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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-02-25
NEW JERSEY LEGISLATURE.

ANIMATED DISCUSSION OVER THE NEW JEhsEf
No-sEvERAL IMPORTANT AMENDMENT
ACTION AS TO THE CENTENNIAL CONFESSION
TRENTON, Feb. %. 1875.
very excited discussion over the Jersey City
charter took place to-day in the Lower House.
Four hours and half were consumed in its con.
sideration, with all the doors OF the chamber
locked. Aessrs. Carscallan and Morrow led on the
opposition forces and resorted to all kinds OF ni-
clustering and dilarory motions TO delay the bust
ness. The republican members are inimical to the
passage OF the bill. while democrats unanimously
offered BY Mr.. Carscalian was voted down,
and numerous motions TO adjourn we're
rhe House was sustained. Members were provided
with their dinners from hotels in the cloak rooms
and the obbies. The bill was ultimately ordered
10 third reading, after aew important amend.
ments offered BY Mr.. Carey were agreed to. All
OF the committee amendments were adopted. The
excitement was intense, although not very bitter.
Speaker Vanderbilt's parliamentary knowledge
was put to severe test, but he proved himself dn
lutely abolishes government by commissioners.
THE CENTENNIAL BOARD.
bill was introduced in the Senate this morn
Ing Tor the creation OF Centennial Board, and
provides for the appointment by the Governor. 10
be Confirmed by the Senate OF nys persons
sioner and Alternate from this State,
shall constitute the New Jersey State centennial
Board. Their duties shall be to cooperate with
the United States Commissioners IN forwarding
the objects of the International Exhibition OF 1876,
and especially 10 prepare anu superlntend the
New Jersey department.. They shall receive no
compensation. Ten thousand dollars Is 70 be
allowed Tor the expense.
VISIT To THE SOLDIERS CHILDREN's HOME.
Senators and those members OF the House who
escaped therefrom paid he regular annual visit
TO the soldiers Children'S Home this afternoon.
Governor Bedle and others delivered addresses
and exercises which were very interesting. Gen.
elal CaIse delivered the certificates to the chill
dren, setting forth the battlefield on which their
lalhers died, the time OF the battle and other de-
tails. This presentation was accompanied by an
e0nuAnf
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-02-25
A GAS WELL ON FIRE.
A WONDERFUL NATURAL TORCH IN PENNsYL-
vANIA-A GRAND SPECTACLE.

WASHINGTON, ID. G.. FEB. "a, 1878.
An interesting description Of a burning we'll in
Pennsylvania has been received bv the Signal
once IN this city from Mr.. J. Cummings, OF Taren-
tum, one oil the volunteer observers for the Signal
Service. In the course Of MS narrative Mr.. Cum
mings says:-
ION the night OF the I'd Of February, 1875, myself
In company with several others, paid visit to tho
great gas we'll, situated about nine miles from
Tarentum and fifteen miles south OF Butter, at q
place called Larden's Mil, on the larm OF MIR. VIII.
liam Hervey aud owned by company consisting
OF Messrs William Hervey, j. S. Vandegrft and J.
McAaster. Inc we'll was tapped ABOUT two
weeks ago, as learned from one OF the proprie-
tors, IN their search after oil. Tney have gone
down distance OF las feet and have just struck
the first sand rock. The well is located in q hol-
low, about 300 feet wide, between abrupt hills.
Our party came In the vicinity OF the well
about nine O'Clock at night, having seen
on many dark night on previous occasions thir-
mediate influence, and saw the trees on either
hand lit up and their trunks and branches sill
vered to their tops by this burning torch, the
scene was beyond description. The flame OF this
natural torch Is about forty feet long aud
fifteen wide, ana keeps q. these dimensions night
ana day with striking regularity. Hence the light
is both regular and constant. The heat emitted
by so large body OF flame Is very great. The
trees all around, at proportional distances. are
budding, and the grass that has not been trOdden
down by the rhrOng OF visitors is growing
this circumstance Will give you some idea OF the
Urp al
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-02-25
THE CONNECTICUT CAMPAIGN.
TWO CANDIDATES FOR CONGRESS CHOSEN FROM
THE SUPREME COURT.
New HAVEN C0nn nah Jark

