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VETERINARY sURGERY.--At the SO,

VETERINARY SURGERY .--At the SO
lictaton of numerous friends in this city and
neighborhood, the undersigned has consented to de-
attention TO oil diseases incident the Horse.
Having devoted several years TO the practice of Vote
nary Surgery he feels fully competent to the treat
ment of all complaints which the horse is Liable,
and would, therefore, be pleased to answer all de-
sands for his services in this branch of his profess
sion. Please call, address the undersigned ut Mr..
Anderson's place, on Sd street, squares north of
Leigh.
oc l8-lmo+. L. ROZSAN.
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MEDICINES



MKS. A. b. DAVIS h,r.-~~--~..
L., the city, 10 prepared ~ ing re,sr,-.
ELiAlR to wholesale snd RI. ,asnish hsr rsa I,
70 suit There Is nothing Of heaiers IN ~
p,ath. ana lts merits have bee sbos .,
isns s,,S y, ci,izsns OF Richnoua >. -
800 aha PeHority az cough ~. pises i, -
shasow ofh douHt In rroof - I. ais'nA b.,,.i'l
sion. ''iiestes Ho7 I, - ~.
.i sof sale sale BY Mrs A. b. DAVIS ''N
Z. , Picot, A. Bodeter ana Cbsri,.t aa. siH.,.a
ss.r. TIRE TlRf OIL For .,Is
spoonful equal 20 an OUNCE of 80 bsss.- I,eH
DIuisss aha sprslas, Ulcers and k.k4faiiaa d
DnIns sore L+gs and ChiIbIairs' Fs.a. Sad, =.
the M aad In fs..er sting. Of Insect. M u E.
BACK, Swelled Legs and stnea, ~ a. Tsros ~
colds ~ eaunase f.orl sr...
aaPplisd to Burns ct once, it lssv,,,..
rrce % and % cents bottle no scar.
Sol. Propri.,o Dove L Co
TiDlN0S FROM CHFSTs nn,g;ihqs5n,d :,
n, chssrERFtsLD Co Y, CLD.
,n1 ms"s D0.e Co. Richmond; Ls.s fsTgs "
mules was turned loose in tho ,IaH, one y
playing about with other n,nI,. 'Seie yard. -
OF ms whoie body against = lsrza : tA tas ~. "
cutting himself on the thigh or b,,' :. o. STE. -
lonS, AID from an inch and half ,a,' ,9i % ,,,
ia :" s VI such Character a. - S--s- r'-
woald never be Of EDy service n ~ s7fYcss
NOTICE OF the Turf OH in tho ,,ys l 'ss'a S..-,
aprhed 1t ct once to the CIT go - PFoeE'sJ =
weeks ne ives perfectly well 49, % ase.t So
made. ~ "ar:e tA- -,
T. S.-There are nany ca.-s az - a. " iNFRg.
1r!s HTeishoornood, which have beer 70 ts'l'
Turf OIL, and, if of any benefit 70 ye faiet ~ :
you many certificates. The whois -; tas rro,,.,
1t Is the quickest healing remedy tbsy ~
So IA 10y ev-rsg
ELlXIR CINCNON Il 5rs;- ---t@
tlon IS combination of the ,rt1rn prepas-.
the best Cellsaya Bark with other pA1>-s Il
uanIe Tonic and An.i-f.hrle nsa,ra t'V'sG 'n4 -,
IN the form of an elegant Cordial EI; u-Ie P'ssrl
Possessing their remedial prop,rta. - "lee ss,.,
degree, Is entirely devoid of their h - - snI.,
teIness and disc gGeesble taste y JoS''onao,s ".
lt may be employed with henss, !
ccndltlons of the system connected -, III a''si
whenever corroborant influenza i. AZ az a'bII.7
communicating symptoms exist ana S5Fs sos g.,
OF all local inflammation, e.pecisliv M .e s'ses4
bowels, 1t will he found highly 'ou'st1'si
ed nervous condition-in come f,y,. . s'eaT,
loss of appetite and anguor, whsy. py'F-l't
Is oesrapls-lntsrmitteut disease, Of Vo, M. aaa
teorlie character and in many other r,..,
Dy analogy the attention of the iatcIli,e pl w.
WIN De directed. it will rrcve s.rvjra,b, 1851
ing on the miasme arising from low r, S.. ~ Va
TONS and, by its nvisoratng ,ouc ran.n ea So
'epne aiter recovery, recurrence OF M. 49,. "a"
Prepared and sold ~ '"' '''aes
PURCELL, LADn Z m
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CORN FOR SALE.--I have 500 BAR
~ RELS OF NEW CORN for sale, to be deliver.
ed on the Basin bank either shelled not ANY per-
son buying 80 barrels more win have if delivered
on the Basin bank; less quantity will be delivered
by wagon Address me- to the care of Messrs Dudley
u Johnson.
| have also for sale Oats Top-Fodder Shucks
Sweet Potatoes, Irish Potatoes. w. d. SIMS
Westham. October 26, 1255-d1m.
1N O0H POUNDS WOOLEN RAGS
O,OUU WANTED.-I win pay cash for " DOL
En- RAGS, say OLD WOODEN CLOTHS, FLAN-
MEL, STOCKINGS, &c.
JOHN APPLEYARD,
10 ST., between Main and Cary ST.,
oc l9-dtm" In basement of Saw Factory.
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S,ATSA13E CUTTER-.--Dii.Ntp,nrl, = = ''''""
- Patent Sausage Gates. for 'd'e .2 .y,Tii CON
'HA''''' No. iff Nam stfts'
49,
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DRY GOODS, CLorHMo &c.

