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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1855-03-11


conformity with order Of the NcTshipC. County
Q urt made IT It's January term, 1855 Will open aud
Lold gu e con the several precincts IL Davdsp3
~ on Saturday the 81 day Of March next TO ascertain
the wishes Of the people te county ia regard 70 s-ving
. tax OF cents or elci poll aud - cents the hund.
red dollars worth oi property, for Common School pur
poses 10 conformity with the act passed by the Leglss
lure If Ten csse= February Is, Is A, ch Il, sec 8.
Those ia favor OF ltvyns tie tax will have on their tick
els FOR TIE SCHOOL and those against the tax,
AGAINST TIE SCHOOL +. B. BiGiEI,
f-bs-'i sheriff q Davidson COUNTY
LOUISVILLE. CINCINNATI, AND NASH
VILE REGULAR PACKETS F0E lS54-'55.
Ess--- = The splendid Lew steamer H5s2ssa y
ksz04.=s,1SSf So NgaE 80 Iks7zkyssFsFssSf
Gla=zsEzezSzzs Carr p. K. BARCLAY, asss5s7sssSSi
AUi the lavoIite steamer
CUMBERLAND VALLEY,
CAPT. q. NJ FEEHa-L,
ILL 10 the above trade ths season. commencing
w mslr lripsTa tao GTst rise IN Cumberland River.
One oftby,r Jpsls leave Nashville every TUESDAY at
4 O'Clock, T.. N: returning VII leave Cincinua1i every
WEDNESDAY at O'clock T. NJ, and !sG.a,llIe every
THURSDAY, at 10 o'clock. =. 81.
respectfully solicit tor these dnc steamers share Of
Fuo.C patronage A hAnILLON,
septZi. Agent.
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CLOTHS, CAsSI9iERES, FLANNELs AND

French and English Cloths and Csssnees, reai variety
Co2kiug C.a;n: Blankets, OF all kinds Sanets: Jeans;
TwesSs, jl wooij Plaid Liaseys; Real WEIGH Flannss,
&c DoneI &c. &c; and all other descriptions &c. &e.
COTTON GOODS.
Sheeing laE vittls) R.=ached and Brown Domest:es5
gsh aud american Prnis Hoyles Prints and great
-.rie'y Of oheT Goods
Call sna cy salra ny ~ c's of Goods To CASH BUY
IRS and FuSCIUAL CUSTOMERS great inducements
vIll be offered. JANES NlCHutL
Nashville Nuv. . ls-A
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Drp GOODS.
LADIES, VISIT THE CITY STORE.

j. II, CLARKE &; co.
Have m ked down tdeir entire stock of Dry Goods to
prices BELOW competition. We give below few prices of
the many BARGAINS now to be found in our Store
No. 1852 MAIN STREET.
New and best styles Manchester, Hamilton and Pacific
NJ. DeLanes, former price 25,. for 12tc.
Cotton aud Wool Twilled Fannels for 12tc.
Heavy Lyonese Cloth, good article, for zoe.
Heavy Double Twied Thibets for 75c.
All " DOL Plads for 10 and SOC.
An " tol Plain DeLaines for 25c.
Heavy Debages for 12!c.
Raw silk Plaids for SOC.
Ladies Cloths for sac
Heavy Embroidered Scarfs, worth 100, for $225
Double width Cashmeres, former price 5Sc for &c.,
so pairs s. GO Blankets, from auction. for $780,
cases ninepenny English Prints for 10c.
A Cloak fer $500.
For the sixty days whole Stock will be offered
at VERY CHEAP PRICES, at the City Store, No. 1852
Main st. j. H. CLARKE & co.
Mo dawtf
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Amusenlcnts

WOR CESTER GYMNASIUM
Or ORCHARD sT., ADJoIsvG THE wArEE cuzs.
Open from d. ". TN 10 PM
Instruction given to gentlemen from 10 A. N. to1P NJ
to 6, and to 10 P. NJ
3to5P. NJ
desirable that pupils should be pu1ctual in attend
ance at the exercises Of their respective classes
Terms-For one year SIS COS six months $1,000; three
months Sc ooi payable quarterly in advance. Transient
pupils % cents for each Of exercises Tuition
In sparrng $1,000 per course, payable ia advance.
J. B. BAILEY, (1...,...
nib diff A N0LINEUX Proprfetors.
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ReaI estate.

