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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-05-24

HAVING established n RESTAURANT
on the corner of goth and Main streets in the
city OF Richmond, ! hereby constitute and appoint
j.. K: BLANkENSHlP my Aren't. to conduct the
saa business with authority to buy and sell for cash
only. Imy a--I5t* r II STYIJ
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-05-24

SODA WATkR.-Pure, cecil ana feii \.
- ins, aud 90 much praised by ell who paw W
1t with our superior 6ymps on ns ~ He
my Is W. 2. nAxAA
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-05-24

nOG MUZZLES, COLLARS, CHAINS
- &c.--Just received by Express, full assortment
suitable for any Dog, from Poodle to Newfouna-
land; for sale cheap az THOMAS HoW,s,
an ~ 2iq Main straet
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-02-02

. - r,,.,,,, Anecdotes ard Remarkable Conyer,anoso
~. ymveror SunBs the Eve and hAf ye.s ns s r.,
"A -, -b,onoloxcally Arranged from The Ne Donss ~
a, -. ON,.r. Monthoon, Anturnmrcai mo 49,.
r.. .oryer.ations constitute marnseens mohaen' ~
-. .nd he heart Of this treat man ...,
Il, i,.I an hcnor which be will highly appreciate an
sire, WIN 'Ne JOHN :. c. ABBOTT.
NJ Mssou transmitted the volumes 10 the Emperor
,,r"reb Count Waew-ki, Minister of Foreign Affairs,
tn he following letter to the Count:
I,eafioa de. Efaf. Uai, fakIs ir 80 $500 4.
- ,br of History II NAPOLEON l., lately Publsne IL mas
- ysTv sener.ll, read exciting new admiration o. ne
triou. usn whom Il CONNIE rnorstes ana Sans A's'''
literary reru'atou Of the suthof -.;.- =,
NJ, Abbott who enjoys the esteem OF me oounIa- u
t,b 10 resides has done me the hcnor 20 enH ~ az
- letter Addressed 70 the Emperor, Napoleon i ana We
~ his Hrorv h.nd.ornely printed and eo1nf ealest
inr 70 see that thew may reach the hanas ~ ny
irdtur thst Mr. Abbott has reason 10 oe!ieFe .n1 &c
III nc, he uraccep,she his Majesty send me boAs
,le Letter herewith and viii BE OBLIGED 70 yol =.
ven will have the goodness TO place them a. tne "
kit Majesy tie Emperor. =, ... II 49,, -.rv
beg 70 renew 10 EIee!leney s assurance OF ny 10Y
AID with the highest respect
Sou nost very ''e'''N' JOHN 7. MASON
To this communication Count Walewsk replied,
through Lis Chef de Cabinet, as follows:
li''H'''''V-' PARIS, Dec. ), 1856.
Nisbfy, Gss lfsires EtrGzsire Cabise':
uoxsIIrR IL MINsTRE: have the honor 20 MORN you .sl
the Emperor has written Mr. Abbott and that the Iete
va aecompaued BY preseLt from his Majesty Ias Pse.t
vii be sent Nj Abbott through The agency oil our Lesso
Morseur the Of rssreGtfq consider
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-02-02
NEW-MEXICO.
Fran, u, Santa >, Gazette. Dee. .

