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CLOTH, CLOTHING,
FURNISHING GOODS
ALL NEW GOODS.
G, w, BOOTHBY

G. w. BooTHBY
MAY be found at the store formerly occupied
VNl by |. Gleason, opposite the Saco House,
Main Street, Saco, with good assortment OF
Broadclo,hs, Casslmeres, Doeskins, Tweeds, Cash.
mereis and Vestings, Of every shade and quality,
which will be sold by the yard, or made into CUR
mcnis for n small profit, and IN all cases warrant.
ed to give satisfaction. Also, Gcntlemcn's Fur
nishing Goods, such as Shirts, Bosoms Collars,
Cravuis, Handkcrchieis, Gloves, Socks, &c.
G. w. BOOTHBY, Agent.
N. b. would take this opportunity 10 return
my thanks TO old friends and customers, for the
liberal share OF patronage received heretofore, and
hope by sircter attention TO business and the ws,s
Of the public, 10 receive continuation Of the same
SacO, March Goth, 1854. l2-3m
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Saco River Railroad Company

A T meeting held January i2th, 1854. OF tho
"A persons named in the first section Of the Aci
to incorporate the Saco River Railroad Company.
the Undersigned were appointed colnulille "
open Books OF subscription for the Capital Stock
OF said Company, IN accordance with the protis.
ions OF the Goth section OF the Charter. In pur-
suance Of that appointment We hereby give no.
iicc that subscriptions will be received on the 2oh
day OF March, 1884, and tor al least ten successive
DAYS next thereafter at the following places. Wig:
Portland, al the office of John NJ. Wood, Esq;
Biddeford al the Biddeioh Bank Saco, at tho
Manufacturers Bank. And for the convenience
of persons in other towns, books will DO opened In
some place or places in each Of the towns adjaccn.
to saco River, aud in the vicinity Of the content
plated route. rf.a. H.
PHILIP EASTMAN,
WILLIAM =. HAINES,
.,.t ID TRiSrRAM JORDAN, JR.,
, ~" ISRAEL Il. BRADLEY,
Feb 90, 1851. A' oA
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Notice,

THIS is TO certify tina, |, Edward Cooley. have
i given TO my daughter, Mary f Cooley, bel
time, as | shall pay no debts by her contracted
nor demand any OF hes earnings after this date.
EDWARD y COOLEY.
Attest, JouS SPENCE. mark.
Dover, March 81, 1853 l3-3ws
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BOX Nc.

BOX Z d q N Us
Nothing cmbellishes piece Of ground apprcpn.
a,ed for Flower Garden, more than edging the
walks with Dwarf Box; II emphatically denotes.
preston Gs TO the taste Of the proprietor. II Is cv
ergreen and perfectly hardy. For sale by
DANIEL MAIi0NY,
Practical Gardener.
Saco, February 4th, 1854 G-w
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POSITIVE SALE AT COST

JoNA. TUCK, Postmaster.
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Commissioners, Notice.

North Berwick, March II, 1854. ll-4w
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aTHINK CLOSE AND PONDER WE'LL"
900 DoLLlA r 8

will be given TO any person who will produce so
as have been effected by the use of Pulvennachers
Electric Chains. They never fail TO perform what
they are advertised to do, and no person has ever
been dissatisfied WHO has given them trial. i,
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-05-20
NEW HAHDWARE sTORE!II

