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Raleigh. Nov. l, is54.
lust RECEIVED, AT +. MAILER & cos,
ID next door to W. L. Pomeroy.)
FOR THE LADIES.

Reticues at all prices
Berlin and French Baskets of all styles,
Work boxes, Rococco STYLE
Pearl plate and other Desks,
Leather and painted Port fDlios
Card Cases of pearl, shell and paper maclc,
Card Receivers, very file Of Terra Gotta,
Ink-stands of Terra Gotta, Alabasel DC,
Jet Bracelets BreaSpins and Necklaces of all styles
Perfumed French Bracelets, &C., &c.
FOR THE GENTLEMEN.
Cigars of all the leading Brands, comprising:
The Upman, IIamartine Primra, Jockey Club, Constan
ca Evidencia, &C. To persons buying by the quantity
Chewing Tobacco well supplied with all brands Persons
buying by the quantity charge Manufacturers prices
Smoking Tobacco, fine, mild, well favored Brands.
Walking Canes of all STYLES.
FOR THE CHILDREN.
China Tea and Dinner sets, fine Knives and Forks fndia
Rubber Combs, Boys Guns Secretaries, Wheelbarrows,
Carriages Domnoes, Backgammon Boards, Chess Diff
rent games, Kid, Wax China and India Rubber Dolls,
Crying Babies, India Rubber and Tin Toys g.. &C.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Clocks in Mahogany and Iron cases. sc hours and sday
Clocks.
White, blue and canary glass Candlesticks, STYLE
Paris China Candlescks Razors and PocketKnives, OF
the most celebrated makers Emmerson and Ttops supc
ror Razor Srops. All articles for the Toilet Pormonaes
Pocketbonks Cigar cases. best italian and English Guitar
Strings, Flower vases, &C., &c.
FOR THE HUNTSMEN.
Game bags Powder TASKS, Powder Horns, Shot Bags,
Walkers and G. d. Caps, Shot, Dupons Rife Powder,
Travelling Companions, Willow Flusks, &e, &c,
Price and quality warranted give universal satisfaction
F. MAILER & CO.
Nov. Q, 1884. 101-
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Very respectfully,
WM. }. CLARKE.
RALEIGH, n. c.,

RALEIGH n. c., November !, 1854. z
DR. L. s. Perry Dear Sir In accordance with the desire
of the friends of our late friend Doctor W. r. Scott with
whom you have been associated in the practice of Dental
Surgery for time past, have determined to deliver
You Office Instruments and fixtures until his
app nted and in taking receipt for the
feel that YOU will give entire satisfaction to his
late friends and the public generally because
of the fact that he proud of his late pupil
that he had perfect confidence in you a skul and
cessful Dentist and that he intended resign his
practice in your hands, owing to his failing eyc-sigh
Wishing you prosperity, and hoping that you will reflect
credit upon your late precepor AND partner in all your
operations, remain your sincere friend,
p. F. PESCUD.
Raleigh Nov l. 1888. If.
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ron ALoANro THE couN-

TV NE IN sVEN. a occerdance with the nro
visions of the Act Assembly Incorporating the Atlantic
and North Carolina Railroad Company, the C1untyV Ora
cen has subscribed the Capital Stock of said company
hundred and fifty thousand dollars. a'-t.i
In order meet the istalments which be due and
which may hereafter become due said subscription the
said County proposes negotiate loan loans, to be
cured by the bonds of the County - --e
By the order directing the issue of said bonds they will
The rate of cetu per nu'n payable
the Merchants Bunk of Newbern," at
the Fuon Bank York. at the option of the holder
These bonds viii be redeenable ON the first day of
without the of the holder The bonds will be issued
with Gon attached which will render the collection Ut
the interest simple and easy. -.
The security upon which the said bonds will be based.
will and taxable polls OF the County of
The present assessed h raue Of the reat estate
of county, million hundred and nine thousand
eight hundred and twenty-five dollars, and the number g
traJle pos is three thousad five hundred and eghtywo.
Proposals said loan will be received and all other
information upon this subject will be furnished by
the subscribers on application to Them at Newbe
GEO s STEVENSON, Craven agsn County ,u
Nebern Sept Is. ls54-s3tf Register will please
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CERTIFICATES.

