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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-03-17
CADETSHIP SALES.
investigation into the Charge Ayains
Congressman Hays.


Congressman Hays.
WASHINGTON, March 16.-Prof Charler,
who Keeps private school in New York, has
testified to the subcommittee that he paid Will
West Point Cadetship for Grey R. Beardsley.
Lilly admitted this but denied that Congress
man Hays of Alabama, from whose district the
appointment was made after temporary resi-.
dence at Tuscaloosa, received dollar of the
fee. He had been on intimate terms with
Hays, who had previously made two appoint
ments which proved failures, and was glad to
have chance of appointing qualified boy.
Lilly added he had deceived Hays by assuring
him that the boy was bona tide resident of his
district
Young BeaIdsley's mother corroborated the
statement of Charher and Lilly. There is a
question of note of Hays for $500, which
has been in the hands of his friend Lilly for
collection, and it is surmsed there may be some
connection between this and sale of cadetship.
Young Beardsley is to be before the committee
tomorrow
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The Western Settlers Chosen Specific.

With every advance of emigration into the far
West, new demand is created for Hostetter's Stom
ach Bitters. Newly peopled regions frequently
less salubrious than older settled localities on ac-
count Of the masma which rises from recently cleared
land particularly along the banks of rivers that are
subject to freshets The agricultural or mining emil
grant soon learns, when he does not already know
that the Bitters afford the only sure protection
against malaria and those disorders of the stomach
liver and bowels to which climatic changes exposure
and unaccustomed or unhealthy water diet subject
him. Consequently, he places estimate upon this
great household specific and preventive commensur-
ate with its intrinsic merits and is careful to keep
hand restorative and promoter of health so implic
lily to be relied upon in time of need.
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F . r ZIG n
H RANCE ,
Ganlbetta.

PARIS, March 16.-Gsmbetta has written a
letter to the electors of Lille Bordeau and Mar
settles, announcing that he, has been elected
to represent Paris in the Chamber of Deputies.
The Floods.
The Seine has risen sixty centimetres higher
than in 1872. 1t is thought, however, that the
maximum is now reached. River Loire has
risen 81 metres. Several manufactures on its
banks are closed.
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The Rhode ISLAND Democratic Couve,.

PROVIDENCE, r. l., March 16-The Demo.
cratic state convention met to-day IN this city
VIM b. Beach presided.
Ger. George Lewis Cooke of Warren was
nominated for Governor; Zlba o Socum of
Gloucester for Lieut. Governor; John p
Pierce of South Kingston, for Secretary of
State; Oscar S. Lapham of Providence, for
Attorney General; and VIM. p. Congdon Of
Newport, for General Treasurer.
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Cid 18th, barque A Houghten, Bolles, New Bed
ford; schs Amos Walker, GilchIist. Pensacola; Ad-
riapna Merrill, philadelphia; Agnes Grace, Small
lev Matanzas; f Wackrell, Doane, Baracoa.
Sid 14th ship Santa Clara for San Francisco; sehs
Charlie Stedman, for Port Marla' ga; Eva May ior
Matanzas. - mi.
Passed through Hell Gate 18th, schs Anna Eliza
beth, from Savannah for Boston; CheruD fleleher'
New York Tor Boston.
PROvIDENCE-Sld 18th, sch Champion, Gran
vile, Portland.
NEwPORT-Ar 10th, sch Nettie T Dobbin, Dob
bin, Newcastle, Del tor Wareham.
In port 18TH schs Lucy Oreutt Hart Providence
for New York. Mansfield, Aehorn, Weehawken.
NEW BEDFORD-Ar 18th, schs Maggie Smith,
Grace, Philadelphia; F:eetwng, Remission, New
castle, Del.
BOSTON-Ar 18th, sch Telegraph, Montgomery,
Roekport.
Cid 10th, baroue Smyrnote, Sears, Port Elizabeth.
SALEM-Sld 14th, scbs Franconia, for Portland
Maggie Ellen, and Hannie Westbrook (from Port
land@ for New York; Maria ADELAIDE, G Knight
Hattie Coombs, Convoy. f Arcularius Lucy Ames
N Tower, Defiance. VIM Mcl-oon, Sas McLoon
Royal Arch, and others.
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NEW HAMPSHI RE.
Alleged Bribery

