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Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-02-14

M4eSouA WATEs IS delightful toilet ar
ticle-s0perior 10 Cologne aud at hall the
price
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-02-14

"WHEEEs TIE PoUcE2 The street in
from. Of the INQUIsEE Office was made the
scene Of a disgraoeful fight on Tuesday. One
Of the participants was pretty badly bruised,
whilst The olher sustained little or no injury.
Such disgusting scenes do not speak very
we'll for the order loving character Of our
country friends, but We suppose ''too much
rhi.gerll is lie excuse ofFered.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-02-14

TwENrY-FIvE cEST EDITION OF DicKESs's
WoRKs.-T. B. Peterson / Brothers are pub
fishing an entire new and cheap edition Of
Charles Dickenss Works. Each book viii
be printed from large type, that oil can read,
aud each work viii be issued complete in s
large octave volume, wilh new Illustrated
cover. and sold a. The low priee Of TWENTY
1--WE cETs volume, OF four dollars for a
complete set. The following eight volumes
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-02-14

''Canst fh0a not minister 10 q mind diseased.
And with some sweet, ohIiyious antidote,
Cleanse the foul bosom Of the perilous stuff
That weighs upon the heart
Certainly; Plantation Bitters viii do il when
nothing else sill. Melancholy, Depression,
Hypoehondris, Insanity, al spring, more or
less, from diseased stomach. and this, Plan
ta;ion Bitters is q sure cure for. There IS no
mistake about 1t; Dyspepsia, Headache, Dali
ness. Ague, and Low Spirits must yield to
the eal,hgiving and genial influence Of the
Plantation Bitters. II you are in doubt,
make cue trial and be convinced. Thus say
those who snow. 2
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-02-14

AT ne other volumes % complete thlS &c
ries, gill follow IA rapid succession. Persons
desiring TO avail themselves Of this opportu-
nifty to procure a cheap edition of Diekens's
works will please leave their orders al the
ISQrmER Book Store, and they viii be sup
piled as rapidly as Published. Everybody
reads Dickens not 70 read his works is 70
confess thar you have uo literary taste. IT,
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-02-14

FIsE!-One night last week small build
ing detached short distance from the main
building, aud used as a kitchen 5y the fami-
iy Of Mr. Tbos. Rea, Of Bedford township,
.5os FIRE, and owing to the lafeuess Of the
E5ur, was consumed. vilh is contents be
fore the family were aware OF It's be
ing on FIRE Fortunately, the night was calm,
o,herwiss, the destruction Of the property in
close proximity would have been rendered
inevitable Loss. $500.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-02-14

INSURANCE Wyoming InsuIanee Company
/ of Wilks Barre Capital Sl5ose0o. Commerce
Insurance Company OF Albany. Nes 1ork, Capt.
tai $500 .gH0 Fulton Insurance Company Of New
York City. Capital eco
F. BENEDICT, Agent at Bedford, Office with
H. Nicodemus
F. NJ. MAS TERS Agent at Bloody Run.
December goth, 1857. ne
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-02-14

EXEcUToRs' EoTIcE.-Lsttsrz testamsnta-
IL ~ upon the estate Of JOS. SELLERS, late OF
Bedford IT,, deceased, having been graatsd 10 the
updersigned bv the Register Of Bedford county,
they hereby give notice to all persons indebted to
aid estate 10 make payment, and those having
claims against the same win present them prop
erIy authenticated for settlement.
JNo. s. SPR0AT,
]. T. GEPHART,
VIM. sCHAEFFER,
jan. IT:s~ Executors.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-02-14

De.lH OF MR. FeEDRlcK RspEyBArCH.
On Friday morning, January 81, 1858. at a
5,,le past clock, Mr. Fredriek Riden-
baagh died at the residence Of his sister, in
Rcck Island city, Illinois. Several Of his
relatives, among them his brother William,
from 81. Joseph, No, were present, as well
as several of his old frieuds in this city. Mr..
Biieabaagh was born 10 Bedford, Pa, Oct.
10 1910, and wss, therefore. 81 years of age
las, October He sent TO Rock Island about
iae year 1871 and was probably as generally
known iu thst region as any one in Rock
Island. He vas kind-hearted. whole souIed
generous aH8 honest, and siIl be much miss
dry bis intimate friends and acquaintance.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-02-14

