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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-06-24
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fsit for when handed in.
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'or one insertion.
To avoid any misunderstanding on the part
OF the Annual Advertisers. it is proper TO state
distinctly that Ilcr privilege only extends to
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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-06-24
Truths About singing.

A writer in the st. Louis Christian
Advocate SAYS The truth is, that a
great deal of what is called fine singing
is entertaining only as physiological
curiosity, and comes properly under the
head OF amusemcnts i'll natural history.
We remember when Jenny Lind was
here she had in her train a great bari
tone or low down singer, named Belief
ii.
While he was performing, lady OF
great musical accomplishments, sitting
n5ar lis exhibited much delight and eX-
pressed great admiration. As to us the
performance was little more than a
wonderful succession Of harmonic
grunts we innoccntly asked the lady
what she was admiIing. "Oh, she
said, ''you have no idea how hard that
is to do.
"Ah!" we replied, then it is physi-
illogical exhibition Of the powers OF the
Bellctti larynx. 1t is wonderful, certain
", that the vocal chords can work so
fast and emit such sounds. We admit
that Bellitt beats the frogs but we
came to hear singing. There is a vast
amount of humbug in this artistic sing
inc. If music does not touch the heart,
it is a failure and an intrusion.
What is called cultivation in mu-
sic, as in painting, is often no more than
the conquest Of the natural taste for the
true and beautiful But, abide in the
faith that simple sounds often repeated
are the melody Of nature, and that the
airs that stir the common heart and raise
the soul to lofty telling, are the true mu-
sic after all.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-06-24
A Gem nf Natural Despotism.

following extract from summary OF
the Blue Laws of Connecticut, publish
cd in the Boston Courier;
As Connecticut was settled, In part at
least, by emigrants from Massachusetts,
and was at an early day genial bed for
Massachusetts civilization, we do not
doubt that BostonianS have much pride
in the curious Connecticut code men
toned 1t most Significantly foreshad-
ows the searching, vindictive, proScrlp-
tive and relentless deSpotiSm propaga-
ted bv New England Roundheads that
has seized in its hard grasp the free peo-
pie OF half 4 continent and fastened on
them q bondage.
The governor and magistrates, con
vened in general assembly, are the su-
preme power under God, of this inde-
pendent dominion.
From the determination of the assem-
bly, no appeal shall be made.
Whoever says there is q power and
jurisdiction above.ani over this domin-
ion. shall suffer death and loss of prop
ertv.
Whoever attempts to change or over
turn this dominion shall suffer death.
The judges shall determine controver-
sizes without 4 Jury.
No one shall be freeman, or give 4
vote unless he be converted and mem
Der in full communion Of one Of the
churches allowed in this dominion.
Zach freeman shall swear hy the
blessed God TO bear true allegiance TO
this dominion, and that Jesus Is the only
king.
No food or lodgings shall be offered
to Quaker, Adamite, or heritic.
If any person turns Quaker, he shall
be banishcd and not suffered to return,
but on pain Of death.
No Priest shall abide in the dominion;
he shall be baniShcd and suffer death on
his return.
Priests may beseizedby any one with
out warrant.
No one to cross 4 river but an au-
thoIizcd fcnyman.
No one shall run on the Sabbath day,
or walk in his garden, or elsewhere, cN-
ccpt rcverentlv in and from meeting
No one shall travel, cook victEals,
make beds, sweep house, cut HAIR or
shave on the Sabbath day.
No woman shall kiss her children on
the Sabbath day or fasting day.
The Sabbath shall begin at sunset on
Saturday.
A person accused of trespass in the
night shall be judged guilty, unless he
clear himself by his oath.
When it appears that an accused has
contcdcrates, and he refuses to discover
them, he may be rackcd.
None shall buy or sell lands without
permission of the selcctmen.
Whoever wears clothes trimmed with
cold or silver, or bone lace above 2 Shil-
ling per yard, shall be presented by the
grand jury, and the selectmen shall tax
the offender 800 pounds estate.
\ debtor in prison, swearing he has
no estate, shall be let out and sold to
make satisfaction.
Whoever sets = fire in the woods, and
it burns house, shall suffer death and
persons suspected of this crime shall be
imprisoned without benefit OF bail.
No one ahall read common prayer
books, keep Christmas or set days, eat
minced pies, dance, play cards. or play
on any instrument of music except the
drum, trumpet and jews harp.
No gospel minister shall join people
in marriage. The magistrate only shall
Join them in marriage, they may do SC
with less scandal TO Christs church.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-06-24

