New Hampshire Statesman And State Journal

BOSTON, MAY 16. Loss of the Steamer Washington.—Information was received at City Hall last evening, by some of the passengers who left New York on Saturday, 4 P. M. in the steamer Washington, that at half past 11 o'clock that night she was run into by the steamer Chancellor Livingston bound to New York, when off New Haven, the weather being at the time clear and calm; and sank in thirty minutes after. Two gentlemen, cabin passengers, and the second engineer are missing.

The Washington had fifty-two passengers on board, and a large amount of freight. A large sum of money for one of the Boston Banks was saved. The C. L. sustained but little damage.

FROM THE CITY HALL BULLETIN BOARD.

We the undersigned, passengers on board the steamboat Washington, from New-York for Providence, on the night of May 14, 1831, when she was accidentally run into and sunk by the Chancellor Livingston, off New Haven, do state that in our opinion, the conduct of Capt. Tomlinson was faultless. The night was calm and pleasant; and he with the passengers generally had retired to rest at the time the W. was under the care and management of a skillful and experienced pilot. After the accident and during the confusion, Capt. T. conducted with the utmost coolness, deliberation and energy, and by the spirited exertions of himself, his officers and crew, saved not only the passengers lives, but their baggage, and a very considerable part of the freight. He was the last man on board the sinking vessel, nor did he quit his vessel until every hope of saving her had vanished.

We attribute no blame whatever to Capt. Comstock of the C. L. He was not we understand, on deck at the time. For his kindness and attention to us and his great and well directed exertions, we beg him to accept our grateful thanks.

Steam boat Chancellor Livingston,
Long Island Sound, May 15, 1831.

N. B. We regret extremely to state that two passengers and the 2d Engineer of the Washington are missing and it is feared are lost.

We know not to whom blame, if any, attaches in consequence of the disaster to the W.; but we concur in the opinion expressed within, of Capt. Tomlinson's activity, energy and conduct, after the misfortune.

Wm. B. Smith,
H. Rogers Kendall,
Theo. Lyman, Jr.
Z. B. Adams,
Saml. J. S. Vose,
Edward B. Little.
Joseph F. Philips,

At a meeting of the passengers of the Washington, on board the steam packet President, Gen. Theodore Lyman, Jr. presided, Dr Z. B. Adams, secretary, it was

Voted, That those gentlemen and ladies who were wrecked in the Washington, present their thanks to Capt. Bunker, of the President, for the great politeness and attention shown them by him after receiving them on board his vessel. Also for his exertions in saving the property of some of the passengers.

Voted, That the Chairman and Secretary be a committee to communicate the above to Capt. Bunker.

Voted, That the above be published in the New-York and Boston papers. THEO. LYMAN, Jr. Chairman. Z. B. Adams, Secretary.

We learn from a passenger in the President, that that vessel fell in with the Washington about 3 o'clock on Sunday afternoon, which boat towed her several hours; her stern was out of water, but as she dragged heavily in the mud, she was cast off, and the President laid by her until the Benj. Franklin came up, that that boat might not run upon the W. The B. F. came up about 2 o'clock on Monday morning. She was making directly for the wreck. The W. had been plundered by boatmen on the sound of many of the fixtures, locks, &c.—Boston Pat.

STEAMER WASHINGTON. Further particulars, gathered from the Providence American.

Just before 12 o'clock Saturday night, the Washington saw the Chancellor Livingston, and to avoid her, changed her course towards Long Island, but the latter struck her on the larboard side, just before the wheel house, with prodigious force. Immediately after the concussion, the Chancellor swung round and came along side, where she was lashed. The timbers of the Washington had been cut down to the waters edge, and it was evident she must soon go to the bottom.

There were forty-four cabin passengers in the Washington, five of whom were ladies; also, five deck passengers. One of the females fainted from alarm, but all were safely conveyed on board of the Chancellor. The confusion into which the passengers were thrown, and the noise of letting off the steam from both boats at once, rendered it almost impossible to make any effort to save the goods.

The Washington went down bow first, in about 40 minutes after the contact, leaving a portion of her stern out of water. The Chancellor continued lashed until her deck was nearly level with the water. when she was cut loose. Capt. Tomlinson was the last man who quitted the wreck. Capt. Comstock of the Chancellor, was below when it happened, and the boat was steered by a new pilot. An owner of the Chancellor, Mr. Voorhis, is said to have been at or near the wheel, when the boats came in contact.—

Facts are not sufficiently substantiated to warrant a distinct statement, as to the cause of the accident.

The list of passengers was lost in the Boat; one gentleman who resided somewhere on the Hudson river, and was travelling for information and pleasure, was remembered by the passengers, but could not be found. The second Engineer was, beyond doubt, either crushed or lost overboard. One of the crew was thrown overboard by the shock, and his shoulder was dislocated, but he was saved.

The Chancellor was but slightly injured. After remaining by the wreck till Sunday morning, she proceeded to New York, and met the President, Capt. R. S. Bunker, within 20 miles of the city, and put on board her most of the passengers, who arrived yesterday noon at Providence.

The Washington was owned principally at Providence, and there was not a cent of Insurance on her or her cargo. She was valued at from sixty to seventy thousand dollars. There is no probability that she can be raised. Every thing that could be taken from her has been carried off by sloops and boats from the shore.