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Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-01-14
Amuse1iaents,
THE KELLOGG orERA TRourz.


Al thc Grand Opera House, on Monday and
! rdc.day evenings next, the famous ciiosS Opera
| Troupe, viii appear Ill the TWO popular operas,
! "Maiitaua and " Fra Diavolo." Referring to a
| recent performance OF Maritana,' an exchange
| says;
| The Kellogg Company, {. ID. Hess and Maurice
Gtau, Directors, have recently terminated most
prosperous and highly successful opera season, OF
| ) weeks, III Chicago. The leading journal oi that
city most ilattcringly notices the occasion IN the
| following gratifying manner
| Every seat was filled, the aisles were crowded,
from parquet to gallery, every available inch was
| occupied, and to judac from the number OF disap.
pointed ones who were compelled TO tnin away,
money In hand, from the door, II would not bc too
much TO say that q theatre twice the size might
have beet, comfortably hIled.
tfali tho purely Erglieh operas nour has bern
done 80 frequently as the opera Of Mantata, nrd
yet 1t still retains Its hold rpon the popular ec.
tion, was evidenced by the fact that the the are
was crowded last evening 10 witness It's represcn-
tation by the Kellogg troupe.
The sale Of seats commence Tomorrow inoru-
ing, at o O'Clock, al H0ughmau, Thomas N Co 3,
where the only correct cuitiou 9: the Libretios
can bc obtained. Madame Van Isudt appears as
Narttspa on Monday evening.
CHARLEY sHAY'S MINslEEL,.
On Saturday evening. at the Masonic Temple
thalley Shay's Colossal TRAY cling Company will
give oic grand minstrel Entertainment. Charley
Is great tavorite in this city, having appeared
here several times previously with excellent
troupes, and his coming entertainment wlll donbt
less ue largely patronized.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-01-14
THE NATIONAL BANKS

ELRcTIoN OF DIRECTORS FOR THE ENSUING
YEAR.
Yesterday. elections for Dlrectors were held by
the 'io hholders OF all the National Banks in tbi
city and state The following is the result, SO fsi
as received
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
Clement B. Smith, Israel Pusey, Henry S. Nc.
Comb, Daniel James, Geo. w. Bush, Ell Gsrret,
Joshua i. Head, VIM. Tatnall, Edward Belts.
UNION NATIONAL BANK
Victor Dupont, Jas. q. Akin, Edw. 4. Bellab
Henry Dupont WIN. NJ. Candy, Benz. 5. CLARK
Jacob Derickson, VIM. H. Swift, Henry II. Dn,
pont.
NATIONAL BANK OF DELAWARE
Henry q Banning, Henry I4atimer. Edw. BRING
hurst, Robert X. Porter, VIM. T. Richard.on
Chas. Warner. Joseph Bringhurst
NATIONAL BANK OF WILMINGTON A BRAxpyvrSp
Edward Pnsey, Henry F. DureI George "
Sparks, Washington Jones, James Morrow. VII
liam Richards, George s. CApelle, 8 ) southard
John r. Wales.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-01-14
L. -. District Court.

THR CASE OF K. J. DoUoHRRTY POSTPONED r-S-
TIL THE APRIL TERN
In the |. S. District Court, about |. p Al IN.
day, the Grand Jury, after long delberation. re-
turned true bill against T. J. Doueherty oharg.
ed with certain irregularities duriue bis ,srrn es
Chief Clerk in the Wilmington Post Office
The counsel for the defence then asked for one
postponement Of the l.al, a. they were not
quite ready to proceed. They announced how.
eyer, that they would be ready 10 proceed at
was no other Jury trial to keep the Cour in session
Judge Bradford was unwilling to discharge the
jury in this case, and then recallit within a weel
and so deferred further proceedings until Ihc
April Term Of the District Court. '1'
Court then adjourned until the second Monday
in April next
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-01-14
Unhealthy surroundings.

