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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-08-08
OUR CABLE SHIPPING NEWS.

AYR, Aug 6-ssilcd. ship Nelson CBr,. Dixon, North
America
BELFAST. Aug 6-saiied. brig EAmico GtaD. Esposito
United States
BREMEN, Aug 6-saled barks Bremen GER, Hillmers
New YORK; Caroline GER, Stricken. do.
CARDIFF Aug 7-saicd ships John Watt Deshon He,
Langdale Br), jenkins, Portland, o. bark Zeos
(Br), tor New YORK.
CONWAY, Aug 6-saned, schr Lizzie Beyer Poland,
United States
pha.
CE7rE, Aug 5-Airiyed. bark Lucille Br), Andrews
New York
DUBLIN. Aug e-saIlei, bark Elena cordano dtap
scnianino North America.
GLOUCESTER Aug 7-Arrived, bark Hermes (Rus. soinL
Pensacola
GRANGEMoUrH Aug 6--saied, bark Duke of Wellington
OBJ, Thompson, United States.
GLEASON DOOR, Aug 6-Arrived, bark Favorite (BE.
Kirkpatrick Quebec.
GENOA. Aug 5-Arrved, bark Adolph EnGler strout.
New York
HArTLErooL, Aug e-saile bark Frederickshald Nor,.
Hansen, North America.
HrLvoEr, Aug 6-salled barks Yuova Principe dtaD.
Bosso, New York; Cetverh Dubrovack (Aus). Caraman
DO.
HAvRE Aug c. Arrived, bark Lotus Br) Curry, Phils
delphia.
Sailed 9Th, ships Undaunted Dinsmore, New York
Reunion Curtis do; bark Almlra Robinson, Tarbox.
New Orleans
LIVERPOOL Aug 7-Sailed, ship Golden Rule Morse
United States
LONDON, Aug 7-Arrived bark Envoy, Berry, nolo viii
Ascension Island.
PLYMOUTH. Aug s-sailed. bark Georgia CBr, She'll.
North America.
QUEENSTOWN Aug 6-sailed, steamer City Of Montreal
Br), Warehouse from Liverpool, New York.
ROTTERDAM Aug 6-Arrived, bark Lindesdaes Nor)s
Jonassen, New York.
Sailed TIN, steamer Rotterdam Dutch, Janzen. New.
York.
TExEL, Aug 5-saned bark Peter Rohiand GER, Prohn.
New York
WEXFORD. Aug e-sailed. prig Haze, Roberts, United
States
WATERFORD. Aug 6--saileo. bark Jacob (AuO, Case.
vico, New York.
Sailed from -, bark Desea Dubrovacki aus Ora
baz United States.
LONDON. Aug BRIG Lochnvar (Br) Nickerson, from
New York June for PerDambuco Bahia, has been
totally wrecked the island OF Rocas. The crew were
saved but the cargo was lost
The of the ship Clydesale Br which left Grees
mock Aug for Quebec have refused TO proceed TO
account OF alleged unseaworthness of the vessel.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-08-08
MARKsMANsHIP AT JAMAICA.

The Rod and Rife Association recently formed
IN Jamaica is in a fourlshng condition and almost
every day is receiving accessions to its member
ship. rifle range has been established on the
high ground to the north OF the village, and every
DAY, wnen the weather VIII permit there is prac-
tice either at the range or at gyro-shooting with
shotguns. several OF the members already show
considerable proficiency sc rife-shooting, ana a
match for gold badge, for which there are anum-
Der OF entries. has been arranged 20 take place on
Wednesday next. The badge Is Of solid gold on a
blue pedant. with the initial letters OF the asso-
citation at the Top and beneath the date 1875. In
the centre, surrounded by wreath are two rides
crossing q oulps-eye.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-08-08
DEERFOOT DRIVING PARK.

