The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-06-30
.NEW.YORK.
a Collision of Vessels off Barnegat Light.

New YORK, June 29.-At II O'Clock Satur-
day night the ship City of New York hence
Z Tor Hayre, while off Barnegat light, collided
with the bark Willis, of Dundee, Scotland,
from Havana for New York with sugar. The
bark went down almost Immediately, and five
II the crew Of ten were drowned. The City
Ed New York returned to this port this
morning In q damaged condition, bringing
4 With her five OF the rescued crew from the
H SbaIk. Second officer Johnson told the repre-
sahtative Of the National Associated Press
following story of the accident:
#0eock yesterday On ourEregular trip South.
Il All went well until we got fairly out to sea,
L Nden the mist suddenly arose which soon
developed into q dense fog. At 10 :4O b. m.,
when midway between Absecom and Barne-
n pt lights We heard whistle and responded
L by blowing the danger horn. a minute later
! Ee could see q ship within q few yards Of US.
& Ne called out to them to look out and asked
h them where their lights we're, as we could
\ not see any on board OF the ship.
The bark seemed steering about In almost
eourse. | stopped the Cityof New York, then
] 1acked her, and while SO doing a collision
E occurred. We struck her about midships
4 N With our stern and she almost Immediately
3 lgundered. The captain and first officer of
E ne UIty OF New York we're In bed at the time,
B and gave orders to lower the boats, which
Z vas done speedily as possible, and we rescued
fveof the crew Of the bark. Finding that
3 " we're damaged we returned to the city.
||sAte had few passengers on board and a
general cargo, but there was little or no ex-
aament on board our vessel.
The names OF the drowned are r. Barclay,
Santan Angus Bell, boatsWain, j. GObribon,
Ea4SMman, the cook, name unknown, and James
tgaa. cabin boy.
The City Of Mexico will take the City Of
aaeM iork's passengers and cargo tomorrow
Hpr Tuesday.
FRENCH SOCIETIES FESTIVAL.
Ihe united French societies Of this city held
n grand festival to-day, to commemorate the
ssInonal NJ fete which was celebrated last year
ka farls. The grounds were gaily decorated
WA The colors and flags OF all nations. The
Mln somewhat interfered with outdoor
Musements, still the programme inside,
mich consisted of dancing, singing. and
Reech making was kept up till late hour.
aest prominent French residents were pres
aetas VA were also the Garde Lafayette and part
" " we officers and crew OF the French man
S0'Rar now In the harbor.
HOT WEATHER.
The weather to-day was excessively hot
esVeral showers fell, and during the after
soon, thunder and lightning. The storm
ssssed over the city, after which the atmos-
puefe was cooler.
STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.
During the thunder storm Ida and Emma
MesWell, aged respectively four and six
safs while sitting under tree in yard ad-
sanlng their residence on Seventeenth street
sefe struck by lightning and instantly killed
WEBER'S FUNERAL.
Ihe funeral Of Albert Weber, the we'll
s.aaoWn piano manufacturer, took place this
AAternoon and was largely attended by rela
assss sssss and employees. Delegates from various
aaos, societies, etc, We're present.