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JEWISH INDIGNATION.

AGREEMENT OF HEBREW MERCHANTS NOT TO
DEAL WITH A. T. STEWART GO.
CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 25, 1877.
Forty-six jewish firms OF this city, comprisipA
such as Stern, Mayor 4 Co Heidelbach, Fredlandcs
Co.; J. l. l.. scasongood 4 Co., Louis Silk L Co.;
Silk, Krouse Co.; Mack stadler, Fcichhcincr,
FrenkeI h Co, aud others OF prominence have united
in signing the following
We, the undersigned having noticed with deep
sense OF indignation tho uncalled for unjust dis.
crimnation made against Israelites as BY
Judge Hilton, of New York, IN excluding Thorn
guests from mis- hotel Saratoga, pro-
test against this unwarrantable action as n
gross outrage upon our rights insult modern
civilization, and as stigma upon republican tngtitu-
tions Considering the unanimous stand taken by
the press the representative OF public opinion We
content citizens 10 leave such in the
hands OF tho American people As busIness men, how
ever, we deem due 10 our sorespcct and hereby
declare and pledge ourselves hcnccforth entertain
business relations with the house OF A. T. stewart
4 Co., OF which Judge Hilton is the acknowledges
heal
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neglect great act OF benevolcnce that 10 TO be re-
Yet again can you look forward 10 the future OF our
country and imagine any state oil things IN Which, Win
slavery sil existing should be assured OF pcrma
nent pcaccs | cannot We can constitutionaiiy ex-
tirpaie slavery al this time But u We iail TO do
this, then unless intend hereafter to violate the
constitution, We shall have Fugitive slave law 10
operation whenever the war Is over shall the Norm
have sacrificed hundred thousand lives and two tnou
sand mions OF treasure to to that at last Not
even guaranty OF peace purchased at so enormous
cost Alter voluntary exertions on the part OF our
people, to which the history OF the world furnishes no
example, Is the old root OF bitterness s to remain IN
the ground TO sprout and bear fruit in the future as
has borne fruit IN the past?
The questions arc addressed to you. For upon you
and upon your action more than upon any othor one
thing docs the answer depend You have at this
time, more power than any constitutional monarch IN
the world. The English government always acts ac-
cording TO the policy approved by the constitutional
advisers OF the Crown You violate usage only fyou
should act without the advice contrary TO the
opinions OF your constitutional advisers. ! do not
mean that could do this wisely with safety
merely assert that tho power Is, in point OF fact IN
your hands And Tor such power what rcsponsi-
bity TO God and man IL is within your power At
this very moment not only TO consummatc an act oil
enlightened saiesmanshp. but, the instrument OF
the Almighty to restore to freedom race OF men, III
yUu are tempted by an impcrishabc name II ~ within
your reach We may look through ancient and mod
ern history yet scarce find sovereign 10 whom God
offered the privilege OF bestowiug on humanity boon
vast
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SALAMANDER WEATHER.

