The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-11-15


Hamilton right straight into the slip where the union
was lying chained to the ferry bridge; just as We
went by the propeller the down stream eddy caught
ing up our rain and cabin was eating my breakfast
IN the wheehouse, and White had the wheel; he's
has s Sy th me for
MN any, nor the engineer he did the best he could
the trouble was the propeller threw on the course
water that we couldn't manage to keep clear. have
Deen employed by the Union Ferry Company eigh-
.een years and have been steering ierryboats for
sixteen and half years; have had one or two
accidents before but none resulting In loss OF life
serious bodily injury. The accidents which have
occurred to boats under my charge were simply the
breaking Of stancheons, &C. The report that sig
nailed the engineer to reverse the engine but that
ne was unable to do 50, as the engine was on the
which do not know was alone to blame for the
accident. As far as the wheelman was concerned it
line and swung around with the Mood tide covering
my slip. White pursued the usual course with that
tide, going between the propeller and the bulkhead.
space carried into the Unions pier before we were
able to reverse the engine and back
,r,s STATEMENT s OF THE PILOT OF THE UNION.
ready to 60 out, when the Hamilton came in and
larry hurt. Immediately went down from the pilot
house TO give what assistance could, and found the
deck hands already there giving help.
STATEMENT OF THE FERRY COMPANY.
published the following card:-
UNION FERRY OFFICE, Nov. IA. 1883.
An accident occurred this morning about haf-past
seven O'Clock at the Fulton ferry Slip New York SIDE
by the boat Hamilton running under the guard Of the
Union, carrying away the knighthead rail- ana hood
OF the Hamilton Persons We're injured by the falling
OF the wood and materials OF the hood no injury TO
name OF Brewer, living in Fifteenth street, Gowanus
was Killed; George Devoe was badly hurt and taken
to the City Hospital.
Julia Darby, Franklin avenue, had hip dislocated;
ABOUT twenty others were injured less. most
OF them slightly.
The pilot Of the Hamilton was Albertson, an old
sent to their homes by the company, except those
who went OF themselves, and Doctors Johnson and
Farley have been directed 10 look after and attend
those requiring surgical aid.
Information has been given to the reporters OF the
papers as far as ascertained by the company When
the correct cause and facts can be ascerained they
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE COMPANY.
LIST OF THE KILLED AND WOUNDED.
and Tm residing o. ihe Of Fifteenth
Villain broeF i aS 81 Sa' ns@sa
cut IN the Calf Of tpe Leg and body somewhat bruised
George Devoe, sAe Tary street, injured about the
hospital, in Raymond street. He is man of about
thirty years Of age. He will recover.
Mrs Frances Hart, Ia7 Plymouth street, feet and
legs badly crushed; presumed to be fatally injured.
Conveyed TO City Hospital. New York.
William Cunningham, l46 Portland avenue, said
TO be fatally injured.
Carlos Kraus, 257 Atlantic street.
Sarah Clark, girl, fOurt cen years OF age injured
about the head.
Lizzie Clark, sister of the above, injured in the
feet The sisters reside In Pearl street, Brooklyn,
and were working nj 20 Beekman street, New York.
Mr.. Morrei, 257 Atlantic street, feet badly hurt.
Taken To his residence
John Thompson 1877 Navy street fatally at Belle
vuc Hospital, New York. Thompson is anitor of the
sun building and was standing near the cham when
the collision occurred. lie was struck 10y the tim
bers several ribs fractured and his collar bone
broken. IL IL feared TOO, that his spine is injured
and that he is suffering internal hemorrhage
The following named persons were not so severely
injured, although the nature OF the injuries Ii not
known;--
Charles Gundlash, German, who resides on
Sumter street, New Brooklyn was injured about
the back but not very seriously He conveyed TO
Bellevue Hospital.
Julia Darby, corner Franklin and Flatbush ave-
nues thigh broken by being trampled upon.
Alfred Hart Hickory street. near Tompkins, head
badly hurt.
Julia Mahan; 90 Hudson avenue slightly;
Miss Boyd, living In East New York. at the corner
OF Smith and Bond streets, slightly injured, and
taken to her residence.
about the heads taken to City Hospital.
Frances M. Scennel, girl fifteen years old: Kent
avenue near Franklin. Slightly injured about the
Kate Farrell No. liz Navy street, Slightly injured
and taken to her residence. =. .vr ner nome
unattended.
Mrs. Qumby, No. So Cranberry street; slightly In
jured taken TO her residence
Eliza rampion, No. 10 Lawrence street; slightly
Charles Gross, slightly injured; went away with
out assistance,
Catharine Meney, residing at No. 2s Front street;
twenty Eight years old; slightly injured.
Michael Hart, ten years Of age, who resided with
his parents in Plymouth street, BROOKLYN taken to
Bellevue Hospital; suffering from slight confusion
OF the foot.
Miss Pagan, No. Franklin place, corner OF Pearl
Margaret Mullen, who resides Myrtle avenue
slightly injured by being crushed IN the crowd.
She was taken 10 her residence.
Mary ENTHUSIASTICALLY.
Miss Asbury-Slightly.
Oscar W. Dusenberry, 15s Myrtle avenue Brook
lyn; both feet badly crushed and left ankle broken.
Taken 10 his residence.