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Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-11-26
fAE coA0Aeh's INQUEST,
rnE LATE RAtlAoAD ACCIDENT.
No Additional Testimony Adduced.
The Verdict Similar to the last

No Additional Testimony Adduoed.
The Verdict Similar to the eoss
One. sH ttl a..
Last evening, the Coroner's jury met at the
Lafayette Hotel, corner Of Ninth and Shlpley
streets, to hold an inquest in the case Of Geo.
Pollitt. col. The only additional witness
present wss Geo. R. Buchanan, Arem an: of
corrobosated, the testimony given by the en-
eineer "a NJ. Sargeant,. and previously in.
jured. With regard to the origin and cause
Of the accident, no additional testimony was
adduced, nor was any further light thrown
upon the matter. than Ct the previous inquest:
Orme, engineer of Tho express train, which
ran into the other train, testified that he was
present when P0llltt was being taken out; the
mans foot was then almost crushed of, and
was connected with the balance Of his leg
only by about half an inch Of flesh. A sur !:
penknife, and severed this flesh, Pollitt had
been caught between the two cars in such q
way, that 1t was necessary to cut away part
of the wreck with an axe, In order to take
him out. The engineer was certain that his
x Geo s II. 0 Msrpie and az s Jas &c 9. pierson, each
testified to seeing persons at work. trying t
release Pollitt, Pierson afterwards saw him at
depot, but he was then dead.
With but little discussion, the jury decided
to render verdict similar to the previous one
as follows
'That George pollitt, came TO his death
through the incompetency and neglect of An
thOny Rue, the conductor Of the train leaving
Philadelphia at 11:30 p. M, on the night o
the 2lst Of November, 1872, by collision tina
occurred about two hundred yards south o.
Ellerslie station, between the train that lef
Philadelphia at half past eleven O'Clock o.
the night Of the 9lst inst, and the train frou
New York, which left West Philadelphia a
about forty minutes after twelve O'Clock O
the morning Of the 22d inst, which cOllisO
was caused by or through the incompetency
of Mr.. Anthony Rue, conductor of the trai
leaving Philadelphia at 1880, p. M, on tn
night Of the 2lst Of November, 1872"
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-11-26
SHIP BUILDING.
LAUNCH OF THE IRON STEAMSHIP ACAPULCO
ATT THE II. 4 II. co 8. YARD.

LAUNCH OF THE IRON STEAMSHIP ACAPULCO
AT THE II. II. co.'s. YARD.
This morning at five minutes Of 0 o'clock the
new ironIscrew propellor steamship ACAPULCO,
QUE Of the two vessek which are being built for
the Pacific Mail Steamship Company, was
launched at the yard Of the Harlan 4 HolllnRs-
worth Company, in this city. Despite the in
clement weather, a large number of people as.
sembed on the whaves in the yard, and onthe
opposite side Of the creek, to witness the launch
Abont three hundred persons on the boat at the
time.
The launch was one Of the most successful
ever witnessed. Under the snperintendence Of
Samuel Hazlet, pioneer in the business, who
has successfully conducted all the launches at
this yard for number Of years, the boat started
of at the proper time, and without the slightest
halt or delay, glded gracefully into the water,
while the spectators cheered enthusiastically at
the noble spectacle. Owing 10 the jndicious
management Of the ropes, the speed OF the boat
was check ed and finally stopped in time to ple'
vent 1t from running aground on the opposite
side Of the creek. and it was Immediately lowed
back 10 the wharf.
The ACAPULCO is first class iron propeller
steamship, Of $500 toas, is 800 feet in length, AZ
feet beam, and 20 feet depth Of hold. 1t will
! have two masts, and will be rigged in complete
order 10 make it perfect sailing vessel, should
anything happen to the machinery.
The engines for all the boats which are now
under contract for the Pacific Mail Steamship
Company, are being built at GLASGOW, Scotland
The one desiged for the ACAruLcO, will be here
in few weeks.
The work on the ACAPULCO has been pro
pressed 10 a much greater extent than il is Gus
tomary 10 plsh forward the work on vessels
previous to launching. and therefore the vesse
will soon be completed. 1t is expected that i
will be ready 10 sail about the first OF the year
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-11-26

