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INSURANCE.
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YOUNG AMERICA ABROAD, by Oliver
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in Foreign Lands; just out.
The first volume of the new serics-uP THE
BALTIC, or Young America in Norway, Swe-
THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW AND
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III THE Two LITTLE BRUCEs, by the ALL
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THE YOUNG DELIVERIES OF PLEAS
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BRET HARTE'S POEMS, Sl.50; LUCK OF
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ATH THE EGi, QbfET iE;Ho MISS GoDoLpH1N, by Ruth
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LAND IN 1875 and BATTLE OF D0RKING,
by an eye witness in 1925, reprinted from Black
woods Magazine; Soc.
THE WIFE OF A VAIN MAN, by Marie
Sophie Schwartz, translated from the Swedish;
paper covers, 81; bound sl.5o. ,
VIVA, a moo .r story, by Florence Will
lard; soc.
NEW BOOKS daily
a full supply of FLAT LETTER, FLAT
CAP FOLIO POST and DENY PAPER for
Printing purposes-all weights and qualities.
Keeps constantly on hand large assortment Of
LETTER, NOTE and CAP PAPER; ENVE-
LOPES, all styles and sizes; IL full line of
BLANK BOOKS, from the smallest Pass Book,
all grades, up to ten quire medium Ledgers and
Journals; all styles of binding; warranted the
cheapest books in the market
IL 28 &. f.. FRENCH.
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NOTICE.

MENTAL NOTICE. ... ...
VIM. BRISCOE,
No Al Pitt Street, Alexandria, ...
formerly Of Philadelphia
PRACTICAL L D L n IT'S T
for more than thirty years.
INSERTS ARTIFICIAL TEETH in the best
manner on Gold, Silver, and Eulcanitc Base:
Decayed and tender Teeth carefully prepared
and filled with pure Gold, Silver and Tin Foil
NS- Particular attention givcnto Strengthening
irregular and crooked Teeth OF young persons
and children. . ,.. g.. . je l3-1ms
DR. CHARLES +. II A NJ NJ E N
DENTIST,
;Graduate Baltimore Dental College,)
OFFlCE-NO. 10 NORTH ST. ASAPH ST
ALEXANDRIA,, VA
an Off
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PROFESS8OsEHL.

:" II. HEOIPLER, 'PRA C1ICAL OPII-
III. TIAN OFFERS EXTRA INOUCE-
MENTS TO THOSE IN WANTOFOPTICAA
4 BE4T1IFUL AND DURABLE GOLD
SPECTACLE FOR 81; LIGHTER FRAMES
S5. Sc. Il VERY FINE GOLD NOSE GL1SS
FOR Sc. 80: OTHER QUALITIES FOR -
AND sc. PRICES RED UCED on ALL
GOODS NO GOODS S1LSREPRESENTEI3
AND ONE PRICE ONLY No. 453 PennSyl-
vania av, cor. d st., Washington, ID. c.
Washington, 5y l8-Gm
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T)E. A. F. cox,
DENTIST.

Graduate of Bait College of Dental Surgery
Respectfully informs the public that having
made arrangements with DR.. Loockerman, now
offers his professional services to the public gen.
orally Having had the most thorough instruc-
tons under some of the best practitioners OF Bal
tmore and unlimited practice for two years in
the Baltimore Dental Infrmary, ho can assure
the public that all Dental operations entrusted to
his care shall be executed in the most satiSiacto-
ry manner and at greatly reduced rates.
Full upper or lower set Of teeth. %
Partial sets Observation-Disclosures 90 to II 0O
Teeth extracted for r.......................... 81
Gold Filings rs low as...................... W
Other filings in proportion. Office, corner of
Washington and Prince streets. Residence,
corner Pitt and Duke streets.
ut gives me pleasure to endorse Dr. Cox, rs
will guarantee all work done by him." Resp'y.
iy slim DIR. LooCKERMAN.
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nR LOOCKERMAN, from this date, re-
~ spectfully informs the public that, having
he is now prepared to perform all Dental opera
tions at greatly reduced rates-',carly one haLt
his FORMER cfarges-warranting all work to be
first class only. Office hours from 8 q. m. to 6
D.. IN, jy 5-tf
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CRYSTAL DISCOVERY

