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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-02-28
DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE.
Ertrdct ofd letter, dated
ArLAs OrrIcr, Bosros. Saturday,

ATLAS OfrIcF, BosTos, Saturday, Feb. 16.
Mr.. -, passenger in the Eastern stage reports
that an express arrived at Augusta, at two O'clock
A. NJ. yesterday, from the North Eastern disputed
territory, bringing intelligence that the Land Agent
Of Name, Mr.. Mclntlfe, and seven men, had been
taken aud committed to Fredericton jail that
great excitement prevailed in Augusta. when the
stage left Governor Fairfield had called the Coun-
ell together IN one hall hour after the express arriv-
ed. The Bangor Wing bad previously Informed us
that four hundred men had let Fredericton, New
Brunswick for the disputed territory.
FROM THE MAINE FRONTIER.
From Iloulton Me- we learn that the Lieut.. Go
Of New Brunswick has issued a Proclama-
lion calling out Aliliary Force 10 repel an nva-
from Maine" Things begin TO look serious on
this Frontier.
Governor Fairfield has sent message TO the Lee
gislature recounng the circumstances of the arrest
olthe Land Agent, and proposing send reinforce
ment Of 300 men to the Aroostook
THE NEW BORDER TROUBLE.
IMPORTANT INTELLIGENCE, AND LA.
TEST FROM North EASTERN BOUN-
DAIRY. EIGHT THOUSAND MAINE
TROOPS ORDERED OUT
The following intelligence reached us yesterday
in extra sheet from the Boston a tas. We fear
that nothing but th- prompt and decided nervea-
ton OF the Government al Washington can pre-
vent the serious consequences which are likely 10
atIse from these movements on both sides oil the
border
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-02-28

the squsre-the House having. lie said, lost six
whole DAYS from the business OF the House, II was
proper one hour Of tomorrow should be devoted to
Il.
Before the question was taken upon the motion
to re. consider, message received from the
Senate (at9 o'clock agreeing to The amendment OF
the House, postponing the JOINT order till Saturday
next"
On motion Of Mr. Robertson, The House adj
iourned
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-02-28

The vote in the T. S. Senate on Monday. on the
question OF engrossng for a third reading Mr..
Weights bill for the keeping of the public Money.
was as follows:
1EAs-Hessrs. Allen, Benton, Brown, Buchanan
Clay of Alabama, Fulton, Hubbard, King. Linn
Lyon, nouton Nicholas Niles, Norveil, Pierce,
Roauc, Robinson, Sewer, Smith OF Conn Strange
Walker Wall, Williams of lIaine. Williams oc
Mss, Wright, Young-2G.
NAfs-atessrs. Bayard, Clay of kentucky, Cit
tenden, Davis, knight, .Hckean Merrtk, Prenliss
Rives, Ruggles, Smith OF Indiana Spence swift
TanadSe, Wcbster-1s
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-02-28

tlRE.--A fire broke out about O'Clock on Mon
day morning. in an old kitchen, on the lot of Mr..
Jehu Williams, in This place, and before the flames
could be extngushed, small wooden house, rent
ed as school room, aud his smok house were con-
snmed' and large quantity Of bacon mostly destroy
ed, or so damaged as to be Of little account. The
n'ght was fortunately rainy and STILL which, with the
active aid ofour well organized Hose Company, pre-
vented any serious damage to Mr.. Wams's dwell
ing house or the spreading fthe destructive eIe-
ment 10 the neighborng buildings
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-02-28
LCorresPondenec ofA,e Atlas.
STATE House., 1apuSta.
Monday, Feb. lS, 1899.