WEEDs-I was once walking with a.
farmer through beautiful field, when
he chanced TO see tall thistle on the
other side Of the fence. In an instant
be sprang over the fence, and cut it of
close to the ground.
''Is that your field = ] asked
"Oh no, said the farmer, "but bad
weeds don't care much for fences and if
| should leave that thistle to blossom in
my neighbor's field, ! should soon have
plenty in my own.
/ wish all fathers and mothers would
think Of that The euH resds IN aour
neighLoTy field riH scatter se.ds info
your own. SO il is worth while to pull
them up in self-defenee. Try to infu-
ence the little untaught child to follow
the good, the true, and the beautiful,
not only for his own sake, but lest he
sow evil seed in the heart Of your own
child, in spite Of eli your careful tend.
ing. Every weed pulled up in your
neighboris field, is dangerous ers1ny
driven away from yUu ciwn.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-06-24
WE ALL MIGHT DO GOOD.

We all might do good
Where we often do i'll;
There is alawys a way,
If there be but a will.
Though it be but a word,
Kindly breathed or expressed,
1t may guard off some pain,
Or give peace to some breast.
We all may do good
In a thousand small wrys-
In forbearing. to fatter.
Yet yielding due praise
In spurnrng all rumor,
Reproving wrong done,
And treating but kindly
The heart We have won.
We all might do good,
Whether lowly or great,
For the deed is not gauged
By the purse or estate
If it be but a cup
Ofcold water that's given,
Like the widows two mites,
1t is something for Heaven.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-06-24
10 THE PUBLIC !
GREAT BARGAINS
AT TIE
MERCHANT TAILORING
Establishment.

TIE undersigned have just received from the
L Eastern markets one of The LARGEST.
CUtAtESJ and BEST STOCKS OF GOODS
ever brought 10 tIIs market.
The Stock CONSISTS IN part Of superior French
aid I'm .l,,h Cloths OF all cClors Ca-imeres aud
y,stlngs and other good winch lhel will sell by
lhe var or make up to order. They also in-
yIte attention to their Stock OF
READY-MADE CLOTHING,
A FINE AND LARGE ASSOR MENT Or
FASHION ABLE HATS.
NOTIONS, and Shirts, Collars. Neck Ties,
Suspenders, Haudkerchiets, &C., which they
will sell cheap for cash.
All Goods pufTha-ed elsewhere will be cut
and manufactured 10 order at short notice and
I'll guaranteed.
We are also agents for the celebrated No. /
Family Empire Sewing Machines
S 7. HU NRICKHOUSE,
JAS. 5. RIGHTS TINE.
pphf rdS'own Apul p It
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-06-24
SEPHERDSTOWN JEFFERSON COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA. SATURDI

SPADES. Spade Forks. Hoes. Rases,
y Garden Lines and Trouel-. for sale
by Nc Curdy& Duke.
march ~ Chs,lesiown.
Y1l HlTE Wash Brushes. Cpm.n Cal
LII cine Plaster, Cisicfn Pumps and
Patent Water Drawers. for sale hy
NcCmdy {. Duke,
march III Cusrltsiow1.
I17 E have for sale large stock Of Tin
III ware uf our own m-nuf, ,c;ufe, and
give prompt attention 10 Tin Roofing and
Spou'ng. Nc Curly e. Duke.
march | Charlrsiown.
UANES. Trace Chains. and Horse
IL Collsr.. for sale hv
Nc Curly g. Duke.
march II ChAilrriown.
0LD Iron. Bones. Rasr, Old COPPER
v ant Bias. wanted ~ ex,h,nge lor
Goods or Cash By
Nc Curly g. Duke.
march Ii Charlestown.
I LARGE stock Of Buggy end Wagon
~ Whips, for sale nv
Nc Curly g. DIXIE,
sept 10 Charlestown.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-06-24

