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Thew are Firm.

On the WELLS side it has been declared
that certain gentlemen, Republicans, who
had joined the WALKER party had with
drawn from it and gone over to WELLS. There
was no truth in the statement. All these
gentlemen are firm as arock; and there arc
constant additions of the same kind to the
WALKER party. But recently we have one
of the strongest Republicans, GEORGE W.
BOOKER, of Henry, who was last year nomi-
mated as the ACKNOWLEDGEMENT on the
WELLS ticket. He is on the WALKER ticket,
and a candidate for Congress in the Henry
district. WHO'S left for WELLS! VINO can
tell? We can count only four white gentle
men for him who arc at all known in the
State. WELLS will be beaten by from
thirty to forty thousand; and we shall
carry the Legislature, too. That will dc
inst now. But there will be weeping, and
wailing, and gnashing of teeth, amongst the
doomed!
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Elements of Astronomy. Designed for
Academies and High Schools. BY ELIAS
Philosophy and Astronomy in Yale Col
lerc, and Author of Course of Mathe-
matics." New York: HARFER & BRO
THEIRS.
Dr.. LOOMS stands high among scientific
men in this science, which he has made q
speciality. |e
M Da,qhter Elinor. A Novel. New
York: HARPER & BROTHERS.
4 contribution, probably, from some new
candidate for fame MS an author OF fiction,
who shovcs his bark from the shore, with
helm dashed fast, to take its fate on the sea
of public opinion. We have not read 1t.
Both these works for sale by a. II.
CHRISTIAN & Co.
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CONGRESSMAN at Large,

The name of DIR. PRETLow has been
Withdrawn, and Mr.. BUTTz has placed h
resignation at the disposal of his friends.
1t may be, therefore, said that Mr.. SEGAE
is the only candidate in the field for Con-
gresham at large on the True Republican
and Conservative side.
Mr.. SEGAR is one of the most faithful
and able advocates of the abolition of all
political disabilities and prescriptions, and
has lifelong reputation rs the ardent
friend of internal improvements and the
development of the physical resources of
the State.
His adversary is Mr.. CRANE, of some
far-of northern State-a narrow minded
proscriptiye person, who edits a paper in
Winchester, whose constant work is to in
suit and defame the people Of Virginia,
whom he has the impudence to offer to
represent in Congress. He is rs bad as
WHITTLEsEY in every respect The people
should take an infinite delight in defeating
him.
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Alas alas What will become Of LIND
sEY7 From having been an energetic fd.
der for house of very bad reputo, he
seems to have fallen to the level of dou-
ble-dealing ultra Radical politician. But q
short time since he swore to stand by
ZlNcKE for the House of Delegates; yet on
Saturday night he had both the inconsist-
cncy and cruelty to utter these words
Il don't know much about Mr.. ZINCKE
"but if he were to come about my house
"should tell my chickens to roost higher ~
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MeckIenburc County.

GAINESVILLE, VA, June %, 1869.
The registration in this district closed last
evening with eighty-fve whites to seventy
one negroes. The other districts not heard
from.
Yankee Allan was at our court last Mon
day, and is to speak Mt Buffalo Springs on
next Wednesday, 30th instant, Mt which
time there will be barbecue. lie is doing
GOOD service to the Conservative (Walker)
party.
The people are manifesting great interest
ut this time. w.
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THE CAMPAIGN IN VIRGINIA.
walker Grand Mass Meetings and
Barbecues I'm Henrico'

walker Grand Mass Meetings and
Barbecues I'm Henrico.
Grand rally at Chaddick's store, Boar
Swamp, Wednesday evening, goth instant
ut o'clock. -.ry.
Grand rally and barbecue ut Green's
mills, Saturday, July Sd, Mt IL o'clock.
Grand rally and barbecue at James
Throcncrton's store, Saturday, July Sd, at
Il o'clock. u,,.,
Grand rally and barbecue at At White Whites :
Mills. Monday, July 9th, at II O'Clock.
Agrand rally and discussion between the
walker and Wells candidates for the Legls-
lature Mt Deep Bottom, Saturday evening"
July Sd, Mt o'clock.
Mcgsrs. A. NJ. Kelley, T. J. Evans, James
nnnlon NJ. johnson. !. J. White, Major R.
Lyie, M. A. Gilman, the candidates for the
Legislature, and others, will address the
meetings.
Come one come ALL!
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The FIRST Congressional District.

