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.Azso, DR. HulPs VegetabIe Fere
and Ague ahG Anti- Ferer
39EZIG.

d. for Ague and Fever, or'Chill and Fever,
none seem to meet with such rapidity of sale,
and give so much general Satisfaction, as
DR.. Halls celebrated Pills. Wherever they
have been introduced, all tonics, in whatever
shape, all mixtures and pills, and prepara-
tions of every character, designated for this
disease, have been discarded, and DR., HaNs
Aque Pills have been received as the only
permanent cure. They stop the ChilIs and
Fever the first day, and do not sicken the
stomach or operate on the bowels.
Price IS cents per 6sr.
For sale in Tsrboro' by Geo. Hssedr9,
The southerner., 1856-12-06

From, Hon. John e. z. jerome, Moyor
efhe city ef Bottinsose.
MAYORS OFFICE, BAbTIMoRE,
August 23rd, 1852.
take gredt pleasure in stating that I
have examined the names Of those Who
have signed certificates respecting
Hnnplon's Tegetebie 1incture.
And umong them 1 recognize gentlemen of
the first respectability, vizs~-Jos. r. STA
pLEroN, WM \. ScHAEFFER; G: DUNAs and
others. l also cheerfuliy testify to the
high standing of the house of Neasrs. Aort'-
n,er + Nowbray, who for the past 20 years
have enjoyed the entire confidence and es-
TEEN both of our merchants and citizens
GENERALLY. JNO. III. T. JEROME
saIdbu Geo. Howdrd.
The southerner., 1856-12-06
4 NEW MUSIC SHARR

4 NEW MUSIC STORE,
Tn Murket street in W;In,iagfo,a.
Where he will always keep a complete
assortment Of NusicaI Merchandise.
PIANOS of all sizes and qualities, with
rosewood cases and iron frames, manu-
factured by the oldest house in the
country, Stodort & Co. " Y. The
subscriber has sold a number of them
in Edgecombe and the adjoining coun-
ties, and they have given general salts
faction.
In addition to these he selected while
in New York last month, a splendid
stock of Guitars, Violins, Flutes, Ban
jos, Fifes, Clarinetts, Accordeons, and
all the detail articles kept in regular
Music store, all imported aod warranted
His catalqs ue of Music is thcbest one
IN the State, consisting of the best aud
latest compositions of the day, as Songs,
Polkas, Waltzes> All instruments re-
paired at low rates. Second hand Pia~
nos taken in exchange,
E1~ Music and catalogues sent by
mail free cf postcye to any place desi-
red. Instruments carefully packed and
sent any where. Call and see me when
you come to town whether you pur-
chase or not.
Hrmaan L. iSchreiner,
Wilmington, Jan. lst, 1855.
The southerner., 1856-12-06
go. GHoward, Tarboro'.
Stabler's Cherry Erpecior0nt

The large number of certificates which
we have received from persons from all
parts of the United States, is the best evil
dence that there is no Humbug about it.
The press, hotel keepers, magistrates, ply
sicians, and public men. we'll known to the
community, all add their testimony to the
wonderful effects of this GREAT BLOOD
PURIFIER.
Cali and get Pamphlets gratis, and see
cures of Cough, Bronchitis, Rheumatism,
Neuralgia, D. spepsia, Nervousness and
General Weakness. As female medi,.ir-
o
fofa on" ...e childrenwe believe it unoqualled
Geo. Horard.
The southerner., 1856-12-06
cARTER'S
Spanisn Mixture,
NOT A PARTICLE OF MERCURY IN IT.

Let the afflicted Read and Ponder!
An INFALLIrnE REMEDY for Scrofula, King
Evil, Rheumatism, Obstinate Cutaneous
Eruptions, Pimples or Pustules On the
Face, Blotches, Boils, Chronic sore Eyes,
Ring Worm or letter, Scald Head, En-
larcement and pain of the Bones and
Joints, stubborn Ulcers; syphilitic Disor-
ders, Lumbago, spinal complaints, and
all diseases arising from an injudicious
use of Mercury, Imprudenee in Life, OF
lmpurity Of the Blood:
For sale by Geo. Hovard
The southerner., 1856-12-06

