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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1876-03-24

lex Postmaster General Creswell is like
iy TO come in for share of the investiga-
tions now going on in Congress The evil
dence taken before the Postofice Commit
tee show gross frauds in his management OF
the department.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1876-03-24

The Scaford Del) Citizen says There
resides near Georgetown, negro man ma
med Anthony Reynolds who claims to be
103 years old. The old man is said to be quite
vigorous, and it is averred that he can cut
100 fence rails day, after walking q mile to
the Woods
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1876-03-24

Two new breeds of sheep have. been in
troduced into England from the west coast
of South America. One is a white-woolled
sheep, with four horns; the other dark
brown-woolled species, q cross between the
llama and the alpaca.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1876-03-24

Caleb p. Marsh, the fugitive witness,
was examined before the judiciary Commit
tee of the House Wednesday night, touching
his knowledge of The Belknap affair.
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BUSINESS NOTICES.

We will publish business notices in this
column, not displayed, for s cents per line
for the first insertion, and cents per line
for each subsequent inscrtion-scvcn words
to count line. No advertisement inser-
ted as above unless prepaid.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1876-03-24

What is home without baby? Many chill
drcn have coughs and colds just now, and should
have the greatest care, and bottle of DR.. Bulls
Cough SyruD
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q" For Rent, the Dwelling House on Main
street, Bel Air, formerly occupied by Mrs.
Caroline lIarryman. mh17
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s=g"Siuation Wanted.-By practical Miller.
Best references given; Apply to VIM. V. Wright,
Clcrmont Mills, Hartford Co., Md. mh17.5t
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1876-03-24

MAGAZINES FOR APRIL.-Ha,per's con-
tains eighty'fivc illustrations and rich va,
riety of matter suited to all classes of readers
George Eliots new novel Daniel Deronda,' ~
contains mastery sketches of the hero of the
story, and is altogether one of the finest
works of the day.
.scyiJnerS has a continuation of Bret IIarlc's
fascinating story "Gabriel Conroy," the con
clusion ofJuics Vernes mysterious Island,
with its usual bright array of choice stories
EDITORS department, &c
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1876-03-24

s=2g"An Attorney Cow and Calf three weeks
old. This Office. mh17-2t*
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1876-03-24

The general assessment bill passed tho
Senate on Tuesday. 1t taxes mortgages,
taxes a mans debts, and taxes property in
other States. 1t has yet 10 run the gauntlet
in the House, where the opposition 10 some
of its most Objectionable features will be very
prpat
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1876-03-24

~ Early Rose Potatoes for sale. r. A. Bay
COOptOwn. mhI74t
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10y For Sale 800 bushels White Oats, very
superior. David Harlan, Churchvillc ml94 1t
.=y"For Salc.-A nice Fresh Cow. w. d.
Lee, ChurchvIlc. mh24-1t
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1876-03-24

.SS"For Sale.-Fve horses from three to
seven years old Also one yoke of Oxen and
one Cotswold Buck. Joseph Edge, Darlington,
Hartford county, Md. feblS Ct
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s=ay 81, 600 to loan on tirst-class mortgage. APP
ply to Otho S. Lee, Attorney at law, Bel Air. jos

.ay"Thc Wheelwright Shop, in Bel Air, form
crly occupied by the late Jesse Dellaven, is Of
fered for rent. The stand is one of the best in
the county, and will be rented on moderate terms
to an industrious, capable man. james
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1876-03-24

IL" For Sale or Rent.-Dwclling, Store House
and 20 Acres of Land for sale or rent. Wheel
wright Shop for rent. Two Horses and Mule
for sale on 10 months credit. L. Min nick,
Hickory. mhl7
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1876-03-24

METHODIST PROTEST ANT APPOINTMENTS
The annual Conference of the NJ. p
Church, which last week closed It's session
at Lynchburg, Va, made the following sr-
pointments for this county:
Bel Air-Rev. w. M. SLrayer and Rev. G.
Q, Bacchus; Susquehanna-Rev. S. A. Hob
lilzell Deer Creek-Rev A. A. IIarryman ;
Peach Botton-Rcv. w. Lilzingcr.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1876-03-24

