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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-09-05

Look al the columns for the last few months of the
Courier and Inqtsur, the Erenimg Mirror. the
Dailv Eryress, the Netc York Tribune, the Com
mercial Advertiser. Almost every article put forth
by these journals, on every subject connected W rh
politics. has been calculated to spread apath' and
disgust, to create distaste against Gel. 'Cavlor
md indirectly to aid the cause of his ompettor
for the Presidency. Some OF the lette RS of Gen.
Taylor, IN which he wrote nothing but his well
known CONVICTIONS have been Dc ,nounced by the
Mirror and Express as forgeries, heapng on them
every epithet of disrespect an d contumely. The
Irish naturalized citizens, and irish lbery, have
been held up to ridicule an abuse particularly by
the Express and Mirror, when it Is known that
arge body OF these wo'thy and Independent citi
zens are favorable to the elevation of Gen. Taylor
to the Presidency. The movement in Albany,
commenced by Tharlow Weed for the purpose of
throwing every 'hing into confusion, mas been
nipped IN the bud, only by the sudden rising of the
people. The great speech of Daniel Webster is
merely an apology, amounting almost to an out
rage, on the intellectual character and position Of
! Gen, Taylor. In fact, the movements and deca-
rations of Mr. Van Buren, and his free soil adhe-
rents, have manliness, and are tinctured with
n.ore fairness and more honorable spirit, than any
| part OF the conduct which has been exhibited
| during the last few months by the whig leaders
including orators, spouters, resolution makers
editors or stumpers.
1t Is, therefore, plain, after surveying the field
II has exhibited Its variations, during the last few
months, that the independent people who formerly
brought forward General Taylor, as candidate
for the Presidency, in order to create a revolution
in parties in this country, are beginning to be
alarmed-more at the pretended friendship of the
wing leaders of New York, than even those who
are to be found In the ranks of Mr.. Van Buren, or
General Cass. Unless there is strong rally of the
peope-the people, the real people, the independent
people-hroughout the Northern States. las well as
in other parts of the Union, there is every proba-
bihty that General Taylor will be defeated in the
approaching election in November, and that Gen.
Cass will most likely be the successful candidate,
as Mr.. Polk was four years ago, by movements on
small scale, in comparison to those which have
grown up during the present canvass
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-09-05
M airline Affairs.

LAuNcn.-To- morrow, at about 4 P. NJ, will be
launched, from the yard of Messrs. Smith Dimon,
at the foot Of Fourth street the second steamship Of
the United States line Of mail steamers to run be-
tween New York and New Orleans, by the way Of
Charleston, Havana, and Savannah. Her dimensions
are two hundred and ftyo feet in length breadth
o. team foity nine feet and her depth Of hold twenty
hve and quarter feet To-day and oorrow she will
be opened for the inspection OF nautical men and all
who fee, deposition to examine this splendid ship
before she is committed to her native element Every
facility will be extended to those who may favor the
builders with a visit.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-09-05


FREE Soil MovEsrENTs.-To-day' Herald con-
tans report of the proceedings of tree soil
meeting heldlast evening, in Abingdon Square, at
which John Van Buren, delivered speech. in his
usual eloquent style, but In which, however. he
advanced nothing new or startling 1t was IN
fact, only repetition or rehash Of what he has
stated IN former speeches. m.
We should really like to know what John Van
Buren, has in view. He is shrewd, sharp. talented,
polite and amiable. He is accomplished and gen.
tlemaply. In whatever society he is placed, he is
at home; whether In the ball room among the
bellies, or In the bar room among the blackguards
But what can he be about If General Cass be
elected, ofwhlch there is every probability, accord
ing to present appearances, he and his free sol
movement will be utterly and completely demo.
llshed and annlhilated. lie is helping this cons,irn.
nation as much as he can He is making this
grand test question, and if Cass beat him on it, he
is nowhere. If he desires to succeed ultimately.
he should retrace his steps, and follow the fortunes
of General Taylor. With the addition which he
could bring to the support of the hero of Buena
Vista, the face Of things might be changed, and he
could fall back on the free soil question at some
future time but il Cass be elected, there will be
no salvation for him. Really, we do not see what
John is about .3
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-09-05
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Movements or Traveypcrs.

