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BALTIMORE, March 22.-Flour closed dull; How
ard street and Chic sc 25.
Wheat is quiet and lower; white 81 50sSI IS
for good TO prime; red, far To prime 81 5OasI 81
Corn closed firm; yellow s2aS3c; white 76a?7r.
Provisions closed quiet; bacon. sides sk
Whisky closed steady and unchanged
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WALL L BARNARD Auctioneers,
BY A. GREEN. Auctoneer.

By A. GREEN, Auchoneer.
HORSES, COWS, MILK WA
Il CON, CARTS AND Harness, FARMING IMPIR-
NENTs, NC; AT AUcrIoN.-On FRIDAY, the 18th
instant, shall sell at the residences of Charles De
Beyoise, south c, between 18th and 18th streets
ast at 10 O'Clock a. the entire effects Of his &C.
taDlis hment consisting Of
9 fine Mich Cows
9 good Work Horses,
! do Milk Wagon,
Cart, Market Wagon,
Lot OF Harness, Potatoes, &c,
Farming Implements, Corn Crusher
Also, a small lot OF Furniture.
Terms: All sums under S2O cash; over $50 a
credit OF thirty days, for notes satisfactorily en-
dorsed, bearing interest.
mar 81 AGREEN Auct
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The Expected News from Mexico.

WAsHINsToN, March -, 30 p. MP 70 this
hour nothing has been received from New Or
leans respecting the arrival Of the Tehuantepec
steamer, now fully due from Minatillan, with
later Mexican and California adyices
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Pennsylyania PelifIcs

PHTLADKLPHIA, March ai-Mr Eo,n.v,s p,es.
contains a call for another democratic convention
al Harrisburg; on the l2th Of April, to vindIcatr
ooVernor racker from the assault OF the recent
State Convention at federal dictaton. q ,esssert
the principle OF popular sovereignty, and 70 vim
dictate democratic principles -
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Financial.

NEw YORK, March 22-Stocks are frmer-
U. :. SIS Of 1857, 81 "a; Chicago and Rock Island
5eS; Cumberland Coal Co. x; Illinois Central
shares Cox Do. bonds sk; Michigan Southern
oOh; Reading a9k; Missouri Is ssh. Sterling
exchange is firm al al O9T.
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NOTICE. DISTRICT OF CoIua,st. a,v-n
HRNTs To ~ INSERTED IN THE BAI1Inopp srx
ARE RECEIVED AT AND FORWARDED FROM THr
STAR OFFICE.
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NEW ORLEANS. March 2I.-The steamer Ten.
nessee- for Vera Cruz, has returned 10 this city
having been damaged by grounding At the mouth
OF the river, and vessel drifting into her.
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BosroS, March 2I.-Sixty. additional scholars
were discharged from the Eliot school this morn
ing. This difficulty referred 20 yesterday
from several Of the pull pits Of the city.
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Fire I'm ST John. n. n.

ST. JOHN, N. b., March 21.-Seven houses IA
Portland. suburb OF this city, were consumed b,
fire Yesterday morning. They Were partially in
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New York Markets.

