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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-04-02

his steamer while short of coal and endeavoring TO
put into Halifax to obtain q new supply, mad gone
ashore on Meagher's Island which If situated about
30 miles from Halifax, lbut Mt what hour was not
stated Assistance was Immediately sent out from
Halifax 10 the scene of the disaster to render what
ever relief might be possible under the circum-
stances.
The DISPATCHES were very meager IN details, anu
merely told that upward of $50 OF the passengers
had been saved including, 1t was thought, Capt
Williams the commander of the steamer. NO other
names were mentioned, and Mr.. Sparks said that he
was unable even to give with any certainty the
names of any one board. the passenger list was
made IN at the port whence the steamer sailed
and the officers and crew 30 subject to change
on each trip that he could keep no Trustworthy
register of them. OF the number on board, OF what
proportion was lost, he also uniformed, but
tboupht that the extent of the loss of life was con
siderably exaggerated.
CODY of the passenger list is expected by the
next mail due here in few days, upon the receipt
of which he will be able TO give fuller particulars
concerning those on board. How much damage had
been done the vessel and cargo he could not yet de-
termne from the accounts received but they stated
that none Of the cargo had yet hoated'
which he considered as good evidence that
the steamer was still whole. Mr.. Sparks
expressed the fullest confidence in Capt
williams, who is one Of the very Oldest
officers engaged in the North Atlantic service and
whom be characterized as most able seaman; and
he felt assured that everything possible would be
done by him to save life and property. The Attain
tic he said, sailed from Queenstown on FRIDAY,
March q, and was due here at the present time
When asked to give his theory as 10
the disaster, in the absence OF dispatches,
Mr. Sparks said:
well, it is almost idle to speculate The Atlantic
was built in compartments, and was probably as
strong a ship as any crossing the Atlantic can
then only conjecture that the lights at Halifax were
mistaken for other light the ship went on therock
the coast near Halifax is very rocky-and soon
after. owing to the heavy weather which prevailed,
shifted of and sank in deep water"
1.-THE company" he added was organized four
years ago, and she was the second ship built. The
papers and books being all in my office, cannot
now say what her dimensions were. L can safely
say that no captain crossing the Atlantic enjoyed a
better reputation for ability than hers. He has been
in the transatlantic trade for the past IL years. and
is looked upon as a most experienced captain.
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Jersey City and inquired when the Atlantic might
be expected there but could obtain no inform alton
whatever concerning her whereabouts. The
Company's employees ct the wharf had not
received any news of the dsaeter at that
time. TRIBUNE reporter made inquiries
at the COmpany's dock in jersey City
late 10 o'clock but could obtain no information
there the being in inter ignorance of the disas
ter. As the steamers of this line carry the mails
from but not to this country, no mail matter has
been lost.
Intense excitement was caused last night by the
receipt at Capt Buschs hotel Hoboken of dispatch
announcing the loss off Nova Scotia of the Atlantic
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-04-02
THE DISORDERS IN SPAIN.

! MADRID, Tuesday, April l. 1878.
force of Carlists, under command OF the
chieftan Cucula made attack on Vnaroz, province
Of Casellon dc la Pana yesterday After short con
test the insurgents defeated by the Republican
troops and fed In disorder from before the town.
Notwithstanding the efforts OF the authorities at Bar
ceona 10 preserve the peace In that city, disorder has
occurred. The popuace. enraged at the burning OF
Berga and other outrageous acs Of the Carsts attacked
several Catholic churches and seriously damaged the
sacred edifoes.
The Cure Of Santa Cruz surprised yesterday, and
narrowly escaped capture. Several OF his men were
taken prisoners
BAYossE. Tuesday. April l. 1879.
sehor Eo. who was the director of the Carst Com
mttee here eluded the local authorities, who had or
dsrs for his arrest and crossed into Spain on Saturday
tasA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-04-02
THE STORY OF THE WRECK