We found amongst multitude Of arrivals yester-
day evening, ct the principal hotels cf the city the
following distinguished pereons at the Astcr House =:
Ger. 7. f. Smith and lady; Com Smith. u 8. ~;
A. N. Smith, U. s. NJ; Hon. j. Tyler Va Brew Capt.
Rains. u s. A.
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Another Omnibus Driver.

Mr.. EDITOR Noticing an article IN your in
terest-oi.the- signed Kate and
having few evenings since witnessed circum-
stance proving that all drivers are not trough y
while "ready,'' staNe, that passing up Bleecker
street, noticed stage suddenly stop, and lady
get cut and speak 10 the driver. Feeling little
curious In the affair, ! stopped. The driver imme-
dialely jumped from his seat, ran to the door, and
could, or he would help them, They made some
remarks of no avail, as the driver insisted on their
getting out, when he. helped The lady IN, aud spring
ing on hls box, said he would be did if any
man could ride in his stage and insult lady, gave
his horses a chirrup, and drove on. | have ever
since regretted that did not take the number of
his stage, which is the reason OF my not making
The thalr known before A SrpscRlBER
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-09-05

APPOINTMENTS BY THE PREslpEST.-Thomas c.
Mcdowell, of Pennsylvania, to be consul OF the
United States for the port Of Bahia or San Saliva
dor, inIazil, in the place of Alexander II. Tyler
RECALLED.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-09-05
Approach of the Great Agricultural Exhibi..
tion-ristinguished Strangers, sc.

BUFFALO, Sept. 4, 1878.
The following distinguished strangers have ar.
rlvedi In town. and expected to attend the exh-
bltion 81 "a
Hon. William Wilkins, late Secretary of War,
under President Tyler; Hon. Isaac E. Holmes,
M c., from South Carolina; Hon. Mr. Graham,
formerly M. c., from South Carolina General
Perslfor F. Smith; Hon. Gave Johnson General
Shields, and the Hon. Willard Fillmore
The attendance of eminent agrlculturists.
statesmen, politicians, &C., from this and other
States, is expected to be very large. Great accom-
modations have been fitted up and the exhibition,
1t is supposed, will prove of the most extensive
and interesting ever held in the State.
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Old Hunker State Observation-Disclosures for
GOvernOr-PrObable Difficulties in the
Wing State Convention.

GOvernor-PrObable Difficulties Tia the
Wing State Convention.
SYRACUSE, September 4, 1S4S.
respectable number of delegates to the Demo-
cratic Gold hunkeD State Convention are already
in attendance here. General good humor and I'M
anlmlty prevail The principal candidates spoken
of for the office of Governor of the State are Chan
ceor Walworth and Hon. Horatio Seymour (t
is probable that Walworth will receive the noml-
nation. 3r5Tt
Plots for the encouragement of the division in
the Wing campare subjects of conversation here
although these schemes are Matched at Albany
In several counties, double sets of delegates to the
Wing State Convention are likely to be appointed
lone set of Clay men, and one of Taylorites.
Difficulties about seats will then occur of course
and the Wing Convention may end in blow up
delightful to the old hunkers particularly, and
amusing to the public generally. -
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-09-05

Actual Circulation OF the H crald.
eptember Monday INSTRUMENTATION. 2Si0 copies
The publication Of the Morning Edition Of the Herald
Nsnoed yesterday ut 70 minutes pas2 O'clock and finished At
6oock the first Afternoon Edition menced at minutes
O'clock and finished 20 minutes before clock the
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-09-05

BISHOP CHASE was thrown from his buggy on
Thursday, at Springfield, and had some of his ribs
broken, besides being otherwise injured. 81.
Louis Republican, Apg. g.
The Arkansas banner., 1848-07-11
shocking Developments.

