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and all business is suspended. The effects
of the storm in the neighborhood Of Ennis
killen have been very great. Much damage
has been done 10 the town. The waters OF
Lough Erne reached great hight, and the
river Dee overfowed its banks. In the vale
of uangollen many acres of land have been
submerged. The inmates of the houses
flooded by the waters had to leave their
homes and find places of safety.
The meteorological Office report thie morn
ing says that the weather over our islands
remains exceedingly rough and unsettled. A
condition of well defined depression lies be-
tween the Shetlands and the west coast Of
Norway, while deep subsidiary disturbance
seems TO be advancing toward the Southwest
OF Eogland, the barometer falling generally.
The wind, fresh or strong from the west on
our more northern coasts, blows q strong gale
from the southwest IN the Channel and Bay
of Biscay. In the course of last evening, or
during the night, a fresh or strong gale blew
on all our CO asts, and during the night and
morning the storm in the midlaeds increased
10 violence. In the country districts trees
were uprooted, and thousands OF acres laid
under water.
In Birmingham phenomenal darkness
preyau lie, and some of the streets are
sirewn with debris. At S,oke-on- Trent, a
uCdNy EhAh heo ioiiSbf WAtnobs SSeetA61 ASi
the last twenty.four hours. In North STAT
fordshire the rivers along the Trent valley
and Churnst valley oveifowed in some
places, and N lies OF land are submerged. At
Newburg terrific storm of wind and rain
swept over that part of Berkshire last night,
and up to II O'Clock this morning there is no
sign of abatement. The foods are rising
rapidly. At Kennel Valley and Wakefield
rain has fallen in torrents, accompanied by
very high winds. During the night and
this morning The lower parts of the valley
have even inundated. and the waters sre still
rising. The river Calder oveifowed its
banks, and the lower foers OF come Of the
large grain warehouses and malt-kilns have
been a ,oded. A terrific gale swept over the
lower Severn valley last night. L,rge tracts
of land are inundated, and the q ,ods threat
en to become very serious. AT Cardiff the
storm continues, and several fresh casualties
are reported In the Bristol Channel a
steamer il said 10 have goae down, with all
hands, off Porth Cawl. There is much de-
lay in telegraphic communication between
Liverpool, Manchester, New Castle, Scotland
and Ireland.
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THE PEANUT DROP OF Issa.
1hat OF Tennessee Very Large and of
the Very Best Qualify.

New York, February 1.-William E.
Worth, a commission merchant at 333 Green
wich street, has just returned from a trip
through Virginia and North Carolina, where
he went TO inspect the peanut crop of 1882.
He reports that in both States the area
planted considerably exceeds that ef former
years. In Angus, the crop was looking so
well that the farmers expected an unusually
large yield; but just before The time for dig
ging a season of very wet weather rotted the
stems OF the most thoroughly maIured nuts.
This caused great loss. The crop promises,
however. 10 be as large and OF as good quail
lty IS he average crop The yield averages
about forty bushels to the acre. In Virginia
The crop will be ! 100000 bushels, and in
North Carolina 10000 bushels. Because
the yield f.lls below the expectations of
August, the farmers are crying short crops.
Ga account OF the scarcity of labor a large
part OF The crop is not picked of, and this
partly accounts for the falling off Of receipts
10 the market. Another cause of the falling
of is that the recent advance in price and
the good financial condition Of the farmers
have tempted them to ho.d their crops for
higher prices. In Tennessee the crop is
from $780, 600 TO 100000 bushels, OF the very
best quality, and IN California the vie is
said 10 be good. The price now ranges from
Il 76 a bushei for the best grade, to 81 20
for the poorer grade. Lost year the price
was higher on account of the almost total
failure of the crop. In 1880, a good year,
the best peanuts were only ST. 25 bushel.
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THE WESTERN UNION
Permission Asked by the Attorney.Gen-
eral to Commence Suit Against the
Company for the
Payment Of Taxes on Capital-An Over
sight that Is Likely to Cause
New Complications.

