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Fire.—The alarm of fire on Saturday night last was caused by tbe burning of the dwell itig-house occupied by Mr. fi. B. Brooks, on Maddox Hill. The fire is believed to hue been the work of an incendiary. Mr. B.'a family had been absent from the city for nearly a week aad had just arrived in town, but did not reach home aa til the bouse was nearly consumed. Mr. B. estimates his loss at »•*>', which is partially covered by iasuranee.