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TO THE PEOPLE OF VIRGINIA..

TN PREsENTING TO YOUR NOTICE, FOR
y the fist time in an extended way, the f. +.
FAMILY FAVORlTE) WEED SEWINI-TJA-
CHINE, we will state some OF the reasons why
we think we are justified in claiming it to be the
BEST: b.
BECAUSE, before being offered TO the people,
1t was tested by able sewing machinists and by
them SO pronounced
BECAUSE, IL took the first prize al the great
Paris Exposition in 1867; *.
BECAUSE, 1t took the first prize at the great
four weeks contest between sewing-lnachines at
the Baltimore (Maryland) Institute in 1860;
BECAUSE, ii will do whit any other first
class lock stitch will do
BECAUSE, 1t will do what most OF them can
not do. We say. this without disparagement to
the merits of other machines;
BECAUSE, in the five years it has been before
the people, the sale has been 20 rapid that the
company have been unable To supply the de
mand, thus leaving Virginia and a great part of
the country unsupplied; and asst, but not least,
to give woman's reason,
BECAUSE, it is Just little darling" and so
easy to learn.
Price the same any other fiix t-class machine.
Sold on the instalment plan, il desired.
Machines sent on trial and instruction given
free.
A history of the sewing nIachine and ac-
count of the great four weeks contest at Balti-
more, sent free application. r
- VIM. LOCKHART, Agent.
739 Main, corner Eighth street.
de 9-d&wly Richmond, Va
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REV. ROBERT CoLLYER MISTAKEN
FOR JUDGE CARPENTER, OF SOUTH
CARoIINA.--Rev. Robert Collyer lectur-
ed in Music Hall, Manchester, N. H., on
Friday evening. lie came in late to the
hall, with broad smile on his face, and
when he explained, the audience smiled
also. lie said he had met with difficulties
since his arrival in Manchester. When he
reached the Manchester House he found no
lecture committee, but learned the chair
man had been there in search of him. So
he directed the hackman to drive him to
the lecture-hall. Arrived at the hall, he
found no committee there to greet him, but
an immense audience; even the aisles were
packed. Buthe had never beforehand an audi
ence who kept their hats on. lie made his
way to the platform, and the audience looked
at him, evidently thinking he was some
body. He looked at them, and thought it
was the most remarkable lyceum audience
he ever saw. The female portion looked
as if they were natives of Ireland, and the
men looked as if they came from the same
country, too. Presently several gentle
men came and took seats on the platform,
one OF two noddmg to him. Then one got
up to introduce the speaker, but did not
mention his name. He said he was resi-
dent of South Carolina, and Mr.. Collyer be-
gan to think he did not mean him; but
when he said he would address them upon
the unadvisability of reelecting President
Grant, he was sure of it. He then made
his escape as soon as possible, was met by
the lecture committee and escorted to the
right hall.-Daily advertiser.
-
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JENKINS 81 POpHAnl,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW.
OFFICE-NO. MARSHALL BUILDING,

OFFICE-NO. MARSHALL BUILDING,
Coz. TEsTH AND BAsK STREET, RrcHaoKD, VA,
Will practice in the Courts of the State and the
United State, and before the Court of Claims and
Departments at Washington. Special attention
given to cases arising under the Revenue and
Bankruptcy laws of the United States.
NH 15d&wtf
Congress having recently passed a bill provid-
ing for the appointment of COMMISSION for
the examination and adjustment of the claims OF
LOYAL CITIZENS of the South, for stores or
supplies taken or furnish ed during the rebellion
for the use of the army, including the use and
loss of vessels and boats while employed in the
military service of the United States, and there
being many claims of this description which
should have prompt attention, we respectfully
offer our service in the prosecution of the same
before the Commission, on the most liberal terms
according to the amount involved and the char
acter of the claim. For full particulars address
.. "a. JENKINS & POPHAM,
Attorneys at Law, Richmond, Va
We refer by permission to Jno b. Davis, Pres
idcnt Planters National Bank and Richmond
Banking and Insurance Company, Richmond
Davenport & Co., Stock Brokers and General
Agents, do; Lancaster s. Co., Bankers, do; Hon.
H. X. Ellyson, ex-Mayor, do; q. X. Bingham,
President First National Bank, Lynchburg; Hon.
7. T. Lewis, u. S. Senator, Washington d. c.;
Hon Jas. II. Plat, do; Hon. Charles H. Porter
do; Hon. w, II. II. Stowell, do.
n L KY
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sEFUL FACTS woBTH KNOWING


