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heroic Barry, although a few moments later the
storm was renewed with redoubled fury.
Cat island We found to be perfectly barren
and for a long time we believed il to be uniu-
habited. Ourfeelngs when we found no human
hands to relieve our distress, aud with neither
food nor water, no words can describe Several
Of our party started out to explore the island
and shortly before daylight some Of them found
several thatched huts. Upon closer eXamina-
ton we discovered quite a number of COlored
people living in huts who were engaged in the
propagation Of fruit for the New York market.
They lost no time in relieving our
distress and administering to our wants
in every possible way First they gave us,
IN our tamshed condition, very little liquor
soon after they started fires and made cruel: an
hour later we were given chicken and other sub
stantial food, with tea, coffee Sc. Our inner
wants having been satisfied, the ladies were
given dry skirts, and hats coats aud shoes were
distributed among the men
Stewart, resident United States consul at the
island, was soon informed of our arrival and
Immediately done all in his power to relieve
us. We then sought rest, remaining here under
the care of the kind hearted natives for the day.
At eight O'Clock on the evening of the 18th
Stewart provided us Il sail boat to convey us to
Nassau, ninety miles distant. We reached
Nassau about midnight next day, where we
found that Capt. Mauray, with two or three
other boats, had already arrived.
Al Nassau, where we remained for two weeks,
the people did all they could to make us com
Portable, and raised subscription of E10S for
benefit, as we were entirely destitute We left
Nassau at noon on Monday last, ny the Moro
Castle, reaching New York at noon to-day. It
is certain that over forty persons are missing,
and there is no doubt that twenty are drowned,
while one boat with thirty-two persons has not
been heard from.
Steamer Moro Castle brought the following
passengers and officers of the Bienville: H. An
thon, w. II. WOorich, Mrs. Barker, Nora Sulli-
van, w. Burroughs, Jr, Rufus Mead, G. W.
Batty, O. Stoker, c. Artege, Pho Posada, Mr..
Berry, Mr.. Lawlor, Mrs. Fingleton, Maggie
Jones, Fanny Beatty, Kate Dalton, A. Gold
water, A. Villegas, Alex. Williams, John Breu-
nan and son, MIR. Albitson, julius Frank, Mr..
Thompson, Mr. Paul J, Oliver, H. Selurf, Carlos
Luzzer, Claus EngleSen, Ellen RYAN and Maple
Ryan, w. A. Smith, purser; Mr.. Wright, chief
engineer, and Frederick Haven first officer.
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COUNTY NEWS.


The assessed valuation of Winchendon is
s2017, 1O9; number of polls $50. Rate of tax
per $1,000, $40 90.
1t is proposed to construct a reservoir at Oh
near Barre Falls, for the benefit of the manulac.
turing interests from Barre to Ware.
The barn and house of Messrs. j. A. & N.
HARDWOOD, in Leominster, were burned on the
night of the I'd inst, with most of their con
tents.
MIR. B. F. Dolan of Whitinsville, and Mr.
Charles c. Capron Of Uxbridge, were among
the fortunate passengers of the lost steamer
"Metis." Mr.. Doan saved himself by clinging
to the raft.
The assessors valuation of North Brookfleid
is 1851 ,426, an increase of S2S3,377 over last
year; number of polls 1879, an increase of 427.
Rate of tax per $1,000, $3.50.
A Greeley and Brown club has been formed
in North Brooktield, with DIR. II. P. Bartlett
president, c. Emory jerks vicelpresident, L. A.
Eddy secretary, Geo. c. Lincoln treasurer.
A Greeley and Brown club has been organized
in Fitchburg, with C. H. B. Snow president,
George W. Cam and L. B, Sawtelle secretaries,
and the usual list of vice presidents and other
officers
Anthony Roberts, a Frenchman in the employ
of Messrs. L. & A. II. Batcheller & Co. at North
Brookfeld, had his left hand cut entirely off
between the wrist and knuckles by sole leather
machine few days since
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SUNDAY Noiices

