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MIDNIGHT WEATHER. REPORT.
WAR DEPARTMENT.
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WAsHINGToN, Dec. 80 Il A. NJ.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OrrIcEn,{
WAsHINGToN, Dec. OIL A. NJ.
Indications.
For Tuesday in the South Atlantic and Gulf
States. stationary rising barometer, warmer
soutberly winds, clear partly cloudy weather fol-
lowed in interior of West Gulf by cooler norherly
winds.
For the Upper Mississippi and Lower Missouri val
leys and upper lake REGION rising. followed by
stationary or falling barometer, Diminishing north
west. followed in northern portion by variable
and southerly winds, stationary or lower tempera-
lures. cloudy weather and snow. followed by clear
clearing weather.
For the Middle Atlantic States and New England
southwest to northwest winds, rising barometer
stationary or lower temperatures and partly cloudy
weather.
For the Pacific coast, clear weather, possibly
followed by rain in the North Pacific region.
For the canal region of the Middle Atlantic States,
the temperature will continue above freezing, but
will fall below in New York.
The rivers will generally fall except slight rise
In the Central Mississippi.
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HOTEL ARRIVALS.

Ex-senator John II. Mitchell, of Oregon. is at the
Hoffman. Auditor General William p. Schell, Of
Pennsylvania. is at the Metropolitan. Comptroller
elect James w. Wadsworth. of Geneseo. N Y. is at
the Brunswick. Ex-Congressman John M. Thomp-
son, of Pennsylvania. is at the St. Nicholas. Judge
j. p. Putnam of Boston; Captain H. Robinson, of
the British Army, and Assemblyman A. b. Hepburn
are at the Fifth Avenue. Daniel Robinson Of Troy.
and II. i. Ledyard, General Manager Of the Michigan
Central Railway. are at the Windsor. Hallett Kill
bourn and Stilson Hutchins. Of Washington. are at
the Gilsey. Colonel George A. Williams. United
States Army, is at the Park Avenue.
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VITRIOL IN PHILADELPHIA.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 2s, 1872
TheShepherd-w ood vitriol throwing which
the talk of this city to-day and account Of which
was forwarded the HERALD yesterday, has brought
to light another instance of the crime which occurred
in this city earliar in the week than the of
Christmas Day. Tho two important reasons which
combine to prevent attention from being directed
to the were that the persons involved were
In the lower ranks of life and that the woman who
committed the crime had succeeded In eluding the
police There is no romance whatever in the story.
1t appears that a servant girl in Spruce street
boarding house. Martha Cooper by namc. had
formed tho acquaintance Of young man. Jamcs
Blackburn. who boarded at No. go Lybrant
street. Tho suit her part would appear to
have very ardent. but he does not to have
rcciprocated for suit for breach OF promise which
Miss Cooper brought against him was thrown out of
court by the before whom IL brought.
The Vengeance OF tho .'pcnny awfuls" took pos
session OF her heart. She visited his boarding
house several occasions. armed with o revolver.
but tunatoly for her Intended victim found him
absent. She ''shadowed' tho house. and, on Sunday
last seeing him enter. somewhat the for liquor.
as IL is alleged, followed and left alone in the
parior with young Blackburn. The proprietor OF
the establishment. entering the parlor quarter
OK an hour a.er, iouna inc % rrsa C
amounting his face ana head with the contents
of vial which she held in her hand The young
woman made her escape before the nature OF her
acts was understood. but the oxcrucating pain
brought the young to his senses. 1t
thcn discovered that the young wpman had
poured oil Of vitriol on eBackburns face and head.
Doctors sent for and tho past week has been
ono OF groat agony for tho young man. Largo holes
are said bo eaten In his face and scalp. exposing
tho iawbone and tho skull. Tho perpetrator
OF tho outrage disappeared ad tho po-
lice have been looking for her in vain
during the past week For two days Blackburn's
suferings we're intense that hc dclirious and
required tho constant attention OF two nurses to pre-
vent lhim from taking his own life People who
know him speak of him AZ an industrious young
man. whose only serious failing ia occasional in
dulcencc in liquor.
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SOCIALISTIC LABOR PARTY.