THURSTON'S IVORY PEARL TOOTH POW
DER will keep the teeth clean, sound and
white. Price 20 and 30 cents per bottle.
THOMPSON'S POMADE OPTIME will cleanse
soften, beautify, and strengthen the hair.
/ Price rs and 90 cents per bottle.
JOUVEN'S NOTORIOUS KID GLOVE
CLEANER will restore soiled gloves to their
Pristine beauty and usefulness. Price IS cents
per bottle
SHERMAN'S COUGH LOZENGES will give
immediate relief, and certainly cure cough
Price % cents per box.
SaERMAN'S WORM LOZENGES will expel
all worms, and are pleasant to the taste.
Price 25 cents per box.
WELLS MACHINE-SPREAD STRENGTH
ENING PLASTERS, whenever a plaster is
needed, are unrivaled. Price 20, %, and 80
cents each.
CHINESE TOOTH-ACHE DROPS will Instant
~ relieve this most distressing malady. Price
20 cents per bottle.
REXFORD'S INDICATED GINGERBREAD
NUTS FOR WORMS are readily eaten by
children, and are efficacious. Price 20 cents
per box.
All for sale by druggists, &c.
Er tH.fL +. O. WELLS & CO.,
ar = Wholesale Agents.
ia 3o-d&wly No. 1872 Fulton street, N. Y.
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TOBACCO FOR SALE.

Any person having FINE BRIGHTswRAP-
PERS, of small size, at 16 to 20 cents, and
SHORT, SMALL STEM BRIGHT LUGS, suit.
able for manufacturing bright plug, at 6 to s
cents, will find purchasers by sending samples TO
DOMINION TOBACCO COMPANY,
fe l2--Sm Toroto, Ontario.
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TUE NETWORK HyGIENIC INSTITUTE.
A. L. WOOD, M. d., PHYs1cIAS

The objects of this institution, which has been
in successful operation for more than twenty
years, are two-fold, viz:
/. The Treatment and Cure of the Sick with
out poisoning them by Hygienic agencies alone.
2. To furnish pleasant, genial HOME to friends
of Hygiene throughout the world, whenever they
visit this city.
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FOR SALE.
By Hudgins s. Sutton,
Real Estate Agents and Auetioneers.

EARMS ON THE DIFFERENT RAIL
n ROAD LINES entering Richmond, for sale
or unimproved also, HOUSES AND LOTS for
sale on very accommodating terms.
STATE BONDS taken in payment for pur-
ehases of houses and lots in the city, or farms
in any of the contiguous counties.
HUDGINS & SUTTON,
fe 23-tf 9l2H Main street.
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E b. HOWLE,S DRUG STORE, Market
IA. Square, Manchester Va. Open all hours
day and night
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l47-Inyol.

nIsTRiCT COURT OF THE UNITED
IL STATES for the Eastern District of yir-
ginia-In bankruptcy.
In the matter of Eldridge, Durham Il Co. VS.
r. G.. Turner Co., bankrupts.
A warrant in bankruptcy has been issued by
said Court against the estate OF X. G.. Turner g.
90, OF Henrico county, and State OF Va, who.
have been adjudged banlSrupts on petition of their
creditors; and the payment of any debts, and the
delivery OF any property belonging to said bank
rupts, to them or for their USE and the transfer OF
any property by them, are forbidden by law; Il
meeting Of the creditors OF said bankrups to prove
their debts and choose one or more assignees OF
their estate will be held at court of bankrupssy
to be holden at the Registers office in Rkeh-
Inond, Virginia, before w w. Forbes, Esq, Reg
lister, on the 10th day of March, 1872, at lie
o'clock A. NJ, DAVID b. PARKER, %
fe 26-M2w IA u. s. Marshal.
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Ieneldl superintendent
JAMES F. NETHERLAND,
General Ticket Agent. jeI

