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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1873-06-06
For Rent
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y No. /. Piano. Apply to D. G. Helm.
May 10.-5w
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w. Il. Elam has many new and useful arti-
les in house furnishing goods.
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Business Notices.
The Afhana.ltrn.

For Carpets, Queenswarc and housc- furnish
lug goods, go to w. X. Elan. June 6,
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Tho very best assortment Of all kinds OF
Pieues, and the lowest prices, at
aplll I'm. A. RoSENrHAL 4 BRO,
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PRINCE NApOLE0N

WIN stand al Dly Stable, milo rom Coium-
bia on tho santa no spike, uud viii serve
Iennets 40 s2t1O The season 10 Dr. returned
tf NOT with io1l.l Prince Napoleon i~u bcHu-
tiful black, 10 hands und T. inches hiahr
standard measure, nuc form, nuc limbs, pos
sosses more siylc thuu any Jack of his size
ever saw, IN of tho best Jack stock ~ the
state, and ] VIII show his colts against any
jacks colts.
sl-,.,,n sid. on let OF August next, az
which time the money will d. due.
ut,.h orr sTEpHEN JORDAN
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1873-06-06
An improved Ventilated
Summer Shoe
For Gentlemen,
N entirely new sly 10. Call and see thou at
heegog & Sons.
Summer n
Summer Shines

Of every kind and price can be had at shee-
cog Sons.
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CHANCERY SALE.

saturday the 2lst day of Juno, is58-Iu
pursuance OF a decree rendered by the
Ihanccry Court at Nashville, ia tho case Of
Ihos. j. Hough, guardian Sc, and u. ]. Carter
ana auother viii sell at public sale, tu,
tue highest bidder at tho Court house ut Co.
IunDlai tennessee; on saturday the 9ist day
OF June, 1873, at II O'clock M, the following
described property, Wis
a house ana lot fronting ~ feet B inches utt
Nam street, Columbia, and running back
10 feet, more or less, being the same puf-
chased By John a. liough rom a. Russell
see deed Book j. +, End Vol y. lUS, Registers
Office, Columbia, Tennessee. one thirl cash
and residue Oh credits Uf6, l. and "a months,
notes required with approved security aud
lien retained. NATHANIEL BANTER,
G.. q NJ
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Fine Hat aud Bonnets of the latest importa-
ton, Nations and varieties at reduced prices,
at NJ, j. Bryauts Emporium of Fashion.
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For men, women and children, Of Cloth
doat, Kid, aud Calf, can be had at SheeFog a
Sons, of better quality and cheaper than any
house in Columbia.
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Railroad speaking at MT. Pleasant.

Col. l.. d. Myers, and probably others,
will address the citizens at Mt. Pleasant
and vicinity on the subject of railroads,
tomorrow Let everybody go to hear
what is to be said.
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Barpains I

Bargains
Good IA Bleached Shirtings. at from 10 cts.
TO Is etsat A. RosRSrHADk BR0.
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A tremendous Stock
OF Clothing, wcl3 selected. and of tho best
quality si prices defying competition, at
A. RosENTHAL & BRo's.
Increase in Trade
And being willing T., sell
az SUM- er profits
For Cash.
now able to sell Boots, Shoes and Hats
at extraordinary low prices.
SHEEGuG 4 SoE.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-07-05
Destruction Of Property and Probable Loss of
Liie by the Internal Powder kOlly.


