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ID EAUTIFUL ia Khi ON UNION HILL
II NEAR RICHMOND FOR SALE At AUG

T1oN-W iii be sold on the premises, on FRIDAY,
18th September. 1885, at O'Clock r. NJ, that beaati-
fol Farm. now in the occupancy OF Mr.. Henry w.
Tyler, containing 10 acres situsted near the New
Bridge road, enc mile east of Richmond, adjoining
the lands of Mrs. Picot and others.
The house hiss six rooms. 10 new and handsornely
finished. Besides the dwelling there ID good kiteh
en- barn, stable and ice house.
Persons disposed to purchase. respectfully re-
quested to vie " the premises
TERMs-One-fourth cash. balance at 6. IL and ls
months for negotiable notes. interest added, secured
BY trust deed, or title retained.
sel GODDIN APPERSON. Aucfs.
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ry Prescriptions accurately and care.
10 dispensed by one Of the partners, at all hours
Of the day or night, st
- ~ MEADE BAKERS
New PhsIm lceuticsl store,
1g6 n ". corner of Main and 10th streets,
- si-2m just shove the new Custom House,
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4 EONAHD,s INSTANT HELIEF AND
IL SPEEDY CURE, for Coughs, Colds add Asthma.
For sale by DUVAL NORTON,
saS DruH gists 10th and Main ste.
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FALL ABE, 1856.

J. WILLINGHAM. BF TARDY.
WILLINGHAM G. TARDY,
Importers and wholesale dealers in
Foreign, Domestic, staple and Fancy
DR. Y GOODS,
No. 10 PEARL ST, RICHMOND VA
Have in store, and are receiving daily large and
general stock of Fall and Winter DRY GOODS, to
which they ask the attention of merchants visiting
this market They make claims to superior ad-
rdntages over their competitors, either import ers
or buyers but assume that they possess advantages
equal to any, and solicit confidently examination
OF their stock. Below they enumerate few of e
leading styles:
Brown and Bleached Shirtings and Sheeting of
all the different widths.
Sattinets; S-4 and ga Fued Cloths
Plaid Linseys at all prices
Large stock of Baskets
English and American Prints, all grades
Coburgs, De LANES, Alpacas
Ginghams, and Ladies' Dress Goods
Cloths and Cassmerss
Shswls Clocks and Nantes
With general stock of Hosiery, Gloves, Spo oil
Cotton, Threads, &c.
TERMs-Six months credit, or per cent. discount
for cash. WILLINGHAM TARDY.
Richmond, August 81, 1856.
EF L have engaged with Mcssrs. Will.
LINGHAM l. TAkDY for the Fall Trade, and will
be pleased to have my friends call on me, promising
every effort to give Thorn satisfaction
This Commission business of HUNT l. BRO. will
be attended 10 heretofore by senior partner
which will return by the lst of November.
su Solm DR.. HUNT.
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NoriCE.--rhe members of tho virginia

NoTiCE.--rhe members of the Virginia
laIe Agricultural Society residing In the city
h'en2ond, will be summoned to meet, the
s'coaa MoNDAY in October next at the City Hall,
~ eoe purpose OF electing sixteen members to the
sSh +ef' Assembly. Life members, and every such
male member OF the Society shall satisfy the
,, u asoner conducting the election that he has
' us annual cues, who shall then pay the ne,
are ennted % vote Accounts OF ana nal members
-, 1een put Into the hands of MIR. James A. Augas
~ % en authorized agent to receive the The
ls1ion OF his receipt TO the Commissioner at the
Seton viii be conclusive evidence of the holders
ight 10 vote
~ ll-u W. S,.ts 4 ris,yit'~., ees;atx
a SaitULTUkAL FAlH.--Persons pro-
pS.ihs 10 erect any building upon the fair
fuiJ 70 cover articles for Exhih ition respect
sraJ isqaeste' To 90 before the lst Of DC obsr,
Th ~ 60. a. tho undersigned for positions.
IA ss@ WAC have them airssdy built are req ested
"''s them put In repair by that time.
.ass CHARLES DIMMOCK,
C-@--n Chief Marshall
(HEEsE .-.xO boxes New York Cheesc;
- es's' Pine Apple DO. For sale BY
sHER PHAUf, a Main st.
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6y kichard CauthOrn.