TWO CANDIDATES FOR CONGRESS CHOSEN FROM
THE SUPREME COURT.
NEW HAVEN, Conn.,, Feb. "a, 1875.
Judging nom present indications, the spring
campaign In this State will be An animated one.
30 far - the dem ocratic ranks are concerned,
men Of the highest standing. politically and So
cially, have been thus far put in nomination, and
the slate yet to be filed will sustain character
In the names to be supplied. On the republican
side sound judgment has been exercised. In Mid
dletown, yesterday. the democrats of the Second
district unanimously put in nomination for Con.
gress the name OF Judge James Phelps, Of
the supreme Court OF Errors and at
Norwich, on the same day, the democrats OF the
Third district nominated by reclamation Judge
lafayette $. Foster, formerly a republican, OF tue
tive. To-day, In Hartford, the republicans or the
FIRST dist riot unanimously nominated General Joe
Hawey, and the resolutions adopted indicate that
they intend to elect him. In the Second district
ogg. they claim he is the only man in
the district who can hope to win
against Judge Phelps In the Fourth districe
tue democrats Will make choice OF q can
didate at Bridgeport, on Tuesday. March 2. The
names mentioned as likely TO be brought forward
are Hon. william II. Barnum, the present men,
Der; Nathaniel Wheeler, OF Bridgeport, and
Levi Warner, OF NOrwalk. On the same day
the democrats OF the First district will assemble.
The names spoken OF are A. +; Burr, OF Hart
Fourth district the republicans Will choose on
March o. prominent name mentioned being ex-
Judge William T. Minor, OF stamford. The kepub-
!ican state Central Committee have resolved on
OF course, follow, and the most animated state
canvass Tor q number OF years Is looked for.
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WILLIAM JACKSON.

After an active business career, extending over
nearly nalf a century, William Jackson expired az
his residence, in fonkers, Westchester county, on
Monday, az the ripe age OF seventy-nve years.
Deceased was native OF Ireland. and came =
this country when he was about twenty years old.
he took an active part IN the formation OF the
KnicKerbocxer Ice Company, OF which ASSOCIATION
he was Tor many years prominent officer. A
consistent believer in the doctrine vi salvation
expounded by John Wesley, deceased was mem
Der OF the old Vestry street Methodist Episcopal
ierred It's property and subsequently, erected the
Central Methodist church ON Seventh ave-
nue., near Fourteenth street, lie went with 1t
years. Although not member OF the Central
Methodist church at Yonxers deceased was
President OF its Board OF Trustees and was also its
most liberal supporter. The funeral services will
take place at his late residence, IN Rverdale ave-
nue., this evening, and at the Central Methodist
church, New York, tomorrow.
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A DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.

THE RUoa MANUFACTURING coNpANY's WORKS
AT CHESHIRE, CONN.,, BURNED-Loss FORTY
THOUSAND DOLLARS SUSPICION OF nSCEN-
DIARIsM.
CHESHIRE. Conn.,, Feb. "a. 1875.
At halfpast one O'Clock this morning the people
OF West Cheshire were aroused from slumber by
the sharp, successive sounds OF the steam whistle
at the Rugg Company's edge tool mandatory.
Hundreds rushed to the street, when 1t was ascer.
tanned that names were issuing from the cupola OF
the company's forge shop and were rapidly COM
muncattng with the adjoining buildings.
The grinding shop, IN the rear OF the Jorge shop,
was, within fifteen min ltes from the time the
alarm was FIRST gwen, involved in the same ruin
with the adjoining buildings. The finishing shop,
large TWO story building, next took IRE, and,
being OF wood, soon Succumbed to the devOurng
element. Afier the alarm was given efforts ere
directed to the saving oil the cOmpany's nnished
This building was several times OH fire, but brave
men veutured upon the roof, and, with buckets OF
several thousand dollars worth sa' OF stock. Wia
large number OF edged tools mostly chisels OF
every size; were stored IN the finishing shop, and
were all lost. Halt an hour before the nre broke
out Andrew Cain. night Waterman had passed
through the buildings, as was his habit. dc saw
certain It originated. This Is the more remark.
able since the hres IN the forges hao been allowed
able the e. attend the Of 70
Of the stockholders OF the company
This fact would indicate that the die
was incendiary and yet the officers
could be incied 10 sucn an act Of enmIty against
them. The loss, which exceeds $40, 900, IS neavy
one 10 the thriving village OF West Cheshire. The
insurance amounts to $2s,000 mostly IN LONDON
companies-namcly the Royai, North Britain, I'm
perIal and Queen. rncre are three American poll
clcs only-the Manufacturers' Of Tennessee; Mis-
sissRpi Valley. and the Peoples, OF klddletown,
Conn.
A large number OF persons are thrown out OF en-.
ploymcnt but 1t Is believed the company win at
once rebuild.
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The Assembly to-day nually passed the bill for
= the organization OF the Senate by vote OF AS
yeas to 2Al nays.
e1ocEEpINos IN TIE ASSEMBLY PREVIOUS TO
THE PASSAGE OF THE SENATE BILL.
PARIS, Fob. 2s-Evening.
Previous to the passage OF the Senate bill in the
Assembly to-day the amendment to clause s.
offered by NJ. Delpit yesterday, providing that the
seventy. i've Senators to be chosen by the Assem-
bly, be selected nom double list OF nominations
BY she President OF the Republic, was voted down.
TEE PUBLIC POWERS ORGANIZATION BILL UNDER
CONSIDERATION
Having disposed OF the Senate bill, the Assembly
took up the bill for the organization OF the Public
Powers, which passed It's second reading about o
month ago. and considered 1t clause by clause.
Amendments were moved BY the Right and the
Bonapartists, but all were rejected.
THE REPUBLIC.
The clause implying recognition Of the Republic,
which had majority OF ono only on January 80,
was finally adopted by vote OF 43S yeas to 2e2
nays.
THE PRESIDENTS POWERS.
An amendment to clause three, determining
the Presidents powers, giving him the right to
appoint Councillors OF State, was moved and re-
terred to the committee.
THE DEBATE ADJOURNED.
After tho adoption OF clause i've OF the bill the
debate was adjourned until tomorrow.
The Lett opposed an adjournment. They were
DESTROYS OF completing the bill and putting 1t on
Its final passage at this sitting because to-day Is
the anniversary OF the establishment OF the Re.
public Of 1s4s; but the motion to adjourn pre-
vailed.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-02-25
"VATICANISM."

