The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-10-10

Ger rg north had three mssts and the west only
iso. We soon found out that The latter was passing,
while the other still neared without showing any sgu
that she noticed u.s. which KEEP. Us in extreme anxiety
and douh until abe directly for w. evidently 30
ng that she obsery ed the steamers days Of dir ress
which had been hosted since midday. We u N COM
enced 10 steer away and launch boats, which ess very
difficult job, the ship lying almost on her aide in the
trough OF the sea.
BY this time the fire had cut of Ill communication
With the saloon. The first quarser boat lowered was
struck by and lost, which caused hesitation
about launching the Others Bo, our fears
that supposng the should ride tine sea- which
then snowed signs of moderatng, and that va could
safely aurch and Ill them with passengers, there
chance Of remaiDg but short time board the Gre
making such progress. The flames momentarily
expected to burst and sweep the decks the Ore gangs
having given up all hopes OF extngushng them, but
continuing to apply wet blankets, &C. The aide of tho
chip then hot that when she rolled would HRS
and make steam OF the sea water
The gallant little Yankee brig sailed alongside and hove
to- seeing deplorable situation, and showing every
sign of anxiety for but began TO think would be
impossible 10 stow al numbers board abe looked
small We have since ascertaned that che was only
one hundred and ninety eight tons burthen Captain
Leiich made all haste get the boats which
extremely difcut being lowered one by one with ropes
Captain Lech stood by all the tme), commencing with
the women and children. But with all the exertions
that could be made, when the went down only
about two hundred had been got on board the brig
Captain Wilson, OF the brig, said, ssThis 10 horrible
affair to the going down and many people yet
board the wreck, settling down and burning up /
viii do all Ia my power 10 them" Several Of the
boats crews, reaching the brig, refused to return
when Captain Wilson said, ~ will 20 almost
alongside and take . hawser from on board
and then you will be in little or danger
! muat get every from the wreck" This
he did which had the enet of giving confidence by
great exerton all got board the brig by eleven
O'Clock P. NJ.
Captain Leitch and his III ST officer remained on board
until almost surrounded with James, and until every ,ul
saved. Captain Wilson then alongside to beg
him TO away. The flames shooting up the
mssts b rowing strong and melancholy light the
Scarcely parcc. Of baggage saved; the trunks,
ard money Of the cabin passengers being lett below
during the confusion and the alarm which called them
deck IN the morning. after which communication was
Mr. whitte speaks In the highest terms, ~ do all the
passengers of the energy and Kindness OF Capt. John
Wilson, Of the brig Minnie Schiller. he was from
Malaga for Boston, with cargo OF fruit
THE TREASURE ON BOARD THE SHIP.
The Connaught had f1o ooo in gold on board govern
ment money taken at St. Johns which was lost with the
ship
PASSENGERS EN- ROUTE FOR NEW YORK.
Three hnndred Of the passengers went 10 New York
night By The Fall River route the remainder are taken
care Of here by their frienfs.
NAMES OF TEE CAgIs PASSENGERS.
The following the Of cabin passengers by