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The New York herald., 1877-10-28
LAST THOUGHTS.

From the San Francisco CALL Oct H.
Yesterday afternoon David Mitchell, an accountant
was found dead on the floor OF room in tho ST.
George House, on Kearny street. Tho deceased, on
the 4th inst, took u room at tho ST. George and on
last Monday night entered ut tho usual hour. Yes
terday tho chambermaid cndeavored to enter his
room, but unable to do by reason Of It's being
bolted the inside. The landlord, whose atten ton
was directed to this forced tho room
and discovered Mitchell dead tho floor. On tho
mantcIpece vial wi hicn had ed Iaudanum
On hts bcd was Bible, open at the second book Of
Samuel, chapter %, and the following paragraph
marked:-
bring him back again. No; shall 60 him. he shall
not return to me-
The Bible bears the following inscription the fly
leaf:-"The gift OF o loving mother TO her beloved
son, David Mitchell" Opposite the marked para
graph piece OF poetry cut from newspaper and
several photographs Of children. The following OK.
tract from the poetry also markcd:-
III should die to night.
NV friends would call to mind, with loving thoughs
Some kindly deed the Icy hand had wrought -
Some gentle words III. frozen lips had sad
Errnnds which the willing feet had sped,
Tho memory Of my scltshncss and pride
My hasty words will n be laid aside.
And 20 should be loved and mourned tonight.
Tho deceased n native OF Scotland, about forty
years oil age, and was at one time officer Of the
CaIedonian Club OF this city.
The New York herald., 1877-10-28

scHR MAssAsor ssnermanl arrived at Gloucestter Oct
boom
scnR CARRrE DAoAI, Norwood, Of and from Gouccster
Tor te fishing hanks via Easpo for bait struck By
violent s4uaii whom on Herring Cove Head the night
o. the l7th carrying both The manmHst was
broken on about half the foremast head car
ieu The vessel worked into Enssport 18TH
der b and oresaf where Is waiting for her
spars on the way from Gloucester.
scHR BKLLF PhiIadcphia), ashore east nf Cranes
Meek Point IL has been OF and sold Capt Je
seriously injured
SLoor MARY STUART, of New Haven. dismasted In
pairs. 7-''.
ashore 1t Matthias Point.
BIpprronp Ne. Oct 2afhs schr Arcturus, from Bangor
Tor Boston with lumber IL at Saco fcrry having lost her
anmast to the deck and most of her part Of
has already discharged aud all will prob
ably be reshipped.
.PRov'Scgrows. Oct 26--The wrecked brig VIM Parks
Mudgett sod ut auction to-day for 1925 Her cargo
coal brought x3 10 per
LAUEcHEp--At Thomaston 2f,h ship Alexander Gibson
from tho yard OF Edward o Ben She IL tons
reastsr named for NJ Alex Gibson. OF 81 John NIB tho
largest shipper OF deal from that The ship be
commanded by Capt James Speed OF Thomaston.
The New York herald., 1877-10-28
MARITIME MISCELLANY


Tmr WRECKED wHAlxnsThe latest intelligence received
Francisco from the Arctic whaling region gives the
GLOWING inormation:
ship Milton of New Bedford, had badly sho
was clean Bark Three Brothers. owned by II Bartlett
Sons and Others, OF New Bedford, and the bark A
Farnswoth partly owned In New Bedford and considered
New Bedford vessel though sailing under the British
flag, the mother vessel had been
and appears the fleet encountered more than the usual
difficulties with ice The Three Brothers had taken
whales and the Fansworth TOO bbs oil and 1900 lbs
OF bone.
STEAMER HApJI tB. from PIctou Ms. for Montreal, be-
fore reported ashore Traverse got OH after ct
BRiG CHARLOTTE 335 TONS built Brewer. Me- has been
sold TO parties sims the British West India trade
at private price.
BRrc SARAH (Br), before reported ashore near Sand
Point Ms condemned by survey and ordered to
be sold.
Sem KAY TIlton from Phiindephis for Aspinw ALL
put GRAND Turk H. Oct IL, leaking and sailed 18th
ior destination. having shipped extra men,
senn FASHION with water pipe, from hIsabcshPort for
o'clock nigb 25th lust and is now iul Of water.
The with all hands lott tho vessel In their boat and
were picked up bv Brazos and taken to Say
brook.
Sem LEoaEssA Achorn, at Alexandria Oct 20 rom
Charlesou. left tire attor place on the 2vth nit and
period driven o her course considerable
distance During tho hsr sNts were split forcrg
ring nrokcn and othcr done She was fallen in
with h, Mercy Trundy which supplied her with
Tho captain has his hand injured by exposure
and hsyts ship. and two OF the crew are SICK
scnR kLIzAngrn coox, from Windsor for Alexandria.
arrived Eastpoft 1n leaking 4UU strokes per hour
She has haIlcd In for repairs.
The New York herald., 1877-10-28
A FIENDIsH SON.
HE GOES HOME INTOXICATED AND NEARLY
MURDERS BIS AGED FATHER.

