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Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-12
Tho Removal Of tho Curb Market.

The Council, last evening, passed the ordinance
to remove the curb market from Market street
to King street. This new limits for farmers will
commence at 81 street, and extend North, and
the rule will be, as at present, to stand on the
East side in summer, and the West side in win
ter. The transfer is to take place on and after
the list Of May.
Property-holders and business men on Market
street will now have an opportunity of testing
whether the country market has really been an
advantage to them, or not, and the King Street
people will be allowed to take their share in the
annoyance or benefit, whichever it is.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-12
Aeaths.

CoXE-Died In Brooklyn, N. Y, on Sunday, April
Tlh, Grace f., wife OF Charles b. Coke, formerly
Of this city,
ALLEN -on the 81 inst. Of small pox, at the BlnR-
ham House, Philadelphia, Willie, aged 10 years.
and on the 4th inst, Carrie, aged years. children
of William and Mary Allen, and grand children Of
OF Gen. Jacob Henry Allen OF Cincinnati. Inter-
ments made at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia
FILE-Aprll 11th. 1872 Eliza A. File, aged 90
years.
The relations and friends of the family are re.
spectfully invited to attend her funeral from her
late residence No. 210 West 10th Street. on Satur-
day afternoon, April 18th, to leave the house at
O'clock Services at 81 O'Clock.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-12
England.

WHAT THE NEWSPAPERS SAY ABOUT THE ALABAMA
QUESTION.
LONDON April H.
The papers announce that Chief Justice Cock
burn, the English Representative, will not attend
the Geneva arbitrators, on the the 18th inst
The Times says the British statement will be
delivered on the 18th but will not regard the act
as a prejudicial position taken in opposition to
the American claim for consequential damages,
and if the United States shall not before the
tribunal is prepared to make award, have aban-
doned such claims, Great Britain will withdraw
her ratification of the Washington Treaty.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-12
now TO REPLENIsH THE TREASURY
or Tnk LORD.


Let Annie buy one ribbon less, el.0O
And Fanny give one ring; 500
trace sacrince one change OF dress. 5000
One sash and fancy string 800
-, Let julia for nor next new suit
~ One lAoe-trimmed runs spare; 800
The time required one such to flute,
Letit be spent In prayer. blessing inyalusblel
Let Mesdsmes A, B, @, and D.
Their households watch with care,
Each save fr m waste (theftD one ounce Of tea
One needless luxury ssare. [bO cents per
week X Al 200
Let Kat4 and Rose each take her turn,
With their wise mas consent,
Each for one week three dollars earn
(As Bridget left in Lent) so
Let Mary once with Jane forego
Their pleasant carriage drive, [saved, s5l
Aud help dear sister Abbie sew; learned,
Thus save and double five s5-l 1910
Let Susie save her furs with care,
To serve next winters cold,
Aud guard her dress from stain and tear, qo.t0
That she may give ,r gold.
Lot Lizzie stop and think again
Ere she conclude to buy;
" This diamonds cost might saps lost men
III GIVE ITS PEIoE-and try 800 90
5000 90
Macedonian aud Record
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-12

A National Exhibition Of Photographic art is to
be held at st. Louis, Mo-, in May.
A Pittsburg firm have recently shipped two
steam pumps to Newcastle, England.
A Boston contemporary wants "old Probabili-
ties" to extend bis predictions to earthquakes
Flakes Bulletin, an influential paper in Texas,
takes strong grounds for the annexation Of Mex
leo TO the United States.
A woman in . Western poorhouse has been
almost constantly on her knees for sixteen years,
being engaged in perpetual prayer.
The Astor Library in New York has 141, 900
volumes. 1t 10 arefersnce library, and is visited
daily by about one hundreq persons.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-12
The Drama.