In the convention of delegates from the
counties of the Eighteenth Senatorial Dis
trict held at Saluda. Middlcsex, on the 23d
instant, at which Mr.. William X. Perrin
was nominated for the Senate, it was con-
cluded to invite Colonel G. W. Lewis, Of
Matthews county, TO be candidate for Con-
gress in the First District As candidate,
he will be in every way acceptable to the
Conservative party. Colonel Lewis is a
northern man, but settled in Matthews
before the war, and has become Identified
in interest and feeling with the Virginia
people, and has been very active in the pre-
sent canvass. A strong and united effort
by the Conservatives would place him in
Congress-
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For the DiSpat b.

RICHM0ND, June 70, 1869.
There arc many co!ored men in the city
who have registered, and now say they will
not vote for :. Mr." Wells, or have any
thing to do with his party; and as the
writer has heard from undoubted authority
that certain Radicals remarked that they
would get plenty to vote in their places"
it would be well to take steps to have this
prevented. Let every man put his shoulder
to the wheel, and the day is ours. Let all
lovers of liberty take due notice thereof,
and govern themselves accordingly.
Truly, g.
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To the Editors Of the Richmond Dispatch
CLOVER HILL, June rs, 1869.
A large and enthusiastic meeting of the
citizens of Chesterfield, both white and COL
ored, was held Mt Glover Hill on Saturday.
Addresses were delivered by Messrs. C. II.
Stringfellow, w. F. c. Gregory, William
Ambers, and B. F. Lindsey. The impress
sion generally prevails that the county will
give from two to three hundred majority for
Walker. Much interest is felt, and every
man is determined to do his whole duty.
Truly yours, CLOVER HILL.
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" Bound to Succeed"

Young parties that are commended tc
popular favor have generally an uninter'
rupted tide of success until they win COM
plete triumph. Such is the giant party
formed of the allies now fighting for al
that is valuable and sacred in Virginia
Whatever it undertakes will be triumphant
ly carried out. Bear that in mind.
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MT BENSON'S SALALEM BROTH
This truly valuable preparation Is certain ana
speedy cure for letter, Rlngworm, Itch Salt
Rheum, BARRIERS Itch, Poison Oak, Blotches,
PImples and all other Eruptions of the Skin IL
has been used with complete success in hundreds OF
cases many of them OF long standing and OF a ma
lirnant character. Certificates from some OF our
best citizens attest its deserved merit, and 1t needs
only to be tried to insure relief 1t Is for external
use, and completely removes all eruptions OF the
skin. leaving 1t delightfully."- soft and pleasant.
Price, ST. For sale by all druggists.
PURCELL, LHDD CO., Agents,
myl7 Richmond, Va.
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Mass Meetings for Colonel gilbert u.
Walker.

Walker.
Thursday, July 1st, Matthews Court
house Friday, July I'd, Yorktown; Satur-
dav, July Sd, Williamsburg Monday, July
5th, Gloucester Courthouse.
Colonel R. L. Montague, Colonel W. K.
Avlett, Colonel e. K. Mallory, Colonel b:
3. Douglass, J. w. Hinton, and others, Will
address the meetings.
In consequence of the indisposition OF
Colonel Walker he will be unable to NIL the
appointments at Williamsburg and Glouees-
ter Courthouse. We arc therefore autho-
rized to announce that Colonel James W:
Hinton, of Norfolk, will represent Colonel
Walker at Gloucester Courthouse, and pos
sibly al other points.
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The weather is 40 warm, the printers 80
nearly ",used up," and the Alumni supper
speeches 80 rood and SO long, that we, con-
trary to our uniform practice, lay over our
Lexington letter until tomorrow.
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ELECTION CARDS.

