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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-05
THE FLOOD IN NORTHERN NEW YORK.

Damage by the Storm Around WHITEHALL
Portions of Tovpcfhs Carried Away-Less
OF Life-Raiiroad Bridges Destrcyed-Tra-
vel Interrupted.
WHITEHALL, N Y, Oct. A. 1882
A furious storm Of rain prevailed all day yester-
day and continued until noon to-day. The streams
have overfowed their banks, greatly damaging the
corn and potato crops. Breaks are reported IN the
canal at various places. Two hundred and fifty feet
OF the towpath have been carried away between Me-
chanicsville and Waterford, and fifty feet at Dun.
HAMS basin, place about three miles north Of
Fort Edward. The water is also over the
tie water" mas '69srnoweu' the. marsh
east OF the village towards Hartford, and q man
named julius Lessor, Of this place, while endeavor-
ing to the road was drowned, as was also his
team Several bridges on the Rensselaer, and sara.
toga Railroad are swept away and the track is also
washed out in several places. Several bridges are
gone on the Rutland and Washington Railroad.
There has been no train from the South to-day and
none from the east since six O'Clock this morning.
The main break on the Rensselaer, and Saratoga
Railroad is at Mechanicsvllle. The trains are an-
nounced to commence running tomorrow
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-05
THE FLOOD IN MARYLAND.
The Flood in Baltimore-Screets Submerged
Destruction 10 OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 10
Travel-AHairs in the Interior.

The Flood in Baltim0re-Scrects Submerged
Destruction TO OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 10
Travel-Anairs in the Interior.
BALTIMORE, oct. 4, 1859.
The heavy fall OF rain ceased after two O'Clock
A. NJ and about haf-past three the food In jones'
Falls commenced receding and soon subsidized All
the goods In the submerged districts having been
removed TO upper stories the damage to the meT-
chants Is nconsideraDe. The first floors OF all the
houses in the vicinity Of the intersection OF Gay and
Saratoga streets, and Harrison street through the
entire length, and about Maryland Institute were
Hooded to the depth OF several feet. The iounda-
tons of several buildings were washed and the
pavements were torn up.
Reports coming In state that the rain storm yes
terday and last night was very destructive. Travel
on the Northern Central Railroad has been delayed,
and the Elk Ridge Railroad, from Annapolis juno
ton to Annapolis, has been washed away at several
points, The Patapsco river az Elicot CITY and Ellis
vile was very high damaging the bridges on the
main stem OF the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. The
damage to the railroads is not serious, and VIII all
be repaired to-day. The wires OF the several tee-
graph lines leading from this city have been pros
trated, and on some lines lea0ng west the poles
have been washed away for distance OF Ave miles.
BALTIMORE, Oct. 4-Mldnght.
The through morning train from New Yo K for
Washington has arrived. There has been no inter-
rupton of travel on the Washington branch road.
The damage on the main stem OF the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad was at Elllsve, where the trestiing
was DISTURBED, and between Ellisve ana Sykes.
vile, where the track was badly washed The
damage has been repaired and trains viii run resu-
larry and on time tomorrow. The Northern Central
trains are running regularly.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-05
TIE DAMaGE IN VERMONT.

Great Freshet Mt Brntfleb0r0-Two Bridges
Carried Away-Large Amount Of Property
DcstroyeG-Loss Estimated At S1,IOO,0O0.
BRATTLEBoRO, Oct. 4, 1869.
This place has to-day been greatly injured by
food, caused by the heavy rain of yesterday and
to-day. The dam at tannery at West Bratteboro
washed out, and as the water rushed down through
wheatstone creek, which crosses our main
street and whose banks were covered with
buildings. using water power ]. Estrees q
Co., organ manufacturers, had some OF their
lumber washed away and their small shops doated
from their foundations, while their cargo shop is
now moored to its foundation BY ropes. Deacon
Dewlnd q furniture dealer, had his entire building
and stock OF goods washed away. Boynton, shoe
dealer, lost his entire stock and TOOLS Newman h
Tyler, machinists had the whole end Of their shop
washed away. The lower end OF the Connecticut
river bridge is washed away, and fears are enter.
tanned that the structure viii go en- naasse. The
wheatstone creek bridge was carried away by the
hood at the same time that the shops went or
Several lives were lost among them German by
the name OF Fredercks, who was engaged in getting
out lumber Estrees yard, when the current struck
the pile he was on and carried him away at once.
This poor fellow was one OF the survivors when the
Central America went down on her passage 10 New
Orleans several years ago. have just learned that
Miss Barrett was also drowned at the tannery. In
addition to these man and o boy have lost their
lives.
AS write, the Connecticut river bridge has been
carried away and all communication is now cut or
between this place and the island opposite, upon
which are several families The greatest excitement
prevails here as there is indication Of any abate-
ment of the food The total loss Is estimated at not
less than 81, 500 Co.,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-05
In THE MOHAWK VALLEY,

