The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-07-20
NEW YORK.

Lieutenant Maiden Complfmented
NEW YoRx, July y19.-A Washington
special to the THbrns says: The Secre
tary Of State has transmitted to The
Secretary Of the Treasury letter from
Sir Edward Thornton, British Minister
in which it is stated that Lord Gran.
vile had been Informed that in 0ctobe,
last the British ship Trinidad and the
bark Grace Redpath were respectively
stranded on the Florida reefs, with q
cargo valued at $25O,O00. At the time
Of the occurrence the United States
revenue cutie. Resolute. under the com.
mand of Lieutenant Walter Maiden,
rendered exceedingly effective service to
both vessels, the Commander standing
between the masters and the wreckers,
supporting the former by his advice and
counsel. Through his watchfulness
and zeal the whole amount Of the prop
erty was saved in both instances. The
British Minister states that he has the
honor in complying with Lord Gran
villes direction, to notice the valuable
services rendered by Lieutenant Nal
den and to ask that the thanks of Her
Msjesty's Government may be conveyed
to him for the kindness shown by him
in rendering assistance to the British
ships in distress. Lieutenant Maiden
has written to the Department, stating
that he was not in command at that
time, but acting under the orders OF
Lieutenant William B. Randolph.
Severely Wounded.
A young man named Luke Deignan
was found in Jersey City, on Sullivan
street, last night, in a dangerous condi'
ton from severe wounds in the head.
His companion stated that he had an
alteration with William Mackin, while
engaged in playing game Of base ball
in Jersey City, during which the latter
struck Diegnan tremendous blow with
a bat upon his head. Mackin was ar
rested late last night.
A Curious Poisoning Case.
A German named Henry Fondeau
was found by the police lying at the
point of death from the effects of poison
which he had taken about two hours
previous. He was removed to the
hospital, where he stated that he had
only been in this country six months
and resided with his brother. Within
the last few weeks his brother has sus-
pected improper intimacy between him
and his wife and unable to bear the
thought of his brothers unfounded
suspicious had taken poison. His
physician gives but little hopes Of his
recovery. The officers repaired to the
house and there found the WON an
dead, she having herself taken poison,
probably for the same reason. The
husband was nowhere to be found and
fears are entertained that he too may
have put an end to his life.
The Disease Among the Horses.
The mysterious disease which has
caused such ravages among the car
horses Of this city is not abating, but on
the contrary is on the increase, and
many of the car companies are begin
ming to apprehend the possible stoppage
of their business entirely If its ravages
are not checked. The principal suffer
ers are the Third, Fourth and Eighth
avenue companies. The deaths have
averaged about twenty-five per cent. on
the number attacked.
The SchutHenfest.
The second day Of the Schutzenfest
at Jones Wood was far more successful
than the first in point Of attendance and
the shooting, which commenced at an
early hour, was very brilliant. 1t is
expected that Mavor Hall and other
prominent officials will visit the grounds
to-day. A grand ball this evening will
terminate the proceedings.