CHARIES y. WILLIS
now opening new and very extensive Spring stock
L Of HARDWARE, CUTLERY and HA RVEST TOOLS,
and. the Goods purchased direct from Sheffield
sell close figures any house in the est. Mer
chants and others will find IL to their advantage 10 ex
anime his stock is quite large, UeH selected
ier and with entire reference to the wants OF
this market. -
Thankful IN the merchants Of the ibseror ana tne cru
of this city, for their favors ALREADY exenoeo ne
will endeavor merit lin future) their eonhdenoe ana
Among his stock may be foun1 the ioo"ns:
LOO doz Waldron Grass. Grain and Brar Scytles.
Gu doz Scythe Snahes (assoIted).
SO doz HAY and Manure Forks
IT, doz Grain Cradles.
doz Seythe stoDes
* doz .Ames'' g. .RowlaEds' Shovels & Spades. -
81 boxes 'Leveret's, 'L.ppineou's and Collins"
Axes.
70 easss Trace and Log Chains.
su dog Wagon and Coach Hames
SO Platform, Counter and Tea Scales.
cases Mill aud Cross-cut Saws
100 packages Pittsburgh Novelty Goojs
80 doz Selves and Riddles
l0a gross Table Knives and Forks
ESQ doz Pocket Knives complete variety.)
"A o.
Shears, Scissors, Butcher Knives. Locks, Istches.
Butts and Screws Brass Kettles Sadrons Strap Hinges
Files, Chisels and Augers Carpenters aud Coopers'
Planes and Edge Tools, Wood Saws. Brushes (Horse,
Scrub, Shoe and whiewash) Tacks shoe Nails Patent
Brads, Curry Combs. Horse, Wool aud Cotton Cards,
Wagon and Buggy Whips &c. &C., together with ali
articles necessary, Kept In a Hardware House.
CHAS. 8. WELLS Main street.
-ar 2d door below Branch Bank.
mhl7-3md&w Evansville Ind.
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q COPELAND,S BANKING AND EX.
1Il CHANGE OFFICE

GRANTS temporary assistance 70 prompt persons, at
VI fair and uniform rates, at all seasons .
Buys and sells Exchange Eastern and Western
Cites, Drafts on Europe Gold aud silver change,
Uncurrent Money, Land Warrants RENTS Money any
ma of Europcc and RENTS proceeds
promptly, rates Of Exchange. Pays Six per
cent interest Deposits, papabls on demand. Office
N B.-Ail orders tpsE paid) promptly attended to.
janfN
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WAR DECLAREDr!

n
+ EvI SILBERMAN has declared, (not war), but that
IL he has received the finest stock Of Spring Goods
ever brought TO Evan vile. and that he C. n WILL
sell them as cheap any other house in the West.
His NEW STOCK consists in part Of Spring aud Sum
mer Clothing ofevery description.
LADIES' DRESS GOODS,
And every oher article in the line Of Fancy Goods re
now manufacturing his Clothing in this city, has the
best nd most UTTERs. and warrants sat
faction or no trade. Call and see me. l'prz
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MRS K. NJ. RICH, No. 2A Fifth street. Cincinnati,
ltl would respectfully call public attention to her
large and shionable Stock OF Millinery and Fancy
Goods consisting Of Silk Satin. Velvet and Braid Bon.
nets Bonnet Caps and fsncy Trimmings Ribbons. Man-
as Cloaks, Black and Colored silk and other Laees
Needie-worked Collars. Chemizettes. Sleeves, &C.
which she prepared to sell at prices which cannot fail
give satisfaction. t'
When ysu visit Cincinnat call on
MRS. z. NJ. RICH,
mhl5y 204 Fifth street. between Elm and Plum.
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NEW SPRING GOODS.
TUST received per steamers Sultan and Granite State
u 26 packages New Spring Dry Goods comprising
Chalii Baregcs, Moussene DeLaines,
Rarege DeI.aines, Portsmouth Lawns,
Brocaded Lawns, French Figured Lawns,
Earlston Gnghams Manchester GiDghams,
Solid Check Ginghams. Figured black Alpaca Coat
Figured Lustres Innings,
Euglish Cotton Drills, Fancy Linen Drills,
French Linen Coatings. 90 cartoons Bonne, Ribbons
All very desirable goods, for sale at low figures by
mhl7 -IrD eds J. II. MAGHEE d CO..
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augo LEWIS & GRAY, Agents.
BANKING AND EXCHANGE OFFICE.