NRw YORK, March p. Flour closed frm:
State S5.5OaS6 Ohio sc .G0as6 so Southern sc ass
$615
Wheat closed firm; Western white 81 IS; red
81 .4Sal 81.
Corn closed dull; MIXED SO; yellow ssasgc
Pork closed heavy; mess sl7 .5Oasls; prime
Lard closed heavy at N KaI2c
Whisky closed steady at 2Skc.
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BY J. c. MCGUIRE & CO., Auctronoers.
SUPERIOR CHICKERING PIANO FORTE,
T EE
March path, 10 O'Clock, at the residence of Capt
T. J. Page, 5. N, in the centre House ofthe be
4th sts shall sell, all his Furniture and Effects,
sups%ior Rosewood seven-ootave Piano Forte, by
Piano Stool, Cover, Music Stand,
Reception Chairs, Cottage Arm Chairs.
Rosswood Marbie-t top Tables, Chinese Quartette
Solid Oak Leather covered Chairs,
lush seat Chairs, Lounge, Writing Desks,
T VaITst R pamsSs and S Lace Cprsins,
e5G%1 1It rt Tree BIP Ss Stair Carpets.
Oak Dining Chairs, Buffers TraS and Sand
China, Glass and Crockery Ware,
SOLID Walnut Bsdstteadsi Dressing Bureaus, and
Superior Gu urI Is Hair Mnstt[esses,
Cooking and other Stoves, Refrigerator.
ToT,ther Nth general assortment Of Kitchen
Terms !: s25 and under cash over that sum credit
Of GO and 80 days. for satisfactorily endorsed notes.
Of mar sd id'sfe' C. MCGUIRE CO.. Auo,s
MARSHAL'SSALE. virtue Of a writ of 6eri
vl acias issued from the Clerks Office of the Cir
of washington and TO me directed, win eS pose ~
go6le Ts,s S5 GnsH IN 11pt Sf the Court House
scrbed property wits Ali ttS risst tue re
az Of Es No IS
s west ssa tSencs thence north thence
sInsHlaI the improvements thereon, in the city Of
ps: s1d .s sSs s Sc . q s e
satisfy gSdlc,als No us g January term. Iss in
e Oh Brother cs ,6 s. IaTss Martin
mar Hts for the District OF Columbia.
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The Gale of the southern Coast.

SAVANNAH. March 22.-No injuries TO the marine
have yet been reported here. The Star Of tbs
south reports when of Cape Hstteras on Friday
she passed quantity of pine planks nailed q
hopsleads
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AUCTION MLn
THIS AFTKRNooN . 10