HE GOES HOME INTOXICATED AND NEARLY
MURDERS BIS AGED FATHER.
Ofncer MullIgan, Of the Twentieth precinct. Was
patrong his heat IN West Thrsy-seventh street. near
Seventh avenue last night. when he hoard
cries OF "Mrrderln "Poicel'' issuing from the
apartments occupied by Patrick Lynch and his
family in the house No. 2l2. The oficer entered tho
promises and In tho occupied by tho Lynches he
bcneld Patrick Lynch the athcr OF the family over
nity years OF age, lying upon the noor with two
frghtiul gashcs hts head, from which the blood was
pouring his face. few feet from the old
man stood his Thomas, king wild and excited,
and holding large in hts hand. from tho biade OF
which his frather's blood was dripping. In q lew
hurried words the terrified mother and wife told the
story of the tragedy. Her son Patrick had come
homo abusive and intoxicated His father remon-
srstcd when the son. trenzed with drink, seized an
axo that unfortunately lying upon the hearth at tho
time and dealt his father wicked blow which nearly
split his skull and fellod him senseiess 10 the foor
Not content with this, the son ht hts father anoher
blow and also kicked and jumped upon him. MIS-
Lynchs narrative ended tho officer took young Lynch
in CUSTODY, while some other officers removed tho
wounded man, who had partially rcgained
consciousness, TO the station house on strctGhcr
HIS wounds dressed by surgeon from Roose-
velt hospital Tho old mans wounds, though very
dangerous werc not IN the surgeons opinion, nccos-
sary fatal.
The New York herald., 1877-10-28
A. NOVEL SUIT.

Sr. LOUIS, No.. Oct q, 1877
A suit Of singular character was brought In the
Circuit Court this morning by Alexander y Buchanan
against Sahlicn, Singer Co., wholesale cothicrs
Of this city. Said Buchanan alleges that he has been
until o fcw days ago salesman and confidential clerk
oi the nrm nnmod for nearly twenty years, and that
on the 18th inst he was nvcigled into the ofnce
of lawyer, the doors locked and was then charged
wi stealing from the firm during the past ton
years some $100 0C0 worth OF clothing and properly,
and told that unless he made tho loss good he would
be prosecuted and imprisoned. be was denied any
timo for consideration consultation with friends,
and, finally, while stunned with The enormtty and
faisy charge and while laboring under mental
tear OF the threats made to him and being wholly IN
tain bonus money snd notes To the value Of $l0 000
The petition further alleges that the painiif is
trely innocent Of the accusations made against him.
charges hts with conspiracy 10 destroy his
reputation and the Court for $50 600 damages.
Me=srs. Sahleln, singer Co. will publish a state
ment in tomorrow mornings papers, In which thoy
assert that Buchanan was not invcigicd into
but that tho interview was had In the rear
of1co Of Glover shipey, their attorneys. with
the doors uhocked aud persons passing in ana cut;
that when charged with robbipg the firm he admitted
the act but insisted that he had not taken so large
amount as they claimed; that no coercion
used nor threats Of prosecution and
Imprisonment made against him. but that
he freely admitted hts guilt and went 10
OF the city banks and returned with somc bonds,
sustained by the 1rm by reason Of his dishonesty.
Sahen, singer Co further state that they ready
10 meet the tho suit Mt any timc, and havo
witnesses 30 prove Buchanans guilt
The New York herald., 1877-10-28
MISSIONARY CONVENTION.