PrrrsBURG. Pa, Dec. %, 1879.
The National Convention of the sociastic labor
party was reopened at ten o'clock this morning.
The case of Mr.. Light the excluded candidate. was
again called up and discussed. 1t was finally rc-
ferred to a committee of Investigation. A rcsolu-
ton was adopted declaring that that party has no
connection whatever with any military organization
In the afternoon session IL was decided by voto
to start daily and weekly official organ, and to have
Il published in Now York. II also resolved to
nominate their candidate for the Presidency and
10 send delegates TO tho Washington conference
Of January 3.
The Congress will continue In session until
"Wednesday evening.
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TroN--LooKING FOE NEW REFUGE IN
MExICo-GovEnNoR EMERY BOUND FOB WASH
NGroN.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
10 SALT LAKE Cry. Dec. 20. 1879.
Delesste Cannon's hasty visit from Washington
is commented on here having been dictated by
the anxiety of tho Mormon leaders on the proposed
measures to be taken by Congress Tor the
extinction Of polygamy. There is appre-
hension among Mormons Of any violent
being adopted or enforced against them
account OF the polygamy OF the past.
but it is fully expected by the Intelligent men among
them that after Congress shall havo adopted the
measures the Saints must no longer take more than
ono wifo each, and shall henceforward live like
civilized people, Mr.. Cannon admitted to your
correspondent that unless there was some special
Divine interpretation to protect it polygamy
was doomed institution. He very
sistently looks for that interposition, but
up to the present time the signs do not forshadow
its coming at an early day. He returns to Washing
ton on wednesday to court democratic assistance in
staving or new legislation.
SEEKING A NEW CANAAN.
The recent quiet departure of an apostle to the
foothold beyond the southern boundary of
the United States. where it would DO very
Convenient for the Leading Wsn ,Sis take
became unpleasantly warm. Reliable informants
tell that the Mexican Minister of Foreign Affairs.
in communicating with the Mormon authorities.
said that while there was plenty of land in the
Northern States of Mexico which the Mormons could
occupy. the government would, under circum-
stances. permit the practice Of polygamy Mexican
SOIL but would punish with the utmost rlgor
any attempt to introduce it there.
Governor Emery left for Washington this morning.
taxing q number of letters addressed to President
Hayes by leading business mon. lawyers, bankers
aud merchants, commending him as faithful and
efficient executive officer To the petitions he has
also the signatures of nearly all the leading dentiles
OF this and other places asking his reappointment.
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THE OLD GUARD.

The Old Guard is about TO remove from it's present
quarters in Fourth avenue and Seventeenth street.
to the upper part Of tho Brewster Building. the
northwest corner of Fourteenth street and Fifth
avenue q lease of the place TOR four years aud three
months having been obtained. Several alterations
in the building will be necessary aud will be COM
menccd immediately.
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FOUR MEN HANGED BY A MOB.
lpY TELEGRAPH TO rnE HERAnp.l

TBf TELEtsdFH THE
AsrTE CITY. La. Dec. 30, 1870
About ton o'clock last night mob numbering not
less than fifty called on Sheriff Mix and demanded
the keys OF the jail. which he forced to
dor. The mob then entered the Jail and took six
prisoners thercfrom and carried them about half
mile from town. what's known Duncan's avenue,
at which place four of tho prisoners hanged aud
shot and tho remaining two were liberated. Tho
names of the men who were hanged and shot
follows:--Dck Smith, who was tried and con-
victed for killing white woman In tho parish of
Washington; George Carroll. charged with murder
ing his wifo nc Hammond. La; Harrison johnson
and Joe Perry. charged with tho murder OF L. J.
Phillips at Tangipahoa La.. on Christnas Evo last.
All were colored.
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ST.. JOHN, N. B.. Dec. 90, 1879.

