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.NetU GO30ts, .vesC Goods.

THE subscriber having purchased the
property in Stanton belonging to John d.
breckenridge, Esq. on the main street, few
doors below the Post Office, begs leave TO
inform the Citizens of Staunton and the sur
rounding County that he has now received
his supply of
SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS.
consisting of a general assortment of
DRY GOODS, HARD WARE, QUEENS
WARE AND GROCERIES,
which he is disposed to sell on very reasona.
BILE terms for cash, or in barter for the produce
OF the country, or to responsible persons on
the usual credit. He Hatters himself that as
he has purchased his Goods in Richmond,
and taken great pains to select them of the
best quality, and of the most fashionable
style, that he will not fail to please those
who may favour him with call. He hopes
by fair dealing, and reasonable prices to mer-
it share of public patronage.
N. B. LONG.
N. B.-A constant supply of CLOCKS
and English SHOT GUNS, large furniture
MIRRORS, and Mantle do. HATS,
hne and coarse-Smoking TOBACCO by
the paper, Of the best kind-Also a large
stock of the best Chewing do. Smoking To-
bacco wholesale and retail, Gentlemens'
Boots and Shoes, Ladies' fine Morocco and
Seal Skin Shoes, lot of Leather. Also a
general assortment Of Carpenters Tools.
N. b. LONG.
Stanton, June "a, 1871
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MRS. Wilson's Seminary

FOR Young Ladies, will open for the re-
ssption OF pupils on the LIST day of September
next. The present term will be ten months,
with an examination at the end Of each Eve
months. Tuition as follows
For the higher branches Sl2,50 for months.
Reading, Writing, sc. $50 "do do
Music with the use
OF Piano 1900 ado do
French Language 500 "do do
4" Painting 500 edo do
" Boarding including every thing slo per
month.
The last session closed on the 30th of June
when the proficiency of the scholars was tes
ted by public examination. AS we be-
iieve this institution can compare favorabl,
with any in the Pulley, we refer persons de-
string information to the following gentle
men: Rev. b. NJ. Smith, DR.. II. n. Henry
J. Wayt, Col. s. Hansbarger, James Nelson
A. Link, J. McCue, DR.. L. Waddel, and D
Fishburn.
Waynesborough, August 1876
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aEeE WE GOODS,

THE subscriber having purchased Of A,
Robinson, his entire stock or interest in
stock of Clocks, Watches, Jewelry, Silver
Ware, &C., takes this method of Informing
the public that he will keep constantly on
hand at the room now occupied by the said
a. Robinson, general assortment of
CLOCKS, WATCHES. JEWELRY,
AND SILVER WARE,
together with superior assortment Of PER-
FUMERY, SOAPS, BRUSHES, and many
other articles for the Toilet, too numerous TO
mention.
As his Goods are all Of the best quality,
and will be sold cheaper than can be pur-
chased in any other place in the State, he
hopes to receive share Of public patronage.
J. G.. LA GRANGE.
April 90, 1e4i,--
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379 ACRES.

OF the best land on Middle River. consider.
ing the little care that has been taken 10 inn.
prove 1t. There are about 100 acres in wood.
~ Is well watered there being several
springs; one of which is very large, and new
er iaiiling. There is a well very near the
door OF one Of the dwelling houses, about 30
leet deep, through a solid rock, except few
feet at top, which is walled up with stone.
The well IS supplied with water through an
duger hole in the bottom, through which the
water PUSHES with great force. Every field
can be watered by the river, except one; and
very short lane would connect that with
water. There are establishments each
having separate Kitchen and Smoke-house
On the Old establishment in the centre, be
sides the above mentioned houses, is Barn
6o feet by 30, shielded all around; to which
Is attached Threshing Machine. Besides
the stables In one end of the barn, there is a
large Frame Stable Of 10 stalls, with a laroe
feeding room between them. The story over
the horses, is high and spacious, for hay.
:. Ihere are houses for servants near the dwell
ing house. There is not gully on the farm,
though some of the fields have been in cult
cation for one hundred years: and tboncb
VioVered not more than once or twice for 80
odd years, while in my possession, and sup
pose, never before; yet it is very productive
Oh wheat, corn and rye. 1t produces clover
ana timothy well. according to the very small
trial have made. At this time, there are
about so acres in clover and timothy. Con.
nected with the farm on middle river, is We
ry large MERCHANT MILL, known by the
name of the Valley Mill, constructed for 3
pair of stones. One pair of Burs and one
pair of Choppers are in operation; and in high
repute. very little expense would put up
the other pair of burs. The stones and bolt
ing cloths are of the best quality.
There is also an excellent SAW MILL.
The mill, dam and saw mill are all built on
solid rock. The dam is built of stone, and
lined with plank. The abutments are solid
rock. This mill is within few steps of the
road leading from Parkersburg through Staun-
ton, to Scottsville and Richmond.
Ii any person should wish to buy the mill
without the farm, will sell desperately and
attach to it wood land enough for fire wood.
and other conveniences. The miiler's house
is good: having rooms below, with two fire
places. Over head may be one large room. or
two small lodging rooms.
VIM. CALHOON.
July %
1$The Rockingham Register, and Wood
stock Sentinel are requested to publish the
above 1T and send accounts to Stanton Post
Ofhce. VIM. CALHOUN.
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Staples, Tyler, & Co.