Lile by the Internal Powder folly.
The pandemonum, yesterday, was little less
bad than usual The public mind is awakening,
here as elsewhere, on the question, and the in
fernal explosions were to porceptible degree
moderated.
While this was the case, however, the destruc-
tion of property by fire, from the folly of explo-
ding ''crackers," amounted to considerable
sum, and only by the instant service of the fire
department at the many places where the flames
were kinlled, was great loss prevented.
sa der than all, however, was the serious ac-
eide 1t t. life elsewhere recorded. We cannot
avoi 1--WE expression that the little boy should
his injuries be fatal, is sacrifice to a negligent
discharge of public duty by the law-making au-
thorities of the city. Tho circumstances sur
rounding the occurrence are deeply painful, and
it is indeed unfortunate that we should permit
the public sidewalks, ON any day of the year. to
become 80 dangerous by the careless use OF ex-
plosives, that Il person cannot walk over them
without danger Of being murdered. 1t is not
merely "unfortunate," it is shocking and shame-
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-07-05
The oxford Extension survey.

TUE LINE RUS FROM L4NDGSBEaa TO oXFoRD-A
VERY FAVORABLE ROUTE INTEREST OF THE PEo-
PEE IN THE WORK.
Chief Engineer Jackson, of the Wilmington Il
Western, concluded his preliminary survey of a
line from Lsnieuberg towar Oxford on Thurs
dsy. IIe went from l. IN lenberg to tho Vast
branch Of White Clay Creek and followed that
stream up what is known " Mercer Valley"
leaving il neir Schlugels Mill, and crossing the
divide to Big Elk by way OF Franklin summit
big Elk is reached at the Spring Lawn paper
mill, The line then crosses to Little Elk, passing
| mile West of Lewisville. and near to the Mary
land line. After reaching Little Elk Mr.. Jack
sun proceeded no further, there having been,
already, survey made by Mr.. j. NJ. HOOD, of
tic Peachbottom road. up that stream to Oxford
at the iimo 1t was proposed to build road be-
tween Oxford aud Elkton.
The whole line, this survey shows, il a com
plrativoly easy ono, with grades entirely practi-
cable for the trade OF tho road. Tho expense of
construction will be much less than that of the
Wilmington Western. there beinE less aud cas-
r rock cutting, less bridging. and it being prac-
cable 10 conform more nearly to the ground
trayerseu.
meeting will be held in few days by the
people on tho route to hear Mr.. Jackson's full
report. He was received with great kindness all
along the route and a deep interest is shown in
the proposed line by all concerned
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-07-05
LETTERS FROM 1AE PEOPLE.
A CONTRAST OR A COMPARISON.


A few days ago, in the city of New York, two
mon having quarrelled, travelled some three
hundred miles to settle their differences by
shooting each other They were careful enough
OF the result however, to take surgeon along to
the end that il the murder should not be con-
summated on the spot. there might be chance
for repairing the mschief which they were bent
on deliberately perpetrating.
Yesterday, in this city the population general
ly gave themselves up to the observance oi
the day." by the explosion Of Fire Crackers,
ESQ called because of their incendiary ma
ture) tho setting of OF squibs, and the ex-
ploslon OF powder generally, i'll such way
as to cause a risk which must have made
all owners and insurers of property, and all
parents OF young children. tremble for the re-
snt At least one dangerous fire and one prob
ably mortal wound, were the consequences.
Hlt the foresight of the authorities, or OF
those in charge. provided a remedy in advance.
They sanctioned the inceudiary firing of gun
powder, but b pt steam up and ho. ses hdrtessed
10 PIT ont The fires. when they should occur.
Wonderful foresight
Extraordinary procauton How much cause
have the wise men Of Gotham who went to fight
with surgeon to mend the wounds, to boast of
their .uuorior wisdom Ii.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-07-05
Churches To-NIorro.V.

Second Baptist church, corner Of Fourth and
French. Rev James Waters pastor. Service at
at lO4 A. NJ. Subject " The Grave of Jesus, II
after which the Lords Supper will be observed.
No service in the evening
Spirituasts Hall Meetings will be held at
1917 A, M. and ~ iP. NJ. Subject for evening
discussion, " Who are Infdels and What is In
fidelity :"
Unitarian church. f. Israel pastor. Hour of
meeting at IL o'clock, A. NJ. Subject of SER
mon, "Wlll and Work lnday school vacation till
september Seats free, and the public are cordi-
ally invited.
New Jerusalem church, (Swedenborgian)
cor. Washington street and Delaware Avenue.
Preaching by Rev, B. f. Barrett, at 1917 A.
NJ, and T, NJ. Subject in the morning,
The Holy Supper Its meaning and Use - Sub
ject for evening conversation, " The connection
between life here and life hereafiern
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-07-05
Personal.

