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PRIZES,


In addition TO the inducements offered by the
above liberal Club rates, we Will present to the
person sending us THE LARGEST LIST OF
SUBSCRIBERS before the first Of June, 1872,
A CELEBRATED WHEELER WILSON
.sa5s7 rm NEW IMPROVED m
NOISELESS FAMILY SEwING-MACHINE,
which can be seen at the wHBRLsn & WILSON
AeBycy OF MEssas. RAILWAY & HILL, No. l0si
MAIN SrRBEr, RICHMOND
M sas ALSO,
number of OTHER VALUABLE PRIZES,
consisting of
THE CELEBRATED DIXIE PLOw (2-HoRsE,)
manufactured by Mn. P. H. SrARKB, RICHMOND.
VALUABLE BOOKS, FRUIT TREES, &C. &c,
TO be awarded March 10th, 1879.
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Practices in the United States Courts.
Particular attention given to cases arising I'M
der the United States Revenue Laws, and Bank
ruptcy
Attorneys outside of the city can have their
Bankrupt cases here attended to promptly, and
carefully looked after, by corresponding with me,
thereby saving them the expense Of visiting the
city. oc 23-ts
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A FIRsT-cLAss NEWSPAPER.

The JOURNAL is now favorably known all over
the State, and it will be much easier to raise
clubs for II now, than heretofore.
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AS A FAMILY & AGRICULTURAL PAPE
CONSTANTLY IMPROVING.

the WEEKLY STArR journal will be found esp
cially valuable. No pains win be spared 10 keep
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FURNITURE.


No" MANUFACTURING @
AND RECEIVING ~
BY STEAMERS, I'll
Beautiful sets of Walnut Parior, Chamber and
Dining Room FURNITURE. also Keep on hand
an assortment of the cheapest
CHAIRS, TABLES, BEBsTEAps,
Bureaus, WAsasTAgDs,
LooKISG-GLAssRs, MATTRAeeRs,
poIsTgRs and PnLows, M
LOUNGES, SOFAS, CRIBS,
CRADLEs TRUNDLR BBDsrBADs.
AL lo,oer than can be bought elsewhere.
Goods carefully packed for shipping.
ARTHUR ROONEY.
WARERooMs-Gov and Franklin streets.
de Aim sa
f~' Fvas.rvar.A
We have now on hard large and superior
stock of
CHAMBER, PARLoR AND DINING-RoON
FURNIT URE,
made by the most experienced worlsmen, of sea-
soned materials.
We invite all in need of first-class se
FURNITURE AND MATTRESSES
to examine our stock before buying. We cannot
be undersold in the State. e.
HARDWOOD & RITTER,
Sc S--3m Governor street. Richroord Va
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number of OTHER VALUABLE PRIZES
consisting of
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PROFESSIONAL.

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II III. SHIELDS, = s1
L. QAArE OF CHANDLER, MORTON sHELDs,)
ATTORNEY
Marshall Hail. Corner Tenth and Bank Streets,
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EDWARD DANIELS. Editor and Manager.
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MACHINERY FOR
MACHINERY. &c.

I..,,-, c,,,S., , 1ror =.
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RAKGA1Ns.
CHEAP PIANOS AND ORGANS.

/ now have for sale the largest assortment OF
frst-ciass PIANOS ever offered in Alexandra,
from the best makers. such as WIN. X NABE u
CO. and others. will sell those that have been
rented out ~ IL great reduction from first cost on
easy terms of monthly payments. warrant
them in perfect order, and will ecpthem in tune
one year They range in price from soto $40.
Also Smith tS Princes celebrated Parlor Or
gnns, suitable for churches.
| AN AGENT FOR
VIM knabc & Co.'S Unriyullcd Pianos. sold
ut factor prices / will furnish any pattern and
price on more liberal terms than in Baltimore.
Call and see them.
ALSO,
\ select assortment of SHEET MUSIC, vocal
and instrumental instruction Books for all in
strumcnts. Any piece not on hand will be fur,
nishcd by ordering from New York. The usual
deductions allowed to schools, ,choir5 and teachers.
Siuiin and Guitar STRINGS, including the
cheapest and the very best, with general as
sortmcnt of Violins Guitars, Bnnjos, Flutes,
Bows, and other small musical merchandise.
l will sell all these instruments upon easy
terms that will leave no reasonable cause to per-
sons wishing to uphold Alcx"ndria trade to pur-
chase elsewhere. " DEChEhr
l49 King St, near Washington st:
T. S:-All kinds OF Musical Instruments tuned
and repaired. sep Z3-ll
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T. II Il f. s.
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS

