The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-10
Wind and Snow in the East.

New YORK, Jan. 9-The furious northeast
storm of wind and snow that broke on Staten
Island at IL o'clock last night continued to in
crease until o'clock this morning, when the
wind moderated. The Staten Island ferry boat
Westfeld, Captain Catamour, on the midnight
trip from New York for the east-shore landings,
had q terrible time Nearly all the passengers
had to remain on board all night, and were
landed at o'clock this morning. After leaving
New York at midnight, the Wesfe.d
reached Tompkinsville about l A. n,
but the dock-lights could not be seen through
the snow, ana the bell ON the dock could not
be heard When the boat finally touched the
wharf, every line parted as soon as it was made
fast, and only few Of the gentlemen passen-
gers who made dangerous pier-head leaps got
ashore. Captain Catamour went among the
passengers, who were greatly alarmed and re-
stored confidence. assuring them that they could
remain comfortably on the boat until morning
The water was very rough. and the
ferry-boat rolled heavily. It was attempt
can docks. but she would not stay
there under the severe blow, and the captain
started for Clifton landing. AS it was impossi-
BILE to reach it safely. the boat was started up
the stream towards New York. AS it was an
opera night, there were more passengers than
usual, and about sixty gentlemen and ladies
were obliged to remain on the boat until this
morning. The boats are running very irregu-
larry this morning. Telegraph and telephone
wires are down. and railroad travel is much i'm
peded.
The storm continued during the day. 1t
was accompanied by very high wind.
which caused drifts in sheltered places:
1t also had the effect of delaying travel
in the city to a great extent, and the
ferry-boats took about double their usual time to
make trips. Travel on the elevated railroad
was also attended with slight delays. The great
est delay. however, was met with in street-car
travel Sweepers and snow-plows were brought
into use. and the teams were doubled
W wa On general s di slS in ee sanss
along Blockades frequently occurred by cars
becoming derailed. The storm seriously inter-
fered with the prompt arrival of the regular
New York Central mails, due at 6:55,
and the 1:5O A. NJ. from the North
and West. arrived at a15 A. NJ. The
Pittsburg mails, due at TIA and $40, did not get
three hours late. The Southern mails. due at
GAO and 6:l8. came in at IL o'clock. The Boston
mails were one hour and forty-fve minutes
late, and the mail via Providence. due at 7:45 A.
NJ, did not arrive till after noon. A number of
vessels parted their hawsers and went floating
at the mercy OF the wind and tide. At least two
are missing, and have probably foated out to
sea.
Reports from points along the entire New
England coast bring intelligence OF very large
vessels were driven ashore, chiefly during the
gale last night Their crews suffered intensely
from the cold and biting blasts, many Of them
remaining on board their vessels till late in the
day. The life-saving crews were everywhere
kept constantly on duty, and many difficult
rescues made. AS far as reported no
lives Of the many imperiled were lost. Some
of the shipwrecked seamen were severely frost
bitten.
WASHINGTON, JAM st has been ssorming
40 inf all 10 ouH so or1
this evening. The mercury at Z P. NJ. is IA de-
grees above zero, with every indication of falling
to zero before morning. as the cold is increasing
hourly. The mails, this morning, from every di
rection. were delayed several hours, and the
heavy downfall of Snow put stop to the work
at the Capitol terrace. Sleighing is excellent.
and Pennsylvania avenue has been crowded all
day with equipages of every description, from
the most stylish turnout to drygoods box
placed upon runners. the whole presenting an
unusual scene of gayety and animation.
NORFOLK, Va, Jan. 9-The gale which began
in this section yesterday afternoon, and which is
still prevailing. is the severest for a long time
Snow has not fallen. and the shipping is detain-
ed, and there is much damage on land and wa
ter. While no serious disasters have vet been
reported, awnings, signs fences and trees were
blown down. and great apprehension was felt
between and o'clock this morning that manv
houses would also yield to the gale All north
ern-bound steamers and mails are delayed
HARRIsoNBURG, Va, Jan. "A terrific
blizzard struck this place about nightfall last
evening, and left ten inches Of snow this morn
ing. The mercury has been falling all day, and
is now ten degrees above zero. No such weather
has been experienced here since 1850. All trains
from the North are six to eight hours late If
the cold wave continues stock will suffer greatly
owing 10 the scarcity of food.
PITTsBuRG, Jan. 9-The fall of snow last
night was the heaviest known for wears. From
twelve to fifteen inches covers the ground. great
" interfering with street railway travel and de.
laying trains in all directions. A high wind is
prevailing and the snow is drifting badly.