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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-05-17

Mr.. Walt Whitman writes another letter,
this time in description of trip up the Hud-
sou. and the many pleasant sights and Incl
dents OF opening Spring.
New-York State has taken a long stride to-
ward biennial legislative sessions. The Con-
stitutiOnal amendment prescribing this change
has now been approved by both houses at
Albany, having passed the Senate by an
almost unanimous vote 1t is a significant
fact that Senators who helped to vote this
measure down last year recorded themselves
in favor of it Thursday. The amendment
must still be approved by the Legislature of
1850 before being submitted to the people.
Every new blunder at hanging sets afOot
a new discussion whether we shall not have
some other way of taking forfeited lives /;
but of the two bungling executions yesterday
that by hanging was the least dreadful. A
Utah murderer was shot, and fingered nearly
half All hour in great agony; a Missouri MUIR
derer was hanged twice, and died in eleven
minutes, leaving a considerable balance in
favor of the rope process.
The fifth chapter of the description Of
Texas as il is which will be found on an
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-05-17

Prudence and fairness alike demand that all
claims for the site of the Worlds Fair OF
1888 shall be respectfully heard. and in this
belief TIE TRIBUNE surrenders considerable
space to-day to the argument of committee
of Brooklyn citizens in favor of what Is
known as the Prospect Park site. The COM
mittee urge that in the extent of the grounds,
their accessibility, healthfulness, neameSs to
the ocean. and many other advantages, they
are superior to any that have been suggested
heretofore. Especial stress is placed upon
the beauty of Prospect Park ms compared with
the present barrenness of Port Morris.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-05-17

The fifth chapter of the description of
Texas as it is, which will be found on an
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-05-17

The Commission to revise the Tax Laws, as
named in the bill which has now been passed
by the Assembly, consists of Charles b. Sedg-
wick, of Syracuse; George Dawson, of Albany,
and John Wheeler, President of the Tax Com
mission of this city. Mr.. Wheeler is well and
most favorably known for his administration
of the Tax Office, and it is to him that the
people Of this city will chiefly look perhaps
for such a reasonable and prudent readjust-
ment of the tax system as viii divide the
burden fairly among all classes of prop
erty. George Dawson is known through
ont the State as the veteran editor OF
The Albany Journal, now retired from active
duty and doubtless able to devote most OF his
time to a work IN which his long experience
III dealing with State matters could not iali
to be of great service. Charles Is. Sedg-
wick, of Syracuse, is a lawyer of much ability
and great probity. 1t remains to be seen
whether all of these names VIII be accepted
by the Senate, but there is every reason to
suppose that, with this Commission in charge
of the work, it would be justly and skiliuliy
DONE
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The Twenty-seventh Letter.

