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Smyrna times., 1865-09-06

THE SUEZ CANAL OPEN-The news from
Europe announces the opening Of the Suez ca
nal on the 18th inst, vessel loaded with coal
having passed through from the Mediterran-
can to the Red Sea. This practical realization
of this great work falsties the predictions of
the English engineers who never could see the
feasibility or utility of work which gives
France an outlet and approach to British
possessions in India. The far-seeing mind of
the first Napoleon contemplated the great ad-
vantages to French commerce of having the
Asiatic and African continent separated at q
point where the Isthmus, only seventy-hve
miles wide, divides two of the most important
seas on the globe. The second, or third Ma
poleon, as he dynastically fixes his title, who
follows so closely the ideas of his great uncle,
determined to accomplish the work. What
Necho and Darius had done for Persia the
present Emperor believed feasible for France,
and NJ Lesseps, with capital of 940, ,000,0
has succeeded in bringing the task to COM
pletion, the canal being 80 miles dong, 20 deep
at low water level of the Mediterranean, and
$50 feet wide on the surface. This is one of
the engineering enterprises which distinguish
the present era, and its commercial benefits
will rebound to the world Like the telegraph
and continental railroads, its legitimate pur-
pose is to shorten distance, save time. and open
better facilities for the commerce OF the world
The Isthmus of Panama is the only obstacle
now to the complete clrcumnavlgatlon OF the
| globe, by the most direct and shortest route
Smyrna times., 1865-09-06

A GREAT CHANGE Richmond Wig
discoursing ON the re-establishment of the in
dustry and prosperity Of Virginia, says:
"0nly let labor be made honorable and in
dolence questionable in the Old Dominion
and her soil will be worth quite as much per
acre as that of New England, New York, Penn
syvania, OF Ohio, and her population be rapid
ly sweled to an aggregate of not less than five
millions" That is it. If the recent revolu-
ton in the South had produced no other good
than teaching the people to rely upon their la
Dor for their own maintenance, instead of ex-
acting it from unwilling sources, it will have
effected great deal for the future permanent
prosperity of the State. 1t is singular how the
old feeling sticks to system which from the
nature of things could not continue much Ion
ger, and which gratiied pride at the expense
of the real wealth and power Of the people
When labor is free to go and come to work or
not to work, as it pleases, it will always seek
the place where it is most remunerated, and
Virginia presenting resources equal to those of
Pennsylvania or New York, will with free la
Dor and equal political privileges invite the
same kind of industry and enterprise which
have made them the leading States in the
Union in population and wealth.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-03-17
Muscovado ls9I4c.
Cincinnn1I mnrIret.

| FLOUR-Superfne is offered at 90 90, but Il
would not bring this rate If forced upon the markat
rs. ' " W '0S
| WHEAT-Prime red would not bring over Al 55
although holders were asking 81 75,9i so. White
meets with little or no inquiry and quotations ara
| merely nominal. NV
CORN-The market is dull and heavy and opoe
tatlons almost nominal; The asking rates are 93Dg4c
| for ear, and 0Sc9sl 90 for shelled in elevator
| OATS-A dull market at 75g77c in bulk and ele-
| YatOr. ~ ~ Wv
| -, BARLEY--Hoders are asking 81 30 for primo
Spring, and 81 351 40 for prime TO choice Fall SOD
| bus prime Fall sold at 81 35 y,
SEED-Sales of Timothy are made nj AZ lOa5 bo
from store. Flax is dull at 81 go. $50 bus Clover
sold at Sl3 80 from store O''''
WHlSKI.The market dull and the sales con-
fined 10 small lots at - Is. WIT
O, ,PROVlSiONS-Ther was an unsettled market.
Some forced sales OF city mess Pork were made AZ
$50 co. There is saconsiderabe amount held hero
Tor outside speculation, upon which $50 90 has been
advanced, and, Of course, unless margins are in
creased, all such will be sold.
,GkOCEklES--We quote fair TO prime Rio
Coffee at 4O943c. Raw sugar at oO923c; hard re-
fined at 26 26lac, and Orleans MOasses at 81 30i IS
per gallin for new crop.
BuTTER-There is fair demand for choice Gem
tral Ohio at 3Og33c, in small packages. The lower
24la12Sc per lb.
CHEESE--The market confines steady at 2i92sc
for Western Reserve and Hamburg.
EGGS-We now quote them at % a. 24o per dozen,
shippers count
HAY-A steady market for tight-pressed at se7 90
per tun on arrival and $50 00a3O 90 from store Loose
pressed is dull at S2lg23 arrival and S25 OO92e 90
from store.
FRuIT-Green apples are about the same as re-
ported IN our last SO COg7 90 being asked for East
nm, and SIS 0C96 90 for Western, on arrival and
from store, Dried APP es are dull at l29l2hc, on
arrival and from store
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-03-17
rt(f9rapbit.
Sherman,s March.

