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The New York herald., 1871-07-31
TEE REVENUE CUTTER N0aTHERNssn.

Early yesterday morning the revenue cutter
Northerner started down the Bay with the object of
meeting and according a suitable reception to Isaac
H. Bailey, Vice President OF the Union League Club
who was expected to arrive from Europe on board
the steamer Atlantic On board the NOrtnerner were
Naval Ohicer Latin, Captain John II. Howell, ex-
Fire Marshal Brackett, Mr.. Bush and Mr.. Clacker,
Of the Treasury Department.; Major Bundy. MIR.
Miller Inspector OF Customs; J. W. Bradley,
G. ID. GrswOld, Mr.. Sturges, Mr.. Stanton and other
friends OF Mr.. Bailey. The Northerner had been out
TO Staten Island and had put in al Upper Quaran-
tine to find out whether or not despatch had been
received announcing the arrival of the Atlantic or
Sandy Hook. Theodore TiltOn, who was on his way
to join the party on board the Northerner got on
board at Stapeton and informed Mr.. Iaflin of the
fearful catastrophe which had taken place board
the Westded. Mr.. Latin at once
ORDERED THE NORTHERNER TO THE RESCUE.
There was at first some difficulty between the
Naval Ohicer ana Captain McGowan, OF the North
erner, as to whether, according the instructions
of the latter, he Captain McGowan) could return to
the Staten Island ferry where the catastrophe took
place. The difficulty was however, quickly settled,
for Mr.. Lafin at once exclaimed, ''In the
name OF humanity and OF Mr.. Boutwell, 1
order you to return. anu l will assume
the responsibility" Captain McGowan at once
yielded and the Northerner returned to the Staten
Island ferry, New YORK. On her arrival there Mr.
Lodln at once ordered that all the small boats Of
the Northerner should De let down. manned and
placed on the duty of picking up the dead bodies
noating in the water. In conjunction with the ad.
mlrable services Of
THE DOCK CoMMIsS IONERs' BOATS,
the boats OF the Northerner rendered during the
afternoon and evening valuable aid IN picking up
and bringing ashore the boiies OF the victims OF the
terrible catastrophe. The boats Of the Norlherner
remained during the whole evening on this humane
work. On board the Northerner there existed at
once feeling of deep sadness at the dreful catas-
trophe which had shed gloom over
tens Of thousands and Of admiration
| for the course pursued by Mr.. Latin.
This feeling OF admiration found vent in a vote Of
| thanks proposed by MIR. Pippey and Captain Howell
| to MIR. Lanin TOR the noble endeavors he had male
| to render aid under the sad circumstances Mr.
Latin responded to the effect that, irrespective OF
his personal feelings of humanity, he felt that he
owed it to the government OF the United States,
which he represented, to do his utmost TO serve the
cause at once OF humanity and OF civilization.
The New York herald., 1871-07-31

deck FOR some minutes looking on at the arrivals
many OF them Joyous family parties going to spend
the AFTERNOON on staten Island. They were OF all
ages, rom the old man scarce able TO get aboard
without assistance, to the child IN arms Some were
laughing and chatting ana some were standing in
silence looking out upon the expanse OF water coy-
cred with boats in every direction. In an instant
the dreadful catastrophe occurred
Mr.. Reagan cannot give any further particulars
beyond the fact OF the terrific explosion. after
which he became conscious lie must have been
blown from the upper saloon where he and his
friend were standing, for when he recovered con-
sclousness the first thing he found was that he was
STRUGGLING IN THE WATER
some distance from the boat He believes he lost
consciousness Immediately after, for the next thing
he remembers was his being carried to store
Who took him out and how he was rescued he is
wholly unable to toll. They took him to Mr. Flynn's
store, So Whitehall street. great number of the
wohnded and those taken out of the water were
ried TO the place, and the store of that good
Samaritan was soon converted into hospital. Moth
ing could exceed the Kindness and attention and the
exerions and care bestowed on the sufferers by Mr..
Flynn. Everything that their condition required
oil for the
WOUNDS OF THE sCALDED,
and wine TO sustain their failing strength, were
freely given.
After a short rest at Flynn's Mr.. Reagan found
himself sufficiently able to walk to the station In
New street, whence he was carried I'm a wagon to
Centre street Hospital, and the painful, but not
dangerous scalds and cuts about his face and hands
attended to. He was deeply panied on arriving at
the hospital on making inquiries for his friend, to
learn that Mr. Manly was there badly scalded and
in a dangerous condition.
The New York herald., 1871-07-31
AT THE EAsTERN HOTEL.

