New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-06-10
NETWORK FRIDAY, JUNE 10. 1864

fire broke ont starboard al the Wheel and then tho
flames immediately spread across the main deck. out
gaDgvay and then up the engine front completely en-
crcing the engine and all the amdshp portion ~ the
steamer. This shut out the Of egress from tho
cabin partially and those who gained the deck were
blinded by the SMOKE and flames and bewildered, know
ing not which way go for protection Many OF the ic
males huddled together and probably would have been
burned to death but for the timely presence of some OF
the male passengers. who pushed them overheard. hut
the depth Of water being only two tire, feet nj oe
and the close proximity IL tho boat 10 the land thoy
managed easily to reach place Of security.
In I've minutes from the time the flames first burst
forth the whole steamer was wrapped IN fanes; tbs
caused by the large quantity Of lay on board be
coming ignted Che lire burst from the porter
room. and which might have jast well been much
alcohol as regards combustion. The excitement on
board was trcmendouf and had the fire occurred at
later hour II only being 81 O'Clock. the loss life would
have been greatly increased, as a wonld have then
been squad asleep, and 1t being only such fAort time
To- get ashore no earthly neans wond have been a. ala
bic.
i, Is impossible to give full list Of those who per
ishcd. OF The injured parties as the passenger list mum
beIng 10 was destro, ed, and therefore definite
number can be given, but Ii hoped and confidently
believed tlat only about dozen yea lave been lost
Tins names u some Of The missing have b'cn lcarncd
and give them below:
Mfs. Ballock aud two children HUDSON. An elderly
lady named Porter, lett IN Of the slate by her
grandson, who was saved Chimbermaid Mary Philips,
and danghter Head waiter, = Frisbee John
Mica and daughter, SpoEcoriown. lady named Hof
man NO bolieyc OF This city was burned about tic
shoulders. and injured by jumping overheard.
The body Of young lady name unknown, dressed In
silk dress recovered a8 We lrlt the wreck and
laid shore and probably nol bodies will BIZ secured
who have yet been nnaccOunted for and every exoTion
is being put forth hy Mr. richard L. Clark Supefn.
icnioni II the Steamboat Company and Capt Powers
In order .to search cut the missing ard supply the
Of those in need Same Of tie passengers wore
stripped almost 10 state OF nudity. ADD oh0is par
italy dsrubcd and cared for by the families !iviug
IN the DcigltoIlood who rendered them Kind sepic
and administered bodily comforts u them.
The pilots male attempts ~ get at tie boats On board,
in order 10 render assist TO the Passengers but the
ismcs droyo them back.
Mr.. Allen Carpenter. Of this city with wife and
child asleep Ia siatc.oom No. g. forward. AID he
iny awakened proceeded to tie deck and umbed over
board tic Child being gseep in It's mothers arms All
were saved.
Mrs Bullock and her two children were hang.
ng 20 q. the lines tie aliarguard. and remlined
there until the flames compelled heI 70 let her hold.
The buiero board freight becoming melted ran over
her as shr cling TO the line In strcams one OF the
chamecTueid- was near her, and Jumped OF.
May Phillips chambermaid, WAS probably In the Ia
dies saiooa "a she Mas seeL there by Ms. Hoffman,
who 10 her git mp stairs, passed the flames coming
In at the doors.
Some vi tie passengers 10 HYDE Park. and eth
or. were taken Oh board 81 the steamer Baldwin which
sent small bieis To- convey them on board She Lay IN
the stream uui all that could De iuHnd were sent to
her and rendered noble service 10 the unfortunate
victims.
,Ioop. commanded by Capt. Charles Burcich en-.
chored within a short distance from the Itlkshlie ana
also rendered efficient service.
As aeon gs Mr. Wnans the engineer saw that the
use II Tie lrelo-e useless. lie raised the safety
valves and guarded against The explosion OF the boilers
wh,h would have been more disastrous than the burn
ing clement
Nj Silcs VII. and daughter came through state.
room hall DO hayuE lis little daughter by the hand.
and npposiDy thai his wife close 20 hn made BIS
wsy 10 The deck and Jumpei overheard with her ana
Lsld her up be informed at least hall m h"ar
AMI den was ovhnurird and compelled 10 let her 90.
and he himself wac barely saved fruI drowning ~ be
Ing picked up by vf the bua.s lie Mas nnAloIsls
cndcayor this morning TO find his darlings. and said
fhay were all he had-he having Lost one daughter 4
pear msv.ous. His sorsow Ma truly piiiabe.
4. vat reHains OF tho once beautiful and noble
s..Sts.i -.e had Just begun 30 be ld-aircd BY onr
citizen. s the engine and boilers ard some portions
Of woodwork. and stands silently telling The behold
eTs her sad story.
Capt Powers Informed W. that early in the beginning
Of the confacratOn portion Of the vessel fell across
the whistle ire causing b. most unearthy sonnds 10
emanate continually until ali over. which made
iGOst solemn accomplishment 10 The screams OF Inc
females.
The Berkshire WA insured for about So 600.
The Insurance Companies represented By Charles {.
Terry have policies on the Berkshire fol- the follow ing
amounts:
Hampden..........s5oool Com Exchange. s5.oo
f.ltcn............. a,uoo Moth Amerie-n... 5000
Commerce. ....................s f,"p
The Albany City Insurance co. has policy o. IS CO.
II. MACY. agent this city.
Capt Geo H. Powers Mr.. Milton Mertin and Capt
John T. Iavilsnd. Oh board OF the boat AT the time
81 the accident and all jealous in rendering what
assistance they could 10 tina passengers.
Msssrs chas. lsHl & Son Of this city sent down
crackra &C. to the sufferers. upon ORDER irun Mr.. K
+. Clark.