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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-01-26
Rutland Retail Prices Current.
Reported expressly for the HERALD by CHESTER
Kingsley, Grocer, and Sessions & Co,
proprietors of Fulton Market.
THURSDAY MORNING, Jan. 90, 1871.
sTFR-per r>oY,pd

BUTTER-Per pound, Franklin
county, s064ee
BUrTER-(commonl 2Oa35c
SHEEsE.New, per pound, lS@2oc
EGGs-Per dozen, 35dz0c
PoTAroEs-Per bushel, 50I75c
LARD-Per pound, lsc
in caddies, aoe
TALLow-Per pound, 7aIOe
hAMs-Per pound, zoe
BEEF-Per pound, best cuts, l5625e
BAoos-Per pound, 2Sc
ACKNOWLEDGING e u zoe
FRESH SAUSAGE, zee
DRIED BEEF, Per pound, 25a30e
PoRK-fresh, per pound, l7d20e
MUTToE-Per pound, l0G25c
LAMB-Per pound, l5Gz5c
VEAL-Per pound, as TO quality, I6625e
CHIcKESs-Per pound, I5G2Oc
IURKEYs-Per pound, ls422c
CoDFIsH-Georges, per pound, Sc
FRESH fIsH-Per pound, eG25c
MAcKEREL-Per pound, l0Gl6c
HADDoCK-Per pound, Sc
MACKIsAw TRoUI-Per pound Ice
FRESH TRoUT-Per pound 34440c
SALMos-smoked, 35e
HALLIBUT-Smoked, zoe
WHITE FISH, 23a34e
PIcKLEs-Per gallon, $50
OYsTERs-Per quart, 3566oc
TRIPE-Per pound, l2Gl5c
PIGS FEET-lpickled) per pound, I5e
PIcKLKD ToSGUEs-Per pound, 20G25c
SUsAR-Muscovado, per pound, I2c
Crushed and granulated 1sc
pOouo, EoCkAfA -
CoFFEE-Extra ground, s5c
Java, unground, Sc
Rio, 25630c
FLoUR-Per bbl, spring wheat, g. Doc
&" I" new amber, IS OGc
4" 4" white winter, s. Dec
st. Louis extra, $40 60c
MEAL-Per 100 lbs., s2o0
FEED-Per 100 lbs, 300
KEROSENE OL-Per gall, 80
CEMEsr-Per Dbl, & 80
T. I. SALT-Per bushel, 10
GRApEs-Per h., I5G2o
MESS PoRK-Home, per Dbl, ss5 o.
CLEAR. $4,000
BEANs-Per quart, l0Li2
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-01-26

ACCIDENT At VERGENNEs. EN-.
lIoyee of the rolling mill at Yergennes
was killed on Tuesday in a shocking man
uor He stepped near some machinery
used in rolling out iron, to procure cup
Of water, when his feet slipped, and he
was drawn between two large rollers, and
WAS instantly literally mashed to a Jelly,
nothing Of the human form remaining.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-01-26
THE RUTLAND HERALD.