- FOR SALE IA two.story Dwelling House
~ and about three ourhs of All OF Land, situa-
44A ted in the village OF North Charlton, about mile
from Charlton Depot the north side Of the old Worces-
ter and Stafford Turnpike and formerly the residence Of
the late Col Asa Bacon The House in good repair and
well calculated for two families.
Also, about of Land lying the opposite side
Of said road, with small Barn thereon. It will be sold
ut low price, separately all together, and liberal
credit given for most of the purchase money! and de-
sirabe location for boot shoemaker, other
chanc. JOS. A. DENNY.
Leicester, Nov, 7, 1856. dawd
O. FARM FOR SALE, SITUATED oSzL
5i. in Leicester the road leading from Cher k&
hiA ry Valley to Clappvie, and about i've miles -A.
from the City Hall in Worcester The said farm consists
of about fifty acres is one, somewhat roug but
completely adapted to growing vegetables and FRUIT
which is improved the present time On the farm
is large number of Strawberry Plants of many choice
varieties, two young Orchards Of grated and superior
fruit just beginning to bear about of Wood and
Timber suitable to cut, and OF splendid Peat
Swamp. which is drained. Also, House and Barn, and
other out-buidings in good repair
Also for sale, MORGAN HORSE, four years old last
June fartraveert good size work in any harness. spot
or place, Apply on the premises
JAMES NJ. DRAKE
Leicester, Nov. 10 1855. DIFF
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BY ALEXANDER PUTNAM

d AILLAI1N DEh I Q IN I'M
AUCTION Rooms No. 66 and So Main Street
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. &c. On
HE SATURDAY,
At / o'clock p. M, at Office,
The usual weekly sale of Household Furniture
log Carpets Sofas Chairs, Tables, Bureaus Bedseads
es Hair and other Mattresses, Looking Classes Clocks
Fable Cutlery, and other articles of household furniture
and the usual Kitchen ware.
Sales of Real Estate and Personal Property situated in
The city, county, Sate terms reasonable satsfac
lion guaranteed Also the appraising of property solicit
e Cash paid for secondhand furniture upon applica-
lion ut the Sales Room Constantly hand, an assort-
ment of new Furniture, Table Cutlery, Crockery
and Glass Ware Clocks Looking Glasses Window Shades
&C.. which will be sold low for Cash.
There will be sales Of Furniture every Wednesday az
lETnoon. at Putnam Sales Rooms at the usual hour
further notice. s. NJ. REDD1NG, Salesman
mar30 diff
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meIiean - Forefgn Out and Comm
g7Eca ERON-STO&G CROCKERY sas0
* w A Z Ei-Aanuiactured by John All az
W cock, Cooridge, England, and sold only at ~

gG9 IRON-STO&G CROCKERY se9Q
EEaM w * Northumberland by John AL en-
W cock, Co5ridge, England, and sold only at NJ
NO. 1871 MAIN STREET.
1t is now acknowledged fact that in point of finish
style and durability these goods stand first and foremos
in the market. Encouraged by the which has
hitherto attended the sale of these goods en-
abied to maze extensive arrangements receiving them
drect from the mandatory thereby reducing the COST
and consequently making saving for the purchaser.
would have tdistincty understood that warrant the
glazing OF this ware NOT TO CRACKLE.
have now on hand complete and extensive assert.
ment OF goods of the above manufacture to ether with
large stock of
PLAIN AND GOLD BAND FRENCH CHINA,
Tea Dinner, Breakfast and Toilet Ware; also my usual
stock Of GLASS WARE, Britannia and Plated
Goods Table Cutlery, Solar, Stand and Hanging Lamps
Girandoles, Tea Trays, Curtain Bands and Pins.
IN addition to the above goods, have an extensive
stocs of French and American
p A p f. r. II A n GIN G. S,
Borders, Freboard Prints Curtain Papers, Painted Win
dow Shades and Fixtures, &c &C. thus comprising the
most complete assortment in the city.
As am constantly receiving goods from the principal
factories in Europe and America, | am edabled to offer
EXTRA INDUCEMENTS to the patrons of this ex
tensiye establishment. and all who may favor me with
call may depend upon finding stock always complete
and prices satisfactory, determined not to be ex
celed
n. B. Manufacturers Agents, and Others using Solar
Chimneys, can be supplied with them Factory Prices.
JOSEPH P. HALE
b Main ST., LIST door north OF Post Office.
$50 dawtf
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NEW PUBLICATION.
THE FLORIST, OR SINGERS GUIDE!
new collection of
Social, Moral, and Religious Songs,