or "h'teo' onAoN4o --..A .dMATION AND UL-
CERATIoN OF THE WOMB; INCIDENTAL He
MoRRHAGE, or Flooding; PAINFUL SUppREs-
sED, and IRREGULAR MENsTRUAT1oN, &C.,
with all their accompanying evils, Cancer
| excepted, no matter how severe or of how
long standing.
This medicine has never been introduced
by empty puffs and Misrepresentation, nor
is it intended that its present popularity
shall be sustained by any medium but it's
merits and the appreciation of the public.
REFERENCES
acknowledge that the four bottles which
my Cmpanion has used, are worth the
charge for the twenty-f,ur. She is now
using the fifth bottle. Mrs. Doster enjoys
better health now than she has since 1846
and do not know what else to credit the
impro 7em ent to but the use of the Cath Oil
con, as she has been gradually improving
eve since commencing it last spring.
WILLIAM DOSTER, Atlanta. Ga.
have sold what you sent me, and so far
as | can learn, it has given general satisfac-
ton. believe it to be Il good remedy for
those diseases for which it is recommended.
JESSE LOWE, M. D.
Lawrenceville, Ga.
1have no hesitation in saying, DIR. March,
SIS Uterine Catholicon is invaluable in ute
rine diseases generally. have used it in
Fluor Albus, AmenorrhGa, Prolapsus Uteri,
and in cases of extensive liberation of the
vagina and os ateri. 1t is worthy Of the no
tice Of the Faculty.
JOHN c. ORR1CK, NJ. D.
Baltimore, Md.
So FAR as 1 know, it has given good salts
faction in every instance, and is well spo-
| ken of, not only by those who have used it,
but by their most intimate friends also. 1
do not know of any instance where it has
failed to give relief and l have taken spe-
cial pains in all cases to learn its effects.
NJ. II. MILLS, Nj. D., Rochester, N. Y.
The .folloming unsolicited letter soqs recently
received from Ha7tso1ts, ~ C.
Huntsville, Yadkin Co., N. c.,
November 28th: 1853.
Dr.. J. B. Marchisi, New York-Sir: I
deem it my duty to express to you my sim
cere thanks, for your discovery of the cele-
brated Female Medicine, (Gatholieon.) My
wife has been more or less troubled with
flooding for eight or nine years, and found
nothing to give her relief, until by chance
heard of and got bottle Of your medicine.
We found it just the thing wanted; it acted
like a charm, and has given her entire re-
lief of a permanent character.
With much respect, your obedient serv't
(signed,) WILLIAM J. BoLIN.
! The claims of this medicine to the conf
dence of the public are strengthened by tn
o fact Of its having received the appreciation
end liberal patronage of many prominen
members of the Medical Faculty in the Uni
ted States, some of whom have voluntaril.
4 given letters of commendation, (see pam
:, phlet,) sustaining all that is claimed for
as curative agent
= Pamphlets containing much useful infor
nation toticfihg the nature and symptoms Q
the above diseases, together with testimOni
ais from ladies of the highest respectability
10 as certified by the most satisfactory author
ty, to all which the attention of ladies an
practitioners is respectfully invited, can /
had gratis at the DRUG Store of
The southerner., 1856-12-06

THE undersigned respectfully an
nounces to his Edgecombe county
friends, acqnaintances, and the Ladies
IN particular, that he has opened
The southerner., 1856-12-06
fArlsessfcfil.S Business,

fnFlsessf cfins Business,
And will build or repair houses, and
make or repair all articles in their line
Of business, as expeditiously as possi-
ble. Having good stock Of materials
on hand and irst-rate workmen, they
feel assured of being able to give salts
faction both as regards workmanship
and price.
In addition to the above, we are pre-
pared to make stained wood and cover
cd Colfins, make and repair all kinds of
stained wood Furniture, SC. &c. at the
shortest notice. G. B. Lipscombe.
Vim. A. Lipscensbe.
Tarboro', Jan'y %, 1856.
The southerner., 1856-12-06
Z, .. 9..35XD8A,
a. TODNEy AT LAW,
TAkBORO'. n. C..
Read This.