Alleged Bribcfy.
NEwBURYPoET, March 16-The town of
South Hampton, N. a., is in state of great
excitement over the alleged bribery of prmoi-
nent Democrat to steal Democratic votes from
the ballot box. 1t is stated that $3.50 was the
price paid and that letters from prominent Re-
publican managers relating to the affair have
been uuearthed and will be published
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MARINE NEWS.
SPECIAL to the Press

Especial to the Press.1
Buoy Adrift-Schooner Injured.
RoCKLAND, March 16.-Revenue cutter Dob
bin, LIST Lieut.. j. III. Rogers commanding, cruis
ing from the eastward, reports buoy gone il
Lazy Gut channel, buoy off Lazy Gut Island
gone, no where in sight.
Also, reports schooner Mary Ann, of and fol
Jonesport from Rockland, struck on the ledge
south of Cars Rock; leaking badly. Put into
Comet Island for repairs. A.
ITO the Associated Pressl
An Abandoned Ships Grew.
LIVERPOOL, March 16.-The British ship
Grets, from San Francisco Nov. 25th, arrived
today. She brings portion of the crew of the
British ship Great Britain, from Doboy, Janu.
airy 22d, abandoned. Eleven of the crew were
drowned, and four died from exposure.
Foundered at Sea.
The ship Emmerides from Beaufort, N. c.,
bound to Greenock foundered at sea, The cap.
tain, mate and seven of the crew were lost
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FaNA NCzAL AND COM skERCEAE
Portland vVhoIesnse Market,

EoriAanu WnOlesnke MARKET.
THURSDAY, March 16.-The markets firm to-
day with fair demand. Sugar are in good demand
at 10sc for graduated and 95c for Extra c. Flour
steady and show no change in quotations. Potatoes
are quite dull, but few coming in they sell for 4Oc
and a5c by the car load Moasses continues dull and
sales light. Pork and lard are dull.
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Eurnnenn Markets.

LONDON, March 16-1.O0 P. M.-Consols at "a 5-16
for money and account.
LONDON, March 16-12.30 P. M.-American securi-
tes-Unted States bonds 1867 at 1903; United States
1O-40s at 106. Erie at ISL.
LIVERPOOL, March 16.-12.30 P. M.-Cotton market
quiet; Middling uplands at lied; do Orleans at
SD; sales of the day 10000 bales including 1000
bales for speculation and export.
FRANKFORT, March 16-3.45 P. M.-United States
new IS. 1O1s.
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FOREIGN PORTS.

Sid I'm Pekaonga Jan II, barque Martha P Tucker,
Tucker, Queenstown, for orders.
Cid at Rotterdam 18th inst, barque Eva Fisk,
Fowler, United States.
SD FIN Messna 9th inst, barque Josephine, McFar-
land. New York..
Ar at Cadlz 7th inst, sch John Smith, Jones,
Brunswick, Ga.
Sid FIN Gibraltar =, brig Carrie E Pickering, Tor
rev. (froIn Messina) for New York.
Cid at Havre Feb %, Templar, Bartlett, New York
G Jewett. Reed, New Orleans.
SID I'm Liverpool 18th inst, ship Puritan, Doane,
Calcutta.
Ar at Marsha -, brig Eta whittemore Wright,
Norfolk.
Ar at Deal Feb 26. Olive S Southland, Walker, from
London for Hampton Roads.
AT Tampco Feb 5, sch Evelice, Wilder, from New
York, tor -.
Ar at st Thomas Feb 26, schs Eta May, Jackson
Vile; 9th, l. Bradley, Chapman, Trinidad 28th.
barque Lorena, Blanchard Rio Janeiro; I'd inst sch
L A Edwards, Miller. Martinique.
Ar at Cienfuegos 10th inst, bardue Sam Sheppard,
Evans. Philadelphia: brig Sparkling Water, HIGH
born. Boston: nth. baraue Sarah Kingsbury. Wat
erhouse. Aspinwall; schs L A Edwards, Miller Bar
BADGES via st Thomas; Sarah b, Upton. from Porto
Cabelo.
Sid 18th, sch L Warren, Johnson Boston.
Sid I'm Matanzas 18th, barque Lillian, Boynton
for New York; brig Myronus, Higgins, do; sch j {
Read, Crowley, do.
Ar at Sagua 18th inst, sch Northern Light, Wallace
Boston.
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FeFeiam Notes.