General Ticket Agent. jeI
ID ICHn1OND AND DANVILLE RAILROAD
~ On and after July 2Sth, 1871,
GOING WEST:
Train NO. Through Passenger) leaves Rich
mond daily Except Sunday at 405 A. NJ; leaves
Danville at 1l02 A. NJ; arrives at Greensboro at
1862 p. M.
Richmond daily at 9:l5 A. NJ; arrives at Lynch
burg at p NJ.
Tram No. IS Freight and Accommodation
leaves Richmond at 5;05 p. NJ arrives at Burkes-
VILE at "a +. M. stepping at all way stations
Train No. ii Through Mail and Expresslleayes
Richmond daily at $40 p NJ; leaves Danyille
daily at 1912 p. NJ; arrives at Greensboro daily
at l:l2 A. M.
GOING EAST: STD
Train No. IL Through Mail and Express)
leaves Greensboro daily at 1850 p. M; leaves
Danvile daily at l0:l2P. NJ; arrives at Richmond
Train No. o Through Passenger leaves Green's
boro' daily Except Sundays at 1906 A. NJ; leaves
Danyilie at l;27 p. NJ; arrives at Richmond at s22
Pm
Train No. 10 Q4ynchburg Passenger) leaves
Lynchburg daily at $50 A. NJ leaves Burl1eville
at P. NJ; arrives at Richmond alta p. NJ.
Train No. 3 Frelght and Accommodating
leaves Burkevile at 430 A. NJ; arrives at Rich
mond at s:45 A. NJ, stopping at all way sta
tions daily Sundays excepted)
Trains Nos. and IL connect ut Greensboro
with Trains on North Carolina railroad for all
points South.
Train No. 6 connects at Burkeyille with
Train on Atlantic, Mississippi and Ohio railroad
for all points Southwest and South.
THROUGH TICKETS to all points South and
Southwest can be procured at the ticket office in
Richmond and of r.. f. WALKER, Agent of At
lantic, Mississippi and Ohio railroad, No. 1926
Main street, Richmond,
Papers that have arrangements to advertise the
schedule of this company will please print as
above. JOHN r. A1ACMURDO,
General Ticket and Freight Agent
A LHrrft RI SNvttNst
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REAL ESTATE AGENCY.
nLD DOMINION LAND AGENCY,

INTRODUCTION OF SETTLERS IN THE
STATE OF VIRGINIA,
and are now advertising largely in the North to
effect that object. Parties having properties for
sale, will find it to their advantage to place the
came In our hands. We charge nothing unless
n sale is effected, promising to those who may
favor us with their patronage entire satisfaction
Address or apply to
SMITH PETERSON,
Corner Tenth and Bank streets,
ia 26--d&w1m Richmond Virginia
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RAILROADS