S1HERIFFS NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS
~
On and after February lst, 1871, my Office will
be on Washington street, adjoining the drug
store of Dr. Pierpoint. | would respectfully ask
persons who have not paid their State and coun-
iy taxes for 1870 to call and settle The contln-
nance of the public schools depends upon the
payment of takes promptly; and am compelled
to settle with the Auditor. The unpaid taxes for
1868, with interest, must be settled.
l. &. UNEAL,
jan 81 Sheriff Alexandria CO., VA
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DOTOMAC SHAD AND HERRINGS.

We have ON hand Potomac Shad and Her
rings in barrels and half barrels put up express
ly for family USE and which we guarantee as
equal to any in the market: AIS" Net ilrrr'nsS,
No. Gross Herrings, IN bbls and half bh,>, and
Shad Roe i:l kits. SllNN ~,
noy3 l3 Union street.
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SECURE OCk lllltIS MAJ AMI NE w
YEAR GIFTS.
$l,OOO,OOO$
By the authority of the act Of the Legislature
of Kentucky, Of March l3, 1871, the Trustees OF
''' w; GIi.asvD orr CO.s'tEIsT,
AtLOUISVILLE. Ky,
On Saturday. December rs, HSTq.
100000 tickets Of admission SO each curren-
cy; half tickets, So quarter tickets, $3.50.
Tickets will be sent by registered letter; the
money for them may be sent by l. y. money Or
der, grcenbacks or draft
Each ticket consists Of four quarters, value
50 so each. The holder is entitled to admission
to the Concert, and to the value Of the gift
awarded to it or its fraction: :.
$3.50. 900 IN GREENBACKS will be dis
trbutcd to holders of tickets, in gifts OF from
Sl00,UO, the highest, to Slu9, the loWcs', DclhS
72l gifts in all.
Public Library Of Kentucky.
TIE CITIZENS BANK OF KENTUCKY rs TREAS
UREp, and the COrpOraturs and Supervisors are
the Hon. Thomas +. Bramlcttc, late Governor
of Kentucky, and Iwcnty-scvcn of the most dis
linguished and respectable citizens of the State.
The UNDERSIGNED, late principal business man:l-
rcr of the very successful Gilt Concert for the
benefit OF the Mercantile Library ut San Francis
CO. has been appointed Agent and Manager oi
his Grand Gilt Concert.
The drawing upd distribution will take place in
public, and errry;hing will be done to satisfy
the buyers Of tickets that their interests Will be
rs well protected as il they were personally
present to suprrintcnd the entire affair.
For tickets and information apply to,
G. K. PETERS, 10 Main ST., Louisville, ~.
II. n. Hempstcd, No. lilo Broadway, Mill
waukce, Wis
M a. French, Virginia City, Nevada.
NJ 4. Wolf No. BIG Chestnut Street, St.
Louis.
Tickets also for sale in every prominent place
in tho U. 5.
Owing tothc general arrangement Of mails and
advertisements consequent on the disastrous con
lagratiOns in the West, the sale OF tickets IN TINS
enterprise is extended to Nov 81. 1871, 1t which
time the main office, 10 Main street, Louisville,
Ky, will close for adjustment Of account; and
business. No orders except by mail will be re-, re-,
ceived after Dec lSt, and no orders by mail VIII
be filled after Dec. 10Th. The New York office
will close Dec. 10th; other agencies Dec. 9TH;
Every ticket unsold Dec. llth will be cancelled
by its number. The drawing will axe place IN
public, Dec. lGth. 1871, commencing at II. m.
and continue until the ~ gifts are awarded:
Payment of awards will commence Dec. ~, at
o clock H. m Circulars Of awards will be found
at every agency rs soon rs they can be issued
correctly, and will also be sent 10 I'LL TICKET buy
crs as soon rs possible No order Will b. tiled
ut main Office for less than SO.
CHAS. e. PETERS. Manager.
Louisville, Ky, oct 3O-col2ts
DAMNED FRUITS AND VEGETABLES.
~ $50 dozen Canned Tomatoes; 80 dozen Can
ned Peaches, and - dozen Yarmouth Sugar
Corn, for sale very cheap by
GEO. McBURNEI & son,
rov Is lG6 and l7U King street.
Unity THOUSAND MANILA AND
L WRAPPING Bags. assorted sizes. just
recey ed and for sale ut Baltimore prices. By the
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LINENS