New YORK, March l6.-The Herald's
Wilmington dispatch, dated March ii, saws
two of General Sherman's scouts, named
George w. .Quimby and Myron Jamick-the
same also communicated with Gen. Foster
on the Ogeechee-reached Wilmington on
the 10th. They left Sherman at Laurel
Hill, marching on and expecting to reach
Fayetteville either the night of the 10th or
the morning of the 18th. Boats started at
once up Cape Fear river to remove obstruc-
tions and open communication to Fayette-
vile. Sherman met no serious opposition
on his march, and fought no battle. Rebel
scouts have been lowering around him con-
stantly. A division of cavalry (Gen. Nc
Butler's) is in his rear. Dick Taylor has
not been seen, rebel reports to the contrary
Notwithstanding General Sherman crossed
Great Pedee at Cherow on the 4th. The
town on the south bank was intrenched,
but the rebels made feeble defense. Sher-
mans cavalry dashed in on the run and the
rebels dashed out also on the run. In their
flight they chivalrously left to our men sew
enteen guns In position. Four more were
found on the north bank. The rebels ap-
peared to be content with acting as an es-
cort to Shermans army, trotting along in
front as If they had captured his whole ar
my, as they also had division of very
peaceable cavalry following behind.
The army is in most excellent health and
condition. They have lived quite as sump-
tuously as on the Georgia march. At first
one-quarter rations of meat and other pro-
visions were served, but the abundance
found in the country soon rendered this un-
necessary, and now only coffee and sugar
are issued; everything else is furnished by
foraging parties.
A communication was sent to Sherman on
the l1th, by courier, escorted by a regi-
ment of cavalry. This was rendered neces-
sary by strong parties of rebel scouts and
guerrillas on the approaches to Wilmington.
Sherman's couriers narrowly escaped, and
were driven to make detour of do miles.
They represent the people dwelling along
the route strongly favoring the Union and
anxious tor the appearance of the National
army.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-03-17
CIeveIand Marker.

