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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-05-05

The Tragedy at Aem Haren, Conn Further
Particulars
III" shooting of Richard W, Wight by vii
lard Clark, at New Haven. Conn, seems To have
created II deep sensation there, aud the papers
are hlled with incidents and ramor, N relation
to IL The journal, of Tuesday, says:
The father Of Mr.. Wight reached the city or
sunday night. He had expected To- find his son a
corpse, Is the telegraph despatch announced to
him that hIs death was hourly expected. He at
tempted to embrace the pale aud bleeding form Of
his son' upon his arrival and tried IN vain 10 oh-
tam recognition. Dung Wight rrmained I'M
conscious, and at times drlirous, and did nos
seem to reeognz" his father until Monday morn
sng. when he suddenly cried out Father. come
to me- and threw his arms around his neck aud
kissed HIM. This scene was truly affecting
The pale andhaggard appearance Of the poor
sufferer, clasped in his father~ arms seemed sng-
gestlve OF last aud final embrace before his de.
parture to another world.
Ills ever loving wife remains by his bed side,
watching every favorable or unfayorabc symp-
tom with IN eugerness and affection unparalleled
lie raised himself up IN sitting posture during
the day, and exclaimed, "ienrietta are YOU com
Portable :" aud then sunk back again npon his pill
low and remained unconscious for some length
of time
During Sunday night he was unconscious, but
began to speak at intervals. and finally became
quite laxative, though not rational His mind
seemed particularly occupied with military mat
tiers, and he talked considerable upon this sub
Ject and at times quite rational. lie is IA mem
Der the Governors Guards of this ctv, and
during the night called the names of nearly eve
ry member of that company, occasionally making
sympathetic and thrilling appeals to them for aid
and comfort, having mania of mind and n NOR
bid idea that they could alleviate his suffering.
On Monday evening he was constantly calling
for water, and appeared to be extremely thirsty
His wife happened To have a glass of water ia
her hand, when he seized the glass, and mmedi.
ately drank every drop of the water with great
avidity.
Clark has long been an iuhabitant of this city.
His mother, now deceased, kept boarding hou se
on the corner of State aud Court streets for many
years. He has been regarded as a generally
good natured man-altbough he was known to
I've very troublesome, and somewhat dangerous
when occasionally excited. Yesterday "a friend
visited him in Jail, and during the interview he
was deeply affected, and freely shed tears
Wight has mother. His father resides in
New York. He has a sister here from whom. up
to Monday night, most of the facts in regard to
her brothers terrible condition were seduously
reserved. ms she nearly went into pare xyisms
when informed that he had been shot.
=. S.-lhe y. \. Tribune states that Wight
died on Tuesday morning. The pistol ball
found in the brain. His widow is in n state of mind
bordering on insanity, while Clark quite
cool and self possessed.
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DY TELEGRAPH,
Photographed ion the Daily viIginian
ARRIVAL OF THE ATLANTIC.
L POL EONIN ENGIAN
BREAKING UP or VIENNA CONFER.
ENCB
AUSTRfFS POSITION DOFBTFUL.
FIGHTING AT SHBAsroPoL
MARK FITS, &c.

NEW York May ith
The Steamer Atlantic arrived from Liverpool
to-day.
The Emperor Napoleon and the Empress Eu-
GENE have been spending week in England.
They have been immensely glorifcd by tho au-
thoritlos aud people.
The British loan of sixteen millions of pounds
has been taken by the Rothschds.
The Vienna Conference was broken up after
the 18th Session, Russia rejecting tho demands
of the Ales.
There are strong Indications that Austria will
refuse to net against Russia
hombardment of Sebastopol commenced on
the 9th April and continued. without cessation
till the 18th. During the first two days the fire
of the besicgers was superior to that of tho be-
seged. Much damage was done the Russian
works The Allies obtained considerable adyan-
tege over the Russians during the night Of the
18th. Tho result is yet doubtful. Since the
siege began five Of the seven Adniras belong.
ing to the Black Sea fleet have died or boon killed.
MARKETS.
Flour Ind declined one shilling aud wheat three
pence.
Corn was in greater demand-holders realized
six pence advance.
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Anil. 30lh. -,
GEORGE VI. RUCkErsXCO

lANCHhrba, a
Respectfully Icy leavr To call the attention nf the
l,dics 10 their very spsaid and eti tsec stock #
FRENCH and SCOTCH EMBROIDERlES. in
Muslin aud Lace goods comprising almost every ,nre-
~ nj work nnl slyr, also of auality md price -
Lrdies in III" ely MISC those visiting tho city for
III" rurPnse fsupplYing themselves with such goods
WI, pl'nse call and nuke their purchase.
apI3O IN,
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LiTE NEWS "a lib Gi..S.
Arrival e the stat of ths West
\ WEEK LATER FROM CALIFORNIA.

