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A RESOLUTION authorizing the purchase and resto'
ration to the British government of the ship "Reso
lnten late of the British Navy.
Whereas il has become known TO Congress that the
ship ResOlute" late Of the navy of her Majesty the
Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and
Ireland on service in the Arctic in search Of Sir
John Franklin and the survivors of the expedition un-
der his command was rescued and recovered in those
seas by the officers and crew Of the American whale
been necessarily abandoned in the ice by her officers
and crew. and after drifting still in the ice for more
than one thousand miles from the place where so
abandOned-and that the said ship "Res0ute having
been brought to the United States by the say0rs at
great risk and peril had been generously relingushed
to them by her Majestys governments Now, in to-
ken Of the deep interest felt in the United States for
the service in which her Majestys ship was engaged
when thus necessarily abandoned, and Of the sense en-
tertaned by Congress of the act Of her Maesys gov
snment IN surrendering said ship to the salvors =
Be IL ResOiped By the Senate and House Of Repre-
ssRtatives Of The United States Of Asricd in Congress
assembled That the President Of the United States be,
and he Is hereby requested to cause the said ship
"Resolnte with all her armament, equipment and the
property on board when she arrived in the United
States and which has been preserved in good cOndi-
he send the said ship with everything pertaining to
her as Aforesaid after being fully repaired and equipped
at one Of the nayyyards OF the United States back tn
England under control of the Secretary Of the Navy
with a request to her Maiestys government that the
United States may be allowed to restore the said ship
"Resolute 10 her Maiestys service-and for the pur
chase Of said ship and her appuenances as aforesaid
the sum Of forty thousand dollars so much thereof
may be required is hereby appropriated to be paid
out Of any money in the treasury not otherwise apprO
priated.
Approved August 2s, 1856.
, 1856-11-14
Advertising Agency.

P.FIsHER, IHOS BuTLDuo, OPPOSITE PAcITts
II. ExrREss OFFIcE, (uf sfAIEa)
Sacramento Union San Joaquin Republican; Mays
vile Herald: Nevada Journal Columbia Gazetiei
Grass Valley Telegraph; Shasta Courieri
Empire Argus Coloma Mountain Dem
ocrat, Placerville; Amador Sentinel.
jackson Yreka Herald San
Jose Telegraph; Bonoma
Bulletin San Diego
Herald Oregohian, Port
land, Oregon Statesman, Cor
wallis, Oregon PIONEER and Demo
crat, Olympia, Puget Sound Puget
Sound Courier, Steilacoom. Puget Sound.
Advertisements and subscriptions solicited for ne
in. Files Of the principal papers Of California
and Oregon may be found at this ofce
June s, 1855. ss-y
, 1856-11-14

AN ACT to FIX the times Of holding in the State Of
Delaware, the election Of a representative in the
Congress Of the United States.
Be IL enacted by the Senate and House Of Repressn-
faUes Of the United States of America IN Congress
assembled That the first Tuesday after the first Mon
day In November in the present year. and the first
Tuesday after the first Monday in November In every
second year hereafter shall be- and the same Is here
by appointed and established for holding elections n
the States of Delaware for representative of said
State In the Congress Of the United States of Amea
Provided That the said elections shall be conducted
be prescribed by the laws of the said State Of Della
ware. ..- ....
Approved August 30 1855.
, 1856-11-14
A Farm to Rent.

The undersigned being desirous Of going into other
business. would inform the public that he has land
claim which he will rent on advantageous terms to
any person who may feel disposed to take the same.
IL il situated above the claim If Joseph BOst on the
Skookum Chuck ThurstOn county, known as the
Wanch claim" On it there il j. about lCO acres
under fence and cultivation, with some 100 acres OF
standing grain. On it there is good barn, aud com
Portable house. with other outbudngs, with farming
implements to keep the claim in order and good re-
pair A man with family is desired. Terms made
known on application TO ,,..,,,,,
, 1856-11-14
Dissolution.

