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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1845-03-01
MRS. HAMILTON AND MRS. MADl-
SON.

These two ladies' tined recently with
President Tyler. Their United ages are
more shan 10 years They were for
merry intimate. bur lave no, met before
for 40 years. Mrs. Hamilton is IS, and
YET she walked wih ease one dag from
Capitol Hill 10 the Pre- dont's House,
nearly t" o miles. She has offered the
papers Of her husbend to Congress Tor
publication. and we hope they may be
accepted. Gen Hamilton took a most
prominent part in laying The foundation of
our administrative government. and was
withaI man OF most extraordinary gen.
ius.-Da,t Sun.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1845-03-01
Senator Merrick.
Bali. american.

This gentleman has avowed his inten-
ton to vote for the annexation of Texas.
Does Mr.. Melrick consider himself bound
to fairly represent the interests and the
wishes Of his constituents? If so. does
he conscleniously believe that he will be
dlschargng his duty faithfully in giving
his vote in favor Of the proposed annex
alton of a foreign nation to this union by
the simple resolution of the two houses
Of Congressa II would be we'll for him
10 pause before he gives the vote in favor
Of this act. His course IN relation to this
measure, (should he vote for it,, will no
doubt Cause large majority of The peo-
pie of Maryland TO Unite in the regret ex>
pressed by Mr.. Menick, "to see how diff
fcult it is 10 rise above the influence of
prejudice, passion, and interest,"" The
last, particularly, too frequently exerts an
overwhelming influence with those els
trusted with power-Balt. Clipper.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1845-03-01
Annexation Of Texas.

The New York Evening Post, the most
ably conducted Loco Foco pager in tie
coun.ty, boldly aeaoances The scheme
lately adopted in the House Of Reprcsen-
,asiyrs for The annexation of Texas.-It
says:
"The bill is combination oil fraud and
oppression. II has been obtained by an
audaclous, unsCrUpinus aud tyrancai
use Of lie power OF majority, on the
one henG, ard on the other, While 1t
flapdenily holds out HE idea cf cons
promise between tie free and slave inter
ests, in point Of fact seized Texas, and
the whole Of Texas, for the sole benefit
of the Scu!k.
In the FIST place, the ,36ih parallel OF
latitude is taken as The line above which
free states are To exist. But Texas does
mol reach tina, line by at leasta $50 miles,
not one square foot Of Territnrv- north of
ahe 3Sth para.lel-nol one square foot Of
free territory viii he acquired by The
anr exation Of Teas, on Iiae basis Of this
bill.
In regard 10 the vast territory lying
south Of the line-in other words. the
whole of Texas proper--a similar fraud
is practced, The 5 states as large as
New York, which may be carved on, of
ahis territory, and to be suneXed on Fl ee
or slave basis, according as Mry see fl
themselves. Texas is. and must be PEG
Piled almost exclusively by slaveholders-
by emigraE,s from the southern and soulh
western states; and thus, according TO
shis very fair plan, after being, by this
bill, peapIed by shareholders, and well
stocked viii, slaves, the new states have
the option left them of coming into the
Union rs free or as slave states. In IA
word, By This Till fire s!ace s,ates are ad-
ded 10 this con; ederGcy.
So gross an outrage has not been per-
Petratea since the formation of the gov
ornament. Rv mere maj ority vote, with
out any consultation Of The peurle them
selves, by Congress elected without the
slightest reference 10 The question, the
oasis OF the compact is entirely changed.
A foreign nation Incorporated into This
republic, the representation Of properly
enormously extended, the blight and mil
dew of slavery, under the auspices of the
federal government fastened upon a new
and vast territory, the far greater proper
ton of which is yet unsettled, and the
whole substantial power Of The country
forever transferred 10 the siave-holdirg
states. By no such measures, BY 70 sucn
spirit, was this Union established. Bv
no such measures i'll no such spirit can i,
be maintained.
fla local combination can thus wres
and perselt the power Of a majoriy--
'hus entirely disregard no! only the wish.
cs, but the right of The minorily;if this
thing for any be accomplished, it is IDLE
,osuppose '!.at forany great length Of time
this government will answer the purposes
for which il is created.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1845-03-01
The Writ of Error.
From the Providence TRANSCRIPT

From the Providence Transcript.
The Supreme Cour, have granted The
writ OF error prayer for in the petition Of
th~nlas " Darr. The Governor ana
Attorney Genc.ai have been cited in he>
half OF !he >iaIe 10 appear on the first
Monday o! December next TO hear the
question argued.
Tie cillrl OF This will be merely to try
he question whether The Constitution and
Laws of the United States have been VIC
Iacd By The action If this State in ,he lri.
al Of D"rr for treason.
twill not be regretted by any that the
Supreme Cuurl are to hear and determine
'his matter. Whatever may he their de-
csion. Rhode island will abide by it,
W. fear not The result.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1845-03-01
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MARRIED IL FUN.