A Detroit boy presented his mother
with a ehignon, and she said he was a
good little boy, but when she missed
her copper boiler, and found he had
sold it for old copper to a junk-dealer,
she made it warm for him. How peo-
Piles minds will change about boys.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-06-24

A cat licked the face of a lady in
New York and died in a few minutes
thereafter from the paint which it had
gathered from the rosy cheek. Let all
men take warning by this sad catas-
troDhe
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-06-24
What a falling off.

'FoR TIE SAKE OF MY MOTHER. =
Hooker used to say, If | had no other
motive for being religious, | would most
earnestly strive to be so for the '"k' Of
my mother, that | might requite her
care of me, and cause her widows heart
to sing for ioy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-06-24
VIEW VOL. G--N0. 81.

the other gentleman subducd, and the
august assembly of lawmakers for the
State of Louisiana went on with their
important business.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-06-24

A western paper says California
strawberries are so large it is not un-
common for an ordinary family to sub
sist on ore for a week, though thae ae
smaller vaFttea
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-06-24
CIVIL WAX In FRAME.
REVOLUTION OF PRICES IN
SuEPuERDSTOWN.
Prices Cheap-Slock Unsurpassed.

HAVING purchased tie Stock Of Wm. a.
III ChapIIue, Will conduct the Mercantile
business at the old s,aLd, MoudeI's Conner,
where the Public will find well selected
Stock Of
Dry Goods. Notions and Groceris',
which have been selected with great cafe from
the test Stock Of the eastern market.
My stock e.broces all Goods and Wares
kept III a well appointed Merchant tou'e, aud
embraces Ladies and Geuilemen's Dress
Goods, Boots, Shoes, Hats, aud Caps; COM
p,eIe Stock OF Notions and Groceries.
Remember the place. .M"uld,r's Corner.
THOMAS TURNER.
kpril IS, ISL. II
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-06-24

r 10 snd 20 gallon VINE Ca'ks Tor
% .slo a, Billings Drug Store.
HALLS Bslsam for the Lungs, is one
ii OF ScopllI's best preparations. and is
much used in this communiiy-si
april s Billings D'"g of0re'
Ill of DR.. Jaynes valuable medicines
4 for sale. wholesale aud retail. Per-
sons purchasing Them by the dozen or
half dozen. can have them al wholesale
prices. sep3 H. ~. Bill ngs.
nESr Refined Sewing Machine OIL. at
D n. ~. Billings
msy6 Drug Store.
nR. Forney's Valuable Blood Cleanser,
X at Billings Drug Store.
U7INCHESTER'S Hypopho.Phl'es'
LII Lime and Soda. st
NAV 6 Billings Drug Store.
URY Morris's Tonic for Fever and
( Aque, a, Billings Drug Store.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-06-24
FARMERS,
Look TO Your INTEREST !

