St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1882-07-29
MISCELLANEOUS.

The British fleet opened fire upon
Alexandria on the morning Of July II. The
batteries at once responded, but their shots
at first fell short Of the ships. After
twenty minutes cannonade two of the
forts ceased firing. Shortly after noon all
the exposed guns on the forts We're dis
mounted and only those in sheltered posi-
tons were able to return the fire. The
Egyptians stuck to their guns until the
forts were crumbing but they had no shells
and were not good marksmen. Consider
ing the extent and nature of the works,
weight and number of guns mount
ed, and the logged pluck with which the
Egyptians fought, the victory was obtained
with surprisingly small loss to the British.
the total OF casualties in the fleet being five
killed and twenty-seven wounded. The
Egyptian loss is unknown. but is likely to
be severe. Part of the Palace is in ruins.
The lighthouse was slightly damaged. 1t is
reported that the Egyptian Ministers were
not aware of Admiral Seymour's ultima
tum, because it was Intercepted by Arab
Pasha. The bombardment was resumed on
the 18th, the Egyptians making feeble
response. A flag of truce was displayed at
noon, but no formal surrender was made
On the 18th the Egyptians abandoned the
city to plunderers and incendiaries and fed
inland. A force of English marines went
ashore and were met at the wharf by about
a hundred European residents. The others
had been driven together and butchered or
burned.
G. w. BENNETT, janitor of the Ma
tional Bank, of Elizabeth, N. j., has been
arrested on a charge of robbery. He admit
ted his guilt. His depredations have coy-
cred two years. During that time two pay
ing telers have resigned because they could
not make good their accounts. His method
OF robbery was unique. He used to fish for
the money in the teller's drawer, using a
sinker with wax bait, dropping it noiseIess-
ly on bill and then hauling in his line.
THERE was serious noting at the
docks OF the New York, Lake Erie & West
ern Railroad, Jersey City, N. j., July H.
During the march OF the freight handlers to
receive their pay some young men assailed
the Italian laborers, who in turn fired in
killing striker named
Hayes. Tn the attack upon the Italians that
followed one was drowned and several on
both sides were injured.
TIE investigation into the causes of
the disaster to the steamer Scioto clears Pr
eral witnesses who were in the pilot-house
at the time of the accident, and In company
with Keller previous to it, testified that he
was perfectly sober and had not touched in
toxicating liquors that day.
The Gar of Russia declares Skobe-
eff death an irreparable loss to the army.
Over 100, 200 people attended the funeral
service.
A DISPATCH from Eagle Pass, Texas,
says six American citizens have Just been
from Jail at Peidras Negras, having
been in confinement twelve days without be-
ing charged with any offense. They state that
some weeks ago they were arrested near San
Antonio with herd of 70 horses for ship
nent to Kansas; that the horses were stolen
rom them, and that they followed the trail
% the Rio Grande, near Presidio. Having
been informed that they could lawfully
cross the river to recover their stock, thew
crossed, and were advised by the Mexican
authorities to send to Piedras Negras for a
PASS. One OF them went to Piedras Negras,
'ut was arrested, and force was sent out
o arrest the others, who were kept in a
ilthy cell. deprived Of their bedding, and
Without examination of charges against
hem. While in Jail they say they were
and twice whipped by the
ailer, not for any offense, but they suppose
N general principles. .