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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-12-24
OLD SERIES, VOL. IA, NO. ID,
ESCAPE OF AN INSANE PrRsoN-.Rtc,t
ORuEsPONpENCE

An inmate OF the lusane Hospital a, Aucu>.
Ia, Maine, named Samuel NJ. Whelple,, bu,
who calls himself Ehger Maurice, mn,ie BIZ.
escape lew days since, obtained a horse
ard wagon of Mr.. Sawyer. of the Cnshuoc
House, on the representation that he wanted
1t 10 pursne crazy man who had jn., esca.
ped from The hospital, the being the very
man, and thus equipped, left town.
The only clue to his whereabouts i. deri.,
we'd from The following letter, since received
from him by Dr.. Harlow, Superintendent of
the Hospital, who had taken pains TO secure.
ly lock him up the night previous TO his
escape. The letter is one Of the coolest i'm.
agioablc. Here it is, verbatim c. lisra'im.
Five O'Clock I am somewhat in hur-
ry, so you must excuse any informalilles Of
in November. in this climate, is no envions
job. Thank you, dear doctor, for the remark.
able care with which you had me secured
last night. I was really afraid something
might have happened 10 me if had no. beer
so snugy ensconced. If you happen TO see
or hear anything Of iha, key, please inform
me by return Of mail. ! got one this morn
ing that answered as well; ! am writing in
fellows shop, who is SO d-----d surIy, ard
! am 80 chilled, that | must close. To all!
inqmring friends please quote the following
admirable lines from Harper's Magazine:
Is it any body's business
Wha, dnother's business ;sl
'lf you wish TO know concerning my hcsird,
| have not time 10 write the pallicuas but
can say, with the warlike Richmond: Thus
far into the bowels Of the land have We
marched without impcdiment.'
"God bless you and yours, doctor, and
farewell Z. MAuRIcEo
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-12-24
EXTENSION C.nR1Acr Tor.-G. W Rsrt

EXTENSION CARRIAGE Tore. w Bach.
man, Of Clifton Springs, n. Y, has invented
ami applied for palen, upon an improved
carriage top, BY means of which The Tops OF
carriages can be extended farther over the
front OF the carriage, and thus afford more
perfect protection agains, tho weather Than
those in ordinary use. This is effected by
means OF an additional bow in front of those
commonly used, with Join, near its lower
ends by means Of which it can be folded
back when persons ar getting in, and in
pleasant weather, but can be thrown for.
ward in storm, so as completely TO inclose
The top and sides OF the carriage THIS may
be done, or the whole top folded back, with.
on, reaching The arms outside, as the joint,
and braces are arranged differently from
those in common use We like il better
than any other folding carriage top we have
seen.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-12-24

GOETHE said he married TO obtain respec.
liability.
Wilkes declared he welded 10 please his
friends,
Wycherly, in his old age, took his servant
girl 10 spite his relations.
The Russians have story OF widow who
was so inconsoable for the loss of her hus.
band, that she took another TO keep herself
from freliiug 10 death.
A fast young gent married a woman old
enough 10 be his grandmother, because he
owed her $50 for board.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-12-24
IMPORTANT TO PHYSICIANS AND
LADIES.

CONFIDENCE can be placed, To the fules. extent, III
I the use Of the SUPPORTERS Of Mrs BETrs of Phla-
dephia So many thousand cases are known OF entire
relief OF Ladies' from the most intense pain of body and
anxiety of mind, arising frn the of other applications
OF no reputation whatever Beware Of metal glass springs
Of all kinds and elastic preparations the tendency OF which
inure the patient is but well known TO many sut
ferers and physicians To avoid nl Couuter(ets, apply
personally by letter to Mrs B. No 32l Walnut Street
her Signature on each Supporter and her United
Staes Copyright labels each box Her Suppo tcrs
sanctioned by standing Of 20 years and also by the Facul-
w. consisting the highest names in the United Sttcs
WE SEND by MAE FREE. PRICES MODERATE. Address,
wholexnle or retail orders, to JAS BELTS Agent No
3li Walnut Street, Philadelphia
phla October 1, tS5J-tf
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-12-24
pRoFANE LANGUAGE,