WILSON & SUFFERS Super Phosphate of
W Bone viii, it dropped in The hill, save
your Corn from The worms: will 30 increase
your crop at least 40 per cent. Thi, Pho. plaie
Is warranted 10 be exactly what ii !, r.presen-
ted, aud trial * all that is asked. Onl, S45,-
W per ton, freight added. Sena your or
ders at once 10
R. RION LUCAS, Agent.
H1rper's Ferry, April -
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-06-24

WE have just received from the Eastern
w Cities large and well selected Stock Of
DRY GOODS, NOTIONS, sc &c. which
we are offering very cheap Tor CASH. We
name la pafl IL follows -
DRESS GOODS.-PopIins,Ja japanese Cloths,
Grenadines, DeLslnes, Alpacas, Lawns, Ser
ge~, Percale, &C.
MOURNING GOODS.-Alpacas, Bomba'
Velis, Collars, &c.
DOMESrlCS -Calicos, ,Ginghams, Bleach
ed aud Unbleached Sheeungs, Iieu Tick, SHIRT
IN, Stripe, Flauuels, Crash, Brown aud
Blrached Cut,on., in all the Btsr BRANDS.
WHITE GOUDS.-PlaIu aud / lau Main
sUok, PLAIN and PIad Cambrlc,, Swiss, lush
Linens, Bird Eye and Scotch Diapers, iique,
&C., &c.
MEMS AND BOYS WEAR-Clolh-, Cas-
simeres. Tweeds, Corduroy, CottoLades, LIN
ell ID. i'll. and Duck, &c, sc.
IN NOTlONS-We have full and com
plete stock Hosiery, Gloves, CclIa.s, Cull,,
Parasols, Sun Umbrella, Fans, C"r'eiIs,
Hoop Skirts, Combs, Brushes BIalds, Switch
es. &C., &c. we also uame Carpets, Frcor,
Table, STAIR, and Oh Cloth and Mating.
FUNERAL GOODS A large stock Of
these goods kept cons, ntly on hand and all
orders will receive special and prompt alten-
ton.
L5P We invite all to call and examine our
Stuck before purchasing ei,e"here a> We are
confident that We have bargains 20 uHer.
u{ Remember We consider it 10 trouble
10 show goods.
N{s Thankful for the liberal share of pat
ronage we have received in the past, We solicit
a continuation Of The same which We hope 10
merit by close attention 10 busines, AND CHEAP
GOODS.
RICHARD s. WELIHANS.
Shepherds,own, AprlI -, 1871.
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FOR SALE.

4 NO. ! PIANO. Apply al my Furniture
u Rooms. JOHN II. SCuOPPERT.
April 81, 1871. II
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-06-24
T 1 0 R U i 6 H-BRED Stuck
FOR SALE.

z AN breeding, and have FOR S-le.
( THOROUGH BRED BERKSHIRE
PIGS. Ny pte.en, Sock is bred from
the Imported Stock OF the Iaie George
Patterson. OF Spr,dgiirld. Md also one
ihorough-hred Devon HuIl Calf bred
from III. cel.bra ed Patterson Devon herd.
Terms nj ade known up"D application.
r. ii. YSONG.
Aprii g. 1871.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-06-24

Pills |! Pills !! Pills !
Jll K.GHr'S, J-yne's. Ayers, Nc
Ml Lanes. McGllrs. Boll's, Cos'ar's,
Is, .nJreth's, Srhenrk's. Hance's, Gil.
pln., Rsdwsy's, War's, ID ems. Hal
loSay's. Turner's Neuralgia. and Shell
I,nbatVp:'s Fe or Ague Pill., al
feb IL II. NJ Billings Drug ST re.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-06-24
GROCERIES.

PRIZE prices OF Groceries reduced at
< KEN rrH 5 FAMILY GROCE
Nv SInDc
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-06-24
DEN 1'ISTRI.

DR. D. KELSEY having located permanent.
h ly IN Shepherd>,o"~, Offers his Profession
al services 10 IT'S citizens aud the surrounding
country. All DENTAL Work NEATLY aud faith
fully executed. Charges moderate.
Office ana residence on Nam Street, adjoin-
Ing the res dence oC Mr.. Joseph Entler.
Sherherd>towr, May 6, 1871. 6m
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-06-24

