Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1865-10-18
Associated Press Report.
General News.
WarehOusc RurnetI.


warehouses of Harris & Asbery, Nos. 3 and
Bridge street, principally used for the
storage of cotton, were destroyed by fire at
an early hour this morning. The buildings
were stored with cotton, whisky and flour.
The value of the cotton is estimated at $780,
600. There We're 1,500 barrels of whisky
and large amount of flour also on storage.
This is the largest loss of cotton by fire that
ever occurred in this city. The total value
of the property was estimated at 81, 1,000,-
900. The whisky, which was stored in the
basement will be only slightly damaged.
The total loss, after deducting salvage, will
reach 100000. 1t is supposed to DO fully
insured; nearly two-thirds of the city com
panies have small risks.
Report of Captain Palmer.
SANDY Hook, October I7.lCapt. Palmer,
of the yacht Palmer, makes the following
report: Passed Cape May light ship at $50
P. NJ. on the 10th passed Sandy Hook
light ship at u NJ. on the 18th; kept three
miles ahead of the Henrietta all day yester
day; beat Henrietta about five miles to
Sandy Hook light ship.
California Mails.
washington, October 17.-The daily mail
which by a Congressional enactment went
into operation at Lincoln, California, and
Portland, Oregon, about seven years ago,
and which has been interrupted during the
last few months, in consequence of the re-
fusal of the Department to comply with the
demands of the former contractors, who de-
clined to perform the service for less than
100000 per annum, has again been let out
on contract to responsible parties at S225,000
which was the offer of the Department.
This is one of the most important mails run
ming out of California.
No Trial of Steamers Yet.
NEW YoRK, October l7.-The Alcoquin
and Winooski have changed berths. but did
not begin the second trial at the dock to-day,
as was expected. 1t is impossible to state
when they will begin, but probably this
week.
TIE Sabine will sail for New London as
soon as the weather permits.
The South Carolina Election.
The following is the ticket for the Charles
ton district to be voted for in the State cleo
ton which takes place in South Carolina to-
morrow, October 18th:
For Governor, Hon. James L. Orr; for
Lieutenant Gever, Hon. VIM. D. Porter; for
II. D. Lesene and Henry Buist
for Representatives, James B. Campbell, R.
S. Duryea, Benjamin Lucas, James Simonds,
John A. Wagner, Samuel Lord, DR.. John
James Conner, B. Liegland, W. A.
James NJ. Eason, 4. o. Andrews,
W. J. Gayer, W. E. Nul,ell, D. McGrath, F.
D. Richardson, G. Barker, Archibald Came
ron, F. Melcher, and F. J. Borcher.
The Hon. Charles McBeth has declined
.he denomination for Mayor of Richmond
put it is expected that he will reconsider his |
iction at the request Of anumber of citizens. |
Mr.. Whalley and Mr. Campbell, of Rich |
t,oud and Ailra,, ara enolran of
ls candidates for United States Senatorship. |
The Charleston News says all these gem
lemen can take the oath required by Con-
,ress that they did not aid the rebellion. |
Georgia EeIecfiOn.
New YoRK, October I7.-Advices from |
savannah to the 18th state that the uncon- |
litional Union ticket is receiving large ma
critics in nearly every county in south |
western Georgia.
Paid.
The Comptroller being unable to pay the |
Police, Moses Taylor being |
appealed to has advanced S6OGOOO to the |
ity for thatpurpose.
Thanksgiving.
PHILADELPHIA, October l7.-Services of |
thanksgiving were held at st. Luke's church,
his morning at 10 o'clock. A large congre-
,ation was assembled. The opening pray
RS were read by BISHOPS Talbot and Beall.
The first two prayers and creed by the Lord
Bishop of Honolulu, and the remaining
prayers and special thanksgiving, by Bishop
dcClosky. The commandments were read
" Bishop Atkinson, and the special collect
nd epistle by Bishop Smith. The gospel
vas read by Bishop Lay, and the special
rayer and benediction by Bishop Hopkins.
q Alexander H. Stephens.
BosroN, October 1.-THE Post of this city
avs Alex. II. Stephens was entertained at
rivate dinner at the Revers House yester-
ay afternoon, by Mr.. Geo. A. Fairfield, of
'helsea. Mr.. Stephens said it was his pur-
ose to support the policy of President john
on for the reconstruction of the Union to the
un extent of his ability and influence.
Unclaimed.
LANCASTER, Pa, October 1.-THE bodies
f am adult female and girls aged 10 and
5 years, killed by the railroad accident on
he Pennsylvania Central, are still un-
laimed.
Two trunks labelled Miss Julia A. Heald,
nd Miss Mary E. Head, Livermore Falls,
Iaine, are also unclaimed. They are sup
osed to have been the property of the three