ST.. JOHN, n b. Dec. 90, 1879.
The customs authorities sold at auction on Satur-
day horse called George Barker. which had been
seized for the non-payment Of tho duty on him. The
horse purchased for $780, This horse is said to
be "Boston trotter. capable Of making mile inside
Of 2:2O. He has been trotting during the summer
throughout the lower provinces under the above
sumed name, and has made considerable money,
having been entered in the 2: go class.
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PRESIDENT HAYES IN JERSEY.

President Hayes passed through Elizabeth. N. j..
yesterday route 70 Jersey City Tho train stopped
few minutes at the station in Elizabeth and large
crowd gathered including city officials. clergymen
and others. Miss Anna Dickinson was also present
The President bowed his acknowledgment Of ths
greetings. but made no address.
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YELLOW FEVER AT SEA.

WILMINGTON. N. c., Dec. 30. 1870
The schooner Chcrubim. Of Scaford, Del. Captain
M. T. Lauk. from Moringcna. Hayti, for New York.
put In yesterday at Smithvie in distress. Captain
Lauk aud the mate, Lem Lauk, had died of yellow
fever the passage and were buried at sea Tho
vessel Is now at Quarantine station, and ono man
has been sent to the hospital
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"ALwAYs WITH YOU"

Tho HERALD has received the following subscrip-
tions For the wife and child OF tho unfortunate
william Howard. NO IT, Mulberry street. 50. from
Jean Vatican; 81, from X. g.; 50, from Rosa Won
Flemsch; 81, from II. E.; rs cents. from A. l.: W.;
81, from "0ratitudc," M. D., aud 81 for Mrs. Noet
ling, rear OF NO. 103 Greenwich street. from q. p.
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FIRE DAMP EXPLOSION.
PfrrsnuRa. Pa. Dec. 20. u

Dtcs IoFS.
This morning explosion OF FIRE damp occurred
in tho Paintertown mines of the Penn Gas Coal
COMPANY, near Irwin's Station, on the Pennsyl-
vana Railroad which resulted In the death OF Sam
uel Kestler aud Michael Kessler and the probably
fatal injury OF cyrus Foy. The cause of the
plosion Is unknown The mines have heretofore
been considered perfectly safe.
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magazine has been emptied. There were sew
eral explosions in the Bala-Iissar during its oc-
cupation by the insurgents, and one explosion,
it is stated, killed a hundred persons. The tele-
graph line was for good part destroyed, but it
is being rapidly repaired
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FROZEN TO DEATH.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HnRALp.l

[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.l
BISMARCK, d. T., Dec 30 1870.
Dave Hail. John Gallagher and man called Mis-
souri,. were frozen to death the Northern Pacific
Railroad extension. the Gath inst They were
walking in from the bad lands. 1t Is feared that
many others have met the same fate. The ther-
mometer has averaged fifteen degrees below zero for
two weeke. Trains blockadcd and all business
on the Northern Pacific is at standstill.
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of wreckage were picked up Oh Sunday at the
mouth Of the Firth of Forth and along the File
foreshore in exposed places

of wreckage were picked up on Sunday at the
mouth of the Firth of Forth and along the Fife
foreshore in exposed places
THE STORMS RAvAGEs
In Fifeshirc trees. were uprooted, walls blown
down and much damage done to property. In
Kilkcaldy there were numerous narrow escapes
from falling States and chimneypots. People
were blown off their feet in the streets of the
town of Greenock by the terrific gale Of wind
that prevailed. A fierce tempest broke over
Greenock district on Sunday night and great
damage was done to property Of every kind.
Gables and houses were blown down; brick
walls and palings enclosing gardens and yards
were demolished; large number Of houses
were stripped of roofs states and zinc, and in
Vulnerable chimneypots were sent flying into
the streets, rendering it highly dangerous to
traverse the town. So strong was the gale that
many people were thrown down while attempt
ing to cross from under the shelter of the
houses
HURRICANES IN THE ATLANTIC.
Little damage was done to vessels in the
harbor but those at Tail Bank dragged their
steamers report that fearful storms are raging
outside, so that 1t is evident the prediction of
the HERALD Weather Bureau as to the contin-
uance of tho bad weather is well founded.
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NEW PUBLICATIONS.
fyLOSfNG OUT SALE OF BOOKS AT HALF PRICK

