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AUCTION SALES

kf LAIIMER CLEARY, Auctioneer,.
tSuccessors to Cooper Lstimar
southwest corner Pennsy ave and Ilth street
wvA IIVrr PAshoR FgRsITgRs, IN GREEN
ANp IhREk PLY CARPErs, MARBLE Top
CHAMBEk fUkNIIURE, MARINE Top
elDEboARD: &c. ATAuCTICN
~ On FRIDAY M0kNINs, Deceyaber 10 AZ
Va 10 oc'ock we will sell. A. No 3I- Inlisna
~ avenue the westei n house ia r. ag,,en a Row !
III ian excellent Assortment Of Furniturs A..
consfstirg In part Of 49,
W sInut Pa-iOr Suite in green velvet
walnut Sofas, Arm and SIDE Oh .irs Il, b1ir cio,1,
Ernss.is hree pl.. and Ingram Carpets
walnut Extension Table Marble, 10 . si4Ab,ari
OAK Cane seat Dinirg Chairs.
walnut Hat Hack, Uilcioth
ZINE La g Curtains and Window shades
Marble top and other Cottage Suites
Hair and Hu-k Mattre. -es
Feather B5sters and Pilloss.
BlsDkets. Spreads Sheets, &c.
Plated. CfoCkOry. and Glassware.
Cook stove. Kitchen Requisites, &c.
Terms cash.
House for rent; possession given on the LIST Of Jan
uary. Apply on the premises or 70 the anctipneers
dta-d LATlMER 4 CLEAHY, Auctrs
IHE ABOVE SALE Is POSTPONED until
Thu RSDAf, January jSh, ISL
ceG-d LATIMEB CBEARy. Aucts
NY THOS. T.. WAGGAMAS,
- Real Estafe Broker and Auctianpar
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The Esiees Sewing Machine
Is dsservedly pronounced the finest yet produced
Every part Of it is thoroughly speCted aud worked
20 gusge, nothing but the
VERY BEST ENGLISH STEEL
being used in its mdunfacture. thereby giving
greater durability ove all other machines. The
stitch i
POSITIVE, PERFECT AND RELIABLE,
because our
PATENT LINK MOTION WILL NOT DROP
OK MISS ) .ITCHkS,
hut on the contrary is certain TO make them per
feo'ly true and even. Upon these points Of excel
lence, az well Is many others, We
GUARANTEE these MACHINES FORTHEEE
YEARS.
and furthermore offer that if any purchaser after
uy testing r. for sy months we will chaerfnIy
exchange 1t for ANY oTHER ii ACHINE in the
market
Purchasers will a. well before purchasing N cali
and see them IA success al operation al the Agency
sUFBERL2NO's
SHIRT. COLLAR AND IMPEACHMENT FAC
TORY, 90 sTsEEr. dcI0Im
A CARD
Tie putIc is respectfully invited to examine the
crc's0! The LEGION Of Honor and Gold Metal
a6ica. tsgetbef viii, the FIRST sEwfSG ma Ma
. h4hE, may now be seen In uly window.
j. IA a IL II,
Local gent for tho
HOVE MACHTNE COMPANY,
ot-l-T c-S Pe1u,ylvania Avenue.
BOOKS, STATIONERY, Eto.
VENTING CARDS.
ENGEAVEB ND PRINTED
ENPEDlTlCTSLY IN THE LATEST STYLE
DIARIEs FOR 1871 IN LARGE VARIETY.
ING. OR MABN 70 ORDER IN THE
BEST MANNER.
81 TIE NEW BOOKS AS SOON AS PUB
owTDnING AND DECEPTION CARDS EN-
HANDSOME GoopS AND BOOKS SUITABLE
IUE NEW lEAES PRESENTS,
PHILIP q S0LOMON's
NETROPOLITAN BOOKSTORE,
dess OH PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
BLANCHARD a noHUN'
CORNER PENNA. ATENUE ANDIITH ST,
OEsr ,or sale a most com lete assortment Of
BIBLES, Of ali sizes,
EPISCOPAL PRAYER BOOKS,
CATHOLIC PRAYER BOOKS.
HMM BOOKS, &c, &c,
In great variety,
ASDIN EVERY STYLE or BINDING.
DIARIES FOR ISL,
IN large variety and popular styles, ct
PHILIP a sOLOMON's
BOOK AND STATIONERY ESTABLISHMENT.
Gil PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
NEW BOOKS. NOVELTIES in STATIONERY.
Latest STYLES IN
WEDDING, PARTY AND VISITING CARD
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stS Uh street, opposite Post Once.
CHANCERY SALE OF VALUABLE PROPER
Tf ON CAPITOL HILL.
- by virtre q a decree passed by the Su creme
- curt ~ The District az Columbia, on the 81 81
day OF November. 1870. in a certain cause ia
sald t"nrt depending IN which l. u. Schneider l.
6omElainant, and w. schart ct al, are defendants
