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The New York herald., 1879-02-13
MIDNIGHT WEATHER REPORT.
WAR DEPARTMENT. J
OErIcE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13-1 A. NJ.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
OTFIcE THE CHIEF SIGNAL OrFIcER,}
WARRINGTON, Fob. 13-1 A. NJ.
Indications.
For the Gulf States, Tennessee and the Ohio
Valley, colder northery to westerly winds. rising
barometer. and clear partly cloudy weather.
For the South Atlantic States clear fair weather.
southwest to northwest winds. followed during tho
night by colder weather and slowly rising barometer
For the Middle States, colder southwest to north
wost winds, partly cloudy weather. with stationary
or slowly rising barometer.
For New England. colder southwest to northwest
winds. rising barometer partly cloudy weather. and
In the northern portions light snow.
For the lower lake region light snow. followed by
colder. partly cloudy weather. southwest To north
vest winds and slowly rising barometer.
For the upper lake region decidedly cold and clear
fair weather. except light SHOWS in Michigan ris-
ing barometer In the southern and eastern portions
and northwest to southwest winds.
For the Upper Mississippi and Lower Missouri
valleys. partly cloudy weather. with possibly areas
of light snow In Missouri and Iowa. north to west
winds. slight changes In temperature and rising fol-
lowed by falling. barometer.
For tho North Pacific coast region, partly cloudy
weather and Light rain.
For the Central and South Pacific coast REGIONS
partly cloudy or clear weather.
The Upper Ohio will rise; the Tennessee and Cum.
bcrland will fall slowly.
Cautionary signals continue at Portland. Section
Seven and Eastport.
Cautionary off.shoro signals continue at Indianols
and Galveston.
The New York herald., 1879-02-13
SUICIDE BY HANGING.
icy TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.

[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.
KINGSTON. N. Y. Feb. II. 1879.
Joseph H. Westbrook. prominent citizen of Mill
HOOK Ulster county, was found hanging dead in his
barn yesterday afternoon. About thirteen years ago
Mr.. Westbrook showed signs Of insanity produced
by disease. He was taken to asylum. and in q
short time returned cured and since has been In
good health until about week ago. when his family
noticed that he exhibited signs of uneasiness
disturbance not sufficient to their suspi-
cons to them to expect the sad occurrence.
For several years he held the Office Of justice Of tho
peace and practiccd law. He was connected with
Of the oldest families in the county. being brother
of Messrs Frederick L. and Jacob Westbrook, at
torneys, of this city, and cousin Of Judge I. r.
westbrook. He was about sixty ty-eght years Of age.
He leaves wife and family in comfortable crcum-
stances.
The New York herald., 1879-02-13
HIS LAST DAY.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD

BY TELEGHAPH TO THE HERALD.
CLEVELAND, Ohio. Feb. II. 1879.
Charles r. McGin. the murderer Of Mary Kelley. is
passing quiet seepful night. in spite of the doom
of the morrow. He spent his last day on earth in
reading the Bible. singing hymns. praying and con-
versing being visited by Rev. Lathrop Cooley. his
PASTOR who to be with him at his death. his legal
counsel and reporters. McGill said in presence Of
the HERALD representative, III feel that truly
pcnitent for my crime and trust God understands
and will forgive; sure He will" request was
made by him to be allowed to inspect he'scaffold.
which was done. McGill remarkng. after critically
examining 1t, II am mechanic and think this
nice job" The scaffold tested this afternoon
and found to work to a charm. The smallest num-
Der of persons at any execution in Ohio for long
time will be present tomorrow noon, the Sheriff
living up to the letter of the law except regards
newspaper men. crowd Of curious people has
besegcd the jail all day.
The New York herald., 1879-02-13
A RECEIVER FOR MEMPHIS.