FIVE MILE RUNNING MATCH AND A TRoT.
The attendance at Deerfoot Park yesterday af-
ternoon was tolerably good, and the majority OF
the spectators came out TO witness John Con-
nollY's ive mile running match against time. The
match was made a few weeks ago, for $500 a side,
between two well known cattle Dealers one bet
ting that Connolly could run five miles in thirty
minutes and the other backing time. The track
was pretty heavy, and consequently the race was
delayed as late as possible In order TO give
the runner as good a chance as possible. The
afternoons amusement commenced with a match
trot between ]. Jarvis bay mare Rody B. and T.
Fl. Powers gray geding Orphan Boy. The first
heat was won easily by orphan Boy, and then
Rody B., after close race, scored one The third
heat fell 30 orphan Boy, ana then Rody b. took
the fourth. The race now became quite interest
ing, and was finally won by Rody B.
MATCH TRor Tor $50 a side; three in FIVE, in har-
J! Jarvis b. m. Rody B............2 / al
I. ID. Powers &. &. Orphan Boy. Q 2
Time, 1913 :l4-3 :04 Us :07 k-3 :02A.
The loot race came of after the second heat,
during tRe early portion OF the afternoon was III
favor of Connolly but alter the latter stripped
was given the word at Oh. O4m, and started az a
fair gait running his first half mile IN 2m 40x and
the mile In 5m 35s. de now commenced to slow up,
and at the close OF his second mile, which he
completed In lin. b0s., was only ten SECONDS
ahead OF time. The betting then be
came 2 to l on time. Inc third mile
was finished in lem. 49,, and offers Of 10 TO 4
found no takers. want OF condition was EVIL
IDENTITY beginning TO tell on Connolly, and consid-
hackers could not expect much be tier perform
auce. lie finished mis- fourth mile in Pam. ASS,
and then took SIN. AIS. TO make the next lap
That left him I'm. 1885, for the last half mile, and
he mad not reached She quarter pole when the
and was much exhausted at the hnish The 10 l.
lowing is the time Of the han miles:-
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SUMMARY.
FIRST RACE.-Th 2:20 class. Purse s.
60 200 IN tha first. eI 2b0 10 the aacond. Il

The second race for the 2:4o class, which was
substituted for the 2:1s race, which failed TO I'LL,
had 1ve entrles-viz., Pilot, Governor Sprague.
Woodruff, Ashland Pet and Sam. four OF
which started, Governor Sprague being drawn.
This race proved very interesting Quaker Boy,
Ashley Pet and Woodruff having two heats each,
and was put over until Monday. The last heat
was trotted In the rain, which again Tell heavily,
and II was almost dark before the race
The 2:3l, 2:22 and 2:34 races VIII take place on
Monday, the weather permitting.
A great deal OF money changed hands on the
229 race, and IL is estimated that $50, 900 remain
in the pool box TO be decided by the remaining
heat TO be trotted in the 2:40 class
But few pools were sold tonight on Mondays
races. the general average was as iollows:-2: 31
class-LewinsKi, $40: Honest Harry, $40; Idol,
$40; felc s22 2:2l CLASSIFICATION, 500; field, $50;
2:34 class-John w. Hall, $50; field. $25.
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CLERICAL RIFLE PRACTICE.

An interesting rife match tooK place at the
Catholic Protectory On Thursday, between the
Rev. John J. McNamee, Of Morrisania, and the
Brother Superior OF Manhattan College, in
which the craftsmanship was equal TO that OF the
IRISH and American teams Father McNamee, in
his last 1ve shots, making four bulps-eyes, scor-
ing So out Of possible co. and the Brother, in his
last hve shots, making three bulPs-eyes, scoring
81. The referees on the occasion were Judge A.
b. Tappan, OF the Supreme Court, and Captain
John Breslin, of the ola Sixty-nlnt regiment
The contest Is TO be renewed on next tuesday, at
tho same place
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IrAY FEvER ~ BE CURED.