n EyIEWRER T1IE PLACE.--In order
IL 10 arrourodntsf he wants Of our friends visiting
the city r. lhs time We soci q Fail and Win
ter Clothing, than ever before- Our assorfment 10
complete, and viii be found to embrace every article
and xrude of goods in line. Our many advantages
ia uufactnriuz with an experience of seventeen
wears in the trade In this city, Justify MS 10 Hayng that
those in want of good and well made Clothing will
consult their own interest by calling at the old esa-
0'''su ',o'''' u KEEN, BALDWIN It. CO..
ocsI l02 Main street =
MOKk NEW FA Id s AnR WINTER slIL
ccived ty the latest arrivals their second supply OF
Fall and Winter Goods, are now prepared to show
one of the hadseest and most extensive assortments
thew have ever he'd the pleasure of doing heretofore
Their stock consisting In part OF silks am Ladies'
Dress Goods in greatest variety; kiopons Laess and
Cloth CBssierrs and Tweeds; Flsnnels and Blankets
Linen Goods and Domestics of all descriptions.
They respectfully invite strangers and citizens to
cali and examine their stock ct 1899 Broad street
>9o THIRD ANNUAL STATE FAIR
IA OF vIRGINiA.-OCTOBER 5Isr, l855.-
NJ The subscriber would respectfully call the at
LIN. tenton of all persons who intend visiting the
Fair ophe 3ist inst to the largest stock of Fall and
Winter Superior Ready Made Clothing that he has
purchased From the heavy trade which he had
during the last Fair he was induced to increase his
stock very largely and reduce the price, for cash. to
the very lowest figure. His stock embraces Dress
Sm.s business Suits, Over Coats, Siawls, &c, of
the greatest variety and of all the latest styles His
stock of Furnishing Goods is large embracing every
article kept in clothing and furnishing house. All
in want of the best made clothing, at unusually low
rrices will call On J. d. GOODMAN
oc Is No 1874 Main ST, opposite Eagle square.
~&o IS5J.-NEW FALL GOOD s.
IA HEADQUARTERS FASHIONABLE CLIO
NJ THING AND MERCHANT 7 A l. r s.
Ia STORE.-The subscriber has just received his
complete stock of Fall Goods, the largest and most
varied assortment he has had and not to be
PASSED by any, consisting in part of, viz:
Coats Overcoats; Lamartines, Talmas Shawls; nc.
Blue Black Brown Dahlia and Olive and Dress Frock
Coats
Business Coats of all shades and qualities
Pants-English, French and American Cassimeres of
Vests-Rich Fancy Cut Velvets, Pushes
/" 6 Silks Embroidered Cassimeres
White Tinsel Silk and Velyets, for party purs
poses, &c. TEs alFs
Furnishing Goods-Such as Shirts, Collars, Drawers
Socks Cravats, Suspenders, Gloves, Stocks,
Hdkfs., Ties, &c.
MERCHANT TAILoRS DEPARTMENT.
French and English Cloths and Cassmeres, every
grade and color
Rich Cut Velvets; Fancy Silks
White Velvets and Silks plain and rich figured, for
party Festings, &c. -
He has in his employment the best of CUTTERS
and workmen determined to be surpassed by none.
L. b. SPENCE,
No 100 corner of Main and Governor streets.
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H. d. W HIICUMB,
Sup't transportation Va. Central Railroad.