WV 10 VlLhG, ALDEMANLE,
KEEP on hand general assortment of
DRY GOODS, with a large supply of GRO
CERIES, PLASTER, &c. for sale or barter
at reduced rates.
Iha highest market prices given in CASH
for Flour and Wheat. They also receive on
stowage, and forward all kinds of country
Produce,as well Goods, Wares and Merchan
die Of every description, and the improved
navigation by canal renders the transporta-
ton to and from this place at all times practi-
CABLE safe, cheap and expeditions, and pre-
SCENTS inducements for shipments by this
route greatly superior to any heretofore.
Merchants especially will find it to their
interest to ship by this route where their goods
can be delivered in good order and forwarded
with despatch. Our partners in Richmond,
Edmund G. Tompkins. e. Co. receive and
forward all kinds of produce--and any arti-
Gle sold by them on commission, if desired,
will be paid by us in Scottsville.
Scottsville, August 5-2m
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VIRGINIA

VIRGINIA.
At Rules held in the Clerks Office Of the
Circuit Superior Court Of Law and Chancerh
for Allegheny County, on Monday the 5ty
day of July, 1871.
William Ii. Tenill-Plaintin--
Franck Stanly, Sarah G.. Stanly and Henry
Observation-Disclosures
IN CHANCERY.
The defendants, Franck Stanly and Sarah
e. Stanly not having entered their ap-
pearance and given security, according to the
act of Assembly and the rules of this Court,
and it appearing by satisfactory evidence that
they are not inhabitants of this Common
wealth 1t is ordered, that the said Defen-
dants do appear here, on the LIST day the next
September Term of this Court, and answer the
bill of the Plaintiffs. and that copy Of this
order be forthwith inserted in the Staunton
Spectator, newspaper published in the
town of Stanton, for two months sue.
cesslvely, and posted at the front door of the
Courthouse of this county.
A Copy-Teste,
ANDREW FUDGE, Clerk.
July ~
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TRUSTEES SALE.

BY virtue Of Deed of Trust executed
to the subscriber by John Steele, jr. bearing
date the end day of July 1871, and of record
in the Clerks Office of the County Court of
Augusta, and by subsequent authority given
me by said Steele, shall for the purposes in
said deed mentioned, proceed to sell to the
highest bidder on the 2Sth day of August
next, at Midway in the county Of Angus ia,
six miles south Of Greenville, the following
personal property, to wit:
1 Negro Man George, Negro Man, New
ton, and Negro Woman Nancy Bay
Mares. each about six years old Bay
Mare twelve years old, 3 Sorrel Colts, one .,
and the other year old about Is Head of
Cattle, so Head of Hogs, Is Sheep House
hold and Kitchen Furniture, consisting in
part Of 6 Feather Beds, Bedsteads and Fur
niture, China Press and contents. 2 Blu
reaus, &c. and all the Farming implements
In possession of said Steele, at the date OF
said deed. 60 Terms made known on
day of sale. JOHN NEWTON.
July go. Trustee.
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NEW
SPRING & SUMMER
GO o ID S.
j. VI. PITMAN AND SON

