| Steamer City of Chicago of
the Inman Line is also leaving port in the rear of the French Steamer. 1.PM. we are outside Sandy Hook and the heave of the Ocean is plainly felt, and one of the passengers when I asked him what was the matter answered me with; Oh My;. The French Steamer is gradually gaining on us. 3. PM. The French Steamer has passed us, we have stopped, something is wrong with the Engines. 5. PM. The French Steamer is out of sight and our delay of 2 hours has given the Inman Steamer the lead also, we are running before the wind with main top |
sail set.
Sunday Jan 2nd 7. AM The heave is increasing and most of the passengers look very much distressed and when asked what ails them they all say the same thing ‘ Oh My;’ It is still raining 9. AM it has stopped raining the wind has changed to North West and we are carring full sail. I have stopped eating. Jan 3rd I’ve got the Oh My’s too and I now see what made those poor fellows look so distressed. 2. PM. The Sun is shining and although the wind is cold the deck is preferable to below for everybody has the Oh My’s. 6.PM. The wind is still favorable |
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