A note from DR.. Oliver Wendell Holmes on
The Twenty-seveGth Latter of the Alphabet
is published in the Indianapolis News The
correspondent who sends it to the News says:-
begged it for the News. 1t is evident that
Dr. Holmes was impressed With the character
OF the fair iuquirer's letter, and answered it be-
Iieving Lavinia (which is the second name of
Miss -, worthy member of the Society of
Friends) to be lady but his P s. seems to in
dictate that he half believed himself sold as to
sex. will first give you the note of explana-
tion cent us by Lavinis. T. f.
"The enclosed letter of DR.. Holmes was
called forth 6v the following circumstapce:-
Cousin Edward and were reading with
much interest the story of elsie Venner,' as it
came out in the Atlantic Monthly. One day
he asked me, "What does DR.. Holmes mean BY
the twenty-seventh lie ter of the alDhabet?'
and when answered he was not satisfied, aud
insisted should write aud ask the illustrious
author for an explanation. To my inquiry thu
poet kiodlY sent me this witty reply. My w.t.
hngpess to crafty thy expressed wish prevails.
and place it at thy disposal. With great re-
spect 'LAvINIA.'
"BosToN, March 4, 1861.
Ny Dear Mss Lavinta:
Tne twenty seventh letter of the alphabet is
pronounced by applying the lips of the person
speaking to the cheek of friend, and puckar-
ing and parting the same with q peculiar ex-
plosive sound. Cousin Edward will show
you how to speak this labial consonant, no
doubt. and allow you to show your proficiency
by practising it with your lips against his
cheek. For further information you had bet
ter consult your gra'ms.
Very truly yours o. W. HOLMES.
'P. S.-Are you any relation to the lovely
young Lavinia' who 'once had friends men
toned by Thompson in his 'Seasons?''
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Mr.. Pickard then offered his amendmentas a new
section, the substance of which has already been
stated. This amendment was rejected.
Mr.. Jones, of Lewiston. moved to amend by adding
that the sum $500 shall be full for all expenses.
Adopted.
The next item was on the salaries of the messengers
OF the House and Senate, the question being on the
amendment offered by Mr.. Harrington to raise the
report OF the committee from $780, to S175. Mr..
harrington favored his amendment, and Mr.. Dinghy
of Auburn opposed it.
The amendment of Mr.. Harrington was rejected
The next item was on the salaries of the pages Of
the House. to raise the report of the committee from
S75, to 500. MIR. Dingley opposed the amendment
and MIR. Dingley favored it. The amendment was
rejected.
Inc next item was on the salary of the Insurance
and Bank Commissioners, the question being on the
amendment offered by Mr. Harrington to fix a salary
at VI 200, instead Of $4,000 now provided. and
that of Bank Commissioner at $6CO. This amend-
ment was offered as substitute tor the amendmant
by Mr.. Wilson which fixed the salary of the Insur.
ance Commissioner only, at $1,000. The amend
ment was rejected.
MIR Spauldiug moved to amend Mir. Wilson'S
amendment by striking out $1,000 and inserting 5000
The amendment was adopted. The amendment
oferea by Mr. Wilson was then adopted fixing the
salary OF the Insurance Commissioner at $780,
Mr. Harrington of Fryeburg. moved to further
amend section of the report of the committee by
providing that the salary of the Bank Examiner
shall be $500 in full for services and expenses.
Adopted.
Mr.. Harrington withdrew his amendment to the
item fixing the salary of the librarian.
The agents of the Passamaquoddy and Penobscot
tribes OF Indians was fixed at $500 each.
Mr.. Wilson moved an amendment that the SAL
airy of the adjutant-g general be $U0O. The amend
ment was lost, So to 4s. Adjourned.
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NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Particulars o. the suuapse Homicide.

EaThChAhfs "a INT Suuap66 110mICI0e,
CONCORD, Feb. 4.-rhe particulars of the murder
or homicide committed in Snnapee last Sunday are
as follows: The victim, Richard G. Angel, was
about sixty years of age and a native of the town.
Henry H Hayes has made his home at Angels most
of the time for the last six months, and has sick
child living with his mother about mile from the
house of Angel. Mrs. Angel had promised to
watch with the child during the night but not COM
ing soon as expected Hayes started for Angeles to
accompany her. Meeting her near her house, at her
request he went back with her because she said An
CELL was on a spree and she did not know as she
ought to leave him. While there dispute arose be-
tween Mr.. and Mrs Angel, which became genera
and Angel ordered Hayes to leave the house or he
would take his life.
Angel secured large pruning knife and made "a
lunge at Hayes, who picked up piece of wood and
struck Angel on the top of the head. The blow
stunned him and cut deep cash, which bed freely.
This occurred at about O'Clock in the evening. An
CELL lay most Of the time in a stupor, breathing
heavily, until o'clock Monday morning when he
died.
Hayes is about 2s years old and has a wife and
two children. He has had trouble with his wife,
who, with child, left him six months ago and went
to live at Newport. He is an active appearing man
but has bad reputation. There were two or three
witnesses of the tragedy two of whom were sons of
Angel, aged ID and 10 years, Mrs. Collins, living
in another part of the house, also heard talk and
wrangle. Hayes went to Newport and gave himself
up. He will probably be tried INN ediately.
DriscOil VS. Locke.
HPoRTsMoUTH, Feb. The walking contest here
to day, between Driscoll Of Portlani and Locke OF
this city, distance 30 miles, for purse of $50 SIDE
1esult d in victory for Locke. Drscoll withdrew
on the 33d mile. Locke continued until the Seth
mile then withdrew taking the money.
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STRIKES.
Lab0rers Worthy of Their Hire.
and More, Too, They Think.
The Liverpo. OIL Dock L.,orsr.


