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Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-01-27
A LECTURE ON TENPERAScE.

Last Sunday morning, between three and four
o'clock, the calaboOse, in this city, was dscoy-
cred 10 be on fire. and soon burned to the ground.
1t was brick building, but the wood work was
dry, burned rapidly, and had made some pro-
gress before it Was seen by any person outside.
But 1t was seen inside, and the cries Of It's sin
gle occupant were not 10 be mistaken for any
but those of distress, when attention had once
been aroused. This man was an insane Irish
man--made insane by liquor-who had been in
generated about midnight for breaking down
the door Of negro cabin with an AK, and chasing
OUT the inmates. 1t is supposed he set his bed
clothes on fire with matches, as he usually car
ried them in his pocket 10 light his pipe, and
the fire, when first seen from without, was in
the corner occupied by his bed. Attempts were
made 10 obtain the keys, and also TO break down
the doors, both of which proved unavailing.-
The Marshal, who has charge of the keys, slept
four or five squares distant, and though the
keys were always kept in one place in the Re-
corder's Office, known TO one or two others, in
the hurry and confusion, they were overlooked
in the search. Before they were obtained, the
fire had progressed SO rapidly as already 10 have
destroyed the mans life. Every effort was
made to rescue him. To those outside endeav-
orng to force an entrance, he seemed 10 be lean
ing against the door, shriekng and moaning, I'M
til, sti6ed by the smoke and heated air, he fell
to the floor.
Before he was deprived Of his intellect, he
said his name was Dennis McDermid, and that
he had mother and brother living in Madison.
Indiana. He worked about eight months for FL
der John ~. johnson, ieaI tini. city, and proved
himself very good-hearted, clever, honest man,
securing the kind regard of the family. He
left Mr.. JOhnson's house last May, went to
work on the plank road, INDUCED in drinking
loo freely, and lost his senses. For several
months past he seems 10 have had on him kind
of perpetual delrium tremens.
A few pieces of burnt flesh and bones were
gathered from the ruins, deposited in box, and
inferred in the city burying ground. Thus, liv-
ing and dying alone and friendess, he suffered
in life, met tragic death, and at last sleeps in
a grave that no man honors.
Even he might have found a better friend
than whisky.
He was the same man who undertook 10 set
fire 10 the calaboose last Fall.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-01-27
Destructive Fire : Thre, Beat. Burn,d,

Between three and rour-o'cook yesterday NJ.
ternoon, a fire broke out on board the steamer
New England, lying at the upper end Of the
wharf, and before its progress could be STAYED
the entire bat was enveloped in flames, and a.
nally burnt to the waters edge,
The steamer Brunette, which lay below ana
alongside, and the New Lucy, which was moorsS
on The outside of the New England, soon artsr
caught fire. The former burned to the water,
edge where she lay, and the New Lucy, burn.
ing loose. from her mornings foated past The
oity, and must inevitably have run foul Of and
set ON fire great number of boats at the landino
but for The timely action of Capt. Lamotbe u.
the Altoona, who, Immediately on the break;n,,
ont of the fire, fastened with his boat 10 the yeI
cue Of those in peril. After hauling out several
from the landing, among them the ]. M. Glen
denim, which boat she towed TO Bloody Island
she cast hawser on board the burning vxrecL
when it had reached the foot of Locust street.
and pulled it TO the foot of Bloody Island. Inn,
preventing the destruction of large number ~
boats moored below.
After the wreck had been towed out OF th..
way of the other boats at the landing, the ferry
boat Illinois took on board the Missouri and t,.o.
other engines, and proceeded TO the place, where
| il was made fast, and succeeded in putting ont
tne HIei saving, at most, portion OF the hull
The Steamer st. Ange, which law next
below the Brunette, was at one time in ip,,ni-
nent peril, but escaped without injury, partly
from the fact that the burning wreck, as il float.
ed past her, was carried out by the current, and
partly from the exertons of the member. Of IN.
St. Louis Fire Company, who took their engine
on board the boat and kept her wet down until
out Of danger. No other boats were injured by
the fire, though many had narrow escapes, and
as far as we can learn no one was injured. The
cause Of the fire we have been unable 10 learn.
though we have made diligent enquiry. There
was watchnan on board the New England AT
the time, but he does not seem TO know ANYTHING
about it, farther than that he was the first 10 dis,
cover the fire, which was too late to do anything
towards saving the boat.
! The New England was an old boat, built on
the Ohio in lS47, and was valued at $4,000.
The Brunette was also a new boat, built on
the Ohio for the Galena trade, last fall.
The hull of the New England sunk where Il
lay towards night, but at dark the Brunette was
still above water. The hull of the New Lucy
was lowed back by the Altoona and landed at the
upper end of the Levee last night TRepubii.
can.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-01-27
THE WEATHER

