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, 1877-10-12

OPPOSED TO ToRPEDoEs.-Some of the
public men of England, including naval
officers, are trying to get the torpedo
banished from warfare. The reason given
is that torpedoes are so sudden and Sc
cret in their action that there is no de-
fence against them, and that they should
be classed with explosive balls and pois-
ons, which are prohibited in civilized
warfare.
A whole fleet can be destroyed with a
few fish torpedoes directed among the
ships from distance. The destruction
which these terrible engines occasion is
so sudden, so wholesale, that the fear of
them unnerves the bravest seamen. No
wonder, then, that humane men want the
civilized nations to declare against their
use. But, after all, if we must have war,
isn't it just as well to make it short,
sharp, and decisive! IN. Y. Ledger.
, 1877-10-12
Magruder and the Guerrilla.

General Shields tells the followin, IN.
cidentNhieh occurred during the MeTiean
war: u"
Gen, John b, Magruder, of sub.eou.,,
Confederate fame, was thea an office II
our army, and plumed himself hivbIv on
ms horsemAnship. Oae dav Ie ,oJa
across the square 90 a superb black hor.s
that he had just bought at a higb mic
and came 10 the window by which shield,
lay, that he might see and admire hi
purchase. The Curveiting of the s,sad
and bearing Of the rider drew a crowd
into the square, and presently there was
over thousand soldiers, citizens and
army followers Of all kinds, watching and
admiring Jack Magruder" show of
After a time, when Magruder had stopped
moment, one OF the Mexicans came for
ward, patted and psaised the horse, and
told the officer that he rode almost aa
we'll as an inhabitant of the country could.
"Almostl' Msgruder cried. ~ can
ride as well as any Mexican. Show me
one who can ride better"
May" said the Mexican, "you claim
too much. You ride well, but it is not
possible that you can know our horses as
well as We do"
Magruder insisted, and, growing warm.
offered to bet q dozen doubloons that he
could ride his horse better than the other
could.
The Mexican objected, said he did not
like to bet, and did not like to show off
his horsemanship in public, but,a length,
as Magruder grew more urgent, he re-
luctantly consented, and the money was
put up in the hands Of another Mexican.
For judges an American was chosen
by Magruder, a Mexican by his adver-
ssry, and the two together chose
Frenchman for the third man.
Then Magruder put his horse through
his PAGES, first walking around the square,
then trotting, galloping, then finally put
ting the animal to its top speed, with
magnificent burst that drew cheers and
hand clapping from the crowd.
After few moments the Mexican came
forward for his trial. Without touching
his hands to the horse he vaulted on his
back and went through with precisely the
same performance as Magruder, and really
proved himself TO be the more accom-
plished rider Of the two. Magruder him
self joined in the applause, and frankly
admitted that he was fairly beaten. The
Mexican smiled, and bowed, and said:
"Now, if the senior will wait moment
| will show him a feat of horsemsnship
the like of which he has never seen."
Magruder assented, and the Mexican
rode half way round the square, and then
putting spurs to the horse, disappeared in
a twinkling.
"What the d does that mcau9'
said Magruder.
~ know of only one man who can ride
like that" said by-Stander, "and that is
Molino."
"Molino, the guerillal" groaned the
owner of the horse.
'The same, sir. l don't think you'll
ever see your horse again"
He never did; the Mexican who held
the stakes had also disappeared--prob-
ably one of Molino's men. Msgruder never
heard the last of this exploit among his
brother officers, and while his vexation
lasted he declared he was the biggest fool
in the American army.
, 1877-10-12
Take Back Thy Gins.