Mark Fisher & Sons, wooden cloth manufac
turers, OF Haddersfeld and Montreal, have fail
ed. Liabilities e46,000.
In the Dominion Parliament Wednesday
night the government defeated the opposition
in the vote on Mr.. McDonald's amendment
favorng protection, by a large vote.
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suow sIocI,mde:on .l,e Union Raciac.

OMAHA, March 16.-Telegrams from the
West state that trains on the mountain divis.
ion of the Union Pacific railroad to-day have
been bandoned on account of the snow block
ade between Green River and Evanton. Sew
erai of the freight trains are showed 90 Cres-
ton Hill between Bitter Creek and Rawlins,
and everything has been blocked all day. Large
forces of men working with snow-pIows viii
start from Bitter Creek in She morning to get
through. 1t is still showing and drifting very
badly. There was a severe storm in this viCin
ity to-day. Clear but cold With a gale from the
northwest
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MEMORANDA.

Ship Emma (of Bath Rich. from Antwerp for New
York. put into Gravesend 18th inst, Distress hav-
ing been damaged by collision with a steamer.
Brig Jas Crosby. from st Marc for Philadelphia,
before reported wrecked Castle Island. had cargo
of 1870 tons logwood which was saved and taken to
Long Cay. The vessel first struck the Hogsties
Feb 81 but OFF leaking badly, and captain find
ing her liable to sink, her ashore next day at
Castle Island, where she went to pieces.
Sch Franklin, Miller from Indianola for New York,
put into Charleston 18th inst with loss of sails and
manboom broken.
Ship Freedom, Norton, from New York for San
Francisco, put into Alila 600 miles Sonth of the lat
port previous to 18th inst, tor medical assistance
captain being sick.
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New York Stock and Money Market.
NEW YORK. March 16-Evening was east
er to-day at q per cent. to Stock Exchange bor-
rowers, but Government bond dealers were offered
round amounts by banks at per cent? and that
rate was the closing one stocks.
Foreign Exchange strong at 1851 q 1893 for bank
ers long and short sterling.
Gold declined from 1l4s to 11is, and recovered to
1144. The rates paid for carrying were a. A. g. and
per cent The clearances at the Gold Exchange
Bank $40 600. The Assistant Treasurer paid
out to-day 1877 900 account of interest and $2 900
in redemption OF bombs. Customs receipts 1921 900.
Shipments to Europe to-day $4,000, of which $780,
600 is in gold coin and the rest in silver coin and
bars.
Governments firm. State bonds quiet. Railroad
bonds were firm and in good demand.
The following were the closing quotations of Gov
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-03-17
Foreign EXPORTS,

ST JOHN, NIB. Steamer Chase-2OO bbls oat
meal 1900 de -four, 1000 lbs dried apples TAI bags
feed 80 sewing machines 420 prs boots 200 lbs eth
er, "a packages of paper 1910 packages merchandise
QUEENSTOWN. Bark Alice-25 500 bush wheat
5000 bags, IL 242 IT lumber.
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Spoken,

Dec %. lat 81 s. Ion AZ E, ship Landseer, Knowles
from Calcutta for Boston.
No date, &C. ship Nonantum, Foster from Liver
pool for New Orleans
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FO IL e s T TAR.

equal those of the Forest Tar Co., of Portland, Me
For Consumption, Catarrh and diseases of the mu-
membrane, Forest Tar in Solution with the In
haler) are unexcelled. For Bronchitis and Throat
venent For immediate in cases of Cuts, Bruises,
Burns Scads keep Forest Tar Salve always in the
house. For Salt Rheum, eruptions of the skin,
chapped hands, dressing wounds shaving or the tot
let use Forest Tar Soap. Ask your druggist for these
preparations.
oct15 sn9m
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-03-17

D0IMestic Markets

PROVIDENCE, March 16,-Prin1ing Cloths market
quiet but stronger and held firmly at 4c for best
standard Ga x GAS
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DIED.