II III BROOLLYN, August Q, I5Iot
Mr. B. sHERK, No 1876 Fulton street Brookiyn;-
DEAR SIR deem II my duty and only an act Of JUS
tice yourself that should make the following state.
nent coming does from who has never had amp
In patent medicines and who pcrssently refused
them tor any purpose whatever ~ have for the
last Ave years suffered from severe attacks
OF hay fever In its worst forms and physician that
have applied 70 has been able to give me any relief
was attacked this year in the same manner and was
until cold weather set In when heard Of youl
MAGNETIC RosR HAY FEVER OURK, when thought
would give IL trial experiment and was, indeed
surprised at the result II worked ike charm uDo1
me- instant relief ana entirely removing the dtseas
four Ave applications so that regard Il as an
invaluable remedy for that disease, and cheerfulJ
recommend IL 70 any persons that may be suffering RON
that 10 say the least annoying disease RespecuullJ
yours. uEOhGE r. BALDWIN
A0 Fulton street, Brooklyn,
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NOTICE TO MERCHANTS AND CAPTAINS

Merchants, shipping agents and shipma5tsrs In.
formed that by telegraphing the HERAL London Blu
reau, No AZ Fleet street., to the Paris office. Rue
Scribe the arrivals at and departures European
and Eastern ports OF American and all foreign vesseh
trading United states, the will be cabled
TO this country free Of charge.
Captains arriving at and SAILING from French and
Mediterranean ports viii and Paris Office the more
economicai and expeditionsto Tor telegraphiny news
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-08-08

NEWPORT, RI. Aug !, 1878
US sloop Of war Alert returned here this afternoon
from Rocky Point She VIII 70 to Boston Monday or
Tuesday.
The Atlantic Yacht Club remains here. On Monday
they start for home, stopping at New london ana NOR
ris Cove, and will disband until they reach brook
Ign. -
schr Treasure, Wilson. from New York for Fan Kiver'
IN coming into the inner harbor last night In fog came
In contact with schE Eaiad queen, carrying away me
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-08-08

latters bboom and bowsprt and doing other damage.
The Treasure had mansail badly torn.
steamer arriving In Dutch Island harbor this
ing reports unknown schr ashore three miles Of
Point Judith. head the beach and sails fured; sup
posed 10 have gone ashore In the fog during the night
John Waters Co. wreckers OF this port In
Young America 90 tho wreck, but had got mere
than half way before she carried away her mainmasb
ana obliged TO return; blew heavy At the time and
while in q heavy sustained damage
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-08-08
SPOKEN.

Ship Zephyr Sweetser from New Orleans for Liver
pool July u, 2:30 Pm, lat Sc Sc, Ion 70 To-
ship Tonawanda, Turley, from Liverpool for Phadeb
phia, Aug A, lat 40 81, Ion 65 30
Bark MaDgus Lagabater Nor), Sorensen from Dubiih
for Baltimore, Aug O. off Absecon.
Bark Taria fopan, Hathorne. from Boston for zanzt
bar, Aug LAT 40 "a, lon 67 40
Bark Don Justo. Bennett, from Baltimore for HavrQ
Aug 3, lat ~ VIC, Ion n o.
scnr Matte Franklin Griffin from Boston for Alex,
andria, Va July %, 80 Pm, lat 81 40. Ion II TO-
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ana she was Iooweu by the schooners Eva, Meta
and Restless, and the sloops Addie, Active, Wind
ward Vision and North star. Anchorage
ground was no easy matter 10 obtain, the port
being crammed on every hand by yachts rom
different organizations a large representation
being present rom the Atlantic Yacht Cub. The
arriVal OF the Meet was neraded Ia the usual way
The ADVENT OF the yachtsmen has naturally
SHOWN up FMS quaint and HISTORIC port The
Meet VIII PROBABLY get under wayf on Monday
morning ana proceed 10 Martha's Vineyard, aud
after snort stay there return here, when the
regular races incident to the cruise Will take
place.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-08-08
LOCKED IN BY BURGLARS.