The following incident is said 10 have
taken place recently in the neighborhood
Of Rochester, n. "
A sleigh riding party went out 10 Rush,
in "the Great Wtsicrn,' on Tuesday
evening last, and after dancing and froic-
ing 10 their hearts coaient, they set their
faces komeward, al Two o'clock in the
morning. a, four O'Clock the storm be-
ing u! It's highest, the party had to stop
for day llghl, at a small tavern near the
city, where, huddIed together in room
too small for dance, the leaders sci their
heads to derislag new method OF Kill
ling time. A wealthy old bachelor aud
q pretty girl Of eighteen were hauled up
10 be married, and young attorney in
the company was selscisd 10 play The par
son, the magistrate
The young knot-'yer, thus unceremo-
nIcusly pressed into service. and duly
sensible Of the par. he was playing, deliv,
ered himself OF a mOs, eloquent adG.css
10 t,e parties, I'll reference 10 the solemn
step they were about to take; hut Tie i'm
promptu eloquence of the ofliciatar only
brought down pcals Of laughter a, his
mock seriousness, and made the party
more urgent TO have him proceed; and
the bachelor being too mach IF gentle
Insn TO Sack 'onL and the girl pleased with
the sport, pronounced lte words in mi-
talon Of her partner. and in the presence
of the selected witness, which; according
10 the laws Of New York, constituted the
parties husband and wife, till death them
shall part. The attorney having declared
The parties man and wife, and given eac,
OF the parties certificate, and fled a copy
with the town clerk, Informed The CON-.
,pany that he had done all the law re-
Oh red--and the driver declaring that ali
was ready, the party left the tavern in
high glee, and made their way into town.
The hcxt day, the legal adviser Of the
bridegroom inloTmes! hina that Gc was lie.
'gafiy msrrisd, and tina. the laws Of This
State made no provisions for joking. SO
much for being married in fun.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1845-03-01
Correspondence OF The Baltimore Amer.
Washington, Feb 20, 1916.

The speech of Mr. Allen, of Ohio, in
the Senate, IL. day, shows determination
on his part To 60 for any measure which
will scene the annexation of Texas. The
appIehensions become stronger every
hour that The Bill from The House will
pass Tie Senae. If not, then the subs.i-
tate proposed by Mr. Benton.
The question may be taken up TO mor>
row or Thursday
The President cleo! keeps silent in re-
gard TO his Cabinet, though Thin less
than one week from the insugura,ion.-
The Texas question keeps off The annun-
caiion.
The Senate to-day have appointed
committee to make preparations for The
inaugural SERVICES.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1845-03-01
CURE FOR DJt.i,LiNG.

A writer in British periodical SAYS,
there can be cut one cu'e COR dneliing, in
Great BRIAN aud Ireland, WIZ The
hanging Of the challenger, and The trans
porlau'n for life Of the acceptor Of the
theiiense. The seconds should in every
instance be publicly scourgod by The
hangman, also transportation for lie ex-
crrt in cases whe,e they had stimulated
the bad spirit of the parties in " hich cases
they should be hanged"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1845-03-01
Morse's Telegraph in England.

The Telegraph wslich Mr. Morse in
vented in this coNntry several years ago,
was introduced in England, aud is now
laid down between London and Gospor,.
eighty eight miles, at cost Of S24,00O.
II works very successfully, though as
yet, compared with Mr. Morse's, it is
somewhat defective iii its alphabetical ar
rangem outs. Fonr minutes were consu
med IN transcribing words Of one hans
dred and sixteen letters. Mr. Morse's,
we believe, communicates at the ra.e OF a
letter anu a half per second Several lines
ef this telegraph are now being laid down
BY the British Government
ACcEPTED.-Mayor Harper he's accep-
ted The nominetion for reelection to the
NAV orality OF New York made by the
Native Americans.
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g5-A maiden lady noted for doing an
extensive business al Natchez, Miss, has
failed for near 100000, She once took
fancy 10 male nelghhor, aud inviting
him into her place Of business, put in his
hand roll ol bank noles and told him to
count tnea1. He did so; the result was
S 100000, in bills O! ore thousand dollars
each, She todd him they were his provl-
ing he would take her with them. She
did not succeed in her scheme of apnexa-
ton.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1845-03-01

