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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-07-13

Mr.. Henry Wattersou, editor Of the Louis
will Courier yuroal, pubishs letter to day
to the electors Of bis Congressional district, ac-
Gaping the domination for Congress almost
unanimously offered him. It is understood be
will have n, opposition in his own party, but
it is rumored that the radicals will nominate B.
H. Bri>tow, late Secretary of the Treasury,
ayalDSt him
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-07-13

Adsughter Of the ex Postmaster General, who
is at North River, telegraphed to her mother,
yesterday morning offering congratulations upon
the release of der father from position
in President Grants Cabinet. Why Mr.. Jew
ell if be be an honest and patriotic mao,
remained for so long time in the Cabinet
in fact until be was kicked outs what
puzz; 5 great many people.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-07-13

The Richmond EaQuirer thinks that the Vir-
GINA member of the committee appointed by
the National Democratic Convention to Inform
Gov. Tliden Of bis nomination, MIR. Neale,
young as he is, would have done better than
Gen. McCieraand, who spoke for that COM
mittee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-07-13

A disease 10 many respects similar to the
deadly milk sickness which prevailed in Illinois
some time ago, has made its appearance with
fatal effect in the vicinity of Baltimore. The
Gazette OF that city says that the milk of the
COWS, which is thought to produce tie Sickness,
wheo skinned, is full of clots, and presents a
blush black anpearance
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-07-13

Speaker Kerr is much worse again, and
though some of his friends have hope Of his re-
covery, he has very little himself. He will not
returo to Washington before the ADJOURNMENT,
and the democrats of his district have nominal
ed Mr. G. A. B.cknel as bis successor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-07-13
ARRIV ED.


Steamer EXPRESS, Baltimore, to is Brotc.,
s. Go. She reports vessels IN the river
Schr Zoe. Georget wn, tn w A SmoO:.
hr Gil bert Green, Havra de Grace, - " 4
Smoot
Schr Emms Aery, New York, to mA<ter
Schr J J Pharo New York, to master.
Schr i F kinGberg, New Haven, to Amer.
can Cosl Co.
Schr Merwin, Jersey City, to American
Coal Co
Schr Margaret s Lucy, Boston, to American
Coal Co
Scbr Annie V Bergn, New York, to Amer.
can Cos. Co.
Scbr Henry Finch, New York TO American
Ccal Go.
Schrs Ruth Shaw, w D Marvel. jamestown,
w d Hilton, Flank B Cotton. Jesse William.
son, Union Flag and Lark, for GEORGETOWN
SAILED.
Steamer Malt.no, lower Potomac, by Ea.h.
BousM 4 Son.
Schr Brady Richmond, by ? Agnew.
Schr SpeddeA, portsmouth, by J Az
new.
Schr A B Goodman, Hampton. by P Az
new.
Schr Milton. Baltimore By Hooe
Schrs George l. Fe:sa1den. Rschel Seamsn,
Henry Pare WIN = PnA.!ps snd George K
Vreeiand, from GEORGETOWN.
MEMORANDA.
Schr Hattie Kelsey, hence, a. Providence
10Th.
>ch7s Hsrrie Holmes and Uncss, for this port,
c cared a. ..ew Lo: dor ION
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-07-13

Ms Robert Wyatt, one of the most respect
ed c,iz .us of Lynchburg died suddenly 10 that
city, yesterday, it is supposed by suicide.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-07-13

The radicals of North Carolina have noui.
mated Thomas Settle for Governor and W. A.
Smith for Lieutenant Governor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-07-13
Thy TELEGRAPH !