WHO would refuse to give Is cents to be
cured of the chill and fever, or ague and fe.
ver--and you can positively be cured by
using Dr. Hulrs unrivalled Ague and Ferer
Pills. They cure the first day. One trial
will convince any one Of their efficacy.
For sale by Geo. HoWdrd.
The southerner., 1856-12-06

OOCtOW dOOf IAND =
CELEBRATED
German Bltters,
PREPARED By
DR. C. M. JACKSON, Philad'a., Pa.
WILL EPFECTUAILY CURE
LIVER COMPLAINT, DYSPEPSIA, JAUNDICE,
Chronic or Nervous Debility, Diseases Of the
Kidneys, and all diseases arising from dis
ordered Liver or Stomach.
Suchas
COnstipa=
ton, Inward
Piles, Fulness,
or Blood to the
Head, Acidity of the
Stomach, Nausea, Heart
burn, Disgust for food, Full
ness Of ght in the Stomach,
Sour Eructations, Sinking or
Fluttering at the Pit Of the Stom-
ach, Swimming Of the Head, Hur-
ried and difficult breathing, Fluttef-
ing at the Heart, Choking or Su1ocating-
Sensations when in lying Posture, Dimness
of Vision, Dots of Webs before the Sight,
Fever and dull Pain in the Head, Def
cheney of Perspiration, Yellowness of
the Skin and Eyes, Pain in the
Side, Back, Chest, Limbs, sc.
Sudden Flushes Of Heat burn
in the Flesh, Constant Ina
ginings of Evil, and
great depression
of Spirits
The Proprietor, in calling the attention
of tho public to this preparation, does so
with a feeling Of the UTMOST confidence in
rs virtues and adaptation to the diseases
for which it is recommended.
It is no new and untried article, but one
that has stood the test Of ten years trial
before the American people, and its reputa-
ton and sale is unrivalled by any similar
prenarations extanr. The testimony in its
favor given by the most prominent and well
known Physicians and individuals, in all
parts of the country is immense. The fol-
lowing from your own State is respectfully
submitted, referring any who may still
doubt, to my "Memorabilia, or Practical
Receipt Book, for Farmers and Families, to
be had gratis, of all the Agents for the Ger
man Bitters.
For sale by Geo. Howard.
The southerner., 1856-12-06
Es 10yJOlOs.

kS1 vfOOfO7.
And will continue adding to his stock
until he gets it complete. Among the
articles now offered Will be found
Blac Mass, Anise Seed
Calomel, Fennel ,,
Qulnine Sulph. Copper
Black Drop, y Ether
Iodine, y, Iron
Strvchnia, ), Morphia
C.eoSetc> y potassa
Lactate Of Iron, ,, Zinc
Carb. ;, Flour Sulphur
Ascetic Acid, frccip. ),
Bc.zoie ), CoA's Hive Syrup
Nitric - lpecac :,
Dxollic Iron >,
Peruvian Bark hhuodrb
Bayhcrry >, s4"'lis y
Cnnc|lo Essence Mustard
Mazerian >, Lemon
Gum Alocs, y Peppermint
:, Ammoniacum Laudanum
Arabic Paregoric
puly. Bateman's props
;, Camphof ori'ish VII
;, Mymh l"rIem
ODiun pcpperinc
Sh,llae Bay Water
Oil Anisc Wine Ergot
;, Black Pepper alcohol
Cinnamon Burning Fluid
Gloves Lamp Wick
}, Ergot castor oh
), Lavender Cream Tartar
), Olive Alum
), Origani borax
! psnncrmint Cepal Vatnish
:, ea.safrag Black Leather ,,
=. Wormsced Pearl Sage
Extract Bark Sal Er0tus
Sabina Yeast powder
Valerian Tooth ,,
Arrow Roet }, paste
Blood Hair Brushes
Colchlcum ,, - coni"S
Colnmbo White Wax
Krameria :, Flea bane
Iirorice !, Blue stone
Pink Cameps hair pencils
Sarsaparilld ,, Waters
Snake - hed lax
Squills Nutmegs
Valerian :. Mace
Mercurial Oint. Cloves
Cantharides ), Seidlitz powders
| Turner's Cerate ,, Soda ,,
husbands Magnesia Settler Aperient
Calcined >, Cochineal
Carbon. ,, Litharge
Citrate . Red Lead
Fowler's solution Bole Armenian
Donayans >, Chase's Trusses
Acetate Morphia Physicians Gases
Balsam Copaiva Spatulds
lSoldifed ;, Ldneets
CAPSULES Cdtheters
Cantharides Speculums
Salts Tartar Breast Pumps
,, EPSON Syringes
,, Rochelle Vials, Corks, &c.
Il May /, 1855. Geo Howard.
The southerner., 1856-12-06

1t stands pre-
eminent for its
curative powers
in all the disea-
ses for which it
8 recommend
d, usually call
ed FEMALE
COMPLAINTS
Of these are
PROLAPSUS u
TERI, or Falling
IF the Womb,
FLUOR ALBUs;
The southerner., 1856-12-06
New Flour.
<SS>-

