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Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-02-13
MARINE NEWS.
PORT OF RICHMOND,
ARRIVED,

ARRIVED,
Schr Haxall Lay field, New York, mdze to Cur
RE.
SAILED
schr Merchant, Couch, New York, mdzo to D.
Cure.
Brig Norfolk, Pepdleton, Norfolk
Steamer City Of Richmond Foster, New York
radze TO Robert Rankin.
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BALTIMORE MARKETS, Feb. IL
FLouR.--400 bbls Howard Street sold at 81 25; 5o(
at 81 81; and 100 at 81 81.
WHEAT.-White 81 to ST. Red 80 to 90 cts
CoRN.-White Sc cts: Yellow 50 q 60
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REGULAR SALE DAYS:

aUr4oDAfS, JHDRSDAYS& SATURDAYS.
a IN the above named days will sell at public arc
" non, at my store opposite the City Hotel COM
mencng at hali-past O'clock a variety of mscella-
oe fUR sSS1aF 1sf as The ssd tOOwjng o
Bureaus Bedseads Chairs Of every style and pattern
fialr and Shuck Mattresses, Dining, Tea Toilet and
Ca ai Ieeos, Beds 3 sh. and nc Bedding &c.
Goods &c, with Clotl., Cassimeres, Sattinets. Vest.
white and brown l. Linen, Table Covers oil Cloth d.
Hosiery, Cravats, Shirts and Drawers &c,
CLOTHING, &C.; Also. large collection of sea.
so9aoe ready made clothing. Boots and Shoes.
ELK, wool and swater-proof Hats, cloth and glazed
laps cutlery, and large assortment of Trunks, Va
Ice ana Carpet Bags, Mason's Challenge Backing
rclcn iMstches, sClocks and an endless varietvo
Psrfumery and Fancy Goodsof every descrip len.
NH ALEX. MOTT 4 CO.
MIGHT SALES, NIGHT SALF5S.-oo
4 MONDAY evening, the 10th September, at half
psss o'clock at my store opposite the City Hotel.
VIII commence my Night Sales and will continus
them during the season. at which Tina will be sold from
the shelves general assortment Of Staple and F.ncv
Goods, Dry Goods, Hardware and Cutlery. Fancy
Goods, &c &c. "n'5
STAPLE AND FANCY DRY GOODS, Cloths
Cashmeres, Muslins, Shtngs Caains,s Flsnnel. Pins
and s Needles, Spool Cotton, Silk Umbrellas Hosiery
HARDWARE g. CuTLERY-suneror Ivory
handle Knives and Forks, Isl pieces) Buck Handle
hnves and Forks per dozen, Britannia Ware, Tea
Trays, Walters Pocket aud Carded Knives, Scissors.
"1aois =, 1 nifholes, Braces, kIts, &c.
~; fanny GOODS-Lades' Writing Desks and
M worn Boxes, Cologne. Fancy Soaps, Hooks and Ewes
l uniting rIs, snspenders, Aceordeons, Dressing
! 5ucS and SIDE Combs, Backgammons, Razors, Strops
tan brushes, Money Purses, Family and Pocket b.
ble1 =, Playing F., VI Cards, Paper, &c. '.N'' ~
lew ELLERY-Fn Patent God Lever Watches
Go'd Detached Levers full jeweled Gold Cylinder do
do, English Silver Levers, &c, Gold Pens and Pom.
els, Silver do. Breasipins, Gold Guard Chains, Gold
Fob do, Steel Chains Cameo Pms, Bracelets Ear
Rings Casters, Segars. Matches &c
seq A. MOTT & CO Arcts
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- Oh ThID91 EVFaVINO, FEB. I3,
VIII be performed, Shakspesres great Tragedy of
OTHELfO.
OTHELLO ................Mr BROOKE
La Manola, by...... uad'e Cincca and Mr. Carese
To conclude with
BURIED ALIVE.
Benjamin Bowbpl. ...........Mr Burke
ADMISSION Boxes so cents; Paiquet. so cents
Csn're Gallery % cents; Co'ored Gallery IS cents
Easter Gallery IS cents.
Doors open at quarter past 6-curtan will rise at
qisiter past o'clock.
- "A few season and monthly tickets can be had
application at the Box Office. te7
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We learn from the Enquirer that Jas. Bueh-
anan, Esq, of Pennsy lvania, is at present in the
city, spendinga few days with Judge John Y.
Mason one of his colleagues in President Polk S
Cabinet.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-02-13