NEW YORK July 13->t cks active. with
better prices Money! Godlls Flour da..
and declining Whest q:i"t and nomins.!y
low r Corn dull and tslc lower
BALTIMORE, July 10 -Vr.gi7ia Is, deferred.
81; Vas, consolidated, te4; DO ID series 81:
Cotton frmer but quiet; midtilng ll.sll;
lower Maryland red, good to prime, lO5.llj;
do smber 100; do. white lc0sl.0 Corn i say;
Southern white 50 g.; Southern yellow 81 I'll !;
Western mixed 55s ,55 spot; s.: August Ost:
quiet but firm oo-tEern old "a ,5o; d.. new 10.
Il; Western white 37e3); Western mixed 34a
SO Rye frmer but quiet at 65s70. Hay eaiy
and unchanged Provisions Iul:t and s.eaiy
Pork , 5i.S2l Lard lower; refined ~ III.
Butter changed Coffee lower; Rio ca!Soe:
l5alS ,b6ing ij3alS3 sugar active and firm
at Wniskey dull al 5 l53.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-07-13

Col. VIM. r. VIM died at his residence, uea
Kilby's station, Richmond, Fredericksburg anc
Potom &C railroad last Tuesday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-07-13
COMMERCIAL

ALEXANDRIA MARKET July ID When, !.
quiet, with offerings of 1878 bushes red, s,d
sales at lO5al2O, as to quality Corn RENAL
unchanged, and sales were made to lay OF tl2
bushels mixed at So 81 and 80
BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET. July Y ls-6
Beef Cattlc-Prices to-day Ranged as follows.
pest oeeVes...:... 10 4 > 70
GENERALLY rated first quality. ..-.......4 l. 0
Medium or good fair quality ...........3 IS 8 u
Ordinary thin Steers, Oxen and Cows 80 3 Is
general average of the msrket.~...5 II q ~
Extreme range OF prices ........ 80 3 s 0l
Most ot the sales were from ..........4 50 y ) 81
The market from the beginning TINS week nas
been very slow, and it became even more so =.
it progressed. the oppressive weather affecting
operations seriously. The quail y Of the otF.r.
lngs aver ges much better than last week, the
tops being mere numerous, rs also more choice
Prices, qusllty considered, are full &C lower, in
some instances tc per ID. Tot,l receipts for the
week 1882 head Total sales for th- week ly2.
head.
Sheep and Lsmbs-There has been very
limited home demscd again this week, sale. be.
ing m silly confned to satisfying speculative
demand tor Eastern markets on the part o. Bal.
tlmore as we'll IS Eastern operators Prices are
shade lower, quality considered. We q49.e
Sheep at s.. stock Sheep 2aS3 per be- d lae:.
IL to SPECTATORS, and Lambs 2 50aS4 per hcs!,
or 5s1c per ID Rec ipts this week 7s0l head-
Hogs-With another very ligh. run sgsin hi:
week prices have further advanced The supply
has not been equal to the demand. The 81 ity
is as gooi as il wa. last weeK. We quote at q.
lOc Per H. q few rough tail ends sel..Lg at TIE
inside figure, while most sales have been m@>:-
at and Tar the latter quotation Receipts tn.
week Ass head.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-07-13

7 UMP PLASTER!
IL LUMP PLASTER
LUMP PLASTERl
Lump Plaster, to arrive per brig c. Z. Colson
apd schr AlIana Rokes, direct from Windsor,
Novs Scotia. For sale at market rates by
ie 26-ln w. A. SMOOT. Shoots wharf
A SORTING UP STOCK-Just received
"A fresh Lawns, Caicoes, bale five cent I'm
beached Cotton case Androscogln and other
new goods.
jy II d. G. SLA1 MAkER co.
ENRENCH CASTLE SOAP, white snd COL
II ored. ljyll GEO. McBURNEY & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-07-13

s. {, 80 IS
c; stets Of Sf .1 KIss'"ie to 'oit:
l. CHARLES R. HO0FF, Cashier of the
First National Bank of Alexandria, Virginia. do
solemnly swear that the above statement is true,
to the bsst of my knowledge and belief.
CHAS. K. HOOFF. Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 18th
day Of JAly, 1876.
b. KEMPER, Notary Public
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-07-13
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
-OP THE
CITIZENS NATL. BANK,
Of!AleYandria

in the State of Virgins at the close Of business,
June Both, 1876
RESOURCES.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-07-13

The appropriations for Occoquau creek,
Aqlia CT, Elk and Nomini creek have been
stricken out by the Sena e Committee on APP
prop la ions
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-05
SOUTH CAROLINA DEMOCRATS.
OPENING OF THE CONVENTION FOR SENDING
DELEGATES TO ST. LOUIS.