ALBANY, February 1.-The comm unica-
ton from the attorney-general and comp
troller, read 10 the Senate to-day, is 10 effect
as follows: "Uoder the law of 1880, as
amended in 1851, the comptroller lie thor
lied 10 collect from corporations doing busi-
ness in this State a certain percentage upon
each one per cent ef the dividend it would
pay upon its capital stock" This tax was
due in November. The Western Union Tele-
graph Company at that time had not, it is
alleged, paid It's taxes, and, according to the
dividend it is said 10 have paid, il would
owe the State about sI25, 900 for taxes, and
be liable to pay about $4,000 as penalty
for not paying when due. The comp
troller reported TO the attorney-gene-
raj that the Western Union Telegraph
Company had not paid its taxes, and
requested the attorney general to sue At
once 10 enforce their payment. suit was
brought to recover SI30,000 back taxes and
penalty. The papers were served upon the
officers of the compsny about the same lime
that application was made BY John Moore
TO dissolve the Western Union Company,
alleging au ilieg,l increase Of the cspitil
stock 10 $50, 900 600. II the suit to recover
$4,000 for taxes, ETC., is allowed TO be
prosecuted, and that amount is recovered, il
is Questionable whether that viii moi be an
adjudication that their capital of $50, 600,
600 is voted, and thus prevent the scion OF
Moore. The State auihorities desire 10
know whether o-sot they shall enter jndg.
ment 10 S130,000 back taxes and for legisia.
tive action.
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NEW YORK, February la London cs-
blegram OF the 80 n ultimo, gives the fol-
lowing particulars Of the great storm which
ragged throughout England last week: The
gale which commenced on THURSDAY night
has continued, except for short Intervals, and
to-day 1t RACES as fercely as ever. In this
city the weather WIS very fine during the
early psrl OF yesterday, but, as the day wore
on, the wind increased IN violence, and when
night fell il was accompanied BY rain, which
continued, though not heavily, during the
night. To-day the rain has ceased, but the
Wind continues very high. Considerable
damage has been done BY the rainfall which
in the provinces was excessive, aud great Ioss
has been caused, not only by the gale. but by
the foods. A number of shipwrecks have
been reported, and some loss of life. Owing
to the high winds prevailing, the policemen
on duty at the new Law Courts warn foot
passengers sgainst the danger OF going under
the clock at the main tower, on account of
its insecurity.
The gale has been felt severely in MANY
parts of the country. At Saulsbury The
wind wss accompanied by violent rain. and
there was much damage to properly. The
low-lying lands were flooded. The gale has
continued with great violence throughout
the east and north. At York, on Saturday.
the temperature during the day and night
was excessively low. Snow fell six inches
on the wolds, floods covered the outlying dis
tricts, large trees were uprooted, sheep
drowned or starved, and farm buildings
blown down. The sea defenses at BridIing-
ton were much damaged. A huge wall Of
brick and masonry at Drifieid was over
turned. A considerable amount of damage
wss done at Bradford. At Preston walls
were blown down and chimney 81 acks were
blown through the roofs Of houses, ipiurips
several OF the inmates. At Fleetwood, which
seemed to lie directly in the region of the
cycionic disturbances, the gale was felt most
severely. A large chimney fell, demolishing
a building. At Chorley some buildings sus-
tained great damage. and a chimney thirty
yards high was blown down.
At CHESTER the wind had the force of a
hurricane. Saow fell during The morning,
and chimney stocks were overturned. At
Nsston church tower was damaged, and
hay stacks blown over. The Irish mails
were delayed. Passengers across the chan
mel experienced the most tempestuous
weather. Snow fell for several hours ON
Satnrdly in North Wales, succeeded by .
heavy dovn-pour of rain. Rivers over
flowed their banks, and in many places the
heavy RAIN caused serious lesses.
The low lying country, in the central and
western par,s oil Ireland, particularly Tip
persry and Queens counties, were inund daied.
AT Waterford, on Saturday night. great dam
age was done to properly. Several old
houses were blown down, and the harbor was
crowded with vessels seeking shelter. At
lnnes the principal streets are flooded. the
river Fergus having overAoued its bsnka.
The main thoroughfare looks like a canal,
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NEW YORK PROrECTIONISTS
In Aass-N eenng at Cooper Union
Speeches by feter Cooper and
VIM. n EvafIs.