o fy dS f MfGY Isf.kNpSHSp f,ss
at o'clock, the premises. shall sell I"ts Nj
s. g aSd s. IL SsssIs S fronting each feet on
running back SIS feet TO a affect a ley. '''
Also, Lot Nc s in square $50, fronting, q feet S
running back iSa feet inches to SHEET slIey .''
Ts5%. One third cash the residue in and u
mar nd J. c. MCGUIRE & CO.. Aucts.
By WALL & BARNARD, Auctioneors.
BAai ii;fFs SALE-By virtne Of an order Of
as Ths%IsGs WI sell WE'D
riGaTfSy Department, the entire stock IN trade Of
a. Glocks, watch makers Rexulator
snow Cases and the contents, Stove.
uaBe and viii be sold Sb9 b. q them val
Also, the Store Fixtures, Gas Burners. Row Win
ms Ts sa'h, WALL B II MAR bba hIa;.
BY THOS. BOWLING; Georgetown.
SALE aED BY o1 o HRPSR r or THE ORPHANS
o'eloek; at the residence Of the late Hugh DownE,
on on, Fridge street GecrgetowG, near the bridge,
Snan sell, ey order OF the Orphans Court, all has
4 large stock Of Hcnsshod and Kitchen Furniture,
OF of Blaek smith Tools,
Stocks and Dies,
new Wheclbarrows,
l large GrlndstOne,
Large assortment of Groceries,
Lot d Gi Esry superior Lisuors,v Whsksy. Bran
a large and desirable lot of Drv Goods.
asss and , 6eapt,ln, assortment Of Jewelry
Patent Balance Scales, eghing 900 lbs,
very superior Dung Horse,
Express Wagon, with Harness.
Library. containing some old, rare, and desirable
With many articles, too numerous to mention.
me attsntl2n al dealers, spectators, and all in
on FERNS; SIS and under, cash; over S25 80, 60. and
'or s9SSN G91Tss PGsss bearing interest
mar ls wfMSTu DoTi B8iv ffdfS%tG,' aae11
AUCTION SALE OFN. o. SUGAR.-We will
81 y ; sell at auction; ON WEDNESDAY next, the
@ instant "a az I, 3dg Warehouse IN Alexandria,
e. P PRIME q9sIty being part cargo of brig Georgia
Terms at sale.
mar 10 FowLE4 CO.
BY J. G. MCGUIRE 4 CO., Auctioneers.
FuRNIrUREAND HOUSEHOLD EFFECTs
March 18th, at 10 O'clock, at the residence Of J. R.
N McGregor. Esq. No +se F street, between ID and
scts We SHAH sell, all his Furniture and Ell
Pair ,ofNahosany Teto tete Sofas. in hair cloth,
SoId Mahogany Parlor Chairs, Whatnot,
Marble-top Centre and Sofa Tables.
Paintings % and Engravings, China Vases and Man
Cane and W God seat Chairs, Lounge,
BB sdssead, IT9s ply and Ingram Carpets
Dining Table, Sdeboard
China, Glass and Crockery Ware
Cooking and other Stoves
Together with general assortment of kitchen
requisites. vi ~
Terms: S25 and under. cash: over that sum. a
credit of and On days. for satisfactorily endorsed
notes. bearIng interest
L. ;. The House Is for rent, at $500 per annum,
payaD month y: Apply to McGregor
mar lad J. c.. McGIIRE e co apc,rs
II THE ABOVE SALE Is POSTPONED
n v
next, same hour and place
mar lS-d J. c. Mcguire & CO, Aucts.
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BY J. c. MCGUIRE CO., Auctioneers.
41as sgpas6n fR ssbbkE EE2RsosA
Mach his S5tb at os,Sck II the auction rooms we
teri, St"cs Oh " ashinstone per cont quar-
sSs corp.fstion of Alez.nd.ia per cent. Stool.
mar I'D J. c. Mcguire & CO., Aucts.
by WALL BARNARD, Auctioneers.
SALE OF 1900 VOLUMES OF MISCELLA-
kvSfN sosss AZ
the store of Thomas Thompson, No. 4s2 18th street
west; opposite the Treasury, about 1900 volumes
valuable will be sold by catalogue and the rema n
Thls sale offers an opportunity seldom met with to
secure many rare and valuable books. Sale without
mar 2 WALL & BARNARD. Aucts.
By \. GREEN, Auctioncer.
EXCELLENT HOUSEHOLD AND HITCH
s sb, AT as III TUESDAY, 18th Instant.
the north eide of c. between 81 and AZ streets, at no
o'clock, A. M, an excellent assortment of Furnl-
Mahogany and walnut Parlor Furniture, velvet and
aamask covered, comprising rete a -tetes, So
Fine gin French, plate MsnttI MirrSr ''
"a Tsbles "hatnots, marble-toP and other small
Fine silk dalnask and lace Window Curtains and
Mahokany and walnut French and Cottage Bed
Mahogany Spring Bel, Feather Bed
DO Dressing and other Bureaus
~, Do Marble top COnlInole and Wash Closets
GhiIa, Giass, Crockery, aud Plated Ware
Tapestry, Brussels, and other Carpets
Passage Olicloth, Iron Hatrack
Fancy, rush, cane. and othor Chairs
Dining and other Tables
WaTdrobe aud Refrigerator
Cooking and other stoves
WIN good lot al Kitchen Requisites
Also soa am o efffest tsy Carage, Harness, and
gay, and active, aud perfectly gentle.
Terms: All sums under S25 cash; over So a cred
IL oi Two aud four months, for notes Satisfactorily
endorsed, bearing interest.
The House Is also for rent Inquire of the sub
scriber. " ~
mar gid A.GREEN, Auct.
BY WALL & BARNARD, Auctoneers.
TRUSTEES SAIE.-By virtue of a deed oftrust
Il from y hthla u. Mason and others To u.s. dated
March -, 1857, and of record we will offer At nmbc
euctlon, ON FRIDAY, the I'D day of April mex on
tho premises, ut o'clock H., all that lot of ground
IN w ashlnSton city known and described AS Lot
NO eighteen, l8 IN Square No. seventy three IA
story Frame House.
Terms fsae: One third of the purchase money
70 pc palu IN cash. on the spot, and approved notes
70 D1 given Tor the balance, IN twocq al stalments
at and l2 months, with interest Should the pnr-
property may be struck OF the next 10 west bidder
or Tesold at the risk and cost the first purchaser
az the option OF the Trustees after one weeks no,
tice. WALTER s cox
HUGH CAPERTON,
Trustees Oft the Union Building Association,
fs 24-2awsds WALL & BARNARD. k asaSsn
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The SuPPesed Nlav. Rark I.x-...