CLe Herald IN the only paper IN
"a. county OF Rutland, or this sec-
,,,, OF vermont that takes Tele-
.r..ni.ic news. The Herald receives
M, associated Press Reports reS"-
ar1y.
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Editor Rutland Herald The Me.
chanicsville Debating Club met at the
Town Hall, Tuesday evening, Jan. 18th,
and discussed the following resolution:
"Res07ged, That the American Indian
has rec eived greater wrongs at our hands
than the African Slaves" DiSputants
Afirmative-D. D. Priest, ard Henry
Lord
Negative-E. B. Allen, and s. H. Liv-
ingston.
Volunteer remarks were made by NJ
D. Harrington and II. G. Robbins.
Decided by board by weight of argu-
ment in affirmative, by house on merit Of
the question in negative.
Defamation by II. G. Robbins ind q
recitation by Miss Imogene Barrett, were
very finely delivered.
The "Village Gem" edited by Misses
Edna Dana and Abby Livingston, was Q
good paper, and free from personalities,
which usually abound in such papers. 4
The next meeting of tn" Club will be
Tuesday evening, Jan. 3l-t Subject for
discussion
"Res0l0ed, That the Works of Nature
exert greater influence upon mankind
than the Works of Art" Djaputants
A ffirmative-Rev. Sil,s Dean, Ethan
Allen.
Negativo-H. c. Robbinp, L. Fl. Liv.
ingston.
Declamation-C. d. Marshall
Recitation-Miss Edna Daua.
Editor "Viliage Gem"-M. A. Ives.
p. E. Chase, manufacturer Of chill
drens carts and wheelbarrows, il putting
new steam engine into his mandatory
and expects soon to be IN working order.
His IN machinery has been lying idle for the
past three months, on ~ cunt of the
severe drouth, but with his steam power
he expects to work his full complement of
hands, and be prepared II fl his orders
for the spring trade.
Spencer Lodge, l. 0 o. g. r, is in a
furnishing condition, has 49, IA mber-
ship which is constantly in"r"+-i'g We
understand the Lodge interd- 20 give a
dramatic entertainmer il f. weeks.
The friends of Rev. STA Dean, gave
him a donation visit at the Baptist Par
sonage, on Thursday of last week, after
noon and evening, and lett behind them
some seventy dollar. All had pleasant
time and returned to their homes feeling
that it is "more bless to give than to
receive
L. A. Ives gave SOCIAL hop" at his
hall, Friday evening, whore some sixty
couples " tripped the light fantastic
toe" to the music of Hol4en's band.
"Mine host" Len was in his usual good
humor and everything passed of
The Mt. Holly Debating Club met at
Town Hall on Friday evening, Jan. 18th,
and discussed the following resolution
"ReS0lUed, That capital punishment
ought to be abolished by law" Disputants
Affirmative Jesse Sawyer, Henry
Lord.
Negative-Henry Smith, VIM. Lord.
Volunteer remarks by A, N. Cook, FL.
G. Robbins, L. H Livingstone. K. Allen
Mr.. Ingalls,.
Decision by board OF weight of argu-
ment iu affirmative, by house on merits
of question in negative.
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WashIngton.-Reii for Indians.

W ION, jolt W
The President has given directions for
the temporary subsistence of Red Cloud
and other needy bands Of Indians in the
Northwest. until Congress provides for
them, and also that limited amount OF
ammunition for small game be issued to
the Indians.
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The forthcoming Volume of Laws
MarrianfG.

CURTIS-WAIT.-Jn Woodstock, Jan. 5th,
bp Rev. Moses Kidier, Albert NJ. Curtis to Mrs.
Miranda r. Wait of Bridgewater.
ROUNDS - HAWKINS. - In Walingford,
Jan. IA. 1871, by Rev. j. Fletcher, ID. d, Mr.
Gorge 4. Rounds aud Mrs. Laura Hawkins,
hit h 1T W allingfnr
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All the accumulations (there are no stock
holders )are the property of Policy
holders.
THIS COMPANY

Issued 937 more Policies in 1869 than
any other Company.
1t has II ,O7O more Policies in force than
any other Company.
than any other Company.
Interest income is $739,670 larger than
any other Company.
Total income is $685. 800 larger than
any other Company.
Gross Assets are Sl0,0l2,69 larger than
any other Company.
Amount insured is $685., 1903 larger
than any other Company.
Total Outgo for expenses and death
losses is smaller and
The cost of Insurance Is LESS than in any
other Company.
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STATEOF VERMONT, DISTRICT