MEMPHIS. Tenn Feb. II, 1879.
Judge Baxter. of the United States Court to-day
appointed Thomas J. Latham receiver to take charge
Of the effects of the city Of Memphis. including un-
paid taxes amounting to nearly S3,0o00O0, with
power to collect by punishment or otherwise. All
of tho creditors the city ordered to make them
selves parties to the action and file claims on or be-
fore the third Monday in May next. The appoint
ment was made on bills filed by Myers Sneed.
attorneys representing nearly $2000,000 Of claims
against the city Other creditors have consolidated
causes. making the total amount Of claims over
S25OO.OOO.
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HIGH WATER IN CONNECTICUT.
[DY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.l

[DY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.1
NORWICH. Conn.,, Feb IL. 1879.
Tonight the Thames River Is comparatively free
from solid ice. aud prospects favorable for full
opening of navigation by Friday. The late rains
have swollen its tributaries. causing an overflow Of
the river banks nundating cellars and stores the
lower streets Of this city. Inc Northern Railroad
track is covered for mile with piles of ice. train
connections being made by teams. Lumber and
loose commodities have hoatcd down stream. with an
occasional pig goat. Great quantities Of ice aud
snow the adjacent country Tho bridges so far
stood the tcst although they have been subject
a n strain.
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KILLED HIS COUSIN.
FEY TELEGRAPH TO THE HrRALp.l

CBY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.
BROWNSVILLE. Tenn. Feb. H. 1879.
At noon to-day Frank p. Bond. prominent young
lawyer shot and fatally wounded by his cousin.
James Bond. Jr. The ARRAY occurred at sale of
property which both persons interested Frank
Bond bidding o part Of it that James Bond
wished to buy This SO irritated the latter that he
drew revolver and fired three times 1t Frank Bond.
One shot took effect in hts shoulder and in his
side the ball passing through his bowels. After
shooting his cousin james Bond attempted to take
his own life by shooting himself In the hoad the
ball entering behind the right ear and ranging for
ward under the scalp.
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A HORRIBLE DEATH.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.

(BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
BALTIMORE, Nd, Feb. IL. 1879.
Henry Loft. German. aged forty. employed on q
farm in Baltimore county. met with horrible death
Monday night. Loft fell from wagon. his feet
catching in the harness. and was dragged. head down.
ward. thirty yards. cutting and decorating the back
of his head. When his absence discovered the
horses were stopped. but he was corpse.
The New York herald., 1879-02-13
NEW ORLEANS AND BRAZIL.

LouIsvILLx, KY. Feb. 12 1879.
At meeting Of merchants to-day the following
was adopted
Whereas, in the opinion Of the Louisville Mauu-
facturers and Merchants Exchange, the passage Of
the bill now before Congress. establishing mail line
between New Orleans aud Brazil. would be Of great
importance to tho commerce of Kentucky and the
South; therefore,
Resolved. That our delegates In Congress be and
are hereby respectfully requested to support said
measure.
The New York herald., 1879-02-13
THE CANADA CATTLE EMBARGO.

BUFFALO, Feb -. 1870.
In consequence of the order in Council
Of the Canadian government prohibiting the
importation into Canada Of American cat
tic. stock consigned here via the Canada
roads were from twelve to twenty hours behind
the regular time. it necessitated reshipnent
at Detroit via Toledo. The feeling among
dealers is bitter against the seeming over
zealousness Of Canadian officials in the
matter. No exporters were on the market here this
week. although considerable stock suitable for their
wants on sale. The prominent dealers generally
anticipate but little further trouble in the matter Of
exnOrfa
The New York herald., 1879-02-13
BISHOP FOLEY'S CONDITION.

CHICAGO. ILL.,, Feb IL. 1879.
At midnight Bishop Folcy's condition moro
alarming and considered extremely critical.
A consultation of physicians tonight decided that
the crisis will be reached tomorrow and the chances
are about whether he rccovcrs. His active lite
aud sanguinc temperament favor his recovery. but
tho disease has taken strong hold and is OF ag-
gravated type.
The New York herald., 1879-02-13
RAILROAD FORECLOSURE.

CHICAGO ILL.,, Feb. IL, 1879.
Judge Blodgett in the Federal Court this mornings
decided the long pending and important suit of John.
j. Blair. OF New York. and some others who hold
bonds Of the Chicago and Pacific Railroad to foreclose
mortgage given by the defendant company. Tho
mortgage was given to the New York Loan and Trust
Company to secure the payment Of 1000 bonds Of
the denomination Of $1,000 exch. Judge Blodgett
decided that in justice to all parties interested. tho
mortgage should be foreclosed as asked by the plan-
The New York herald., 1879-02-13
JUSTICE TO POLICY HOLDERS.

