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The New York herald., 1879-12-29

this means the tranquility of the city assured
On the 18th Macpherson delivered his assault 1t
was led by Lieutenant Colonel Noel Money. of the
Third Sikhs. and consisted OF 200 of the Sixty
seventh foot $50 of the Third Sikns, wing OF the
Fifth Goorkhas and two mountain guns. The
ground to be covered extremely difficult and
very extensive. yet scarcely credit the
fact either that the resistance very desperate
or that much advance made by the force,
for their total casualties out of strength Of over
five hundred was but two killed and twelve
wounded. As night fell Noel Money bivouacked on
the lower slopes he had won. and Macpherson de-
termined to await the return of Baker. who was
hourly expected. This officer after waiting anxiously
for three days. have learned the true state OF
affairs from messengers. Pushing rapidly up the
oharAsiab road he drove the insurgents in front OF
him. and these men swellod the total OF the defenders
OF the mountain position to the southwest OF the
city. On the 18th Baker and Macpherson delivered
their combined attack. Money prosecuted his de-
layed frontal movement. while Baker swept round
the flank. and intrusting the lead to Major George
White, of tho Ninety-second Highlanders. speedily
cleared the ridge of the enemy. when Moneys men
occupied 1t unopposed. The conduct of the Ninety
second was. might have been expected. worthy
the fame Of the Gordon Highanders.l
The New York herald., 1879-12-29
ARREST OF A MURDERER.

CINCINNATI. Ohio Dec. 28 1879.
special despatch from Parsersburg. Nv. Va. says
William Davis was arrested at Delpre. Ohio to-day
for the murder OF Patrick Brennan Petroleum.
w. Va. yesterday. whom it is alleged he robbed
of $50 after killing him. Davis story is
that he was returning from Hughes River
when he met Brennan and two Jackson boys and
stuck pistol against Brennans body aud shot him
through the heart after which he fed. Davis has
robheries .Ll--l u
The New York herald., 1879-12-29
DWELLINGS ON FIRE.

The two story frame dwelling No. III North Fifth
street. Williamsburg. caught nre yesterday morning
from defective due. and was damaged to the extent
OF about $4,000 Robert Dixon and his family. the
occupants. were unceremoniously forced to vacate
In consequence at the early hour of Ave O'Clock
Their loss furniture IL said TO amount to $780,
The building IL owned by MIR. GriDbin, who Is In.
sured for $1,000. From these premises the FIRE
spread TO an adjoining three story dwelling occu-
pied by two families. who Jointly sustained loss of
$500 on their effects. The damage to the house Is
estimated Ut s., 500, insured for $1,000.
The New York herald., 1879-12-29
MIDNIGHT WEATHER REPORT.
WAR DEPARTMENT..
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFrcER,
WASHINGTON. Dec. 29-1 A. NJ. }

WAR DEPARTMENT..
OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFrcER,
WASHINGTON. Dec. 29-1 A. NJ.
Indications.
For the Middle Atlantic States. warmer. southerly
winds. falling barometer cloudy weather and pos.
sibly rain.
For New England. southeast to northeast windss
warmer, cloudy weather, possibly rain and snow.
falling barometer possibly preceded by slight rise.
For the Pacific coast region. generally clear
weather.
For the canal regions in the Middle States, tenn.
peratures remain above freezing.
The Upper Ohio and tributaries continue falling.
but the Lower Ohio and Central Mississippi rise
slightly.
Cautionary signals are ordered for Eastport. and
cautionary off-shore signals at Indianola and Gal
weston.
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A MYSTERIOUS ASSAULT.

Edward Jefers, coachman at No. ?3i West Thirty
fourth street, entered the Twenty -ninth precinct
station house last night in apitable plight. His
clothes were torn. and blood, flowing from gashes in
his head, was streaming down his cheeks. Jeilers
told Roundsnian Wallace who was at tho desk, that
he had received terrible beating in liquor store
on Thirty-nrst street. near seventh avenue. but
positively refused to give any information that
might lead to the arrest oil his assailants. He
sent to the Now York Hospital.
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AT DIVINE SERVICE IN WASHINGTON.
WAsufxcroS Dec % 1875