To breathe pure. hcalthinl. air, and 10 follow oa-
cupatons conducive to health and long life are the
privileges of the mir ority. The majority must
dwell whereN their lot is cast, however InsalubI-
Gus the locality may be- and work at the craft a.,
vigor. MeIcal science has. however. come to the
AID OF the latter. In Hossetter's Stomach Bitters
they have land have had for the last twenty tlve
years. the best defence against the morbid mfu
which create ana foster deseae that the vege-
table kingdom can supply Its ingredients are
among the hnest botanic specifics which research
has yet revealed to mau. As u preventive OF, ana
remedy for the diseases generated by
the foul air of factories, excessive heat, over ex-
ertion OF body or mind. unwholesou water, or any
other morbifc cause. llOstetters' stomach bitters
bear away the palm from II II medicines OF the pres
ent day. janla-22
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-01-14

ELEcTToNs.-The Wilmington d Great V al
ley Turnpike Company met Monday and elec
| ted the following officers:
President-E. Bringhurst,
Secretary-E. Tatnall, Jr.,
Treasurer-E, Bringhurst, Jr.
Msnagers-J. A. B. Smith +. 4. Rellah. W
Bright, L. Bringhurst, Jr., E. Tatnall, Jr. Mar
tin Miller.
Monday night the Phoenix Fire Company
elected the following officers for the ensuing
year:
President-Daniel Gibbs,
Vice Presdent-W. j. Erwin,
Secretary-W. II. Baker,
Treasurer-E. J. Patterson,
Trustees-P. Gill, VIM. J. Erwin an Howard
McElroy.
Engineers-E G. Patterson chief, and W.
IL. Baker, ii. Mcconnell, William Walker,
d. 7. Conner and William Anderson, asss-
tants.
Direciors-E. G. Patterson. Williaml j.
Erwin. Daniel GitIs, Benz. Richardson, j.
Walker Thomas Holmes, J. Davis and oliver
Fullerton.
Driver-J. J. Patterson.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-01-14

The House Naval Committee yesterday CON
sidered the case of Commodore Preble, who was
dismissed from the navy by Secretary Wellts
for not capturing the Florida, rIeb.e was
subsequently reinoaled, but he now alleges that
he has been unfairly treated in being excluded
from the promotion which have occurr, d
since.
The President yesterday nominated James Ii
Willard to be Collector OF Customs at Erie,
Pa. and l.. b. Eaton to be L. =. Marshal lor
Western Penn sylysnia
The Appropriation Committee Yesterday
considered the Postal Telegraph bill, but
postponed decision on thu subject for one
week
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-01-14
HOCtE TIE -.
MHhTlNHa THIS kYhNINn

Hope Lodge, No u. l o o f, at Odd Re
lows Hall, Sd and King Sts.
Morning Star Division. No ., ) OF L, at 5tl
and Market SITS.
Delaware Council, No ,. . u NJ, ut Me
chanics' Hall, 219 Market st.
Rodney Council, No IL, o A II, at 20.
East .th st.
Diamond State Lodge, No. 5, & F, at Good
Fellows Hall, Sd and Market SITS.
Champion Lodge, Ns Il, X of T., at knights oi
Pythias Hall, III Market st.
Oriental Lodge, No Is, X of y. at Ferns L
CARROTS Building, 5O4 Market ST.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-01-14

SNow-Snow began to fall about O'Clock,
and continued, without cessation. until this
morning, by which time there were several in
ches OF snow on the grong The fall also con-
tlnued during this mOrBiDg. Should the snow
last any length OF time. 1t will doubtless do
much good in the rural districts. The boys.
OF course. were greatly delighted and had
their sleds out before 1t was fairly light. Some
rolled down the hills, in order TO make good
hard track for their sleds to glide over.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-01-14
WILMINGTON AMI
BALTIMORE RAILROAD.