The use Of profane language is shockinsly
prevalent We know of no vice that Il com.
mon among men not professors of religion,
HON the man OF high social position to the
irequenior OF the lowest piog shop, swearing
is common vice. Boys learn it always as
early in life as they learn their leileis, aud
Notwithstanding all the moral Influence that
at this moment pervades society, i, seems as
though his vice were steadily on the in.
crease.
The cfiminaliiy Of The practice, apart, is
ii not strange that men will persis, in tho use
of so unnecessary and so foolish a habit -
II ia almost universally condemned as vulgar
and unsenliemanly, even by those who in
dulge in it, But-except in the presence Of
ladies-men who pride themselves on their
refinement hesitate not, without provscaiion,
and in the presence ofhose to whom they
know it is offensive, to mouth t,he hugo
round oath" with as much complacency az
though it were indicative Of high breeding
and manly superiority.
OF the wickedness of the practice as sin
against God, volume nigh, bo written
But aPar, from this, gentllity ought 10 frown
it down. The press of the eouairy ought 10
speak loudly against it Meth Protestant.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-12-24
SELECT POETRY.
THE LITTLE CHILD'S DREAM.

20, | have dream, mother,
So beautiful and strange;
Would that could sleep on, mother,
Aud that dream never change "
"What hast ,hou dreamed, deares, one
Thy look is bright and wild;
Thy molher's ear is ready
To listen 10 her child
II dreamed lay asleep, mother,
Beneath an orange tree,
When a white bird came and sang, mother
So sweeily unio me;
"Though il woke me with lis warbing,
It's notes were soft and low,
Aud 1t bid me rise and follow,
Wherever il might so,
''lt led me on and on, mother,
Through groves aud realms of light;
Until it came to one, mother,
Which daZzled-'twas SO bright,
"As biugly,,I I entered,
An angel form drew near,
And babe me welcome thlther,
Nor pain nor sorrow fear.
Il knew not augh was there, mother.
only felt twas bliss,
And joined that white birds song, mother
0, cansi thou read me this :"
"Yes, dearest, 10 thy mother
Such happiness is given
The Holy Spirit was that Bird,
That grove o! ligh, was Heaveun a
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-12-24

The merchant navy Of the United States
is al present greater than that Of the Uniied
Kingdom of Great Britain, and the tonnage
of The single city of New York, is within a
'rlfie of being equal 10 that of London and
Liverpool put together !--According 10 sta
,istics, cur mercantile marine was, at the
close oil last year, upwards Of 1000, 900 tons,
whilst that OF Great Bfiiain was but $780,.
600 ions Seven yaars ago. the tonnage Of
New York was considerably tess than that
OF Lonton Al The end of 1852, ii exceeded
100000 tons whilst that Of London wa.
6S2,ooo tons, and that of Liverpool e34 900
tons. These are marvellous facts.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-12-24
THE WAY ICE Is FORMED AT SEA

Captain Scoresby, in his account of the
arctic regions. says, while describing the for
nation OF ice in the open sea, that he has
literally seen it grosc in consisience capa-
BILE of stopping the way Of a ship with brisk
wiad-and this even when exposed 10 the
full force Of the waves of the Atlantic. The
surface is FIRST covered by peculiar sub.
stance, called "sludge,', resembling snow af-
ter being cast into water TOO cold to dissolve
il. This smoohs the surface of the sea as
though oil had been poured on ii. Ii i. com.
posed oi small detached crystals, which
speedily unite, bn, are broken BY the action
Of The waves into pieces about three irche.
in diameter. These. pieces becoming siouier,
unite again, and form what il called pancake
ice. These "pancakes' come together in
their turn, and form cakes some twelve in.
ches thick, and many yards in extent
When the sea is perfectly smooth, the freez.
ing process proceeds much more rapidly, so
that in lory-eieht honrs ,hs ice will! have be-
come capable Of sustaining mans weight.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-12-24
Jons, a little son of MIR A r. Vest. Of