NEW HAVEN, Conn. March ~ The trt,l ofthe
case OF the bark Lawrens seized at Nv I,,ss,,,
on suspicion Of being intended for the xlave 80
terminated In this city this forenoon before ~.
Y. District Court. Judge Charles A. IngersoIl
decided that the evidence was not su,hcIert 20
prove that the bark was a SLAYER but that there
was probable cause 90 justify the Collector OF New
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Advance i'm Cotton.
Baltimare Markets.

New ORLEANS, March 19.-Cotton has advanced
to 11% cents per>lb. for middling. Sterling e1-
change is active, and freights frmer
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Fleet at the Mouth Of the Nli.si..ippI.
The School Troubles.

NEW ORLEANS, March 20-The Crescent re-
ports that on Friday there were eight vessels in
ward and outward bound, detained at the bar OF
the NiSSiSSinni
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TORONTO. c. w. March Ie.-Tbe new tariff
was carried through the committee last light with
Few alterations, consented 10 by the Inspector
new duty on tea and green coffee does not come
!nto elect until the LIST January, 1850 the rate
theh 10 be Is per cent. al rOlorela and the new
u.,y on sugar commences on the FIRST Of July merit
quality - ~
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BY WALL. BARNARD, Auctioneers.
IN THURSDAY MORNING, 9ith instant. I,
y, 10 COCK we VIII sell. IN front of our store OH
Hats and Caps. 'o'
The goods are now in sty e and of late purchase.
Sale positive. Terms cash.
mar q Is WALL & BARNARD, Aucts.
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Spring SUPPLIES IN MISCELLANEOUS
- DRY GOODS FOR lSa.

- DRY GOODS FOR ls5a
We claim for our stock superiority m extent,
STYLES, fabrics, and moderate prices.
We also name in this connection that our North
ern and Eastern correspondents send new sup
plies daily throughout the entire year. We are.
therefore prepared at all times 10 eHhikit not only
the largest but the newest stock in this market
IL One price only, marked in plain figures, hence
person is deceived.
IL We are not opening any new accounts
H All balls rendered monthly for payment an
cash.
NAV he relied on IN all cases.
IL Sojourners, residents, and strangers cordially
solicited TO examine our stock IL incurs obliFa-
ton to purchase. -
PERRY & BROTHER,
Central Stores" west building,
mar list oppo. Centre Market
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CINCINNATI, March 2i.-In the csse Of Rev Mr.
Iiman, Episcopal minister and converted lew.
VINO died suddenly, was buried mysteriously. and
Mnose body was subsequently found In the Insect
suspected. had been poisoned the coroneri, ,yrv
ne. eiser hearing the testimony Of medical
n"1a. Tho made the post-mortrm examination re-
SSsnses returned verdict Of death from natural
the son,S o" arrived at Louisville last night nom
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TALLY HO!
y HE BEST RAZORS are the "Tally Ho's.s
They never fail. For the genuine call At
pArb FRANCIS'ss 80 Ssveth street.
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NEW LUMBER YARD.

II NEW LUMBER YARD.
Il HE Undersigned having recently taken charge
OF the new Lumber Yard 9Th street and the ANA,
respectfully invite the attention OF dealers LOM
chasing elsewhere. a,n .,,,,,x,
RVASH' MAPLE. POPLAR, &c., &c. rs very
superior and well seasoned, and Will be sold st the
lowest '"'h p''ccso1L TMAN MELBOURNE,
m.r7-am Assignees.
THAYE NOW ON HAND large lot Of Hickory.
mil purchasers; aise the very best cd and White
Ash EOAI, 10 be found in the city. i would call
INV M psrior lot Of Building and White SAND al OF
which will sell chap for casa.
SILVER wARE1I have now on hand q large
- assortment OF solid SILVER WARE of-n
my own manufacture, that viii cell at very
Soin- & 4.
RatR no. HOOP
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By WALL & BARNARD Auctioneers