Variety in the temperature and condition Of
the weather has been its chief characteristic
during the last two months. The winter COM
ncnccd With pretty severe cold and some snow
Since then we have had a good deal of snow,
mud, rough, frozen ground. cloudy days, sunny
days, rainy days, sc. Sometimes very warm,
sometimes very cold. On the whole. the winter
so FAR has been what may be termed moderate,
though not vastly agreeable. Last Tuesday
night might have set itself up for cold night
farther north than this. The river is now near
iy clear of ice, and once in awhile boat makes
its appearance at our wharf. We can hardly
believe the river will be closed again this winter
Last winter we formed one of large sleigh
full of folks, who were brought across the riv-
err where it was thousand yards wide, by four
horses in a sweeping trot This winter it would
not have been safe at any time to risk more
than a mans weight in crossing.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-01-27

we keep Minnesota, OF Oregon, or Nebrasks, or
New Me1ico out Of the Union for any length Of
time; and, when one Of them Is admitted, Whist
becomes OF tiie sectional equilibrium Il is TOO
late 10 seek shelter under that; and the soon
er We make up our minds that our only safety
Is in siernly and uniiedly standing by what we
have, the more will be our prudence and the SUI
rer our defence.
The present condition OF South America fur
nishcs deplOrable examples of Spanish republics
-Arevoiutfon after revolution; one rObber chef
tain after another. Even France, that can show
as beautiful republican constitutions on paper as
ever were written, has departed from every
glorious principle they contained. Why9 Be-
cause the people lack moral and intellectual cul-
tivstion. Thrones may be pulled down, the
srm Of the tyrant may be palsied; but It's not
every people who can establish upon such ruins
a true and lasting republic. There is now in
the world but one race prepared for self-gov-
eminent.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-01-27
THE RAIL-.

We attended the ball given by Messrs. Hance
& Jackson, at the City Hotel, last Thursday
evening. All present who could find time in
their pleasure for criticism, admired the quality
of the supper, the ample attention of proprietors
and servants, the perfect order and decorum
preserved, without the occurrence Of a single in
cident TO mar the pleasures of the occasion, and,
in word, the presence of all comforts that skill
and experience could suggest 10 the proprietors
OF the house. The music, which had been pro-
cured at considerable expense, was very fine.
If it be true that there are some Objectionable
features connected with the ball room, we def
erenialy express the opinion that they are in
the abuse, not the use CT this species Of enjoy.
ment. The active notion the contrast with ae-
eustoned sights and sounds, the variety, arouse
a feeling of eKhieration that constitutes much
of the charm of the ball room. The rush, the
trumping of feet, the music, engross attention,
and, for a while, at least, force the mind from
the contemplation of cares which hurry many
people into old age before their time.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-01-27
Talent at Home.

In few days Mr.. J. Gore will have out be.
fore his saddlery store a very superior speci-
men of sign painting. 1t is mans saddle, as
true 10 the life in outline as a daguerreotype
and in relief shading and cSlOrng, is entirely
natural. This was painted by Mr.. J. 4. Har.
dy, who complains that he has been passed
over, and preference given TO others, on the
ground Of his having ''neyer been fEssn nome. ~
His works testify that he has genius for paint
ing, and understands the art He requests us
to state that he is willing to risk five hundred
dollars on any branch Of painting.
While on the subject of home manufacture,
we will mention that Judge Gore showed MS
some very fine saddles for both sexes. One fine
mans saddle at sixteen dollars, that used to sell
at thirty. Mr.. Gore is perfectly correct in
maintaining, as he does, that he has saddles in
his store to correspond in excellence With the
fine sign outside. The workman who makes Hp
his saddles is man Of extraordinary skill IN his
bucness. Those who purchase Of Judge Gore
may rely on getting the worth of their money
1t is waste OF time and money 10 go to St.
Louis to buy the articles he manufactures.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-01-27
PROM JEFFERSON CITY.