JoHN little son of MIR A r. Vest Of
Columbia, Mo-, was so much injured, short
time since, by his unihonRh,ful schooma,es,
that he died on Sunday, the 23I ult. The
boys were playing 'sack," he modus ope-
randi of which is throwing one boy down,
and having others, sack fashion, upon him
as high as they can be piled. In this man.
ner MIR. Vests son was SO crushed, that he
died after much suffering.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-12-24

THE Austrian Government has instructed
all the Vienna journals lha, have shown
themselves favorable 10 tho Turkish cause.
10 ds'smble in future such lavorilism, and 10
coaduet with severe impaiiialiiy toward.
both sides. This is done Ia order ihal Russia
may have no reproaches 10 make as TO the
manner in which Austria has iulflIed her
promise OF neutrality
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-12-24

A little Child, died in Trenton, a short
lime since, frcm The effect OF the bite Of
spider aud Mr.. R. Ramford, Of lha, place, is
now suffering in The same way
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-12-24

y WHEs the idea of any pleasure strikes
your imagination, make just computation
between The duration Of the pleasure and
that Of the repentance that 10 likely to follow
it.-Epietstus..
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-12-24

ls Wisconsin, The school lands ale, 10 this
moment, worth ten millions of dollars md
'hese lands, with all The revenue derived
from them, are 10 be devoied 10 educational
purposes for ever.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-12-24
VIM. M'CARTY,
BOOKSELLER,
Market Street,
SUNBURY, PA.
lust received and for sale, fresh supply o
EVANGELICAL MUSIC

HCSI received anu LOT SAFE, a iesh supply OF
EVANGELICAL MUSIC
for Singing Schools. He is also opening at
this time, large assortment of Books, in every
branch of Literature, consisting of
Poetry, History, Novels, Romances, Scientific
Works, Law, Medicine, School and Children's
Books, Bibles; School, Pocket and Family, beth
with and without Engrayings-and every of vari-
ETY. Of Binding. Prayer Books. of all kinds.
Also Just received and for sale, Purdons Di-
gest of the laws OF Pennsylvania, edition of 1851,
price only 5000.
Judge Reads edition Of Blacks,one= Commen-
tares, in 5 vols. vo. formerly sold at $1,000,
and now offered Gn fresh binding) at the low
price of 5000.
A Treatise on the laws of Pennsylvania re-
specting the estates of Decedents, by Thomas F.
Gordon, price only $500.
Travels, Voyages and Adventures,--all OF
which will he sold low, either for cash, or coun-
try produce.
February, 81, 1s5a.-ti
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-12-24
THE SABBATH.

A history of the lives of all the criminals
ever sentenced imprisoned or executed,
would show that disregard of the Sabbath
was one of The leading steps in their progress
10 rnin; that in company with those who like
themselves dcsecraed ils lime, they had Ia
ken the iuitia,orY step in vice hat eventually
led them TO the commission of crime. And
we are laugh, TO believe that The paren, as
well as the child is responsible for these neg
LICENCES, these sins. How easy a matter it
is 10 destroy all desire in The child 10 dshon-
OF this day, it you only commence in season,
First evil impressions arc easily eradicaled+-
foul weeds sown in good soil are quick 10
germinate, but are easily destroyed when
they frst spring into exslance; but allow
them TO glow up and GO 10 seed, and the
fruits thereof are scattered in every direction,
10 multiply, Kind parents teach your boys
TO regard the Sabbath The lesson taught
MS in the serene quiet Of thai holy day in
childhood, though not Taught by parent
mo,her-are still inhelibly pressed upon our
memory, as though it were but yesterday
We received Them. II they do rot go to
church, keep them within doors, that they
may not prove enemies 10 themselves, nuisan.
ces 10 those around them. Few can enjoy
the quiet OF home whh a gang Of boys in
front of their dwellings, playing games,
laughing, shouting, euTsing and swearing,
especially on the Sabbath. 'Remember the
Sabbath day 10 keep il holy, is one of the
commandments. a4gs sfs5 ssti e.,i b..
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-12-24