AlEIyG OF THE CoUNTY CoNalTrEE.- -
F-rsasut 70 previous call OF the Chairman,
'ae Republican County Committee met at The
Nasbingtoe Ho,el on Tuesday afternoon, and
s.s.,ed MAJ. D. Washabaugh Delegate to
ne State Convention. and instructed for Gen.
L. S. Grant for President and Hon. Z. NJ.
stanton for Vice President. Three Confer
=ss we're appointed 20 meet with similar gen
;'eaea FROM the other counties of the Con-
z-sssionAl District 70 elect a DeIs gate 20 the
Natloual Convention, ard we're instructed to
present the name and sa9port Of Hon. John
Cessna as The Delegate from the i6th Con.
gressional District. aud if the State Conyen-
aon make the selection the Delegate from this
lsanty is ordered to carry out the iustruc-
oo's given tde Coaiersss.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-02-14

TIE WORLD AT HoNE-ls the title Of
magazine published by Evans 1 Co, Of Phil
adelphia, the first nHmber OF which appeared
in January. The February number is before
Us, and Is fuily equal TO any Of its contempo-
raFies, It's filed with sprighlly and inter
esLing reading matter, contains sketches, Sc
rails and graver articles 1t IS abundantly
illustrated ard Is well printed. Subscription
price-S3 90.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-02-14

a A. grp.......................NA MATHEW ?. srrDEL-
HID & SPIDEL
Respectfully infcrm the public, that having form
ed 4 partnership, they are now prepared TO do al
kjnds Of PLAIN and FANCY PAINTING, Pa
PER HANGING, &c. Sign Painting, and al
kinds Of Wood Imitation executed beautifully
Prices moderate. The patronage Of the public
is solicited. We refer to Judge King, Wm Hart
lev, o. E. Shannon, s. L. Russell tsnI1iSm
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-02-14

Balance in county treasury ..-... SSH 90
Aossys das aaa oisiaq Bedford eoEHsy from
Collectors, aad ssiers. fer 1857 aaa
previous yeGrs.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-02-14

EXECUTcR'S NOTICE Letters Test&mer-
Il tary upon the last viii &e Of Philip
Devore, late cf Londonderry township deceased.
having been issued by the Register Of Bedford
county 10 the subscribers, they give notice N zl
persons indebted TO the estate Of said deceased to
make payment, claims sgainst the estate properly
authenticated, should be presented by claimants
Immediately. JOSIAH MILLER,
JACOB l. ALBRIGHF,
tahA4-rT
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-02-14