AT DIVINE SERVICE IN WASHINGTON.
WAsHISGTos Dec. %. 1879.
The ex-President and wife. accompanied by General
Beale attended divine service this morning at the
metropolitan Church. occupying his old pew At
eleven O'Clock when the services began. every pew
was occupied and the aisles were filled with chairs.
The altar and surroundings were profusey and
tastefully decorated. The Rev DR.. II. r. Naylor oc-
cnpied the pulpit and preached from the text.
colossians ill., ll-"Christ is all and all in ALL"
At the conclusion of the services the ex-President
exchanged greetings with number of friends who
crowded mp to welcome him. aud. passing in front
OF the altar. shook hands with DR.. Naylor and de-
parted through the pastors study.
DINING WITH DON CAMERON
The ex-President was entertained at dinner this
evening by Senator Don Cameron. at his residence,
formerly known the shepherd Man
sion. corner of Connecticut avenue and
X street. Covers laid for eighteen
persons. including tho host and family, follows:-
The exPresident and wife. Mrs. FIR d Grant, Ulysses
s. Grant. Jr., General sherman, General Beale and
Miss Beale, General MacFeeiev and wife. Senator
CARPENTER and wife. Senator Logan and wife, Miss
MeKenly, Senator Cameron. wife aud two daughters.
The New York herald., 1879-12-29
INsURRECTION IN MEXICO.

san Francisco, Dec. %. 1879.
Tho steamer Granada, from Panama, arrived last
night. At Acapulco she took on board about ave
hundred Mexican troops. which werc landed ut
Mazatan and San Bias, route for Lower California
TO auell an insurrection there.
The New York herald., 1879-12-29
HERALD WEATHER SERVICE.

TERRIFIC GALES OVER THE BRITISH ISLANDS
FEARFUL RAILROAD DISASTER DURING THE
STORM.
[BY CABLE TO THE HERALD
LONDON, Dec. %, 1870. !.
To-day the prediction cabled by the HERALD
Weather Bureau on the 26th stating that ''Un-
settled weather will prevail over the British
Islands, Norwegian and possibly northern
French coasts between the 9th and January
2, snow and sleet showers, alternating with
short periods of fine weather, will be expert
enced," was fulfilled in the most terrible man.
ner. Since this morning heavy southwesterly
gale swept over these islands, and this evening
was signalized by one Of the most appalling
railroad accidents ever known. The gale be-
gan to increase MS the day wore on, and shortly
after seven o'clock it reached its full height.
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ANOTHER FAILURE.

MONTREAL, Dec. 2S.HS70.
The New York Standard English Opera Com
pany, after disastrous woek's business at the
Academy of Music In Montreal. is In fnancia,
difficulties. The wardrobes have been seized and its
manager will be capased by the hotel keeper where
the troupe boarded.
The New York herald., 1879-12-29
DISASTER AT DUNDEE.

TRAIN FALLS THROUGH BRIDGE OVER THE
TAYLEFFEcr OF DESTRUCTIVE STORM
TWO HUNDRED LIVES BELIEVED TO BE LOST.
lBY CABLE TO THE HERALD.
LONDON, Dec. 20, 1879.
A portion of the bridge across the Firth of
Tay was blown down while train from
Edinburgh to Dundee was crossing, at
fourteen minutes past seven O'clock last
night. The gale was so strong that steamboats,
were unable to reach the scene of the disaster,
but several mailbags have been washed ashore
four miles from the bridge, and there is no
doubt that the train is in the water The
passengers, who are certainly all drowned, are
variously estimated at from 100 to 200 in num-
Der. The gale having moderated somewhat,
the Provost Of Dundee and number
Of leading citizens started in steamer to
the scene Of the disaster but have not yet
returned. The excitement ut Taybredy
station is appalling. MANY thou
sAnus oI people are cOngregated await
ing definite intelligence from the accident. The
missing Dundee train was seen crossing the
BRIDGE then suddenly q flash Of fire be.
came visible. The railway officials, in
spite Of the gale, walked along the bridge from
Dundee until they found there was large
gap caused by the fall of two or three
of the largest spans. Another despatch
says that the train was bound for
Dundee and had arrived safely at the
south end Of the bridge crossing the
Firth of Tay shortly after seven.
The bridge was intact at the time,
for signals were given to allow her to
cross. The wires were interrupted a few min
utes thereafter, and no further communication
could be obtained
AFTER THE DISASTER. "a.
Immediately after the disaster large quanti-
ties of wreckage and clothing, and six London
mail bags for Dundee and Aberdeen, drifted
ashore, and by nine o'clock all the beach
was strewn with the remains of broken
carriages and pieces of bridgework. 1t is
not known how many passengers were on the
train at the time of the disaster, but the number
is estimated to have been from one hundred and
seventy to two hundred. 1t is believed that
half dozen Of the largest girders Of the
bridge were blown down, but the full
extent of the disaster will not be
known until tomorrow. Several parties are
looking for bodies coming ashore, and the gale
having moderated somewhat, an effort is being
made by some of the people Of Dundee to reach
the scene in steamer. The excitement is very
great, and people are thronging from all parts
of the neiahboring country to hear something
definite as to the catastrophe.
The New York herald., 1879-12-29
THE WEATHER YESTERDAY.

The following record will show the changes In tha
temperature for the past twenty four hours in com-
parson with the corresponding date Of last year.
indicated by the thermometer at Hudnuts phar.
macy, HERALD Building No. 21s Broadway
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LEFT FOR PARTS UNKNOWN.