POSTAGE BlLL.-The Postage Bill
passed The House Of Representatives on
Wednesday last, by vote Of 1873 10 "a.
The Senate Bill was amended so as 10
make The law go into operation Oh the Is,
Of July, and making the postage 81, stu
sc -, letters five cents under and 10 cts. over
three hundred miles. Il is thought the
Senate will adop. the amendments.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1845-03-01
Senator CLAYTON,

Abiding TO the election OF Mr. Clay
ion to the Senate. and to The vi arm con-
gratula'ons of The Wing press lIrovgh-
out the county, the Louisville Cnnrier
says-"Elis past services, eminent abilities
and unwaverIng principles, are spoken OF
IN the most encomiasiic terms. Delaware
may well be proud Of ii son so distin..
gulshed, and occupying 5" high post.
lon among the eminent men OF the coun>
Try as Mr.. Clayton"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1845-03-01

The State Of New York has resolved
10 receive the distribution money so long
ago assigned to it by the General Govern
ment, and has passed it 10 The credit OF
the School Fund. So, then the democra>
cy aller losing several years interest on
the large sum, condescends to take the
principal.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1845-03-01
LONG TINE TO WAIT.

There are eight liquor dealers in the
Salem Mass Jail for refusing to pay
tver fines, and awaiting the decision OF
the U. S. Court oil the consiIulionalily
of the license law under which they are
fined. The decision is postponed till
next winter, SO that they have some time
to 5emaia where thcy are.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1845-03-01

An exchsnge paper well SAYS that Nc
Nnlty has illustrated the Suh,Trea~nrv
system, wha; il is, and villa, il must he.
1t ac's upon tie system that Banks are
unsafe places cf deposit, and tina, Sub
Treasures ("ih legs are safe places -
Il Van Buren's act is revi sed, the MrNul-
lies will again oyerrun, aad run oct Of all
parts Of the Union.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1845-03-01
Where are ss.c HEslitavy9

We understand, for we were not in
town, that but two persons appeared in
the streets in uniform on Saturday last,
the anniversary Of the birth Of him who
was "frst in war, first IN peace, and first
in the hearts Of his coun,rymen." Blues
and Crews is patriotism dead?
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1845-03-01

Sambo, what is dis in-augur- alton hear
such talk ahou?' "Why, it means lha.
parcel Of locofocos are going down to
Washington to bore the President"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1845-03-01

.EARTHQUaEE nEAR HOME. The New
York 'CnmmefCiai says:-"We have just
been Informed, om reliable authority. that
on Friday evening between z aHd S o.
clock, Staten island was vs,et! by sigh,
shock Of earthquake. Our informant
says that he was reading newspaper
when lie was startled By a peculiar ram
bling noise su cling irr1o "a sound resen-
bliag the Gathering Of a regiment Of cav
airy oyer rocky ground, the chair Oh
which he sat sensit4y osci'!atiag beneath
hun. This vas at the base of the hill
near the beach. But the same sound was
heard and the same sensation felt by oh.
ers al the summit of The hill"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1845-03-01
AN IL.IUMlN ALTON.

A large number Of the citizens Of Phil
adephia on Saturday evening, display ed
their patriotic feeling by an illumination
of their houses in honor of the memory
Of Washington.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1845-03-01
INDIGNANTLY.

Some villain, says HE Chester Repub>
lican, entered The stable of llr Jesse Pas
chaI, in Upper Providence in tina, coun.
", last week, aud killed four OF his horses
by cutting their threats.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1845-03-01
ASHLAND, Jan. 81, 1915.