O. y HICKoK
DEN 7.
Once Al the old stand in BAsk BUILDse, JriI-
ANA srREEr, BEDFORD.
AL operations, pertaining 70
.Surgica and Mechanical Dsat5t,5,
performed si,h care and
WARRANTED.
Asq.tEs'ies adp.iaisters3, ,shsn ds-i-sz. Ar
r,feial teeth inherited ar per set, $500 ard rp-
,curd.
AsI am determined to do CASH BUSINESS
or none have reduced the prices for Artificial
Teeth of the various kinds 20 per cent, and of
Gold Fillines IS per cent. THIS reduction will be
made only - s,fir,iy Cash Patients and al such
viii receive prompt attention feb7
r IST OF CAUSES put down for trial at Ad-
IL journed Court, March %. 1865:
Thos Keating vs. Bedford r. r. Co.
Wm Rogers vs. Riddlesburg d CO.
c. Fockler Son " Roads Focsler.
/ Geo Walker VS. Jacob Wilt
/ Henry WeTtz Wilson Hafer.
Riddlesburg c I Co vs Broadt0p 4 I Co.
I Simon Walter et al rs Helsei 4 Burket-
/ Rob't Steckman VS. Jos Williams st a.
Francis N Diehl vs. C0lerain tp School dist.
John Black et Al rs. Cath. Thicker
Geo z Barudollar -. Hover, Brumbaugh / Ce.
/ Fredelin Smith ct al vs. Jno- CaFender et al
I Hartley Metzgar IS 4. g. Allen.
+ T Beegle vs. d Plank
/ Simon Walter ct al ~ John Boyer e. al
+ M Hartley sc Sam'I N Barclay
/ Philip s. Croft vs Jno s. Wstson
/ Elizabeth BeeIer rs Aug GresnaHalt
/ Geo Blackburn VS. County Of Bedford
I Dominick Gillian vs A B Balger
Kate Border rs Geo A Beegls et a.
John Cessna vs Jonathan Bower.
/ Certified, Feb. 3, Is6s.
/ fe7 0. Z. SHANNON, Pr0th'y.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-02-14

Tx LtT11-E CnRPoRAL, for February, is q
very fine number. The Publisher offers most
beautiful premiums, and uuasUaI inducements
10 raise Clubs Terms, One Dollar year.
A sample copy viii be sent free to any one
Who applies for 1t during February. Address
Alfred l. Sewell, Publisher, Chicago. H.
MorHEs's MAekz1xE.-The February num-
Der Of The KefEers Nagaziaei is one Of inter
est is aim Is 20 assist mothers in the most
responsible Of ali duties, that Of ihs early
moral and religious training Of children No
yogag mother, especially, should be without
it. Subscription price $3.50. New York;
D. Mead, No. 5, Beekman Street
TIE GuAxY.-The February number OF
this valuable monthly is one Of rare interest.
An article from the pen Of Mark Twain, en-
titled General Washingtons Negro Ser
want Is worth careful perusal, The other
contributions being alive With interest as
veil W. c. L F. P. Church, SO Park Row,
New York. Yearly subscription-S8.50 50
TEE HEaAIB Or HEALTH- Contains mer-
itorious articles enough in It's Editorial De
partment alone TO build up the reputation Of
any magazine in the country, to say nothing
OF its iullness in its department Of most valu-
able information upon all bealtk and moral
topics. Miller, Wood & Co, 10 Iaigbt ST.,
" VI - on - ,--
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-02-14

A ENWAL REPORT OF THE AUDITORS
n or BEDFORD COUNTY.
GEoneE M1RpoRFR, Esq. Treasurer Of Bedford
county, In ascent with said county, from Jan
uary ?, A. D. 1867, 70 Janasry s, 4. D. 1855
TREASURER, DR.
4. Ii. l. Il a-.L IL.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-02-14

FAf EhN LIILAsE.
Il Notice is hereby given THAI TIE following
named person has made application for-icense, 70
be granted 81 February Sessions adjguTned
Courtl % day or March, A D., lScs.
Lewis Long, Londonderry tp ,.-...-.-...... Tavern
ie7 @. z. SAANN0N. Clerk.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-02-14

RsOLUTIoN OF PARTNERSHIP The
IL association Of the subscribers in the practice
Of Dentistry, has expired by limit Of agreement,
aud ali persons indebted = the la.s fra are re-
gUssted u make payment Es soon Rs practicable.
c. n. HICK0E.
Bedford, Feb. ], 1865. J. G. NINNICH, Jr
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-02-14

WIRE RAILING, WIRE GUARDS FOR
W STORE FRONTS, Asylums, Sc. Iron
Bed-teads, Wire Webbing for Sheep aud Poultry
Yards Brass and Iron fire Cloth SisYes Fenders,
Screens for Coal, Ores, sand, &C. Heavy CrIml-
ed Cloth for Spark AFresters, Landscape Wire for
Windows, de-, Paper Makers Wires, Ornamental
Wire WeTk, &c. Every information by sddress-
ing the manufacturers,
II. WALKER SONS,
feI.Iy No. II North Sixth 81, Philadelphia
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-02-14