THE SHIP SHORT OF CoAL-MAKING FOR HALIFAX
A GALE AND RAIN-sToRM-ON THE RoCKs-THE
SINKING SHIP AND HER SLEEPING PEoPIE-THE
STRUGGLE IN THE WAVES.
HALIFAX, n. s., April This afternoon report
current that steamer had been wrecked on the
coast and several lives lost, first regarded as
cruel April Fool' hoax. But this evening the Gu
nard agents herereceiyed news that it was all true,
and that only little of the truth had been told !;
the fact being that the White Star steamer Atlantic
Capt. Williams from Liverpool for New-York, while
coming into this port for coal, struck on Meaghers
Rock, near Prospect, q miles west of Halifax. and
became a total wreck. OF about 1000 souls on
board upward Of 700 were drowned
The third officer Brady, arrived in this city this
evening. He SAYS that the Atlantic left Liverpool
on the 10th Of March, with upward Of 900 steerage
passengers and about 80 cabin passengers. The
steamer experienced boiste1ous weather during the
passage, but all went well until noon on Monday,
the 3lst Of March, when the supply Of coal became
nearly exhausted The Captain determined to put
into Halifax The Captain and third officer were on
deck until midnight. The position was then judged
70 be sambro Light, bearing N. N. W. so miles. The
Captain then went into his chartroom, leaving Or
deTs to be called if there was any change of the
vessels position.
Brady went TO bed about the same time as the
Captain. The next thing that he remembers is that
be was thrown out of his bunk and he felt the ship
strike several times. He then rushed on the deck
and found the Captain and officers there, and the
deck full Of passengers he got an ak and com
meneed to clear away boat. The Captain and the
other officers were busy doing the same thing
Brady got his boat out and put two women in It,
number Of men attempted TO get into it, and
about dozen succeeded Just at that moment the
steamer fell over on her beam ends, and sank.
Only one boat had been got out and that was car
NED down by the steamer, and all in 1t were lost
Brady scrambled into the mizzen rigging, which
Was above the water, and, seeing that be could do
nothing there he then went forward and unrove the
nailards, being assisted by Quartermasters Speak
man and Owen. Brady then took the halliards and
al three swan to the rock, and then line was
H@ueo ashore and number of the passengers landed
W H. number had got on the rock, but, as the
uoe was rising, their position was better than
TIE vessel. Just then the fishermen on shore came
ou' In boats and rescued those on the rock and a
large number from the rigging
BRADY remained at the scene until noon to-day,
"Hen all who were alive on board had been saved.
except the CHEF officer, Mr.. FIRTH who was in the
"eNng shouting for help Brady says he tried to
s''s crew to 20 to the rescue of Fifth but the sea
heavy that nobody would volunteer Alto
s''"sf about go persons were saved, including
APT williams, also the fourth officer. Mr. Brown,
me doctor, and several of the engineers and saiors
''s"nsle woman child was saved Most Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-04-02
TIE AGENTS STATEMENT.

MEAGER DETAILS OF THE DISASTER RECEIVED AT
THE coMPANY's OFPICE-THE CAPTAIN AN
EFFICIENT OFFICER.
On receiving dispatches announcing that the
steamer Atlantic Of the White Star Line on her pas
sage from Liverpool to this port had gone ashore at
Meagher's Head. near Halifax, Nova Scotia, re-
porter of The TRIBUNE called last evening at $50
o'clock upon j. H. Sparks, agent of the line ut this
port. to obtain whatever particulars he might
have received OF the accident Mr.. Sparks
stated that he had received up to that hour two
dispatches from Samuel Cunard & Co., agents OF
the line at Halifax at $3.50 y. and the other
about ali hour later stating that Third Officer Brady
~ the Atlantic had arrived there and reported that
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-04-02
A FEARFUL CALAMITY.
TOTAL WRECK OF THE WHITE STAR STEAM
SHIP ATLANTIC.
OVER 700 LIVES LOST.

CiilI ALLAN Il ~.
OVER 700 LIVES LOST
BOUND TO HALIFAX FOR PUEL--THs SHIP DRIVEN
HEApLoNG TO DEsrRUCTIoN-MEN, WOMEN. AND
CHILDREN INGUIFED IN THE wATERs-A HoR-
RBIE scrNE-sToRY OF A SURVIVOR.
The White Star steamer Atlantic, with over
1000 men, women, and children on board, was
wrecked on the coast of Nova Scotia, yester-
day morning about two o'clock. OF this large
number of people only about $50 were saved.
IL is estimated that more than ESQ persons
persisted in the sea- some were drowned in
attempting TO reach the shore; but mole went
down in the cabins of the ill-fated ship.
The Atlantic was bound from Liverpool to
New-York. with about 500 steeraRe pas
sengers, and so in the cabin. These, with the
crew. make up the full complement of people
on the ship. The First Officer seems to be
the only officer of the ship who lis lost The
Captain and others of the command
are among the saved. We have
full narrative of this dreadful disaster
from the lips of the Third Officer.
Il appears that the steamer was short of
coal heading for Halifax, she went ashore on
Meagher Rock, Cape Prospect, % miles from
The Port of Halifax. The ship struck, ca
reened, and sunk carrying hundreds down
with her. This is the most terrible sea-dis
aster of the century. 1t is impossible to ex-
aggerate the horrors of the event. The simple
story is heartrending.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-04-02
THE WRECKED SHIP.