fs:ss IEsss=sssssz:sz:sz.sss=sz1 GREAT NORTHERN
80 .s.sss...s.ssfssf4 SOUTHERN ROUTE
-------------FO FOR TRAVEL.-TWICE DAI-
LY SUNDAY NIGHT EXCEPTED BETWEEN
RICHMOND. BALTIMORE. PHILADELPHIA
AND NEW YORK, VIA ACQUIA CREEK AND
WASHlNGTON.-Over the Richmond Fredericks-
burg and Potomac Railroad to the Potomac River
seVenty-hve miles, and by splendid and comfortable
steamers thence TO Washington, fifty five n,iles-in
all l3o miles in seven hours being comfortable and
perfectly safe rate of speed
Hours OF departure, 64 y. NJ. and y P. NJ and bag
gage under charge of special agents checked through
York ~ AVG"
SIS 50
600
m ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, 8G0
, me track of the Railroad between Richmond and
tnc iotomac River, is undergoing relay and halt
o deihg already completed with an dye rail of an
peflor quality, and as than one million of ms
sehSes nave been heretofore safely and satisfactorily
ported over this route, it is hoped and believed
Ina, 10 one Will be induced by the
voraccd IN the advertisement over the signature of
~. u "hltcomb, Supt.,' to select the more longer
ID iinro circultous route referred to therein The
~, r. l. H. X has been in operation for t,yeptytu
and IN all that time passenger has either been
a OF crippled by accidents from snake heads o
pI winch is without parallel in the history If
railroads IN this country. ''i'0'S VI
s. RUTH
superintendent of
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u BELTS.-On hand a fue assortment o. o.! -
and doull 10 barrel Guns Powder =, f 1890 ~
Belts. At low prces THEO, RobEhdI 10,
Importer and Dealer in For -. s1u 20 Nm 8.
"A
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Ci,7z7;-.- II. A WlNFRgg
FARMERS AND OWNERS OF HopSg

FARMERS AND OWNERS OF HORSE
AND CATTLE.-We particularly was ny a. ~
your attention to at article in every way s5,r,.
your wants, ard deserving your especial mare
Poilard's Rheumatic Linjmept
Al article that has been extensively used br f.,,
and tarriers throughout tho country for evsI, -
common to Horses and Cattle and in everv ,.,,
proven Itself superior to any article now fei,s =.
pubic; For Cuts, Kicks, Bruises, Srrains CA,.s
from the sadd!e or harness. Poisous in tbs ,,,.
Scratches CholIc Swelling in the Lains after Gov,
exercise, Clumsy Sore Throat, Lockaw, Fis,1l, ?
Evil, &c, 1t has 10 equal
This Imminent hes also proved 10 be the tp.. ,-.,
IN use Tor rheumatism and other diseases lrri2r7, ,
man and thousands have certified to itssupera
over any article they have ever used
Price Is cents, or ) bottles for 81
Sold by PURCELL LADD L co, ADIE GRAY
BENNETT l. BEERS, p. JOHNSTON 4 BR1
DUEAL 4 NORTON, L. B. THOMAS, Broad :.
Shockoe Hill. vSE
gACksON'S BlTTERS.-Nlorc prool. a,
- their virtue.-Read the following tesfjlnpDiqi rr
to the proprietor unaskod, and who NAV DO sen y
any one who desires to this article:
i'RlcHhoSp, Oct H. laH
MIR. r. II. JACKSON:
Dear Sir-l cannot refrain from expressing to yu
he value which have placed upon your Riters fam
the fact that have been restored ly their nae m ~,
accustomed health and vgor. was attacked soy or.
months ago with Diauhua, which continued " "A
great obstnacy, caused az wns tod nv the lrrsgu,
action OF the HVer- 1 suHcFed severely for pi
time. | WINS advised to take your Bitters which nd
regularly and steadily for time, and by then u,
| gradually recovered my health endstrGugth.
Yours, very respectfully.
-. C. WHARroS
AT Jas Welsh's Gun Storo Mems"
They nav be found at Paterson .Iacksons 1, 4.
lev Robinson's VIM. +. Noers. f. J. Picot. A. NJ. |
dekers S. NJ Zachrsson's, Chas Miilspaughs Re-. (
nett 4 Beers, and Alex. DuysPs, Druggists, Rrbao,
Va.
All orders PROMPTLY attended to- m.
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NJ U n Ely M ALTERS
Exchnu1e.

