Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-03-05
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The Hungarian Disaster.

HALIFAX, March =
An otfie;al letter from Mr. Townsend, ssent
If the government at the wreck OF the Hut
garian, SAYS that it is now ascertaned beyond
u doubt that there are no survivors of the die
asirr 10 the Hungarian. Only 5 bodies have
been found. one that Of a woI an. one man,
supposed TO be fireman. and one a child sup
posed to he two years old. The cargo and ma
terials Of the steamer are scattering along the
shore from Tasket around Cape Sable as far
Ragged Island. Cone scerable goods are drift
ing ashore at the mouth Of Shelhourne Har
tor The country people generally are acting
honestly Three stores are hired at Darlington
to collect the property, which is of cons ders-
hle value.
The ships articles have been found, and il
shows that the crew numbered II No rassen-
ger list has yet been found. The rumored
finding o. the cearsnc. Of the steamer Is IN
true. The only passengers yet known to have
been on board the i'll fated vessel VIM
Bouieuhouse, OF >ackville, and Dr.. Barrett Of
New York. box belonging to the latter has
been found eontaining o number Of letters from
his wife and daughter.
Particular care will be taken OF anv todies
that may lie found, AMI q record OF the mark
found upon them will be kept. The BODIES
be viii buried in separate graves SO tnat they
may be recovered by their friends
The mails are soaked into pulp, but they
will be sent to Halifax by the revenue cutter
Daring
Hon. Joseph Howe, Provincial Secretary
is exhib ting much interest and promptitude
concerning the wreck.
ANOTHER DISPATCH
BARa.NoTcS, March 2--7 PA.
Three trunks have been fonnd-one belong
ing to Margaret Robertson Of Montreal, one TO
Rober, Martin Of Toronto and ne to ". L
Crocker Of Norwich, CT Nothing furthern has
iranspired in regard ta identifying passengers.
No more b, les have been fourd The re enue
cutter is here taxing in the mail for Halifax
Printer Elected.
WAsuISGroS, March
The House passed o bill making appIopiia-
tion. for carving into effect the treaty stipI-
laiors with the Indians OF Washington and
Oregon Territories
The House proceeded 10 vo.a for Printer.
Whole number Of votes........
Necessary to u choice. ............. ~
Ford 49,. ............. sb
OlnssbIennef.. .......'Z
Sea;Gn. -.................. .....-
SCATTERING. ~
Mr. Ford Was j, cIare1 elected
Mr. Clemens moved that when the House
adjourn it 4, &c till Monday.
Mr sherman hoped ii would not they
could Pass TIE Indian Arp orriation bill; b.
sides sXt. en- or seventeen sefi- rnec desire TO
make speeches. II they intend to adjourn sine
die by tie first Monday in June. they .houli
not Eeg,ec. the Transaction Of putiic hGsi.sss.
Mr.. Ciemen mo.ioil wa- agreed 10 by TWEEN
ty-.even majority.
Mr. Morris Of lliIois, asked TO be aud was
excused from service the Committee on
Roads and Canals. He criticized uniayorably,
the construction OF the Staniin. Committees.
and Tor his remarks, he wa called to order
from the Republican side.
Mr.. Co!fax, from the Committee the Post
Office, reported bill authorizing publishers to
print on their paners the dates when subscriT
ticne expire. Passed
A large number OF private bills were re
ort.d
Adjourned.