THE HISTORY AND DIMENSIONS OF THE STEAMER
ATLANTIC.
The Oceanic Steam Navigation Company. owners
of the White Star Line to which the illfaed Allan
tic belonged, is a British corporation, organized
about three years ago for the purpose of trading
with this port 1t has wharf in Jersey City, adjon-
ing Pavonia Ferry and an Office in Broadway. The
vessels of the line are now as follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-04-02
FOREIGN NEWS.

PROBABLE MINISTERIAL CRISIS IN DEN
MARK.
COPENHAGEN, Tuesday, April 1, 1873.
The Folkething, the Lower House of the
Rigsdag has passed vote declaring want OF CONT
dence In the Danish Ministry.
The Van Buren press., 1873-07-01
Hon Joseph Brooks,

st the request of a large number OF the cit
izcns Of Little Rock Hon JcsrIm BROOKS de-
livered an address at the Opera House. on
Friday night last, on the political situation OF
the State and the position he is occupying,
We copy from the Gazette the closing eN-
tlacl of his speech He had good audience
Including a number of ladies;
The audience was composed almost exclu.
sively of MINISTRIES and brindle-tail republic
cans, including n considerable number of col
ored men. \ few democrats were present
Among the leading miustrels and brindles IN
the audience were II. \. Pierce, &. W. Tank
ersley, V. v smith, Jim Hodges, Chief Jus.
tiee Mcclure. j e.. Price, J. II. Fleming Nst
Hin John Why took, Thos. smith. Col G. "
Dale, Mayor Catterson. Geo. W McDlarmid
Jack Agcry Jerome Lewis, r, a. Fulton and
w. G. WhppIe. The latter called the meeting
to order and nominated Col J. l.. Thompson
DEM ~ president; john \. Williams and K,
\. Dawson (col.), of Pine Biul; W. W,Gihbs
tcol.) John Rciglcr and j :, Dulc demo OF
Little Rock, vice president, aud Neal Brown
tcol IA secretary lie eridi-
cuied the idea put forth hy the governor and
his organ that V. V. smith was to be made
governor: and as for him selling ont to Ne
Clure II was Indignantly and Internally
false There is IN irreprcssblc element in
this contest that will never stop and he IN
tended TO prosecute his suit to successful
ttrminrtion without consulting EaXter or the
Gazette. lie believed he would get judy
ment in the Pulaski circuit court. II he did
he should qualify for governor and take pos
session of the office. He asked the moral sup
port of the people to see that Baxter got out
af the place he usurps, When the ma ter got
through the courts he proposed to see that
the usuYper was ousted. lie proposed to see
that his major generals and captains we're re-
.ired TO private life. lie knew Baxter lad
stated If the court took jurisdiction of the
matter he would imprison the parties con
nected with it, He trusted he would have an
opportunity to try It on. II Baxter calls out
the militia he will call them in again. lrsuch
thing should transpire, with an arm that
knows no fear and u heel that never quicertd.
he e0urted the issue wish hi, Bourbon mill
tia and would only say Lay on, Macdun.
and damned be he who first cries hold,
enough" a people who would permit such
vilainy do not deserve to live. Ilc called ON
the people to stand up for liberty aud the law.
This was a time when Arkansas expected ov-
cry man to do his duty. He could only ask
that where they saw him go there to follow,
when the crisis came. IL will have liberty,
or will have death.
The Van Buren press., 1873-07-01
w heat Crop.

From every portion of Crawford county.
we have the gratifying information that the
wheat crop Is of better quality and promises
a larger yield to the acre, than it has before
for many years We were fearful that the
excessive rains, which fell the first ofJune
had produced rust in the wheat but we are
pleased to learn such is not the case And
we have only to regret that such small num-
Der of acres were sown last season. Our
farmers ought, by all means. to sow enough
wheat for home consumption at least We
urge upon them to see to II, that they SOW
sufficient wheat next Fall to do our county
and thereby keep the hundreds OF dollars. at
home, spent yearly abroad for Hour. 1t il OBJ
vious that this would be but the part OF Wis
dom. n. it would result In much good to our
ci tiYpNs
The Van Buren press., 1873-07-01