STATE OF VERMONT, DISTRICT
~ OF RUTLAND, IS.
Be it remembered, that at a session of the Pro-
bate Court holden at Rutland, within and for
said district, on the 2lst day of January
A. d. 1871.
PRESENT: Hon. Walter c. Dunton, Judge.
Whereas, G. W. Brigham, administrator of the
estate of Cad Segur, late of Pittsed in said dis
trict, deceased, has this day presented to said
Court his petition in writing, setting forth, that
it will be beneficial for all parties interested there
In to sell the whole Of the real estate of said de-
ceased and that the proceeds of said sale be held
for distribution among the heirs of said deceased
and therein making application to said court for
license to make such sale. And said administra-
tor having produced to said court the assent in
writing of all the heirs residing ia this State in
terested in said real estate.
1t Is ordered that allspersons interested in the
estate of said deceased, be notified 10 appear
before said Court, at the Probate office in Rut-
land, in said district on the 2lst day of
February, A. d. 1871, by publication of this
order three weeks successfully previous thereto
IN the Rutland HERALD, newspaper printed at
Rutland aforesaid, to show cause, if any they
may have, why said license should not be grant
ed.
JOEL G. BAKER,
4w3w Register.
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Sawyer. who is to take possession the 1st
ORANGE COUNTY.

ORANGE COUNTY.
The former students of Orange Coun-
ty Grammar School, have presented the
Normal School, at Randolph with splen.
did Mason & Hamlin organ.
DR.. button of West Randolph is Civ
ing course of lectures in Stowe on ply
siology.
The Orange County Court, holden
by Judge Ross, adjourned on Friday, Jan.
9th. On the closing of the term the mem
bers of the bar expressed their satisfaction
and good will by passing resolutions TO
that effect Judge Hebard, who read the
resolutions, made some additional re.
marks of complimentary nature, and to
both, Judge Ross briefly responded.
WASHINGTON COUNTY.
Barre has voted to bond in aid of the
Gulf Route Railroad for eight times its
grand list, over 100000.
wINDHAM COUNTY.
Tho wells in Townshend are nearly
all dry.
Mrs. VIM Childs of Wilmington
slipped upon the ice recently and broke
her wrist.
In the town of Nottingham, within
the last fifty years, several persons have
attained to the age of one hundred years,
and over.
The Windam Provident Institution
for Savings, on Monday, December Goth,
contained deposits to the amount of ST.
COG, 534O5.
WINDSOR COUNTY.
Farmers in the vicinity of Hartland
who have not previously disposed of their
wool are now selling at 40 cents per
pound.
Charlie Sylvester, only son of Fl. s.
and L. A. Huntoon, of Hartland, a lad of
fourteen years, died few days since from
the fleets of an overdose of morphine.
"A little son of DR.. s. Belknap of sha-
ron, was fatally injured recently by sit
ting down in pail of hot water. 1t was
2 1-2 years of age.
Appearances indicate at present that
there is plenty of fodder in Pomfret for
the stock and and in consequence the price
of cattle is tending upward.
In school district No. Is, Barnard,
there is one family of Fix persons whose
ages Are all between 20 and IS years.
1t is now fully determined that
Messrs. G. k Labaree & H W. Thorn
son of Springfield, will engage in the
manufacture of boots and shoes at Char
le4town, n H. with Mr.. ]. G. Briggs.
George W. Paine of Chester, has
bought the Th"mls Green farm in Read
iu1
I'll. uumb~r Of deaths in Ludlow
during 1870 was 81 Average age, G2f
yetr~.
Thc forthcoming Volume OF Laws.
OFFICE OF the SECRETARY OF STATE, .
NOKTHFIELD, Jan. 81, 1871.
MEssRs. EDITORS: desire to inform an
inquiriug public, through your paper,
that the Acts Of the last session of the
General Assembly are voluminous beyond
proscirnt, making volume Of six hun
dred pages or NOR necessarily, therefore,
much more than the usu i time Is requir-
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-01-26
LETTER No. 10.

Mr.. W. N. Oliver, of Rutland, VT has Just
placed on my lot in Spring Forest Cemetery, one
large and four small stones of very superior quail
ity and workmanship. l am well pleased with
the manner in which he has filled my order.
ERASTUS B. BARNES.
Contractor and Builder.
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Reddy the Blacksmith Kills a Man

NEW YORK, Jan. 20.
James Haggerty, notorious character,
was shot at an early hour this morning
by VIM Varley, better known as Reddy,
the Blacksmith, in the saloon on the cor.
ner of Broadway and Houston street. The
men had quarreled over some trouble
growing ont of a previous encounter at
Florence's saloon. Haggerty, it is said,
fred three shots at Reddy without effect,
when the latter returned the fire. Hag-
gerty was MORALLY wounded and is now
dying. Varley gave himself up and is now
held in custody at police headquarters.
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Jamaica.
NEW YORK, Jan. %.

