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EOrIk CRrnIinA All Rich

EALEIcH, N. c., August s. 6.--Returus
from fifty four counties give a Demo-
cratic majority. 1t is generally conce-
ded that the Democrats will have Il
good working msiority in the Conven-
ton,
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.-as-E-.s

Tie latest Tet1Gas from Kentucky
indioato that Ghe majority for Bic Crea
=, for Governor, may reach IS, ,000.-
1t is believed that the State has voted
against cG.iipg Constitutional Con.
veatio1,
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In the matter Of tho petition of Janas 4
Rollins to be paid the one-half of the snarc
OF Ostharine Mcfuiean decd, in the fund in
In accordance with an order of the Ch0nceI-
lor, ! hereby give notice to the iudsmen,
creditors Of Eliphalet Rollins, VIZ: John
Bradley, Patrick Campbell, Joseph Wiggles.
wor.n, Snro: i: a. a. hurlz, Attorney for jose ,,h
Iohtt Lad, JShn Ii. Adams, John N. Robin.
son Een1y II. Lodge, Samuel kidSway, and
Johp Pennypacker, to appear in the Cour; Of
Shansery OF the State Of Delaware In and fol-
new castle County, at New Castle, on Wed.
nesday. the eighth day OF September next
before the rising Of the Court on that day
and show cause. Il any they have, WIN ths5
prayer ofthe petitioner should not be granted
WILLIAM G, WHITkihT.
July 30th, is7j.-wts: ''' "o
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a NEW AEp CHEAP PLACE TO Brxi
r. P, TAWRESEY & Bro,
Hava commenced the
Harness Business
at No. 4o7 King Street.

WILMINGTON DEL,
GWhere they intend keeping on hand full
assortment ,s OF Harness, Saddles, Brides, Col
brushes. Trunks, Travelling Rags. valises
shawl Straps, and everything generally kepi
In their line Of business, all Of which viii be
made Of the Best Material and guaranteed to
give satisfaction. Single and Double Har.
ders solicited.
kErAIRtNo neatly and promptly done.
TRUNKS sent for and delivered Give as a
eau bsfsr0 purchasing elsewhere. jeSw6m
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a tornado passed over Colona, Illinois
on Thursday night blowing down chin.
neys, unroohng houses, demolishine
barns aud damaging the crors in the sur.
rounding country. ~ 'A'e 'eT-
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{ IN CHANCERY

Mary wsyl ct. a.. usT Y css5Is sSH5IAGcSnRy cSans1 ss
feuuoners, Cause of Partition.
In pui euance Of an order Of the Chancel,o,
1n. IN the above cause made at Chambers On the
ing any Lien or Hens Affecting the ns intspsa1 nav "
eetats Of Augustus Weyl, John Weyl, Charles
Weyi, henry Weyi, Mary Stevenson, VII
isa,s IAN "sIi: Annie WeyL Geo: w. weyL
Weyl, Edward Weyl, and biary View oy
siLner OF them In the lands and premi-
ses TO which said cause relates, are here.
ny nonned 70 dle petition setting forth
ONCE OF the Register In Chancery fer Me-
Castle County, ten days before the frst Mon.
Jay In September, A. D., 1875, and 10 appear
and prove SAID lien OF liens at the ensuing
term OF the court before the rising OF the
court on the third day Of the term. VI Tue
r,,- CHAs. B. LORE, Trustee.
Wilmington. Del July 9th, ls76.-toseno
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NOTICES.

OTICE-Thore Ia desire on the part OF
anumher OF our ctizens-soIae of whom
nave participated in former excursions given
By the undersigned to New York ana up the
Hudson Rivcr-to make another trip up the
ilndson this season. The excursion will take
place the later part of this alonth or first part
of september, provided there IL sufficient In
tcrest manifested T. warTant running 1t. The
exact tima and further particulars will be
given next week. Al who desire to maxi
tins delightful trip vii please send in their
names - carry as possible TO Messrs. Bouyh-
man Thomas 81 Co. i2l Market street.
sug5-wtf L. T E. SMITH, Manager
S.J, REV ARD.--Nas stolen from the
sC Il .ubscriboT. al OSetcwn, on Tues
day nishf, a Germantown Wagon and set of
HaIncse. The door IL the side was cat OF
and nailed up; the forch0arj was Of walnut.
The above reward will be paid for Its return,
or information that viii lead to its reco7ory.
ROBERT uAWTuOIiG.
Aug. 8, l.45-3t'
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N CEAlSCERT,
NEW CASTLE. COUNTY. 90
Cause Of Par:ision.