The management has created another SEN
sation. The presentation of new (to these
parts) and promising young actress Of the
The house was overaowingly filed, The
play was ORIANA. written for her by Mr..
Maeder, and Miss B performed the triple role
Of Oriana. Molly FInnegan and Mile. Aignon.
Judging from the warm reception given to
the play and the performers thereof. Oriana
Is likely to retain the boards and prove the
most successful of any introduced by the pre-.
sent management.-tNew York Express,
Sept. "a.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-11-26
SOCIETIES..
MEETINGS THIS RvKNrNo.

Asylum Lodge, No %. F, at Odd Fell
lows Hall, Third and King streets.
Eeod Intent Division, No ;, 81 Of T, ut Hall
Fifth ord Market streets.
Humanity Circle. B U C 4, Hall 5O4 Market
street.
Lincoln Lodge. No 3, X Of p, at Knights OF
Pythias Hall, 2ll Market street.
American Star Lodge, No l. @ F, at Good
Fellows Hall. Third and Market streets.
Columbia Lodge. No l2. o g T, at Fifth
and Market streets.
Fidelity Temple. No. l, True Templars. at Hall
cor. Of 7th and Spruce streets.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-11-26

s. S. INSTITUTE Rev. j. s. Ostranier,
who will deliver the lecture on Thursday
evening, will be dressed in Jewish High
pared for the purpose, q fac-simile of the
Tabernacle. Tickets may be procured from,
Y. Pickels, 10th and Market. Greenman,
Pierson 4 Co.. G. F. Rudolph, w. II: Curry,
Z s. X. Butler. and at the door on the even.
ing Of the lecture. Admission, Adults %
cents, Children 10 cents. Delegates from
abroad to the Institute will please report in
st. Paul's NJ. E. Church, on Wednesday even
ing.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-11-26
Magistrates Cases
BEFORE MAYOR elMMs.

BEFORE MAYOR elMMS.
Daniel Harman, col drunk and disorderly,
81 and costs.
8. S. Wickersham. disordeIly conduct and
threatening harm to Sarah Fleming, costs and
$500 bail to keep the peace.
John McGrenna, for keeping an unregistered
dog, S. and costs.
James Carter, Francis Scandal and John L.
Heck, for drunkenness, 50 cents and costs each.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-11-26
AooAA tHfelLio9nce. /.

Excssdiagly disaGrseahls weather to-day.
1hs lasneh this nosaing was . perfect SUCCESS.
. Wilmington Loan Association meets this evsn-
ing. 44s
Cronwsn givss his farewell entertainment to-
night e.s4. u
. Conductor Rue was not at the inquest last night
He has not yet been arrested. -
TAs next vessel TO be built by the Harlan 4
Aolinssworth Company will BE- $50 feet in length
The p, w. 4 B. Freight Office will be closed or
Thvnday, and way freight traius win not run on
that day. m.G @s.t',
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-11-26
BOARD OF TRADE.
DAILY MEETINGS ON 'cHANGE.

DAILY MEETINGS ON 'CHANGE.
twenty-five individuals ana ,irms were re-
presented, to-day. The receipts and shipments
recorded are as follows
RRCEIPTS.
Seven hundred bushels Of Western oats, two
cars Of baled straw. lS5 tons Of coal, five tons Of
merchant iron, 200 bags Of soda. 100 barrels OF
plastes, 40 bales. Of cotton, 200 Ions 81 plate
Iron, 30 tons Of rig Iron, 200 kegs Of nail. Oo0
feet Of lumber, 100 barrels Of -four, 5000 pounds
of lead, As tons Of lue and boiler iron. IL bales
Of goat skins, 10000 pounds Of rags. $4,000 iron
hoops, 100 bushels Of corn.
sHIPMENTS.
Twenty eight hogsheads Of snuff, two car
spices, 1906 pounds of rags, $40 pounds Of cast
ings 60 tons Of iron orr, one car OF merch audise
ten tons of COAL 5000 pounds Of paper. 80 tons
of boiler and fue iron, 100 barrels Of -four.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-11-26