WITHDRAWAL OF TRAINS AND CHANGE
OF HOURS
On and alter Tues lay November llth, 1873. the
Lamokin only.
The ioliowin trains will be Withdrawn
SIS A. NJ. 10. 445 +. NJ. between PLilaIslphia
sad LamOkn. ~"
si5 A: NJ. 43o. p. NJ. between LamnLin and
Philadelphia.
Ihs train now leaving Philadelphia at AZ p NJ
or Moore's will leave at 81 +. NJ. and run To La
mokin
A train will leave Lamokin at 7 90 A. II. far Phil
adelp a. stopping at all stations.
accommodation train for Philadelp phia now leay-
A. NJ. " '
poy5 HF KENNEY run,t
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-01-14
WIN. S. WATT
NO. 1909 Market street,
PLUMBER, GAS and STEAM FILTER

Wishes his friends and patrons to know hat he has
resumed business in the above brances and would
desire TO their custom heretofore SO literally
bestowed. lie is prepared to do all kinds of work
in his line, and submit e. Inmates of cost guaran
teeng 10 finish all contracts and complete all jobs
in the most
SUBSTANTIAL Il &WoRhMANLIKE MANNER
Satisfaction to all will bs my aim. 'anl the smsl
nbFtols prIit cutrxel.
Give g n call. npo9-d
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-01-14

ITIATKD AIR OF CHURCHEs 1t Is intmaied
that the time to change the ak ut churches is I'M
mcdlatelv after the congregation has departed.
This is fact tor sections to take note OF III order
To avoid the complaints of those People who real
IZng their ght TO pure All, wli mt breathe Vi
imied element Without rtmOnstIancr. " When the
servIccs ior the day are concluded, aud While tho
audience room IS still warm If the windows and
doors are left open ior short time, the cooler ar
oi ont doors VIII rapidly dlsplaee that which has
been breathtd over and over again by The throug
OF wOrshippeIs
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-01-14
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.
.rw sl,..As Were ON! IN. metnill..

A lev sl, ,hs were ont tli- motnii.,.
The snow bids tar to disappear rapul,.
Diamond State Loan Association meets this
evening.
There were u4irsy y-nine iod-er at Ihe City Hall
last night.
Charley Shay's ministries will be at tue Opera
House Saturday night.
There We're two cases OF drunkenness at police
headquarters this morning fifty cents and costs
each. .#sH
FINE OYSTERS. We are in receipt OF a basket
OF the Oysters from that noted caterer Of the best
bivnlgss, joseph 4. Waite, n. u. corner of Water
aud MARKET streets, doa knows how TO secure
the beat that can hs thai, and to add 10 the eA'
rrllence OF tbsir favour BY doing them up mi Try
or stew, that crnnct be oscsicd In the city
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-01-14
pmlLAnEIrnIA CATTLE MARk III.
CITY NOTICES..

The best recomme nda alton Of the Bismarck Haite'
comes from those who have worn them. They IN
ydriably advise their fiiend. to drop IN ana Try II
20 Market street.
o,,-rE Gaifer for teat tpen is uniUfrsdty recon,
NJ, rrieJ hy those who have worn il rs me Hdhe"
RAEtOCk \ BRO.
1ti Market street.
Mems Gaiters. s. and NJ.
Mems Boots. So AVID VI.
Ladies' Shoes, Sl.5b and up.
At the old cneHp Store Of $500
BABCOCk BRO.
10 Market street.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-01-14
lllneE plLKrlIASING
Special Notices.

ALFRED WALTON, Druggist. No. ~ Marktt lIl.
street. recttuy informs his iriehd anu tne luu
in general tlt he keen, ON hand all descriptions "t
medicines ard thar q competent rerson is AT an
times ready to prescribe ur such SICK h eau nj INA
prce of the t III ines the Same rrice as they would
nav anywhere else. hut that ne one - t'-lied at
Lrir esl1uce-
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-01-14
The virginia SenaiOrship.

NOMINATION OF ROBERT Il. wlTHkEs.
RICHMOND, January l3.--'the combined vote III
the two hOusoa resulted Gs follows: MIthefs, l23
Wickham d, Lewis 8, Evans Is. One Ncie was
cast III the House !Or Caleb Gushing. The As
semby then adjourned until tomorrow at / |. 80
A. NJ, when there wall be joint session, aud the
vote canvasscd and formally announced.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-01-14
OBSTACLE TO MARRIAGE.