New YORK, February la mass.m meet.
ing was held in Cooper Uuion tonight
under the auspices OF the New York AS
socistion for the Protection OF American
Iodustry. The great hall was so crowded
that it was almost impossible 10
find standing room. Peter Cooper pre-
sided, assisted by William E. Dodge.
Among tn, vice. presidents were Hsm,Itou
Fish, John Jacob Astor, the Hon. Eiwin D.
Morgan, A. A. Law, Whitelaw Rid, Judge
Noah Davis, jesse Seligmar, the Hon. John
Jay Knox, the Hon. VIM. 81. Robertson
Jacob d. VermiIye, Russell Sage, Clinton 3
Fisk, Hugh ]. Hastings, the Hon. Seth Law,
David Davis and John III Slarin. Speeches
were made by Mr.. Cooper, the Hon. VIM. NJ
Evarts and others, and an address to the
public, favoring protection and urging Con.
gress to pass the present tariff bill, was
adopted. Toe address is signed by all
the managers, headed by Gen. Grant.
The meeting then adjourned.
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NIAGARA FALLS.
The Danger which Bupdreds Or ven.
turesome People Escaped.

Nisgara's winter scenery was never more
pIcturesqus than it is at present. Many ics
bridges have formed here in other years, buI
in dimensions and imposing appearance they
fell lar short of the one which now forms the
chief attraction of the ever attractive falls
Ii is rare event, ssys the correspondent oil
the New York Heruid, for one to stand on
the miniature ice mountain, which forms q
part of the ice bridge, directly in front oil
Table Rock, with the deep waters rushing
swiftly beneath, and contemplate the formid.
able icicles hanging from the massive rocks
and the immense ice mounds shaped like tie
back Of mammoth mssiodons, while the
grand old cataract is foaming and tumbling
over the precipice in front. Crowds Of viri-
tors recently stood on Top of the banks look
ing down on the hundreds of heman beirRs
who, like go many midgets, were cautiously
moving about on the rough ice. Sud.
denly the ice appeared to move. The excite
ment ran high among both the spectators
and the adventurers, and those ON the
ice-briege beat a hasty retreat. 1t appears
that the heavy gale had broken mp large
quantities Of lake ice, and il came Asef the
falls, cru-hing the ice-bridge closer together
and piiing it fifty feet high on both banks.
The ferryman's house on the Canada side
was lifted and overturned. The family, how.
ever, had vacated it before the accident oc-
Cured. A large portion of the Prospect
Park incline railway was torn away and the
covered platform demolished. The weather
continues intensely colo, the Thermometer
registering 100 below zero. The ice-bridge
is now solid mass, extending from Table
Rock to Swift Dry Point. The surrounding
trees, as far as the sprsy can reach, are
costed with ice, presenting beautiful silvery
appearance, and forming q fine picture oi
Canadian winter woodland scenery.
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BOGUS PETITIONS.

A CLUMSY JOB ON THE PART OF SOMEBODY
WAsHINGToS, February Petitions ask
ing I r The passage OF the bill to extend
national aid TO the common schools were
presented in the Senate this morning by
Messrs. Blair and Malone, twenty-five by
the former and thiriy-two by the latter. The
uniformity in the signatures 10 great
msjoriiy OF these memorials has created
some curiosity as 10 their genuiueness
as representative petitions. La many in.
stances all the signatures on petition 10
the number Of fly or hundred, are found
10 have been written by the same person
with neither rcrossmarks, or memoranda 10 ex
plain the rather singular fact. One remark.
able feature in the petition purporting to coms
-Aikany g. y-th------so--ef- -.-.;..iaiaza- o
-the gospel are signed to petition by the sam'
person, and among the Virginia petitions
presented by Malone the same handwriting
in blue graphite is found in memorials
purporting 10 come from Lynchourg and
Salem, and the counties of Nanse mond, lit,
sylvdnia and Gloucester. The petitions ar,
not dated, and, with but one exception, are
from the South.
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DELEGATES CHOSEN
For the Convention 10 be Held Tonight.