The inquiries is relssea ts the disappearance of Sarah Thssbsr, factory girl. of Manchester. N H. has brought te Light sssiss ef rsvolaBg cise um- siances. which illustrate in striking manner the practical usth. that sas fslss sssp folows the day h is new said. thai Mise Thurbss was ssdueed 6y ycaug man namsd M,Nsbb; that wbsn shs nafussi rssalt ef this criminal iassceurse esc longer bs eoacszisd chs sought rSisf from her sAss sf her daesss father, Dc. M'Nsbb. of Manchester. sad died uadss bm tfsAtmest; shst ss ssoe as she wAs dead hs boxsd up the bedy. bsoughs t ts Boston. and sold it tos e5 to physicisn sublsct fer ths hospital ssresoas, thsf ths Psxehsssr upos looking as the body discossrsd that tp subset ha not died nssursl asath. sad insisted sAas Ds. M'Nabb shossd sske t back. Df. MN. thsn gays tho hes pitai peFtsf s ts Eaks wsy with tbs body ia the sssssst manssr hs eeold. saggssiag thst l. might est . ur. and threw the fssgnssnfs iats sAs vaalt Iasisnd sf fcilswiag tbs dsrteS's csttssA advice. iAs pcsssf preserved he bsdy. ssd when sAs ssssy Of tbe dissppsssapss ef Ma Thasasr csms out. Se spensd eosrespendsaes with the Mssehesasr su. tofites. sn1 by tracing ess sAs sAsssA tns jsiaed the wAsis truth came out. Dr. M,Nsbh, and his sea. sna Mr iagslis. poFtrsif rsinssf, rave bsen srressed, ss impiiesis6 in shs aasis.
The Arkansas banner., 1848-07-11
From hs Washiagfss Uaioa. Senator Boflaad and Father Rilehie.

Festerdsy, without dreaming of injustice or of fence to Senator Bosiand. we wrote and printrd as follows:
 A paper war has taken place between Major 6otlsnd (new Senator of the unissd Stsies) and Capt. Cassias NJ. Clay. They were beth Encarna- ei1n prisoners; bat they have differed aterally in their statements Of the conduct of each other during their captivity In Mexico"
 To-day, Ws receive from fm snd print the fol- lowing letter, which speaks for itsef and seems to cur poor judgment 10 confirm. rather than contra dict, the oaly and very animpertaat fact which we men'icned. As to introducing Senator Borisnd's name to the public in this eonnexion, we have on- y 10 ray. that if understand his letter. he avows that he 90 introduced 1t himself. If be objects to the phrase "paPer war, applied to his "note cor recttng er0r." kc., he is eatit ed :o the benefit of his objection, and has il: T
 "A letter from one of Col. SevieIss peculiar frie nds, Immediately upon hearing ol the death ol Col. .sAshiey proposes to nae, to wttdraw from the contest with Col Sevicr, and x the field for Col Ashley's vacancy. instead. Assuring me ol au lertion on that condition. This iend of Col Be- sess must Dc namriess, antii he removes the scale of secrecy. under which he has written, though find 1t difficult to keep the implied faith with one who makes disrepnsable proposal The fri.nd- ship heretofore manifested for me, by him. alone prevent. ay reg srding it as ss uneqaiyocs insult As q polijeian. too, suppose. must consider k in the category of the numerous incidents that one has .a asss4aster in psb.ic life; to be passed ove-
  withoat icss of temper. My reply 10 such proposal, I trust you have done me the justice to anticipate. should such ' thing have been suggested, either by friend sae- my.
 replied bsiehy. promptly. and Ihope. fo tAe psias Al any rate spoke pLaiais said that the appoint ment had no, been, nor would it have been batgsR- ed for, when received If, rcY were there even by possibility, any circumstance. either now CT ia the future. capable of iadusing me to bargain if is continuance. Without solicitation procure e- uent on my raSt, the eppoihtmess had bsen offs ed ne. Emphsticsiiy deciarins st the time. that r. eeised it. ia my own name. and for the use of ihs people. and not in trust fos aay sadivadasi. se- eepted ii under he impression, shsred by my eud. that it would be sgreeebe to the people of ,he Stst. With the approval of the same friends. announe-' myssf candidate for election fov ths sams pfaoe. before the next legislature. My object in doing %, st eatly day. was to give the people smple lime to make up their opiaions deliberately, and 10 express them % that fheir representatives might fairly speak their se1tnents, h approval dssp- pFoysl of the appointment dd thls without re- srence 10 the intentions claims of any othsr dividuai."
The Arkansas banner., 1848-07-11
TO THE T0TERS 0P PULASKI COUNTY.