oIJtNLINU bIJIIS--IU4U IUH q cent prcrn;,,,
DOMESTIC-NoRrHERNE xcHsscE Cbauh
the chief Northern cities selling at sd3P cent. pre,
mum. Large Northern City Bank Notes ~ cent
oncurrent Bank Notes--or rather notes not ps,t n.
bie-we quote as follows: nv 'nA u
~ Noies OF the Exchange Bank of Selden. N-itbers l.
Bank = cent. discount ' Ai"' 4Aiieghahs
~ a e hoies OF the Bank of Kanawha Maiden are
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i1S0 DOZEN WOOD BUCKETS. Ina, -.
AOU ceived, for sale. ''s re'
mol a WIN. WALLACE 4 SON.
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L,AMILY GROCERIEs.--Thc subscriber

FAMILY GROCERIES.--Thc subscriber
has just opened, at the corner of Main and 9th sts
(B. & 5. Jones' old stand a choice assortment of
Family Groceries, consisting in part of the following
articles: Family Flour; Mountain Roll and Goshen
Reg Butter, extra fine Choice Teas; best Old Java
Coffee; Loaf and Crushed Sugars, Coffee Sugar also,
low priced Sugar and Coffee; choice old and Ba-
con HAMS with general assortment of Groceries;
which has been purchased for the cash. and will be
sold low for the same, or to punctunl customers.
oc 2-lm< RO Ii. JARVIS
p 81 shall also keep constantly hand, Meal,
Corn, Oats, and Wheat Odal; such Ship Stuff;
Brown Stuff Bran &c. r Ii. J.
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DRINTING OFFICE FOR SAi4E.-A
L Democratic PAPER located in fourishing Vir-
gala town, and in of the wealthiest and largest
counties in the State, is offered for sale privately
and job custom, which is constantly and rapidly in
creasing For further particulars address the Editors
of the Disnatch 10
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a. FOR KENT--And posscssion Civ,

Cd FOIl hENT-.lnd p0SBCssiOn EIVPn
N.:i Immediately, that large Store Lumber House
at the corner of Cary and 18th streets, adjoining
the Custom House.
ALSO-A Tenement with Store, on North side sf
Main between 10Th and Goth streets recently repaired
and put i'll good order.
ALSO Possession to be given LIST of Jsnuary
next that large Lumber House Tobacco Factory on
West side of 18th street, between Main and Cary.
Apply to w. 0. GEORGE,
On Sd, between Main AID Franklin streets
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THOMAS w. kEESEE, Aucti0neer, Of
L flee with George J. Sumner, No. 20 Pearl street,
will attend to the sale of Real Estate and every des-
cription of Merchandise, Household Furniture, SC
AlsO, to Renting hut Hnnaas Cnllactine &c
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MA FOR RENT...Tw0 handsome Brick
t5:a Tenements on Union Hll 18th street, one
La.a- square North of Venable with five rosms in
each, aud kitchen with two rooms with excellent wa
ter in the yard and large gardens. Rent very low to
good tenants. Apply at my Shoe Store, No. 43 Main
street. noS-ts WIN. WALSH,
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RusTNuse CARDS.