Tho weather yesterday was about oppressive
yet experienced this season. and consequently
cast general depression business affairs Broad
way looked comparatively tamc during the middle OF
tho day. ms instead OF sidewalks crowded with encr-
getic business men, rushing TO and ro in their daily
voca,ions there nothing to Do but indolcut
and pcrspr,ng human beings moving slowly along with
shirt collars wited and perspraton oozng forth, that
they vainiy attempted mop up with a handkerchief
Mr. Jones, OF the Produce Exchange, passed along
with his wifc his arm heading Tor Fulton
catch Filth avenue stage Mrs. Jones a fine look
ing woman, weighing over 200 pounds, and Mr. Jones
is very proud Of her, but yesterday he looked mis-
cradle, and was actually gasping for breath as hc
carried hcr along.
coon FOR THE WATERING PLACER
Yesterday furnished the kind oi weather that cheers
the hearts Of proprietors OF summer watering place
hotels, and with two or three days ike II the empty
rooms will soon begin 10 I'LL up and Newport. sara
toga aud Long Branch will thrive and prosper Tho
boys with japanese and other ans or sale we're patron
izci yesterday, there was that KIND oil oppressive
weather that even in the shade cravod or breeze,
and as nature did not supply the want II WAS ncces-
sary procure II b. artificial means The horses
certainly be pited a. they struggled over tho
greasy pavcmcnts, patiently sranlng every nerve to
drag along their burden ihcir bodies In lathcr Of
foam Some few had sunshades their heads. but
tho majority had TO brave the glare without any such
protection. Sensible human beings walked c~urrIy
along under the shade oftbcir umbrellas ana carry ing
their hats In their hands, received tho fun benei,
OF every little PM Of breeze that might no canght
tho street corncrs IL Was thorough Concy Island
day, and hundreds awaited themselves OF the thrce
O'Clock with iho intention OF getting bath IN tho
surf.
rHE noYs AT rnE FREE RArHs
The FREQ baths transacted enormous business and,
Judging from tho continued yeis ana shrcks OF laugh
icr that cmsnated from the boy patrons, they tst
have been having really good time They wcrc nos
transient customers but stayed Ia as long rs they
could and would only leave 10 cot their mcs II did
take them Ions 10 dress ana undross ana, Jndang
from tho cascr manner IN which thcy plunged ino tho
aud the tine they stayed there they thoroughly
enjoyed their bath They were PROBABLY the nappiest
creatures that could DO found during The day aud
formed strong contrast Va the unfortunate members
OF tho different organizations that psradod MP broad
way during The afternoon under tho inIi glare OF
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AID FROM NEW YORK.


Subscriptions started for the relief Of the suf-
ferers by tho ST. John Are three Of tho downtown
exchanges yesterday. In the Produce Exchange .
notice was posted indicating whom the money may
be paid and the received reached about $500,
added to which may be also counted 500 which
has already been promised.
In tho Stock Exchange list opened late In tho
afternoon, but yet carly enough to got together
$500.
A mass meeting will be held at the Cooper Union to-
nsht the benefit Of the sufferers by the late fire
St. John, N B. His Honor, Smith Ety. Jr., viii pre-
side and will he surrounded the stand by Mcssrs.
Peter Cooper, Cyr W. Field, William Orion, Samuel
J. Tiiden, william Wood, William II. Wickham, How
D. Morgan, Marshall o. Roberts. Noah Davis,
Charles r. DAILY and Henry Ward Beschsr. Mr..
Bcccher will deliver the opening address, and many
other prominent citizens will also make speeches.
Blank forms Of contribution will be circulated among
the audience to enable each TO contribute to the ben
eft OF sufferers whatever amount bcnov0lenco may
suggest, and all contributors will BIO acknowledged
the daily papers.
The members Of the Maritime Association OF tho
Port OF New York held a special meeting yesterday,
John II. Boynton, President, in the chair.
Hon r. ri. Archibald Her Britannia Majesty's Con-
sui General at New York. introduced by the Pros
dent and made appropriate remarks, thanking tho As
ISOLATION Tor their hberaty and piedging his active
cooperation in their Efforts TO relieve suffering at St.
John.
A telegram was received acknowledging the receipt
of So 600 transferred by tho association through the
Bank OF New York on Saturday
The following committee appointed to solicit
subscrptions viz. -. w. Elwel G. w. Bertaux
j W. Parker Edward Hinckon, Amadee vatabio, J. s.
Chew, j. X. Telia'r, H. J. Merdy, 4. X. Messncr and
Otto AhrenR
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ST. DOMINGO.
FRANCE ASKED TO SHELTER AND SUSTAIN THE
DAEZ GOVERNMENT.

