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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-06-12

The Bank Commissioners pronounce the Man
chester City Savings Bank as solvent rs any il
the State.
The New York herald., 1877-06-27
MARITIME MISCELLANY.

We indebted the purscr OF steamer Atlas from
Kingston. Ja. for fnvors.
STEAMER WALKER lBr.. Duncombe. for Marta. with
grounded about 400 cet from tho dock and will havo
liRhtencd before she will hoat
SHIr LUcrx, Evers. from Liverpool for Callao,
Perm June account ofsuhorlin ston and
conduct OF her Six Of tho mutincers
shipped In their pinces and the vessel about
leave for destination on the 9Th s.ttat H.
Bank AxnExIA dta. At baltimore a4th from Sligo.
ports having the 22d Of May In lss IS, Ion ga
vessel botto nearly newt supposed hcr to DO about
$50 and to have been loaded with lumber
BARK CAmnK,Dcx OF and for San Francisco from Port
cspsined Ths the picked mp Oh
Cape Fattery BY bark Emma Augusta and taken San
Franc.co The Cambridge was built ~ Charleston In 1853
has been considered unscawory for number OF
and Is not insured.
ScuR A7IvE from Galveston for New York. which
Key West juno ID leaking badly Will have to dis
charge for repairs.
ScnR KATE Hilton. from Bath. Me. before reported
Rcedv Island towed OF by tug Hercules and
arrived at Philadelphia 26th.
FAST SArLiNG-Scbr Hero which sailed from hsre
PM satnrd.v last arrived at salem at 40 AN Monday
thus making remarkable quick run Of 40 hours
HALIFAX. june 2s-schr I.osos Of Provncetown. which
anchor off Entry Island lost two men overheard
while securing sails last week In a gale.
BARK Rowena which ashore at West Point. has
pictely broken up. Part of hcr cargo was saved.
broken up schr Greyhound which put In loaky has beon
condemned.
ouynyc June 23-The slip Milo tBr) which cleared to-
day for Cardiff took ground the while
from hor loading berth this She will likely
float Off on next tidc, and will be surveyed
bark kslSad which returned to port on Thursday. hav
ing been aground near Llslet as before reported has
gone into dock to discharge.
At Fast Boston Juno IS from the yard OF Mr.
Justin Taylor, shn Pansy. before fully noticed She
aground the mud but would como on all right at high
The New York herald., 1877-06-27
OUR CABLE SHIPPING NEWS.

Axrwsnr june 2s-Arrived. bark Maggie Chapman tBr,
Taylor. New York.
sailed 2eth ship Palmer (Nor). Larsen. New York
BnisroL juno 2o-Arrived. steamer Tyran tBr,. Mur-
ray New York.
BxLvAsr juno c5-A,rived. bark Perm (Br, Kenney,
Phiaiepha; 2eth ships Glad dnss tBr,, Dick. john
Nh: Lothair (T,r) Holly wood, Mirsmichi
BnKMYS. Juuo 28-Arrivod bark GazeHo (Nor. Aueker,
rascaeoua.
sailed 10Th. FreihandcI o;e. wscbtor. New York
B.ncrtoSA Juno 2i-Arrv-d, bark osvaido Csp,. Pcjo
New Orleans
CAprz. juno al-Arrvcd, bark Conquest. Small New
York
Sailed 2lst bark Iorens Blanchard. Gloucester Mass
CARR TowS. MAY 23ssed bark Brothers German (Br) :,
stivani. New York
pUpny, juno 25-Arnved. bark Nums (Br,. Douglass,
Baltimore.
povrn. june 25-on ship Admiral Con. Haesocp, New
York for Bremen
HAMBURG June 90 Arrived. ship Carl Linck Ger, Ka-
gel Philadephs barks Alexander tswcj. jansen. New
York; Fannie skolhcld. Shield Pabelion do Plea via
Queenstown.
sailed 18th. bark Atslan'a tGer, wilmscn. New YORK.
LiyHRPooL june 26-Arrived, barks Ashanteo (Br),
Roberts john NIB sKjcrhot tNor, Berger Now YORK.
LONDON Juno 2s-Arrived, bark Newcomb tBr),
Newcomb. New York.
Cleared 2eth, bark Wild Hunter. Twambiy, Boston.
Lssox. June 2l-saiicd, brig Psqucte do Novs York
fPort). silva Philadelphia.
MoviLE June 20-Arrved. steamer Bolivia tBr). Small.
New York for Glasgow (and proceeded.
NEwcAsrLE, Nsw. Juno 25-Sscd, bark Thos Fletcher
Pcndcton. Hong Kong
Ponr MADoc Juno 2e-saiicd, brig Flying Cloud (Br),
Wagner st John, NIB.
QUEENSTOWN, June 25. midniaht-Arved, steamer Egypt
BrJ Grogam New York for Liverpool and procecded) !;
26th barKs Minerva Uta Gallant Philsdcpha; Giucp
pina 1taD, ChpclIa. do; Kate Crosby (Br. HILBERT
Baltimore Vallejo tr Thomas Astoria q; Japan (Br)
Craig do; Grata tNosI, Frsdricksen. Pensacola.
Also arrived 26th ship frinds Maus (So Kroger, New
York.
REvAl, June io-Auived. bark Albert CNop, Andersen.
Drlaana
The New York herald., 1877-06-27
BUSINESS TROUBLES.