CERTIFICATES.
RALEIGH, Nov. ., 1854.
Dr. L. S. PERRr, Surgeon Dentist,
SIR 1t affords pleasure TO state that have often
heard late friend DIR. VIM. r. Scot with whom
associated in business speak of full and
knowledge Of the theory of Dental Surgery and express
mis- great satisfaction with the operations and work which,
know he perfectly willing to leave the office under
charge and looked forward the day when he should
from the practice of his profession and leave you his
hope you will continue the business. feel confident
that will give entire satisfaction all who require
your services.
Very respeetful,
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l.. 8. PERRY.
DENTAL SURGEON,

DENTAL SURGEON,
DARTNER of and to- late DIR. William R.
IL Scott having taken charge of the Office occupied by
his late partner will continue the business and hopes by
closely attending the duties of his profession, merit
the confidence Of all who may favor him with their pat
ronaSe.
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$50 Reward.

$50 Reward.
ID ANYWAY from the subscriber, about the last Of
IL June. boy HINTON. Said boy is about 81 years
old, 2 feet high, light complexion, has weak eyes
marks recoected purchased said boy of j. C. Moore
he purchased him of Dempsey Sor, in this county will
give the above reward for his delivery me- his
inement in any JAIL that get him.
II. R. NELSON.
Rogers Store y. C., Nov. 4. 1854. tf.--p5t
lust TO HAND.-SOV us, of those justly ceiebrs-
a ted family hams
s bblS. Mercer Potatoes.
5 doz. Buffalo tongues
Dried Beef do
Rasns Currents, Citron, Almonds, French Candies &c
Come and see
F. MAILER CO.
Nov. g. 1854. lol-
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~IEASON,S PICTORIAL BOUND.IHAVE

@LEASON,S PICTORIAL BOUND.-I HAVE
UVoumes L. H. ILL.,, w., of the Pictorial, elegantly
bound in CLOTH and with gilt edges forming superb and
attractive parlOr ornaments IN the shape q" series OF
" of men, and current events all
the world of in all parts of the globe of
famous cities and beautiful villages Of Paeans at home
and abroad of fine maritime views; and in short of
infinite variety of interesting and instructive subjects; with
title-pages and indexes
many illustrations, they embrace in their
pages of original tales sketches, poems,
and NOVELTIES the best American authors with
rent record of the times altogether forming an
ceedngy novel and elegant series for future reference and
enjoyment both in regard to reudng matter and
'''''0' ~ H. D. TURNER,
N C. Bookstore.
Raleigh Oct. IL, 1854. 9a-
n ANDS! LANDS!! LANDS!!!-FOR THE
IL IMMIGRANT AND CAPITALISTS Persons in
of homes, investments Texas respectfully
invited to Office.
We have sale than two hundred thousand
Of land in various parts of the State Titles guaranteed
Land located claims the State lndIvdualS7col
lected and adjusted
Office on Congress Avenue, City of AUSTIN Texas.
As buy land commission, strangers will find it to
their interest to purchase through us.
RAYMOND, FREEMAN 4 co.
Real Estate Brokers, Collecting and Land AGENT.
October l6, lSJ4 81
INVALUABLE TO MOTHERS.-TIIE CHILD,
treatise the diagnosis and treatment of the diseases
of children according To the simple laws of nature without
indictments and the birth, nursing attendance and
education of children well the frequent diseases
from their infancy 10 the period of puberty: ustrg
ted for the Mass by description of series of cases gath
cred during practice of twenty-five years.
By Dr. j. T. ScHoNwALD of Wilmington, n. C. For sseby
II. ID. TURNER,
\. c. Book Store
Raleigh, Oct. 1854. "a
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THE STATE FAIR!
HARDING'S EXHIBITION!
IN l.. HARDING WOULD RESPECTFULLY IN
HLOform those contemplating visit to the annual Ag1i
cultural Fair be held il October, that he has selected
with immediate reference their wants and Wishes the
Zaryest and na0st carried assortment of
READY.MA CLOTHING
that it has been his pleasure to exhibit
He would therefore, suggest the two important consider
atoms of and econoy while they purchase
from a ESTABLISHED CLOTHING EMPORIUM IN RALElGH
good garments be made to ORDER at as t0 prices
as can be sold elsewhere
EDWARD L. HARDING,
Fayetteville Street,
Raleigh, n. &.
September Is, 1854. So
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MAGNIFICENT SILKS.
TWNHE RICHEST AND MOST MAGNIFICENT SILKS
ever the City of Raleigh, just in time for the
State Fair.
Bv Adams l. Co.'S Express have at hand this morning
by far the Richest and most Magnificent silks Plaid Striped
and Bridal exhibited in the old North State.
The Indies will please call early send their lords to
supply with the Splendid and Fashionable Paris
$ equal any imported from 800 to $40 per Dress
i. b SMITH.
FASHIONABLE and very becoming Hfad Dresses also
daily expected together with superior Ladies Ia!as and
C S with many other desirable articles for the
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NEW JEWELLERY STORE.
CHARLES II. THOMPSON