A SUPPLY of all grades made out
of New Wheat, and of first rate quality,
in bbls and half bbls.
" H. Mar1in, Bro d; Co.
l29 Sycamore st.
Petev5Oarg, Va, Aug. 19.
The southerner., 1856-12-06

WOULD announce to the citizens of Tar
boro' and vicinity, that he has located i'll
T"rboro' near the bridge, where he will exc
cute
I'LL Kinds OF Smith Worh,
and promptly repair all machinery, Buggies,
04D,. Locks, etc. which may be entrusted to
him. BALM ngings attended to.
HeAases by etrio.. attention to business,
and moderate charges, to merit the conf
dence of tho public, and receive liberal
support, Tarhoro', May 20.
The southerner., 1856-12-06
VIM. III. Willard,
Commission Merchant.

WASHINGTON, N c.,
GIVES his attention to receiving and for
warding Merchandise, and produce, and is
prepared to make liberal CASH ADVANCES
on all articles consigned to him for sale, or
shipment to his friends in Baltimore, New
York and Boston. Oct. 81
The southerner., 1856-12-06
PiOWs andCastings

1000 of John Mayher & Co.'S No. 60
1O4 and 10 Plows,
1000 lbs ditto Points,
For sale by ". H. Willard.
Oct. 20.
The southerner., 1856-12-06
House, Sign,
0RNAM:3NTAI pATNF1Me


The SHbS crSbes.
INFORMS the citizens of Edge.
comoe and adjacent counties, that he is
prepared to execute the above descrip-
tion of
Painting,
In UU The vari0us Branches
References can be given to persons
for whom have done work in this vi
clnlty, in the above branches, as to
capab'hty and punctuality. Persons
WILL perhaps do we'll to call on me be-
fore making contracts elsewhere.
Wns. 4. Bussett.
Tarboro', July 25, 1855.
The southerner., 1856-12-06
Pain linS.
NOTICE.

THE Undersigned have formed Co.
partnership in The
The southerner., 1856-12-06
New Drug Store.

TIE subscriber has just opened u
new Drug Store
The southerner., 1856-12-06
Bagging and Rope

WE are now receiving our fall sup
ply Bagging and Rope, which We offer
for sale on favorable terms in quanti-
ties to suit.
~ H. Martin, Bro. d; Co.
l29 Sycamore st.
Petersburg, Va.
The southerner., 1856-12-06

And will continue adding to his stock
until he gets it complete. Among the
articles now offered VIII be found
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-07-24

Polish RoBiSsoN CRUsoE-Twenty-eicht wears $40 q
schooner a fishing expedition and driven from her
hy adverse gale made for 81. Pauls -laid
in the south Indian Ocean. The captain, FrenchInsu
froai Bourbon effected 4 landing sud surprised 10
ind there Pole brother OF the lusirious kos-iusko
quit possession OF the island Nhch he had occupied since
1Sly. How he there whether placed in exile fore
voluntary. is unknown. The Frenchinan, busy
energetic OF the world turned Ia, discovery To sce
account, aud seeing the capabilities OF the island be-
made Tor Port Louis. Maurgs, rrighted his schooner
with tools, seeds, stores aud poultry and returned
Paul., determined 70 establish there permanent f-hg
station tie found the Pole It'll the sole occuper Of the
island Setting vigorously work with blacks and
white man. whom hr had brought with him. they COM
mrIced the process OF civilization by digging up the
ground and sowing their seed Thcy built also wood-i
houses and shed tor their constructing q landing
place aud made every preparation ~ithn their power Tor
establishing quiet snug fishing harbor. Seeing things
thus IN progress, the Frencan loading lis with
nsh, returned TO Port Louis sell hi- cargo Ia lsSu
the Pole lett the island receiving from the Feuchnan
5000 dollars 10y she way OF compensation
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TdF BRooKs AID BURLINGANE ArfNR-Despatches from
Washington give the following particulars concerning the
rhalle % between Messrs. Brooks and Burlingame:
WAsuINGroN. July 22-franci> c. Trcadwrll, OF New
York yesterday made affidavit that from certain publ
cations in the newspapers during the past and present
week and from conversation with various individuals he
has believe that chsllenge fight duel had
BEEN passed between Messrs Brooks aud Burliug tn"
who making preparations fight in violation of the
pc oi the District OF Columbia and at Congress-
he prayed that the parties be arrested and under
bonls IN pursuance OF this Mr. Brooks was arrested
n O'Clock this morning and taken before Justice llo
hngsheid, accompanied by his friend r. H. Peel, OF Tex
a. and gave security ia the sum OF s., 600
The police officers are in search Of Mr. Burngame Who
left the District late last night early this morning is
suppO'td, IN receive the challenge Up to-day
his immediate friends could tell whether there
has been meeting. though there i that eff
feet IN circulation. There il much excitement among
Congressman in regard To the matter
Among tile many reports in circulation the most relia
hlr i that Mr. Brooks asked Mr.. Burlngame through
friend where challenge would reach him and NJ
Rugusamc replied, the Clifton House. Canada NJ
Brooks il fn Their stated. declines following him. prefer
ring meeting in this vicinity. Mr.. Burlngames most
animate friends expressed their ignorance of hi. Nhcr
abouts.
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GEORGIA LOTTERY.
l.rTsoKtEED GsoRsiAl
FORT GAINES ACADEMY I.OrTERyl
GLASS IL,
70 the Atlanta public, MONDAY
July =, 1855 on NE HAVANA PLAN.