L LlSESs! LlNhNS'
We are now offering q choice assortment of
"A and ST. and Beached Table Damasks; LOOM
Dice and Brown Tubling; Table Cloths, Nap,
Eins and Doylcs, from British and Continental
manufactures; Il great variety of Plain and
Fringcd Towels also Barnslcy and Scotch Da-
mask Towels; Huckabuk and Glass Towelngs
Scot h, Russia and Irish Diapers, and Pillow
Case and Shifting Linens, mall grades carefully
selected-all Of which we are now offering nj the
lowest market price.
nov 13 ROBT l.. WOOD.
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F. J. DAVIDSON
REELDE.N'G .N.JTE Rf.Ik.

1xNhs Y fh!ys W. nv NAEHs, f1ss sgN n EHtH5 c6
. Dealer, 1f5 81 Hiag HagkbWAKE' s. AfEh' Cutlery N1
and Window Frames, Brackets Mouldings
Balusters of different patterns, and Newell
Posts. A large stock of French and American
Glass, double and single thick, Of Of, all sZSs.L 2
Paints, Oils, EarnisheS, Paint and White Mnsh
brands Of fine quality, Putty Turpentine and
Machine Oil. Also, Lime, of superior 4uallty,
Cement. Cacincd Plaster, Pitch and Felt for
Roofing, &c a large stock of Pughs ccebra-
ted Car Augers, and other articles found in lirst
class Builders Furnishing establishments:
All orders for Lumber, Brick and oil kinds
Of Building Matcriai promptly attended TO-
Terms cush. feb 11-tf
JAMESON IL CLARKE,
ALEXANDRA
planning MILLS, SASH, DOOR 4 BLIND
FACTORI,
Nos q and % North Water street
Dealers IN
DRESSED FLOORING AND WHITE PINE
LUMBER.
jan2 JOHN r. LAhBDIN, Sxpt.
plsHlELL s HODGE,
VIRGINIA SASH, DOOR AND BLIND
FACTORY AND PLANNING MILL,
CORNER FAIRFAX AND QUEEN STREETS,
Alexandria,, Virginia.
Sushes, Doors, Blinds, Frames, Mouldings
Brackets, Newcls Balusters, and
Mantlcpicccs,
constantly on hand Mt the Factory. Call and
| examine stock and prices. apS--tf
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EISH FOR FERTILIZERS.
500 bbls FISH, out of order, will be sold
very low. An excellent opportunity for far
mers to supply themselves with cheap and re-
liza bic fertilizer. Apply to
NJ. ELDRlDGE & CO.,
nov No. South Wharves.
VEIINDOW GLASS-French and American,
w all sizes. Large invoices lately received
and for sale at lowest market rates.
nov 8 JAN NNE1 Il CO.
TNGLlSH and FRENCH MUSTARDS in
u store and for sale by
~ VI. F. BROOKES,
nov II l47 King street.
DR1ME NEW YORK BUCKW I
i FLOUR just received by
nov II j. c. MILBURN.
IIRAHAM FLOUR just received by
| " nov II J. &. MILBURN.
NIuEATEN GRITS Tor sale at l+7 King ST.
w nov II W. +. BROOkES.
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DRUGS .q.N.D CHE.HECaks.

r The symptoms of Liver
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
shines alternating with lax.
Il with pain, and dull, heavy
.scnsation, 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
snirits Sometimes many or
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C.yRg.S'ET FURNITURE.