Aliteag ssa candidate for your safsages, fnr he office of Sherih, shall not he able to present myself before you, personally, in the way of etec- nonseriag, v dasingthe canvass.
 Dependant as 1 ans. for livelihood, upon my ,sFsonal exertions, am not sbie 10 dispense with htor, for % long time as will intervene between his and the day sf election Instead therefore, of occupying the time Ia idling through the town or csaaty, soiiciag the independent voters for their sappor. 6ad t nseessary. and deem t proper. te dssots myself 10 useful iabor and thereby enaeasOr 10 prove myself wD,tky ef tAs e6es desire to re- eeiVe. ast As I have been resident of this county. from my sarly boyhood. and am personally known to almost every citizen In #; and especially as the course propose is any thing bat isrepntahe in the eyes af hose who respect honest industry. cannot believe will lessen the support should. under any cir- csnStances, obtain.
 Ia the prosecution ef my business. shall ncces- aily. be absent from the county until few weeks S,Ore the sIeetion; when my friends may be assur- d of finding me at home.
 BEN. F. DANLEY. Little Rock, March 7ih, iSse
The Arkansas banner., 1848-07-11
A CARD.

THE undersigned has been engaged for many :! years in the construction of large Sectional pof Alliances, which he intends Pablishing in ne course of the ensuing year His position as D'aftsmah In the Surveyor Generais olfice of this Sate' for the last eight years. has given him the most favorable opportunity of laying down the To- POgnrhy of such map as nearly perfect as can De-
 In order to ensure the utmost possible correct ass In the position of County Seats, P. Offices, ,d reads, be would respectfully solicit all those P Asiers and others interested in the correct Ioca- mns oi County Seats. who have not sent in the aaasers of their respective places, to be kind 'aosgn to do 90 at their earliest convenience; and A, tnese who have been 90 prompt as to favor sn wiiE the necessary informaiioa, he hereby ten. ',s hts sincere thanks. C. LANCTREF
 Lltte Rocs, Ark's. May s0iA. ls4s.
The Arkansas banner., 1848-07-11
Professor. of .EFsssSc.

MT. P R. kESsA, respectfully informs the eli. t'us of Little Rock that he will give lnsssuclien in Music, upon the Piano, Guitar, Violin, Flute and Clronett.
 HS terms are moderate. and will be made known a1Oa application to him al the Anthony House.
 REFERENCES. Righ, Rev. Dr. Byrne, His Ex. Gov. Drew, ssT MT Walsh. Dr. R. L. Dodge, U F Bertrand. Albert Pike, W b Woodruff, L. ]. Reardon. Maj P. T. Crutchfeld, Dt F P Burton. L'iiss Roek. May 30, Is4s. 3S-tf
The Arkansas banner., 1848-07-11
NEW " 0RK

ELIMINATION of the doctrine of the Resar Il reetion, and other subjects herewith conpec. ,H ey the Rev. Charles P. Turentine, laie of the w w.snsessee. and now of the Askansas Conference, \ E. C, South.
 ,s: so0ve will contain 100 pages. 8 mo.--Priee tl,;0
 Persons wishing to obtain copy of the first elton. will do we'll rt forwSrd their names to the la'Aor at Little Rock, or give them to any of the iseIbsrs of the Arkansas Conferepcs, of toe v. E. [, Soath
 Little Rock, June 10. is4s ao-,f
The Arkansas banner., 1848-07-11
MIL aRRasegHEsFs.

EAsTERN-uI9 MoEkF0e Naputf0h. pss, Sunday, Wednesday, & Friday by Yam. Lave, Tuesday, Thursday. & Saturday, SD. n.
 WESTERN ts Scoiia, rGa Bvsa, 4e. Due, Wednesday, and Saturday, 5p.m. Leave. Tuesday, and Friday, 2a. n.
 NoRTHEAE-le Rafsscille.
 Dse, Monday. and Friday. 2p.m LeaYe. sunday and Wednesday, Sa n
 SOUTHERN to Waskiagtoa. Due, sanaay. Wednesday. and Friday. 7p.m. Leave, Tuesday, Thursday, G Saturday, Sa n.
 To Piae Bisf aai Coianbia. Bne, Sunday. and Thursday, 5p.m. Leafe, Sunday, and Tharsday. 6a. n.
 To Hot SpTtRgs.
 Dle, every Wednesday. 6p.m Leave, every Monday, 3 "a n. To Pt,gviiie. Daavilis, and Tes,iiassasine pus. every other Tharsday, 5P.m. tave, every other Monday. Ia m.
The Arkansas banner., 1848-07-11
]. D. Adams G. Co,