Old South: Rev. Geo H. Gould will preach in
the morning; Sabbath school at II NJ; Sabbath
school concert at ~ P. M; prayer meeting at 7
p. M
Grace Church, IN. e., Walnut Street: Preach
ing at 10k A. NJ. and 81 NJ, by the pastor, Rev.
j. Q. Knowles. Seats free to ALL Prayer meeting
at in the evening
Spiritualists Meeting Mrs. Emma Hardinge
Britten, the great English oraress will lecture in
Horticultural hail. tomorrow, afternoon and eve
ming; services commencing at the usual hour.
Seats free
Laurel street NJ. E. church Preaching by Rev. w.
W. Colburn at 10Y and7. Sunday school concert at
2K.
The Anthropological society will meet at ~
O'Clock Sunday morning Sub ject for considera.
ton and free discussion: "The pending presidential
campaign"
Charles II. Daniels of this city, from Union theo.
logical seminary, N. Y, will occupy the pulpit Of
the Mission chapel tomorrow morning, Sth Ser.
vices at 10K O'Clock.
o. Il Burgess of Chicago, H.. will preach at
Christian chapel, Thomas street, tomorrow at
l 80 A. M. and p. M Seats free Come and hear
him,
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New York,

THE PRESS ON THE SYRACUSE NoMIEATIoNs.
NEW YORK, Sept. 6.-The Herald, World and
Tribune think the state ticket nominated at Syr-
acuse very good one. The Times is confident
that it will be badly beaten. 1t thinks the NOM
nation of Herman and Depew particularly
weak.
FATHER BURKE AT THE POINT OF DEATH.
Father Burke, sent from Rome to the visitor
general of the Dominican order in America lies
at the point OF death.
MISCELLANEOUS.
The World publishes a letter from Manton
Marble ridiculing the reports Of his declining
health.
The committee to inform 0'Conor of his nom
ination will meet him Tuesday. He stated to a
reporter, yesterday, that he considered office
seeking one of the evils Of the day, and he had
made up his mind not to 60 into that business.
Twenty thousand persons attended the Scot.
fish festivities at JoDes's Woods, yesterday.
Rev. Geo. +. Howe, city missionary, has
been arrested for swindlng TO the extent of
several thousand dollars
A car driver, named Thurston, has been ar
rested in Brooklyn for fatally beating IL. Hahn
with car hook.
The Brooklyn committee of seventy is being
revived, with the intention Of nominating nom
political municipal ticket
Lombard & Ayres' oil works, Sxty.ilth
street, were burned this morning. Loss $4,000.
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General Political Intelligence.


MAINE.
BANGOR, Me, Sept. 6.-The republicans of
Dexter, Ne, held large aud enthusiastic meet
ing yesterday afternoon and evening, which was
addressed by Secretary Robson and Senator
Hamiln. A company of Tanners were present
from this city and campaign clubs from Dexter
and FoXcroft A tolchlght procession in the
evening made brilliant display, aided by an
extensive and magnificent illumination OF the
whole village.
The democrats and liberal republicans had a
hag raising at Newport last evening" and were
addressed by Gen. VIM. NJ. Grosvenor of Mis-.
souri, and DIR. John Benson of Newport.
Lieut.. Gov. Pinchbeck OF Louisiana addressed
the republicans at Carmel last evening. GEN
Charles Hamln and George Cutter Esq, ad-
dressed the republicans OF Bradley on the same
day. Theodore Tilton spoke at WnterpOrt on
Wednesday, and, with Gen. Cary Of Ohio, will
speak here Saturday evening. Secretary Robe
son will speak here Tonight and Gen Butler
will close the campaign for the republicans on
Saturday evening. Both parties are actively mt
work to-day revising the poll lists, and the new
names added are about equally divided
Lewiston, Me, Sept. Thesshoemakers of
Auburn rendered Senator Wilson an impromptu
ovation at Auburn hall this afternoon Several
hundred members of the craft marched through
the streets, led by Johnson's band, and listened
to brief speech from the senator, who referred
to his early experience as shoemaker, and con-
trasted the pittance of wages years ago with the
GENEROUS wages OF 10 DAY. lie briefly alluded to
the issues. AT the close of the address hundreds
of people shook hands with the senator This
evening Senator Wilson addressed an immense
crowd at Lyceum hail. Lewiston, in a speech of
an hour and an half on the political issues
WATERvILLE, Me-, Sept 5 Edward j. Webb
was to-day nominated by reclamation by the
republicans Of Waterville as a candidate for
representative TO the legislature.
RoCKLAND, Me-, Sept. 5.-The democrats had
a rally at Farwell & Ames' hall tonight, with
Gen. W. II. Cary of Ohio as the principal orator
OF the evening. The hall is pretty well filed,
but the meeting is not so enthusiastic as that
which assembled to hear Gen. Farnsworth last
week.
NEW YORK.
NEW YORK, Sept 6.-General Dix has writ
ten letter accepting his nomination for gov
ernor.
CONGRESSIONAL NOMINATIONS.
SAN Francisco, Sept 5.-The liberal repub-
licans and democrats of the second district to-
day nominated Paschal Coggins (republican),
and late Of the Sacramento Unon for congress-
LITTLE Rock, Ark, Sept. 5.-M. L. Bill was
nominated for congress by the~emocrats of the
I'd district to-day, and Thos. NJ. Gauten by the
democrats of the Sd district
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 5.-The 9th district con-
gress0nal convention was held at Doylestown
to-day. SimingtOn Phillips of Bristol was nom
mated. His opponent is A. C.. Harmer, the pres
ent member of congress.
MOBILE, Sept. 6-The democrats of the LIST
district nominated F. G. IBranberg for congress
and N. h. Dawson for eeCtor
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DR.. schocnne,s rrinL-