a. -
ID iCHM0ND, RECONNAISSANCE AND
~ POTOMAC ROUTE-February 10, 1872
w DAY MAIL leaves Byrd-Street station, Rich
mond, at 500 A. NJ Ts
W NIGHT MAIL leaves Byrd-Str station,
at s.46P.M.
UP ACCOMMODATION leaves Broad-street
station, Richmond, at $3.50 p. M
DOWN DAY MAIL arrives at Byrd-Street
station, Richmond, at 2.l7 p M
DOWN NIGHT MAIL. arrives Mt Ivrd-Street
station, Richmond at $3.50 A. NJ
DOWN ACCOMMODATION TRAIN arrives
at Broad-Street station, Richmond mt $40 A. M
ACCOMMODATION TRAIN runs to Milford
only. ''N-'.''
A SPECIAL FREIGHT TRAIN. with a mas.
senger car attached, will be run between Rich
mond and Milford on THURSDAY of each
week, leaving Richmond ut 6:45 A NJ ARRIVING
AZ Milford at 1912 p. M. Returning, will leave
Milford at Il. M, and arrive in Richmond the
same day at 6:24 p M. Fares the same as on
accommodation train.
Travellers bound west uin Baltimore and Ohio
railroad, will, by taking the $40 A. M. Mail
hence, connect with the 4:2b =. M train at Relay
House, on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. BY
Inc o:40 l.. Nj. they will connect with the S:2s
A. M. at Relay House, on the same road-the
former being the quicker line for points west.
ID fCHMoND AND
~ YORK RIVER RAILROAD
NOTICE TO SHIPPERS AND THE TRAVEL.
ING PUBLIC
TRI-WBBKLY LINE BRTwRRg
RICHMOND, BALTIMORE, PHILADELPHIA
NEW YORK AND BOSTON,
| AND TO ALL POINTS NORTH AND EAST, WEST AND
NORTHWEST.
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Any paper or magazine not in the above list
will be furnished at publishers rates.
f Always on hand all the latest publications OF
this country and Europe, books, stationery,
card and stereoscopic views, fancy articles, &C.
G. +. JOHNSTON,
+ Newsdealer, 9lS Main street,
+ de 2-D&Wtf Richmond Virginia.
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This Great Passenger Route is composed of the
Richmond and Danville railroad, Atlantic, Mis-
sissippi and Ohio railroad, East Tennessee and
Virginia railroad, East Tennessee and Georgia
railroad, Nashville and Chattanooga eaiiroad,
and Memphis and Charleston railroad and their
connections. Passenger trains leave Richmond
daily at 9l5 O'Clock a. and 500 o'clock p. m :,
making close connections throughout to
Lynchburg and all stations on A., M and Ohio
railroad, Knoxville, Decatur, Corinth, Grand
Junction, Memphis, NewOrleans, Chattanooga,
Canton, Jackson, Ficksburg, Mobile, Dalton, At
lanta, Rome, Selma, Macon, Columbus and all
points South and Southwest Nashville, Column
bus, Chicago, Cairo st. Louis and all points
North and Northwest.
Through tickets good until used.
Baggage checked through.
New and elegant sleeping cars on all night
trains.
Good eating-houses, and ample time for meals.
Fare lower than by any other route.
For further information, apply at the Office of
the Virginia and Tennessee Airline Railway,
1926 Main street. or at the office of the Richmond
and Danyille railroad.
RE-. WALKER.
lY 81 Agent,
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RICHMOND, V

Practices In the United States Courts.
Particular attention given to cases arising UNI
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. oo 03-ts
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~ u. HOWLIs's DRUG STORE, Market
HI. Square, Manchester, Va. Open all hours
day and night.
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GROCERIES, &c.

GROCERIES, &c.
OpFosIrIos IS 1nE LIFE or TRADE.
+ N 4 ID G T,
OF THE
OLD DOMINION STEAM COFFEE AND
SPICE MILLS,
Is NOW ROASTING COFFEE DAILY FOR
GROCERS AT A HALF GENT A
POUND. "
MR.. BENEDICT has the most improved ma
chinery for roasting coffee in the United States
Every thing is new, on an improved principle.
and his Roasted Coffee takes the preference over
all Others
Among the most valuable stimulants coffee
takes the highest rank. The greatest care should
be taken in the process Of Roasting Coffee as
upon that depends its flavor and stimulating
qualities.
BY MIR. BENEDICT'S new process OF Roast
ing Coffee, the acid (deliterious property of the
coffee,) is condensed and carried off by perfo-
rated pipes leading from the cylinders and all
the aroma or fragrance of the coffee retained in
the air-tight cylinders. Persons of the most
delicate and sensitive nervous organization who
cannot use coffee prepared the old way, can
drink the delicious beverage when roasted in the
manner above described, without the slightest
injury to the system.
One pound of I3ENEDICT'S ROASTED COZ
FEE Will so as far as two pounds of Green
Coffee.
No. 1876 MAIN ST., CORNER EIdRTH,
fe 2l-lm RICHMOND, VA.
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