sT" Both of the Fayetteville papers are
mistaken in their statements Of the John Read
case. We gave the facts, as given to us by an
eyewitness, in our last without embellish-
ment. The arrest was for the violation Of n
town ordinance month or two since. Tie
day ofthe shooting was the first time Read
had been in Van Burcn since the violation.
M,rshal Brodic had no other wish than to
bring him before the Mayor for the offence
charged and il lie had suffered quietly to the
Marshals arrest there would have been no
trouble. Mayor Johnson being absent from
town. ii, l., Hoffman, a Justice of the Peace,
was acting as Mayor and Read was brought
before him for trial. The question was raised
that Mr. HOLMAN could not sit as Mayor and
try the case. Mr.. Ilsliman decided the ques-
tion well taken and the case was thrown out
for want jurisdiction. The case WAS not on
its merits and the charge still stands in the
Mayors Court against Read, the same as be-
Icrs.
No complaint was made against Read and
party for resisting the officer, consequently
there was no discharge. IL is not unlikely
the Grand Jury will have the matter before
them at its next sitting.
The Van Buren press., 1873-07-01

tF We learn that some malicious, ill-dis-
posed persons. are tearing off in places the
pailings about the Vegetable Garden OF II. L.
HOLMAN, Esq, letting in hogs to destroy it,
Such low, vindictive spite, should be summa-
rily dealt with. All such parties should rec
ollest that there Is a law that reaches their
cases, and that they will have the full beneht
meted out to them. The penalty for stealing
from Gardens and Orchards Is severe one
and boys, as well as grown persons should be
careful how they violate the law.
The Van Buren press., 1873-07-01
MARRIED.

At Fayetteyills Ark, on the 26th ult at the resi-.
deacc Of the brides father. by the Rev. A. b. Muir,
ghy. Ar, CnaRLEs y HARVEY, Of Van Bures and
Miss sALLlE VI. DAVIDSON, of Fayetteville.
Avery pleasant episode in connection with the ar
rival here of our friend HARVEY with his BRIDE was
his reception at his residence by the older scholars
his Sunday School, on Friday night. 1t was
slight testimonial of their appreciation of his faith
tul devotion to the Sunday Schools in Van Burcn
and was the more acceptable that il unknown to
the bride and groom. The table sot was laden with
all the good things customary on occasions of ,his
kind and the young Misses received their Superin-
ten1ent and accomplished bride and performed tho
honorS Of the occasion with the ease and grace Of
older and more experienced persons. TWAS q pleas
ant impromptu affair very crcditabls TO the par,ic
pants.l
The Fayetteville Democrat Launches the happy
bride off on the sea Of matrimonial life in the fol-
lowing very happy manner:
Mid the merry ringing of marriage bells comes
to us tho that the 18th Of June the
silken bands were woven and the mystic chain was
wrought fhat bound in happy union the willing
hearts of Miss sallic n. Davidson. of this city and
Mr.. Chas Harvey, of Van Buren,. Thus another of
sweetness upon other airs, Another Of our brightest
Jewels gone to be worn upon the bosom Of other
The going Of the fair bride has left void in our
mdst that vii long be felt by her numerous frend,
"ec1hgratutate any community upon the acqui.i
tlon sbc VIII DO 10 their society,
50 amply has nature endowed her with those traits
OF character that cause friends to cluster along her
pathway that it is useless for to bcspeak for her
the good will of those with whom her lot may be
cast. Though we must breathe for the happy couple
tho wish that their paths may lie along smooth and
pleasant places and be sewn with thornlcss flowers
and that their sky may be all sunshine, and that
their days may be brightness unmxed with shadows
down to their setting And when the dial has mark.
ed for them, Morning, Noon and Nght-and they
stand amid the beautiful shadows of iifes evening
and retrospectivey go back to the humid freshness
o. their early morning and pass through the gorgeous
gloom of their noon day lifelet us hope that they
would not exchange for all these that richer purer
in the gathering twilight of their lives -
The Van Buren press., 1873-07-01

Try Mayor j. Il. JOHNSON arrived home on
Monday night Of the 23d. Mayor johnson
having bad a pleasant two weeks bridal rec
reation trip, returns to Van Buren, with his
young bride and settled down at once to ac-
tive work. lie has been missed from the
Mayors Office and 1t will be gratifying tc
those having business with the office to know
he is back. We extend coreial welcome to
the young wife, feeling sure she will find III,
same hsppy greeting from all ofour etlzens,
The Van Buren press., 1873-07-01
Special Notice