ct. al
=. IN pursuance Of an o1der OF the Chan ncello,
s "a sne ABOVE cause made at Chambers, On the
Ing any liens against the interest OF estate Of
Reusl Heisier; Rebeeca 8. Heisler, Barzillsr
+ Healer, Henry Lawrence and MaT,etts
E%awsenGe % his wife, Henry E. Heisler and
lands and premises to which said cause re-.
A.es, are hereby notified to lle a partition
seltlnS forth tbe nature and amount of Tie
sane; 10 the onice Of the Register In ChEn-
the fret Monday In September, A. % Is!s
ana 70 appear and prove said hen or liens A.
me ensuing term of the court, before tbs
n ing OF the Court on the third day Of the
TERM. CHAS. b. LORE
SAM'L II. HARRINGTON.
Wilmington, Dsi., July 22 1875. sosepts
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Registers Order,

HECisTER'S O!It.',.-
ny~ CASTLE COUNTY, July li;h, ~, H..
Upon the gppllc!.i Of Victor pua''1 %
Executor of Willilm Thatcher IsN ',s
Wilmington hundred. in said county, dSs S.as
ed 1t is Ordered and directed by the htt n,
ter tha: the Executor 9iSrssGlG a,.sl, N N
notice Of the granting Of Letters .,;a " q
ministrntion upon the Estate OF the dlc:,M., N,
with the datoof granting thereof, % GO csTia Id
ad7ertisem entsto bc posted within tolH Xxx sa
from the date CT suoh Letters. in Elk ~ M;
most public places of tho county Of new "a
Ito. recurring ali persons having aomsc rss 4
az inst the Ea'%tc 70 present the sfus c,s
abide BY an Act CT Assembly in alp. ,snl SSl
made ard provided. And also cause tag, gs1,ss Il III,
to be inserted within the samo perloa " VI Il
Dolly Gazette. q. newsrepeT pubn9!ats.a, X nj:
Wilmington, and to be aou.ia1s1 'n''''
fsASH$& three weeks. Il. G. D. ,I d
EsHSH Given uBder the hand ana ss 4
cGico Of the Register aicresaias.
Eo' Castle, New Castle county ai0re'"
Ia ta7 ard year above written. .;...,s
), G. DI6GS' f's1h'''
NOTICE. 4,
q II aersc.-7 &c 3irg claims a3aiIT ~ amt
tate 81 tic deseRlti nust rreJen. the III be
duly attssted 10 iae Executor. On AT AZ
fnro jug .l4Ih, 1916, or abide tle tle,;a.j. n.j
Assembly in eocG casa made and pI9yNlITS''
VICTOR DqpOSt,,,
AdaIsls Wiinl0Ston. Del. jTleeo..--,
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TAX RAIERs. TAKE NOTICE

TyA1 PATERs, TAKE NOTICE
CITY AND SCHOOL TAX FOR i:3B.
The undersigned Receivers Q: Taxes ior
Ehe City OF " !imingson, will he at
no. ZOE. Sixth STREET,
between Msrke. and King streets, on ara
after the first dag Of July, ls7j, between she
hours of 8 and u In the morning and from 2
to in the afternoon. for the purpose Of re
Gsirtng Taxes.
On all taxes paid during the month cs july
there Will be deduction OF i've cents on
every dollar; and ell taxes paid on or after
the the 1rst day Of August. including the
nrst tuesday Of September, shall be PAYABLE
without deduction OF addition as Aforesaid,
aud all taxes unpaid on the day next after
the fret Tue sday OF September shall be in
cTeasedb by the addition Of nve per centun on
the amount thereof
EDMuED PROVOST,
ReceiTer Northern District tincludirg al
Scrth OF 9Th street)
EDWARD TARNiER,
Receiver Southern District (includinx all
South Of sixth street) ty20tf
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REGISTERS ORDERS
Reglseer7s Order,
REGisTEL OFFICE,