Twill sell al public auction. Oh WEDNESDAY. the
2sth day OF December, 1870 at o'c'pck 0 m, an
OF Iot IN square as. The iait down and
DO.
The said property is situated on the north siie Of
North street between 81 and tih streets east hay-
ing mont OF a feet 2is inches on North street,
and running back, 20 a wide alley, l36 feet 81: In
ches IL IL improved by very beautiful Frame
House, fronting On North street, with long back
building on the rear Of said lot
. The terms &c, prescribed by the decree are
One third cash, residue in six and twelve months
or Gil cash at option Of purchaser. The deferred
pawn, nts are TO be liens the premises sold Con-
yeyancing and stamps at the cost of purchaser S2G
% be paid when bid accepted.
GE0 y. APPLEBY, Trustee
Geo 2aw3w IHOS. ". WAGGAMAN. Auc.
u THE ABOVE SALE rs POSTPONED IN
coDst que, &C Of bad weather uutil WEDNESDAY
January 9Th same hour and place. BY order of the
Trustee
jan 2aw&ds THOs T. wAG4AMaN.suct.
DY LATIMER n CJ,EARY arct,o,a...
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s-THE SALE Or PAkT LOT 3.IN SQUARE
No I. i l.. ErHEI POSTPONED until Td H>
DAY the 9TH day OF J4LU4ry, 81 Also. the sale
az Lots li2 az q iUi Ia BpalIs addition to George
LOWE, 20 FRlOAi, the 9th day Of January, $50
By order q the Trustee
De- Gods GREES & WILLIAMS, Aucts
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THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE. That the su bsor
j Der has obtained from the upreme Court OF tn
District OF Columbia, holding Special Term. lie ter
at administration on the personal sststs ct BAR
BARA A. BROKE, late Of Washington county
aforesaid deceased IL persons having claims
exhibit the same, with the Vouchers thsr-
Of, 20 the subscriber, on or before the 2th
Law be excluded from all beneft Of the said estate
Given under my hand this 2th day Of December ls79
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In many affections peculiar 10 Females the M
TRACT BCcHU IL uue4ualed by aay other rameay
aud for all complains incident 60 the Sax or IN the
DECLINE OBJ CHANGE OF LIFE.
- SEE SYMPTOMS AsovE,
s~NO EAMIL Y SHOULD Ss WITHOUrIr,
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Record-Dec. - TS5 AZ
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pY THOS. II. WAGGaMAN,
10 Neal Estate Broker and Auc'i1neer.
Washington & Georgetown ,OfCe5 q TN 81 Cd o
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THIS Is TO GIVE NOTICE, That the subscri-
i Der has obtained from the Supreme Court Of
the District of Columbia, holding special term,
letters OF administration the pefsoDal estate Of
tn, MAS j. HUNT, late Of Washington county
Aforesaid, deceased. All persons having claims
against the said deceased are hereby warned to ex-
hbIt the same, with the uchers thereof, 70 the
subscriber, ON or before the 9th day Of DeceAber
next; they may otherwise by Law be excluded from
all benefit OF the said estate. Given under my hand
this 9th day Of December, 1870.
de- " 3wS NJ. A, HUNT, ADMINISTRATIVE.
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81 TIE ABOVE SALE Is POSTPONED
nnfil NEDNEsDAf, January It'll, by order OF .he
Trustee.
d..l LATIMER 4 CLEARY Ann.
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~ TIE ABOVE SALE Is POSTPONED L
til 2 ilUE5DAY. the 9Th day OF January. ISL
H. ordtr a the Trustee.
GeZs GREEN WILLIAMS. Aucts
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ny LATlMER CLEARY, Aucuoneers
- Successors TO Cooper Latimer.t
Southwest corr er of Pennsylvania ave and 18th 81
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10y LATIMER CLEABY, Anctioneers
- Successors to Cooper & IyatiFner ,
Southwest corner Penn. avenue and 18th 81.