OPENING OF THE CONVENTION FOR SENDING
DELEGATES TO ST. LOUIS.
COLUMBIA, May 4, 1875.
Tho Democratic State Convention, called for the pur-
pose Of cecng delegates to the ST Louis Convention,
met this evening O'clock IN tho hall OF the
House OF Representatives The number OF delegates
present u 200 and includes OF the intel
lgencc wealth and refinement Of tho State. Most OF
the delegates cx-oiicals Governors Senators and
Generals the Confederate side In the Three Of
thcm coorcd men from sumter county, d. wyatc
Aiken was nominated temporary chairman OF the Con-
vcntion.
After the roll OF delegates called the Convention
went into election for permanent officers General
J. b. kcrshaw unanimously elected permanent
President, and Ex-Governor Bonhan, General johnson
Hagood, 7. J. Smons. j. A. Hoyt, j. A. Mcqueen and
b. T. Berry vice presidents.
committee OF fifteen appointed, to be known as
Committee on Business, to which all resolutions
should be referred
The Convention Is harmonious and unit SO far. The
novelty OF democratic convention In session In tho
House OF Representatives naturally attracts I'M
mcnsc crowd or spectators The delegates to st. Louis
will be elected tomorrow Tho members now
gagged in warm debate upon tho policy OF adopting
platform at this Convention.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-05
THE AsHBURToN TREATY.

CANADIAN oPISIoN--THE AMERICAN GOVERN
MENr n1GHr-MoTIvEs OF THE ENGLISH.
TORONTO, Ont, May 4, 1875
Tho Globe says:-"Wc are not surprised to learn
that the United States has formally abrosated tho
tradition clause Of the Ashburton treaty Of 1872 This
step is taken avowedly because Great Britain has
already informally abfogatcd the same clause by re-
usins to surrender wnsow and Grey. II is clear that
" Great Britain chooses 10 impose conditions tho
surrender OF exiradifablc criminal that unknown
TO the treaty and which have been made either
nation former Of extrsdon the United States
canrot be blamed Tor practically doing the same thing
In another Manner
The Globe cites number Of under this treaty
In which such lugiives IRON either nation have been
surrendered Tor crmo and tried for another, aud
objections made by the governments surrcnderIng
them. and concludes:-"The English government must
have for their action the Winsow case,
whatever II may prove 10 be. and only suppose
that they find Inconvenience having different laws
subject 10 suit different friendly nations, and
that they desire by practically abrosming the treaty
far cxtradition Is concerned to discussion
the subject, With view TO new and uniform arrange
mentsu
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-05
MARYLAND AT CINCINNATI.

BLAINE FOR FIRST CHOICE, BRIsTow FOR SECOND.
FREDERICK, Md, May 4, 1876.
The Republican State Convention 10 nominate dole
gates TO tho National Convention at Cincinnati met al
noon to-day. Dr. Washington II. Tuck, OF Anne Arun-
del was chosen Chairman. Az nvc r. N. the Commit
tee on Credentials reported adrssiting the entire Full
ton and Thomas delegation from Baltimore city and
excluding the Boosh delegates &. @ Fulton and John
L. Thomas Jr, OF baltimore city; Joseph y. Pugh, OF
Cecil and Edward wilkins, OF Kent. were elected dele.
gates nc large 10 tho Cincinnati Convention.
ELECTORS.
Tie Convention mated as electors for President
and Vice President the foowng:--At Lar9e-Samnel
J. Graham, Of wicomico. and N. q. Urncr, Of Fred
erck. First Dstrct-Thomss H. Hodson, Of Somcr-
set Second Dstrict--Jcssc Hills, OF Hartford Third
District--Noah Gill, OF Baltimore city Fourth Dis
trict-Henry Stockbridge. Of baltimore city Fiith
District--A. A. Lawrence. OF ST. Mary's sixth Dis
trict-H. j. johnson, OF Alegany.
BLAINE BKsTOw.
Tho resolutions adopted express gratitude that all
vcstigstons have failed TO touch the and integ
rity VI President Grant, whose administration has been
Wise, patriotic and prudent IN the reduction OF the
public debt and tho adoption Of measures looking 10
early resumption OF specie payments They pledge tho
Of Maryland to Mr. Blaine candidate tor Prcsi-
dent commend Secretary ,ristow Tor his efforts TO
expose and prevent corruption The delegates are
directed 10 vote Tor Mr. Blaine long "a there Is q
reasonable hope Tor hts nomination
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-05
EUROPEAN MARKETS.