Joseph Patterson, Esq, President of the
Western National Bank of Philadelphia, one of
the most respected financial authorities in that
city, and VIM. V. Mexican, Esq, of the Philadel-
phia Ledger, visited Wilmington on Thursday
stopping at the Cl ayton House. They arc ac-
lively interested in the great work OF organiza-
tion for the Centennial, and duly appreciate the
magnitude of the enterprise.
&C. NJ. Green, Esq, OF Des Moines Iowa, ed
tor and publisher OF the Io,1G School Journal is
in the city. Mr.. Greene il on his bridal tour
his wife being a sister to Major W. Y. Swiggett,
of this city, who has been residing in Iowa. with
another brother Sheriff Swiggett, of Ottumwa
county. Mr.. and Mrs Greene will remain here
"A fay lava
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-07-05

There are some playful gentlemen in the
English House of Commons, short while ago,
when MIR. Hughes was speaking, Mr. Auberon
Herbert placed glass OF water on the bench
behind him on which the orator sat down. The
house laughed and cheered Justify.
Speaking of the accidental destruction of
the aquarium car, a western paper says. 1.-THE
coming angler on the Platte will remember with
gratitude our fish commissioners, and will also
cherish the memory of the patriot who built
that bridge"
Madame Seebach was recently fined one
hundred fiorins, in Pesth, for attempting to se-
cure gratnitous advertising by falsely reporting
that she had had stolen from her eleven thousand
francs worth of iewelry.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-07-05

The New Hampshire I'dt,iot has brought for
ward General Winfield Scott Hancock, OF Penn
sylvania, and Mr.. W. s. Groesbeck, of Ohio, as
its candidates for the Democratic nominations
for President and Yice-President in 1876
Governor Austin, of Minnesota, declines CUB
ernatorial third term, on the ground that his
annual expenses amount to $4,000 more than his
official salary.
Analyzing the majority vote in the Connecti-
out House for re-enacting the Usury law, the
Hartford Courdnt reports that there were 1O7
democrats and 65 Republicans who voted for
the bill, and Is Democrats and 80 Republicans
who voted against it.
The ordinance against the use OF fire crackers
was strictly enforced yesterday, in Baltimore,
aud at night the station houses OF that city
Were hlled with Isen, women and children, ar
rested for using fire crackers.
swimming match took place at Cape May
Yesterday between W P. II. Covert and Harry
hsley. 1t was won by Covert by ~ minutes.
The Philadelphia Base Ball Club defeated the
baltimore yesterday, at Baltimore, by the score
Of Is to l2.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-07-05
Political Items.

Besides Robert W. Mackey, OF Pittsburg, the
present incumbent, several other persons are
mentioned in connection with the Republican
nomination for State Treasurer, in Pennsylvania.
Among them are Samuel Henry, of Cambria
county. and Col Washington Lee, of Luzerne
county. The Bsdford County delegates are in
slrIeted for Henry and also for Hon. William
A Democrat" in letter to the Cincinnati
Commercial from Lima, says "the Democratic
party is dead, that political quaeks" have been
at the helm long enough, and the people demand
change He claims great unanimity Of senti-
mont among the Democrats OF Allen county, in
favor of the new departure.
The Doyleston, Pa, lnteHigencar disapproves
the nomination of Mackey for State Treasurer.
Judge Paxson, of Philadelphia, proposed for
Judge of the SpIlreme Court is from that county
Bucks and will probably get the delegates
there.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-07-05