ST. LOUIS. Oct 81 1871
The General sunday scnool Convention and the
Christian women's Board OF Missions, auxiliary
organizations Of the General Christian Mssonary
Convention being held In THIS city, have
been in session to-day. During tho session
OF the former encouraging reports vcro received
OF Sunday school work and tho Corresponding Sccre-
tary Of tho Board reported the general work very
satisfactory condition The Womcn's Board OF Mis-
slons occupied tho day IN tho transaction Of bust
ness pertaining 10 tho moro thorough pcrfcctDg OF
tho organization and In adopting measures and devils
ing meaps calculated 10 advance its special work.
To.night a meeting was held by this body at tho
Central Christian Church. which was largely attended
Able addresses wero delivered by prominent workers
in inc cause and the iund the purpose OF mission
ary work considerably increased by donations and
subscriptions life membership Tho general session
OF the Christian Conv cntion will be resumed Monday.
Seventeen OF tho ministers in attendance will MI
pupits Of the churches OF various denominations IN
The CITY Tomorrow.
The New York herald., 1877-10-28
CAPTURE uF A NOTORIOUS OUTLAW

LOUISVILLE, KY, Oct. 27, 1871
Grove Kennedy, the notorious outlaw, made famous
In Kentucky because Of his daring and defiance OF tho
law, was captured near Lancaster, Ky, this morn
Ing Kennedy has committed numerous crimes
IN tho last several years. lilo was engaged In tho
riot at Lancaster Hc tnen killed rolative
and was rescued from jail. He visited water
ing places, became intoxicated and OF tho
guests. lie went TO Nelson county aad tried
10 XII an engineer for not stopping
train ut his bidding. Ito would rido through tho
country heavily armed and that
one would take him alive. lns morning,
according TO the Courier Journals SPECIAL report
or his capture, MARSHAL Hunter, Of Bards
town, with iweve men, surpr sed him his ftners
barn IN Garfard county. Kennedy tried 70 draw hts
weapon, but realizing certain death OF resist
vic Tor sale keeping
The New York herald., 1877-10-28

Arrived at San Francisco Oct % barks Roman Kelley.
NIB, With loo bbls OIL 1000 lbs bones Dawn, Williams 600
bbls OIL 5000 lbs bone. (rhe Is badly byArcc cc
Cleared at Boston ocs ~, brig Hermar Smith. Cook,
~chr Petrol is beinx fitted New Bedford aiing
In tho Atlantic sail IL ahout threc weeks
under command OF Capt Jns Avery. her former
schr Golden City. NIB. which arrived Brunswick
lately win cruise th winter In charge Of the mate Capt
Clay having arrived home
Aletei from Ackend says that the whaicboat parties
from the Bay Of Islands have been successful this
SAN FRANCISCO. Oct 27-The following catches BY the
Rainbow dostl. do; Progrcns. 900 bbis OIL whales
dhomss IN ropS & 6 hS nos o wnse moaaensy io1 So SSs
OIL; Eliza. 800 bbs OIL whale Helen Mar 300 bills OIL
whales; Mount Wolaston 400 bb OIL whales: Ceone
whale; Norman, 300 bbs OIL wacs All OF the above
are 81 New M Beoierd Ihc tssnce OF san Franssco nas
bbly OIL
The New York herald., 1877-10-28
GUYER'S TAKING OFF.
no LIGHT ON THE D.RKE COUNTY MuhpEh
MysrERY-A FRUIrLEss INQUEST.
Try TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.