Ny late partner, DR.. MISsIcA, having located
a. Bloody Run, recommend hin 20 tie citizens
Of that place, vel qualified 90 engage in the
duties of his profession. c. n. ElCk0E.
seb-:St
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-02-14

The undersigned auditors Of said county, do
certify, that in pursuance Of the Aets Of Assembly
in such cases made and provided, they net AZ
the Court House in the Borough Of Bedford, and
did audit and sdjust the accounts Of George Mar
dor. Treasurer Of said county, for the yesr, AID.
1867. as contained in the foregoing statements,
and that they have examined the foregoing Gc-
counts due and owed By said county and thss
they have found the same % be correct.
Witness cur hands this 10th day Of January,
A. D. 1865. JAMES Ma TTEEGL 7.
JOHN D. LUCAS,
5. WHIP, AWditors.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-02-14

The undersigned Auditors of said County do,
hereby, certify that, in pursuance Of the Act: oi
Assembly, in such cases made and provided taey
met At the Court House in the borough OF bed
ford and did audit and adjust the accounts be-
tween George Mardorh, Treasurer Of saia county
ana fbe Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania, a. con-
tsined in the foregoing statements
Witness our hands this eth day Of January,
Is6s. JOHN D. LUCAS.
JAMES AATTENGLY. Y.
s. WHIP, auditors.
Attest: w. c. scHAEFFEE, Clerk. fsb7:4t
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-02-14

Attest: We. ScHAEFFEEJ Clerk.
To tAe Auditor GeaerGl Of PeaHsyisGzial
GEORGE MARpoRrF, ESQ, Treasurer Of Bed
ford county IN account with the Commonwealth Ok
Peunsylvania, from January 2, 1887, 70 January
s, 1865.
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1868-07-11

sand dollars, against q connor at the suit q q
oneIof The aggrieved citizens unlawfdlls arfest-
ed, is lodged ntle gshcrih7s Office. Mr. Har=
pin Riggs goes .tosthe Depotto execute ~
i1a A. NJ o. Connor says he won't be ar.
Tested by The authorities Of Orangcburg Dis
itrict. Prefers Columbia 50 takes the train,
And erit. q;
4i-i; 49, A PICTURE.
Is, PuYsIouEs bout tho style of Boast But,
Ter, only little taller, Tho samo happy con:
Formation Of the eyes, which that distinguished
Congressman enjoys, enabling him to look two
ways at once G Arb, &o o.-4 The undress uni,
form of Lieutenant in the T.. s. Army, aud
constablc'o baton with ,nassive ssilyerhcad.
Such baton, carried by Beast Butler, would
be suggestive of melted silver spoons; carried
by O'Conpor, it calls to mind two fines Of fifty
dollars dash sessptly inflicted by him on oiti.
zens of this Town.
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1868-07-11
The Ladies' Mutual Aid association of
Charleston.

We commend to the attention and patronage
of our readers, the advertisement under the
above caption which We elsewhere publish.
The objects Of the Association should Gu
list for it the sympathics of all who are disposed
to foster or assist phlanthropic enterprises.
Giving employment to numbers of destitute
ladies' many of them tho wives, mothers or
daughters Of our fellow Confederate soldiers,
II relieves thom from absolute pcnury, and en-
nblcs them to SECURE support for themselves
aid their depcndcnt families
We hope that those wishing to purchase
ready made undcr-clothing, or any Of the other
articles mentioned in the advertisement, or
who have orders for needle will not for
get this association and its Just claims for their
patronage.
Address Mrs. Sarah Lee, Superintendent
Ladies Mutual Association, No. Z Chalmers
Street, Charleston.
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1868-07-11
Movement Of Troops.

