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Year: 1873

THE FIRST OFFICERS ACCOUNT.


J. W. Firth, chief officer of the At
lantic, makesa statement, in substance
as follows:


My watch ended at II o'clock on Mon
day night. The second and fourth off,
GERS took charge and l went to my berth.
| was aroused by the shock of the ves-
sci striking. The second officer came to
my room and said the ship was ashore
and he was afraid she was gone. put
on few articles of clothing, got an axe
and went on deck, to clear the boats.
The ship had careered over before l
reached deck. | cleared two starboard
boats. Just then heavy sea swept the
boats away. / was holding fast to the
mizzen mast rigging, and now climbed
higher for safety. The night was so
dark and the spray blew so thickly, that
we could not see we'll what was going
on around US. l saw men on the rocks,
but did not know how they got there.
! All who we're alive on board were in the
rigging. When daylight came | count
ed thirty two persons in the mizzen mast
rigging with me, including one woman.
| When these saw there were lines be-
tween the ship and shore, many of them
attempted to go forward to the lines and
in doing SO were washed overheard and
drowned. Many reached shore by aid OF
the lines, and the fishermen's boats res
cued many more.


At last all had been washed off or res
cued, except myself, woman and boy.
The sea had become so rough that boats
could not venture near US. Soon the
boy was washed off, but he swan gal
lantly and reached one of the boats in
safety. got a firm hold of the woman
and secured her in the rigging. l could
see people on the shore and in boats, and
could hail them, but they we're unable to
help us.


At two o'clock in the afternoon, after
we had been in the rigging ten hours,
the Rev. Mr.. Ancient, Church of Eng
land clergyman, whose noble conduct l
can never forget while live, got crew
of four men to row him out to the wreck.
He got into the main rigging and pro-
cured a line, then advanced as FAR as he
could toward me. l caught it, made it
fast around my body and then jumped
clear. A heavy sea swept me off the
Year: 1873




The immediate cause of the disaster
was the pilot mistaking Prospect Head
light for that on Cape Sambro. This
statement is made by one of the rescued
officers.


The Atlantic was short of coal when
only 10 days out from Liverpool, and
Capt. Williams resolved to put into Hal
flax for supply. This was apparently
as coolly and calmly done as though the
failure of fuel after being ten days at
sea were a common occurrence. The
rest of the story is briefly told. At mid
night the ship was calculated to be some
tbirty-nine miles from Cape Sambro.


At two o'clock, by mistaking the Pros
pect Light for Sambro Light, she ran on
Meagher's Rock, struck three or four
times heavily, and before scarce an ef-
fort could be made to save the passen-
gers she keeled over on her beam ends
and sank. Had there been deeper water
off the rock on which she struck, it is
doubtful if single soul would be left to
tell the tale. She sank so that her bow
and the hull were under water. Most of
those who perished had not left their
berths below deck.
Year: 1873

New YORK, April 3.


Narrowing details of the awful scenes
attending the loss of the steamship At
lantic continue to be received. All the
women who were asleep at the time the
ship struck were drowned in their berths,
the heavy seas which constantly poured
over the vessel and filled her, preventing
them from reaching the deck. While
the passengers were clinging to the rig
ging and the side of the vessel man on
shore wrote on blackboard, "cheer up,
boats are coming to your assistance"
and the announcement was responded to
by hearty cheers from the ship. After
half hour of awful suspense men were
seen on the island carrying boat over
the rocks, and soon it was launched and
took off three boat loads from the out
lying wreck. While rescuing these men
Captain Williams and passengers called
loudly to the crew of the boat to come
to the ship and take them off first, as
they were in the most imminent danger,
the Captain saying, will give FIVE hum
dred dollars for every boat load rescued"
The boat afterwards made for the vessel
and took off two boat loads. Half an
hour later another boat came and res
cued many of those clinging to the rig
ging.
Year: 1873

l.. n. NeyS6, Ur-, Vi NcN OIh, seut u
dispatch to Halifax to draw on him for
f100 and expend the same amongst the
survivors of the Atlantic, but the pas
sengers generally only require to be for
warded to their destination.