NO LIGHT On IaE DthhE SOSNAA @S~'~>~~--
MYsrERY-A FRUIrLEss INQUEST.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.
DAyros, Ohio. Oct 81 1871
The latest reports relating TO the murder oi wesley
Guyer ~ Palestine Darke county, confirm the nrst
accounts Palestine Is n town OF several hundred
popuiaon ten miles from nearest railway station
The motive for the murder remains wrapped In mys
tery ana no clew has found pointing 10 tho cu
prits rhe Coroner hold nm inquest yesterday with
great diculty citizens refusing servo on the jury or
10 testify anything leading TO accurate information
Guyer mad lived in tho town twenty years. and had
vito ana seven childrcn he a cabinet maker BY
trade, owned a house and property and carried on
business there. HIS neighbors are very quiet about
the affair those most intimate with him speak
we'll OF him. us man Of temperate, peaceaDle habits
and deny the charges made that he was bad charac
ter. II was testified that the gaug which committed
the murder numbered not loss than sevcnty-nve men,
whose faces blackened TO prevent recognition
Guyo or was reading when tcey called Ut MS house.
town. He went to learn hc,r purpose bsreheaded
In his shirt sleeves. He rested hts arm on the
gatepos while the leader of the gang read long list
chnrgcs Tho leader stood within ten feet OF Guysr
After nnishing reading he discharged gun IN his lace
and the rest Of the band rcd simultaneously kiling
family and the man working tor MIN TO leave town
within ten days or they would DO trented the same
The fcud s said to have originated between Guyer ana
a lawyer formerly Of Palestine, and these mon are re-
ported 10 have been hired by the lawyer to murder
Guycr. IL Is also claimed that the band WAS u vigil
ance committee To rid town OF the man. An apathy
prevails. No Information can be obtained and no
action has boon taken by the local authorities.
The New York herald., 1877-10-28
CLEARED.

Steamer Lapace (Br, Giipen. Liverpool, E-Buck 4
steamer Hermann sGer, Reichmann. Bremen via South
Ssssner south Tyne tBr,. Hallsss, Antwerp Funch
Steamer city Of Merida, Reynolds. Havana Vera Urns
steamer sBr Fraser St John. NIB. and
sto.mer RIO .:rAade Boser Galveston via Key woss-
steamer New orieana. Dearborn. New oneans-clsrk
Steamer Aigisrs. Hawthorne. New orlesns-Bogsrs 4
Steamer San Salvador paxrsts ssyannsh-Gso Yonre.
Co.
sssans, od psmiaen Walker. Norfolk. City Point and
Steamer John Gibson. Masingo. Georgetown. DE-
steamer A O sinners. Warren. Phnadelphia-JaA Hand
Steamer Nereus nailett; l,o:ton II Dimcsk
Ship Elisa Mcneil, Norton. An,worp snow Burgsss
ship Detroit Blanchard Csliao and Piseo tPoru,-Car
Ship twilight, wsrland. San francsco-sutton q Co.
Bark Chin Yang tBr), haskins. southampton-Funch,
Bssf Pskin Harden, Cardiff twalo0-Pondergass. Bros
BARK Ita,o dts. Buongiovannio Cork Falmouth for
Bark Gustav Helene (Nor Florinas. Cork orders
Benhsm Foyesen o
for ordersbsnssm a BoSessn %
Bark Mississippi Qsorj. iein, Rotterdam-Funch Kdye
Bark larry Buschmsnn (Br Card Narseilles-J Whit
BARK Eeonora Madre dta). Scala. TriesteJss Henry.
Bark Arabeila Port). Pachca. Pcrnambuco-a II swift
4 Co.
Brig Williams OBJ, Williams. Newcastle Ed Whit
ney 4 10.
Brig wsndcrsr tBD, Lewis, Cork for orders-scammsll
Bros
Brig Dssy Boynton, Appleby. Belfast IJohn Boynton's
Son.
Brig FL Mcrrymsn Iecraw, Demerara--Leaycraft Co.
Schr Susan Ray. Endicott, Maranham-BUrdett q
schr william Frederick. Amos. Liverpool. E--A Mud
gcit.
schr Emily Jeuny. Bernard, Lagnayra and Puerto Ca
schr Hattie HASKELL Cassidy, San Blss, UsC-Etate Of
Owen Brennan.
Schr Eyeline. Wilder. TampIco-J W Wilson 90.
schr VIM Douglass, McIndoe. Point-aPi II A vata-
bic 4 Son.
schr W II Card. Poss Jacmel U!aytD -Kunhardt Co.
schr Annie Allen, Conkln, Sagua la Grande Cuba
WaydeIl h Co.
schr Ksystone, Wilder. st John. NB-AJ Henoy.
schr Rio (frj. Phillips, st john, MA lieney.
schr Emma lBo, iieaton st John, NB-John Boyntons
Son.
schr Myrover Brown. Charleston. sc-Evans Ball 1
Co.
schr Iot,is, Speed, Richmond, va--Abiel Abbot
Scbr Annie Bcr zen Thompson, Western Branch (nesr
Norfolk, ynr-Slnght Petty.
schr II y Holstcd tsr, Sullivan Newark, MP Ne.
vius Son.
scbr ! Goodwin. Williams, Bridgeport-ssamford Man.
ufacturing 20.
The New York herald., 1877-10-28
NOTICE TO MARINERS.