LIVERPOOL, Feb. 4.-The sailing of the steamer
Adriatic will not be delayed. She was partially
loaded when the strikes commenced and the assist
ance Of strangers obtained. 1t is hoped that the
matter will be arranged before the sailing of the
next Cunard steamer. Belfast. Dublin and Bristol
are sending laborers. sThe magistrates threaten to
punish severely any persons who attempt to intIn.
date the laborers at work
The New Jersey Silk Warpers
NEW YORK, Feb. 4-The Wrappers in tie silk mill
OF Dexter Lambert & Co, Patterson, N. j. number
ing 34, have gone out on demand for higher wages
Serious embarrassment in the operations Of the mill
are eared as the other processes of manufacture
not long be continued without this intermediate one
The Ohio Miners.
CINCINNATI, Feb. A Coshocton (Ohio) dispatch
says that the miners of the Union mines who are on
strike threaten violence to any one attempting to
work in the mines until their demands have been ac
coded to.
Last night number of Miners who had been down
in the mines were assaulted upon coming out, and
would have been badly beaten but for the interior
ence of the police. rhe town is full of drunken
miners, and further trouble is anticipated.
A Strike Imminent,
LONDON, Feb. 4. Unless masters or men Weld
the strikes in tina engineering trade in London will
commence on the 7th instant.
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NEWS In A NUTSHELL.

In the U. s. Senate the credentials of Don
Cameron as Senator from Pennsylvania were
presented. An amendment was reported to
postoffce bill, to establish steamship lines
from New York and Rio, and New Orleans and
Rio A majority report was submitted decar-
ing D. T. Corbin elected Senator from South
Carolina, also a minority report in favor of M.
s. Butler, the present occupant. Several other
important matters were acted upon.
Strikes are in progress in London, New Jer-
sey and Ohio.
The Potter, Teller and Davenport COM
mittees each held busy sessions yesterday.
Yesterday was occupied in the National
House in discussing the army appropriation
bill. No decision was reached.
Several heavy fires reported yesterday. One
in st. Paul, Mimi, loss $4,000 In Boston
Hooper, Lewis & Co.'s store and stock
damaged $4,000. A three year old son of Mrs.
I. l.. Brown of Marblehead, Mass, was
burned to crisp.
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FIRES.
Burning of a School House at
Terre Haute.
Presence Of Mind of One OF the
Pupils.

NEW YORK, Feb. 4.--By the presence of mind of a
boy named Frank Peschek, who quietly informed
Prof. Landrum that public school No. 4. in Terre
Haute, Ind, was fire, yesterday, all the lives of
the children were saved The school contained near
y 500 scholars and it required great prudence on the
part of the teacher to prevent panic. few schol-
ars near the lowest window jumped out, alighting
safely on the ground, but the majority headed by the
teacher marched out to the tap of gong and with
in one and half minutes after the alarm was first
given the children were safely the outside of the
building.
The fire department we're promptly on hand but
could not get the fire under control until the roof
and upper stories were totally destroyed. The cupo-
la with the large bell fell but happily no one was
Injured The streets during the fire were acked
with an excited crowd, mostly parents of the schol-
ars. Loss $4,000.
At Essex, Mass.
ESSEX, Mass, Feb. "A dwelling house owned
by Isaac Fernald, of Chelsea, and occupied by two
families. was entirely consumed by fire at o'clock
this morning. Only a small quantity OF the furni-
ture was saved. The fire originated in the wood
shed which adjoined the house, and it is presumed
to be the result Of placiog hot ashes in cd re-
ceptace. The house was insured.
At Wolcott, v1-Lo.s $1,000.
HYDE PARK, Feb. THE Dry Kiln American
Hone Box Co., at Wolcott, and Its contents valued
at 5000, were entirely destroyed byre last night
partially insured.
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL,
Portland Wholesale Market,

