The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-10-30
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jumping from their berhs opened their doors
tAh a cause, when they In many instances
powersd by the steam hadly scaled about feet
VII 'hs boring water that penetrating through
Their doors Immediately after the EXPLOSION occurred re-
ceave1 mose o. ess INJURIES, "A great many had the
p'''oiNo" ,he Steam, and break open their windows
MT leo H. Kelly, OF Detroit Was awakened by the
morse ana sprngng from his bed opened his door but
she moment be did 80 tho rus shed into his room;
pnt succeeding in closing the door again he opsned
window, and looking ont discovered the cause OF
az tie cor1nouon. Slipping the most necessary por-
ions OF his clothes lie made his Hav through tho win
do", and did all in his power and in rcscnng his fell
also rendered valuable assistance and was instrumental
IA saving more than one LIFE Both these gentlemen
Unnamed On BOARD The steamer until late the after
hoon rendering the most unrenng attentions to the
more unfortunate OF their fellow ,mssencerr John
ralmer lcooredl head pantryman of the ~ John,
forced ms way into tho different saferoona and
r'eu'd W carrying large number OF rhe uhfortnates
l.al thcir rooms some OF whom already dead and
others "a badly injured they could not helm them
| sehes John lambert one Of tho fremru IN me ex-
i'ement Of the moment tried himself by Jump
,ns n.'pord ana It V supposed drowned, a.
nothing has since been heard Of him. nj esf 4
Al the early hour al which accident happened but
Few people the streets and these few had their
drawn to the steamer by first hearing the
por, o. the explosion aud then seeing the dense volume
oi escaping steam that Immediately enveoped the YES
sci Some hurried on small boats TO the assistance Of
those on board the 81 John, while others spread the
pews through the upper portion the cty and Others
naarhcu with gnckcned steps the pier the foot OF
receive their friends relatives and 10 these persons
Tue news OF the sad disaster fell like hunderbolt.
r nnn io',owcd scene OF the widest dismay and con
fusion Parents we're there expecting in q few
10 clasp to their hearts dozod children who were re-
turning 10 their homes after pleasant vacation in the
country ana wives and sisters brothers there.
xiousy and patiently awaiting arrival OF the boat
ane anticipating the Joy they would experience when
aeain unted 10 those they loved But alas for human
'lpness and expectations While dreaming Of the Joy
anu counting the happy hours that they wonld spend
with the returning ones the news Of the melancholy ac
a nall If 4 hc deem caf
groom over tho bright faces that but nome Mt before
were bcamnr with delight and a thousand promised
peasu,es Mothers wrung their hands and franti-
cary ABOUT, plying hundred brcathless questions and
gvng ven, 20 inoir feelings in the most heartrendng
auu agoning sois Fathers sisters and brothers
thrown suddenly into the deepest and could only
ne restrained from running wild through the by
W" PASSENGERS had been rescued Large numbers hur-
ncu rom te steamers pier and. with accelerated pace
walked and nm by turns along West street towards the
ssne on disaster peorng anxionsly ont into the stream
STRIVING TO catch glimpse Of the III fatd vessel rar.
arve aIong ~ the top Of their speed, bearing many
nearer they approached the spot The Hoboken ferry
Doal Morr1stown seeing the signal distress Hvimg
went 70 the assistance Of the unfortunate ana
aTceeded In taking large number OF them on the
steamer and landing them safely while those on shore
nc ail IN their power 10 alleviate the suengs the
scaed, aud tried make the others ms confor,abe AZ
circumstances would permit
I THE ST. JOHN At HER wHAnF 9
SO soon the accident known In the city and
when II WINS ascertaned beyond doubt that thu vessel
was being lowed TO her dock hundreds of persons has
tened with all despatch 70 that locality and there with
monrnfnl face and speechless suspense awaited The
arrival OF the boat Al length after wha, mmst lave
pcared 10 have been age those who were nitinr
sr ,ss camcr nears her dock and then followed sene
.n ELDEST confusion Parents whose chokip ING so,s
an,s, ro,cd anguish could be heard above the d n Of
were N sea ircd hard with numerous others who
hn,e Gate wao friends 10 get the per- but the
nue. ea'es were Surely fastened and wiihstood The
~ polcemcn from no cd outside and in by platoon
command Of Captain Petty All "r thosa mum ,,n ne
manned on board the st. JOIN, rt IT, viz sa,n ~
coTnS IN lo
shs was moored to the dock, - escs s .s -
vidual stepped upon the gang plank n,nJrcds ~ r,
come expected friend relative One r., os .,
he passengers leave the boat walk rowar 80 ao.,ar
where some are grasped brnly by some ovhs , pas
While around the neck OF others the arms OF hn,.a
we and parents afectonately eniwine. Prayers -
phitude and thankfnness uttered by many q lin
nd many 'God be prasedn ascends to heaven as |
i,me beloved form s seen approach ng unharred from
ne Inflated boat Many very many, kept dread |
uspcnse lest thfsr worst fears remain TO be realized.