"A handsome painting of John Z. Owens, the
comedian, in his character of SOiOn Shiagle is in
the window Of Boughman, Thomas, q Co. 1t ia
the property OF Mr. Ovens and is valued highly
as an admirable portrait.
OF the comedy Of the Poor Gentleman, which
Mr.. Ovens plays here, next Wednesday, the
Baltimore American says Though this is one
of the best OF English com edies, we do not often
see it upon the stage, because there are only two
artists who are competent to its rendition, and
of them Mr.. Owens is onen
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-12
New Jersey prunlclpnl RIeoIlonu

The municipal elections in New Jersey arc
generally quite encouraging to the Republicans
Lambertvile and Bordentown give Republican
majorities, for the first time. In Patterson, the
School Board Board of chosen FreeholJers, and
Board of Alderman, are all Republican, by.de-
cided majorities. In Jersey City the same is
true, the Democratic Mayor Being re.chosen.
Trenton went for the Democracy, though the
Council stands IL to against them.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-12
Win a.nve The Order.

Upon inquiring of the Clerk of the Council,
we ascertain that the Chairman" Of the Printing
Committee gave directions that no more ordi-
nances should be advertised in the COMMERCIAL,
and stated that he gave this order upon "a vote
o the Republican members of Council"
The Chairman of the Printing Committee is
Mr. H. F. Picksls, and the other members are
DIR shortlidge and Mr.. Patrick Dillon.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-12
Cnne n1nr GellInr Randy fnr 1hn snn.nl

A letter from Cape May says: The doors of
the Stockton House were thrown open on Satur-
day, preparatory to having the building placed
in condition to receive guests This hotel has
been leased this season by Michael Ward (late
OF the La Pierre House, Philadelphia), gentle
man calculated in every particular to make the
undertaking paying one. Congress Hall will
be run by Col. Cake, while Mr.. Bolton will con-
tinue to do the honors at the Columbia. Rumor
has it that the Republican Convention, which
All invitation to visit this place after their ad-
iournmant -
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-12
FIRST EDITION.
a:so p. M.
nIOrmOndon.

GOVERNMENT PRosEcuuoN-TnE MoRsIoN MIS-
sIoNs.
SALT LAKE, April 12.
The Government Assessor is instructed to
prosecute the Cooperative Mercantile Associa-
ton for violating the revenue law by issuing
fractional currency without stamps. An immense
amount is in circulation.
The Mormon missionaries for foreign service,
were blessed in the tabernacle, yesterday. Many
were unwilling to go, and regard as banish-
ment from business pursuits. to promote tine in
terests OF Mormon officials.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-12
Industrial News.

The product OF magnetic ore in New Jersey
last year was 450, 900 tons, of which more than
four-6fths, about $4,000 tons, came from Morris
county alsne. .5.
The toothpick factory in Canton, Me-, fur
nshes more work than all other business in the
town. Over one hundred cords OF poplar have
been hauled for its use this season, and con-
Verted into toothpicks. Each Of the machines
used will, it is said, make 5000 toothpicks
minute. fta-I9'
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-12

ANNIyERsARY.-Hope Council, No. q Jr. Order
Of United American Mechanics, held their fifth
anniversary, at their Hall, Fifth and Market
Streets last evening. brass band was in at
tendsnee, which enlivened the occasion with
really fine music. A glee club was another mus
ical feature OF the entertainment, and did its
part admirably. Essays, rectations, readings,
and comic songs, were on the programme, and
the ice cream and other refreshments filled the
bill, and the whole affair was most pleasant
and sucpessful one
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-12
Political InteIIIEence.

The Boston Journal says: at has been wise
ly remarked that one difficulty with the Liberal
cabal against Grant is that they do not realize
how much the class Of humbugged persons has
diminished within few years. Thirty years
ago there were ten men who could be deceived
by politicians where there is one to-day. In
the recent election in New Hampshire the
speeches of Schurz and Sumner we're scattered
broadcast, yet they had no more influence than
so much waste paper"
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-12

Senators prumbull, Schurz and others are on
their way to New York to attend the Liberal Re-
publican meeting.
General Frank Cheatham announces himself
as a candidate for the Democratic nomination
for Governor of Tennessee.
The tug-boat Davenport exploded her boiler,
at Jersey City, yesterday, killing s. Dexter, the
engineer, @. Snyder, James Oaulfeld, and a
boy. Captain ]. Cox, Of the Davenport, is miss
ing, and is supposed to be killed. Several per-
sons were injured.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-12
Commercial Reports.
PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.