Notice Is hereby given that patch extending half
Cables length with 10 loast wafer found In
Singapore Strait
foeson--one mile Sc by + n Il from sultan Shoa ON
the SCOT where the Admiralty chart shows 10 fathoms
red iron Nun buoy placed the centre OF the
cornl reef and berth of cables length McL should
bo riven to IT, BRUTEL pE LA RIvfERE,
the Vice Admiral commanding
BATAVIA, Juno g. 1877 the naval forces in N~th.Inda
Notice Is hereby Hvcn that white revolving light OF
first order. Javas Eerse southery entrance
sunda Strait lat "A s. lon l05 Is 40 L or Green wc
will be duly exhibited July 16
This light shown between II = nhrough and NJ and
81 Is partly intercepted by Prnsen Island 1t
tho top Of white lighthouse CT 100 feet built
rock pomontory of 100 eet height IL elevsted
above the common level and visible within range
2S.4 nautical miles.
The flashes seconds per minute are followed by
eclipses Of "A seconds each
BRUTEL DE LA RlVIERE,
the Vice Admiral anding
tho naval forces In eth-fndia.
The New York herald., 1877-10-28
ALMANAC FOR NEW YoRK-TH1s DAY
HERALD YACHT WEATHER OBsER
PORT OF NEW YORK, OCT. q, 1877.
ARRIVALS.

