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S. VAN NEST,
S. S. JONES,
WARREN CHASE,
IRA PORTER,
II. B. SToRER.

A WORLDS SPIRITUAL CONVENTION
A crazy medium thus delivered him
self, on Saturday night, before the Spiritu-
al Convention:
Mr.. Charles Pinkham, the gentleman
from California, who Is conspicuous for his
Absalom-like locks, assembled the platform
and held forth as trance medium. lie
said he had a communication from the
spirit world on the sui ject of organization.
| II was contained in a paper which be pre-
! ten led to read. He said-there will be q
Worlds Spiritual Convention in New
| York city, commencing on Washington
birthday, in the largest hall that can be
found for the purpose. Laughter. Inc
convention will be continued till all the
business is ended and a grand central cir
Gle is completed a new Bible received, and
a true Interpretation of the old one given,
and the standard by which human life can
be recognized by order of God through
Jesus Christ. TRoars Of laughter The
ANGEL Gabriel will sit on the right hand OF
tbc celestial spheres, and spiritual medi-
um will he present and preside. Contin-
ned laughter1 All nations, colors, creeds
! and those Of every tribe on earth, are cor
Jially invited to attend, provided they vii
observe the rules. A small charge will bC
made for admission at the door. Bursts o
laughter again and again renewed NheT
the convention adjOurns, it Will move t.
| some domain or land that will be selected
between this and that. We propose thi
ms A full settlement of the discussion, anC
to let YOU 90 on with your business, so tina
all may be accommodated Renewed laugh
ter
MRS. NELSON ON LEAVING THE CHURCH.
While discussing the question Of organ
ization, a Wisconsin lady thus delivere
herself in metaphors obstetrical.
Mrs. E. Nelson, of Wisconsin, was op
posed to organization. Sh had at on
time been connected with a church organ
ization. She Joined for the purpose ofseeB
ING eternal life but instead Of getting tha
they gave her rag baby. Laughter. j
She hugged that baby to see if there wa
anv life in it, but 1t made not the slightes
response. Renewed laughter. She ha
left that church because She saw the tru
light and had become Spiritualist. Al
i' plause. + She had come to the conventio
and was intending to wait there till th
: new baby was born ROars of laughter
The power of the spiritcould do it. Itwi
glorious life to live. Everlasting iii
had been made manifest but she would lii
to see what kind of spiritual baby
would bring forth. [ShOuts Of laughter
: 1t would be living child that would
born, and she hoped it would be allowe
to come into the world as it ought to com
u Ii would be a perfect baby when it WI
', ~ born They could not bring forth a ma
NJ but they might bring forth baby. Roa
of laughter.
= As the speaker retired child in the a
dience commenced to cry, when a sho
I was raised, ''the baby is born" and the fl
IL and merrincnt was unbounded. T.
President had some difficulty in restoriI
the convention to order.
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Truthfulness-that is, the fact of speak
ing the truth Intentionally, and even to the
injury of self-is less branch than blos-
som Of mans mortal strength of character
Weakings mast lie, haze it as much as they
may.
A fellow contemplated in utter wonder
ment the magnitudinous Dimensions Of n
bystander's feet, and in tone Of astonish-
ment said, as he surveyed the mans pro
portions. "You'd have been tall man If
they hadn't bent you 50 far up
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COMPLIMENTARY.

WASHINGTON, Aug. l6.
The Secretary of the Navy has address
ed complimentary letters 10 Admiral Far
ragut, congratulating him and his brave
associates on their recent victory, Mt Mobile.
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GOLD MARkEr1NNEw YORK.

NEW YORK August l6.
Gold opened at 1861. Receded TO 25e,
closed dull ut 256I. More than million
dollars worth of Government Bonds were
bought to-day at highest rates.
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The =" Stars and Stripes over Fort
Gaines.