NARROWING sCENEs-soME 200 KILLED


AT ONE TIME.


HALIFAX, April 3.


Some incidents of the disaster, as re-
lated by survivors, are narrowing. At
one time during the weary watch before
dawn, the fore boom broke loose from its
fastenings and, swinging around, instant
ly crushed to death about 200 persons
who were gathered on deck. Several
passengers are reported to have perished
by life boats, which, not being properly
managed, overturned and drowned the
unfortunates before assistance could be
rendered. Some of them, who had life
buoys and endeavored to reach the rock
by means of line from the vessel, not
having them properly adjusted, but on
the lower part of their bodies, we're float
ing with their heads down, and in this
way many were drowned before reaching
the rock. One young man, with no
clothing save shirt and vest and two
life buoys fastened around his body,
leaped into the water and attempted to
reach the rock. Passengers who gave
their statement say they endeavored to
dissuade him from the attempt, but he
persisted, and when finally they were res
cued and landed ON shore the body. of
the young man, who perished in his at
tempt, was the first they saw, and the
life buoys were still on his body. Among
the passengers was native of the old
country, who had been in the United
States for some time, and had lately re-
turnedto England to bring his wife and
family of FIVE children to the home he
had provided for them. They all per-
ished. The survivors say it was fear
full sight to witness the manner in which
many of the unfortunate persons met
their death. Unable to reach the deck
in consequence of the jam in the gang
way, several rushed through the port
holes only to be dashed to death against
the side of the ship by the waves.


The only youth saved from the wreck
is John Hinley, aged II. He says he
was asleep in his berth when great
noise awoke him. Although he did not
hear voices there seemed to be great
rush, and he stumbled out of bed and
into the crowd. The greater portion
passed him, but he saw six men crowd
ing into the upper steerage and he fol-
lowed them. One of the men broke
through the window, and got out, and
the boy did the same. One kind heart
ed individual pushed him through before
he had made egress himself Once out
side he held on by the ropes until him
self and his companions were rescued by
a life boat. What became of his pa
rents and brother he did not know, but
is certain they were drowned. The fam
lily were on their way to New York. at
the invitation of two married daughters,
who had settled there.
Year: 1873

An Irishman. who was recently sent to
the house Of correction at South Boston
for a year, was set at work in the black
smith shop. He found the labor rather
too hard though. and implored Captain
Robbins to change his employment.
pFaith. captain" said he. III l have to
work this way for year, shall die iu
Less than fortnight"
Year: 1873

Porrsv1LLB, June 1e.-An accident
occurred at the Henry Clay colliery, a
Sbamokei, Pa. this afternoon, which
was caused by a keg Of powder cate hing
fire from unknown cause. The fire
ignited the sulphur in slope in which
there were about twenty miners. Jno
Hagers, the ontside boss, and Poland.
er were smothered to death while trying
to rescue their unfortunate companions.
Up to 3 P. NJ, all the miners had been
taken out with the exception ol
six. 1t is impossible to tell the num-
Der of the dead as yet. The excitement
is terrible, and the scene arou nd the
colliery beggars description. On &C
count of the danger OF after damp the
work OF trying to get the men out was
slow. This causes agitation and great
suspense to the crowd which is gather
ed around, as no one knows how soon a
father, son or brother may be brought
up corpse.


LATER.


Up to 7:30 o clock Tonight thirteen
of the miners have been brought out;
eight of them are dead. Two more
miners still remain in the mine. At
the time of the accident the inside boss
was exploring the old works when he
set fire to the gas thus causing the ex-
plosion. His body has not yet been
found.
Year: 1873

From the Akron Beacon.