The residence OF MIR. Cornelius Vreeand, OF
Communipaw avenue, Jersey City, was entered
by thieves yesterday morning and his watch and
other valuable articles were stolen. When the
robbers left they fastened the door on the out
side, that pursuit would be out OF the question.
Mr.. Vreeland was unaware that am thing had &C.
Cured till he arose and found himself locked In.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-08-08

ny NOTICE 10 CAPTAINS or VESSELS ENTER
NC THE PORT OF NEW ToRK AT NIGHr-The NEw
YonK HERALD has adopted distinguishing Coston night
signal for use on board the HERALD steam yacht show
ing while burning the colors req. green, red changing
from one TO tile other succession and be seen sew
cral miles distant Captains Of vessels seeing this
signal will oblge by preparing any marine news
they may have Tor the Ship News Department Of the
HERALD
aS- Persons DESTROYS OF communicating with vessels
arriving az New YORK can do SO by addressing 10 such
vessels care OF HERALD yacht pier No East
River New YORK Letters received from all parts OF the
world ana promptly delivered. Duplicates are re-
quired
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Ease nAr.L NOTES.

The Mutuais If this city, visit Connecticut next
week, where they play the New Ravens, IN New
Haven, on Monday and Wednesday, and the Bart
lords. in Hartford on Tuesday aud Thursday.
The BostOns and Athletics 40 west next week.
In game at Newark Tor the state champion
ship the stars, OF Newark, defeated the Trenton
Club, Of Treaton, yesterday afternoon, p7 scere
Of tQA
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-08-08
BELOW.
Bark Marie don, Olsen, from Christiania June l.
SAILED.

Steamers Britannia Br, Liverpool City OF Brook.
Ign (Br), do; Egypt (Brl, do Tycho Brahe OBI, do;
Rhein Ger. Bremen; Greece DIR, London; Utopia
(br), Glasgow Pereire (Fr HavTe Cornwall Bristol;
Clyde Galveston via Key West; New Orleans New Or
leans Gen Barnes, Savannah: Manhattan, Charleston;
Wyanoke, hichmona. &ci shins prima nonna, san
Francisco; Henry SANFORD. do Golden Fleece do In
dependence, Valparaiso; barks Luis A Martinez, Bel
fast; de los Angeles 5p) santander; EDWARD, Stet
tin Johann Kepler (Ger) Hamburg briggs Gpsey Go.
naves; Odorilla, Anconai VIM Robertson, Barbados.
&C; Perces Hinckey, Alicante Daylight, Demernra;
Susan Bergen, Malaga; Baear, Belize schr Palmer
Also sailed, barKs sjomanden (Nor) Queen stown or
Falmouth; Carlton stetun brig La Cayenne (Br Port
au Prince.
Wind at sunset S, fresh.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-08-08

COMPANY d, TWELFTH REGIMENT.
An interesting of-hand match Was terminated
on the Atm inst, alter five months snootngs, and
over twenty-five matches, In the Twelfth regiment
armory, in a victory 20 Private j. Beattie. The
prize was a special military, "A callore Reming-
tOn rife. it won i've Iirnes by tue victor.
The weapon used was small-Dore ride and the
ron feQL
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-08-08
NOTICE TO MARINERS.

OFFICE LIGHTHOUSE INSPECTOR,
THIRD DISTRICT ToMPKINsvILLE. NY. Aug Z 1873
Buoy lists Of Third Lighthouse district may be had
on applica ton this office
sIEPhEN TRENChARD, Commodore. UsN,
Lighthouse INSPECTOR Third District
The Bay OF Tuns will impose OF 80 confines per
ton on ali mercantile vessels entering the ports tho
Regency deray the expense OF lighthouse ut Capd
Ron
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-08-08
SARATOGA RACES.

The second meeting OF the Saratoga races Will
commence on Tuesday next, 10th inst, and con-
tnue until the 22d. There viii be four races on
the first day, consisting OF the Kentucky Stakes
the summer Handicap, Sweepstakes Tor all ages
and a steeplechase.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-08-08
BUFFALO RACES.

BUFFALO, August 7, 1875.
The second daY OF the August races was trotted
to-day. Considering the recent heavy rains the
track was in fine condition and by experts con-
sidered very fast. The strong high winds pre-
vailing interTered seriously with the time. me
attendance was comparatively small, about 1000
people being present, many having left the city
last night The races were very exciting and
betting lively. The following isa
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-08-08
WHALEMEN.

