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The new Barque Atlantic, of Perth, (284 tons) George Morton, Master, from Dundee, bound to Quebec, with a general cargo, ran on shore near Cape St Francis, at half-past 11 o’clock, on the night of Tuesday last. The Passengers (27 in nnmber) and the crew had a miraculous escape, but all succeeded in getting on shore with the exception of a boy named Hog, who was unfortunately di owned.We feel persuaded that it will be only necessary to apprize the public of the destitute condition of these poor strangers, to secure for them that assistance of which they now stand in need. Scarcely an article of clothing was saved from the wreck,— the loss of the ship having been almost the work of an instant, and the circumstances superseding every consideration but the preservation of life,— many got on shore as they rushed from their beds on being aroused by the shock. His Excellency the Governor, we understand, promptly and hu* manely sent to their assistance, on being informed of their situation ; and we are requested to state that the President of the Chamber of Commerce— the Hon. W. Thomas—will receive Clothing or any other contribution for the benefit of the sufFerefs.— Neief oundlander.'1 he Scottish portion of the community, we learn with pleasure, have taken up this distressing cano, with a view to relieve the sufferings of their distressed fellow countrymen ; snd no doubt their philanthropic feeling-, will be stored by tbo genera! commmunity.
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Saint Johns Newfoundland Patriot
Saint Johns, Newfoundland, CA
Sat, May 09, 1840
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