RI 40 M A = HOW w, 210 mMin street., =
now receiving his fall supply Of Block I'm ooods,
.usal,Ie for housekeepers. Also of Wood ware corr
nj firle In thai line. &C II
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a FOR RENT OR LEASE,-TbOsf

Naa FOR RENT.--That very desirab Ie
Wee residence conveniently located for bushes
s.A man, on Mayo street, occupied BY Mr.. X. T
Alvey. 1t has just heen put in thorough condition and
fitted with gas &c Possession given on the 9th OF
next month. Apply to
oc 6-3tawts JAMES THOMAS JR
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Il AND CATTLE.-We particularly vIsS - -
your attention to AT article in every wsv s5,r,..
your wants. ard deserving your especial uoare
Poilard's Rheumatic Linimrpt
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n Is. COOk d EO., AUCTIUNEERs,
II. NO. 70 MAIN STREET, offer their seryicesto
the public Auctioneers for the sale of Real Estate,
furniture Groceries, Dry Goods Horses, Cattle, &c,
Mt the shortest notice aud upon the most reasonable
terms. 80
Having large and commodous rooms they will re-
reive goods for sale at pirate sale without the charge
Of storage.
Out door sales of every description attended to up
on reasonable terms. -
f. b. COOK. VIM MUTT.
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Price 25 cents, or S bottles for 81.

Sold by PURCELL, LADD K co. ADIE 4 GRAY
BENNETT l. BEERS, p. JOHNSTON L BRG
DtEAL NORTON, l.. B. THOMAS, Bro,i a
Shockoe Hill 49,
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x FOR kENT--A good Lodging Room,
E,:l the stOre of the subsc riber-2nd story
Aa;L Price $50 per annum. E.B SPENCE,
oc % Corner of Main Governor SITS
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G3iiiJ LING ON FRANKLIN STREET, FOR SALE
Aa.AThe subscriber offers for sale privately, that
very desirable residence situated at the corner of
Franklin and Jefferson streets, and present occu
pied by Dr. Robert Archer.
The lot has front of 50 feet upon Franklin street.
and runs back 1870 feet to 20 feet ely For psrticu
lars as to terms, &c, apply to GODDIN & APPER-
SON, or TO acknowledgment at the Bank of Virginia
&C 26-2awlin WIN F. TAYLOR
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sa FOR SALE OR RENT--The house
E:: on Grace street which have occupied for the
Aa4 last three years. 1t is the third square above
and WATER in an agreeable neighborhood; contains
seven rooms with fire places, and has ample accom-
modations for servants besides stable and carriage
house; is in good repair.
For further particulars, inquire Of Goddin & Apper-
son, or oc 29-ts RO RYIAND
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TELEGRAPHIC NEWS


Ffoceedsngs Of Congress--dd toar nmcht.3
WASHINGTON. March --G:35 p. M.-The Senate
last night concared In the report ofthe conference
committee on the army appropriation biI and poet
Office appropriation bill, but refused concurrence
10 the resolution with regard to interference Ia the
Legislative affairs OF Minnesota
The Senate then went Into executive session,
and confirmed the nominations OF Gilchrist, of New
Hsnapshire; Lampkin, Of Georgia, and Blackiord,
as Indian Commissioners and new board of claims;
aiso, ratified several Indian treaties, &c. H
The President has signed the bounty land bin.
The session continued all night during most Of
which time nothing was done, being without a
quorum. This morning, nothing trAuspired wor.
thy of note except rejecting the bill for the admis
sion of Oregon as State. The Senate adjourned
a. II O'Clock to-day.
The House last night at o clock, agreed to the
Senate's amendment TO the civil and diplomatic
bill, striking out the tariff clause.
motion rendering vote;of thanks to Speaker
Boyd, was discus,ed-Mr. Hunt speaking against 1t
and adopted almost unanimously. ~
The House concurred 10 the Senate's amend.
ment to the post office appropriation bill requiring
prepayment OF postage in all cases, after January
next
An attempt was made to get up the bill prevent
lag the immigration Of foreign psupers criminals
iasane persons, &C., upon which a debate ensued
10 which Know nottingham was quite conspicuous.
and the bill was finally laid on the table. r.
The conference report on the navy appropriation
bill, was concurred In. This bill makes clear ap-
preparation for ocean mail service but says nothing
about the Collins steamers-leaving 1t optional with
the President to continue 1t or not 1t is gene.
rally thought, however. that 1t will be continued
At half past eleven o'clock, this morning, the
conference report on the civil and diplomatic ap.
preparation bill was concurred In. Upon the roll
being called, Mr. Benton violently protested against
his name being caled-said the proceedings were
Illegal, and would not answer considered it de-
secration of the Sabbath, &c. Much excitement
ensued, and the Speaker plsyfully called upon the
door keeper to put him out. The proceedings
generally, however, were orderly, and the House
adjourned at 12 o'clock
Much importance Is attached to the action on the
agricultural societys resolutions in regard to the
reciprocity treaty. The remarks made by Mr..
Clayton, in the Senate, are regarded az significant
ofsome important movement in the political world
supposed to be no less than the ultimate amalsa
nation of the whole agricultural interest of the
country with the Know Nothines on the Delaware
platform
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LATEST MAIL. NEWS.
From cur Petersburg Correspondence
FIRES TN PETERSBURG,
PETERSBURG, March

