davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
, 1868-03-17
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
CARL SARAUW
TSt. P. 1868

CARL SARAUW
Constitute ret Byfoged og Byskriver IN m.
i C~hristiansteds Jurisdiction paa st. Croix
America.
Gi0r vitterligt! at for mig have andraget
Edward Herman MonefeIdt, Alexander
Gerhard Monefeldt, Anna Maria Elizabeth
Monefeldt og Susanna Theodore (Jackson)
Monefdldt, hvoricdes de skulle fnde sig
befoiede til, i Inconsistencies med
Frd: lite September 1889 og Rescrlptcr-
ne af code October l84l, SAINT Cite Febru-
ar 1849 at fremgaae til Doms Erhyervelse
hvorved de forvente sig tilkiendte den
deres borteblevne Broder Robert Smith
tilh6rende Formue indestaaende i St. CroiX
Overformynderie |, under Capital No. $50
andragende $83. 81 med videre Renter,
SAINT Ps. 131. 6. 5 Is if6lge Obligation at
IS Januar 1847 med lste PriorltetS Pant
i Huns og Lod No. s c. Nyc GAde Chris
tiansted H.. m. Qest eden Februar 1847 J og
yderligere Pantsettelse af 22de Marts
1848 en- Sidebygning paa delte Lod m.
H.. last 28de Marts 1848 under Capital
No-at regne fra 20 Aars Dagen eff
ter at ingen Efterretning haydes ON eller
fra n@vnte Robert Smith.
TIKI INDSTEVNES HERVED:
bemeldte Robert Smith SON sidst havde
Bopel her Jurisdictionen til at mode in
den Christiansteds ordinaire Byetings Ret
i Retshuset No.10 Kongens Gade her /
Byen Christiansted, eIler hvilket andet
Sted navnte Ret til den It'd MATTE holdes
paa, den
FORSTE TIRSDAG
Jnli Manned 1869, Formiddag Kl. 10 slet,
for der og da sit Tarv at varetage, da CT
tanterne i TiIEelIe at hans UdebliYeIse
vii i Henhold i'll frcml@ggende Documen-
ter og Beviisligheder SAINT ON forn6dent
Vidnef6rclse paastaae at hans ovennevnte
Formue we'd Rettens Dom tiIkjendes hans
fornavnte S6dskende til Eiendom som
foranfort, og efter n@rmere linden Retten
gjorende Demonstration og Paastand.
Til samme Ret, lid og Sted at mode
i~ndsleynes ALE og Enhver som MATTE
vere arveberettiget efter ovenn@vnte Ro-
bert Smith, for at fremkomme med deres
Paastand og Beviisligheder, SAINT deres
Tarv at iagttage.
Foreleg og Lavdag err hevet we'd Frd.
3die Juni 1896.
ST. Croix, Christiansteds Thinghuus den
lite Marts 1868.
q. Sarauw.
Authorization ST., er en- Patacon.
6. SarauW.
, 1868-03-17
ADOLPH ROSENSTAND.

Un0ef0Onm1er Og SETGUer M. m.
pao Oen st. Thomas .Americo.
MJOR VITTERLIGT, at for mig
VI har andraget Prokurator c.. Null
Ter som Sagforer for Kj0bmand
George Jefferys her af Stedet, der
itolge Diet af abode S~kibscapitain
Antonio Trilla under 2lde Januar
1868 Overeensstemmelse med Frd.
eide Mai 1915 s IS oprettede mundt-
lige Testamente, er indsat som Exc
cutor-hvorledes han skal fnde sig
bef0iet til at lade optage ct Things
yidne til OpIysning ON Egtheden af
besagde Captain TrilIas sidste Willie
eller T'estamente.
Thi indstevnes herved til at mode
linden st, Thomas Ordinaire Bythings-
ret, som fortiden hOldes i Huset No.
40, Ultra A, N0rregade, Kongens
Qvarteer,-eIIer hvor den naar denne
Stavning falderiRette MATTE holdes,
-Mandagen den l8de Mai 1868,
F%ormiddag, XXI. 10 slet, forn@vnte
abode Skibscapitain Antonio TrilIas
lntestatarvinger +; for der og da Do
kumenter at see i Rette lagte og h6re
Vidner afgive deres edelige Forkla-
ringer angaaende ~OvennBvnte af ham
gjorte mundtlige Testamente med
andet og mere Sagen vedr0rende til
ct lovligt Thingsvidnes Erhvervelse
til Brug som Oyenmeldt.
Til ON samme sidste mundtlige
Testamente at afegge edelig For
klaring efter fremsmttende Qv@stiO-
ner og til med Fed at bekrefte den
af dem den GLIDE Januar 1868 under
skrevne Declaration desangaaende,
indst8vnes herved under Faldsmaals-
straf til samme Ret, It'd og Sted at
mode, V8rtshuusholder Francisco
Tallada, Skr9ddermester Thomas
Danastorg og Smedemester John
Blackwood, allie her afStaden. Fore
lag og Lavdag er havet we'd Frd.
3die Juni 1896.
St. Thomas den 14de Marts, 1868.
ROSENSTAND.
, 1868-03-17
ORDINANCE