Henry r. Russell. dealer IN novelties has been
adjudcatcd bankrupt his own petition by Register
Dwight. His liabilities amount to about 81. 000 dis.
Providence and Attleboro'. Mass. He has no assets
Tho bankrupt made an assignment to John Daniel,
Jr., about eighteen months ago.
Application was made yesterday before Register
Kctchum by Rufus Wattes, dealer IN wines at No. 10
Broadway, for his discharge from bankruptcy and as
OF tho creditors made any opposition the petition
will be granted.
Silas NJ Styles. Richard X Styles and John E. Styles,
builders At No $50 East Sxysccond street. applied
TO Register Fitch yesterday for their discharge from
bankruptcy Opposition nadc the part OF cred
ltors. and Ten days we're allowed 10 hle clcatons.
A meeting OF the creditors OF Francis Nicol,
James T. Van Rensselaer, and Albert o. Fuller, i'm
porlcrs OF china and bronzes, nj No. Great Jones
street. held yesterday, at tho Office OF Register
Dayton. Tho firm compromised time ago AT
thirty three onc-thlrd cents tho dollar, but
tacd to make the second payment on their notes aud
went into bankruptcy, thor liabilities being upward
TOR nearly $4,000 voted for an. assignee In bank
ruplcy tLcro heing Two candidates Among the crcdi-
tors voting the following had thc largest claims:-M
Nasmith, $j.l64 10: PaciGc Bank, $l1, 040 20; y.
Palmer DO Camp, s2,34s 4s: r. sanford. $3J77 7s;
Brown Brothers Co, s3,Olt o2 Wheeler & Wilson
Manu- uacturing Company, $3.50 OIL Amcs Sanuiac-
turing Company. l,048 80; NJ. Hcrzog, $l.92l 5l
Mr. Edward n. Bond was finally chosen assign nee.
The following assignment. with schedule anne xed
was yesterday died in the Court OF Common Plcas;-
Augusta Flaurand and Eugene Flaurand, comprising
tho nrm OF A. Flaurand Il Son, 10 Adclphc Salmon
Tho liabilities stated at 5000 U95 81 nominal
sets at $67 4s7 % and real assets at $5y203 S. In
signment OF Bingham, Banta Co to Fitbgibbons,
Ml8scr IL Co
The New York herald., 1877-06-27
BROOKLYN POLITICAL PATRONAGE.

Mayor Schroeder has called special meeting OF tho
Brooklyn Board Of Aldermen, TO be held this afternoon
TO akc with regard the adoption OF the budget
for the new fiscal year. The Aldermen called TO
meet tho time and confirm the nomination Of
the names the fifteen members Of the Board of Edu
cation which werc by His Honor ten days ago.
There was considerable excitement In political circles
ot Brooklyn yesterday attcndant np0n the conhrma
tion OF the Mayors nominees-ior President OF tho
Board OF City works, Henry W. Slocum, and GencraI
Jourdan as President Of the Board OF Police Excise
Commissioners
Tho that nvc democrats representing the strong
holds OF that party cast their votes tor Jourdan
recognized In regular democratic or Mclaughlin
quarters proof positive OF tho weakening power Of
old lines OF partisanship But whom people who have
county witnessed the still moro surprising and iocnl
revolutionary event, tho unanimous continuation OF
Mr. Slocum head OF the City Works Department,
they wero astonshcd By the total disregard OF the
heretofore recognized dictatorship Of the leaders
A. tho meeting this afternoon II Is probable that tho
vacancies IN the commissions will bo ned. Ex-
Assembly man Michael Coffee tdcmocratl OF tho Third
district will probably be appointed to I'LL the place OF
Dir. Hurd the Police and Excise Board. Ex.Asscin-
byman Jacob WOcrth trepublicap) sixth district, is
spuk cn OF for Fire Commissioner in place OF James r.
Rodwcil and Frederick Massey will doubtless bc re-
elected President oil the latter named Board There Is
departments but though the applicants therefor arc
legion there paint al uncertainty to their pros
poets. Pending these appointments tho tate OF very
many supordiuacs hang In tho balance and hence the
anxiety as tho result Of the deliberations OF the City
Fat
The New York herald., 1877-06-27
MIDNIGHT WEATHER REPORT.
WAR DKrARTnEsr,
OSSIcE OF the CuiEY SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON, June 27-l A. H. J