The E-PnEMERs REPLY TO FATHER NEWMAN
AND ARcHDBHoP MANNNo-co TO
THE CATHOLIC OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
AGAINST THE CLERICs.
LONDON, Feb "a, 1873.
NJ. Gladstone has published . pamphlet en-.
titled ''vaticanism" in reply to the Rev. Dr.. New.
man and Arcn bishop Manning.
He maintains his original assertions, eulogizes
Dr.. Newman whose secession, he says, ts the
greatest loss to tho English Church since wesley's
acknowledges that tho loyalty or the mass OF
Catholics is unchanged; relutes Archbishop Man
nin2's assertion that the claims OF the Roman
Church are not changed BY the Vatican DEGREES,
and points to the declarations repudiating the
doctrines OF Papal infaibility ana temporal
power, by means OF which the English ana Irish
Catholics have obtained full civil liberty.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-02-25
PEACE IN VENEZUELA.

OFFICIAL CONFIRMATION OF THE NEWS OF THE
NATIONAL sRrTLHMExr.
Tho following od1cial communication connrma.
tory OF the news OF the restoration OF peace In the
Republic OF Venezuela has peen received by the
venezuelan Consul In Philadelphia. Senior Leon
de La Cova:-
CARACAS, Feb. g. 1875
have the satisfaction to inform you that peace
has been re.established over the whole territory
OF the Republic. Your obedient servant,
J. n. BLANCO,
Minister Of Foreign Affairs
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WILLIAM o. HEADLEY.

Yesterday the entire business community Of
Newark and citizens generally were greatly
shocked to learn OF the very sudden death in
church the night before OF Mr.. william o. Headley.
a most eslmaole. well known aud prominent Cit.
zen. He attended business during the day a.
usual. He was largely engaged in trunk and bag
making. 10 the evening" after tea, he repaired 10
the central Presbyterian church, OF which he was
an elder. and had not been there long when no
grew very pale, fell back and died almost in
stantly. Heart disease was the cause. Mr.. Head
ley was sixty years or age. well TO do, and was
pI ominently interested as bank director &C., In
Newark financial instItullons.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-02-25
CAR CASUALTY.

Last evening Daniel Madsen, while making An
attempt to obtain a loothold upon the platform Of
an overcrowded Third avenue car, was pushed
and Jostled so violently by those upon the plat.
form as to lose ms balance and iall between the
tracks. As he regaineu ms lcct he was struck by
the horses OF q Fourth avenue car and trampleu
upon. Upon being extrlcated IRON his perlous
position 1t was found that he mad suffered frac-
ture OF the skull. Medical aid was immediately
summoned, and DR.. Beck. OF the Park Hospital,
mad Mr.. Madsen conveyed tnither. In addition to
MS corporea injuries Mr.. Madsen was robbed OF hls
pocKetoook by some person on the platform.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-02-25
RICHARD PORTER GIBSON.

Richard Porter Gibson departed this life on the
morning OF the 23d inst. at his residence in
this city, at the age or forty-six years. He had
been, for q number OF years. one OF the leading
coniectioners OF this city. HIS demise will be
mourned by large circle OF friends and acquaint-
ances. Company G, seventh regiment, OF winch
the deceased was a member, will attend hts fun
eral in q body, as Will also several Masonic lodges
OF which Order he was very prominent member.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-02-25
CABLE TELEGRAPH CHARGES.