ITO THE VOTERS OF THE THIRD
L CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT; -, h GTI6
announce myself an INDEPENDENT REPUB-
LICAS CANDIDATE FOR CONGRESS.
Opposcd to the Acknowledgement clause ana test
oath I pledge myself, If elected, to do all tnat
can to advance the interests Of my constituents
without regard to party or creed. My long rcsl-
t,ence in Virginia, nd complete identification win
All OF her interests. satisfy that my claims are
not entirely without merit. r. ,..
Thc short ncriod before the election viii prevent
me from visiting all parts of the dstrict but VII
cndcayor To see as many OF the people hciorc the
sh of July as | can. Respectfully.
''i 10 :. ns ID ." HENRY J.. PELOUZE.
ITO THE VOTERS OF THE FIRST
L MAGISTERIAL ID ST CT.-The voting
precincts Of the first district will be divided rs foi
lOws-yiZ., ..-. ,-,...a
Commencing at 4 point on the James river where
the carthworks were erected and occupied by the
Federal troops in the winter of lSGiG5; along thls
line to the New Market road thence TO the lower
line Of Atlcc's old farm. on the Darbytown road:
thence 10 the nearest point on Whftc-oak swamp
creek: thence along said creek to the Chtckahoml-
ny run. ,,,,. -.
All voters south OF these boundaries will vote at
SWEENEY'S. All others in the first district VIII
vote at CARRIERS STORE.
THOMAS ID. MOODY,
10 oe-st President.
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It's Very Warm.

The dapper gentleman occupying the
government mansion exclaims ITS very
warm. No man in Virginia feels the
heat SO sensibly! A French farmer on :nc
lower James, who did little trading as
well as farming, was in Smithheld with his
little smack anchored ut the wharf the hot
test day in the year. lie owed some money
there to n merchant who ''hove in sight, J"
giving the Frenchman hardly time to escape
TO the narrow little hold Of his vessel and
have the "hutch down before he arrived
Thus imprisoned close to the burning deck
the Frcnchman remained long time, until
the creditor, losing patience, departed.
The hatch was quickly raised, when our
Frenchman rushed out, streaming at every
pore and waving his palm-lcaf hat with all
his might. Running upon an acquaintance
lie he jumped TO the wharf, between puff
ing and blowing he exclaimed, cts very
vmnl-very warm indeed Our friend
WELLS has been equally warmed up in
different manner, and with like emphasis
and truth he constantly cxclaims, cts
very warm-yery warm indeed! "Ah,
Tam, ali, Tam, thou'lt get thy fairin.''
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State of the newly-registcrcd voters at
the Boydton precinct up to yesterday eve
ming: Total colored, forty-two; of these ten
are challenged. Total whites, thirty -four ;
of these three are challenged.
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Mr.. BUTTz, who has generously placed
his withdrawal from the canvass for con-
gresham at large at the disposal of his
friends, has become candidate for the
Senate from the Williamsburg district. He
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-06-29