rSTHE ABOVE SALE Is POSTPONED
unuI I'll URsDsN January 5.h, IEl
II. B PHiLBRnDk. Trustee.
dos LArIMER 81 GLhAGf. Aucts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-11-28

This is the most tho ough blood purifier yet dis
covered, and all hamOrs from the wort Scro-
ftaia to common Eruption. ita.ples1 and bqtches
on the ftce and scaIy rough skin, which aTs such
annoying blemishes 10 many young persons, yieid
to the OF few bottles Of this wonderful medi-
cine. From to eight bottles cure Salt Rheum,
Erysipeias, Scald Head, Ring Horns, BQiis, .ScaiH
Erupfions of the Skin, Scrofata Sores, G1cexA and
"Caaker" IN the Mouth and Stomach. 1t is pure
medicinal extract of natiye roots and plants, COM
bining in harmony Natures most sovereign cura-
tive properties which God has instilled into tbs
vegetable Kingdom for healing the sick. II Is
great restorer for the strength and vgor or the sys
TEN. Those who are languid, sleepless, have ner-
apprehenstons fears or any Of the affections
symptomatic of icedkness, will lind convincing evil
dence OF its restorative power upon trialA If you
feel duh droscsy detiittafed and despondeNt have
frequent Headache, mouth tastes badly ID the morn
ing irregular appetite and tongue coated, you are
suffering from Torpid Lirer or =" Bilionsncss" In
many cases of .'Lirer Complaint" only part OF
these symptoms are experienced. As u remedy for
all such cases. DIR. pierce's Golden Medical Discov-
cry has equal as IL effects perfect cures leaving
the liver strengthened and hsalkhy For the cure Of
Habitual Constipation of tile Bowels tits never
failing remedy, and those who have used Il for this
purpose are loud In its praise. In hTodf
and Lung Diseases, il has produced many truly re-
markable cures, where other medicines had failed.
Sold by druggists at sl00 per bottle: Prepared at
the Chemical Laboratory OF R.V.P1EkCE, NJ. D.,
sept26-t&w3m " ~ Buffalo, N. 1.
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The 'Watchman and Reflector" one of the
'eading religious journals in the country, in
is issue of June 23d, in abiding to the ad-
'ertisement of the California Wine Company,
No. IS Milk street, Boston makes the follow
ing remarks:
'None but narrow minded extremists will
re troubled with the advertisement in our col
INNS of pure wine, and all others will be
lad to see it. We insert it in the interest Of
emperance and good morals. There are
lines and circumstances in which wine is
necessary and useful wine is needed for the
Invalid and for the communion table, and
when the market is flooded with impure, poi
,onous, soul and body destroying compounds,
lis our duty, as it is that of every honest news
PAPER, to let the public know where that which
5 pure can be obtained. This is a sound po-
.ition, and the impracticable radicals are well
ONE to make all the capital out of it which
hey are able 1t is position which com.
nends itself to every church member &ho
would exclude vile compounds from the Lord S
able, to every honest physician, and to the
ublic generally. We hope never to be SO
:arried away with theory as to lose our COM
non sense"
The California Wine is for sale in Augusta,
" F. w. Kinsman, Water street, and leading
druggists. Novl0-t lmot.a.w
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FROM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26.
Secretary Boutwell, to-day authorized a
bullion fund of 1000 in gold and Sl5 900
in silver, for the branch mint at Carson City,
New, and a new Superintendent was COM
missioned.
Washington, Nov. ~. The census office
has received full returns from two thirds OF
the States, and complete returns from the re-
mainder. 1t is expected that the list will be
full in ten days. There has been much dis
appointment in seme States at the results
New Jerseys population is s95,672.
The new Minister from Bolivia is expected
soon to arrive, when an adjourned meeting OF
the peace conference between the Ministers
from Spain and the allied republic of Chill,
Peru, EQuado and Bolivia will take place,
with Secretary Fish as arbitrator.
1t is stated in diplomatic circles that the
government of Columbia has never been re-
cognized by Spain as an independent State.
Viscount Treilhard returned to Washington
las. night. He expects that his credentials as
a French Minister will reach here this week,
they having lett Paris on the 18th inst.
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NEWS By NAIL.

The last stronghold of the French in LOr-
raine has been taken. ThiOnville surrendered
on Thursday morning.
Earl Russell writes to the London Times,
saying "If the Gear proposes TO set aside
with force, and the sooner the better"
The President has appointed James Jour
dan Assessor Of Internal Revenue for the
Third District of New York, and Henry How
den U. S. Consul at Guatemala.
The Secretary of the Navy has given or
ders for the immediate repair of the U. S.
steamer Powhattan at the Philadelphia Navy
Yard.
The President announces his determination
to protect loyal men in Kentucky and the
other Southern States by all the means in his
power.
Archbishop Spaulding was enthusiastically
welcomed by the Roman Catholics of WASH
ington on Thanksgiving day.
Surveys are to be made in the Indian Ter
ritory for the purpose of dividing the land
into small tracts for families.
Gen. Schenck has stated authoritatively
that the Tribune article OF few days since,
purporting to give his views on the revenue
reform movement, is tissue of misrepresent-
alton from beginning to end. He will shortly
make HE views public.
Governor Walker of Virginia, declined to
promulgate the Presidents Thanksgiving pro-
clamation, q copy of which was sent to him,
as it was to every other Governor Of a State.
This has elected hearty compliments from the
secesh newspapers Of the Old Dominion, who
say that Thanksgiving is only for Yanks and
dai kies. M
The North German Parliament was opened
on Thursday by Herr Delbruck, in the abb
sence of the King. He read the Kings speech
which was made up of glittering generalities
affording but little satisfaction to those who
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-11-28

