Papurau Newydd Cymru

Chwiliwch 15 miliwn o erthyglau papurau newydd Cymru

Cuddio Rhestr Erthyglau

21 erthygl ar y dudalen hon

.-THE TERCENTENARY OF HARVEY.

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ERUPTION OF MOUNT HECLA.

A REMARKABLE CASE.

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THE AUSTRIAN ARMY.

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RUSSIAN VIEWS OF WAR WITHj…

THE CALLING OUT OF THE RESERVES.

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HOW THE GREEh. INSURRECTION…

5 BREACH OF PROMISE CASES.

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THE MILITARY SITUATION IN…

THE CHANGES IN THE CABINET.

TURKISH REFUGEES.

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THE BURNING OF THE SPHINX.

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THE BURNING OF THE SPHINX. Lloyd's agent at Larnaca (Cyprus), in a letter dated 19th March, furnishes full particulars of the burninsr oi the Austrian Lloyd's steamer Sphinx, near Cape Elia, in the early part of last month, by which 500 Circassian refugees lost their liven. It appears that the Sphinx was on her way to Lattachia from Cavalla, with about 3000 Circassians on board. On the 5th March, at 7.10 a.m., she was doubling the Klito Rock, off Cape St. Andrea, with a strong wind from the south-east, with the intention of going to Famagusta to wait for better weather, and take in provisions for the emigrants. At three p.m. there was a strong gale from the south-east, which shifted to the west, then to the north, returning at last to the south-east. At that time the ship would no longer obey the rudder, and a heavy sea striking the vessel washed forty refugees from the forecastle. Could not put back to Alexandretta, as the hatches, were open, and being afraid that the sea would fill the hold coupled with the fact that the Circassians would not allow them to be closed for fear of being suffocated. Towards sunset made out Cape Gregs, and was about six miles from the south of Famagusta. At 6.45 smoke was seen coming out of the fore hatch, and the ves3el shipping heavy seas. A little later she grounded on a sand-bank, one heavy sea drove her on the coast, and she sprang a leek. There was no working the engines. Meanwhile, the fire increased, and the confusion and cries of the Cir- cassians are said to have bten terrible, seeing that the fire could not be put down. The batches were closed with the consent of the Circassians, and so upwards of 500 lives were sacrificed to save the rest. During the night attempts were made to extinguish the fire, but without success. On the 6th the surviving emigrants were landed. The captain and crew fled from the wreck, as the Circassians threatened to murder them. Two days afterwards the French gunboat Lavis received on board the captain and crew, who had taken refuge at Tricomo, and the following day H.M. S. Coquette received on board the first lieutenant of the Sphinx, who was also hiding at Tricomo. The Circassians robbed the ship before leaving her of everything that was port- able-plate, linen, furniture, and all the clothing fit the officers. The Circassians had fires, it is said, in the hold to keep themselves warm and to cook witht and it is not surprising that the fire originated from the accidental upsetting of one of their stoves. The Sphinx is completely destroyed from the bow to midships, and all that is expected to be saved are the engines.

DEPUTATIONS TO LORD GRANVILLE…

ON BOARD HOBART PASHA'S FLAG-…

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