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The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-03-19

A TERRIBLE RevENaR.-A fashionable
young Parisian. during his last summers
shooting, became intimate with the
pretty wife OF game.keeper, and has
continued to visit her. Quite recently,
the husband became aware of his dis
honor, and contriveu to be near on the
occasion Of one Of these visits. Ho ap-
preached the house, singing and whis-
tling. and the terrified wife concealed
her lover in closet, and that closet had
been prepared for his reception by the
game-keeper. Entering. he ordered his
wife to light the fires and get breakfast.
She obeyed, and at the end of few
minutes thick smoke issued from the
closet. The husband had disconnected
the stove funnel, which ran through it.
He affected not to mind this, nor to hear
the groaus of the sufocating man within,
and when his wife tainted at her work
from fright, he ooolly got breakfast him.
self, eat it, and departed. The poor wo-
man soon recovered. and dragged her
lover from his place of confinement, but
the husbands revenge had been COM
plete; he was past human aid.
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time is that of T. F. Anderson, cashier
Of Lamberton's Bank, Franklin County,
Pa. He gathered and placed in the fire
bank notes. bonds, and bank papers to
very large amount, and then ran home
and shot himself.
A diamond snuff box, valued at SIS, 600,
was found in railway car in England
some time ago. It was advertised in all
directions, but to no purpose, and now
remains an ornament Of the board room,
handed round for the directors to re.
fresh themselves with its contents.
An eccentric old fellow, who lives
alongside Of q graveyard, was asked if it
was not an unpleasant location. "No,"
said he. II never jined places in all my
life with set Of neighbors that minded
their own business so stiddy as they do"
Trains run now regularly on the Port
Royal Railroad-between Port Royal
and Augusta.
The Spartanburg Spartan says that
through trains are expected from Chats
lotte the 22d inst.
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MAIL 1ARRAaoxxEn1s.- Northern
mail opens $50 A. NJ. and 800 P. NJ. !;
eleses P. n. and ll,00 Nm. Charles
soh day mail opens e.15 r. II. ;scl6ses q
AAM.; n,ght;ropens TOO A. Nj; closes
6. e P. NJ. Greenville opens 6. .46 P. NJ. !;
cl6ses 6 A. H.. Western opens 6. 80 A.
NJ. Apdl2. 80 P. NJ. /; closes and P. N.
Wilmington opens $50 +. NJ: closes
1890 A. N. On Sunday the oifice ie
open from 3 to i P. 81.
: Extensive and damaging. 6res have
ragged in the country to the South east of
Columbia for some days past. We be-
lieve they are now extinguished. AIr.
j. F. G. Sims lost about 400 cords OF
wood and $500 cross-tieB from this
cause. A German resident on the
Hampton lands, on the Garner's Ferry
Road, six miles from the city, had new
and Well built fence, which enclosed his
farm. destroyed. a heavy loss to him.
and not easily repaired at this season OF
the year.
THE FA1n.-The opening OF tie Bap-
tiSt Fair, last night, in Mrs. Hinrichson's s
Hall, was decidedly pleasant affair.
Thefe was large number Of personsSu
atteFndance-lsdies, gentlemen aud ohii,
dren. The room was neatly and tastil}
decorated with wreaths Of evergreens,
flowers and moss. Everything in tho
way OF eatables can be found at the to
bles; and if visitor is at all bashful, las
everybody knows eye local" to be, he
can obtain seat in the back part of the
room, where, secure from observation,
the substantials can be disposed of
quietly. The ladies are oil attentive, and
almost anticipate your wants. The arti-
oles are remarkably cheap. The fair
will be continued this evening. Prof.
Buchar's string band furnishes the mu.
sic.
CoRoSER's VERD1cT.-The verdict Of
the Jury in the coroner's inquest, yester-
day, Oh the body of The man mentioned
as having been poisoned by hiking
concentrated lye, was: s'That Alfred
Dennis came to his death, on the 14th
day of Maroh, instant. from tho effects
OF drinking concentrated lye; but tho
jury are unable to lind any evidence that
will implicate any person in the transac-
ton" The inquest was held by Coroner
Coleman. DR.. 81. N. Sloan was the
principal witness examined. It appears
thelye was drank about month age,
and that when the physician was called,
the tongue Of the man was in q state OF
mortidcation.' Coroner Coleman sent
his constable for several Witnesses in the
case. The constable returned, saying
the witnesses refused to come. He was
ordered to GO for them a second time,
whereupon he refused, and, words ensu-
ing, the constable Houston Johnson)
was committed to Jail for twenty-four
hours, for contempt.
= =
TuR LATE In TppzpyAST Tn az.
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S. {
Wednesday u Aorninf 4Ar9htls ls, 1879,