60 Asi'ea, 't'Ssenset att'eu mere last n1gnt from
~, governor OIL Tue ,he rtoFnce
~ - " 'io"'S oceh Sent 10 demand 81 our
V'e'hoi u"' ,he forces OF TINS state thai nave oeen
seni 10 arrest inc 'fespassers on the Afoostook &c.
s,'n nc '"men'a'ey removed nom her mgeSfy S
Hom""o"S' / ne messenger nom 81 John Harvey
%'oi"", oo' governor 'ha' or mcin''fe' our
~ 'ie"e''eN'on anu 'lat nc WI"
DC detained 'nefe oy order oil The Provincial Govern
"In''
'p'' VI, rne A'ooStooN e"fh ,hat 4'h' 4ncha"s",
,'n ,n' 'fpeh OF 'he "'pn'en territory appointed
ny =" 1onn ''e!' came 10 NO ~ on '"c A'oos
W. o"' 'u'Ces are a"'
~ Wv e''''o'y "t""n''' N'p'' h".
was u, oo'no arrested nun anu sem h',i 70 i,
So w h' 'uiNtu yestci"'y' 'of' L "he'o
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-02-28

VI Democratic meeting has lately been held
IN fh'ladeiph'a, to take some steps TO endeavor 10
effect the removal from office, of all the remaining
wings or Conservatives, in any OF the departments
oil the General Government. They say that it is i'm
polite and suidlca for the General Government to
continue in office any OF those, TO the exclusion OF
deserring Democrats. They iauded in ex,rav
asant terms, the famous Dr. Duncan OF the House
OF Representatives, for his fearless exposure ofthe
number OF Wings aud Conservatives, under the Gen.
eraI Govctnmcnt.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-02-28
NEW YORK Tuesday, 4 p. NJ.
MARI Ell.

Our Flour market continues very quiet without
any perceplbe change IN prices. large lmporta-
non OF Indian from Trieste, (about 1000 bush
els) was Offered IN market to-day, but without fin
DING purchaser. In Cotton there has been more
dmlnutIon to day, the market is firmer. and very
tar amount OF business has been transact ed at the
closing quotations of last week, from which there is
now no disposonto recede.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-02-28
POSTSCRIPT

passenger by the cars from the North yestef.
day, brought Information, that there was rumor in
Washington on Sunday, that there had been a bat
Tie between some Of the troops of the Province of
New Btnswick and company or more Of the
-hahe volunteers there were 10 particulars and
the fumoris doubted. An extra session of congress
however was seriously talked of. The regular ses-
SION ends on Monday next, and the Northeastern
boundary difficulty will very probably render such
4 course necessary.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-02-28

The Hon. X. HAYES is announced as candidate
Tor reelection To Congress from the district al pre
sent represented by him. r. n. WIcKcLIrrE. ESQ
OF Lexington. is also candidate Tor the same sta
uon Louisville Jour.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-02-28

The abscoaded Sub IreaSut erS.---At the last ac-
counts Swartwout and Price were Paris, living at
Hdurice's celebrated restaurant. Uncle sam paws
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-02-28
BOSTON ATLAS EXTRA,1
"Wednesday, o O'Clock, 4. NJ
HIGHLY I.dPORTANT FROM MAINE.
TIE STATE IN ARMS.

SENATE CHAMBER. AUGUSTA
February IL, 1899. (
The crisis has at length arrived and Maine is in
arms to sustain her honor and the integrity Of her
soil. An Express has arrived this morning bringing
al olcIal communication from SIR John Harvey,
IA which he says he shall repel all invasion-he
says that he - claims EXCLUSIVE JURISDlC-
TlDNp
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-02-28

W The Resolution offered by MIR. Prentiss, to
expel DIR. Duncan from his seat in Congress, was a.
gam taken up on Saturday, and after some debate.
was lad upon The table Equivalent to a rejection.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-02-28
EIGHT THOUSAND TROOPS

have been ordered out carry into execution the
Resolve passed by the Legislature Of Maine, which
was TO sclze the lrespasscrs and the lumber cut
the disputed territory. Mclaughlin. the Land A.
gent of The Provinces, has been arrested and is
at Bangor The greatest excitement prevails, and a
fixed determination 10 sustain rights at all hdz-
ri
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-02-28
DR.. DUNCAN.