[DY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.
NASHVILLE Tenn, Feb. ~. 1879.
Much sensation was produced among insurance
men to-day over the final passage of the bill requr-
ing insurance companies to pay the full amount
written policies in OF total destruction OF
property. The Governor will sign ii.
The New York herald., 1879-02-13
RIGHTS OF OUR FISHERMEN.

BOSTON, Feb. II. 1870.
At tho State House this afternoon the Committee
ON Fisheries reported as follows:-
That justice to fishermen and to the fishing in
teress OF the country requires that articles IL and 81
OF the treaty concluded between the United States
and Great Britain on the 9Th OF May 1871 should be
terminated at the earliest possible period.
The New York herald., 1879-02-13
A CoLoRED ACADEM1CIAN.

ny TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
PHILADELPHIA. Pa. Feb. 12 1879.
Charles p. Gordon. colored youth and pupil Of
the Robert vaux Grammar School for Colored Boys.
fourteenth section. passed successful examination
at that school yesterday. and was this morning sd
mitted rs pupil to the boys Central High School,
He IL the frat colored boy that has been sd-
mitted student to the high school, and 1t Is quite
probable that the lad has quite lively time ahead of
him.
The New York herald., 1879-02-13
NOT CYPRUS FEVER.

HALIFAX, N. s., Feb. 10, 1870.
While some few medical men are of opinion that
the unusual prevalence of colds this winter origin
ated in something like Cyprus fever the great ma
jority of the doctors here believe that there is no
such thing IN this country as Cyprus fever. The
latter Is malaria fever belonging to the country in
which it originated and not contagious ordinary
fevers
The New York herald., 1879-02-13
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

Ex-Governor James Z. English. Of Connecticut.
and J. H. Dsvmsus. bresident of the Clevelands.
Columbus. Cincinnati and Indianapolis Railroad,
Company. are at the Windsor. Ex-senator Thomas
N. Norwood. OF Georgia. and Orlow W. Chapman. Of
Binghamton. ut tho Fifth Avenue Joseph Hiek-,
son. managing director of the Grand Trunk Railway
of Canada. is at tho Brevoort Henry r Person. Of.
Albany. is at the Everett Rodney W. Daniels. OF
Buffalo, is 1t the Metropolitan. Ex-Mayor d. NJ.
Halbert. Of Binghamton. at the st. Nicholas.
Richard Nevins. Of Columbus. Ohio. is at the Neus
York. ~ ,,,s .,.. f.ra ~ rif -e. q ',cs-..'fo a
The New York herald., 1879-02-13
FLOODS IN PENNSYLVANIA.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. IL. 1879.
The Schuylkl River rapidly last night and to-
day work suspended in some Of the mills at
Manayunk owing the overflow. Reports from
the interior OF the State describe freshcts in the
rivcrs, and say alarm exists. No damage, how
ever. is reported.
The New York herald., 1879-02-13
KEfFtEDRUM.

IrylT ~ 4 f-+-A+- t'l'a{ 80
st. valentines kettiedrim In aid Of the Samaritan
Hope for the Aged takes place ut Feyreros Assembly
Rooms on Friday. and will last from noon to mid
night. Tableaux. dancing and children's amuse.
mcnts viii form interesting programme
The New York herald., 1879-02-13
NEW RAILROAD PROJECT.

PoUGHKxEPsIK, N. Y. Feb. H. 1879
A committee arrived here to-day from Great Bar.
rington. Mass. to inspect the proposed railroad
route through the Connecticut Valley, from Massa-
chusetts to connect with the Poughkcepsie Hartford
and Boston road. thence to the coal fields and the
West via the Poughkeepsie Briqge.yyt- C2Lyl4H
The New York herald., 1879-02-13
A DRUNKEN FREAK.
SAx FuAxcrsco II.

SAN Francisco. Feb IL. 1870.
At Eureka, New, this afternoon, L. q. Ander-
son, in a drunken frenzy, set Are to tho
house Of Mrs. Dennis. and standing In the
front door, with razor threatened death to all who
approached. He was overpowerci, but not until he
had cut his own throat. He died in q few minutes.
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muttcr enmity toward them when mentioned. They
feel that they have grievance to redress ON account
OF their taking they say. their country and not
paying them enough.
The New York herald., 1879-02-13
HOTEL BURNED.