From the Santa ~ Gazette, Dee. .
The Territorial Legislature met on the 30 OF Deem
Der, and TIE Message of Acting Governor W. w. H.
Davis sent in on that day.
The Masonic Lodge of our city celebrated 81. John
the Evangelst's day, the 27th of December with ap-
propate exercises. After marching around the plaza,
headed by the First United States Dragons band,
they repaired to the United States District Court
House, whe,e an address was delivered by the Rev. d.
ID. Lore =,
We learn by private letter from Governor Meri-
weather that himself and Capt. Ewe arrived in Inde
incidence the 23d Of October after pleasant tr1p
across the Plains. The Governor reached home safely
on the lst of November and would leave for ashing-
ton about the middle Of the month.
Married in Santa Fe, on the cath December, by the
Rev. d. -. Lore, Mr.. Miner c. Tuttle, Sergeant OF
the First United States Dragons, and Mrs. Caroline
Sherer both Of the same place.
General Garland Assistant Adiutant- General Mich
OILS and Colonel Grayson have returned from Albur-
ouerque and resumed their duties at headquarters.
Dr. De Leon T.. 5. A., has been ordered TO Albur-
queroue as a surgeon at that post; he left Santa Re
Sunday, 18th, for that place. His place here VII! be
filed by Surgeon Abedie medical director at the de-
partment. Brevet Major Kendrick, commander OF
Fort Defiance arrived IN town a few days ago and is
stopping at headquarters. Major Fry, paymaster has
been ordered TO Fort Union where he will be stationed
for the present and himself and family left this city
for that post during the past week. Captain John w.
Davidson First United States Dragons, from Fort
Stanton, has been in town some days.
Capt. McFanan, assistant quarternaster |. >. A,
and family arrived in town Decembe. 2s, from Fort
Fillmore. Captain McF. has been lately promoted
from the Third Infantry to the General Staff and Is en-
route for Fort Union, where he has been ordered for
dutv He is an officer of merit and we are pleased
that he has received promotion.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-02-02
NAPOLE0NIC CORRESPONDENCE.
From The y. \. Tims,.


Mr.. John :. c. Abbott has recently received from
the Emperor OF France rch gold medal, and letter
in acknowledgment of the Emperor appreciation Of
Mr.. AbbOtt's History OF Napoleon. copy Of which
the author bad transmitted TO his Majesty through the
Hon. Mr.. Mason, our ambassador in Paris. The
following IS copy Of Mr.. Abbott letter to the En-.
peror;
Brunswick, Maine Aug g 1855.
To the Emperor Ndpoieon-SIRE: Three your Ma
houored with audience p1ricec and kindly
ened 10 SoceTt copy OF the History Of Napoleon L. which
then writing The WORK issued hrst IN tie pages o.
HGrp0s Mocg=ae attained monthly circulation Of 10 coo
Wien published volumes 90 copies 0ld in days
Il IS estimated that has been read BY more than million Of
tie ilhsbifsuts OF the United States
Every PAGE these has been written under deep
Of responsibility Coo. Though has bee
SEALED by PORTION OF the American Press with the
yrleuce sccepted By the q the people with
applause Il longer be doubted that the inesessn, mil
hons Of the United viii live do Justice 10 the memory
Of The great Emrercr-tLe WG1ir s;cn Of France.
Should this work aid Europt dspeinE sny peron of
that csiunny which political hostility has surrounded tie
bcbe Of Napoleon, he reflection viii cheer the writer
even In dying hour The Emperor bfeshed bic last under
the firm eonyon that postery would 90 rstice his mem
ory. His dying ssyirstiOns will not Be disappointed
lave IN pcs another yO-me, Responding se
and type with lie history, entitled NsPolecs $; H...-a
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-02-02
LATER-THE SHERIFF TRUMPHANT-THE
NEGROES IN JAIL.

AT O'clock last evening The negroes were peacea
bly, removed from the United States Court room 70 the
county isil where they now remain. JGilor Mclean
informs Us that the Sheriff has entire custody Of their
perors-that the Marshal can obtain them only by
consent of the Sheriff. The prospect for exciting
time this morning is immense. The people are becom-
ing intere sted.
A conflict between the State and United States Gov
ennent seems inevitable II may be averted. We
hope it will. Rumor Gays that Judge Burgoyne has
gone 10 Columbus 10 consult Gov. Chase in reference
to the matter. This story, however needs confrna-
ton We await with anxiety the Developments OF the
morning
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-02-02