Our thanks are due Mr.. R. w. Moss for a
copy of the Memorial addressed to the Legisla-
ture by the President and Directors Of the Pa
cific Railroad. The design to be accomplished
was the application of the land grant 10 two roads,
the Pacific and Southwestern bfanch.
We are under obligations to Mr.. VIM. New
land for report of the committee appointed to
examine into the condition OF the Mother Bank
and branches. $l2O,96l 62 they consider a to-
tai loss, and improperly cassed among the as
sets, as suspended abstraction Of funds now in
suit"
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-01-27

TRrFLETT, M'FADIN & Cove call at
tention 10 the card of this house, for the pur
pose of stating that their operations are confined
exclusively o the commission business, TO which
they give close personal attention. Mr.. Johr
Triplett, the senior partner, late of Maysvlle
Kentucky, has been many years engaged in the
hemp business. and his large experience will
secure an extension of tina. branch of their bu-
siness. As commission merchants alone, they
deal in the general produce business. We
commend their house to the favorable notice Of
our readers.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-01-27
Noble and Ger erous Az.

At the first tap of the bell of the steamer
New England yesterday when the fire had Just
commenced, Mr.. VIM. W.. Wilson, Captain Of
the Shenandoah, and formerly clerk Of the
M. Clendenin, seeing the latter boat in imminent
danger from the rapidly spreading flames, jumped
on board, cut loose the line that held her to the
shore, and with the assistance of the Waterman
of the boat, Mr.. A. Mahon, succeeded in push
ing her out in the river and saving her from de-
structon. The ]. M. Clendenin was living at
the time the fire originated, close alongside of
the New Lucy, and would, had it not been fer
the well-timed and prompt exertions of CAPTAIN
Wilson, inevitably been destroyed. Too much
praise cannot be awarded Capt. Wilson for his
disinterested and praiseworthy conduct on the
occasion, Cor TO his eEertions alone are the own
ers indebted for the preservation of the boat
GSt Louis Intel.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-01-27
ARRIVAL OF THE NIAGARA.

New YoRK, January 81.
The steamer Niagara has arrived at Halifax,
with dates to the 9Th.
The ship St. George, from Liverpool for
New York, full of Irish emigrants, took FIRE on
the Oath, in terrible storm were suffocated
by the smoke; the remainder, large portion of
women and children, mustered on the poop
deck, the flames bursting out all around when
the ship Orlando, from Mobile for Havre, hove
in sight, and made desperate exertions to save
them. The sea ran so high that all the boats
swamped but enc, which carried only five at a
ime-7s passengers and the crew were saved.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-01-27

Speaking of this wonderful invention, the
Quincy Daily Wing says:
Goodbye, Steamers farewell TO explosions
Economy and speed, safety and simplicity are
TO be the attributes of steamboats, nc, -au
boats hereafter.
Who, living upon the Mississippi river, the
dreadful theatre of mishaps, the result of steam,
which have sent SO many hundreds 10 sudden
and violent death, and destroyed SO much val.
liable property; who, in all the west, will moi
most heartily respond to the rejoicing over the
approaching end of the use Of steam as motive
power on our boats?
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-01-27

The store of james II. Bagwell, kept by VIM.
White, at Hammock's Mill, in this county, was
entered on the night of the l4th inst, by some
Of the light fingered gentry, and robbed Of about
$500, mostly in gold. The suppostion is that
he was we'll clad, from the fact that there was
none of the goods missing, but as yet there is no
clue to the perpetratOr of the act.-[ Blooming
ton (Mo.) journal,
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-01-27
Columbian and Great West.

This is very excellent tOeStern family litera-
ry paper. 1t has lately been improved and en-
larged, and is now one of the largest and best
family papers in the United States. 1t is print
ed on beautiful, clear, plain, new type.
Price 81 year, 81 six months, invariably in
advance.
Address E. Penrose Jones, Cincinnati, Ohio
THE RAILRoAD.-T The Board of Directors
will meet in February. 1t is not certain at
what place, but possibly in this city. Work
on the Road may be expected to commence with
energy in the Spring.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-01-27

SALENTINEs.-M Mr.. VIM. Cohen has pre-.
scented US with very neat valentine, and we
therefore feel authorized, by ocular evidence, to
announce that he has neat valentines for sale
very agreeable to send and very pleasant to re-
ceive-nOt daubs, but nice, tasteful creSitablC
valentines.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-01-27

