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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-03-27

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much beyond the first syllable yet, but
hope to do so when their plants terminate.
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the husband said: my dear, what kind of
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the ahectIonAte reply.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-03-27
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These celebrated Bitters are COM
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-03-27

The Adne, while issued with all the regularity, has
of the temporary timely interest characteristic
Of ordinary periodicals. 1t s elegant miscellany OF
pure light and graceful Hterature and collection Of
pictures the rarest specimens Of artistic skill in black
and white. Although each succeeding number affords
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been bound up at the close Of the year While other
publications may claim superior cheapness compar-
ed with rivals of another class The Aldine is unique
and original conception-alone and
solutely without competition in price or character.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-03-27
A SHUELOT RAILROAD.

n 0TIV I1IV WI ITNONUs
"A Passenger Trains leave Keene daily at Is AM
aud Is PM connecting at South Vernon with Conn.
River Railroad trains for Springfield, Hartford, New
Haven and New York, and with VI. 4 Mass. Railroad
for Braiteburo and with New London Northern Rail-
road for New London and New York
RETURNING-Lcave South Vernon at 9 IS A. NJ and
o. PM, Tor on arrival Of Conn. River H. Il. trains)
for Keone, Bellows Fails, FitchbnrR, Boston, &c.
Trains also leave So. Vernon for Keene at 35 AM
and arrive in Keene in season to connect with the
Cheshire train for Boston. Also, trains leave Keene
night express train from Boston.
Keene, Feb. II, 1874. Il. STEWART, Supt.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-03-27
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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-04-17


Among the passengers Of the Inflated Amerique
was one Mr.. Cousinery, whose firm does bust
ness at Is South william street. This gentleman
'sThe Amerique has sunk. The second ofricer lost
Start for Paris" Ar. Cousinery had gone to
Europe on business for the house. and in his fre-
quent trips had generally taken the Transatlantic
line over, and always had the opinion it was
well managed one. His partners stated that they
did not expect to hear any more from him, as
there seemed to be no necessity OF it, They had
heard reports Of the loss OF the Amerique before
they received the despatch, but could not believe
them, as the circumstance OF the loss Of the three
ships within two months was so extraordinary
that 1t required more than q report to give it
authenticity. One OF the members OF the nrm had
taken the despatch and rushed to the ONCE OF the
company, where the
REPORTS WERE FULLY CONFIRMED.
despatch was also received by younger part
tanned about the same particulars.
dispatches from friends announcing their safety
in Brest and the fact that they had Suffered no in
made, however, In any OF these dispatches as to
the safety OF the personal baggage and valu-
abies-a rather important item. As none
to to- suppose that these articles have been cen
aster. These good items OF personal news gave
great satisfaction to friends, relatives and Others
who were moved BY consequently, friendship or
interest to have q care for those on board the
French vessel. This accounted, to an apprecable
extent for the lack OF visitors at the office OF the
company.
telegram was received by Messrs. Slocovich l.
Co. from Havre, via London:-
April l6-Messrs s. a Co.-Amerique. wife and
baby saved. p. 9. Guino."
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-04-17
SCENE OF THE DISASTER.

The place where the noble ship was lost, or It's
immediate Vicinity is historical A despatch re-
ceived yesterday BY the agents OF the General
Transatlantque Company, in Broadway, states
that the vessel had sunk after being disabled in o
hurricane eighty miles from Ushant, ian island
twenty-seven miles from Brest.n This Is an ap-
parent mistake, as there are seven islands in q
cluster, known to the French as the Giles
d'Ouessant." They are principally inhabited by
fishermen, who gain modest living by fishing for
pilchards. The islands about twenty-six
miles distant from the coast of France In the De-
partment OF Finisterre, and Of this depart
ment they form canton. The extreme length
OF the group is five miles and their breadth is
three miles. Twenty years ago their population
was 221 persons. The shores of Ushant are bold
and rocky, and landing Is only practicable in Q
few places. The formation Is almost entirely
granite and the soil Is fertile, the surface being
covered with excellent meadows and pasture
lands, upon which horses and sheep are raised.
Until the seventeenth century paganism was said
to llnger among the Inhabitants Of the group.
The lighthouse on Usnant is located in
s deg. min. west. or Ushant the British
fleet, under Sir Edward Hawkes., gained a victory
over Admiral CONTAINS in 1859. and an action took
place in ITS, the year OF the States General,
between Admiral Keppel commanding the English
fleet, and the French under Count d'Orvilliers.
Napoleon Bonaparte leaving Europe on his journey
or Punishment TO ST. Helena, caught the last sight
OF his beloved France at Cape Ushant from the
deck OF the man-of-war Bellerophon.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-04-17
BRIGANTINE SHOALS.