The Puzzle OF Irsland's Discontont.
Either the Irish are the most peryerse.
or tho English the most unskillful in
Governing, OF any people on the face. Of
sthe globe. or the diBonitie swhich beset
them both, as they stand to each other
nov, are in their-~nature ipsuperable.
Perhaps both are in-fanit: : Certain 1t is,
that England's want Of success in pacify-
ing and controlling the people OF Ire.
land is the disgrace of her arms, her
policy and her humanity Y Ever since
and before ths time that unhappy Ire
land was delivered into the iron grasp of
Cromwell, down to the present moment
sof defeat OF Gladstone IN his well-meant
scheme OF tranquillizing the island and
satisfying the people, By legislative re-
aress. Of the faults. under, which their
educational interests shfet. 7theae abor.
tire attempts stand conBpiouously forth,
studding history and testitsing to the
nal.administration OF $ England and to
the chronic discomfort 81 Ireland. The
massaorea Of Cro9j 1t Drogheda.
4bwram and Ws1 [ehe. smoosher
fpolcy of milder men. Tie efforts OF Pitt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-22
Marine Intelligence.

NORFOLK, VA. Dec. 22.--B aud j Baker,
wreckers, have sent their tug to the assistance
of the brig Mary Rice, ashore at Cape Henry.
The prospects are favorable for saving the yes
sci and cargo in good condition.
LONDON, Dec. % The ship America, from
Barrow f., for New York, or St. Johns, \.
B., tnundered off the tanks Of New FoundIaud
The Captain and three men we're drowned.
The remainder Of the crew took to boats and
after being out six days were picked up by the
bark Louis Wichard>, trom Wilmington, n. g..
for Hamburg, aud landed at Dartmouth De,
cember 20.
New YORK, Dc. pa Key West dis
patch states that the CoIorado reports passing
early on the 2O;h inst. the O-sl ppee with the
Virgioius in tow, the latter having no steam on.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-22
Strike.

PHILADELPHIA Dec %. There is consider
able excitement along the wharves 10 conse-
vucnce of strike among the laborers. All The
Steamship lines had given notice that GU to-day
they would only pay 20 cts. per hour. All the
men struck demanding 30 cts. per hour. The
American steamship line paid 80 cents 10 order
to unload the steamer Pennsylvania, which ar
rived on Saturday. aud the hands Continued
work. Clydc's steamer nc had obtained men
at 20 cents The strikers claimed the submis.
sion of the American line as harbInger Of
success, and seem determined to free those
working at lower rates to join the strikers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-22
ny Green s& Wise.

