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Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1854-11-17
PIANO AGENCY.

"AvING been appointed Agent forthe sale
ofthe celebrated Pianos. manufactured b =
GEO. vOGHT, Philad.,
the undersigned would be happy to supply any
citizens Of tho Susquehanns country who may
desire an Instrument we'll made. after the latest
Improvements. Two of these Instruments have
lately been introduced into Lewisburg to which
an happy to refer any one. The Pianos are
warranted. andif not satisfactory on trial for q
year, hey may be exchanged. Pricesreasons.
Bile. FRANCIS J.GESSNER,
Lewisburg. Feb "a 1859.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1854-11-17
CLINTON WEIGH,
Attorney at Law,

LEWISBJRG, Inton Co, IA.
rsa .OrFICE on s. Second St. near Market
Refers 10
Hon .Ltasss B,rnsjde, Bi.foHts, Pa.
8. JtG'ss r. HJie, do
r. C. U1nss If Co.. do
Hon. ItTaiOm y wilson. Leui:torn, m.
4. .J,T'ddn. SiBbury.
Sfmnei ti,cin. HiiidIysbury.
Linn, Shsilh d Co., IhiIdcihta.
Lspisbuiy, April22 1868.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1854-11-17
WONDERS OF NATURE

THE present Proprietor of the newly disco
Il vered Winfield Cave Qimestone) in
DRY VALLEY, Union Co. hereby gives notice
that the Care ,ciN NOT be open on SUNDA Us
for Visitors. 1t may be visited by Ladies and
Gentlemen on any other day. and on SATUR.
DAY of fevery week especial preparations will
be made to accommodate with lights.
OrAll persons are forbidden TO break off,
iDiure, or take away any specimens from the
Cave. under penalty of prosecution.
The payment of l24 cents only is REQUIRED
Of every person before entering.
NOAH WALTER.
Dry Valley, June 20, 1859
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1854-11-17

The Slave Commissioner, Edward D.
graham, Of Philadelphia, died suddenly
aposlsxy, On Sunday week.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1854-11-17
The Old Mammoth
DRUG AND CHEMICAL EMPoRIUm
RE OPENED.
DR.. THORNTON g. Co..

III u1OASN KVN = Co.
Wholesale Il Retail Druggists, LewisJury,
nFFER to their friends and the public a
~ large and well selected stock of fresh
Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals, ground Spices,
Pure0 Dye-Stutis, Brushes, Combs, Perfume
ry, Soaps, Fancy Notions, Fruit, Confectionery,
Books, Stationery, and variety of articles
too numerous to mention.
Give US call and Judge for yourselves-we
charge nothing for looking.
Remember the Mammoth Drug Store!
Dn. +. A. II. THORNTON & co.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1854-11-17
Lightning Rods.