a. NAs u n MANN AND SUN
"A re now receiving their spring supply OF
Goods; among their stock will be found
the following articles:
Plain and fg'd blue black gros de Naples.
Blue, black, and light cold Repts.
Plain and fig'd black Silks.
Black and fig'd Mouslin de Lanes.
Challeys, somevery fine.
A fine assortment of Lawns.
French, do new article.
Black Jaconetts, Painted Muslns.
French, English and American Prints from
81 to the finest made.
Bleach'd and brown Cottons from 64 to
25 cents.
Cloths and Caesimeres, Summer Cloths.
Linen goods Of all kinds.
Summer Goods, "a great variety.
English, Spittalfeld, Pongee, and linen
canb. Handkerchiefs.
Hemstitched and Worked, do.
Fancy cold black Italian Cravats.
Bombazine, plain and bowed satin Stocks.
Russia Shecting, American Nankins.
Black and white Grape Bonnet Innings.
Ladies and Gentlemen's kid Gloves
White and black Silk, do.
Mohair Gloves, halfhand, do.
Leghorn, straw and nun Bonnets.
Silk Dress Hand'kfs. Parasols, Hosiery
Shoes, &c. &c.
With a full assortment Of HARDWARE
QUEENSWARE. and large assortment O
GROCERIES, FISH, SALT, &c.-All O
which they will sell as low as any one in tn,
place for cash, or to punctual customers on tn,
usual credit. All kinds of country produce IA
ken In exchange for Goods. They invite tn,
public to call and Judge for themselves.
Staunton, May 81, 1871.
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NEW ESTABLISHMENT.
--SaGN~-
FRUIT, CoNFECTIoNARY &
GROCERY STORE.

--~Sio----
'>HE subscriber having located in Staun-
ton, intends to keep the above named es-
adjustment in the house formerly occupied
by M. Quinland, second door from the corner.
formerly occupied by Joseph Cowan, where
the following articles can be had at a small
advance for cash, atwholesale or retail
FRESH ORANGES.
LEMONS.
FIGS.
d" DATES.
PRUNES.
ClTRON.
MALAGA GRAPES.
FRESH ALMONDS.
" ENGLISH WALNUTS.
PALM NUTS.
" FILBERrS.
GROUND PEAS.
RAlSlNS.
PRESERVED PINE APPLES.
4" ORANGES.
CITRON.
LINES.
GUAVA JELLY.
LENNON SYRUP.
JU JUDE.
BEST LOAF SUGAR, BROWN, Do.
COFFEE, TEA, MOLASSES, CHEESE.
SOAP, CANDLES, TOBACCO GRrAT
VARIETY OF SEGARS.
BEST COGNIAC BRANDY,
FRENCH, Do.
{" PEACH, Do.
APPLE, Do.
WHISKEY.
MADEIRA WINE.
S. MADEIRA, Do.
CHOICE BRAND CHAMPAGNE, do
MUSCAT, do.
MALAGA, do.
PORTER.
ALE.
CIDER.
All kinds of FRENCH FANCY CAN
DIES, common plain CANDY of every va
IIety. Also good assortment of FANCY
TOYS. JOHN w. PITTMAN.
Stanton, March 4, lS4l.
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TO PHYSICIANS.

COOKIES SYRUP OF SaRSaP.aRILL.s.
JUST RECEIVED and for sale by the
subscriber.
This article is so we'll known in lower
Virginia that it has almost superseded the
other preparations of Sarsaparilla, in the cure
OF Chronic Rheumatism, diseases of the SKIN,
Scr9f,sIa, and SyphiHtic affections, &c.
1t is not recommended as guack remedy,
but.as one long known and appreciated by
the Medical Faculty.
Prlce for qnart bottles, sl,75.
pint, 4" LOO.
f. BERKELEY.
Auuusf
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G A l. l. A Nd S EE,

THE subscriber has lately commenced
the SADDLlNG BUSINESS, three doors
east OF the Post Office, in the Town of Staun.
ton, where he intends carrying on the above
business in all its various branches. He fat
ters himself from his experience and work
manshiP that mis- work will be inferior to
none In Virginia. He has also EMPLOYED
workmen excelled by none in Virginia. He
invites tho public generally to call and exam
Inc Tor themselves. He intends to keep a
constant supply of
SADDLES, BRIDES, HARNESS, SAD.
DIE BAGS, COLLARS,
and all articles in his line of business-all Of
which he will sell for very small profit for
cash or country produce.
All Kind of repairing done in the neatest
manner and with despatch. Call and see.
DANIEL PICKERING.
Staunton, June 10, Is4l-tf
N. B.-l will also make and keep on hand
SPANISH SADDLES of the very best and
neatest kind, which l will sell cheap for
cash. mp
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LAW PARTN ERSHIP.
STU.fRT S. Ef.aEDIV.E.V.

TNHE undersigned have formed partner
ship In the practice of Law in the various
Courts held in sStaunton. Business entrust-
cd to their management will be punctually at
tended to. The junior partner will practice
IN no other Court, and will therefore devote
his undivided attention to the business Of
the firm. ALEX. II. ii. STUART,
JOHN b, BALDWIN.
May 10, 1871.
AS my duties as member Of the next
Congress will withdraw me from home for
some months during the present and the next
year, 1t is proper to state to my clients that /
expect to attend the most important sessions
OF the Courts at Staunton, and that in my alb
sence my partner, Mr.. Baldwin, will occupy
my office and give prompt attention 10
my cases now on the docket, as well as to
such new business as may be confided to us
jointly. ALEX, Ii. I'll, STUART.
May IL
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SPRING GOODS.