- CARLISLE, Pa, Sept 6.-The testimony of
Professors Leuth, Wormly and Hines was given
today for DR.. Schoeppe, and this afternoon the
defence closed and the prosecution made no fur
ther offer. Samuel Hepburn calmly announced
to the court that the counsel for the defence
were willing to submit the case at once to the
jury, with the usual charge from the chief
justice. After brief consultation between the
counsel for the prosecution, c. L. Mclaughlin
stated that they relied upon positive evidence
to prove death from poison, as well as upon the
moral circumstances of the case
The chief judge here remarked that he
had considered the moral evidence so feeble
that he felt forbidden to answer to the charge.
lie could not see how he could have done so,
further remarking that he believed that it was
Gods providence which alone had saved the
court and former jury from committing great
wrong. The chief Judge said he believed it 10
be his duty to deliver a formal charge, and he
would prepare it by 8 A. NJ. tomorrow, to which
time he then adjourned the court
Or, Schoeppe stands virtually acquitted, and
the formal announcement of not guilty will be
made tomorrow morning.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 6.-Gen. Dix has written a
letter to w. A. Wheeler, chairman of the repub.
can state convention, accepting the nomination
for governor, in which he says: If the conven-
ton deemedit of so much importance, in the
existing condition of things in the state and
Union, as to make nomination in opposition TO
my expressed wishes, am sure the members
must have been actuated by public considers
tons too strong to be disregarded on my part
therefore waive all objections, and accept it,
Should it be ratified by the people, no effort on
my part will be spared to aid them in the re.
dress OF abuses which dishonor the state and
which will infllct irretrievable injury on its
character unless arrested by timely and efficient
remedies
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LOUISVILLE, KY, Sept, 5-Another telegram
from Charles O'ConOr is said to have been re-
ceved here, in which he further reiterates his
determination not to accept the candidacy so
urgently pressed upon him. Some delegates
still adhere to the belief that he will consent to
run after he shall have had consultation with
members of the convention, heard their argu-
mentS, and had time to reflect fully upon the
reasons why he should accept. Others are
Respondent, and now feel confident that O'Con-
orS kilograms already sent by him to the con-
ventiOn are the expression of a mind unaltera-
bly, made up. A committee of eight, appointed
by the convention to inform Charles O'Conor
and John Quincy Adams Of their nominations,
will meet at the Aston house, New York. on
Tuesday, 10th inst.
The following are additional appointees on
the national democratic executive committee
North Carolina, Col. j, A. Flagg aud S. F.
Tourney; Ohio, DR.. VIM. Mcintyre and j Me
Cray; West Virginia, John j. Davis and VIM
}. Willie. No selections are yet made for
Maryland, California and Louisiana
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MENDoN.-The republicans of Mendon have
formed a Grant and Wilson club, with the fol-
lowing officers; President, Alexander H. Allen /;
Vice Presidents, NJ. C. Gaskill, L. B. Staples,
N. r. George, P. w Taft, P Wood, F. E. Vince
lock, j. K. Hayward, Alanson Taft, D. Adams,
j. D. Davenport, G. F. Lowell, W. T. Metcaf,
S. Dudley, Jr., S. c. Taft, D. Gregory, G. B..
Williams; Executive Committee, Julius A..
George, Horace c. Adams, VIM. H. Comstock,
Jr., A. H. Allen, G. B. Williams; Secretary,
VIM H. Aldrch; Treasurer, John G. Metcalf
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The reports received by the French govern
ment Of the assassination of its agent and 9TH
err French citizens in Paraguay are fully con-
firmed.
Edwards offers TO fight Chambers again for
$500, $1,000, or $1,000.
The examination by government officials into
the Metis disaster still continues at Providence.
Bids for the construction OF hle saving sta.
tons on the Massachusetts coast and for the
Block island and Cape Cod coasts will soon be
opened at the marine bureau.
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 6-S M,-Probabilities
Rising barometer, northerly to westerly winds,
and clear weather will prevail over the north
west Saturday, and extend eastward over the
upper lake region and to the Ohio valley by or
on Saturday evening; sOutherly winds and
generally clear weather from the gulf to Tennes-
see and for the south Atlantic states; southeast
ery winds for New England to southwesty over
the middle states, with increasing cloudiness
and with probably areas of rain and brisk
southerly winds over the lower lake regions.
The temperature will continue rising over the
New England and middle states.
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ERIE, PA, Sept. 6.-The insurance companies
which suffer losses by the burning of the Reed
house are as folows Liverpool, London and
Globe, $4,000; Royal of Liverpool, $4,000; I'm
perial OF London, $4,000; the Hartford, $3.50;
North British and Mercantile, $4,000; Queen Of
Liverpool, 81 1000; Etna, Hartford, $4,000; Pho
nix, Hartford $4,000; Commercial Union, Lon
don, So 900; Springfield, Mass, $4,000; Nation
al, Hartford, $4,000; National, Bangor, S2500
Union, Bangor, $1,000; Eastern Bangor, 81, 900
Connecticut Hartford $500.
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ADvERTIsING RATES.