The grounding Of the steamer Nederlandsy
on Brgantine Shoals, created good deal Of
excitement among the pilots as they could
not understand what reasons the Captain could
have for going SO close in shore. Brigantine
Shoals lie between Absecum Light and
Little Egg Harbor light and cover about ten miles
north and SOUTH by three miles east and west
They are about four miles of shore, and OF rather
lumpy nature. There is channel between the
shoals and the mainland about half q mile in width,
with about fath0ms OF water, but 1t Is never
used except oy coasting schooners or pilots well
quainted with those waters. There Is from one
and half to three athOms or water on the shoals.
The pilots appeared all at loss to account for thei
Nederand getting on Brgantine shoals, unlessj
she lost Storage way and was driven shore in o.
gale.
one pilot thought that II the weather was thick
and hazv the captain might have mistaken Lttlev
have gone farther In shore than necessary, and
perhaps struck the shoals They were nearly all
OF the opinion that she must have been blown
ashore disabled, as the wind has been strong from
the east OF late.
The snoal il full Of wrecks; among them may be-
mentioned the steamers Idaho, lost in 1856, and
the Utah, belonging TO the New York and Mobile
steamship Company. The Glasgow, a European
steamer, has also left Its huh there; also the
Franklin steamer.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-04-17
PROBABLE LOSS OF THE VESSEL.

PHILADELPHIA, April 10, 1874
The latest advices from the ship Nederland
which have arrived at this city from q gentle
man who has interviewed the Custom House
officers at Atlantic City, and are the effect tina
the ship is in bad condition and that 1t is
doubtful whether she can be saved. During the
afternoon several temporary lighters were
constructed, and just when they were ready
to be used to the best purpose the wind changed
and the rising tide gave her strong lurch ana
carried her up on Brgantine Shoals higher than
she was before. The gentleman further says that
in order to save the ship the cargo is being thrown
into the sea. Though the wreckers are busily at
work they entertain but little hope for her SAFETY
Brigantine Shoals Is the most dangerous point on
the New Jersey coast The Flying Dutchman went.
down there years ago, and two strong English
ships subsequently. =
The company state that they feel confident that
the ship will be saved but my informant assures
me that there are grave doubts entertained at the
scene OF the disaster for her safety Onicers Of
the company have proceeded direct to Atlantio
City; but they cannot reach the scene Of the wreck
until morning, as there Is large sheet of water
to be crossed from Atlantic City and the facilities
Tor traverstng the same are exceedingly poor.
The greater part OF the cargo, 1t is said has been
cast overheard and the only object In view now
Is to save the vessel herself
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-04-17
IRON STEAMERS LENGTHENED.