Much Damage to PrOperty--Rrenks In the
Erie Canal-RaiIroad Tracks Under Water.
SCHENECTADY, N. Y, Oct. 4, 1850.
The incessant driving rain OF last night caused
much damage in in this section. Several dams in
the suburbs OF the city are gone and the flats are
submerged. Several OF the main streets OF the city
are under water. The Mohawk river is ten feet
above the low water mark. The Erie Canal is In a
very bad condition. There are two breaks on the
fourmlle level five miles west OF this city. There is
also portion of the aqueduct gone on the seven
mile level. The country In that neIghbOrhood Is
inundated. 1t viii take two weeks to repair the
damages. The trains on the New York Central Rail-
road going west are waterbound at this city. The
track six miles west Of this city under water and
portion OF the culvert gone. The storm is the
severest of the kind ever known In this vicinity.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-05

100 feet but tonight trains passed over and trains
win run regularly tomorrow. Similar damage Ii
reported at Talesville near Meriden but one track
is uninjured and trains pass.
At South Manchester large reservoir broke away,
carrying on portion OF II. E. Rogers paper mill,
with the dams OF the Globe Mill Company Cheeny
Brothers, L. Buner Sons, and Edward Bunce.
The silk factory Of Cheeny Brothers was flooded,
the paper mill OF b. Buner Sons was destroyed
and the machine shops OF 8. LOOMS were swept
away. The mills OF Hllard 4 Spencer are seriously
injured, and immense damage has been done else
where. Every river bridge In town gave way and
the roads are nearly all impassable There n Q
rumer that the snipsic dam, ss Rockville, Is gone;
but nothing Definite can be learned. as that town
cannot be reached BY telegraph.
The dam ct Harper's paper mill was broken and
much damage done in that vicinity.
Rumon have been received OF damage done in the
Naugatuck Valley and at Wallmgford, but owing to
the delay Of the trains and the failure Of the tele
graph wires to connect 1t is impossible TO get the
particulars.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-05
In New Jersey.

The Hoboken meadows were completely sub
merged by the storm on Sunday night. Many OF the
residents were rescued by boats, leaving their
shantes foating.
Several houses were unroofed in HUDSON City,
trees were blown down and two frame tenements in
Pallsade avenue were so shattered that the inmates
had to take refuge in neighborng house.
The cellar Of the large store belonging to Nh ropc
ut the corner Of Henderson street and Newark ave-
nue., Jersey City, was completely filed with water.
Many other houses In the Second ward had similar
unwelcome visitations.
portion OF the Allentown line OF railroad was
submerged, so That the passegers from Harrisburg
by the New Jersey Central were obliged to take the
New Jersey Railroad Part OF the Washington line
beyond Philadelphia was also submerged. There
was no train from washington last evening in con-
sequence. Mr.. Jackson, superintendent OF the New
Jersey Railroad, remained at the depot in Jersey
City last night TO give instructions In case emer
Qency arose.
The morning trains on the Morris and Essex Rail-
road were DELAYED for three hours on account of
land slides and the inundaton on the railroad
between Dover and Stanhope.
A tremendous storm swept over Paterson on Sun
Oay night The river rose rapidly and the Falls once
more presented truly imposing appearance. an
near Dundee lake, was blown down. and large tree
In Grand street, on the property OF John Garrison,
was torn out by the roots A large willow In the
yard Of Mr.. Watson, In Market street, was also
fellcd high brick wall, tnrty-nve feet high ana
seventy feet In length, just completed on Mrs RAMS
was blown down. Considerable damage was also
done to the uncOmpleted sewers in Market and Main
streets No person has been Injured BY falling trees
or buildings.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-05
TEE FErsHET IN CONNECTICUT.