| ,FLOgR-Market quiet at 50 5O9lO 90 for fair to
chSEge cWEIi AA n red 10 5O9ll 20 for do Xxx white
MhEAI-Heayy and unsettled. We heard Of no
| CORNING heard of no sale to-day and continue
to quote the market nominal at 96997c for now
OATS-euist and lH@2c lower. Sales of cars
RlE-Dull and nominal at 81 90,
| BARLE1-Without sales and nominal at 81 300
P0RK-Ciiy packed mess $50 90; prime mess
LARD-Steqdy at94c in kegs and CSC in tierces for
city made. Sales 25 kegs country rendered at 2Oc.
changed Sales 6s SoSd ESg1fs ssssT and cus5
Hans p T4p At G5c Shoulders loci Dried Beef isc,
Reserve roll nominal at 23925c, with small sales to-
day Of very, choice at the outside price
EGSE,C& EEGGGSESCSmS sales to-day at zoe, closing weak.
Uoiif.t UCHiEhSpE-Nominal. Quotations are sl@22c for
HIGHWiNES-ver dull, but shade irmer.
We continue to quote at 50 20. .f.,. 80 ID
..ALC0HOL-Held at - 1904 "A for 9s per cent.
PETRoLEUG G@oaict at s5ssco for refined.
SEEpS0Sales n. So bus Clover at sl3 90; Timothy
MISUNDERSTANDING at sOc@sl 90. ialtiF9 =.
BEANST7Ver! dull and market nominal at 5000
DRIED ,APP'L,EEST;Quiet and steady at l1k 9lQc.
DRIED PEACHES-Scarce and in good request
Suot, aS WSesb fGr baf PSSs o m
Trout, half bbls. 80 90: Pickerel, half bbls 80 SO
and very scarce; Herring SO so per Dbl. + I =
FEATHERS-Steady, with sales in moderate
way at SOC for prime live geese. ~TII0TIr
,,.SALT-Steady. Coarse So so; Ground Solar So go;
Fine 81 95 - i liT'.
H0PS-New York State 4Os5Oc, according to
quality. - '0T = ~
MALT-Barley Malt quoted at 81 80 per bushol.
ALE AND P0RTER-We quote as follows: Pres
ent use AA Ale $40: Stock NIX Sll9l2; Kennett
barrels in proportion.
WATER LIME-Firm at So 25 for Osweso aud
Akron.
PLASTER-"Powell's" land Plaster, 'sla 50 per
ton.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-03-17
The 7.aO,s-The Nex Issue.

PHILADELPHIA, March 1G.-Jay Cooke re-
ports the subscriptions to the 7-30 loan to-
day at $L0325000, including $500,0O0 from
New York, and Sl02, 250 from Chicago;
also 2S2l individual subscriptions of $50
and 500. III
The Secretary of the Treasury arranged
yesterday in Washington with Jay Cooke
the most important financial measure of the
issue of the $6000000O0 loan. The first is
sue will be of $3O0,000,000, on the 18th day
of january next. The notes in form, de-
nominations and interest will be in all re-
spects like the present issue of 1905. They
will be unlike them only in the period of
time fixed for their convertibility. They
will have ten months longer to run than
the 1905 before they can be changed into
gold-bearing 5-20's. BY very large
| class of investors this difference will
be considered to impart greater value to the
new issue. The balance of the $6O0OOO.OO 900
will probably be year longer in maturing
than the June issue. This time will be
definitely fixed as the sales of the June is
sue approach their end. 1t may be chat the
first 30O,0O0,000 will meet the necessities of
the Government. 1t is expected that this
first issue will be disposed of in about three
months. The agency of the present zoos,
with all its machinery, will be employed
for the whole OF the new loan.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-03-17
An Order GOm Gen. Grant in Re.
IatIOm 10 Trade in Rebel Stu teS

PHILADELPHIA, March 1G.--A special dis
patch from Washington to the Bulletin
says General Grant has just issued a highly
important order relative to trade in rebel
States, with view to put an end to illegal
traffic lately attempted. He says that all
operations on treasury trade permits, by
whomsoever granted, within the State OF
Virginia, except the portions known as the
Eastern Shore, and with the States of North
Carolina and South Carolina, and that por-
tion OF the State of Georgia bordering on
the Atlantic, including the city of Savan
nah, are suspended until further orders.
The delivery Of all goods contracted for and
not delivered before the publication of this
order, Is prohibited. The military are in
structed to seize all goods obtained by any
such trade permit license or agreement.
In conclusion the order says: Supplies OF
all kinds are prohibited from passing into
any OF said States. except such as are abso-
lutely necessary for the wants of those liv-
ing within the lines of actual military occu-
patton, and under no circumstances will
military commanders allow them to pass
beyond the lines they actually hold.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-03-17
The International Telegraph-An
Expedition Against Indians. of,

SAN Francisco, March l5.-The steamer
Shubrick sailed last week for Victoria with
Capt. Bulldey and party OF the Russian In-
ternational Telegraph. Arrangements will
be made during the winter for the explora-
tion and commencement of work in the
spring. F&hH tr SD la e
The Seventh regiment of California vol
unteers and five companies of cavalry are
to be sent to Arizona, where also a force of
native cavalry will be raised sufficient to
make, with troops already there, about $500,
for a campaign against Indians. A battal-
ion of friendly Indians may also be raised,
A call is expected daily for the Ninth Cali
fornia Infantry regiment to be raised to
take, the place of troops stationed in the In-
dian, country of northern California.
,g United States steamer Watree is ordered
to Panama to take the place of the st.
Marys, lately destroyed by torpedo.
The Legislature of Nevada has refused
to, repeal the act to enforce contracts for
payment in gold. vl thgft
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-03-17
Army of the Potomac.