WAR DKrARTxEsr,
OFFICE OF THE CniEY SIGNAL OyvcHR,(
WASHINGTON, June 27-l A. ~
Indications.
For Now England nearly stationary or lower barom-
and temperature, variable Winds mostly from tho
north, partly cloudy weather and rain areas.
For tho lower LAKE region and Middle Atlantic
States rising barometer stationary or lower tcmpera
turc northwest Winds partly cloudy weather and rain
areas
For the South Atlantic States, stationary or higher
pressure. stationary temperature, southwcstery winds
and clear partly cloudy weather.
For the Gulf States. nearly stationary pressure aud
temperature. southery Winds clear or partly cloudy
weather. and in the West Gulf possibly light showers
For Tennessee and tho Ohio Valley. higher pressure
winds mostly tho north west stationary or lower
temperature. parity cloudy weather and occasional
For the Lower Missouri Valley rising. followed ny
stationary falling barometer, stationary tempera
ture winds mostly from south TO CAST partly cloudy
weather rain areas.
For the Upper Mississippi Valley and upper lake
region ssatonary higher pressure. statonary tenn
perature, winds mostly from the northwest. partly
cloudy weather and possibly occasional shcwerA
Tho Lower Missouri River will rise, and the Lower
Mississippi VIII remain nearly stationary.
The New York herald., 1877-06-27
JUNE 20. 1877,
ARRIVALS.
REPORrEp BY TIE HERALD STEAM YACHTS AND
HERALD wirrrEsToNE TELEGRAPH LINE.

nEroRrrp ny TIE HERALD STEAM YACHTS AND
HERALD wrrTTsToNE TELEGRAPH LINE.
oasensswn i7sh With mise and passenreps to Franes
yu Jane 70 lat 4s ~ Ion 80 - passed bark Homeward
lat ~ ~ lon 80 steamer Atlas tBr from Boston Tor
steamer rrisia ,ecr,. Meyer. Hamburg Juno 10 and
syo s.n with nd's and e Co.
and vssngcn i2th with mdse and TO funsh
h,s }sss & 20 p 30 g IS an Asss S.,s
tNor hence Tor Liverpool ssmc evening steamer CITY of
Richmond ,Br) do for do and an Anchor ue steamer.
steamer Laande tBr). 0iipn, Pcrnsmbuco June = with
Aas , LSw ASS ,,, c.ysS Ipne ss"e % on
udse and passengers PIN, folwood Co June -. on
Nnyas Island passed steamer Ac.pnso hence Tor A.pin
knight Of irovincetown rhc report the arrival
As. Nav York. Sas Now days with
mdse noscrt Morgan. juno 2o OF Alligator Inlet
steamer City OF Dallas Hines. Fernandna june u via
Brunswick. and Port Royal. So. I'D, with mdse and
passengers to 1 II Mallory & 20.
steamer san Jscinto. Hazard. Savannah June -. with
mdsc ANA pas.eoge., 70 neo s,.,, onss ),
1 wGSGn % 80 a asan m
passed scnr Peter schultz. bound
with sn's teas o iis~ert rorraae vessel Psssody Willis
Ace Passed AMER March - Cane Of Good HOPE May
sighted 5. rau's Rocks sss II days " Of bermuda
barn Kong Ca" Sor,, Knudsen, London ~ days, in bal
Bsrs BIorgvin tS"r. Olsen. Hamburg so days. with
empty barrels orders vessel 70 master No date lat AZ
Ion side
time the water IL covered with harm scos.
Brig Accdo pi recnockD, Poag. Nacco 3s days. with
sugar 4 n swim vessel to matter.
Brig John u CfAudon. Pierce, ccnucgos 20 days. with
to j aud ~ Fowler; vessel to swan * son
Brig Fanny (Swsl, Ubcrg Cardenas 10 days with
20 II allgarten a Go; vessel TO Punch, Edge A Co.
Schr VIM Jones, Robrson Para II days WITH rubber and
nuts to q Amsinek Co; vessel to B j. Weinberg Co.
Schr Thercsa Medium, Para 10 days. with rubber and
nuts o u Amsinrk A Coz vessel to master.
scr Tampico Bonhon. savnpna-a- "a days. with
par 10 q Vessels. vessel to ! " Winchester \ Co.
Schr Georgia. Colin. Cardenas via Hampton Roads 10
days. with moasscs to Welsh vessel to Brett, Son
a 10.
schr Nancy Smith, Toeker saGua days. with sugar to
order; vessel 10 Jonas smith Co
Schr VIM Douglas, Mcndoc. Baracoa days, with fruit
90 VIM Douglas; vessel TO Is j Weinberg * Co.
schr Il knighton Hogeman BAracoa days. With fruit,
70 Eiwcii Co
The New York herald., 1877-06-27

