The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-11-22

opJcot VI sne nlecung, before mentioned.
The following lrrsons then proposed aud elected
to act as coulttee, with the privilege OF each select
three as assistst,s.Messrs. J. Good E Nole, j. Eary
Meeker j. D. Norris Harris, j. Stoak, ]. Breyman ?.
J. Mehan, B. F. McKnly, c. J. Evans, j. Pfeifer J. Miller
s Wasanham, J. Auckerrnan.
The Secretary was then ordered to address Capt Jones'
and notny him OF the proceedings. Tho meeting ad.
Journeo or an hour, at which convened per arrange
mept The commtee reported the Of their assist
ants, and that the following resolutions received and
adopied'-n brief: That the committee divide the pas
sengers in messes that each may be served in
turn. That Is incumbent them to
make snch laws and regulations as w,ll be
IT,. The letter OF Captain Jones was then read. 1t
acknowledged the existence and authority Of the COM
m'ttee, ana informed them OF the ships supply OF pro-
visions and water and the necessity Of living raons
The supplies came and their distribution the secretary
was ordered to take down the OF passengers who
were to pass by certain point and receive their
AZ four O'Clock the distribution commenced and the
which presented itself is ndescrihabe. The committee
had their hands full TO keep Gown muny.
majority indeed, Of all those the island acted like
famished wolves, and looked as If hanger and thirst
had Invested them Of all restraints and courtesy each
other, so pleasing in well regulated societies They
finally however, succeeded in their distribution and tax
ing down the names. But it was discovered that il
would be impossible to succeed in doing Justice to all
under the plan adopted.
The water having been exhausted before all were
served the president was depnized 10 to the ship and
bring another cask He had only arrived board when
all were looking eagerly for his return 1t getting
dark The day had been so scorchng that even those
who had received their ration imagined them
selves furnishing As mouths and throats beg An
10 parch, excitement grew higher, and the COM
mttee felt how impossible it would be take charge OF
the water and make inst distribution 1t was proposed
To Lieut. Filed that he station few Of the marines backed
by the committee, to take charge of the water arrived
that night He courteously declined rendering the assist
unless they failed in the undertaking themselves
An hour passed by and still there had
arrived Hope began to die within the bosoms of many.
We had The passage between the ship aud beach
rough aud dangerous and many Of the more refec
tive felt how foolhardy would be for tnem even under
the circumstances TO attempt to return In such crowd
it would be strange if jealousy did not arise. Ours
not an exception During the day of the passengers
received from their private stores board ship liquors
of various kinds, while others in consequence their
having none, and the bar being Closed could not have
them procured, growled, found fault and considered
themselves badly used all treated alike They
did no. consider that they had Of their and the
improperly OF distributing liquor on shore. From such
causes and others Of similar nature indignation meet
ing was called, which might have had sad termination,
had it not been for few remarks made to the
N.hrook (who, by the by, was subsequently
elected vice president, president being unwell)
His remarks had the effect TO aay any disastrous results
following from those by of the discontents The crowd
dispersed, and as water came to hand, sought place
on the beach to sleep. few of sitting the
beach discussing prospects, chances of the ship get
ting or &c when startled by the cry OF distress
II was the voice Of woman, and the cry murder,
murder MURDER We started feet and hurried to
the place. Upon inquiry found that Nary had be-
come nuisance ia the tent allotted her, and had been
thrown out Some Of the sailors Of the Saranac being
ladies' men, offered to console her which she vocerously
rejected IN manner that made those of us at distance
remele They finally left her in disgust and she cried
herself to sleep.
eleven O'Clock all were asleep except few mothers
whose children kept them awake crying. 1t mourn
full scene, and el, with aching heart for their cry
was for water, and We had none to give.
