New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-10-28
SINkING OF THE NEW WORLD.
Narrow Escape of the Passengers
SUPPOSED LOSS OF LIFE.

by Cart St. JOIN left the per a. the foo, OF Court
lanct street for Albany, having on board nearly 1
psssenger, and probably the largest up freight Of the
seasop. The weather wa cold, and snov storm wa
threatening. Darkness overspresi the face OF nature,
and before the steamer bad proceeded far on her
eourse the snowcommenced 20 fall The laninArks
and vessels lights were somewhat ob-cuied BY the
falling snow f.kes and TIE pilots ssw the necessity Of
proceeding cautiously on their course. Supper vas
announced and a. usual, tbe hungry made their way
70 the table and soon were engaged IN akipg way
with the edibles after the mott improved American
fashion, Others were seated in the spacious saloon,
striving TO make themselves believe tia; gded and
el. gar. surroundings were compensation for the
ernui of s,eambost travelling without compsnionthp.
a few who had fniihed their supper, mad lighted
their weeds, and seeking TO establish spirual
equilibrium through TIE medium Of smoke.
About O'clock the passengers were startled by
sudden shock which felt in the boat fom stem to
rudder-post The impression Of The instant was that
the boat mad run afoul Of something's rock or
vessel-and second thought of the dMknes. of the
night seemed to confirm the idea. AgsI heavier
shock was felt, and then came succession OF crashes
amid which the joiner work in the main ssooD sur
rounding the machinery was smashed into ff.gn Ms
the wood work were scattered about the floor Of the
main saloon.
The emotion Of surprise which fra. overca ne the
passengers, as the crashes became louder, vas suc-
ceeded by fright almost amounting 70 panic. Bat
few at the time he o. the demolition,
and in the Of ideas and fears for safety
no definite idea ofthe nature of the accident could be
generally made known. Many a: once rushed on
deck, and come sought the officers TO inquire the
cause Of the crash ard the extent Of the DANGER But
few succeeded in finding them, and the ofhcers-too
much engaged in endesvoring to cave the hves,
steamer, and eight-hsd no time 10 nske satisfactory
e1plsI ston of that which they knew but little about
themselves. A few moments suiced TO satisfy lie
passengers that the ceuse OF the accident vas the
breaking Of machinery; and az no ensplclon existed
that the hull OF the steamer was injured they eh re,
assuied This feeling materially aiced ~ several
gentlemen going among the passengers aod Gaining
their fears by sssursnce that there Wa no Danger
But FIJI. hi Wa again excited by man running rom
below Stating that the hull had been damaged, ana
that the water was coming in beoT in large quantities.
The panic spread with fearful rspdiy. The clerk en-
deayOred 10 quiet their fea, but without elec- Inc
cotored WATERS rushed INFO the stsS-iooms ana
brought out The tin life preservers Inc OiOHhg OF
the whistle and ringing Of the steamers bell as sig
nal of disress only added to the OF the scene,
and there was rush for life preseIverr. But cnpdity
did rot to desert come in the ni1s' oil dsng.r'
Some Of the colored walters when called upon for Me-
preservers demanded payment FOR the sane, AMI pas
tepeers under the Influence of fear di-goIeed what
ever amount they hsd at hand, and these speculaors
in hun an fear resped harvest a. the Iesait OF ther
attrocous ss. From 20 cents 10 81 we're Ped for tbe
II. aus of re curing safety. As if this were not suf'
Cert some made their sayn.o stste-rooms 81 IN an
amoit Incredible brief time, watches were taken, pore
mounaes sized trucks and valses Titled of Whatever
promised TO yield reward for cnne WAS aosIacteo.
Tie commission Of these acts was facilitated oy the
thA h,r 14af
upon the announcement Of immediate danger.
The scene on deck of Wild ea dternent.
Darkness had overtake them, and the snow wac all'
ing in thick and heavy tiakes. In some Instances,
members of families mad become separated from one
smother but as few passengers were on board they
soon found one another Inquiries folio Ted II quick
succession fer boats and some Who, IN fancled good
fortune. found them jumped quickly into them, Sld
with their pocketknives cut the painters, aud let
Themselves into the water. In one instance they
found the boat not plugged, and To 81 they were
sinking. The inmates commenced oshng lher Win
their hats and others padded back to the steamer as
the surest plsce Of safety. small boat contain
irg three passengers succeeded in getting ashore near
For Wsshir gton two of them were entertained a. an
Irish shanty and the third succeeded In reacog the
retiderce OF Mr. Cluttenden, on the higntk Some Oh
the rescued passengers express ther 9sAe tnal pas
sci ere must have been Js in the rush 70 the bosh-
that some fell into the water in their easerness. Mr.
Jo, of Vermont q cabin passenger, Il sure thai one
lady wss drowned. Mr.. Matteson, OF Cyde, Wayne
CouIty states that several persons Jumped ose;-
hoard when the panic wss a. its hight AMI t1at
two Of the number an old gentleman and ar Old LADY,
were rescued by means OF pole extended TO them.
rumor prevailed that ole Of the boats sss sEanped
but DO suibeDtic Information upon this point cpud De
obtsned by our reporter.
Nhlle these seer &c Occurring, steamer passed
within pistol sho. and loud shouts added TO the
be-. and xhiste to excite their attention. No aLten
ton. l)gever was paid 70 the cries or signals and 10
moment her lights disappeared. 'e~ minutes
subsequently steamer, with bsrges in toF passed Oh
the staI bosId Of the steamer but steamed away again.
Bot in the mid.t OF their desparDg situation. the
sctooI jack DoxIiDg, Capt. Craue. OF Nef-nruns-
wick hearing the alarm stood for the sinking ste amer
AMI sss soon aloIs side The water had noS reached
the main saloon ant vas rapidly riEpg. Inc schooner
was heavily laden with coal and her tnLI age Wa lgnI
But rush made for Der deck and for the safety
OF tbose already on Vel his vessel Capt Ciane
found himself compelled % cut loose aud s'sNI away
Others, howe yer, threw themselves on board WINE
they were pushirg Of AMI among them a!aly, Who,
after falling against toe msinssi, was preciDhted
thence against Old gentleman who was hnoch ed
Cvel beard By the forcs VI the CONCLUSION. lie
was rescued, however, with 10 further damage gus
ts'Ied than q damp exterior. The passengers were
CONVEYED by Cspt Crane to YOnkers ard landed IL
safety o. their way tGi,her they he'll an lnioImai
mse t'ug ard passed resolutions Of thanks % Cspt
Care 8pG his fer their noble coDoucI, ana rs1-ed
pure of % on the spot, which they presented 70
tnsu The token was &C cepted with re- uc-snce, Capt
Crane stating that he did no more than his duty 10
stsucin b. lie fellow meu 10 time Of danger. Aooat
t1iy.fys persons were the recipients OF Capt Crane
ks cress
Hardy had the Jack Downing stood away before the
towing steamer Otto Cspt. Craig, heard the aaful:
He coming from Albany with 2 barses ard cana!
bos,s "a tow, 10 of which be was compelled 20 cut
6drift that be night come 10 the assistance Of the
steamer. He quickly the Ohio alongside, and
paIks were placed from the hurricane deck the deck
Of the ONO, and quicker than thought the transfer Of
the pssseDgers Was begun. A. this tine the plank
visa elevated 70 such angie that sssis.srce was re-
CURED 70 enable the passengers 10 raach the Ohio.
But 60 rapidly did the New World sink that when the
Ohio off h. Oft o.eurv,ne, more