The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-10-30
THE GULF EtRaICssEs-TME STEAMSHIP
M0ERO CASTLE.
HAVANA, Oct. II, 1870.

HAVANA, Oct. II, 1870
To THE EDITOR or THE HERALD
We have experienced one OF the most disastrous
hurricanes that has ever passed the West In M
Islands and the Atlantic coast, causing many disas-
tiers on sea ana land the losses Of thousands or lives
and millions or dollars In property DESTROYED
Urgent business calling me hence, took passage by
the steamship MORO Castle. Captain Richard Adams
sailing from New York Oh the s,h OF the present.
month for Havana, via Nassau. 1 believe many OF
your readers would be pleased to know OF this vessel
and her manner OF behavior In the hurricane OF the
18th inst. The MORO Castle sailed at three r. NJ
with about one hundred passengers and a large
cargo; discharged The pilot or the "Hook'' and
stood to sea. Experienced very heavy sea from the
eastward that evening, the vessel rolling and toss
ing about considerably, but behaving splendidy,
nevertheless Passed Cape Hatteras early Monday
morning, all things looking favorable, the heavy
eas.ery sea, With very little wind, prevailing. The
lith inst weather more moderate. 1zth inst,
mornlng, ram commenced falling. accompanied
Win sht WINDS from tho eastward; at noon II be.
calined at TWO L. H.. Ut began TO blow from the
southeast, ana at Lnree r. VI. the wind mcrea led 10
hurricane; ct tour r NJ the ship was hove to- head
TO The sea; at eight +. NJ. the hurricane moderately
WIND stili, however, continued with heavy sea, and
blowing heavy gale. Later IN The evening tao
wind hauled out OF the westward and the ship was
put on her course. At ten A. NJ, 18th INST, the
MORO Castle arrived at Nassau. Passengers cargo
aud mails were transferred and received on board
and at one p. NJ. steamed away for Havana. On our
to Havana we noticed the sad c..ects OF tue
late disastrous hurricane. Many vessels were no.
ticedsoIne dismasted and others ashore on the Ba-
hama Banks The weather from Nassau TO Havana
was very pleasant. Arriving IA Havana early ths
10TH Saturday, vas informed that the tate hurri
cane mad occurred on the 9TH and Sth inst, and that
Matanzas Cardenas and otner ports OF the island
mad suffered fear ully, causing great loss OF lie
and property. was informed furthermore that 1t
was The most disastrous hurricane That mad been
perlenced IN these islands the year lS46
thanked Heaven that it was good fortune 10 have
been on that noble ship on That ever TO be remen-
bered night Many OF the passengers by that vessel
talked OF the loss OF the steamships Central America
and Evening Star; others OF the loved and absent
ones far away, while tae noble snip steamed up To
those fearful seas as proudly "a she would have
steamed to her dock. NO unusual excitement was
perceptible about her decks, All went smoothly.
The orders were given by her commander with nrm-
obeyed TO the letter. The watches were re-
eved at the stroke OF the BELL Every was at
his station and each officer was at his post The
MORO Castle having been three days overdue at Ha
vana considerable apprehension was felt by the resi-
dents Of Havana regarding her safety u was truly
source OF much rejoicing to many when the signal
was run up from the castle indicating q steamer
from the north. Tue news was neraded throughout
the CITY, and as the MORO Castle entered the harbor
with all her coors dying and amid the booming OF
her great guns and the ring OF her shrill the
h mari anu snppng Were crowded 70 welcome her
anchor IN the harbor, and feeling or thunkfuness
was noticeaby portrayed on their cOuntenances for
the safe delivery from the storm. Inquiry was made
by merchants and Others at the agen IS Office
sailing oil steamer, many supposg that could not
possible be despatched before Tuesday or Wcdnes-
day OF the following week. The captain was over
heard To remark tina. she would 90 to sea on Mon
day providing the cargo was sent alongside. True
to his word at four r. NJ. on Monday the MORO Castle
worked her engine and az five p M. weighed anchor
and steamed proudly away for the north. Az she
passed the wharf handKerchiefs were waved and a
hearty God speed wished by many for her old com.
mander Captain Adams, her well disciplined officers
and crew and the quick despatch Of The vessel hay
ing discharged and loaded, besides taking In coal In
the short space OF twcnty-three working hours
Yours, respectfully PASSENGER
by late trip OF steamship Moro Castle to Havana.
NEW YORK, Oct "a, 1870
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
Through your valuable columns OF to-day learn
with great pleasure that the passengers who arrived
yesterday from Havana in the steamship Moro
Castle have made public their feelings OF sincere
gratitude to Captain r. Adams for his energy and
skful management during the terrible hurricane OF
the 2lst inst As for myself, have several times
made trips from New York to Havana, and always
tried TO come by the Moro Castle, commanded by
the polite and skiful veteran, Captain r. Albania
In Havana Captain Adams Ia known to every BODY
and everywhere regarded rs distinguished gentle-
man: and In fact, have for many years been
travelling on all waters, but never found captain
that has so invariably Gainca all the passengers
tand OF all nationsi affections and sympathy.
II you VIII make public these lines In regard IN
captain Adams you would greatly ohlige youe mo:k
o0eatent servant ALFRED CAkLIN
OK tAc h0uSa Of Sala 1 Ruiz. IN HAVANA