ST. LOUIS. NO.. Feb. IL, 1879.
A fire to-day at Jonesboro. ILL.,. destroyed hotel
and several small business houses. Tho loss is
s2OO0O; insurance, $1,000.
The New York herald., 1879-02-13
FIRE AND LOSS OF LIFE.

LONDON, Ont. Feb. IL. 1879.
The dwelling house Of Robert Geary in London
township, was totally destroyed by fire. man
named Evart perished IN the flames.
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STRICKEN WITH APOPLExY.
MrLwAuKEH. Feb. II

MILWAUKEE, Feb IL. 1879.
Very Rev. Martin Kundig. Vicar General of Milwau-
kcc was stricken with apopexy to-day while
ut dinner. He is somewhat better this evening, but
small hopes are entertained of his recovery.
The New York herald., 1879-02-13
SNOW IN CANADA.

QUEBEC Feb. ~. 1879
The snow storm to-day is the worst of the season.
No trains have arrived and mono are expected.
The New York herald., 1879-02-13
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FIRES.
COTTON WAREHOUSE BURNED.

lDY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
MARsnALLvILLE, Ca, Feb. IL, 1879.
This morning q disastrous nre destroyed the large
warehouse Of Hatcher Il Baldwin. with 325 bales Of
cotton and large quantity of plantation supplies.
The loss is estimated at $4,000 and there in
surance Of $1,000. 1t is beheyed the hre was OF in
cendiary origin.
The New York herald., 1879-02-13
THE WEATHER YESTERDAY.

THE WEATHER. YESTERDAY.
The following record will show the changes In the
temperature for the past twcntyfour hours in com.
parison with the corresponding date of last year. as
Indicated by tho thermometer at Hudnut's pharmacy
tIIKuuALp Buildngl. No. 2iS broadway
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Average temperature yesterday. 4Oy.
Average temperature for corresponding date last
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New-York tribune., 1879-11-08
ELECTION AFFRAYS IN MARYLAND.
4 REPUBLICAN SHOT down WHILE PROTECTING THE
NA1IONAL FLAG.

4 REPUBLICAN SHOT down WHILE PROTECTING THE
NATIONAL FLAG.
BALTIMORE, Nov. 7.-Peter Simmons (col-
orel who killed j. T.. Gass (white) the polls OF tue
II1d District OF Anne Arundel County Tuesday last
has been arrested and lodged In jail at Annapolis. He
consses that he killed Gass but says 1t accidental
shooting aay occurred Leonardtown, the night
If the election, which Will probably result fatally
After dark the Democrats surrounded the Republican
1agpole and threatened to pull down. II Ia said that
Mr. A. A. Lawrence who had been elected County Com
missioner the Republican ticket made his way into
the crowd and warned them TO keep or rush was
made for the flag POLE the scramble winch fol-
lowed the sharp report Of pistol was heard Lawrence
staggered and fell pierced in the bosom 1t Is known
fired hot Many declare that IL could not have
been other than accident and refuse point blank 10
creGi the wild rumOrs which the affair mas been
shaped. Mr. Lawrence. 1t Is saId IL seriously hurt
but may
Mr.. Lawrence, the gentleman alluded TO above. IL q
native of Ohio, and settled In 81. Mays County mme
datcy after the late war, He soon became popular as
citlzeL and business man, and mighty respected by
JOtn Democrats and Republicans H. Is "a Republican
iu politics, and was elected 10 the State Senate was
member of that body in 1876, AID was elected MEM
be- OF the House Df Delegates IN 1878. IL 10 sdid the
hagpOe about which the trouble occurred was erected
during last Presidential campaign by Mr.. Lawrence,
VINO afterwHrd presented 10 To the town.
An evening 4" IL Is rnmored on the street
to-day that john Denton, an emplOye OF one of the
tobacco warehouses in tnis city, shot and seriously In
jured negro In Prince Frederick Calvert County Md
election day Denton citizen Of the county. AID
known, efforts having been made to conceal 1t alto
New-York tribune., 1879-11-08
WASHINGTON NOTES.
wAsur,cros FRIDAY. Nov. 7. I