rReal Estate Agents and Auctioneers.
10y FlRfU b OF decree of the Corporation
- C0ur. for ihe city of Alexandria, Va, rem
dercd at It's October term, 1873, in the suit of
:,tldm IRE and vile against Carln and wife ct al,
in chnncery, the undersigned, commissioners
her in named will otter, at public auction, in
front Of tic Market House, on Royal street, IN
said city OF Alexandria, Va, Oh WEDNES-
DAY, Inc It'll day of January, 1874, At twelve
iCrH IA LoT OF GRoGS in the city of
hleXa dria, on the north side of Cameron street,
between Patrick and Henry, bounded rs fol.
lows: Beginning on the noitn side Of Cameron
street, III feet aad inches west Of Patrick, and
running thence east on Cameron street ~ feet
thence north parallel TO Patrick street lOO feet;
thence west parallel to Cameron street 30 feet;
thence <o4ln pnrallel t. Patrick street to the be-
ginning. ~
No. "A LOT OF GROUND, with the I'M
PROV EMENTS, situated on the west side OF
lnt!ick street. and bounded rs follows: Begin
ming on Patrick street 80 feet 10 inches north OF
Cameron street, and running northwardly on
Patrick street - feet 5inches; thence westward
IT, parallel TO Cameron street 50 ieet; thence
south wardy parallel to. Patrick street IS feet
Inches thence Southwardly 10 feet 2 inches;
theEce casLwardy ~ feet to the beginning.
No "a LOT uF GROUND, with the I'M
PROV EMENIS, bounded rs follows: Begin
ming u. the poiut where the line of the last men
Liuncd lot OF IL feet inches touches the east line
o. TIC l''L EISL HlcUL!UUeut allu FuuuluS LucuCo
wcstwardiy with the north line OF Humans;
thence rorthwardly 7G feet inches; thence east
wars:ly 80 fees; thence sourilwardly Is feet
inches to the beginning.
No. A LOT OF GROUND on the west
side o! Patrick street, beginning - feet inches
north OF Cameron street, and running thence
nortiwardy or Patrick street II feet ! inches
thence wcstwardly parallel TO Cameron street IA
feet more Or less, to Curhn's line thence south
wardiy parallel t. Patrick street II feet inches;
thence -;,stwardIy with straight line ~ the be-
grning.
NO 3-A LOT OF GROUND, on Patrick
street beginning 1876 feet inches north OF Cam
eron stree, anu running thonce on Prtrick st.
north warIy 4l feet inches to Lambdin's line
tncacc w"stw"rdly parallel to Cameron street 81
feet i1chns, more or less to line between Car
Inns and Dorcls Mankins'; thence southwardly
parallel to Patrick street fl feet inches thence
with u straight line to the beginning
Terms of Sale: Cash enough to pay the cost,
and expenses of sale, and the residue in three
equal instruments ~ ., ~ and Is months from
the day OF sale; the bonds or notes Of the pur
chaser. with interest, to be taken, with good per-
so!Inl security; or III the option Of the purchaser
oncthird ~ more of the purchase money IN
cash and personal sec .rty as to the remainder
dispensed with. The title TO be retained until
the Whole of the purchase money is paid. Con-
veyancIng at the cost OF the purchaser.
GEORGE WALKER,
u. l.. SHOOT,
dee 4-eots Comm'rs. of Sale
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A MOST DESIRA B Z STORE AND
N DWELLING FOR SALE.

By virtu: OF = decree OF the Cooperation Court
Of the city Of Alexandria, Va, made at its De-
cnn.br term, 1873, III the suit Of John Ham
miilvs G. W. HammiIl ct al., the undersigned
commissioner appointed therein, will offer sale
at public auction, on SATU RDAY, January 3,
1874, in front of the property to. be sold, at II
q clock w., u LOT OF GROUND, with a f'ssA
FRAME DWELLING and STOKE.E ESs
thereon, situated 1T the intersection Of the south
side Of Queen street with the west 81 lie of Fairfax
So. ect fronting twenty one feet, more or less on
f, irtax street, and running back the same
width ninety feet.
The ab I'VE property is most desirable; situated
midway between the Market square and the de-
20. Of the Washington .nG Ohio Railroad and
on the line of trade with the fish and coal
whalves, it is ut all ttmes good sand for bust
ness.
Terms of Sale One-third of the purchase
money 10 be paid in Cash; one-third ON credit
OF SIX months, and the residue on a credit of one
YER from tie day of sale; the deferred pay.
mcnts - bear interest from the day of sale, and
to be secured By the bonds of tne purchaser,
with good personal security, and the title TO be
retained until the purchase money is fully paid
The property 10 b. resol'' upon failure to com =
ply wi h the terms Of sale.
dec l}.3w WIN. f. CARNE Com. of Sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-22
Threafing Attitude Of W0rkingmcn.