FIRE.-About - o'clock "Wednesday night,
the Eastern horizon was suddenly and brilliant
ly illumnated the bells of the city sounded the
usual alarm of fire, causing the members of the
different fire companies to hurry to their respec
tive engine houses; but no one could locate the
fire. One or two reels, however, were des-
patched in the direction of the fire. but reach
ing the summit of Church Hill, it was discov-
cred that the scene of conflagration was some
distance below the confines of the city; so the
reels were restored to the engine houses, and
the firemen retired, to dream possibly of crack
ing rafters, crumblng walls, smoke, heat, shouts,
yells, and all the other attendants upon rousing
fire in the heart of the city.
The fire. we regret to learn, occurred at the
residence of Mr. John Mountcastle, about two
miles below the city. His dwelling, together
with all the out-houses appurtenant thereto was
totally destroyed.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-02-13

STEEL PENs.-We are indebted to Mr.. ]. w.
Randolph for lot of steel Pens which we feel
safe in pronouncing superior to any thing of the
kind yet introduced in this city. They possess
all the requisites of the gold pen, viz: smooth
ness, delicacy of touch and elasticity, and can
be procured at much less cost.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-02-13

NEW YOR MARKETS. Feb. 10.
CoTToN-Sales for four days, 5000 bales at unchang
ed prices
FLoUR-l4ooo bbls. sold. State 81 rs to 4 81;
Southern 81 a s.
CoRN.-New Orleans 60 TO go
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New and Valuable Publications.

EAANTRORNE'S NEW BOOK. WITH
= w 0OnnhhEh LATE WORKS. received by NASH
The Snow Image, and other Twice Told Tales, by
Nathaniel Hawlhorne-75c
E9thanasy, or Happy Talk towards the End of Life,
by M! as M0u'0Fd Third edition. with additions
Life OF the Apostle Peter, in series of practical
dscourses, by Alfred Lee, Bishop of the Protestant
Episcopal Church in Della ware-75c
A Treatise on the Diseases OF Chest, being course
OF lectures delivered at the New York Hospital, by
John A. Sweet, NJ. D., Physician to the New York
Hospital-S3
Hints on Health, with familiar instructions for The
treatment and preservation OF the skin, hair, teeth
eyes, &c, by William Edward Coae, NJ d -62tc'
The Spanish Teacher and Coioqual Phrase Book
an easy and agreeable method OF acquiring a
speaking knowledge of the Spanish Language 4h eai-
ten, revised and corrected by Francis Butt sr-50c
The Workman's Account Book, an easy and
economical pan--priee i2c.
treaties en zebra, tor Colleges and High Schools
by George K. Perkins, 4. M Professor of Mathema.
tics in the New York State Normal School, &C.
Second edition enlarged.
Plain TrIgonometrv, and It's application to r,ensura-
ton and Land surveying, accompanied with all the ne
cessary LogarithmeIic and Tngomssric Tables. by
Geo K. Perkins. fe 49,
w EXECUTORS SALE OF R1G1TS S1i7,t-S
LEATHER. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c,
l be atteDton OF the public is invited to the g. l.. 70
take place this mofnng on Bread street. No. 292
. GEORGE Us UMNER
SSLAUGHTER's COTTON YARNs-Io.
- 00o pounds assorted, from 4 to IL, superior
fr Is FRY & McCANDLIsH.
NpREAsT PIECES, SHOULDERS SIDES
ED AND HAMS, in state of expectancy, fer
sale by WILLIAMS & BROTHER.
fc 10
DKIME LAIRD. n obs, per steamer. ios sale
1 +. b Hy WILLIAMS & BROTHER.
ANNE OLD ROE HERKINGs.-3J nall
Il bbls, in store and for sale by
fe 10 WILLIAMS g. BROTHER.
SCOTTSVILLE FLOUR
- IT'S bills Mason & Lewss brand
l25 do Family Mills 90
$50 do mixd brands, for sale by
fe l3 RAGLAND g. BROTHER.
A LHEMARLE fIPPINS-l3 bbIs Of ,hess
IA delicious and very fruit Just received: fun
lles in want will please call at the Steam Candy
factory lU9 Nam street.
fel3 LOUIS J. BOSSlFJJyE
NE ANAGERs' OFFICE. e NORRIS 4
This day atll o'clock.-Capals $500, $500, 1850,
&c. Tickets So
This evening at o'cock.-Capitals: Sl3, SEQ. 524s.
$500, 100 OF 500. &c. Tickets 81.
Drawn Nos, OF Susquehaunah. class 7:
40 II % 65 3 At 81 II rs 10 % GO 70 "a 20.
ieb IS --------- G. W. PURCELL. s
bacon ~ LASKERVTLLE are receiving,
ID Tor sale
100 pockets superior Government Java Coffee
100 boxes Winchester Candles
so bbls Tar fe Is
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TO ARCHITECTS.