Steamer Pcrcirc Fr. Dsurr. Havre via Plymouth. E
Louis do Bebian.
Steamer Famborou s. Fraser 81 john NIB. and Yar.
mouth. NS-A OuterbridGc
Steamer wyanokc Coucn Norfolk. City Point Rich
mond-Old Dominion Ste amshp 20.
Steamer Ellie knight. McCrccry. Philadepha-Bossrt 4
Morgan.
Steamer Beverly Wallace. Phiiadolphla-Jas Hand.
Steamer Neptune Berry. Boston-H Dnock.
Ship Empire Of Peace tBr), Williamson, Lverpooi-Ar.
kcl, Tufts Co.
Ship Eliza Everett tBr) Dunkerton, Bremen-Boyd 4
Hinckcn.
Ship st Charles. Gates. San FrancIsco-Sutton Co.
Bark Bonny Doom Cole, Cork for ordcrsMillcr Hough
ton
Bark Victoria (ier), Csrdes Bremen -Thso Ruger
Bark Rosaln tItnl. Pesce, Vaicncin-Lauro Storey
Co.
Bark II 8 Jackson. Bacon, Cndiz-J Winchester CO.
Bark Colnsa, Howes. San Francisco Smonson 4 How
Bark Staubo tNoC. Gunderscn, Wilmington NC-LouIs
Tctons.
Brig osspee. Hasko, Palma CNsjorcO for orders-J II
Winchester Co.
schr Carleton tsr), Albury Nassau, Mp Montell
Sons.
senr Equator tBr Ranger, Nassau. NP-Barnes, Doug.
lass IL Co.
schr N FMwell. Dixcr Halifax NS--Parsons 4 Loud.
schr Annie Is tBr). Secord, 81 John, MP Ncvius
Son.
schr Florence Lillian, Smith. Brunswick. oa-warrcn
Ray
Schr Lille Falkenbure Falkenburs. cphis-saght
Il Petty
Schr Sinbad Perry. Bonthbay. Me-Ferguson 4 Wood.
Scfr Palladium, Ryder Dennisport. Mass-Ferguson 4
Wood
sioop Engineer, Jarvis South Amboy-Weavcr Storey.
The New York herald., 1877-06-27
FATAL EFFECTS IN CINCINNATI.

CIScINyATI, OHIO, June 26, 1877.
No material damage occasoned to prop
ery in this city by the grea. storm of last even
ing beside that reported in last nights dispatches
Az Springfield, Ohio, q chiid Of David Wddcnnan
killed. by q falling barn. and two other per-
sons seriously injured from the same cause. The
residence OF Mr. Click evellod to tho ground Mrs.
Click bad an arm and leg broken Two students OF
wuenberg College Knocked senseless by falling
bricks dozen largo buildings. including the ST.
James Hotel and sowing machine factory. lost sheir
roofs
The damage TO tho crops is incalcuable not only
tho vicinity OF Springfield, but along tho whole path.
way OF the Storm Az Reading, Ohio. the stable OF
Henry Rosenberg was blown down, instantly killing
The proprietor At Lancaster, Ohio, residences and
stores unroofed. The steople Of the Catholic
church blown down.
The New York herald., 1877-06-27
AN ACCUSED ALDERMAN.