GREAT Destruction Of Prorerty-HIils, Bridges
and Railroad Tracks Swept Away.
HARTFORD, Oct. 4, 1869.
The storm OF today was very severe in this
vicinity. The telegraph wires east ana west OF
this ciy are down and there Is break in the Hart
ford rrovitchce AMI Fsnkill Railroad east OF this
city. near Manchester, and west, near Bristol,
preventing The passage Of trains. There are
rumors OF extensive damage from freshet, but full
particulars cannot be obtained tonight. Hubbards
cotton mills At Hlgganum, Mddlcsex county, owned
by the Russell Company, Of Middletown, are reported
to have been swept away; also several dwelling
houses IN Glastonbury. Baldwin's new dam, a.
Prattsvlc, costing $4,000, was swept away, the
escape water causing great damage 70 other pro-
perty.
The entire loss In Meriden is between $4,000 and
$40 900. The track Of the Hartford Railroad at
Windsor Locks was badly washed away for about
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-05
THE rREsnET ALONG THE ERIE RAILROAD,

MIDDLETowN, Oct. T. 1899.
The great storm which has visited this section
during the past forty hours has partially abated but
the damage throughout all this vicinity Is very
great The train which was due here from Knoxville
at seven this morning did NOT get here until after
two this afternoon and has found 1t impossible to
return. The freshet all along the line 10 terrible
and bridges, fences, culverts, embankments and
even buildings Of considerable size are being swept
away and carried with the current towards the
Waikiki.
In. Water street, In this village, the damage
TO property is very great, many cellars being
filed up and outbuildings and loose material
OF all kinds being carried away with the stream.
Many OF the Inhabitants OF That section OF town are
leaving their houses and finding safety on higher
ground.
Trains on the Erie road are all behind time, and 1t
is only with the greatest danger ana difficulty that
they are run at all
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-05
CONFLICT BETWEEN A POLICEMAN AND nyta THIEVES
IN WILLIAMSBURG

Oflcer Burford OF the Fortyffth precinct, yester.
day afternoon surprised three river thieves while
they were about loading boat with Dig iron, at the
foot Of North second street, Williamsburg and
ordered them to surrender This the thieves refused
to DO, and Immediately put on for the New York
shore The ofncer then discharged his revolver az
them, and his shot was returned promptly. A brisk
fire was kept up between the ofcer and the tnieves
but the only shot that Is known have taken effect
was one fired by the thieves. This struck man
named Richard A. Pine, who was standing near the
oficer; but the wound inflicted was a slight one III
the region OF the heart They had previously sue
cecded In stealing q load OF iron from the same
plaza
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-05
Breaking OF Dam at Pembcrwick-A
Machine Shop Destroyed and Several Men
Injured.

PoRTCHEsTER, Oct. 4, 1859.
The severe rain storm caused the large dam at
Russell, BurdsAll Il Wards Iron Bolt Works, at
Pemberwick, two miles north OF Portchester, to
break, tearing down the machine shop. Ten per-
sons were badly injured. The casualties as far as
known are as fol0ws:-Andrew Michaels aged forty
five years, residing in East Porchester, crushed
to death. He leaves q wife and several children.
David Beede, head cut and otherwise seriously
injured; Samuel I. Riker. leg broken and other
injuries. Edward Greenwood, James II. Burns,
Nicholas Fox John Q. Kane, Louis Dehl, Emil
Bolmer ana owen Dougnerty were also badly
injured. 1t Is not yet known whether there were
any drowned. Large numbers OF men have been
thrown out Of employment. Loss about 100000.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-05
The Tammauy Society.

Despite the incemency OF the weather large con-
course Of braves assembled in the Tammany wig
wam In Fourteenth street. last night to listen to the
worms Of wisdom nom the great chiefs. Mr.. WIZ
liam NJ. Tweed presided, and Wilson Small was sec
rotary. Soon alter the commencement OF business
Mayo Hall delivered au elaborate and ornate ADDRESS
to tile society. euogistic or the late isaac '. foWcr
and committee OF five was subsequently appointed
to draft suitable resolutions for presentation 70 1
family. The remainder OF the evening was oceupleu
In tne proposal aud installation OF members anu tav
large congregation parted In peace ana narnonSs
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-05
ON TEE DELAWARE RIVER.

Injury TO the Eric Railroad-Hcisht of the
River.
PORT JERvIs, Oct. 4, 1889.
The storm is very severe on the Delaware division
OF the Erie Railroad. The Delaware river is reported
to be twenty feet higher than on Friday last
portion Of the Erie Railway track is washed
away between Port Jervis and Deposit.
The wires are interrupted at this break, and no
report Of the food beyond Deposit has been received
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-05
The Storm in and Around Saratoga--Injury
TO Property.