The process OF frightening steam vessels seems
to nave been favorite one on the other side OF
the Atlantic. az the list OF ocean steamers that
have piled to this port and are now doing SO regu-
larry Ia quite large. The following, which can be
relied upon as correct In every particular viii
give the travelling public an idea Of their mum.
ber:-
City q Bristol OF the Inman line, formerly the
Etna-Buiit IN Greenock, 1851; original length. 304
Inches u
City OF washington, Of the Inman line, New York
80 eet il lsaa; stranded off Ealiiax July. 1878
C0rinthian, New YORK to Liverpool. formerly the
Damascus-Built In Glasgow, 1856; original length,
1873.
Cambria-Built in North Shields, England, 1858
original length lS4 ieet, TO which 20 feet were
sheldrake-Built in England, 1856; original
length, 200 feet; 80 feet added in 1851
Holland, OF National Steamship line, formerly
the Lousiana--Bailt In Newcastle, England, 1868;
heightened so feet In 1870.
X q line New YORK 70
29s leet to which SO feet were added.
CITY Of London Of nman line, New York to Liver.
ieet inches; 40 feet added In 1867.
Greece, Of National steamship Company, New
York to LlveIpoSl formerly the vreinlaout
to which so feet inches were added in 1872.
Canada, OF National Steamship Company, New
built In Garrow. England 1868; original length $40
ieet to winch 81 feet inches were added in 1872
City Of Paris, Of Imam line, New York 70 Liver,
pool.bullt IN Glasgow. 1865; original length 35s
ieet inches; heightened 80 feet in 1870.
Havre, formerly Napoleon M-built in 1886;
original length 800 fees inches to which 63 feet
were added In 1877. Foundered December, 1879.
City OF New YORK, OF lnman line, New York to
Liverpool-built in GreenOck; original length,
3o5 feet; heightened to s75 feet inches in 1871.
Europe. OF French llne New York to Havre.
formerly Observation-Disclosures in 1865 abandoned
April q 1874
Gamma New York to Bermuda, formerly Prin-
cess Royal and then Juan G. Mcigs-built in Glas-
gov, 1859; original length, 229 feet; heightened 80
Napoli OF Anchor line, New York to Glasgow
built IN Glasgow 1894 original length 252 leet
inches; heightened 46 feet inches in 1872,
Amerique, OF French line, New York to Havre
and Brest-built in Penhonett, 1865 formerly the
L'Imperatrice Eugene; rebuilt and lengthcned in
1874.
Wilmington, formerly owned by Williams &
Guion-built IN Wilmington 1865; original length
1856 feet; heightened 40 feet in 1870, aud now
owned by Thomas Clyde.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-04-17

lures were OF the most comfortable nature and the
fittings ample IN every respect. There were
accommodations for 112 passengers called
"nrst class.n and on the deck below, but
looking quite as pleasant and agreeable,
there could be berthed In r0omy rooms ia second
class passengers. Ventilation in these quarters
was perfect. On the saloon deck was the ladies'
retiring cabin, furnished In blue, the bathrooms
gentlemen were just as pleasant, but removed a
considerable distance from the first named.
the oflcers and crew made upa ships company
OF 152 persons,
In the report OF the Amerique made by the Sur.
yeyor OF steamers Tor the Board OF Underwriters,
sne was ciassed zone, A1H; security and provis-
ions against fire, Indifferent" The report also
contained the following remarks :-"Rated one
hOld.u S-F
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-04-17
DESCRIPTION OF THE STEAMER.

At the ONCE OF the Red Star line, Messrs. Peter
Wright Co.. in this city, there was little or
no commotion, and the agent said he had no doubt
that she would be got or safely from the predica-
ment she was In. The Nederland Is q brig rugged
iron screw steamship, owned by the International
steamship Company, Red Star line. but making
one with the American Steamship Company, which
runs to Liverpool, and is owned by the Pennsyl-
vania Company. The Nederland Is 1,s19 tons regis
ter 1850 tons gross, has three decks and q
draft Of 81 feet. She was built at Jarrow-on-
Tyne England, and was launched June l, 1e13-
Her dimensions are :-Length on deck. 800 feet
inches; breadth OF beam, IS feet inches, and so
feet inches depth OF hold. She Is furnished with
compound engines, 40 and so inches diameter OF
cylinder and ~ inch stroke of piston. She has two
tubular boiers, five bulkheads, and has water bal
last.
The Nederland is commanded by Captain James,
and was intended to make regular passages De-
tween Antwerp and this port though Of late 1t has
been decided that the vessels OF the line shall al
ternate with this port, the Cybele being the first
to sail. This was the nrst regular line established
between tS an, this country and An.werp the vessels
they accommodate couple of hundred steeraQe
passengers. The cargo OF the Nederland consists
mainly Of Belgian glass and railroad iron and.
STEEL
THE PRESENT VOYAGE
OF the Nederland has been peculiarly unfortunate
one. She left Antwerp originally in the latter part
Of February and had on board 200 steerage pas
sengers. Being several days out she encountered
q hurricane and put back to Queenstown In an;
almost disabled condition. Here she discharged
her passengers, which were brought on BY the
Indiana, OF the American line, while the Nedcr-
land went on to Liverpool for repairs. Here she
remained about one month, and started ON tho
present trip March %. She took no passengers
on this trip, and " nineteen days out or and four
days overdue, when the acc dent happened at
Brigantine Shoals, which ma ) prove fatal to hers
further existence.
The Red Star Line has been in existence ono
year and this is the first accident that has over
taken any OF its ships. The Netherlands Is con-
sidered stancn vessel not last but well adapted
for the line OF trade In which she Is engaged that
is mainly freight. The emigrants by the line are
mainly Belgian and Dutch
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-04-17
SKETCH OF THE FIRST OFFICER.
The following sketch Of the first mate Of the
Amerque is written by his friend DR.. Guillemard,
late doctor OF the Europe:-