ME- ]. D. BRIG GS'S OLD-EHTAB-
LISHED BAKERY established in ls54) and do
ing more business than any other bakery In the
city, keeps constantly on hand. and baking fresh
every day. all kinds OF BREAD, CAKES, and
CRACKERS.
Wholesale list OF Crackers and Cakes tby the
SODA CRACKERS, Sc. u d.;
BUTTER, SC. u. h.;
OYSTER, Sc. U n. :;
WATER, &c. an;
CREAM, l2c. % H..
ARROWROOT, l2c. q H.;
SUGAR, loc. q d.;
LEMON, l!c. II D..
SPICENUT, lac. 70 D.;
MOLASSES CAKES, soc. u 100;
SUGAR CAKES SOC. II 100.
Made of the best material by the best workmrn ana
will be sold rs cheap they can be found In the
cltv Give me a call. my la-3m
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Governor William Smith will address the
people Of Rockbridge county, at Licking ton,
between this and Saturday, Sd July.
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hos done very efficient service for the
WALKER ticket, and should be promptly sus
tanned by true Republicans and Conserva-
f.rna IFt
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When an unfortunate colorcd man gets
into trouble, who does he 60 to for help? A
carpet-bagger' No. He goes to one of his
own Virginia people. We forget, however,
there is an exception. If in row parti-
san negro is taken into custody he is apt
to apply to carpet-bagger, and the carpet
Dagger is delighted with the opportunity of
going bail for him 1t is so economi-
cal! Z. b. bags the negro for absolutely
nothing; and of all men in the world,
mere Is none SO much delighted as he in
aolng that sort of favor which costs no.
thing ' ~
oo' IN all cases requiring assistance, in
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For GENERAL CANBY-WALKER MEN
.''-On Saturday morning,
the secretary of the colored Walker club of
this city was accosted by two "league"
negroes near the Market-house, who not
only abused him, but forcibly took from
him the clubs roll of membership.
They were arrested and taken before the
Mayor, who fined them and made them re-
turn the roll. He also admonished them as
to their future conduct, stating that, in
such cases, he would mete out the law to its
fullest extent.-Norfolk Day Book, 18th.
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MT "ALPHA." We have now on
hand. and have made arrangements to keep, a mp
NV of RYE WHIsKEY THREE YEARS ODD
made by an old Virginia distiller OF integrity,
which we can recommend both for Its purity ana
fine favor.
DIR. James B. McCa~ has done MS Tho iaVor 70
anayzc 1t, aud to permit us to use his ccrtihcas-
rs follows:
II have carefully examined sample OF WIS
,,or labelled shlpha presented to me by Mcssrs.
". D. Blair K Co., and find It free from susii OIL,
conner and other impurities. Tine whiskcy stood
the test very WELL End is good and sound articie
The price of this Is THREE OUTLAWS aHn
good supply of our favorite brands OF
"B SELECT at 1880
.ALLEGHANY" at $3.50,
"EXCELSIOR - at IS,
OLD BOURBON, nine years DID, Mt $3.50 per
o,,,op W. p. BLAIR e CO.,
Ninth and Main streets,
!, ~ ,,r Richmond. Va.
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Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.
d1ouchInud.

MANAKIN, June %, 1863.
On Saturday evening the colored people
of our little village held meeting, and
were addressed by General Charles P. Stone
upon the political questions of the day:
The meeting was called to order by colored
man by the name of Miles Baker, who
acted Ms chairman. >.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
~ANDREW ANTONI's

W-t3 ANUhE W ~ -.
y ICE CREAM SALOON
{, now snn,,,ed with nh Gavors OF ICE CREAM,
,orr tho largest and the coolest snloon In the city.
This house does not use extracts In havorihs
cream.
,,os Main street below post-oilcc.
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Japan SWITCHES.-Just received at
" SCHWALMEYER'S a fine assortment of
genuine JAPAN SWITCHES-all colors; the
only real ones In the city. Ladies would do well to
call and examine Ll,enI before purchasing else
where.
WILLIAM C. SCHWALMEYER
Je 2a-5t COS Broad street.
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Up to the close of the registration lists at
this place ffty-one whites and ten colored
were registered. Gazette.
1t is thought the whites have registered
majority in Alexandria county and city.
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n1~ NEW STYLE CALICOES.-JUST
received, new style CALICoEs, white grounds.
black figures with and without side stripes FOR
trimmings. Also, 4 large variety Of FANCl
PRINTS, with side stripes .or trimmings, at
LEVY BROTHERS.
Another lot of those PRINTED CAMBRICS at
e5c worth Soc. per ward. jc93
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DRUGS. MEDICINES, dc
DOCKBRIDGE ALU ATER
AND TIE SALTS OF TILE WATER.
A TER