FRANCE ASKED TO SHELTER AND SUSTAIN THE
DAEZ GOVERNMENT.
ST. DOMINGO, June 10. 1877.
President Baez is to-day convinced that tho renewal
OF tho annexation scheme to the United States would
DO a complete failure both here and at washin gton.
Yet he feels that his stay In power unless he
tho support Of some foreign government, is rather
doubtful. Ho Is In search OF sopic Power which with
charge OF him. At first 1t thought or ma Sing
appeal TO Prince Bismarck, by pointing oul to
His Highness all the advantages which tho imperial
government would derive from SANTANA Bay naval
dcru reports about the richness oil ST. Domingo which
one time had boon lnd before President Grant, But
II seems that senior Baez who bad any sympathy
the North Americans, has still less Tor Ger
somo time ago made to the French COVER nmont,
but they resulted Ia nothing Now thnt there n
nothing TO expect from the United states, nov that
there Ia way TO dupo the Germans, Mr. Bacz recall
mi>res dmonrs," comes back TO France.
ASKING FRANCOIS
Another appeal has lately been made to France
by President Baez through tho French Consul this
city The French government 10 requested TO uso It's
intervention and 10 impress on the Haytinn govern
ment the urgency OF putting IN end to tho nolp NJ
fordcd by the latter government TO tho Dominican
surgents the frontiers Tho request had been
urged on the American government when Tho
annexation scheme was foot As natural
reward OF The service which France might
ronder IN this case Mr. Baez promises To work out
among tho Dominican people tho idca OF French
same ianastica and wonderful tales ABOUT 81 Domingo
its wealth and the civilization Of its Inhabitants uro
told 10 the French government Al tho samo time
the necessity Is pointed out TO answer Immediately TO
Mr. Baezs appeal In order 10 prevent an annexation 70
The United States which, sooner or later. would DO
unavoidable.
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CHIEF JUSTICE WAITE.

AN ABSURD NEWSPAPER PARAGRAPH DENIED.
wAsHISGroN. Juno Is, 1877.
The Charleston Mems and Courier OF Saturday, re.
ccvcd here night. contains tho following extract
from private letter written by Chief Justice waito u
Ex-Governor Aiken under date OF Washington, juno
1s:-
have to-day for tho first tmc article which,
understand. has gone tho rounds OF the press, TO
the effect that not satisfied with the social at
tcniions |. reserved while in Charleston Most GER
tainly hope my friends will not believe me guilty OF
any sucn foolish complaint. have never said word
which any such inference could possibly be drawn
such thought was In my heart. II has annoyed
me exceedingly. Ny daughter is n much annoyed as
am with this newspaper paragraph
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EXTRAORDINARY kAINSTORM.

GREAT DESTRUCTION OF STOCK AND OTHER
PROPERTY IN BUENos AYEEs--THE PAMPAs
FLOODED AND ARRIVAL OF INTERIOR PRO
DUCTS FALLEN OFF,
WASHINGTON, D. c., June rs, 1877.
letter was received the State Department to-day
from the United States Consul At Buenos Ayrcs, In
which, under datc OF the Nth ult, no gives nforma
tion concerning OF tho heaviest and
transforms that has ever occurred In that country.
Its duration was almost continuous for several wccks
and throughout the province OF Bucnos Ayros tho
pampas were everywhere flooded and drowned out.
The damage to cattle and sheep farms has been i'm
mense. Our Consul saws
The losses OF cattle, horses and sheep only be
estimated but they must amount to hundreds OF thou
sands, II not millions, OF heads.
The arrivals OF interior products had, OF course,
greatly fallen of in consequences OF this extraordinary
rain nearly all the wool in tho market had been
sold. Cowhides and talow had risen high price,
owing to the war in Europe.
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THE WELDON FAMILY BUTCHERY.
EVIDENCE POINTING TO WILLIAM " TERREu
AS THE cULPGIT.

