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The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-05-10
SUDDEN DEATH.
Jannes D. Beck, kentucky's DIstin.
guished Senator, Drops Dead In
Washington

Jannes o. Beck, kentucky's DIstln-
guished Senator, Drops Dead In
Washington.
At 4:30 O'Clock on the Sd inst, Sen.
ator Harris went to the desk OF
the presiding officer and had read
a bulletin reading: Senator Beck
just dropped dead in the Balti.
more & Potomac depot" The an.
nouncemsnt caused q great shock in
the chamber. Harris said: "ln view
OF the sad news contained in that an.
nouncement, i move that the senate
do now adjourn" The motion was
agreed to and the senators gathered
in knots to discuss the startling event.
Senator German, who succeeded
senator Beck as chairman OF the DEM
ocratic caucus and who was intimate
shock TO him. HE bad been coming
20 the capitol at intervals, and only
yesterday heard that he Was much
improved. OF course we expected the
end might come ct any time, but that
it should come with such startling
su6dennees was not anticipated.
Senator Blackburn, Senator Beck's
colleague, was not at the Capitol when
the news OF the latter's death reached
there. =.
FURTHER PARTICULARS.
Senator James b. Beck OF Ken.
tucky, oropped dead in the Baltimore
q Ohio POTOMAC station at 4 O'Clock
on the afternoon OF the Sd inst. He
had just arrived on theIimited express
from New York and was accompanied
by his daughter, Mrs. Goodloe, wire OF
MAJOR Goodies, of the United States
marine corps. He got OF the train
with the rect OF the passengers and
walked with his daughter the entire
length OF the platform and through
the gate leading to the station proper.
He seemed TO walk with an effort and
TO breathe with labor, but these symp.
toms we're usual accompanimsnts OF
exertion with him for some months
past. After passing into the station
the senator and his daughter stopped
and were joined by his private secre-
tary who had brought q carriage
to take them home. A few words
were exchanged with regard to the
care OF the baggage when the senator
suddenly turned pale and with the re-
mark, 81 ieeI dizzy" fell INTO the arms
ct his companions. They could
not support his weight and he drop
ped 20 the floor where he swooned
away. His daughter was naturally
alarmed and screamed Tor help. VIII.
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-05-10

African dispatches report that . dispute
over the boundary line lsd 60 O conflict
between Tripolans and Tunisans on the
frontier recently, and both aides lost sew
erai, killed and wounded.
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-05-10

ling hands were near by as the station
was rowded at tbe time. The limp
and helpless body was bourne into the
Office OF the station master about
twenty feet away. Great excitement
ensued and although 1t was apparent
the senator was dead a hall dozen
messengers were Immediately dis
patched for physicians and all the
remedies at hand were applied but to
no effect.
DR.. Chamberlain was the first ply
sician to arrive and he was soon iol-
lowed by Dr. Wells and Others, but
there was nothing for them to do ex.
cept to examine tine body to deter.
mine the cause of death. A superficial
examination only was possible at the
time'but this was necessary to satisfy
the physicians that death resulted
from paralysis OF the heart. The
news was telegraphed to the capitol
and subsequently spread like wildfrs
TO all sections OF the city. Represent
atives Breckenridge, Caruth, Stone
and others of the Kentucky congres.
sional delegation, repaired to the sta
ton at once and arranged for the re-
moval OF the remains to q more suit
ablt place. ~
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-05-10
BIOGRAPHICAL.

