Morning journal and courier., 1882-10-14

Last evening about 6 o'clock, while the steamer c. H. Northam was on her trip to this city, and while off Huntington, l.. l., Captain Peck and some of the passengers heard loud shouting as of persons in dis tress The sea was running very high at the time and the wind blowing strongly, making it very difficult for small boat to live. Never theless Captain Peck ordered & boat lowered, which was at once done and in command of the first mate proceeded in the direction whence the cries proceeded. It was soon found that the cries came from coal barge which was distant about one hundred rods from the steamer, and which was drifting at the mercy of the waves man and boy were aboard and were taken off and brought on board the steamer by the boats crew. They gave their names as David McCormack and Edward Reilly, of Sehuylkill Haven, Pa. The barge from which they were rescued was the Como, belonging to the Reading Railroad company, and was from New London to New York, in tow, with four other barges, of the tug Minnie The Como parted it's line about an hour before dark, and though, as 1t is said, the captain of the tug was aware of the fact, he steamed along without stopping to rescue it's occupants. The tug and her tow sought haven in Huntington harbor. Captain Peck is deserving of much credit for sending help in such stress of weather. and his action is in pleasant contrast with that of the Min nies commander.
 Reception to a Pastor-A Pleasant Time
 at the North Church Chapel.
 The chapel of the North church was bril- liant with light and filled with happy people last evening, the occasion being the recep- ton by the church to their pastor, Rev. Dr. Hawes, who recently returned from visit to Europe with his wife. Both have enjoyed excellent health during their absence, and meet their people and friends with a mutu- with their wives were present and enjoyed the happy occasion. When about 9 D. m. a few taps on the piano hushed the hum of laugh and conversation, Rev. c. H. Will Hams, by request and for the church and so- ciety assembled, spoke their warm welcome and good wishes, closing his excellent appro- priate address with prayer of thankful ness to God for his preserving care and mercy. and asking his blessing on the future work of pastor and people in the cause of Christ. The amen was heartfelt, though not spoken by the hearers. Dr. Hawes so much fatigued by his journey to Maine, to bring home his children, that he was readily excused from making an address. The reception of so large a number in the chapel and exchange of greetings filled hap pily the two hours stay An ample and elegant collation. of cake and ice cream was pleasantly served during the even. ing Drs. Barbour. Todd, White, Rev. Messrs. Meserve, Kelsey, Hovey, Moves and other clergy were present. The occa- sion was highly enjoyed and long to be re- membered The young ladies serving the re. treatments were Misses Tibbals, Sherman, Baldwin. Dutton, Horton Ramsdell, Moves and others A fine loaf of cake presented to Mir. and Mrs Hawes was inscribed ''In God We Trust," and was the gift of Mrs Gov. Dutton, and an elegant basket of flowers was the gift of an unknown donor, lady, how.