~, COPELAND would respectfully announce 10 the
citizens OF Evansv lie and its vi inity has
opened Office First Mann Ia the
formerly occupied Post ONCE, where all traBsac-
tons appertaning to the business OF Banking and Ex
change will be carried on with promptness fidelity and
dispatch. ~
rr 55-rf.. REFERS To-
Messrs ATWOOD, DuNLEvEY & CO.. New York.
ADAMS q GRAHAM. New Orleans. -
ELLIS & STURGES. Iincinnat. o.
o. BOWEN, Esq Prest. Central Bank. Indf.
dianapos, la. ian4n
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TRANSPORTATION.

WESTERN STATES LINE.
fDY Railroadsand Canals running in connection wit
ID Steamers and Propeliers the Lakes.
NO TRANSPARENT AT ALBANY OR TROY,
PROPREToRs:
A. r. Cobb & Co., Foot ofIndiapa St. Buffalo.
A.. w. Palmer e. Co., I9l, Broad st. New York,
AcE>Ts:
w. Sloan. l21 Broad st. New York.
Scott & Co., Toledo.
J. 8. Chsnoweth & Co., Cincinnati,
This Is ofthe Oldest best established and most re-
liable lines Of in the country; and sole
Agents for this section, we authorised 10 give
through receipts for fregnts to and from the East
very low rates. guaranteeing against any charge
on the route.
aug9 LEWIS & GRAY, Agents.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-05-20

CHANGE OF PROPRlETORS.
DRUGS, MEDICINES, PAINTS, OILS, &C., &C.,
wHoLEsALE RersI
r LEIGH & VE LING.
THE Undersigned have purchased the entire stock Of
j. Drugs and Medicines Of ]. NJ. d. Miller & Co., and
intend carrying the Drug business the well known
OF Keller & Farnsley No. Ia Water street, under
the hrn Of LEIGH * Verling.
Charles LEIGH the firm, hopes he is favoaby known
to the public. having been engaged in Mr.. Crawford
Bells Store the last five years. Peter vering, orthe
firm having been ccrkng in the present store the
last three years, htters himself with having the conn
dence of its old customers.
We intend Keeping hand large and fresh stock Of
drugs and medicines and hope by this means and by
strict atte business and by low prices, er
liberal patronage both from old aud new customers.
CHARLES LEIGH.
feb25ly PETER VRRLlNG.
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feb25-ly
CRACKERS AT WHOLESALE AND

THE undersigned constantly keeps hand large
assortment Of fresh Water. Butter and sugar Crack
ers and also Of Soda, Pilot and Navy bread, which be
ing mapuactured oy the latest improved Machinery,
sold at low price in any place in the West
and not excelled in quality by any manufacto-
ry in the country large stock always hand at
shop on Water street. between Sycamore and Vine.
dect4-u j. SINZiCH.
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UROOMS, WOODEN WARE, &C..
ID 1000 dozen Shaker. me edium and common Brooms.
3oO do extra and common Whisp and Hearth
Brooms
500 nests blue. oak and red Tubs;
30O dozen common 3-hoop and fancy Buckets
300 nests covered BuckctG
100 do Pine Tubs;
100 do Cedar do;
IS dozen bail and nest Boxes;
TO do Wire Sieves;
100 do Manill Bedcords;
900 do Zinc wsshboards;
80 do Barrel and half barrel Covers:
SO do Alcant Jute. Coir and Rope Malta;
900 nests Market Baskets;
SO do Clothes Baskets and Hampers;
tu0 boxes Clothes Pins;
900 nests Bowls;
TO gross wood-box Matches;
25 dozen Trays
luO do Cocoa Dippers;
do Cedar Bucke - and Piggins, brass and iron
hoops:
50 do Painted Keelers;
SO do Horse and w ell Buckets:
30 do Half Bushels;
2D0 sets Measures, i've In;
25 dozen Churns;
With every article in the woolen and Willow Ware
ne which wo will sell al low prices the country trade
SHREyE & STEWART,
febl4 6md Louisville, Ky.
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For Baltimore, Washi ns ton. Philadei
phia and new York.
BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROA ID