ARer the l.t o' july all papers put III the
Post office will require postage paid. whether
in the County or not.
Those of our subscribers who have hereto
fore had their papers put in the Post once
willynd them at this office until otherwise
ordered.
ANY of our city subscribers who fail 10 get
the PRrs, by the carrier. Ill please notifl as
that we may remedy the complaint
The Van Buren press., 1873-07-01

:T We had the pleasure of meeting in our
town on Saturday, Mr.. L. b, MooRk. Sen or
proprietor Of the Fayetteville Democrot. Mr..
Moore has been at Fort Smith ms juryman
for two or three weeks, but has been relieved
for the rest of the session
The Van Buren press., 1873-07-01

tE- II 10 desirable that all who wish to at
tend the Railroad Convention at Fort Smith
on the 4th, be on hand at o'clock prompt. in
front of the Court House. Our Fort Smith
friends will entertain all who 90 in good style
free, No gate fee and ferriage half price.
The Van Buren press., 1873-07-01

ley We are indebted to our old friend Boo
oY JOHNSON, Of New York, for copy OF the
New York Daily Graphic, containing life
like likeness Of Gov. .CnAs. Il. ISGrRsoLI. OF
Connecticut. The face carries US back TO the
younger days of the late Hon. RAtrr I. TX.
GrRsoLi father of the Governor.
The Van Buren press., 1873-07-01

sS- Those contemplating putting up n Cot
ton Gin, should go to d. {. WILLIAMS and see
the Dubois Gotten Gin. 1t comes well rec
commended md ID. c. you know, will not sdd
a word to its merit. unless it can be relied up
on, Go and see H.
The Van Buren press., 1873-07-01

t. Hon II. +, THoMAsoN has laid the
foundation for brick, two story Dwelling
House on Broad street, and the walls are go.
ing up. He has an excellent location and will
have no doubt very imposing ediice vixen
completed. F. ADAMS has she contract for
the wood work
The Van Buren press., 1873-07-01

IN The Fall River mill owners propose 10
run on half time after the first Of July. The
cotton market Is dull. the supply being bare
" sufficient for the immediate demands.
Prints are running low. and manufactures
are holding back for higher price.
The Van Buren press., 1873-07-01

~ The scholars of the colored Public
School of Van Buren, will give an Exhihition
at the Court House on Friday night next. The
school, in the charge of Missc. Warren and
Chapman, has had good success during the
session.
The Van Buren press., 1873-07-01

B- Col. ". I. BARRY, we'll and favorably
known in all this region OF country, has been
spending week here with his customers and
friends. lie is always welcome.
The Van Buren press., 1873-07-01

~ From the Fort Smith Patriot, we learn
that Hon. d. I. DUvAL, is" preparing the pa :
pers In his case. to make n contest with YoS-
LET for the attorney generalship."
The Van Buren press., 1873-07-01

~ we have noticed ten or twelve bales of
cotton brought to market the past week. Cot
ton Is quoted In New York at q cents, and
every Indication that It will remain up to
these figures.
The Van Buren press., 1873-07-01

eE- Mr. ARCH. j. MEADOWS places upon our
table, a beautiful sample Of the Chicasaw
Plum. Mr.. NJ. and his kind lady will accept
our thanks for the remembrance The plumbs
were raised from seed brought from Tenne.-
see and are very superior.
The Van Buren press., 1873-07-01

eE- We were pleased to meet Capt. Ed
NowLAxD. on the last trip OF the Ciarksrili,
here. Capt. Ell. rarely gets above Little
Rock now.
The Van Buren press., 1873-07-01

Sunday nuisance. congregating on the fence
joining tho dwelling Of Mr. Geo Austin.
The Van Buren press., 1873-07-01

ES- Young Walworth is good look.
ting. and the New York ladies call him "a
brsJe, dear boy
The Van Buren press., 1873-07-01
Supervisors Court

Meets on Monday next. July 7th. All having
business before the Court will give attention.
The Van Buren press., 1873-07-01
80

sE~ Ice is delivered to the citizcna Of Dar,
anelle at 3 cents per pound.
The Van Buren press., 1873-07-01

We are in continual receipt Of large and fresh nd.
ditons to stock and purchasers assured they
can always find a full and complete assortment
which. we offer low for cash. iune'73tf
The Van Buren press., 1873-07-01

Faith n God Rope orlmmortality, Love for
our Fellow
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