Take bark thy gifis--l crave not one
To keep for msmory's sake;
would not have the sight Of them
one fond regret awake.
A withered Tose--ah once 80 fair,
Faded and worthless now
Fit emblem OF our sweet, dead past
Aud every broken vow.
one tiny curl, from OF thy brow,
Held with knot of blue;
BE this token" then you said,
"My love for thee is true
Take back thy ring-a lovely pearl
OF rarest purity;
IAN emblem OF your love" you said,
Through all eternity"
] cannot say, take back thy love,
I'm sure twas never mine,
Would not heart that's truly given,
More constant prove than thine?
And thus we part-I will not say
1t causes me no pain;
A brightness from my life has gone,
That meier will come again.
--Leold Glen,cood
, 1877-10-12

LADY AND FoUE-IN-HAND.-The in
habitants of Kingston on the Thames
were startled recently by the strange
sight of the Guildford coach driven by a
lady, who seems to manage her team in
q thoroughly womanlike style. The coach
was well filled, and that is perhaps the
most surprising feature of the incident.
That lady should have the pluck and
skill to drive four-in-hand is not extraor-
dinary in these days, but that some dozen
other persons of both sexes shoCld have
the confidence to entrust their lives and
limbs to the nerve of female charioteer
is certainly sign of the times.
, 1877-10-12

around = CAsk. There were blind beg
gArs-As least they said they were blind
There were lame beggsrs, and sick beg
gArs, and palsled beggArs-in fact, every
Kind OF beggars bot clean beggATs. They
beset one at the doors They pcered int
windows, followed carriages, and stuck
. every stranger until he WAS forced o.
empty his pockets Of coppeEs to be nd
of them.
Aud the boys! Some Of them had
saved their sous till the necessary franc
had been reached, and they we're happy.
Some Of them hadn't sou to their name,
and they were plunged into the depths oi
misery. In an unlucky moment, remem.
bering that some half a century back
was boy myself, gave franc to a
bright-eyed little Breton 10 90 10 the
circus. In front of my window is low
wall, about fifteen inches high, 1t is
about one hundred feet long, and is u
good place to Fit; nobody can 60 in or
out of the hotel without being seen 10y
persons sitting on that wall. l gave the
franc at three o'clock at half past three
that wall was covered with boys from end
to end. You couldn't have wedged in
one anywhere without showing one off at
one end or the other. What were they
there for! l found out when l left the
house. Each one had done me some SER
vice-or imagined he had--and came to
ask for franc in consequence. It's as
tonishing what memories these boys had
upon what pretenses they dared 'to
ask me for franc. One had handed me
a chair in church, another had asked to
60 rowing with me, and having volun-
teered to pull an oar for awhile, had just
thought to ask pay for it; another had
brought me daily plate Of strawberries,
for which his mother had aready charged
me twice their market price. Those
boys were too much tor me. fled.
At last the hour of performance came,
and such scene as | witnessed within
that tent--which, by the way, was a re-
markably handsome tent-E never ex-
pect to see again. On tiers of seats, one
above the other, were rows of the broad,
velvet-banded hats, and snowy colts, and
underneath them full-flushed healthy
faces of old men and children, young
men and maidens, who waited anxiously
for the entrance of the ring-master. 1t
was to us, Americans, simply very
good circus-to them it was fairy land.
We saw only spangles and bullion-lac
they saw gold and gems. We saw only
painted clowns-they saw mysterious
and wonderful beings. They we're lot
of grown-up children. They screamed
with delight at the antics of the clown,
and they yelled with admiration when
Mile. Bell rode around the ring on her
fiery charger. They would have enjoyed
themselves great deal more but for one
drawback. They couldn't understand
the clowns jokes. Such thing as a
French clown is all but an impossibility;
and it seems almost equally impossible
for an English clown to learn French. So
we few Americans and English gathered
there were obliged to explain the jokes
over and over again for the benefit of our
Quimperle friends, who laughed, but did
not understand. But we did it all very
willingly, for we were patriotic enough to
wish the best impression should be left
by the American circus in Brittany
81. Nicholas.
, 1877-10-12

A CHURCH INCIDENT.-The Boston
TraueIsr narrates the following: "An Es-
sex county clergyman preached arouSin,g
temperance discourse last Sunday, III
which he spoke in strong terms OF tine
evils of the liquor traffic, not forgetting
the sales in places that have a pretense 10
respectability. As he made one strong
point after another, his hearers were
touched and expressed their satisfaction
by applause. Finally, as he reached MS
climax, an excited hearer rose to his tee',
and forgetting the day and the place,
shouted-Now, then, three cheers ior
the ministerr The dead silence that FOL,
lowed broughtsthe man to his senses, anu
he wited into his Seat"
, 1877-10-12

