The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-05-09

but by the extent OF human sacrifice which the
wreck involved. the once OF the agents was,
indeed, a scene OF gloom. and many spectators
FASTENED away unable 10 witness longer the SAD
/ and heartrending pictures which the reading OF
\ the nrst despatch produced. In vain were the
\ clerks Intercepted for additional news. Their
mournm answers plainly Indicated that there
was little reason to hope for cheering news. But
IL came at last, and with 1t the faces OF the tnrong
frightened up and once more renewed hope
seemed to have been awakened.
SCENES AT THE OFFICE.
IL would be idle to depict the many painful
spectacles which the occasion gave rise TO- Some
OF the inquirers were almost frantic with excite
ment; some received the news with apparent
resignation, though the observer might readily
detect she inward struggles which strong
natures endeavred to suppress, while
others gave way to the most uncomfortable grief
retiring to corners and weeping bitterly. IL was,
indeed, o heartrending sight, and failed not to
touch the hearts even OF those present who had
neither friends relatives on the vessel In the
afternoon, for instance. q respectable looking
man, named Schuhr, rushed toward the clerks
desk, stating that his wife and daughter were
among the passengers, and on being informed
that the names Of the survivors were not yet
known exclaimed, with anguish, ''oh. my God
my God why did they GOT give up all hope;
they cannot be savedn He then left with
tears courslng down his cheeks A gentleman
present stated that prior to the sailing OF the
Schiller party or dozen friends had been made
up TO proceed TO Hamburg, but had changed their
minds at the last moment. Fathers were inquir-
ing for wives and daughters brothers for Hsters
ana mothers for sons, and thus the steady stream
OF visitors Kept pouring into the once the live
long day. Between hope and fear many heart
beat quickly, and II anything could tend TO allay
- ~
was the BRIEF though cheering despatch, rom the
head OF the house In Hamburg, Of which TINS is q
copy keep strong hearts; more saved.n The
once was kept open till an advanced hour, with
the view OF anording every Information, and in
this connection 1t may be mentioned that the
agents OF the line thougntfully telegraphed TO the
chief commercial papers in Hamburg the names
and residences OF the German passengers.
TIE SCHILLER
was nine days out when she met with the catas-
trophe which has so stirred the entire community.
Her next trip from this port was sci down for the
4th OF next month she was valued a. 100000
in gold, and was great favorite with passengers
by tins line. Her cargo was estimated at $4,000,
and It was stated that she was iully insured in
both American and English companies.
THE OFFICERS AND CREW
numbered 124 men all told, the names OF the for
mer being
John C. Thomas, Commander.
II. Killers, CHIEF ofncer.
+. POLICEMAN, Second on1cer
G. Freeze, Third Ofncer.
X. HeIntze. Fourth on1cer.
L. Fanrig. Chief Engineer.
r. Conrad, Second Engineer.
H. Roenne, Third Engineer.
J. Kun1el, Fourth Engineer.
DR.. A. Boil Physician.
r. Schmettan, Purser.
C. Putiarken, cnIef Steward, nrst cabin.
A. Felskow, Chief steward, second cabin.