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List of Patents

Issued from the United States Patent Office for "a,
toek ending September 2ih, 1850, and bearing dafe
September 2Ih, 1850.
Johh Bachelor, Of Boston, Mass.-For improve.
mont in Sewing machines.
Erastus b. Bgolow, Of Clinton, Mass.-For inn
provcmcnts in Looms for weaving tapestry and
Brussels carpets.
James c. Booth Of Philadelphia, Pa-For inn
proyement in processes for refining Gold.
George w. Bowers, of Lcitcrsburgh Md.-For
improvement in Grain-coaning Machines.
David Stephens Brown, OF the Old Kent Road, in
the county Of Surrey, England.-For improvement
in Machines for fumigaung plants. Patented in
England September Is, lS49 in America, Sep
tembcr, "a, 1850.
Henry Evans, Of New Bedford, Mass-For i'm
provemcnt in Machines for making ropes
Elijah Hall, Of Cabotyille, Mass.-For improve.
ment in stop motion Of Looms
Darius w. Harris, OF Yorkshire, N. Y.--For inn
provement in the construction Of Threshing ma
chimes
Ephraim Howe, Of Brooklyn, N.Y.-For improve
mcnt in Burning Fluids.
o. S. Leavitt, of Msysville, Ky.-For improve
ment in Machinery for drawing hemp and parting
its fitNes
Jason NJ. NIshan, of Philadelphia, Pa-FOr i'm.
provemont in casting Stereotype Plates.
Richard 5. McCulloh, Of Princeton, ". For
process Of reducing Gold bullion.
Joseph Metcalf, Of Worcester, Mass.--For inn
proyemcntsn removing electricity from wool in the
process of manufacture.
r. A. Palmer, of lie Roy, N. Y.-For improve
ment in heating elevated Ovens.
Charles A. Reed and Thomas Cotter, of New Hart
ford, N. y, sssignors To Charles A. Reed, of New
Hartford, N. Y.-For improvements in Machinery
for fullipg cloth.
Timothy Rose, Of Cortlandyille n Y-For inn
provement in Water wheels.
George Wright, Of Washington, ID. C.-For i'm
proved Machine for forming and charging caps.
Designs.
Walter Bryent, Of Boston, Mass.-For design for
a Blower stand.
Charles +. futile and James S. Bailey. of Will
liamsburg, N. Y.-For design for Plates for Regis
tors, Nentilators, SC.
Charles f. futile and James S. Bailey, Of Will
liamsburg N. Y.--For design for Plates for Regis
ters, Ventilators, &c.
Charles +. futile and James s. Bailey, Of viii
hamburg, N. Y.-For design for Plates for Regis-
ters, Venuators, sc.
Charles +. Tuttle and James s. Bailey, Of Will
hamburg, N. Y.-For design for Plates for Regis
tcsr, Ventistors, &c.
Charles +. futile and James S. Bailey, Of Will
harrisburg, N. Y.--For designs for Plates Tor Regis-
ters, Ventllators, &c.
Charles y. futile and James s. Bailey, of Will
harrisburg, N-Y.--For design for Plates for Regis
tiers, Nenulstors, &c.
Reuben j. blanchard, Of Albany, N. y, assignor
70 biliings T. Learned and George II. Thatcher, oil
Albany, N. Y.-For design for Stoves.
Joseph U. Lamb, OF Cincinnati, O.-For design
for Stovcs
Joseph G.. Lamb, of Cincinnati. o.--For design
for Stoves.
William Slavery, Of New York, N. Y.-For de-
sign for Stoves
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PLAYING THE "STRoNa CANTON the day
previous to Jenny Lind's last concert in New
York, the following placard was posted through
out that city:
"DowN WITH MONOPOLY AND HuMRUe.-The
Smith will leave the foot Of Robinson street at =
O'Clock, Canal street at u, and Liberty street at
u, on Tuesday evening, September "a, for the pur
pose Of hearing the fair Jenny Lind MARBLE her
notes The steamer will lie off the Battery during
the concert, affording the passengers great COM
fort, instead of being jammed up inside of the Cas-
tlc Tickets will be limited. Strict order must be
observed. The steamer will be moved, ut the re-
quest of passengers, that they can hear every
note distinctly. Fare fifty cents"
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w AND ELEGANT cARPErISos, &c i.

NEW AND ELEGANT CARPETINGs, sc.