RECENTLY a pigeon perched on the
minute hand of the clock in the tower OF
Trinity Church, Pittsburgh, at a quarter
Of eleven in the morning, and held its post
until its body was securely fastened be-
tween the two hands. When 1t attempt
ed to fly it could not stretch its wings
and in a few seconds was squeezed ia
death. The ponderous machinery was
stopped by the sexton, but the dead bird
could not be taken out until the hand:
we're unscrewed.
, 1877-10-12

A NUMBER Of American newspapers are
speaking favorably Of the guillotine as a
substitute for the gallows.
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Important to all InVands Iron IN the Bloc
BOSTON MARKET.

MONDAY, Dec 10.
BurrEE-We quote choice New ork and Yer
mont fall butter nj 25a2sc, choice creameres at 2Sa
BIC good long diaries at 20a22c; choice Western
diaries at 20a22c Western mill butter at l2aic for
common, and l4al6c per Id for fair lots.
CHEkSE-We quote fine Western and Northern al
Z l-2al3c per 10, good do ut Hate fine and fancy
factory at @al3 1-2c, and common and medium q,
lie per Id
EGGs-W equote Eastern eggs at 25a26c. Northern
at 24a2Jc, and Western al 2la23c per doz, with
and then a choice mark at 2ic.
BEANS-Mediums are dull at 81 00a2 10 per bush.
Yellow eyes range from 81 20a2 80 and Pea beans
from 81 00a2 % per bush, with limited inquiry for
all grades.
PoULTRY-The market is firm for choice Chicken,
at l5al7c, and Turkeys sell at about the price
Fowls and common Chickens range from 10al4c
Ducks at 1Oal+c. and Geese at Sal0c.
AfPLES-Ghe market is steady, with moderate
demand at 81 25a:; 80 per bb for choice fruit Com
mon apples are selling at - 50a3 90 per bb and
choice and winter fruit from is held at 81 00
per Dbl.
PorAroEs-Potatoes are dull at prices ranging
from 4sa50c for Bangor and Northern Jacksons. and
55a63c per bush for Rose and choice Houlton Jack.
sons.
HAY AND STRAw-We quote prime Northern hay
at $lSa2o for coarse; $6al7 for medium, and $l6 per
ton for fine; poor hay at $l5, Western at STEALS
Straw at $40 per ton for rye.
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Brighton Cattle Market.

WEDNESDAY, Dec. s.
Amount Of stock at market-Cattle 2592; Sheep
and Lambs 1900, Swine $500; number Western
Cattle 1910; Eastern Cattle SOP, Mich Cows and
Northern Cattle 250
Prices of Beet Cattle per 100 lbs, live weight--Ex
ira quality So 81 l2ad i2 IL; first quality So s. LA
25 second quality s. 5oa5 l212 third quality 81 ii
40 81 Il; poorest grade OF coarse Oxen, Bulls &c
50 50a4 25
Brighton Hides SC per lb Brighton Tallow ia
lie per Id. Country Hides 1-2a7c per 10 Country
Iallow l2c per ID. Calf skins I0allc per ID
Sheep and Lamb Skins 75ca$1 each,
Working ONen-Ihere has been fair supply OF
Working oxen at market for the week, mostly from
Maine, with moderate demand We quote sales OF
i pr, girth #. n live weight 2400 lbs, sos pr
four year old steers, grth it. in live weight, 300
lbs, S63; pr girh it, in, Steers, S7S pr, grth
#, 10 ill., live weight, $500 lbs, { 1925, l pr, girth
# in, live weight 300 lbs 500 > prs. girh #
in, live ght 23C0 lbs, SO.
store Cattle-Yearlings s1lal6; two year olds SIT
az; three year olds $2ja$45 per head Prices for
small Cattle depend much upon their value for Beet
Mich CowsPrices do not vary much from week
to week Good Cows most always command fair
prices, ranging from $25al00 per head.
Sheep and Lambs-All the Sheep and Lambs land
ed at this market taken direct to the Abator c
be slaughtered, most of them being consigned to G.
w. Hollis.
Swne-No Store Pigs in market Fat Hogs $500
prices 1-2a5 3.4c per Id live stock.
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AIAI1RIE ED.