WASHINGTON, March 16.-Information
from the Army of the Potomac says the 5th
corps was reviewed on Tuesday by Gen.
Warren. This corps is one of the largest
in the army, and, in regard to discipline,
stands second to none.
The utmost diligence is exercised by COM
manding officers in preparing for the spring
campaign. ~
Passengers direct from City Point say
there was not even rumor at that place of
Peace Commissioners from Richmond, as
was industriously circulated elsewhere yes
terday. The Vance who arrived there was
Brigadier General Vance, brother of Gov.
Vance, of North Caroliua, to be exchanged,
and not Gov. Vance himself, as a Peace
Commissioner, with two imaginary col
leagues. H
Gen. Longstreet has placed restrictions
on exchange of newspapers, permitting
only dateSDr date but some of the rebel
editors say they will endeavor to have the
order modified. t.t.. Haf
Many of the sick of our army have been
removed to City Point. ,.t.- stst7 q
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-03-17
Execution of Sue Mnndy-A Rail
road Train Thrown OFF the Track
by (suerriIIas.

LOUISVILLE, March 15.-Jerome Clarke,
alias Sue Mundy, was hanged this after
noon, in pursuance of the sentence of the
military commission. lie died protesting
that at the time of his capture and since
the commencement of the war he was Con-
federate officer.
There are slight chances of Magruder's
recovery from his wound. The trial of
Medklif1e is postponed by request of able
counsel, by whom he will be defended.
The afternoon passenger train to Nash
vile to-day, composed of six passenger
cars, Adams Express Company car, tender
and locomotive, was thrown off the track
last evening by the removal of rail by
about 30 of Gentry's guerrillas. The passen-
gers were robbed and the passenger cars
burned. The Adams Express car was
slightly injured and their freight not much
damaged. The guard on the train, said to
outnumber their assailants, was not mo-
Tested or paroled, and the guerillas left af-
ter burning the passenger cars.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-03-17
Circular from the Provost Marshal
...... General. ...-

WASHINGTON, March 16.-The following
was sent to Governor Fenton on learning
from him that he had issued a circular
about delaying the draft:
PRovosT MARSHAL GENERALS BUREAU,)
WASHINGTON, March l5, 1865.
His Ercelleacy Coz. II. E. Fenton, Albanw
Your telegram of yesterday is just re-
ceived. have not seen your circular
about the draft, and do not understand your
dispatch. No delay that | know of has
been authorized, nor is it likely that any
will be permitted on any other conditions
than those heretofore stated and repeated,
to-wit That if the Boards are fully occu-
pied in examination of volunteers, the de-
lay to continue only so long as they are
fully occupied in that way.
[Signedl JAMES B. Fry,
Provost Marshal General.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-03-17

SAN Francisco, March 15.-The steamer
Pacific was seized by the United States
Marshal at Portland, Oregon, on the 18th
inst, for carrying opium not manifested
She was released on bonds by order of Gen
Wright, commanding the Department Of
California.
Nevada sub-military district has been
formed, embracing the State of Nevada and
Owens River country, and Major Chase Nc
Dermot placed in command. Owens River
Indians are inclined to be troublesome.
There is considerable excitement on the
subject of petroleum in the lower part of
California, though no definite results have
yet followed explorations. .sa' l'rS
Arrived, ship Mormion Manila, with
2.60O bbls. of sugar for San Francisco re-
flnery. .............
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-03-17
THE SUBSCRIPTION Is so NEARL,