TIAKvES WHISKY "A good afn'
* Gle Of Whisky Tor SI,25 per gallon
10 be had of Il. Rion Lucas.
HarpeI's Ferry. June 3. u
XliSH FISH Herring by the bar
K rel or hundred, for sale low by
u. Rion Lucas.
Hsrper's Ferry. June 3. "
4 FINE assor,Den, OF Queenswsre and
IL Tin Ware for Harvest. for sale low
hv II. RioH Lucas.
Harper's Ferry. Jope 3. Il
MAKERS CHOCOLATE. hes, in use
b Tor ssie low by r. Ron Lucas.
Harper's Ferry. June .. "
THE Powdered Baln.Brick. most
excellen, article for cleaning meals;
every housekeeper should -u'e u, Tor saie
by Il. Rion Lucas.
Harper's Ferry. June 8.
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April 8. 1871.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1871-10-13

state OF Michigan, County of Van Buren,, ss.-
At session of the Probate Court Tor the
County OF Van Buren, holden at the Probate
Office, in the Village Of Paw Paw, on Monday.
the ninth day of October, In the year one
thousand eight hundred and seventy-one ::
Present-George w. Lawton, Judge OF Pro-
bate. In the matter of the estate OF Marion
Taplin, deceased.
ON reading and filing the petition. duly veri-
fed, OF ElveIetta Conklin, daughter OF said de
ceased, praying that administration OF the SAID
estate may be granted to Charles Duncombe,
or TO some other suitable person.
Thereuponi 1t is ordered, that Monday, the
sixth day OF November. 1871, at ten o'clock in
the forenoon, be assigned for the hearing OF
said petition, and that the heirs at law of said
deceased, and all other persons Interested In
said estate, are required to appear at session
OF said Court, then to be holden at the Probate
Office in The Village OF Paw Paw and show
cause, If any there be, why the prayer OF the
petitioner should not be granted: And 1t is
further ordered, that SAID petitioner give notice
to the persons interested In said estate, OF the
tendency Of said petition, and the hearing
thereof, by causing copy OF this Order to be
published in the True Northerner, newspa-
per, printed and circulating in said County Of
Van Buren, for three successive weeks, at least
previous to said day of hearing. 063t3
GEO. w. LAYTON, Judge of Probate.
A true copy. G.. w. Lawton, Judge of Probate.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1871-10-13
MORTGAGE SALE


Default having been made IN the payment OF
. certain indenture OF Mortgage, bearing date
the Fourteenth day Of May, A. d., 1870, exc.
cuted by james Is. Chilson, and his wife, Janet
Gibson, OF the Township Of Pine Grove,
Van Buron County, State OF Michigan, to
William Il. Hawkins, Of the Town of Paw Paw,
Michigan, and recorded In the Office Of the
Register OF Deeds, OF Van Buren, County,
State OF Michigan, In Lber 8 OF Mortgages on
page 81. on the twenty fifth day OF May, A. ID.
1870 and the amount claimed to be due thereon
at the date of this notice being ninety dollars
GEO. 01 including an Attorney fee of twenty
i've dollars. provided for in said Mortgage and
no suit or proceedings at law or in equity hav-
ing been instituted to recover the amount now
due and unpaid and secured by said Mortgage,
or any part thereof, Now therefore notice ia
hereby given that by virtue Of power Of sale
contained in said Mortgage, there will be sold
at Public Auction, TO the highest bidder on
Saturday the sixth day Of January, A. ID. 1872,
at the front door Of the Court House, in the
Village OF Paw Paw, in SAID County of Van
Buren,, State of Michigan, at ten o'clock in the
forenoon OF said day, the premises described
in said Mortgage, or 80 much thereof as may
be necessary to safety the amount due or up
on and secured to be paid by said Mortgage
with Interest and cost, said premises being de-
scribed as follows, to-wlt: The North East
quarter OF the South East quarter of Section
Nineteen 10 in the Township Of Pine Grove.
Van Buren, County, State of Michigan.
Dated, October, 10Th. 1871. 863,13
w. Il. HAWKINS. Mortgage
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y office is hereby given that by virtue Of and
IN pursuance of an order and license of SALE
made by the Probate Court for the county of
Van Buren, and state OF Michigan. and which
bears date the % day of May, \. ID. 1871.
Authorizing and licenseing ine TO sell, | shall
sell at public auction or vendue, ut the front
door of the Court louise, in the village OF Paw
Paw, Ia the ounty of \ an Buren, Michigan. on
the 9th day o. Nov, 1871, at one O'Clock
10 the afternoon to tue highest bidder, tbe fol-
LOVING described real estate belonging to the
estate OF Ihomas Edmoudsou, deceased. to-
wit:
All Of the north west quarter OF section
eleven CD town four 40 south Of range NUM-
Der fourteen I'D west IN the county OF Van
Buren am state OF Michigan. lying south Of
the Michigan central Rail Road, and containing
eighty ceres OF land, according to government
survav. Dated, oct 3, 1871. 1885,
0LORGE lONLAlAN. NATURALIZATION
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1871-10-13
MORTG 8 IT,