concerning the temporary
establishment Of a special
post as P~olicemaster for
Frederiksted's Police-dis-
trict.
, 1868-03-17
s q 6 e O K a v $.

~gjeldende Regler tnkormende Reisegodtgiorelser ofent-
lige og private sager at ham maanedligen bIive at indbetale
i Colonialkassen, forsaavidt de like noget Finantsaar
skulde komme til at overstige 800 v~estndiske Daler.
Hvorefter allie VedkOmmende sig have at rette.
Gouvernementet for de dansk vestindiske Ger,
st. Croix den ode Marts 1868.
Under man Hand og Gouuernementets Segh
w. BIRCH.
Il. 81
R0SenStand.
, 1868-03-17
Total S296,196 So

IUTUT EZJO, 3 %
Balance of deposits 5 56,134 "a
l new deposit account, viz:
Minor.
8 Withdrawals amounting to $I81 10.
Receivers for Saturday, 2Ist March 1868.
IN CHRISTIANSrED:
J. F. Goldberg, Esq, Trustee.
Capt. ]. Golden, Member.
In FREDERIKSTED
L. Faber, Esq, Trustee.
W. Moore, Esq, Member.
GEO. BEHAGEN,
President.
st. Croix, 10th March 1868.
, 1868-03-17
TEE AVIS"

StrisIianaiea, 81. gruiz.
TUESDAY, 18TH MARCH 1868.
We are unfortunate and have again
TO make an apology, for the l%ateness of
our paper. Sickness yet continues.
We hope, however, to issue soon a
supplement- of the proceedings of the
Colonial Council.
, 1868-03-17

NET bekjendtgjores herved at Re
iD partitionen i afgangne Guldsmed
GEORGE THURLAND's 30 vii blive
fremlagt i en- Skiftesamling som vii
blive afholdt paa navnte Bo, Onsda-
gen den l5de April f0rstkommende.
Christiansteds Skifteret, den lode
Marts 1868.
G. SarauW.
, 1868-03-17

RaHE UNDERSIGNED intends leaving
an the Island for a short time and re-
quests all persons having claims against
him to present them for payment.
.s'a,fo JOHN FENNER.
March 10th 1868.
, 1868-03-17
ANORDNING

ON midIertidig OpretteIse
af ct sarligt
Embede i Frederiksteds
Politidistrict paa st. Crolx,
, 1868-03-17
x y z o & r
OF the Receipt ofDeposits at the st. Croix
SAVINGS A k,
On Saturday, 14th March 1868.
Receivers:
IN CHRISTIANsTED
Reverend Branch Trustee.
IN FREDERIKsTED:
Geo. Walker Esq, Trustee.
Amount offormer deposits $293,948 10
3 deposits of 20 cents each.
% above DO cts. and unler {

81 deposits, Of which
81 in Christlansted amounting }
to --------.-... 412 so
7 in Frederiksted do. % 16
Interest in ChristianSted 1928 IS
Do. in Frederiksted 583 CT
---2 PAS
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-12-03
PROCLAMATION.

WHEREAS, information has been re-
w ceived at this Department that an
atrocious murder and robbery was COM
mitted on the Goth November, at Hunts
Bluff, in Marlboro County, by some per-
son or persons unknown, upon the body of
MIR. JOHN ROSS, who was quietly walking
upon the highway
Now. know ye, that I, ROBERT X.
SCOIT, Governor of the State Of South
Carolina, in order that the ends of Justice
may be subserved, and that the said muir
derer or murderers may be brought to de-
served punishment, do hereby offer a
reward of FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS,
for their apprehension and delivery in any
jail of this State.
In testimony whereof, have hereunto
set my hand and caused the great
seal of the State to be affixed, at
q Columbia, this thirtieth day of No
vember, in the year of our Lord
- one thousand eight hundred and sixty
eight, and i'll the ninety third year OF
tho independence of the United States
of America.
ROBERT X. SCOTT,
Governor State of South Carolina.
F. l.: CARDozo. Secretary of State.
Dec %
RD- Bennettsville Herald copy twice.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-12-03
SPECIAL NOTICES.

