deaee of H. M. Smith, on Main, between Sixth j and Seventh streets. Mr. Conway was BWahened by the noise, and the thief fright- I | ened off. A shot was fired at him as he was retreating, which failed to take'effec.t. Bur- j glaries are becoming so common that it witt be I necessary for every citizen to make an arsenal! ' of his dwelling for self-protection. i