1T affords me much pleasure to bear tcstlmo-
ny as to the efficacy of your Crystal Discovery
Somo years since, while in India, suffered from
recovering u patch of hair on the left side of my
head became perfectly white, without at all at
fecting the remainder. To remove this unsighty
appearance, had recourse to various prepars-
tons, both in Europe and in this country hut
they all had one great detcct-they dyed the
hair black Now, with your Crystal Discovery,
1 can get the desired shade-the natural color of
my hair being dark brown. | consider your
Discovery the best preparation [ know Of
NOnrs trul
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~ EO. l.. SEATON,

"
HOUSE CARPENTER AND BUILDER.
. Having resumed my old business as House
carpenter and Builder, Mt the old stand, north,
east corner of Wolfe and Washington streets, |
ask that my friends and the public. give nae y
share of their patronage, promising that all
work given in my charge shall receive prompt
attention, and shall be done in substantial and
workmanlikc manner and upon the most moder-
ME terms Many thanks for past favorS
" 6-3m
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DIR. SIMMONS
LIVER REGULATOR.

be strictly vegetable, and can do no injury to
any one.
It has been used by hundreds and known for
the last ~ years as ono of the most reliable, CT,
fcacious and harmless preparations ever, offered
to the suffering Iftakcn regularly and persls-
tently it is sure to cure
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Job Printing Office.

w friend. and the public, that We have pur
chased tho Office owned by the lnte William
Steuart, on the CORNER. OF PRINCE AND
WATER STREETS, opposite the Citizens M
tional Bank We have also added some Of the
LATEST STYLES OF TYPE, SC, making
the Office complete in all its appointments, and
are now prepared, on the shortest notice, to do
all kinds of JOB PRINTING, at the most rea-
sonable rates, guaranteeing to give satisfaction
in every particular BY close attention to busi-
ness and promptness, we hope to please all who
will intrust their orders with US.
jy 24-2aw2w HOUGU G CO.
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lcNllS, II is sure 10 cure
-----.D dyspepsia headache, jaun-
dice, costiycness, sick head
ache chropic diarrhGa, af-
,,, foctions ofthe bladder, camp
Nes "i"'"'' dysentery, affections OF the
kidneys, fever, nervousness,
chills, diseases Of tho skin,
---*impurity Of the blood mel
ancholy, depression OF spirits heartburn, collie,
or pains in the bowels, pain in the head, fever
'''' PrcIpared ttI' i; onily; by i. ii. ZEILIN i CO.,
Druggists, Macon, Georgia.
Price 81; by mail 81 Is. For sale by
janl6-iy +. S. LEADBEATER s. BRO.
ESTABLISHED 1892
r. $. LEA DB A TIE r & B K O.
DEALERS IN
PURE DRUGS AND MEDICINES
CHEMICALS, PAINTS, OILS,
SPICES, ACIDS, Sc,
Nos. 5 and South Fairfax ST.,
guy 1T Alexandria, Va.
COOK s CREIGHTON
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in ~,
Varnishes and Oils,
WINDOW GLASS AND PUTTY.
No. lO7 King street.
Prompt attention given to orders and inquiries
from the country mar 9-tf
SAMUEL H JANNEY MAHLoN H. IANNEY.
IANNEY g. CO.,
PURE DRUGS, LEWIS, WHITE LEAD,
Paints Oils and Farnisbes,
FRENCH WINDOW GLASS 6 PUTTY.
No. l45 King street.
~ Orders and Inquiries from the country
promptly attended to. sep 2s-tf
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HENRY J. ROGERS.