Social, Moral, and Religious Songs,
Designed for the Of Schools semnaries Academies
and Juvenile Singing Schools
ORIGINAL AND SELECTED,
BY o. CoLLEsTER
The editor having had many years. experience as
Teacher ard Director of Music and having for seve
raj years employed teacher and Director of Musical
Conventions, and Teachers Institutes, ALSO having
been employed in the State Normal School at Framing
ham, and the Normal Institute at Lancaster Mass by
which circumstances an various other opportunities he
has boon enabled to ascertain the wants Of the people in
regard to this department of education feels confident
that il will not only meet the appreciation of the many
education who have earnestly solicited its compilation
but the public generally
Published and tor sale by W. J, Reynolds, Boston A.
Marsh Worcester.
Price per dozen $780, Copies for examination for
warded to any address receipt of eleven Letter Posta
Stamps. n13 dtf&w9
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A BARGAIN AT BRYANT's !!

FINEST ENGLISH PRINTS SIXPENCE A Y2D.
5000 yards of the finest quality of English Prints
Slightly imperfect perfectly fast coiOrs, and nepest
Styles selling at the above low price.
GEO. P. BRYANT,
MA DIV 154 Main st.
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Books, 5ta,ionerp, Mf.

-BOoKS-BOOKS! JOHN KEITH
- & cos Bulletin Of New Books No. 239 Main street
Tho Works of Charles Lamb vols
Lily, Novel, by the author Of Busy MouentsD
Artists and Tradesman's Companion by Byrn.
The Border Beages, Siums
Poems Of Home aud Travel, Fayard Taylor.
The Mystic, Poem, Bailey.
The Modern Pilgrims, vols
The Refugee, or Narratives of Fugitive Slaves.
Mexico and its Religion, Wilson.
Twice Married.
God Revealed in the Creation.
Lucy Boston, Fred Folio.
Occasional Sermons, Lowell
Child Wiz, Dickens's ohildren's Stories.
The Land Of Gold, W. H Helper
My fathers House, Mcdonald.
Stray Leaves rom the BOOK Of Nature, Devere.
Richard Hurdis, Snlms
India, China, and Japan Bayard Taylor.
The Match Girl.
IsOra's Child.
Cora and the Doctor
Tour among the Planters
Physiology Of Marriage.
Our First Families.
The End, Cumming.
The Annals Of San Francisco.
Henry VIII. and his six Wives Herbert.
0akfed, W Arnold.
New Hope, or the Rescue.
History Of the Council Of Trent
NEW BOOKS! NEW BOOKS!!
BAKER, TRUMBULL, & BARNES.
No. 1874 Main Street.
Poems OF Home and Travel, Bayard Taylor.
The Song cf 8iawatha Longfsliow
Progress Of Religious IDEAS, Mrs. Child.
The Mystic and other Poems; P. s. Bailey.
Occasional Sermons, Chas Lowell.
The Bears of 'ugu tusburg, Gustaye Nieritz
Molly and Kitty, from the German.
Love Of Country, from the French.
Early Religious Education W G. Eliot
Amy Lee, without and Within.
TeyeriaO, George Sand.
Beechcroft by the author of Heartsease.
Richard the fearless, by the author of Heartaease.
Juno Clifford.
Leaves of Grass.
The Old Home.tead, Mrs. Stephens.
Mortimer's College Library.
Glenwood or the Parish Boy.
Ethel, or the Double Error Marian James.
Lake Shore.
The Match Girl
The Escaped Nun.
Carrie Emerson.
Kate Stanton.
The Rag Picker.
Hidden Path, Marion Harlaud.
Harper's Classical Library.
Toy eud Story Books of every description.
Constantly in receipt of new publications.
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MODERN PILGRIMS B.:


Showing the Improvements IN Traoel, and the
Ne'oest Methods Of reaching the
Celestial City.
BY GEORGE WOOD,
Author of " Peter schlemihl in America"
In two vols. 12mo. Price $l,75.
The idea Of this work suggested the author by
the nimabe Celestial Railroad" of Hawthorne. But in
the application of the idea the religious societies OF
modern times the author is indebted to no one It is
continuous story of the Pilgrimage some cultivated and
pousy disposed people, in which they visit in turn var
GUS cities, castles and hotels representing leading re
hgious denominations. But esc.ipon can do the
work justice 1t is full OF renchant tire upon e man.
ners and opinions; aud at the time it has much of
pnthos which cannot but awaken sympathy.
This |orA will make sensation in thu religious world.
1t is proper to add that the author takes the stand
point with honest Jonn Bunyan.
PHILLIPS, SAMPSON, & CO., PuB1IsHERs,
IL Winter Street. Boston
Boston, Nov. 90 1856 d3t
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BY E. W. VAILL, Auctioneer.

BY E. w. VAIL, Auetioneer.
49, A DESIRABLE VEGETA HLE am
WA; FARM AT AUCTION Situated ~
on the old road from Worcester to Auburn, --
about two miles from the City Hail. known as the Ma
thaniel Elder Places
VIII be sold on the premises, SATURDAY, Nov 9th,
at O'Clock NJ. the Farm situated above containing
acres of choice land, well stocked with Trees such
Pears. Peachfs, Cherries, Apples, &c.
The BUILDINGS consist of a good Two Story House,
Barn, and 0ut-Buildngs.
The above offers good opportunity to purchase de-
sra6le place 1t is only about Is minutes ride the
City Hall, and the land IS Of the finest quality.
Also at the same time and place, Horse tons good
Hay, Top Buggy, Farm Wagon, Harnesses, /
Sleigh Pigs, Hay Cutter Seds Ploughs Harrow and
other articles not enumerated.
Terms LIBERAL and made known at sale.
MI dat WALTER WEIGH
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Drp GOODS.
n Q Nj o n o p Oily
THE GREATEST & CHEAPEST
DIR Y GOODS SALE
Ever Known i'm Worcester!
STILL THEY COMET!
WIN. LOCKE & CO..

great pleasure ANNOUNCING the Citizens of Wor
cester, and to The Ladies in particular, that they
are now prepared to sell choice and
Desirable DRY GOODS
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ID q LISH THIS DAY,
= A NEW AND POWERFUL NOVEL,
Entitled
@ A S II e:
Story of Republican EquaIity,

By SIDNEY A. STORY, JR.
In one large duodecimo volume. $40 PIP. Price sI25
The publishers deem it proper to state that as many
place and feeble works have be heraded dur
ing the past year with great flourish Of trumpes so that
the public have become naturally dstrustful of flaming
they wish it to be understood that they
are willing to risk whatever character publisher they
may have apon this book They believe it to be unsur-
passed in absorbing interest, briancy STYLE and vgor
of Characterization by American Novel ofrecen date
And as they have large list of publications some twenty
or MORE to be issued this present season. they would be
extremely unwilling, now at the beginning to hazard
their reputation upon any inferior work.
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NAmD WIDE MANTrLhA vELvETs

Ale oILhi AND NNLF SO,oU FhK fAnD.
Also all other grades from 81 80 SIC, 20 per yard
Also elegant Mantida Fringes. All for sale at bar
gains at GEO P. BRYANT'S,
O25 davis 154 Main ST.
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SELLING AT BRYANT,S.
EHEAPI

Yard-wide Beached 0ottons fine Goods, selling at six
pence yard.
.ile Brown sheetngs, fine Goods, selling at u cts.
per yard.
Heavy Brown Cotton Fannes, 12i goods at 10 cts.
With any quantity of other Cheap Goods, at
NIL DIV BRYANTS
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Auftioils.
By E. W. VAIL, Auctoneer.

