This disaster, of which you will have been advised by telegram, occurred on the 2nd instant. "She struck an uncharted rock, where 80 fathoms of water is marked oft the coast of North Luzon. The crew, who remained in an admirable state of discipline, were ordered to the boat rowed in them to Casuaguin Island, they were received in a friendly manner by the natives. Lieut, Macdonald then started in a launch to Lingayan, where he found the U.8.S. Oregon and Aztec. The gunboat Helena has since been sent to bring away the crew of the Charleston. It is not known whether there is any chance of saving the vessel, but I think she must become a total loss.
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