Anonymous

“ When he sailed he was but little better, and it would appear that in his delicate state his anxiety to make a fast passage, racing with the Northumberland, had overturned the delicate balance of the brain, and the most lamentable act with which his long career terminated was due to temporary insanity. ”

“ During the last two round voyages Captain Gray suffered severely from liver and stomach complaint, brought on by pure anxiety to maintain the reputation of his ship in the strong competition with the London steam clippers, which have recently entered the trade. On the voyage before last, when the brave old ship would be making comparatively indifferent progress, he was observed frequently walking the deck, full of anxiety, striking his temples and talking to himself -- "I am ruined, I am ruined." When he arrived here on his last voyage he was extremely ill from nervous prostration. ”

“ The ship was afterwards put into the Melbourne passenger trade, in which she has since remained, and it is remarkable that the last voyage -- the last Captain Gray was destined to make -- was the fastest the ship over accomplished.
Poor Captain Gray is the first victim to the intense anxiety which the rivalry in this trade now occasions. He leaves a wife and family, who, however -- it is understood -- are at least tolerably well provided for. ”