Rochester, Monroe, NY
Union & Advertiser
Mon Dec 30, 1861
 
BURGLARY AT SILAS O. SMITH'S RESIDENCE - Saturday night about twelve o'clock a hired man at the residence of Silas O. SMITH on East Avenue, heard an unusual noise in the house and arose to ascertain the cause of it. At the foot of a flight of stairs he encountered a man with whom he grappled. The burglar, for such he was undoubtedly, finding that he was getting the worst of the tussel, called to "Jack" to come and help him and sure enough Jack did come from an upper room which he was pillaging, to his comrades assistance. He threw the rays of a dark lantern in the face of the hired man and with a well directed blow on the forehead laid him sprawling on the floor. The burglars then fled the house and getting into a cutter in the street, effected their escape. They obtained no booty at the residence of Mr. SMITH. No clue has been obtained to the 'rascals' whereabouts.
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UNION MARKER - This institution, of somewhat recent origin, is now very popular with the public, and largely patronized by those who want meat, poultry, farmers' produce and many other articles. The stalls are all taken, and some of them are being fitted up on a scale indicating the intention of leases to do a large business. Stalls 15 and 16 have been taken by A. W. DURFEE and fitted up for a general business in poultry, hams, lard, mutton and farmers' produce generally. Mr. DURFEE has had experience in the business in which he has engaged, and will no doubt be successful. He intends to keep the choicest articles only. He has adopted the plan of attaching a card to turkies and chickens showing the weight and price, so that customers can save themselves the trouble of enquiring about what they see. Mr. DURFEE's stalls are near the Mill street entrance of the market, and will be easily found.
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CAPT. BENJAMIN'S COMPANY - We understand that Capt. BENJAMIN will leave with his company, to join the 13th Regiment, one week from this day. Any person who has anything to send must leave it at the office, 10 Arcade Hall, by Saturday.
 
     There will be a meeting for the Parma Volunteers at Parma Corners to-morrow, on which occasion a splendid silk flag will be presented to Capt. B's Company.
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THE LECTURE THIS EVENING - It will be remembered that the Rev. A. VIRGIL will lecture this evening at Corinthian Hall, for the benefit of Live Oak Engine Co. No. 8. The object, the replenishing of the treasury of the Company, now nearly exhausted, is a proper one, and we hope to see the Hall crowded this evening. Mr. VIRGIL has the reputation of being an able man.
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MEETING AT CLYDE - On Thursday evening next there will be a war meeting at Clyde in the interest of the Irish Brigade. The meeting will be addressed by Judge KETCHUM, Capt. T. G. MURPHY, and Messrs. Geo. COWLES and James MURPHY. A general attendance of the people of Clyde and vicinity is invited.
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ASSISTANT SURGEON - We are informed by Dr. M. W. TOWNSEND, of Bergen, Genesee Co., that he is appointed Surgeon of the 47th Regt. N. Y. V. now at Hilton Head, and reports for duty this day, Dec. 30.
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SUDDEN DEATH - An old gentleman named Hugh McGOWAN, residing at 11 Charlotte street, died suddenly last night, probably from a heart affection.
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NEW YEAR'S PARTY - There will be a party on Wednesday evening at C. H. SIBLEY's in West Henrietta, which will, of course, be a pleasant one for those who are fortunate enough to be there.
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MARRIED
 
In this city, on the 29th day of September last, by Rev. Robert HOGOBOOM, George A. PLATT and Professor Eliza DAVIS, all of Rochester.
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DIED
 
In this city, on the morning of the 30th inst., Hugh McGOWAN, aged 73 years.
-Funeral will be held on Wednesday, at 10 o'clock A. M., from his residence, No. 11 Charlotte street.
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