By E. W VAIL, Auctloneer.
"A ELIGIBLE BUILDING LOT AT
"A AUCTION, situated on the north side If Chatham
ST.; neXt west OF the residence of Chas. White, Esq
WIN re sold, on the premises, SATURDAY Nov 24th
containing 90Q0 square feet Of land beng eOx1Oo The
above lot Is one Of the most valuable to be found in tbs
ctyi-lt IS elevated commanding fine view The neigh
borhood is also desirable The lot needs only to be seem
to be appreciated
Terms easy, and made known at sale. For particulars
inquire of the Auctionesr.
:, Worcester, Nov. 81, 1855. dit
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4 YCEUM LIBRARIAN persons having
IL any books belonging the Library of the Worcester
Lyceum, requested the to the Librarian
previous to the first Of November
Per order of Library Committee
JOHN GRAY, Librarian.
Worcester Oct 2s. 1856 off
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-11-22

DISSOEUTION OF COMPREHENSIVE
EB-Fhe C0partnership heretofore existing under the
Of White Gleason is this day dissolved by mutual
consent. JONAS WHITE,
EDWIN GLEASON.
Worcester Nov 49, 1855
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WEDDING CARDS.

Invitation and Visiting Cards elegantly Engraved and
Printed together with Bridal Card Enveolpes, Wedding
Cake Boxes &C. Of the newest styles furnished By
j. y. sOUTuGATE, Card Engrayer, l07 Main st., Unlon
block. nlA d1
.tt+ I'sf-A Naa.a "a IA..N..U
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"a OTlCE.-rhe subscriber having made change
in his business by taking partner would hereby
give notice that all accounts due him settled i'm
medlately A. PEASLEE.
diff
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Nohfes.

MOSAIC WORK--MR. PETER GLASS, has
1Va the h5nor to inform the citizens of Worcester, that
he has completed TWO MORE MOSAIC WORK Ia
BLES representing by stained wood Men, Beasts Birds,
Insects, Flowers Leaves, &C., &C. which viii he
hbition for a few DAYS at
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COMPREHENSIVE NOTICE.-The sub
" scribers having formed Copartnership under the
ttle~ot a. PEASLEE Il CO. would respectfully solicit
continuance of that patronage which has heretofore been
so literally bestowed the senior partner They will
continue to to keep hand Meats Vegetables &C. the
best the market affords, which they viii dispose of cheap
for CASH. A. PEASLEE
G. MCFARLAND.
Worcester, Nov. q 1856 diff
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HORTICULTURAL HALL

Hours of exhibition from 2 to s. and to P. NJ. Ad.
mittance ONE DIME.
Mr. g. is prepared to receive orders for any kind of Mo-
sale Work, upon reasonable terms. Apply the Hall
NO 63tt
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&MORCESTER COUNTY FLOUR AND
w GRAIN LEAGUE-The subscribers for Stock in
the League requested to call the Secretary at 205
Main street. the Treasurer, at No. Worcester
House Block and receive their Certificates of Stock i'm.
mediaey and all persons subscribers are requested
to call and subscribe L. L. MASON Treasurer
Worcester, Sept. 20, 1855. diff
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sQA DOLLARS REWARD!-wh an
SO Flat SILVER BUGlE, belonging to the North
rookfed Brass Band, stolen from room in the
Town House, in North Brookfed occupied by said Band
between Monday evening, Oct o. and Tuesday morning.
Oct 23 the subscribers offer the above reward for the de-
lection of the thief thieves and the recovery of the pro
perty or one half the amount for either.
The Bell of the Instrument has ornamental wreath
around it, and was marked = Graves Il Co. Bostonn
TIM0. P. CLARK
JOHN HOWE, Selectmen of N Brook6eld
G. 4. GUILIVER,S
North Brook field, Nov. 2, 1856 diff
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4 EICESTER ACADEMY The Winter
HA Term will commence on THURSDAY, Dec 49, and
continue fourteen weeks. For information i'll regard to
board, &C.. address H. L. READ Acting Principal The
facilities were never better than present the educa
ton OF both young ladies and young gentlemen
By order of the Trustees.
JOHN NELSON, President
Leicester, Nov. s. 1856 daw3w
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It is stated that almost every ship which
leaves New 7 ork for England takes ont from 30

