The New York herald., 1871-02-17
HoSoLULu, Jan. IS, 1871.

son Crusss.
HoSohULu, Jan. Is, 1871.
TnE s2GINAY's WRECK.
In n last you were notided that The Hawaiian
steam Kilanea had been despatched to Ocean
Islam to rescue the crew OF the United States
steaIr Saginaw. II is my pleasant duty TO inform
youeaders that she has returned In safety bring
ingne whole crew, not ono lost, except the four
I0sn the gig, OF winch you had information.
ARRIVAL OF THE KILANEA.
the tzth inst, the Kianea was renorted ia
sit, and crowd commenced moving from all
qFters toward her berth n the esplanade. As she
r,Dded IN and the answer to the question, what
I9s?r
"ALL SAFE
as returned, three hearty cheers went 10 from
40 crowds on tie dock which were responded to
as hearty tones from The rescued blue Jackets
then was witnessed scene OF nand-shaking
aud embracing rarely seen. The boats from
the United stages steamer Nyack were soon
sioIgside conveying the men 70 that vessel, 10.
getser with what dunnsge they had.
couRTEsIEs or TRENCH ooMaANpER.
he captain OF the French war steamer Hamelin
alS sent an officer rendering the services OF the
cr'w Of his ship II required
SECURING PROVISIONS.
From party who was rescued have gathered
much that will perhaps be OF interest to the readers
q the HERALD, but which viii necessarily be con.
aensed. The Saginaw was lost on the 29th of octo-
ter at halt-past three l. u. The first days work
was securing aud geiIiag on shore all the proys.
sions possible--the crew working in the water ali
day--Ihe provisions nsng more or less damaged
with salt water. At sundown all hands were on the
beach after days work with nothing to eat. Is
as possible ra,loas OF mutton bread ana tea
were served. Allowance Of water, halr eupfull.
The 30th was spent II recovering wreckea stuT
getting boiler, which belonged The contractors
party and the ships condenser on shore. search.
ing parties for water we're also detailed. This dar
caught tEe frst turtle
ooSUESsING WATER.
On the Sist, The condenser being at work. the
allowance Of water was raised to cuplu q day 40
success IN searching ior water The crew sleeping
on the open beach. November lst, 81 and 90
squany weather, with much rain; everybody wet
and uncomfortable. commenced building tents ana
getting together lamber 70 tx the gig
THE DAILY NATIONS.
Raiions Of seal turtle, potatoes onions and bread
served out; the three last 10 keep them from spoil
ing. November 8. SUNDAY, the crew mustered and
held divine service. Eat the fret goney. Dyson.
terry mace lis appearance, and the next day thirty
en- were Oh the SICK list, and the surgeon without
medicines with which 10 treat them. no SUCCESS set
IN finding water. Much rainy weather. All the
containers 6lled VITA rain water. 0nthe etn cap
tured hye turtles At this TINE matters were becom.
ing quite settled. Fish caught FER the rst time
Oh the l1Ih. Bids were captured at night.
10 prevent alarming the ngcks, and ten were
served out al each mea. sunday, 18Th mustered
Gor service. This feature Was observed on eacn sab.
bath during the stay on the Island, and only light
WORK engaged in i0r the pnrpose OF keeping The
minds employed we meal, a J8g we're served
breakfast - baIi-past line ana daer Al half-pas.
Six O'Clock.
. rf1.pt "a aypr Tau
On the 15th launched the gig ana commenced
storing her; letters being prepared TO 20 by hef:
ssh quite plenCy upon which all hands nli6d up.
tuiae ana blTds growing searce.. Up 70 the 16fh
parties hao beea out TO dig Tor iresh watsr, Geeing
with no success on this day party was tetaled
xood supply OF fresh, sweet water Ibe SICK were
improving, although mucn suffering from p3wel
complaint was experienced.
SAILING or THE cIG.
on the 18Th the gig started on her voyage for sue.
cvri all hands watched her unti she was out Of
SIGHT, Gnd then turned back 20 work, specuatilg
upon her chances; one Of the officers showing sy,nn
OF weakness; fatons OF bird morning and Diohf
win plenty OF fresh water; worklng Oh the stoven
Doats colecung lumber for large boat, making salt
grass and had y boiled us green ana an eat nearf-
iiy OF It, SO much SO that en- were sick; six sheen
were roaming tie island, when had Deen saved and
were beng kept for the large boat provisioning 70.
Ee'her with some tinned meats on tie 22d dysen-
forty leeE long aud fifteen feet broad; seal The mia
cipa iocd together lth q potato lsr each man: no.
November N.
~ ana u raining; everybody unconfO.table: eggs
had been used snarlngly up to this time bnt now
tney were given up as the young were iornigr Ia
them. Coree was served or father what vras called
conee, being made rs ioloRs:- ak gallons yater
one pound coffee, one aud quarter ponnd1g1yar
SuFFERIS6 FOR VEGETABLE rILT
On the 7th ef December the potatoes raye ont ard
dough hali5 were substituted weighing t5vo sunces
each. On alternate days q table spoonful OF heans
were given to each man. The want OF a yegetsnie
diet severely lci The ne1 Inclined TO crowI nbout
their food; officers and Mea we're iarlnq plke sfbe
frGness anG decision OF the captain ket1t down arv
outbreak Great credit was given CagtaIn sc9rd
1Cr the discipline which he preserved un,ior fi,e
most trying circumstances On the 1871 tie gllov,.
sBce OF beans was cut down. All names aroyyiug
weak iast complaint o! nunlhness Of legs and arng
And dtincpfy IA walking, upon essayiag etGer Eli.
tag elill awhile. After dime. all hands Would
speculate upon the osances Of a rescue: sene had
given mp ever hearing nom the gig. the sapply
OF Tobacco had given out ana the sGaes
and comfort II had ahorded was missed ouiy those
VINO use IL can appreciate. Brushwo0d was cut aud
pcd 10 make a lire Of IN case shin shoulg heaye In
sight One C-y Of "Sa no 20 had been raised but
II proved 10 be a rock
RATIONs DECREASED
on December is the seal ration was cnt deTn to
oe day. FISH we're quite abundant at this time,
s0ne Of which woro n1Dst delicious. December ~,
experienced heavy gaze rom the west whicn
caused heavy surf, washing away the toats, aud
caused the blocks under tho hatbeats frame 70 set
,s ne Az hanas cut securing the boats and moving
we w. hstpoat frame farther up on The beach. one
ounce Of nonr day now scived. On Christmas Eve
. lne olhceTs were all chatting abost The san Fran.
'aso AVseis and NE various dishes glcb they fan