From Wheeling TO Baltimore. and connecting with the
Washington Branch X. r al the Junction, Qately
called the Relay House,) nine miles from Bal
timsre. and with the Philadelphia. " IL
miBgton and Baltimore X. X. to
Philadelphia.
TINE great tunnels upon the part of the line are
Il now fully completed and the whole road is in fine
romantic routes in the world The greatest
S1 , AND safety oi CONSTANTLY exercised
road in the United States ndins the
reports of and unscrupulous agents Of other
The new and splendid steamers of the Union Line
from Louisville, Madison and Cincinnati connect with
places to satmore Wn.binSogg PbiIae,nhi,
may be had Of J. T. Morebead the Leyee at Louis
ville or the boats (ofthe Union Line only at Louisville.
The steamers leave the wharf Louisville daily for
wheeling, where passengers aud baggage are carefully
The express mail train leaves Wheeling da w. athaif
past NJ and arrive Cumberland (sOI miles)
?. NJ, and allowing two hours there arrives in Balti
more 1850 miles) at day light morning in full me
to connect with early Washington and Philadelphia
trains. making the passage through from Wheeling H.
less than twenty hours, insuding stoppaees
Travellers will not fail to observe that this is TEA
HsAr.sr well one Of the most pleasant rouiesto
the East.
Baggage checked through to any of the Eastern points
without charge Passengers and baggage aretransfer
red to the cars for Washington at the Junction. and for
Philadelphia at BALTIMORE wi hout extra charge. Trav
points to obtain their meals.
Through tickets from Louisville TO Baltimore. with
Washineto SII So: to Phad ephia la to New York
from Wheeling Baltimore Is ss 5O to Philadelpha or
Washington 80 50)
While the water is low in the Ohio, light draugbt, but
swi.t steamers will keep up the connection between
Wheeling. Passengers may also ieavs
river a, CINCINNATI, and Zach Wheeling by the wayof
TO Wheeling For this route passengers buy through
tickets in Cincinnati, and leave there at "a o'clock
NJ. daily. @ t-a-
PFreghts 10 all Eastern points, by thi. safe direct
and speedy line (which is prepared 10 do immense
busness) will be tax aslow by any other All
handled. n
Inquire 9 above. WIN. PARKER,
jy25-ly General Superintendent, Baltimore.
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SPRING STYLES OF
WALL p n p T. r II \ Nc GS AT
YOY1N q nEU ERETTX TRbS

JOHN G. DEVBREUX JR'S.
TNEN of Wall the latest Spring Styles, be-
ing the fret lot of Spring Goods. has lust arrived
and for sale low will be receiving weekly supplies
Until my stock will be complete which will be the largest
and best assortment before rosght to Evansville
Persons ia want of Wallpaper, Borders Fire screens
Bed Teasters Window Blinds &c. of the latest Spring
STYLES are requested call early and examine them,
am determined TO sell low possible. Store on
NJ ain street. between First and Second. tmhy
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cry AUCTION STORE.

p. FONDERsMITH, Auctioneer; First street be-
,v.an A. ain and Locust sts., will sell at Auction,
Good. Fu-nure Wares. &c, on commission, and also
Real Estate and Horses. Cash advanced on Consign
a Nations and Jewelry at auction Regular days of
ssIeEevery Monday, Wednesday, Frida, and Saturday
sI will be glad TO attend 10 all my old customers
and as many new oUes may favor with call, and
will goods at private eale Cincnnati prices,
Wholesale and retail. lmh93- 3md
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lG BBLs Choice Dried Apples and Peaches SO on Hana
nI7 Family Grocery.
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LEATHER AN ID FINDIN GS.
N1ILLlAM BELL. Is just opening on Main street
Wv oppositethe Bank, large and well lccted stock
Tof leather and findings, consisting in part Of
5000 sides OF sole leather, Hemlock and spanish
tanned. 4, rt l - .f..l.rt. -.
so doz, morocco, No, I. 2, and Tam pco Mad
rass French and Cape boot, and Ladies French
IS dcz kiP-Pdme City, heavy country, light me
dium
% dog Cochineai Roam
I'D " Pink blue and green do
ls0 .' Linings-Pink, blue. and green.
90 " Bindings-Lindsey's ca pc goat and sheep.
'' Patent Kid skins. : : --a.--.
$50 :" Calf skins-light heavy. and medium "ori'
Fair and Csron,
q. Oil thong leather,
10 Madrass Kid .rNlf.F
90 bbls pegs.
500 prs lasts.
stamps thread buffers, siicker wheeis, Keys HOOKS
and ali other tools and mate rails used oy snoe maker
ali of which will be sold on the most reasonable terms
.jel4 l1 -----
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MA1TRASSESI