HORSES, WAGON, &c, AT AUCTION.
IL On SATURDAY 9Th INST, at 10 O'Clock, at the
lot near the Central Railroad Depot, will sell two
good work Horses, Wood Wagon. Cart, Mule,
Mich Cow &c. b. CAuTHORN.
se 5 Auct.
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T AND FOR s1LK..-Hayio= sc,erm,..


Auctioneers.
AND FOX sALk..-Havfng determined
II to move West this fall, I shall offer All al nv
Real Estate TOR sale privately until during the Fail
and II not Sold 1t will then be sold publicly at which
time due notice will be given, to wit the place on
which reside, lying on the road leading from the
" road, round BY R.mssy's MIL up to
the farm OF said Ramsey, adjoining the land Of c. B.
Williams and running down to Fulton town about 4
quarter of mile from the corporation Iine contain
ing Fifteen Acres, with good DWELLING and ell peces
ssry out-houses; fine well of water in the yard
The land Is in high state of cultivation and would
make splendid market garden.
Also, Tract of Land, lying ax miles from the CITY
on the south side of the main Williamsburg Stage
Road, containing S4l acres, all in wood and hsayy
timber, except about thirty acres, which has been
would make fine farm, al oil. -
The wood is very valusBi1 - .ce to
marx. market, and is in halle mile iii.
Also, another Tract 0pposi u
side OF said Williamsburg Stony
Run Road, and bounded ON bd 1|Aid road
It's entire length, and corners inS M yof the York
RIVER Aaiiroad, and contains IS ses all in wood ex-
cept about twenty acres
finished, with a good store-house, and some Other
ooiialnss store ID kept &C it at this time. and 10
Bald t. be good stand.
For further information, apply TO Messrs Gopprs
APPERsoN, or to the subscriber at his rcsidsncs.
the tirst named place. VIM n HORD
The foregoing real estate win be sold at auction on
MONDAf afternoon, the 18th September 1856 at
4 O'Clock, commencing the Williamsburg road.
with nsar Cottage residencs. Terms accommoda.
ting. Sc GODDIN L APPERSON, Aucis.
&MAI4L FARM IN HAMMER. AT THE
- END OF THE MECHANICSVILLE TURN
PIKE, SIX NILES FROM RICHMOND FOR
SALE AT AuCTlON.-,Will be sold on THURS.
DAY, the 18th September, 1856, on the premises.
commencing at O'Clock, the small farm owned by
Mr.. Gibson Via and now occupied by Mrs Catherins
Talley, containing 81 acres which IL acres il heav
lily set in wood. 1t has good orchard on it, and a
well of excellent water in the yard. The buldipa.
are in good repair, and suitable for small family
Terms made known at the hour of SALE
GODDIN l. APPERSON
f-dtdx Au,t;o..a
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NALL CAMPAIGN 1856.
Il FASHIONABLE CLOTHING.

Ibeg leave to return my many Thanks TOT the no
eral stionage bestswe upon me of late years, ana
hope by close attention to my patrons wants to merit
a continuance of the same My facilities are greater
than ever before, and am determined Tin all fair
competi,ion) to sell my goods, of the same quality
and workmanship, a. low as any house in my line In
Virginia
My stock will be large and ample to ensure lit,
my styles are new and will consist Of all the latest
and desirable styles and patterns, both OF cut
and design, In the market call il respectfully so-
cited from all in want, at ia Main street.
My moits-Smai profits large sales, good articles
and satisfaction to the buyer
seS VIM. IRA SMITH.
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HOUSE AND LOT ON BAKER Street