A FTER many years close investigation and
IL numerous experiments, the Patentee takes
pleasure in informing the public that he has
arrived al the true principle Of protecting families,
dwellings and property from the destructive 'nau-
ence Of LIGHTNING The calami,ies
that every CITY, Town, Village and Country falls
victim TO annually, thfo' the gross negligence OF
its Inhatitsnts, is beyond calculation, especially
when the remedy is SO easy to obtain-,his Is
found in
AEMITAGE'S
1]atent Alaenstir Eisbllins RODS,
and in this alone. This Rod has been examined
by the most scientific gentlemen in the world
Professors M'Murtrie, Johnson, Wa,or and many
others that have examined them recommend and
speak Of them in the highest terms Of appreciation.
and have pronounced them the only safe rods in
use in this any other country for the protection
of Lives and Property. One advantage is TO divide
and throw back part Of the electric fluid harmless
to the clouds in time of stroke this enables the
rod to conduct tina, portion Of fluid that belongs
to the earth without the slightest danger of lea
wing the conductor. This rod has many other
advantages over The old one. The only place Of
manufacturing is in
Vine 81. 3 doors Gbore lsth, Philadelphia,
where all persons are respectfully invited to call
and ex anime for themselves. For sale Wholesale
or Retail by THO'S ARMITAGE.
Orders promptly attended to. Terms cash.
| These rods have been purchased and success
fully used by the following Individuals companies
and corporations, whose names are cheeIfuliy
submitted:
| In and mar P.Rcd,lphia.-A. s. Roberts. George
santzinger, Judge Bcuyier Judge Conrad J. milford.
John Homes, c. C. Claney Brenner, q. Oakley Conrad
Ingersol the Bockley Almshouse Anderson Brothers,
Rev J. l.. Grant John Notman, Thos. Grover, Bate q
IIoons, A. Il. Gnkers, H. Simmo Tbos. Mott Co.. Mr.
Downing j. +. Greer j. ". Watson, Z. Humphreys, j.
Ripley Co, J. Nyman, B. Baren. } Ovenshire. u Pep
per. Mr.. Sharpess. Mr.. Martin, s. Dorbey. j. Brnkley,
Mr. Dawson. Dr. Paul. s. H. Powers 4 Co, J. Wine penny,
II. Miller the Red Bank Hotel, the u :. Arsenal tie
| Spring Garden Commissioners Hail.
In the State cf Neto J,rsey.-deorge Crispin Judge
MCal Judge Dayton, John Netinan, Dr. Ii. NJ Muriie,
Benz. Roberts, Mr.. j. Downing
| IN UNION COUNT.
| Hartley Tp-Marh Ialfpenny Wm Foster, John IIaa,
Michael Peters. Jacob Smith, David Filman, Reuben
Mench George Kleckner. Netc Bsriia.-Court House
| and Commits oners Office Limestons Ip-.John Eeber
| Union Tp.-Dr. Charles Wilson. Washington 7p-JOhn
Kuntz Simon Kun;z. Itnn Tp.-Isaac Couldron. White
| Deer Tp.-MichSel Hoffman.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1854-11-17

CnVER WARE-Table, Tea, Dessert Salt
- and Mustard Spoons. silver warranted
equa' to coin. Silver Tea spoons from S5
upwards, no charge for Engraving. at
j. l., IODER'S.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1854-11-17

CPECTACLES-t;ol Silver, Plated, and
- Steel, suitable for all ages. All kinds Of
Glasses put to SPeciacles at the shortest notice.
Particular attention paid to fitting Glasses for
weak ewes. j. YODER
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1854-11-17
IT Is a FACT,

lNE seIf-evident, and worthy Of every
" consideration, that no Miller can make
good clean -four wi,hou, he has good clean
wheat. | suppose you wish to know the
remedy. tell you-it is TO get one OF
Bergsfresser'S Uhedt ScOurerS, or Smut
Machines. He being an old, practical and
experienced Millwright has invented, go,
up and put in successful operation the best
Wheat Scourer now in use. Any person
ordering a machine and afterwards finding
that it does not prove 10 operate as repre-.
sen,ed, there shall be no sale, as these ma
chimes are TO be warranted good. Further
recommendations are though; unnecessary.
He is now having a supply made at Lewis
burg. by Messrs. Geddes & Marsh. Orders
for machnes, or letters OF inquiry, will be
promptly attended 10. Machines will be
sent and put TO all orders. Address
J. BERGSTRESSER,
Lew isburg. Union Co. Pa. 1929
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1854-11-17
NeW'DcrIin Hotel.

IA Reports having been extensively
circuiaied through the county tina,
!:!!: lm not prepared TO entertain my
guests. beg leave to assure my
friends that am ,veiisupphed with the besttbe
market affords, as well as house room, and
s,ahlng, and can accommodate all who will
be kind enough TO favor me with their custom.
I hope that Misrepresentation and petty perse-
cutions will no, drive my friends of. without
first giving me trial DAVID HERR.
New Berlin, Nav g, 1854
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1854-11-17

OLD CHAINS-Lades' Chatelain, Gold
NJ Fob, Vest and Guard Chains. from $40
TO $40, at ]. l.. YODER'S.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1854-11-17
The renowned Remedy!
HOLLOWAY'S OINTMENT