NEW YORK, Jan. %.
A message received in this city yester-
day from Kingston, Jamaica, says Sir j.
Peter Grant, Governor of the Island, has
concluded an arrangement with the Pa
ciic Mail Steamship Company for one Iof
their steamers to call at Kingston once a
month. The steamer is to make Kings
ton the first port direct from New York,
thence to Aspinwall. Leaving Aspinwall
for New York, she will again stop at
Kingston for through passengers ndscar.
go. By the arrangement subsidy of
s25, 900 in gold per annum is to be paid
the Company.
KINGSTON, JAMAICA, Jan. 25.
The people are enthusiastic over the
prospect of direct communication with
New York and orders are securing the
interior for fruits to shipi to New York
Fruits that before were valueless and rot
ting on the trees now command high
prices.
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BOSTON LIVE STOCK MARKET,
Brighton, Cambridge and NIedfoTd
For the week ending Jan. &c, 1871.
Reported for the Rutland HERALDs
AMOUNT OF STOCK AT Markell

This week, go 10 O02 2sOO
Last week, 99S 10 sol 500
One year ago, 400 Z 535 800
Beef per 100 los on total weight Of hide, tsIIo v
and dressed meat. extra ;l2 SoSa ~ 80 frs. ansI
ity GIG IS; second q alIty sslioo0; third
quality $3.50 Some III the poores cows, balls
etc, s5G7 Sorking oxen. cosr, ard young calves
s4ne a. Ia-t GEEK, farmers yearnDgs ssG2o, two
years old $500
Sheep per 10. live weight, 5c67Kc. Sheep snd
lambs per head in lots, s1.5OG6VO.
Prices Fat hogs, per 10, &c 70 Ike, live
weight; shetes, wholesale 10 to lie, retail lie
to l4c.
Hides-Brighton 7HcGse p n; country lott,
7H@sc.
Calf Skins, l6Glsc per ID
TallOw, Brighton, 6x to 7e per ID, country lots
81.
palts IN eanb
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A rrival and Departure Of Trains.

TRAINS LEAVE RUTLAND.
eor Bellows Falls, 1850; $500 & *ll45 a. M,
IN, 81 $40 p. IN. oo
.. bennington, 1000, a. m, & 1918 Pm
" Saratoga, 5 80 Il hob a. m, " NV p H.
salem, 80 IL 600 & Fll.4o a. m''
rRArNs ARRIVE AT RUTLAND.
.r,., Bellows Falls, l2.45 II. m, & 300 a. m,
- 10 = g 40 p. m.
.. burlington, p IS & al 80 a. m, 20 & 1910
isrnington, 81 80 am, y $3.50 D. m
Saratoga, I'll As H. M, 17.40 y 9.l5 p. IN.
Salem. 30 ~ m, $50 +jl5 p. m.
sMai Tram. MIXED,
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III DIVIDEEDS WERE
PAID IN 1869,

Being $2,088,17I larger than in any 9TH
er Company in the United States.
This Comp pays NJ penses in
Cash, all policy claims in Cash, and al
ways holds "Actual Cash Assets equal tC
its liabilities.
"THE MUTUAL LIFE OF New YORK
is the safest Company in the world, and
on account Of its skillful management
large business, and great accumulations
the holders of its policies pay less for in,
surance than those of any other Company
1t pays the largest dividends, larger av-
erage amount on policies becoming death
claims, endowments maturing, and on
lapsed and surrendered policies, than any
other Company. A continuance of public
patronage is respectfully solicited.
FAYETTE P. BROWN,
General Agent for Vermont and Southern New
York. Office, Yonkers, ~. V,
NJ c. EMERY as1lIL for Rutland and vicinity
and LUDLOW and vicinity. Oaice, East Walling-
ford, VT.
c. Il. GRANGER, Office Middletown, Vt.
jan7d&wlmo
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ENGINE LATHES.