New Castle County, August a. lsA
Upon the application OF WILLIAM Al
GLEAN Err. Admin traitor Of JOHN CLEl
YER, iato OF st Georges Hundred .
said county, deceased; it is ordered and d
rectcd by the Register that tha Adnili:trlsl
aforesaid give d6tice ofthe granting Of "
tors Ot Administration upon tho EststeOf "
deceased, with the date of grantils ther.ai
by causing adv ertiscmentd 10 ba posiS
within forty days from the date Of ,sua
Letters. in six OF tho most putlio place
of the County Of New Castle. requiring =
persons having demands against the
tate to present the same, or abide |r
Act Of Assembly in such case made Ultr
yided. Anu alsocause the sGmo to be iE
el within the same period In thew
minGton Gazette, a newspaper publislAll.
WILMINGTON. and IL Re continued tas-
throo weeks. IL 0. D.
f~-, diyen under the hand and Stllt
LIS. 9fioe 9t the Register aiGTcslla,s' Sn1,',
foroaid. the day and year above Vlrltts
sc, BIaGs, Resi'ls''
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0ER9ES
y All Wool Serges In beautiful Shades
~ md ~ cents. WIN. B. SHARP,
ae' eth and Market
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InTIcE

All .'rsonshavine claims asains, n. D.
tate 81 .h deceased must present sGe v. v.
duly attestcd TO the Administrator on q o,ia
August "a, 1875. OF abiae tho Ac. Of A.;sS
big in such "aso raa1o suo provided.
WM. 4, CLEAVEh
Almini':fsis..
Address Por: Penn, Bel. ars1eol.I
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nIvIDEND.
IL OFFICE WIIMINGToE CoAL Gas Co..
August E.. lS,.
The Directors have this day declared s
diTidead OF three dollars per sLGre oL the
capital stock of the Wilmington CoGl Go;
Company, payable u demand
aUgl-1V =. J. LAWSON, Ttass'r.
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LEGAL NOTICES.
John McGrann.

~
Ellen j. McGetterick.
Peter McGrann, John
e. Gegan, James Ge-
gan. Edward Gegan,
Thomas 9egan, Mary
GeRan, Elizabeth Nc
Mahon, William Mead,
Margaret Mead, Mary
Ann NJ cOu igan,
James X Rollins, Eli.
pLalet Rollins, Jane
Mc9rann, Sarah e.
McGrann, Michael r.
McHrann, Ann Arons,
an d Margaret BIc.
GTanDs
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NOTICE 10 hereby given shat tie partner,
4\ ship lately existing between the under
signed, under the name Of Walton & Jaroe5
debts owing TO tie said lrm are TO be PAID 10
Howard P. Walton, md all demands arain 81
SAID 1rrn are to be paid By him
HOWARD z WALTON
BRADLEY JAMES.
Wilmington DEL, July 81, 1e7..-la
TNHE undersigned have this day iormad a
l. co partnership under tine name Of walton
& Brother, for the purpose Ct carry.ng on the
Wholesale and retail Ice Business, heretofore
conducted by Walton 4 james.
HOWARD P WALTON
PC9EY a. WALTON.
WilEalDstoD. Del, july 81, le75.-lm
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pUf COAL early and save money.
ID JOSEPH FOUT
Is now ready to serve customers vis I'm
terprtse. shamoken and Shawnee Iehigt
Coal at the lowest market rates.
oRoNeE STREET & r. R. AyKEur.
'~s s'n' iHo JOSEPH FoUT.
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NOTiCE.-The co-partnership heretofore
existing between the undersigned m.
ger the arm name of Townsend Co, ia this
day dissolved by mutual consent.
ROBERT Y. TOWNSEND.
GEO. r. TOWNSEND,
Wilmington, July 20. 1875.
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NOTICE.-The under5igned Collectors O.
~ County Tax for Wilmington HundI ed,
e1Te notice that they will be at No. 10 East
sixth street, during the months CT July and
August, for the purpose Of receiving the
state, County and Poor Tax for the wear
1875. All persons owing the same are re.
quested to call and settle their bills and save
costs. as the demands of the County are i'm.
perative. los. l.. CARPENTER, Jr.,
A. GIVEN,
Iy6u Collectors
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FINANCIAL ann covNv.
WILAIsGTos. Dsl

