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hn Schnierle. Dwelling of estate of Josiah S. Payne, occupied by Dr. Sams. Dwelling of Francis Lance, occupied by Mrs. E. M. Doar. Dwelling of Mrs Brightman, occupied by Jacob Williams. Dwelling of Col. Anderson, occupied by Capt. R. J. Jeffords. The following are some of the principal sufferers in Pinckney street, which we omitted yesterday: Charles M. Olsen, Fitzsimmons & Co., Wm. S. Henerey, Joseph Prevost, Dr John F. Shaffner, Miss Mary Ann James, Estate of J. Hunter, M. C. E Lampe, T. C. Speissegger, John Campsen, Patrick Collins, Francis Police, Patrick Brady, Estate of P. McCormick, F. St. Marks, Estate of John McKee, Edward Collins, Thomas Maher, Wm. Ryan. Mr. Joseph Prevost's two houses were insured for $2,800. The following items of information have been handed in: W. Marscher, southeast corner of Market and State streets, wholesale and retail grocery store. Total loss. Stock partially insured.--House owned by Robt. Brodie. W
ight be adopted. Mr. Anderson, of Rockbridge, said it was thought by the Committee that such feature should be incorporated in the bill. One of the great causes of the insufficiency of salt arose from the fact that many people had not only laid in a supply for six months, but for two years and more. He thought such persons, in view of the exigencies of the times, would not hesitate to loan their neighbors sufficient to supply their immediate wants. Messrs. Newton, Collier, Robertson, Anderson of Botetourt, McDonald, Nelson, Dabney, Shaffey, Hunter, Rutherford, Steger, and others, spoke on the merits of the bill, but want of space precludes the possibility of giving their arguments. The question was then taken on its passage, and resulted — ayes 65, noes 33. So the bill passed. It authorizes the Governor to seize all salt held at exorbitant prices, and place it in the hands of an agent, who shall sell the same to the people at reasonable rates. The House adjourned.