Bingham has finally worried the
President into giving him the Ja-
psnese Mission. The Republicans ol
his own State will not thank General
Grant for this appointment. Next to
Butler himself, Bingham is especially
responsible for all the iniquity Of the
salary grab, and this is not the time to
reward his unfaithfulness with promo
ton. Aside from the Steubenville Her.
aid which cannot help itself, we doubt
whether single Republican journal in
the State will be satisfied with the ap-
poiutment, and the papers represent the
people in this matter.
Year: 1873

The report of the committee on
remaining the streets and numbering
the houses of the city was, in tn e
Second branch of Council last night,
referred to the committee on ordi-


nances for report This means de-


lay of one or two months longer be-


fore final action upon measure which,


so far as we know, everybody approves.


The red tape that our city council may
draw around proposition that is pure
ly for the public convenience and which
contains no job for anybody, can only
be equaled by the circumlocution
Office" which hss been 80 admirably
satirized by DICKENS. For more
than two years an effort has
been made to secure reform
which no person has deigued to
make any argument against; whose
advantages are readily admitted by all
who consider the case; and yet, by
one lazy and dilatory motion after an
other, it has been postponed from time
to time and is now not much nearer
consummation than it was two years
ago.


There is no one individual to be
blamed for this delay; it is the fault OF
the whole body. The trouble is that
no one man seems to have a greater
interest in it than another, and so no
member of Council gives to it that
energetic personal attention that seems
necessary for its success. If there was
chance for anybody to make five dol
lars by the adoption of scheme for
naming the streets and numbering the
houses, it is probable somebody would
be found to urge the matter through;
but the idea with the council seems to
be that this icing everybody's
business is nobody's business. and
that it may be conveniently
thrust aside as often as it is presented
If there is no other way Of having the
necessary action taken. we suggest that
there be attached to the proposed
scheme a proposition to let to some
suitable contractor the furnishing and
painting Of labels for numbering the
houses. Or. a citizens sub scriphon
might be raised to reward the m ember
OF council who will consent to take hold
of the natter aud put it through.
Year: 1873

ANNAPOLIS, June l0.-Nicholson
who murdered Miss Lampley, was this
morning senteaced to be hung He
made a short speech, sayingshat he was
no, guilty Of the crime laid to his
charge. and he abused the witnesses
for telling lies on him, for which he
was called to order twice by the court.
Judge Miller ordered him to prepare
for death as there was no earthly hope
for him.
Year: 1873

political nature was defeated in the House
1t was considered as virtually a blow at re-
ligious liberty.


The Republicans of Champaign, Ohio
have " resolved in county convention that
they regard it duty to bury, politically
every man, high or low, who gave any aid
countenance or support to the iniquitou:
back salary grab of the late Congress, and
that they will never support any man fol
public Office who voted for the salary, OF
took it after lie had voted against it.


The temperance men of Troy are not
united in the movement for an Indignation
con, ntion in Albany during the latter part
of i : month to rebuke Gov. Dix for his
refusal to sign the Local Option bill; Some
Of the strongest societies have refused to
send delegates to the convention, although
they have been urgently requested to do 50.


This is the way the Brainerd Tribune feels
about the next governor of Minnesota ;
. We don't know as we care darn who Is
governor while the capital remains at St.
Paul, when we consider that he will, doubt
less, be some one of Minneapolis or st.
Paul's old plugs
Year: 1873

fact, find the design to kill from the act by
which death was effected and all the facts
except that of the killing itself required to
constitute murder IN the first degree by
proof of circumstances which convince
them Of the truth of such facts. They are
to pass upon the whole, inferring facts from
the proof of other facts which convince
their judgment of the truth of the facts in
ferred, bearing in mind that the burden of
proof is upon the prosecution as to all the
facts necessary to constitute guilt, during
the entire trial, and that their verdict
should be the conscientious expression of
their convictions derived from all the evi-
dence. 1t is unnecessary to pass upon any
of the questions arising on the offer of the
plaintiff in error to assign error in fact
upon the Judgment.


