Hamilton, Canada West.
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HAMILTON, CANADA WEST,
March "a, lS45.


Breaking up of Wimte-Fyre-Wamt of Water


Theatricals-Fyats and Flights, &c, SC


After tedious winter, spring has fairly set in,
bringing with it the lively chirps of the feathered
tribe The ice has vanished, and navigation is on
the eve OF commencement The steam boat
Eclipse, with her gallant commander, Capt. John
Gordon, plies from Toronto to within eight miles
ofus One week and vessels will be at our door.
This morning, at 3 A. M, fire broke out in
King street, threatening devastation 70 the town,
the wind blowing high. Holmes carriage factory,
together with seven other houses were burnt to the
ground, nor would the flames have stopped in their
rapid progress, but that the substantial brick store OF
Samuel Karr, inevened to stop the king Of terrors
Damage estimated at $40, ,OO0-insurance but par
tial. The scarcity OF water is a great detrlmcnt,
especially on this occasion, VIXEN men summoned
almost superhuman energy TO no avail, the water
often waiting further supply. There is splendid
spring on the mountain, which stands 300 feet
above the town An enerprsing Yankee offered
to bring the water down Tor ccraIa per centage.
The matter renamed in statu quo, but this affair."
,hlnk will stimulate the credulous


We have an admirable amateur theatrical COM
pany here Winter closes their efforts but to an enter
prsing manager there are many inducements. The
good people Of Hamilton are theatrically inclined,
and deserve, as assuredly they wiIllsupport, good
regular company. understand Mr. Forbes, OF the
Charleston theatre had made an offer for the en-
suing summer; how far true, remains for Mr.. F. to
establish by appearing in propria persona.


BY the way, there was flaming advertisement,
with accompanying hand-bills put about town, an
nouncng the greatest legerdemain feats on record.
10 conclude with magic flight The Town Hall
was filled with the credulous money taken to the
tune of $50, but lo,and behold! the bird had owa,
making a magic Night indeed Rage, fury, threats
and fights ensued-but TO no avail; the ready was
iosi,and next day you could find nonewho had dis
bursed half dollar for the magic fight. Poor
sulls who would sooner support the chImera OF
an adventurer, then the entertaining efforts OF
heir own townsmen


Railroad under consideration, and with fair
prospects OF success, to the West will make Ham
ilton busting theroughiare. Mr. Gilkison, a
gentleman OF known ability and perseverance, ia its
foster father. voRrsx