This extraordinary Unguent is composed Of the most
heain.. BnlSams, ard when used in accordance with
the directions which accompany each pot, will insure
cures whcu all other fail. Cases OF the most
desperate skin diseases readily yield 10 its efficacy
1t famous hen USED in of Gout, rheumatism
Contracted Stiff joints. In Asthmas it will do
wonders if rubtcl into the Chest.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1854-11-17
Old Newspapers,

GONE thousands in number, of all sizes, for
~ sale Al the Chronicle Office, at so cts per
100 taken as they run, or 81 when assorted. a
chancellor Scrap Books as wellas for wrapping
paper April s. 1850
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1854-11-17
ANOTHER INSTANCE OF CANpO,

To d. C. MoREHr,p, NJ, D., Gen. Aet for J:
CHRISTIE. New Yo-k
Dear Sir,-Bs;ng physician in the vicins- u
one of your Agents | have been much grs.Ias.
the examination of your Galvsnic Curatives .
highly pleased with their practical results. siH
observed that they constructed On the true So
tinc principle for the gentle. sfe ISsasant an "
tinudl development of the Galvanic Current thsti
filling disideratum, long sought for, but hereii'
unknown. | cheerfuily recommend them for y
alienation and cure of those distressing at-'l1
called Nervous COMPLAINTS, for which they As
happily and ingeniously designed.
Very truly yours, DAVID RICE
Leyerett, Mass, February 10, 1850
~ No trouble or Inconvenience attends the =
Of DIR. CHRISTIE'S G.iLT.4NIC CURiTpIs
and they may be worn by the most feeble ani %
cate with perfect ease and safety. In many -
the sensation attending their use is hieh, T.'a
ead agreeable. They arc accompanied by inL. in :. .
plain directions for use. Pamphlets with iuA
ticulars may be obtained gratis Of the au.sais~
Agea
Prices:
The Galvanic Belt, Three Dollas
The Galvanic Necklace, Two Dollars; !,
The Galvanic Bracelets, One Dollar b~
The Magnetic Fluid, Ono Dollar.
PARTICULAR CAUTION
O. Bersre Of Couate,feits and Worthies' i"'ii''~
D. C. MOREHEAD. NJ D. "a
GENERAL AGENT FOR THE UNITED ST. S.,h.
ia Broadway, New A"'
Assent IN ewisburg-C. ". scHAFFLB
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1854-11-17
ehristie's CaIranic and Magnetic Cur,s,.
NERVOUS COMPLAINS

and in these diseases medicine is ci no ava p.
ever Il never does good and il oi',a L., -
Syrups. Extracts, Balms. BalSoa.s, Eli.lr :.
fills. Powders and Potions OF eTery sHl - ,,
worthless, Tor they weaken the VITA Ell. p, = a.
already prostrated system, while uutsf q ..7--.,
eniug. life giving WALKING influence r la-,l, =
as applied by this beautiful discovery T.. slza,xl
patient and weakened sufferer is restore. -
health strength, elasticity and vigor.
These remarks relate 20 such disease, a W
RALGIA, TIC DOLOREtX, BRONCHITIS l,s
rITATiON of the HEiSP, WEAKNESS a :
FEMALE DISORDERS such as NERVOUS RS
ACHE, LASSiTUDE AMI DESPONDESCY, =.
are only other names for Nervous Derange,.
ErILEPTlC FITS and CONVULsiONS whs,t /,
row known 70 result from a noa-equilbu.- /
Electric influence, NERVOUS TREMORS bfE
NESS, which is nearly always caused hy tors
Of the Auditory Nerves. and can always BE r-.,
cured by Galvanism, when the organ Is 10; les,;a-.
DYSPEPSIA in its worst forms PALSI sal IA
LYSiS, uniformly caused by deficiency Of N,-af
influence, CHRONIC RHEUMATISM. TORPirlr
OF the LIVER, PAIN in the SIDE, SLIGGlSH ]
CULATION, SPINAL and HIP CGNlLiNl
DEFICIENCY of NERVOUS and PiiislG Al j
ERGY, and all those distressing complain. f-ss
ing from a DERANGEAlENT of the NEgYUI
SYSTEM.
In the above prevalent and terrible ella. q q
eases-Nervous Complaints are much mcI. rz=
Gus than is generally imagined
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1854-11-17
Winfield WOO!en Factory
Near HarlIeton, Union County.