BY WALL 4 BARNARD Auctioneers
Gin A0A WORTH OF HANDSOME AND
2iO,OOU RIcH Coin JEwELRY, SuPERIoR
AMERICAN FABLE Cutlery, SILVER pIATED
WARE. &c, NC., AT PURIIC SALE-We will com
monce on FRIDAY MORNING, 25th inst. at ii
clock and continue each day at same hour in the
morning aud O'Clock IN the evening TO sell at store
No. SIG Pa avenue. north side, between 9th and 10th
streets, a large and elegant stock of Gold JeWelry
Plated Ware, Ivory Handled Cutlery, and oth,.
goods of like character, all of which will be sold
without reserve, aud warranted IN every instance
10 he represented.
Terms cash.
WALL L BARNARD Auctioneers,
THE SUBSCRIBERS WOULD INFORM
The citizens generally that the above sale offers tn.
best OF opportunities to furnish Themselves with
superior goods at the lowest auction prices
The eleven O'Clock sale Is especially for ladies'
w. Il. POYNTON, Agent
for Allen x Davenport. Manufacturers and
mar 2l-d Importers, New York.
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WASHlNGToN SEWING ROOMS,
w So Sfh ST., ftcO doors North OF Pa. Are
Now Is the time to get SPRING aud SUMNER
SHIRTS made up 10 order; The subscriber is pre-
pared To make SHIRTS, DRAWERS, &c., al the
shortest notlce. All descriptions of SEWING done.
Shirt BOSOMS, COLLARS, and WRIST
BAN DIS neatly stitched.
mar l8-n II q MOVES
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HOOP SKIRTS!