THE DECKER BROS. PIANOS
L took both the first premiums at the North
ern Ohio Fair In October last, one on their Grand
Notwithstanding Steinws,'s, Chickering'S, and
those Of several other coted makers were on ex-
hibition.
Those Who contemplate purchasing should not
e. n. MERRIAM.
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FUTILE 81 co.
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
~ The undersigned, having been appointed
by the Hon. Probate Court for the District OF
Fairhaven, Commissioners to receive examine and
adjust all claims and demands of all persons
against Oliver Pattison late of Castleton, in said
district, deceased hereby give notice that we will
meet for the purpose of examining and allowing
said claims at Langdon & Ainsworth's Office, on
Monday, March l3th also Monday, May 18th,
1871, from one o'clock p. M. until four O'Clock p
M, each of said days, and that six months from
the 2lst day of January, A. d. 1871, is the time
limited by said Court for said creditors to present
their claims to US for examination and allowance.
Dated at Castleton, this Dist day of January,
A. D. 1871,
ii. AINsWORTH, Commissioners.
II. ARMSTRONG,
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VERMONT STATE BOARD OF
EDUCATION.
SEcREIART's OFFICE,
Burlington, January, lo7l. I
The Annual Session Of the
TEACHERS INSTITUTE

RUTLAND COUNTY,
will be held at the State Normal School Building
in the village Of
CASTL ETON,
Commencing on MONDAY, FEB. 9Th, 1871,
And closing on the Friday following,
INSTRUCTORS:
Conductor: ii. r. Buckham, A. Nj, late prin-
cipaI of the High School at Waterbury, Conn.
Assistant: W. Il. Il rs, teacher If elocu.o1
in the state Normal School at Castleten.
The day sessions will be eevoted 10 the discus-
sion and presentation Of method Of orsan'zps,
Classifying governing and teaching sDnmon
schools.
A lecture may be expected each evening.
An examination Of candidates Tor state ceTl i'll
Gates viii be held On Tnurrday and Friday.
All friends of education are iDvi ed to attend
JOHN ID. FRENl II, Secretary.
The attention Of Town SnperiDtendsnts, teach
ers and Prudential Committees called to the
following extract froai the school Laws:
The time, not TO exceed i've Gays. actually
spent by any tea6 her OF comm rcnooi IN a.
tendance up q the Teachers' In-tIturr, held pur-
suant TO law, dining he term for whcn suen
teacher is engaged 20 teach such sch"i, shai he
considered AS time iawful, expenaso ~ susn
IL .mp,o, ed and in the le<itm ate psrrmanee
Of bis contract as teacher. Approved November
The secretary Of the Board OF Educstion shall
hold Institute examinations for the exaunstiop
of candidates fer State certanca' -, restricting
such examinations TO perrous VINO brinx sstisisc-
tory evidence Of good moral character. ann OF
having taught a Common school st least iorty
weeks within the four years last preceding such
examination, and Of their success N governine
and tea aching and all certificates granted at saeh
examination shall be good for dvs years. APP
proved November %, 1870 tan2edSNw
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GENERAL.