UNHE Co,partnership heretofore existing under the
name and firm Of Goudy X Wiley, In the publica.
of the Pioneer and Democrat, is this day dissolved
Jy the mutual consent OF both parties.
The books, accounts, &c, having by Arrangement
beon cft for settlement with the rcmunng pGtncr ui
said firm and by whom tie debts OF the Office VIII Gc
adjusted the present firm alone are athorzed to re-
teive and receipt for debts due said old linn.
Those knowing themselves indebted Tor Nnbscrp'
ton advertising, or otherwise are requested to make
immediate payment. .,.,..,.,,.,,,,,..
OIvmnla August 5th 1856.
, 1856-11-14
Piano Fortes and Melodeons.
PIANO COVERS AND MUSIC STOOLS.
WOODWORTH & CO.,
IMPORTERS OF PIANO FoRrEs AND MELoDEoxs

IMPORTERS OF PIANO FoRTEs AND MELoDEONs,
,oH- 1870 Clay ST., the exclusive agents for the
SSifb sale Of the SToDARTs PIANo FORTEs AND
3gtlsf3f fPRINcr's MELopEoNs, in California, and are
* constantly receiving them direct from the Man
uactory. Such Arrangements have been made as will
enable them to supply these celebrated instruments at
manufacturers prices thus securing 10 purchasers the
advantage Of making personal selection from large
and complete assortment, and Of avoiding tho great
risk and delay Of Importation Just received a stock
of Piano Fortcs for hire.
San Francisco, April q, 1855. s3-tf
, 1856-11-14
Cheapest Magazine in the World
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Encouraged by the unprecedented success which
this popular monthly has met with, and the rapdity
with which II has increased IT, circulation the prupr
eter has resolved to make it still more worthy Of the
patronage Of the public. That this admirable work IL
A MIRACLE OF CHEAPNESS, is admitted by every
reading matter in each number, being more than any
of the 50 magazines, and forming two vOumcu year
Of six hundred pages each, or tirrrf hundred pages
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BALLOU'S DOLLAR MONTHLY Is printed with
new type, upon fine white paper, and its matter is
carefully compiled aud arranged by the hands Of the
edet0r and proprietor. who has been known to tiIp
public connected with the Boston press for sixteen
years. Its pages contain
NEWS. TALES POEMS, STORIES OF THE SEA,
SKETCHES, MICELLANEOUS, ADNETURES,
BIOGRAPHIES, WIT AND HUMOR,
from the best and most popular writers Of the
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events Of the times of peace and war Of discoveries
and Improvements occurring in either hemisphere,
forming agreeable companion for a leisure moment
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No sectarian subjects arc admitted into 1t. pages
there enough controversial publications each de-
voted 10 its peculiar sect clique. This work in
tended for THE MILLION, north or south, east or
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popular and graphic miscellany. just such as any
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Any person enclosing one dollar to the proprietor
as below, shall receive the Magazine for year or
any person sending us eight subscribers aud eight dol
lars, at one time, shall receive a copy gratis.
aS- Specimen numbers furnished when desired.
N. NJ. BALLOt,
Publisher and Proprietor.
Corner Of fremont and BrO0mheld Streets, Boston,
, 1856-11-14

"REDBRAE COTTAGE, EDNBuRGH,
September 30, 1851.
"Messrs. Leonard Scott Il CO.-Gentlemen-l beg
to saw that your Farmers Guide is the only genuine
edition published in the United States Of America oi
my work the Book of the Farm The edition circu-
ang at present in the States under the title of the
Book of the Farm Is taken from the first edition OF
nv work, written ten years ago which, in my second
edition. entirely rcnOdeed, and in great part re-
wrote, adopting all the more recent improvements in
the practice of agriculture suggested by scientific ex
pertinent. and making it, in eject quite new book.
" al am, sir, your obedient servant,
HENRY STEPHENS
, 1856-11-14
LAWS OF The UNITED STATES.
BY AUTHORITY.
[PUBLIC IL
AN ACT to supply an omission in the enrolment OF a
certain act.