HOUSE AND LOT ON BAK Err Street
III FOR SALE AT AUCTION.-Will be sold on
the premises on MONDAY, September sth, 1856. at
o'clock. p. NJ, small House and Let, on Southsde
of Baker street. St. Peter street, recently &C.
cupied by Mr.. Garnstt Lowry, fronting Is feet and
running back $50 feet to an alley.
TERMs.-One-th third cash; bslanee at s and months
for negotiable notes. interest added and title retained
sez GODDIN T. APPERsoN, Aucts
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GALE OF VALUA0 ar ROUSE AND
~ LOT ON CHURCH HILL UNDER TRIISr

GALE OF A Valuable ROUSE AND
- LOT ON CHURCH HILL, UNDER TRUST
DEED-Pursusntt to the provisions of deed of trust,
dated the 10th day of May, 1885, of record in the
Clerks office of Henrico county court, executed BY
Charles L. Price, and Mary Francis, his wife, to the
undersigned trustees for the purpose of securing
the debt therein mentioned. due to Loftin N Elicit
we shall On THURSDAY, the 18th day of Septs N Der
1885, commencing at half-past o'clock, P. M, pro-
coed to sell at public auction, the premises to the
highest bidder for cash the following property lying
on Church BILL in the vicinity of Richmond, fbeinE
the late residence of Philip B. Harwood, deceased)
to w.t. certain lot parcel OF land, fronting 1872
feet on Marshall street. believed to contain half an
lying between 9th and 18th streets and run
ming back les feet. together with the brick dwelling
house and other improvements thereon.
Alec, certain lot in of the last ntioned
fronting 66 feet Clay street. and running back of
even width, l65 feet along 28th street. being the
corner lot.
And, also, another lot adjoining the two first named
fronting 66 feet on Clay street, and running back,
with equal width, l65 feet.
Acting as trustees, we shall convey with special
warranty only.
Should the sale be prevented at the time above men
toned, from rain any other cause, then the said
sale will be continued from day to day, (Sundays
property is effected.
ANDREW E. Elicit IT,
JAS A. Goblin. Trustees
By an arrangement between the parties interested
authorized to say that sufficient to pay
the expenses of executing the trust and 1900 with
interest thereon from the 18th May 1885, of the
chase money, will be required cash; and should It
be desired by the purchaser OF said property credit
of and tive years will be given for the balance of
said purchase money In equal payments with interest
thereon from the day of SALE be secured by trust
deed on the property sold.
ANDkEW n 2; IEILLETT.} r,u,.se,
Sale conducted by GoDDIN Il AfPERsoN, Aucts.
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nEsTlNY Observation-Disclosures roies-
" L s. respectfully informs the lades and gen:

- l. 8. respectfully informs the ladies and gen.
tlemen of Richmond and vicinity, that information
will be given in all the affairs relating le-such
sickness health, wealth. love, marriage, Journeys
law suits, difficulties in business, absent friends u
riches egacies estate and all concerns of life
Amy person wishing to know 4 and eorract state
ment of all things-past present and tuture-mus
bring send their age.
TERMs-50 cents each. Cures will also be made
(white, OF color) of all the following diseases
Chronic cases, Sores, Ulcers Boils Wasting of the
Body, scrofulas Consumpton, Cancers, Coughs, Spit
ting of Blood, Rheumatism, Headache Tooth
Ache, Pains in the Limbs and all kinds of Distemp-
Apply in Adams Valley, I'd house from corner of
18th, on Poplar street, opposite Lancasteral School,
over The creek, No. 2, Prof. l. s. on the door.
Advice given free to the poor and afflicted. No
advice given to people of color, only Sickness
after sundown. l---in*
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MOTT CE.--1 he subsc riber has purcha sed
the Drug Store late ~ In charge Of DR.. y. B. HILL
on the corner Of Franklin Street and Market Place
and proposes continue the Drug business in all its
branches. He expects to make considerable additions
TO the stock feels assured that he offer to the
citizens of Richmond and his country friends supe.
iior inducements in the way of trade.
Having been engaged in the Drug Business extern
svely in another city this State for several years.
and with competent assistants he il prepared
duct the Apothecary business properly ana satlsac
tory.
Prescriptions carefully prepared and compounded
at any hour Of the day or night
JNO. w. GARLICK, NJ d.
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HAVING sold my entire cstn blishment OF
IL Drugs Medicines, &c, to Dr. }. w. Garhck, !
cheerfuly recon- mend him to my former patrons and
friends feeling assured that his past experience not
only as Ply ican but druggist for years
past will entitle him to the fullest confidence, ana
an 9e-iOt OWEN B. HILL.
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FUTURE DAYS.
- 1s--------@->---~.>----~.-~-
BY Goddfu 4, Appers0n.