vN1OULD RESPECTFULLY INFORM THE CITI.
w lens of Raleigh, the county and the country nd
Joining that has tedup splendid style the house for
mer occupied the Insurance Company the west side
of Fayetteville Street. and between Mr.. s. H. Youngs and
a rich and beautiful assortments Y NEW JEWELRY Of
all the modern styles consisting of the ornamensd and the
He has also for the gentlemen coed lot of GOLD and
SILVER WATCHES, which will be warranted to perform
wel when delivered to the customer also few excellent
double barrel guns brought for the hunters OF
Carolina great variety of walking Canes. In fact ut
the New Jewery Store and thing usually kept
establishments be found prices that cannot
fail o please the customer. ...--s H.. -.
Repairing shert notice and satisfaction
auteed.
October Is, 1854 94-f
sSg- Register Post, Age, Metropolitan copy
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III MAILER TAKES PLEASURE IN INFORM
ing the Ladies of Raleigh and the public in general
that he still continues Gold Earrings Breast
pins Bracelets Fingerrings Silver Spoons Mngs and Cob
let's Tea Sets and all articles in Gold and Sier that can
be hod at a Jewelry establishment.
Engrave and Chase Gold and Silver ware and all ma
teriais where engraving can be executed.
Repair in the neaes and at the lowest rates that
will ensure universal satisfaction. -
The workroom is in the of F. Mailer Cos store
where orders may be left any time during the day.
p SCourt and other Seals executed in manner not
s,,rnassed Mt the North Ii. MAILER.
Nov. Is, 1854 luz
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USEFUL. STATISTICS.
Government of the United states
CAREFULLY COMPLIED FOR THE STANDARD.

Government Of the United States.
, 49,, ,,,,,, -, Salary
,EHAnAIiN ffEhCE PRESIDENT, $25100
MILLiAA H. MAkcf OF new ork Secreary of State,
JAMES OF nenucky Secretary OF Treasury,
JEFFERSON DAVIS OF MississpP Secretary of War, 5000
JAMES DoBsis, Oh oecy of Navy, 5000
n a Oh secretary OF Interior,
JAMES CAAfbhLL, foatnaster-Gen, 5000
CALEB CCsHiNG' Vi massachusetts, General 5000
UNITED STATES SENATE
THE following is believed be corrcc. list of the limited
States Senate after the 4th of March, 1853:
Democrats in Roman--Whgs in Italic--those marked
+. s. aresFree-Suilers AboitionissA
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IF you want anything in the a nice pair of BOOTS
Live have just received Miles Brags and other Boots,
suitable for the Call they circulating
freely. EVANS j. COOKE.
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Hats and Caps.