FlILhDELFHIA MAHkEIHs
PHILADELPHIA, April 18th.
Cotton, shade higher; uplands 23% New
Orleans "a. Flour less active, holders firm ;
Penna. extra family SS 25@S 70. Wheat less ac-
tive; State and Western red 81 So; amber 81 92;
white 81 1902 90. Rye held, ss. Rye flour firm,
80. Corn meal holders ask So 60for Brandywine
Corn, fair demand yellow and mixed western
67@68. Oats dull white 5i@55 mixed SO ;
black 80; Mess pork dull, sI3 25 Lard dull So
@9. Whisky dull, SS.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-12

The FIRST SHIPMENTS. The first shipment OF
track material for the Wilmington & Western
Railroad. direct to the line of the road was made
to-day. Rails and ties are being delivered at the
Newport pike, by the w. 4 r. Railroad, and the
workmen will probably commence laying the
track the first OF next week.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-12
Marine News
WILMINGTON. A

WILMINGTON, April II.
Arrived, schooner Golden Gate, and sloops
Mary Elizabeth and Planter. Sailed, schooners
IOl1d and j. B. Myers.
The water has been let into the Susquehanna
canal through its entire length and boats are
now passing through The first tow of canal
boats, this season for Philadelphia, left Hayre
de Grace, on Tuesday last.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-12
w .oden shIp-BuIIdinR in wilmington.

The days Of wooden ship-building are not en-
tiTely over, in this city. There il now rather a
revival OF work in this line. Six new vessels,
and one barge, are now being built in three diff
forent yards. Most OF them arc schooners, in
tended for tho coal trade, and other coasting
business. .q
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-12

BLooMs--The barge keystone has arrived at
the wharf Of the Wilmington II Reading Rail
rpad Company, and unloaded her cargo Of
blooms for shipment by the W. q R. Railroad
to Ii. L. Steele, at Laurel. This is the first
freight received by water, on this line, since the
reopening Of navigation.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-12
A whoIe FamIIy swept orby smnlI,yn,.

Mrs. Yealbig, living near Plainfeld, N. j., re-
Gently visited her brotherin-law's house in that
place to see his children who were sick with the
smallpox. A day or two after leaving them she
was taken down with it, and in a short time ar
ter was a corpse. She wos the mother Of seven
children, six of whom took the dreadful disease,
and have since died.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-12
MORNING NEWS.
Personal Intelligence

Major @. r. Layton, Of the 10th U. 8. Infan-
try, for the past year in command Of the post at
st. Augustine, Flsrida is now on leave Of alb
sence, on a visit to his relatives in Georgetown
and Wilmington.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-12
Steamboat Disaster.

EXPLOSION OF THE ooEANUs-FEARFUL LOSS OF
LIFE.
ST. LOUIS, April 12.
A survivor OF the explosion of the steamer
Oeeanas gives an awful description 70 the scene.
Captain Warshaw and Reeder are missing, and
the latest news says that sxtyto seventy persons
perished.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-12

ANOTHER SUDDEN DEATH.-F. W. Sanderson,
Esq, who has been an acting Justice of the
Peace in our town for some years, died very
suddenly in Wilmington, Del, on Wednesday
evening last.-Haure de Grdoe Republican.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-12

A communication, elsewhere printed, states
some facts and views, on the Contract question,
that will be interesting to the public.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-12

The greatest enemy to free government is a
servile press
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-12
Marriaafs.

SAWTHLL-HARDY.-On the 10th inst BY the
Rev. W. II II. Marsh, Mr. William r. SaWtel, oI
Charlestown, Mass, TO Miss Ellen E. Hardy Of
Wilmington, Del
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-12

The portability is rain, tonight, and clearing
weather tomorrow.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-12
Weather Record.
REPORT OF THE SIGNAL SERVICE.


WASHINGTON, April 12.
Probabilities Area of rain will extend North
EASTWARD over the Middle and New England
States, followed by clearing weather by satur-
1ay mornine
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-12
spain.
SENIOR cAsrE1oR MAKES SPEECH.

