The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-09-11
SATURDAY NIGHTS DISPATCHES
Terrible Hurricane iu the West Indies--
Immense Loss.

Terrible Hurricane iu the West Indies---
Immense Loss.
,Kngst0n, jamaica, September Dur
ing hurricane in the West Indies on the
2lst ultimo., the island of 0rtigna had
every estate damaged, and the loss was
immense. Five churches were Frustrated
on Tatola island; eight hundred houses and
forty estates were destroyed in st. Kits
island, and the growing crops were de-
stroyed in the island Of Saba.
- California News. '.'ia pr lft' 4
San Francisco, CAL, September o.
Booths majority is about $50. Alvord,
the Taxpayers candidate for mayor, is
elected by 1000 majority. Feu e Do r
An American killed Chinaman near
Oakland while the latter was stealing po-
tatoes.
A Disappointment.
Saratoga, Sept. 9.-Twenty thousand
persons were disappointed to-day by the
postponement, of the regatta, on account of
the high wind.
The race will occur on Wednesday.
The Fever at Charleston.
Charleston, S. c., September 1.-Two
deaths from yellow fever occurred during
the twenty-four hours ending this evening.
Central American Federation.
Panama, September 2.--Salvador and
Honduras have appointed commissioners to
consult upon the policy Of forming Cen
trail American Federation.
A Most Distressing Affair.
t. Chicago, III, September 9.--Dr. Marsh
Lawrence, of Kansas, while partially in
sane on account of the death of his father,
killed his wife and child and then himself
with razor.
Honors to Carl schurz.
| Nashrile, Tenn, September 9.-The
Germans are preparing banquet for Carl
Schurz. A meeting has been held, ire
spectiye of party, to prepare for recep-
ton. rq-lprT 9TFE9s3T .rAgg
.'-1s '-s From Germany. 1
lp THE CHoL ERA. .1hIST i
Berlin, September 9.-The cholera is
diminishing greatly in North Germany.
Hon. w. Ii. Seward has arrived here.
THE RESULT OF THE IMPERIAL CON.
i, FERENCE AT sALzBURG.
Berlin, September 9.-The Kiuz ZeitamS
announces the result of the negotiations a
Salzburg as follows: Austria and Germany
repudiating aggressive ideas, will unite
} closely to repel aggressions. ....... !. 4
Germany, continues the Zeit,ulg, wishe!
Austria to be strong, and the Austrian
Emperor and statesmen desire a union will
| Italy.
~. From Persia. e,
, THE PLAGUE, ETC.
London, September 9.--The Levant He,
: aid says that the deaths in Tabreys, Per
{ STA, still average $40 per day. The Chris
9 tians and Mussulmen are camped in tn
mountains, and business is entirely stop
ped. The Persian army has been disban
ded.
!. t;s Storms and foundations have destroys
. the bazars and gardens in the vicinity.
= .a,., From Rome.
' Rome, Sept. 9.-The Pope has sent a lei
I ter to NJ. Theirs, congratulating him upo
the continuance of his term of office.
: The Papal journal of to-day contains
severe criticism upon Napoleon. ~ "a
|. The Alfieri society threatens to burn th
j. Vatican. Precautions have been take
q against such crime. but in case it shout
7 be attempted, and anarchy Should ensue
h the person of the Pope will be protected b
:. the flags of the foreign ambassadors.
y From London.
= London, Sept. 9.-Tbe Hong Kong an
Shanghai cable is broken.N
Napoleon resides at Torquay during Ell
genie's absence.
r The conclave of German bishops at Fud
k has determined to take decisive step
is against the aggressive policy of DIR. Vol
Munler tho prusc;ans Minister of Ecc1eciaSt