Bark Falcon, Allen at New Bedford Aug5 from Barbs.
dos has 100 hbIs sp and 300 do VIII oil board. Sent
home on the voyage 1915 bbls sp Spoke July lat S5
Ion A. bark Sea Fox Hemben, NIB, cleanwno reported
spoke une IS bark Sea Ranger, Cornell, NIB nothing
since leaving Barbados. having seen whales but once.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-08-08
THE WEATHER YESTERDAY.

The following record VIII show the changes In
the emperature for the past twenty -four hours.
in comparison with tae corresponding date fast
year, as indicated by the thermometer at Hud-
NUTS pharmacy, HERALD Bulldlng:-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-08-08
CREEDMOORn

COMPETITION YESTERDAY FOR THE pULL's-EYE
BADaE-GEIGER AGAIN THE WINNER MATCH
or TIE IRIsH-AAdERrcAN RIFLE CLUB
The second competition for the Bull s-eye Badge
took place yesterday st Creedmoor. There were
as iollows:-
open 10 the members or the Amateur Rine Club /;
weapons, any within the rules OF the National
Rne Association; distances 500, 900 and 1000
yards; number OF rounds, Is at each range BULBS
eyes only 10 count; entrance fee 81.
The shooting commenced at eleven O'Clock ana
ended at i've P. NJ The weather delightful
during the day. The wind, however. blew pretty
stn breeze up the ranges rom the south-south-
west, parallel with the line Of fire.
Mr. Gelger won the Bups Eve Badge a month
ago on the same score as he made yesterday.
I'M n.L.L.
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Clubs; In. 3D. ga Al aq or tn sm sn loaA In
h haraoTd. 3 3 8 =;
Runs earned-Mu uAl, o; Hartford
First base by errors-hutual 4; Hartford l.
Time OF gaule-lwo hours and ten minutes
UmDire-Mr. e. Daniels. Of the Hartford Amateur.
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AVtIdIV
Average temperature FOR corresponding date
ldbb year.. ia
Average temperature Tor corresponding week
last year. ....... II IL
Average temperature Tor past week. II IL
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TIE rgrsH- AMERICAN RIFLE GLUE NJ

THE IRISH AMERICAN RIFLE CLUB MATCH
The IrIsh-American Rife CLUB had IT'S regular
monthly match yesterday for the Club Challenge
cup. Tne conditions were:-
open 70 members OF the lrish-American Rifle
Club; weapons. any rine within the rules; DIS
tances, 200 ana 500 yards; number OF ROUNDS,
seven, with two sighting shots at each range I;
position, standing At 200 yards and without any
artificial rest AZ 500 yards; entrance, nee. Mr..
W. G.. Burton was the winner
The following are some OF the best scores:- :.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-08-08
THE GAME IN PHILADELPHIA.

The st. Louis Club defeated the Athletics in an
uphill game yesterday, in Philadelphia, by the fol-
loving score -
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sFcRET WORTH KNowING-THE BEST PLACE
10 buv fine Teas choice Groceries. delicious Cofees
ana be 81 brands OF Flour Is at THOMAS X. AGNEWS,
g0 Vesey street
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MISCELLANEOUS.

a pSoTuTE DIVORCES OBTAINED FROM DIFFER
a emf States; legal everywhere; desers0n, &c. suf
dcent cause; no publicity required; no charge until
divnrce GRANTED. ADVICE free.
oiFViSe ki"' MI HOUSE, Attorney 1874 Broadway.
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SHIPPING NEWS
OCEAN STEAMERS.

DATES OF DEPARTURE FROM NEW YORK FOR THE
MONTHS or AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER.
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Time OF nve miles S3m. 03s.
II is understood that his hackers are willing TO
make fresh match ana back Connolly to accom-
pllSh The feat
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NAMELEss vs.. FLYAwAY.