TO ARCHITECTS.
EDLANS, specifications and sestimates Of cos ara
vited un il the first day OF March, for three 1Iay.
het Houses to be erecisd-One on the 81 O. lie pres.
cut msrket house on II st eet, 300 feet nv 60.
extending from Main to Franklin s,ieet Another III
same mansions, on 9th sueet, between b DAD al
Marshall Streets ached in the crnlre across arkrc
alleys and the third, Vegeiatle Market H7rse to be-
erected on the vacant lot Eth street. north o. Eanks
lin street., $50 by 80 feet.
The sum OF one hundred and fifty dollars will he maid
Tor the pan, Specifications and estimates adopted by
the City Cnuncl fhs spec hcaonsto BE- ace npanied
WIN complete and detailed working pans with drec-
tons Tor building, &c.
for fut her IN oination, persons dispose to make
plans are requested appIy in person or by letter TO
The subscriber. SAML d DEMON
Chairman Special Committee on Markets
feb 1l-dtd ~
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~ Owing to an oversight in printing Tues
days edition of the 'Times," a small number
ofthe daily edition was sent to subscribers in
the country in lieu of the semi-weekly paper
The oversight was not detected in time to ena-
BILE us to rectify it; but we can with entire con-
fidence assure our country friends that similar
accident will not again occur.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-02-13

SALE OF U. S. STEAMER
BosToN, Feb 10.
The u s steamer Lewis sold at auction to-day
for $150O0O cash.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-02-13