We saw in the Globe. few days ago three Cards,
busc aud The vast ephets culcd from the Billings
gate vocabulary were hcaped upon Messrs. Stanley
Of N. C. and Southgate of XIV. for cords uttered
in debate" They were called liars" 'calumnia-
tors" aud "cowards," and an evident attempt was
made To degrade them in public estimation or to
compel them. in defence Of their characters, to cali
the bull ying Drag gard. by whom they thus ruth
lessy assailed TO The field ofhonor-so called. We
confess that we looked Cor the infection of summary
chastisement upon the notorious member from the
Cincinnati District. though well aware that
to touch him would be contamination to the assail-
ant. We presume that "A know ledge of this fact-a
consciousness lhat far beneath the character
of gentleman by his beastly vices had no right TO
expect the notice OF gentlemen, whom he might at
tempt 10 bring down TO his own level, for the pur-
pose OF acquiring monetary and reflect
ed respcctalilty-las protected HIM from 'ha
punishment which he Wight otherwise have ancipa-
ted. Perhaps the night course however, was adopt
ed, by Mr.. Prentiss OF Mississippi, in moving hi.
expulsion from the House and ii is 10 be regretted
that it was laid upon the table INSTEAD Of being put
TO the vote, in order at the swae gering bully might
have with what adherence his conduct wa
REGARDED by nearly. if not more than, moety ofhi.
associates. We refer the reader to the proceedings
this subject. in another column.
Internal Improvements an Nlinois.-Thc aggregate
length OF al the Rail Roads contemplated by the In
terna improvement of H. is $40. The lengthlof
Rail Roads now under actual contract, is 1913 miles,.
The cost of all the Rail Roads is estimated at 81,
4o,l4l. The Chief Engineer Of the Illinois and
Michigan Canal, states in his report, that that impor
tant work will be flushed al much less cost than has
been generally supposed; not exceeding Ss,O00,00Oo.
Increasing trade Of Petersburg The Petersburg
lnteligenccr says, that the quantity OF produce
brought TO the several Depots the Rail Roads
between Petersburg Il Henderson, and Petersburg q
Bakey.ls great that the motive power OF the Pc
tersburg Railroad Company, heretofore sufficient for
for all purposes, is adequate to its regular
transportation. One new Locomotive was recently
obtained, two contracted for, and will be re-
ceived very Should further increase be found
requisite, it will be made"
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1839-02-08

the Wing party invincible. Our cause is
Ideuiifed with resistance 10 tyranny aud
oppression; 1t IS the cause of the People
a saiust disorder and mlsrule +; aud the truck.
ling tools OF power will find all their ms.
cradle Efforts TO impede It's onward course
whether adopted in midaight Caucas or IN
open day hght) as futile and insignificant
as we're the commands of Canutc, TO the
ocean waves that rolled and tossed around
hun.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1839-02-08

FaIl;ns in Lere.--We never knew until
nou the precise meaning al the term tall.
,cs in love- The Boston Journal has been
the means Of inslruciing Us on the subject,
as the annexed Will show
Quiek Work.-A young lady was pass
ing through Cornhlll during the cold "ea
Their about The latter part OF last month,
" hen the side walks were slippery with ice /;
and While gazing too ln,eDIlS on PRINT IN
ooe OF the shop windows, her feet slipped,
aud she fell, although in the most graceful
manner possible, PROSTATE on the side walk.
Ayeung gentleman was within arms length,
and valnly endea,ore 10 save her iIom
falling. With commendubIe gallan,ry,
however, he assisted the fair one, who
"blushed celestial, rosy red" TO recover
her feet. Her ank!e-and the oong gen
tIeman was aware that 1t was pretty one
was slightly spraned, which served h'm
ms an excuse for accompanying her TO her
Mace OF abode. Ga the way she vas CON.
acIIed TO lean upon him IN manner which,
under other circumstances, abe would have
considered rather Indecorous, especially as
her companion was u stranger; bot THIS he
dad not take IN high dudgeon on the con.
trary, he seemed quite delighted, aud es.
erted hipsei 10 be rs agreeable as posi-
bic, and to relieve the embarrassment which
she evidently felt al the awkward mtshap
which had beiallen her. lie left her al
the door OF her fathers manson, aud beg.
gcd aud received PERMISSION ~ call again
aud inquire after her health.
lie called the next day, aud was receiv.
cd With much cordially. She seemed ,ru
" grateful for the timely assistance he had
rendered her--aBd Il Is we'll known that
gratitude is AKIN to love. On the other
hand, he was cap,lyated b, her charms,
aud took an early opportunity To point nu'
TO her the Importance and PFnpucty II her
having a guide end protector always near
her, 10 aseu impending danger, and ia,
her steps shen falling. she listened 10 las
logic, aud ADMITTED tina; bis conclusions
werc correct aud has consented 10 receive
him rs guide through hlr. The ND
ding DAY is altcad, liked. From the pr
soual merits aud character ol the parties,
there can b. l,,s doubt that thar uniou
vii he the precursor Of domestic happtHe-s-
- Boston Journal.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1839-02-08
THE BEAUTIES OF JACKsoNIsM

