town and to all who have occasion to
town and to all who have occasion to visit us on business or for pleasure.

 The furniture, belonging to Captain Edmondson, was partially saved, and, we understand, was insured, so that we presume lie will sustain no considera- |ble. loss except that resulting from the sudden interruption of his business, and the Arrangement of his plans. The fire, proceeding downwards, and unaid- ed by the slightest breeze, made but slow progress, and thus afforded consid- erable opportunity for removing the contents of the consuming edifice as well as of those adjacent.

 .ii'ihcre was a great want of water oIf the occasion, which, if 1t had been sup piled abundantly as soon as the flames were discovered, might have saved the building. We are sorry that we cannot add strong expressions of comlnendation for the activity, energy, and efficiency of our citizens generally. Some of them iabored with great zeal and great eff feet. But there was an evident want ofsystem, of regular subordination, and of well directed efforts. Too many were standing idle, either from want of inclination or from ignorance oi the proper mode to render themselves use ful. Many, however are entitled te great praise for their enterprising and bold perseverance in attempting to save the furniture and to protect the neighbor- ing buildings.

 Ne learn with pleasure, and We are sure the information will give pleasure to the community, that arrangements have been made for rebuilding the City Hotel in this town in style at least equal to that of the original plan. The work, we understand, will be commell- ed without delay, and prosecuted with ali possible despatch.-.Aash. Ban.