GETLEMEN:-l have received your let.
Ter informing me Of the organization Of
an association of young men i'll Baltimore,
for The purpose of giving Strength and
dissemination to the principles of the
Wing party, to which II have been always
attached, and that they have done me the
honor To call the arcoca,inn "lhe Henry
Clay Institute" You request my assent
TO the enrolment Of my rame, as an
honorary member, of the Institution. |
yield il, with great pleasure. and tender
my acknowledgements for the honor done
and intended NE. ! add my fervent wish
es that the Association may realize all the
good anticipated by its founders, ! am,
with great respect,
Your obetiient serv't. H. CLAY.
Messrs. John NJ. S.erart and Jas. F.
Tucker, Sc, SC, sc.
Bali. american.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1845-03-01

Mayor Hay, Of Pi'sburg, is plain
man. lie was to welcome J @ Adams,
last spring, to The city, aud had speech
already. He forgot il when he Saw his
guest. For about two minutes. he slut
tered, sIammered and looked confused,
then raIiyng foT grand effort, he fosrcd
out, as he held forth his !.and--,.Hrw are
you, ofd HoSs'- HeIcone 10 PusIurg.n
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1845-03-01

INSTRr cTioNs TO MARYLAND SrvA-
ToRs.-A resolution was on Wednesday
passed by the House Of Delegates of
May land, by vote Of 13 1924, request
ing our Srna'ors and Representatives in
Congress to vote against the annexation Of
Texas to the United sla,es.-Bsll Sun.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1845-03-01
The Vacant JudcesLin.

The liagerstnwH Torch Ligh, saws there
rs but liuie doubt of the nomna,iou Of
Judge Thomas Buchanan. 70. the uarant
J"dgeshlp, IN place of Mir Semmes, .ejec-
ted.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1845-03-01

A Frost BITTEN LnvzR.-Miss Frost
Of Massachusetts,, sued a Mr. Fry for a
breach Of promise oil marriage, and recov-
cred $3.50 damages. He cour,ed her a
year and had to pay dollar day! Was
he not frost bitten Clipper.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1845-03-01

Some Of the papers in The Western part
OF the State are greatly incensed at the
defeat Of the Canal Bill, and talk of repu-
dialion. The !iasers.own News dressed
in mourning on the occasion.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1845-03-01
QUITE nv ARMY.

There are now no less than 1900 or
2o00 United States troops at the different
stations on Red River. where they will
remain, probably, until The annexation
question is settled.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1845-03-01

SJThe State Senate rejected on We'd
nesday the House bill! reducing one fourth
he salaries Of all ot.cAsn no, fixed BY the
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1845-03-01
WORTHY or NOTICE.

One glass oil liquor each day, al six and
one fourth cents, costs twenty two dol
lars ind eighty one cents a wear. This
amount would pay the insurance Of lhlee
thousand dollars on mans lille.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1845-03-01

9SThe Resolutions for the annexation
Of Texas passed The Senate on Thursday
night-27 Senator'S voting for them and
25 against them. Alerrick voted for, and
Pearce against them.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1845-03-01

On Sunday last this part Of the world
was visited with rain storm accompani-
ell By thunder and lightning, an unusual
occurrence at this season. Since then The
weaker has been remarkably mild, bu,
very unhealthy.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1845-03-01

The Teas Question in England -
Nj S. L. Jones, a member of the Texan
Congress, writing to the London Times,
expresses The decided conviction that an
ntxation cannot be effected during the
administration Of the present Chief Exc
culive of Texas.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1845-03-01

Casslus NJ. Clay, of Kentucky, is about
to start paper at Lexington TO advocate
the gradual and constitutional emancra.
ton OF the slaves Of thai State.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1845-03-01

The Newark Daily Advertiser states
that Mr. Pidstl. ii member Of the New Jer-
sey Legislature, on Friday delivered Mir-
fy-nine speeches.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1845-03-01

The clergyman in Providence, Rhode
Island, arc preaching abonl hanging; some
being in favor and soae ssa;as. Ike pin
isas!,.cnt.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1845-03-01

We have information from Annapolis
up to Thursday night. No appointment
Of Register had then been made.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1845-03-01

The following letter FROM Mr. Clay has
been received by "!he Henry Clay Ins!i-
tute" of this city:
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1845-03-01

DEAD.-The Wilmington Journal an
nounces the death Of Arnold S Naudain.
Esq, al the age of67 years.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1845-03-01

DEMAND FOR RAILROAD Iron. The
Tribune says by reason Of the grea, num-
her Of new Railroads in progress, both in
England and in this country, the cost Of
their construction is materially increased.
The hon manufactures find it as much as
they can do TO keep up with The demand.
On the arrival OF the steamer, Iron went
up from 10 to Is per cent FIX. Paper.
We stalled our belief some time since,
tina! the prcprie!crs OF iron works any
way e'igiblv located throughout this
country were amply warranted in putting
Them in blast. Every week appears 10
confirm the CORRECTNESS Of this opinion.
All The railroad iron needed for this coun-
Try ought now TO be made here. and We
doubt hot soon will be.-Bat, sun.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1845-03-01

