The New York herald., 1877-09-14
TBLEGRAPHIC NEWS
From All Parts Of the
World.
THE CHANNEL DISASTER.
No. Tidings of Any More
Survivors.
GAMBETTA'S SEVERE SENTENCE.
General Grant Made Citizen of Another
Scotch City.
rDY CABLE TO THE HERALD. I

LONDON, Sept II, 1871
Further details concerning the collision OF tho ships
Avalanche and Forest show that took place at fifteen
minutes past nine O'Clock Tuesday night, twelve
mules southwest OF Portland Both ships were beating
down the channel but on opposite tacks The Forest
struck the Avalanche amidshps rcboundcd and struck
her twice further att causing her to founder in about
three minutes from the 1rst striking There was No
lime to launch the boat
DARK NIGHT
The night was SO dark that it was almost impossible
to discern the of human beings struggling in tho
wator below, but the survivors say they will nevor
forge, the scone, steady, drzzlins falling,
with occasional showers.
The wind was strong and tho soa very high. The
cries were heard by the Of the Forest but they
wero unable to render any assistance The Forest
leaking very badly, the water gaining fast that the
crow mad to abandon her. Three boats launched
and In these the whole of the Forest Captain
Lockhart supposed, with three men belonging to the
Avalanche, took places.
THEIR FATE
1t appears however, that III the hurry and exotic.
ment OF the moment somc of the lett, for
tho Captain in his boat observed signal lights burning
At that time rescue hopeless and tho poor fellows
had 10 be left to their fato. Tho high aud
rough that the mon thought their boat would
bo swampcd every minute. -
INQUEST BEGUN
Tho boats then separated and only of them
landed its in safety Tho third boat OF tho ship
Forest has been washed ashore Ali hope any more
survivors Is now abandoned. An inquest on the
bodies washed ashore begun yesterday, but
nothing developed Tho inquest was ad-
journod for one week.
THE FOREST AFLoAT.
I'M MR. NJ fbn hnuvl ccuN-
posed, but is floating about the channel bottom up.
ward. Tho Is rough that It is impossible 10
secure IT.
GAMDETTA'S cRURL SENTENCE
Tho Paris GauIois says:-'Thc judicial decision
sentencing NJ. Gambetta to three months imprison-
mont for an outrage deprivcs him Of civil rights for
Avo years. Should therefore, the judgment bo con-
rmed no will be compelled TO political retreat. which
will bo mortal blow to his ambition. Thus tho
republican party loses at Its old Consul and its
young Tribune Will honest Gr6vy bo strong enough
TO replace them both?"
The Figaro also insists on the Same interpretation
Of the law in its effect on NJ. Gambctta's status
The radical journal Not dOvdye has been seized BY
the police.
! cESERAI oRAxr As A SCOTCH CITIZEN.
Ex-Presidcnt Grant received the freedom Of the city
Of Glasgow yesterday Replying the address Of the
Lord Provost he said that he would ever remember
tho day, and when back in America would refer with
pride to his visit TO Glasgow. He much citi-
of Scotland that It would be a serious question
whore ho would vote. Hc thanked tho Lord Provost
for his kind WORDS and the audience for ts welcome
Tho parchment contained in gold casket Tho
ceremony was witnessed by largo crowd and tho
General was enthusiastically cheored banquet In
his honor was given In the evening, but was OF
private character.
rITIExs IMPROVING.
Mme Tltiens was brought to London yesterday. Her
condition has improved.
THE MARRIAGE OF KING ALyoSso
Paris despatch says:-'It seems cortxin that the
marriage of King Alfonso with the Princess Mercedes
daughter OF tho Duke Of Montpensier, will bo oele-
bratcd In January next