PETERSBURG March 4th
FIRE broke out yesterday morning at half past
O'Clock, Ia a row of sman houses on Washington
street, near tae Methodist Church. The hremen.
with tbeir apparatus, were promptly on the epot
bu, without water they were powerless aud In
less than hour the entire rnw was burned to the
ground. The tenements, some four or Ave In
number, were occupied by negroes, and were OF
little value.
This nornine, at o'clock, the bells again sound
ed an alarm This time the flames were more de.
sruc,ive The fire WAS first discovered In the
Drug store of Messrs. Thomas & Fuller, on Wash
ingten street. directly opposite Jerreu's Hotel -
The store, with its contents. was entirely destroy
ed Loss $1,000. fully covered by insurance.
Thence the flames spread to the adjoining build
ing, occupied eating house by VIM slsugh.
ter, which was burat to the ground Probable
loss $1,000 Little or no insurance.
The two story brick house adjoining came next
10 order. and shared the fate of the others. This
building was the residence OF Mre. Leslie the
lower part being occupied By her a conieetiona,y
store. Her loss have not ascertained, but 1.
m lst exceed $1,000
Two or three small frame buildings adjoinirg.
ware soon burnt. and by this time the flames had
reached the wood shop attached to the extensive car
( ,c,ory aud foundry of Messrs. Tappey g. Lums
u. The shop, with a large quantity OF valuable
lu nber, and fne stationary steam engine, was 10.
tally destroyed. Their loss must be at least $1,000,
Oh which there Is no insurance.
In the rear of these houses stood the brick build
lag known as Foey's Factory, and occupied by
Mr. VIM. Lancaster, tobscconist. This was pa rtlv
consumed, together with half dozen shanties ten
auted By negroes.
The DANES spread with such rapidly, that the
occupants had hardly time to escape with their
lives.
Fuller, was first awakened by the excessive heat
aud we hear that woman, in the house ADJOINING
had an ankle broken in jumping from window
Our firemen did all that men could do under the
items were of little avail
While the old fogiss of our common council are
wrangling among themselves, discussing the mer-
It's of "Artesian wells analysing the water of
filthy mill ponds, and disregarding the thrice re-
peated 'ror pQpali," our citizens must look calmly
on, while their dwellings fall before that terrible
destroyer-FIRE. What would your Richmond
fremen think should they be compelled to battle a
large FIRE, in the heart of the city, and their only
resource for water, be two three trifiing wesY-
God speed the day when Petersburg may be blessed
with that hitherto unknown iuxury-a bountiful
supply OF water! BLAsDFoRD.
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fe l9-d&ctdsS SAMUEL 8. DUVAL, Trustee
A MT rva nv
BY THOMAS w. KEESEE.
lOffice with Geo. ]. Sumner No 20 Pearl stl

A DEMONSTRATORS SALE OF VAL.
"A UABLE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE.-Will
be sold, on THURSDAY morning next, March 9Th,
cupied by Mesrs. Winston & Jones, No 10 Main ct
all of the Household Furniture belonging to the es.
tate OF GervasS Burton, decd. consisting of Parlor
Chamber Dining Room and Kitchen Furniture :
By order Of the Administrator =
ALsO-Ope very fine Seven Octave Rosewood
Pisno Forte but little used and in perfect order
NH 8 THOS. w. KEESEE. Auct
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NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.

WAsHIsGToN, March 9 The Agricultural Soci.
ETY. to-day after protracted debate passed resolu
lions calling on the agricutursts OF the whole
Try to meet In convention at Washington In Febru
a'y next TO determine for themselves what lesisla
ZION Is necessary for their protection.
Alter some other business of no public impor.
lance the Society adjourned. In the evening, a
large number of the members called on Senator
Clayton. to thank him for taking position In the
Senate In behalf of agriculture