In this city, March Is, Mr.. Abizer Andrews, aged
60 years.
In this city. March Is, Capt. Wm P. Sanford, aged
Sc years months.
Funeral services this afternoon at 2 o'clock
at Nc. 10 Portland street, Burial at convenience of
the family.
In this city, March Is, Mrs. Mary, widow of the
late Richard Mason, aged Sc years.
Funeral servisces to day at No. 8 Washington St.
In Deering, March II, Leonard Day. aged IS years.
Funeral services Friday afternoon at O'Clock.
In Saco March II, David FerDald, ESQ.,, aged SO
years 10 months. -
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MARRIED..

At Morrill's Corner, by Rev. w. H. Haskell, at the
residence of VIM. I'll. Smell, Chas. W. Wiuslow and
Mrs. Katie b. Bowers. both of Falmouth.
In Saco, March 10, Samuel Mcclellan and Miss Ma
~ Harper.
In Saco, Feb. 8, Andrew A. Stone and Miss Martha
A. Rdlon.
In Belgrade, March 5, Frank Farnham of Rome
and Rosetta Nj. Kelley OF Belgrade.
In Belgrade March H. Frank e. Clement of Bel
grade and Miss Jennie l.. Church of Vienna,
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MARINE NEWS,
PORr OF PORTLAND

Thursday, March f6.
ARRIVED.
Steamship Bermuda, (Br) Augrove, Halifax-pas-
sengers and mdse to John PorteOus.
Barque Weymouth, (Br) Cam, Gloucester, in tow
of tug NJ Winch. o load timber for Europe) Yes.
sci to Chase & Co. Enormously reported 14th.
Sch j G Roker, Sawyer, Isle of Shoals.
Sch Emma Story, Fernald, Portsmouth, to load
for fremont.
Sch Mary Lizzie, Jewett, Westport.
Sch Taglicni. Carnage, Bristol.
Sch Elizabeth DeHart Low, Bath for New York.
CLEARED.
Steamship Franconia, Bragg, New York Henry
Fox.
Steamship Chase, Thompson. st John. MA R
Stubs.
Barque Alice, Dyer, Queenstown, for orders-John
Porteous.
Sch Willie Martin, Moshier, New York Berlin
Mills Co.
SAILED-Barque Princess Louise; schs Pearl, P S
Lindsey Nathan Cleaves, w H Whitaker, Royal Oak,
A Brooks, and brig Susie Strout.
lFRoM MERCHANTS EXCHANGED
Ar at New York 10th, schs Speedwell, Drisko. and
Maggie DAZZLING, Dallmg Cardenas; Phenix. Randall,
Portland.
Ar at Baltimore 10th, sch W Herrck, Messina.
Ar at Delaware Breakwater 10th, schs Aldne, Den
nison, Cientuegos; W Lewis, Hopper, Matan-
Zas for orders
Ar at Havana 18th. bar1ue Walter Arlington, Jr,
Hooper, Cardiff; sch Maggie Mulvey, Allen, New
York.
Sid 9th, brig R W Messer Hewett. North of Hat
teras; sch d Robinson, do.
Ar at Cardenas 18th, schs Lena Il Storer, Seavey,
Havana; Susan Ray, Sagua.
Sid Sth. schs Chas Sears, Turner North of Hat
teras 14th, Annie Bliss. do.
Ar at Falmouth, e, 18Th inst ship j 3 Lincoln,
Musaus. Independence Bay.
Ar at Queenstown 18th inst, brig Anita Owen, Pet
tengill, Portland, 81 days.
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Daily Domestic Receipts.

By water conveyance-1OOO bush cornmeal to G
W. True & Co.
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Boston stock Market
[Sales at the Brokers' Board, Mich. 1871
100 Boston & Maine Railroad. ....... -. .... .1O3
224 Eastern Railroad. 1O}
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METEOROLOGICAL.