GENERAL
The execution Of Henry Welcome
was the ninth that has taken place III the
State of Vermont.
The "Hou>ehold" begins it's fourth
volume with an actual circulation Of 60
600 copies.
BENNINGTON COUNTY.
The ticket cfi3e of the Troy and
Boston Railroad at North Pownal was
broken into, Thursday afternoon, and
robbed of $15.
CHITTENDEN COUNTY.
"A grand dance took place at the Ly-
oeum Hall in East Charlotte on Thursday
evening, the 10Th. The music was fur
nished by Bryant's Quadrille Band, and
everything went off very pleasantly.
The ferry boats still run between
Charlotte and Essex, New York. There
is public house at the lake for the &C
commodation of the travelling public, and
a stage runs twice a day from the lake to
Charlotte depot.
Geo. Snay pleaded guilty in the Mu-
nicipal Court at B arlington to the charge
of sending threatening letters, signed
"Quantrel," to several lumbermen in that
city, and was sentenced on Thursday to
State Prison for nine months.
GRAND ISLE COUNTY.
Deacon jesse Landon and wife cele.
brased their golden wedding few days
ago. Their children and sevtr,l friends
were present, and Rev. O. G Wheeler
read poem prepared for the occasion.
Deacon Landon Is one of the oldest native
born citizens of the town, and lives on the
farm adjoining the one his father cleared
off when the country was new.
CALEDONIA COUNTY.
The wife Of Passumpsio Railroad
brakeman at Lyndonvine, who was
blessed with twins, two years ago, has
just astouished her husband with triplets
Il. W. Eas.erbrooks has been moder
ator at the annual March meeting in Sut
ton "a years, commencing 1916, ending
1870, and Auditor 81 years, commencing
1874, ending 1860
| LAMoILLE COUNTY
The American Hotel property a.
| HYDE Park has been sold to Col. E. B
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Report for the week
Ending Saturday, Jan. 22,
Taken nt the State Normal
school, CaStIetOn, VT.
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NEW YoRx. Jan. %.
The price OF gold did not change 10 DAY from
the opening to the close of business. event with
a single exception, unprecedent inf le history Of
the gold room. The quotaiions we're nos 0Ii0k.
Gross clearances Of the day have been less
than SIS, 100000
Goyernm ents closed strong and steady.
The following were the closing quotations.
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Iew advertisements.
TOWN REPORTS.

Seleetmen will do we'll to send their orders for
their Annual Reports to us for printing. We
guarantee promptness, good quality of work and
low prices
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Union Pacific securities are quiet
The folio wing are the closing quotations OF
Pacific secur tiles:
Central Pacific bonds, o0k
Union Pacific LIST mortgage bonds, 77x
Land Grants 6sX
Income bonds esK
Stock, 22E
The directors Of the company viii hold an in
formal meeting in this city to-morrow, when II il
expected that the result Of the recent negotiation
for the improve ment OF the company's affairs
will be made public
Southern securities are dull and steady,
Money at 5lG6 per cent, with exceptional loans
at per cent. The plethora of National Bank
Notes is slightly abated, and though more can
now be purchased at discount, offers freely
made to loan for a week or ten days without
interest payment is made in greenbaeks.
Stefnng exchange quiet at lO91dll0h.
a, SOCKS were generally buoyant md advancing
TINS afternoon, though the sudden decline Of per
cent. In Ohio & Mississippi On the revival Of tbs
report that the road had bsen leased TO the Bslt-
more q Ohio, checked speculation and upsattied
the market, which closed fraction % from the
highest prce Of the day.
fTk, T-Itn Al
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BENNINGTON COUNTY.

The ticket cfioe of the Troy and
Boston Railroad at North Pownal was
broken into, Thursday afternoon, and
robbed of $t5.
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The American Hotel property at
HYDE Park has been sold to Col. E. B.
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OuIUu fdcluc steufItIes are quiet,
The following are the closing quotations OF
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1871-01-06
The City OF Disasters"

Another terrible cal,mity has bcfllcn the
City OF Richmond. On the morning Of Il c
10Th December, ;he "Spntswooa Hotel" one
OF the finest buildings in the city was discov
cred to be ON fire. All efforts to cx.ineu;sh
the il'mcs proved unavai'ing and The entire
building, with several business houses sd.
joining, was destroyed. Seven persons arc
known to have persisted in tie flames Per.
tinps no city in the United St.ies has lccn
visited with so many terrible cnta etrnphc S
as Richmond. Fire, food and sword hn,c c
consccutivcly, at intervals, spread dcsoaion
throueh her street In 1871, the burning
OF the tEreatrc with seventy victims, including
the Governor occurred From 1861 to 1866,
she mournnd tic drsuuinn Of sworl; and in
1868, a large portion of the place was destroy.
Cd by fire. During the present yeal eur
readers cannot have forgotten tic fall uf u mart
OF tho capitol hy vi ich fifty six lives were
lost, including some of tho first citizens of the
state; and subsequently the great food which
destroyed many lives and large amour,
OF property.