Gaines.
The evaporation of the rebels in Fort
Morgan, as they saw the national banner
roised over Fort Gaines, may be easily i'm
agined. 1t was probably only exceeded
By the joy produced on board the Federal
feet, which, stationed off Mobile Bay, had
been SO long forced to see the secession rag
waving in the place of that starry flag"
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A communication in the Chicago Trib-
und gives the following as the derivation
of Admiral Faragut's name: "Farra Is
a provincial form of the German verb fah-
ren-fara or farra meaning "to move upon
the water" or "to SAIL G.H, Of course,
is pure German, and means good. So Fil1'-
rag,lt is equivalent to one uvhO nODes I0sH
upos the lrdter, or a good sailor.
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Good men have the fewest fears. He
has but one who fears to do wrong. He
has thousand who has overcome this
one.
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{

fTICE or I'VE CLEVELAND IEoE MINING Co.,
Cleveland, August l6ths 1854
dividend NCSA E-The Directors
i IoftIle "Cieyellnd Lon Miring Co have de
clared a sen ual d rfdena Of Five Dollars u
PEI share, payable on tle goth Of August stock
holders registered in tho New York books VIII %
paid at the Office Of Farmers Loan and Trust Co
in New York. Al others Will be paid at the oilee
Of the Company, in Cleveland
Transfer books will be rlosc, fIom the 20 to the
30tl, inclusive. SAM'L L. MAiHEh,
auIT-If6 Treasur 3.
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dCLEVELAND, August 2
TIE MARVEL OF THE AGEI

TIE MAItN I'd UT TIE hGLI
Prof. Austcn's celebrated neWly invented Family
STEAM CARRIAGE, for common roads has been
purchased at enormous expense for the Great Ocran
Circus and viii herald the company self propelled
through tie principal streets s.f every fll,f.ra
Hhe Circus exhibits, at about II O'Clock on the
ROning Of arrival, and witt also be gratHitausly
displayed in full operation before the audi nee in
the Ring at every performance. it Is W0"der Of
Inechanical ingenuity and triumph Of inventive
skill; is exquisite in design and elegant IN bnis
and promises 10 supersede the use Of horses on the
ordinary thor0ughfarts. 1t steams nuiseiessly and
unWeariedly TIIIl.TT MILES AN HOUR on the
public highways, ocCariOually stopping for buck
ct Of water or handful OF fagots only. and is more
docilc than a h0rse. 1t halts instantly, turns de-
viously orproceeds AZ funeral pace, at the bid Of
its driver. Il viii accompany and be operated with
THE GREAT OCEAN CIRCUS!
auI2-1G5
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A WIsCONsIN LADY on BABIEs.

THEY ADOPT ARTICLFS OF ASSO.
CATION.
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A California Medium on a Worlds
Spiritual Convention.

The Convention of Spiritualists, now in
session at Chicago, spent Saturday in dis
cussing the question whethe- they should
organize. The following Articles Of Asso-
citation were finally adopted:
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MORNING LEADER.
THE SPIRITTALTSTS AT CHICAGO.

WEDNESDAY, MORFTNG. AUGUST IL
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WARRINGTON ITEMS.

WAsnNaToN. Aug. I6.
, 1864-10-29
RELIGIOUS INTELLIGENCE.

Clark street n. E Church. Services conducted,
morning and evening, by the pastor. Rev. G: Il.
Fowler. Subjeciof The evening discourse: PRO.
phectes OF the Christ"
Wesley Chapel, located or the corner Of Sedee-
wick and BlackhaHk streets. Preaching In the
morning By Rev. II. Thtpp1e, aud In the evening
b3 Rev. q. whitehead.
Grace Church. Lasalie etreet, c6raer Of Chicago
arenne, North Side. Preaching 19x =. NJ and "
p H., By the pastor. Rev. o, H. Tiffany D. D:
snbject for The evening !" Church Letter. and
what to Do With Them" Those Interested are
particularly invited to be present.
Free Baptist Miehion Chapel, corner Of Peoria
and jackson streets. Preaching bY Rev. L. s. Par
malice, At 10k a. N. and p. N. Seats free.
The Railroad Mission, opposite the Rock Island
depot, Is open for Sabbath School exercises every
Sunday afternoon at o'clock Meetings address
ed BY interesting. speakers every sunday eyerinx
and prayer meetings On Friday evening at "
O'Clock. Seats are free and all are Invited.
Plymouth Congregational Church, located on
Third avenue, corner VanBuren street.. Hours OF
se1vlce-10H n. aud " p. n Rev. PROF Haven.
OF Chicago fheoloRieal Seminary. IL at preeeut
supplying thelpulpit Rev. Dr.. Kltchell has ac-
copied the pastorate Of the church and will enter
upon biz labora about the middle Of Novemner.
Rev. j E. Roy, the Western Secretary of The
American Home Missionary Society, Will preach
at the North Star Mission. corner OF Division and
s;edguick streets, Sabbath evening at X o'clock.
Preaching In the morning At 10Y o'clock. az usual,
hv tfe DaetDr Sabbath SchnO1 at D. m.
, 1864-10-29
The WaAhtngtonton Heme-An Ap-
peal to tne public.