As to these we will simply remark that
we think they were properly disposed of
on the motion for new trial. But for the
errors in rejecting competent evidence Of
fered by the prisoner and in receiving in
competent evidence against him ard in the
part Of the charge excepted to, the judg-
ment must be reversed and new trial
ordered
Year: 1873

frill for heading, and is tackled to tapes un-
derneath, about an eighth of an inch above
the lower edge of the founce; this lower
edge then hangs loose from the skirt like a
rufile. A row of buttons down the front of
the dress from neck to toe is part of the
fancy for trimming in wrapper style. Plain
kilt pleating around skirts is turned on the
front breadth to form box pleat, and bows
OF ribbon are set down the middle of the box
pleat.-Hqrper's Basdr.
Year: 1873

DiSrELLING HIS GLoOM-A broken hearted
young thing writes to a weekly paper "a
follows: About three years ago became
acquainted with young gentleman and g,
although he never paid me any particular
attentions, he would often accompany me to
and from church, &c. But lately noticed
a great change in him. He avoids me as
much as possible, and starts if address
him. Can he cease to love me for | know
he did, though be never said 50. If |
thought he had, it would break my heart. ="
Perhaps we ought not to interfere in this
matter but, a. We know exactly what
should be done with the Young man, we
feel as if we ought TO speak out. Do not
attempt to reason with him or caiale him or
pacify him. The next time he calls take
monkey-wreneh, fasten it securely upon his
nose. lead him off to the dining room. and
ask him what he means. II he won't an
swer. twist the wrench three or four times.
and butt his head up against the stove or
the mantel-piece until his gloom l. diSpelled
If he says he has ceased to love YOU. lei,
your fingers daily with his ringlets loving
ly for few minutes, and then suddenly
lift out 2 couple Of hand ,full. and have an
lrishman at hand to come in and sit on him
awhile and knock out his teeth and Jump up
and down on him, and be sOciable Then
let him 90, and commence your arrange
ment> to rope in a fresh man. You cannot
afford To waste your young life upon such
wretch as this ; and where heart will not
throb 10 heart or soul respond 10 soul, the
best thing to do i to contdre the nose at
once.
Year: 1873

DROWNED Asa young man named Dodds
and Scotehman were crossing from North
Hero to the Lake View House. late one
night last week, their boat was capsized in
a violent squall. The two men succeeded in
righting the boat, but the water being very
cold and heavy sea running, they were
nearly exhausted with the effort. As it was.
the boat was filed with water, but finally
drifted to the shore, when it was found that
the Scotchman was dead .-Messenqer
Year: 1873

PRIVATE 1ABITs OF TIE LATE CHEZ JUS-
TICE.-Chief Justice Chase led a very sim
pie and regular life. For many years it
had been his habit to rise at O'Clock in
summer and in winter. Before breakfast,
he generally took a short walk. returning
home in time 10 meet his family at morning
prayers, which he always said himself when
he was well. The breakfast hour was 5
O'Clock, during which he either cORyerSed
with those around him. or looked over the
morning papers. At Q, he was ready for
his private secretary in the library. Here
he spent an hour reading and debating
letters or preparing his opinions. At ID, he
went to the capitol, generally walking. and
took hi~ seat on the supreme bench at IL
remaining during the whole session until 3
p. IN. After the adjournment Of the court,
the chief Justice walked home and partO0k
of cup of tea and few crackers-this was
his daily lunch. Then he spent two hours
at hard work over his opinions until dinner.
which was always served promptly at 6
O'Clock. The Chief Justice enjoyed this
meal especially, and never hurried through
with it, however pressing might be the
business that awaited him. His table was
elegant, but not ostentatious. and always
consisted of the standard English three
courses and dessert Wine was seldom
served at the table Of the Chief Justice. and
he never used tobacco in any form. After
dinner he would spend an hour playing
chess with his private secretary. He was
excessively fond Of chess. and played a
strong but not very scientific game. At
p. m, he was at work again, which often
lasted far into the night. This was before
his paralysis in the summer of lS7O.-C0r-
respoHdNoe Nar York Tribune
Year: 1873


have no inclination to drink.