Hats and Caps.
MAGGIE & WILLIAMS ARE NOW OPENING
IEA at their New Store large and elegant
Of gentlemen latest style of Super Moeskn Hats CASH
Fur and great variety of soft finish Hats of all the
leading Styles.
Also large assortment of Caps for men, boys and chill
dren, consisting of Fur Cloth Velvet Plus Glazed &C.
All Of which they offer at very low prices.
Ralp Semi
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LETTER FROM MIR. SMITH.
RALEIGH. Sept. %, 1854.
70 tie Eaito. IF tie StGalls1:
SIR As old friend know will be pleased 10 learn
that have Just returned from New York and Philadelphia
with an elegant and extensive assortment Of
LiA and tqshionahie Fancy Dry Goods embracing
variety and style French English and American fabrics
for Fall and Winter trade of 1854, and of which will
thank inform your readers, design
give them richer better cheaper goods Than they
Splendid plaid Silks,
Black Silks and Bonn baZines,
Super French and English Marines,
Rich French Cashmeres,
Plaid Marines and AlPaccaS,
Cashmere and Plaid ShaWlS,
KerSeys, Blankets, and Kent. Jeans,
Cloths and CaSsimereS of all kinds,
Super figured DelaineS.
French and English Prints,
High cOlOred GinghamS,
Cloth Talmas and ClOaks,
Silk Mantillas,
Irish Linens, all qualities,
Velvet Trimmings,
Berages, and Laces,
Stockings and Gloves,
Rich Velvet BOnnets, &C., &c.
Wishing you health and happiness, and great in
your business operations remain
Yours Truly,
b. b. SMITH.
September 25, 1854. SS-tf.
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THIRST GONE.-In receipt of Beebe's latest styles
II No. Ex HATS. Also Oakfords beautiful style Mole
skin Hats Call for they circulating very freely.
EVANS COOKE.
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IF YOU WANT To SAVE LABOR COME AND
1get of Woltering's Morticng Machines which war
rant to be good and cheap buy at the North
JOS. WOLTERlNG.
Raleigh. july l4.lS54.
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THO FARMERS.-We have in Store u well selected
u assortment of Brogans pegged and sewed, which will
be sold as circumstances will admit Of.
EVANS & COOKE
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APPORTIONMENT OF MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF
COMMONS.
The following is themanner in which the MEMBERS OF
THE House or COMMON l20) apportioned among the
respective Countes:-
The Counties of Cumberland, Granville, Guord each
Chatham and Wake,
The Counties of Davidson, Edgecombe Halifax, Ire
dell, New Hanover, Orange, Randolph, Ala
Cleaveland Craven, Dupin, Forsythe, John, ? each
ston Mecklenburg, Northampton Pitt, Robe
son, Rockingham, Rowan Rutherford, Samp-
son, Warren Wayne and Wilkes,
The Counties of Buncombe; Madison, surry, Yad-
Cherokee, Dave. CASTOR, Gates, Henderson,
Hereford Hyde Lincoln, Martin Moore Nash,
Onslow, Pasqnotank. Person. Richmond, STAN
ly, Stokes Union, Yancy, Alexander Bruins / each
wick, Caldwell, Camden, Carteret Columbus,
Currituck, Greene, Jones, Lenor, Mcdowell,
Montgomery, Perqumons Tyrrell Washing.
= ton, Watangas Macon, Haywood, jackson. Cho-
wan and Franklfn,
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CHI OSS & B RO

