New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-10-14
THE BAHAMAS

We have dates from Nassau N p 70 the 18th Sept, and
from Turks Islands TO the 18th q the same month
The medal recently awarded TO Capt Robert sands OF
the schooner Oracle for his merOous services IN the
case of the late American bark William and May By the
ROYAL National Institution Of England for the preserv sto
of lives from Shpwrck had been received, addressed TO
MejOr darcy. Of Her Majesty Third West inds reg
% through whose representation and request the same
was voted The Duke Of Newcastle says 70 the late GOV
enor Gregory to whom the despatch upon the subject was
addressed:
p ayed 10 express 10 Mr. Robert Sands aud his crew
namely BENZ min Robets james Roberts Octavus Dor
sett John Cab and Richardson Sands the sense when
her Majesty enerans Of the service they hsve rendered
on this occasions service not limited TO the saving oil
lie in this particular instance but enhanced by the exam
PIE Of generosity anu courage shown to me numerous
body Of their fellow cOl0nts engaged IN an occupation so
;rving 10 the character a. that Of wrecking
ne Batona Herald Of the nth Of September, says.
Local news II at discount. Such monoto1y az we
eounter from day TO day truly iaguing all We can
Irsr - tie old cry How hot il il dear ne how warm
and cher such comm, Dts on the weather Welt being
admitted on all sides that the heat inolerable-we are
quite sure our subscribers viii not press Ron rolens
10 write editorials and will excuse us for not dong So
there being no matter about which to write.
The same journal, writing upon the health OF the Pace
"E1actly one year ago. the first death from Asstic
Choera took place in this Island Some skilled IN physc
prorlesed that it would make its appearance here again
this year, but trust we may be spared 80 dre ca
lsmiiy.
a report is in circulation that the disease had attacked
q person at Harbor leland but, upon inquiry, we learn
that the had severe attack of collie from eating
unripe fruit
7he Bolama Herald, Of the 10Th ult- says
"A woman the wife Of of the gunners Of the Royal
Artillery stationed at the garrison Of Nassau for some
cause TO us unknown 8bsenied herself from his society
sbont seven weeks ago At the end Of last week. she
made her appearance palld and atigued having been
wandering in the bushes The unfortunate woman died on
Wednesday morning - ee
Advice from TURKS Iland dated upon the 18th of sept
savs good deal Of sat has been raked, and the only
thing now required is the arrival OF vessels to take
away -, rs.
At the election for two members to represent the Cacos
Mr. Daniel Harrott Of Salt Cay, returned there was
a tie between Mr. George Gibbs and Mr. Stub6s'
the CONSEQUENCE OF which is the issuing Of writ for
one member 1t is thought that Mr.. Stubs will be
elected. 49, g.,
Affairs with respect to the President difference with
certain parties remain in stdfu quo.
The Rev Mr. fowler Wesleyan Missionary Stationed az
Port au Plat, in st. Domingo is dead
The Selma from Turks Island to Nassau brought away
44OO in cash for and towards the payment Of the public
debt fastened upon the Turks islanders and 200 aud up
wads in drafts reducing their proportion OF the Colonial
debt between 1890 and tfO0, which will be RENTED al
forwards by drafts on the military chest go
The Baloma Gazette says -" In consequence OF the
"supenson at Turks Island, from Office Of Mr. Hamilton
"tbe Hon T. d. Smith was appointed to act Police Mag
"sirate and Provost Marshal and Mr. John Saunders ac
"tipe Crown Commissioner, a. Port Officer
Mr. Copeland j. Siamers was subsequently appointed
TO perform the duties of the offices temporarily conferred
Mr. Smit