At the Eastern Hotel, corner OF Water and South
Streets fifteen OF the injured were cared for through
the humanity Of the proprietor and the ladies and
gentlemen of the hotel. The former. Mr.. j. H.
Belts, distinguished himself by going to the
scene OF the accident and aiding In extract
ing the bodies from the river and boat. He
went down under the boiler and rescued
Mrs. Fenneily, OF No. 13 Essex street.. DR.. Daniel
McEwan and DIR. Estis rendered all the assistance In
their power In the effort to make the victims conf
Portable. The parlors OF the hotel were scenes Of
terrible suffering. father, mother and boy were
brought in at the same time. While the latter was
stretched out on a table and his clothes were
being taken on he died. His name was O'Leary.
man seated In the baggage room, surrounded by
reporters and doctors, was a literal mass OF raw
scalded flesh. He thought ne was hot "uon n"r'J
but It ia certain that he cannot live Immense biis
ters covered his face neck and hands. HIS name ID
Frank Hagerty and he resides at No. 33 West War
rem street, Brooklyn.
Anong the injured Is young woman whose story
nas a touch OF romance as well as Of probable
tragedy Only few months ago she was bride,
having married an Englishman in London, whoso
name ~ Price. Leaving her husband IN England
she sailed the Cuba for America with her baDc anu
arrived on last Friday. Yesterday she started LII
company with sister aud brother-in-law' Tor Staten
Island TO catch breath OF the cool sea breeze ana
the bright beauty OF the bay. Hor injuries were
very bad but will not prove fatal. She resides az
No. Beach street. The sister and brother were
both injured the latter very seriously
Tne list OF the injured who were cared for az inc
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Statement by Mr.. John Nelson,

of East Twenty-frst street, who was passenger on
the ilfated boat, and will probably nave to mourn
the loss OF two children victims OF the dire disaster
When accosted by a reporter OF the HERALD the un.
fortunate man standing at the edge or the pOr-
ton of the upper deck which had been left un.
touched bp the explosion, gazing with an express
sion of agonlzed and utter despair into the
yawning chasm, in which the fremen and
police Officers were cropping and excavating
in the hope OF discovering some wounded unfortu-
nate haply not yet beyond the reach Of aid. Though
badly scaded and bleeding from an ugly wound in
the head. the poor man seemed utterly unconscious
OF his own injuries and only solicitous about his
darlngs about whose fate he evidently felt there
was but little room for doubt. To reporter
OF the HERALD who addressed him
he said:--"l and my children were
standing somewhere about the middle Of
the boat My son-in-law, Charles Wcsr was with
us. We were going down to Staten Island to spend
short time Intending to come back on the next boat
Nothing was farther from our minds than any
thought OF accident or disaster. In fact, we were
thinking Of nothing but the pleasure that was before
u.s. l remember hearing sound like clap
OF thunder followed by crash blast as Of
name swept past me, something struck
me on the temple and At onca be.
The New York herald., 1871-07-31
What Michael Reag IN says.

The following graphic account OF the disaster is
from the lips Of an intelligent gentleman, MI.
Michael Reagan, OF No. 81 Broome street, who was
on board the Westfeld when the explosion took
place. accompanied by young man named Manly.
Mr.. Manly lives IN the same house with him, and
they had arranged for trip TO Staten Island, antcl.
pating pleasant day.
Mr.. Reagan states that about twelve O'Clock they
left Broomc street and on arriving at the ferry
house, the westneld was there waiting to take her
load OF passengers. He says the boat was soon
crowded with passengers, including his friend and
himself Everything went on as usual on SUCH oc.
casons, the people filling In rapidly ana taking their
places Mr. Reagan aud his friend remained On
The New York herald., 1871-07-31
OaicaI Report to the Park COmmissiOn n ers
The following Is the official report made by Onlce
Colby to his superiors:-

ron duty from IL NJ. TO Q p. MI
At 1880 p. NJ. was standing In conversation with
Officer Connolly, of the First precinct at the Staten
Island ferry gates facing Whitehall street, when
heard heavy, dull report. / turned around quick,
and saw the boiler of the Staten Island ferryboat
west6eld had exploded. pushed In and got on
the upper deck on the stern OF the boat ard queted
the people, who were panic.stricken. Having got
all I could find In long shed on the
west side OF the ferry slip searched the cabins
through. Then I commenced removing the persons
from the upper deck and took those who were badly
scalded to the First precinct station. Michael
Bowling, junk dealer, corner Of State and Bridge
streets, assisted me with his horse and wagon. |
have taken nine persons to the station house. two
from the ferry and eleven from the station house to
the Park Hospital. Judge there were from three to
four hundred people OH the boat at the time OF the
explosion. Michael Quigey and Patrick Collins,
battery boatmen, deserving of great praise for
the number Of lives tncy rescued.
WILLIAM J. COLBY, Keeper.
The New York herald., 1871-07-31