The following lists of delegates were
chosen from the wards specified, to attend
the convention to be held 70. morrow night
-ta- saleet a successor Of the late Walter A.
Goodman as m sgis,rafe at large.
First ward-Frsvser Edmopdsop, ]. T.
Hunter, F. P. Mccarthy, T. Carmichael,
Louis Demarkey, Thomas Enright, r Dsl-
ton. P. McCsddep, Joseph NICK me, Thomas
O'NeilI, r. Batter, Walter Joyce, Robert
Doherty.
Second ward-Pop Cannon, Thomas Tay-
lor, William Ryan, John Wendell, Charles
Altschul, Wsddy Burke, Patrick Flanagan,
Charles Winters, William Quinn, james
Madden.
Fourth wsrd-M. J. Kelly, P. c. Rodgers,
Charles Fricke, S. T. Mcdowell, Louis Ket-
man. N. Mslatests, James Newsom, Tnom as
McKsou, R. R. Church, Phil Crump, Pat
Eagan.
Fifth ward-John Miller, John Losgue,
c. 81. NJ. Smith, Robert Elliott, John Clavin,
John r. Godwiu, Charles GAllina, George
Batter, c. Manearna, Pat Gatrns.
Sixth ward-N. c. Taylor, T. w. Pickett,
r. F. Arata, Jno. McLoughlip, Robert Cook,
Charles Meyers, Jas. Richie, Sack Lee, w.
w. King.
E ghth ward-G. A. Hessep, G. P. NJ.
Turner, J. J. uBose, GEO. Ruischman, P. J.
Quigley. ]. P. Mahouey, John Leslie, John
Shea, WIN. Dean, Robt. Jemison. Thomas
Coyne, Con Dwyer, Henry Stratton.
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what Coan.eI for tine Cowp pany Say.

NEW YoRK, February 1.-Counsel for the
telegraph company make the following
statement. The application of the attorney
general TO the Legislature for instructions as
TO his proceeding sgainst the Western Union
Company in the suit of the people of the
Stale, etc to recover some Sl2l 900 taxes
al eyed TO be due on the capital stock OF
$50 000 900 is based upon a misconception.
the Summons and complaint were served on
the company January 4, 1882, and the ap.
pearauce and answer of the compsny should
have been followed in regular course on the
9th Of January. By simple oversight the
company neglected to appear in time, the
papers having been mislaid between the
company's Office and that If its counsel. 90
the occurrence of this default, the attorney
general supposed it was intentional on the
part of the company, and designed
TO bring about q ratification OF the
whole issue of stock by suffer-
iog the State 10 collect taxes
upon il, and hence his request for instruc-
lions. The company has sent forward sfi
davits showing The fact of It's oversight and
its intention to proceed with defense Of its
action in the usual course. No intention Of
raising any question of the kind was sug-
gested, existed or occurred TO the company,
and it is advised by its counsel that q good
defense to the tax suit exists.
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said he expected the session Of to-day to last

said he expected the session OF to-day TO lss
until late in the evening.
The pending question was on Senator
Frye's amendment proposing an Gd vaIoreB
tar Of forty per cent. on all sugars.
Senator FRYE subsequently modified hi
amendment 70 as to make the duty on sugars
under No. 13 Dutch standard, thirty. five pei
cent, and on sugars above No. IS forty five
per cent. A long debate ensued, after which
the amendment was rejected.
Several additional amendments were then
adopted; also several rejected. The sugar
scheduie was then completed, and considera
iion OF the tobacco clause commenced.
The tobacco schedule was disposed of ID
short order, without much charge from the
published reports, as was also the provaior
schedule.
The provision scaedule having been dis
posed OF, Schedule H" Qiquors) was then
taken up and some progress made, wnen iht
Senate adjourned
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Rac.nx at New orleans.