1t wiF be perceived by reference 10 the
proper place in our columns, that William o.
Young. ESQ., is candidate for reelection to
the Office Of Clerk Of the County Court Of Rails
county. We have had long personal acquant-
ance with Ar. loung, ana know him 10 be a
first rate man and most excellent clerk. II in
dividual merit and the requisite qualifications
can constitute the proper recommendations for
a candidate, then Billy Young cant be beat
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-01-27
MARRIED,

Wan. II. HAYS. admir- of the)
estate of Mary cIeaver decd, In the Rail. County
David h Hey'' and Robert C State Of Missouri.
NoIlCE Is hereby given TO David Have and Rob-
ert C. Hays, heirs and distributes Of the estate
oil Mary Cleo yer, deceased, that apple alton will he
made to the County Court Of said County on The frat
day OF the April Term of said Court for an order 10
sell negro girl belongingto said estate and for dis
th6uion of the proceeds according to law.
jan27.tf VIM II uAvs
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-01-27

II The attention Of our readers is called to
the following Communication
Mn. Enron:
A church meeting was held in the Second
Presbyterian church 20. S. on Monday the
2ith inst, for the purpose of renting the pews
and appointing Trustees for the present year
John Fry was called 10 the Chair, and G.. b
POgue made Secretary, when the following
named gentlemen, Messrs. G. w. Shields, John
Fry, Moses NJ. Fuqua, Henry Collins and E
NJ. Moiiett were elected board of Trustees
Not large number of pewi were rented, and
but four sold.
] take this opportunity Of informing you that
the church-goers of our city were amply provi.
ded for The entire tier Of petrs on The north sid
Of the church was preserved for the yong mer
OF the congregation, members of other churche:
and strangers. The sexton, am informed viii
be at his post to provide seats.
A LooKER On,
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-01-27

w. Mr.. P. A. Hickman is determined to
push his business, and in this number Of our pa
per conveys to the public the proper Informs
ton in reference to his stock. Read his adver-
tisement in another column. 1t speaks for it.
self.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-01-27
TIE MARKFTS-

No change in the markets during the past
week, except in the single article of corn meal
Very little business of any kind is being trans
acted; little wheat is coming in, and the mar,
ket for tobacco is brisk. Eatables continue ut
something like California prices. Beef steaks
sell at seven cents pound! dressed chickens,
at twelve and a half cents apiece, are cheaper.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-01-27

IL We decline further controversy with the
editor of the Courier Till he crawls out of the
sewer of wordy filth his natural propensities
lead him to waiow in, and cleans himself. We
cannot touch the animal in his present condition.
A mere stupid bandying of harsh names, like
children in fuss, is species of debate " not
agreeable TO our tase.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-01-27
House and L0t Enr Sale

THE undersigned wishes 10 sell his House and Lot
situated on Sixth, between Bird and Hill Stree Is
1t IS one story frame house. Fixed comfortably Tor
small famIly, With all the necessary out buildings
good garden all kinds of shrubbery and 6ne well o,
water.
Possession given Immediately and indisputable title
For terms &C., apply at the Messen ger ONCE, or 10
Jan2ih o. A. b. MCDONALD.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-01-27

IL The Small Pox, we are told, is visiting
Paris, in this State, with much severity, result
ing in the death Of 10, among them child Of
Mr. J. r. Abernethy, and at last accounts his
wife and man named Vaughn were in dying
condition.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-01-27

y y Il LIOLIAa.
BAIrIMnnr Iannnru %

BALTIMORE, JANUARY z.
The Savannah Courier has 4 letter from Flor
ida, which states that the Seminole Indians have
formally declared war against the United States,
and rumor prevailed that General Hopkins
and his force had been massacred.
Maj. A. q. Johnson is chosen General of the
force raised by the State to remove the Indians
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-01-27