The Nameless OF Brooklyn, played the Plyaways,
Of this city, az HoboEen, yesterday afternoon. In
the presence or about 1880 spectators The game
was very close and exciting, each side playing
we'll "Grlnlth's" pitching for tile Eameless was
exceedingly effective, the Flyaways getting but
four d 81 base ats, while the Brooklyn boys made
seven of Fallon. The game was called and de-
clared q draw az the end OF she seventh inning
darkness preventing any lurtaer play. The score
follows
ISstSes
C7ub. lst ID 3d. ~. 9TH 6h H.
Eiy.IsS.... : 70
Runs Embellishments, 2; Fiyaway.
Umpre-Mr Hoyey, Of the Arlington Club
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SAME DAY--TBIRD RACE-Purse OF 81 500 free
for all, mile meats, best three In hve Ia harness;
81 $50 10 the first, 81 800 TO the second and $3.50 10
Lhe thlTu uoIae entrance I'VE per cent OF purse.
II. n. Smiths b. III. Goldsmith Maid
(Budd DoOlel ,......... ................
VIM LOvelrs b. M. American Girl, John
Murphy .........'....... ara
Alden Godsmith's b. m. Huntress, o.
Il. GOdsmlthl ...;......,.,..:.....'.,..s g.
BuOc DOplcs Gu q JuaBe FuHertOn.... Dir.
Benz Macc's or. < Hopeful. ........ dr.
VIM. H. DoDe's Or. m. Lady Maud ..... ar
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FOR NEW YoRK-THIs DAY.

HIGH WATER
Gov. Island. morn II AZ
sandy HOOK. ..eve II 81
Hell Gate. morn 2 ~
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OUR MARINE CORRESPONDENCE.

Wind at sunset S, fresh.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-01-20

organization of the Louisiaa Leg
islature which most of the Repub-
lican journals do, but at this point
IL breaks from the servile organs
of the party. After reciting what
it says are admitted facts with re-
gard to the first organization OF
the Legislature, it says:
"These do not palliate in the
Republican offense. They make it
more conspicuous because the Re-
publicans went to even greater
lengths than did the Democratic
mob. The Albany Journal, SYRIA
cuse Journal, Troy Times and Buff
falo Commercial cannot hide the
Republican offense by thrusting
the Democratic offeuse to the fore
ground. 1t will he time enough
afterward to treat the case of
those Democrats who have violat-
ed the law. Unfortunately. this is
an instance in which the 'beam of
our own eve is considerably larger
than the mote in the eye of the
Democracy"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-01-20

The London Times of the 25th
Of December gives an account Of a
terrible accident on the Great Wes-
tern Railroad in which thirty-one
persons were killed and upward of
seventy wounded. A large number
ofpasengers, most Of whom were WIS.,
iting friends for Christmas, were
being conveyed in thirteen car
riages with two engines from the
Great Western station at Oxford
at ll:40 to Birmingham and the
north. The train, which was half
an hour late, proceeded safely for
about six miles, when a tire Of the
wheel of first-class carriage broke
and Immediately left the rails and
for at least three hundred yards
plunged over the sleepers, many of
which were cut in two, and rushed
over two wooden bridges, one over
the Oxford and Birmingham Canal.
The carriage was thrown down an
embankmcnt and dragged after it
several others. The train was
travelling at the rate of forty miles
an hour, and the impetus given to
the carriages rs they left the rails
carried them with terrible force
for long distance till they were
finally dashed into pieces on the
meadows below. Three carriages
and luggage van were deposited
beyond the canal. One carriage
carried away one of the stone
abutments Of the bridge, and fell |
in splinters into the water. Frag-
ments Of two carriages turned
wheels upward were literally
strewn about the embankment, and
,ne carriage was hurled right
across the upline on to the bank
The front part of the train contin-
led its course for some distance.
IN the case Of a majority of the
'ictims death was instantaneous.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-01-20

Gov. Tilden sent a message to
the Legislature on the Louisiana
matter, concluding as follows:
"The first commonwealth of the
American Union in perpetuation
and resources and in military pow
er should declare her sentiments
on this occasion with distinctness
and solemn emphasis which will
command the attention of Congress
to her sister States, and the people
OF our whole country. With the
same unanimity with which he held
up the arms of the Union in the
past. She should not address her
self to the great and most sacred
duty Of re-establishing civil liberty
and the personal rights of the in
dividual, OF restoring the ideas and
habits Of the freedom and of civil
authorities over military power
through the Republic.