LoxDox Noxrv MAnKKT-LoSpox. May g. 30 r. M
Consois 90 1915 for both and the United
States bonds 1857 IO9ts hve~ 1885, is~55s 1Ul
Pans BouRsE-rArrs. May <P. M.-Ncw 1--WE per
rentes for account. loof exchange London
25f i7isc
TRANCE
The specc In the Bank Of France
francs during the past week.
IfvEnr0oL COTTON NARKNr-LvyRrooL. NAV g. 4 T.. NJ
Sales ~ midlinr upiNnds low midlng clause May and
june delivery. az 32d: do do. july and August de-
livery. mt Jlod also sales of the nj q It'd mid.
ding Orleans, June and July. "a.
PROVISIONS.
PKrmoIsrx MAnKgr-ASrvrRr. May =, r. M.-Petro.
lcum. 275sf for nne pale American.
THE LATEST MARKETS.
Livknroor. May 4Cotton at ManchcsfcrFutures quiet
sales 90 uplands. low middng clause. deliverable August
and September 6ad also sales Of the nt I3-d
do do. deliverable July md August. ~ O-sld.
Producs-Sprss Of tnrpcntinc. rs. "a
Io>DoN fNoprcF MARKgr-L oSpoS. May f-S 10 T. ".
sperm oil. e3s.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-05
LARGE FIRE IN PENNSYLVANIA.
PrrrsBuRa, Pa. May 4, 1870

PTTsBURG, Pa, May z, 1870
special from Somerset, Pa, to the Associated Press
OF this city, says lire broke out In the pattern shop
of the Somerset foundry about O'Clock this alter
noon, and spreading very rapidly attended with
disastrous results The entire block, including fifteen
or twenty large houses hotels and i've stores was
entirely destroyed The total loss IL estimated at
nearly $500 COO with insurance OF probably $75 600
The principal losses Somerset Foundry. $4,000
Somerset House $20, 600; +. woner, blacksmith
$1,000; Hoderbaum Brother, dry goods, $50, 900; H.
J. Bear attorney, $l5 000 George Parker, dry goods
$1,000 Solomon Baer, farmer $40 600; II. a. Flick,
grocer 81 O00 Valentine Hay, attorney ST. 900; John
Uh attorney, $40 900; Dr. ,Brubaker, 5000; Barnet
House, Sl5. 600: Hays block, $4,000.
The fire originated from sparks from the forge enter
ing the pattern shop and coming in contact with dry
shavngs and other innammablc material
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-05
THE WHISKEY FELONS.
AN ENDEAvoR TO OBTAIN A PARDON FOR
MKEE-THE PRESIDENT EEFUsEs-AvERy,

AN ENDEAvoR TO OBTAIN PARDON FOR
M'KEE-THE PRESIDENT REFUsEs-AvERy,
INQUIRE AND MARSH TO DE PARDoNED.
ST.. LOUIS. May l. 1875.
Mr.. George Balm, who has been TO Washington in
behalf OF William McKee, has returned to st. Louis.
Balm Is prominent and influential citizen OF ST. LOUIS
and old personal friend OF the President He says
that no conferred with President Grant number OF
times, setting forth every argument and making
strong personal appeals for Communication OF
McKec's scntence, but that the President firmly
declined any interference. Balm says Mckee
has prejudiced his by pcrsisting. in making
his paper, tho Globe Democrat, Blaine organ In
opposition to republican sentiment in Wash ing.on
Official circles Balm Is representative republican
here and this latter statement gwen for what 1t Is
worth He furthermore says there is no doubt tho
President will undoubtedly pardon Avery. oxCollector
McGurc and Marsh, the Kansas City gaugcr, he Is
Mckee, however Is route to Washington and will
arrive there at seven O'Clock tomorrow, and will
The President personally. He has monster petit
ton from Missouri and Illinois, and strong letters from
a number of prominent persons throughout tho coun-
try asking for Executive clcmcncy. Dir. rhorp, tho
Presidents brother and special friend Of Mckee,
telegraphed from Washington last night that no
confident President Grant would act favorably II tho
influence brought to bear was sufficiently strong.
There ~ great trcpidation among the dstillers and
ex-ofcias who to be sentenced tomorrow. 1t Is
considered quito certain that Ftzroy and Storekeeper
Thorpe will be sentenced TO the Pcnitentary.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-05
CHICAGO WHISKEY FRAUDS.