THE SUBSCRIPTION Is SO NEARLY
Il completed that tits intended to close the same
on or before the 18th Of February.
Subscriptions, $75OOOO, of which 5000 900 purchas-
es the land-to-wit: 81, $50 acres. The remaining
$780, 900 is the permanent cash working capital of the
Company . U.f
Par value of shares, 500. Lands located on the
Little Kanawha and Elk Rivers, in the counties of
Glmer and Braxton in the very heart of the oil re-
gions of West Virginia.
Professor Richardson reports; "Your property is
the very centre of the West Virginia oil regions 1t
has oil and gas springs along the banks of
its streams, one Of which vies with the famous
Burning Spring ITSELF"
Professor Shepherd, of New Haven, Conn.,, re-
ports: "Iconsider IL eminenzy OIL producing land
The oil-6earing shales underlie 10 ertensicely and
the long lines Of oarburetted hydrogen, or unainat-
ing gas springs. some Of aOaicA saso 6urnino, as
aOeIl as tie appearance of oil itself on the SURFACE
Of the tract, fully confirms mo IN this belief.
There can be no doubt that along yOur creeks and
tributaries there Is large ertent Of calua6le OIL
producing territory The prodigiots amount of
6itsninouS and cGhnel COAL iron ore limestone and
fire clays embodied in tho high Aizs on our proper
ty tie tops and slopes of a0AicA are coUered s5iM an
eStraordtsVry 0roaO Of 'ohite oak and other Aeavy
tim6erS, add Immensely to dts Vd,ue."
These views are fully Endorsed by the reports of
the most practical and experienced men from the oil
districts Of both Pennsylvania and Virginia. 4
The Company consider themselves fortunate in
having secured the services of Mr.. Blackwell a
practical civil engineer for the general superintend-
ency. sowell known as the late Chief Engineer and
Superintendent of the Commissioners of Wash
ington Heights" New York City.
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Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-03-17

SOLDIERS ALLoTMENTs.-Th following
amounts of Ohio soldiers allotments, COL
lected by the State Pay Agents named, are
entered on the books in the Comptroller's
office, as certified into the State Treasury
at the dates mentioned
NJ. r. Brailey-March Is, $35,5i24O, col
lected from the 18th, 20th, 26th, 32d, Seth,
3Sth, dist, 5lst, 55th, 5Sth, Goth, Gath, 66th,
list 72d, 77th, S0th, 8lst, 10lst, l02d, 10th,
103d, Hath, 9th, 9th, and 18th o. V. l.; from
Hancock's corps 9th U. s. colored troops,
7th Battery, and from the Heavy Artillery
and drafted men.
J.C. Wallace-March1 15 s47,4O2, collect
ed from the 6Oth, 10th, 10th, 10th, and
122d o. vi. ..,.
j. G. Wallace-March 10th, $l4,S61.15,
collected from the Tooth, 103d, 104th, 177th,
the 1st Artillery, and other miscellaneous
sources.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-03-17
Two Brilliant Stars tonight.

IMpRIsoNED.-Patrick Laughlin, arrested
for assaulting his wife with intent to kill,
was brought before Justice Heyl yesterday
morning. He was apparently so intoxi-
Gated that the Justice postponed his pre-
liminary examination till two o'clock this
afternoon, and, in the mean time, sent him
to prison to give him time and opportunity
to become sober.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-03-17

A FASHIONABLE RESORT. : One of the
most popular resorts in the city, which is
daily growing in favor with the lovers of
an agreeable and fashionable pastime, is the
Excelsior Billiard Room, two doors north
of the Neil house. The enterprise of the
proprietor in fitting up such an ample and
well furnished room, and in conducting it
in such an orderly and accommodating man
ner, is being, we are gratified to state, well
rewarded. Call and take look at Tom and
his magnificent Excelsior Billiard Room.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-03-17
New York mnrkol---nraroh la.