The WaahtDgtontan Home IL an Institution re.
Gently established III this city for the sols purpose
to sohrety and usefulness. It effects its purp3ac
by ado1dinR to the inebflate temporary asY. nm,
combining the comforts Of Quiet home with all
Superintendent wholly de7otedto The work, and
aiGed By competent board OF directors. Although
lexe than twelve months hare passed stnce the
Home vas opened In this eity, several confirm
ard are Cow comfort and blessing to their
fsmllIes and friends, and useful members Of soct-
ely. Others are now ita inmatea with erery
rem1nd the public that such IN Institution Is
more needed in all our cities than almost any
other charity that can be named. Free from every
ebieet e retcae Ct he Victims tna q
intempe1anee, 4nd their restoration TO the posi-
tion Of ua1ipi and respected members Of society,
The Institution certainly must commend
.n 5S Of tS teS eSoa ssn Like ri Il oes
sitntions barring Tor ther object the relief Of the
unfortunate, It requires ,pecunia1y support. Thus
hr 1t has been sustained b5 voluntary contributions
cf iud,vidna>s and Temperance oERan1zations. The
Board Of Directors are also At work, with iatE
proepect OF eucceee, to eecnra suitable building
and grounds for the permanent location Of Tie In
Under these circumstances, some Of the friends
OF the Home hare determined TO give tie pnbltc
generally an opportunity to aid the good work os
phIo1izis }aiE and festival, to be held IN Bsyan
be spared to render the OCCASION one Of interest
and pleasure vel worthy OF the patronage OF the
public. In the name OF thousaons now eutaugied
In The deus1ye tolls OF inebriation-in the name o
their sofrowing .Telatiuue-tn the nnme OF human
s nstroese re senb nbesss tks p1oposed iii aud es7s
q lie most needsd % md nses institutions IL on
n i. DAVIS, CT. HrL,
". q. RxpkB, II. A. Law,
, 1864-10-29
FROM Aog1sv11hE'
Rebel Guerilla Movements In Ken
1ucky-VwenAborO OccuPled-Che
Rebel Instructions

LOUISVILLE, Friday, Oct. 2S-Street ru.
mors of the capture OF Paducah BY force OF
rebels haye been prevalent They are trace.
able to no authentic source, and doubtless
arose from what had leaked out conc5rntny
ourmilitary movements, the transmits sion Of
which is contrnbaud.
Passengers from OWensboro say about 4U0
men claiming to be Confederate soldiers are
fncampcd Just back Of UntontoWn, and that
the whole country In that vicinity and along
the Ohio River is flied with bands Of que
rillas,
The Greensboro Noniior says on Wednes-
day some twenty. five well armed men call.
Ing themselves Louisiana guerl1las, robbed
Sheriff Harrieou and carried him OF, but
subsequently released him.
On Thursday noon thirteen Confederate
soldiers, mostly officers, took possession OF
OwenEboro, and Just before the arrival OF
the steamer Morning Star, were joined bJ
eco Of their comrades, under Major Auder-
eon. When the Star hove In sight they en-
deavored to draw her to shore but filled.
Can't. stea1man Informs US that their In
structions were to recruit and destroy Gov
erpm eut stores, but to respect private prop.
ertY except when absolutely needed for i'm
med{ate wants. Horses have been pressed,
and boots aud clothing taken, but We pre-
eume these things come under the bead of
immediate wants. They deny all connection
With those who first visited uB. We notice
nearly all Of the commando that have come
to onr city are new recrults-doubtless the
product or the last Government aratt-and
are mostly from the counties +of Hardin.
, 1864-10-29
UNION TICKET.
cock County NominatioDs,