THE subscriber has opened large assert
ment of fine British and French fancy
Prints and other Dry Goods, suitable for the
spring season.
Also variety ofLOOKING GLASSES,
a full assortment of G OTTON YARNS, and
CANDLE WlCK-a case of well finished
ENGLISH GUNS-COARSE BOOTS a
superior article-best London and Philadel-
phia PORTER-all kinds of fresh GROCE-
RIES. Also Glover and Timothy Seed.
DAVID KERR.
6taunton, March IS.
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CANAL PACKET BOATS

OUR Packet Boats leave Richmond and
Lynchburg on Mondays, Wednesdays and
Fridays, and arrive at Scottsville the same
nights, and so on to Richmond by S p. M.
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
GJ-Passengers leaving Stanton on Mon
day, Wednesday or Friday in the regular line
tor Scottsvilie will always arrive in time to
take the Boats at Scottsville.
BOYD, EDMOND, g. Co.
May, 90, lS4l.-tf.
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PUBLIC SALE.

AviNG rented my farm near the village
of Fishersville. will on tho 10th day
OF September next, expose to public sale, on
the premises, six good Horses, and two
Colts good road Wagon, nearly now, and
Harness Tor SIX horses, and also all my Far
ming utensils: credit of six months will
be given on all sums above S5, the purcha-
ser giving bond with approved security.
JOHN IORTERFlEID
August l2-tds
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1875 ACRES.

about 220 acres of cleared land, and 90 acres
of MEADOW. This land is well watered
from the Creek and Springs. The improve
ments are not costly in their style.
This brief description is deemed sufficient.
All are invited to examine the lands who
wish to purchase. ]. CRAWFORD.
May 90, lS41.
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NEW STORE.

THE subscriber begs leave respectfully to
inform his old friends and customers. and the
public generally, thathe has again commenc-
ed the Mercantile business at his Store-house
in Staunton, where he is justreceiving gem
eral and carefully selected assortment of
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NOTICE..

THE subscribers have commenced bu.
slness under the firm and style of JORDAN
a. BLAIR. for the purpose of doing general
receiving, forwarding and grocery business
In this place. They will devote their undi, id.
ed attention 10 any business intrusted TO Il cir
care, and Will keep constantly on hand {.
good assortment of Groceries, which they will
sell upon the most reasonable ierins-or ar
ter for country produce.
f. II. JORDAN,
JAMES A. II. BLAIR.
Scottsville, Albemarle e, August 10, ls4I.
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REMOVAL.

THE subscriber having removed to III.
stand formerly occupied by James c. Mau.
pin, and recently by J. b. Breckinridpe.
takes the earliest opportunity of informing
his friends, and the public generally, where
may be found at all times, large and COM
plete assortment of MEDICINES, DRUGS.
PAINTS &C.. together with great variety
OF FANCY ARTICLES; all OF which will
be sold at very low prices, for cash, or to
pMncfuaf customers upon the usual credit
thankful tor past patronage, he hopes by
close attention to business to merit continu.
ance Of tho same.
A. D. WREN.
Staunton, August 10, 1871.
E@ THE house formerly occupied bv
the subscriber, is for rent the balance of the
year, which will expire the LIST of April ls42.
Possession given Immediately. Apply a.
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BREEZE JOHNSON.
Attorney at Law.

STILL continues topractise in the several
Courts of Augusta, and the Corporation Court
Of Staunton-and will attend regularly the
Superior Courts Of Rockbridge and Rocking
ham.
Staunton, May 20, 1871.
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700 ACRES

principally in wood, with two distinct i'm
provements. This tract can conveniently be
divided, and will ifdesired.
Also, tract of Land lying on Lewis's
Creek, one mile from Stanton, containing
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NHE FARM now cultivated by me near
- Gen. Baldwin's the renter may have
the privilege Of sowing fall crop. On this
farm at least $50 Acres are open land.
VIM. S. ESKRIDGE.
July Is.
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COACH.MAKING.

THE subscriber begs leave to inform his
- friends and the public generally, that he
still continues to carry on the
COACH-MAKING
business in all its various branches. and bas
on hand at this time several
GOOd Family Carriages. Esa-
rOuches, Buggics. and We.
hlcaes Ofasa descriptions.
which he will sell low for cash. or ON a sbor,
credit. Also CARRIAGE HARNESS and
TRAVELLING TRUNKS of the best ouaI-
ity constantly for sale.
He is prepared TO do all kind OF REPAIR
ING, In the best manner, and at the shortest
notice.
JUDSON Mccoy.
Staunton, Jan. %.
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One of the best FARMS i'm
Augusta County for Sale.

