The New York herald., 1863-02-11
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Oaptaia sehsack Of the Hla Wariey had . very narrow
eeoepe. ne fe from the hurricane deck into the hoe
nae by tAc North s,ar, and found himself among the
ooa and cargo Win cataract pouring TOP OF him from
- hos v the ships side which Was large enough 70
1rA horse and wagon through. His clothing became
en19lsd among the cargo, and not until dragEed
f0 by ono Of the assistant engineers that he escaped
from hts pefious position mus part OF coat tall He
was tho Ast 70 leave tho ship, did NOT do so until
draggod from her In minute after the boat IN wnch he
was had showed on the steamer went down about nine
fahons wetsr The accident occurred at about half past
eghs ana TOOK place about hteen miles south d
aaAnEnKNr or TIE CHEF ENGINEER or THE ELLA wARIEy
re ch'sf engineer Of the Ella warlcy states that no
- juse been relieved in the engine room by the
nyue assistant, and had gone TO his room and in
~ sct Of washing his hands; Mr.. OGrady, tho
nhtD's steward Was In his room at the time; when
tAe nose on deck heard Mr.. 0Grady rushed out,
anA when he saw the North star coming called
70 Ne chief engineer who sprang deck he did
the COLLISION occurred and tho North Stars stem passed
directly into his staseroom, crushing pieces Az
"a he saw the amount Of DAMAGE and that the ship was
SINKING, he rushed 10 the engine room door, tho star
board side of the ship but could not reach account
Of The wrecked matter in the way He then 70 tho
other side and broke In the door and found engine
room full Of steam and cinders IL was impossible TO
venthre down the ladder " the OF unfortu-
nscs He heard the voice Of the asastan, engineer say
NJ "Oh, my God Oh, my 6odp' but could not rec
h At this time he was obliged to provide for his own
rescued passengers speak in the very highes,
Of he conduct Of the ships steward, Mr.. 0Grady lie
most active and efficient In securing their safety,
especially that Of the women and children They think
bad u not bern for him there would have been more loss
Of life 70 record Mr.. OGrady is well known as having
bssn conneced with the Stevens House ha city, and
Is deservedy popular with all his acquanlances May
be soon be recompeDsed for the loss sustained In tho
sinking " the Ella Marley.
Too much praise be awarded to Mr. Cunningham
and Colonel Tnrnbl The former most efficient IN rst
going 20 the assistance Of the sinking ship, and after
wards In Isndlng hand 10 break cargo. He should
be borne 10 mind by thoee who have the power 70 re-
ward such conduct Colonel Turnbuls gang ALSO de
serving Of reward. The steward OF the North star was
most active in providing Tor of the ehpwreck
cd passengers Hot coffee and tea were made and served
thoe who desired them, and everything done TO
make them comfortable All on board the North star did
their duty and Mr. Berry, the Drst ocer, partcu
larry active 10 carrying out the orders Of Captain
Lsfevre.
Yhe conduct Of the lady passengcre board both ships
cannot he passed. There excitement, no
screaming and fantne harrying hther and thther,
creaing panic and confusion they remained \aet and
by their admirable ooDdnct dd much 70 soften and aay
the eKeement that existed 10 greater or less degree
among the The shpwreoked ladies came on board
~ they but starting tho voyage: There was
no weeping or bemoanng their lose they submitted
with good grace thankful that their lives had bson pre-
served.
There were board the North star two passenecrs-
one wearing the blue coat and gilt button Of the navy,
and the from the character Of his dress had been
styled DYab Coato All thc passage the voices OF these
tvs worthless could be heard above all others. Drab
Csas had travelled the world all had been going 20
according to HE statements since the time Of Noah
ark, and volunteered all occasions any information
needed respecting seamanship navigation After the
Fila Marley had sunk and matters were once more quiet
blue Coat was paradng the saloon with life pre-
server under his arm, 10 having rushed into LADY 9
the fret part and seized H. the one belonging TO
his room being worn out remarking as he did SO,
"Take care OF No. self preservation the hrst law Of
nature" "Drab Ceats voice had been hushed through
sn the tunnt-be volunteered advice, and became
for the time being aknou.nothns We trust that what
he waacssed IL tho sinking Of tho Ea Marley may be
Of lasting benefit 10 him The behavior OF tbcee two
caused fund of amusement for oil the rest.
cannot close this d-sci ptcn without saying hat II
would be better hps Of the size OF the North star were
and these we're small, miserable affairs most pro
vdenta that the water smooth when she deporabs
accident occurred. Had II been blowing, or had there
been any on 1t would have been impossible almost V
additional prscsuton and chow 10 the moe watch
ful that he even Ia liable 10 accident.
The North Star compelled 10 remain outside the hal
a night, 10 order that her engines might he kopt IN mo-
tbou whereby the biee pumrE were worked Mr. Fowler
she chief engineer had everything ready Cor the orner
espcy and couM have DISCHARGED had been necessary
four times the of water that into tbs ship
badly damaged ~ ahe WAS 10 North star arrived ~
~ dock yestAdsy morning about eight O'Clock and AfeT
tn engines had osaee6 " wov6 found toat the
deaksy pamp equal " the task Of keeping her es
An Appeal so the 8ensvolsnt.
On hoard the stsasship lila warley lost the oven,
ing ol the 9th instant on tho Now Jersey ny
collision with the steamship North star, there
family, oopsst,ng Of another and daughters. They
were from france destined New Orleans by the
sinking they everything hut the cloth
knowledge Of language and utterly desttuse.
They worthy objects of charity, and hoped that
this appeal their behalf will not ne made In vain. Any
contributions for their beneh maybe sent 20 hessrr S,et
them with clothing and % forward them 10 ,nen dA
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