Senator James B. Beck. resident
OF Lexington, Ky, was born in Dunn
fhriesshire. Scotland, Feb. ID, 1922;
received an academical education in
Scotland and graduated in law at the
Transyivania university, Lexington,
KY, in l84e. He never held public
Office until elected as representative
to congress, where he served :our terms,
beginning with the 10th congress. He
then declined O reelection and was
elected senator to succeed John w.
Stevenson, taking his seat March 5th.
1877. He was reelected in 1882 and
1888. His term would have expired
in 1895. He was one OF the strong
men OF the democratic party.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1890-03-08

How many of us remember with feel
ings of sorrow, how the beautiful plum
age of our Southern birds, flashed In
the sun light of the apring morning, and
how their throats made every hill and
dell ring with natures sweetest music
in the long ago! There was the classic
mocking bird, that raised her young in
every apple tree and rosebush surround
1 ing cottage and mansion, and often
broke the silence OF midnight with song,
that erraptured the Swedish Nighten-
! gale Jenny Lind, and spoiled the trained
vocal PROJECTIONS Of the pretty Christine
Jilson, Theu there was the lark which
uoared high in the morning air and
bilenced the merry pillow boys whistle as
be trudged over the field, with its inspir.
ng melody. Then, there was the lonely
brush or french mocking bird perched
igh in soma stately tree, keeping time
b song, that would have caught the
ngels Ger singing glory to God in the
ighest, to the listening shepsrds on
udeas rugged hills. Sweet as the mel
ly of the nlian harps, this solitary
I'd enjoyed its rapturous carols, as
( ough feeding on the secret lure
3 ents of its own unframed music. Then,
ere is the mourntul cooling of the gentle,
lrml.ss dove, the emblem Of innocence
ID truth, from the time it brought the
(st glad news of the subsding food
hose shoreless waters had fol months,
|lled overa submerged world, Then,
here was the inoffensive blue bird, The
fetty pert little red bird, blue jay, tie
Badheaded wood pecker, the gay linnet,
i OF which made our southern swamps
bd FORESTS, lively with intermingled
usic. and flashing with intermingled
blors.
Where are all these feathered songstels?
efore what strange fatality have they
disappeared, leaving behind the dismal
hbroken silence Of woodland solitude.
frst, the free use of the shot gun, in the
knds of reckless boys, who pursued
bthered life, irrespective of size or use.
len, the introduction of the vicious
Ilish sparrow, which like the people OF
elr little rugged isle. with the whole
glish. is chiefly responsible for this state
Il things amongst our smaller birds
len, the demand Of fashion in trimming
lies hats, has much OF this responsible
to bear. But these do not account
I'LL the absence of the wild pigeons, the
A ducks and some other water fowl,
tlful in the long past For seven or
t years, not wild pigeon has been
a in our Southern forests and, but
i4 ducks in our lakes. The pigeons
hfe betaken to the bounness wilder
d1 of British North America, where
th " raise without let or hindorance. and
u wild ducks to the gagged rocks that
the coasts of the Pacific beyond
tsbergen to the artic circle.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1890-03-08
ENTIRELY INDICATED.


fal Dispatch to The Appeal
plumbus, Miss, March 5.-The COM
Zee appointed by the Legislature to
lstieate the charges against Charles
Cooke, president OF the Industrial
itute and College, have been here
at work for two days. Gen. J. H.
was seen by your correspondent
ht, and said: "We will finish our
tosmorrow, and will then make
pthcial report; but you may say now
after q most searchingand thorough
etigatton OF the charges against the
j character Of President Cooke, he
mpletely vindicated against every
,,csion OF the charges brought against
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1890-03-08

enry Greenlee, of Webster county,
his three young children on last
Rday week by his house burning
n when both he and his wife were
Pnt. If our colored friends, living in
ms with wooden chimneys would
we'll at the fires, before leaving their
ones, often asleep, these terrible
strophes would often be averted.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1890-03-08
!. WILSON, Secretary,