=. Intoxication is expensive cannot
afford it, and am too proud to spend other
peoples money.


3. Drunkenness destroys the body, and
prefer health to sickness-a long life 10 a
short one.


4. Drunkenness sta-ns the character
never failing to excite either contempt OF
pity in preference to which choose love
and respect.


5. Drunkenness robs one of his intellect,
of which | long since discovered that had
none to spare, certainly not so much that
need treat Lucifer to relieve me of any Of it,
6. Drunkenness is displeasing to Al
mighty God, whose greatness commands my
reverence His wisdom. my homage; Hi.
benefcence, my gratitude; and his un-
bounded love, all the affection of which my
poor heart is capable. | cannot afford to
insult Him by casting from me His benign
riff
Year: 1873

\ young Westfeldian visited his sweet
heart in West Springfield on recent even
ing, and sat up with her till l O'Clock,
when her father made his appearance and
invited the young man to remain to break
fast 1t is said that he Immediately started
for home, and has not been in the vicinity
since. .-SpriRqfeld Republican.
Year: 1873

The CaiedoHiaH gives an account Of a
stone the size ola nail-keg which dropped
through the roof Of a shed just after three
children I'd gone out Children may be
plentiful and mi>cheyOus in st. JOhnsbury
but it Is not in accordance with the laws of
the nineteenth century to thin them out by
blasting in the streets.
Year: 1873

pretty change is given to the long worn
and still fashionable kilt pleating by an ang-
ling the pleats in groups. For instance, on a
nat tiounee fiye-eighths of a yard deep, put a
cluster of four kilt pleats, each an incli and
half wide, and all well tapped then let a
plain space Of two inches intervene ' tween
this cluster and the next This is very
pretty trimming for alpacas, and for the


black tafieta silk skirts that ladies are or.
derlng to wear under polonaises of cashn ere
and oatisf- The iounce is straight, hs a
hall inch hem on the lower edge, is site ned
on an inch below the top, leaving stand. ing
Year: 1873

Henry L. Clinton, the author of the bill
pending the Legislature to abolish the plea Of in
sanity criminal cases, has written long communica-
ton in which he explains the necessity for greater
prompttude in the prosecution OF criminals and in
PLANTATION Of his bill This bill has already been
sdered by the judiciary Committee OF the Assembly and
reported fayoraby. 1t provides that If jury acquit in
capital cases upon the ground OF insanity they shall
in their verdict; and the person acquitted shall


be confined of the State Lunatic Asyumns, or in
the State Lunatc Asylum for Insane Criminals, at Au
burn for period OF not less than Is nor more than 80
years. until It proved that sanity has been restored


He then goes defend his bill against the criticism
which made that its provisions are harsh and
that the term OF confinement in the Lunatc Asy
lum ia too long, and that under the operation Of such
law persons might be deprived Of their liberty even
after they became He shows that such would not
be the effect OF the proposed law that no injustice
would be done OF actual insanity Space VIII not
permit the publication OF the c0mmu ncation IN full
Year: 1873

In the Marine Court Part Ill, Judge How
land presiding the OF Croty agt Hrsch and others
tried yesterday The action was for damages for
false imprisonment and the jury found for the plaintiff
for SIS The plaintiff had been imprisoned in Ludlows
Jail under an order OF the Court Of Common Pleas pro-
cured in an action brought by three OF the present de-
PENDANTS 10 set aside chael mortgage alleged to have
been rauduenty executed by Crotty and under which


had been appointed to take charge of his prop
erty One OF tho attorneys for the plaintiffs In those
proceedings was also Joined defendant. The plain


tin claimed damages for injury 10 his character In add
tion 10 the expenses incurred by him while In prison
The Judge charged the Jury that while II was apparent
the plaintiff had been arrested under mistake and
no malice could be imputed to the defendants, he
entitled to recover damages In determining the ques
tiOn exemplary damages the jury had TO decide how
far Crotty's character damaged by his imprison
meu