"B wouia call the attention OF the public to our
Wv stock OF hA~,rasses. wbich we have instantly
hand, consisting OF S-ses, M,,, Cotton Jenny Lind
COTTON and shuckl and ssog aa,trasscs Of the bes
sp5 Fosters Biork, firs'$,tset Below Main
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BOOTS AND SHOES.
~S CASES Boots and Shoes, comprisin---
I'D women's Patent Foxed Union Buskins;
do do do do Parsisns;
do Ko.suth Boots: ---f-
do EnamelIed Sontags;
do Brcuzed, Heelcd Eurskas; r.-.r
do Euamld Sprng-h eied J. Lind Bootees
do Goat do do do do;
da Bronze Spring heeled Enam1d do;
do do do do p. Leather do;
Mi.scs' do do do do do;
Mems Calf Boots, half wclt
do Kip do do; .-r
do Calf do Pump Soiei;
do Extra Prime p Boots;
4 -.f. do do do do do. Pnmp Soled;
do Patent Leather, Goat Calf aud Kip, Bro
eans and Mon just reed per steamer James Lyon,
and for sale by J. H. MAGHEE & Co., .
APT Evansville, Ind.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-05-20
LAW PARTNERSHIP.

IAS. G.. JONES and JAS. L. BLYTHE, Attornies at
s1 Law Evansville Indiana nave associated themselves
partners in the pSlcce of the law, and will continue
70 practice in this and the adjoining counties and In the
attention particularly land law. la short time they
will De prepared to give in few minutes abstract
the title 20 almost any lot in Evansville or its enlarge
nents orin LaAasco, togethe with their professions
MIN 10 tho title. III desired ljy25-dawtf
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IHE undersigned having become the successor 10 the
house and business OF o'Riley * Mitchell, will continue
the same ne retofore.
Thakfu To the friends of the late frm for former pat
ronage he soeits continuation of their confidence and
business His Wharf boat at the river Is Of the
largest size and noted for its capacity And ase hay
ing ample Warehouses; on Wafer street. well as a
mammoth Warehouse in course Of construction the
Canal and convenient to the Railroad Depot his fac
ties for the receiving and forwarding OF Merchan
die and Produce via River, Railroad and Canal,
very complete.
He Is also prepared to make cash advance. all pro-
duce property consigned him for sale be ship
ped to his correspondents in New Orleans the Eates
cities. (octletf0 JOHN S. MITCHELL.
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BUSINESS CARDS.

foHN G. DEVERBUX, JR., Wholesale and Retail
- dealer In Wall Paper. Fire Screens, window Blinds
sastefs. Wrapping and Roofing Paper LAMPS,
Gas etc e.c Main street. between First and Second
ttroets laugl0 ly
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r William Lowenihail a. Co.,
re- WHOLESALE ASp HEraIL BEALrRs IN .r
Fancy and staple ID ry {: oods, and * eady
MADE Clothing, &C.,
Water street, uear corncr ofN u Evansville Indiana
mh2j-iy
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CHIIDWFN,S FLATS.
~ cases ChIldrens handsome trimmed Flats;
cases do do untrmmef do;
Reed this day per Express and for sale by
tp20 JAS. Low CO., 4l7 Main ST., Lou, Ky.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-12-22
The INDIAN MURDER NEAR ronr L1RAM1E--We