An exchange says, that AGO House
Us and 153 Senate bills became laws
ting the late session Of our Legisla-
1e. Now in the pane of Gen. Jack
|, what country can stand and prosper,
der such bienial influx of statutes?
man were to live to the age Methu-
Rb, he would never know the obliga-
As under which he lived, and might
zetantly violate some law OF which he
anybody else had any knowledge.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1890-03-08
A CALL

i Meeting of the State Democratic Ex-
n ecutive Committee.
meeting OF the Democratic State Ex-
tive Committee will be held in the
Y of Jackson on Tuesday, March rs,
20 to take necessary action to provide
nominations Of delegates from the
hte at large to the constitutional con,
|ntion, and for the transaction of such
her business as may be presented.
r. G. PATTY, Ch'mn.
II. E. WILSON, Secretary,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-12
( DAILY, so A YEAR
SCENTS ACOPY.
WEEKLY, sl.25A YEAR,
PEACE In THE BAD LANDS
A BELIEF THAT THE DANGER OF
WAR Is PAST.

Gen. Miles Goes TO the Sceno-Manv
or tho Bucks Coming in-Maj. Nc
LauEhlin Of the Standi Rock
Agency Advised Sitting Bulls Recall.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-The following
telegram from Gen. Niles was received az
the war department to-day: "Tne reports
from Gen. Kruger and Gen Brooke are auite
favorable. The presence of the troops now
In position has had demoraliz-
ing influence upon the Indians
and those that a week ago ware
defiant and warlike are now giving evidence
OF submission Capt. Ewers, of the Fif-
teenth Infantry, has returned from Fort
Bennett, bringing with him Humph. who
formerly did excellent service with me in
the Lame Deer and Nez Percez cannnai0,
and was badly wounded In the latter He
desires to renew his allegiance
to tho government, and / will
make good use OF him In bringin1
in the others. Gen. Brooke reports chat
the Indians near White river have TUNED
loose their stolen stock aud are coming in.
Col. Sumner reports that quits large num-
Dor Of Indians in his vicinity are willing TO
obey orders. These belong to Big Foot's
southwestern part Of the Cheyenne river
reservation"
AGENT wLAuGHIIN CONFIDENT.
MINNEAPOLIS. MINI, Dec. 1.-THE
Journals Bismarck, N. D., special says:
Maj Mclaughlin. agent OF tho Standing
Rock agency, is In town to-day. He SAYS
there is no danger of an outbreak, and that
there never has been. Sitting Bull and his
followers are still keeping up the ghost
dance on Grand river, but their wild enthu-
siasm IL rapidly abating. Maj Mclaughlin
thinks week more OF cold weather will
wind up the dancing. He says that no can
arrest Sitting Bull without any trouble.
but there is no occasion for taking him into
custody. II Buffalo Bill had undertaken
TO arrest Sitting Bull there would have
been serious trouble without a doubt.
Whom the old chief heard that Buffalo Bill
was after him he gathered a strong body Of
warrior, who were determined to
fight for their chiefs freedom. Il
is thought that Maj. Mclaughlin was
instrumental in having the order for Buffalo
Bills mission resoinded. Information comes
from Pima Ridge agency through private
sources that the report OF the cattle stam-
peds by the Indians and an exchange Of
shots near Buffalo Gap Is oanard. No
cattle have been run or by the Indians, ex-
oept their own stock. The special cor
respondents OF the eastern papers exag-
gerated their stories fearfullyn
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-12
MONEY FOR FoRrIFICATIoNs.
The House Passes the Bill Without
Discussion.

OsSS45blOu.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE House went
into committee Of the whole this morning
with Mr.. Burrows Of Michigan in the chair,
on differentiation appropriation bill The
bill was read aud agreed to without discus
sion, and thu committee having risen the
bill was passed, together with the bill ap-
propriating S4O0,OOO to meet the deficiency
in the appropriation for public printing and
building.
GUARDING THE BALLOT.
In the morning hour the committee on
the judiciary called up and the House
passed the bill amending section 55l5 Re
vlsed Statutes. The amendment provides
a penalty for any person having
custody of the ballots and returns, after
an election has been held, who shall
alter such returns, or erase the name of any
candidate for representative or delegate in
congress from any Of the ballots in his Gus
tody; or Ill any way alter or deface the
same with the intent to affect the result of
such an election.
SWAMP LAND PURCHASERS.
Consideration of the bill to indemnify
purchasers Of swamp lands and to reimburse
the several states for lands due taem under
the swamp lands act, occupied the greater
part Of tho afternoon, but finally went over
without action. Mr.. Holman, VINO was the
principal opponent, having raised the point
OF order OF no quorum, the House ad-
lourned.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-12
IRBY ELECTED SENATOR.
The Bulk OF Donaldson's Vote Went
to Him on thu Fourth Ballot