Gocp.-T'he Picayune relates the fol-
lowing in its own peculiar and graphic
msnncr:-A white maa by the name Of
Black, aud back man by the name of
White, lately attacked a man on the le-
wee. BY the name Of Green.-Af,er hard
lusse!, The aggrieved party licked the black
man White, and pounded the white man
Black. We should say that was doing
things BROWN!
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1845-03-01

9TOne grain of time. dissolved in a
buckellul of industry, and taken one drop
at dose every hour in the day, is a sure
cure for dirty sLirliveress and patched
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1845-03-01

Sena,orPearcc Of Marylard-who was
called home on account Of illness in his
family, has returned TO Washington and
resumed his seat.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1845-03-01

Nor FAD Mss The mail of tho
'Ilibernia' from Liverpool, was The largest
ever brought TO this counuy-,here being
over fifty thousand letters, and one hun
dred and fifty bushels of newspapers.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1845-03-01

The Bostonians have got a Mayor at
last. The following is The result, Of The
last !r!cal. The locos made no nomiua-
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1845-03-01

John Tyler, Jr., is out with aletter in the
Richmond Enquirer, in which he defines
his political opinions, preparatory TO run
ming for Congress for the frs, District in
Virginia, now represented by Mr. Akin.
sor.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1845-03-01

We clip The following from The West
Chester Jefersonian, an out and out loco
toco naner:
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1845-03-01

The Hon. John NJ Bolts has been nom
mated for Congress by the Wings of Rich
mond, Va.
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1845-06-07

"RAKE IT DOWN THE War Eagle has
beat the ST, Croix's time. She came up the
day after The ST. Croix. making the run from
ST. Louis TO Galena in forty three hours and
hhy.iwo minutes the quickes, trip on record.
There was a rumor out on her arrival at Ga
lena, that the Capt. had siinied the passengers
on her Trip up, as he only gave them one din
ner during the passage ], Isl quite new idea
in the minds of our occidental travellers to be
dashed OF 500 miles, and that up stream. a.
gains, rapid current, and only pass one din.
nsr time.
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1845-06-07
Total. 401 miles

THE TELEGRAPH.-We are glad to
learn, Says the Washington Constitu-
tion) that the entire stock Of the Phil
adclphia and New York Magnetic Tel
egragh Company has been subscribed,
the first instalment paid up, and the
company organized. If satisfactory
arrangements can be made with the
New Jersey Railroad Company, the tel
egraph will be in active operation long
before tie me, ling of the next Con-
gress. We hope that no obstacles to
this desirable result viii be inierposed
by the promptings ola grasping cupid
ity. which are generally as short-sight-
ed as they are unpatriotic.
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1845-06-07

MlSgns BANK on DuBuQue.-We see II
stated in the Iowa papers that bill TO repeal
the charter of the Miners Bank Of Dubuque,
has passed both branches Of the Legislature.
with but one dissenting vote. and become a
law. However desirable il might have been
TO rid the country OF another shaving, wild
Cat" institution, in which the people Of the
Yves, has had dearly bought experience enough
10 make them DESTROYS of discarding any such
"bank rag" currency. we very much question
the constitutional authority Of the Legislature.
10 repeal \ chartered Institution, before judi
cial investigation has been had and the condi-
,i)ns of it's charter declared forfeited
The Cashier has published Gard, notify
inc the public iha, he notes will continue to
be redeemed in specie on demand, There
seems 10 be some consolation in this announce
ment, as heretofore defunet avid car has
proven worthless. But il the bank redeems
her notes now, il is more than they have al
ways done, for during several suspensions.
we have seen their bills begging at isl cents
on the dollar.
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1845-06-07

FrRE At ALLEGANY Cry There has been
a devastating FIRE in the city of Allegany, on
the opposite side of the river from Pitsburg
The Pittsburg Chronicle says that il was the
work Of an incendiary. and that twenty four
dwelling houses and four large canal warehou.
ses were entirely consumed. together with all
their contea,s Of goods shipped for the cast
The loss sustained. was estimated TO be be-
tween two and three hundred thousand dol.
lars.