ome with fingers and hands bound M In linen and /
ONE with their heads bandaged make their wav
hrongh the crowd, who part To make way for them;
While some follow for short distance, bresthess In
heir anxiety 70 inquire after friends others who are
imposed 10 he hoard Some 70 their inouIr,es re-
rive assurances that make their hearts lean with oy
mile some are overwhelmed with grief and dsnay
lien come those who are badly injured, borne upon
stchers some are taken 10 the hospital and Others u
tnr own homes. Eyes bedimmed with tears strain 10
eosIn view fthose that are carried by and many
pert that had almost ceased resumes flne.
TON while sigh of relief escapes from the Inns as they
iaI 20 recognize in the disngured forms borne past
q
hnmn beings assembled on the wharf maintain the
most Nrofound silence, and nanRht can be heard ssve
.ne nssw breathngs and broken obs Of those who
expecuns every moment 70 behold dear one car
Red " tnsn dead friphtfully injured Numbers have
tney ac.hg fears, aasi too plainly verined and some
brene ireey again when Ia announced that the last
urorunate ias left the boat.
m. The soHER AND ITS EXPLOSION.
me uo,ier wnch exploded and 10 caused this fearful
put 10, with lie companion on tho stsrboard side in
h nacn, 800 wss manufactured by Mesrr Cole
cost 500 600 and were conldsrrc o. ~. .. r%e PAR
boilers have been thoroughly tested and ceed 70 bear
ss Il ,s Dss but generally
sure was but tweniyeirht pounss, James Hooke beng
he engineer and VIM Bright q charge From what
by appear - the investigation huge rent wss made
the boiler Of shout three feet BY bur through which
Hose TO the vctne Of the plates bu !. nos or,ns sds
ne bolts giving way. fhs escape Of TIE boiling fnid
explosion taking place The probable dsnsc. ~ ~ ns
John exclusive 81 that done the boiler VII, prohs
y covered by Sl;o0o p'"-
ARRAsGEnEsTe ron THE INQUEST.
everything poessble ca be done having been sccorn.
shed Tor The relief OF the erers, those who wvre
Die 70 be removed having been horne their homss
oroner Wildey, with the assistance or Dr. W. Beach
70 empsnne jury. This done with Iisrs
and me Following gentlemen sworn in -
'orthy, =. b. spsulding, n b Goodwin T Henry Jr
Maxwell, ,. Cauiieid, and q. n. Msckay Then tho |
'ces OF the dead wereuncoyersd for the view of The
irorh ana each scathed ami distorted OF ray was
AIMED They were then conducted over the yarioss nor
ons Of The steamer examining the boilers, and taking
borough survey OF the entire vessel Coroner Wydcv
zen nouned the Jurors that the inquest would be held IN
corning. "' =
TBR NEWS TBr CRY. Il
me most Intense excitement prevailed Throughout the
l.,rs cry during The day; Everybody Who was es.
'ctng ther friends from the direction ~ Albany felt
esiiniy alarmed lost they might have taken tho | \
~ ana 30 have been subjected To- The pers OF the .
tnal disaster. DURING The afternoon and up 10 lnte
~ lart nignt The HgRAID Office was beseged by n "
y number o. persons who anxious learn the ~
pt OF the damage and the names ~ the Killed and W
ga kilograms received from different portions Of
country making inquiry concerning peryons who u
scfpposed TO DC ON board The steamer and We have cr
red seen 20 much anxiety among citizens A. was IN
gdN manifested 10 learn tho names " the dead | W
Ne lthc particulars relating The sad occurrence vi
rs Of the calamity was announced In several of m
wp wn churches yesterday afternoon and prayers ba
vsmSod up Tor the recovery OF the unfortunate b
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