The Bulk OF Donaldson's Vote Went
to Him on thu Fourth Ballot.
COLUMBIA, S. c., Dec. lion the fourth
ballot in the Joint session, j. l.. NJ. Irby was
elected United States senator to succeed
Wade Hampton.
The vote stood.
1rby '-'.'''''''.''''. ''.'.'''''''' 10
Donaldson. ...-.......-...... ............... 10
Hampton ,....-.......-+ .........-...-..- 4g
John Laurens Manning lrby was born at
Laurens, S. c., Sept. TO- 1854 He attended
the University Of Virginia, and after ward
Princeton. Leaving there he read law for
three years under Judge McIvor, but prac-
ticed his profession only two years. Since
then he has resided on his plantation and
farmed successfully near LauTens.
He took part in the memorable
Hampton campaign Of 1876. When he en-
tered the political arena four V =ars ago he
at once became n prominent leader, at the
same time giving proper attention TO his
farming interests He espoused tho cause
of the farmers movement AZ its inception
and was an ardent admirer of Gov. Tillman.
CHARLEsTON's FEELING.
CHARLESTON, s. c.. Dec. 1.-THE news
Of the defeat of Senator Hampton fell like
a wet bl 4nket over Charleston to-day. The
politicians had little TO say. but the business
mea and the old soldiers were loud in the
expression Of their Indignation. The result
Yves not unex pected, but it was not the less
deeply deplored The prevailing opinion
here Is that tire state Is disgracad by irby's
election. Everybody hero, even the few
reformers. are outraged. A Hampton
movement viii he innugurated IN lo82
which win sweep the state, az least that's
the talk here.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-12
WASHING ron M'LRAN's FUNERAL.
Many People Prominent in Public Life
IN Attendance.

Many People Prominent in Public Life
IN Attendance.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE great esteem
in which Washington Mclean, the deceased
journalist, is held was never shown in
more marked manner than by tho distin-
guished character of the people who assem-
bled at his late residence, Nc. IA jackson
place, to-day to pay their last tribute to his
memory. These included the President of
the United States, the governor Of Ohio, and
Mrs. Campbell, Vice President and Mrs
Morton, Secretary OF State and Mrs.
Blaine, Senator aad Mrs Sherman, Gen.
aud Mrs. Payne, Justice and Mrs. Batch
ford, Justics d Mrs. Gray, Senator and
Mrs. Sta ford, Col. John Hay, Mrs. Cock
rell, Mrs. Tiffany, Senator Dolph, Mrs. HIT,
Gen. Butterworth, Gen. and Mrs. McCook,
Gen. II. Y. BoYnton, Senators Voorhees, and
Mcpherson, Mr.. aud Mrs. b. II. Warder,
Senator and Mrs. Carlisle, Senator and
Mrs. Hale, and many other friends of the
family. The core monies were of the sim
ples5 character, and at their conclusion the
remains were taken to Rock Greek cemetery
for temporary depoit until arrangements
are made for taking them to Cincinnati.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-12
GLASS WORKS IDLE.
he Anti Lottery Bill Seriously Affect
ing the Trade.