HALIFAX, N. s., Dec. %, 1879.
Captain Morriston, OF the American schooner A.
H. Duncan. at this port Thursday last, from the
Western Ranks, sold what fish (halibut) the vessel
had for s37s and left for parts unknown. The
schooner is still here.
The New York herald., 1879-12-29
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

General Benjamin f. Butler. OF Massachusetts,. II
at the Fifth Avenue. Ex-Governor Andrew G. Curtin.
of Pennsylvania is at the New York. General Wager
swayne. of Ohio. is at the Mbemarle. Writ Dexter.
OF Chicago, is at the Brevoort
The New York herald., 1879-12-29
DESTRUCTIVE INCENDIARY FIRE.

GALVESTON, Dec -, 1879.
A spccial to the News from Palestine. Texas,
says:-"An ncendiary ire this morning destroyed
the entire west side of the public square and the
block north of the square, The loss il estimated at
$4,000; insurance. $4,000. During the progress OF
the fire the prisoners In the Jail attempted to
cnnc hut were prcyented."
The New York herald., 1879-12-29
DEATH OF A BROOKLYN LADY.

BUFFALO. n. Y, Dec. 2s, 1872
Mrs II. q. Carpenter. of Brooklyn. n. ", dropped
dead while walking with her husband the street
o-day.
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NOT ABLE TO TARRY AT AUGUSTA, GA.

AUGUSTA, Dec. 90. 1879.
The ex-President has sent the following despatch
in response to an invitation rendering him the hos
pitaiites of this city,
WASHINGTON, d. c. Dec. 28. 1879.
To WILBERFoECE DANIEL
Thanks for invitation OF citizens of Augusta. I
will not probably be able to stop longer than the
train may be detained in your city.
The New York herald., 1879-12-29
ROBERTS VICTORIOUS.

BATTLE ON THE HEIGHTS ABOVE sHARpuR-
TRIUMPH OF THE BRITISH ARMs--FLIGur OF
MAHMuD JAN AND MUsHKI ALIM-PRoposEp
OCCUPATION OF THE BALA HIssAR-YAKoop's
WIFE AND MOTHER IN CAMP.
[BY CABLE TO THE HERALD
LONDON, Dec. 2s, 1870.
The viccroy of India, under date of the 9th
inst, announces that telegrams from General
Roberts report the defeat and dispersion of the
enemy around Cabul on the 23d inst, before
the arrival of General Cough. A despatch from
General Roberts. dated the 23d inst, confirms
the above and gives details as follows :--"De-
sultory attacks were kept up all of ycstcr-
day. During the day information was
received that general attack would be
made at daybreak to-day. large number
Of the enemy were seen occupying the
distant villages and approaching nearer as
Il became dark. AT six o'clock this morning
ire was lighted ON ASH Heights. We had been
lpprised that this would be tho encmy's signal
lor the attack, and Immediately aftcrward the
attack was commenced on three sides. We were
llready prepared for it, On the south and west
the enemy did not show much determination,
but on the northeast corner of Behmarvo
Heights some thousands collected, and evil
IDENTIFY contemplated an assault. General
Hugh Cough ably assisted by Colonel Jenkins,
commanded here. AS as the enemys in
tention was fully developed determined on u
counter attack with cavalry and artillery.
These issued by gorge between Behmaroo
Heights, opened fro ON the encmys flank and
The New York herald., 1879-12-29
THE BITTER COLD.
TELEGRAPHIc AND RAILROAD COMMUNICATION
INTERRUPTED IN MANITOBA.

TELEGRAPHIC AND RAILROAD COMMUNICATION
INTERRUPTED IN MANITOBA.
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Dec. 27. ls79
The weather has been exceptionally severe all
this week. Telegraphic communication with the
United States has been interrupted in consequence.
Trains on the st. Paul. Minneapolis and Manitoba
Railway have suspended running at night bc-
tween st. Paul and the boundary line. and
now occupy two days the route. pas.
sengers remaining over night at Breckinridge.
The Pembna Branch Railway trains have been
running with fair regularity through the severe
weather. but the suspension OF traffic south OF the
boundary line has prevented the arrival of acy
Canadian mails since Tuesday until tonight. Va
rious rumors reach here of persons freezing to
DEATH but the rumors dre unauthenticated, except
in the case of two Contract IA Of the Pscifo
Railroad.
THIRrY.FIvE DEGREES BELOW IN NOVA SCOTIA
HALIFAX. Dec. %. 1879.
At Oxford Cumberland county. on Friday night
the thermometer fell to 90, and at daylight yester
day to 35 below zero, lower than known before
in that region. Some snow fell to-day and tonight
there is an appearance of rain.
The New York herald., 1879-12-29

THE WINTER OF 1879 OPENS WITH A PER-
feet endemic coughs and colds which nothing except
uALks HONEY uoRKHouxD TAR seems to check.
PiRks TooTHAcHE DROPS cure in one minute.
The New York herald., 1879-12-29

LArER-rHE FIRE UNDER coNTRoL-pANoEn OF
GENERAL CONFEDERATION AvERTED.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.
BOSTON. Dec. 29-2 A. NJ.
The flames reported to be under con-
troll. and there is no further danger of
a repetition Of our experiences in 1872.
The hre is, however. still hercely burning.
and IL affords magnificent spectacle. AS stated in
my previous despatch the loss is enormous, though
the space of ground burned over is comparatively
email
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EUROPE.