the number OF killed and wounded. In my opinion,
however, most OF the scaIdng cases were not very
dangerous. The Immediately fatal injuries were
mostly caused by direct violence.
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seeism b rsmpans In tho Church. IL il o. II ssap
g ons down undsr the guns Of the enemy wess
s t1e last brlnd q powder. There are thou
sands OF men VINO are in such state OF uncertainty
wsas use Sso9 1Se
differently BY so manyS what Is tho use OF 8
the oni. pa %sn Of Scripture Valuable .
IN! IN par. tnat all men must arree upon--the part
parts OF the Bible that 20 to bu,Id mn chsrscter.
Man must nae the Bible for what 4 was made FOR.
ws s0g S;s OF ao1 ns est q:
Word OF Go1 claims just this that it contains body
OF rules 'na' gives to ao %sr !, an , idea
benevolently ana against seifishness. ana
VINO wants ,s 20 nov now 70 trust his 9sgnbo
Bible Is given to show now to perfect manhood ana
planted. All the churches stand together to.dsv N
the substantial teaching Of the Bible. the eE-
except rs you receive I from scholars. but che III.
ternal YOU can know, and i Is your fault you DOM
WON'T De led BY the nose won't take the Bible ssss
.ns God ne "a 3"
Bible and II ANYTHING conflicts something must glvo
one c sss
hereditary opinion Of the Church The fact killed
the letter must be Interpreted by the outside fasG
Then came the biologists, who said the world ha6'
MORE THAN 5000 YEARS.
The whole Church Numbered against the geOaos
giSts There was the old rock record, and men hayo
read Il, and the rocks haven't changed, but
tile Interpretation OF Genesis IL changed
Now that the days arc called periods geology su0-
siantia.es the Bible. Did the Bible give wayf MOI
the interpreters gave way. Men say to young men,
sIt Is dangerous 10 read" what isn't dangor0ugts
Everything that ! know Of Is dangerous exceus
Don't read, but studv: Let tho light Of science
shine. but don't abandon the Bible for the sake q
science; that only touches the outside OF Il
In this world there must be char around
the wheat truth must have husks That will fAn
on. The spiritual elements of the Bible are better
understood In every generation. It's EsE
FATALLY UNwLSE
In our day to refuse Thought to men. There Is .
great field OF thought opening, and thank God for
II. do not believe that awning Will ever perma-
nentlv disturb the hold oil The Bible mems minds.
believe that when we rise to the other life this
whole world will be but q punctuation point on the
scheme OF the universe. Paul that intense
believer and intense sceniic sad, II know in part,
but there are three that ablden And what are
they - s33
FAITH, HOPE, LOVE,
and they are not equahe greatest OF these Is l0v.
This he Knew. lf the Bible wont stand science te
won't stand ANYTHING. invoke science; invoke
philosophy; know what the Bible u, for have
tasted the fruit that grows on tnar tree. Nobody
knows anything about the Bible until ne uses Il a.
chart IN storm, rs medicine In sickness.
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ST. STEPHENS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH.