Or THE TRAcK.-On Monday morning, the
engine Of tEain No. 2, ON the Wilmington \
Reading Railroad, which was standing on the
sade track ct Centre Station, awaiting the passing
Of the north bound train. ran of the track while
passing ON to the main track again. One OF the
springs Of the engine was broken, but no further
damage was done. In consequence Of thi.
accident the train was delayed about.an hour ant
. half in it, arrival here.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-11-26

Phileman Chandler, Executor Of Thomas
J. Chandler, deceased. on Monday sold a
small farm containing 33 acres, in Mil Greek
Hundred, to John Taylor for s44o5. l.. W.
Stidham & Son, AuctiOneers.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-11-26

The Conservative caucus of the North Carolina
Legislature last night nominated ox-Governor
Vance for u s. Senator. Sevon or eight OF Judge
Merriman's supporters Withdrew from the caucus.
Ths Lsgislaturs will ballot for .. $. Senator to-
day. s..E. z1
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-11-26
sHIPMENrs.

THE HEALTH OF Mr.. GREELEY.-A despatch
from New York yesterday afternoon stated
that it was currently reported that Hon.
Is no truth in the report.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-11-26

SALE OF AoxKY.--At the ffsy-third month
meeting OF Franklln Loan Association, held Ia
evening, money sold ~ follows $1,000 at 25
per cent. premium; $1,000 at 241s; $500 at 20,
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-11-26
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CITY tie n ..

ALFRED WALTON. Drusgist. No. Is Market
strss, respectfully informs his friend and the paohe
IN esasral. that he keeps on hand al dsscnpuons
medicines. and that competent person ;: ~
Um. readv 10 prescribe for such sick - call at tia
tore and that NO charge Is made except Irregular
nr;cs of the medicines the same price - they would
p.y anywhere else; but that ne one is visited 81
their residences.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-11-26
Soxosont.

All Uentrifces hsA their drawbacks, until the
salubrious Bark Of the Soap Tree was brought
from the Chilian valleys to perfect the fra2rant
SozoDoxr. the most wholesome. reliable and de-
lightfui article for the teeth, that brush Was
ever dipped into.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-11-26

lRoH ORK.-The barge D. C. Potter. arrived
The Wilmington 4 Reading Railroad wharf, th
porning. with iron ore, flor Steele Il Worth.
3oatosville. .'tf,..-
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-11-26
russ ana Brace DeDartm e nj

"AVIN0 4 stock Of Trusscs. BrAces, noP'
h Dorter1, 0uapenS0rieS ando aer necnan-
iea appliances. unsurp passed in e1tent ana vaSs ~
81 thai OF any other similar Establishment In tne
country. and with upwards Of
twenty Years Experience
In applying them. we feel confident of our ability
10 rive entire satisfaction to all those reQuirnk oeI
services in this direction.
OUR lNSrRC CMENTS
Are constructed in the best manner of the best ne
tsriala and Of various sises to suit all casee nom
smalleet infant to the largest adult We nave
A PRIVATE ROOM
For their adjustment. while our prices are 400
crate and 90 varied. BY our extsns: - assortment
se TO suit the pocke cts Of all classes.
Hna Hundreds of persons. afteI
<361M{1& sVTrs, irving the larger cities, have
ga expressed their srati6cation
w the facility and economy vi
W k1EEHNEE ~ which they haze been suite1
ENESyg.HS our establisnment
&9HI r. BRINGHURST 4 &C.
Sil< Apothecaries.
NV corner Sixth and Market streets,
Wilmington. Os
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-11-26

TEE AISsTRKLs.-Last evening, Institute Hall
was crowded to it, utmost capacity, on the occa-
SION of the appearance of Carncross Il Dixie's fa-
nous minstrel troupe. In poin. OF excellence and
variety, the performance was all that could be
wished for, and was enthusiastically applauded by
the echo But with regard to the management OF
the affair. considerable dissatisfaction has been
pressed. 1t 10 stated that reserved seat tickets
were sold after all the seats were taken and that
many who purchased these tickets, on entering
the Hall we're compelled to sta..d. II this be SO
it is decidedly unjust, to thus sell reserved seat
tickets, ct an increase over the regular price
when in reality all the seats were already occu-
ried. We hope it will never occur again.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-11-26