5ENOh CA5IELOh MAfEb bFEECH.
MADRID, April ~.
Senior Castelor spoke at Seville. He said his
party aspirsd to form United States of Europe,
and found Universal Republic.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-12

A Vital Principle Of Republican Governments.
In he la,o-makii,g body, all citizens, Of mature
age, sound mind and untaiated By crime, must
be equally represented.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-12
StnanEiaI.

ENIRsT NATIONAL BANK,
OF WILMINGTON,
DspOs' tory Of the Public Monies,
AND
FINANCl Al AGENT OF THE UNITED STATEA
EDWARD BELTS PRESIDENT.
GEO. D. ARMSTRONG, CASHIER.
Paid Up Capttai,. ai,.s....-...ssssssssssss SoOVsVV0
kW-Philadelphia and New York Excnange fur
pished to regular depositors without charge.
Discount days, Mondays and Thursdays, at 81 A. n.
DIRECTORS:
CLEMENT B. SMYTH, GEORGE W. BusH,
IsRARL PUBKY, ELI GARRETT,
HENRY S. MOC0MB, JOSHUA II HEAD
DANIEL JAMES, WILLIAA TA1ftALLi
EDWARD BETTE octl,ly
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-12
PRICE TWO CENTS.
SECOND EDITION.
$50, p. M.
Congress.

WAsmSdToN, April IL.
HOUSE.
Senate amendments to the Legislative Appro-
priation Bill were considered.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-12
EIGHTH AND MARKET STREETS.

L NOW OFFER, with my increased stock OF woye
IL wire, fancy painted wire bird cages, wire flower
stands for flower pots, wire trellIs, &c HOt-hOuse
plants, bulbs and other nower roots, flower Bnd
vegetable seeds and all kinds of grass seeds. Rus
tic hanging baskets, bird boxes, tables and stands
for parlors and vestabules, at moderate prices by
A. II. ALLDERDICES,
No. Ill Shipey Bt.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-05-10
How We Used to be Physickesl.

Who does no: remember the time when spring
rurgation was considered indispensable to summer
health? No matter for wry faces. the inevitable
salts and SIENNA, rhubaro. calome and jalap must
be administered These spring mcdi dichies.' the
youngsters were told were to keep them hale and
hearty during the summer. We all know now that
this falacy: that vigor, not depletion. is
what is required at the commencement Of the SUN
mer so'siice, As a preparation for the enervating
effects OF oppressive summer weather, course Of
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is highly expedicnt.-
This famous vegetable preparation has three prom
inent properties 1t renovates, purifes and regu-
ites all the functions of the body 1t is composed
exclusively of pure vegetable productions viz: the
essential principle Of Monongahe!a Rye. and the
most etfcacious tonic and Alternative roots. barks
and gums known to medical bOtanists Hence il il
nn absolutely "a medicine, and no tincture of the
PharmacopGia can compare with it either in purity
in the yaiety OF its objects. and its cOmprehen-
slve Results. Happily Tor mank ind the theory that
1t was necessary to PROSTATE patient in order tn
cure him. Is forever exploded. and the true philo
sophcal doctrine that vgor is one great antagonist
Of disease. has taken its place Hostetters Bitters
is an inyigprtnt, and hence il is the proper med.
cine for the feeble at this most trying Of the
year.
BE sure hat you obtain the genuine article. as
ket. Look to the ornamental stamp. the engraved
label. and the name blown into the glass. Hostel
te-s Stomach Bitters is sold in bottles only
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-05-10
Business NOTICES.