EVIDENCE POINTING TO WILLIAM v. TERRELl
AS THE cuLPRIT
BY TELEGRAPH 70 THE HERALD
LANCASTER, Ohio June u.s. 1877.
Tho HERALD correspondent called AZ the jail thh
morning and interviewed the qunr,ctte OF young mes
who confined here the terrible hreefod murder
Of the Weldon family Gore last Friday evening.
From the statements madc BY each your commissioner
Is convinced OF tho guilt OF but young boy eighteen
years old, named William Y. Terrell. He makes full
statement Of the whole foul Transaction and cndeavors
to SHIFT tho entire nc,nous deed upon tho shoulders OF
Joseph King; but his story is contradictory and
imsy that II has only injured his and damaged
else. Hc claims 10 havo remained = passive
spectator the slaughter OF the entire family neither
seeking 10 got from the horrible taking
o hand In IT,
INCREDIBLE ASSERTION.
He says he looked on while Weldon was shot and out
pieces with cutter, aad the ;encc while
Mrs. McClurg and Nancy McCurg were beheaded with
an axe, which is prepostcrous the supcriativs
degree Hc alone rs believed to DO the
guilty party, aud oil tho evidence COOS q
show 1t. His clothes blood bcsmearcd,
his face Is scratched, his hands cut and when arrested
he had his person $11 and revolver. Some the
bills with blood. while the handle OF hs
revolver also stained Sheriff 500 has . strona
guard stationed around tn. jail tonight and has taken
every preclution to avert trouble from mob. Tho
preliminary trial OF the prisoners takes place here to-
morrow,
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ANOTHER DEATH WARRANT.
ONE MORE OF THE MOLLY MAaUIREs TO PAY
THE PENALTY or HIS CRIMES.

ONE MORE OF THE MOLLY MAaUIREs TO PAY
THE PENALTY or HIS CRIMES
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
HARRISBURG, Pa, June %. 1871
Governor Hartrann to-day issued Tho warrant for
the execution Of Thomas L. Fisher, OF Carbon county
on september 10 Fisher was connected with thu
murder OF Morgan Powell, IN 1871 having taken al
nctivc part having the crime committed. Powell
was asassnated at the instance OF Alexander Camp
bcii executed last week, and Yellow J ack Donohue,
hanged with Campbell, who fred the fatal shot
Fisher started out with Donohue to witness tho
tragedy stood close By when Powell MORALLY
wousdcd; subs qaontly ha met several oil his assoct
crime At gathering in Tamaqua. asd paid $50 N
yellow Jack'' MS a reward Tor hts services N killing
Powell the money having Decn subscr bed for thai
purpose. Fisher had promised tho pcrperator Of the
deed 500, but no was unable to collect the full
amount IRON those VINO had dicated = willingness to
contribute Fisher has Tor years had very bad rcpu-
taiion, and said to have advocated tho murder OF
John 7. Jones twho killed in september, 1871
even before Powell was murdered He also idcn-
titled with tho politics OF Carbon county, uniformly
giving tho democrats trouble al their conventions by
throw Ing hrcbrands INTO tho deliberations Tho
demncd was convicted Of murder IN tho first degree
last December but the sentence OF death pro-
nounccd until last week
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THE TICHBORNE CLAIMANT.
EVIDENCE IN surrcBr or HIS CASE FBos
CALIFORNIA.

EVIDENCE IN surPcBr or HIS CASE FBoN
CALIFORNIA.
SAN FRANcisco. June r. 1871
short time ago tho CAL published paragraph rcia-
1.-Two to the schooner Osprey said to have picked up
the Tichbornc claimant OF tho Brsxiiran coast The
article was read by old man psmcd Oliver Perry,
now prisoner IN the renentiary In this S,stc who
made u statement whoh is published In the
call SUNDAY morning the elect thai
he was second and carpenter Of The
three. ninstcd schooner Osprey, which sailed
from New York February, 1854 Tor san Francisco;
that time IA Aprii ar Nay following they picked
up IA boat OF Tho coast oil Brazil oi
wnom was On EnglIshman aud was called ssrick,'i
thought u was ntck nanc, considered lin an over
grown boy about twenty years vi acv, he SIcko Eng
lish with German or French sccent, and said his
father lord something Of that sort, aud that
he had been IN south America travelling
Tor pleasure; the Osprey, ate, coming 10
this port wont " Australia, and no supposed
that "ritkn went her ous a. not certain fnc Cap-
tain's namo wa owen. Perry ~ now over seventy
years Ut age His remembrance Of the circumstances
camo MIN by dcarccs tho course OF conversation
No knew ttlc OF Tchborno, having been 10 tho more
unsettled portions OF tho Pacific Tor the past AZ
tocn or twenty years. he says 10 mot Captain owen
eftcrward at Idaho city, IN 1873 or 1874 Parties who
have known Perry hay he was always considered ~.
ablo man got INTO the Penitcntary moro tArouSh
misfortune aud whiskoy than dishonesty.
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A TORNADO.