The Anti Lottery Bill Seriously Affect
ing the Trade.
PITTsBURG, Pa, Dec 1.-The pressed
ware glass trade is In bad condition, accord
Ing to reports received at the monthly meet,
ing Of the Western Flint Gloss Association.
The elections and anti-lottery bill are
ascrihed as the causes for the depressed
state of trade. The actuary stated
that until November the trade was In
excellent condition, but 1t suddenly fell away
10 nothing. The anti-lottery bill that was
passed prohibited the giving away of china
by baking powder and tea houses This cut
Off a very remunerative source of custom
with the table ware glasB houses. Nine
houses have closed down since Nov. 1, and
three more In this section are about to fol-
low suit
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-12
PAar1sAnsH1P IN CAROLINA.
The Attorney General Charged With
Political Intimidation

The Attorney General Charged With
Political Intimidation.
WASHINGTON, Dec. ia special dis
patch to tho Post from Columbia, S. c.,
says a sensation was created there tonight,
by the issuance of warrant sworn out by
a newspaper cores 2ondent, for the arrest
Of Attorney General Pope, charging him
with political intimidation in dischargipg
from the enrolling department I. f. But
Ter, nephew OF Senator Butler.
Mr.. Butler was q candidate for
the legislature on the Haskell TICKET. He
had previously been appointed q clerk i'll
the enrolling department aud served few
days under the new regime. When Mr..
Pope took charge of the Office he discharged
Mr.. Bntler, saying, it is alleged, that he did
not propose to recognize or condone indie
pendentism and that no HasIellites need
apply for reco yntion in his department,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-12
SPECIAL FREIGHT RATES.
Judge Gresham Refuses the Prisoner'
Habees Corpus,

Judge Gresham Hefilses tho Prisoner'g
Habees Corpus,
CHICAGO, ILL.,, Dec. 11.-Judge Gresham
this morning decided the petitions for
habeas corpus presented on behalf of Coun--
selman, the board Of trade man, and James
C. Peasley. treasurer of the Chicago. Bur-
lington and Quincy Railroad Company, ard
held in both cases that the orders Of the
district court adjudging both gentlemen
in contempt, and that they should be fined
and imprisoned, was authorized. Messrs.
CounselInan and Peasley were remanded TO
the marshal IL is understood that they
will appeal to the supreme court of the
United States, where test Of tho interstate
commerce law will be made
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-12
TO Frerae Financial Legisla,ion.

WASHINGTON, Dec. lin accordance
with the instructions OF the republican
senatorial caucus held last night. Senator
Edmunds has appointed Senators Plumb,
Hale, Mitchell, Mcmillan and Power as
members of the caucus COMMITTEES to act
with the republican members of the finance
committee in framing scheme of financial
legislation to be submitted TO the caucus.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-12
FILLING THE OFFICES.
The Northumberland Combinations 0
the DaV

The Northumberland Oonhrmationso Of
the Day.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 1.-THE President
to-day nominated Naval Constructor Theo-
dore D. Wilson, United States navy, TO be
chief of the bureau of construction and re-
pair, and chief constructor OF thu navy with
the relative rank OF commodore
He nominated to be postmasters: Philip
Geriach. at Orangeburg Court HOUSE, s. C.
Cornelius Cadie, Jr., at Blockton, Ala.
Duncan Jordan, at Cuthbert. Ga.
The Senate to-day confirmed the follow.
ing nominations: Romualdo Pacheco of
California, as minister to the Central
American states; c. A. Dougherty of Penn
sylvania, secretary of legation TO Mexico.
Postmasters: Mrs. Elizabeth Taylor, at
Dalton, Ga; T. G. Meekin, at Cedartown,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-12
A Mn in a kecsiver's LANDS.

BIRAIEoHAM, Ala, Dec. 1.-The Besss-
mer rolling mill to-day went into the hands
OF a receiver as a temporary arrangement
pending tho collection Of s30. 900, which Is
owed tho mill by the u0ited States Rolling
Stock Company, recently asaignAd. tbs
debt Is secured BY attachment, bnt speedy
collection was impossible, apa i.ee Brown
was appolDtod reoslYer.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-12
RELICS OF WASHINGTON.
The Total Amount Realized at the
Sale at Philadelphia S14,669.

