New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-08-24
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| Milwaukee at / O'Clock on Tuesday morning, manned
! by crew Of eight men-Charles Moller, frederick
Lessng, William Pahler Cornelius Meier, Frederick
| Wet, John Hubner, Maurts BolSter and another
whose first name was Frederick. His last name was
unknown by our i3formsnts.
| Yesterday morning, about | o'clock, they started
home The lake At that time was very nooth, and
| there WAS 50 little wind that they scarcely Omitted.
All bands were asleep below, with the exception Of
| the hensmap. At O'Clock sudden light squsll
from the north west struck them and in az nat ISN'T the
boai was capsized All hsuds sprsng to the deck,
| and clung TO the null nasts snd sps-s.
TIE storm gradually increased in fury until 1t blew
most violent gale accompanied with the most ter
| rife thunder and vivid lightning The lake was
lsshed INTO fury, and every wave broke over the n
But still they clung 9Th the energy Of despair to their
frau floating ak. Soon one of their number the one
who're nsme was unknown to them, was washed oil
and Ott Leasing was several times washed of, but
seized by the strong of Of the others. But
exhaustion overcane him, and be died in of bis
comrades arms. His coInrade still held him, unwi
| ling that his body should fnd a watery grave. All
through the darkness OF that long night, long was
10 them ere dag break appeared they chung to heir
boat.
Yesterday morning several vessels passed them but
they were too far Of TO see them. The Lsdy Elgn
also passed them, but did not observe them Another
one of their number Cornelius Meier fast failing.
Ills comrades encouraged him TO hold on. At 10
O'Clock, after being in the water eight hours, the
ste Traveller hove IN sght, on her way south to
Chicago She perceived them snd made for the spot.
The sea was still running wildly, aud il vas danger
10 venture out in boat. But danger was not to
be thought of when human lives were at stake.
boat was lowered and Capt Swenie, formerly Of the
Planet, who was on bosrdi George ButHa first mate;
Henry White second mate, and John Lsoaard, STE
ard, named il, and made their way to tae wrecked
boat. After much exertion they succeeded IN picking
them all of and getting them safely abo ard the Trav-
eer.
Upon arriving at her dock, Dr.. Mcyicker was sent
for 10 attend Meier who was fast falling. Nothing
.aul6 be done for him. however, and at O'Clock LAST
evening ne
Frederick -, who was lost overheard, was 90 I'm.
married man, and lived in Milwaukee.
s a. Rscre He he's a s1 Weg a Tue ia tas n
living in Milwaukee.
CorreIius Meier also belonged to Milwaukee, and
leaves wife and four children. Ills wife is widow
for the second time her former hush End having been
lost upon the lake. Cnicsgc journal, Aug. l9.
HoSoRs To GEN. PAsz by THE VESEzcELA Coz
CAUSE.-THE National Convention, considering tia:
tie patriotic conduct, military, political and civil, OF
Cen Josh Antonio Paez, and his constant fidelity TO
the republican principles which were proclaimed by
Nene zuea in 1880, have never been npsred, Dnt, or
the contrary, have always rendered nun worthy OF
the gratitude of his fellow. citizens, and thst the
Province Of Apure that proved so heroic with him IN
the War of Independence, has appointed hin as Its
representative; Resotred,
ARTICLE |. The National Convention declares that
they would zee with unbounded satisfaction Gen.
Paez restored to his country, and occupying IN
their midst the place for which he has been desig-
mated.
ARr. .. The National Convention abrogs.es as mi
outous all those public acts which, since the year
ISIS hsye been committed in order to deprive Gen }.
A. Paez bis rank title and bonors and to tarn'sh
hs well deserved fame.
Am. 8. The National Convention conveys this tes-
trony Of their gratitude to the authorities and cit-
2ens Of the United States wno with s!gnsl oenevo-
snce and generosity, received aud sheltered ID their
midst Gen j. A. Paez.
Am A. The Provisional President Of the republic is
hereby authorized 20 sppont commission to convey
this act TO the ilustrous citizen, ard to accompany
him on his return and to defsy all necessary expen-
from the national treasury for the dignity OF the
republic.
Given in Valencis il the Hal. of Sessions Of the Ma
tionsl Convention, this 18th of July 1888.
iCartcss Bole,!r Official July y, 1883
Lively TINES AMONG TIE NEw.YoRK PoLITI-
ClASs.-We had 8 great bsttle among the Newfork
politicians here during the past week. IL was one OF
the legsces of the Lecompton struggle aad orglnst-
ed in this manner The Representative Of the First
District in New-York, John A. Soaring, concluded
about the time Of the final struggle on the Kansas
question, when England expected every man TO do
his duty, ," and votes We're very precious, to
make the most OF his support of the Administration
policy. He accordingly started post haste for New
York, and gave Collector Schel to understand dis
tncty that some two dozen or more OF his friends
not guaranteed appointments IN tie Custom
House, his could not be expected in the hour OF
trial Schell gave him the desired assurance and of
late has been erdeSvoripg 10 fulfill his promise. In
dong so, however, tpe great question arose Who
should 20 out, and in deciding this weighty Issue
Schell concluded thst he might vel punish his enc
mics &c reward his friends and he accordingly selected
as fit spbjec for decaprs.iop men known for their
devotion to those New York Congressman who had
antagonzed him when the appointment. for Collector
wss urder consideration. Messrs. Sckles and Coch-
rane lot rehsbing the idea Of having their friends
thus decapisted profess led so erergeticsy sgsins:
Schels programme that the Secretary of the Treas
wy delsyed confirming it. Meanwhis Herriek, su-
other New-lork official, has been delouncing this
pieuy Tree fight going al round All thsse psrties
nave been on the ground during the last week, ard
after warn struggle the contes. hss been brought 70
maj teimlr anon somewhat after this fashion, Scle
Is 10 revise his list Of ais AID app oiltmers ard
when resrrsnged II is 10 be confirmed 81 once with
cut examination but il il turrs out thst be hiss par
sisted IN striking down the friends o: S.ckles and
Chchrane, snd thai he las not used the gullotioe
wisely and Discriminatory, rothng short Of his ogp
head will pay the penalty Of s1ch misconduct.
WISH. Con. o. TAe Ph4A Pres.
SiNGJlAk CONpCCr or A DEER.-Alhor N;eder.
weiser, proprietor of the Washington Garden e,rner
az Third and Elm streets IS the owner of two ns,
deeis Night before last he retired 10 bed hsyip.,
taken his money -GTgEeT ana placed on sofi cover
iDS IL with handkerchief, ARD LEFT tue door of the
room open, gusrded by q couple Of ehsrs While Nr.
Nederwieser asleep Of the PET dssrs
the stairs, Jumped over the chsrs wen. 10 the sofa
pulled the handkerchief from OFF the money drawer
ard aotusly ate up 81 in bank bills. Wen tbs
owner swoke the pet Animal had s. bill in rs
mouth which bill rescued frouo the fate Of tia
<i7 quantity OF silver n the drawer Wa !si, ~
touched tie deer probably knowing il 20 De nd se.t
he, or yerhsps timing 10 De eoupt.r.i. coin that
r'gs; rc ps,s, s. Ivy kspytyc;a,