Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-09-09


to the northeast from which point il
blew 6ercely until noon, when the wind
vecred round to the north and fell upon
the island in terrific hurricane. 1t then
shifted to the northwest aud blew with
great violence until five p. NJ, when lulI
came till six p. NJ, when the hurricane
again swept over the island from the south,
but its duration was not SO long as the first
visit, nor its violence so great. Its term Of
greatest fury lasted hut two hours. Follow.
ing closely in the wake of the hurricane
came an awful gale from the south and
southwest, which ragged several hours. Dur.
ing the hurricane in the afternoon several
shocks of earthquake rendered more dread.
full the situation of the people; who were
hearing overhead the crash Of roofs torn by
the hurricane and obliged to feel at the
same time the foundations Of their shell.
ters shaken by an earthquake.
Hundreds Of dwellings were swept away.
There is not a house left standing undanl-
aged on the island. Some 5000 people are
houselcss and destitute, and nearly $50
killed or disabled by houses blown down
or by flying bricks or tiles. Already some
30 corpses have been dragged from the ru-
ins. No serious casualties to shipping
arc reported The Island Of Dekitts is
said to be in rufus, as it was caught first by
the hurricane.
LONDON, Sept. ga correspondent
who on invitation accompanied the King of
Spain ON three weeks trip through the
provinces, telegraphs from Alsace that the
royal party reached that place on Saturday
evening, having made thirty six stoppages
that day on the route from Madrid. The
King was received everywhere with en-
thusiasm. and Populations presented ad-
dresses of loyalty, to which he gracefully
replied. lie spoke even with the poorest
listening with great patience to requests
and suggestions. lie is receiving praises
and winning the hearts every one. In a
personal conversation the King said he de-
sired that Spain should be well understood
by the Uuited States, and that friendship
between the two countries should be cul.
tivated.
HALIFAX, Sept. six boats started
this morning in the single scull race. At
the word &C.," all got off we'll together
except Reilly, who made poor beginning
aud lost about u length. Before half the
course was rowed, the contest was narrowed
down to a struggle between Sadder and
Brown. After splendid contest, Saddcr
won by about length aud half. Time !:
25 min. 3 sec.
PARIS, Sept. 1.-Thiers sent to the
Assembly to-day his first message since the
proclamation Of his powers. lie thanks
the Assembly for its expression of conf
dencc, and repeats his Profession of devo-
ton to the country.
LONDON, Sept. GA terrible explosion
occurred in coal mine near Wigan, in
Lancashire. Fifty persons were at work
at the time of the accident, and were cut
off from the outer world. 1t is feared that
they are all suffocated. A party sent
down to ascertain the condition of the men
in the mine arc still down, aud it is thought
they have persisted also.
DUBLIN, Sept. "a monster demon.
stration was held tonight. One hundred
thousand persons were present. A rcso-
luton demanding the release of Fenians
was adopted. As the people were return
ing, a collision occurred. The police drew
their slaves and the people used sticks
and slaves. A furious Fl ght ensued and
fifty constablcs were injured, aud many
prisoners taken.
HONG KONG, China Aug.31.-A disas.
trous typhoon visited this vicinity yester-
day. Twelve vessels were driven ashore,
aud much damage done on shore.
CALIFORNIA.
SAN Francisco, Sept 6.-The total
vote in this city foots up 25,ll2. Both
parties claim the city, although general
indications favor Booth by at least 500 ma
jority. The vote is the lightest in the
strongest Democratic wards. The second
precinct Tenth Ward,wi'h :, 400 registered
voters, only polled l,Ol0 votes.
Sept 9TH, 1870 A. M.--There is nothing
definite yet. From the scattering returns
received up to this hour, little can be
CLEANED toward reliable estimate of the
general result in the State. The vote of
San Francisco seems to be in favor of
Booth. If Booth has 500 majority iu the
city, his chances Of election seem good.
Dispatches from the interior are only re-
ceived from small precincts, which will
have very little influence either way.
Booths majority in Sacramento county
will foot up 500, aud in Vallejo 1000.
We will probably be able to give the result
tonight.
SAN Francisco, Sept. 6-Arrived,
bark FYoreace, from Port Blakely.
Sailed, bark Brontes, for Uatalady; ship
Commodore, for Port Ludlow.
SAN Francisco, Sept. Arrived,
ship Rcrere, foom Port Discovery; brig
r. w. Lucas, fom Port Blakely; Consti-
tuition from Sitka; bark Fremont, from
Seabeck Forest Queen, Port Ludlow.
Sailed, bark Sanoset, for Tacoma.
SAN FRANCISCO. Sept Arrived, bark
Iconiuns, from Seattle
Sailed, brig Angeliaa, for Port Town
send