Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-27

effort was made TO get her of, as II was
considered useless. The bark Chalmers,
on the north end of Tybee island, was
lying in the same position as when she
went aground.
Most Of Sse small Graf. which was sunk
at the wharves along the city front was
raised yesterday, and few losses were
sustained. The little steamer Ogeechee
is still lying at the bottom in front OF the
Central press wharf, but viii probably be
raised TODAY.
A centrifugal steam pump will be sent
down to the Mosher this morning and an
effort VIII be made TO relieve her OF the
water and sand ballast, when IL is thought
she can be pulled off on the tide without
much difficulty. providing she is not TOO
much strained.
There has been no plan agreed upon as
yet for the relief of the Chalmers. The
Captain is still in the city and the bark
sui on the knoll. Something will proba-
bly, be done in that direction. 1t is
thought that the squall last night did not
improve the chances Of either the Mosher
or the Cha mers, as the wind was from
the northeast.
THE WIRES ALL RIGHT.
The telegraph wires were nearly all in
working order last night. Linesmeu are
still out on the Central and Charleston
and Savannah roads, but the princiusl
Western Union Office handled all its BUSH
ness yesterday, and very little delay was
incurred. The direct wire to Charleston
was opened late in the afternoon. Sever
al wires west of the city are still
down, and it will probably
he day or two yet
before everything ia in ship-shape, but
messages are disposed of promptly and no
further trouble is anticipated. Manager
Dillon has used every possible means to
expedite the company's business, aud has
had gangs OF men at work night and day
since the lines were first crippled.
THE NORTHERN MAILS.
Through travel on the Charleston and
savannah railway was resumed yester-
day, and tonight trains were running as
usual. The fast mail from the North due
mere at Z O'Clock yesterday morning, ar
rived late, but last night trains arrived
and departed on time, Yesterday morn
ing's south bound mail was heavy, owing
To the fact that it contained Tuesdays
regular afternoon from Charleston, which
Was sent out from the Charleston Office.
but was returned. The cyclone extended
south from Charleston as far as Johns
'sland ferry, distance of fifteen miles.
Through that entire section OF country the
cyclone ragged with terrific fury. From
Ashley river junction to Johns island the
rack was covered with trees, which
effectually prevented the running Of all
trains.
The deluge of water was something
without parallel in the history of the
road and did great damage to the track
and road bed. At the ten-mile post, north
Of Drayton's, on the Ashley river, 800 feet
OF track were washed away together with
the embankment.
Train no 43 from Savannah, which was
due in Charleston at 1:15 p. m, was halted
AZ the bEeak. The passengers were trans
ierred to another train which had been
pushed through from Charleston, but did
not reach there until O'clock Tuesday
night. The mails are now running all
right and no further delay is anticipated.
CLEARING OF THE wRECKAGE.
The city's street forces were Kept busy
all day yesterday clearing the debris from
the streets and squares. Many trees
which had been stripped Of their branches
IT were twisted off or uprOOted, were cut
Town and removed. Fences were repair
d, blinds and awnings were rehung, and
All over the city wOrkmen were busy re-
pairing the damages wrought by the gale.
A very singular thing in connection
With the st. Nicholas going ashore at
| ry bee WAS that Notwithstanding her two
| anchors and steam power she grounded.
| The wind had blown all the water out OF
The river and lett her high and dry, so
much 80 that early In the morning Capt.
Usna made complete circuit, examiu-
ng her bottom. After the wind had sun
,lded the tide rushed into the river again
80 rapidly that the steamer was enabled
10 float again and was at Tybee wharf
'eady for her trip up to town before
| O'Clock Tuesday morning.
THE~TOw BOAT CoMPANY's Loss.
The damage at Beaufort and Coosaw
len 4
| thOrDe and the washer Georgia, while
| dredging in Morgan river, S. c., were
| both considerably damaged. All the spuds
4 the dredge were broken and two spuds
Il the washer. The water flint and lighter
with about fifty tons Of phosphate, were
rarried out 10 sea. The vessel was the
| property OF the Savannah Propeller and
| Cow Boat Company, and Will en- tail a lOes
| 70 the company OF about $4,000, besides
The time lost while the machine is lying
up for repairs and for new lighters to be
| built.