The detachment Of 90. *, 9th Infantry,
which has been stationed here for several weeks,
under command Of Sergt. James Kctcham,
left for Columbia on Thursday last, ofsergt.
Kctcham, and of the detachment while under
his orders, we can only speak with unqualified
commcndatiop. Their discipline was we'll pre-
served and their duties at this place were faith
fully discharged. We deem it cmincntly pro-
per to record this in their favor, in such
marked contrast to the behavior of nm officer Of
the same Regiment, in his intercourse with our
citizens. I
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1868-07-11
The First Cotton Bolls.

On July 4ti., Mr.J. ". Riley presented us
with two cotton bolls, taken at random from a
small patch near his residence, which were the
first We have received in the Office this season
On July 7th;>AIr. Dcmpsy Gardner cxhibi.
tod a boil very nearly full-grown, which came
from his plantation, and was fair representa-
tive OF his prospects. We are glad to hear
from all parts of the District, very favorable
accounts of cotton and corn Unless the re.
mainder of the season is very unfarorable
1868 will be a very successful year for the plan
tera here. HEY
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1868-07-11
! south Calollna Unirersity.

Thu Conanicnc ncsmsnt exercises of this Institu
ton took place Oh Monday tho 2sth ult.-
Ano'a the gtadaatss tho following gentlen6,ou
&kepa from this District. sSs5s@ssi-li3tt .s
ID. Zimmerman Dantalcr- Bachelor of Arts
i.s p: Bates, Doctor ,of Medicine. @ s.
". I. q. G..'IsStss, Dootoro of Medicine. iraset
+. sDantsler. Doctor Of Medicine.
arlinz Glover. Bachelor Of Arts. As s.
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1868-07-11
Consignees per South Carolina Railroad
Remaining in tho Depot to Date.

d. p. Livingston, d. Smoke. D. w. Evans, Il. IL.
Knots, D. Livingston, ID. G. Rowe. d. & j. c. Quut-
tlepum
Per Express.
Rev. =. Derrick.
In accordance with orders received from tho su-
perintcndent Storage will hereafter bu charged OH
Goods remaining in the Depot for unreasonable
length of time. G w. C. MEREDITH.
Agent.
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1868-07-11
Golden Tomatoes.

Mr. TO. Dawson hands us some superb
Tomatoes, of an orange color, md superior in
flavor to the red varieties. For them our
thanks, with the hope that he may ever be as
successful in horticultural efforts rs he has
boon in the culture of this noble vegetable.
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1868-07-11
In Equity.
ORANGEDURG DISTRICT

The State cx relaione Bill 10
Solicitor Southern Circuit Pcruct,ute
In re Lest Documents. Tcsfimonv
Thomas Addison Murphcy by willin,n F. Barton,
his Guardian and next friend, having made upplica
ton to prove the pnst existence, loss and cont ents
OF OF Deed OF Conveyancc1 to him, from Rebcccn
Murphey, now Rcbecca Wolfe, wife of Jumes r
Molie, of Trnct of Land situatc, lying and being
In the fork of tho Elisto rivers, in the District
aforesaid, containing one hundred and ninety three
!i'5) acres, more or less and bounded by lands of
Wm. Barton, Daniel Smoak and lands formerly
owned by Philip Joiner deceased.
n motion of Messrs. Izlar Il Dibble, Solicitors,
1t is ordered, That all persons who desire so to do
appear and cross examine the evidence produced
and introduce evidence in reply before me OH the
2lst day of September, A. D. 1868
connssener.s %n"nsi, oitoc' Wv; JAMESON,
orangchurg =. H. Commissioner.
June IL, 1868
june 20 s al
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1868-07-11

EOIs RENT---A assrge and STnf-
L, M0DIOUS STORE, lately occupied hy the
hrin of Chas. Bull Co., situated on Main Street.
IN the centre of business. ~ilso tho Upper Story,
hnely Pinstered and suitable for n Residence.
Kitchen and ortbuildings complete. Terms very
low. Apply TO eitcr CIfAS. s. BULL or
sept % t.
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1868-07-11
STATE OF SOUTH CAHOLINA,1
Ornngeburg District. Ci'a'ion'
H..