REPORrED, By THE HERALD STEAM YACHTS AND
HERALD wHITESTONE TELEGRAPH LINE
Steamer Britannia BD Thompson Liverpool oet s and
us.ps @ cS.s oRaSa e os 10 Tss %dso
erIy gales tho whole passage. :, -. =
ws STATE % q rsn Tx ms. % oa
Steamer Cen Barnes cheesem savannah Oct o. With
ss sssansr @ sssrss Sssst Sorias to Old
stssner AiSsmaris Gibbs Lswss del. the
Ship &rsio tssss ';ssd cs,en.sa Euns With
.ns osDe Of S Goss Sf Aas ~ s
S 4: as :':a s. iss d SsSaa 81
Astoria. Potter from Amsterdam Ne. iork tDslswsrs
.D .z.s ssy o% pnpsas s
pool ops % s.d days in ballast to Snow Burgess
adGn n e 5 , IN bsH S:ss Sr
Ship Foreningen cw Fahmau Bristoi-s2 days in bal
mel ssD..:s ,s..s .ss !. q
Browsr; Oct % had heavy gallo from wsw lasting -
u s" f'&' oss IT ''is
Exss,,s ; ssSaas &. days with log
o., cis up Ssas r. o @ S & AM A' lower
PASSED THROUGH HE'LL GATE.
BOUND SOUTH.
Steamer City Of Ftchburg. Springer New Bedford for
Steamer santee Springer. New Bedford for Ns~ York.
Steamer Defiance Crocker ProvIdoce for Philadelphia
schr Ocean Belle BD. Wasson ST John. NIB, Tor New
York.
Schr Heaten. Phinney Boston for Now York
Schr Henry ID May, May. Boston for Phiiadelpha-
Schr Louis W Walsh. Hines, Boston tor New YORK.
Schr Ada HERBERT Alien, Gloucester Mass for NewYork
schr Ella Crowell. Crowel, provincstown for New
York.
schr aria Crosby, New Bedford for New York;
Schr Ann Cannon Bush, Providence for Now York.
Schr Dwight Davidson, Freeman, Providence for New
York.
schr orve.s u Perry. Perry Fan River for phaaelph,a.
Schr Hiram Tucker Jones, Fall River for New YORK;
Schr Bela Peck, Avery. New London for New YorK.
Schr q RUSSELL Mehafey Portland Ct, for Now York.
Schr Nm Abbot Ludum New Haven for New YORK.
Schr Harriet Sarah, Dill, New Haven for New York.
Schr Hattie Collins Bratnerd, Hartford for Now York.
Schr Hickman johnson. Hartford for New York
Schr Melville, Blake. Bridgeport tor New York.
BOUND EAST.
Steamer Nereus. Hallctt New York for Boston.
Steamer Delaware. Smith. New York for Norwich.
6chr Samuel r Goodwin Williams New York STAN.
ford
schr Johnnie Merssrve French, New York for Rockand
Schr VIM Young, Young New Yors for Port Jefferson.
Hchr G L. Lowell New York for Boston
Schr Dart, Williams, New York for Bridgeport.
Bchr u T Smith. Smith, Hoboken for Providence.
Echr Geo urney. Gurncy Port johnson for Providence
Schr G P Shuts, Youngs Ambov for Providence
Schr Texas Davs Amboy for New London.
Scnr Moran, Jones, Baltimore for New Haven.
The New York herald., 1877-10-28
OUR CABLE SHIPPING NEWS.

BarsroL, Oct 27-Arrived bark sutana tBr). Mosher,
New York.
BELFAST Oct .2e-Arrlved. bark Falcon (Br,. Grivey.
Beaufort. SC.
BARI eELoNA, Oct 23Arfved, ship Angelfta (Sp Asna,
New Orleans.
CArs, oct % Sailed schr Liszs Heyer, Poland Boz
ton.
DEAL Oct 27-Arrived, bark Belgium (Br) Armstrong,
New York tor Rotterdam,
DusLIs Arrived stainclic (Br). Norris
New York; 9th, bark John Lorway (Br) Lorway. Baf
EXETER Oct 2e-Arived brig EurocIydon (Br,. Sinclair
New York.
GLOUCESTER Oct 2e-sailsd, bark Amalia (Aus, Nico.
iich, Baltimore.
GLAssos DocK DC, % Sailed bark Saga (Nor) Falck
United States.
GAIwAr, Oct 27-Arivsd. bark RosIts tNor, Collesrs
New York.
HAnsuaG, Oct 27-Arrivsd. bark Jason (Sor), Olson.
Philadelphia
HAvnE oct 81, NooD-Sailed, steamer Amerique tFr).
Defert New York via Plymouth.
LIv.RrooL, Oct 27-Arrved, steamer Champiain (Br,,
Benson, Montreal; ship lightning tBr), Watson. Now
York.
Sailed 9th. steamer Minnesota C3. Burwel. Boston
bark Carrie Deap (Br). Mckay, New York.
LONDON. Oct 27-Arrlved ship Glenfer tBr) Cumming,
Bull River.
Sailed .7th. bark Sarah Staples Nickersou. Baltimore.
QUEENSTOWN, Oct a6 6Arrved, bark Qnattro utaD, Do
dero New ork 27th steamer Illinois. shackford Pha
depha for Liverpool snd proceeded barks Ban Maxu-
ranich Aus). Medanch. New York; Bmttagls (Itai).
Campodonco do: Fokvang tNor, Henrchsen, do: Jason
(Nor) Stevn do; Deva dta Demut Baltimore, brig st
Rlr,o (BI, Ryan, Wilmington, NC.
RorrxRpAM. Oct 26-Arrived, bark Abbie tBr) Cohll
New York.
SHIELDS Oct 27Pu back ship Cornelius (Gcr). Meyer.
from Iuil Seu 10 and Grmsby 18th for New York; under
At ress OF weather. amer being 43 days out.
TRALER Oct 25-Arrved, bark Nervion tSp). Goroccia
Baltimore.
sailed from - Oct 26, schr Fred A Carie. Condor.
United States.
WEATHER REPORT.
HoLyuEAD. Oct 81. PM-wind wSW, blowing gsfe
PLynouTu, Oct III. PM-Wnd ", moderate; 6ne
The New York herald., 1877-10-28
CHRISTIAN RAILROAD MEN.