Latest Stock quotation aug ys
Crai4e, johnson q Co.. S.R On, 'Igt.atisi
ket street, Wi!miugtrn w." 10 ,lL
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LOCAL STOCKS
UEs,HiSGEat Man,s5,

WnXISjt9S. Del Aug :,
G.q'Nunrs at tie BraHdyv.ne A.
sivur ard Grain Ccrrs.;ei hal7 "
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1875-01-21

PORK RAIsING.-My own theor,
OF pork raising, based upon expert
ence, observat ton and probably lit
tie philosophy of the thing, if wit
ten TOR the benefit of Others. would
I've about as follows: During hot
summer months, Iwould feed very
little soiled feed, such as corn IN the
ear or uncracked | would keer
hogs upon green feed constantly,
either grass, oats or rye, and feed
them at regular intervals, once OF
twice per day, upon mashed feed
either shorts, chopped oats or rye,
buckwheat, etc, fed in troughs
When fed in this way, and at the
same time allowed access to watel
and shade. hogs will bear crowdin,
through the hot months, very gooC
time, if not the best, to take ON flesh
This puts them in the best of condl
tion for corn feeding, which shoult
commence about the first of Septem
ber, when the new crop is still sof
aud tender. Treated in this way
hogs become probably as perfect =
any method could make them Ur
on the whole, too, believe it tn
cheapest AMI most economical.-Cor
| Gernanto,rp 7p'e, rrnh.
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f rem were made acquainted with th'
adventure of the night before. The,
listened with the liveliest interest
!, and were curious to know what oul
hero would think when hewoke up
Accordingly they gathered in thu
entry, aud the door was partially
opened. But they had to wait some
time. The soft couch was favorable
to the slumberer, andit was late whsr
Herbert awoke:
AT length his eyes opened. A mo
ment after, and he was sitting up in
bed, looking wildly about him,
| Where was he!
He recognized none of his sur
roundings. He had never in his life
slept in a chamber SO beautifully
furnished. How he ever came there
he could not divine. What made
the matter more mysterious was. that
he could see nothing Of hp clothes.
Those on the chair were much better
than any he had ever worn. He
tried hard to remember anything
which could throw lightupon hispres-
ent surroundings, but without sue
cess. lnts
At length light flashed upon him,
and he exclaimed: Il know how it is,
I'm dreaming. ! wish it wasn't .
dream, though. wonder where !
shall wake up"
There was q sound of stiAed laugh
ter, and then Charlie entered the
room AMI spoke to the bewildered
boy, explaining how he came to be
there
"Am l to put on those nice clothes?"
asked Herbert, delighted.
Eyes" said Charlie, you are quite
welcome to them. You see we are
| just of size, and have plenty more.
Only make haste, we have all been
waiting 70 get breakfast with you,
and I'm as hungry as bear"
Herbert's appearance was very
much improved by the new clothes
As he descended to the breakfast
room he wondered whether he was
the same boy that went to sleep on
the door-steps the night before.
After hearty breakfast, Herbert
prepared to go, not without hearty
thanks TOR the kindness which had
been shown him. But he found him
self unexpectedly detained Charlie
had thrown an arm around him and
held him forcibly.
"It's no use risIsting." he said, in a
lively tone, you're my prisoner"
He then explained to Herbert that
he was about to enter Mr. Torry's
cuuuting-room, and would continue
to live with them.
Need | tell you how grateful and
happy our young hero was, and how
the good merchant never saw reason
to regret his kindness.
Dear reader, may it chance that as
this New Years anniversary come
round, may a poor child of poverty
dream dream of happiness and com
fort, and may his dream find as ample
a realization as Herbert's.
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RAILROAD LINES.
CHESAPEAKE { Ohio RAILWAY!
.s:ssE Ess
On and after Dec. 18th, 1874, passenger
trains will run as follows:
FROM HUNTINGTON
$50 A. M. Expr,., rrain-DAILI.