ny uouoIu ~ AppcreOne
IN ACRES OF LANDON PLANK ROAD,
~ Mills ABOVE RICHMOND. FOR SALE
September, 1886, on the premises. commspeius #
one ociocf, r. NJ, 10 acres Of Land on the pisak
read adjoining the land Of Mr.. Llijsh Priddy. with
The most of the land il heavily covered with nina
wood. "isn Pa'
TERMS: one-fourth cash. balance ut 4. 8. and ~
retain ed till last note Is paid $3.50
G0DDIN APPERsON.
sou Auctfonaars
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By Thomas w, keesee,

by TnOMCh w, hteBte,
(Ofiee with Geo. J. Sumner, No. 20, Pearl strset)
49, HORSES AND COWS. FOR sALH
oNAT AUCTiON.-Will be sold on SATUR.
DAY MORNING, September 9Th, commsn-
cling at 10 O'Clock, at the Horse Auction, Central
Railroad Depot
l very superior Bay Horse, only eight years old,
warranted sound in every respect and pefectly Mind
and gentle in any harness, and good Saddle Horse.
fine large sorrel Horse, nine years old. good
saddle aud harness horse; warranted sound.
ALSO-l COED Mich Cow raised near the city
giving about two gallons of milk.
Sc THOMAS w. KEESEE, Auct,
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aSR~5h FOR LYNCHBUKG...To
4{si7ksfS|FS:E5 leave SATURDAY-The canal boat
Tempest, Capt Donald, will posi.
lively leave az above. For freight apply to
WIN. p. OK,
se5 North side BASIN.
LNOUND---Near the corner of Broad and
l. End streets, yesterday morning, . Pearl inaid
PORT NOMINATE, containing small sum Of money,
&C.. which the owner can have by describing and
paying for this advertisement. SIT
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INU ING ESrABLlSHNENT- ..The
subscriber has taken the Turning Establishment
near haSars Mill, formerly Mr.. Belvin's. He has
all tho facilities to do Turning the lowest terms
ana the neatest manner Thankful for past favors he
hopes to merit continuance Of the same. Orders
may be lett at Mr. Belvins Furniture store
sc lin STEPHEN CHILDREY.
RALIIMURE MASUFACTUKED SHO-
- Wells AND SPADES.-Havin TAX en- the Agen-
cy for the WORKS we respectfully solicit the orders
of the Trade The quality of the goods as well as
our terms Will DO found quite equal with any of the
Northern markets.
THOMPSON & OUDESLUYS
No. 81 South Gay st near Pratt st.
ne I'll Ina Baltimore. Md
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NAH AND WINTER CLOTHlNG...l
l. am now opening my large and beautiful assert.

which have Just gotten up in the most approved
STYLES now worn and Of the best material to be found
in the market. =.
Having perfect knowledge OF the style ss6 qusii-
ty Of goods adapted TO may Iaee II will b my con
soods a. win make IL to the interest Of those who
favor me with their patronage.
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TyENNENs. Gc...kIeGanf 0ress anA
Rrnrss1 iron Vendors Polished Steel snd brau
Nountsd Fire Irons and Standards = sss ~ pais g
match; Cssi vasss for Parser; Coal hoas sna 49,
sty 81 oshsf goods q great loss % c,ess W. A
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-12-20