THE BEAUTIES Or JACkSONlSM
4 full sketch of the recent speech OF Mr..
Prentiss has already been given by the
correspondent OF the Patriot. But the FOL.
lowing from the correspondent OF the Port
land Advertiser, Is pIlhy aud to the point.
The correspondent says:
Mr.. Prentiss, In bus speech OH the abu.
ses IN the Treasury Department, referred
10 the fact, that the Secretary swore before
the investigating Committee, 10 February
1887, that he knew OF no deialcatlons,
Mr.. Preniss then read a correspondence
proving that Mr.. Woodbury. did know of de
lalcaiious winch took place as long SINCE as
1884. THIS correspondence between " m.
ID. Harris, "a receiver ol public money ~
Mississippi, and dslaulier To the amount
Of 90 or $50 900 and the Secretary Of the
Treasury occurred during two yeats aud a
half, aud ended, II IS believed, IN 1856.
The letters read, written BY Mr.. " oodbu
~ ~ regard to Harms case, we're eighteen
IN number The summing up OF Mr.. r.
vas most amusing, AID -. done ia u man.
aer somethIu. ike the following.
Letter first, from Mr.. Wood5sts to Mr.. Harris
81 h-'i's' 70 SCI te Ia iie'h loN.
ID. AR Harms, am panied to hear from you.
81. M. Harris. NHAT the matter"
Ala "Mr HArris-yoa must SIND your uonibiy
return y aIe ife4'1'y ivp4'"htA'
5th +" Nj Harris, your rcsufas are net salts.
factory
6to. M Harris, am sfieyed and paiasd 70
hsar from ,au.
=" W.. ,iat ~ ~ ,s'''''.' = -4''
IN, ,ees,,,a.,, ,,o8s,.,t. !, 49,
s,h. Mr.. Harris, youf returns sboula have
been received oug ere TINS. \ settlement is ac.
eess1fy. Tour returns arc lneo'n i1sl', "no AZ"
az y, H.. :, 80 -, .
lO,b. Nj Hams, 10 ,ead ,our fe,a.a.. BAv
cao't you. nov Il you % not ,h,il De- gre,sd.
lin NJ hafrs, you have done @roog
~ ~ 1, h4f'is' 80 % = -'y H'o'' "a :
ian M, H.,,,. you, return. ar. All b,b,oa
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1839-02-08