Tho special committee OF the Yonkcrs Board Of AL
dermcn appointed TO Investigate charges OF malfea-
Office preferred against Joseph Riley, mcin
Der Of that body, hold meeting yesterday afternoon
for the purpose ol taking testimony in the Al
derman Riley is accused OF attempting 10 exiort money
from candidate for city treasurer MS consideration
for his in favor of the said candidate when
tho laucrs name should be sent IN TO tho
Board OF Aldermen for confirmation. The accused,
being called to the witness stand, dcniod cmphaicay
vote, and dscla,mcd having been influenced by any
pecunary other improper consideration during his
Alccrmanic II is claimed tho part Of Riley
that the charges made against him have their origin
in malice the part OF disappointed contractor, and
that they are wholly without foundation In acL
The New York herald., 1877-06-27

COLONEL WILKINS, COLLECTOR OF CUSTOMS
AT BALTIMORE, PREFERS TO RETAIN HIS
OFFICE.
ley TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
BALTIMORE, June 20, 1877.
The Collector Of the Port OF Baltimore Colonel Ed
ward Wilkins still .'bods tho fort, !" Notwithstanding
the fact that President Hayes has appointed John /.
Thomas hts successoS and unceremoneously invited
Colonel Wilkins TO .'step down and out" Tho Col.
Iector has the support Of the Creswe!i wing OF
tho republican party In Maryland and tho
most cordial Endorsement Of large majority OF tho
business men OF tho city, notably the large importing
houses Colonel wilkins declares his intention not
to yield tho post until compelled to So and Is busy
preparing his reply tho Official act of the President
which will bc forwarded to Washington lie has re-
cevcd numerous kilograms letters and verbal mos
sages urging him not 10 surrender.
MERCHANTS rNDoRsSt WILKINS
A formidable memorial which has alroady received
she signatures OF hrce-fourths Of the importers In
Baltimore, was prepared to-day urging tho retention
of Colonel wilkins which, with other influences II IS
believed by Colonel wilkins friends, will have tho
effect Of inducing the President TO rescind the appoint
mens OF Mr.. Thomas Tho petition says
ssTo THE PRESIDENT
srho undersigned importing merchants OF tho city Of
Baltimore respectfully represent that constant char
OF officials p.ciudcia akc the interest Of bust.
with The present administration Of the Custom Hou
they beg express the hope that II will not be dis
urbed BY the removal OF the present collector Colonel
Edward Wllkins.n
The New York herald., 1877-06-27
ASSAULTED IN BROAD DAYLIGHT.

Colonel Thomas Rafferty, could not, in tho Fifty
seventh Street Court, yesterday identify Daniel
Hudncr as one OF tho mon who made cowardly
attack upon him on Saturday last and nnicte
we're cuts upon his head. He said be was walking
along Forty -lourth street Saturday afternoon with
a largo sum OF money in bis pocket when he was
struck two severe blows on the back OF the head.
sunCshot, which produced court, the Colonel
said was the weapon used. When he was struck tho
second time he picked up stone and his assailants
fed. Hudncr arrested the information Of
Thomas Staploton, boy, who told the police he wit
messed the assault and that Hudner engaged In IT,
Stapcton did not appear IN court, and the prisoner
discharged.
The New York herald., 1877-06-27
THE FISHERIES.

uNFAvoRABLE WEATHER FOB TIE CATCH
SEVERE GALE AND CONSEQUENT DAMAGES.
HALIFAX, juno 20, 1877.
Advices have bccn received from the Magdalcn
Islands up to yesterday. The weather last week was
very stormy and unfavorable for fishermen On tho
Goth and 2lst inst. It blew a terrific gallo from tho
northwest, causing considerable damage on sea and
shore. At Elang du Nord twenty fishing boats were
driven ashore injured and two totally destroyed.
Several vessels which lying at anchor TO tho
ieeward Tor shelter.
The result OF net mackerel 6shing is better than
that OF last year.
Cod fishery is improving. ana plenty OF Ash are OBJ
tanned when the weather permits boats to 60 out
The New York herald., 1877-06-27
PROGRESS or THE STORM.

OMAHA, Neb, juno 25, 1871
Tho storm Of last night very general throughout
the West 1t was first heard OF At Cheyenne yester-
day afternoon, and consisted OF heavy hail and rain,
with wind II extended north OF Sioux City, south Of
Kansas CITY tho State Of Iowa. NO particu
lar damage s heard OF In tho West, but South there
several washou,s on the railroad In Iowa tho
rainfall exceeded two inches Some considerable
damage was done IN the roads The Chicago and
Northwestern Railroad had bridge washed out near
Logan. At Bear Grove several dwellings were blown
down. and the town almost destroyed The rainfall
here exceeded one and halt inches large bridge
undermined and a number OF cellars flooded, on.
failing considerable loss
The New York herald., 1877-06-27
STORM IN ILLINOIS.