1870 Prizes amounting to flvsSo
The iSs0 prizes Of o.
prize humber should be odd number,
scheme will be entilc
nubr then number ticket In the Scheme viii be
entitled e. in addition other prise which the ticket
draw
Purchasers bayus equal quantity odd
nearly half the Of the
- ehanoes o obtaining other prit-s.
Remember thai every Prize drawn. and payable In full
deduction.
,S All 81 600 and under paid Immediately AFTER the
drNNuc-other the time OF thirty days
strictly conddrntt The Ira numbers will
he 10 Immediately amer the drawing.
whole ricsets IS; Halves ~ Quarters Ia.
Prize Tickets cAsci renewed In other Tickets either Office
can DC addressed either 10
:. SWAN a CO, Atlanta, Ga;
: SWAN, Montgomery. Ala.
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1871 - prize, amounting t2o-Si
The 1900 prizes Of = determined by the number which
draws 10000 prize II number should be old number,
then obi number ticket the Scheme Sl Dc entitled q -;
number be
e. % q other which drawn.
Purchaser quantity o. odd and number
tckr bv Of drawing nearly orehAlf the q tie
with chances u ob;aiEng other prizes
p ryenal tho-r
ing with l. 3 2. Z, g. e odd.
- Remember prize drawn, aud payable in full
Without DEDUCTION
- All prizes Of t,l and under, paid Immediately Aer tie
irsvingtlvr prizes NJ the usual ilpne % thirty days
All Communications strictly eonhdsngzl The drawn numbers
forwarded nnedAey after the drawing
whole Tickets so, Halves a. Quarters " -.
Prize tickets cash other tickets either oce.
~ Orders for tickets a BE- addressed either 10
SSNAS a CO, Atlantis, Ca,
jy10 SWAN Montxoalrry Ala
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HARTNEHSitIP NOTICE

= -. hlcaN0Sp July ~, TO.
DAHTN EfSttP NOTICE.-rhe subscribe has thu.
day associated with him In the business heretofore eondue
by HIM. Mr. John Bowers The business a
under the hrm and style Of C. Yale The
turns Ids cordial tAuk- he friends and public
patronage which has been bsS him
dugence which has been extended him by his
prosecution Of their orders lie that the
have been made ioT snd Efficient iuidmeut
secure to the neW arm continuance OF tie patronage which he
heretofore enjoyed.
lls-u ID YALE.
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CHANGE OF SCHEDULE
OSfUH Eh I'D.
FAlE IRON RICHMOND

aNo LyncIhaTg a. 90 To Lexington o.
A To buchanan 90 To the Natural Bridge a "a
fare from both Richmond and Lynchbug az 20
Satisfied fair trial, that the majority Packet
the old loutson tie Instant having RiclmonI
Monday Wednesday and Friday, Canton at
w. aud seosyie u NJ q the irsi, aud LyuehbGrg
ud Huchansn and Lexington 4. NJ. second dsy
Returning. leave buchanan A. NJ Lynchburg at ~ p
a. Monday, Wednesday ani FIidAy, rvAch iu
~ y. NJ, aud arrive Richmond
stage for the Instut.
ottesylle.
~ See TiIHe aud Distances IN Gard belOy:
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WINSTON IL POWERS.
GHoCER>, cow Ws>$SON ANDEolE ~ AKDIN;