THIS amongst the most celebrated and medicinal
of all the Virginia mineral waters. is kept con-
stantly on sale by us. No water keeps more per-
lcctly pure and unchanged than this ALUM
WATER does in glass: and it is consequently
drank with great advantage III all parts of the
country, however remote from the Springs. sim
gle box has often cured stubborn malady.
THE SALTS OF THE WATER, highly con-
ccntratcd and perfectly pure. has been found by
many years experience an excellent method OF
furnishing the water in very cheap and satisfac-
tory form. it has great advantages, too, In trans
portaion by mail or express.
In DYSPEPSIA, BRONCHITIS, and THROAT
AFFECTI0NS, CHRONIC DIARRllTA and
DYSENTERY, SCROFULA. SKIN DISEASES,
and PILES and in FEMALE COMPLAINTS,
this celebrated mineral water and its prcciptatcd
salts have within the last thirty years established
reputation not surpassed certainly BY any other in
this country.
Pamphlets sent on application.
Price of the water, $40 per case Of one dozen
half gallon bottles.
PURCELL, LADD & CO.,
jc 2G-lm General Agents, Richmond. Va.
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14l7. ILL.
open AGAIN, OPEN AGAIN, II,
" with IN entire rev stock of STOVES Ergy
OF the most improved patterns, rINWARE Ierq@
and HOUSEKEEPING ART1CLES OF EG3A
every description, at No lil7 Main street. .....
c. &. GREGORY.
u 23-2W successor TO Gregory & Co.
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DRY icons,
A GAIN THE PUBLIC GAZE
IS ATTRACTED TO
THE BEAUTIFUL DISPLAY AT
JULIUS MYERS.

NEW DRESS GOODS just arrived. compr,s,r..u
she varieties and fashionable shades nj ~.
season, and prices low almost beyond CONNIE
tension.
RICHIE ORISG DRESS GOODS at 20. Is and
7oc.; something surely within the reach of
everybody. ..-...
A new lot Of BLACK and WHITE MARSEILLys
TRIMMING ut 2sc. 4 piece also, DAISY
FRILLISG at 7sc. piece.
WHITE FRINGE-something handsome for TRIM
ming Marseilles goods-at SOC. n dozen.
LADIES' HOSE at l2ic. and upwards; great bar.
gains in these goods.
TRIMMING LACES both black and white: m
immense assortment ut surprising low figures
MOSQUITO LACES and NETTING in various
colors.
GAUZE SHIRTS for gentlemen at ssc. worth
great deal more.
LINENS for gDntlcmons. ladies'. and boys wear.
all the different grades and shades In thess
goods. and prices to suit.
PARASOLS and FANS for the million
LLAMA LACE SHAWLS; \ few OF those highly
attractive patterns left. It would be well IN
call soon If In need, as they are selling very
rapidly.
Everybody in town, and I'm search Of DRY
GOODS, will benefit themselves by calling at
JULIUS MEYERS.
fel 400 Brond street, near Sixth.
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TO-PARTNERSHIP We, the under
~ signed have this day entered into co-partner-
ship, and will In future conduct the WHOLE
EARTHENWARE BUSINESS at the iron-front
building 1906 Main street. under the style of e. {.
GARY & BROTHER.
Thankful for the liberal patronage bestowed on
us individually, We solicit for the new firm the
favor of our friends and the public.
GEORGE c. GARY.
THOMAS Il. GARY.
June lst 1859. lie
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DVANCES AND LOANS MADE ON
N DESIRABLE
CITY AND SUBURBAN PROPERTY
AND
REAL ESTATE AND COMMERCIAL raf En-
RICHARDSON K CO.
Real Estate Brokers
mvH under Lancaster " Co.
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rO-PARTNERSHIP the under
" signed. have this day formed co-partnership
under the name of MINOR Il HARTMAN rs gem
cral commission merchants and wholesale dealers
in LIQUORS, FLOUR, GRAIN. FEED, etc.
7. +. MINOR,
III. G. G.. HARTMAN,
1928 Main street.
RICHMOND, June 10, 1869. jc oG-lm
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DISSOLUTIONS. &c.

