New-York tribune., 1896-02-05

order they dragged her out into deep water.
At $50 a. m Yesterday the big American ves-
sci was afoat and fifteen minutes later she
was making for New-York, with the assistance
of two tugs At 1925 the tugs let go. and the
St. Paul continued on her way under her own
steam At Ills she had passed the Hook ana
entered the Lower Bay. From that point 10
her pier her trip was voyage OF triumph
every craft in the vicinity giving her a con-
gra,ulatory salute. AS the st. Paul rounded
the Battery and started up the North River
she looked as If she just finishing a trip
from Europe.
At 1l5 D. m. the great steamship was abreast
Of the new pier Of the American Line at the foot
of Fulton-st. She passed some distance above 1t
and dropped back AS she turned her nose into
the slip south of Pier No. 10. 1t was seen that
CAPTAIN Jamison was on the bridge, and beside
him were Clement A. Grscom. jr manager Of
the line, and William Germond, the pilot. who
went aboard from Pilot-boat No. last Tuesday.
Tho ship was drawing about 1912 feet forward.
sALUTEs OF WELCOME.
Vessels all along the river gave the pride OF
the American Line a proud welcome as she
steamed up. Among the people on the pier were
q number Of officials Of the American Line. In
Guiding James A. Wright, jr., the vice-president'
The ship was made fast OIL the south side OF
the pier after little trouble. An examination
showed that she had suffered little by her un-
.xnected rest on her starboard side the paint
had been rubbed off by lighters. and the iron
mates holding the boats davits had been broken,
hut otherwise little damage could be discovered
The tucs s f. Evarts and r. j. Barrett as
.,s,ed IN warning the vessel into her slip When
.he had been made fast. Clement A. Griscom, jr.,
,os found in the main dining-room he SAID
.hot tho line had expected all along to get the
ST Paul off, and their hopes had been fuiiy real
tied The members Of the company felt certain
that CAPTAIN Jamson could prove that he was
not responsible for the trouble MI "risco'i'
slso said that the vessel had not taken III drop
=, u,.ter and virtually had not been damaged
at all by her unpleasant experience. ohe VIII
sail ON schedule time on February H.
rb. fig, man to rush down the gangpiahK
from, the St Paul Captain Merii'' VI ~"
Merritt Wrecking Company. he oec'aieu ,'',
he had worked hard for the money anu "'''
earned "a lot" but how much ne wouio "o' ia.
The Captain appeared 10 De prouu u Wv
In freeing the big vessel.
Later. Mr. Griscom. jr., said that the snip ""'
IN the best of condition. and as far as ne couiu
1vaoo no, n rivet had been started. The plates
,yere intact from stem TO stern. There wouiu
certainly be a court Of inquiry, ne 'siiu, 81
~ Clement A. Griscom. sr.. captain oiac ~ -
and one other He had doubt tnat Japan pan
Jamison could explain everything eatisiac'oi"s'
OFFICERS IN CHARGE
When the st. Paul arrived at her pier she was
IN charge Of Captain J. c. Jamison' Chei on''
w T. Roberts the junior second officer, 1. Hoi-
bert. the third officer r. A. Sargent the pui0
Richard Jones and the surgeon. Dr. T. o.
Schaadt. Three OF the officers sailed on 'ne o.
Louis. They were the second officer, Mr.. Ahe''
the extra second officer. Mr.. Stevenson, anu ' -
fourth officer Mr.. Porter. one hundred an an
fifty Of the crew also went on the ST LoulS' az
about two hundred and thirty were on ooa'"
when the stranded vessel came into port.
The line has been congratulated on us souI
fortune but now 1t must be discovered VINO 10
responsible for running good American siiit ii,
upon the Jersey sands. Captain Jamlson WI WI
not only be subjected TO an examination py .ne
company but also to "A more important one con.
Quoted by the United States local steampoa'
Inspectors. $50,
Board Of Underwriters. Of NewYork, ana JACOB
s. Richie went aboard yesterday ana Deg "a"
an examination Of the steamships hull.
WORDS OF CONGRATULATIONS.
All day long kilograms Of congratulaton
poured into the offices Of the American Line. and
the officers Of the company feel extremely proud
Of the interest taken in the welfare Of their big
ship. "Hurrah for the st. Paul and God bless