Corner OF Cary and Pearl Streets,
AVE- Ia store, and he North their siuI
STOCK q Gcos which will Lee larr and varied when received
which heS call tl country the
generally whicl will be- inutrl:
sG3 tags RIO. iasuayrl. MaIIt thv aud Java Coffee
81 hss y. ~. tud y. Il. chuivc
SO package o. uu.d sugar 80 -sIt.
liz bbls y. o. N,t,--r. and trtiu,'i syrup
~ hhds Cuba amt Nii-c"yaip Noltves
2lO package q y. Iut-Fini and tinck Tea
2i5 bnNes American and Fyucii Glass
Co side, sole Leather
so boxes TtlioW. Alaguaf,tr- sperm Candles
CO bhls. Tanners and Machine oil
l,bDO kes. assorted Nails tiuu.t approved hrsuisl
h.f Heuut>s-y sud UtaTi, DlIuy Co. Brandy,
i,f2 sful l-in
pipes choice Holland Gin
i aud y pipe, I Brandy, Pale ami Dark
loo hbis Pare y Miisi warranted 10 20 10 old
(uHrquallcl)
bb!. Cincinnati Whisky and Alcohol daily expected
arrive
$50 package Of other WHISKY. Wine, too
~ basket Champagne, 90 Claret
2O2,OOo Cigars
Painted Pads. Grlud,,onc., Wrapping Paper, Spice,
Which they VII ri! low 70 raucu,l eus,oulers mills
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RICH OND WIG.

BrHSiSo 90 rur NoRrmKHS ISprAS.-we have obtain.
cd the ioo~ipg particulars OF the loss OF the Northern In
diana on the nofng OF the 18th, OF Captain Langley,
captain OF the steamer Mississippi, Michigan Central Rail
road Line.
Capt Langley says the Mississippi aud Northern Indiana
len Buffalo together the night Of the 18th The boats
kept together IL usually the case until II o'clock
the morning III the 9Th when of Point Pee when the
Northern Indiana nj least four miles ahead Capt
Langley standing forward on his boat with some
friends. when he smoke bursng oat OF the sarbOard
gangwsy OF the Northern Indiana and kncw she
lire He word Immediately to his engineer to huuy
the Mississippi fast possible that the Northern
Indiana IRE.
He put on steam and in from twelve to twonty min
utes abreast Of her bows and instantly dropped his
boats they being already when the Mississippi reached
her The Indsnas engine that time stopped and
she burning h0rcely amidshps and aft The pssscu-
gers crying, entrestng, implong to be saved. N
the ropes around the boss aud the ull Of po
pie cingng tor LIE. The boats the Mississippi
rapidly along side, and carried on full loads OF pAsS
gers
The scene vas one OF the direst confusion. wo-
shrieking for help; children CRYING. aud
presence OF mind visible. The water covered
with people and pieces at floating wreck A the MS-is
sippi along the threw cork heprescrvcts
in great numbers those in the water, many OF whom
saved thereby One heroic e low, named John Nc
Donough hand board the Mississippi seized several
hpreetvers aud jumping in the water swan to several
~ho nearly exhausted, and gave each one
wing their Scs thereby His deed deserves something
than newspaper mention.
The steward ofthc Indiana aft, and had Jumped
him. Finally. the hose burned OF and the women,
still clngiug him, carried him down. AFTER great
effort ettricste himself, he succeeded, the
drowniug Immediately He was aerward saved by life
boat
The flames, matter OF course went toward the stern
OF the vessel driving all who had taken refuge there into
the Those who forward had longer lease OF
tune hut all agree in saving that the principal loss OF life
hy the lite boat When the hrc hrst discovered,
number of the deck hands and passengers jumped into
the life boat, aud fairly broke down III"
A. she touched the water, the steamboat being
under rapid hcadway the life boat drawn under the
wheel and capszed. 1t supposed number ~erc XII
led by the revolutions Of the wheel Every perso ~ho
stavc, on the steamboat saved. No children
lost, They let down into the lie boats 10y cool aud
humane individuals, who preserved their presence OF mind
through the whole
tn" Mississippi stayed alongside for two hours Captain
Lqnrry the and the passengers dong everything in
their power the sufferers. When the saved
board trunks and wardrobes flew OPEN and they
provided with whatever they desired, they had only
help themselves .-B.jaio Rep-bie.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-07-24
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CARDIFF coal business vii continued rs ii. .t,
N .cr, tturr Tor cash. equivalent at the old s.uI %
T. a ". near the Petersburg Depot
yy5--dim. no PICKETT