Spirit of the Times Batavia, Genesee County, New York State Saturday, September 23-1865 Town and Country Items. Public Meeting at Bethany. The citizens of the town of Bethany are requested to assemble at the County House, on Monday Evening, Sept. 25th, at half past seven o'clock, to express in a public manner, their deep sorrow on the death of their much beloved townsman Almon SMITH, who, in the prime of life has been stricken down by the fell destroyer. Bethany, Sept. 21, 1865. Many Citizens. Another Fire-Loss of Goods. Between the hours of three and four o'clock on Monday morning last, the store occupied by Miss NOWLEN as a Millinery establishment, was found to be in flames, which had made such headway when discovered, that the family, who resided over the Store, had to be rescued from the upper windows. The entire stock was consumed together with Miss N.'s furniture, clothing, &c. There appears to be a well founded suspicion that the Store had been robbed and then fired, to conceal the crime, as a sum of money in bills, amounting to $208, and a gold watch, which were in a bureau draw are missing, the drawer being saved in a damaged condition. Other circumstances also tend to the belief that the robbery had been committed. There was an insurance of $2,000 on the stock of Millinery. The block adjoining, owned by Story & Ferren, and occupied by Griswold & __ __slight damage, by the removal, they were otherwise uninjured. Death of Almon Smith. It becomes our sorrowful duty to record the death of Mr. Almon SMITH, of Bethany, on Wednesday last. Mr. S. was one of the most respected citizens of the town; being of a kind and genial nature, he had hosts of friends, who in his death feel that his place cannot easily be filled. He had been to Long Branch to recruit his impaired health, but had not been there long when more unfavorable symptoms set in, causing his return home on Sunday last, since which time he gradually grew worse, and expired on Wednesday afternoon, at the age of forty one years. Mr. S. leaves one child, his wife having died about a year ago. Genesee Brewery. This establishment has already commenced its fall brewing, and with the increased facilities that have been added, no brewery, we believe, in the state can surpass it in the quality of Ales supplied to the public. Mr. EAGAR has engaged as experienced brewer who had entire charge of that department, and within the space of a week or so, hotel and saloon keepers can be regularly supplied with new ales that we are confident will give general satisfaction. Another Trot To-day - Saturday. We learn that a race is to come off to-day between John McLEAN's horse and that of William MOREAU, from the bridge in Batavia to Bushville, for $100 a side.-Considerable excitement is manifested and a lively time is anticipated. Mr. Massett's Lecture. The World renowned Stephen MASSETT, (Jeems PIPES of Pipesville,) will lecture at concert Hall on Friday evening, September 22d. In speaking of him and his lectures, the N.Y. 'Herald' says:- "There are few pleasanter ways in which an evening can be spent than at the entertainment's with which-under the title of "Drifting About"-Mr. Stephen MASSETT, the popular song writer and humorist, overflowing with fun, and passing rapidly from the gay to the pathetic, his narratives of adventure keep the interest of his auditors constantly on the stretch, and move them alternately from smiles to tears.-Mr. Massett's lectures have attained great popularity." Genesee County Annual Fair. The weather during the continuance of the County Fair was all that could be desired. Thousands availed themselves of the chance to take a holiday and witness the sports and attractions usual on such occasions, and we have not yet hear of any dissatisfied with the getters up of the programme. Mr. Dwight KENDALL of Bethany, exhibited a noble pair of steers only 2 years and 6 months old, that weighed 3,600 lbs, and Mr. Is. DURFY of Byron showed quite a curiosity in a pair of twin calves, only 5 months and 20 days old, that weighed 1,100 lbs. Another novelty in the Hall, was a Knitting machine in operation, which seemed greatly to perplex and astonish the old ladies, who seemed to think it was a great innovation on their time-honored business. It certainly is a wonderful labor-saving machine, as it knits at the rate of from four to five inches of a sock per minute.--The days of the old fashioned knitting needles are numbered. The "Tipperary Warbler." The amusing lecturer who was advertised to appear at Concert Hall on Monday Evening last, as unavoidably detained in Wyoming County by the storm. He requests us to announce that he will positively fulfill his engagement on Monday Evening next, Sept. 25th. It will be an interesting entertainment and will draw a crowded house. Farm for Sale. The Subscriber offers his fertile Farm of 35 Acres, for sale. It is situate on the Alleghany Road half a mile south of Corfu, in the town of Darien, Genesee County. On the farm is an excellent dwelling house with all requisite appurtenances, two good barns well watered, and fences in good repair. There are about seven acres of timber, including a good Sugar Bush of 140 trees. The orchard consists of well selected Apples, Pears, Peaches, Quinces, Grapes, &c. Terms of sale made known on application on the premises to E.C. GRIFFITH, P.O. address, Corfu. MARRIED. At the residence of _ H. SAFFORD, Esq., in Chicago, Ill., on the _ th inst., by the Rev.Dr. HUMPHREY, Dr. Orvan A. GLIDDEN to Mary E. PAGE, both of Batavia, N.Y. In Richville, on the 19th inst., at the residence of Rev. Harvey H. CUTTER, Mr. Charles A. KINNE to Miss Maggie BUXTON, both of Pembroke. [The substantial remembrance of the editor for publishing the above notice is duly appreciated. We tender the newly married couple our sincere wishes, and hope their journey through life may be happy, peaceful and prosperous.-Ed.] DIED. In East Bethany, on the 17th inst., Miss C.R. HALSEY, aged 25 years. In Bethany, on the 20th inst., Almon, son of Mr. Thomas G. SMITH, aged 41 years. At East Pembroke, on the 17th inst., Lucy Jane, wife of Gilo. C. GOULD, aged __ years 8 months 16 days. submitted by Linda Schmidt *********************************************