"MANHOOD.'-Ano New Medical
Pamphlet from the pen of DR.. Curtis. The
Medical Times says OF this work: "This
premature decline shows how health is
impaired through secret abuses of youth
and manhood, and how easily regaincd. 1t
gives a clear synopsis of the impediments
to marriage, the cause anil effects of ner-
vous debility, and the remedies therefor. F"
A pocket edition of the above Will be for
warded on receipt OF 25 Cents, by ad-
dressing Dr. Curtis, No. So North Charles
street, Baltimore, Md. May 81 "
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-12-03
Another Extraordinary Case Cured
THEINITSH,S OJJREN,S nEI TNIJn :,

III l5
Ill the wonder of medical science. More
positive cures have been made with it than
any other known medicine. Disease, the
darts it's poisoned fangs in vain-disarmed
of it's terror, baffled in it's advances upon
health, utterly destroyed by the extraordi-
nary and miraculous powers OF the Queens
ported to the Proprietor: A sore leg-a
very common disease-of an exanthematic
character. 30 bad, 30 difficult of healing
that life was despaired of, twenty-five
years standing, obstinate, resisting all
other known treatment, yields to the pow.
ers of The Queens Delight. Only six bot
ties, at cost Of IS, cures disease which
cost twenty-five years of treatment and
much pain and distress of body and mind.
For diseases of the blood Henitsh's 3
Queens Delight has proven to be the most
eflicacious medicine yet discovered. For
sale by all druggists. Wholesale agents
FISHER & HEINITSH,
Dec Druggists.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-12-03
mo More Pills or Any Other
Medicine"
LIMBURGER CHEESE!

FRESH 4 " D FRA GRIN !
THIS article of food has become famous;
Il like eating Oysters, Frogs and Saur
Kraut, the taste for it has to be acquired.
1t is the greatest stomachic of the age, an
unfailing corrector of acidity, tlatulence
and dyspepsia; promotes digestion and
cures more ills of the flesh (including hun
gcr) than any other quack nostrum now
before the public. 1t renders the breath
sweet as gales waited from Arabian spices,
and is fully endorsed and patronized by
the HAUT ToN of New York, Boston and
New Jersey. Sole Agent,
Dec GEORGE SWIMMERS
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-12-03
A BARGAIN,

A SPLENDID SAW-MILL, Engine, tTy-
N ler's make,) good betting. large
smoke-stack, extensive copper piping and
all necessary fixtures, at Cedar Pond, in
Lexington District, thirteen miles from
the Augusta and Columbia Railroad-can
The Engine is thirty horse power, in COM
plete running order-Mill and Engine cost
$4,000, and never been injured by use-can
be bought for $1,000. W. G. Anderson,
ESQ.,, is on the place and will take pleasure
in showing the mill to any who wish to see.
1t may also be said that Mr.. Anderson is
one OF the best machinists in the State,
whose services (if applied for soon) can be
procured in moving, putting up and run
ming. said mill. Apply to Cochran d Nor
wood, at Cokesbury, or +. Wimberly. at
Aiken, s. G. Nov 90 12*
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-12-03
Chester Nursery Garden,

Chester Nursery Garden.
ERUIT TREES, of all descriptions, for
j sale. The very best early and late
Roses, Dahlias, Flowering Shrubs and
Vines, Greenhouse Plants, &c. Persons
who wish to procure Trees or Plants to
improve their homesteads, will do we'll to
examine my Price List, which can be had
by addressing
w. BLAKE, Nurseryman,
Oct % t3mo Chester, s. C.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-12-03