FALL OF An ELKvAToR.-Yesterday afternoon,
- an elevator ut Gregg & Bowe's coach factory,
1t Eighth and Orange streets, was being hoisted
to the top Of the building oaisd with lot OF coal.
the hosting machinery broke. aud the elevator
fell with frightful velocity to the cellar. There
vas young man on il at that time, but he sprang
on at the fifst Aoor and escaped injury The ele-
vator was almost completely demolished, but no
further damage was sustained.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-11-26

DRTNR new TIMOTaY SEED. SPINACH.
u Cekbaee, Ksle and Lsttuse for falls wing,
", CHAND LRR's.
n Gil Market q. -,
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-05-17
NJ The New York Democracy.

'rhs following resolution passed Ivy the New
hrs Democratic State Convention, on Wednes-
. is supposed by some to have significant
..rny with reference TO the action OF the Con
Sntion a. Baltimore
p>soived That tina recent declaration OF po'iti-
ny;ncpie, BY the Convention Of Cincinnati H.
{ideuce OF the progress OF public opinion toward
Iund and wholesome views OF government. and
4 he ieys that all patriotic citizens may unit'
hon that platform for the purpose OF restoii'la
q honest administration Of national affairs, ana
forcing the Obligations of tha Constitution and
n delegates to Baltimore arc instructed to take
n course best calculated to secnrs tho triumph
these principles, and the selection OF any can
Idate representing them who shall meet tao ap
ROYAL of the Democracy ia the National Conven-
on assembled
We have no idea that the language used ha,
nv hidden meaning. The New York Democ,acy
nay desire to compliment tho Liberals. and shoH
heir appreciation of the wisdom which induced
khe abandonment OF the Grant faction to save tn
tountry from the blight,ng effects Of its manage
bnent. But this is all. The mon who passed tha
resolution appointed gentlemen as delegates t
Baltimore, who will be found strongly opposed I
! he nomination of any man who viii deny tina: h
holds connection with, and is in sympathy vii
khe Democratic party.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-05-17
THE dead" DEMOCRACY.

Early as it is the canvass develops some queer
things, the most amusing Of them the dawnina
consciousness in 30 many hitherto bec'oud~d
minds that there is really great comract,we
organized, thoroughly disciplined, veteran in
litical organization in the United States num-
bering close on to its three million votes-a
party which has no inconpe.ents in Office and
no Cincinnati Convention ont. How this Iar'y
compares with the Republican party, taking
votes cast in each State ut the general election
the suhjoined figures will show.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-05-17
Political Motes.

The New York Democratic State Convention
adjourned yesterday after choosing delegates TO
the Baltimore Convention. The delegates at
large are Governor Hoffman, DeIoS DeWoli II.
{. Murphy and James Lord. Among the other
delegates are Congressman Cox, ex Congress-
man Fox, and Messrs. Kinseiia and Augustus
Schell
" % State delegations chosen for the Phila.
delphia Convention, - have been formerly in-
s'r.cted 10 cast their Votes for Grant, and three
from Connecticut, Missouri and South taro-
lna-shile not pledged, favor the nomination.
This gives Grant AZ ofihe All delegates, and.
o' Course, assures his nomination.
Baltimore is a favoriie place for holding Na-
uonai Conventions, having had 10; Phiauei
phn, 4; Chicago. 3; Hsrrisburg, B,iiiao, New
xo!k. charleston, Columbus aud Cincinnati,
each.
A gentleman who hal long and frank con
versalion with Mr.. Sumner thus afternoon nj OF
political mattcr% reports that the Senator Warmly
spproses the tariff plank In the Cincinnati plat
ioormi and predicts that in the event oi ,,erson
q. conlest and clear Geld between Gran. sn
GEselsy, The latter viii ts elected.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-05-17
ALLY GAZETTE.