RECOVERY or STOLEN BONDS Night before
last, the apartments of James Silcox, at Mary
land Avenue and Front street, were ontered and
his keys abstracted from beneath lis pillow,
with which his chest was opened and his bank
box stolen, containing Judgment and individual
bonds amounting to from $500 to 52G00 valu-
able papers, and about 5000 in $50 Government
bonds. The loss was made known at Police
headquarters yesterday morning. and during
the day officer O'Neil brought in the thief. A
$500 Government bond was found on his person,
and he afterwards confessed the theft returning
the remainder of the missing papers and the box
which contained them, though in battered con-
ditlun. lie was held in SlbUO for Conrt.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-07-05
nRANpYwINE MILE QUoTATIoNs TODAY.
Explosion Mt Points.
FOREMAN PROBABLY FATALLY INJURED.

FOREMAN PROBABLY FATALLY INJURED.
An explosion occurred at duPont's, on Thurs
day, by which Joel Miller foreman in the ma
chine and cooper shops, was injured 30 mucl
that he will probably die.
After mornings hard work he had given the
men under him a vacation in the afternoon
while he engaged in the glazing of barrels, what
ever that may be. In some manner some loose
powder exploded, stripping the flesh from hii
hands, arms, head and other portions OF hit
body 1t is though that he cannot recover
though he was still living yesterday.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-07-05
The Boa d of Heath.

ADJ BURNED MEETING AND DECLARATION OF NuI-
sANCEs.
An adjonrned meeting of the Board of Health
was held at Front and West streets, on Thurs.
day evening, when the Board proceeded on itt
travels and declared the following nuisances
On the Stephens property.
On tho Allen property adioining and on the
Bright property adjoining the last.
At 6O2 franklin street, in the cellar of Joel d.
Bryant
On the vacant lot belonging to VIM. Bright on
Washington st. above Ind.
On Second street, between Washington and
Monroe.
All the above nuisanoes were ordered to be
abated,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-07-05
5tEitj advertisements.

ICE CREAM FREEz ERs and water coolers OF
il various sizes, for sale by
Rhilndnlrhin
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-07-05

YOUNG HoRsE THTEvEs.-James McMenamin,
VIM. McGarron, Bill Graham and Bill Hynson,
none of them over ~ wears of age, stole horse
from the pasture Of John Kirkman, on Market
street bridge, in the rear of Guthrie's carriage
factory, on Tuesday night which they intended
to drive down the State and sell to obtain 4th of
July money. They wer detected, the two first
arrested who confessed the theft, and are now
in the cells awaiting further hearing. They
badly mutilated the name and tail of the horse
and daubed white star in it's forehead with tar
to cure it Of the headache, they told ques-
toner.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-07-05

the Quickstep and National Clubs, of this city,
play match game.
A very interesting game was played at the
Schutzen Park, yesterday the contesting clubs
being the Quicksteps, of this city, and the W. b.
Collins Club, of Philadelphia. The former won.
the score being 26 to 13. At first, the prospect
looked rather blue for the Wilmington boys, they
being whItewashed in the first four innings,
while the visitors had made 5 runs.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-07-05
accident nt New Castle.

A vIIMfsGToEIAN HAS HIS HAND CUT OFF ny THF
CARS.
As the 1910 train of the Delaware II. r.
south, was drawing out of the New Castle de.
pot, yesterday, a stone mason of this city. name
unknown to us, in drunken condition, attempt
ed to board the cars, but stumbled and fell at
full length his left hand lying diagonally across
the track. Both his hand and wrist were
crushed, and amputation just below the elbow
became necessary. He was removed to his
homo in thiA cify
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-07-05
Police Court.

Is drunks and the usual fine this morning.
Elwood Hill. for an assault on Emile Beck.
was held in $500 bail for Court.
During yesterday. the entire police force was
kept on duty from IL A. M. to II P. NJ, and the
city was therefore comparatively free from dis
turbances. The prompt arrest and and detention
of prominent ring-leaders, who seemed to desire
to create disturbance, proved an effectual rem
edy against drunken brawls.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-07-05
Run Over on the p, w. s. d. r.