INA c'un'Iy Nsssroom, 10 Yorkshire, The
ion0",'s notice 's w'ilieo over The chimney ]
'sn'iemen learning 10 spell, are requested
10 use yesterdays paper"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-12-24
NOTICE,
BANK OF NoRrpUMBEnLASD,

BANK OF NORTHUMBERLASn,
Northumberland, June rs, 1883.
The Directors of the Bank of Northumberland
give notice that they intend to apply to the next
Legislature of this Commonwealth, for a renew
al Of its charter with the same capital, and with
its present title, location and privileges. By
order Of the Board.
JNO. TAGGART, Prest.
June 25, Is53.--6m. rrtab
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-12-24

A GREAT PuRcHAsE.-P 7. Barnum, il is
rumored, has bought the property on the N.
E. corner oi Houston steel and Broadway,
New York, running all the way through 10
Crosby street, aud two hundred feet up Cros.
by and two hundred feet on Broadway, for
the purpose OF erecting splendid building
for theatre, museum and concert room.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-12-24

TIE better animals can be fed, and the
more comfortable they can be kept, The more
profitable they are-and ell farmers work for
profit.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-12-24

r Loykland esteem are the FIRST principles
OF friendship, which always is imperfect
where either Of those Two are wanting.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-12-24
LIE GATHER.

FRITZ & III IN ID r Y,
Store, 90 N. Sd street
PHILADELPHIA
Morocco Manufacturers, Carriers, Importers,
Commission and General Leather Business.
WHOLESALE & RETAIL.
NJ Manufsctory ie Margaretta Street.
Phila., August 20. ls53.-ly.
ENREsH Vanilla Bean of a superior quality
II Just received and for sale by t-u
fune A. 1855 1850 Aa III. b. MASSER.
,NK-Boureau's celebrated ink, and also Con
i ares ink for sale, Wholesale and retail by
December %, 1880. "A 3. MASSER.
SsHOEs.-All kinds of Boots Shoes and slip
G. ELsDERG CO,
Market street, opposite the Post Office.
sunbury, oot. 8, 1859
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-12-24

PUSs.-Hood had way OF perpettating
pnns peculiar 10 himself He never ,,e,cen-
ded 10 qubbling on mere play upon syllable.
but traversed whole sentiment, and cays
double meaning, not only to language -
What can be better than his descripiiou of
Ben Battle, in the conflict
"rha, csnnon-balltook oil his legs,
And he laid down hiA ann, H-e-r.
or that dolesome announcement sfer has
death when -..-.......
"They went and told the Sexton,
And the Sexton loll'd The Lsn"
a conviction Of ones own inferority soon
prompts a thorough search in,o IN. wax.
nesses Of The superior There is no,hjn.
'na' Inc slave sooner learas lhau tho fanii. Of
The nasler.-Sinlms. f Q aaaf
iHE annual income Of each person in Eng.
lang Is twenty-five cents a day; ia Ireland
s'saii Ia France, fop1leen; while ia ous
mosl industrious States it 10 Thirty; aad tax.
ias the whole nation, ssvsatssa-
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-12-24

PERHAPS no poet ever wrote four more
truthful lines than the following, by Long
fellow: -.,- .,..,.
"were half the power that fills the mind with terror
Were half the wealth bestowed on Camps and Courts.
Given to redeem the human mind from error.
p There were no need OF Arsenals and Forts" -
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-12-24