TUESDAY, February 4-The markets to-day are
generally firm with an advancing tendency. Flour
is in good demand aud very firm with slight adj
vance. In grain the market holds firm atthe follow
ing quotations: Corn, High Mixed, car lots, at 4sc
Yellow do 49c; Oats. lots, 35c; Sacked Bran, car
lots, II 5O Middlngs do 90 90; the retail prices for
bag lots are follows: Corn at &c. Meal co. Dat 81
Bran 20, Middlings "a, Rye 70. Moasses unchanged.
Fruit is unchanged with slight advance in Boston
and New York on Oranges. Pork and Lard shows
slight advance of 25c the former and 3c on latter
Sugars unchanged at Sc for graduated and &c tor
Extra c. Oll-Ligonia 1910, Kerosene17c, Petroleum
12c. At New York, Flour is steady, Patent Mime
sofa choice shade higher Corn quiet and unchanged
except No 8, which is &c better; Oats quiet; Pork
frmer; Lard higher. At Chicago and st Louis Corn,
Oats, Pork and Lard are active and advanced
FREIGHTS-Very few charters to report for the
past week. We notice Bark John j. Marsh. New
York to Cardenas, sugar shocks and heads at 1876;
Schr Willie Lawry, Portland to Matanzas or Carde.
mas, shocks and heads &c., hoops 90; Schr Franco.
nia Portland to north side Cuba and back north Of
Hatteras on PIT,
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DIED.

In this city, Feb. d. Nellie f.. daughter OF Edward
G. and Elizabeth A. Waite, aged 10 years months,
In this city, Feb. 3, Mrs. Eliza Ann Joseph
Funeral services at No. Fox street on wednes-
day at "a O'Clock P. M. Burial at convenience of the
family.
In this city, Feb 8, Annie wife of Stephen Nc
Quade. aged rs years.
Funeral from Der late residence, No. 20 York St.,
at O'clock, this m rning.
In Cape Elizabeth. FEB. 4, Dorcas, wife OF James
Graffam aged 20 years months.
In Gorham, Jan. IL, Miss Ann Plummer, aged
SO years.
In Saccarappa, Jan. 80, R. Jenness Cash, aged 27
years.
In Windbam, Dec. 20, Nathan Read aged SO years
months.
In SurIy. Jan. %, Samuel S. Greene, aged 10 years
months.
In North Penobscot, Jan. 3d. Nathaniel Rowoen,
aged Is years.
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European Markets

LONDON, FEBRUARY 4-l23O P M.-Consois at 96 l.
16 for money and 96 3-16 account
LONDON, February 4-l2.3O P. M.-American Sc
cnr1tes States bonds, Cts, at 104 SIS at
107; new 43s %; 10 40s at OF: Erie 25 prefer
ed 48t Illinois Central SO.
LONDON, February Al 80 P. M.--Consols at 963 for
money and 96t for account.
LIVERPOOL, Feb. 4-12-30 P. M.-Cotton market
dull; Uplands at 5-l6d; Orleans at sid sales 900
bales, including 1000 tor speculation and export Re-
ceipts IA, 1u0 bales, including 1O,6O0 American.
Futures Offering free; February and March 5-16;
March and April ll-32.
Flour at q 10; Winter Wheat at S6G9; do
spring at 10 q 8; California averages at IS q
club II q "a Corn at 47@4s Provisions, Sc
Pors at a; Beef at 70; Bacon at 25 q 266. Lard
at So. Cheese at 466. TaDOw at SO. At London
Tallow at SO
Receipts Of wheat at Liverpool for three days Es.-
600 centals, including 4l,OOO American.
PARIS. Feb. 4.-Rentes 113 Ia
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ENGLAND;


A Flagship ON Fire.
LONDON, Feb. 4.-The flagship Duke of Yelling
ton is on fire at Portsmouth. Tugs have gone to
the assistance Of the burning vessel which is sur
rounded BY fleet boats. The Duke of Wellington is
screw steamer OF 6,O71 TONS 1893 horse power and
carries rs guns.
Bank Failure.
Vivian, Grylls & Kendall's Union bank, Helston,
has failed, Liabilities 100000 to el5O,ooO Its as
sets are believed good for fifteen shillings on pound.
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ATerrible Crime in indiana.