Now as the fact becomes more patent every
day that the various dirty and filthy preparations
advertised as Reviewers, Restoratives, &c, are
but compounds Of Sugar Of Lead and Sulphur,
and therefore should be Stunned by MI who
vaiue their health it is scarcely matter of sur
prise that tho demand for NATTANS CRYS
TAIL DISCOVERY, admitted to DO perfectly
harmless, and yet accomplish AL, and more, than
tho poisonous articles claim to do, should have
increased SO rapidly. 1t restores the color and
growth Of the hair positively in Il few days;
strengthens the roots, makes an excellent dress
ing, soling neither clothes nor scalp; but on the
contrary it gives the scalp pure and cleanly
look, removing all dandrutf and scurf. 1t is the
most economical preparation in uso. Put up in
large bottles, at ore dolar-
ARTHUR NATTANS,
Inventor and Sole Proprietor
WASHINGTON, ID. G.
For sale in Alexandria by WAKEFIELD &
HALL. je 27-eoly
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DREGS .g.,.U EME.NTC.7LS.

IH0 of iiltoiii" VI
Complaint are uncasiness
and pain in the side. Some
times the pain is in the
shoulder, and is mistaken
for rheumatism. The stom-
ach is effected with loss OF
appetite and sickness, bowels
in general costive,, some
xtimes alternating with lax
d with pain, and dull, heavy
sensation, considerable loss
of memory, accompanied
with painful sensation Of hav-
ing left undone something
which ought to have been
done. Often complaining or
weakness, debility and low
x,Dirits Sometimes many or
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The head is trouble
LIVER

the, above symptoms attend the disease, and a
other times very few of them; but the liver il
generally the organ most involved. Cure the
I ;y.r with
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YJrHE FOLLOWING WILL BE READ
l. WITH INTEREST:
Under date Of April 26th, 1871, Dr. HENRY
j. ROGERS, 6S Sharp street, Baltimore, an en-
inent physician. writes regarding
CRYSTAL DISCOVERY:
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MARRIAGE.

Reflect that u sound mind and body are the
most necessary requisites to promote connubial
happiness, Indeed, without these the journey
through life becomes weary pilgrimage, the
prospect hourly darkcns to the view, the mind
becomes shadowed with despair, and filled with
the melancholy reflection that the happiness OF
anothi' is blightcd with our own.
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REILDI.N'G .H.9TERI.4k.
j: W. MALLS. b. W. MALLS. B. F. PEAKE.
AM ESW. n ALLS, SON & co. ;,

r AMESW: II A IT'S, son s CO.,
Dealers in HARDWARE. CUTLERY,
Carpenters Tools, Doors, Sash, Blinds, Door
and Window Frames, Brackets, Mouldings,
Balusters of different patterns, and Newell
Posts. A large stock of French and American
Glass, double and single thick, a all sizes
Paints, Oils, Fnrnishes Paint and White Wash
Brushes Lewis Pure White Lead, md other
Machine Oil; Also, Lime, Of superior quality,
Cement, Calcined Plaster, Pitch and Felt for
Roofing, &c. A large stock of Pugh's celebra-
ted Car Augers. and other articles found in first
class Builders Furnishing establishments.
All orders for Lumber, Brick and all kinds
Of Building Material promptly attended to.
Terms cash. feb lift
RoBT. JAMESON. a. NJ CLARKE.
JAMESON & CLARKE
ALEXANDRIA
PLANING MILLS, SASH, SASH poor f. BLIND
Nos. 27 and 90 North Water street
- Dealers in
DRESSED FLOORING And WHITE PINE
jan2 JOHN r. LANBDIN, Supt
RIsHIELL & HooGE,
VIRGINIA SASH, DOOR AND BLIND
FACTORY AND PLANNING MILL,
CORNER FAIRFAX AND QUEEN STREETS,
Alexandria, Virginia.
SaShes. Doors Blinds, Frames, Mouldings
Brackets, Newcls Balustcrs, and
MantlcpccaS,
constantly on hand at the Factory. Call and
examine stock and prices. ap8-H
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TOR INVALIDS AND CONNOISSEURS