lflBLlC l.
AN ACT to supply an omission in the enrolment OF a
certain act.
Whereas the following clauses Of The act entitled
An act making appropriations for certain civl cN'
penses of the government for the year endnE the thr
tieth Of June, eighteen hundred and hfiyseyen, ap-
proved the eighteenth day Of August, eighteen nun
dred and fftysiX, to.wit:
"For completing the marine hospital at CiAcnna'I'
Ohio eighty-six thousand dollars
For improving Battery and washington stnSas, Sa,
Francisco California thirteen thousand -four hundi ed
and one dollars and thirty cents, were omitted IN the
enrolment Of the said act:
Therefore be it enacted By he Senate and House Of
Representatives. of hs United States Of AmOicd in
Congress assembled That the sum of elghtysX thou
sand dollars for completing the marine hospital, at
Cincinnati in the State Of Ohio, and the sum OF tmr-
teen thousand four hundred and dollars and thirty
cents for improving Battery anu Washington streets
and roadway o around the customlhouse, at san
Francisco, in the State Of California be and the same
hereby appropriated out Of any money in the treas
ury not otherwise appropriated.
Approved August 28, 1856.
, 1856-11-14
J. w. sullivan,

BOOKSELLER AND sTATIONER, Postolfce ball
0 ding San Francisco, California, would call he
Attention Of all hooksellers, expressmen and news
AGENTS 70 a large list OF newEpapere and magaHnea
which be will furnish with despatch, together VIZ
the day at the lowest market prices carefully Paekea
and legibly directed As this list can never Pc per-
feet he will send speeimcn copy q AZ neN Puone.
tons n desired Dealers will hnd u gfeaty V tnelr
advantage to have ltheir ordera packed IN tnll
tabllshment, As they can be supplied m hdfanee o.
sny other house. Ailorder vii b answered prompt
~ Juue g. Tt lSq-H lr.s1
, 1856-11-14

NEoU9R.

TNHE undersigned is prepared to furnish board ~
J. by the day or week, on the most rea' !isltl
sonabic tcrms-having fitted up large and comorta'
bic house. on the corner Of Fourth and Franklin Sts
opposite the residence ofMaj Iton in 0
pleasant part of the town.
Ills table will be furnished with the best the market
affords.
Rooms can be furnished II desired.
SILAS GALLIHER.
OLYMPIA. Nov. l6, 1855. no9:tf
, 1856-11-14

March 3, lS5G. I
Mr.. Woods has my authority to put his plan, rs
above in operation hut responsibility is assumed
by the department and all -pondence in regard
to this arrangement must he addressed tn the Pacific
Mail LIST New York That the public may avail
itself Of the advantages thus offered pos'matcrs are
requested 70 give the circular conspicuous place in
their respective Offices.
JAMES CAMPBELL,
PoStmaStSr SeHsFsl.
, 1856-11-14
Notice 20 the PuhIIc

TNHAT have entered my Land Claim, located on
/ the Chehalis river, Lewis county, w. T., and Tor
bid any person trespassing on said land. ,o,,
oe.. u. IssI-sN
, 1856-11-14
THOMAS LAMBERT. CHARLES POTTER.
THOMAS LAMBERT l. Co.,
UAGHTNCTnNr
WASHINGTON STREET.

BETWEEN BATTERY AND sANsOME.
GENERAL Commission Merchants and Importers O
Vt Provisions, Toba co and Segars, Hardware and
Cutlery, Crockery and Glass ware,-BOots and Shoes
Hosiery, Rifles AMI Guns Seines and Nets and all ar.
tices suitable to the Puget Sound rade the prices
which will be found very moderate.
San FranciioS, Jeh. H. 1853.
, 1856-11-14
Cabinet shop.

rJNO THE CITIZENS of Olympia and sDBE$EA
/ the surrounding country, tie under Is
signed would respectfully give notice, that ss
he has become proprietor OF the well known
Cabinet shop, aud Is PREPARED to.liil all ---sA,l=--
order, at short notice He VIII also keep constantly
ON hand n variety of furniture such a. BcdstCddS
Tables. Sc. #
Prices are moderate. Cash, Lumber Iroduee and
Stock Of all kinds taken in exchange for FurnitureC
4 variety Of carpenter work will he done to order
A good chair maker wanted to take charge Of that
branch Of the business to whom good wages Will b'
paid. ,--,.,, ,,,,.,u,
Olvnnia. oct. ], Is5G. 4sIy
, 1856-11-14
For Sale.