Whereas, Thomas X Keller hath made suit 10 m.
to grant him Letters Of Administration, of the Es
fnic and effects of Jncob NJ. Hare, deceased
These arc therefore TO cite mid a,lmonsh nil and
singular the kindred and Creditors of the said
Jacob Nj. Hare, dcccnscd that they be and nppcar
before me in the Court of Ordinary, to he held at
Orangcburg c. IT,, on the 18th day of July
inst, after publication hereof, at II o'clock in tho
forenoon, to shcw cause if any they have, why the
said Administration should NOT be grants
Given under my hand this 9th day of June
Ammo Domini, 1868. +. A. MoMICilAEL
july 4-2t O. O. n
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1868-07-11
In Equity.
ORANGEBURG DISTRICT.

VNifNW EDUNU UISTKICT. I7E.-lFt
The State Ex Relationc, Bill to si ,ll,
In re lost Documents. Testimsny.s.,
Application having been made 66y Efrs.' Ella
RobinsoM; to prove the existence, loss and conents
Of deed Of conveyance to her from James cannon
Of lot of land situate in town of Orangeburr.
fronRg OH Middleton Street. ard msas1rin 81 iGS
front ono hundred md seven feet, and. t9uHded on
the North by lot of ". r Ligltfoot, on tIs EAST BY
ot OF c Whhfehorc md Wm. NJ Ifutsan, on tho
south by lot of the said Eliza Robinson and e.
Whittemorc and the vest by Middleton Street
On motion of Messrs. Iziar & Dibbie Solicitors
it is ordered That NIL persons who desire SO To do,
may appear and eross.cxamiuc the evidence pro-
duccd, and int foduce evidence in rep.y before iRG
on the first day of October A. d. IS6$,.. ,..f ~
commissioners Office, } v. d: y-JAAIISOS,
,VrangenurgC; M;. 5. O., Commissioner.
july i @ I'd
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1868-07-11
EULLETT'S PATENT
STEEL BRIySI COTTON UJN

Cotton ginncd OH this Gin sold in Charleston last
Season, at one to two cc.ts per pound more than,
the same class Of Cotton ginned OH the ordinary
GINS Of the Country. This statement is certified hy
Twenty-Five of the principal Factors and buyers in
Charleston.
Price Six Dollars per Saw for Cash or City Ac-
ccptanccs. Send for Circular
BRUILY'S PATENT PLOUGHS.
And full Stock of Hardware und Asriculurul
implements for sale low. Wholesale and retail.
c. GRtVELEi No. So East Bay
Sout' of the Old Post Office
July ll-2m Charleston, S. C.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1868-10-23

The FIRES IN OREoN. The San Fran
cisco Bulletin says The wires have
told us of a great fire on the banks of
the Columbia river; between the Cow
litz and the junction of the Williamet.
There is no extent of cleared space
around the small town, saw mills, and
wood yards which are scattered on the
margin of that stream and not only
may st. Helens have gone, but Astoria
may have to fight hard to escape
the confagration. A gentleman just an
rived from Oregon represents the fire
to be ON both sides of the river, and
to cover an estimated area of two hun
bred square miles. There will be con-
siderable loss of property besides the
destruction of timber, and possibly
some of human life, as in many cases
where the habitations are isolated re-
treat would be cut off. Navigation on
the Columbia must be almost impossi-
BILE, and it is becoming very difficult on
our rivers. Ii will be very interesting
to hear how far this murky atmosphere
has reached seward, but for that we
shall have to wait as the fog is barring
the +" Gate" against all but those most
intimate with our coast. From Martin
county. also, reports have come thai
the Coast Range of hills northward
are on fire, but whe ther there is sec.
ond fire or whether the residents have
been deceived by the Oregon smoke
rolling over the peaks to the north OF
them, we cannot say"