CINCINNATI, Feb. Airs. Jonn Dyer, living near
Fort Wayne, Ind, died suddenly few DAYS ago
and was buried. Foul play was suspected and the
body was exhumed. 1t was ascertained thar she
died of srychnine, quantity OF viii CHI was found in
her husbands trunk, He has decamped. The VIC
tim had willed her property to Dyer, whom she only
recently married.
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WASHINGTON.
New Collectors of Custo ms,

NCW OusAcCtUts SubtOmss
WASHINGTON, Feb. A. The President has sent the
following nominations as collectors Of customs to
the Senate: Ebenezer j. Fox, Bangor, Me-; Jeffer-
son N. Sargent, Kennebunk, Me-; James A, Hall,
Marlborough, Me-
Revenue Receipts.
Receipts of Internal revenue, Sl73,5O3; customs,
$463952.
Action of Committee.
The House committee on Patents have agreed upon
afavorable report on bill authorizing the extension
OF Matthias & McKay's shoe sewing machine,patent.
he Potter Committee.
The Potter committee held secret session to-day,
and appointed Hunton chairman of the New York
Subcommittee, in place of McMahon, and Reed as
substitute for Cox.
The Teller Committee.
The Teller committee examined Mackey OF South
Carolina regarding the late election in that state His
testimony was to the effect that Republicans in nu-
merous ways, lwere prevented from having full
and free vote in Charleston county and Democrats
resorted to frauds Tor that purpose.
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NEW YORK.

The Davenport Investigation.
NEW YORK, Feb. 4.-The Davenport investigation
was resumed to-day. Several witnesses, federal
marshals, chiefs and deputies were examined in de-
fence of the Commissioner.
Tildea's Income Tax Again.
The Tilden income tax case came up in the United
States District Court to-day and went over to enable
the government to file bill OF discovery
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-02-05
CasifoVnia Mining STOCKS.
Chicago Cnt,Ie Marker.

CHICAGO February 4-Hogs-receipts 1000 head
shipments 1000 head; the market is steady and r.
higher; choice heavy at go q 90; light at so a
~; mixed at ~ a 8 go. y
Cattie-receipts 260 head; shipments $50 head
market fairly active and shade higher; shipping al
80 g 5 l2t; butchers steady at on @ 30
Sbeep-recepts 22vo head; shipments 8 70; steady
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MEMOIR ANDA.

Ship W r Grace Black, at San Francisco from
New York, Iepors,-Was 20 days TO lat 81 80 N. lon
so 06 W, lost the Ne trades lat l6, ending in gale
from to ES lost and split entire suit of sails
broke main and mizzen topgalant yards
BaIque Oustee. Nlckerson, at LittetOn from New
York. reports during heavy gale shipped IA sea
which stove stern and cabin windows broke wheel
and flooded cabin Oct I off the Shares, bad anoth-
or gale an0 carried away jbboom and lost sails
Brig Shannon. Moore from lnagua for New YORK.
which put into Nassau, MP, in Distress repaired and
proceeded Jan q.
Sch 5 Woodbury.. Woodbury., at New Bedford
from Georgetown 81 reports heavy weather the en-
tire passage lost ib, paItei both cham head.tays.
starr ed beadral &c. On the 26th 80 miles ESE OF
MoDtauk, passed quantities OF wreck stU consisting
OF boxes. barrel slaves. and one barrel resin.
Sch Mott-aaven. from New York, arrived at Calais
1st with cargo shifted.
Sch starlight Reed, at New York from st Domingo
reports continuation OF W and NV gales, with
heavy head seas, split sails. &c.
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MARRIED.

