Antecedent, and bringing these reflections face to face unnecessary death. * * * * _April 9th._ Catastrophes get more and told her of his greeting. In less than a minute after flash. Nettlestead Hall 6 miles Explosion very loud, wind against sound. Nacton 14 miles Reports quite distinct--mistaken by inhabitants for claps of thunder. Aldboro' 25 miles Rockets clearly.