IEDAnT srr-For the Square Of tenH IS Of azat
type, time % ets; each subsequent nse ion 50 ets;
lweek 52,'5i weeks $500; month $500; year 50;
and the same proporioaaly for any number OF squaE
Two lines FOR one week sloO; three lines SIPS
lines 81 s5i ryelnes sLis. Local notices IS cents per
line ioreaoh insertion. Business notices Is cents per
line Obituary notices. resolutions &c, IS cents peril
Legal Advertisements Shopper square for rst insertion
each subsequent insertion 5Ocents.
Special positions in the paper and special styles
display viii be charged extra rates. Cuts and doubl
column advertisements allowed only TO limited extent,
antdoue rates charged for the whole space occupied
Is WEEELF srI-FIrst Insertion sl.90 per square
each subsequent insertion 50 cents; months 500; On
year s350p.
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A shipIond of Fever.

BosToN, Sept. GA letter received to-day
states that the United States steamer Wyoming,
from Aspinwall had arrived at Key West, and
would leave on the goth ult. for New Bedford
direct in consequence of serious sickness on
board When she left Asplnwall there were
eighty cases of fever among the crew, and one
man died On the passage to Key West. The dis
ease had spread to such an extent that she was
compelled to come north to recuperate the men,
There were very few on board that had not ex.
perienced touch of the fever.
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Tho Gencrn Conrl or Arhi1rn1ion.