A Splendid Religious Pageant-CelebratIsg
the Quarant 'Ore-Scrmon ON the Eucha.
rist, BY tho Rev. DR.. dcGlynn.
At St Stephens church yesterday the ceremonies
were unusually imposing. Solemn high mass was
celebrated az halfpast ten In the forenoon and SOL
emn vespers were cnanted In the afternoon. At
both services the church was crowded. The
three affairs were brilliantly illuminated and
profusely ornamental with nowers The excellent
choir Of the church put forth It's best endeavors in
honor Of the occasion, and NJ. Danforth the organ
s deserves great praise for the success with which
the very labortous work, Haydn's Mass No. q was
rendered. A. usual, Miss Emma Howson Gang
superDly, her splendid voice ~ times holding in
rapture the vast congregation. The occasion OF
this especial solemnity was tile commencement OF
the devotion known AZ the
QUARANr 'oRE.
or forty Hours Alteration OF the blessed sacra-
ment. High mass was celebrated BY the Rev. DR..
McGlynn, the deacon being the Rev. Father Grimm,
and the sub-deacon the Rev. Father McCready,
with Rev. Fathers Lynch aud Keeler as masters OF
ceremonies. At the conclusion OF the mass pro.
cession was formed, consisting OF about NIFTY boys,
dressed. some In white, some in red and some In
purple cassocks, with surplices, followed by as
many girls arrayed In white, who preceded the cele-
brant, deacon and subdcacon. The effect was very
nne, the blessed sacrament being carried by the
celebrsnt beneath gorgeous canopy, the little girls
sTREwISG FLOWERS ALONG TmB AISLE
and tine bows carrying torches. the aeeQest rcli.
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world. The particular time appointed for this
Judgment had never been revealed to man; IL was
known to God alone. However. The Scriptures In
formed us IL would oe preceded by
VARIOUS WONDERS AND SIGNS.
Having described the surrounding circumstances
which would marx the dav OF judgment according
70 the prophet Joel and 81. Hilary. the reverend gel
tleman proceeded to comment on the absolute ne.
cessity OF making preparations for the great ira.
The books were now open-0n the one mana INC
book or the Gospel and the oner the record OF tue
life OF each individual. The examination being over
those on the right would welcome the blesed TO tne
possession OF the Kingdom OF Heaven ano, turning
70 the LETT, He would Danish the wicked from Ills
sight and condemn them TO everlasting torture.
Having laid before the congregation the ciIcum-
stances recorded In the Gospel, nelWoum D,In$
them home to those present fno irai Wien no n m
submitted to their consideration was one ~ Wulcn
they all must bear q part. and on tne ISSUE VI -
would depend their eternal happiness OF tnea et1l
mol misery. They were either 10 90 piaceu OH TUG
right hand or the LETT The CONSIDERATIONS snouIo
influence them 10 walk In
ana good works, that on the last DAY shey would
have the consolation OF hearing the Joyful words
from the lIps OF the divine Saviour, "COme ye
blessed or my Father and possess tne Kingdom OF
heaven prepared for You from the beginning OF the
world" The sermon which was throughous both
attention. The musical selections included the
mass by Generali, IN O major Inc "Glor1a" ana
"Crcdo' contained ne chorus ana concerted pieces,
the organ accompaniment being particularly beAuti-
full. Before the sermon Jne sVent Creator" very
pleasing vet solemn composition BY uustavus
o1ertory ''OmnA DIE" SOLO and quartet. was ap-
proprtstely rendered Professor Schmitz, as usual.
presided at the organ. The services terminated
shortly alter twelve O'Clock.
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TRINITY METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.

Memorial Service Tor the Late Alfred Cook
man-Scrmoa by Rev. Andrew Longacre.
memorial service was held last evening In the
Trinity Methodist Episcopal church, Tnirty-fourth
street. near Eighth avenue. for the late Rev. Alfred
Goodman, former pastor OF the church. The Rev.
Andrew Longacre, OF the Central church, pr cached
the discourse from Revelations Kill and part OF 18th
verse-"And they overcame him by the blood OF the
Lamb and by the word Of their testimony" These
words sao the preacher, are the summing up OF
the triumphal history Of Gods saints angels sing
and chant thanksgivings over the grace Of the
children OF God, they must, It seemed to him, take
up some such strain as this.
THAT Is THE VICTORY,
the faith In The blood that cleanseth and conf
dence IN the work OF salvation. And full faith and
full confidence will make always full victory. But
he would not preach from this text save 10 make
It Q basis for some remarks on the life and
character of his translated brother, Alfred Cook
man. He hoped his hearers would remem-
Der the man and what CHRIST did for him;
and remember also that this mighty saviour can
save Us TOO. II ever . man was well born It was
Alfred Coo kman. He had more reason TO thank God
Tor his parents than most men have Born n. IN GO;
For ten days nc was IN state aIsst distress ana
heard him crying In his room. 10 prayer,
FOK TAlTH FOR LIVING PATH,
when she entered and encouraged and instructed
MIN into light and peace. In the following year
forty children gathered In hw father's mousse who
had bcen brought to God through young Afreds
instru first fruits OF that great harvest
Of souls which has attended al his subsequent
m,nfssrv. After the death OF his father Alfred be-
came counsellor-almost second father-to his
mother. He began his regular ministry IN l846 In
mtted into the Philadelphia Conference, and ct once
sn''''' AGA CAREER or ossAr POPULARITY.
few years later ne married faithful wife, who
has idolixed him these twenty years, and ne Uhe
preacher) aAked the sympeLy ana prayers OF tne
her fathcrless children. when he loft his own con.
fcronco and came 70 tins Ms nrst charge was tne
CentraLchurcn, OF which his eulo9ist u now the
pastor. He enjoyed unbr0ken health ana vigor.
ous constitution, which we're given heartily 70 cod
and TO the Church He labored Aa ne loved.
La told the speAk& some TINA aRo thai