EVIDENCE IN THE CONSPIRACY CAsE-A LETTER
FROM CHICAGO ALDERMAN.
MILWAUKEE, Wis, May 4, 1879
The case Of tho conspiracy OF tho Chicago Aldern
aud others to blow up the Federal Buildings by other
steal and destroy records OF whsskcy
continued to-day before crowded court Tho
ton Of the dny produced when one Of the letters
from tho defendant, Alderman Jonas, to ono OF tho
Rndskop Of this city, stating that the meaning Of the
lato acting Supervisor Hedck Of Iowa, who had charge
Of the district during the whskcy raid mad met all tho
parties to the scheme at The Pacific Hotel and agreed
furnish certain papers and evidence therein named and
II would require some time aud skill to got the
ing papers In such manner not to excite the
picion and destroy Hedrck's usefulness In future.
William Bergcnthal tho diytllIcr was the first wit
examined as TO threats being offered violence
II neccSsary to steal the records stating that
understood II Hcdrck failed orco would DO employed
and blowing up something was openly talked about al
though he profsscd not to DO able to remember what
was TO DO blown up At this point the Court
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-05
THE UNwELcoME CELEsTIALs.

INTERESTING TESTIMONY OF CHRISTIAN CHI
NAMAN--EvILs OF THE CONTRACT SYSTEM.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 4, 1875
Before the Senate Chinese Commission, now sitting
at Sacramento, Tenn schaun, Christianized China
man proper yesterday testified that II is practically
impossible to convert grown Chinaman to Christian
ity, though sometimes efforts Mt conversion have
been successfui in the OF boys He said the
dition Of Chinese women here is horrible. They are
bought and sold ike CATTLE abused by their mas
tcrs and tortured and often killed for attempting TO
cape The presence Of the lower classes Of Chinese
this country is disastrous both whites and Chinese
The Chinese here OF the better class desire immi-
grafton stopped and the whole thing can be done in
friendly way. The Chinese government desires to
keep Its subjects at home, and IL immigration, which
Is mostly from the province Of Canton, stopped It
would have effect upon the commercial relations
THE CHINESE aovERxnExr
would willingly assist IN stopping this immigration,
but witness thought they could do It themselves
there are eighteen provinces, and a revolution in
almost every province. Christianity not advanced
by this immigration. but f'it was stopped something
might be with those here The witness corrobo-
ratod tho evidence previously gwen concerning the
Aanner IN which the Chinese secret tribunals put a
carry out such sentences. AS 10
CONTRACT SYSTEM,
said when the men have money TO pay their pas
work until they have refunded tho money.
When Cinnamon desire to return to China the
racine MAIL steamship company refuse 70 sell
them tickets unless they have q check or
tickets from the SIX companies or from the mission
aries This is doue to protect their creditors China
living in this country do not think tho six COM
pancs can stop the immigration or importation OF
lewd women and improper characters, nor have they
tho power TO send them back to China
Matthew karcher, Chief oil Police, testified at length
the runous effect OF the presence OF the Chinese
upon the rising generation leading the boys to disease
death. and driving both boys and girls by
competition In household and manufacturing employ
menfs Mr.. Karcher characterized the Chinese popu-
lation, almost without exception, criminals thieves
t,cr "A
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-05

BILLS SIGNED III THE GOVERNOR YESTERDAY
SEVERAL NEW YORK BILLS HAVE BECOME
LAW.