New ORLEANS, February 1.-Raeing be-
gan to-day over the Louisiana Jockey Club
course under the management of the horse
owners. The weather was pleasant and the
track fair.
First Roee-Five-e e-eighths of mile. Lucy
johnson wou; Lsrsminta second, Billy q.
third. Time-l:07.
Second Rues.-One mile, handicap. Lutte
Fogle won; Wedding Day second, Joe
Cooper third. Time-1 :493.
Third Race.-One mile, hurdle rsce. Mos.
COW won; Turin second, KING Dutchman
third. Time-1 :5Sa.
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CONGRESSIONAL.
SOfNSREOSt0NN6s
THE TARIFF STILL HOLDS THE FoRT-soMI
PROGRksg MADE.

PROGRESS MADE.
WASHINGTON, February House
Kelley [PA. asked that an agreement should
be entered iato whereby the House should
sit until 8 o'clock every day that the tariff
bill wss under confederation.
Mr. Morrison Ill. regarded the request as
a proper one, and tact agreement was
entered into as suggested by Mr. Kelley.
The House then, 10 Committee OF the
Whole, resumed consideration Of the tariff
bill, the chemical schedule being under dis,
cus4iop.
Debate was continued up to the hour OF
adjournment, and was without interest. The
talk occasionally became political in its
character, but was mostly personal. But
little progress was M ade on the bill.
Senatc-The President presented the joint
resolutions of the Legislature of Illinois in
relation TO the Yellowstone Park.
Senator'S BLAIR and Malone presented Pc
titions for national aid to common schools.
Senator Ingalls, presented petition from
the citizens of Dakota against the division
of that Territory, and asking for lie admis-
sion with its present boundaries.
Senator Vest presented memorial favor
Jog extending the limits OF the Yellowstone
Park.
Senator Morrill, offered a resolution sus
pending 90 much OF the acl of February 2S
| 1878, as sulhoriz.s and directs the Secret ar,
of the Treasury to purchase silver bullion
at the m irket prics, of not less that 81, ,000,'
900 nor more than s4000,000 worth pc
month, aud cause the same TO be coined int
dollars as fast as purchased. Referred Il
| the Committee on Finance.
Senator Sherman introduced bill smend
atory of the law fixing the boundaries 0
the collection districts Of Sandusky; also
resolution, which was agreed 10, dIrectinl
| The Committee on Education ard Libor {,
| inquire into The expediency OF providir b.
Law sgaios, The employment OF convict la
bor by the United Slaies, ether on publi
works or by contractors under the Uri,e'
| States.
At the close Of mornipg business the tart
| bill was taken up. -.
| Senator Morrill,, in reply 10 Senator Beck
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A IG CONCERN.
THE LARGEST PRINTING OFFICE IN THE
WORLD D-CosTLY WORK.


WAsHNeToE, February 1.-The Govern
menf Printing Office is siupsndous concern
+ ,ch year it turns out greater amount o.
printed matter than is contained 10 the
largest library in the world. Much Of tbit
is OF very costly kisd, and Is not read
From 1000 TO 5000 copies of books are giver
each senator and representative for disiribn
ton smoDg his constituents, great many oil
whom value the documents sent them only
10 the extent Of what they will bring from
the rag-msn. But in spite of complain,s
that have been m sde through the newspapers
for years, the printing Office f1ourisher, and
the multiplication OF books goes on without
end. The work gives employ ment to needy
men, IL allows copgressmen 10 send memen.
loss 10 veters, and Uncle Sam is rich and
generous and can we'll afford the usele.s ex-
pense, perhaps. Long speeches are printed
that were never delivered, and nev,r will be
resd; but if this privilege were denied them,
one-half the glory of being congressmen
would be extingulshed,
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REDUCING THEDEBT
The Public Burdea Cut Down Over
$13,O0O,OOO During January
Another Bond Call.
Bogus Petitions in the Senate-The
Government Printing Ofiiee-In the
Committee Rooms. -a-