GENEVA, Sept 6.-The tribunal of arbitration
to-day pronounced decision, making an award
for losses caused by the Alabama, Florida, and
shenandoah, and for expenditures incurred by
the United States in pursuit of these vessels.
The award is said TO he a lump sum of
S15,OOO,OOO. This, however, is not positively
known
LONDON, Sept. 6.-Pars papers to-day pub
lish the rumor from an unknown source that
the Geneva tribunal has awarded the United
States damages to the amount of $50 ,000, 600,
with interest for nine years at seven per cent
per annum. No credit is given to the report.
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Murder of a Family in New Haven.
= Nan Kills his Child, l,is Wife, and then
Himself

NEW HAVEN, Conn, Sept "a man named
Schcnayer yesterday committed a fearful muir
der and suicide in this city lie had assaulted
his wife; and, as he had done it before, she made
arrangements to leave him. When he found
this out he took an axe and Drained his infant
child, then struck his wife with it, fracturiug
her skull; and going into his cellar cut his
throat and wrists with the axe and carving
knife. None of the parties are dead yet, but the
physician says they cannot live Schenayer
attempted to shoot his wife last winter, but was
diSsuaded. He was heavy drinker, and to
this and perhaps domestic jealousy the trouble
is traCenhln
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BERLIN, Sept. 6.-Bsmarck had a long inter
view with Emperor Alexander yesterday
Gortschakoff was present. The car ATTENDED
the opera last night with Emperor William and
all the members of the royal family This
morning he drove alone in Thiergarten, and on
his return the Russian embassy received Gen
erals Molke and Wrangel Of the Prussian army
During the day the car again visited Emperor
William and also called on the crown prince anC
other members Of the ROYAL lamily.
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Washington.


NAVAL.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 6.-The practice ship
Constellation left Newport yesterday for CheSa-
peake bay.
The steamer Kansas arrived at Halifax yester-
day from Key West. All we'll
Commodore Balch is detached from the Wash
ington navy yard and placed on waiting orders
Captain Franklin, from the naval station at New
London, is ordered as executive officer to the
Washington navy yard; Assistant Paymaster
Bartlett is detached from the Boston navy yard
and ordered to the Pawnee at Pensacola.
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The ArI1nnsns TrouhIos.

LITTLE Rock, Sept. 5.-lt is Stated that the
governor has determined to send militia to Pope
county and possibly declare martial law there
The governor has sent Major General Upham
of the militia and fifteen of his guards to Pope
county to-day. They were met at the end OF
the railroad by Dodson, the sheriff, with three
companies of militia, Trouble of the gravest
character is apprehended
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Quick WorI, with RuruInrs.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Sept Son Monday
night number of houses in Athens, Alabama
were entered and robbed. On Wednesday night
the same thing occurred at Florence. The bur.
glars were pursued and captured, and the prop.
erty at both places recovered. Two burglars and
man named Clark, suspected of arson, who
was found with them, were taken to Florence
and hanged this morning in the public square
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FLAG RAIsINGs To-NIGmT.-rhe republicans
of this city throw to the breeze tonight two new
campaign flags. One is to be suspended across
Main street, from Sargents block to White &
Conant's building, and the other across South
bridge street, opposite Chandler & Cars store
The battalion of Tanners will turn out, accom-
panied by the Worcester brass band, aud large
and enthusiastic demonstrations are expected.
The battalion has received one hundred new
uniforms and torches, and will make its appear
ance three hundred strong. Good speakers will
be in attendance.
The liberal republicans will throw out their
first campaign flag from their headquarters in
the First. National Bank block this evening.
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The Yermont EInc,inn

RUTLAND, VT, Sept 6.-Returns from 2O9
towns gives Converse 1924; Gardner, 146Os,
showing a republican majority of 28,6i6. The
republican majority in the entire state will prob.
ably be from $4,000 to 10000. There are thirty
nine towns to be heard from.
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A shcriG's Posse OverpOwercd by High
waymen.

SAN Francisco, Sept. Ca shcriff's posse
In pursuit oil three highwaymen who robbed
the Schell creek stage near Humboldt Wells
Nevada, overlook them near Goose creek A
desperate fight ensued, both parties being armed
with heavy rifles. The sherif's party had three
horses killed, and were compelled to retreat.
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Bru,nI Assault on nm Edi,or,

CAsLlsLE, Pa, Sept. 5.-Hon. J. NJ Weaxey,
state senator from this district and editor of the
Carlisle Herald, was assaulted and violently
beaten last evening by Dr. A. B. Sharp, prom.
lnent lawyer of this place He is now in crit.
cal condition. Sharp has not been arrested
The quarrel grew out OF acontemptuous alluson
in Weakley's paper to a recent speech of Sham.