$50 A. M. Express Train-DAiLf'
lexcept sunday To- Charleston. Kanawhs Falls
White sulphur. COvingtOn. RonceveTte. Goshen
StauntOn, Charlottesville, GOrdouSSiile, and inter
mediate stations arriving at Richmond o:25 A.
NJ Tais traia connects az Charlottesville for
ynchhury, Bristol and Chattanooga: ~ Cor
donsville for Alexandra, Washington. Baltimore
and the North: and az Richmond for Petersburg,
Norfolk. Weldon, Raleigh. DanyiIle, Charlotte,
GreenshOfO. Columbia. Augusta, Savanna, Char
leatOu and AL pOints south
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In No uUKHY FOR PAYMENT
Mr.. Rushum was a peculiar man in
one respect. He never had any mon.
ey, never paid a debt if it was posi-
bic to avoid it, and yet managed to
lowe almost every one who knew him,
and it was astonishing what number
of acquaintances he had. and how Of
ten they called upon him.
"My dear sir" Rushum would say,
| with benevolent smile, to creditor
sho called for money, 81 mean to pay
that little bill. In fact it should have
been paid before, but / was disap
pointed in not receiving some none,
which | had calculated on. Mr.. Casf
owes me money, and l have expected
it every day for month When h
pays up, I'll pay you"
At the mention of Mr.. Cash's nam'
the confding creditor always pricke'
up his ears, and appeared To ia {
courage. and in this way, continual,
keeping Cash's name in the fore
ground, Rushum Wa. enabled to NOV
along and contract new debts.
One day Cash, who was noted 70
MS weait., called on Hushum.
01ook here,' said the former, !"
lowe you a hundred dollars; give M
a receipt, and III pay YOU"
"In the name Of heavens, l be-
YOU not to do it," cried Rushum il
aarm, all of his cool assurance leav
ing him.
Cash looked at the man in cstoDish
ment.
Don't want your pay'" he asked
"Not penny of it Keep it TO
me, and don't pay it until | tell yo'
that | am in earnest in wanting it.
"What is the meaning of thIs?'
"I'll tell you,s replied Rushum, il
q confidential tone. by the mean
of that hundred dollars which yol
owe me, / ar, enabled to get credI
for a thousand. besides bluifing all O
nv old creditors
Cash turned and walked away, maj
yelling at the power.of a name.
Seo-
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SONG. AND STORY.
For the ADvHETIsHR.
CONFIRMATION.

1T IcILAN. g
What though the thorns and brambles rude
Are round our pathway growing,
What though the evil 0eniIs brood
Their seeds Of woe are sowing;
Let's pass them by-give Fate, the while,
Our hands, and never fret her,
Wen still brave on, and with smile,
Feel oil 10 for the better.
What though deep gdef our bosoms sway,
And rend our hearts with SORROW,
The sky that's dark with clouds to-dcy
Has sunshine on the morrow;
Yet though to-day we're bound In woe,
But soon will every fetter
That bound, be burst, and We shall know
That all Ii for the better.
Then let false friends and Joys forsaks,
And life, too, cease 20 claim US,
Let Love departure from US take,
The truer grace shall arm us;
well look 70 Him, In whose high book,
faith shines In every letter,
And Know. whom there We only look,
That ali 10 for the better.
AnASDAvILLl. Kanawhs Co.. Wv.
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The bus that esossed the ocean-
CnlsmbuA
The Portland daily press., 1875-12-09
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
Review of the Portland Markets