N " lasI received, per late arrivals from Cin- i.Oo @ lbs sugar cured eanyassed Hams; HeO " clear Sides;
 is kegs Lard; , boxes Sperm Candles;
 IF Star Candles,
 half bis Butter Crsskes;
 Water
 i2 bs. Vinegar. h..as h"a'ea will ee sold cheap for Cash or Country Jsae IS, le4s.
The Arkansas banner., 1848-07-11
THe AakE,As,lM*ssAAss AaIkE,As,lM*ss sAAss.ssetAsNN NEA
 THRRE DOLLARS ~ rkAa IN ADgANOE. sss& J
-wmma OR RAnvMmTIaEWN.

 ...srs of 10 hnes. e les. AEsk ineeEaeAs .,r..- and FuTTr oENTp fs eaeA eenona- sM .,-.r Id lines, and not exceeding lAs so hsl 'neS '. . .anare and half--oEer l6. ana not ezz ta.s. tn.s se = i've sqaares-snA in thatpFopsrdea z. loneer sAsertisemenes. -
 !. ST .1,sr.issmenAs to bs paid fer h aasaneas - .ssumea by soma gesponsiA,e pefson. v EkS.. \. inaivianal scepana. at fhe abeve Eaeess .",.ts 10 ase and under 9loos in ons yeas. . di:. .""s ef as per cent. will be made and wnee e .~ounts to eioo q uPwsrds n - - e ge.,C ,.esunt of ssl Pss cent. VII ,. = -. - - - peu' , .ss ,ar shalI have expired nor ih any Fes -. hs maAe on legal 1dvestissmeuees rsqaareS !, Iaw so be pSblished - N' cOwfmACT8 BY TMw IBA8s
 ,,, .xeesding 10 6nss. renewable af pisn.@fa ese' 60 "s - aa e @ 50. AM advertisements. or parts thsfsot, exeeedne l0. q. - eo Hnea. d the eass may be, subject to ths s,.~.s .uA diseounas kFst mentioned; and nO e0n. ..-.s ii thess rates for lsss term than year. Ns i.Ssf;;os sss occasional ana ah eou2acA Sv ths year to be paid in advance. 17m kFAHDENa ADvERTas9n1n9.4s'
 '" 3nantis, }ss square. , .. z m !;
 .n.,..1;,r ,Sy.,.;.smesis - willie eAaEEsA sT th, hs -eutioned rA,es. unless eontrnck ha made whsl ss Ia, insertion; and mnst hs paid fbe in advnnee. No person win he saaeuncsd for any oitAees eithe ,itt, state, or ecansy, witheat the adssnes Peymsa of i've dollars. A8a sssS ,seFa " sfs Y Political circulars win bs charged as advsriiss usn,e. and payment required in advanee- seree
 No iob win hereaiter hs deliyssed to any perso1 with whom we have 10 segniar dsaiiagss nntil Pais fx.
 Ar of insertions desired, otherwise lhay viii be con E,aed until forbid, and charged aceenaingiy.
 10. No variation will be made from the sbossrates Single number of the paper, l9k eeAts. ss Anletters must be postpaid, cf thsy will not re' give any attenhoa
The Arkansas banner., 1848-07-11
Essp .asss Opinions hsfsrs Ils Psspls.

I We have aetfhef the fEhs NoS " eowM i0 toneH slsy v whefs q sEisls. Cas-
 Congfess Las % sight te say, that tsefe shsli hs ssysry fn New York er thsf thsss shsli hs e sis- very ia 0essgiai ses s tnsss any hssaan power bss the peepis ef fhoss Stsfse---Cxa CAes.
 Ths psiae,glss invsivsa ia shs Wskmss Rsssfses sbouid be kept cut of the nskleasl leg,eafxfv. ap4 ls te the people of sAs eonfs1erscy u tkets rswea isss iscat fsseramsatx> CAx v
 Let the psopie rpgslsss thsif issnEsai sssswns sn thsir ewn wsy.-~fsxs. Cx0.
 Ls@vs se tss psspiss she vi1t ~ aG<etsa = lkis question. e sdjast II spoa thsis eHa ssspsasfbigy aad in their e~n manner. -0xn cAss.
 em orpossd te fhe sxsssiss ef nxy iafisdae1ieA P Geagrsss esss tks ssbsees .. slssary .---Gnss CAss. @
The Arkansas banner., 1848-07-11
Desetal V0ftee-