The following sketch Of the first mate Of the
Amerque is written BY his friend DR.. Guillemard,
late doctor OF the Europe:-
Captain Eugene Garay In his early days entered
the imperial navy OF France q volunteer, and
the year 1854 found him engaged in the Crimean
war on board OF the frlgate Montebello the
nagship OF Admiral Bruat, the commandant OF
the French neet In the Black Sea- Garay took
active part in the Decentralization OF the French
troops at Old Fort In addition to this he took
part IN the bombardment Of sebastopo on the 17th
OF OCTOBER 1854, and year later exactly, assisted
ing himself Admiral Bruat started to return to
France, but died on his wav home from
an attack OF cholera in the Straits OF
Messtna. When the MOntebello returned to
Toul0n Garay lett the navy, and shortly
afterwards passed his examination as master
OF merchant vessel. He soon obtained the CON-
mand OF ship, and traded for several years in
Chinese and Indian waters subsequently he en-
tered the employ OF the General TRANSATLANTIC
captain FIRST oflicer). For the last few years he
has filed this post, with Captain Surmont, on the
Vile de Paris and the Vile du Havre.
Many remember his wondrous escape from
death on the occasion OF the loss OF
the latter mentioned vessel. But misfortune
seemed TO have marked him out for her
own, for he entered upon the Amertque, and It was
on the almost completion Of her second voyage
that ne died at his post, like noble sailor he
was. Death, f0nnd him doubtless cool and COM
posed. His death Is serious loss to the company
Gaary type are rarely met with. Our poor oomrade
leaves young wife and three children, on whom
the tldngs OF his death will innict terrible blow.
DIR. GUILLEMARD.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-04-17
DESCRIPTION OF THE AMERIQUE

The Amerique was the latest addition to the
General Transatlantic Company's Meet. She ar.
rived at this port on her nrst voyage January 20
last, after boisterous and eventful passage OF
eleven days and four hours mean time from Brest,
after detention OF four hours in rescuing water.
logged crew from the bark Zaral, bound to Swan
sea, Wales, from Pensacola, Fla.
This vessel, though not as large as one or two
of the line, was furnished with all the improve
fuse outlay Of money could secure. She was one
or the last steamships OF the line rebuilt, with
new frames, new decks, new engines and boilers,
new upper works, and internal appointments new
in every respect. She was reconstructed and
heightened in hull by Messrs. Leslie Il Co., of Heb
burn, Newcastle on-Tyne, and her machinery was
from the works or Messrs Maudseys sons Field
OF London. Her dimensions were as follows =
Length on deck, 40 feet; breadth OF BEAM AZ feet
inches; depth Of hold, 80 feet inches; draught
Of water at load lire, % feet; had four decks was
bark rugged and Of s,osa tons burden, builders
measurement, while her registered tonnage was
was seven-eighths OF an inch. which, at her Sides
was reduced to three-quarters OF an inch, and on
every DECK there were e, neam ties or strngers
engines which were termed compound direct
acting,' the two high pressure cylinders being OF
Al incnes eacn In diameter and the two low pres
sure cy FLINDERS OF 70 inches, each in diameter with
o stroke OF piston Of 4 ieet 8 inches. Steam was
provided by six boilers, placed lengthwise OF the
vessel, each having four furnaces. There were
eight water.tight pukheads in the vessel, and the
arrangements for proper ventilation were OF an
improved nature. The accommodations for pas
sengers were OF the uxuriant character that this
line has long been noted for. The entrance to
the saloon was grand and elegant, being sur.
rounded with tropical plants and as you de-
OF the first order. The saloon was wide
and high, the panels being Of solid marble, orna-
mented with figures wrought In gold, while the
ceiling was exquisitely finished In whte with gold
beads which gave 1t an attractive appearance.
Mirrors were on every hand, and, to further adorn
the apartment, were grand piano and library con-
tanning the popular works OF the day. ON the
same deck, and opposite the grand entrance was
q smoking room, whose coseyness and appoint
ments commended themselves to the old ocean
traveller. At and forward Of the saloon were the
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-04-17
NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.
Changes Ordered.