In Mobile, Dee. LIST, b. Rev. Mr., Loury, Mr.. Geo.
". Chase OF this city, and Miss Florence H. HERR
man OF Cambridgeport Mass.
In Freedom, Dec. 9th, nj the residence OF the
brides father, by Rev. w +. Chase, Mr. Dexter w.
Turner of Palermo, and Miss Mary }. Carr Of Free,
dom.
In Providence K. L., Dec. lst, by Rev. II. L. Cush-
man, Mr. James W Hodgdon of Boston and Miss
lisa l.. Mcdonald of Belfast.
In Hope Nov 29th Mr.. W. w. Tower, of Bel
mond, ana Miss Susie A. Hit. Of Hope
In Camden, Nov 18th. Mr. Henri Ii. 1enton of
Menson, Mass, to Miss Abbie NJ Barker of Camden.
In West Camden, Nov %, Mr. Richard N. Thorn
dixie, and Miss Mary +. Paul, both of Camden.
In Belmont Nov. 10Th, Mr.. Hurbert +. Frohock of
Belfast, and Miss Frances S. Ames of Belmont, also
Mr.. Daniel w. Greasy and Miss Abbie NJ. Bachelor
both of Belmont.
In Union, Nov 23d, Mr.. Dell B. Ripley and Miss
Sibyl A. McCorrison both of Appleton. Nov. 23d,
Nh. Edwin L. Irish and Miss Sarah j. Pelton, both
OF Appleton also Mr.. Emerson T. Shuman, Of Rock,
land, and Miss Nancy Newcomb, of Warren.
In Ellsworth, Oct 10Th, Mr.. Eugene Closson of
Bluehill, and Miss Almeda Jane Bowden Of Han
cock.
In Ellsworth, Nov. Eth, Mr. s. II. Gray of Sedg-
wick and Miss Elmira Grindle OF Bluehill.
In Ellsworth. Nov. 10Th, AIr. Henry A. Gray and
Miss Lidia j. Saunders, both of Orland
Swans Island, Nov. 18th, MIR. Emery f. Joyce and
Miss Cornela +. Barbour, both of Swans Island.
In Newport, r. L., Dec, sth, q. +. Stevens of New
port, and Miss Orah Adele, daughter of John +.
Blake, formerly of Belfast.
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DIED.

{ obituary notices. beyond the Date Name, and Age
must be paid forJ
In this city, Dec. 9TH, Elmer s.. of John W.
and Minnie Z. Nash, aged years and 10 months.
In Northport Nov. LIST, Mrs. Sabra X. Brown, aged
70 years and months.
In Ellsworth, Nov. 3Oth, Mrs. Jane Haddison,
aged "a years and months.
In Hope Nov. 23d, Mrs. Nancy, wife of Ephraim
Payson, aged ~ years.
In Rockland Nov. 3oth, Giovanni Battistoni, aged
2G years.
In Rockland, Dec LIST, Sarah n, daughter of VIM.
f. and Sarah French, aged Il years, 10 days,
In Rockland Nov. Goth, Hannah s., wife of w
Ramsey, aged 80 years, months and 26 days.
II St. George. Dec. Sd, Katie Co. wife of Elbridge
Averell, aged 81 years and months
In Gushing, Nov. eth, MISS Lucy f. Hyer, aged
II years, months and day.
In Bluehll, Nov. 9th, Nettie A., only child of
John C. and Martha j. Lord, aged year months.
In Penobscot, Nov. 23d, Wendall, aged years 8
months, only son of Benz. II. and Lendie l.. Cush-
man.
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Fatal Accident.