The following are the nominations made within
the limits OF Cook county on the Union ticket, en-
bIaetnG Congressman from the First District.
state senisor, Representatives, and county town
and wsrd oficers:
Cpn4Tess-Johu Wentworth.
6takN NAftofnep-Cha1les q, Reed.
GhfF,T-John a, Nelson
G@erE Grcuft Eouft-Willlaru L. Church.
07ots?@Of. VIM. Wagner. 49,.
SfdA SENATOR 94kh Dtst.-Francis 4. Eastman.
-Atp' eSe1stasitEf 59th District. (West1-h a4tam
Jaekson. n. =. Huntley, A B. Cook.
ton, EDWARD 8. 1aham.
:. .R<pressntafir1 e1sf Dhtrlet. North)-deoEge
Strong, 4. F. Stevenson.
=, Vet Chicago -snperytsors-W. ". FarHel1 Q.
r. Chs1dler. Town Colector-P'easant Amtck.
iAsseteor-Thomas Shergold. CIe1x-AlEin sal1s'
South Chicago Supervisors Aaron Gibbs,
". s. Ca1mun. Town Co1ector-Frank Lum-
bard. AGessor-H G. Ballard. Cierk-Theodore
Frese.
North chhago- Supervisors = Philip Apfel,
Charles Dt4udoIf. -Adolph Muller
Couettor-E. q. Hooke. Clerk-HenrY Jahns.
Ford Supt7 risors-First, Joshua c. Kntcker-
booker. Seeund, d.. 8. c. Blake. Third, c. g.
Wicker. Fourth, Charles Follansbee. Seventh,
Hermann Pundt.t Eighth, Hermann Timme j;
Ninth, Reuben Taylor. Tenth, J. Cl0ugh Haines
Eleventh, A. B. Johnton. Twelfth, C.. C.,Dneusing,
Thirteenth, John A.water. Fourteenth. Philip
gteinmu uller. Fifteenth, s Shaeklord. Sixteenth,
e. " ThomAs
, 1864-10-29
THE WAR In GEORGIA.
The Situation In General Sher1nanss
AImy-1he Rallroud Restored 10 Al
lNGEMa

CHATTANOOGA, Friday, Oct. os.-The guer-
illas threw train of the track three miles
below Adatrsyille yesterday, killing one man
and woundipg eight The guard having rAl-
ing any captures Of persons or property.
The road is completed to Atlanta and trains
left this morning for that point.
New YORK. Friday, Oct. 2a-The Hera7d
learns from high military authority that the
reports of the critical situation OF Shernan's
army in Georgia are totally unfouuded- At
l8nta has nearly three months supplies for
It's garrison. A}lato6na is also well supplied.
Chattanooga IL Sherman's present base, and
ia well supplied.
NAsuv1LLE, Tenn, Oct 25-Nothin9 has
been heard from Sherman for several days;
but the general impression Ia, that he has
abandoned the pursuit Of Hood, though that
may not be the case. The railroad will be
repaired between Chattanooga aud Atlauta
telegraph has been in working order for
several days. Deserters from the rebel army
report Hood featfully chsgrined at his late
failure. His OBJECT was to compel the evacu-
alton of Atlanta, in which be failed entirely.
AIy impression now Is, that he will try new
Els base, and try an invasion OF Middle Ten
nessee; but this attempt ril be no more suc-
cesstul than his last one. But 1t Is, perhaps,
too early ret to speculate. At hny event, the
military authorities are prepared for any con-
tingepcy which may occur.
The rebel cavalry are again becoming &C.
tive on the sonth side of the Tennessee, in
the vicinity OF the Muscle Shoals, where
there are numerous fords In the river. Dis
patches received at Rousseau's headquarters,
fast night, inform us that man named Frank
Morrison who W8s captured by the rebels
and taken to Courtland, had escaped aud
arrived at Decatur. He. reports Roddy at
Courtland, and his commsnd at Moulton and
somerville. Another report received st De-
catur Is to the effect that Roddy il at Flo
renee, and his main forcs at ,Tuscumb1a.
Another dispatch from Decatur says: I give
the following for what 1t is worth: a citizen
who came into our our picket line reports
three companies OF rebels in ambush on the
Someryille road, and three more to be there
to night, {Monday,) supposed to be there
after forage trains. Dick Taylor, he s5ys, ls
on Bear Creek with 10, ,00 men. Roddy Is
| to attack Decatur within two days, and Dick
| Ia 10 help him a captain Of O gunboat on
| the Tennessee reports two companies OF
rebels On the sosIh side of the river, and
| that some Of them attempted to Cross, but
| his appearance prevented them. he says it
| ia reported part Of rebel regiment hare
shown themselves lopposite and below
Whitesburg, Ala, but their intention is not
NIne-tenths Of the McClellanftes In this
| State are guerillas. Depred2tions are con.
| tfnual1Y being made upon railroad trains In
this vicinity. Nothing but the greatest Sc
verify Will do any good. Scarcely q day
| paseas but some unkno m citizen is Killed
0u anne nf fhe rrai1s
, 1864-10-29