|bs Lancaster iafeii,genctr. one OF the sound
Democratic journals in pennsyivania. says 1t
,aken the trouble to ascertain the drift OF pub
|,.,tment in that State in reference to the Gin
n,a,i nominees, and that it finds the Democratic
Iss almost unanimously opposed to the endorse
l,t Of Mr. GREELEy by the Baltimore Conven-
!, 1t says out OF ffty-six Democratic papers
Arl from only one. the T,tusviile Courier. ad-
I.,s. hi. nomination: the Indiana Democrat is
posed to favor it; three OF four are non-comm'f'
ON the question. and all tho others declare
mselyes in favor OF the nomination OF good
Imocrat,c candidates.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-05-17
Biographical Puzzle.

We find the following puzzle from the pen !
Of Mrs. Edward Ashley walker, in one ar our |
exchanges:
was awakened one morning by Chinese
seaport, and a. the air was country Of South !
America, wrapped myself in my cloak made !
Of part of the Chinese empire. and lined with !
cape In the southern part OF the United
States. and busted myself III q town on the
Schuylkill, until an island east of Labrador
called me to breakfast.
A group Of islands in the Gulf OF Mexico
burned brightly on the hearth and another
group lying west of Africa greeted me with a
cheerful song.
Soon lake Of North America brought in
breakfast, which consisted of All Asiatc coun-
try, and river of British America well sea.
soned with lake In the western part of North
| America. and South American city. To
| these were added grOupof islands in the Pa
cihc, and q plentiful portion Of an island in
the Atlantic.
As am naturally fond Of another group of
islands In the Pa.iic, l chatted with 4 city in
Ohio, and after ! had satisfied my appetite.
wn.ch WAS At first town in the southern part
OF New Hampshire, ate n large group Of Is
lands east Of India with her. As she was suf-
ferink with q headache, l bathed her head
with city on the Rhine, but stopped sudden
) ", Oh discovering that the North American
lake was Chinese city
l assured him that he never woOld obtain
city III the Western part Of Missouri unless
. lie mended his ways, although my disposition
toward him wasa group of Islands In tho Pa
cihc; but should his conduct prove satisfac
tory lar might look forward with an Africa,
!, cape to obtaining town in Kentucky in du
! time.
then went out and enjoyed Newfound
!, land cape. after a lake Of British America
), = and after 1returned, finding that the childre
!, were making a New York lake, l sent thel
! ! all to bed, after wishing good deal Of
y Scottish cape upon them.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-05-17
II, ndr.e ..A M,s Rider.

It was happy day for Horse and his rider
when the MueriNo LININENT was introduced
as a cure for the external diseases and injuries
Of 10th. In the stable, the barn and the house.
hold this wonderful cmOllient Is equally use
full. II horse Is spawned, Or foundered. or
harness -galled. or AN cted with any other 81
the MANY superficial ills that equine desh Is
heir 10. the Liniment etfects q speedy cure,
and it Is equally eiicacious when applied to
,lraunht oxen or cows suffering from outward
dwellings. strains or hurts OF any description.
A. an application for bruises, cuts. burns
rheumatism. stiff Joints. sprnins, neuralgia,
earacle and too,hache II takes precedence ioi
article of prime necessity in families.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-05-17