81 The greatest natural ornament to the "hu-
man form divine, is PROFESSIONALLY fine, luru-
RANT, healthy growth Of hair II has been SO es-
teemed in all ages Of the world, and among all ma
tons, savage aud civilized. Hence, the Indian
brave regards the scalp of his enemy his great
est trophy. For similar reason, the fashionable
belle often DISCUSSES the region ofyaniiy, as well as
her other chronological organs with borrowed locks
lie who should discover mode Of preventing tho
hair from showing the inroads Of enyious Time BY
turning prc'naturely gray, a method by which il
could be restored when falling Oh or turning white,
and way promoting its continued and luxuri-
ant growth, would be justly entitled to rank among
the benefactors Of the human race. Read the tes-
tmon ias in another column. Of the Wonderful, not
to say miraculous effects Of Professor God Hair
Restorative" and see IL he has not accomplished
all this.-[Capital City Fact
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-12-20

TnE GALS OF SvSOAr.-rhe gale Of Sun
day did great damage in Brooklyn, N. Y, 10
building, awnings shutters, etc. A row of five
brick buildings in process Of erection in Ham
lion street, was blown down, and row of three
brick houses on the corner Of Fifth avenue and
Nth street vas unrooed. These houses were
nearly completed, but unoccupied. At Buffalo
the gale was accompanied with frequen, squalls
Of rain, hail and snow, aud great damage was
done to bridges aud docks, The Canada dock
with Walker g. Co.'S wafehouse was entirely
destroyed. Johnsons and the city elevator
were uhroofed and otherwise damaged, as were
other roofs. The water rose and flooded the
ducks and cellars 10 the lower part of the city,
doing considerable damage. Several new frame
buildings were entirely destroyed, and there
were many disasters throughout the city.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-12-20

FRoM kAssAs.-We have a copy of III e
Kansas Herald of Freedom, of Dec. 6, from
which We take The following items
Every house in Lawrence, public and private,
is overrun with strangers who have recently
entered the Territory. Most of them have
come with view 10 permanent settlement, and
are searchins for claims, and bvying up city
property. A greater amount of capital is now
represented in Lawrence than has been at any
former period. Tie su,ure o! Kansas was
never so cheering as at present.
The hundred free state prisoners at Lecom-
ton have all either escaped, or been acquitted,
save fifteen who are sentenced at Lecompion.
The latter we have no doubt Gov. Geary will
eheerfully pardon when asked to do so, which
we hope will be the case Soon
The Leavenworlh City correspondents Of the
Cincinnati Gazette, in announcing that Col
Titus and his men had left for Nicaragua, says
that with them depart the last hupes OF the
pro-slayery men in Kansas.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-12-20

A RrMAsKARLE lSsrAscE oF FRlEsDsnIP.
Bayard Taylor, the distinguished writer, lee
turcr and traveller, has started on his tour lhro'
the north of Europe. Ia his third letter to
the New-YOrk Tribune he speaks Of his Ger
mas home. n. p. Willis, in the Home Jour
nal, reveals ,he secret Of lha, home -
With German gentleman, who had been
his travelling companion in the East, Bayard
Taylor had formed one OF those friendships Of
which we had been spesking-an inexpcable
interchange OF magnetic recognition and trust
They were together in scenes far remote from
both their homes and their acquaintance, brief
as it was, was yet knit by unusual associations
and by sympathy that had been reciprocaly
complete. They parled-esch to return to his
own land, but without promise of correspond
ence and il was some time before Baysrd
heard from his German friend. The mssive,
when il came, was startling, however. 1t was
formal conveyance to him Of an estate. to be-.
lung to him and his heiis--a free gift, and giv-
CIR ivuversihly, as pledge aud token Of friend
snip. The grounds wore complete, the house
furnished.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-12-20
CAMBRIDGE CATTLE MARKET.
WrpxK.n.v ncc-mb.r 10

