The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1866-12-20

or IL o'clock IN the morning, instead Of in the
evening. The Mazatlon was out of reach of other
vessels. There was no change Of wind; there were
two squalls. She was ten or fifteen miles out of
| the track of steamers.
Captains MIDDLETON. FERGUSON and ANTHONY
MICHAEL were then examined on the part Of tho
ibollants. They agreed in all the essential points,
and gave it their opinion that the Mdzdla7a was
in danger at the time she was taken off her an
| chorage by the Dictator. Captain F. stated that
towage under circumstances like those at present
under consideration is worth about s150 an hour.
They all admitted that, with fair wind, the bark
might have made Savannah.
Capt. HyPoL1TE FAuvRE, Master of the MuznNan
| was then examined He stated that she was own
ed in Havre and at the time Of the disaster was on
her voyage from Carmen, in Mexico, for Havre,
loaded with hides, logwood, fustc, etc. In lati-
tude so, and longitude (of Paris) 80, she
taken by gale, on the I'd Of October last He lost
his masts and his three boats, and one Of the
| was wasaed ashore from the skyight. The hull
sustained no injury. The copper was a little dam
aged. She was taking water ut the rate of two and
a half inches per hour. She shipped from eight to
nine feet Of water during the gale, while lying on
her beam ends, but 48 hours after he had pumped
it out completely. The storm lasted SO hours at
it's worst. On the 4th Of October set up the jury
|
cargo. Made 219 miles between the 5th and 9Th Of
October, by means Of his sails. The current would
have taken him to the northeast. He was an
chored in six fathons of water. Had five anchors.
Weather fair, calm, from two to three miles OFF
from land. Was not uneasy about the vessel Had
seven sails he could use on his jury mast Gould
have gone either to Fernandina or to Charleston.
Asked the Dictator how much she would charge t.
take the bark to Savannah. Capt. G. said he would
take her and leave it to the authorities to decide
what his compensation should be. The mate sug-
gested that the cost would not be much greater
10 take her to Charleston, and it was determined
to bring her here Did not consider he was in
need Of salvage service; only wanted towage His
signal not one Of distress, but only expressing
q desire to communicate. Was not out of provis-
ions though most Of his provis ons had been spoil
ed by the water. His sextant was not seriously
injured. He knew very well where he was. The
value # the vessel, before she was wrecked, was
from $4,000 to TO- 900 francs.
Messrs. CHARLES LINING and VIM. BIRD were
examined. They are Port Wardens, and had
made survey and appraisement of the vessel and
cargo No new facts were elected by their testi-
mony.
The mate of the MazaAan was next examined.
The case will be continued and probably concluded
to-day.
Captain FAUvRE gave his evidence in French IN
terpreted by Mr.. EsDRAs.
TIE HEBREW BENEyo1ENr Soc1E77.-The seven
ty-fth anniversary Of this Society was celebrated
yesterday. After the other business had been
transacted, the Society proceeded to the election
Of officers, and the following gentlemen were
selected to serve during the ensuing year:
A. FALK, President
s. =. MOSES, Vice President
s. M LEVIN Secretary and Treasurer.
DR.. c. DAvEaA. Physician
11ssstess- +; Noise, P. Wineman and a. Loryea
Committee Be1sepoLence-Louis Cohen, Epstin and
II. Clarke.
At half-past P. M. the members and invited
guests sat down to most sunptuous repast, pre-
pared in due accordance with the sacred precep by
Mr.. J. IEv1soHN. The tables looked well-every-
thing was arranged with exceeding taste. The
viands and the drnkables were all choice. such as
rarely met with at public dinner, and the com
pany assembled, we feel assured, duly appreciated
Mr.. LIS efforts.
After the couteau ct tourcheHe exercises had been
concluded, the regular toasts were read, as fol-
lows:
l. stTAe Founders Of the May the planted
by their generous hands expand into noble OAK whose
branches shall shelter all who need our assistance"
Responded to by Mr.. 81. VALENTINE, in very
able and eloquent manner. Thetheme was as no
BILE one as even the most ambitious orator could
desire, and we are happy to say that our young
friend did credit both to himself and the subject.
2. "Charity-The connecting link between man ana
the angels
Replied to by our talented young townsman, J.
BARRETT COHEN, Esq, than whom no one could
have been chosen more suitable to reply to such a
sentiment.
3. s7he President Of TIE United Staes-A true patriot
who knows only his whole country t
J. N. NArHANs, Esq, replied. He briefly and
yery ably sketched the history Of the country and
paid handsome tribute to JOHNSON for his
staunch and unfaltering advocacy Of the Constitu-
ton.
tt0ur Soeiey>Her history presents an example
Of prudence In management and generosity In doing
good
Responded to by the Yice-President Of the He
brew Orphan Society, DR.. P. NJ. COHEN.
s. s.Ihe Memory of Grace Aqular-A bright particular
star amidst the galaxy Of Israers daughters"
Mr. s. NJ. LEVIN was very properly selected to
reply to this sentiment; for who else was in CON
dition to discourse eloqnently on the galaxy Of
Israels daughters? Having drunk a recent in
spiration, ne bestowed most glowing tribute 20
Of the most brilliant and loveable Of her sex.
No authoress Of the present or last generation
was more widely read, or welded greater and
more benefcent influence than Miss AQUuAR.
.sHome Influence" and the ssMether's Recon-
pense," are two very pleasing books, that win be
read for years to come, and read with profit ssWo-
mans Friendship" is charming story, which has
moved thousands to tears. ssThe Vale Of Cedars, :"
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