New YORK, Dec. 22.--A Chicago special
says The ucctlug OF workiugmen there yester-
day was very exciting The speeches were all
of an incendiary character. The speakers an
nounccd that the wvrkiugmen had met not tUr
political purposes, but to devise some means TO
bring the laburing classes out Of their present
terrible calamity An organlz ltlon similar to
that of the graugers was urged on the meeting.
Hopes we're expressed, and the sentiment was
loudly applauded, that the day Was near at
hand when an equitable division OF wealth
would be made The resolutions demanding
employment are to bc presented to the Cum-
mon Council to-nig ht and the men out of en-
ployment arc to assemble al I p M, and march
10 sulid phaaux to Court House square where
they will await the return OF their committee.
|! is believed the answer Will not be satistac-
tory to the workiugmcn, aud grave consequences
are anticipated
\ Cincinnati special also says the attitude OF
the workingmcu there causes feeling OF inoe-
curity and app rehensiOU.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-22
ByI. % Harrison, AuctiOneer.

A UCrION SALE of VALUABLE BOOKS
N on MONDAY AND TUESDAY EVEN
1NGS, December - and %, at ! o'clock p. M,
at Kln5 street Alexandria, Va. The under
sig .ei having received large consignment Of
Books, direct from the publishers, will offer the
voice consists If more than TWO THOUSAND
VOLUMES Of many of the rares5 works of
great Authors, Artists, and Scientific Men of all
ages from the earliest time to the present, in all
the partments o: Literature sc. Fine sets of
Of nil the standard Novetists, Poe.s and His
.orians. The Book: are Ill new, and are now
ready for Inspection. Also fine COLLECTION of
Chromus l.. d. HARRISON,
de, IO-3t Auctoueer
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-22

RELIGIOUS SERVICES YESTERDAY.
weather, yesterday, was clear aud bright, and
just cool enough to be agreeable, and large con-
gregatioDs were present at most OF the churches.
Rev. Mr.. Whittlescy preached in the lst Pres,
oyterian Church in the In,o,r,n'ng' aud Rev.
The puIpi!s Of the other churches were filed
by the resident clergy In Christ Church, Rev.
Mr.. McKm, 10 the morning, in answer to az
enquiry that had been made concerning the
conformity Of church members with the Gus
toms of modern society, took occasion to say
that he would be compelled to exercise the dis
cipline of the church towards those of his con-
gregatiou who attended public balls and theat-
rical performances The usual work of the day
was done by the Young Mems Christian Asso9,,
ciallou. all of whose several activities were well
attended
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-22
The Markets.

New YORK, Dec. 22--Stocks dull. Money
bid Cold lU4. Fonr dull. Whsa. quiet ana
firm Corn held lc higher.
BALTIMORE, Dc - va. skies consolidat
ed, 50. W. Va. 5. 10 bid 10 day Cotton dull
and heavyat AZ 'l45. Flour quiet and steady;
prices u1cnangcd. Wheat active i"r prime IL
choice, aud dull f'r other descriptions; white
choice lS5,lS7; fair to prime do. lG6al SO
choice amber lS5al90; good to prime rcd lIoa
ISL; commou To fair l5Dal7O. Corn active aud
s;ronr; white Southern. DAMP, 63:IO; dry, pa
II; yell,w Southern 70a72; linked Western dull
at &c Oats firm; Scutnern 52a53; Western
mix,I 50; WHIT 81 81 Rye quiet hut tiru ii
SSa93 Hay unchanged Provisions quiet aDc
UNCHANGED
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Lord Massey.

WEST CHESTER, Pa, DEC. 22.-.-The bogus
Lord Massey had hearing on the charge OF
false pretense Of being the posSessor Of large
amount OF mouey, preferred by Caleb Cape,
who testified that Massey had bought his farm
for $50, 900 and that he (Cape) had Incurred
both expense and Inconvenience before dis
covering that Massey was az imp lstcr. Anoth-
er charge against him was Tor obtaining watch
by false pre,ence The case was adjourned to
procure additional evidence.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-22

ALDERMANs ELECT1oN-An election for
Alderman 10 the 4th Ward to fill the place
made vacant BY the death of Judge Underwood,
was held to-day. The Radical nominee was
colorcd man named Richard Lyles:. a few
Conservatives cast their ballots for Mr. John
Is Smoot The polls were kept at Lucas
wuod-yard on Duke street, new place. But
little interest was manifested, and the vote was
a snail one, but 3l3 ballots cast, Of which lOo
were white and 2l3 colored.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-22