\ n.
The steamer star of the West arrived at New
! OK Wednesday evening. with California dates
To- the VA nit. tane week later than former adj
NIcrs'l ond >302.UO3 in specie. She also brings
800 passengers
The Star of the West connected with the
nei. sam, when six hours out from san Fran
Francisco. saw the steamer Sierra Nevada going
in.
GA the 18th she passed the steamer Cartes
bound up.
Governor Felsh the President of The United
States Baad Of Land Commissioners rcturuud
IN the Star of the West.
The miners geueray Throughout California
were doing we'll accounts from Kern river dis
trct are as contradictory as ever
The municipal election at Sacramento city re-.
suited in the success OF the whole Know Nothing
ticket, exeect one alderman Jane, l. English
was choose Mayor.
The Grand Jury Of san Francisco had brought
a presentment, charging several members Of the
Common Council with voting on questions re-
atlug to the finding OF the city debt. in which
they We're personally interested. Bench war
rants were issued fer the arrest Of Aldermen
HYDE. Buckingham, Van Bokkeen aud Wild
They were held to bail ia the sum of SOTO
each.
The scarcity of coin created much trouble in
every branch Of the trade in California
The annual report Of the operators Of the San
Francisco mint, shows that 1860, n00 in coin.
and S6,lO0,O3l IN bars turned out during the
year.
About halt the town of Jaek son, Cal, had been
destroyed by fire. Loss 10000.
The bill providing for the districting the State.
passed the assembly with an amendment render.
ing special election of Congressman necessary
in December next winch SAYS the Alta Caltur-
man, will deprive the State Of her representatives
in Congress for two or three months.
The miners on Canyon Greek doing well,
and some men were making rs high as $40 pen
dav.
Advices from Utah To March lst, mention that
Col Steptoes appointment to succeed Brngham
Young as Governor. caused great discomfort,
and petitions were in circulation, PRAYING the
re-appointment of Young. DIR. Garland Hart,
the Indian agent 70. Utah, had arrived at Salt
Lake city, and entered on his duties. Walker
the famous Utah Chief, died near Fillmore city
on the goth of January.
SAN FRANCISCO MARKETS.
During the early part of the week marked
improvement was experienced in the markets.
Quite brisk trade was done, but business again
fell off and everything closed quiet and dull The
closing rates were :-Galego and llaxaH Hour,
ga 81; hams 22 cts; new butter, III cts; Ada
mantine candles y cts; Lackawaua coal Sll;
Mess beef Sl9a20; clear pork SIS 5Oal9 30; lard
i3da7 cts, according to quality sugars lower -
crushed lOsal1 cts.
X. Roman, Edward Jones, and a. a. Cohen
have been appointed assignees of Adams Go.
-
Later from H1rann-Arrirai ofthe Black " =
nor.
N YORK, May 3.-The Black Warrior from,
Havana has arrived here with dates 10 the ostb
April.
On the day she left the Princeton left for Key
West.
The st. Louis was in port
The Island quiet Com McCanIov and
the eaninins of the Two = ns ..nr.. l.... -.
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GALE or VALUABLE LAND Ann

), Nt6.,pES.-Ihc sutscrihc, wlshe. Ia sell three
vnu lilo turns IN the nnghhoihnod al the city of ynch
burg
one h,rn of 100 Acres IN one mic Of the CITY On
VI eh There A. about 30 Acres al very hnc eek bottona
Que nthrr ntm containing % acres well rmrloved " h
building aud Nely oNten i've prclud aud Garden and
has about 10 Acres ot ererk fla aud other farm IT
2ll Acres. , mics from the my on which there Il. -
good dwelling aud "h"t huld ng-. aud hps about 20
ct hottnm nnd; alsu IN vrts valuable negroes.
amongst which there sumo oi the valuable
honsr s"rYRnt- ! he above property will be offered
Puvael, Until the ltb ii Ns, not sold by trst time
it vii be then sold public auction on very ncrommo
intiag Are oh'trd on Snmo time wo imnrov
ed sats in the ct, o. LyaehburR-
anl25-dsetds PAUL JONES
~ The Richmond Dispatch and Il ltinor, Sun re-.
Quested to copy, Daily until dn, al sale
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CELE.RATED HAIR.

