New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-11-06
A PERILOUS VOYAGE ON THE LOWER
BAY.

TIE steamboat Taminsnd left Robinson street pier
on Saturday last Nov. 3, at o'clock p M, On her
reeul8r trip for Port Monmouth TO connect with the
cara of The Delaware and Rsrtsn Bay Railroad, run
ming thence 10 Long Branch and intermediate places.
EasterIy winds had prevailed with increasing &C.
verify during the two previous days, and the morn
lug of the Sd the famine nd had very rough passage
I'D from Port Monmouth. The violence Of the storm
ncre aeed dorng the day 10 such extent that sumo
Of those with large experience in crossing the Bay,
quietly avoided this trip and took the eircutous, in
ride route to Report
There was lu at the hour OF starting; and, as II
was understood that the course Of the boat would be
mainly before the storm, apprehensions of serious
peril were entertained by the passfDgers-about fifty
in plumber, including dozen more ladies' and some
children. -
The trip wasd uiet Until we left the lee of Coney
Island. We soon began to feel the force OF the
sea. The rain poured do in torrents and the wad
steadily Increased. The hull of the boat seemed
stauneh and, under the cool hand of Capt Sherman,
| rode the rolling sea with much case. As we APP
preached the jersey Shore the increasing storm be-
came terrific tempest. AL eyes were strained 10
catch the first glimpse Of the Port Monmouth wharf.
The latter is bridge for the railroad, built on piles,
and extending about mile from the nam land rect.
y into the bay, for the p1rpose Of gaining depth OF
water sufficient for the requisite boats. Break waters
10 form an artificial harbof said 10 be in coDtempla
ton; but al present this extended wnar1 stands COM
pleely exposed to the fury Of the storm. The opinion
was freely expressed by men whose experience in
srch matters gave weight to their words, that no
steamboat could attempt the landing in such storm
without the oet imminent peril TO both vessel aud
passengers. The eorduor of the train of at the
present iuueturo prudently withdrew from the attempt
10 run ont upon the wharf in readiness for the boat
lest the should be overturned or thrown fron the
track by the great force Of the wind. The attempt had
been made some months ago by another boat 70 land
In storm lees thsn the present, and had TO be
ndoned al great peril in turning and working the
boat f,om shore Notwithstanding all this, it was
stated that the officers Of the Taminend had expressed
confidence in their ability 20 land safely in any storm
At all events they sesmed dispossd to attempt ust
fcation of this confidence by DEEDS And the Captain
showtd his sk by holding course in the very thick
weather that brought ne near to the wharf which was
suddenly discovered a short distance north Of
courss, the boat being very near the shore.
Our serious trouble now begaD To escape the shore
our course must be suddenly changed; and to bring
The hesd of the boatto the storm The hurricane and the
high rolling sea must be encountered Der broadsde
This feat was accomplished with fearful rolling and
IitchiDg the washing the deck from the stem
to the lsdies cabin. Here the wheels stopped;
TIE object stated by of the officers, being TO
DRIFT and back her stern up TO the wharf, The greatest
ar 1ety prevailed auong she passengers. The
beat tuE bled and the upper works creaked No cars
were visible on the wharf. after dallyiug and
ccqueiing with the storm the attempt abandoned
and headway made in the direction Of Sandy Hook.
Our course was either broadside or quarter
was Increasing. The upper works Of the.
boat shook and trembled from stem to stern
The smoke funnel blown from its astenngs even
with the hurricane deck, and falling upon the edge
thereof with tremendous crash, pitched overheard
At this point a paDic-though not a wild one-ran
through the boat The lfe-preservers, consisting of
fiat oblopg pieces of cork cased in canvas forming
wide ionted belt TO enciTce the body, with intricate
fastenugs which few could readily. understand were
hastily taken possession Of by robust in presence
of trembling women. The stock on hand was soon
exhausted and not then half or twothrds of the
small number Of passengers were supplied, and none
were provided for the women. Many, both men aud
women, suffered 20 severely from sea-sickness that
they were probably unconscious of danger and one or
two were Obvious through intoxication.
The apprehension of fire. through the loss of the
smoker pe sent thrill Of fear through many stout
heart Many of the women sat upon the cabin floor,
utterpg at Oh urch of the boat suppressed
CARNATIONS and wailpgs but, under the circumstances
they manifested much irmnees and composure. One
deicate-loohng woma' with child in arms persisted
with surprising courage and coolnees, in remaining
upon the promenade deck rather than take the risk Of
being dsabled below, through sickness from properly
caring for her child.
Tue wore oD and as we slowly approached the
friendly shelter of the Hook the violence of the sea Sub
sided and, after much bufetng, we finally made fast
10 the government dock at the point of Sandy Hook,
about O'Clock p. M, where the Captain said we would
lie until the rising moon and more favorable weather
enabled us 10 make ate progress in sons way toward
our destiI alton.
lie steward of the boat, wisely for his own com.
fort though perhaps not for ours, declined the trip in
lie morning, leaving his assistant in charge. The
stock Of provisions was intended only 10 supply the
crew until Monday morning, but il was thought
,hsre wss sufficient 10 give good supper TO ALL and
trust to Providence for the morrow.
Capt Sherman, with true sai.oT-llke courtesy dil
rected supper Of sort 20 be prepared fret and at
once for the ladies. Tea and bread and butter were
therefore upon the table in short order and rapidv
disappeared before the keen appettes of the fret
COT ere. Meat and potatoes were being cooked but
the majority had to be satisfied with bread and butter
or butter end poiao Safety aud supper produced
thankfuness sDd good nature. A meeting was
called by Mr.. Petcrs Of Long Branch, the Rev.
Mr.. Wilson OF the same place was appointed Chair
man. and the Rev. Nj. Mdd.edi;ch OF Red Bank See
Ittery. The Chairman made some appropriate aud
impressive remarks touching the great perls we had
passed through and approaching the skill and courage
OF ihe onetrs which, under the protecting care of
KIND Providence had placed Us in comparative safety
Tie Secretary presented complimentary resolutions of
thanks 10 the officers, which were raised without dis
sent. Dir. Peters moved q Committee 10 obtain sigma
lures TO the resolutions and collect funds for testi
m0nial 10 the oiicers There was a general FOOD
ieelirg prevalent, but some quiet hints were thrown
under tie peTs which they had III adyisedly brought
us the cheers could not we'll exceed their bouuden
duy ana that the t0fhf cltv who had with coolness
and eourage breasted The st1m and executed every or
dtr reserved equal recogt and encouragement The
subscription Jagged MIR Peters said only a nal ,rv s1i
dollars hrd been obtained when it should have hesr
hundIed. He made last appeal saying a short time
pIeviour every man on board would have given hall
his possessions TO be placed ia the present state of sae
~. Tie suceese Of the hast appeal did not learn
Some TaT'ies quietly suggested would be time To hall
loo. or 10 coniilbule when We were out Of woods
Tie wind ahiitedto the South west the storm ceased
The moon rose, and the stars shons pllcdy upon the
stu Iefturled waers. The middle oil the uipht VA,