TO-PARTNERSHIP. We the under
" signed have this day formed co-partncrshp
under the style of MINOR 4 HARTMAN, and
will in future conduct the GENERAL COMMITS
SION, W HOLESALE LIQUOR, FLOUR,
GRAIN and FEED BUSINESS at the store for
mcrly occupied by Messrs. Boshcr & Woody, No.
1928 Main street. We respectfully solicit consiyn-
mcnts Of all kinds, and will promptly attend TO all
orders entrusted To care Thankful for the
liberal patronage bestowed on our old firms we So
lict Il continuance Of the same for the new firm,
pedging ourselves to the best Of ability TO give
strict attention TO all business entrusted to
T. +. MINOR,
II. c.. G.. HARTMAN.
June 10. 1859. JIG a9-3m
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"V'HE" DRY GOODS STORE OF
BROAD STREET-Eo 62T.
WE ARE OFFERING, FOR THIS SEASON OF
THE YEAR, THE LARGEST AND BEST
ASSORTMENT OF DRESS GOODS
TO BE FOUND IN THE CITY,
NO STORE EXCEPTED,
ANDoN MOST OF
THE GOODS
WE HAVE REDUCED THE PRICE AND
AT SUCH RATES THAT ALL CAN
BUY. BELOW WILL BE FOUND 4
PRICE LIST OF A FART OF THE
MANY ARTICLES WE HAVE YET ON
HAND.
HIRsH & GUGGESHEIMER.
PRICE LIST.
PRETTY GRAY-sTRIPED LENos at 7oc. per
yard;
BEAUTIFUL EMBROIDERED HERNANIS at
25c. per yard;
VERY GOOD and PRETTY STRIPED BA-
Reyes at o3c. Per yard;
STRIPED CIIALLIE DELkINE, all colors, at
CSC. per yard.
4 few Of those beautiful FRENCH ORGANIZES
left mt &c per yard-rcmarkahly cheap.
JAPANESE CLOTHS, various shades, Mt &c.
EMBROIDERED GRENADINES ali colors, at
4oc.
BLACK GROUND MISUNDERSTANDING
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OHIO.
Burning Of the Dayton Opera House-LOss
Between 100000 and $500, OOO-Hcart-
rendinG Scene.


Burning Of the Dayton Opera House-I.Oss
Between S60O,OOO and $SO0,OOO-Henrt-
rendin9 Scene.
DAYTON, May 49, $780,
At one O'Clock this morning Turner's Opera House,
in this city, took fire and was entirely destroyed.
The building was occupied by Mckee, woodward
Weekly, wholesale grocers; Black Fox, wholesale
china and queensware; Grover Bakers Machine
Company, large restaurant and billiard
rooms. Nothing was saved but few sewing
machines. The fine residences east Of the Opera
House, on First street. of j. Schwab, Joel EstabrOOk
and A. Kuhers, were also destroyed. The fire also
communicated to the buildings south, on Main
street, owned by M. dinner. which were entirely
destroyed, including the large furniture establish
ment Of Mr.. dinner and the grocery store Of Sard-
mier Brother.
Herman Sardmier, of the latter 1rm was en-
deavOring to save some OF his goods when portion
Of the wall fell, crushing him to the floor. ATS
brother and several others endeavOred to extrcate
him, but 1t was impossible. He lived in this con-
dtion for while, when another crash came, burying
him in the ruins His wife and family were present,
but no human power could save him. The scene was
heartrending. The loss Is estimated at between
100000 and 100000, and the insurance about
100000. II Ia supposed to DO the work OF an In
cendiary The Opera House was one OF the finest in
the West, and was owned by J. M and w. NJ. Turner,
whose whole loss VIII be about s25O.O0O over and
above an insurance OF $43, 900.