C0TT0N--Heayy and 394c lower, 63asSc for
mlddlinR closing Mt inside price, . J y n
FLOUR-Dull and 5@I0c lower. 80 30@IO 10 for
extra State $40 C5l0 Is for round hoop Ohio; $40
9ogll 30 for trade brands market closing heavy.
uWHlSkf@DaIl and heavy. Small sales Of
MiIEAT-Du Dull and noninally I42c lower.
RYE-Quiet.
BARLEY-Dul
COR Heavy and lower 81 SOL "a for new
yellow, and S 80 for new mixed Western Ii 10
/ oATS-Dull, lower and nominal. 81 10 for West
ern. -
PETR0LEtM-Dul. 35e for crude; ss@5oc for
refined in bond, and d79ssOc do free.
COFFEE-Dull.
SnGARE0nict; NIuscovado lSC9I4c.
M0LASSES-Dull. - ~Ha- n
PURh--More active and frmer. S33 256D33 SIX
for new mess, closing at S33 371S regular; $50 S5
VI SO for 63 and 9f, do cash aud way closi
at S3l 90 cash. S2s 2592S so for prime and S3s
prime mess; so $500 bbls new mess for March
April and May sellers and buyers option, Sss Soc
Q. B5EEF-,Steady. slc9lefor plain mess. and slsa
BEEF HAMS-Ileavy at sos 0OD2e go
DRESSED HOGS-Dull aud nominal e nffW
.BACON-Heavy. 179l7Ho for Cun1berland out
lels4c for short ribbed and l75fc for long ribbed
CUT MEATS-Dull. lCA3l62lc for shoulders
and 1s@l5Ac for hams.
LARU-Heavy at I792lc; also $50 bbls for April
and May sellers and buyers option, 9OISB2lo
BUTTER-Dull at 1692Ic for Ohio, and 22Q35c
for State.
CHEESE at 14@aac.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-03-17
THEIGreeat Barrass in a new comedy.

arnnt rf lfrl rfii.f u I. f tTff n D
Mr.. GRIswoLD's LEoTURE.-The lecture
of the Fat Contributor " at the Atheneum
last evening, was rather thinly attended.
Those, who failed to hear 1t missed certainly
a very pleasant and humorous discourse up
on matters and things in general, both
ancient and modern. Many things were
said by che lecturer very ccolly and dis
passionately, which seemed so odd, so inn
probable and SO jumbled up with other
things having no relation to them, save in
sound or in fancy, that the auditor felt an
Irresistible inclination to laugh at the man
who could utter them with SO grave a face.
But the man Of true humor must be heard
or read to be appreciated. So tits with the
" Fat Contributor yro,
Nee O. ~ In ei " oh ru clara ta.n tohf
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-03-17
The Expedition from Baton Rouge
Forrest ut Macon with N Large

BATON ROUGE, March 8, VIA CAIRO, March
l5.-The cavalry expedition sent from here
by Gen. Heron has been heard from. They
occupied Clinton and Jackson, La, after
some heavy skirmishing, in which we lost
ten or fifteen killed and wounded, inflicting
a loss on them Of 30 or 40 and some prison.
ers, including two officers. The roads over
which our forces passed were in a terrible
condition, and bridges had to be built over
nearly every bayou. A rebel force is con-
centrating at Liberty under Generals Hodge
and Scott. Our cavalry was under the i'm
mediate command of Generals Bailey and
Davis. rrf.r
Information received from Meridian states
that Forrest was at Macon last month in
command of about $4,000 men. Great ac-
tivity prevailed in that Department, and
Forrest was rapidly adding to the etficien-
cy of his forces. a"H
The rebel General Barkhead was recent
ly taken prisoner at Rodney, Miss, by
Lieutenant of the Federal navy, and sent
to this city to report to the General COM
manding. He was en- route from Richmond
to report to Kirby Smith when captured.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-03-17

BLOWN DowN.-The west gable end of
Kinks Livery Stable building on the alley
west Of the Neil House, was blown down
by the high wind yesterday afternoon. Mr..
Kinks family were living in the upper part
of that end of the building; but fortunately
escaped without injury.