FINDING OF AN UNKNOWN MAN TERRIBLY MUTILA-
TED.
CHESTER, July 5.
The body Of an unknown man was found, this
morning, terribly mutilated, near Bonafon, on
the Philadelphia Wilmington and Baltimore
Railroad. He had been run over by one of the
earlY trains.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-07-05

YHNRY OUR LYKENS VALLEY COAL. IT is
Il very superior fer use in mild weather, to any
other Coal In the market,
GEO w, BUSH SON, Frenoh-St. Wharf.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-07-05
Wyoming.

OBSERVANCE OF THE FOURTH. - The NJ. E.
Sabbath Schools of Wyoming and Camden, to-
gother with the Baptist and German Reformed
schools of Wyoming, held pic mic, on the Cam
den Union Camp Ground. The Wyoming brass
band was present. The exercises were opened
with singing aud prayer, the Declaration Of In
dependence was read, there were several short
speeches, and the day was pleasantly spent
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-07-05

CoRoNER's INQuEsr.-Coroner Winslow on
Thursday last, held an inquest over the body of
James Riley, lad about years of age, who was
drowned in Jackson's Lime Quarry, in Mill Greek
Hundred, on the 18th of June last. He was
missed at that time, and as his clothing was
found on the side of the quarry it was supposed
that he was drowned. The quarry is an aban-
doned one, about 30 feet deep, and as it is filled
with water from Mill Creek is a desirable bath
ing place for the boys in that section.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-07-05

CALvARY's EXCURSION excursion of Cal
vary Church Sabbath Schools to Fraland, on
next Thursday, will certainly be very delight
full affair, If energy and good management can
make it 80. Signor Blitz the ventriloquist has
been engaged to accompany it, and We do not
believe there is person, anywhere, who can add
more real fun and amusement than the genial
amiable SignOr. Long may he wave
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-07-05
Suicide at Uoatesvilic.

WIFE AND MOTHER CUTS HER OWN THROAT.
o. Monday last, Mrs. Joseph Hiukson. of
Coatesvlle, committed suicide by cutting her
throat. She has since died.
We cannot give the particulars. The Coates
yllle papers make no mention Of the affair.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-07-05
WILMINGTON, DEL. SATURDAY, JULY 5, 1873.
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

Rev. Fielder Israel, of this city, will preach at
Longwood, on tomorrow afternoon, at 3}2
o. clock.
Il. +. James, Benjamin Howell and Abner
Kirk, were elected Trustees of Delaware Avenue,
Baptist church, a few evenings ago.
The Lenape Cape May Excursion will leave
French st wharf at 9 A, NJ. Tuesday morAing.
Excellent music and pleasant time may be
eXpeuted.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-07-05
9eatRs.

aoLT-ol Thursday afternoon, July 80, Wtnan
II. Colt, aged Al years.
The relalt les and friends are respectfully Invited
to attend the funeral from his late residence No. 112
Poplar street, on Sunday AFTERNOON at W O'Clock,
without further notice.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-07-05
The Pennsylvania.

DUE AT PHILADA. BUT NOT ANNOUNCED.
PHILADELPHIA, July 5.
The steamship Pennsylvania is now due here,
but has not vet been announced.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-07-05

thief who sold horse in Philadelphia which he
had hired from John Kirkman, liverymaH on
Third street. heretofore fully noted in the COM
MERcIAL, was arrested at the residence of his
wife yesterday morning about II 30 o'clock, by
hiding since last April, but concluded to spend
the ith with his wife, over 3rd st. Bridge He
had hearing, this morning, and was held in
%lnnn fnr Gnnrt
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-07-05