WYNN. III. DeVAUGiAN,
CABINET NJ A X R,
And Dealer in
NEW AND SECONDHAND FURNITU RE,
No. Il9 King street,
Next door to Brengle's Confectionery store, }
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
Has on hand and is constantly increasing a
large and varied assortment of FURNITU RE,
which he is offering ut very small profit
His PARLOR SUITES, upholstered in hair
cloth) Marblc-top Tables, What-Nots, Walnut
Rocking, Side and Reception Chairs, Lounges,
Bedstcads, War'robcs, Hair and Cottop-top
Mattresses, Wash Stands Centre Breakfast and
Dining Tables, Office Dining, Rocking, Side
and Childrcn's Chairs, will bear an inspection,
and will be sold equality conSidcrcd) us low rs
they can be bought in this or any other market.
S-2m
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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

lCO ACRES OF IMPROVED LAND, on the
Middle River Turnpike, miles from Washing
ton and from Alexandria, with Il beautiful view
OF the latter city and of the PotGnlnc river The
improvements consist of BRICK DIV Eli tsssss
Lung HOUSE, with all the necessary on'- s::;il
buildings, and All abundance Of choice lr9lt
all descriptions. The farm is well watcred, anu
has on it plenty of timber.
300 ACRES HEAVILY TlMBERED LAND
S miles from Washington city---same distance
from Alexandra, and about ) miles from u sta
tion on the W. & 0. +. r., offering ready mar
llct for wood and timber.
\ FARM, in Fauquicr county, miles below
Warrcnton, and within two miles of station on
the Wurrenton branch Of the o., a. s. NJ r. r.
The tract contains about 400 acres; is we'll TIM
bcrcd and wutercd, AMI is considered fine graz
ing land. 49,. .,
the above property, the title to which is with
out detect, will be sold cheap and upon accom-
modutng terms Apply to y. B., Gazette Office
feb 1l--tf
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OYSTERS.

OYSTER HOUSE.
WM A. BAGLEY,
Informs the public that he will reopen his
oyster house, on Thursday, September lith, at
NJ. II north St. Asaph street, where oysters can
be obtained in all quantities and in all styles
bushel, gallon or piate-raw or cooked.
LADIES SALOON up stairs.
CON Tiff
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JOHN HARLOW 81. B. HARLOW.
uARLOW & BROTHER,
GROCERS, LIQUOR, FEED, AND CON-
MISSION MERCHANTS,
Northwest corner Royal and Cameron streets
Alexandria, Virginia.
Special attention given to tho sale of Country
Produce We most respectfully call the atten
ton of the trade to our large and splendid stock
of goods, consisting Of Wines and Liquors,
Flour, Hams, Shoulders, Breakfast Pieces, But
ter, Lard, Cheese, Corn Meal, Crackers, Syrups,
Molasscs, Cod Fish, Mackerel, Herring, Wood
Goods, Coal Oil, &c, and every other article
usually v found in first class wholesale and retail
establishment Orders from the country respect
fully solicited, and all orders shall receive our
Drompt attention. mar 20-ly
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TOsiS FL. l'AEsR0IT,
DEALER IN
= D~ ~ WRITING and
WRAPPING PAPER
ENVELOPES, INKS and
STATIONERY GENERALLY
Wholesale and retail. Also PAPER BAGS,
FLOUR SACKS, Shipping and Printing Cards,
Direction Labels, &c, &c.
AGENT FOR THE
PIEDMONT AND ARLINGTON
LIFE INSURANCE CO., OF VIRGINIA.
Jan l6-tt
OTICE-lIuving been appointed Admins
~ traitor on the estate oI y. K. IuORI, esd,
deceased Ill persons indebted to said estate arc
requested To make prompt payment, ana those
to whom said estate is indebted will ple$e pre-
sent their Claims.
;v 25-tf F. A. REED.
ANCY TOI l. L Il L L 5.
4 large variety of new patterns, some very
handsome lust received and for sale ut 10 hing
sreet. oct 7-eo3ml +. }. MILLER.
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CEO. Mob URNEY s. so N {,
Dealers in
CHOICE FAMIbI AND FANCY GROCE-
RIES, WINES AND LIQUORS,
EngIish and Scotch Ale and Brown Stout; also
Eastern and Potomac Herring
and Mackerel,
nos 166 and ITO KING STREET,
Washington Hall BuildingD
Alexandria, Va.
Orders promptly filled. my 81
NOTICE OF REMOVAL.
WIN. F. ROOkES,
FAMILY GROCER,
Has removed to
147 KING STREET,
Below Washington street.
ap 15--tf
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EpK. SENfHDNS'
LIVER REGULATOR,