WAsHIsGroS. Friday. Nov. z. 1879.
Mr. W. r. Price. one of the executive clerks at the
White House, has resigned. He goes to Colorado as
CLERK for Paymasfer Snifen, OF the United states
Army.
competitive examination Will be held at the Interior
Department the 11h inst TO MI two more vacan
ces In the grade OF Third Assistant Examiners or
Patents
Commissioner Raum to-day addressed letter 10 the
Collector OF Internal Revenue Cincinnati, announcing
that the OF any cask package made in imitation
OF foreign package, with any imitation OF tue MARKS
spirits IL prohibited
Captain s. Ledyard Phelps. President OF the Board OF
Commissioners of the District OF Columbia, has written
to President Hayes from the Hot Springs OF Arkansas
that OF continued ill-heath he tenders his
resignation a member Of the Board To take effect
December The Department IL Is understood, has ac-
cepted the resignation, and has so notified Captain
lips. The tender OF the resignation stated TO have
been entirely voluntary. SIX or eight competitors for
the succcssOrship already IN the field
New-York tribune., 1879-11-08
RAILWAY 10 VESUTIUS.

The Yesuvius Railway will take travellers
from the foot the great TO within few yards OF
the edge OF the crater Will be opened toward the md
OF his month The builder Of this railroad was forced
70 overcome great difficulties and his work 10 aremrr
able achievement OF engineering. As correspondent
of IN, Plot explains the these difficulties arose chiefly
from the OF the ascent aud from the movable
character OF the SOIL formed Of lspill, or small pumes
stones which yield under the feet like tiny cnders and
give way under tho slightest pressure. The system
chosen therefore, been TO lay down on the lava be-
meath continuous. nxed, and SOLID plankng on when
the rails are to be placed The wheels OF the cars are
oon.trrct.d IN such way that they cannot leave fhs
rails and these win be drawn by two wire ropes
worked by an engine ut the foot OF tho cone lho
ascent will be made In seven minutes The cars VIII Ike
Wise be aupplcd with powerful brakes when are SUM
ciently strong 10 stay their downward career u-en
almost impossible case-ooth the wire ropes should
break at the same moment
New-York tribune., 1879-11-08
APLURALITY FOR HOsKINS.

SEVERAL OF THE TARDY COUNTIES HEARD FROM
THE RETURNS SATISFACTORY.
At the hour of going to press Thursday night The
TRIBUNE estimated that Hoskns, Republican cam
didate for LieutenantGOvernor, had received plu-
rality of several hundred votes Several important
counties however, had not been heard from, the re-
turns being unusually slow in coming forward.
The of those counties being essential to an ac-
curate conclusion, kilograms were sent out by The
TRIBUNE yesterday in order to obtain the returns.
A number of the replies are printed above.
Access has been had also 10 the large of tele
grams received by General Arthur at the Republi-
can Headquarters in this city.
Returns have now been received as to the Lieu
tenant-.oyornor from all the counties of the State
except five SIX. those counties have been closely
estimated and the Official report cannot materially
change the result. The figures show clear plu-
ahty of 2,5O1 for Hoskins over Potter.
PLURALITY OF HOsKINS.
There are conflicting reports from Erie Queens
and one OF two other counties. and the official
canvass may reduce this plurality to LOO. The
State Committee claims the election of Hoskins
by 1867.
New-York tribune., 1879-11-08

Donald burst in the doors Of the polnp.place Ines,
day night he found that only twenty ballots haa
nearly three hours. He claimed that the ballot-box
had been stuffed, and he was elected. He alleges
that the officers had right to eject him. and that
an assault and battery He will carry the
case before the Grand jury. and will
also charge Judge Lynch, Inspector Conway ana ana
Clerk Giligan with an open violation of the State
election laws. The returns give Patrick, Sherran
(lnd. Dem.l plurality of over 200. Mr.. Mcdonald
will contest Mr.. Sherran's election and seat III tne
Assembly on the ground that the ballot-boxes were
stuffed IN Mr.. Sherrans favor in several OF the pre-
cincts of the district,
TOO MANY VOTES CAST IN MERCER COUNTY.
TRENTON, n. j.. Nov. THE Board OF Can
vassers this afternoon threw out the returns from
the eastern district of Bopewell on account OF "a
more ballots appearing for the Assembly candidates
than there were names on the poll lists. commits
sion was thereupon gwen to Robinson and Beck
man. both Republicans.