~ Japan Tea.-Thc undersigned having
facilities for obtaining the Best Teas from New
York, at wholesale prices, will deliver Japan
Tea, fresh and pure, in lots of lbs. or more
Tin one neighborhood,) at so cents per b.,
Z. o; D: Send orders to II. &. Gorrcll, Clayton,
Hartford Co., Nd, nih3
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Household and Kitchen Furniture

such rs Beds, Bedding, Earthcnware, &c.
TERMS OF SALE.-All sums of $40 and
under Cash on sums over that amount a
credit of six months will be given, purchasers
giving their notes, bearing interest from day
OF sale, with security approved by the auc-
tioneer.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1876-03-24

s5g~For Sale Chcap.-Full blood Jersey Bull,
second from imported stock fully Marked ali
black points, years old last fall, quiet and all
right AlsS two Horses; have two large and
two small will sell either one or two of them
j. IL. Quinby, near the Hickory. mh3
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.sey For salc.--A Sporting Rife, in good OF.
der. Apply at this office. mhl7
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LOWEST PRICES.

do not claim to sell less than cost but do say will
sell you goods rs low MS they be bought anywhere
of equal quality The way for you to tell this is to
~ at
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1876-03-24

e5y~ For Sale.-Three Hundred bushels of
Black Oats and Fifty bushels of White Noun
tain Oats, for seed. John MITCHELL near Havre
dc Grace, Md ml17-2t
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Upon Hard-Money platform, but not
upon any other platform, it is possible also
TO carry Illinois (21 votes) and Wisconsin
90 volesD which would increase our major
ity to 210.
This is the path of victory, if the ST. Louis
Convention shall but point the way. There
is no other path. No other combination of
1856 electoral votes is ANYHOW POSSIBLE.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1876-03-24

am now opening new and splendid stock of goods
and am prepared 10 sell you goods that will please and
give full satisfaction. No shodly stock, but strictly
liIs t.cIn M
The New York herald., 1876-12-16

party-and has an opportunity 10 nt mis- case 10 It's
exigencies The only time TO take honest action Is
when the law direcs u all conceivable honest
purposes tor which such law can be desired ais
regard OF Its provisions only mean, nationally.
that an aitcrihousht has suggested dishonest
use to put the machinery To- As a mattcr
Of TACT, IN no sIDgic instance have these
prerequisite jursdictona steps been taken, and the
consequence is inevitable. that single instance
did the Board have any jurisdiction or discretionary
power u thew out single vote. THIS Is not ques-
ton Qf pP shusc Of discretionary power II is much
Simpler II Ia more naked act OF usurpation, and
those tour men sitting In New Orleans had more
laws OF Louisiana 10 throw out vote than any four
ing oi such power had mono Of them been complied
WITH
The Congressional Committee before alluded TO-
when referring TO similar acts Of the Board In 1874
based on precisely The same pretended grounds
said:-"Upon this statute all clearly OF opinion
that the Returning Board has right 10 do anything
except 10 canvass and compile the returns which werc
lawfully made 10 them by local officers. except in cases
where they were accompanied by the certificates OF
the supervisor or commissioner provided In the third
secon, &c In no instance In the present case were
they SO accompanied.
This question, when II comes to DO more examined
can present no difficulty ether 10 Congress or any
other body.
II tis simple OF oct absolutely without juris-
diction on any thoory-a naked uSurpatiOn-and, as
such not entitled TO any respect anywhere or from any
body. HENRY f. DIAOCK
Nxw YoRx, Dec Is, 1870
The New York herald., 1876-12-16
RECEIVER HURD'S REPORT.

Samuel II. Hard, rccstvcr OF the Third Avenue Saw
ings Bank yesterday filed his report in the County
Clerks olco He reports that he sold the real estate
for sls7,saS o. He further reports that Louisiana
Alabama. Tennessee and Virginia bonda amounting TO
$l1s, ,Aos were sold tor S7o,03S ~; that from bonds
and mortgages realized SS77, l5l 33 IRON lease
hold property 81, $780, and IRON tho assets Of the
bank, Ssio, 4S2 ~; that tho moneys paid out wore
$40 900 iS that the due creditors and do
positors upon which . dividend has boen paid is
el95 662 45; that the amount duo TO deposiors and
crcditors who have net applied for dividend y
elO 756 lb that all the spool dopositors have been
paid that actions have been commenced against The
trustees, and mortgages, amounting In the agofogass
" A16a.ol0 -. Ne un1ernoiog tofscaoeurA
The New York herald., 1876-12-16
POLITICAL NOTES.