Staple and Fancy Dry Goods, Clothing, &c,
RALEIGH, n. C.
~ Call at IoUGEE's New Brick Building next door TO
Col. UutchingS Sadlery Establishment.
IerRs-Cast, credit, if settled every six months.
j. SCHLOSS BRO
Raleigh, J une 2e, 1854.
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u. F. II E s c L ID {,
rD AMI U EV'ATT, I

II. f. PES CT ID
wv oLESALE AND retail DRUG &C ST,
w Raleigh, n. c., Is now ", sR w No ran
idly increasing demand having justified his purchasing
articles original hh he o nss @
Tented Inducements his friends and customers 10 the
will sell the most popular Patent and ID
the public generally give his stock and prices an e1ah
nation before sending their orders North or eiSe"her
March "a 1854. o.
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In all the States except South Carolina the Governor
voted for b. the people, and if has majority of all
the votes in the States in which such majority required
the Legislature elects the office of Governor OF the
candidates voted for by the people.
sand fees With the of furnished house.
tIncludng 81 800 Superintendent of Indian Affairs.
SIncludng 81 700 Superintendent of Indian Affairs.
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WE have had no Circulars struck off here else
w where-but by this call attention TO
of GOODS viz Cloths and Casmercs, Vesting, Ken
lucky Jeans Satinctts Teeds North Carolina Cashmere
pretty article; every kind of Goods in fact for gem
tlemens wear. EVANS & COOK.
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EDAINT,S, OILS Il VARNISH.-The subscriber
receiving his Spring stock Of PSTs ons and Ar
mesIrste with the greatly increased demand He wound
call especial attention his Superior quality Of Pure White
Load finsee Oil Coach and Furniture NarnlSh, and re-
snectfy invite purchasers to Examine his Stock aud
prices before buying in this the northern Markets. becS
Ing " " ANU " s y. F. PESCUn.
Ruleiyb March 2S, 1854 7o--
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HENRY T. CLAWSON, COACH AND CAR
q Il RAGE MANUFACTURERS. Also Manufacturer TO
Bent Feoes Shafts, Hubs Spokes Poles, Spring Bars &C.,
warranted the best quality of Timber.
All of Coach work executed in the best style of
the
Repairing done on the shortcs
notice.
Franklinton, Franklin County. y. c. 20
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FLOUR.-SUPERIOR FAMILY FLOUR OF NEW
II Wheat, in Store, and for sale by
las McKIMMON
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ETRENCH Worked Collars Undersleeves, Chimzettes
IL Trimm ugs, Ribbons, Embro'd Handkerchief Plain
Corsetts and other articles that line unnecessary to
mention. EVANS & COOKE.
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ADEIS call with perfect safety, feeling assured
II Iat they obtain anything in the way of DRESS
GOODS. French and English Mernos French Plaid Goods,
all Grades Cashmers Delans, Alpaccas, Black Silks all
grades and prices and perhaps the beautiful coored
do; all of which will be sold for u small advance
EVANS i COOKE
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NOTICE. Was taken up and committed to Jail. in
man who says his is TOM and belongs to the heirs
of Billy Fosters, deceased. Tom from his appearance
to be about twenty years age black complex
ion and has more than ordinary between of
his under teeth. The is requested forward
pay prison charges and take him away, he will be dis
posed of according to law A. X. BAINES,
Aug. 1-wtf. Sheriff.
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EREsH DRUGS, MEDICINES, &c.-WI

u OCKBRIDGE ALUM WATER.-HAVING
M the Agency for the sale of this valuable Medicinal
Water, prepared furnish it by the barrel
half barrel gallon Pamphlets containing the Analysis
and certificates of cures be had application the
subscribers. WILLIAMS l. HAYWOOD
.Inna0
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rRAVATS, HOSIERY, Gloves, Umbrellas and
" Over Shoes, full assortment. :
Oct II WARS TUCKER
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w. III. & r. 8. TUCKER,

