Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1879-09-26

prostrated. He has been taken TO Greytown
All the important Zulu chiefs have now sub
mitted to British authority.
In consequence Of bad harvest and numer
Gus floods, the distress in parts of Hungary
threatens to become appalling during the com.
ing winter. One district is threatened with
famine, and some of the Inhabitants are pre-
pairing to emigrate TO Servia.
BY the completion OF the South African ca
BILE to Zanzibar, South Africa is placed within
nine days communication with England.
The Austrian and Turkish troops will Joint.
ly occupy all important military positions in
Novi- Bazaar.
Thomas Q. Scott, of England, a well-known
agriculturist authority, writes that the Gov
ernment and trade estimates show that the
surplus wheat in America, Russia and in the
East is 505,000 quarters less than the ag-
gregate deficiency Of various countries, and
a rise in the price of breadstuffs is therefore
anticipated.
Danilof, an eminent Russian engineer, has
commenced works by which It Is intended to
unite the Black and Caspian Seas by connect
ing various rivers.
| Autofagasts, Chill, was bombarded by the
Peruvian ram Huascar on the 30th Of August.
The town was not much damaged. Chilian
gunboat in the harbor was pierced three times
and number Of the crew killed and wounded.
The report OF the departure of the British
resident from Mandalay, Burmah, has been
confirmed. The King continued to perpe-
trate cruelties.
After the return OF the Emperor William
from Alexandria Prince Bismarck presented
| to him memorial demonstrating that It was
| absolutely necessary for Germany to support
Austria against Russia in the East The En-
peror indorsed the views set forth in the
memorial.
Eighteen women we're killed and eight Sc
riously injured by the floor OF a synagogue, at
Szolnok, Hungary, giving way on the Goth.
Serfuchof, Russia, was almost entirely de-
stroyed by fire on the 18th.
The India Office confirms the report of an
outbreak at Herat on the 5th. Special dis
patches state that troops of the garrison plum
dered and burned the Governors house and
murdered the Commanding General, who was
friend and supporter OF the Ameer.
Calcutta dispatch says the Govern ment
is not satisfied regarding the Ameers conduct
The Ameer has caused the execution of the
commander of the mutineers. Public opin-
Ion among all classes is strong against the
Ameer for not protecting the lives of the
members of the British Embassy
Prince Bismarck was at Vienna on the 22d.
The Austrian press gave him a hearty well
come, not only as great statesman, but as a
warm friend Of Austria. A correspondent
says it is understood that the conference be-
tween Bismarck and Andrassy was mutually
satisfactory. An agreement was made that
Germany and Austria shall firmly support
each other in every event.
A terrible fire occurred at Kiev, Russia, on
the 3D.. The offices of the fire brigade, the
chief police station, q gunpowder magazine
and four petroleum stores were simultaneous
ly set on fire. The entire garrison aud fire.
men of the suburbs and many inhabitants la
bored indefatigably to extinguish the fire,
but, despite their efforts, it continued until
the morning of the second day after 1t broke
out. The loss was enormous. Many lives
were lost, including those of children.