New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-08-01
The Great Eastern Excursion.
Special Dspssch 10 Ths N. Y. Ttibuna
COLUMBIA HOUSE, Cape Island. /,
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of this point att o'clock this mornitg. the steamer
having through design or mismanagemeut run
about thirty Dies out of her course. The atmos-
phere was still and sitting, and after night Of
horrors they rushed eagerly upon the propeller
Shrver, the first boat brought aside, and in other
steamers.
Eearly the whole company, numbering about
1900, were landed on the burning beach.
Without exception, the excursionists are dis
gusied and indignant with the trip and its manage
ment throughout. From the moment Of starting
they were made the prey of the most reckless
rice, and in no single instance, so far as l am
informed, were the simplest rights of the ticket
holders regarded.
There was no accommodation whatever for bag
gage in sll the ample store-rooms of the ship, and
articles were left loosely on deck. The grossest
favoritism was shown in the disposition of state
rooms, and ladies were the victims of imposition
| in regard to them No definite information could
be had of anybody, and the responsibility was
shifted from one to another, until the passenger,
| in despair, gave himself up to discomfort.
| A large number of ladies, and nearly all the
on the decks in dirt and disorder and were exposed
to smart storm of rain before the hour of waking
Those who had state rooms were crowded to-
gether, and suffered from terrible heat and the
great rocking of the vessel.
This morning it was impossible, without bribery,
to obtain water for washing the plainest article
of the toilet. The rsporters were, with one ex-
ception, roughed with the rest. The fortunate ex.
ception spent the night in hen-coop. An effort
was made to provoke music fran Dodworth's
Band for dancing, but after a few melancholy
strains, the musicians refused further discourse
unless they were paid twenty FIVE dollars.
lighted cigar set a mattress On.fire in the mid
die of the night, and the rigging was endangered.
There seemed to be no discipline whatever among
the officers of the ship. The rudder chains broke,
and for nearly half an hour the steamer was guided
| by the engines alone. The wheels were frequently
deserted.
The restaurant was one grand swindle. 1t was
given out, as soon as the people sat down to the
fret supper, that the most necessary articles had
run out; and only heavy fees to the walters after
long waiting, produced any food at all. Brackish
glass; and the confusion and filth were simply re-
| voting There was not a single expression of
| pleasure.
The general indignation took the form Of for
NAL meeting on deck this morning. Dir. William
| Fulner acted as Chairman and DR.. John Howe as
| Secretary both Of New-York series of bitter
resolutions we're passed, and obtained large num-
Der of influential signatures. They denounce the
| excursion as q swindle, and the whole arrange
ments as contemptibly disgracefnl. They also ad-
wise all persons who propose to go to Norfolk aud
Annapolis in the Great Eastern to stay at home for
fear of similar treatment.
The officers of the ship disclaim all responsibility
| for the Outrages.
The island is crowded with Phiadephiaus, who
are now making trips to the steamer. There will
be little chance of food and rest for the excursion
ists All who are able will return to New York by
way of Philadelphia, this evening. Others viii
tay on the island. 1t is said that crowd of peo-
pie will be taken on board the Great Eastern for
he return trip in addition to the regular company.
A feet of steamboats, and sailing vessels came
own from Philadelphia. The press is under spe-
cial obligation to the prOprietors of the Columbia
House for assistance in their labors.
| To;he Associated Press.
| CAFE MAY, Tuesday, July 81, 1860.
| The steamsbip Great Eastern arrived here at .
| O'Clock this morning. she has = 06 passengers. One
steamboat accompanied her to the bar last evening
She got over the lar safely at IL minutes after p M
lat which hour il was high tide and had two feet 70
epsre under the keel. She then started at full speed
the band playing.
At Sandy Hook the eighty-tu anchor, was secured
with great difficulty, the hook Of the, cat-bock
/ having broken. 1t was replaced when the capstan
was foand to be too small for the cable, the SLACK oil
which was pulled ont by the weight OF the anchor.
This Jared the bow of the vessel tremendously dozen
| times. The was very smooth and Light, ana the
| vessel made graceful roil of three degrees
Land was Lost sight of at half past Sp. At this
tine the Highland lights last seen, and there Wa
| a slight haze on the water but splendid moonlight
overhead. Among the passengers there is much grnu'
bling ia consequence Of the scarcity OF water. This
was caused by the cock of compartment having been
| left open flooding the icehouse and storeroom.
A considerable quantity of produce and provisions
was Injured by this disaster and food consequently be-
cane scarce AT Dght, Eve numbered persons slept on
| the deck, which rendered very unpleasant by
thick rain OF cindeIs The accommodations on board
| the vessel were very meagre. Not mere than nun
bred women were on board. On the voyage, wafer
| was sold al ten cents glass.
An indignation citing was held on board, and reso'
TUTORS were passed censuring the Directors Tor the
einpuar conduct OF the officers toward the passengers
The Great Eastern starts for New-York at o'clock
10 night and will reach there about O'Clock IN the
morning
The State Teachers Association.
SYRACUSE, n. Y, Tuesday, July 81 1850