MANAGERS:
ncy Gov John. E M Braxton
Maj w B 1aliaferro
S F Leake Judge Caskie
NJ CrutchfeId J M Botts
Mason SD WhiuIe
1T. Mayor W L Jackson
B Hafvie ] M SPEED
untord S D Stusrt
e Jas Alfred Jones tPeters.
lgust Thos E Bottom
pson kobt E Scott
rd DR. John Dove
rs James Barbour
K G Scott, Sr
fridge Capt R 0 Haskins
redlih Col Walter Gwynn
. Jacob Ezekiel
lie. M S Taylor
och DR. M P Scott
mpson Jas X Lee
!, (Freds'fg) Sam T Bayly
DR. w ID Haskins
tract R B Heath
Dermnn Capt X G Scott, Jr
evy, Jr WIN w Dunnavant
Capt w Y Sheppard
'mlin Capt r M Nimmo
npbell Chas w Purcell
Into DR. Jas H Conway
ton Thos w boswell
lrt Col c Q Tompklns
Jas H Grant
Al, Jr Col saml S Myers
Tor Jno M Patton, Jr
lin Joseph Mayo
cock, Lit Col T c Rice
usson Gustavus A MYERS
em, Russell w Alien
kner, Simeon Wheeler
Cramp Capt Jno II Richardson,
les, "A McEvoy
aiding Caddis 8 Luck
Glazebrook Jas M Talbot
'rgussoa Capt 2 I Moore
Ids j B .uglass
Scott DR. Jas Dove
Taylor Lieut. J F RegnauIt
lsten Dr. Thos NJ Tate
son Jno Goode. Jr
)lmmcck JOSEPH Hetzler,
to Capt J r Caskis
,e ---- Won Grooming
eksr Joseph Segar
wing Richd Muse
F w Coleman
r Chss S Lewis
ksoa George Hairston
gger Lieut. Hugh Fry
ore Andrew P Fry
nberlayns CAPT ] N Sheppard
or TN 3 Roy
en- Capt J M Morssn (Gooch-
land)
,er Smith Fl Robinson
abe Mi. ter Jackson
lizards Lieut. J-s N Shine
| Lieut. Ed f, Dudley
son (Chester, Lewis Webb, Jr
Jas F Pr sion
Lieut. Jno Dooley
len (Surry) Jno H Seayres
,rouch( Gooch- w & Stevens
Capt VIM Ball Chester
10 son firld)
4yie &C lester~'C w Russell
Lieut. Layne
,ry Aylet Henry Hyman
an VIM II Macfarland
y ] B Jack son, Jr
lord Mai Jos Selden
'ants DR. James Beals
Capt J V Scott peters
IN huro1
son PW Aliriend (Petersburel
(Pt tersturg) J NJ Sewart (Pe,ersh'e)
cri ton lists now open at the Box OfIic
tire, the American and Exchange Hotels.
WIN l.. MAULE LIE see
Ls MALAGA WINE, for sale
JAS WINSTON.
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THE CUBAN PRISONERS.
New YoK Feb H.
The liberated captives of the unfortunate Lopez Elk
pedltlon sailed from Vigo, the 10th January in the
ship Prentice.
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LEGAL InieIlieence. City News,&c.
HASTINGS GOuRT.

The Grand Jury yesterday presented Richard
Westmo, VIM. English, Francis Franklin,
Charles Craig and James Caudle, for INSIDE
meanours; and Thomas Morgan, David Nichol,
Samuel Jennet,. William Swinden, and William
Hulcher,for selling spurious liquors without due
authority. James Watkins and Jesse Cenoir,
free negroes, were also presented for remaining
in the commonwealth contrary to law; and then,
the Grand Jury adjourned till Saturday, the 18th
inst.
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T III r. A RE-.
Lessee and Manager. VIM. L. MauIe

Benefit and last appearance but one of
Mr. G. " BROOKE.
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n NO MMsSSiOS HOUSE IN &siH NfUND.
" With the vie Of giving our friends aud all other
who may avor with their patronage, the advanta
ges OF both markets, we havs established IN the city
OF Richmond house Tor ransac,Dg GENERAL
TAzEwEIL S. MoRroN. under the style of TAZE.
WELL S. MORTON & co. The business OF
WATKINS & MORTON, will be conducted III Pc.
e,sburg BY SAMUELV WATKINS, assisted by lonN A
MoRToN, as heretofore.
It's purpose adhe re strictly to the Commission
business giving our undivided attention the sale OF
The staple products OF the country viz: Tobacco.
Wheat, Corn, Flour, Cotton, &c, &C.
We return our thanks Tor the liberal patronage that
has been bestowed concern in Petersburg, and
to the dealers in produce and merchandise in thai city
we tell under many obligations The generous lber-
atty and punctualty haveat all times met with in
our transactions with them
FAREWELL S. MORTON & CO.,
WATKINS & MORTON,
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AUCTION SALES.
THIS DAY.

EXEcUTOR's SALE OF BOOTS, SHOES.
~ LEATHER, LASTS AND HOUSEHOLD
FURNl URE.-Will be sold at auction on FRI.
pay mex 10 inst. at 10 O'Clock, al The store OF
Jesse Franklin, deceased. No. 292 Brosd street. all
me STOCK 10 said sore, together with the household
urnhure, consisting ct the usual VAR ty.
ID. d. FRANKLIN, Ex'r
Sale to he conducted by G. J. SUMNER, Auct.
$rTerms at sale.
also, a lot OF hne Principe Segars. Fe l2
BY ALEXANDER MOTE & co.
No.hl Main street, opposite the city Hotel.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-02-13