Hapry Relief for luGn- Nc from the elects Il
Errors and Abuse III early HE Mauhood kestoled
lmrelimen;s 10 Marriage Removed. ew method
Of treatment. New and remarkable remedies
hooks and Circulars sent ires in sealed envelopes
Address HOW ARD ASSOCIATION, No. South
Ninth st Philade rhia. Pa Institution having
a high reputation lor honorable conduct and PRO
t,Ss,1nal xiii oci1s-.taw&w3m
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-01-14
CURRY POW DE r.

A popular kitchen requisite of East lujia origin
ior hayoring soupi. meats, fowls. game. capsuts.
chow how. &c., small portion imp3Tting very
agreeable. slightly punEent, aroma. Prepared
Tom the genuine receipt by
f. BRINGHURST d. CO.,
Apothecaries,
Corner Sixth and Marx ct streets.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-01-14

WHO u%sr TitE GUILD Several ytats ago.
q coloted woman in this city, gavt birth TO child,
which kind married male irieud took charge oi
aud raised. Recently, the woman got married
and applied for her child but was refused by lhe
man having 1t IN charge, unless she i"inunerated
him, for keep NJ 1t for the past i've years. lie
insists thai his claims the chilt are IL good as
hers. awsuit Will proenbIy grow cat oi The
affair.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-01-14

TRAIN DETENTIoN.-Whilc the / l.. NJ. tram
from Philadelphia was on lis way to this city, ast
evening. quantity OF signal fuses, on forward
car, became gniied, from some reason or other,
aud, ior few minutes, burned iuiiousy The
train was stopped, and AN hours delay was oc-
cssioned in exliuguishing the flames and putting
things 10 rights, No damsge of any account was
sustained, but several passengers were consider
hly frightened.
ALTERATIONS A. the Grand Opera House. the
basemen, steIs. leading from the main vestibule,
have been removed 10 au adjoining store The
door which opened into this basement nom the
street has been thrown rnto the doors extending
across the vesthulc. and thus additional means G;
egrcss are provided. A latchway IS being placed
under the steps leading from the yestIbule up
stars. Tor the accommodation Dt the Grover y
Baker sewing machine agents, IN storing away
their machses
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-01-14

LOAN ASSOCIATIONS Last night, AZ the regu-
Lar monthly meeting of CITY Loan Association,
Sl1oo sold al 40 per cent. premium. An amend
mcht to the Ry-LawS, providing for thr annual
Issue OF oo1 shares OF new series stock, was pre-
senIed aud read, but land over, under the rules
10 next meeting, when Ii will be acted upon. The
proposition Is iavorably viewed ly mary OF the
Stockholders.
Al regular monthly meeting # Mechanics
Loan Association, last evening, no money was
Sold the whole amount ON hand, about $4,000,
being used IN paying of Withdrawing shmc-
holders.
REAL ESTATE SALES Benz amin S.old, has sold
hls hUnsc at the y. T. corner West and 9TH streets
Ia stephen l'ostles, Tor s5,jO0 and purchased the
large residence recently vacated hy Mr. Postl,, al
West aud Sth ets., for $1,000.
The threesiory BRICK dwelling erected by H. L.
l'ure, al ?a3 Washington st has been odd to Mrs
Hickman OF this city.
James Lynch, OF Elm Mills, Chester coduty, has
purchased the farm OF James Steele 81 acres, near
Blue Bah, Coed county, Md ior SSi per acre.
The following sales recently took place IN tht.
/ village at faircld, Lancaster county. Jane,
Met reI sold his house and lot situated in this VIII
lacc, 10 Edward SteiEinrd, for SlljU. John :.
BOYD sold hls property 10 Jos. L. Blrn.tt t1i 500
iA7ENf CAKCo uPLiSG.-rhs morning We wer.
.hoMh patent car coupling, the result ui Mussrs.
NJ J. smith and Robt Huopes' Ingenuity This
coupling Is designed TO Niate the danger uud
troubc pertaining 10 The old systrln and is so ar.
ranged that whole tram may be coupled IN an In,
slant aud without The help OF a slngle person IT
merely requiring the ngineer 10 back the cars in.
10 position aud As each car coupling touches an .
Other the attachment is made complete The pres
ent style Of "bull noses, are used also the omen
iiub and pm, and hence the patent may be easily
applied to any coupling now in service Nj Smith
started to-day ior Washington 10 have the inyeu-
tloh secuted by papers OF patent. We hope he
may be successful as we can no reason WHY the
coupling should not be gladly adopted by all rail-.
road companes-I Chester Meas
lAsTAILATIoN or OFFIcEgs-Last evening.
Grand Master L. F. James, accompanied by the
ofhtef' OF the Grand Lodge, went down 10 St
Georges, in one of McMullen s Seals biggest and
best hacks, and after arriving there installed the
following officers IN National Lodge, No. 50. /
o. OF - -
y. g., Z. F. Harris V g., Ed F. Stapleford
Sec, John T. McWhorter; Per. Sec. John G.
farran Treas, Joseph He!sel.
After the installation, the Grand Lodge olficers
We're invited TO frst-class supper, which their
St Georges Brethein had prepared in the highest
style OF the c'Sti1s art Bang hungry after their
long drive, the visitors did ample justice to the
tempting estieles spread in profusion before them
They lett the town about IL o'clock but. owing "a
the bad condition OF the road SNOW meanwhile
having fallen to a considerable depth, thew aid
not reach Wilmington until after O'Clock, 4. NJ,
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-01-14