laid in the sand all night rolled in blanket, got up in
the morning refreshed, went TO the beach, had bath,
and when returned glad to find Mary up, and less
excitement prevailing The secretary ordered the
ship for supplies OF water and provisions, and returned
about nine with the wished FOR supplies
The committee in the meantime, had these arrange
ments made for their protecton.-There was a line
drawn from the beach TO pond about twenty rods dis
tant, which formed an enclosure into which all were
CURED to go, and fall into rank We had entrances
for ladies and children and the other for the gentle
guard sta ioned along the line that one
after having passed out and received their raons cond
get back again All required TO march il order,
double file through the entrances except ladies' who had
small Children who were served IN their tents, and the
sick. Our ratons this morning bread, meat, and
one hapint Of water to each OF bread aud there
but few complaints although it is de alt sparngly At
noon quantity OF water, and bread sea biscuit
AT night, bread meat or chicken and potatoes
Our tents srewed along the beach in fair order,
presenting the appearance of menagerie with nume-
rous side shows II was amusing TO the eagerness Of
our inhabitants at meal times 10 get their resoectye
places in rank imagine that 1t Is like the description Of
the distribution Of letters at California post office in 40
and so, after the mails had arrived from the States. It is
usual however, TO send man around with gong, to
apprse any that may have strayed away for, after they
commenced serving out no one was allowed to enter the
day. TO receive supplies as also to get any articles
required for the passengers. He always be-
seged on his return with inquiries as to the progress Of
geng the ship off
oday. the Goth he reports all hands work, nclud
ing crew of the Sa.anac, in throwing coal overboard
Captain Wright Fortune Island to procure assist
ance Captain Jones working ike tiger with hopes that
the ship would be gotten Oh,
The 27th 2sh 2eh and Oth at the ship the order was
heaving coal, and every day at high tide effort was
made to heave her oil the reef Saranacs officers and
men working with all the strength they possessed, de-
servedy winning for themselves the hearty thanks and
admiration of the passengers. During this time they
moved the ship some twenty feet and each
announced TO the islanders by the hearty cheers of the
crew. and responded by them in the appreciatvo
manner.
At the island there were incidents occurring nearly
every day to disturb the monotony, which will take up
IN order and dispose of in as brief manner as
possible. On the 9th hospital had to be
erected to receive the sick. There were about
the most of them being the result of wandering around the
island in the hot sun, and fear least they would die Of
thirst or starvation.
The persons sent out with water and provisions to chill
dren and mothers in their rounds disturbed by
bury irshman, who was disposed to help himself he
was resisted; and meeting with disappointment, got
together Clique for the purpose Of making descent
upon one Of the tents that they supposed had stores of
liquors in and in they succeeded They were
next TO take possession Of the provisions and tent
The committee were apprsed OF their intentions aud
were, therefore, on the alert for any emergency The
parties became OF the vigilance and concluded it
would not be safe for them TO make the attempt
The 2sth-Most Of the sick getting little better. To-
day DR. Green OF the Saranac joined DR. Capers in his
professional rounds No new cases today This after
noon the camp is thrown into excitement by the taking
trying and sending on board Of ship the discomfort
OF yesterday He has been of annoyance the
committee ever since they have been the island 1t
was his practice to try to tmdate those who sent
around the camp by display Of his knife and threats To-
day he nterfered usual and disposed Of stated
He reserved the boat by Lieut. Field, the United
States Marines taken board the ship and put to work
heaying coal He was united however, before going into
the boat and allowed TO bis tent get articles
OF clothing and take leave Of his wife, He returned
promptly as he agreed and went of without further
BILE The manner OF disposng OF the "rngeader Of the
disconens operated wholesome esson the balance
This evening report to the tent that OF
lady passengers had increased the population of the island
The doctor Scy and few others started in scarch OF the
baby After having looked all the encampment they
thought the search alb ,u TO be crowned with
Dutchman comes up painting aud reports that he thinks
he knows vat we want" The doctor questions him In
gard TO the state OF the mothers and chds health His
report so favorable that the doctor then wanted
know the age of the child He reported-onc year old
That settler The searchers acknowledged them
selves ''sold by aughingly returning TO other duties
This morning. 10Th Our h)pes revived by the sight
Of sail II proved to be wreckers from Fortune Island
Captain Wright and Lieutenant Braine reported
have arrived in safety, and had sent relief We
served this morning with bottle OF soda each, in addition
TO our water, which is regarded as great luxury.
This evening music was brought from the ship and
few OF the more hopeful were disposed to have dance