q spGk REWAkD.-Rsn away in july Issr
e3eBVI SIMON, who is six Ieet high, about %
Years old neck rather short. thick through the should.
ers and chest ore upper trent tooth out, nose rather
high, but attens al the eud; OF black complexion can
read and wrlie and fond OF cards Simon has been
hired Tor many years at the James River and Kama
Guy Il Reins, in Roctbrdse aud Buchanan and il is
probable by oil lise papers, has hired himself in
some OF the pubic works, he can work 10 stone or
grading. The above reward will be paid for ha del.
very at the Byrd plantation, Goochsnd county, 10
T. 9-cl2t A q. STEGAR.
AATS.-l50o 6usIels seed Nais. Ior sale hy
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-02-13

nATS.-l5oo bushels seed Oats, for sale by
W ie II ], & 7. CLENDlNING.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-02-13

FOR NEW ORiEANS--Frst Vessel
AslsA Vuginsa and Louisiena Line -The'supe-
Asy rior fast sailing regular packet Barque
CYANE, Captain Jesse LoveIand, now on
the way from New Orleans and daily expected, will
sail W tn all possible dispatch For freight cabin or
storage passage, having superior Accommodations, ap-
ply to DAVID CURRIE.
IL
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-02-13
OFFICE OF The JAMES RIVER AND )
KANAWHA COMPANY

KANAWHA COMPANY,
RICHMOND, February H. 1852. \
a CALLED meeting OF the Stockholders of the
IA James River and Kanawha Company will be
held in the Hall OF the House of Delegates, in this
this Guy, on Tuesday, the 23d March next in aceor
dance with the provisions of the End Bye-Lsw of the
Company, which provides that Extra General Meet.
ings OF the Stockholders may be convened at any
time by the Presidents on the application of any num-
Der OF the Stockholders, not less than forty. owning
together not less than six thousand shares
BY order the President.
fe l3-tawt23M WIN. P. MUNFORD Sec'v
Fl FOR BOsTCN.-Tae fne fast saiIiag
go schr Frankia, Capt Frost, will be ready to
receive freight for Boston, on Monday 10Th inst
Apply to WIN D COLQUlTT, OF to
ROBT RANKIN,
fe Is Corner of ed and Water SITS
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g. LAUGHTER'S COTTON YARys-Io.
~ 00o pounds assorted, from A to II, a snnsrior
article tor sale by
fr 10 FRY & McCANDIJSH
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-02-13

a nAA HORSE CHESTNUT TREES.
IL WV for sale by
fe 3 JAS WINSTON
An BOXES HAVANA AND LOAF
HV SUGAR. ior sale by
ta 10 las WINSTON
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-02-13

~ v|0, HALVES TO, quafltFs . 90.
Certificate OF a package of wholes S25o-s1ares in
proportion. :"
Orders for Tickets in any of the Maryland lotteries
VIII meet the most prompt and confidential attention Il
addressed to MORRIS q Co, Managers or to
w. PURCELL,
re Rict nnnnd IA
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-02-13

S33.UOU, 2ZUUU, lI,UU0.
+. Susquehanna Lottery, Class 8, to be drawn at Bal
tlmore on Wednesday, February 18Th. rs Nos, Is
drawn.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-02-13

FEVWO HUNDRED THOUSAND EEIA.
Il LA. PRINCIPE and other ayorite brands,
Havana Segars for sale by
fe IS JAS WINSTON.
W7IRGINIA REPORTS.-Volume Graft
v tan's Reports, just published, price "a per VOL
for the set for single volumes; also, on sale, Gil.
ner's, Rsndophs, Leigh's and Robinson's Reports
fe ii St VIM. III. RICHAR DSOE S. c.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-02-13

~EXECUFOR'S SALE OF BOUTS StiOt.S
LEATHER. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c,
be attention OF the public is invited to the g. |. 70
take place this mofning On Bread street, No. 292
commencing at 10 o'clock.
GEORGE Us UMNER
fe 10 Apetionasr
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Ickets yIU, halves5 quarters I

$4,000, $4,000. soOO 100 prizes of $50.
Grand Consolidated Lottery, Class 7. to be draw
at Baltimore, Saturday, February 2lst. IS Nos,
drawn.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-07-22
Rain Water the Purest.

