The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-02-01
STANDING OF THE BRIO ETA 7. TUcKER,
FROM RIO JANEIRo.

FROM RIO JANEIHO.
AsBCRY PARK, n. j., Jan. 81, ls's
One O! the most tempestuous storms that has
visited this coast In many years upon at three
O'Clock this morning The wind came In from the
northeast. blowing nifty mile an hour galc, accom-
panied with binding snow storm, aud the weather
was intensely cold. The quite nigh. About
A. 81. boys travelling up the beach deserted
vessel ashore and mediatey gave tho alarm to the
OF lie saving station No. o. Although the YES
sci In the patrol district OF station No those
vgilant scntrcs did not become acquainted with the
TACT until notified by the citizons Of Asbury Park
The crew OF No. al once ran out thcr mortar and
lie with tho intention Of throwing line to the
stranded ship, but for some unexplained reason
abandoned It, and brought out the liieboat and took
tho crew OF eight men, including the captain, OIL IN
the boat st ten O'Clock A. NJ.
THE CAPTAINS STATEMENT
Your reporter found the captain. A. 7. Forbes, at
the Philadelphia House, IN the Park where no had
following nlp pr vessel the Eta T.
Tucker. of Portland, Me-, lett Rio Jancro January
Busr evons New YorK Had ne Weather the
Equator was crossed, whom they experienced severe
gaes from the northeast northwest The storm and
gale Of to-day overlook them az threc O'Clock this
morning, and at six sudden gust carried away the
sails, leaving the craft NJ The mercy OF the storm.
The SO thick that anything ten feet from
the vessel dlscernibc and thros-quartors of
IN hour after tho sails were blown away the
No went to his Captain Forbes) assistance
about half past nine A. NJ, and after considerable
Difficulty landed the crew In safety. The same crew
SOON aiterward made an attempt to gel Captain
Forbes aboard again 70 recover his vauabes but was
unsuccessful ana had narrow escape from drowning
oil hands their boat filling down, but fortunately
| drllted ashore with tho men clipgng to her.
THE vEssEL AND INSURANCE.
The Tucker II brig OF 26O tons, built IN 1868
Portland, Me-, for B J. Willard OF that place,
| anu who Is still principal owner. Captain Forbes
| Atlantic Mutual Company. OF New York. he says
tho vessel was insured In tho Wcneet Company, OF
pred on tho a5 but he does not know Il the risk
removed in thai COMPANY, Captain Forbes has been
master OF the Tucker Tor two yours About tho timo
| the crossed the outer bar the anchors
dropped, and now hold her head OIL. She thumppcd
some, but seems to lie casy and from appearances ID
full OF water Tho sea Is breaking over her ut high
| water, ana should Tho gale continue tho chances Of
| saving either vessel or cargo arc not favorable.
HEAVY WEATHER ON THE VIRGINIA COAST.
| NORFOLK, Jan. 81, 1873
severe rain storm, with q northeast gale, pro-
| vailed last night and until about noon to-day. The
OLD bay line steamer Carolina, winch lott Baltimore
yesterday afternoon had not arrived to-day at one
O'Clock. She was duo this morning At eight O'Clock.
The steamer Lady OF The Lake has no. arrived from
bay last night, heavy wind, with seet and RAIN pre-
| vaiug.
HEAVY SNOW IN MASSACHUSETTS.
WORCESTER, Jan. 81, 1873.
One Of tho worst snow storms that has occurred
horo In years Is now prevailing.
| RAILROAD TRAINS DELAYED.
| SYRACUSE, N. Y, Jan. 81, 1873
A heavy snow storm from the east has prevailed IN
this city tonight Tho tracks are obstructcd ant
| freight trains delayed.
THE SNOW STORM IN MICHIGAN.
| DETROIT, Jan. 81, 1878.
A snow storm prevails generally throughout tn,
inches have fallen and lnere no Indications OF
| cessation.
| SNOW IN OHIO.
COLUMBUS. Jan. 81, 1878.
About ten inches OF tell here last night ant
this morning. but 1t ts fast disappearing.
CLEVELAND, Jan. 81, 1873.
Ono OF tho heaviest snow storms known In thi
vicinity tor yenrs began here ut two O'Clock thi,
morning Trans ON all the railroads running into tn,
CITY are somewhat detained, and during the forenoon
| general business almost entirely suspended.
| ON THE LAKES.
BUFFALO, N ", Jan. 81, 1878.
A violent storm, with snow, commenced in this sec
ton q. noon to-day and Is still undated Tho trains
| oil delayed.
TRAVEL IMPEDED IN ONTARIO.
TORONTO, Jan. 81, 1875.
A furious snow storm has ragged In the western sec
ton OF tho Province all day. Tho snow 10 foot dce
and is drifting BADLY. Travel will Do seriously i'm
Lodod
MIDNIGHT WEATHER. REPORT.