1.-THE above incident narrated by cores.
pondeni of Arhur's Home Gazette, occurred
in the Couu at Harrisburg The ayouihinl
attorney" alluded 10, who made such a bril-
liant debut, was Jof1s c. KuNKEL, now one Of
the ables and most successful lawyers in that
JUDICIAL district; For several years he rep
resented Daupiin county in ,hs popular
branch Of the Legislature, and subsequently
elected TO the Safe Senate Of which disli..
guished body he is now the Speaker.I
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1853-03-04

The Illinois Central Railroad is seven
hundred miles in length, and has six hundred
and twcnty-sx miles in u straight line, which
prepares the road for speed which no other
road in the United States is capable Of.
--FALL or RAiy.---It appears that water
which falls upon The earth, IN the forms OF rain
and snow, in our latitude, is about 40 inches.
In 1850, at albany the fall was nearly 81 inches.
In 1852, nearly 80 inches. SO that were there
no absorption or evaporation, we should soon be
in a swimming condition. We are astonished
t, find that about 10 inches more Of water fell
last year at Syracuse than at Albany. April
was the most rainy month at Albany, aud Oct.
ct Syracuse. Taking series Of years, June
has becn the raaiest month at Albany ". Y.
Niryor,
- |, IS said that according to the ofi.al
returns, 1850 persons died Of cholera at ST.
Jago, Cuba, in October, Novemberard Deem
Der last, out ofa lopuatlon 10000 to % 900
souls during the height Of he pcstience, Il
terrib. earthquake occurred, which destroyed
- William; -"lIere'5 wishin' you good
'eailh, jan, aud happy new year." James:-
"Thunk ye, Bill, thank ye. had ought to be
happy cove, for I've got wife as can thrash
any man of her weight, ana I've got child Of
two wears and 'arf, as can eat two pounds y
beef5teak at sttin', let alone owniE' the small
est black and tan terrier in the world !"
An important legal decision has just
been pronounced By the Court of Common
Pleas of Maryland, 70 the effect that Railroad
Companies are not liable for personal INJURIES
where the same occur to passengers while
standing on the platform, Of the cars, against
, the warnings Of the Conductor, although the
accident may have resulted ftom clrecssuess
or neglect on the part OF the agents Of the
I Company.
--SHoALs OF HuNuRY Fisu.-Washing-
ton is reported be BE- oyerilowng with Office
seekers AID po'.jiciaus. Nothing was ever
beforc known to equal the ,nul:lculc5 Of anX-
ious faces that confront the pcdes;riln at
every turn. Williams Hotel is perfectly be-
sicgcd. II is the head quarters Of prcsidcn
PIERCE.
WHEN An9X2soras was told Of ia,
death Of his son, he only said, knew he wa-
mortal. So we, in all casualties of life, shoplt
say, knew my riches were uncertain, tina
my friend was but a man. Such consideration
would soon poclty u.s. because all our trouble
proceed from their being unexpected
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1853-03-04
Farm For Sale.

1 now offer for sale, NY Farm situated
at the centre Of The town IA Cornwall, Addison
GO, ~. said farm consists OF One Hundred and
Eighty i've acres under good improvements 1hsIo
are Two dwelling Houses, one N ordinary the other
N thorough repair; Two 30 b. 80 loot Barn ole
sheep barn 2o by 81. neatly new; one sheep shed
80 by 10 ecl, also new aud ducd with rlcks tori
shrtp Horse bnyn 30 hy 80 isei in good repair
also, good Cow Shed and Stable good Com
burns also, new Painted Bee-touse or Apairy
constructed aier Gman's ate patent. The fam IN
"hitredby neyer'tdllns stream Of water, lunnns
us vince lensth. Also, ty several Springs; alsu
good Wells and Cisterus. There j. plenty OF grated
iruit, also over one hundred Young Ape tItes, all
gated and looking nne also Fears Grapss and
NnIrllts The tdun IS divided INTO Pasture, Mead
ow aud Wood land have also ltO acres OF land.
iyihg on the banks Of Ouer creek, , miles IRON my
house. a portion y meadow, which Welded tnls
season about 30 tons Of Hay. which Will be sod
win or without thu owe. as desired. Also, -
acres OF timbsIed land ~ the swamp. about ml's
from my door The above DESERVED P oPerly.'e
eeher with he Stock and Forming To"is, can Is
bought great liarGa!n. Possession given Oh TAG
lsl day Of April next.
Cornwall VI, Jan. Is, 1883. VII
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1853-03-04
From the Cattdrdugas Wig.
Most Revolving Tragedy--M Murder and
SuiciJp.

