New-York daily tribune., 1859-07-02
MARINE AFFAIRS.

ANOTHER STEAMBOAT CosFLAGRATIoS-THE q. w.
sOMBART cOssUAED--BoAT AND CARGO TOTAL Loss.
We are called upon to record another disaster, re-
sutng in the total loss of the steamer T.. W. Sombart
and large and valuable cargo. The steamer c. w.
6onbat, Capt. Henry Mcpherson, left this port for
Savannah Landing, eighteen miles above 81. Joseph,
Missouri River, at about 81 O'Clock last evening" hav
ing board twenty cabin passengers, few deckerS
and about i've hundred tuns of lumber salt furniture,
groceries and assorted merchandise. She drawing
five feet four inches.
When she had reached point near Bssss Ferry,
about one mile and half above the city, the alarm OF
FIRE was given. Smoke was issuing in volumes from
the hold, about midships, directly under the
gDcs. The mate Samuel Smiley, went into the hold
and came very osing his life in rutess efforts TO
eItinguish the flames, which had gained considerable
headway and sOon burst through the deck.
at the alarn OF fire there the usual fright and
stampede Of passengers and crew. The boat was 10
the middle OF the river, and the pilot at the wheel,
Mr.. David keiser received orders to head the boat
for the shore, which was Immediately done. This
was about O'Clock p M. The boat struck the
shore just below Bissells Ferry, and in close proI
Unity to the powder magazine. She was promptly
msde fast by two lines, and all the passengers.
officers and made their escape with their effects
During the passage Of the wreck down the river
tlere two or three explosions. The first oc-
CURED soon after the boat cut loose from shore,
and was probably caused by the giving way Of
steam pipes. The second took place a. the
head Of Bloody Island, and sent fragments OF tbs
boat, burning lumber, &c, three hundred feet into
twelve kegs OF powder which were in magazine
aboard. Tie third explosion, which was noticed in
the bend Of the river has not been accounted for.
The scene Of burning boat in the river caused great
excitement, and thousands of people iocked u the
river aid followed the unfortunate steamer in its
COuise.
The c. W. Sombar was built at Louisville, and came
ou, in FEBRUARY 1873. She intended for St
Louis and Glasgow packet, and cost origin Ally ~ o
She was owned by Capt. Henry Mcpherson ana Ewd-
Nc Pher.on Commander and Clerk, Capt r.. T. Drat-
fin ard Messrs C.. W. SombaIt and Dr. Shorsridge OF
Boopyille No. She was repaired and improved by an
ADDITION to her cabin ast Spring, at cost OF
and was valued at the time Of her loss at fS0W.
The heinsurance Of the boat Is a. follows: Dr. Short
ridges interest for 300, 10 the Commercial oiice, of
St. Louis; c. W. Sonbarts interest for $5,OOe in the
Globe Mutual, Of 81. Louis Mcpherson interest Tor
s., CO., in the Delaware Mutual, OF PbiaieiPhh-
making & total Insurance OF $l1,VU. capt Il L..
DrafiI' interest was uninsured. .
The freight j. belle we'd t. have been generally In
sured, but the feight list was unnsured -
' ls. LOU, Republican Of June p.
We have received from Messrs l.. d q. W. Blunt,
Supplement No H. of the American Lloyds.
TIE GREAT EASTERN.
Scarcely two months ago, aud the great ship was as
descla;e as wreck, aud with apparently as little
chance If ever going TO Now the tunnels are up;
three mass IN ard rgged the paddle boxes are M
tie engines nearly inished bulwsrks and decks com
plete; and whole army Of workmen are ousiy en-
gagged getting forward her internal fitting. olcn az
amount Of progress, when judged by other shiPs may
appear TO be no great matter but when we Isir.a 49,
moment on The detas, and find thar 'ns uesA a'A~