IN The subscribers have the pleasure now Of in
forming their friends, and the ctizens generally,
of the cities Of Washington, Georgetown, Alexan-
dria, and the adjacent country, that their stock Of
the richest and latest styles Of House furnishing
Goods, of every variety, Il fully complete and win
snrpass, not only in variety OF styles but also in
elegance and taste, any former display to which
the attention of their patrons has been invited.
They name
IN CARPETINGs:
French and English Vevets latest designs,
perlative.
English Tapestries, very rich
Superlative English Brussels, extra heavy
do premium American BRUSSELS
English and American low priced, extra rich.
Imperial three-ply, new patterns, extra super
English:
Tapestry and Royal Venetian for steps
Cocoa Mattings, for basement passages.
Hemp Carpetings, very servceablc and cheap.
Floor Oil Cloths, in full sheets, cut any shape.
Extra rich Chcneille and Tufted Rugs.
Low-prced Chenclle and Tufted Rugs for
chambers.
Figured Baizes and large sized Crumb Cloths, &c.
IN CURTAIN MATERIALS they name
Extra rich French De LANES.
do German do
do English do low. priced.
do Worsted Damask, every shade.
do Union do very cheap.
do French and English Chntzes.
Twilled and plain Turkey (red) Cashmerets.
Embroidered Lace and Muslin Curtains
Gilt Cornice, late styles, GiInps, Tassel Loops,
&c, in great variety.
They also ask especial attention to their largo
and carefully selected assortment Of
Linen Sheetings, Table Damasks Satin Dam
asks.
Table Cloths, Damasle Table Napkins.
Towellings, Table and Piano Covers.
White and coored Bed Quilts, bed and crib
Blankets.
Pillow-case Linens, Cotton Sheetngs.
Step Damasks, Step Oil Cloths sc.
Together with every other article in their line,
all Of which have been purchased upon such terms
as will enable them to maintain their reputation of
furnishing the very best goods at the lowest
prices. p. Fl. HOOE & Co.
Sept SI--4Wif
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FRoM HAyTI.-We learn from Captain Revans,
Of the bark James Hall, arrived this morning from
Port au Prince that the Haytien fleet sailed from
that port on the 29th of August. Its destination
was supposed TO be a neghboring port. This fleet
consisted Of a sloop Of war, two brgs, and four
schooners. The emperor on board the sloop.
N. Y. Commercial AdpsrftseT.
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The Joseph Gales s the name of a new and beau
tful omnibus recently introduced on the Avenue
by the Citizens Line, and to which we have till
now omitted TO direct attention. A more popular
or a more worthy name could not have been Sc
lected in our whole nation.
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large number of citizens of Massachusetts, in
Guiding Governor Briggs, about to return the
late visit of the Montreal party to Boston. The
cursion will commence on Wednesday, and will
occupy a week. The price of tickets 10 Montreal
and back will only be five dolarsj to Quebec and
back only seven.
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Ma. Martin p. SWEET is tho Wing candidate
for Congress in the sixth district of Illinois, at pre-
sent represented by the Hon. T. d. Baker. On
tho fret ballot. Mr.. Sweet received 10 votes; Mr..
Baker, II. On the fifth and last ballot, MIR. Sweet
received 26; Dir. baker, 10; scattering, 7.
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JENNY LIND IN PsISriso OFFIcE.--The Til
6~se and Herald printing Offices were lately visited
BY Miss Jenny, who desired to contrast the large
Newspaper establishments Of New York with those
che had visited In London. She spent some time in
watching tho operations Of type setting, making
up, and working the presses, and expressed hersef
highly grAtifed with what she had SEEN
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CHARLES RoBIDoux, a fine young about
eighteen years of age, the OF Joseph Robidous,
OF st. Joseph, was killed on Sunday night, the Sth
instant, in most unfortunate manner. He and
some OF his young companions had been out dur
ing the night on a frolic. Between twelve and
one O'Clock they went through Main street in a
TO have Knocked at the door Of d. & n. G. Melon
aid, agcnts of the fur company there. The oldest
OF the firm, Duncan Mcdonald, Immediately
jumped up, took his gun, opened a window and
hrcd at the crowd 10 Jrighien them OF. But the
contents Of the gun, nine bucksbot, entered the
scull and shattered the head Of young Robidoux,
that he died in fifteen minutes. Mcdonald was
Immediately taken into custody, and he un-
dcrgoipg examination Monday. There was
great excitement, and old Robidoux al
most frantic at bis loss-St. Lo,as Repub.. l1h.