DOR INVALIDS AND CONNOISSEURS
Bakers Pure Rye Whiskey. ....
Gibson's 9a.' III
- Pure Old Wheat.
Cassurt, Gordon s. Cos. Reserve Madeira
Wine. .,..
Hunts Double Diamond Port Wine.
Crown Sherry do.
Hennesseys 4th proof French Brandy vint-
ago 1860 ~. . .. t......
Carte Blanche Champagne. ..
Bouzy do.
Dew Drop Pure Holland Gin,
Hardy g. Cos. Claret. ,.,.
Also Bass Il Co.'S. and McEwan's Alcs.
Hbberts Brown Stout, &C., Sc, all of which
arc highly improved by age, and arc the finest
and purest Liquors known to the TRADE;
ic l3 r. NJ LAWSON.
NEW WALL PAPER.
J.P. CLARKE
Is now receiving his Spring{ y Gs41ppply of
selected with ereat care. This is the largest and
most elegant assortment Of new design of
PAPER HANGINGS
ap IA No. l5S King street.
REEN'S NOTION HOUSE.,
~ IHo1 r rsA7,r; AZ 7c King street; WHOLESALE,
The largest store, the heaviest stock and cheap
eat goods in the State. All goods sold at New
York jobbing prices. Goods that may not givo
satisfaction in every particular can be returned
y ~~' ' ~ ~ CHAS. w. GREEN,
jy 10 .a 76 King street.
rToWELS AND ToWELING. ....-. !.
Turkish Bath Towels
Huckaback Towels
Damask Towels g..
Plain White Towels .....
Colorod bordcred Towels.
Fringcd Towels.
Russia Crash for Towels 4 new supply Of
goods in thisline (jy2 2l] ROBT. l.. WOOD.
FRUIT JARS. Is. q, ~. ~.
have just received my first supply of $50
dozen FRUIT JARS
have had no fault found with them. They give
unusual satisfaction. Cal, Land see them at is
King street
je 2-eo3m '". +. j. MILLER.
+ r. sMoor'
LIVE STOCK BROKER,
WEST END,
Respectfully solcits consignments Of Cattle,
J. r. SMOOT,
nov II P. o. box 167. Alexandria, Va
CHILDREN CARRIAGES,
" WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
A large stock always on hand. Carriages re-
ceived BY New York steamer nearly every week.
For beauty, strength and cheapness they cannot
be c1celled. Prices range from S4 to $50.
CHAS. w. GREEN,
jyH .r. .. ..... IS King street.
7, Dn1,, >
AL PREPARATION, the best powder in
use, for sale BY
GEO McBURNEY & SON,
jy26 l66 and TO King street
DEAL LACE HANDkERCHIEFS and
IL REAL LACE COLLARS at II.
80. c. W. GREEN'S,
jy27 IS King street
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MARRIAGE.

Married persons, or Young Men contemplate
ing marriage, aware of Physical Weakness
vous @ Excl SiIity, PaIpitation, Organic Weak
ness Ne-' us Debility, or any other Disqual
fcation speedily relieved.
Ho who places himself under the care of DR.. j.
may re-, ;ously conldc in his honor rs gentle
man, ID confidently rely. upon his skill rs u
Ohysi.ilu
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IMPORTED AND DOMESTIC WINES
l. AND LIQUORS.
Very Old Scotch Whiskey, proof ll5' degrees,
Bulloch Ladc s. Co.
Very Old Cognuc French Brandy, proof llG'.
Clarat Wines, ST. Emilion, ST. Julien.
Hardy & Cos. Bordeaux.
Crown, Double Diamond and Pale Sherry.
Superior Burgundy Port and Old Coli Ma
dera.
Bakers 10 year old Rye Whiskey.
Nectar
Silver Brook and other brands of Pure Rye
Whi.key always on hand.
Bass & Co.'S strong Burton and Pale Ale.
Gonger's Scotch Ale.
Huberts London Brown Stout
The above choice brands we are selling at the
lowest market rates, and guarantee entire salts
faction in every respect.
GEO. McBURNEY j. son,
l66 and 10 King street,
jyl Wash. Hall Building.
10 BOXES PRIME FACTORY CHEESE
~ Just received and for sale at very low
figures by GEO. McBURNEY d SON,
jy "a 166 and 10 King street,
V1CHY WATER
ielo WAKEFIELD &HALL'6.
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Physician of this celebrated institution, has dis
covered the most Certain, Speedy, Pleasant and
Eticctual Remedy in tho world for all
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dyspepsia, headache, jaun-
dice, costiycness, sick head
ache, chropic diarrhGa, af-
foctions ofthe bladder, camp
dysentery, affections Of the
kidneys, fover, nervousness,
chills, diseases Of tho skin,
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Especially, who havo become tho Victims OF
Solitary Vice. and dreadful and destructive
habits which annually sweep to an untimely
grave thousands young men Of the most cX-
allied talents and brilliant intellect, who might
otherwise have entranced listening Senatcs with
the thunders Of eloquence,. or walked to extacy
the living lyre, NAV call with full confidence
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DIR. JOHNSTON