NrICE.-IiOTEL DES ANGLATS.-TIffs FIRST CLASS
~ hotel facing the and under English management
the LIST October X. BAKER HAYS.
Secretary. 53 Coleman st, London T.. g.
SHoULD ANY SOCIETY OR ANY CAPITALIST BB
inclined to take interest in building different rail-
roads Europe which will give very good profit pcase
send offers j. ", 1891, to RUDOLPH MUSSE. Berlin,
w. Germany, who will forward the 10 the psrson.
ality attending to them.
The New York herald., 1879-12-29

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has brought revival of prosperity Let gent tie
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Sole Agent IN the United States aud Canadaa
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GEIsLER & CO.'S CHAMpAGNES.
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WESTMINSTER HOTEL.
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The New York herald., 1879-12-29
THE LUNGS ARE sTRAINED AND RACKEr

by a persistent cough. the general strength wasted
aud ncursblc ant often established thereby Dr.
JAyxEs ExprcroRANr is effective remedy for Coughs
Colds and exerts beneficial effect on the pulmonary
and bronchial organs
The New York herald., 1879-12-29
A-rHE HOLIDAY DRESS HAT Is NOW READY
and snln nt Nassau ~
OUT THE COLD

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Use Roebuck's celebrated Woop AND RupBER
WEATHER SrRIrs your doors and windows.
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The New York herald., 1879-12-29

speedily dislodged them. The cavalry pursued
and sabred numbers of the enemy, who retired
from all points and hastily retreated to the
city. We have now occupied some advanced
villages, particularly those on the Butkak road.
General Charles Coughs camp is visible six
miles to the east"
AFTER THE BATTLE.
despatch from General Roberts, dated
Cabul, December "a, is as follows:-"Our sue
cess yesterday was complete The encmys loss
was severe. Our losses were five killed, in
Guiding Captain Dundas and Lieutenant Nugent,
Of the engineers, by premature explosion
when blowing up the towers of neighboring
village, aud thirty-three wounded the majority
of whom are doing well. Those of the
enemy living in Cabul went straight to
their houses after the defeat The
Kohistanis and Logaris remained in Cabul a
few hours but all fed during the night Two
Of the enemy's leaders, Mushki Aim Ia priest)
and Mahmud Jan, fled early in the day. An
other prominent leader is reported to have fled,
with Yakoob Kharrs eldest son, toward War
dak The cavalry have gone in pursuit The
Bala Hissar and tho city will be taken posses
sion of this afternoon. The former will be oc-
cupied, if it appears certain that there is no
danger from hidden mines of powder Yakoob
khan's wife and mother, and daughter of the
late Akbar Khan, who afe reported to contem-
plate fight, and who have done all in their power
to incite the Afghans, will be brought to Sharpur
to-day. have telegraphed General Bright to
push forward detachments from Jagdulluk to
Lehbada and Lataband. I send force to oc-
cupy Butkak tomorrow. Communication with
India will thus be rapidly restored. General
Charles Coughs brigade arrived this morning.
A slight snow fell last night All we'll" Akbar
Khan, referred to by General Roberts, was the
principal opponent of the British in 1S41, and
his daughter is reported to have distributed
ECO, 900 among the Afghans to incite them to
the present rising.
A Lahore despatch to the Daily Ne,cs says the
Afghuns who attacked General Roberts at
Sherpur on the 23d inst. numbered 5000.
The ground around Sherpur is thick with the
corpses of the slain. The special CORE
spondents in India state that General
Roberts has reoccupied the Bala His
sar. The Times Candahar despatch
says the Cabulese troops plundered Herat for
three days. Ayoob Khan, who is q puppet in
their hands, has sent his father-in-law here to
treat for peace.
The New York herald., 1879-12-29

A-THE YEAR NOW DRAWING TO ITS CLOSn
brought TO revival of prosperity Let gentle
men who wish with the fresh aud
purchase their Hars KNOWS 2i2 Broadway aud Fifth
IAInl
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gYASHINGToN q OHIO RAILROAD
WINTER ARRANGEMENT
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lightning Oct. \ 1870.
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