Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1870-08-20
Death Of Admiral Farragut.

| SAN FRANCISCO, August 19.-Gold,
III; Grcenbacks, 81.
Death Of Admiral Farragut.
PORTSMOUTH, N. H., August H.
Admiral Farragut died to-day at II o'clock
precisely, surrounded by his family and
friends, at the residence of Commodore
Bannock, at the Navy Yard
New York, August ia special
correspondent of the Tribune writes from
Paris, Thursday, that the truth is slowly
leaking out. 1t shows that the position
Of the French army is worse and worse.
Two days ago dispatch, meant to be reas-
surfing. was placardcl, stating that Failly
had established communication with Nc.
Mahon. 1t now appears that these COM
munications were established in the field
of the last battle of Werth. Failly came
up with division of infantry and a brig.
AIDE Of cavalry and shared McNahon's de.
feat The official dispatch says he COW
cred his retreat. McMahon got into Sc
verne on Sunday, but had to clear out in
the evening, and Severne is now occupied
by the Prussians. McMahon's position.
in all probability, is deplorab!e, driven as
he is into barren mountains with the wreck
or an army, without money, arms, or pro.
visions. 1t is not known in Paris where he
is at this moment. The enemy being in
possession of Scvcrne has cut off commu.
picaton, whether by rail or telegraph, be.
tween Strasburg and Paris. 1t is known
that large Prussan army, which must
have taken Mulhausen, is on its way to re-
inforcc the Crown Prince at Saverne.
Gable kilograms say Bismarck believes
there will certainly be revolution in
Paris, and that he counscls waiting until
he sees who will come into power.
Adviccs through Prussian channels
from St. Avoid to the 18th, state that the
prussians have taken 100 prisoners.
Saarbrucken was more demoralizing to the
French than has been supposed Their
pursuers found arms and equipments on
the road worth millions of forms. The
Prussians hold Plosburg and adjoining
passages of the Vosages.
NEW YORK, August 15.-A Herald
cable dispatch says, disturbance of Sc
rious character has occurred at Marscilles
and Lyons. Crowds collected in the
streets shouting n Bas L'Emperur :"
Three persons were killed. A great re-
belious feeling was manifested and fears
are entertained that trouble will be had
to- day. =.
New YORK, August 16.-12:15 p. NJ.
The following is received, dated at Sc.
verne, August 1G: Fortress Marsha,
small town a little northeast of Nancy, has
been captured by body of Bavarian
troops, after short bombardment Sixty
cannon were captured. The Bavarans
have been supplied with needle guns. 1t
is feared in Paris that McMahon's corps
at aud around Strasbourg is entirely cut
off,
SAN Francisco. August 13-The SEN
teuce of Maj. Jack Strattman to six
months imprisonment in the county Jail,
for libel published on J. G. Duncan in the
Evening Tribune, by Judge Lake, to-day.
has created quite a stir in the community,
the general impression being that it will
have wholesome effect on the public mind
and serve to restrain the irresponsible por-
ton of the press from indulging in such at
| tacks hereafter. Strattman was much cx-
cited when the sentence was pronounced.
He claims to have been betrayed by his
friends, who counselled him into the course
which he followed and then deserted him
when trouble came upon him.
PORTLAND, Aug. 17.-News is Just
received of the burning of Canyon city
Only one house is left standing. No par
ticulars yet in regard to losses.
SAN Francisco, August 16-A CORE
spondent from San Jose writes to the Alta
as follows: The town on Hill, at New
Almeda mines, was nearly totally destroyed
by fire this morning. The fire originated
in small bakery at o'clock No engines
being on hand, the fire spread with great
rapidity, taking building after building
until almost the whole of the town was de-
stroycd. A gentleman just in from the
mines states that between so aud 60 build
ings were entirely consumed. among which
was new theatre, just finished. The
people had scarcely time to escape with
their lives. Great suffering and destitu.
ton will follow, as all the people were
poor, and are left with nothing. Most of
the buildings belong to the Mining Com
pany.
SAN FRANcIsco, August 1G.-Arrived
bark Tidal Ware, Port Madison; ship
Elisabeth K'mbaN, Port Gamble bark
1ngio .SaTon, Port Gamble. /