SARATOGA, N. Y, Oct 4, 1869.
Rain commenced falling here on Saturday night,
and continued until ten O'Clock this morning. Five
and threesixteenths inches Of water fell, of which
amount two and nine-sxteenths fell between six
and ten O'Clock this morning. The freshet here Is
doing considerable damage in the Streets and in the
country bridges and roads are washed away.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-05
THE FLOODS on THE HUDSON RIVER.

Bridges Swept Awny-RniirOads Washed md
Piers Submerged-Two Hundred Feet Of the
Hudson River Railroad Track Washed
Away.
POUanKEEpsrE, Oct. 4, 1869.
One week ago Sunday the towns along the nud.
son were visited ~ a severe rain storm which
lasted nearly twcnty-four hours The rain which
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-05

The Damage 20 tie Hudson River Enilrond--
Loss Of Property in Albany Giving Way Of
n Scwcr--A 10y Badly Hurt.
ALBANY, Oct. 4, 1869.
large portion OF the Hudson River Railroad at
Castleton 10 carried away. The storm mas caused
great damage in this city by the tearing up OF pave
ments bursting Of sewers, &c The city loses, at
low estimate, $4,000. In many streets the water
was forced into cellars and Easements doing great
damage. Buildings unfinished were flooded
and the work destroyed Messrs. Mount n
Burnop, grocers, on the corner OF Dove
and State streets, sufrered damage by the
flooding OF their basement A sewer in Elk street
gave way while horse and wagon, with three per-
sons 10 the latter, were passing over 1t, ana they
were all preciptated ten feet into the sewer One OF
the party, aboy named Peter Jones' was 1t Is feared
fatally injured. brick stable erected in Hudson
street. by John Ebel is 80 badly damaged that IL
viii have to be demolished. A land slide occurred
on the Susquehanna Railroad, near Norman's XIII,
and a culvert was carried away near Esperance. A
bad break has occurred on the our-mile level Erie
Canal. and part Of the aqueduct has been carried
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-05
TIE sTcgr III MASSACHUSETTS.
Great Damage Done in Springfield and Viz
c;uity-The Village Of Wesifeld Inundated.

c;nity-The Village Of Wesiiieid Inundated.
SPRINGFIELD, Oct. 4, 1869.
The heavy storm OF the last two days has done
great damage in this vicinity. Through travel on
the Boston and Albany Railroad is stopped on ac-
count of bad breaks both east and west OF this city,
No trains have arrived to-day from Albany, and
none this afternoon from Boston. 1t will be several
days before the trains will regularly again. The
fall OF water reached the extraordinary amount
OF six inches. The village OF westned is inundated,
and 1t is reported that the loss Will amount TO
AI0o 600
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-05
HERALD TUESDAY, OCTOBER s. lse9-TRIPLE SHEET

away az Hofman's Ferry. The river commenced
rising at an early hour ana has continued all day.
The water this evening was over the DOCK and it is
still rising.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-05
Damage a, Albany and Adiaeen, Country.

ALBANY, oct. 4, 1869.
One OF the heaviest rain storms ever experienced
occurred hereahouts last night Some damages
nave been done on the Central Railroad and all the
trains due up TO eleven A. NJ. are behind time. The
only damage reported TO the central ONCE is the
washing away Of culvert at Horman's Ferry.
The morning train from New York is not expected
to reach here until late hour, as half mile OF the
Hudson River Railroad track IL washed away.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-05
ON THE HARLEM RAILROAD.

Railroad Tracks and Bridges Washed Away.
DOVER PLAINS (HarlemtRaiwayj N. Y.,(
Oct. 4, $780, !
The water Ia very high At Single Mil. North Of
Milerton the track Is an washed away. The bridge
at Copake is washing away fast II 1t 10 not already
gone. The bridge ct Client Is gone.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-05

ment 200 feet long at Bel's bridge was washed out
Several minor breaks are reported between scran-
ton and strousburg. Heavy gangs OF men are at
WORK all along the line.
There " great freshet at hauch Chunk. Twenty
boats went over the dam. The Lackawanna Iron
ana Coal Company's rolling mills have suspended
work on accoun, OF the high water.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-05

NEW HOPE, Pa. Oct. T. 1869.
me Delaware Division Canal Is badly damaged in
three places. the embankment Is torn out in one
place and two aqueducts are washed away. II viii
take several weeks to repair the damage.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-05
Meeting of the Eighteenth Ward German
Democratic Association.