Mcssrs d. APPLETON a. CO. intending to DIsCON-
TINUE THEIR RETAIL DEPARTMENT., and being
about quarters in Bond street, will ofer
until February their retail stock of standard and Mis-
cellaneOus Books. as per catalogue, at
ONE HALF THE REGULAR PRICE.
Books not in tho catalogue greatly reduced prices
Catalogues will be mailed post paid, to any address, on
D. APPLETON A Co, Publishors
$40 and 55l broadway. New York.
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EARTHQUAKE IN DAKOTA.

YANKToN d. T., Dec. 20. 1879.
Yankton was shaken by earthquake at half
past twelve o'clock last night. The shock lasted
about minute ana was accompanied by internal
rumblings Hundreds Of persons sleeping were
awakened by the convulsion, which was lively while
It lasted. Fort Sully reports similar visitation.
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VITAL STATISTICS.

Tho report OF DR.. John r. Nagle Deputy Registrar
of Vital Statistics of the work performed in that bu
reau from January to yesterday at noon, shows by
months and quarters the number of deaths. births
marriages and stibirths recorded. The following
is the table prepared by the Deputy Rcgistrar:--
FIRST QUARTER.
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MAILS FOR EUROPE.

The steamship Algeria. for Queenstown and Liv.
erpool, will sail from this port on Wednesday.
The mails for Europe will close at the Post Oface
at half past four o'clock A. M.
The New YORK HERALD-Edition for Europe-wiu
be ready at nine O'Clock this (ruesday) morning.
Single copies, in wrappers for mailing. six cents.
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SENATOR HOUSTON ILL.

lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.
ATHENS. Ala. Dec. 30, 1879.
Senator Houston. who has been sick at his homo
here for some time. passed restless night last
night His physicians say his condition is critical.
and that rev days win determine the final result.
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ROBERTS HOLDS THE PASSES.

KonIsrANEEs-rHE SNOW IMPEDEs PUR-
surr-EMprYrNa THE MAGAZINE OF THE
pArA-HIssAR.
[DY CABLE TO THE HERALD
LONDON, Dec. 20, 1870.
General Roberts tclegraphs to Calcutta, un-
der date of the 10th inst, rs follows:--"But-
kak has been reoccuped. force will
start for Kohistan tomorrow to pun
ish those who participated in the recent
movement therep General Robcrts total loss
up to date is II killed and 22O wounded.
A further telegram from General Roberts, dated
OH the 26th inst, says:--"A heavy snowfall on
the 25th inst. prevented the pursuit of the en-
envy. The country about Cabul and the line of
communications ore now clear. The Baa-Hissar
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THE WEATHER YESTERDAY.

The following record will show the changes in the
temperature for the past twenty -four hours. in
parison with the corresponding date Of last year.
indicated by the Thermometer at Hudnuts phar-
macy. HERALD Building No. 21S Broadway
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ILLNESS OF GOVERNOR HOWARD.

YANKToN, D. T.. Dec. %, 1872
Governor Howard to-day stricken with 1ieu
ralga Of the heart This is his second stroke within
week, and WILL it is feared prove fatal.
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THE CoNEY ISLAND LITIGATION.

ROCHESTER,, N. Y, Dec. 20. 1879.
Argument is in progress before the Special Term
on motion for change OF venuo in tho suit for
the possession Of largo portion OF Concy Island.
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BISHOP FOLEY's SUCCESSOR.