BILLS SIGNED III THE GOVERNOR YESTERDAY
SEVERAL NEW YORK BILLS HAVE BECOME
LAW.
ALBANY, May 4, 1876
The Governor has signed the following Bills
An act to ix tho time for filling in and mprov-
ing the land between nigh and low water mark tho
easterly shore Of the Harlem River.
An amend and consolidate the several acts
relative to the city Of Eimra.
An act further to amend chapter 31q of the laws OF
1s4s entitled IAN for the Incorporation OF bcncvo
lent charitable scientific and missionary soclcics.n
An act making appropriations Tor tho support OF tho
government.
An acl making provisions for certain expenses OF tho
government. and supplying deficiencies IN former APP
An act 20 establish municipal court OF the city OF
Rochester and to amend the charter Of said city
An act to amend chapter 100 Of tho laws OF 1876,
titled An act TO provide Tor commission 10 lpycsfi
gate the AFFAIRS Of the state Rcformatory Emira and
10 prescribe the manner " such investigation y
An 70 amend chapter 140 OF the laws OF 1850.
titled AN act 10 authorize the formation OF railroad
companies and 10 regulate tho same
An relation To tho Court OF General Sessions OF
tho Peace In and tor the city and county New York.
An act to provide for tho Killing up Of sunkcn lots in
tho city OF Brooklyn.
An act to prevent frauds in the sale OF stntcrooms
berths and tickets upon steamboats, and steamships aud
other vessels.
An act to incorporate the great tribe OF the Indc
pendent order of Iicd Men OF the State OF New York
An act IN auhorzc the city OF Buffalo to issue Ger
tincaes OF indeb cdncss for the purpose OF raising
money supply the deficiency IN the city treasury
caused by the dciacaton Of the late city treasurer.
An act for the improvement OF the navi<aon of tho
Hudson River and TO make APPROPRIATION therefor.
An act relative clerks, deputy Jerks
clerks Of the Courts Of Records in the counties
New York aud Kings, and Of the Surrogate Courts
An ' ACT 20 incorporate tho Fulton Lake Park Assoc.a
tion.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-05
FRANCE.

PARTY OPPOSITION TO THE woRKIYGMEN's
DELEGATION TO ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS OF THE
CENTENNIAL JURY AT THE PORT OF EMBARK
ALTON.
PARIS, May 4. 1876
Several Deputies have, on the strength OF documen.
larry evidence in their possession, expressed their APP
prchensons 10 the Ministers that the delegation Of
French workmcn TO Philadelphia Will chiefly devote
their attention politics. and have urged the govern
refuse tho proposed grant Of $4,000 for en-
aiding them TO visit the Centennial Exhibition
CENTENNIAL JuRYxES ABOUT TO ExBARs.
The French. belgian and Russian members OF the
Centennial Jury will leave Havrc tomorrow in the
steamer Ameriquc.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-05
MIDNIGHT WEATHER. REPORT.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE or THE CHIEF Signal 0YYIcER,
WASHINGTON. May 5--1 a. n

WASHINGTON. May 5--1 A. NJ
Probabilities
During Friday In the South Atlantic and East Gulf
States rising followed by falling barometer castry
southcriy winds and warmer. partly cloudy weather
will prevail, with rain In the latter
In the West Gulf States falling, followed by rising
barometer warming southcrly veer,ng to colder
northcrly Winds cloudy and rainy weather. clearing
away during the night
In the lake region and Upper Mississippi Valley rs-
ing followed by falling barometer, increasing eastcry
TO northcry winds. slight changes in tempe nature and
cloudy and rainy weather.
In the Lower Missouri Valley, falling followed by ris
ing barometer, norhcry castcrly winds cloudy and
rainy succeeded by slightly warmer, partly cloudy
weather
In tho Middle States, rising, followed by falling
barometer castcrly 10 southerIy Winds slight changes
in temperature increasing coudlnoss and possibly fol-
lowed at night by rain
In New England, rising and stationary barometer,
warmer southcrly, shifting to cooler northcry winds,
and clearing, but partly cloudy weather.
The Lower Tennessee River continues slowly rising.
Cautionary signals ordered for Chicago, Mil
waukce Grand Haven, Detroit Toledo and Cleveland.