though compressed into six day., wouId, reecus
an Volume Among them are the following; Ohe VI
the most prominent traitors and dlsorgeniIers ID ai
against the laws Of the Territory was romoro!i nc
chef cook bottle washer and principal agent OF tne
Hss-achusItts Psuper Society. v ben was known
AZ Lawreuce that Gov. Shannon had appealed 20 .Se
patriotism Of all good citizens 70 a--s' IN aerline III
euuremacy Of ;he laws, Poneroy was uirpe'eiisd W.
stuctiots 10 be forwarded by express aud telegraph
or;r ala % the cause Of the disorgauizsrs. He
uas coon arrested by the picket guard OF our brave
militia bat came very near eiudin lneH '1gnanee &c
none of them were certain Of be ldehtty lie repre-
ented himself 10 be the Rev. Moses Brown, clergy
- .. 80 Rar.ist persuason collecting funds for the
rrl+ NJ domestic missions, and would have escaped
hf, Co. ne acrcity Of patriotic lrshrnan who was
csr,.inIy no Know Nothing. Our correspondent re-
lates the incident as follows;
Pomerov-Will you arrest clergyman travelling 10
the Territory 10 propagate the Gospel
Picket Guard, (slmost unsnimou-ly)-No, Stree.
Turn him loose. Let him CO..
Irishmar-Be the power OF mpd, ai-ther Brown, II.
melt thinks y're ould Pomeroy, but you amt that
same. wen take YOU TO the camp on Wahkerousa
Geek and make YOU chaplain, long life TO the
clergv for devil set Of spalpeens wants chaplain
wore than the bboys.
uK,cv.poo RAsegRs BEATISG TO ARMS. We
find the following in The KickdpoO Pioneer extra, Of
In, 70 The Pioneer il the most valiant of the or
cans Of o. Border Rufianism,' and the "Kickspco
Rangers" the vanguard Of the " Border Ruffans'
"Forbearance has now, indeed, ceased to be viz
the therefore. We call on every Pro-Savery man IN
e Land IN rally 70 the rescue-Kansas must be nme-
dately rescued from these tyrannical dogs.
1.-The Kickapoo Rangers are at this moment beat
ing TO arms! large number Of Pro-savery men
viii leave this place for Easton in twenty minutes
Tbe war has again commended, and the AbO!tonists
have again commenced Il. Pro-Slavery men-law
and order en-srike for your altars-strke for your
6re.des-strke for your rights-avsnge the blood OF
your brethren who have been cowardy assailed, but
bo have brayely fallen in defense of Southern nsti-
tutiops. Sound the bugle Of war over the length and
breadth Of the land and leave not an Abotionst IN
the Territory to relate their treacherous and contam-
mating deeds-strike your piercing rhe.balk and your
differing steel TO their black and poisonous hearts
Let the war-cry never cease in Kansas again until
our Territory is wrested of the last vestise of Adolf
.onigm,n
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-02-02
.NoTurR ESCAPE OF SLAVES.

Six slaves belonging TO Mr.. Levi Dougherty who
lives ON Fourth street, between Madison and Russell,
Covinoton Kv. together with two belonging to Mr.
Gage residing in the neighborhood, made their
escape from bondage on Sunday night. They crossed
the liver about IL O'clock and ere this are TAR on their
wav toward Canada. Their aggregate value to their
OWNERS was about eight thousand dollars.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-02-02
FROM KANSAS.
ANOTHER BORDER-RUFFIAN OUTRAGE
ATTACK ON THE BALLOT-Box.
s.r.r.psepee Of The N. Y. Tribune.

~.-,,.ronSepee Of The N. Y. Tribune.
LAWRENCE, K. T., Saturday, JAM H. Io'o'
The citizens of this city have been called out a.
midnight to rally at Esston in the defense Oh inc
people there from violence Of mob from Miss0uri'
The enemy made an attack upon the oaiiot-ooS; III
IT, defense two Missourians were killed. and TWO
Free. State men badly wounded. Brown OF Leav-
suvor,h and Menard Of Easton are both in the
hands Of a mob, who threaten TO hang them
tonight. Messengers have been sent over the
Territory to rally the Free-state men, and run
pers have been sent into Missouri to rally large
mob. The military companies of Lawrence
will start for the post Of danger soon. Gen. Rob
inson, Lane and others are in council. Orders
have been sent to the different companies to be IN
readiness to march to Easton in a few hours Men
On horseback have started for Leavenworth. The
war threatens to become general. How 1t Will end
God only knows. Wewsnt help. Kansas must De
protected. Shannon is in Washington, and WOOD
son Governor; he is controlled by the Missourlan''
Our rights are trampled in the dust by Atchison
and company.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-02-02