HYMENEAL. AT 6 0 clock last evening Rev.
Dr. Kelley solcmoizcd the rites of matrmooy
between Robert P. Kidwell, of Alexandria,
Va, and Miss Ella R. Golfer, of this city, the
marriage occurring at the residence ofthe bride s
mother, 90 Cedar street. \ goodly company
was present to witness the ceremony, and the
guests were afterwards invited to the festive
board, where an hour or more was spent III
Tasting and joyous conversation, which cont'n-
ued until the happy couple left for the home
of the bridegroom in Virginia. ---NashrtHe
Union, 18th INST
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ESs I" GUODS.
JEW GOODS! NEW GOODS

NEW GOODS! NEW GOODS
ROBERT l. WOODS,
No. " King street.
Purchasers are especially invited to call and
examine Cur Stock vi D.. -
LADIES DRESS GOODS, ~
much Of wnlch WIS bought ut The recently re-
duccd prices, and consist of French Mer!noes,
French Gu hneres, ali Wool Reps, new style
oergcs, Empress Cloths, Baden Cloths, Poplns,
DcialncS, Aipacas, Rich Plaid Tycoon Reps,
&c. Also in
BLACK DRESS GOODS
we lave especial bargains in wide Black Cash
lneres Black all Wool Poplins, Black pure Mo-
hair, Real Crow Black Alpaca, French Black
Mou.lin, wh full line ol Gray and Second
Mourning Dress Goods.
Our assortment embraces a great variety OF
col .rs, including all the desirable new shades.
Especial Inducements offered to cash buyers.
nov u
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as"ejyiS .{.ssJ iG-I
{, ,OA Ii.
COAL

{ ioAL' COAL
We have now On hand and arc constantly re-
ccivirg at our wharf and storage yards, foot OF
Queen streets, all the best GOALS known to
TINS market. We nanc in part:
LIkEN'S VALLEY.
SHAMOkIa and EAST FRANKLIN LOR-
BERRY RED ASH.
JOHNS, from EAGLE VEIN COLLlERl.
The celebrated CON lin ENTAIL and HA-
EEL DELL, from the Goodrich Collcry, ts-
teemel the best in the t.lnrhet;
And LEE and STANTON WHITE ASH
ANTHRACITE COAL OF Steamer, Broken,
Egg Stone and MT sizes.
COAL
Having ample space each variety Of Coal is
kept distinct from that Of others, and is es-
pecially prepared for family use. Yards floor
I'd and Coal sent out well screened and tree from
slate, 224O lbs to the ton Orders left with
Mcssrs. Clarridgc u Grgg corner King and
Royal Sts. or NJ the yards Will pc promptly hiied.
r. J. MEHAFFEY u CO.,
iy17 Wharf and Yards foot Jt Queen ST.
{ 1oALl GOAL, coAh'
To arrive and on wharf full stock Of
Lykens Valley Red ash Coal
LOrbe ry ked Ash Coal.
Henry Clay Mine Coal.
Lee Nine w hlte ASH Coal.
Drano Mine White AS. Coal.
Lehign White Ash Coal
Locust Mountain Coal.
Chesnut Red Ash Coal.
ChcSnut Whit. Ash Coal.
West Virginia Coal.
Cumberland Coal.
All Of the best quality, aad for sale 1T lowest
market r.tcs-.24U lbs to the ton.
Orders lett at 81 King street will be promptly
attended u. w. n. 5MOOT,
ir lott SmooL's wharf, foot Of Princess ST.
"a AVING disposed OF my interest IN the
IL Wood and Coal Yard on King street to
John Leathcrland, shall continue the Wood
and Coal business III yards on the north and
south co1ners OF Union and Queen SIS, where
will always be on hind iull supply CT the best
quality BED and WHITE ASH GOALS o! tho
i:feren. sizes ; GU ii BEkLAND COAL BY the
cargo, car load OF retail.
Also HICKORY, ok and PINE WOOD.
The patronage Of the citizens is respectfully So
lcitcd All orders left AZ tho office Of the Alex
sndriu Insurance Co., No. 81 King street, with
Col Murye, or ut Clarridge u Grlsg's Drug
Store, corner King and Royal streets, will be
promptly attended to. Weight guaranteed.
jy 81! tHDH. }. VI I'll Ar II l
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-22