In Pownal, Feb. 2. by Rev. A. @. Herrick. Mr. De
OF Pownal.
In Bath, Jan. 29, BY Rev. A. w. Polite, Peter z.
Abif OF Portland and Miss Anna n Corbett of Bath
j, Winslow.
In Bath, Feb. Q, zlna B. Hunt and Miss Emma j.
Oliver.
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MARINE NEWS.
PORT OF PORTLAND.
Tuesday, Feb. A.

Tuesday, Feb. 4.
ARRIVED.
Sch Glad Tidings. Joyce EastpOrt, with 1i0. 900
fresh herring to Lovetl & Co.
Sch Mary Elizabeth. Dunton, Boothbay.
CLEARED.
Ship Lake Mich an Br) Bruffier, London-Thomp-
son. Murray & Co.
Sch Emeine, Roberts, Wiseasset-master.
SAILED-Ship Lake Michigan briggs Merriwa,
Y Rionda, sch Kate Wentworth, and others.
igRoM DUB CoRREsPLNDNEr.l
WISCASSET, Jan 3o-Ar, sch Sallie W Kay, Con-
over. Boston.
Sid, sch Emeline Roberts. Portland
Jan Star. sch Sylph, RiDes Portland.
Feb lar, sch Superior, Ootdn. Portland.
The new barque built by Messrs Thompson & Tit
comb, OF Kennebunk. about 100 tons has been sold
to parties in Kittery Elliot Plymouth and Boston.
She is to be commanded by capt j u Moses of Ply
mouth, and is to load tor Melbourne.
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AFGHANISTAN.

Yakoob Khan Smelling Chawdad.
LONDON, Feb. A despatch from Lahore SAYS
that an official telegram from Jelalabad reports that
civil strife has broken out at Cabul. Yakoob Khan
is sheng Chawdad, the Kizibash position of the
city. Numerous Siralars have left Cabu with their
families,
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IvRos aERoHANTs' ExoHANGs.l

Cid at Boston 4th sch Winnie Lawry, Spear Port
land. to load tor Cuba.
Sid I'm Pascagoua list inst, sch Ada Whitney,
Marsters Havana.
Ar al Marseilles Sd inst, brig Don Jacnto Croston
New York.
AR at Bordeaux LIST inst, barque Robt Porter, from
New York.
Ar at Cardiff list, barque Jas Brett, Grimsby.
Ar at Moule Jan Is, brig Brown, Foster, from
New York.
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Clearing House Transactions.
PORTLAND, February 4.
The Clearing House of the Portland Banks report
the transaction OF business as follows to-day:
GROSS Exchanges. ............S 49, f55 ST
Net Balances '..'''..'''.'''''''...".. H7H IS
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COMPREHENSIVE.
DISSOLUTION.

FUyHE firm of G nj. & G. II. BOSWORTH is this
Il day dissolved by mutual consent G. VI. BOS-
WORTH will continue the business at the old stand
and is authorized TO sign the firm name in lquida-
ton. G, NJ. BOSWORrH.
@. Ii. BOSWORTH.
Jan 81, 1879. feid3t
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METEOROLOGICAL.

INDICATIONS FOR THE NEXT TWENTY-FoUR
HOURS.
WAR Dept, OFFICE CHIEF SrGNALl
OFFICER, Washington. DC,
Feb. 5, l A. M.
For New England
northwest winds, shifting to eastery and southerly
during the day. with increasing cloudness and suow
during the afternoon or evening" slight rise in the
barometer on the coast, followed by falling barome
ter and no decided change in the temperature
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THE DEXTER AFFAIR.

An Explanation Requested from DIR.
Clough.
Boston, Feb 4.-The New England Mutual Life
Insurance Company, who paid policy of $4,000 to
the family of the late Cashier Barron Of Dexter, on
the sworn staten ent Of Dr. Clough, his family phys-
clan, that Barrons death resulted from blows on the
head and sranguatiOn, has called for an explana-
ton Of his recent statement that the deceased was
poisoned by morphine.