- DAILY STATE JOURNAL OFFICE
RICHMOND, March 4, 1872
we quote frst-class paper at to 10 per
cent. FER annum. Richmond city bonds are held
at so cents. Virginia State stocks dull. There is
an nctive demand for lrst-class railroad securi.
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(lHESAPEAkE AND OHIO RAILROAD.
On and after September LIST, PASSENGER
TRAINS leave Richmond Sundays excepted)
as follows:
$50 A. M.-MAIL TRAIN for White Sulphur
Springs connecting at Gordonsville with Orange,
Alexandria and Manassas train for Washington
and North, and Lynchburg and South.
3;S5 p. M.-ACCOMODATION TRAIN for
Gordonsyille, except on Saturday, on which day
it leaves at P. M This train connects at Cor
louisville with the night trains on the Orange,
Alexandria and Manassas railroad for Lynehburg
and Washington.
THROUGH TICKETS, sold at low rates, to
all points Northwest and Southwest
Storage tickets from Liverpool Queenstown
Amsterdam, Antwerp, Hamburg, Havre, Rotter-
dam, Bergen, Copenhagen, and Gothenburg, to
all points on this road can be bought of the Ge-
neral Ticket Agent at Richmond, or can be or
dered through any station agent On heroad
Further information may be obtained at the
company's office.
No Passenger Trains run on Sundays.
A. H. PERRY,
.I,,x@
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CURE DEPARTMENT.

Thousands of nyalds have been successfully
treated at this institution during the past twenty
years, and its fame is known wherever the Eng
lish language is spoken. Its appliances for the
treatment of disease without the use of poison
GUS drugs are the most extensive and complete of
any institute in America. They comprise the cell
ebrated
TURKISH BATHS,
ELECTRIC BATHS
j VAPOR BATHS, . ..r
SWEDISH MOVEMENT CURE,
MACHINE VIBRATION,
the varied and extensive resources of the.
WATER CURE, ... s.--
LIFTING CURE,
MAGNETISM, a.'. ~
Healthful Food a Pleasant Home, etc. Partieu
lar attention is given to the treatment of all forms
of
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The favorito bird with the baby-its
little crow.
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CHRONIC DISEASE,

especially of Rheumatism, Gout, Dyspepsia,
Constipation, .Torpdity of the Liver, Weak
Poor Circulation, General Debility, Curvature OF
the Spine, Scrofula, Diseases of the Skin, Ute
rine Weaknesses and Displacements, Sperma-
torrhea, etc.
Any one wishing further information should
should send for circular, containing further par
ticulars, terms, etc., which will be sent free by
return mail.
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SAVINGS BAN.

CHARTERED BY CONGRESS, MARCH, 1865.
f DEPOSITS received and PAYMENTS made
daily excepting holidays) from A. M. to 4 p.
NJ, and on Saturday Evenings from to O'Clock
Z INTEREST at the rate of six per cent per an
unm declared and compounded in March, July and
November, on all sums of FIVE ~ DOLLARS
and upwards.
Deposits received of FIVE CENTS and up
ards. CHARLES SPENCER
3 de S0-t1 Cashier
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BOARDING DEPARTMENT.

We are open at all hours OF the day and nigh
for the reception of boarders and patients. Our
location is convenient of access from the railroad
depots and steamboat landings, and to the bust
ness part of the city. Street cars pass near the
doors to all parts of the city, making it a very
convenient stopping place for persons visiting the
city on business or pleasure. Our table is sup
piled with the best kinds of food, heaIthfully
prepared, and plenty of it. In these respects It
is unequaled
Come and see, and learn how TO live health
fully at home. Terms reasonable.
WOOD HOLBROOK.
se 8--d&wts Projectors
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PROFESSIONAL.