IoNlG.-ARMlSfEAD PRIDE, AFTER having
devoted long e u studying the mean. Of restoring
preserving, aud heauulying the HAIR. aud after having
ullY irst"d hi' discovery pre- .ents hs CELEBRATED
lIAlh TONI Ia the public The efficient RENE
dy yet provided for all the III. and aeodent. the hair ia
subject 10. lie has successfully applied II in great
npmhcr n MY thu loss Of hair when
Il lad -ri a. but 10 renewing it, growth and restoring
whit lu.t. Even in hei edury cases he has en,-
rl"'sd his TONIC with the most successful results
lie believes II nlsn he insllibs cure for letter.
Ring woftn Ncald mead and all similar diseases.
Sold nj b.. mandatory Water street. one door
below Exchange cnrncr and nj Royal Pndes Main
street, below Market corner. Price sla bottle. A
deduction made when sold in quantities. Orders from
nny distance promptly tilted.
lie deems Il any necessary append the certificate
vt the following we'll known pentlstneft
We tske pessnr. In oertiiyng that we have used
Prdes lnr Tonic and eatfy tia does all that
he promises for IL
r. lily Latham Dr. 7 II Nelson
Dr. Mitchell, Bedfotd. Dr.. Clark. Campbell,
lahn Clark. II. NJ Garland, Editor
y. |. fet.r. VIM. I. McCorkle, ="
npo1 an
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DIRECTORS OF EXCHANGE BANK.-NORFoIK,
MAY 2-The Stockholders of the Exchange
Bank met to day and elected the following Di-
rcctors Richmond-John fiobson, l. W Glaze
brook, F Bransford, VIM Bell. Norfolk-W W
Sharp, W IL Smith, { II Shields, Charles Harris
Petersburg Thomas 5 Ghol.on, Joseph Hart,
Daniel Donuan. Jr. Robert u McIlwaine.-
Characterization W Young, Nm Overly, Vim
rownes. Joseph G ~need, Alexandria Robert
Jamieson.G +. Lee, II G Violet, James VI Stew
art Abiugdon-John c GreenwaY, Jacob Lynch,
VIM White, A { Cummings. Salem-Wm
Watts, b Pitler, J K c Browne, ID { ShanNs.-
Weston-J VI Bennett, Charles j Moore Lewis
Maxwell, Mnter Bailey. Lynchbnrg-J Meem,
WIN : Morris, James VI Boyd, d Payne
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USAM' JUNGLE @sAl

ENAN DECLINING UNCLE SAM"
- having dec med voting any mole notices for IN
have 10 rely on my yuurg American genius to en-.
nhle me 10 announce 10 my friends and the public that
"a consequence o the expiration Of tho Of services
of my Cook, viii suspend operations in the EArIsa
pEfARrAksr ni INV business until the l.i of October;
daring which TINE will make such improvements ma
vii cnnhc Ia offer my friends greater facilities for
GOOD LIVING thon he found in th. upper
cuantry.
Ny "ntire attention will h devoted to the service of
The BAR which sh,1I he "a heretofore supplied with
tie beat iiqnUrsnnd Cigars that be had amy where
Ny patrons are invited 10 a tsEE LUNCH which VIII
lee srryrd IN handsonie style every dry Il o'clock
JOHN ". SMITH. Lessee
hpll9 t. Of Washington House Bar
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WIN. w. LEFrWICH,...-...... Proprietor.
& L Kenn, Franklin; F Taliaferro, do; Jas
Whittier. Bedford; Geo Zlard, Campbell, NJ lizard,
do; JAS { HUI, Salem; ID { Shanks, Roanoke,
Capt VIM L Davis, Petersburg; ( j EARLY,
CampbcII; W j Patrick, do; Jas Z Jones, Brook
head; Jno J Galloway, do; J p Richardson, Bed
ford; } 5 Hubbard aud lady, Pittsyyania; K c
Saunders, Campbei Henry Elliott, otter Ford,
Jno NJ Miller, city; Jas p Labby, do; Watson
Smith. do: IL Harmlng, V & L X Road; Jno
Ward, Bedford, Miss Fanny b Carter, Nelson;
Jno f Sale, Liberty; VIM II Ryan, Baltimore; +
II Caand, V x T X Road II Thweatt Williams,
do; leo w Shields, Montg emery.
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HrNG.-The execution of Frank-a slave be-
longing to DR.. Owen, of this county-for the
murder Of his wifc--took place near Prince Ed
ward G. H., on Friday The crowd of speeta
tors wns small being composed, learn chiefly
of negroes The unfortunate criminal acknow
lodged his guilt. protessed preparation for death,
aud met hi fate, with great toritude and compo
sure FafmriHf Journal
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IMPORTANT NEW LAW ROCKS.