CINcISNATI. Ohio, Dec. %. 1879.
special despatch to tho Times from Chicago
says bright Rev. John p. A. Feehan. Bishop of
Nashville. has been appointed to succeed Bishop
Foley of Chicago.
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residing In out of the city and requiring Fine
Spirits may send their order The Bodegs,
No So Cedar st. No 35l Broadway, in all confidence,
and rely receiving goods of the best possible quality
stock of PoRTs SuERRRs MADEiRAs and SPIRITS 10
superior anything offered retail Hamper.
tanning bottles 20 Of wine. of sprits. So bottles
quality at S5. Spirit Hamper. containing six
hotcs of ScorcH IRISH BoURBoS and RYE wnrsKEy and
BRANDY SO So Make post order Of
TIMOTHY STEVENS. proprietor Of
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A "RINGER'' SOLD AT ST. JOHN.

average teupeHuture yesteruay ~
Average temperature for corresponding date last
year ........... 23sS
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FRIGHTFUL INDICATIONS OF CONSUMPTION
alayed by the soothing healing operation OF HALEs
HONEY DORKHOUND AND TAR
PIXIES TooTuACaE DROPS cure in minute
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Tho Bodega,

No. 80 Cedar st. and No. 351 Broadway.
A.-ESPENSCHEID'S TASTE AS DESIGNER
and skill manufacturer admirably
displayed in the exquisite shape and superb finish OF
h HOLIDAY HAT. for gentlemen just issued st IlS Nss
suu uSf
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A-RUPTURE RADICALLY CURED BY DIR.
MARSS Treatment 10 years practical cxperenco. Oice
vesey House). opposite ST. Paurs Church No
uptown brunch.
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A-"KEEP OUT THE COLD"
Use Roebuck's celebrated Woop RUBBRR
WEATHER SrRIrs your doors and windows.
s ROEBuCk CO. 16A Fulton sk
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A.-GENTLEMEN, II YOU WOULD ENJOY YOUR
New Years and make II really Happy, secure ono Of
KNOXs silk Hats, at 2l2 broadway in the
Fifth Avenue Hotel.
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A-RUpTURE RADICALLY CURED BY DIR.
MARsHs Treatment 40 years practical experience ohes
Nesey Astor House). opposite ST. Pauis Church No
uptown branch
A.-GENTLEM4sN II YOU WOULD ENJOY YOUR
sT %sH six a x m os IN Ss
Fifth Avenue Hotel.
A.-HoLIDAY HATS FOR GENTLEMEN READY
Park bank Buildng)
NICE PAIR SOLITAIRE DIAMOND EARRINGS
p"'' "A'' 20 Mills COLEMAN, lss Grand st.
ARTIFICIAL DIAMONDs.-A EUROPEAN CHEM
list has made discovery By means Of secret process
ies eryssls - coating Ss real diamond which gives to
their surface diamond face which lasts forever
are for sale only At nuMPHREYs jcweiry store. sis
BUILD UP JUST WHERE THE PULLING DOWN
stomach AfS you an aged aged nem
,U,iiH noinine .gn" eise can. ca ''''
CONGRESS wATER.-ITs SUPERIORITY AS A
eSershns Sissor acid or crude that PRODUCES
intefnai soreness destroy the mucous mem
may be known by an acid after.taste
"vERzENAYp
EXTRA oUALIrE SEC"
Superior any DscSs into this country
Sole Agent in the United States and CsuadAs
FURs-GENUINE FURs FOR LADIES AND GEN
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GEIsLER co.'s CHAMpAGNEs.
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ARE REspEorruhLy, REcoMMENpED BY
SOLE AGENTS FOR UNITED STATES AND CANADA.
GENUINE cHy.-HAUTERIvE. CELEsTINs.
Of the kidneya
KEATISG's COUGH LozENGEs HAVE NO EQUAL
in the Of coughs bronchitis hoarsones &c IL
is
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UNTu. NEW YEARS DAY MESsRs. TIFFANY
Co viii keep their establishment open during the
evenings. Union square New York
wINCHEsTEKs HypoPHoSPHIrES WILL CURE
consumption, coughs bronchitis weak lungs debility.
WESTMINSTER HOTEL.
i0rH sr. EAST OF UNION SQUARE
EUROPE.
DRIsToL HOTEL LONDON BURLINGTON GAR
I)dcns W-rhs large. first class family hotel In the
Sss % nd al nShd & possible
And SdSp & s ana
CoNTINENrAL HOTEL. REGENT ST.. LONDON
UThe only rSrsan hoc, 'S eia,s IN LcndSn N the
sS@,y far@sSod With every modern eonfcr, rcs.sursns
O. DiETTE Manager late Of Mourico's Grand Hotel and
Hotel Scribe. Paris.
I oNGs HOTEL. BOND ST, LONDON.
llEstablished upward of century This well known ana
n en of S the the cSs wSss i0'
VVAsu1NGToN HOTEL. LIME ST., LrvERPOoL.-
w Extract from visitors book To whom IL may
"Having been guest AZ the Washington Hotel. II
with my wife have no hesitation IN saying for
%ssia v's ana s With ~ TO
low Americans.n--il L.. Lucas United states Consul.
Burslem, Stafordshrc. "Sclf and family very much
pleased Yours, j. X. Emmet Frizl" This magnincent
American travellers rcoponod June T. by
Sir Wiifred Lawson. Bart. NJ r., and Mr. A. NJ sullivan,
r. About 12O gentlemen sat down TO splendid lunch
con dining rooni including the Hon. S H. Packard,
American Consul The Washington Hotel Is immediately
facing the Georges Hall aud Is opposite the London
and Railway aud In close proximity TO tho
other and piers Visitors sending letter postal
from America Queenstown will be Welcomed by the
manager at Liverpool
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A.-HOLIDAY HATS FOR GENTLEMEN READY
for inspection; popular prices BURKE. 2l4 Broadway
fpark Rnn I'm
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THE MORMON PREDICAMENT.