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Mr. WILLIAM BELTzHoovER, who was thought to
b mortally wounded at Pitsburg. is in a fair way
Of recovery. The unhappy wretch who killed his
brother II lying at the point of death in the county
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FRoM MIssEsoTA-Thc cranberry crop in Min
nesota is likely to prove failure-the cranberres
being rotted by the high water at Rice Lake and
the other cranberry locality in that region.
The potato crop in Minnesota is very fine; there
IL no instance of the rot there. They are selling
at fifty cents per bushol.
About the l2th of this month, they had very cool
days and nightsat St. Paul Minnesota, but no frost
Fires were comfortabc.--Sf. Louis Republican, l7h
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The Nrw YoRx CoURIEs AND ESaumER comes
TO " enlarged column in each page, and its col
umns Heightened. II is truly mammoth sheet,
being. we believe, the largest daily paper printed
IN the world The enlargement is caused by its
great increase Of advertising patronage. 1t affords
" pleasure to witness the prosperity OF this journal
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JENNY LISD's CoscERT.-Mr Barnum's agent
refused an offer yesterday of $40 seat through
out the house, and another of $3.50 for the first
choice, { 5 8 more than Genin paid in New York
Orders have been received bere-so he states
from different sections of New England for seats
IL they can be had at S25, $50, and some even
without limit as TO price. The auction is on
Wednesday, at 10 a. m, and no tickets sold at
private sale, as Mr. b. has determined that every
person shall have fair opportunity to secure such
seats as they naturalization Atias, 24h.
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GoyERNoR JoHssroN was bonored, on the 18th
instant with public reception by the citizens OF
Union county. He was met by procession at
Lewisburg, and thence conducted 10 Mifiiinburg,
where he was joined by delegation Of citizens,
and welcomed to the town in u most cordial man.
ner. The procession then moved on to New Der
iin where hundreds OF the sturdy sons of old Union
had assembled to pay their respects TO the chief
magistrate Of Pennsy lvania.
After Partaking Of handsome collation. pre-
pared Tor the occasion, the vast meeting called
Johnston, with the Hon Daniel Smyser, of Adams
county, was conducted 10 a stand for the purpose
OF addressing the people. He spoke for an hour,
holding his vast audience enchanted by one Of the
most eloquent and argumentative speeches ever lis
tened to in that section of the State.
The occasion is spoken Of as having been in every
respect of gratifying character. series of reso-
iutions were adopted, recommending among other
things. revision of the tariff.
Governor Johnston returned to Harrisburg the
same evening. Philadelphia North american.
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A Railroad Company has been formed TO con-
struct road between Chilicothe and Gallpol,
II 10 designed TO connect with the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad, at the mouth of the Kapawha, and
the Bclpre and the Cincinnati, and the sciota and
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BY an arrival at New Orleans from the Rio
Grsnde, the papers Of that city have adviccs from
Brownsville to the nth inst. The Indians were
harassing and numbering the inhabitants on both
sides OF the river, with the greatest impunity. A
letter from Roma, new town on the American
side, says that party Of about fifteen Mexcans,
who were out mustanging in the vicinity of San
Pstricio, were attacked by eighty Indians, and all
except three killed
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CoURTxslEs AMONG FisEMEN.--A delegation of
fremen from Baltimore we're recently handsomely
entertained by the Columbia Hose Company, Phil
adelphia.
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HARVEY FowLEH, esq, of this city, has been ap
pointed stenographer to the Indiana convention in
the place of Robert Sutton, esq, who declines tn.
appointment.
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The Halifax IN. 81 Recorder 1. urging the es-
tabiishment of line OF steamers between that port
and Ireland, to be owned wholly or in part by the
citizens OF Nova Scotia.
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sLAvSss.-Tbe bark Maria, Mt New York, from
Canton via ST. Helena, reports that three Brazilian
savers, prizes 20 an English man. of. war arrived
on board 700 slaves
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INDIANS SENTENCED TO DE HUSG.-Judgc Knowl-
ton, the newly elected Judge Of the Sixth Circuit,
in the State of Wisconsin, has sentenced Batistc-
Rubado and Oshaga, both Chippewa Indians, TO be
hung. for murder. ON the 2blh October.