This association met last evening aG S93 second
avenue. Mr.. G. Bills, President Of the association,
In the chair After preliminary business, the Chain
man requested committee of seven members. VINO
unon Senator bradley and urge upon him the nomi-
nation OF Mr.. John Nesblt for Alderman and Mr..
Nicholas Hauuhton for Assistant Alderman 10 report
rrogress 10 the meeting. The committee reported
mat senator Bradley had received them favoraby
and had promised to use his influence to secure both
nominations This announcement was received by
the meeting with cheers and applause. The Presi-
dent Mr. Peter MESSENGER and others then addressed
the meeting in favor OF the Syracuse platform.
After short discussion the meeting adjourned.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-05
Tho Flood In the Interior-Great Destruction
Of Property.

The rain ceased last night. There ia no great
reshet IN this immediate vicinity but great damage
Is reported north and south OF here several bridges
between Harrisburg and Philadelphia on the Penn
sylvanla Central and Philadelphia and Reading Rail-
roads are reported washed away also between
Harrisburg and Baltimore. The Susquehanna river
Is rising rapidly, but no fears are entertained OF
disastrous nOOd.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-05
In Brooklyn.

The neghborhood of Fourth avenue, running
through the Aghth and Twenty-second wards, was
flooded by the torrents OF water which poured
down the slopes OF the cross streets The territory
known as 1.-THE fats" lying between Hamilton
avenue and the Bay, was yesterday morning COM
petely covered with water and the cottages OF the
aborers Hooded, driving The occupants to the roofs.
number Of trees, fences, &c, were blown down in
various directions.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-05

Injury 10 tho Delaware and Lackawanua
Rnilroad-Hcnvy Loss in Boats nj Mauch
Chunk.
SCRANTON, Oct 4, 1860.
Heavy rains have fallen for the past forty eight
hours. No trains arrived the Lehign ana Susque-
hanna Railroad. The Delaware, Lackawanna and
Western Railroad also suspended. An empanK-
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1869-04-22

Concord, NH, has had eighty
three days ofuninterrupted sleigh.
ing.
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1869-04-22

leaving q profit Of over one hun.
dred per cent. on the manufacture,
reckoning the sugar TO be worth
only ten cents per pound. But
eupposing such q quantity could
be raised as TO bring the price Of
raw sugar down 10 eight cents per
pound; there would still be profit
OF over nifty per cent. on the in
vestment OF the manufacturer.
Certainly this branch of industry
cannot remain long unocchpied.S
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1869-04-22
N OF &c E.
WoGvtnO, Curling and Straight
enInO Hair --- Also, Hair
dressing IN every Style.
MIS- NELSON SMITH,

Mrs. NELSUN SMITH.
Respectfully informs her old customers and
the cit liens generally, that she has ra. opsn ned
And enlarged her business, and ~ now prepA.
Isu TO accommodate all wishing work dsnciA
nssWlTCWEs, CURLS and other ar.
uclcs IN that hue kept on hand for sale.
HAIR ICOI.OnINa done In ths hs,i
style cAsHpaid for hair, 1T
ReOme ever DsAAdum'a Groaery
two doors Westof First National Bank,
Thanking the Ladies' ofLanaAateF fsrraA
patronage respectfully solicit aeon "a,
OF tho same.
Mrs. N. SMITH.
Dec 10, is6s.3s.lyr.
Owyhee semi-weekly tidal wave. [volume] (Silver City, Owyhee County, Idaho Territory) 1868-1869, 1869-05-18
Late Eastern mails bring US more detailed

Late Eastern mails bring US more detailed
particulars Of the new Spanish Constitution
Every spaniard, not criminal, is entitled
10 vote for Senators, Members Of the Cortez,
&C. Freedom Of the Press, peaceful public
meetings, and individual or collective right
Of petition TO the Legislature or the King are
guaranteed. The Catholic is to be the rel-
gon Of the State, but free private and public
exercise OF religion is also tolerated. For
eigners may settle in the con atry and all
Spanish citizens can come aad go when
they choose. The Legislature is composed
Of two Houses, Senate and Congress-both
elected by universal suffrage. The Senate
shall be renewed every three years, and one
fourth Of the members Of Congress chosen
at the same time. Tho royal authority is to
. be hereditary, and primogeniture the order
Of succession. Upon accession, each King
or Queen shall take an oath TO guard and
support the Constitution and Laws In all
political and common oiienses, trial by jury
is guaranteed.
From the foregoing 1t would seem that the
Government will be OF very Democratic
character, even more so, in some respects,
than in our own country IL appears as if
Cuba should be contented with so liberal a
Constitution.
Owyhee semi-weekly tidal wave. [volume] (Silver City, Owyhee County, Idaho Territory) 1868-1869, 1869-05-18

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