ST LOUIS, Juno 26, 1877.
Globe Democrat special despatch from Mahomet
ILL., says the heaviest storm for fifteen years passed
over that place this afternoon and extended a number
OF miles around The farm house and barn Of Wylie
Davis few miles south. destroyed, and a Mr.
Campbell seriously injured. Tho house Of Wesley
Nelson, near Mansfield, was blown down, and Gylvana
Nelson was very badly hurt. Some cars were blown
from the track OF the Chicago and Pnducah Railroad
Calct Wheat, rye and oats wero blown Aat with tho
ground.
spcciaf TO tho same paper from Champaign, ILL.,,
says violent ragged there at Urbana and other
places. Several hundred fruit and other were
blown down, and nearly hundred stores and dwcll-
inss In Champaign and Urbana were less dam
aged. All the grain was badly broken, and great
deal Of entirely prostrated largo quantity OF rain
fell
The New York herald., 1877-06-27
CATHOLIC CENTENNIAL FOUNTAIN.
PHILADELPHIA, Juno 90, 1877.

PHILADELPHIA, Juno 26 1877.
Tho Catholic Centennial Fountain, In Paramount
Park. will be formally transferred to tho city OF Phila
dephia on 4h Of July next IN trust for the rce
uso oil tho American people. The fountain has been
built from contributions from Catholics Throughout.
America as an Offering the nrst century OF American
independence. Governor John Lee Carroll, Of Mary
land and Governor John F. Hartranft, Of Pennsy-
vana have accepted invitations TO deliver addresses
upon the occasion. The fountain is adorned with
colossal mar BILE statues OF Charles Carroll OF Carroton
Rev. John Carroll Commodore Barry, Father Matthew
and MOscg
The New York herald., 1877-06-27
DAMAGE AT CHICAGO.

CHICAGO, June 26 1877.
Tho damage In Chicago will not oxcced $4,000 at
tho outside. II consists chiefly in broken glass. IN
rooted houses broken fences aud signs
vehicles. Two small houses the north side were
destroyed by the wind, and nve hundred trees IN
Douglass Park we're blown down. A carpenter named
Frederick Kassncr, working the corner OF Eight
eenth street and Centre avenue, thrown out Of
second story window by the force OF the wind and
struck on his head and last night no vas in dying
condition.
The New York herald., 1877-06-27
Damage from Wind and Rain in
Several States.
CROPS BADLY INJURED.
Houses Unroofcd, Buildings Demolished and
Roads Washed.
HEAVY WIND AND RAIN in PENNSYLVANIA.
rpr rx1xanApK TO THE HrnALp.l

HANxisBuRo, Pa, June 20, 1877.
Tho severest rain storm that has visited this vicinity
for five years past burst over city this afternoon
about i've O'Clock. II from the northwest and
extends OF about quarter OF milo wide.
Five spans OF tho eastern section OF tho road
broge crossing the susauehanna at this point were
badly damaged. one Of than being moved
threc foot and two foot. The roof for nearly
SIX hundred feet was blown oil, and she
weather boarding badly wrecked. The damage TO the
bridge is estimated at from Is, 600 to $4,000
number Of houses and barns were unrooicd, and
the telegraph wires generally prostratcd Ono OF the
turrets was blown OF Catholic Cathedral. Hundreds
OF trees vicinity othor uprooted or broken
Oh. Tue storm, which accompanied BY very little
lightning and thunder. lasted only few minutes.
The New York herald., 1877-06-27
Is THIS A HOMICIDE?

william vickncr, a mddIc-aged man, taken 10
Bellevue Hoepital about nno o'clock Monday night
from tho Chamber Street Hospital, suffering from a
fracture at the base Of the skull. Hc placed
in ono OF The wards aud died about four
hours sfterward. Hc stated that bc lived at
No s5 spring street At au early hour yesterday
morning the police OF the Fourteenth precinct noutcd
sck and destitute and removed to bellevue Hosp.
talD How what manner tho deceased came TO
his INJURIES is unknown. The post-mortcm Will throw
M bt on Tie man which lie received the injury