7 H. SHIELDS,
L. uIATE or CBASDLER, MoRroS s. SHIELDs)
ATTORNEY AT-LAW,
Marshall Hail. Corner Tenth aud Bank Streets,
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III YORK RIVER RAILROAD


PASSENGER TRAIN
DAYS, and SATURDAYS, at p. M, connect
ing with the splendid
STEAMER STATE OF VIRGINIA
Captain l.. w. FREEMAN,
for the aboye-named points, touching at the
river landings, and arriving in Baltimore on the
ioliowing morning in time to connect with trains
North and West
Through tickets and baggage checked to all
points,.
Leaves DAILY Except Sunday for West
Point.
Steamer leaves Baltimore, Pier No. ., No. 80
Light street, on MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS,
and FRIDAYS, at T. M, arriving in Richmond
at IL O'Clock the following morning. giving pas
ness and dine before the leaving of the trains
South.
FREIGHT TRAIN,
with passenger car attached, leaves TUES
DAYS, THURSDAYS, and SATURDAYS, at
o'clock A. M, for through freghts to all points
North and West and on MONDAYS, WED
NESDAYS and FRIDAYS, for local freight be-
tween Richmond and West Point.
Freghts received daily, carefully handled, and
promptly forwarded.
Through bills of lading given to all points
FARE:
From Richmond to Baltimore. ....."..."..s 4 90
Philadelphia.""........ 65
" New Y ork. ............ 10 80
Boston (all raiD....... IL rs
I" g (by Sound).... IA 70
VIM N. BRAGG, Sup't
REUBEN FOSTER, General Agent, No. 90 Light
street, Baltimore
J. l.. TAYLOR, General Ticket and Freight
Agent, Richmond. fel7-tf
x.EIISs n
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NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, &c

NJOw is THE TIME TO SUBSCRIBE FOR
IN NEWSPAPERS, MAGAZINES, &C., for
the coming year. Any of the following will be
sent by mail to any address for one year at rates
NJ
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VHE FIFTY-FoURTH VOLUME!
FAMILY MAGAZINE.

PHRENOLOGY-The Brain and it's Func-
lions; Location of the Organs, with directions
for culture and training, and the relations of
Mind and Body described.
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RIGHT TO THE POINT.
The Babeock Fire Extinguisher in the
ledo Fire,


The Babeock Fire Extinguisher in the To-
ledo Fire.
The continual drouth and the scarcity Of
water in our wells and cisterns, should suggest
to our village authorities and citizens better
means than we now enjoy for s1tinguishinR fire.
No one will doubt for a moment that il a FIRE
was to get under good headway in the business
pirt of town, row, that it could be chc OK d so
ong as there was a building In reach Of II.
The late disastrous conAlgrAtions have fully
verified the old adAge that an ounce Of pre-
ventiou is worth pound Of cure." The most
efficient Fire Departments have proven a failure
in our cities after the Hrs got .uader good head
way.
Some Of our citizens witnessed the FIRE at
Toledo on Sunday last, which destroyed about
a quarter million dollars worth OF property, al
so the saving of the freight depot Of the d. 4 NJ.
Road by the prompt use Of the BAbcOck Fire
building, in all probability it would have swept
over the whole Of the Middle Grounds, aiding,
no doubt, half million dollars more to the loss.
1t was the universal opinion Of those who wit
messed the fire, that the BabcOsk ExtiAguishers
saved the depot buildings. To all this testi.
mony, we add that Of Mr.. McSAOE, the General
Freight Agent Of the d. & N. Road, in the fol,
lowing letter to Messrs. cvRrIs 4 SoN, which
explains itself;
Assrs, J. @. CARTS 6 S,a, Gsa1 Ayenh A,5eosk
Fire EtthgHishSr:
GESrLEMEN--I II affords me the most abundant
qualification to add one more h the many test.
moBials already in your possession regarding
the value and efficiency Of the BLbenck Fire Ex.
tingusher. During the progress 1T the fire on
Ottawa street ON Sabbath morning last, the
ofiices and freight houses Of the Dayton Il
Michigan r. II. Co., repeatedly caught IRE, but
were easy sxtingnished by the Babepck Ex.
tinguishers. recently purchased and placed in
the Company's office. | uuhesitatingly give il
AZ my opinion, that for the preservation uf our
buildings and ether valuable property from
destruction, we are largely indebted TO these
machines, | would urge their general adoption
by all owning property liable to conaIgrAtiOn.
Yours truly,
JAMES n. MosRo-, @. III ARt.
TvledH; o, Dec. II, 1872.