APPREHENSION OF COMING CONGRESSIONAL AC-
TToN--LooKING FOE NEW REFUGE IN
MEx1Co-GovEnNoR EMERY BOUND FOR WASH
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-01-14
THE AFGHAN WAR.
The Peshawur and Khurum Columns at
Rest-A Reception Held ut JeIallabad.

=
Rest-A Reception Held Mt Jelallabad.
LONDON, Jan. 13.-A Calcutta despatch says thai
the troops Of the Peshawur and Khurum columns are
settled down in quarters, which unless unfore-
seen events occur they intend to occupy for the next
two months. General Brownies and General
Maudes divisions are echeoned in mutually SUP.
porting detachments, extending from Jeallabad to
Nowshera This extension and distributing of forces
besides affording the requisite protection to the
entire line OF the road has the advantage diminish
ing as far as possible the strain upon the commissary
department.
Major Cavagnar has received friendly advances
from most of the Cabul and Ghilzai chiefs.
An imposing durbar was held at Jelallabad Jan.
list, by General Browne. Most of the influential
men OF the neighborhood attended. Major Cavag-
mari explained tine vlceroy's proclamation, He
mented on the fact and events as manifesliug the
strength Of the British government and the failure
of the Amsers resistance, and repeated the assur-
ances that we have no quarrel with the people of
Afshanistan. The principal Khan replied in
language which may be taken for what it is worth,
expressing his contentment with the change of
authority, and freely offering his services.
The health Of the troops is good. and they are
settling themselves down comfortably in camp.
With wet weather however there will certainly come
more Sickness but not sufficient to make serious
nroads on the strength of the force. The most un-
healthy positions are probably Ali Musjid and
Dakka.
Gen. Stewards troops marched through Candahar
on the 9th inst, probably, and en- camped the
Ghuztee road Supplies are plentifuly offered by the
people who manifest friendly spirit along the whole
of Stewards line of march In fact the population has
been quiet and there. has been no molestaton Of
baggage attempts to interfere with the progsss oil
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