between the shores Of that state and those Of 0ho
n male their escape in considerable NUMBER Vai-
one rumor. OF the Aight Of parties composed Of The
necuar property Of the Kentuckians were circulated
n the civ Yesterday. Taking together the number!
that fee 70 Canada, and those who being considered
precarious will be sent to the Far South, Is probable
hat the egro population Of Kentucky VII suffer IN
extraordinary depletion In another column are gyed
the fun particulars Of the capture OF party OF ugf
tiyes IN the neighborhood of this city.
The feature Of this affair 10 an incident Tor wncn
parallel can hardly be found in all tho tragedies re-
corded in history Though the testimony = nos eoro.
lute il il the unanimous conviction OF those VINO mos.
intimately know the circumstances that the mother OF
tie four children who were captured made desperate
effort to take their lives rather than that they should
be returned to servitude and that she actually did XII
her little girl by cutting lis throat, and inflicted wounds
upon the Others. The awful despair which must have
overcome the mother-who s rather arnisbie and IN.
teIeept looking female-before she was capable OF
committing such deed may be dully imagined, but
tbose Of us who have free sous" cannot realize il.
As the news Of the tragedy spread over the city, t
csus.d a universal shulder Of horror and not here
alone but throughout the civilized world the seken-
ING sensation win be felt. And this is not an item
merely for the newspaper of to-day but one OF tnoeo
facts Of dark and startling significance which are iof
all time.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-02-02
THE FUGITIVE SLAVE CASE.

From The Cincinnati Commercial January o.
The Islaves in Northern Kentucky have, it seems,
been taking advantage Of the fruiness of the uniop
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-02-02
From The ciretana;i Commercial, IaH. 30


The jury was called together last evening. 49,.
Major Griffith of Covingion was examined. his
testimony merely conoborated the statements OF pre-
vious witnesses. ,nc
The Coroner and Jury then proceeded to the County
Jail 10 take the testimony Of the negroes.
MARY Carver was examined She isthe grandmotner
of the children one of whom was killed. The child
which was killed was three years old, and was named
Mary Carver.
The grandmother testified that when the confusion
was heard outside of the house she and her daughtr
Margaret Carver and the grandchildren were in the
front ROOM and the men were in the back room Mar
csret Carver the mother of the children, said she
Woud Kill all her children rather than they should be
taken TO Kentucky again. She then took ne butcher
knife and cut the chds throat. She asked the grand
mother il she would not help her kill the children, and
she sa id she could not The mother, Margaret alter
ward ran into the back and got under the bed
where her husband was He came out before the OF
iceis entered but they found Margaret under the oed
and pulled her out.
After hearing this evidence four Of the Jurors signed
this verdict:
1--WE find the deceased came to its death by
butcher.knife in the hand of its mother, Margaret
Carver, who with il cut its throat"
The two other Jurors signed document that they
agreed to the above, but regarded all of the negroes
accessory.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-03-21
IS.cclaI Dt|i fICn 70 lTie IUlTlE Id.T1'r-T
Decision in Regard to Taxes on Bank
Dividends.