y preparation of roots and herbs, Warranted TO
ANY one
It has been used by hundreds, and known for
the last 40 years as one of the most rela0le Ell
fcacious and harmless preparations ever offered
TO the suffering. If taken regularly and perS's-
tcntly it is sure to cure
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FOEs SHE OK EsE.N'T.

NOR ENT-WAREHOUSE, No. - King
Il street. Apply next door to
THOMAS PERRY,
aug II King street.
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The head is trouble

t,c above symptoms attend the diseAse, ana
% her times very few Of them; but .be liver
=, nerally the organ most involved. Cure tn
liver with
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MARRIAGE.

Reflect tnat sound mind and body are tho
most necessary requisites u PromoLG connuolal
hnpnineSs. Indeed, without these the journey
through life becomes n weary pilgrimage, tho
urospect hourly darIlcns to the view, the mind
becomes shadowcd with despair, and filled with
the melancholy reflection that the happiness OF
a.oAL l.. :. hii,ch. .l with nur own.
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CHEAP CASA farmer living four miles and
4 half from NIattoon. in Illinois, while boring
awell in his door yard, at the depth of twenty
feet liberated flow of gas. \ pipe was pro
cured and inserted in the well, projecting above
the ground several feet, and the gas was lgnited
For weeks the flame produced from this pipe
has been plainly visible from Mat toon ut night
This gas is described as pure hydrogen, moSt
without smell, attordinga bright light and CIV
better adapted for heating and illuminating
purposes than that which has been found IN the
region Of Buffalo. The pipe placed in thc;
we'll has capacity of l4.0o0 feet per day, and
the pressure of the gas is said by the Supcrln-
tendcnt of the Mattoon Gas Works to bc as
great as in the mains in that city The iarmer
who owns the we'll proposes to light aud heat
his house with the gas which has been so un-
cxpcctedly added to the products Of his farm.
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DIR. JOHNSTON

Member of the Royal Collcgeo Surgery Of Lon
don, Graduate ol one Of the most eminent Col
lcsrs in the United States, and the greater part
of whose life has been spent III tie ho>pita!sh
London, Paris, philadciph!u and elsewhere has
effected some OF the most astonishing cures thal
were ever known; many troubled with ringlngin
the head and ears whrna>lccl, grcutncrvousncsS
being alarmed Al. sudden sounds, bashiulne:sS;
with frequent blushimg, attended something's With
arrangement Of mind, were cured Immediately
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GROCERIES,.
T c.. MlLBURN,

Wholesale and Retail
GROCER And COlLALLSSION MERCHANTS
NEW STORE,
No 10 North Royal ST., and cor. Market alley
Alexandria, Va.
Tho proximity of this store to the Market
House ':thc centre of trade" will enable me to
obtain good prices for Flour, Grain and Country
Produce consigned to my care.
Consgnments and orders for Groceries re- re-
spectfully solicited. They will receive careinl
and prompt attention. ocL Ao-Ll
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Dyspepsia, headache, llaun4-
dice, costivencss, sick head
ache chronic diarrhGa, af-
~ fections ofthe bladder, camp
ises"ia'or' dysentery, affections OF the
kidneys, fever, nervousness,
chills, diseases Of the skin,
: s--------s -simpurity of the blood, mel
ancholy, or depression OF spirits heartburn, colc,
or pains in the bowels, pain in the head, lever
ard ague dropsy Dois P"in i2 2fIfY !9 9s;k; Z g. G
Druggists, Macon. Georgia.
iuniG-iy I'vt ~ W F. .;'' s. 'LEEADBEATER / BRO.
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| SIMMONS
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.NEDEC.FE.
Baltimore Lock Hospital.
Il. JOHNSTON,


