New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-04-26
MARINE AFFAIRS.

The brig Baltimore, Capt. Potter, arrived today
from s.. Marks, ST. Domingo, with advices to April
l6 Cant. p reports that on the 9th inst very heavy
shock of an earthquake felt at that place. Several
buildings were thrown down, and considerable other
damage done in different parts Of the town. Up to the
18th inst several eight shocks had occurred, which
alarmed the inhabitants that they abandoned tie houses
and slept in the streets. 1t supposed that large
amount of damage was sustained in other parts Of the
island. The shocks were felt board Of tho vesssls
living in the hsIbor causing their ssts to shake vo-
lently, etc.
MISSING SHIP ST. PATRICK-HER PROBABLE DEsTRuc-
TIOs FIRE.
The Ntto. Orleans Pica,une of the 18th inst. Says
Much anxiety hiss been felt in city for some time
mast in reference 10 The ship St. Patrick, which let
THE port about Let December last bound to Liverpool
with cargo Of cotton but has not since been heard Of
We have, therefore, obtained from Capt. Doyle OF
sLip Marathon az also from Capt. Crockett OF bark
Ofavle which left this port about the same time as
the ST. Patrick the following reports which is 10 De
hoped nay lead 10 soma more certain knowledge as 70
The prS DIE tate Of tho ssDg vessel and her crew.
Can't. DOYLE Of the ship Marathon states that on
voyage from this port to H.vre the 18th Of Decem-
Der last st a. M in lat. 81 Ion. 40 he came up With
large ship laden with cotton, FIRE, Gvth all the
matis gene bowsprit and jibbJom standing, mizzen-
mast towing the stern by tle rigging, the ship
heading tefOre the wind and sea- and in mass OF
ERE from stem 10 stern, all the top work and upper
deck burned oil.
After Iyipg by and around the wreck to be fully
ssised that there could be no living being on board,
no boats holding TO leeward, was thought might
be the case bore up and proc@ed on her voyage eav-
ing the chip 10 her fate and with sad and painful
censinty to what WIS or would be the fate OF the
uDfor crew. even If they had got clear OF the
wreck in the boats. Capt. Crockett Of bark Oraviie
on VOYAGE from the port of Corunna, states that in
about tie same longitude and latitude, the 9th
December last at 10 D. m, 20 hours after the ara
q on passeo. he cav vesssl on fre-cbanged hi'
course and went near the wreck as possible. The
wind ard sea were very high and being u1der close
Teefed topssis, passed enough to be satisfied
there was one on board. The wreck was burned
to tie waters edge and the sea sking OVERT 80 as
10 desden the fire, which at intervals however con-
tiDued ~ break ont in q large blaze
Capt c. bept bis vessel before the wind for some
time thinking there might be some boats from the
wreck TO leeward. He also says 1t is probable the
vessel might have been struck by lightning, as hs had
experienced heavy lightning end thunder for two or
three days Lrev,ous and at the time of passing the
wreck. The following is list OF the officers and
missing crew Of the St. Patrick: Capt. Washburn
Fales, wife, and SOD, Of Thomaston, Me-; VIM Grant,
st officer OF Rookland, Me-. Charles Spear, second
officer do; Daniel Rogers, steward unknown; Ga
brle Ros ere, cook, of Boston; VIM. Griffith, Peter
Callapp, John Bsckus, ADtopi Topa, Geo. Robinson,
John Cadd, Gee. Harrr, Robt. Fry, Phionies Patrick
Henry Baker, John Money, Joseph Morris John Da-
viz and ChaJles Cook, seamen, all unknown; carpen-
ter, name unknown.
NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.
TIE Court Martial recently held at Norfolk, Va, on
gunner William Mcguire, IT, S. Navy, acquitted hin.
Fifty one chip carpenters and thirteen laborers
discharged from the Norfolk Navy Yard, Saturday
lstt TIE steamer Dscotsh at Norfolk, will soon be
ready for sea her destination will be the Coast of
Brfzl. The new war steamer Seminole, heretofore
mention ed, will leave Pensacola in few days ON
trial trip to Norfolk Va. The trial of the eognes Of
the new steamer Pannee took place yesterday, along
side Of the wharf at The Philadelphia Navy Yard. The
engines proved very satisfactory 20 all concerned.
Acyiees from Monte Vdso state that the members OF
Capt. PAGES exploring expedition all in good
health and progressing WELL The u. g. sidswheel
steamer Pulsski, and figle Congress- were at Monte
Video on the 26th February, all well. The q. s.
steam gun boat Mobask, Capt. Craven commanding,
was az Sa9ua Ia Grande on the 10Th u all we'll the
Mohawk is i6 ex client oIder having recently been
ov, rbaued q KY West. TIE following L. S. vessels
were q, Vera Cruz, the 18th ult Corvette Prcble
Sa, a,oes, and Brooklyn, al well,
NolbiDg Of impoi lance is transporting 10 the Navy
Ysd 81 pfe.tnt, snd but very few Of the old hands
@ retained On the books. The stone ways Of the |
Western Sb-IIouse progressing sio sly the coop
craze carpenter and blacksmith departments are qnte
deserted TIE ne Maliue Barracks are progressing,
md will be ready for occupation by next Fall. Tue
Navy Yard Barracks are ganisoned by sbOut eighty !
rank End lie three eo,ensn's, and one captain. The
new marine uniform recently approved by the Secrs-
syy of the Navy will b. served ont by the first OF
Nav at all he marine brfacks in the United States
There ave sbont 800 men on board OF the old receiving
bip North Carolina. IL is 50, geeted that Que Of the
cable sd Dr. the SuFquebann0, will be commissioned
nd dsratebed 10 China forthwith. We have only
br4s sosIl vessels ut present in the East ludlan,
China snd japan seas. There are three men OF war
expected here about the 10th Of next month Tho |
Roanoke from AspiowaI, with the Japanese Embassy
board and the briggs Perry and cambridge from the
cast Of Biszil. The United States steamship Poca-
'onias was at Key Yves, tho 10Th inst, all well
The Pocsbonss II vessel, and has proved salts
sc'oy in every respect. The United States steam
nests Po@batsD will und-rgo slight repairs at
be San Francisco Navy Yard before she leaves with
he japanese Commissioners for Panama, on route for
Washington.
SHIP BUILDING Ar oREFs POINT, BRooKLTs.