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DIGEsT ~ rHK LAWS ~ RrAL Properly -Genftals
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This edition. embracing as 1t doas nearly all the
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Chancellor keHfs Opinion Of he ~ ork
This work applies we'll To Lhws respecting Reul
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supon tho model Of Grnisc. Digest, aud il may we'll
Recommended valuable addition to the Law, et's
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Robnson's Practce-New Edition The
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Volume | as to the pace and time Of transaction or
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Sands Suit in Equity. History of M in
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" Alexander H. SAINTS, ESQ., Counsel orat Law Rich
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ms work is intended TO supply tn, young of
The legal profession with handbook guide them in
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\
April jath, 1875.
Take pleasure IN announcing them friends and cus-
TONER'S TINT they nre nnw in receipt vt ihrir entire
stock ofFANC' aud STABLE DRY GOODS to- the
s"asan and espe tny invite al persons waiting fensl
" EaodGooDSnt reasonable prices 10 emil and make
Them selections Hp}t.3m
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SlOl Lost.

~ "Wednesday morning hetnctu Rarrpnehs 4 Shs.
" Ter, Clothing St,,e aud my rr-iIruc Church
Srecf S4in BANk NOTES ro'ird ~ in a rsrrk Of 500
4,va bv lto. II. Scay 4 CO. he 6nd..# wall he ih
rr,l', rewarded b, i,rslng the Washineian lnusc
it mo " SMITH
tuas2 it's
NoR &ENE-li5,og engaged to- - 10 Nsthe-
/ eie.l odrr Tor TINT larse and ell known send
ksies Garurt present occupied By Mr. \ Is Tau
lea. THIS hon e has gptr ni ge number ot tegol"r
hoarl.r- brs,dr- good Of transient custom The
household and kte furniture either be rented or
purcha I'd as he prr<uH mn, dc.itc TIT. sidcc-
by many drci ledl, lac best -ti for fnill hoar /
ing house uf any IN IA" cry, possession given immr.
dateIy Emily opplicauont the sub,crihcris requested
he expects 10 awe the cry in "a f,.w da,s
JOHN " rArLETr
Greg urs 4 Ru,blNs II W tors.
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Trustees Sale

gN virtue ot trust deet "xerutrd ia. subscriber
- by Rayall r shepherd. On tho 30th dsy ct Jauu-
ny 1874 and ut record IN the Clerk. afce o the HUI,
ungs Gouf ol the cry Lyuehhutg -hnn sell house
urd la situated near the city OF nchhurg on the north
eat de 4 sccord Anin street running back
alley. containing fourth of acre OF gfaupi The
sale vi" ihe, plareat 0'rlaekr NJ. an the premi. ca
SATURDAY.. the III Jay Of MAY next.
Tetm~ made known on the day ut anlc
arl10-luls COCHRAN Tru.t,p
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RELIGIOUS NOTICE.

TnE RI. REy. DIR. JOINS, Assistant Bishop
of the Protestant Episcopal Church in Virginia,
will hold Confirmation at st. Paul's Church in
this city, on next Sunday night, the 9th inst
He will also preach at | o'clock, A. NJ.
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Ele,tjoa # Goreruor in Connecticut.

EItffl0A y L0ftTN0f N IoNHntWcuE
. HARTFORD, May 3.--Ihe legislature assem-
blcd this morning and proceeded to the election
Of State officers Minor, X. y, elected
Governor of the State by 1913 votes over lngra-
ham, Dem. The Governors Message was read
this afternoon.
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IVA election Of niGbtWntfhfor the city will AXE
place bet ,re the City Council On the 18th Fri lay in
tbs month. Tho.e Who may wish to become candidates
III please make ii known 10 M before than day.
nav .9twtde WM d. BRA NGH. Mayor,
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MARRIED, on the 25th inst, by the Rev GEO.
+. DoGGETT, Mr. JAS G., PAXTON, of Rockbridge.
Va. to Miss MARY JANE WHITE, daughter of
Willis White, of Amherst county, Va.
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r. HOPKINS, Il nutL. W II. RYAN, r " ATK1NsO'
HOPKINS. HULL ~ CO,
Wholesale Dry Coos Merchants,
258 Market Street
paI.TIMORC