Up to the time of the fearful coal
mine disaster in England, on Thurs
day, there had been no less than 449
! lives lost this year in the British
! collieries, 286 by fire-damp explo-
sions, and the remainder by falls of
roof and coal. The last disaster will
probably carry the total loss of life
during the year to over 700.
The Lancaster Ledger says: Two
of our citizens who emigrated to
Tennessee last fall, returned this
week with their families and personal
effects. We are pleased to learn that
several others, who had cast their
lots in Missouri and Florida, are
-homeward bound.
A woman, name not given,
: plunged q knife in the bosom of q
young lady, in Madison County, N.
b C., n few days since, in fit of jea-
s lousy. It transpired afterwards that
she had killed sister of the intend
ed victim by mistake. The murderess
is in Jail.
Near Desotoville, Choctaw County,
Ala, few days ago, negro was
murdered by another, because he had
renounced radicalism, and proclaim
ed himself q Democrat
Sandy Run Church, in Cleveland
County, N. c., together with all the
books, church papers, &C., was de-
stroyed by fire on the 14th nltimo.
Accidental.
In Whitfield County, Ga, few
days since, Mr.. Benjamin Goss, while
fording the Coosa River in his buggy,
was carried away by the stream and
drowned.
A terrible explosion has occurred
in the Arley mine colliery at Wigan,
England. 1t is feered that full 800
lives are lost. ilady thirty-two
dead bodies have been found in the
ruins.
The Missouri River was frozen at
Omaha, 80 that pedestrians crossed
on the ice, the 20th instant.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-12-03
Bank Bill and Land Agency.

TTNDER Act of Assembly, of Septem-
" ber. 1868, all bills of the Bank of the
State Of South Carolina, of 81 or over, and
dated prior to the Goth December, 1860,
will be FUNDED in Bonds of the State of
South Carolina, bearing per cent. interest
per annum, from 1st January, 1869, if pre-
they will be debarred the privilege. Sums
to be funded must be in even hundreds.
l will also buy or sell LANDS or City Lots
in any part of the State. Parties wishing
to sell Lands or Lots will give me particu-
lar description Of their property. Those
desiring to purchase will receive immediate
answers to inquiries by enclosing post
age stamp. Terms moderate.
j. FISHER,
Former President Of Branch Bank, at
Columbia. S. c.. Nov "a 1mo
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GLIB B ES & MAS,
Il E A L ESTA TIE A G. ENTS,
COL U NJ Ia, S. C.

HNHE undersigned have determined to
Il form business partnership, under
the above name, for the purchase and
sale, on commission, of REAL ESTATE
AMI other property. The present low
prices for real estate, in the South, offers
great inducements for the investment of
Northern capital; and we propose to keep
complete and extensive lists of property
for sale, and to furnish reliable informa-
tion to the buyer and soller-making no
charge, except where sales are effected.
Advertising, when authorized, will be done
liberally and on the best terms. We call
on our friends throughout the State to
furnish us with accurate descriptions of
any property they have to sell, with price,
terms, &c. We have now, and are con-
tinually receiving, inquiries after property
that can bo purchased.
JAMES G.. GIBBES,
JOHN p. THOMAS,
WADE HAMPTON GIBBES
Nov 10 Columbia, s. =.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-12-03

HAVING just received well selected
LIZ lot of choice imported
FIsEN COME CTIONs
viii take pleasure in showing them to
the lovers of pure goods. No discount on
them. Neatly put up in boxes, and in
great variety.
f II z II FIGS
New Raisins, Dates, Nuts, of all kinds;
Florida Oranges and Lemons, Bananas,
Northern Apples, sc.
E L Ii les.
Toys, in endless variety
NDIES
Manufactured daily, OF puro sugar, whole
sale and retail.
OR n ERS
For Weddings and Parties furnished at
short notice, by JOHN MCKENZIE,
Manufa cturing Confectioner,
Greenfeld's Row, Main st., Col, s. G.
Nov %
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-12-03
DR.. D. L. BOOZER.

DR.. D. L. BO0ZER,
"AVING obtained from the different
III patentees of the profession, office
rights of the latest improvement in DEN
T1STRY, is prepared to do all kinds of
DENTAL WORK with neatness, durability
and despatch, at the very lowest rates.
Perfect satisfaction guaranteed. Office oa
Main street, Columbia, s. c., three doors
North of Agnew's. Vulcanized Rubber
Plates inserted at $25. May21y
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-12-03

At SwYgert & Senn's

at SWygert & Senn's.
LNRESH Buckwheat FLOUR.
u Prime North Carolina Mullets, some
thing rare,
Golden Drip Syrup,
Choice Goshen Butter, Cheese, &c.
ALSO,
Choice FAMILY SUPPLIES, received
daily, at SWYGERT Il SENN'S.
NovS limo
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-12-03
REMOVAL.

est stock of MILLINERY ever offered in
this city, consisting Of Ladies' and Child
ren's Hats and Bonncts, Of all kinds and
all prices. Also, Flowers, Ribbons, Caps,
Laces, Ruches, Hair Braids, Curls, Water
falls. Nets, Corsets, Zephyr Worsted, Fan
cy and Bridal Wells, all of which will be
sold much lower than anywhere else in the
city. Everything of the latest and most
fashionable style constantly arriving.
October II
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-12-03
Wanted to Rent.
Cottages to Rent.