Meeting of the MIanaSers-RepoFtS and
Appointments Of Com MItteeA-
morn Donsttons from Sol.
dlefB-Dlnnera next
ThVrxdHy.

The regular weekly meeting Of the Board OF
Ma1aEers Of the Soldiers Home and Rest was
held yesterday afternoon7 1T the rooms Of the
Yons Mems Christian Association. The Presi-
dent 7. B. Bryan, ESQ.,, in the chair. Miss Mo1ie
L. tasrs ot1clated as secretary, and read the MIN
Mre. Diclinton, on behslf Of 1he Committee at
the Rett. reported everything satisfactory at the
Ths qsfs ss Rsn seeesd
similarly reported that everything was working
momeat vs. e los Of he COW beonins 70 The
1retrtutop, the animal having paid the penalty fos
treaepsssine By being run over and Killed BY
Alter discussion IT was determined to hsve su-
nencipg at ten O'Clock, wnen it is urgently re-
sesssa ast e,s s: aee wH ee INC
vera appointed aspectal committe: to superintend
IT, jptepsa 70 eiVs 6pns to Vistor to % The
| great Union meeting to be hald In this clty.1
The 70 loving oo1saons were 1eceFea: p, go
ssp e. saR ~ ss5s Msfesa MI e. e:
| nnd packsge Of blapkets, from Miss Emet Inc y.
m .eas 8 o% - ~ sh,1a PEI
at 1he Union Park House. 4 large quantity or
! same eoasce si1 gallons Moesiily, is ge'loos
picEle1 oeets ave qnttts canned fruits. four dozen
eggs, a1d bread ana cookies, from the Ladies'
for % making comio,ters % md o1hei articles fdr he
soldiers, was received from Ross GoseaFe, Stty.
ker 3 Co, 4. g DoEnt. Palmer q Co., Fa1weii,
W.FnwtN on behalf Of The Cook County War
Fund Committee, sep1 ap additional sum Of sds7 .
@ bounty. @ He % follo~fns 11e are uonorz: i Hughes
E:josssoS. !; Sls;s: 5; ' Ti*s;'nE.if Il: !:
| " Reda z Miller, j, r B, Tope, j. Mnlb ICE,
X. Edaine, J. 3. Martin. y. 4 Simmons, Z. 3
Bss@.n; tn Bsemaa, & =: Ef'sty F haddi;. son i
canbe,t, {. Bast.tadt F. Higgins, ]: W. Robin. ),
! +. 81. Geodsap, 8. s'esens, 4 6. sR.resr; J. G
sc@psop sen1fes L. T.y;or, ". {. smilh. b. kahny
Ge!sy PssRe5 S GRg,ter Waas \ has%s Sn%Vinf
ne,5;an, nS1a:n besf.asi!e 1s! Meehei Ssi!e
5Ey,n asske %nsoq, Rmsa MsneneE rFn,; En-
sssn s,ai,i.oe. Sos asaa1ep. % b.ar. Shes
sy. i, Bswe1s. Y kslee1Isf, = q Trsseh. y
Ms;l asas'ss 6as%s'fs SeRs5 ksyn sn,,S Me X
. Long. y Ransom, T Williams, y Pnee. { Wise, .
4 Harper and F Con ~ey donated $250.-
hire. shacktotd, Mrs. Bristol and Mrs. Hosme
were appointed = Committee for the test during
. "a 4 III iienetby discussion eneaed regarding tn
r dinners which the ladies propose to give mex
r Tbureday In aid OF the funds OF the Home. a
j length Mrs. Cuehtng proposed that the dinners o
given and ferrea In iowtr Bryan Hall, which mo
| lion vas carried unanimously.
! The Board then adjourned.
; The ladies of the Institution witt lRhoE audeI9d
c1bIy and unwe.ripgiy to provide the meals o,
Tbuffday next, and the pnbic must not forge
their duty IN the matter, while al city gentlemen
: Hall. Everybody ehouls send donsuors Of NESTS
= vegetables Of rastry TO meet the demande. RI
member it is for the soldiers, aud do not let on
cents txpe1se I'LL upon the Treasury Of the Home
Every dollar received 1t the dinners should b
clear profit.
, 1864-10-29
CHICAGO MEDICAL SOCIETY.
Regular Weekly Meefin.-Cnre OF the
Poor by Ghc Authorities.

