Vessels at the Port San Francisco: 1800s

Arrive San Francisco

Date: February 16, 1854
John L. Stephens
Captain Pearson
From Panama

Passage

February 16, 1854, Daily Alta California, San Francisco

Arrival of the
STEAMSHIP JOHN L. STEPHENS
Loss of the
New Steamship San Francisco
and One Hundred and Sixty Seven Lives
Narrative of Sufferings of Survivors

The splendid steamship John L. Stephens, R. H. Pearson, Esq., commander, arrived last night from Panama, bringing 800 passengers and the mails of the 20th of January.

Gen. Wool is a passenger in the Stephens. Also, among the list of Gov. Foote, of Mississippi; Mr. Teschmaker and Mr. H. Bancroft, Mr. Winans andMr. De Fremerey, of this city; Dr. Hammond, Lieut. Hardie, AID to General Wool, and Jas A. Valentine, Esq., of New Orleans

The Stephens brings n later news via the Ramsay Route.

The Most important feature of the news is the sad account of the total loss of the new steamship San Francisco, with about two hundred passengers, the full particulars of which are subjoined.

February 18, 1854, Sacramento Daily Union, Sacramento, California

This magnificent steamer has again arrived at San Francisco, after a rapid passage from Panama, bringing the passengers from New York of the 21st January through in twenty-five days, and numbering over eight hundred, without a single death or case of sickness on board. The strict discipline observed by Capt. Pearson, throughout every department of his noble vessel, renders a voyage upon her one of comfort and enjoyment, where every convenience and luxury, which the private mansion offers, may be found in profusion. During the last trip down the passengers passed a series of resolutions highly complimentary to Capt. Pearson, his officers and vessel, and to the Pacific Mail Steamship Company for the liberal manner in which they had provided for their wants.

Presentation. During the upward trip of the John L. Stephens, the ladies on board presented to Capt. Pearson, a splendid diamond ring, on St. Valentine's day, the 14th, as a testimonial, for the unceasing efforts displayed by him in contributing to their happiness and safety. The presentation was made by Hon. H. S. Foote, speeches were made by several gentlemen present, and wine, wit and sentiment prevailed. It is probably the first time in the history of ocean navigation, that such an occurrence has ever taken place. The compliment wns alike creditable to those conferring it, as deserved by the recipient.

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