IL ONE containing ten rooms, with
fnSf bathroom, water, gas and other ne
G2A cessary appendages, situated one
block from the post Office and one from
Law Range.
A Cottage House, with four rooms, on
the Arsenal Hill. Apply to
Nov 20 4 JOSEPH TAYLOR.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-12-03
New Books.

New Books.
NOOKE'S New Novel-Mohun, or the
~ Last Days of Lee and his Palladins-
Final Memoirs of a staff Officer, serving
in Virginia, in some sort a Sequel to Sur
rey of Eagles Nest, 1925.
New supply of Surrey Of Eagles Nest,
1925.
Last Days of King, an Historical Ro-
nance, translated from the German, SO
cents.
Callamura, Thrilling Romance, by Ju-
liza Peasants.
Chambers Miscellaneous Questions with
Answers, 81 25.
Who is He? An Appeal to those who re-
gard with any doubt the name of Jesus.
At DUFFIE & CHAPAIAN'S
Nov 13 Bookstore.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-12-03
Family Flour.
1SO BAGS Knoxville Family FLOUR
lOO for sale low. +. e. G. d. HOPE.
MackereI.

TX KITS No. l Bay and Shoal MACK
% EREL,
60 Bbls., Halves and Quarters, Nos. /,
2, and 5, for sale by +. d G. D. HOPE.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-12-03
Gunsnnith.

GuuSW1CQ.
I HAVE recently opened a new tore
IL tnext to L. StenhOuse) where 1 will be
found, at all times, ready to attend to any
thing in my line, such as repairing and
making to order all kinns OF PISTOLS,
GUNS, LOCKS, &c, and will give particu-
lar attention to repairing SEWING MA
CHIMES, IRON SAFES, &c. Patronage
respectfully solicited.
Nov IL +. A, SCHNEIDER.
New-York tribune., 1868-09-08

PROM LIVERPOOL Sept, 7-ln steamship City ~ Iosdc, 49, u
Ferop wife family No sBl Mrs Skeg and fsmYy NJ "a,
McAdam L. Mr. aud Mrs Bessen snd family M ,s H.
Pnteu child Turner WH. Balls Alexander Pine P,h.
Mdrse M L. Trgg, Mrs BHHles. BAs Esyer Res,
Kelly Harris Miss Harris. Mr. Pre- lanes H. DraL, n
Chase AoKness w. B. Oliver. A. Kerr and family Re-, w
Gage, 4. 81 Burliek Harlbut WIN MigAu Re.e niNs,.
L. Mseeo.h Mime FrrFo. Mrs fods. aud ehh w,.tr, n
Mooney family. Dr. r. lance. We shd fsmdy q D.
family Hodge Lieut. Forsyth. Mr. FHs aud Ca., n
Lamsstra Mrs Csunsh Miss Csnnsh. T. Bagsth gol,,
Mrs 6ouudwAisr u. Il Answoub Mr Aackaas NJ .d
Mrs Gordon j. b. Thompson, &. &. Boyle. j. ~ liuFl N O.
rus M. and friend. J. W. Coz, hm. Pne Mr. All NJ, w.,
anstou Ms Houston, H. Price Mas r. Pearson Ns,, WI,
aker Jacs Whitaker Robert WHITAKER NJ. Tspb ,,i Ga ~
b. san. .nuru Ms Ellis Mr. and Mr. R,id c OTo,rs ,
Gongb NrCuogh. Mr Moore. Nr and Mp BratI NJ "a
Mr.. Sinuons Eyan Broan Mr. Socsmau. James Falev NJ
Vughss Nj Burgess John Eeyveod. Vim. lIeywooi Mt s,
tsharh NJ. Van elaine kbiars. Mr. rbsnas Ho.. "A
family Dawson Miss !. r. kHght hss HeTssy
Mrs A. Smith AMI ci Joseph Bell = G.
Deacon James sdley. Nicholson O. T. Maekeaze r. Thonf.
q Smpsol Br BraJleJ Nea,Due 4. REILLY. " Bowie. M al
Mrs Pa,dck Dr. Beard J. Nidhegrr Mr Gsninei. gsos.Y
alr two children NJ Snu pnd wife Mrs Hi,,i NJ
and wife Misses Lmu Master smai AeH hs,gl w.
Owen Miss L. e. Redfen Mrs y o.d AL
age Count Pore,t9, Mi NJ A. Hh Lewis Robefts Jane Ill.,.
H. Kkey. Mr. DroaD ". Ro ho and ~if r. H. I -ad ard
wife Mrs T. D. B0us Ma CarEagbsB, the Rev ). NcCr
T. J. Ceubans.
FROM SANASNAH-Sept 7-In steamship James Ael-1-h n
Prnsi Miss Singleton Miss Burrov Isaac Hyue y
Ravenel n O'Nell J. u. ONeil. W. = % N Chas Gsn g.
Parchi and wife Mrs Zernon AT MeyeTs H.
Carpeutsr family r keenan,, Carroll Ms fsss aa.tf
Parks Miss Me0ugbin b. ONr H. Moses J. 4 Jrfers w. Us,,
C. b. Peu7 b. B. Belneer Snterie O. Gum, sntaa s1
wife A. w Iager Miss Cuk Me, Mar Cole G. Purs Betns,sf
B. VI Pughe & r. Mss HrrRneken chd sSi W
Adams aud wife s. s. FsE " Tyee Mss hc8eh and
lex
New-York tribune., 1868-09-08
BREAK IN THE CHICAGO RIVER TUNNEL