|Y7NIIIS establishment is now in the best order
The machinery being nearly all new,
and none but the best OF workmen employed,
the subscriber feels safe IN saying that his
work shall not be surpassed BY any establish
ment in this or the adjoining counties.
His wagons will be around as usual. and
those wishing to paironize his establishment,
Will please avail themselves Of that opportu-
nifty.
~ have also on hand, and intend keep
ing a choice assortment Of Goods. such as
Cioihs Sgtinciis, CdsAmeres, T,ceeds, Biankcts,
Yarns, Sc, which | will sell low for cash, or
exchange for Wool and Country Produce gen
erallv. MARK HALFPENNY.
Harileton, April %, ls53-tf
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1854-11-17

TEWELRY of the latest pattern of all quail
81 tiles for sale at the lowest City prices by
ILL., YODER.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1854-11-17

nLATED WARE-Cake and card Baskets,
Table Forks, Spoons and Butter Knives,
Teaspoons silver-pla,ed on the best German
silver, 81 per doz. All goods warranted to
give satisfaction. All kinds of Engraving at
the shortest notice at ]. l.. YODEKS.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1854-11-17
$4,000 PER s o Ms
Entirely and Permanently Cusi

InclaIing all ages, classes and conditions an,
whom were a large number OF Ladies, wio are -
Ilrly subject 10 Nervous Complaints, have tes-
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1854-11-17

VVATCHES- and Silver Levers,
w Lepines, and Verge. Gold Watches
from Sa5 to SlOO, at J. l.. YODER'S cheap
Watch and Jewelry store.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1854-11-17

GOLD PENS-all prices,in Gold and Silver
VI Holders, and without holders. for sale
cheap at J. l.. IODERS.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1854-11-17
Most astonishing Cure of Sc-ofulous Ulcers,
certified by the Mayor of Boston, Eng.


Most astonishing Cure of Sc-ofulous Ulcers,
certified by the Mayor of Boston, (Eng.)
cpy efa Letter from J. Noble, Es1, Mayor Of boston"
Linco'nsAir.
To PROFESSOR HoILowir-Dcar Sir Mrs. Sarah Dixon
of uorpond street Boston, has this day dposed before
that for period she severely afflicted
with scrpuous and ulcers in her arms, feet legs
and other parts of her body and although the fr OF
medical advice obtained at the cost OF large sum
Of money, she obtained abatement OF suffering but
gradually grew worse.
Being recommended by a friend to try your Ointment
she procured small pot, and box OF the Fills, and
before that all used symptoms OF appca-
red. by perscvcring with the medicines for short time
lon according to the directions and strictly adherng
to your rules as to Diet &c she perfectly curd aid
nov enjoys the best of health.
i remain, dear sir,
Dated Aug u, 1858. (sgneD j. NOBLE.
Extraordinary and rapid Cure Of Erysipelas
in the Leg, after medical aid had failed.
Letter from Ms Eii.ate Eae # the P't Ofce Ald'oiek
R"nd, near Begnor, Satsser. dated Jan Il, 1898;
To Prof sscr loiloway-sir suffered Tor consilsfa
bic period from attack Of Eryspelas which at
length settled in my leg and resisted all medical treat
mcnt My suerngs were very great and quite
of any permanent amenimant, when was advised to
have your Ointment and Pills. did so without
delay, and happy to say the result was 'minehty
successful for they effected radical cure OF my leg ana
restored the enjoyment of health. shall ever
speak with tie utmost confidence Of medicines, anu
have mmended them to others in this ncshborhood
similarly afflicted who derived great benefit.
am. SIR YOUR obliged and faithfui servant,
fsjpned) ELIZABETH YEATES.
The Pill. should be used conformity with the Ointment
in most Of the following
Bad Logs ChilbaIps Fistulas Sore Throats
Bat Breasts Charpcd Gout Skin Diseases
Burns Hands Glandular Scurvy
Bunious C0rns (soft) Swcllings Sore Heads
Bites Of Mos Cancers LumSago Tumors
chrtocs aud Contracted Piles Ulcers
SaniFie and Stiff Rheumatism Wounds
Coco-Hay Joints Scalds Yaws
CLirgo-.oot EleIhantiasis Sore Nipples &c &c.
Sold at the Establishment Of Professor HOLLOWAY. IA
Strand near Temple Bar Iouaon and so Maiden Lane
in New York Orders for Medicines in the States
ct U0cdy Ncio ldr will receive due attention Sold
by all respectable Druggists and dealers in Medicines
throu the United States Pots at 81 cts 81 cts
and sl5L each. Wholesale by the principal Drug house:
in tn. Union.
I there considerable sGrng tutng heidrger sisss
NB Directions for the guidance patients in every
disorder affixed to each Pot. 1y50t
Sold by DIR. KEMPER, Mifflinburg
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1854-11-17