II Is stated that almost every ship which
leaves New Y ork for England takes ont from 30
70 30 passengers principally Irish, and Il i
very certain that emigration to this country
from Ireland has considerably decreased.
Whether Know N othingisrn has any thing 10 do
with the change, we cannot say itseems, how
ever, to be the general impression that it IS
caused mainly BY the operation Of the Encun,-
bered Estate bill, BY which the condition Of
Irish lands il improved, and to the increased
demand for labor. If the law now before Par
Lament, with reference to passenger ships, be
sanctioned, it is presumed that emigration To
this country will be still further checked.
A bill has been reported III the New Fork
Senate, which provides that no estate, real or
personal, shall hereafter be bequeathed, dismissed
or conveyed to any corporation, body polite
or person, for pious or charitable uses, except
the same be done by deed or will, duly acknowl-
edged and attested OF least six months before
the decease Of the testator
Gov. Stevens has made favorable treaties
with several tribes Of Indians in Washington
Territory. 1ss
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A MODERN CRusoE.-Mr. Benjamin B Boyd,
who arrived at San Francisco some three or
four years ago in his yacht, the Wandcrer, and
after remaining Il few months, sailed on an ex-
ploring tour to the South Pacific, whence a re-
port came in the Spring of 1852 that he had
been murdered by the natives Of the Island of
Guadalcanar, is supposed to be still alive. The
bark Oberon, on her late voyage to Sydney,
spoke the bark Woodlark, Captain Field, on a
whaling cruise, and learned that the whaler
Bell, which had touched at Guadalcanars had
sent boats ashore. The sailors had discovered
the name of Benjamin Boyd cut on many of the
trees The whaler afterwards proceeded to ST
Christovals, and some natives of Guadalcanar
who were there on visit, stated they had in
keeping at home white man and boy. The
man was described as being stout, very tall and
havinga long beard. The Captain of the ODE
ron has no doubt that the man is no other thar
Mr.. B. Boyd. The schooner Post Boy had
gone to New Zealand. The captain, cook and
a sailor of the Oberon were tomahawked by
some natives of the Treasury Island and Sc
verely injured no provocation was given by
them. The merchants of Sydney had deter
mined to dispatch the Oberon to Guadalcana1
to seek for Mr.. Boyd. .ssi ~
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A SINGULAR PHENoMENoN.--W We have never
seen in print a notice Of the following strange
fact, although every steamboat man acquainted
with Green River navigation, can verify its
truth. just above the locks when the river is
in a certain stage, very low, for several miles
steamboats, shut down their furnace-loors and
allow no torches 10 be lighted, for fear Of what
the deck hands call setting the river on fire !"
Frequently boats using torches or keeping their
fnrnace-doors open at this particular place, have
found themselves engulfed in blue flames, greatly
to the alarm OF the passengers, aud in several
cases setting the boat on fire. In some in
stances the passengers have only been pre-
vented by the strenuous eXertions OF the officers
from leaping overheard in their alarm.
The cause Of the singular phenomenon is
simply this /: The bottom Of the river becomes
covered with forest leaves and rubbish to the
depth Of some inches, probably several feet.
Boats in low wafer run through this bed OF
vegetable matter, their wheels stirring it up
thoroughly. An inhammable gas is thus per-
mitted to escape, whchon communication with
a flame, at once takes fire and burns with a
blue blaze. Atsuch times the boat is stopped
and the flame ceases. When out the boat goes
on, taking the precauticn mentioned above.
Unless allowed to continue some little time, this
burning gas is not apt to communicate its flame
to woodruff it is quite sufficient to seriously
alarm those not acquainted with its cause
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