Clcvsitnd (Uhio) Ploindeaier:-"We arc amused at
the iunacy Of the republican papers, who talk
as II Samuel J. Tlden not elected President. He
will DO inaugurated on the 4th OF Marchl"
Albany Journai:-.Mr. Hewitt has rapidly gained
very conspicuous position among tho 'nincompoops
but this last nddress Is tho richest OF ALL Does your
brother IKE chcoses - asked Dundreary OF his adorcd
Il havon't any brother But, II you had o brother
would he like chcesef"
Buffalo Commerciai:-''Had II been possible to lie
Tilden into the Presidency bis friends would have
done II Tor HIM. Whom impeachod by such dubious
witnesses President Grants veracty Is in no great
danger"
Charleston Is. C) Necs and Courier:-"One single
shot fired at soldier wearing the United States uni
form and Chamberlains end Is gained That shot has
not bcen fired, nor will IL be- We not at war with
the government OF the United States, but we have
declared against thioves. and D. H. Chamberlain
10 chief OF that class Of with us. He il not nor
shall he ever be- the Governor Of South Carolina
again."
Charleston (S C) Ne.os:-"Our State 10 one grand
camp. but 1t . camp whore the thunders OF the law
and bulwark of the constitution take the place
tho Napolson gun and tho Winchester rifle. We mean
to have riahsa"
Baltimore Gdxene:-"Personal-Wa to know,
the whereabouts OF James G. Blaine, appointed by
the Governor OF Maine nll . vacancy In the United
States Senate. Ho 10 man Of dignined boaring and
much given TO dramatic busnsssn
Elmira IN. W Gasetts:-" sThe nobless Roman OF
them alp wado Hampton"
81 LOUIS Nmes:-'Cronn should carry tho United
States flag when he makes his triumphal tour to
Washington"
Washington Chyonicls:-"Grover's fraud In Oregon
receives tho just OF honest men Of ali
partIcsi Tilden openly counselied tho fraudi"
New Haven Union:--"Senator Norton Is the leader
Of the republican party. He is able he Is
pulous and rules with iron hand. He has made up
his mind TO inauguratc Hayes ~ all hazards"
Hartford (Conn) Times:-sTheso concerted false
hoods sent by telegraph from each OF the bulldozcd
States, all bear tho mint-mark Of common source.
They dictated by tho alcoholic Zach Chandler"
Buffalo IN. W Co~s,erciai Adrevtiser:-'The Impair
tial reader cannot doubt that the Tidcn democrats
good resort TO revolution TO make him
President. We know we'll that they will not be sus-
tanned by tho people, ana there is portion OF their
party organization that will not assss howitts
crazy schcme.n
Charleston Is. C.) journal Of Compaeyce--"As the
carpctbag frauds and vllanies disclosed the darker
grow the irowns OF the republican parry. As the light
breaks In upon tho huge. black Of purid rascay
the deeper crows the aversion Of tho people OF the
North 10 breath It's foul eluva and tho greater the
rcstlessncss 10 cast II away
The New York herald., 1876-12-16
A RAILROAD DISASTER.

ACCIDENT ON THE CINCINNATI, LAFAYETTE AN1
CHICAGO RAlLwAY-sEvRnAL PERSONS IN
,uRED.
CfNcIxSArI. Ohio, Dec. 16 1870
The Commercials Lafayette Ind, special says an ex
curson train, consisting or engine and ono COACH
ON tho Cincinnati, Lafayette and Chicago Railroad
was thrown from the track, six miles west
Of Lafayette. to-day by broken driving
wheel The coach vas thrown down . thirty feet em.
bankment rolling over thrsc times in its descent.
breaking INTO pieces less severely brusing
all the occupants.
The following is list OF tho injured
J. H. Stewart, superintendent Of tho road. badly
bruised she head and body and u Is thought ono or
moro ribs broken; Joseph Spears, bruised back and
scalp wounds.
j. &C. Dabelbower, cditor OF tho Despatch. badly
burned on neck and hands and other nuries
7. T.. Emerson, two scalp wounds and limbs IN.
jurcd.
Thomas Park, Lafayette Journal, limbs bruised
w. s. Lingle editor ofthe Courier srsly bruised.
Ira G. Howe, q. b. Rich, General Roy and
Moses Fowler. all moro or loss bruised
The New York herald., 1876-12-16
A MOLLY MAGUIRE SHOT