WAsHISGTos, February 1.-Secretsry Fol.
ger said TO night that mis- action in issuing a
call for SIS 000, 900 in extended fives was not
in any way influenced by speculations as TO
the course which Congress would pursue
with reference 10 reducing taxes. He be-
lieved the surplus revenue which would accrue
before any law making reduction could go
the REDEEM ption Of these bonds, and under
such circumstances il was his plain duty to
i-sue the call without regard TO the attitude
of Congress, present or prospective.
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THEY MEAN BUSINESS.
The New MempuIs SOCk~y cruprrUp.
eriy on Its Feet.


Yesterday afternoon the following gentle
men applied for a charter for a new Mem
phis Jockey Club: 81. A. Montgomery, John
OVerton, jr., ]. w. Cochran, Napoleon Hill,
4. ]. Hunt, M. ]. Blessing, E. r. Hart,
Harvey Robinson, Claude freeman, r. b.
Snowden, Henry Luehrmsun, T. II. NIL
burn, Jas. Lee, ir., s. T. Carnes, r. H.
Vance and NJ. Katz>nberger. The new
company Is 10 have the power to purchase
or lease and keep q race track and grounds
for training and running horses, as
well as for games OF polo, baseball
cricket and such sports. Tne corporation
is TO elect president from its members. The
secretary and treasurer need not be stock.
holders. The corporation at its option may
combine these two offices into one. II IL
evident from this that the new organization
means business. An early publication of
stakes should be made, and the meeting
should be worked for all there is in il.
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BOND CALL.
A CALL FOR SI5,OOO,O0O EXTENDED FIVE:
IesrrnIi- nv -trrEI sIrrN, roInrp

CALL FOR Si5O00,000 EXTENDED FIVE:
ISSUED BY TREASURY FoLGER.
WAsHIsGToE, February la bond cal
was issued to-day for $4,000, 900 extended
6ves, principal and accrued interest TO be
paid a: The treasury on The 1st OF May, and
interest to cease OF that day. The foiIoW wing
is description Of the bonds:
s5O-No. B 401 to No. b AIS. both inclusive
s1O0-Ho. B 3l01 10 No. B 1850, boih inclusive
Sl00-Ro. q 33l o No. B IL :,5S, both inclusive
x5O0-Ho. 160l 10 No. B 1850, both inclusive
s5oO-No. 5g6l to No. B 1913. both inclusive.
s1O00-No 3 1901 to No. B 940O, both inclusive.
slO0V-No. 800 sl4 to 40. B 20 $40, botn inclusive
s5O0O-No. y 200l TO No. 25O0, both inclusive.
s5000-No. ssh 10 No. 5Sl5. both inclusive.
SO 900 No B 1901 TO No. 600. both inclusive.
sl0,O00-No. BIs,4S6 to No. i8,49O, both inclu-
sive.
$40 OOO-No. 1901 10 No. b 1897 both inclusive.
$4,000 No. b 22l9 to No. 22S0. both inclusive.
$50 OO0-No. 3051 to No. u 390O both inclusive.
$50 O00-No B 60i7 to No. B 6506, botn inclusive.
Total. SIS. 900 900
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An Inhum.. Bru,e.

PITrsBuRe, Februsry 1.-George Biemil-
Ter, OF Allegheny, was arrested Yesterday for
cruelty treating his wife, who was sick with
typhoid fever 1t was alleged that he kicked
her in the thigh and breast, and that he also
brutally abused his two monih-old infant.
Mrs. Biemiller died last night, and the at.
tending phys clan gave a certificate Of death
from typhoid fever. Biemiller ves held to
will be held.