WEDNESDAY,, December 10, 1883.
Al market ST. Catt-600 Beeves and eIl Stores consist
Ing Of Working Oxen coNs aud and years Old
PEtrrs-Market Beef Extra tsi2aS50 per cwt isq uai
hy 81 50 5-i second do 50 Ia ~ tlrI do s. "
ordinary 81 II.
Slores-working oxen--tioo, 150Al5s.
Cotrs aud cdiues-s30, 40, so a es
feariiHcs-ti6a 20. THO Years Old-e23a g. TArt,
Years Oa--eS 40.
SAfep and Lambs 22S5 at market prccsIn lots 50 Ok
Ia 80 a 90 90, each and SELECTIONS So 90
90, 900
Srine-9oo Western at market Prees-Lve weight 81
To pei lbi dressed 3 DC per n.
Hidss-I 3-lasll III. TatioT-s as lie. Psns-
81 Is = so each. car SkiRs-l3a lie per h.
Taiior-s as IL per N.
There 60 the Boston anil Maine Railroad 81
the Boston and Lowell 5sover the fiichburg Railroad
AMI SO the Western Railroad loaded With Cattle Sheep
Swine, and Horses.
Remarks1e market tr Beef quite brisk; prices ahou
the a. last week sales ~ small cattle mad
~ slight advance The supply ~ sheep Sufficient for tn
demAnd there change In prices rn last week
Of there is 400 Western Sheep Brighton which prob
ably had an effect upon the prices Of ibis market
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-12-20

IA FRENCH PERIdDIcAL GOLDEN PILLS, Iniallhle IN
removing stnplages irregularities Of the mcnses. These
Pills nothing new but have used by the Doctors flr
many years, both in fnnce and America, wish unparaee
every case, and he Is urged by many thousand ladies
who have used them, make the Pills Public for the alcva-
ton Of those suffering from any irregularities Of whatever
tu well N prevent pregnancy 10 those ladies whose
health VII permit an increase u family Pregnant females
those suppnng themselves cautioned against using
these Pills Willie pregnant the proprietor
sponsbty after the above admonlon, although their mild
ness would prevent any mischief To health otherwise these
Pills are recommended Pull and expe, directions Aeeompa-
ny each box Price 81 per box.
Sod Wholesale aud Retail by JOSEPH CLARK, General
Agent Or braiebor, VI Sold aohy Druggists evcrywere.
III Ladies' by enclosing hin 81 90 TO Bracboro Post Once
can have the Pills sent (onnienlay) by mall R
pn 6arh box
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-12-20

One Of the rich merchants Of New York.
man of the fortune Of million and haf-s
resident on the 9Th Avenue-connccied with
one Of the first houses in New York, was car.
ried yesterday to the Insane Hospital lie is
another illustration of what our city shows in
many lameutable cases Of danger Of over a,ien
ton to business
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-12-20

In the supreme court at Salem, William
Peabody, of Topsfeld, has obiaiacd a verdict
for Sl225 against the Town Of Middleton, for
an injury to himself and horse in 1853, in con-
sequence of the last plank of bridge and the
road not being closely joned. The defendants
showed that Mr.. P.'s horse, carriage and har.
ness werp worth only S35, but the verdict makes
nan worth considerable more il is a dollar
per capita for every inhabiian, Of Middleton !;
but the lawyers, no doubt, will cut in for good
share.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-12-20

THr LARGEST CONGRESSIONAL DIsrlcr IN
the uSlTEO SrarEs. The largest Congress-
ional District in the United States. says the
Cincinnati En7uirr, is the second district in
Wisconsin. The usual average Tor Congress-
lonal districts is frorn eight thousand to fifteen
thousand votes bu. this district at tho late
election voted thus tot Congressman
c. Billinghurs,, $500
H. c. Hobart, 90 .i4s.
This IS enormous, and well illustrates the
prodigious growth Of Wisconsin within the last
five years. by the next census, that district
will undoubtedly be entitled to at least three
members Of Congress. - Union
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-12-20

OsE THOUSAND PFRsoNs KILLED ny A
STROKE or LioHTSlNG.-Accouns from Rhode.
state that the lightning struck the immense
stole Of gunpowder which was placed in the
vaults belonging 10 the Ancient Knighls, de-
siroying the whole Turkish quarter so com
Plelely that only three children we're saved.
Ono thousand persons are said to have perish
ed.