Member Of the Royal Collcgeoi Surgery Of Lon
don, Graduate of one Of the most eminent Col
leges in the United States, and the greater part
of whose life has been spent in the hospital3oi
London, Paris, Philadelphia and elsewhere, has
effected some of the most astonishing cures that
were ever known; many troubled with ringingin
the head and cars whenasiecp, great nervousness,
being alarmed at sudden sounds, bn'hfulnrSS,
with frequent blushing, attended sometimes With
arrangement Of mind, were cured Immediately
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SEASE OF IMPRUDENCE.

Whri g misguided and in2rudcnt votary Of
plci,Sl" :Ids that he has imblbed the seeds ut
this . IL, al disease it too often happens that an
iIl-tmcs cnsc OF Shame or dread OF discovery de-
tiers him fromappylng to those who, from educa-
ton and responsibility, can alone bcfricnd him,
delaying till the constitutional symptoms of thi,
hCr-id disease makes their appearance, such Is
liberated sorc throat, diseased nose, nocturnal
pains in the head and limbs, dimn"ss "tsight,
deafness, nodes on the shin bones and arms,
blotches on the head, face and cXtrcntlcs, pro-
crossing with trightful rnpiditr, till 1T last the
Hnlats Of the mouth or the bones Of tho
nose fall in. and III" victim Of this awful dlseas.
becomes a hVrrid object Of comlni.scratIun till
death puts Il period to his dreadful suffering, By
sending him to that undiscovered country from
whence no traveller returns"
is Il melancholy fact that thousands DIE
victims to this terrible disease, through falling
into the hands Of ignorant or unsklliul PRh-
TENDERS, who, by the use Of that deadly
Poison, Mercury, &c, destroy the constitution,
and incapable Of curing, keep the unhappy sui
fcrcr month after month taking their noXious o
injurious compounds, and instead "l being re
Stored to 4 renewal OF Life Vigorand Happiness
in despair leave him with ruined Health TO sigh
over his CALLING disappointment
DR.. JOHNSTON,
OFFICE, no. :, SOUTH FREDERICK STREE
BALTIMORE, MD.
Left hand side going from Baltimore street a f'w
doors from the corner Failnot to obaerve name
and number. ,
F.i;- No letters received unless postpaid and
containing n stamp TO be used on tho reply.
Persons writing should state age, and send por
ton Of advertisement describing symptoms.
ENDORSEMENT OF TIE PRESS.
The many Il ousands cured at this Establish
1nent, year after year, and the numerous import,
INT Surgical Operations performed by DR.. John
ston witnessed by'the representatives Of the press
and many other persons, notices of which hav-
appeared again and again before the public be
sides his standing as gentleman of characte
and possibility, is sufficient guarantee t.
afflicted
SKIN DISEASES spEEn'AY CURED
Baltimore, jy 7-ly]
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Who have injured themselves by Il certain pru"
tce, already described II habit frequently learn
eli from evil companions or at school, the effect,
Of which are nightly felt, even when asleep, and
if not cured, renders marriage impossible and
destroys both mind and body, should apply I'M
mcdiutcy. ....
What II pity thnt a young man, the hops "t
his country, the pride Of his parents, should be
snatchcd from all prospects and enjoyment "t
life by the consequence OF dcvlat!ng from the
path of nature, and ndulging i'll pcrnclous
habits. Such persons must before contemplate
ing
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.N.9CHINYSTS