One Of the most shocking instances OF muir
der and suicide we have ever been called upon
to record, occurred in the town OF Leon, In this
county, on Friday last.
The facts, SO far as We have been able 10
learn them, are these: y MIR. franklin,
worthy farmer, lett home in the morning otthat
day, for the purpose Of choPpng in the woods.
some distance from his dive ling, taking with
him luncheon, as he Intended to be gone all
day. The family consisted If himself and
wife and three young children, two OF whom
were twins.
On bis return at night, he was somewhat
surprised on nearing the house, at seeing nJ
light. He opened the door, against winch
something pressed heavily, and by the light of
the moon. discovered that 1t was the body of
one of his children lying on the floor weller
ing in its blood.
In his frenzy he rushed out and alarmed the
school teacher of the district, who Glanced TO
be passing by, when the two entered the house,
and on looking further they found the other
two children in the same horrible condition as
the first. One was badly frozen, bat all were
alive-though insensible, when found by the
almost distracted and broken hearted father.
Two of the children died that nlght--lt Is
hoped the other may recover, although the con
ditlon of the little sufferer is most critical. On
scitUllI lOI Jlc llOCuc SiIc a l'H''u IA ''i'.
wood-house suspended by the neck wilh skcin
Of yarn-col and lteess.
The skulls Of two Of the children were
fractured IN most revolving manner, whlcd
had evidently been accomplished by the moth
er, with an IRON used about the stove. that vas
found on the floor, literally bathed in blood. -
What motive could have led tins miserable
woman to so atroclouS an act, we have not heard
conectured.
o. The following Certificate, from Prcsl
dent Fillmore, Chairman of the L. $, Central
Committee, of the award Of Medal to U. II
Pennman Esq. for specimens Of Stone Lime
at the Worlds Fair, We take great pleasure
in publishing, as developing one Of the many
resources of our State, requiring only the en-
terprise of such men as Mr.. Penuiman, to brlng
ino active and profitable use.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1853-03-04
TB'aHsCEi gsT.
S0eo Dollar Worth of Dry Goods
FOR SALE At First COST.

I'VE the undersigned wishing to close
W or business before he lot of April shalthrov
our whole stock mo mlkrt,a At cost or at pfIces
wh'ch viii effect immediate sale
Gar STOCK consists OF rich and new Goods rs we
have selected and thrown all ora styles into the nuc
on looms, every season in ordei To keep M de-
siI"n'e stock and We therefore soy We otter better
stock OF Goods 10 the plbic thln Yer before offered
a. such advantage.
we tax" thus opportunity Of returning our thanks
TO outcnSllners ani iirnJs Tor heir iufnrr pu,ron
age. and invite Them 10 call anu max. ihe!r se!ec.
uons AZ Fls Co.'S
Terms Cash ol aeprc",l pepe
=, y PfKhY tCO
No R,1k Rock. ~ ca ct
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1853-03-04

The Charleston Courier of Saturday, says
that the heaviest treshot for years had occurred
on the Pedee river.
FLEE IN ST. Lou s.-LouSriiIe, Feb. Is
We learn from the ST. Louis papers of the 23l
that destructive fire occurred in that city on
the morning Of that day, consuming the Broad
way House. Turner's livery stable, with houses
AMI other property. The total loss had not
been asccrtained that OF Mr.. Turner vas es
timatcd at $4,000.