New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-04-03

with sIife-boat went in 10 embark the sinpwrecked
people No time was lost the Golah and the DoatS
soon returned filed with men. who proceeded 70 get
an hoard the Delta And such motley party!
Falstaf7s ragged regiment were well attired com
nared n these English. Irish Scotch, Welsh. Ger
man. Dutch, Norwegian. swedes, Swiss Indeed
represeutatiOns of every country IN Europe and Of
the United States were huddled together. talking
laughing CRYING praying and giving thanks produc-
ing confusion of Tongues Of the most extraordinary
character Scarcely ane-hah of them had com
nIere and respectable suit of clothes The wealthy
merchant Of London and New-York the high-toned
professional gentleman, and the lowest OF the Tor
eign emigrants appeared IN clothing much OF winch
had been given 10 them by the good people Of Pros
pect Some were without coats many without hats
Others without boots and all had 70 mourn the alb
sence Of at least comfort IN the way OF cloth
ing. Expensive broadcloth blended with the rough
Guernsey Jacket on the one person. Here was an
aristOcratic man striving 70 make himself
at home under dilapidated overcoaI thar had prob
ably done duty IN the DAYS OF yore, the back Of
more than one hardy fisherman Of the place, while
az the same time he made desperate efforts 20 get on
his benumbed hands pair Of lavender KID gloves
He had a preference for Kid a. a rule, no doubt, but
AT that particular moment he was gazing envlously
on a half-frighteued-tO-death Dutchman, who
sported a prodigous pair Of wool mt
tens which did great credit 20 the skill and
sense Of the hsherman's daughter who had gwen
them TO him. But why continue the story The
scene may be n0ne easily imagined than Described.
All were warmly welcomed on board the Delta by
Capt Shaw and his officers who spared no pains 70
make them az comfortable possible. The Gohah
returned the shore, and was soon back again with
Z 1 80 .rrt..r fsre
There were several affecting scenes on the Delta,
A the passengers were collecting in her from the
different points where they had been staying.
! Friends who had separated from each other after
The Atlantic struck. and never expected 20 meet
again IL tins world were brought face 70 face IN the
Deltas cabin, where they grasped hands and wept
| for ioy and returned thanks 70 Hum whose mercy
had spared them, while so many OF their
fellows had been sent into eternity. By u
o'clock all those who had reached the shore
safely were. excepting an officer and four men who
I remained and those who walked inland. taken on
/ board the steamers Delta and Lady Head the for
mer having about $50 and the latter =. calcutta
ton was now made by Capt. Williams, showing that
the loss of life though IMMENSE was not 80 large as
had been reported. The Atlantic had on board 80
cabin passengers 500 steerage passengers and crew
ofcers included of l43 men total go souls. leav-
ing the number lost SAC. Tins may not be precisely
! correct. but If nearly 80
The wreck remained IN the same position as before
! reported bow and masts only above water aud sea
/ breaking so rough that boats could not approach
/ with safety. She wac broken IN some places and
few packages had washed out and drfted TO but
the bulk of the cargo appeared 70 be undlsturbed.
| Several vessels with diving apparatus have az
! rived at the wreck, and commenced operations for
the removal of dead bodies and the cargo.
The Carlottas passengers, who got in early yester-
/ day morning say that the night was very dark
rainy and windy, and that they were very anxious.
! They saw nothing Of the Atlantic.
! The disaster was soon over that hundreds could
know nothing of the danger. OF 800 women and
children. majority were swept out of the steerage,
| and drifting beyond the vessel on immense waves,
were carried seaward and seen no more. The bodies
! recovered Will be buried at Prospect Village
LATER-The Delta's passengers IN number SSO,
/ landed at the Cunard wharf late this afternoon.
| They were mostly men from 20 70 % years of age.
/ Many were in a pitable cOnditioD-withOut shoes.
feet swollen and bruised clothes torn and drenched,
I some with bits Of carpet. mating and blankets
around them and all freted and sick from exposure
| all night. On reaching the locality 1t was found
/ that a considerable number more than hrst named
! had been picked up and saved, among whom were
/ some old and feeble persons who died after beng
! rescued from eIDduhIJOu tolu- lnc LooS 'Ao1N
| is bringing II more. All who have arrived here
have been fed and cared for II is expected that the
! divers will be successful in saving goods If the
/ weather proves favorable.
The chief officer. though long time in periious
position alone on the wreck, at last saved. The
second officer, Worthington, the purseY, and Chris
tie chief steward, lost Capt Williams Is here
! II is understood the Government win commence an
/ investigation at once. The agent Of the Cunards
and others are making arrangements to forward all
who are able 70 90 TO New-York, by steamer. In the
mean time, all that is necessary will be done by the
citizens and authorities for the comfort OF the sur
| vivOrs.
LATEsT.-The passengers were taken care OF by the
Cunard agents their arrival here this afternoon
About $50 of them viii go by the steamer Chase to
/ Portland tomorrow the remainder going
| by the steamer Falmouth, Tomorrow
/ night If there - room for them.
! About 100 bodies have been recovered AT
Prospect The agents here have ordered 100 collins
| % be- sent down at once. The Company are paving
all the expenses The city authorities and the Pro
yincial Legislature have taken TO relieve