Mr.. orton, President Of the western Union Tele-
graph Company has received the following tele.
gram from the London manager OF the Anglo
American Cable Company
ION and alter the lst OF May, 1875, the tarin
from New YORK to the United Kingdom and
France win BE reduced to nfty cents per word,
gold. THIS company's word system OF charging
messages Will be extended 10 the Continent OF
Europe and 10 all other countries, so far as this
company'S rates are concerned.
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MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC NOTES.

Miss Hebron gives plano recital at Steinway
Hall this afternoon. in which she viii be assisted
by Mr.. Alfred II. Pease.
IAN Evening OF Music and Poetry" is the deli.
cate title OF an entertainment by Miss Proudfoot
and Mr.. J. r. Thomas. to take place at De Garmo
Hail, on Friday evening.
The great Rlstori begins her engagement Of
twelve nights at the Lyceum on Tuesday next
She appears as Elizabeth, Queen OF England. Her
advent will be one OF the chief dramatic events OF
the year.
Miss Anna Book, the pianiste. takes her leave Of
New York tomorrow evening in Q concert al
Stetnway Hall. She will be assisted by Miss Kos-
burgh and Messrs. Mollenhauer, Bergner, Matzka,
Schwarz and Agramonte.
The committee OF the Bouctcault testimonial
have resolved to make their presentation on the
first Saturday IN March. The presentation wiz
take place in wallack's Theatre, and will be fol-
lowed by a supper at Delmonico's
on Tuesday night Mr.. Thorne, whose PERFORM
ance as Fuellen ut Booths has made him favor
lite with the New YORK audience. received q cable
despatch announcing his lather's death, Just ~
he was going out to amuse the public In one OF
his comedy scenes.
Aunt Polly Bassett's singing school entertained
quite large audience in Stenway Hall last even.
ing by their rendition OF worldlie songs" and ss-
cred choruses. Tue entertainment was given under
the patronage OF the friends Of the Howard Mis-.
si0n The exercises throughout were very anus
ing, and were well received and appreciated BY
the audience,
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OBSERVATIONS IN CHINA.
DETROIT. Mich. Fe

DETROIT. Mich, Feb. "a, 1875.
letter from Professor watson. dated at PeKin,
China December 10, communicates the informa.
ton that ne AMI his party succeeded In observing
the transit OF Venus though the observations
were much interlered with by passing clouds.
Still, they observed well all the contacts, and sue.
ceeded In getting ntnety-nine Photographic mega.
tlves OF the transit. Another letter from the
Professor, dated at Shanghai, January IL, an
nounces the arrival OF the party at that place.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-02-25
THE VIRGINIUS CASE.

THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT SAID TO HAv. Ac-
CEPTED THE SPANISH NDEMNITY-wHIrE
MEN RATED HIGHER THAN coLoRED MEN.
LONDON, Feb. "a. 1875.
It is stated that Earl Derby has accepted from
Spain as indemnity for the Vlrginius outrage on
British subjects f5oo sterling for each white and
f30o sterling for each black man murdered.
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ARKANSAS AFFAIRS.

LITTLE Rock. Feb. "a, 1875.
The Senate to-day passed joint resolution for
recess OF the General Assembly from March s to
the first Monday in November TIE adjourned
session Is understood TO be for the purpose OF
arranging the outstanding bonded Indebtedness
or the state.
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MASSACHUSETTS LEGISLATURE.
BOSTON, Feb. "a, 1871

BOSTON, Feb. "a, 1875.
To-day was stirring one in the legislature.
In the Senate woman suffrage was defeated, and
in the House the local option party gained sig.
nal victory. The Liquor law being under discus
sion, an amendment was adopted giving power
to municipal corporations. town authorities, &c,
to decide eacn Tor themselves whether or not
they snail adopt the license system.
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ENGLAND.

LONDON, Feb. "a, 1875.
The steamship Weser. which sailed from
Southampton for Now York yesterday, took out
$lls,000 In specie.
SNOW sToRM-TRAvEL DISTRACTED.
A snow storm prevails IN England to-day. On
several lines OF railway the snow Is very deep,
and travel Is obstructed.
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OBITUARY.
COLONEL THOMAS II. WINNIE.