M IARD'S Patenl Gang PIow. supe-
w rior article, for sale al The Lewisbura
Foundry by Geddes. Marsh & Co.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1854-11-17
Cewisbur9 foundry

CTOVES-Parlor. Wood, and Coal
~ Stoves, various patterns, for sale al the
Lewi>bure Foundry. Geddes Marsh & Co.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-13

BRIG from Baltimore Charleston the name OF which
discovered the 4h Ocracock
complete wreck by the schr Mary Elizabeth FASH
ington NC her voyage to this She gone 70
pieces-the On the 7th of the ght boat
at schr which had capsized from tho
vessel-the could not be 10
and deck plank were floating about her.
BR Brig SAMPSON, 10 days from 81 Domingo In leakv
condition and trying make Norfolk was passed 10Th inst
by the jew, at Norfolk In lat % 20, Ion ~.
Whnlcmen.
Heard from, by letter from Capt Dcbos Of tho yrant
NIB Dec H. Sea Queen, Marshall Westport 90 SD; which
reported same day Ohio sawcle NIB 800 sp since leaving
At Guam Nov 49, by letter from Capt Woodward. win
throp, FH. 300 sp ready for sea.
Heard from Jan B. no lat, DC, Amelia, Chadwick, Sand
witch, 22Osp
At Hong Kong Dec &C. by letter from Capt Marsh L
and was then alongside hulk preparing heaye down to
repair damages having driven shore Ut Guam Lad
rome in typhoon LIST Nov 1858 The ship went on
shore dragging both anchors with housed
Capt thinks that the false keel on copper and
badly torn The rudder stock and two lower pncs were
broken which paired temporarily AZ Guam took sV
hbls oil the northern cruise and would ship OIL nome
nted before leaving hong Kong
letter from Capt Potter, Ian LAT VI 10 lon
57 Nj VIOLATION NIB had severe storm IN the northern
edge Gulf commencing night o. Dec ~ On the th
Mr. Everett Snow third officer expired having fallen from
aoft while furing Az the same time lost three
boats About twelve hours after ses boarded the
ship on the quarter which washed overheard WIN
Baker seaman who WAS lost The sarbosrd boat broke
Ia tvo ana 9ns eks thy sPars w main hs'ehss vhio
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-13


The session of the General Assembly of Maryland
PRED at IL O'Clock last night by constitutional mita-
tion very show of bills have been passed.
but among them few that OF general Importance TO
the people at large One that paakes much Of this
character any Others perhaps is that aboshing the
long combatted State inspection system, by which nu
Offices maintained for political awards and
wholly incompetent at least in wise adopts In the
different and particular branches Of which they took
charge.
While however, the prohibtory liquor bill entirely
failed, perceive that bill the subject Of regu-
latng the liquor license has just been acted It
originated in the Senate and passed that body and
yesterday also passed in the House, but being
amended in that body has had to back to the Senate
1t will probably, however, become law. BY its pro-
visions license can only be obtained to open public
house and retail liquor ON the recommendation Of
twenty respectable residents Of and there
other restrictions TO prevent the abuse Of the prv
ege liquor being allowed to be sold to minors &c
Somewhat similar laws prevail elsewhere and in the Dis
trict OF Columbia, believe. Those who know Of the
workings there may judge for themselves of the effects
likely to result from such law here
The Port Opposite and Pennsylvania State Line Rail
road and the bill to egaze dissecons, rejected by
the ouscso the doctors have yet to cure sick folks and
mend broken limbs without due facilities for learning
how. There was still disagreement between the houses
on the State Chemist and Guano inspection BILL causing
them also TO chang fire" the general appropriation
b which included S6 900 appropriation for the salary
Of an assistant chemist and for laboratory should they
be authorized.
Az matter of particular Qocal interest to this city,
Il will be seen that Mr. Barnes from the committee 10
examine into the condition Of the Offices Of the clerks and
registers Of Baltimore reported thereon and his report
ordered TO be printed What Ia Its particular nature
We are net yet informed.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-13
Markets.

