Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1872-09-07
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Later from the Atlantic States.



SroSuNafoS, Conn, Aug. 3O:-The
propeller Metiz, Captain Barton ). was
wrecked six miles off shore at Watch
Hill this morning. The Captain makes
the following statement We left
New York at 81 Is Pm. August 18th,
weather overcast and raining, with
fresh breeze from the southeast. At
3:45 A. NJ, when between the two
lighthouses on Montauk Point and
Watch Hill, about five miles off shore,
the propeller was run into by IN un-
known schooner, which struck us forty
feet abaft the stem, or nearly abreast
the pilot house. The propeller was
! Immediately stoppedand turned round,
and we endeavored to find the vessel,
but failed to do so. I sent the mate
and pilot below to ascertain if the
propeller was making water. They
reported that she was not, and we con-
sidered the damage very slight, and
proceeded on our way. After running
a few moments, the engineer reported
the steamer rapidly filling, I immedi-
ately headed her for the nearest shore,
and made every exertion to save the
passengers and crew. At this time the
wind was blowing strong gale from
the southeast, accompanied by heavy
rain. It soon became evident that the
steamer must go down. It was not
longer than half an hour from the time
she was headed into shore until she
sunk. The life-boats were lowered,
and filed at once with persons who
were anxious to escape. One OF the
boats was swamped, but soon righted
by the Chief Engineer, who was in her.
About fifty persons were left on the
upper deck, which drifted with the
gale. The storm still continued, and,
although several vessels came in sight,
none recognized us. We continued in
this perilous condition until about 8
o'clock in the morning, when we drift
ed on the beach about half a mile from
Watch Hill Lighthouse. The surf was
very high, and our danger increased by
this time. A large number of people
from Watch Hill were on the beach,
preparing aid, but it was of no use.
The roar of the surf prevented any
communication, and it was evident
that the deck on which we foated
must soon go to pieces. In q few
moments the breaking up commenced
and we were all thrown into the surf.
BY the kindness of those on shore,
J nearly oil were saved from the pilot
houee and upper works. I am unable
to say how many of the crew and pas
sengers are lost"
New YonK, August 22.-It is said
} that Gen. Dix will decline to accept
the nomination of the custom. house
faction for governor. He il cOmptrOl-
of Trinity Church corporation, and rs
such he has to attend to its vast estate,
which is said to he worth $50 900 600.
Tee position is very lucrative, SO that
Gen. Dix will not resign that Office.
It was formerly held by Mr.. VIM. E.
Dunscombe, who, after IS years SER
vice, was virtually removed to make
place for Gen. Dix, when the general
was recalled from France. The gen
eral's hands are too, full to allow him
to ente: the gu ernatorial race.
i HAVANA, August ,31.-The following
, is the report Of Captain Maury of the loss
Of the steamship Bienrilie: We. left New
York August 10th for Aspinwall. When
in latitude rs min. 30 dog, longitude "a
min. 10 deg. ut $3.50 on the morning Of the
18th, fire was discovered among the car.
60. Steam and water were ut once turned
on, but the steam pumps after few revo
lutions broke down. The captain ordered
the matches battenod down. hoping to
smother the FIRE. At the same time fire
extinguishcrs were used between decks
and steam kept On. The FIRE gained, how.
ever, and fearing an explosion from powder
stored 10 the hold, If no remained by the
ship any longer, he ordered six boats
launched, and the passengers and crew
began to embark. At 7:3O Captain Maury
was forced TO leave the vessel, being the
last one on board. One Of the boats cap.
sized after leaving the ship, and from SOW.
en- to ten persons, including two women,
were drowned. After sunrise q fresh
breeze sprung up, and the capsized boat
was righted aud reached Cat Island in
safety. The other boats. except one.
reached Elenthera Island, distance Of
$50 miles from the scene of disaster. The
missing boat has not yet been heard from,
but it is supposed has been picked up by
passing vessel. A boat was adrift near
EIenthera Island with life preservers in it.
One Of the boats in trying to land at Ellen.
thera Island capsized and nine persons
were drowned, including Mrs. Brander
and her three children. As 1:3O p. NJ.
the Bienrile exploded and Immediately
sunk. When the fire was discovered It
was supposed to be 10 the forehold, where
there was large amount Of powder and
cargo, but it proved to be between decks.
The passengers and crew lost all their
baggage aud saved nothing except the
clothes they had on. Capt. Maury re-
ports that the people Of Nassau treated
the shipwrecked kindly and ministered to
their wants. Vice Consul Saunders cared
for the seamen. Anna Brain, one Of the
rescued, became insane aud was left at