| s,. N RE, DEsrisr, respectfully informs O as patients and the inhabitanss of Little Rock. ...1. that he vii return in shsut two or three ,,.,. snea hs win be glad 10 sec thess who have sca, 'ae benefit of bis precties, and those 6a- tn .,.s ' ee'aining f. Professional sppaintnsuts ,s,,,.if nl MT John H. Robinson, mereksuf, Will bs noa a''y attended to, at the end of ths sbovs pa.
 lsas 6. ls4s. ..
The Arkansas banner., 1848-07-11
.regrOes fer. NMIe.

A seventeen years old smart and setiss.- .a noMAa, twenty, and child to lUmenths sfs valuable in hsuse or fssd Asmss hoase se ssat; slsc ss ssscs. nssasss ns,.ss '. s.ate Scrip wsased. ass., - s,asss Treasury Netss. and New oslsans
 SActsd Apply ic
 Avra,, ,s E. A. MORE
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Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-02-15
DR.. Beach's American Practice and
Family PhVsic. an,

In this great Aedical work, Dr. Beach remarks
III have spared neither pains nor expense to ac-
quIre kno"iedge OF the practice OF the most no.
ted physicians. retaining from each. erery Ming
irh,ch 4 hare PROVED BY EXPERIENCES to be useful
have not ,hou3hi il beneath me TO converse with
root and Indian doctors, and any other persons
who have rrofcssed to possess any valuable REM
edy,or any improved method Of heating di.eases
For full description of DR.. Beoch's Book and
Medicines, See Pamphlet; which may be obtain
ed gratis at all places where the medicines are
for sale. The AMERICAN PRACTICE AND FAMILY
PHYSICIAN will be found at the same places; and
il you wish to know what your disease is III all
cases, what treatment to pursue, how to ADMIN:
lister the medicines difficult and dangerous ca
ses, by all means procure the Book, and you will
not fail 10 find it superior TO nine tenths of the
physicians you can employ, and a saving Of time,
health, life and hundreds Of dollars You will
wonder how you could have lived SO long without
IL, and you will regard itas An INVALUABLE TREA-
SURE TO YOURSELVES AND FAMILIES; being written
in plAi' aud simple style, Ineligible to I'll
classes and espesiOLIr intended for the COMMON
PEOPLE.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-02-15
Another Terrible Steamboat Disaster.
IHIRTY.F'IVE LIVES LOST.

LIVES LOST.
The New Orleans Delta of the goth
ult., gives the following particulars of the
destruction by fire, OF the steamer Yala-
busha, Capt. Scott, loaded with cotton, on
her way from Red River to New Orleans,
and the loss of thirty-five lives.
About quarter past 9 o'clock, on Tues
day night, when the majority of the pas
sengers, numbering about one hundred in
all, including the deck passengers, had
retired, the alarm Of fire wss given-lhe
boat was then in the middle of the stream,
and opposite the plantation of Mr.. v:
Choppin, about eighteen mites below Don.
a1dsonvilie. All were Instantly aroused,
and ac the doors of the ladies' cabin were
thrown open, the dense voEume of smoke
rushing aft from the clerks office, near
where the fire originated. almost produced
suffocation.
The scene of terrier and wild alarm
among the passengers at this moment
beggars description, The boat was i'm.
mediately rounded to and headed to the
shore, and as she struck the bank a gen.
erAl rush was made for the landing, many
persons being drowned in their attempts
to get on shore. As she reached the
shore, Mr.. C. E. Knowlton, of Donald-
sonvilse, and two other passengers, whose
names we have not heard, with great
presence of mind, seized the end Of the
cable, and leaping on shore, made it fast
to a tree on the bank, in order to hold the
boat in her position; but, through the
culpable negligence of those on board,
whose duty it was to attend to such mat,
tiers. the cable was not made fast on board,
and the boat consequently swung out into
che stream again. the engines still going,
and in few seconds, was beyond the
reach ofthose on shore. The boat after.
wards drifted down stream about two
miles. where striking the shore, she was
made fast.