NEW ORLEANS, March 7, 1854
The cotton market Is firm. The sales to-day reached
$500 bale Quotation for mddlng, exc The decreased
receipts at all the Southern ports amount to bales
Exchange on New York, at sight, par.
NEW ORLEANS, March 8, 1854
The sales Of cotton to-day 5000 bales, at ad
vance of eighth to quarter; strict mddlng, 9hc.
e5sc.
NEW ORLEANS, March II, 1854.
Our cotton market has been active for days past
closing firm to-day at advance of &c to c., the rul
ing price being 9c for mddlng The stock in port Is
estimated at 25 600 bales and the estimated decrease
in receipts at all Southern ports GAO 900 bales
pared with last year. Flour conti0es to Decline and
quote Ohio at So 3d. Corn SENS at 64c per bushel
CHARLESTON, March Q, 1854.
The sales of cotton to-day footed up 1900 bales and
the sales of the week. 900 The quotations range from
TIC. 1Ohc. There has been an advance of &c. prn-
cpay the lower grades. The receipts of the week
$780, and the stock at this port is 81 $50 bales
PROVIDENCE, March, H. 1854.
The cotton market is steady at unchanged prices The
sales of wool for the week light owing TO the small
stock on hand. Prices well maintained. The total
sales lbs For printing cloths there is better
feeling in the market, and fair business doing Sales,
AZ 800 pieces.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-13
Breaking Up OF the Ice In the Hudson.
FLOOD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE BUILDINGS
ON NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. r

ON THE DoCK-DEsTRUcTI0N OF PROPERTY.
From the Albany Journal, March IL
The ice in the river in front Of the CITY, made another
move last night, but stopped opposite the steamboat
place. From that time the water continued to rise
rapidly during the night and at day break the ice dam
formed at the nail works gave way and in coming down
forced all before it. Its progress again checked by
the barcade formed at Caseton where the ice damned
the breaking of the river last winter From about
mile below this city to Castleon the river is covered
with massive barrier of ice, forced together by the
heavy pressure of the current in the river running
rapidly mill aream.
Some damage done to property along the line of
the river by the ice but it Is not great would
have been had gone out when 1t more formidable
The rain had akened the ice much as to make It
spungy and rotten. On the Boston Depot dock ice is
piled to the height Of six eight feet but there
up several feet without doing any damage.
Below the cut the ice penetrated into the row of brick
warehouses; occupied by the Canal Line of towboats L.
s Lttejohn, GODDARD Hovey and others, demolishing
the front wall of and part Of another which caused
the roof to fall in, and doing considerable amount Of
damage. Other property may have been destroyed but
the high water and strong freshet inspection
Of the premises
The moment the ice damned up below, the river COM
menced rising rapidly, averaging two inches an hour
The whole lower part of the city Is inundated flooding
all the stores the dock and pier, together with
of the buildings the streets and the cellars Of all
the buildings in South Broadway Church street and the
streets between them AT 10 O'Clock this morning
within few inches Of being the flag the west
side Of Broadway, opposite the steamboat landing The
ferry boats all running but the high water
the transportation of merchandise from the railroad
depots at East Albany.
About IL O'Clock tie ice barrier below broke away and
in the short space Of twenty minutes the river fell
foot. Since then reaction has taken place, and the
water at noon was rising slowly.