HOURS.
WAR DEPT, OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAI)
OFFICER, Washington, D. c.,
March II, Il A. N.Y.
For New knginnd.
rain and snow, brisk and high easterly to
southerly winds, falling barometer and RISING
temperature; for the Middle States, light rain
over the northern portion and clearing weather
In the southern portion, with soutberlJ to west.
erly winds, slight change in temperature and
low followed by rising barometer.
Cautionary signals continue on the Atlantic
coast from Cape May to Passport aud at Nil.
waukee and Grand Haven.
~ Prosper NJ. Wetmore, regent of New York
University, well known in New York and
elsewhere formerly of New England, died yes
terday morning
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-03-17

MErRIcAL SYSTEM The Legislature of Mas
sacousetts request Congress to appoint time
"nen the metrical system shall be the only Legal
one AN excellent request, the mere legaizng
oi IL nine years ago has, of course, produced
small effects Even the postmasters have never
peen furnished with scales, except for half
ouHces; so that they have charged bv the half
ounce Tor all these years, while the law hos
STOOD that the weight of three nckelhalf dimes
(nfteen grains) weight 90 for single rate II
is time to take another step in advance and -
might as well be long one. There is no mer.
cy In taking off dogs tail by inches,-better
take AL at once, if you are forced to take it at
ALL
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For sale everywhere. Price only So cents SMITH,
Agents for US decTMWSSsn6m
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1876-08-05

abides and energies, will be = blessing in the
world. The spirit in these members will be a
living water to ~fertIlize other hearts. We must
have this baptism If We would be revived. We
want IL for this Fort Street Church, We want
it too for the Bethel Church, and for the whole
Of our Hawaiian Zion.
Our grand need is a Reciprocity Treaty with
heaven. Through the decline of commerce, and
in view Of the probable collapse OF the govern
ment, yon in the time past sought a Reciprocity
Treaty with the United States. You sent your
ENJOYS to Washington. and they worked and
worked, both in Congress and out of it, and now
that the boon has been secured, you have made 4
great rejoicing.
We need q treaty by which the treasures of
heaven shall be dispensed 10 ourselves and 70 our
fellowmen. We want the peace and JOY in the
Holy Ghost the Bible speaks of, ask, then,
that we come mp TO the line of our duty.
Moreover, pity for the perishing, and lore to
the Master urge US to action the proper quslifca-
tions for which can be obtained only through a
union with heaven.
In closing. l would remark, that as Christ has
redeemed US from the power of sin, breaking its
chains and ushering us into the liberty Of the
sons of God, so let us strive with heart and
strength TO spread His glorious Gospel all abroad.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1876-08-05