1t is not generally known, SAYS the Albany
Register, that rain water, when protected from
the atmosphere, is the purest, healrhiest, and
sweetest water in use.
Mr.. J. S. Van Rensselaer, has for great
number of years used it for drinking and ordi
nary purposes, and could never meet with any
he considered as good. He was first informed
of It's quality by "a sea captain who used it in
his voyage from the United States, and found
that by carefully preserving it from exposure,
casks which shipped ut Key West
and made their outward voyage, were, on
Their return 10 New York found 10 be as pure
and good as the day they were put on board
Acting on this suggestion, Mr. Van Renssel-
aer built two cisterns in his yard, covered,
cemened, and air-ti9ht, one of which acted
a reservoir, communicating with the other
from which it was conducted into the dwell-
ing. The cisterns were capable OF holding
seventy.hve hogsheads, and from the time of
their erection long since, Mr.. Van Rensse-
laer has had bounjiiul supply Of pure, soft
and excellent water.
The only communication with the air was
by The pipe which conducted the water from
the roof every rain refreshed the supply
and as it was drawn from the bottom of The
cistern, The temperature was cool and pleas
ant. Rain water, as is known, is the purest
in nature.
In this case it was conducted from n high
slate roof on which no dirt could well accrlm-
ulale, and the ci>terns had required cleans
ing but once in six years, and then from no
defect in the water; al no time has that been
disturbed or lost in the least its pure and
Wholesome taste, and tina, fat and rainy taste
peculiar 10 ii when caught in open vessels
has never been noticed.
1t is strange that these simple and inter-
esting facts are not more generally known
and acted on; were il so, our citizens on
the hill might now be supplied with an abun-
dance of water, instead of suffering as they
are from drought. The cost Of cislerns does
not exceed S75, and TO places where there is
a deficiency of good water we commend this
cheap and effectual way of obtaining it.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-07-22

team several fremen dressed and ready for ac-
tion, and there they stand ready a, seconds
notice, 10 fly 10 the scene of conAagraiion. A
large number of engines and horses are on
hand for use, and several are constantly bar-
messed and manned for service. There are
several depots scattered over the metropolis.
from which the engines start. The costume
of the firemen is fine, the horses are always
spirited, and the sight when they are in mo-
tion is one of life and spirit.
To insure the quick transmission of news of
fires to headquarters, the policemen who, on
observing fire, first gives notice at an engine
station, receives reward, amounting 10 about
$3.50, and still another reward is given to The
engine which first appears upon the ground.
Arrived at the scene of the fire, at once the
hose of the engine is applied to the street plug
for the water companies only obtain charters
on condition of giving all the water which is
needed for fires, free of COST A suitable band
of men for working the engines is soon gath.
cred from the crowd, by offering twenty-four
cents for the first hour, twelve for the next,
and SO on, besides feast of bread and cheese,
and ale to wind off with. Twenty or thirty
men are needed to work each engine, but fire
never yet occurred in London where there was
lack OF men for hire on these terms.
The trained iremen attend 10 all the danger
ons parts of the service, and the common la
borers merely work the engines The brigade
men, as they are called, wear a compact dress,
with stiff leaihern helmet TO protect the head
and often make courageous and dangerous al
tacks upon the devouring element. If it is
necessary to enter room full of smoke and
flames, fireman with smoke-proof dress en-.
tiers al once 10 the rescue of the perilled object
The work goes on coolly, but with wonderful
despatch; and when all is over, all parties
who have worked adjourn 10 the nearest public
house to partake of the beforehand -bargained
for bread and cheese and ale.
The fire brigade belongs 10 some eighteen OF
twenty. insurance companies, and has ffteer
or sixteen stations. There are superinten.
dent and captain. and the men are promoted ac
cordlng TO their energy and trustworthiness-
We need not add that they are paid we'll, anc
those employed who are stout, strong, and ful
of expertness. Here is one of the great ad
vantages they have over the members of the
fire companies in American towns, who do no,
make it their business. They are generally
persons of ordinary strength, and can never be
SO skllful as men who make the putting out OF
fires profession.