cheap Cheaper! Cheapest, Cofee.-Good
Rio, 2Sc; better, SOC; best strong, 32c per b; Ex
ira Maricabo and Lagusyra.35c; Old Java. 4Oc
Tea-A trial will convince you that our 75c
and 81 Oolong are the best in town; finest Japan,
$l.2O; finest Imperial, $l.6O; finest Eng. Break
fast Sl.40.
Trophy" tomatoes, the best in the market, 2Oc
for 2tb cans; syrups and molasses cheaper than
ever. BOWMAN, 4th and Lombard.
feb20-ly
l.. H. Foulk, No. lO2 West Second stree, has on
hand fine assortment of very easy shoes suitable
or ladies and gentlemen advanced in Ito, at low
prices Je. z.
New crop Usage orange seed; Breeses No.
Peerless potatoes, extra early and Tom Thumb
peas, tomato, egg plant, lettuce, &c &c. for early
sewing at the seed store Of
W. N. CHANDLER.
feb2l-3m Gil Market st.
If you want your boys fitted neat and cheap 60
to DeWolf's apr9-lm
Cheap Codi-stove x5.75, Nut $4.75 per 224O
pounds for cash only, at yard South OF Market
street Bridge. feb2l-tf WV. }. Brown.
90 to the Dolly Warden and have explained their
novel of selling Cigars; 10 cigars for fifty cents,
and there are five hundred dollars given away with
every thousand bunches sod and they do it and sell
best foe cent cigars in the city GIG Market street
One got eighty cigars for fifty cents.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-05-10
sheriff Aale.

BY virtue Of u writ Of Lcvsri Facias 70 70
tiS @e directed, will be exposed I" fue.s
ss9 Sale at the Washington ltotei. kept BY u.
Pyle. IN the city OF Wilmington. Ne"
Castle county, Del, on
SATURDAY; the 1lth day VI May, 1SI?,
Gt o'clock, p. NJ.
the following descr,bsd Real Estate. viz: Thoss
twO Lots Of Land rituxted ia the city of Whining
son Aforesaid. boundea AID described as follows w
No beginning at u stake in the middle of Lose
Lane. being corner ot' Lot No. z. hsrenaitet ae
eGribed; thence ~ Love Lane ab ,ut ,arteep per-
cnee 20 LANDS formerly Of Ziba Ferris; thence sin
SAID land southery about twenty,s, SIX perches -
line Ut land late vi rhoaHs Shipiey: thence thers.
viz, southerly about fifteen Uerchss 10 u stake !.
LOT No. thence with said lot bortherly twenty 81
tsrchst tothc place II bsg,uning. containing therein
ecout two and halt xcrss Of lead.
No. Z. be1inDing At the int ersection OF the N@
Ieriy SIDE OF Madison street and the centre OF hoS
Lane, 80 called; thence sleng Lave Lane mortimer,
10 lot No. ! aforesaid; thence along the easisiyj y
ssde OF sad lot souh herly to the southerly sue ~
sAd lot; thence continuing the conrse 70 sns
so9therfy side Of Filth btreei; thence astery aons
tihh stIest TO the westerly side al Mad sou sissS
fps9ce nprtteTly sl.ng said siie OF Madison slIsS'
10 the place I beginuing
uSeized and taken in execution as the PropeV 4
Wiliism Pyle and Margaret Z. Pile his wiis Az
{. t., amt 10 ) sold by .s
JAMES ARMSTRONG. SheriL
SHERIFF. Once New Castle. April "a. 1872
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-05-10
Sheriffs Sales.
AIlerill,n AaIe.

90 By virtue Of writ Of Leyari Fatiss to me
IN directed. will be expo-eI to PuUlle sale at
$&s;' the Washington llotsl. kept by Isaac P,is
A in The city ot Wilmington. n. Castle
county. Del on
SATURDAY. the IL h day of May. 1872.
ut ~ o'clock n. III.
the following described Real Estate; ,iy Al that
lot or parcel OF land situ te ne a,d being in ihe
city OF wiimtngton, and bounded i"lio~s to vii;
Heginuing At u stake standing on the easi side cl
Atket rtrsct. ut sixty i've feet aud FIX inches
broad. ana At the distance Of forty three feet from
the south side Of Front street Mt forty niue ieet
broad, heipg the corner ot lot which bel ones g
skssaSId Poole thence With The line thsIevi south
to another corner stake; thence s. nth THIRTY txo
deGvses, west twenty eight feet Thirty one ieet ~
mistake IN tbs conveyance 10 the said ohandietLJ
to another corner STAKE; thence north fifty eight
degrees west fifty feet three inches to Mar
ket street at the wid h storcsSid: thence W Mar
kst street NOR thirty two degrees. east tkenv
eight ice. to the place OF besnuins. tanning Que
thousand seven hundred and seventy four feet nine
inches Of land. more OF Iese. t +,
,.Sslied ana taken ia execution as the property oI
Mary A. Barber; who hath sur,ivedJohn ;. Ear
her deceased. and satnnei X. barber. Ellzsbeh 3
0oul and Hannah q. Barber. cbil.iisn, and helfs
At law Of John Barber. deceased. and 70 be sold
BY JAMES ARMSTRONG. Sherh.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-05-10
Valuable Farm For Sale.