FrC9m Bremen.
FANCY PRINTS!
DINK PADS, CHOCOLATE AND WHITE
GROUND PRINTS, MUsLINS,
WHITE CoTToNs,
Horrocks' Long Cloth, A 80 in. A &c IN. B
and Fl sc in.
Turkey Red, Brown Cotton and Drill,
Blue Cotton Drill, Ticking, hickory Stripes.
Striped Denims,
Cotton Sheeting, ~, 80, 80, and 100 in.
Mosquito Netting, Waterproof Cloth,
Black and Colored Merinoes,
Black Cobourgs and Italian Cloth,
Barge, in all colors; Linen, Bedford Cord,
Twilled Cambria and Silesias,
Black Lastings, Flax Padding,
Cotton and Linen Thread, white, black and
brown, assorted numbers,
White & Brown Cotton Turkish Towels. &c,
SILK ~FOULARDS,
Linen and Cotton Handkerchiefs, white and
turkey red;
Table Cloths, Mems Socks,
Ladies' Stockings, assorted;
White and Brown Cotton Undershirts, and
.E.5sA Merino Finished; sofia =
proof aud Flannel Shirts.
Wooden Shawls.
Black Lace Shawls, Silk Umbrellas,
Plaids, Ponchos, Monkey Jackets,
Flannel Sacs and Pants,
Buckskin and Cloth Sacs and Pants,
Ar Assortment Of FINE SUITS.
WOODEN BLANKETS,
scarlet, green, blue and white;
White Cotton Blankets, Horse Blankets,
Light and Heavy Buriaps,
woolpack, Sail Irvine,
Rugs and Carpets.
Rubber Goods-Garters, Suspenders, Girdles,
A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF SADDLES,
Brides, Bits, and Spurs,
French and German Calfskius,
India Rubber Balls, Feather busters,
Blank Books, Bloc Notes,
Genuine Gold Leaf,
Jewelry, such as Ear Rings, Brooches, &c,
Harmonicas, Massa Pipes,
London and Meerschaum Pipes,
GENUINE EAU DE COLOGNE,
Lubin's Extracts, Soaps, Tooth Brushes,
Dressing Combs, Needles,
Pocket Knives, Scissors, Charcoal irons,
Washing Tubs, GalV. Buckets, 10 and II in.
English and German Groceries !
Crushed Sugar, Sardines, &C., &c.
Wax Tapers, Camphor, Safety Matches,
NJ =:
White Zinc, White Lead, Green & Black Paints,
Berlin Blue, Hubbuck's Paint Oil.
WINES.
Johannisberger, Liebfrauenmilch, Claret,
Champagne, Heidsieck's, &c.
Sparkling Hook, quarts and pints.
ALES.
Key Brand, st. Paul's, Lager Beer,
Jefrey's Ale s. Porter, Bavarian Beer, qts s. pts
LIQUORS.
Cognac Brandy, Gin, &C., Alcohol in Demijohns.
CIGARS--HAVANA AND GERMAN.
HARDWAREI
C. C. Tin Plates, Sheet Zinc, Keg Rivets,
Galvanized Iron Pipe, ] in. I in. ! in. II in.
Rabbits Metal, Hoop Iron, &, a., II.
Fence Wire, Nos. 4, ) and 6.
Paper, Horse Rope, white;
Corks. Moulding, Looking Glasses & ChrOinOs.
Tumblers, Water Monkeys, Gambler and Clutch,
Demijohns, ], l, 8 and 5 gals Market Baskets,
KEROSENE OIL,
Birch BrOoms, Cement. Fire Clay, Fire Bricks,
States, Barrels and Casks, &C., Sc.
Sales made to arrive. Orders from The other islands
executed on drriUql,
q . uS IN Z nnE,J mo-
The New York herald., 1876-09-16
HERALD SATURDAY 49, SUPPLE

presented by the rocks and narrow channels OF the
East River to the inflow OF The tidal wave creates an
accumulation OF water In the basin OF the Lower Hud-
son and New York Harbor, which reaches the maximum
level fully two hours and half before the same condi-
ton Is reached by the tidal at He'll GATE. Thus
We find that whom IL Is high water at Sandy Hook at
say 25 p NJ, it will be about Ole p II. al Governors
Island and 1885 p. n. at He'll Gate before the tide
reaches its highest level This causes :gular alter
nation OF backward and forward flow between the two
basins abovc-named through He'll Gate channel The
VARIATION OF THE CURRENT DIRECTIONS.
navgators have observed caused by the conditions
regulating their ow. such the tides being spring or
neap tides, tho direction and strength OF tho winds
favorng low spring high neap tide, the surfaces
presented the currents by the rocky distractions
and the photographed features of the channel
THE THE HELL oATK onsrRucrioSs
has always enlisted the attention OF citizens inter
The New York herald., 1876-09-16
BROOKLYN BRIDGE.

Yesterday tho work OF stretching the nrst carrfor
rope position continued, under tho supcrvs-
ion OF Mr. Martin. the assistant engineer. and Mr..
Harrington, the master mechanic. Tho end OF the
cable passed iron beam six inches in dam
ctcr the New York sidc and the rope which, after
being towed the river lay at tho bottom of the
a depth OF sixty feet. gradually tightsncd
by the action Of the engine and brought slowly TO tho
surface II raised altogether distance Of 25l feet
from tho rivers bottom TO altitude OF l9l iect above
the surface OF the water. The strain the cable at
sne time Of raising IL equal to nine ten
pressure During the tmc occupied la hosting Tho
carcr" navigation was OF course, interrupted at that
part OF the which lies between the PIERS but this
interruption did last than fifteen or twenty
mnutos Both sides OF the river and adjoining piers
were crowded with people