W. N q Its Ss I OOnIAss
DIT their Neac Store No Fayetteville street, RGsgh n c.
ARE NOW PREPARED TO EXHIBIT THEIR FALL
"A STOCK OF-FRENCH, GERMAN, SWISS, ENG
LISH SCOTCH, IRISH, AND INDIAN DRY GOODS,
comprising Of the largest and most varied assortments
e' SfIKs DRESS F G6oDs sHAwLs CLoAKs, MAN
TILI.AS RIBBONS, HOSIERY. EMBROIDERlES LA
CES LINENS &C., will be found in this Stock in great
varieties Their customers and the public generally
earnestly requested call before purchasing elsewhere
will make it to their interest to examine our stock
Call and see our stock of HATS and GAPS, we have
Store all the modern styles namely the Eye Opener
full stock of mems wear, Groceries and Crockery:
w. II. 4 r. S. TUCKER.
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EXCELSIOR SOAP.-300 LBS OF THIS SJJpE
Alrior family soap store and for sale cheap by the box
or pound, at WILLIAMS & HAYWOODS
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large, and the yield equal 70 any We have ever be-
fore seen. This together with the large quantity Of
old corn, win make In rome degree amends for the
short corn crop. The forward hemp-that which
was put In by the 10th Of April take the country
through viii, perhaps, yield twothirds Of An aver
age crop. That s0wn later than the latter part Of
April, will not yield third of crop. Many fields
VIII not be harvested at all, and we saw some fields
stalk OF three feet high. The whole yield Of the
country will not be greater than half an average
crop. In riding from Lexington to the Lone Jack,
after crossing the little Sui for thirty miles, there is
no water for horses without going TO the springs
wells OF gentlemen on the road lexington, MOI
EIyress, July 20.
We are glad to hear that many aporehensions in
regard to short and injured wheat crop In this
vicinity were unfounded. The blight has not affected
the yield to any extent What ia uncu. is yet stand
ing in ine order, notwithstanding the high winds
and beating rains of the last week or ten days. The
only remarkable loss will be by the sheling of the
ripeDDg wheat in the process Of cutting, as it has
become very dry and easily drops from the shaG-
Madison argus, July 81.
The Milwaukee Sentinel of the 18th inst, says:-
We have glad tidiDgs from the harvest field. The
reports from all parts Of the State are favorable.
vast amount Of grain has already been secured, and
there is more left on the ground. The frequent
rains and heavy storms Of mid July did serious mis-
chief but the last ten days or fortnight have made
ample amends. The weather has been as fine as our
farmers could wish. Wisconsin, this year. win have
surplus of some ten millions Of grain for exporta.
ton.
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SINBINe OF THE CAPE MAY-FuRrHHR PARrIcu.
LAgs.--We published on Monday brief notice of
the snaegipg of the steamboat Cape May at Mt.
Vernon. The accident happened, as we learn from
the Mount Vernon Adrocate, between 8 and O'Clock
on Wednesday evening. The moon was shining
bright, and the snag vas visible to the passengers
two hundred yards distant. The conduct Of the
pilot is severely censured by the Adrocate. The
boat an old concern, directly she struck the snag
cafeened over so much rs to throw the whole cabin
partially 81, and Immediately commenced sinking
very rapidly The citizens OF NJ Vernon immedi.
ately rocnred every boat ct the wharf, and ia
b ief time were saving passengers and baggage and
but foi their noble assistance the loss OF life must
have been very great Az il was, the Adrocats
says, although We have taken some pains, We can.
not asce rtain the number of passengers on board,
neither II Il known how many have found a watery
grave; seven Of the latter, are however known; an
Irish girl, the wife Of German from New Orleans,
and two chill dren, al deck passengers; cabin pas
senger by the name Of Henry Coulden, from Mobile;
colored boy, and one other, supposed cabin pas.
eenger, drowned while attempting to swim ashore"
Some baggage was left with the crew on the boat.
II was thoroughly pillaged. The boat II total
loss, with no insursnce.-LouiscIie Journal, Au-
gust 9.h.