HARRISBURG, March 1.-THE case of
the Commonwealth vs.. the Southwark
Bauk, was decided to-day in favor of the
Commonwealth, in Dauphin County Court
Under this decision all banks incorporated
prior to 1850, will pay tax on dividends,
under act of 18th March, 1919, instead OF
that of 10th March, as claimed by some
banks. ALPHA.
Ieg-The above is the case referred to By
the Harrisbayg Telegraph, some months
since, and noticed il the Chronicle Of the
llth January last. 1t viii be remember
ed that the Auditor General allowed the
construction of the Banks, and if the State
Treasurer had consented, ONE HUN
DRED AND EIGHTY THOUSAND
DOLLARS would have been lost to the
State Treasury. Col. SLIFEg, however,
refused to concur, and the case went to
Court, which, (under Judge Pearson
decided in favor of the Commonwealth
thereby confirming, on q law point, a
boat-bullder, and against Auditor General
BANKS, a Lawyer! Thus, Col. Slifer's
frmness and superior judgment have saved
the State, in single item, $3.50 600 +,
But for himself, individually, that sum
would have remained in the Banks, and
been kept out of our Treasury
There are other cases of Col. SLIFER' 5
superior management of the finances,
which, with his integrity, aud the popula'
rity be has won during six years sojourn
at Harrisburg, have given him much per.
sonal strength throughout the State, and
render it not improbable that the nomina
tion of Auditor General will be rendered tc
him by the coming Convention. We arc
aware that he has repeatedly declined the
use of his name, believing that his family,
his business, and his health require hin
to be more at home; but his acquiescenc,
has been insisted upon by many. Wei
will it be for the tax-paytfs Of our Com
monwcalth, if SO faithful a sentinel b,
placed at the outer door of their Treasury
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-03-21
MANDD1hlS,
Tickets, Blanks, Labels,

CARDS, Circulars, Bills, DC. The
use Of these by merchants and buSin-
es5 men generally, is more common in
most communities than in ours. A
larger range of operations may be
gained by a constant keeping before
the people" of the TRADE, OCCUPATION
or PROFESSION of any man and a
nearer approximation to a Cash busi-
ness may be made with patronage
attracted by this means.
We think we have the materials
and the experiencc-thc taste and the
tactic execute all kinds of Jobbing
expected from Country Office, in a
style not cxcelled-on reasonable
terms-and in prompt time. CALL
AT THE "t@a,,on;efe" QRec.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-03-21
The Righ. Way.

We have before US the Montrose Repub.
Ecan, containing the Statement of Receipts
and Expenditures Of Susquehanna county
for 1855. We see by it that not one dot
Tar is due from Collectors, even for 1856, on
State or County Taxes. The amount re-
ceived was sl5,5 81, and the E.conera-
tions only s266 33. Here is lesson for
other counties. susquehanna is not rich
county, but she has system, of compelling
every collector to settle within the year
and the result is, no claims outstanding,
aud the per centage Of losses by this prompt
settlement only II per cent. Money and
trouble and anxiety would be saved if all
counties would copy their example.
Mayor Conrad, of Philad., has declined
being a candidate for reelection.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-03-21

RaEA DREADFUL ACCIDENT occurred
on the Delaware river, between Philadel-
phia and Camden, about 9 o'clock on Sa.
turday evening last. The ferry boat New
Jersey attempted to reach the Camden
side, but was delayed by ice, when sudden
ly fire broke out on board, and she was
turned for Arch St. on the Philad. shore.
When within few feet of the wharf, she
became unmanageable, and drfted off from
shore, when some passengers threw them
selves into the river to avoid the flames,
aud were drowned, while others escaped
in various ways. There was supposed to
be over 100 souls on board, of whom near
one half were rescued, and there have been
i9 bodies recovered, leaving about 40 now
missing Such number burning and
drowning within few feet of the shore
ola populous city, was indeed heartren-
dino
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-03-21
ITO those who wish FARMS.-TC

l have fertile land at 4 cheap price and on
easy terms, your attention IS called 10 the
RIDGWlY LAND d coal CO.HP1AI.
Twenty-Five acres, or more in proportion, are
given for 5000. payable in inslalments of 81
per week or 81 per month. II IS located m
Elk county, Pennsyl lvania, and has one Of the
best markets for its produce in the State. The
soil is a rich loam, and is not to be surpassed
for farming, as examination Will show. II
has the best elements of prosperity, beng IN
ierlaii by two rich veins of Coal, and Will
shortly be intersecied by four Railroads. The
Timber is Of the most valuable kind, Tide
unexceptionably good, and warrantee deeds
are given. 1t presents good and substantial
opportunity to commence farming. providing
for ones children, or making an investment.
Further particulars can be had from the pam
phieiS, which are sent TO inquirerS. Letters
answered promptly, App.E nr- a.ssreaS pam IL
W CAVrEII, secretary, 40 " ainut street,
north side between Fourth and Fifth streets,
Piiadeloaia. Full information Is contained
in the pamphlets 3m6lS
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-03-21
APPEALS.
CTATE and County Taxes. Pursuant