Barred Aiire.--A female Sho departed
THIS tranators lic a Irs DAYS ago 20 tho
department II The Otn~, was dds conveyed,
altar the accustomed lapse oi gime 10 her
las, hone, bat as the burial ground was Al
soEae drs,ance the tunerni process reach
"a II lust as night ~As clo.ng 10. As soou
o. the coffin ~as lo@cted INTO the grave.
several gruans wefc DISTINCTLY beard from
the bottom II tho abs - aad Tho BY siandsr.,
uudef the impression that hylng beng
aus about 10 - Inferred. ln.ts,rd uguu
oprning the coffin. That upe ration ba,ng
been carried luio etffrl n ~as ascctialocd
that ail apprrhenssnns II premature ,nirr
mcut aefe srpundirss, and De- cufpsr "a.
once more con,tgned r. lts /" i8~iy bed,
vhen ,he .roans scrr distinctly repeated
The majority II the spectators f~d IN dts
may but an Old soldier, hu Il arrd nrilhtr
ghost Or devil ultimately succeeded 10 ralh
lpg tao or THREE a the most suifcpid, ~tlh
saom he descended into the grave. aud
there found a drunkarj who. Il Appears.
bad tumbled into the yaanng chayn.
and fallen asleep. l,4e h,tu. man uas
without loss q nme, restored 20 the uypcr
regtoHa, and the detunet 70 The bosom Of The
earth Gghgsas,'s Ns.snger.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1839-02-08

The Portland Angus says-"The Uni.
tarian Church at Baltimore has had seven
pastors named as follows Sparks Green
rood, FUraess, Cole, Wood, BsHous, and
BuragP."
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1839-02-08

The Emperor Of Russa has duec,ed tho
females Of his family to become school mis.
'resses, aud accordingly u number OF schools
are to be formed IN St. Petersburg, over
which They are TO preside.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1839-02-08

IIou 10 treat !Hander.-1hc Only P
and eilecuuaI mode Of dealing WIN ~" r,c
10 invariably TO despIse II, ior u ~, g ma
Justly remarked BY M old writer ''l' ,,oed
Ice scorncd, puts Itself cut y" a .,,oe
ciyos kind Of qrcd,, 10 false aecu'""
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1839-02-08

The Fair.--A young Amorosr, nj a po
Ii'lcal festival, gave the following toast
The Ladies--We admire them because
OF their beauty respect them, because OF
Their virtue; adore them, because Of their
Intelligence aud love them, becap:e pe
cant Aeip IT,"
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1839-02-08

Wallace SrorG = Anoog Is. -
and curiu~iitrs frc-sn cd 81 huiaar.
tie, Pcrhsh,rc, The sat d L.m Gn, ,
sword -ald 10 have brivuscd Il sr N lIp
W allacr. knlauns ~as a, zoe tine
property ~ SIR Adam De Lousu
friend "a Nslace and the lrad.l,oo 4, !
in'y u The tamil, - tina, the S:ylltsa I'd
rot about The year 1890. prrssu'-t 4. !
weapon 70 lflend, b, ahom It as :1ra
fully cherished, ard bcggrslbed 70 4, *
ce~aor Lord Gray ha, syprpr'att
conspicv ous pb4cc 10 has valuable utto
to this pfsrsuos rvhc " the mgt, "a
u rest, On SORT II frame sufA b, III pi
accompanied 18th an Incupru rta'lt. |
its history aud Antiquity. 1he 'surd |
immensely large and dyablc aaa-et-t
rude po~crsul blade crased over I'D ;
uAat sell h. ,hc rusi u hSs csul4rp.
Ia. a msst venerable and urpauHg 47a'
sncr, and amaog the gay igfuiar 4
lofJis mans,nu castrasis alaos, hs'iist.
and scvmS As strange as We Naiac'
httn~~ll appear. ssi 10 modem aGst
room. - Isrcrnsn Cowycr.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1839-02-08

Aged Leaf IF bread. The an,iquary
tnay Be gfatified With the sgh, u loaf d
bread upward Of aeyen tandfcd year. old.
II Sas neiu1rd ~ graat Of tie cfo~n 10
The reign Of k1ug John, aud has remained
~lih the wnliuss Of The estate 10 the Scars
iam'Iy, II Aa,aaston, IN Drrby sbirc, ever
since. Our kegwor'h correspondent SAYS
he has seen and handled It at intervals dur.
ing the last 30 years. aud fiuds no al,sra.
ton, excep, aha, may have anscn from
the P'Iienng Of Few crumbs BY the cur,
ous.--Non'g R,r4ctr.
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l. double [.
Double L
Double o ID