4k% The farm Of Hugh Began. lately leoeas.
:M ed. adjoining the lands ot j. u McCul-
ssH Tough. X. Wilson, II. Swayne and Others
ia and within n hundred yards of swayne sta.
Y n on the, Wimington and Reading K. H.. in
Chris lana Hundred, miles trom Wilmington
New Castle County and State OF Deiaware. Is der
ed at private sale This farm has over 10 acres Of
the best quality of land. 1t is eautiiuIy located
II has stream of water running through it, and
hes three spnnes Of the best quality u W ter =
Possession to be given the rurcha aser i'm atels
TERMS-Une- halt the price in cash, and the
balance secured by bond and mortgage on the rro.
perty. pa, able At the purchasers choice a, any
time within Ave years.
Apply to MICHAEL HARRIlY,
mArl6tI
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-05-10
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.
FOUR STABLES DESTROYED TWO HORSES BURNED
TO DEATH

FOUR STABLES DESTROYED TWO HORSES BURNED
TO DEATH.
About three O'Clock this morning, n fire was
discovered in the of a stable owned by Geo
W. Bush. on French street. below Second. but be-
iorc assistance could he rendered, the flames had
rapidly spread to the adjoining buildings. In
this locality there are four stables, i'll close prox
unity to each other, occupying the centre OF the
square. all OF which were DESTROYED. Mr.. Bush's
stable was totally destroyed together with its con-
tents, and two valuable horses We're burned to
death. The flames soon communicated to the ad.
joining stable. owred by Mr.. J. Sparks, and oc-
cupied by Mr. n. Biddle, carter who succeeded
IN saving his carts and harness and all his ami
nals, except two pet goats and a lot of chickens
Two other stables, occupied by Carey Il Marr.
and Harvey & Ssler. were also consumed, with
their contents the latter parties. losing two sets
OF harness, one large grocery wagon and buggy,
which were totally destroyed. Two horses, con
fined III these two stables, were severely burned
before they could be taken out
The side and end windows of the large huili-
ing on King street, occupied by L. F. Adar, cab
met maker and furniture dealer, and owned bv
Carey 4 Aarr, were burned out, and the entire
building was in imminent danger, and was only
saved through the exertlons of the fremen, who
were early at the scens OF the fire. Mr.. Adair
had large portion OF his furniture removed, and
suffered considerable loss from damage done to
the furniture IN removal. The following are the
estimated losses.
Geo. w. Bush, two horses, 5000; fully insured;
stable and contents, 81 800; no insurance.
Mr. J. Sparks, stable. about 5000; insured.
l. F. Adair, about $500; insured.
Harver q Sisler. about l.OD0: no insurance
Carey 4 Marr, stable, $500; insured for 800;
damage to building occupied BY L. F. Adalr, about
$3.50; covered by Insurance..
n Biddle. contents of stable. about $25.
loo much credit cannot he given to our gallant
nfemen for the efhcisnt and energetic manner il,
which they labored to subdue the flames Tbs
innammable nature Of the buildings consumed
and the close proximity Of buildings Oh all sides
1t seems wonderful that the fire did not prove
more extensive. The labor OF br a ying the wnteI
to bear upon the surrounding buildings wns also
| very creating. as the firsmen were obliged tc
stand ~ the very midst of the burning stables, in
ordsf 70 work effectively. But through their un.
wear'sd seforts, the flames were confined to tht
limits OF the stables aad a large and dsastrou,
conaagration avoided,