Physician Of this celebrated institution, has dis,
covered the most Certain, Speedy, Pleasant and
Effcctunl Remedy i'll the world for all
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TNGLlSH and FRENCH MUSTARDS in
u store and for sale by
VI. F. BROOKES,
nov II l47 King street
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continue to be so. Indeed, the fact has
come to our knowledge, that in conse-
quene of the putting up of two wooden
structures on the weather side of King
streetwhieh would burn like paper if
once 0 fire, and which moreover, if any
buildiR was on fire to the weather side
of then would quickly be food for the
fire, moe particularly if they happened
to he loaled with dry goods, the prudent
insu-ane agents have raised the rate on
the ee SIDE of the same street. This is
reasuaBle. Nor do we suppose that
therds any merchant in town below the
line those buildings who does not feel
less scure for their erection.
Otbr communities protect themselves
by Prhibiting the erection of such struc-
lures within the area where so much
propeiy is at stake. But it would seem
unadvable, if not impossible to pass laws
OF this nature where most people feel
inclined to build only in the fimsiest
manneras though they only wished their
building to last until they, themselves,
could g together sufficient property to
enable TEN to disport themselves in
other cliies. Our only object row is to
arouse thembition of our fellow citizens,
that their laces of business may. be more
spacious ad attractive, and not bear the
appearanccf ,.aaanness and insianifrnnra
We ikouis feel it our duty TO warn our
fellow cities against an imminent public
danger, an. write somewhat with the
hope that rnters may be induced to prefer
substantially in such manner as to
induce proprty holders to put up bet
ter buildings 1t seems 70 us as if peo-
pie take no interest in the appearance of
our town.
They void prefer, when passing along
Fort Street t. see their officials lodged
in buildings which would be a disgrace
to any prvatecitizen, rather than to bear
their shae of axation for the erection of
better. And, then, they go abroad, and
come lack and talk exulungly of the
magniftence of The buildings which the
enterprise of othe communities has raised
for the public accommodation. To such
men, our Hotel ooks much too large,
built of expensive materials-then they
90 to San Franciso-come back, and talk
very large of the grand accommodation
which they enjoyedat the Grand Hotel.
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IT viii be remembered that Rev. Dr.
Stone, on his return to San Francisco,
after his visit here, delivered a discourse
from his pulpit in that city, full of the
most appreciative and kindest expressions
towards our country and people, both
native and foreign. In it occurs this ex-
preston:
A ride through the streets, taking one past
many shops of lowly and somewhat rudisl
style of architecture, yet on the whole deepens
the impression first made of the beauty of the
town"
We had intended to comment on this
remark at the time, because it conceded
so entirely with some observations which
we had felt it our duty to make before
The completion of Mr.. Williams fire
proof building on Fort Street, and the
handsome appearance which it presents,
dwarfng so utterly the shops in the
neighborhood, recalls the subject to our
attention. We are no alarmists, and when
an earthquake may have occurred, shak-
ing down few pieces of plaster. and
perhaps breaking some erockery for our
good housewives. we have seen no reason
for CONSERVATION. Indeed, were we Di-
rectors for an insurance company, we
would insure against the destruction of
buildings by earthquakes in this country
on the same reasonable terms that we
would insure a mans life against destruc-
ton by lightning. Instances of both do
occur, but at such long intervals and over
such an extent of the earth's surface, as
to make any such risk what insurance
people call illustrate" But fire is
different thing, and when we see goods
massed in the business part of the town,
in few nuts, and those of the lightest
materials, it does seem to be tempting
of Providence. Because we have been
exempt from the disaster of fire for long
period of years, is no reason that we shall