SOUTH BERWICK. Me-, Dec. g. Hon.
John II. Burlegh Of this town, eN-mem-
Der Of Congress from the First District
Of Maine and President Of the South Der
wick National Bank, was discovered about
Z o'clock this morning on the Maine side
Of the Salmon Falls river, dead, with his
carriage a total wreck and his horse on
the New Hampshire side, alive. The last
seen Of Mr.. Burleigh was about o'clock
last evening at Salmon Falls, when he
started for home. 1t was a very dark
night, and when on the bridge, by some
unknown cause, his horse sheered and
went through the railing of the bridge,
preclpltatlng horse, carriage and driver
a distance Of about twenty five feet, prob
ably killing Mr.. Burleigh instantly. He
leaves wife and five children. His loss
will be deeply felt here, he being public
benetactOr.
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DR.. Graves HEART REGULATOR has sold largely
and been universally recommended by druggists
as cure for Heart Disease, and has given Satistac
ton, can be seen by reference to letter re
ceived from f. ". kinSman, druggist, Augusta,
Maine
Having sold at retail more than Il gross OF your
HEART REGULAroR, take pleasure i'll saying that
it has given great satisfaction in every case have
heard from Almost every day receive testimoni
ais similar to the one incosed
+. W KINsAIAN"
Send your name to F. f. INGALLS,. Concord N
H., for circular containing list OF testimonials
of cures DC.
The HEART REGULATOR is for sale by druggists
al 80 cents and y per bottle 9w23
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The Telegraph SAYS that S5S buildings have been
built at st, John since the great fire

HUNTS REMEDY cures Kidney, Bladder an(
Glanduar Complaints, Diabetes Gravel and Fe
male W Weakness. HUNTS REMEDY cures Reten
ton and lncontinenee Of Urine, Pam in the Back
and Loins, Bright's Disease, ENcesscs. Intemper
ance and Nervous Prostration. HUNTS REMEDY
cures Dfopsy and all Diseases Of the Kidneys
Bladder and Urinary Organs
A4.lI In .l1...
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News Of tbs City and County

~
lis sentence.
The prayer Of The young man with buxom girl
take out, is for sleighng The stable man Joins
I'll The petition.
IAc planet Venus was plainly visible in tho
acir"n> at I O'Clock Saturday afternoon. If was
injunction with the moon
THE clerk Of the weather ought TO give lis snow
ai stop the unreasonable and rheumatic .oreak
wagons over the frozen ground
The Jokers. is the name of connanv Of
VT seventeen Young ladies in this city ,Ybo
ee' at the different homes of the members
There is no fear Of diphtheria as an epidemic in
r- aitr for il has been discovered that wbiske,.
-emedy The preventive is too freely used
addition 10 the railroad station house. the tel
-aa wire along the Belfast road will connect
Win The city office Of the Western Union in No
nrock Block
proposed, We understand to hath and other
hnish the interior OF the Masonic Tern,lo
t'iaE the winter. 10 be ready for the plasterine
the first Of March
Two cargoes If 350 900 feet ot hard nina rnr,,h,r
Bgyksvle 5 e. viii be shipped to + and
eorsr y cottrel. Of This city 10 be used in the
asulction Of vessels
Last sunday evening was remarkable for bean
III sunset which made the western sky gorgeous
brilliant colors-a bit Of the brightness Of
lt .llaid IN December
llTe- a man in tits city vhu SHORES 50 loud
iarle last falls Drought the ncighbors used
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I'M AMOUNT OF TEST MoSY - favor DR..
SchcnckS Pulmonjc Syrup ~ cur j9r rons ''ln-
ton far exceeds all that can be brought to support
the pretensons Of any other medicine. See DR.
Schencks Almanac which can be had of any
Druggist, free of charge containing the ccrtifi
Gates Of many persons Of the highest respectable
ty, who have been restored to health, after being
pronounced ucurablo by physicians Of aeknowl-
edged ability. Schencks Pulmonic Syrup alone
has cured many A. these evidences VIII show but
the cure is often promoted by the employment Of
two othcrremedies which Schcnck provides for the
purpose, These additional remedies are Schencks
Sea Weed Tonic and Mandrake Pills 81 the time
" Use of these medicines, according to directions
DR.. Schcnek ccrtifcs that most any case Of Con
sumption may be cured Every moment of delay
makes your cure more difficult and all depends on
the iudicious choice Of a remedy. Sehencks Man
drake Fills are agreeable and safe cure for Con
sumption caused by biiousness and also for sal
low complexion and coated tongue There is no
better remedy for disorIered stomach and all the
evils resulting therefrom. Dr. Schenck is profes
slonally at his principal office corner Sixth and
Arch Streets, Philadelphia. every MONDAY where
all letters for advice must be addressed 4w2}
Schenck's Medicines are for sale BY all Druggists
Think for Yourself.
Thousands lead miserable lives. suffering from
dyspepsia, dis0rdercd stomach and liver Druduc
ing blhouSneSs. heartburn, costi1eness. weakness
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SPECIAL NOTICES
G. a n, n