MuRDKRoUs ASSAULT ON A PEACEADLE HONE
THE INVADERS LIyE THE PENALrY-H1s
SLAYER sURRENDERs HIMSELF.
(BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
PirrsroS, Pa, Nov Is, 1s7d
A notorious Molly Mcguire named Frank Nealoa
was shot and almost instantly killed In suburb OF
this place last night 1t appears that Nealon In
pauy with three or four others was In drinking
saloon and was exceedingly boisterous. Ho and hts
friends appeared TO be seeking for . quarrel
with certain men in tho saloon at the time,
who wero not members OF tho murder
GUS organization OF Moliies, but tho outsiders
did not resent any OF tho insults offered them. and
about ten o'clock swo Of them, Tim Collins and Peter
Gallagher, went out OF the saloon 10 80 homo
RuFfIAxLy ASSAULT.
They were followed by Nealon and four others. who
at once commenced a quarrel, ana Gallagher Wa
knocked down by Nealon and badly bcatcn. Collins.
finding he could render any assistance TO ms
friend took his heels and In the direction Of his
home, which about quarter OF a mile distant
He was instantly pursued, however, by Neaon and
his gang, who, upon reaching the hoasc, called upon
Collins 10 come out. Collins inside with his vile
and children and warnod thoss outside 70 go away.
Finding that his pursuers wore not likely 10 leave he
took down double barrcled shotgun and stood ready
to defend himself and family against the ASSAULTS Of
the Mollics, who hnmmcring tho door
and threatening to break II IN II Collins did
out
4 PgAcEABLE xAS's HonE INVADED.
Collins kcp warning the men not 70 break IN Ma
door bot tho maddene dcsperadocs would no. dcsiss
and finally with oahs they burst tho locks oil shs doos
and made wild attompt to grappie Collina
AssALAS7 KILLED.
The latter held tho gun his hands, and while two
men werc tugging with him Tor 70, thc gun was dis
charged and Nenon fell, rfdlod with shot Tho charge
entered his bowels and no fingered out snors wnie
alter It was fred. Tho others with Nealon bore M
body away.
COLLINS IN CUSTODY.
Collins subsequently gave himself up. and 10 tontghe
confined the lookup here, with his family around
him Collins is a miner by occupation and has always
borne an excellent character. He was nos drunk lass
night and merely acted IN self-defenco Hc has the
sympathy OF all right thinking people IN THIS iocAisy
or VICIOUS Livk
Nealon was about twenty-five years Of age. mine
Iaborer, and unmarried lie has besn Wild sesBev
and a wicked whom drunk. as ho was lass ntGhA
There III great hero The affair. and y
IL pay night and for general disorder
thought probable that other disturbances VIII Grou
out OF the affair before morning
The New York herald., 1876-12-16
AN ENVOY ON THE WAY.
Republican BulldOzing Sworn to Before the
Louisiana Congressional Committee.
VERRETqlNG FOR FRAUD in FLORIDA
South Carolinas Colored Legislators Paid
Hampton Tries to Stop Supplies
HAYES AND THE SOUTH.