WISHING to provide separate farms for
my children; and having more servants
than can be employed advantageously on one
farm offer for sale, the one ON which |
live. contaipinr
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RHODES & DANNER,
GROCERS. g. GENERAL COMMITS
@ SION MERCHANTS,
DEPoT, WiNcsEsrtR, Va.
Oct, s.
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NOTICE.

vNHOSE indebted TO the estate of James
Bell, decd. are earnestly requested TO
come forward and pay UP their respective
dues. RRBECCA BELL Adrx
August 10
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TRUST SALE OF LAND.

IN pursuance of a Deed of Trust, execu-
ted to the subscriber, by John Steele, ir. bear
ing date the 1st day of June, 1929, / shall
for the purposes therein mentioned, sell at
public auction on the premises, on the 2sth
day OF August next, the Tract of Land on
which the said Steele now resides, living on
Midway creek-partly in Augusta, and part
~ In Rockbridge county, containing by esti-
nation
700 ACRES.
shall sell the whole tract, OF so much
thereof, as the purposes Of the deed may re-
quire.--TeTms cash.
BRISCOE G. BALDWIN,
July 90. Trus,ee.
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Doctor Kuhl's Medicines

Doctor Phelps Compound Tomato Pills.
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Valuable .WedScisies, SC.

Doctor Boykin's Ambitious Pills.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1841-03-27
r

RESOLVED. That the 4,h s~ectioIof On OF.
dinance passed Oh the 23d Of AueusrfS3l. re
apecting the police OF slaves be SO snhlded. tina,
no negro slaves shall be permitted io,ase balls,
or assemblases for the purpose Of taflag with
in the limits of the corporation ofthe own of Ba-
ton Rouge, unless the owner of tit house at
which euch ball or assembIage is to held shall
hfst spr'y to the town Magistrate anHobiain from
him permission 10 hold such Ball o~rsssemblase.
And be it further resolved. that ay owner or
occupant of house within said Inns who shall
permit negro balls to he held on bis premises
without! first hav ne eb.sincd psrmiion as ahnve,
shall.on conviction thereof. before be town mag
~is'rate, be fined in q sum not EXCEEDING twenty
five dollars, at tho discretion Of ne town mag
istrate.
me- 4 s s~KoLFILD, Clerk.
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Parish Of Vast Baton Rou

Parish OF Vast Baton Rouge
N virtue Of an order Of the Probate Courof
IL the Parish Of Point Coapee. viii be ~offerelat
public sale, by the undersigned, Judge Of the lhrt
of PrUbat,s, on =
Monday. april, rs, 1884,
At 10 o'clock, A. M. the following profiy,
undivided between Claude A. Chopin, an the
widow and heirs OF Francis Lebtau. vfz:-
let. A tract OF land %situaiei in this Parishhav-
tng fifteen srpents front on Fausse itivierewih
forty arpents der tn.
I'd. Another tract of land, having nine ad a
ha!f arpents front on tie Mississippi River ,und-
ed on one side by .Fausse Riyiers. along base
by the tact Of land described above, aud the
inferior line by land Of which tbs two tras now
mentioned made forn,e'y a part.
CONDITIONS.
The tract Of fifteen arpents front on Fat Ri
Were, will be divided into three lots of fvaraents
each, which will be sol separate; and tie act OF
nine and a half arpents front, will be sold ioue 1T
only the whole payable at one. two al three
years credit from the day Of sale, Iy notee niors-
cd. m soHdo, bearing interest at six pefeni per
ahnum from the time doe, The whole femalg und.r
special mortgage until 6ual ,ayment.
L FAVR0,
m C4-7 Judoe.
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PoLIcE SHooTIss.-Police officer Tenbfeck'
in attempting to expel o man, whose name we
understood is John Bankston, from the American
Theatre, last night, was fred at by him with a
pistol. Although there was a dense crowd round,
fortunately no one was injured, and tho bsIlen-
tered the ceiling. The offender was secured in
the Second Municipality watch house. This oc-
curence happening al a moment. when the atten-
ton Of all 10 the house was rivited upon one Of
MIS- Fitzwilliam's scenea, il occasioned grea.
alarm and CONSERVATION ihrougout the theatre,
until i, was known SHAT 40 mischief had been
DONE Crescent City. .a5r.a