Az iSUcMAN SrEPMorHER.-Sonie three oI
lonr months a.p Dir. Carey, OF Charleso~n.
called AL the house OF 4 man named William Nc.
Laughn, residing near Chester Springs. Here
he found a small child, a poor enaciated little
creature. which a, once attracted his sympathy
lie asked Mrs. Laughlin what allied the child
The reply was, Nothing bu, deviishness. III.
doctor called the child Ia him and found it Gov
cred with Sores which he learned were caused
by the chld's clothes taking ire from the stove
and had recey ed no further attention than the
throwing ef bucket Of cold water over II to pul
ont the fire DR.. Carey called the attention OF
the neishhors to the fact, and succeeded IN get
ting Mrs George Sauiiner interested in the case.
That lady found tha, the treatment OF the IN
human ,,epmother had been even worse than
described bv DIR. Carey. The child had been
paced in room after the accident, and lay ther,
for weeks in its own filth, with no care or atten-
lion. with hardly food sufficient 10 keep II alive.
and it, lnle feet so badly frozen as to cause then,
10 burst oueu. Mrs. Shodner, after Threatening
that sh. would have the sielmoihe. arrested
got possession II the child and took it home
where the i,le sufferer has been kindly cared
for The child is tour years old, hhl II IA sf
.iun,ed fro,u the inhnman tre ,truent that II /
no lar,er than n child halt that age. Its stom
,ch was so weakened from starvation that th'
greatest care had 10 no exercised IN giving !
fpd II is now nearly restored To health.-
When able to take its meals at the table viii
the family the kind tones caused the little fello,
great SURPRISE. Mamma he told them, 'neve
said, Charlie, come to supper; she always caile
me lille devil" 1t IL pity the woman WAS nc
T handed over to the officers of the law and pui
i.hed for her cruelty.--PHGNIx,Mk MESSENGER.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-05-17
A Singular Marriage.

A young. handsome, and vel. dressed isdy
caro' with marriage license and Justice Of
the peace, and insisted upon being married To
q notorious hotel thief, who Is awaiting . trias
which will undoubtedly result in sentence
at Ave years in the penitentiary. The woman
l. said to belOng to u wealthy and respectaOle
family. The marriage cereinony WAS per-
fur,ntd. and the thief returned to his cell.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-05-17


At the Presidential election Of 1868 the vote
stood: Democratic, 2,703,G00 Republican,
s,0l3, Republican majority 3O9 ,5Ss. What
has been gained since that time has been gained
by the Democratic party; what has been lost
has been lost by the Republican, WoRLD.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-05-17

A Sacramento despatch report. The village o'
robyhanna surrounded by the mountain fires on
Wednesday, and at one time threatened with
destruction. The people in the southern por
tion Of the village pack up their effects in wagons
for removal. Buildings in different parts of the
town we're set on fire, but the flames were ex-
tnguished by strenuous efforts. The smoke wa-
20 thick a, to obscure the sun and prevent recog
milton Of person at u distance uf ten feet.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-05-17

The speed OF o comet is nearly eight times
greater than that Of telcgraphic message
A ghost at McEeesport, Pa, rushes around with
q stiletto, crying Lovely creature, thou must
die"
Duluth is getting ambitious and wants a town
clock street signs at the corners, and numbers ON
the houses
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-05-17
the Daily Gazette.
ENGLAND D.
THE wAsHISoroS TREATY

LONDON, May II.
All tie journals have articles regarding the
supplemental article all expressing fear that delay
in the Seua,es action will be fatal to its success.
The London crew to row against the Atlantos
are believed to be not strong eonid bs select
ed, hut the El5o thinks they are amply strong
enough 10 beat the Atlantas.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-05-17
NEW YORK.

New YoRH, May II.
The Aspinwai dates report that the steamer
virginius sailed April 26th, conveyed b. gunboat
Kansas and followed by the Spanish irigate
Pihairo The latter was unable to overtake Vir
ginius. NirginiIs put into Carthagna for re-
pairs and would procs "A to Puerto Cabello. Sew
erAl Spanish vessels are cruising in tho vicinity
to capture Nirginius
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-05-17

The announcement OF Senator Ferry's re-eiec-
ton was received in Lancaster. New Hampshire.
with much enthusiasm by the Liberal Republicans.
Greeley and Brown flags --ere thrown out. sa-
lutte was hred and procession took place
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-05-17

It wa. determined in the Methodist uenerai
Conference. yesterday. to proceed 70 tne cIeenoe
!, Bishops OH Tuesday next. ~nd IN view snstcoi,
that today should b. observed - ons o ssshs ~
aud prayuy. After which the delegates from the
Free Lhurch Of Italy. Dr.. Yhonpson and Fssnss
Gayaxsi, werv fsvorably yscsivsd.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-05-17
WEATHER REPORT.

WAsHIgGToS, May II.
Falling Barometer; Easterly to Southery winds
and increasing cloudness over the Middle States.
followed probably by rain. this evening and night.