The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-09-08

BY the steamship Russia, at this port early yester.
day morning, we have our special European cores
pOndence and mall report in detail Of our cable
kilograms to the 2sth OF August
The Pau Mall Gazette OF August 81 SAYS
We have Just heard with deep regret or the
death OF the indeiatigable African explorer,
Miss Time. This lady, on her way from Murzak 70
Chat on the Abergousn rdad latitude twenty degrees
longitude thirteen degrees fell victim to the treacn-
cry OF some camel drivers, and two OF her atteno-
ants European sailors, tell at the same time. Al
ready some members Of Miss Times family nave
started from Malta TO Trlpon to visit the scene OF
this terrible disaster. Miss Time was hardy thirty
years OF age.
return stating the wrecks, casualties and COL
lsions occurring to British ships abroad, reported
10 the Board of Trade in 1885, shows that 935 vessels,
OF a37 2sl tons in the whole, were totally lost or
partially damaged--667 vessels belonging to the
United Kingdom and 278 belonging 10 British pos
sessions $50 vessels OF 1872 484 tons were totally lost
and 265 of 81 797 tons. partially damaged; 1887 lives
were lost l,1S7 from vessels belonging to the United
Kingdom, and 200 from vessels belonging TO British
possessions; II, 1888 lives were imperied, but saved
by remaining on board or by assistance from shore
from other ships. OF the lives lost 1859 were by
wrecks &C., on the coasts Of Europe, n on the
coasts Of ASIA Is the coasts of Africa, 50 on the
coasts Of America so on the coasts OF Australia and
New Zealand, and 1,021 at sea.
dom for the week ending August % amounted, on
1882 miles, to fS52, 500, and for the corresponding
week In 1858, 1891 miles, to E7o7,1lO, showing
an increase of 151 miles and eos, no. The gross
cepts on fourteen OF the principal railways In the
United Kingdom amounted for the week, on 0,S75
miles to f735,054, and for the corresponding week
last year. O. 1874 miles, to f6S6,5i, showing in
crease Of 14I miles and of f39, 49,
The London Times of the 2Sth OF August has an
editorial on the progress OF rehgious thought and
expression in Germany, In which it says
The combination Of Frederick the Great and VOL
talre has been symb0lIcal OF German history since
the rise OF Prussia. AutOcratic as that monarchy
might be, it was from the first an innovation, and
the mind OF the nation has ever since been IN a
ferment with new national ana social ideas. But
the old faith was closely bound up with the old order
quently prepared TO seek new basis for the whole
Of their civilization. The great scientific discoveries
haze, or course. both forwarded ana sustained this
state or feeling; but the movement had received its
CHIEF impulse before they had acquired their present
Importance. Germany. in word, Is and has been
for some ttme in a state OF revolution, and, as has
generally been seen IN history, the revolution has
been religious as well as political.
The bankruptcy Of Augustus Charles Hobart. for
merly a captain or the Royal Navy, but better
known as Hobart Pacha, an admiral In the service
OF the Ottoman government, came before the Court
of Bankruptcy, London, August 81. The pettioning
creditor was bill discounter. and number OF other
charge sitting was fixed for the 10th OF December.
Ii Is stated that movement is on foot In Great
Britain to erect q fitting memorial stone over the
grave Of the late Mr. Robert Scott Lauder the dis
tnguished Scottish painter. The initiative IN this
movement has been taken by q number OF the
younger Scottish artists. There was in Edinburg
some years ago o select band of young rising
painters, whom Mr.. Scott Lauder was won't to re-
gard and call by the afrectionate name of 'his
boys" Many Of the boys, both IN Edinburg and
London, have now achieved fame and fortune and
are now anxious to pay tribute to the memory Of
their Old friend.
The Brighton (Englandl Ne,cs reports the death,
by hanging, OF Baldey, aged seventy, artist in
water cOlOrs.
letter from Brussels In the Paris C0nstftutionne
gives the following information relative to the
situation Of the ex-Empress Carlota Of Mexico:-
Her Maesty's physical health is good; she makes
long EXCURSIONS In the nelghbOrhOOd OF Tervueren.
One OF my friends crossing the forest OF SOgnes the
other day, met her near AugderRhem on foot, ac-
seemed a superior officer. Behind her was q lady
with gentleman In black, probably the physician.
The Princess wore gray Dress small back bon
net and long cloak OF q dark color. She looked
ner companion. Near the party were TWO empty
carriages following the same road. Her Majesty
walks out very frequently, and Is often to be seen IN
the vicinity OF the chateau.
The affair of the Prussan subjects at Frankfort,
who have become naturalized In Switzerland, with
out emigrating from their native town, continues
be the subject OF sharp debate between the Ger.
man and Swiss press.