The tunnel, which is TO be 1,605 feet in length,
is finished within $50 feet so careful has the labor BEEN
and so massive the walls that caying in has been
contingency of which nobody for moment has thought
but Wednesday last this unexpected disaster occurred
IL has been customary TO keep force OF employed
during the night time at the tunnel pumping out the
water that "a constantly accumuating In the excavation
the west side, the river On Wednesday night
five were employed In tins labor. AT about lOt
O'Clock the foreman Mr.. McDeyi observed that water
was escaping In considerable quantities between the
seams OF tle sheetng which, held In its place by power
u br Ong beams wthstands the pressure from the side
walls OF lae excavation. AS he wondering at this
sudden of water of the braces him dropped
from position TO the bottom In moment another
dropped then another aud another AT this the
foremen and quit the spot soon as possible and
made their way 10 the ground above Tne bracng con
tnued falling until, In about half hour, the whole OF
tho sheeng the north side gave way and EARTH tim
Der, aud water, filed the excavation 10 considerable
depth. Tho contractor eent for, but before his
arrival large additional portion OF the north bank
way, carrying with IL tho rest Of the supports the via
duct Of the Pittsburgh Fort Wayne and Chicago Rail
way. aud heavy derrick, with It's and engine,
which had rested upon the framework Mr. Lake having
arrived the cause OF the caving in
Ts led TO the discovery that three inch water pipe
situated about 20 feet north OF the tunnel, had burst
The water rushing In with great force had shattered the
sheotng planks eectng an opening through which the
earth rapidly washed The bracing had then given
away and the whole framework bridge and ALL caycd
In. The broken pipe was plugged and further damage
from this source was prevented.
New-York tribune., 1868-09-08

Capt. Roland Gelston died at bis residence in
San Francisco the 9Th Of August Capt G'lston ar
rived in San Francisco In command OF the bank Wilton
the 18th day OF April lSi9 The Wilton the frat
square Igged craft that taken up the Sacramento
River Arriving In That city Capt Geston tied his bark
up TO tree, and sunday having gathered together
what books and tracts he had shpbOard west ashore
collected few children. and held the first Sunday school
ever gathered ia Sacramento. Capt Geston engaged In
commercial business soon aterwaid the beach al No
3MOntgomery.st., under the frm OF X Gelst0n &
Co., with branch house AT Sacramento and was some
time correspondent OF NewYOrk journal He acquired
handsome fortune after few years, and returned 10
NowYOk but meeting with serious reverses he returned
70 California again r 1850 bat afterward suffered
from attacks OF paralysis from which he recovered
His age was about CT years.
lhe Elmira papers announce the death OF
simeon Beniamin ts OF the oldest and uost PrOmt
nent residents OF that city and President of the Board u
Trustees OF Eim$ Female College He died at the age
or "a, at Run Head L. L. whittier he had gone foa the
benefit of his health Mr. benjamin was q steadfaa
friend OF the college In Elmira and had from time 10
tine made large donations for It's endowment He wni
also trustee OF Hamilton oollegc and think also Of
Auburn Theological Seminary both 0f which institutions
have shared largely In bis hsnafactlona