The regular weekly meeting Of the Chicago Ned
1cal Society war held last evening at room No. s,
Court uonse. DR.. Thomas Bevan in the chair.
The Secretary read the minutes Of the previous
p,eet1>s, which were, on motion, adopted.
Dr.. ]. ". Dora was Unanimously elected mem
CT Of the society.
Or. John bartlett eubmitted the following report
on what Is done os the proper authos1t1es for the
tick poor Of Chicago:
The fac. that usw Board st Supervisors IL
about to be chotfn, suggests thespretert a. az op
po1tone mo1neLt 10 point ont any defects whicn
msy 1ikss in The plan now adopted.
Tbs pauptT patients sre treated at their homes
or ars Iec.lsed into hospital The prorlsions
made for these ends are as follows:
coCxrT FH1zr1As.
The Board oi Supervisors sppoint Jearly a Coun-
Ptytican whose duty It II TO attend any patient
within the d1y nmite referred to him by the couu-
II agtrt; to sitter the s1ek in the county jail and
70 lake meoicc-leeal examinations when called
uptn By the CoroIer.. For these services the sum
medicines used musI be farnithed by hiuaeIf
so%e ssmsss H., q tne aoo of sas os ean be
cumbe1t, D.. Blakes 1t embraces the ifgt tnree
months Of the present year: The reports for the
qparter ending April 1st 1854, visite made to psa-
psrs IN ali quarters OF 1be city, 1856; poet Inorte
sxamir@,lous for the county, 10; ATTENDANCE upon
CoIorer's lnquette. II.
TEE urT PHYSICIAN.
The Ctr Council appoint annually Ph7rician.
Who're Oh ee It 10 10 attend 10 patiepts at the Pesf
aonfe ut the B1adeN ell and At the vattpus police
ststione: ls nnnecesssr, to speak Of the present
| be put mp, which will amply provide for the wants
OF The community in THE direction. 70 thlo ofcer
| 81, 600 ptr anunm /. paid.
| HOSPITAL AoconxopAr1oxs.
The city Eubtafns no hospital: patients are sent
1T he Discretion of the County Agent snd oi H.
County Phselc1an, to the Hospital OF the Sisters
J of Mercy or to the County Poor nouee. As rule,
, 1864-10-29
The Great Fire MT Enstpert. ME

The Great Fire mt Enstpert. me.
PoRTLAND. Ne, Oct 25-Captaln Field, OF
he steamer New England, givea additional
particulars of the fire at Eastport, Ne. o
The estimated damage is 100000. The
wna1yes on Water street, where the burned
buildings etood, are much injured. : Tue
a1REm Of fire was first raised at II o'clock on
Saturday night by the burning OF smoke
houee at North End. Shortly after Ii clock
on Sunday morning another tire broke out in
saloon on Union wharf, which terminated
in general condagration. 4 strong north
east wind prevailed. and the tide being 10 y,
there was scarcity Of water, while there
was but two available engines In town. The
property was entirely burned, while there
was but slight insurance upon It, On some
Of the buildings there vas no insurance at
all Mr.. McGeok, clotbiog dealer, Ia suf-
ferer to the amount Of $l3. coo, On which
there IL no insurance. The loas Of E E.
shedd, druggist, is equally heavy and not In
cured.
The Eastport Sensins1 office was burned.
Tie telegraph of6ca, which was destroyed, il
now established over Brad1sh's baker, fhe
Frontier Bank, which was also destroyed, nas
has been removed to the Custom House.
The females sfenally distinguished them.
eelves in saving goods, and even working at
the eCgipes.