The Belfast Age publishes an advertisement
by two substantial Waldo farmers who appear
to have been wheedled into giving their notes
for a patent sickle bar to be attached to a
moving machine. They state that smooth
tongued man named Brown, who is travelling
through the State applied to them to act as
agents for the sale of the patent, alleging that
it would be very profitable business that he
made out what he informed them were the
necessary papers, and by getting them con-
fused obtained their notes; the papers left
with them being in effect deeds of certain ter
ritory, with a separate agreement, on certain
conditions to repurehase the same of them.
Our farmers should be careful what papers
they sign to strangers.
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There's KNAvEs!! SwINDLERs!!! These
are mild terms with which to designate those
mean, contemplate adventures who have
been induced by the high reputation which
DR.. Sage's Catarrh Remedy has won, to put
up and offer for sale a worthless imitation OF
Ibis celebrated medicine. Remember that
Dr. r. V. Pierce's private Stamp. which il
he only PoSitire Guarantee Of Geauinenees,
should be upon every package. This private
Stamp, issued by the U. S. Government ex-
pressly for stamping Dr. Pierce's medicines,
nas upon it his portrait, name and address,
and the words ~. s. Certificate of Genuine
ness" Don't get swndled by men calling
themselves DR.. Sage; DR.. Pierce of Buffalo,
n. Y, is the emily man now living that has the
right and can make the original DIR. Sages
Catarrh Remedy. Sold by druggists or sent
~ mail on receipt of sixty cents.
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A meeting of the Committee on Crops of
the old Kennebec Agricultural Society, was
holden on Saturday afternoon in this city.
Statements from various persons were sub
mitted in writing, and specimens of crops
shown. The committee made the following
awards: First premium for spring wheat, to
s. Kilbreth, Manchester; second to S. N.
Watson, North Fayette. First premium for
corn, to S. Kilbreth, Manchester; second to
s. T Floyd, Winthrop. First premium for
Ruta Baga turnips, to z. A. Marrow, East
Winthrop; second to ID. II. Thing, Mt. Yer
non.
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FROM SAN FRANCISCO.

SAN Francisco, Nov. &c.
A vessel supposed to be French bark.
was seen off point of San Pedro yesterday,
showing signals of distress and firing guns.
The gale blowing rendered it impossible to
render any assistance.
The U. S. Steamer Osipee sailed for Pan
anna yesterday.
Election.
The Republicans of Nevada elect Sec'y of
State, Comptroller, Surveyor General, Su-
perintendent of Public Institutions and State
Mineroligist.
Fire.
The residence of the late Maj. Kinsley at
San Jose, was burned to-day. Loss $50, 900.
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General Butler, in letter to the New York
Tribune, furnishes an additional item to the
McGarrahan controversy. The general is a
member of the House judiciary committee,
and by virtue of this position made full ex-
animation of the antagonistic claims of Nc
Garrahan and the New 1dlia Mining company.
He pronounces emphatically against the for
mer, but holds that the title Of the New Idra
Mining Company is equally defective. The
property really belongs, General Butler holds.
to the United States, and he adds that the
President, in ordering the Secretary of the
Interior to withhold the patent of the New
1dria Company, was only protecting the in
terests of the people.
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Ar CERTAIN SEASONS OF THE YEAR most
persons are subject to diseases, emanating
from low state of the blood. The causes
ire various, but it is only necessary, in order
tor the prompt publication of that fluid, that
he patient should use FELLOWS COMPOUND
SYRUP OF HYPoPHosrHITEs with full assur-
,nce of obtaining the desired results. This
S, rup will strengthen the organs of digestion,
promote healthy assimilation, nourish the
muscles, and renovate the nervous system.
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SOMETHING New. Perforated buckskin
undergarments for ladies and gentlemen's
wear. They are lighter, more comfortabl.
md durable than any other kind of under
clothing in the market. Prevention and cure
If neuralgia, rheumatism, sore throat, lung
diseases and many ills caused by colds. Call
1t S. w. Huntington & Co., and examine the
goods. t3t
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FROM ST. LOUIS.