CLEVELAND. oct a. 1877.
The Christian Railroad Mems Conference closed its
session to-day. The following subjects wero dis
cusscd allow 70 use the Bibe--incrcaso It's study,
the discussion OF which opened by g. W. Cobb.
"How can the approval and cooperation OF the gen.
cra officers OF railroads be secured in the prosecu-
tion OF Christian railroad work among the employees
opeued BY r. r, SmIb who said that direct personal
work TO convert railroad should BIO the grcat aim
OF our work. The reports OF work In America made
by E. D. 1ngersol showed great progress In the East
and West and an overwhelming demand for help In
organizing railroad branches OF Christian associations
In the evening interesting experiences Of conduc-
tors and engineers were related.
The New York herald., 1877-10-28
NOTICE TO MERCHANTS AND CAPTAINS

Merchants shipping and shipmasters informed
that by teegraphing HERALD London Bureau. ad
dressing Bennett No. 40 Fleet street. London' the
Paris Office, addressing Bennott, 81 Avenue de Opcra
Par the arrivals at and departures from European and
ports Of American aud all foreign vessels rading
with the United States. tho will be cabied this
country free Of charge.
Captains arrivrg nt and sailing from French and Med
ports win nnd the Paris Office the economi
cal and expeditions tor tcegraphing
The New York herald., 1877-10-28
HERALD PROPHECIES VERIFIED.
From tho Chicago Tr,bnnc oc

From tho Chicago Tribune, Oct 2s
The following Is an extract from letter written NJ
Belfast Ireland under date OF October 10, to friend
In thus city
The NEW YORK HERALD wired a lew days ago that
storm would strike our coast to-day, aud, 10 the
hour almost, u has done so. This, not IN variable
weather, when II might be chance affair, but after
loDg course oil nne weather, coming even to tho
torrents ot rnn reflects great credit on your wcahcr
service department. II Is now refreshing 10 see
ram, although wo had vast deal TOO OF II some
time since.
The New York herald., 1877-10-28
DOUBLE MURDER AND ARSON.

CINCINNATI, o., Oct 27, 1871
An unknown person cutered the house OF r.. d.
Mcvcy, toIlga,e keeper the Clrcev,lIe pike, SIX
miles north OF chicothc, Ohio, last nigh, and shot
Mcvcy through tho heart and hts wife through the
head, killing both instantly. little girl the Only
other occupant or The house, hearing the shooting
Jnmped OF bed and escaped. Tho murderer, after
ransacking the houso for piunder set FIRE IL and
10 tha
The New York herald., 1877-10-28
RAILROAD ELECTION.

Fort SCoTr, Kan, Oct. q, 1877.
The directors of the 81 Louis, Fort Scott and
Colorado Marrow Gauge Railway met here to-day and
elected The following officers Prcsdcnt N. 6. Cart
tor, Of 81 Louis; Vice PrcsidenL L. r.. Gordon, Of
Humboldt; Secretary and Treasurer, L. A. Harris, Of
Fort Scott large amount Of important business
transacted and the enterprise put upon It's feet in
a thorough manner.
The New York herald., 1877-10-28
REFORMED SYNOD.

ALLENTOWN, Pa, Oct q, 1877
At to-dnys session OF the Reformed Synod a resou-
tion was adopted authorizing annual assessment OF
$500 Tor the purpose OF creating sinking fund Tor the
paymeut of loan Of S. 900 made in 1875 TO the Pub
hcaton Board. Tho report OF the committee approx
ing the past action OF The Board OF Publication was
ufed