Default Having been made in the conditions
OF certain Mortgage, (whereby the power
therein contained TO sell has become operative)
executed by Richard RI. McGoWen and Harr;e eft
McGowen, his wife, OF Keller in the County Of
Van Buren, and State Of Michigan 10 Mary F.
Squires OF the State OF New York. bearing
date, the Eighteenth day OF MAY, A. d..
eighteen hundred aud seventy, and Re corded in
the Office OF the Register Of Deeds, for the
County or Van Buren,, in said State of Michi-
gan, on the Nineteenth day Of May, A. d.,
eighteen hundred and seventy. in Liber Of
Mortgages, on page II, upon which Mortgage
there ls claimed to be DUE at the date Of this
notice, the sum Of Five Hundred and seventy
one dollars and seventy cents S571 10 an d no
suit or proceedings at law, having been insti-
tuted to recover any part thereof Notice Is
therefore hereby given, that ON Wednesday the
tenth day OF January next, at ten o'clock in
the forenoon. ] shall sell at Public Auction to
the highest bidder. sale to take place at the
front door OF the Van Buren, County Circuit
Court House, in the Village Of Paw Paw the
premises described in said Mortgage. or 40
much thereof as shall ba necessary to satisfy
the amount due on such Mortgage, with ten
per cent interest, and legal COSTS together with
an Attorney fee OF Fifty Dollars covenanted
for therein, that is to say, the following piece
or parcel OF land, situated In Van Buren, Coun-
ty, in the State or Michigan, VIZ The South
West quarter OF the North West quarter of
Section Twelve IL In Township Four IA |
South OF Range Sixteen IL West containing
forty acres, more or less. S63t13
Dated. Kalamazoo, October 10TH 4. ID. 1871
MARY r. SoUIREs, Mortgage.
il. * u. ID. BU rms. Attorneys for MORTGAGE
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so-called terrace row, and destroyed that
and everything north of it to the lake
and river, including all our buildings
except the large elevator, which being
80 far out on the east pier, and SO iso.
lated, has escaped. This elevator was
rebuilt and enlarged two years since,
and is said to be the largest in the
world, holding 100000 bushels of
wheat. Every other elevator in the
city is burned. I do not hear of much
loss of life. In fact the progress of the
fire has been so rapid that everywhere
the people have fed before it, there
being no possibility of checking it
against the gale of wind and, no
chance of saving much property.
The city is of course without gas aud
without water, but it seems that the
pump works are not materially damaged
and it is expected that the water supply
will be furnished again before many
days. The fire department has worked
vigorously wherever their efforts could
possibly be of any avail, and gunpowder
has been used with good effect to break
the progress of the fire. The extreme
south section Of the city is offering shell
ter to thousands, and other thousands
are exhausted and asleep in the yards
and on the grass plats. Our passenger
trains will make their usual trips to-
morrow morning, leaving the engine
house and Twenty third street station.
(Signed) II. +. SARGENT.