West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1878-01-12

death by accident Pryde's story is, that
about one o'clock he arose from bed, in
which was also his wife and child, TO come
up into the city early, prompted by the
numerous burglares and rObberies that have
recently transpired, but, finding il was too
early, he laid down again aud dropped
asleep. An hour later he awoke, startled,
as he thought, by some one trying 10 get in
at window, and made grab for his pistol
which was under his pillow. In the haste
OF pulling il out il was discharged, the ball
passed entirely through the lungs and liver
OF the child, entered the left side of his
wife, passed through her bowels, and lodged
under the skin on the opposite side. Both
the child and the mother fingered in great
agony until death came TO their relief.
Russian official dispatch states that the
steamer Russland, commanded by Adjutant
Baranof, has returned to Sevastopol, from
a cruise in the Bosphorus, bringing as a
prize the Turkish transport steamer Messina.
with seven hundred Turkish troops on
board. ...........A Bucharest dispatch SAYS
The bridge across the Danube at Nicopolis
was totally destroyed by ice on Wednesday.
| The destruction of the bridge at Sistova
must follow unless il is Immediately re-
moved. The weather seems to have arrested
the Russian onward movement, and il
begins To look as though the campaign was
over for the year. The railways are not
working regularly, and the Commssariat
have all they can do TO keep the troops
supplied in the camps near Plevna, with
out Increasing the difficulty by sending them
further inland.
| At Rochester, New York, w. III. Roberts
bui ding was burned recently. His wife
and daughter and James Brophy persisted
| in the flames.
Notes from Abroad.
A Russian official dispatch dated Bogot
states that the Turkish prisoners from
Plevna are dying of cold, and that il is i'm.
possible to afford them any aid.........A cor
respondent ut Vienna SAYS Intelligence from
Constantinople leaves little doubt that the
reflection of the Turkish note by the powers
has caused the war party to recover full
sway. Above all, the reaction i'm the fee
ings of the Su tan by the humiiating rejec-
ton OF his note, is deemed regretable.
Ex-President Grant, wife and son, arrived
Mt La Naletta, Malta, on the 2Sth of last
month, on the United States steamer Van.
daliafrom Palermo. Statutes were exchanged
between the steamers and Notifications.
| William j. Stevens, Consular Agent of the
United States, first waited on the General. :.
who then received visit of welcome on
board the Nandalia, from the Port Admiral
and Duke of Edinburgh. On the departure
OF the Duke salutes were fired and the Yards
manned. General Grant landed Saturday
in state, and lunched with the Duke and
Duchess OF Edinburgh.
Ex-Queen Isabella has written to the Paris
Figaro protesting against the expulsion of
Don Carlos, and repudating the accusation
that she was conspiring with him against
King Alfonso. The Times correspondent
says 1t is rumored that the Spanish Govern
ment is likely to take very serious steps to
mark its displeasure at Isabella's conduct
.........A cable dispatch to the Cincinnati
Commercial under date of London, Saturday
night, says; The so-called anti-Russian de-
monstratlon on Trafalgar Square was a total
failure. There Were perhaps ten thousand
persons present, but the prevailing spirit
was curiosity. British and Turkish flags
were carried by the organizers of the meet
ing, and nearly all were destroyed by the
opponents of the warlike policy In like
manner flag inscribed "Peacen was de-
stroyed. Advent of with great good hui
NOR, however. No speakers of any note
were present, and the whole affair was n
grand lark for the workingmen The
capture of Pierot by the Servians is con-
hrmed. Pierot is strongly fortified, and
was taken after two days hard fighting.
The Servians have been trying to bring on n
regular siege of Widdin, which is well pro-
vlsioned. Its garrison is weak, however.
weeks at the farthest.
a correspondent at Vienna SAYS Lord
Derby has sent a note to Count Andrassy.
expressing hope, that in view of the desire
OF Europe for peace, other powers will
assist as much as possible England's steps in
favor of mediation. The following is
stated to be the text of Englands note to
Russia: Her Majesty's government begs
to inform the Emperor that the Porte is
ready to open peace negotiations The
Emperor's wisdom and repeatedly expressed
love of peace justify her Maiesty's govern
ment in the hope that he will lend favor
able ear to the Sultan's request" 1t is said
that Russia has already replied to England's
note that If the Turks desire an armistice.
they must apply direct to the Russian Com,
lnander in Chief. a Paris correspondent
also says he has reason to believe Prince
Gortchakof has declared that Turkey must
know that Russia has always been ready to
listen to proposals of peace, and that the
presentation of peace proposals by an inter.
mediary appears unnecessary. The cores
pondent adds that a telegram conveying the
above information seems also to convey an
animation of readiness to accent an arDi