X TO law. we the undersigned. CommIs sio-
ners nf Un,on countv Pepnsvlv,nia hereby
give notice to the ,axabIe inhabi,ants Of and
all o,hers owning taxable nroner,v or effects
whatsoever within the said county. taxabIe
either for State or County purposes, that an
APPEAL. for the benef, Of all interested, will
he held for,he several Townships and Borouphs
within the county. as follows;
pr,,,x D., ,,o ,,.o ;, " r,o.,
'' ''-' on Monday the 7tb NJ hnr;,
For JACKSON Tp at the house of Mklsckner NewBcrin
,ila on iueInay pn me SIN oil April
on "Wednesday the OH of April.
For HARTLEY Tp, at the house of VIM. Eilert, -.
D., on hnrsaay the Gt ~ ION MOI oi Arrii'
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-03-21
A Valley Farm Of Limestone Land,
COMPRISING ahNnt 1G3 Acres. fnr

" SALE. SAID Firm is in one Of the best
Wheat growing valiIes IN Central Pennsylva-
nia,wlIhln two miles (over d Bridge tO Raj
road, accessible to Markets, in an emiuenty
healthy neighhorhood, near 10 Mills, Stores,
Church and School Houses, and in the mlds;
of an intelligent and res pcctabe population.
The improvements are frst-cla>S BANK
BARN SO by IS feet.with fair Mansion -.
House, Wagon house, Corn house, andLlI
other suitable OIt5uilt.rCs. 1t has large
.r.Apple Orchard. and Peach and Pear trees
- &c. sufficient for ordinary use.
The Farm is all cleared except about one
acre (ani plenty Of Woodland in the immedi-
ate vlciniry.) all of Limestone soil. and as the
owner thinks is not surpassed FOR natural pro-
ductive qualities by any in the State.
II will be sold wholly, or 4 portion of so 10
100 acres, as might suit a purchaser.
- Any cash man wishing such property
can obtain further information hv applying to
O.N.WoHpES. Chronicle office, Lewisburg. I4s0
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-03-21
News, via California.

A shock of an earthquake occurred at
San Francisco on the 18th ut, and caus.
ed some slg ght damage II was felt through
out the State Y
Tho appointment of Mr.. McDufie as U.
i s. Marshal of the Northern District, has
caused much indignation. He is charged
with being professional gambler, and
strong petitions have been signed for bis
removal. 1t is supposed that Pres, Pierce
has been imposed upon, or made the ap-
pointment by accident
The Indians are still committing out
RACES in Oregon and Washington terrific
,ries. Numerous volunteer companies are
mastering to act against the marauders.
The question in relation to State Gov
ernment for Oregon is to go to the people
by Special election, to be held in April.
CENTRAL AMERICA-Gen Walker has
seized all the boats belonging the Transit
Company, AMI after annulling the charter,
has granted new charter to another Com
pany. 1t is said that Costa Rica has not
received Col. Schlessinger, and there is
strong opposition there to the foreign par
ty in Nicaragua. Col Kinney has pub
lished letter in subs.an.iation Of his
claim in Central America. ~.
From JAPAN-Tbe Schooner Page,
arrived at San Francisco from Japan, has
most distressing intelligence. 1t reports
that the city of Jeddo was destroyed by an
earthquake on the 1lth Of November. 1t
is estimated One Hundred Thousand hou-
ses were demolished, buryiDg about Thirty
Thousand inhabitants beneath their ruins.