HOOP SKIRTS!
H HOOP SKIRTSn
lust received full stock OF NJ. Dounelly a Co.'S
celebrated SKELETON HOOP SKIRTS
Also,
A large assortment ofPhRAsOLs and SUN UNI
BREll.AS. all of which will be sold at the very
lowest casn prices.
WILLIAM r. RILEY,
mar2lm corner 9Th St. oppo. Centre Market.
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G1An REwARD-BRANcH OFFICE GtRaR
SIOO FIRE lNsURANcE COMPANY OF PHILA DBL
PHIA, No aO I'd story 18th street. washinrton city
l4th March, l85l.-I am authorized by this company
To pay Sl for the and conviction of the per
son persons who during the mis- hit Of the 18th in
slant fired and burnt two frame dwelings that were
situated on LIST street west, between Virginia ave-
nue. and street south, and which were insured by
this company.
IL POLLARD WEIR. Agent
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nor SALE-A large three-stOry BRICK
- HOnSE, with , bscs,buiidiggs Sc, in complete
Apply to p. LANSDALE, No. 10 Winder's Build
Lift
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The case was pending when our report closed
WASHINGTON ART AssocIaTIoN-A lecture
was delivered before this Association last evening
by VIM II Rogers, Esq His subject, in the
MAN, was the influence Of the Virgin Mary upon
art. The noblest theme for the pen Of the poet
and the pencil Of the painter, in all ages has been
that of Christian maternity. Until the immacu-
late conception. neither had been fully inspired
and after that event a new era had taken place in
the fine arts as well Is in morals and religion
DIR. Stone announced that On Tuesday, the 29th
inst the Association proposed To have art festi
val and banquet on which occasion it was expect
ed that many eminent persons would be present
by invitation.
OUR READERS will find it worth their while to
examine the ice advertisement in another column
of Charles II. Church He procures his stock
from the ROckland Lake COMPANY which Is
celebrated for furnishing firm and pure article.
We advise all those desiring to be satisfactory
supplied with this indispensable luxury during
the warm season, to immediately have their names
registered OH his books.
SPECIALITY dioramas of the Russian
War will be exhibited at Odd Fellows Hall to-
morrow afternoon for the special dedication OF
ladies' and children, aud such gentlemen as G Innot
visit them at night. Children admitted on this
occasion for Ii cents.
OUR CITIZENS will OF course not forget the Gift
exhibition of the russian War Panorama at Odd
Fellows Hall this evening, which occasion
forty-tve handsome presents embracing two gold
and two silver watches, and Set of silver service,
are To be distributed by lots among the audience
AT THE NATIONAL AND BOTANICAL GARDENS
now the Chinese and Australian plants are lin full
bloom, affording citizens AN opportunity of
stndying the botany To extent Of those inter
esting regions. The most beautiful and attractive
flower in this collection Is the Azaea, a native Of
China.
evening to the floral and musical exhibition Of
Mr. Wright and his interesting pupils that
lately attracted much attention at the Smitllso-
Q Inian. -
FIRE ALARMs.-Several attempts Were made to
excite alarms of fire in various parts of the city
caused by the appearance Of light In the direc-
ton Of Alexandria, Va, fsa
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WATCH RErURNs.-Wm. Conner, John Kemp
and Samuel Binnix suspicion Of HOUSEKEEPING;
held for hearing. Christopher Rosinchar. dis:
orderly conduct; fine and costs 81. Is. Geo We'd
lock cOlOred, larceny; held for further hearing
Nineteen dodgers and one witness were accomm5.
dated with lodgings.
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r,oaix.d irtsl,ire,cs 10 tie eject that tie msa
above s.l1cec 10 are ell CO tbs Tandiog spans.
tse p,cts'cr. shore fearing n vsn'are 20 t,eu
sscuf owing 10 toe conpuued viosfce Z" 'ne
storm ard tie fear tha. tue sDsns cccrpied oy them
would fall al any moment. The expectation Is taet
the erure remaining portion OF the oridss w. O
swept sWsy during lie afternoon urisss the ~lou
Ceases ard but little hope IL entertained Tor the siey
o. The unfUrtur ate ~atermen.
Frsa Tas Pi,i.bV-gl E-eaias Ck-csioe, Mach n
One OF the sev-ress gales ielt here Tor some tn.
swept over the city yesterday. In AeSneny II spent
ia re Attest force ard did lArge amount of dam scs
TIE dveipgs a.tsched &c the Semitsry buildings on
Ridge street snd occu ped By Drs Jscobs snf thot,
bad their gables blown down and were partially no,
rooted Tie cbimreys CT the Seminary itself. anc
those Of several s6O'rtny buldicgs, were sso blown
down, ard their roofs more or less dsmsged. The
United Presbyterian Seminary, on the opposite sce
IT the Common ard the residences 1t Messrs.
Drain and Young, hsd p,rt of the stating carried
sway ard their ohimneys demolished. The Sscond
Wsid Schoolhouse met the full force Of the blast,
ard for tine the gres'est apprehensicns we're tet
for the safety Of the building. The glass srept
from the windows bat beyond this received no serious
demsRe
The children were fesrfully sctsted and the smoke
fsmes and SCOT issuing from the stoves gave nee to
CITY Of fire in Of the depsltmens which was e'hoed
by hundred voices, snd scene Of Wild excitement
sncceedea-sisters ealing for brothers, brothers for
sisters and all for refuge from their supposed peril
The time was indeed trying, and Il required all the
frmpess selfpossession snd courage of teschers to
ouel in part the tumu., and proven. trensed and
perhaps fatal rush for the stars few Of those near
est the doors did ansge 10 reach the street snd sped
home with awfuy exaggerated stories II IS matter
of graduation that this episode of the tornsdo IS not
more startling.
Several hsrds employed in stripping the shingles
from the ST. Clair street bridge narrowly escaped beng
blown into the river. They ssved themselves by get
ting hold between the sheeting bosris aud lying Hat
upon the roof. A gentleman residing in the FIRST
Wsrd who wac engaged upon a lumber boat ar Hers
leland was lifted off bis feet ard landed in the river
in water up TO his waist At this side OF the river the
damage done was triflIpg and limited to the dsmoi-
ton OF chinneys and the displacement of few hun
dred shingles from the older roofs mp town.