We desire to thank the Engine Company and Cit
OF Searsport for services rendered the burn
ing of buildings on the night OF Dee. 9Th, anG
their kindly offices since.
MRS. K. b. CGPHERS.
+. 5. CIPHERS.
Sear-por, Dec. 10. 1877.
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SHIP NEWS.
PORT OF BELFAST.

TOHi OF BELFAST.
ARRIVED.
Dec 9TH, schr. Mary Langdon, Mullen, New York
Dec 9Th, schr. Moses Eddy, Warren New York,
Dec 9Th, Schrs. George f. Young, Marshall Bos.
ton, to load hay for Brunswick, Ga Orion, Patter.
son, Newburyport, Mass
out and Boston.
Dec. 18th, sclr. Henry, Elwell, Newport
SAILED.
Dec 9th, schr Radiant, Hardy Swans Island.
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Miss Nancy J. Lathrop, a we'll known
school teacher of East Longmeadow
Mass, had an experience lately which
deserves mention. While sitting alone
in her fathers house, she was alarmed
by the sight OF wild looking tramp
peering at her through the window
Selling an old, unloaded gun, she went
boldly out upon the yeranda, and, pre-
Senting the weapon, ordered the fellow
away. Instead Of obeying, he savagely
sprang toward her, when she dealt him
a heavy blow on the head with the stock
Of the gun, which sent him ree!ng of the
yeranda. He rallied and started for her
again, when she leveled the gun at his
head and told him she would shoot him
dead if he advanced another step. Put
ting his hands before his face. he said,
Don't, don't shoot me " and rctreated,
Miss Lathrop following to the road with
the gun leyeiled at his head. In his haste
he turned the same way he came, and,
discovering his mistake, asked that he
might pass her, so that he 90 the oppo-
site way. She stepped back and permit
ted him to do so, but stood with the gun
aimed at him until he had passed the next
house. which is some forty rods away
Then she realized, for the first time, that
she was frightened and could hardly
stand. The gun had not been loaded
for years, but it answered the purpose
just as well.
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A Large Fire in Lewiston.


LEWISTON, Me, Dec .. At about IL
o'clock last night fire was discovered in a
stable IN the rear of NJ. G. Henderson's
building, on Lisbon street 1t extended
rapidly, destroying Hendersons building
ana the two stores and tenement build
IngS south, belonging to Mr.. johnson,
and the building of d. II. Holman, north.
The Redlngton building, next to Hol-
mans, was scorched, as was also one in
the rear, belonging to the kilbourne es-
tate, neither of which were insured The
hedlngton store was occupied by Mrs.
Burlclgh, millinery stock, which was
moved; no insurance. Above was the
boarding house of Persis Hodgdon; in
Surcd for $500 in the Imperial and North
ern. Holmans buildings was occupied bv
BostheWlck's bakery; stock mostly RI
moved and lot insured The large board
nglouse overhead was vacated Satur
day. Three other families occupied ten
ements IN the building and lost many of
their goods. Holman was insured for
$500 in the Natives and Mechanics Of
Lowell, which will nearly cover his loss
Henderson's building, on the first floor
was occupied by Prince, millinery, whose
stock was removed. Henderson occupied
the part above, and rented several rooms.
His loss is about $1,000: insurance not as
certained. Johnsons property consisted
Of two three-story buildings on Lisbon
street, connected with large building in
the rear, covering a whole lot. The north
store was occupied by B. F. Getchell,
whose stock was removed. The south
store was vacant. In this establishment
were fourteen tenements, all of which
were occupied by French families, most
of whom lost more or less Of their house
hold effects. His loss is $1,000 on which
there was no insurance The fire was
difficult to reach, and burned with intense
heat.