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MoNrooMnRr CouNrY.-Thc Rockville Journal

says:
"Ihe Wings of this county, as far have
been able TO learn, were never more united than
they are at this time If full vote be given in Oc
tober, Colonel Clarke will receive an old fashioned
Wing majority. Turn out to the polls; let every
man 60; persuade your neighbors TO go. A full
vote will insure the election Of the gallant Clarke,
as whole souled and thorough Wing as Maryland
can boast
What is here said Of Montgomery may be said of
Baltimore city. and of all the counties Of the State
iull vote is always sure to bring a Wing victory.
Let every Wing remember this, and be to vote.
Baltimore Patriot
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BANGING AcApEMY-FIRsr COURSE.


MIR. +. n. Liable has the honor To announce
WI 10 the citizens of Washington and George
town, that his first course of dancing lessons for
the season will commence on TUESDAY, October
ls, at his residence, on Pennsylvania avenue, op-
positc Wizards Hotel.
Days of Tuition: Washingto Thurs
days, and Saturdays; Georgetown-Mondays and
Fridays. lUnionl Sept 2f-du
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The Detroit Tribune says that English capt.
hitft to loan n million Of dollars for the compile.
non OF the road from Fond du Lac down the Rook
RIVER valley, Wisconsin, to GAINESVILLE, and thence
70 some point on the Galena and Chicago road.
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signor SAHri, the proprietor of certain anatomi-
cal figures in wax recently exhibited in many oi
our citiea, died on the 22d inst at Boston.
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MAJoR JAMES BARRETT, the oldest man in Con-
cord, Massachusetts,, and who engaged in Sc
creting the stores, &c of the Americans, the
18th OF April, 1875 died in that town on Tuesday
night last, aged ninety years.
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DATRONlZED by thousands of individuals
i throughout the United States and Canadas,
giving the most hattering satisfaction to all who
have used it. Chemists have wondered at it's mys-
ferrous effects, and many of them have endeavored
TO discover the secret Of its wonderful combination
of ettcacious balms and extracts, which render il
speedy and ethcacious in the removal of Pimples
Botches, Pustules, letter, Transforming, as If by
magic, dark, salow, yellow, and unhealthy skins,
TO soft smooth fair, pure, and healthy comple xion.
For the cure OF Chapped Flesh, Rough, Cracked and
Discolored Skin, Salt Rheum, Ring Worm, Erysi
peas, Scurvy, and Sore Head, RAILWAYS CHI
NESE INDICATED SOAP may truly be called
an inestimable treasure. Encrescences of the Gu
ticle are speedily removed and cured-the cuticuar
vessels arc instantly cleansed Of all impuriticsthe
hands, neck, and face present a beautiful, clean,
sweet, and healthy appearance.
For Shaving, gentlemen will find this Soap
great desideratum; IL produces rich creamy
lather, softcns the belrd, and renders the skin
smooth and pliable. For Cleaning the Teeth, Rad
ways Soap is superior to paste powder, it makes
the teeth white and beautiful, sweetens the breath
and protects the gums from scurf. As a genuine
Toilet Soap, il IS superior to French and English
Soap; II is entirely free from irritating Ingredients
1t is purely balsamic and soothing 10 the skin.
Each cake, 10 be genuine, must be signed X. G..
Railway.
No. 2, Cortland street, New York.
Sold in Washington by J. +. CALLAN,
Sept IS Druggist and Apothecary.
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RoDERr TAYLOR has been commissioned by the
Governor Of Virginia as -four inspector for the
town Of Alexandria.
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TIE TURKIsH EMBAssy.--Wc learn that bis e..
celloncy, Amin Bey, and suite, have taken apart
menis in the quiet and pleasant establishment Of
the Misses Janney, at the Of sth street and
Louisiana avenue.
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nEDICATiON.-Tho Omnibuses of the Union
~ Ine--the President and General Tay lor-will
leave the post office, on 7th street, Sunday
ing, at o'clock, for the Dedication OF ST. John
Chapel, in Montgomery county, and will return to
this city by o'clock, p. m. Fare for the round
trip, fifty cents.
For tickets apply at J. r. Callan's Drug Store,
corner of and 7th streets. Sept rs
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CHARLES ALERT
ADVICE AnouT WINES.

ADVICE ABOUT WINES.