ST.. LOUIS, Nov. %.
John H. Mccartney, called the king of
counterfeiters, was arrested near Venice, ILL.,,
last night, and taken to Springfield, Ill. He
offered the officers 100000, and to surrender
a large quantity of counterfeiting implements
if they would release him. He had been ar
rested often previously, and had paid $40, 900
at different times to be released.
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There will undoubtedly be great jam in
the court room during the Roswell trial. Some
have.suppossd that the court will adjourn to
a room of larger capacity, but we understand
aha. this will not be the case. This course
was pursued at the Coolidge trial, and the
experiment was sufficient to convince the
court that such expedients to make a murder
trial public exhibition are not warranted by
justice.
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FROM NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, Nov. 27.
The U. S. steamer Delaware went out of
commission at the Brooklyn Navy Yard yes
terday the crew Of 800 were transferred to
the receiving ship Vermont.
The steamer Guard leaves tomorrow for
the Darien expedition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-11-28

We refrain from publishing this morning
the Diagram of the scene of the Hallowell
tragedy, as announced in our issue of Satur-
trial, who have earnestly requested that be
suppressed until the jury that is to hear the
case has been selected. The court will meet
at P. NJ. to-day, and proceed to impannel
jury.
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CERTIFICATE OF AN EMINENr CHEMIST. i
nave made a careful chemical analysis of the
SOzoDoNT from an impartial sample purchased
" me personally, from leading drug house
# this city, but nothing of an injurious or
Objectionable character has been found in its
composition. JAMES G. PonLE, NJ. D.,
Analytical Chemist, 4S9 Broadway, N. Y.
Late DR.. James r. Chiffon & Co.
"SPALDISG's GLUE" useful and true.
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Kinsman will make a rich display of fine
goods suitable for holiday gifts, and we would
advise all not to spend dollar for anything
in his line until they have examined his
goods.
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FROM CONCORD.

CONCORD, N. H., Nov %.
Railroad Accident.
Seven cars on the Ogdensburg through
freight train were thrown from the track about
mile above Franklin yesterday, and were
totally demolished. The cars we're loaded
with -four, grain and lumber. The accident
was caused by defective wheel
Obituary.
Mrs. Perley, wife of Ex-Chief Justice Per-
ley, died here this morning.
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Fifty -one Benefciares from the State of
Maine are in the Asylum for the education OF
&c deaf and dumb at Hartford, Conn.,, who
are cared for at an expense to the State OF
$9S each for board, tuition and clothing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-11-28

1t is stated in the Belfast Journal that Mr..
Sherman Of Bucksport has patented his inn
proved process Of manufacturing steel in
England, and has been experimenting before
the government officials and eminent steel
manufacturers, with grand results. Steel
plates have been tested at the dock yards,
proving them to have tensile strength of 70
tons to the square inch. The tensile strength
of the tool steel was about the same.
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FROM BANGOR.
BANGOR, Nov. ~.

BANGOR, Nov. ~.
Railroad Accident.
The down freight train on the Z. & N. A.
Railroad on Friday evening ran over a little
son of Mr.. Cunningham, at Milford, three
years old, completely severing its head from
its body. The accident was not known till
the parents missed the child, when search
being made, it was found in the condition
described.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-11-28

The experimenting school committee are
now visiting the schools in the outskirts OF
the city. Most of the schools are found to be
in fiourishing condition. In some districts
the school houses are sadly out of repair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-11-28

Mr.. WATSON informs The Ellsworth Ameri-
can that among the claims presented to the
State Agricultural Society for damages by
re ,son of the fall of the staging erected for
visitors at the fair in this city, was that of
l,dy, for the damage done to two bonnets, two
parasols, one shoe, and hair pins. She gen
9 ously offered to be satisfied with hundred
dollars. What this lady wanted of two para
soils for, is hard to understand, but the bonnets
being small it took more than one to answer
the purpose for which bonnet is worn.
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invested, though siege works had not been
commenced. The commandant threatens to
blow up the fortress, rather than surrender.
The garrison Of Bedford made sortie on
Wednesday but were driven back.
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FROM CHICAGO.

CHICAGO, Nov. 26.
Destructive Fires.
Mcclellan G Stearns' large planning mill
on Quarry ST., was destroyed by fire last
night. Loss SAC, 900; insured for &ls,0 900.
Stewart & Seas block on Clinton ST., oc-
cupied by Tobias & Brummell, dealers in
cutlery, and the Western Star Metal Co.,
was also burned last night. Loss $4,000.