BALTIMORE
INVITE the attention Of Merehont-. Visiting TIN. mar.
4 ket L their Vety large stock OF Brush French Lnd
American DAY GOODS They hive cndeavored to
supply deficiency TINT has long existed in hs uarket
10y keeping larce nud elegant stock et
LADIES DRESS GOODS
Many 81 which are of elegant quality aud design HAY
ing aken advantage Of The dcpfes.el the
IN purchasing their Goods tnoy will be nbo 10 offer
rreat Inducements huycr- and in order secure the
ntsf otAss or mann they will sell all profits lo
chdH 90 tn nuuetual drnleT~. fell dte3m
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rrirw.s mING MACHINES AND

L WHEAT FANS II. ). " hinrmore y Bro. ARE
manufacturing al their works the Basin very superb
ar TIlRA>HlNG MACHINES aud FANS of improv.
ga patterns and ready fiji order, short noce
and Oh reasonable tcrus
> Farmers wanl 2 superior Machines can depend
tens such by er-ono application by address ng
Il rough the Post Ofic'.
Also. all kinds OF rcpairing done at short notice and
reasonable terms.
We agent. tor the sale of OBED iUSSEY'S
CEItBRAFEp PAitNr RFAPtR AND MovER at the
u aullactuters price.
Those ,hns 10 obtain my nf the above mite IS viii
do we'll 20 >enj in their order, emily ~ rosslble.
Tbc,cen.r r1n he examined at Works.
mnv5 - t.
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MARK rs.

NEW York May 4th.
Flour advanced twelve oents-sales of South
ern at $40 80 To $40 IS. Wheat a trihe lower
Virginia SKIES 97i.
BALrMoRn May 18th,
Corn and Wheat little frmer Little doing
in flour sales at $40.
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Spring, 1885
ELI uYGATT. Jr, Il co,
43 Chambers and 81 Reade Street
NEli YORK
NNlIE N" attention Of purchn.ers Ia their assert
i mrnt OF NEW GOODS, al this season s imporn tiun
embracing Gioa hams, Prints Mn,lins, Organdines
LeA "a, Jaconei-, etc, 81
FRENCH AND ENGLISH FABRICS.
Also. fro" veil known r1nnutaciu, ers Of
PAR:ULE, LuPIN, SEYpoUx, SErRER Il Co,
Bomboznes, Chaigs, BtrePes dc LANES
OF al qualities with beautiful variety ii Rieh Dress
GOODS. Also complete stock of
STAPLE GOODS,
C1mprlsng the mat approved makes o Linens. Sheet
ing. Damnsk~, Towellng-. Nc.
White Gao Is Of every descriptions the beat style i'm
ported
Cloths, Cashmere, nnl Domestic Good. complete
mlr5 i9n
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-fffy .sD>FlIr DtPiRTMEVT.

TnE most Of the usual variety of this column
is excluded. by the volaminous article occupying
today paper.
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NEW GoODs AND GREAT BAR

u" NOVUS NNV .HEAT BAR-
y GAINS Al THE CHEAP JASH STORE Nv
motto IS n SIT cheap Ter - reques: my friends and
the public general y without distinction TO give my
took % gous aninulnn before making purchns Sc.
hayr ba9gh 10y may, md will sell for a
mission or nah Anrgr amount at goods bought
auction in NV Nolk, ~ich will be sold at least 10
per lower Ian markcf prices The Ladies most
respectful, invited call aud eek my stock OF fam
~ goods.
np'o7sts Is III LEWIS
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80. CONFIDENCE e. the pisrsi,h.
lao'btr .Fss in DurrHlr - Engine Hon. T. =,
B9eoek-ha Marriage, Sr.


ino1btr n IN Durrinr- Eagiae-Hoa. T.. y,
Bgeock- Marriage, Se.
DASsILIE. May >. lSb5
Dsar Dispatch An alarm of fire was gwen
about three o'clock this morning. and our citizens
were very much frightened. The fire was near
the Railroad depot, burning Mr. Samuel Lesber-
gers kitchen, smoke house. and dair, with large
lot Of hacon. The buildings and hacon are sup
posed 10 be worth 81 900. 1t Is thought 10 be
entirely accidental The wind WIS blowing from
the main building, and with the assistance of the
citizens, who fought maufuly, it was saved.
One of our citizens, Mr.. l.. Holbrook, under
dcrstand, proposes 10 give $500 towards buying
an engine, provided the council will build a house
and pay the balance for the engine, which is very
liberal when it i taken in consideration that he
only "wn, one house and lol. aud that i situated
an the outskirts of the town.
The Hon r =. Beeack will address the eiti-
zcns 10 night at Masonic Hall.
Capt Alton Wylle from near Lyuehhurg, was
married last night TO Miss Fanny Noble. q. this
place. Yours, CHARLIE.