II Yesterday a gentleman walked into our
office with package which he deposited ON
case. On opening it, we found nice and beau
tiful assortment of cake and other eatables, and
and new, bright GOLD DOLLAR. The
cake, &C., was a sort of partnership affair, be-
queathed TO us, like dying legacy, by our late
fellow bachelors, A. INGRAHAM, and C. w.
BRYAN. 1t was Mr.. Bryan who sent the Gold
Dollar, intending no doubt TO console us in our
gloomy loneliness, for his departure from the
world of bachelordom. Well, they are gonel-
Joy go with them! For further particulars
read the following paragraphs:
MARRIED,
On Tuesday, 25th inst, by Rev. Tyson
Dimes, Mr.. c. w. BRYAN and Miss MARY
Z. lNGRAHAM, all of this city.
AT the same time and place, BY the same,
Mr.; A. lNGRAHAM and Miss MARTHA
j. BOGGS, all of this city.
On Tuesday, Goth inst, by Rev. TYSON Dimes.
Mr.. EDWARD TRUETT to Miss ELIZA.
BETH RAINS, all of this city.
On Thursday, Goth inst, by DR.. D. T. Morton.
Mr.. MATTHEW r. SLIGHTOM and Misc
MARIA BACHELOR, all of this CITY,
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-01-27
JEFFERSON CRY, January 22d, 1853.

SENATE.-Gov. Price sent in message re.
fusing 10 sign the Platte County and Lexington
and Daviess County Railroad Bill. Laid on the
table and made special order of business for Sec
ond Monday in February; five hundred copies
ordered to be printed. Repaired 10 hall of the
House.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-01-27

HUNTS Merchants Magazine for January has
portrait Of Gen. II. A. S. Dearborn, distin-
guished politician, friend of internal improve
ments and social progress, author of number
Of books of merit. and one Of the contributors
for Hunts Merchants Magazine.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-01-27

IL We are indebted to Hon. G. Porter for
a volume containing the Annual Message and
accompanying documents for 1872. Also,
Congressional Directory for the present session
Of Congress.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-01-27

Ez- We attended an exhibition Of the In
imiiable Four" few nights ago. Under the
circumstances, they perform well.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-01-27
Jefferson City, Jan. 10.
House. Morning Session.

The resolution appointing committee TO Wis
it the State University and report. was amend
ed, giving the committee power 10 inquire into
such other business as may be deemed of import
ance to the Legislature. Passed.
This will bring up the charges of Col. Ben.
ton.
Bill TO incorporate Lexington and Boonville
Railroad company-capital stock four million
dollars-read, to ntersect the Pacific and Jer-
fcrson City, referred.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-01-27

II Mr.. VIM. r. Gorham is good daguer'
reotypist. His advertisement is in another
icolumn
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-01-27

II We acknowledge the receipt from Cali
fOrnia; of very finely illustrated paper called
the pictorial Union"
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-01-27

NJ We are authorized 10 announce WIN. o.
YOUNG as a candidate for reelection to the Office
Of CLERK OF TIE RAILS COUNTY COURT, at the
ensuing August election.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-01-27
jefferson City, Jan. Is.
.9fiernoon -,Ioinf Session.

Fayette Branch.-The first order of business
was the election Of President Of the Branch
Bank at Fayette.
Messrs. Robinson and Wilcox were put in
nomination.
The vote stood, for Robinson 70; for Wilcox
62.
Mr. Robinson was declared elected Presi.
dent.
The following gentlemen were then severally
elected Directors:
John Hinton, Federal Walker, Roland
Hughes, Isaac Lionberger, DIR. Thos. N. Cock.
erel.
The Board stands four wings and two demo
Gratis.
Palmyra Branch.-Richard c. Martin, wing
was elected President Of the Branch Bank Al
Palmyra.
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Missouri Legislature.
Jefferson City, Jan. II, 1882.
Election of Bank Officers.

becb0n 81 DdhH OUtoHS'
Bernard Pratte was elected President Of the
Bank Of the State Of Missouri
Nominations for Directors Of the Parent Bank
at St. Louis being in order,
Mr.. Kelly nominated Edward Walsh. Mr..
Pipkin nominated Daniel H. Donovan.
The vote stood for Walsh 50, Donovan Al,
scattering a.
Nominations were then made, and the follow
ing gentlemen successfully elected
Harry |. Bodley, William T. Christy,
J.B.S. Lemoine, Derrick A. January,
Robert Campbell, Thos. l.. Sturgeon.
Gerard b. Allen and William Byrne were
then put in nomination, and at this stage of the
proceedings, the joint session adjourned until
tomorrow morning at 8 o'clock.
THE President and four Of the Directors al
ready elected are wings; the others, Messrs
Walsh, Campbell and Sturgeon, are Benton dem
Ocrats.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-01-27

u The Hannibal and Naples Railroad has
been defeated again in the Illinois Legislature,
by vote Of four in the Senate, Its friends
will be able to carry it through yet, we hope,
but IL not it can and will be built under The gen.
sfal Road law.