Z THE INDIAN MURDER NEAR FORT LARAMIE. Eve
have been permitted says the St Louis Republican of
18th inst to examine letters from Mr. A. Kinkead and
Mr. o. L. Barnes from which learn some particulars OF
the and mail robbery by the Sioux In
dans, Fort Laramie. !.
It appears that Mr. Kinkead left Fort Laramie the
18th Of November, In company with Mr.. Jamson, the
conductor of the Salt Lake mail and his two assistants
one OF whom named w Wheeler-the other man's
is not stated When the party had reached point about
twenty miles from Laramie and miles from Major
Drpps's station they attacked by fifteen Sioux In
dians at the first FIRE two Of the party killed and
third mortaly wounded. When Mr.. Janison who was
about 100 yards in ADVANCE shot, his mule back
to tba wagon In which Mr., Kinkead seated, yet
unhnrt Mr. X concluded to mount him and escape but
he emerged from the wagon ball grazedh neck and
he had hardly mounted the mule when he received two
in his breast two in his hips and two in his back
He fell senseess to the earth but recovering soop he
two Indians making off with his mule They made signs
for him go back from where he and he started for
Drippss station. Fortunately Major Dripps out
gagged in scattering arsenic to poison abound
In that region. He met Mr. Kinkead and assisted him to
the house Arrived there Mr. Kiukead dispatcheda mes
sengc to Fort Laramie and escort was sent forthwith
to bring him to tho Fort. yyys55 s,..s.s9is st.
He is staying at Fort Laramie, and Is rapidly re-
covering AT the time the attack made he had with
him about $50 G00 haf in coin and the rest in drafts
The coin carried of by the Indians but he succeeded
in saving the drafts The mail bags cut open and
rsnsacked but according to Mr. Barnes's statement the
letters recovered and will be forwarded us sooh al
| possible, sgtqf 5s+ vi i7.sa &sE=y4.s=s }5
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-12-22

The TRIALS Or a FASHIONABLE SALOON
Charles Brdsn ayer. together with friend went to
Tsyors Saloon in Bnadway, New York, few evenings
since; where the two had supper. On coming out, Bird
SAIL to pay fifty cent? offered the cashier Eve dollar
bill the Oneida Bark of that State The cashier would
not Ake it, although h admitted it not bad bill
There was no telng the cashier remarked when the
bank would fail as there had already been runners re-
specting it." Birdsal had other money, but said the
cashier must either t&e what he offered he wouldn't
pay him. The doors serc closed Birds.l was not al
lowed to leave An er sent for but he refused to
take Brdsa in custog, after which he allowed to
depart Brdsa now Res Taylor for $780, fer an alleged
assault and conhnemet.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-12-22

GREAT FIRE IN PHILADELPHIA.-We find in
the Phadellha papers Of the 18th full particulars Of the
destructive fire which occurred In Of the most val-
able poronsof thst city the previous night involving
loss Of from three to ve hundred thousand dolls re-,
worth Of property The conagration in the
armory of the National Guards the fourth floor of the
brown stone building In Chesnut street. above Fifth
owned by George " Edwards, ESQ., and extended north
far Minor street and east far Fifth. At two
O'Clock in the morning the fire still ragged with the ut
most Violence and be buildings at the northwest
OF Chestnut street nd Fth and extending north to MI
nor, envelopetin fames-the fire having thus ex-
tended from the pcnt Of its breaking out III Chez
street, several 1oors above Fifth md swept in its
all the intermediate buildings Tho alarm through
out the entire nepborhood was fearful and groups of
parties might be SEN huring through the Streets
rng various article Of furniture The fact that the
near the Stae House caused many exciting ru-
morsespecially az it epprehended that that
edfce together viii the and the invaua-
BILE public records, night be destroyed The excitement
throughoutth ctwas intense and thousands Of spec
tstors gazed upon re sad yet sublime The fol-
lowing is list Of th buildings destroyed:
Edw L. Walker's,so ,sorner Of Fifth aud Chestnut w IT.
W. Henkess, 173 a Samuel Peppers 175 do; R. DOL
Iards, 1856 do; smih Justices, 179 do the Homoo-
pathic Bookstore, N Fifth street. George w Smith,
Furnishing Book-stoe do. j. G. Megs Bootnaaker do
Chas. Hensell, sadler do q new Church BOOK Store
do; Lacey Phillip, ssddlers, do
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