DIssoLuTIoN.-Th firm of Cooling & Lloyd,
carriage manufacturers, was dissolved on the
lst by Mr.. Isaac Lloyd retiring from the firm
Mr.. Samuel Murphey has joined the remaining
members of the firm in the management OF the
business and it will hereafter be conducted by
Cooling Bros e. Co.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-07-05

The Boat RACE The repairs to the Falcon
having been completed, the race between the
Pioneer and Undine clubs will take place enSat-
nrday next, at the hour and place agreed upon
for the first race,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-07-05

SPECIAL TRAIN.-A special train has been put
upon the Del. II. r., between Wilmington and
New Castle, to connect with the h0nsides for
Cape May. The train leaves the Wilmington
depot at 1.3O A. NJ, on Tuesdays. Thursdays,
and Saturdays.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-07-05
UANzANDr ds wILLIAMlsON,
A TREAT FOR THE HoLIDAYs.

Practical HGuss Painters and PRRer HanEerL,
GLACIERS, Kalsominers, Fancy Coiorers and
Decorators.
TREAT FOR THE HOLIDAYS.
Dirty wall and ceiling paper cleaned and whit
coated,
Prices reasonable. All orders promptly attended
TO at Gus WEST TWELFTH ST., and rear OF Il9I
ORANGE STREET. augSO-1y-cdec.M
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-07-05
WalwOrth,

HE IS SENTENCED TO IMPRISONMENT FOR LIFE
NEW YORK. July5.
Frank Walworth was sentenced to imprison-
ment for life.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-07-05
The New Gable.

SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE SHORE END.
New YORK, July 5.
The new Cable was successfully landed at
Hearts Content this morning.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-07-05
wisconsin.

STORMS AND DISASTERS on THE LAKES.
PHILADELPHIA, July 5.
At Green Lake, Wisconsin, yesterday, a storm
capsizod number of boats, and twenty persons
on excursions were drowned.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-07-05
atlarrtaGes.

CO0PER-BABBIFl.-Un Ihs evening Of June 20,
at the residence of the brides parents near D1ver
Del, by the Rev w PrettTman Mr. VIM Il Coop
er, OF Philadelphia, TO Miss Della E, daughter OF
Charles and Jane Babbt.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-07-05

Ev-Perions leaving the city for the summer. and
wishing to have tho DAILY COMMERCIAL sent to
them, will please send us their address. Where the
paper s desired for less than one MONTH the postage
had best be prepaid at this ONCE. By prepayment
Of postage by stamps, regularity of delivery will be
insu ED,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-07-05
Commercial Reports.
PHILADELPHIA MARKETS,
Dxrrr Auzr nrrr

Cotton quiet at 2O94@2l%. Flour steady su-
perfne s35l94 extras $4,25@4 so. Penna. ex-
ira family 81 25@7 75 Wheat dull red ~ ,e .65Cg
GS. Corn firm yellow 56@57. Oats 4l@48.
Whiskey 90.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-07-05

ARM BRoKEN.-A little son OF Mrs. Tilton, at
Brandywine springs, some or years OF age, fell
Down the cellar way on Thursday and broke one
df his arms.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-07-05
A New Genet.

IT'S DISCOVERY AT VIENNA
.. WASHINGTON, July 5.
A cable dispatch from Vienna announces the
discovery of an unknown comet.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-07-05
Niagara.

FIVE PERSONS CARRIED OVER THE FALLs.
ROCHESTER,, July s.
A boat containing two gentlemen two ladies
and boy got into the rapids and were carried
over the falls of Niagara.
Their names are unknown.
Pieces OF the boat have been found but there
are no traces of the bodies.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-07-05
THIRD EDITION..
Storms in the West.

TERRIBLE EFFEcrs IN OHIO AND INDIANA.
CMoIENATI, July S.
By the storms and tornadoes during the last
three days, north of here, in Ohio and Indiana,
the telegraph wires have been prostratsd in all
directions, the country inundated, bridges swept
away, crops ruined, and railroad travel suspend
ed