Cash paid for old Iron and Brass.
sen eff
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-01-06
Another Terrible Disaster in
RieA@0HS-BsrHiHS ef ire Sp0asrOod
Hvtcl-Loss Of Li6s

RICHMOND, December 25-I.ast NIGHT
was the coolest felt here for thirteen wears
The ground was covered with hard frozen
soow, and the ,heruUme;er Indicated : ap.
grees below zero. At quarter past two
clock this morning, just as the porter com
menced waking the passengers for the south.
ern tram, the Spottswood Hotel Was dis
covered To be 90 IRE on the lower floor -
An effort was Immediately made In wake
the guests, and the scene became one os great
cunfusion, men rushing about trying TO save
their baggage and the women, nearly na.
ked and barefooted, fleeing iuto the snow.
covered streets. The steam engines were
promptly on hand, but II was some time be-
fore the water could be thrown on the build
ing.
10 twenty minutes the flames spresd to
such an extent that escape 10y the staircase
was cut off. The guests theu commenced
leaping from the windows and descending by
ropes made from blankets aud sheets. L.
=. Clarke, OF Philadelphia, the steward Of
tue hotel, leaped from the 3rd story, receiy.
ing mortal injuries The most distressing
scene at the disaster was the appearance of
Mrs. Emily keDnearly, Of Baltimore, the
housekeeper, at window in the ff,h story
with Que or two other ladies, she screaming
for help. The fire companies ladders we're
put up, but failed 10y two stories to reach
the window, and while the firemou were
making Efforts to iengthcu the ladders, the
crying women disappeared in the thi,k smol c
aud were lost, the room btightug up a
moment later with the flames.
Persons burned whose names are known
are: Erasmus Ross, clerk If the Libby prison
during the war; Mrs. Emily Kennearly,
housekeeper, who leaves family in BALM
more; Samuel w Robinson, clerk with
Euker " Bro Samuel Hines, clerk with
Meihizer Il CO..; I'll. a. Thomas agent for the
panorama of The Pilgrims Progress" w
II Pace, of Danvile, Va, l.. s. mail agent;
j II Holman, OF Jackson, Tenn, and j
Is. FariSs, messenger Of the Southern Ex.
press Company.
tits notable fact that the fire altho' de-
! stroying the block, left one store on tho cor.
ner, the same building that stopped the
confagralion a the evacuation of Richmond
The weather was so intensely cold that the
Telegraph wires in front of the burning
building were covered with Ice while the liie
was raging
The guests lost all their clothing and the
ladies bad to walk ,refoOt over snow 10
reach shelter The total loss by the fire is
S3OO.OUO-insured mostly 10 northern COM
panies. The business houses destroyed
were Busick Il Currant's crockory ware.
Adams Express Compauy's Office, Howe's
sewing machine store, and other small stores
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-01-06

At Romney 'er the sun was low,
Il was pretty sight know.
The lads aud lasses all agluw.
Coming from tie old Post Office Building.
But Romney saw another sight
When round that festive board that night,
They talk a Of Photographic light,
of REis aud his Camera
With Lens and Backgrounds all arrav'd.
Consummato skill he well DISPLAYED.
That good impressions should be made,
BY Refs and his Camera
Thus rush The crowds, 10y interest driven,
To get there FIRST, how hard they've siriveu.
For pictures made By light OF Heaven
by kcis and his Camera
The crowd grows dense, the fair. the brave,
Rush on for pictures ere the grave,
Close o er them, and all they have,
Aud Refs aud his Camera
But none shall part. where many meet,
Till all have their phjz complete,
Stamped on Photographic Sheet
BY EeiS and his Camera
Romuey, Jan. Q, ls7l.-3t.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-01-06

CT The new issue of coin notes propos-
ed from the Treasury is to be ornamented
with new back composed of beautiful
grouping of the gold coins of the United
States, SO displayed as to expose both sur
faces Of each coin. The various coins have
been photographed and arranged in the
proper form to be sent to the engravcr, and
will, when completed, make an elegant
and appropriate finish to the backs of the
new notes.