That they were a factor then to be recognized and taken into account and that had a firm hold on public Opinion in this country can be brought to mind by some persons even at this late day. When preparing to start on a deep sea voyage near the spring or autumn equinox they would be advised that it were more prudent to wait until the equinoctial had passed before sailing, on account Of the danger to a vessel running into one of these storms.

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