The New York herald., 1878-02-06

--~s-~.sssel was rotten
., -, use saying that 1t wasn't Why, alter
III: .. sck went along shore and examined some OF
The imbers, and portions rotten TO crumblo
In the hand iney say she leaked when she LETT
the Break water but the men wore not notified that
she was taking water very fast until, think,
seven O'Clock last Wednesday night All the men
kept AZ the pumps until We found tho water
gaining when the captain decided TO beach the ship
don't believe II was tho cargo that caused tne wreck
rotten that she could moi stand tue shock OF the heavy
seas. After we mustered on shore tho mon ali de-
c sred that they never would 20 out IN asother
vessel, but since then reason has taken Tho
place OF excitement, and ! think nearly all
will 50 out Mr. Thomas Collins, who came
ON with us, gives the preference 10 tho men oil the
Metropolis Tor the Richmond. don't think very
much OF the Lille Saving Service Mind you, don't
say a word against men-tne crews. They did all
they could out they had very little means or helping
us For one thing, they had big neboat A. the sta
lion, but the station was six tnies away. and they
that beach III dou't want to talk Of them" "
SAVED BY BOARD.
Thomas Harrington was standing at the corner OF
Fourth Walnut Streets about naipast o'clock,
good naturedly answering all questions which wero
put p to n'm ny Inc gaping crowd around him.
.'sne ami good for nothing now." was Tom slaoonc
'5ut how was she before she struck Was she sea.
worthyf"
II know tho last time was in tho hold she was not
seaworthy, Tor then she halt full OF water" re-
piied Tom.
Il got 10 The shore on pieco oil scantns about
had swan ashore. couldn't swim from here 10 that
telegraph poie IN quiet water even. There was not
much swimming done there and some Of the best
WINNERS themselves were lost. Relying upon
their ability to swim, they Jumped overheard, some
ol tbcm not caring for preservers or pieces OF tho
wreck; but without any neip Of that kind
they, OF course. we're drowned had pretty
good luck aud got TO tho beach soon alter l
went INTO the The wafer not very cold
sither, but the gale blew It's hardest when We were
gong ashore when ! saw tho gale was SO heavy
afier started on my stick was sorry had gonc
ashore sarier In the morning stuck TO tho boat as
long As tners was anything left OF her and came OF
with The last squad. happened 10 reach tho Deac h
b. fore tue rest but there were only lew came after
me-"
harrington iurtnsr stated that he came from New
York 10 10 on the Metropolis, previous 10 wnien no
had been employed Ia O chemical works four miles
this sido OF West Point He intends going 10 Brazil
IN the City Of Richmond.
A ROTTEN
All the stories told served but TO confirm tho i'm {.
preston gone abroad Of the hearess cruelty OF send
Ing valuable lives upon stormy Coast and in the
winter season In a hulk that should have been con-
demned long since.
Tho tnird steamer, the City OF Richmond, which is
10 20 out the mission has arrived ncrc. she
buiit IN 1872 by Harlan Holiingsworth, OF Will
mington De, Is VI wrought iron 1,43s tons burden,
and mas vertical direct acting engine, with cyiin-
der 90 inches In diameter, stroke oil piston foos
bhe ts sald TO be complete IN all her appointments.
OFFICE or nEssRs. COLLINS.
Walnut place. wnere the ONCE OF the Messra COL
lns Is located, was crowded this afternoon with men
anxious 20 Brazil In the ship and survivors
from the wreck OF tho Metropolis, and IL was iound
necessary station ofhccr at the door ol
tne Office prevent tho room IRON being incon-
veniently nlled. MI Thomas Collins and bis brother
the wrecked mon. The hrm has provided lodgings Tor
those from the wreck VINO are strangers In this city
aud who desire 10 make second triaL
Al the VI odol Coffee House. on Fourth street, below
Market. most OF the men took their breakfast tho
proprietor having generously sent word 10 the Mcssra
Collins that he would be happy 10 iced tho hungry