Sale at Philadelphia STAGE
PHILADELPHIA, PA. Dec. 1.-The sale
Of Washington relics, belonging TO the
Lewis estate, closed tonight, with every
thing sold. The total amount realized was
Sl4, 0S9, which largely exceeds the expecta-
tions of the executors OF tho estate. The la
dies OF the Mount Vernon Association were
spirited bidders, made many purchases, and
were the observed OF all observers.
Martha Washington's Bible. which has
had 800 copper plates engraved by John
Stuart inserted, was won after q lively fight
by Mr.. Mitchell, a New York bookseller,
for s760. This was the highest amount
given to-day. The book, which was printed
al Oxford IN 1879, contains two signatures
of Martha Washington, In addition to the
family record Of the Lewises.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-12
switz srland's New President.

BERHE, Dec. ia united meeting OF
the state council and national council was
held to-day for the purpose OF electing a
president and vice president Of the republic
for 1891. DR.. Weller, who Is at prescott vice
president, was elected president, and M.
Hauser vice president.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-12
A ToBAOOoN sr ASSIGNS.
His Liabilities S25o,ooo But His AS
aata Equal to Them

dl5 LI9DIIlJI55 BdOOiOUO, bub HIB AB-
sets Equal to Them.
NEW YORK. Dec l1,-Henry Siebert, a
and rs Broad street, has suspended. Mr..
Siebsrt did large business, handling west-
ern tobacco on commission chiefly, and has
for many years received large consignmeuts
of tobacco from Clarksville. His Liabilities
are estimated az s250,000. It is thought he
has enough assets to pay in full.
AN.AssIGEMENT AT CLARREsvILLE.
NASHVILLE, TENN. Dec. 11.-R. II.
Walker a. Co.. tobacconlsts at Clarksville,
Tenn, assigned to-day. Their liabilities
are $40, 900 aud their assets 1900. J. G.
Hambaugh, n member OF the firm, made a
personal assignment. The firm was In
volyed by tho failure Of the Franklin Bank.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-12
Pension Claims.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11.-Pension Com
missioner Kaum gives the folio wing result
OF the examination claims recorded To Dec
s, under the new acs. Taera are III, 943
original invalid claims. 55.323 original
widow claims, aud 29S, 800 claims filed by
old claimants. Thi4 gives 227, 0)0 new claims
filed under the late law
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-12
A BIZ Strike ct admission.

ADMISSION, Ala, Dec. 1L-All the en-
ployes OF the United States Rolling Stock
Company in this city struck yesterday.
About 1000 men are out The company
has not paid any of It's employees for 2our
weeks and could give them no satisfaction
a. 10 when they could pay.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-12
A HIGH ROLLER.
sassIoN OF THE LuMesRMnN.
The Time of the Annual Meetlng-The
st. Louia Prics List.

NEW ORLEANS, LA, Dec. 1.-The date
Of the annual meeting Of the lumbermen's
association was changed to the third
Wednesday in February at Memphis, Tenn.
The st. Louis price list was readopted with
a few slight changes. including the quota
tion of car sills, car decking, rife, sawed
and heat face flooring, and a clause regu-
lating the terms Of sale.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-12
A Church Burned.

RICHMOND, VA, Dec. 1.-THE Christian
church Ia tho city Of Manchester. just CON-
pleted. was destroyed ~ hre to-nigha
through q defective nne. The l0asls &0.000.
u vas insured.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-12
A srEAMEa GOES TO PIEoEs.
The Passengers, the Mail and the
Baggage Saved.

DdKEHBb IUVBUs
LONDON, Dec 1.-THE PeninsulGr and
Oriental mail steamer Nepaul ran on
Plymouth breaSwate- daring fog last
night and has since gone to pieces. All on
board were saved, as was also ali the mails
and baggage The cargo was very valua-
BILE one aud il total loss.