WfNNG'
Colonel Thomas H. wynne. prominent citizen
or Richmond, Va, died at his residence there yes
rerday, at the age Of tnirty-sIx years. He was
highly esteemed and had held manv positions Of
trust, including that OF President OF the City
Council, President OF the Richmond and Peters
burg Railroad member OF the House of Dele.
gates and State Senator. He was state Senator
at the time OF his decease.
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A PROTEST FROM DEMOCRATS.

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Feb. "a, 1875.
All the democratic Senators and Representatives
OF the Alabama Legislature, without exception.
signed to-day protest against the memorial pre.
sented in the Senate yesterday by United States
Senator Spencer.
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THE TRANSIT OF VENUS.
Successful Observations by
the Mexican Scientists.
President Pardo'S Commission Results
Reported from Japan.
YOKOHAMA, Jan. %, 1878.

YOKOHAMA, Jan. %, 1878.
inc Mexican expedition for the obscrv walton Of
the transit OF Venus was organized by Mr.. Pardo,
President Of the Republic ON the 18th OF ep-
TENDER Professor Francisco Diaz Covarrubias was
appointed chief OF the commission, with full
power TO select q stan OF assistants, the instru-
ments and the station from whence TO make the
hama was selected as the point OF Observation,
which place the party reached on the eth OF No
vember.
DISCIPLINARY ARRANGEMENTS.
To avoid accidents OF weather the commission
was divided into two parties one party taking
their station at Noge Yama q hill situated north
OF the city OF Yokohama, ana the other on the
blum, on the southwestern extremity OF the city.
Each party was furnished with a scenic telescope
OF about forty.eiRht inches focal length and three
inches clear aperture, ordinary telescopes chro-
nometers, thermometers and barometers.
THE oBsERvAroRIEs
were constructed OF wood, and consisted Of q
room about 80 feet long by Is feet wide. They
were furnished with two stone piers, upon which
was placed q revolving table, so that the instru-
merits placed thereon could be directed to any
point IN the heavens. The two stations were
connected by telegraph, and they were again
united in connection with the telegraph once at
Yokohama, so that communication was estab.
shed with the American and French commissions
at Nagasakl, and by which means the difference
OF longitude was also determined
SCIENTIFIC RESULTS.
The 9th Of December was marked by very favor
able weather, and hence the observations OF both
stations were very successful They were made
by new method, namely, the eye pieces OF the
telescope were used also as magnifying glasses
so that the image Of the sun and the wire OF the
micrometer were projected upon screen at
right angles with the axes OF the telescope, thus
forming q very sharp and well defined image OF
about seven inches diameter upon which nne
micrometic measurements could be takep- One
OF the advantages Of this method is, that more
than one person may observe at the Same time.
The same method was adopted for taking photo
graphic observations Of the sun and planet during
the transit.
THE IMPRESSIONS
thus obtained are about three-and-a.haIr inches
diameter.
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PARDON OF A STOCK BROKER
ALBANY. N. Y. Feb. "a. 1875

ALBANY, N. Y, Feb. "a. 1875.
George W. Chadwick, a New York bsoker, con-
victed OF uttertng q counterfeit listed States
bond. four years ago, and sentenced to the Albany
President Grant.
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A WRIT OF ERROR

HARRISBURG, Pa, Feb. "a, 1875.
writ OF error having been granted BY the
Supreme Court IN the case OF Barney McCue the
G overnor has directed the Sheriff OF Lycomlng
co unity 10 return the warrant Tor MS execution.
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THE WEATHER YESTERDAY.

Tho following record will show the changes in
the temperature during the last twenty-four hours,
in comparison with the corresponding date last
year, as recorded at Hudnut's pharmacy.
RI n, mi
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FAILURE OF A BANKING HOUSE.

PITTsDURG, Pa, Feb. "a, 1875.
The banking house OF Hart, Caughey & Co., OF
This city, suspended to-day.
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A COMMENDABLE ENTERPRlSE-THE ELIAS
TIC TRUSS COMPANY. bs3 Broadway. has rendered
rupured persons invaluable service by banishing
forever all metal spring "hngerpad" and iron hoop
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ALMOST EVERYBODY SUFFERS FROM CA
tarrhWoLcorr's CArARRH ANsHiLAroR Is the standard
remedy PAIN FAINT subdues Inflammation, banisheo
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This station Is several seconds east of Noge
Yama and In the approximate latitude OF IS deg.
Is min. IL sec.
OPEN TO CORRECTION.
All these figures are. OF course, only approximate,
since only small number OF observations have
been reduced, and may undergo some slight
change when all have been figured up.
THE LATIrUDEs
have been determined by several methods more
especially by the American or Talcot's method.
THE LONGITUDE
will be determined by lunar observations with
telegraphic communication with tho American,
French and Russian missions.