HIGH WINDS WITH HEAVY RAIN AND HAIL IN
THE WESTERN STATES HOUSES USEooFED
AND CROPS INJURED.
by TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
CINCINNATI, June rs, 1877.
heavy storm Of wind and rain struck this city
about four O'clock this afternoon. which unroofcd
number Of buildings and blew down and did
siderable damage. Tue shops OF tho Indianapolis
Cincinnati Railway and the grand pavilion ut the
base ball ground were unrooied. Sec
ton OF treslle work under the Cincinnati.
Southern Railway bridge was blown down, though Tor
tunately the bridge itself is nearly completed It
tanned no damage. A half finished house on Columbia
avenue was blown down, aud three worknen engaged
on II received severe INJURIES while damages OF a
smaller character are almost innumerabe. The tor
nado lasted about ftccn minutes. and followed by
drenching storm Of rain lasting an hour.
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tionary pressure and temperature, southeriy winds

tionary pressure and Temperature, southeriy winds
and clear or partly cloudy weather.
For Tennessee ana tho Ohio Valley nearly station
airy pressure and temperature southerly Winds clear
partly cloudy weather and possibly rain the
Ohio Valley
For the Lower Missouri aud Upper Mississippi
valleys stationary higher pressure southery winds
shifting 10 colder northeast or northwest, parity
cloudy weather and rain areas.
For the lake region stationary or higher pressure,
lower temperature, variable winds, mostly from tho
north; stationary or lower temperature, partly cloudy
weather and ram areas
Tho lower Missouri and Lower Mississippi rivers
win generally fall
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sEvENTY-rwo BUILDINGS BURNED.
Upward Of Hall Million Dollars Worth
Consumed.
DIFFICULTY TO GET WATER.
Flames Leaping Rapidly from
Street to Street.
rsY TELEGRAPH TO THE zxaA1D.1


AAsslxzsAD. June rs, 1877.
what has proved to bs oalamitous nre broke out in
this city shortly before o'clock this morning Il
has brought and dssolAsion TO ono Of the ost
svsly Spots this State. for everybody. especially
during the summer months, loved TO visit Marble
head. with IT, pleasant cottages and delightful sea
Wow. The oonnagrasion has SWEET away nearly every
building Of value. and suggests all the "a
pidity and horror OF the Chicago nre. The
0suss once started. loaped from street to street,
hom building to building, almost As quickly as
though Il had been organized act Of incendarism,
aided BY electricity. The flames FIRST appeared from
The Of Narblshead Hotel ON Pleasant street. and
within four seventy-two buildings hao boon
demolished Tho total loss will reach $56oooo. But
i've factories spared, belonging respectively 70
xessrs. W. e. Brown, Harris Sons, Samuel Spar
hawk, Litchman Brothers and George H. Merritt
THx LOSSES
Some Of the losses follows.
THO Alisr.on Block, $50. 600; insured $50. 600
J. B. 0rne, $1,000; insured 50. 900.
6. A. Green, 81, 600; partial insurance.
Tho Marblehead ksssen0sr 5000; insurance, g. ooo
E. " Bartlett L Co. SIS, 900; parity insured.
J. o. Lefavour, $1,000; insurance, $4,000
The Pope Block, $500
hunros Brothers, 600
J. N. Cropioy, $50 600; insurance $4,000
The Rechabite Building, $6, 900; insurance, s. 500
Jouathan Brown, 10000; partly insured.
wormsead woodnu. s26, 600; insurance, 81, ooo
8. T. Croweil, 5000.
B. G. Hathaway, $4,000.
A. Blsney, $1,000
william Casvcll. $4,000
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CENTRAL OHIO VISITED.
lex TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD

SPRINGFIELD, Juno %, 1877.
fearful storm passed over this place at ave O'Clock
this afternoon. 1t camo from westerly direction,
rose very rapidly and burst upon the town with
rifle force 1t OF long DURATION but did great
damage The roofs blown of from seven Of
the most prominent buildings. Signs, awnings and
loose property OF every description hurled In
every direction. The suffering crops again
heavily injured. Farm houses In the storms track
were shattered, unrooicd, and IN some Instances
blown down, doing great damage 10 property and in
some cases to HE
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NEARLY FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS COLLECTED
IN PHILADELPHIA.

PHILADELPHIA, juno 25, 1871
Az to-day relief meeting to aid the sufferers
by the 81 John nre held at the Maritime Ex-
change, tho attendance being numerous and jealous
James A. Wright, OF Peter Wright Il Sons, presided
rho committee Of SIX Of which Peter Wright is chair
man, requested 10 urge upon Mayor StokIey tho
propriey Of general meeting OF czcns for the pur-
pose OF aiding In the relief work. They slao
desired to excite public interest In tho by every
available means committee Of three, consisting OF
John II. Atwood, W. +. Hsgar and Samuel Cashier Jr
were appointed to attend to all matters relating TO
transportation and the receiving and forwarding Of
contributions 10 b. John. Clothing and other supplies
arc TO be sent 70 the Maritime Exchange.
Up 70 one o'clock to-day the fund ~ tho aritimc
Exchange amounted TO $4,812 so.
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TELEGRAPH LINES FRUSTRATED AND orHEn
DAMAGE.

DAMAGE.
CHICAGO, Ill, juno %, 1877.
The Western Union Telegraph Company Is IN receipt
OF news that terrific wind rain Storm which ap-
parenty started in the vicinity OF Kansas City, rs
raging In Northwestern Missouri, the entire
State OF Iowa. in large portion OF Illinois, wtscon-
sin and section OF Michigan The wircs ara
Frustrated In every direction, and but few tcIegrnphfc
points can be reached anywhere In Iowa AZ Pcurta
tho wind lifted the Tin roof OIL tho Chamber OF COM
MERGE. The storm Is ragi0g severely at Bloomington
where rain falling IN torrents, and the wind L.
growing stronger every minute Severe hail and
lightning prevail along tho line Of tho Northwestern
Railroad in Illinois
despatch from Dcs MoincS Iowa, reports hvc hours
of heavy rain ending about eight o'clock A. ~, aud
at about eleven o'clock tho weather throughout the
State clearing,
No account u tho damage 70 crops has becn re-
ceivcd. Tho wires extensively Frustrated 10
entirely interrupt communication with CaliiornIa by
all routes
About twonty minutes after one p n. the storm
struck this city with great force, and during tho
time " lasted vast amount of rain foil AMI con-
siderable damage dono. Tho wind blow with
great fury, ovcrturniDg teams and omnibuses, de-
moishng signs, breaking IN glass and doing other
Jury. Easements were In somo instances Hooded
foot deep owing to tho nadoQuacy OF tho sewers to
carry the water OF. No loss OF lie has yet hcen
ported Tho wiros arc badly down, hut al tho news
received up two O'Clock Indicates that the weather
Is clearing.
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MEXICO.
AN ANNEXATION RuMoR DENIED.

SAN Francisco June rs, 1877
In press despatch from Vallejo, DR.. l.. G. Frisbie
brother of General j. b. Frisblc, rdicucs the story
that the latter Is In Mexico bent any scheme
of annexation as government agent. He states
that the Generals business In tho City
Of Mexico is simply TO settle somo claims
held by Americans against the Mexican
government, and that ne is representing New York
parties the matter. The Generals presence IN
Washington ALLUDED to mainly connected with that
business. ho occupies Official relation to gov
crnmcnt, carrying only letters OF introduction from
leading authorities Washington to the American
Minister in Mexico and others