ST. MARY's CHUeCH.--There will be three
M sses al ST. Msry's Church on Christmas day,
-. and 10 clock a. u. Beneiiction imme-
dlatey after the last mass Father Mcguire
will lecture at St. Mary's Church next Sunday
evening at O'Clock on the most adorable
Heart of Jesus, at which time this diocese
will be cnnsecrated to the most sacred Heart
of Jesus"
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Waat9,ar 71rO1abiiitiCS

WASHINGTON, Dec. %, | / a. m.,,
For the Middle Atlantic States, generally
clear weather will prevail during the day, with
Continued low temperature and light variable
winds. For the South Atlantic and Cult States
and hence norhward over the Ohio Valley,
light to fresh uorheastcrly to sgutheastcrrly
winds with threatening weather and rain IN the
southern portions of these districts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-22

TIE SHORTEST DAY.-To-day is the SD ortest
day in the year, the period when in the earth 8
revolution round the sun it reaches. the point
in the elliptic furthest south FROM the equator.
For several days before and after the solstlce
there is but slight variation 10 the suns ap-
parent decliuation.
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IncCndiariSill.

ALBANY, Dec. %. Five or six boys, rang
ing from - 10 Is years or age, have been ar
rested 10 Schenectady Oh u charge OF lncendlar-
ism. Some iv= or six fires recently occurring
are attributed to them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-22

The HEBREW FEAST OF DEDICATION The
Hebrew Sabbath Of the Festival Of Dedication
commenced on Friday aud closed on Saturday
evening. The synagogue here wasnuncrous'y
attended 90 Saturday, where a sermon refer
ring to the historical spiritual significance OF
the festival was delivered by the rabbi.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-22
-FECTEOT SHLES.
BY Robert f. Knox, AuctiOneer.
A RKINDALE FISHERY FOR RENT

This well.known Fishery, on the Potomsc
river, in St .rord county, Virginia. will BE- offer
ed for rent. at auction, in front of the Mansion
House, Alexandra, Virginia. at II M, TUES-
DAY, December 2sd, l873,-bdders to have the
privilege OF renting it for a term of one, two or
three years. as may bs desired. and rent to be
paid ON or before the 10th of April each year;
For further information apply to FITZHUGH
LEE, Rirhluld Mill P. o., Stafford coun s.,
VIRGINIA dec l-eots
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GOODS AT THE LOWEST POINT.

Just from New York.
We have just returned from the market with
some "a cheap goods, of every descripLon as
were ever offered in this city. rhe
DRESS GOODS AND SHAWLS
we would call particular attention to.
BLANKETS, all numo ers and qualities.
tLAN \ ELS, white, red and grey.
COTTON SHEETINGo, in AL widths.
CANTJN FLANNELS, blcached and bro,
and everything else to make our assortment
complete We invite ali w.lo wlnt to make
purchases in our line to give US call We
have the goods, and the prices are right.
lov - u. h. WITMER co.
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Fire.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Dec D. Samuel +.
Bell 4 Co.'S, tobacco warehouse at ladl"y
was buried this mornng, together with $50
cl>es of tobacco. Loss S5S,Ouo; Insurance
SD OUi
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LOSS Of Life.

MADRID. Dee. ~. Eighteen lives were los
by the late explosion OF magaz'ue IN Ca
taueDa.
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New Music. We received this morning,
from the music store of Mr.. '. Becker, No.
ll2 King street, the following pieces of new
aud beautiful music :-''WheD the tide comes
ln, descriptive song, by H. Millard Loved
ones far away" ballard by j. +: Thomas,
and ''Norah Darling," song, by e. ID. Blake.
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DQnfh of IL RarOn

LONDON. Dec - hon Sir Giilery Pigott,
Baron OF the Exchequer, is dead