4 COMPROMISE PROPOSITION FROM THE RE-
PUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE TO
SOUTHERN DHMoCRArIc LEADxRs-A FAIR
sHAH1 or oyy1cEs oyFxRED.
CHICAGO, Dec. Is, 1870.
1t IL positively stated here to-day, by gentleman
q unquestionably trustworthy character that
republican leader OF great prominence In the
Western States, and who is known to maintain
strictly confidential relations with Governor Hayes
II now on his way to Washington, with the
sanction Of the republican Presidential candidate,
70 propose, and il found practicable, conclude an
arrangement, In the nature Of q compromise be-
tween the most influential members OF the re-
publican party and such prominent conservative
Southern democrats rs congressman Lamar, OF
Mississippi and Ben Hnl, OF Georgia, on the basis
Of tho assent OF the latter to the unchallcnged
declaration OF Hayes election and the Inauguration
Of Hayes a. President, with the assurance OF a
satisfactory division OF Cabinet officers and other
positions Of honor and proft under the federal ad
ministration.
The New York herald., 1876-12-16
THE HUDSON RIVER TUNNEL

The arguments and litigation In the OF the Hud-
son River Tunnel camo to ond yesterday. The Com
mlssIoncrs appointed condemn land mot In the oco
OF M. Bncot OF the Commissioners, and
nounced that further argument needed and that
they would procsed 10 the damages. The Della
ware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company
claims $780, 0OO, bus tho tunnel company IL willing 10
give only nominal damages, on tho ground that not
only Will no injury DO sustained by the company Ia
question, but that the lands of the railroad company
will DO benefited The Commissioners Will spend sew
cral days In surveying the land Their report Will not
DO submitted until s0mo tme next month
The New York herald., 1876-12-16
FLORIDA.

SLOW Pzo0RRss OF THE CONGRESSIONAL IN
vEsTiGATIoN-M MANDAMus PROCEEDINGS TO
DE RESUMED TO-DAY.
TALLAHAssER, Dec. Is. 1870
There nothing OF special interest In investigation
circles to-day The committee 10 still at work and ap-
pears TO bc guod by sort Of fearful fascination to
the Leon county fraud Four days OF hard work have
been spent investigating this precinct involving
only about n.nety-hrcc votes. The subcommittee Is
In Jefferson. and Will return on Sunday night.
Tho Senate Committee will reach here TO- MORO "
night.
Tho mnndamus proceedings will be renewed again
The New York herald., 1876-12-16
OREGON,

REPUBLICAN ELECTORS OK THEIR WAY TO
WASHINGTON.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 15, 1870
private despatch from Portland, Oregon. says that
O'Dc, Cartwright and Watts, tho republican Prcs-
dental electors and George A. Stecio chairman OF tho
Republican State Central Committee, Will leave for
Washington ON Saturday
The New York herald., 1876-12-16
THE GOVERNOR ELECT OF CON.
NEC1ICUT.

HARTFORD. Dec. Is, 1874
Governor elsct Hubbard has announced the follow
ing stafr:-Adjutant General General William b.
Franklin OF Hartford Quartermaster General General
Darius N. Couch, OF Norwalk; Paymasier General
Colonel Edward 4. Bradley, OF Now Haven; Aidcsde-
Camp, Harlon =. Harris, Of Salisbury, and George
Warren. Second, of Putnam
The New York herald., 1876-12-16
MORTON AND HAYES.

SHORT CONSULTATION BETWEEN THE INDIANA
SENATOR AND THE OHIO GOVERNOR
lBY TELEoRAPH TO THE HERALD1
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Doc Is. 1875
Senator Norton passed through this city to-day en-
route Tor Indianapolis Ho spent few moments the
railway depot dining in conversation with tov
ernor Hayes
The New York herald., 1876-12-16
ELECTORAL VOTE or TEXAS.

WAsHiSGroH. Dec 10, 1870
The onAcia returns show that the democratic cleo
tors for the State Of Texas large received l03oi
votes; republican electors. ~. 552 democratic
Jonty, $4,000 Total vote, las l6i against vote al
the last Stale election OF a00, 0sl
The New York herald., 1876-12-16
SUICIDE OF A PROMINENT CITIZEN

KnExx, N. H.. Dsa IL ls7A
Alfred 7. Colony, wealthy and pronInsss s,sissas
committed suicide this aitsfnoon by shooting shssucA
ths hsAA whh sIna Hm insenAve y uneasoA
The New York herald., 1876-12-16
VIRGINIA.

