There appears to be good grounds for belief that Prince Gortschakoff died of poison.

An attempt was made last evening to blow up the local government building in Westminster, Eng. Considerable damage was done but no lives were lost. It is generally believed to be the work of Fenians. An attempt to blow up the office of the London Times was also discovered and frustrated.

The Oxford-Cambridge boat race was rowed yesterday, Oxford winning by three lengths, a totally unexpected result, as Cambridge was the favorite in betting circles, odds of 7 to 2 being offered on her before the start. The Cambridge crew were fifty pounds heavier than Oxford, but the latter pulled in better form, rowing forty to the minute from start to finish. The race ended in a snow storm. This makes the record of victories 22 to 17 in favor of Oxford, and one "dead heat."

THE WEATHER.WASHINGTON, D. C., March 16, 1883, 1 A. M. For New England, colder, fair weather, northwesterly winds, higher temperature.