Upon winch the asion,shed lawgiyer laid
down bus pen, saying ii was The most extra.
ordinary name he had ever me, with IN IN.
HE, aud, after two or three ATTEMPTS. de.
clared he was unable TO record II. The
court vas conyulsed with Iaughter.-Car.
diners Music and Friends.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1839-02-08

A Leays Laia. Tome bcrr, Arr I
dear, sud tell ulc wha1 Lam i Wy
Latin. ma. said tratel'a, is--smo Q, ~
am ~. hc loves, AN anus, ~c io'' w
1t does SQUAD dreadful pretty, lbo. oaal 4
.a,. | aud set. i Latin 3. la'r and a
- Latin, you had n, no occa"on--aad 9
up and sl,pi my hand INTO hef'--log s.a
no ocea.toa to 60 to the Comb'a'd 500
10 learn Il lof natur, -aSs teaches 'a'
and ! ~as whispcrn' Of the ret 2 ~
cntcucc ~ her cor, wbcu her no'hef
--GuIne, conc, Mr. Sick, Sba'' ~
yoa are saying OF Taking LsI,'' :"
I, wtnkin to Arabells soi ~ VS.
yes. said she. returning Ihe 'qaesz' {"
hand aud larhn oh YES, molhei' A'e'
he understands Il complete ihea ~
my sra, here, said the old lads and o.'a 2
YOU &C.; down and talk u; tor II ga
good practice for you and Away 'F !,
TO tho eud of the room, and leis Us Asa
IN LATIN San Shck.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1839-02-08

DlabolicQl OHtrage. --On Monday eve
ning aboul sx O'clock, as Mr.. John R~rse
an assistant engineer IN the Fire Depart.
meni, aud one ol IL most valuable me mbers
was gong 10 thus residence IN CARY site
street, he was met at the corner ot " AIker
aud Christie streets by tall man, wrapped
up 10 a cloak, who, without any previous
warning, dashed IN Mr. Rs face quantity
of y,trsnl, aud immediately ran ct. Mr.
X. fell 10 the ground almos, dead With the
intense agony caused by the burning 81 the
slinol. aud his CRIES brought sotne persons
To his assistance, aho conveyed bun 10 his
b0me, where IedIcal assistance vas prompt
y procured, and he sutfeungs Of the unior
tuuaie man we're relieved az lar a. could b.
done. IL" will, hoesvcr. se regret 10 say
lose both his EYES, and wiii, lf he survives,
be dlsfsured forever.
Thus FAR, no clue has been found by
which the perpetrator OF this infamous ou,.
rage can be ierreied out tut as some of
our most active police officers are cot after
hun, Il Is 10 be- hoped that be may ere kong
be brough, to Iusilce. The magistrates
have determined upon every Effort To &c.
comptsh this otIect, aud at their request
We ask Of any druggist who has recently
sold sttriol, under suspicious circumstances,
to call a, the police office, and make knosn
the facts.
Mr. Reese, who - married man, and
has young family, - nov lying IN a most
prccartous situation but If the warm w,sb.
es OF all his friends could avail him, he
would soon be among them agaln.-N ].
Courier Il EHqurer.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1839-02-08
0rfIcE OF THE Pno:SIx, Z
Elizabeth CITY. y. { Jan. 22, 1889.
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.

fl becomes our painful duty 10 record
one of the mos, destructive fires with which
th,s place has ever beea visited. On Sun
day evening, the 2oth INST, al about b
O'Clock fire broke out 10 the Je~elry store
Of Mr.. George Story, on Man street, and
such was the violence OF the desouring el
emenl, that before the Firemen could get
the upper hand Of It, It had destroyed all
the buildings between Market street and
North street. with the exception OF the Ma
llonal Hotel which was by the esertlons Of
the fremen, saved. II was with the ut
most difficulty that the fire was kept from
crossing the street, and had II but done so,
IN all probability some sax or eight build
ines more including the new three story
Hotel kept by Abner w llliams, end the City
Hotel kept by James s. Relic, would have
been consumed. The principal suffer.