LEoIsLATIvE SYMPATHY FOR SOUTH CAROLINA
AND DENuNcrATIoN OF FEDERAL INTER-
FERENCE.
EicHxoSD, Dec. is, 1879
In tho Senate to-day considerable debate resulted
from the introduction by Senator Bradley I. johnson
OF lengthy preamble and resolutions setting fcrtu
tine or affairs South Carolina. and donouncing
tho federal authorities In unmeasured terms, and
rendering the people that State and Governor
Hampton thanks for their forbearance and hcrosm,
and Bympa thizing with them In the suuvrinRs they
have endured upholding the principles OF free gov.
ernment embodied In the constitution ofthe Unltod
States.
The resolutions wsro finally 'snld over.
The New York herald., 1876-12-16
THE LITTLE ROCK FIRE-THE FIRE STOPPED Al
MIDNIGHT ON THURsDAY-THE WIND DIES
AWAY AND SAVES THE cIrY-A LIST OF THI
LOSSES.

AWAY AND bANES THE ClII-A A1oX OE Vd4
LOSSES.
LITTLE Rock Ark, Dec. Is, 1870
The spread OF the terrible conaeration which Wis
tied this city last night stopped at midnight,
when it was confined to squares between Markham
street and The river. Tho loss can DO
ascerained Is Sl4O OO0 and insurance about $780, OO0
The fre caught in the city Ice house, owned by u.
d. McCabio, valued at 81 900, and in It were stored
$1,000 worth Of liquors, owned by N KupfsrL The
following among the iosers:-
Metropolitan HOTEL owned by Dr. r. L. Dodge and
bypar!,es residing ut Lexington. KY, $50 ooo insur
ance, 500 900.
Adams Il Desson, lessees; furniture, $1,000; in.
surcd.
L. D. Gleason, restaurant, $40, 600; no Insurance.
Tho Merchants National Bank moved their money
to the Southern Express office. also their books IN
daily use, but lost So 600 furniture; Insurance.
President Roats publishes q card that tho business
viii be interrupted The bunk was opened NJ shs
usual hour o-day
81 500, insurance. j. Warmser, cigar stand, $500;
Thomas Scott billiard hail. 81, 800 insurance 5000;
Huston Peal intelligence office, $500
ON Dodge row, owned by Dr. Dodge there is a loss
OF $4,000 on tho building, and no insur-
ance In this row were the following % ss.abiisn. in
unknown, insured; Jake Boeroslt barber shop,
loss. 81. 500, insurance, 81 900; J. oBrien tailor,
500, insured; George H. Meade, real estate dealer,
loss light and insured; Dodge johnson, lawyers,
loss 81 O0O The CITY Hall, occupied as council
chamber and engine house. IL nearly ruined The
Tucker Building tho opposite side OF tho street, 10
badly singed 8. L. Griffith Co., the occupants, lose
$1,000 on stock, insured; Mr.. Fletcher, me owner,
$1,000 on the building. and H. Bernays loses $500 on
stock.
On Main street hre and water damaged stock as fol-
lows ALI being insured except the Stoddard building.
which damaged $l,o00:-P. Raleigh, 81, 000;
Leo PalIock Il Co., $1,000; A. Castclberg. 500;
Otteuheim Brothers, $500; D. Cans, $1,000; H.
Jacobi $500; German Savings Bank, $1,000 This
bank opened to-day ut the usual hour In Miller Il
Pencils wholesale grocery store.
Falling walls injured several persons, among them
Mortimer Baker, fatally, and - Phillips danger
ouSy.
rle wind providentialy died out which all that
saved tho city.
There Is now NO first class hotol In tho city. The
work of rebuilding commenced to-day
Tho Grand Opera House was on fre this morning,
but the flames were subduod and tho building saved. \
Yesterday the residence OF Edward Babcock with
stables and entire contents, was destroyed by nre.
The loss Ii 900, which therc was no insurance
The New York herald., 1876-12-16
A CHAIN SHOP BURNED.

NoRrmrigLD. W., Dec Is, 1874
Tho chain shop OF tho Vermont Manufacturing Com.
pany partially destroyed by lrc last night The
loss II estimated at Sl2, O00
The New York herald., 1876-12-16

I<VtFssILI.k, 1tyt DVCs 70, HVfo
Governor Hendricks spoke ~ Jefersonville tonight
10 q large axaamhly