~ ENTLENEN AT WASHINGTON CITY, who
VI may desire, for occasion, to have at their
tables the choicest Wines and Liquors. in perfect
condition, and at moderate prices at the same time
wishing to avoid the purchase Of an original pack
age Of each sort, have a superior selection for
table, Of any number OF bottles, OF various Wines
and Liquors, packed and delivered at their resi-.
dcnccs, Cfree Of fraghf,) by adams Express,
on any day required, by addressing feitg aph'e
message 10 me the day previous.
The assortment Of even single dozen VIII DC
made by the undersigned from bis shH KHsNisH
and MosELLE sparkling CHAMPAGNE and MosELLk.
Of which he has an uncqualled STOCK. ShhsaY'
MaprtRA and PoRT. that cannot be surpassed; IN
GLIDING some exquisite hnOnfHiado and Man dn-
Iia Sherru and JGhife Port. CLARET, (Mxpoc,)
BuRoUxpY, SAurERSg, and other French and Ger
man Wines, superior to any stock in the United
States.
Also medium and hnest BRASpfrs, and other
LIQUORS and HAvANA SrGARs, all OF my own inn
portations direct.
Address JACOB SNYDER, JR.,
Wine Merchant Philadelphia.
Aug 27-dlmif
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GREAT BARGAINS AT ". PULvER-
VI MACHER's Lace Store, few doors cast Of
the National Hotel.
Beet quality gcntlemcns u ght colored Kid Gloves
at 81 cents pair, worth &
Ladies' colored and white Kid Gloves at ~ cents
a pair, worth 10 cents; with great many other
articles. All which will be sold at great sacri-
fee. Sept 2i-lw
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OswEao, Sent. 26-p. M.
BosToN, Sept. 25-p. N

Dodge, the celebrated vocalist, has bought the
Lind prize ticket for $3.50 at the auction day for
the sale of choice places for Jenny's Lind first
concert. The bidding was quite spirited. The
second choice seat brought $25-the remainder
from $26 to So so premium.
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ID ILLS OF EXCHANGE, payable at sight at
ID any bank in Great Britain, from T. upwards,
may be always procured Of
]. +. CALLAN,
Agent Of Harnden & Co, Oficc
Sept 25-du Corner Of r and 18th streets.
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military FusERAL.-Mr. WARDEN, whose sud-
den death we announced yesterday morning, was
in the afternoon borne TO his grave by the Wash
ington Light Infantry, of which he an officer,
| accompanied by lie excellent band of music. The
company paradcd in full numbers, and formed a
beautiful and imposing procession.
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THE ODEON.-SNIE OF SUPhTtTUN
IA Furniture, English and French China. Queens
ware, Plated Goods, Terra Gotta and Bohemian
Glassware, Papier Mache Goods Bronzcd Goods,
Britannia ware, Looking Glasses, Table Cutlery,
Mantel and Table Ornaments, Lamps and Gran
dolce, Cut and Pressed G lassware Japauncd oods.
Fancy Articles, &c.-On WEDNESDAY and
THURSDAY evenings, September IS and %, at
early gas light, shall sell at the Odcon, corner Of
Pcnnsylvania avenue and a. street, large and
beautiful collection Of the above named goods, EN-
bracing almost every thing deemed necessary to
embeish house, and we'll worthy the attention of
housckeepers. The goods will be arranged for in
spcction on the day Of sale. The Ladies are par
tcularly invited TO attend.
Terms All sums of and under s 30, cash over
$50 credit Of two and four months, for approved
endorsed notes bearing interest Sale positively
without reserve. c. w. BOTElER,
Sept. 21-3td Auctioncer
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LIVE YEARS OF A HUNTERS LIFE
II in the Far Interior of South Africa; by r..
Gordon Cumming, ESQ. vols.
No. D Pendennis; by Thackeray.
new supply of the above 10 this day received
for sale by TAYLOR & MAURY,
Sept 20 Book sellers, near 9Th st.
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WHITE SULPHUR WATER, DIRECT
w from the springs, Greenbrier, Virginia; Tor
sale by the barrel or half barrel, gallon or So''e'
by }. oe a.. 49,,
August 3-du Sole agent Tor TINS plsN'e''
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New YoRK, Sept. 26--2 p. m.
The steamship Asia sailed at noon to-day for
Liverpool. She takes out 5000, 900 in specie, and
eighty three passengers.
OswEeo, Sept. 26--p. m.
The eastward bound passenger train from this
city was thrown of the track last night, and pre-
cpitated down an embankment sixteen feet. One
lady passenger was instantly killed, and some
thirty others badly wounded. Some cannot posi-
bly, survive.