PEACH BOTTOM RAILROAD.
The annual meeting of stockholders of the
Peach Bottom Railway was held at Peach
Bottom, York county, on Monday, 18th inst
The following officers were elected to serge
the ensuing Year:
President, s. &. Boyd Directors Samuel
D!ckey, Sanders Mccullough, William Wal
lace, A: Z, Manifold, Robert d. Patterson,
John A. Alexander, Slater B. Russell.
Charles r. McConkey, Nathaniel Mayer
Michael Schall, Lewis ". Finley and L r
Loucks.
The report of the President and Chief En-
gineer were read and adopted.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-01-14
lAlllES,

Ia III IN, =,
We b.xa ~ large S!ock Of Children's Shoes
hat mIst hc sold. call and examine. they are very
ehest WI. II. BABCGCk co..
tls Market st., doors below Fourth.
v..,..,to> oy >rycig PAYNYNr --Wm. VI Bah
o..L a C,..lS Market street. doors below 4th'
.,li lax, .trr IA exchange for Boots AMI shoes 70
a limited extent; they don't want too murh 'l H.
however
1uOSE Pl RELEASING
Nuots az a shoes Mt SlS Market street ia""rs he-
L.w Ennrfh have the advantage ot seiochnG irnm
ms WM. II. BABC)Ch CO
r. E,.t. ,,~ Fc,is- Tell the truth and shame
M satan " there j. no getting around 1t: what "e
ave saId Is said and the public bear u out IN our
rdusou, that tor trst-clHSs boot sh"c Gr Iai''t
,t' MM. II. BABCOt II GO
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-01-14
rISAxCrAL AND COMMERCIAL.

WILMINGTON. Del Jan. II 1874.
--latest slock quotations furnished by Merrick
Johnson 4 Co s. l. Cor. 9th and Market street.
Milmin, ion Del . NJ | L. NJ. To I1y
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-01-14
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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-12-09
Neu York Items.

New YORK, December S.-The subscrlp-
tons in aid of the sufferers by the recent
storm in Tuscumbia received by the cotton
exchange amount to $3.50.
A meeting of the Produce Exchange was
held this afternoon to take measures to ad
the sufferers in Nebraska. A committee was
appointed to receive subscriptions.
w. P. GiTsrd, purser of the steamer Cres-
cent City. plying between this city ana Ha.
yana, charged with smuggling 10000 cigars,
was held to-day In $4,000 bail. 1t Is alleged
that the cigars in question are those which
q. P. Harris, q custom-h0use officer. aided In
getting through the custom.house 10 an lille
gal manner. Both Girard and harris are
Under indictment for the offence.
The Jersey City Presbytery publishes the
verdict to-day in the case Of Rsv. John ).
GIendenning, acquitsing him OF the charges
of seduction and breach Of promise of mar.
riaee, but found him guilty Of unminisserIa
and unchristian conduct in making MISS
Mary e. Pomeroy presents; visiting her sc
frequently aud at unreasonable hours, ano
living on such intimate terms with her as te
occasion public suspicion OF improprlety
Presbytery passed a resolution dissolVlne
pastoral relations, between Glendennipg AMI
Prosp eet-Ayep:de church IN vie " OF dislaro
| Ing Influence incident to the case.
AT d meeting OF the directors OF the "a
| clfie Mail stteamship Company to-day w iiiiar
Isl. Fog accepted the position ST directo'
l ard syns present ct The meeting. Rniu
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-12-09
From Halifax County.
Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatch. ]

Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatchl
RIvERvIEw, December 5, 1874.
This ncighborhood has been in terrible
s,aIe of excitement for the past month, oc-
casioned by the burning Of Captain Thomas
Watkinss sranary, containing about five
hundred bushels Of wheat, his machinery,
and farming implements. AT II O'Clock on
the night Of the 3lst Of October some viii
4lns set fire to his stables, containing twelve
or fifteen head Of horses and mules, his
p'!ze tobacco barn, granary, and straw
sacks, all about the same time. The fire
vas discovered in time TO save the barn and
stables, but the granary and contents, with
he straW-stacss, were total loss. Captain
Watkins, fearing this would be repeated,
wrote 10 your city for a good detective to fer.
ret ont the guilty parties. Detective R. B.
Craddock was sent up, unknown to any one In
the neighborhood. He went diligently to
work to hunt them up. Yesterday he arrested
Erasmus Moore. Wyatt Pleasants, and Pre-
sciila Coleman (alI colored). They were exam.
ined before Justices Hurt and Snead, and ssnt
On Tor indictment before the Circuit Court
which meets in March. They were commit
TED 10 Jail. There are several others impli-
called, and Mr.. Craddock says he will soon
get them. They have been terror to this
community for a long time; but the negroes
and mean white men, since Mr.. Craddock's
Arrival in this county, are completely terror
stricken. They are vindctive set, and for
lhe slightest imaginary wrong apply the
torch; and but for Captain Watkins, to
whom the citizens Of this county owe a
Debt Of gratitude for the action he has taken
III Kidding this community Of SO vile gang
Of outlaws, there is no telling where 1t would
END, As no one was safe. Captain Watkins
has just completed his hne residence, 'front.'
Ing On and near Staunton river, on which
we have steamer running from Roanoke
station to Brookneal, in Campbell county,
making three trips per week.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-12-09
LATEST FOREIGN NEWS.
England

England ~ g.
LONDON, December S.-The World says
that meeting of the Conservative members
of Parliament was held last Saturday, and it
is asserted that it was far from being harmo-
NOUS. The question OF the successor to the
premiership was discussed, in case ill-health
should oblige Disrael to retire; aud that the
Earl of Derby had very slender majority.
The indications were that the Duke of Rich
mond or Marquis of Salisbury would be
chosen, Of the so-called reactionary wing of
the Conservative party. There was also
manifested at the meeting considerable dit.
ference of opinion on one of the ecclesiastical
bills.
The Mark Lane Express in its review Of
the breadstuffs market says: "The weather
throughout Europe during the past week
has been Wintry. Many of the Prussian
ports are closed and will remain so until
spring. The European markets have been
firm and the fluctuations generally small"
France.
PARIS, December S.-The scheme for the
coalition of the Right and Left Centres in
the Assembly is progressing. Much de-
ponds on the election of a president OF the
Left Centre, which is to be held at the eau
Gus tomorrow. The friends OF coalition
support NJ. Christophle, and those opposed
have made NJ. Corne their candidate. It is
probable that to prevent division Of the
Left Centre on this question of policy o
third candidate, NJ Vantraine, will be nomi-
mated. Meanwhile, negotiations are going
on for union Of the extreme and moderate
Right in opposition to the constitutional
bills. 80. .a.9sa
Russia.
ST. PETERsBURGH, December S.-A violent
storm occurred here last night causing much
damage. The tide rose nine feet above high
water mark, partially inundating the lower
portions of the city. A large number of the
families OF the poorer classes were driven
from their houses. Over 1000 were shell
tered by the police, and public kitchens were
opened to; supply the sufferers with food.
The water is now falling rapidly.