WAsHINGr0N April TO- 1874
Passed Assistant Paymaster E. Melloch is ordered
TO duty In charge OF stores at Key west Commander
William A. Kirkland is detached from command Of
the storeship Guard and placed on waiting orders
Lieutenants X. D. Hitchcock, Eugene D. Thomas,
william .. Boice and Horatio r. Wilson, Master e..
j. Burwind Ensign John Hubbard, Surgeon A. c.
hnoades, B0atswatn Isaac T. Cnoare and Carpen-
yer " ". Perry, from the Guard and placed on
Waltlng orders Passed Assistant Paymaster Ii. T.
accounts; Lieutenant Charles H. stockton, nom
S S Navy Yard at Philadelphia and ordered to the
Swatara; Paymaster A. J. Clark, from duty IN
charge OF stores at Key West and ordered to re-
turn nome and report bis arrival.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-04-17
COLLISION WITH A EUROPEAN
STEAMER.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, April 10, 1874.
The steamship Illinois, which lett this port for
Liverpool to-day, below the city ran into tow Cd
saved, but 1t is said that q woman and q child
were drowned. The steamer was not damaged.
and went to sea from Lewes at six O'Clock p. M.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-04-17
THE cuBANs AND SIR LAMBToN LoRRA1HE.t

subscriptions are being collected among thea
Cubans resident in this CITY, for the purchase OF a
silver service for presentation to Sir Lambton
Lorraine. In this matter Mr.. NJ dc Albania, thet
agent OF the Cuban Republic in this city, is taking
q prominent part. 1t is said there are upweros on
thirty men in this city who participated In tb0}
Virrinius expedition. and many OF them proposes
calling upon Sir Lambton personally to thank him{
for saving their lives Contributions for the snver
service are received BY DR.. Galvez and Mr.. Ber3
mudeZ.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-04-17
Landing Of the Officers
at BreSt.
rHE sECOHD CAPTAIN DROWNED.
List of Passengers and Manifest
of Her Cargo.
Private Dispatches and Theories as to
the Cause Of the Losa
7slEsaAms TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.

LONDON, April 10. 1874.
The General Transatlantic Companys steamer
LAmerique, which left New York on April for
Havre sunk near the island Of Ushant. on the 14th
inst, of the coast OF Brittany, twenty seven miles
west-northwest OF Brest.
RESCUE OF PASSENGERS AND CREW.
The passengers and crew were rescued by Eng
lish, Norwegian and Italian vessels, which were
in the vicinity An Italian vessel arrived at Brest
this afternoon with the crew.
THE DISASTER REPORTED AT LLoyDs.
Information of this disaster was not received at
afternoon.
Arrival OF Two Vessels with Some OF
the Passengers at Brest-Another Vessel
Expected with Others-Brave Conduct
OF Captain Roussan During the Gale.
BREsT, April 1e, 1874.
The steamer AmerIque foundered during vio-
lent tempest on the 14th. She was abandon ed
when on the point of sinking.
ARRIVAL OF PASSENGERS AT BREsT.
The Italian ship, which saved the largest number
OF those on board and arrived here to-day, brings
40 passengers and las of the crew. The Norwegian
vessel which saved 80 more Of the passengers. has
also arrived here.
The English vessel, with the remainder Of the
passengers and crew, IS expected here, unless she
has gone to some port on the English coast.
CAPTAIN RoUssEAU's CONDUCT PRAISED.
The passengers unite in praise OF the conduct OF
Captain Rousseau, OF the Amerique. who they say,
was cool and brave throughout, Notwithstanding
- ss'~ ~ st~tfs.'sScrtssr -
fearful sea- ,..-s. f.e.ss
- $780,. ssl.1. =,
The only person drowned was the Second Captain
Of tfle Vessel, NJ. Garay.