FOR THE WEEK EJoING DEC. s.
The markets very quiet at this season, and this
year is no exception to the rule. But few parties de-
sire to carry large stocks and consequently buy
in small quantities. The small demand has ten
dency to make prices merely nominal. The money
market shows but little change from last week. and
gold closed on Wednesday, December 9Th, at lis.
Apples are still plenty and retail at from So 90 a
81 so per Dbl. Beans are plenty and there is fair
demand. Butter is active at 80 a 35c for family
lots and 25 SOC for store lots. The cheese market
is dull with but few sales Coffee is firm and un-
changed. Cooperage is dull. Copper and cordage
show no change. Duck of Portland manufacture is
in good demand. The fish trade for the season has
about closed and prices falling off considerably
as will be seen by the quotations. The flour market
is very quiet with but few sales to report. The new
corn has arrived in the market and in consequence
prices have declined, as will be seen by the quota
tons. Pressed hay can be had at from $12 "a 16,
while loose is offering freely at from $12 H. Lard
is lower and kegs are quoted at from IA a 14Ic The
leather market quite active especially in the best
grades. This is owing to the large export trade at
present. There is no change to note in the lumber
trade. Moasses is off again and Porto Rico is quot
at As q 55c, and Muscavado at 36 q 3ec. The oil
market is firm and unchanged. There is good de-
mand for potatoes and eggs at present. The former
bring 80 SOC by the load, and 80 a 33c per doz.
Hams show decline to IA q 14ac. Sugars are in
fair demand and granulated is quoted at lie. Teas
are firm and unchanged at present quotations. To-
bacco is steady at present prices
FREIGHTS.-T is no change to note in freights
this week. We have the following charters to re-
port: Sch. Cyrus Hall hence to north side Cuba
with shocks, TIC. Sch. Thomas N. Stone from st.
John, n B.. to Santa Cruz with lumber, $40 in gold,
thence to Porto Rico for the sum of $1,000 in gold.
Brig Mary G. Mariner hence to Matanzas with
shocks p. t. Sch. Sarah F. Bird hence to Havana,
round sum of $780, Sch Fanny A. Bailey hence to
Sagna with shocks p. t. Brig Proteus hence to Sa-
qua with shocks on PIT
The Portland daily press., 1875-12-09
The following are missing: Julius Grossman

The following are missing: Julius Grossman
OF Ham burg.
OF the second cabin, the following are saved :
Anna Petshold. Theo. Tiedmann. Geo. f. San
er, Hermann Nathan, Edward Stamm, Eliza
Stamm, all of New York: Franz Hamm aud
family of Texas; Ado'ph Hermann of Cincin-
natl; Heinrich Schen of America; Alfred Wat
tig of Jean, Austria
Twenty more are missing, including five
Franciscan nuns.
The foregoing does not include passengers
booked 10 Southampton, and whose names are
unascertained. The body of steerage pas
senger, Adolf Forster Of New York, was
washed ashore near Marget yesterday. Tie
known
have been brought ashore at Harw,ch. 1t is
thought few, if any, bodies remain ON the
wreck.
New YORK, Dec 8.-The agents of the steam
ship Deutschland furnish a list of the passen-
gers saved including William S. LEIGH of Cleve-
land. Carl Elneyer, Jr., of Bremen, of the first
cabin, nine of the second cabin, seven of whom
belong to New York, and 68 steerage passen-
gers, including twelve belonging to New York,
five hailins from America, thirty from Ger
many, four from Russia and eleven from Aus
tria.
The steamer Deutschland now lies on the
west edge of the Kentsh Knock in four faith
oms of water. Her stern is about feet out of
water at high tide. Her wood ends have start
ed but her spaTs, sails and everything are
standing. Her matches over the cargo are I'M
disturbed and her deck is dry at low water.
The owners of the vessel with the agents and
Capt. Buckenstein went to the wreck to-day.
New YORK. Dec ga special cable gives
a statement of Capt Buckenstein of the
Deutschland as follows:
"We left Bremenhafen Sunday morning and
early on the following morning, Monday, en-
cOuntered heavy southeast snow storm. The
weather was SO thick we found it necessary to
throw the lead constantly and TO slacken
the speed of the vessel. At half-past five
o'clock the vessel struck aud shortly after
wards commenced humping very hard. Sew
eral vessels passed quite close but paid no at
tention whatever to our signals of distress. L
ordered the life boats to Ee put in readiness
and soon had Thorn swung out, but 1 did not
deem it safe to lower them in such heavy sea-
One boat was launched against my positive or
order, and she was almost Immediately swamp
ed and six persons in her were drowned. A
tremendous sea swept the decks few minutes
later and washed overheard many of the pas
sengers who had all previously been supplied
with life preservers After this ordered the
passengers to take to the rigging, and some
sought safety upon the wheel house, from which
position they were rescued by tug boat about
10 O'Clock this morning."