A TWO STORY DWELLING, situated in &ts.s.A
n Seattle, King county, designed either as tjiH
store ur tavern, well finished inside and out, be- ELL
ing clothed and papered inside, and adyantageously
situated may be purchased reasonable terms by
application being made to the undersigned.
G5- ALSO, claim situated at the mouth Of the
Duwamish river well watcrcd. and which is erected
good lag house there is cleared andmder fence about
. acres Of land.
Several town lots will also be disposed Of in Seattle
JOHN J. MOSS.
September l. 1855 no52:tf
, 1856-11-14
stntutesof ~. T., Passed at the Fist Session
of this Legislative Assembly.

HAVING been at the expense Of a reprint of a
number Of forms Of the laws passed al the fist
session Of the legislative assembly Of territory Of Wash
ington the undersigned has for sale limited nnmber
of copies. The work is bound in accordance to the d-
rccti0n Of the last Legisaturc--oontains 4Ss pages
with eoPions index. The legal profession and Others
desiring t. and not entitled TO copy by law would do
we'll 10 make immediate application TO
ISAAC LlGHTNER,
At the store of Louisson & Co.. q ympla.
Price s.. l".
OlNmnin- Sent. Il lahh-nlLf
, 1856-11-14
Posi- OdIce Dennrtment.

WAsufNGToN, d. C., March 8, 1856.
Newspapers Throughout the United States will rcn
der a service, in our opinion, to persons having cor
respondents In the Pacific region by giving clnspic
nous place to the subjoned circular in their respec
tive columns.
JOHN d. WELLER,
Senate Of the q. g. from California.
J. W. DENVER,
House Of Rep. u. s.. from California.
y. 4 HERBERT
House Of Rep Of U. \, from California.
JOSEPH LANE,
Del from Oregon u. r.. U. S.
J. PATTON ANDERSON,
Del. from Washington Territory, II. r., U S.
, 1856-11-14
Noisv Carriar,a

DOOK AND STATIONERY COMPANY, II Long
% Wharf San Francisco, California. Books, sta
tionery Pocket Cutlery, Blank Books Cheap Pnblica-
tons Books Of History, Romance Religion ard all Of
the latest varieties, and at the cheapest rates. Type
for marking clothing, at wholesale and retail.
HCAS. p. KlMBALL, Pres't.
June s, 1855. 3O-ly
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-03-21

On Sunday week major" Regain, of N. York.
and Colonel Gallagher fought prize fight near
N. Orleans; they had 1913 rounds,t the Major won.
The damage 10 the Roanoke and Seaboard
Railroad, by the late accident, has been fully re-
paired and the cars are running regularly.
A new counterfeit on the Bank of Missouri, of
the denomination Of $50, has made its appearance
at St. Louis.
Mr.. Clingman Of n. c., in an address to his
constituents, urges them 10 support President
piercc's re election.
Ga Thursday night last, a shock Of an earth
quske, said TO be of Is minutes duration, occur
red at Madison, Conn.
The ice dealers in Boston now taking the
third crop of ice this season from the ponds in
that vicinity.
L. II. Stephens, clerk of the steamer Ohio
Belle, was shot and killed at Cairo, H., on the
18th by j. Jones.
Bishop Hughes hns declined the invitation to
deliver the vaedictory sermon before the senior
class at CapeI li in \. c.
The Colonial Parliament Of Burmuda, having
served the usual period, has been dissolved.
On Friday last two inches of snow fell, at
Chesterfield. 5. c.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-03-21
From the Petersburg Express.
Horrid Murder.

A gentleman informs US that Mr.. Edward
Harwood, ahighly respectable and well known
merchant of Charles City county, was bru.ally
murdered at his store-house on Monday evening
last. 1t seems that negro man, owned by Mr.
James Christian, of Charles City, repaired to the
store of Mr.. II. about dusk. under the pretence
of making purchase, and seeking en- opportun-
ty when his victims attention was withdrawn.
drew forth heavy iron bar, which he had con
cealed about his person, aud dealt Mr.. II. pow
erful blow over the head. killing him instantly
He then attempted to il negro woman (cook)
on the premises, but she made her escape, aad
spread the alarm. The neghhors soon started
out in pursuit, and succeeded in capturing the
murderer at a late hour Of the same night the
crime was committed, and lodged him in Jail
The negro's object for perpetrating such a horrid
deed could have been none other than robbery, it
is supposed.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-03-21
NEW loRk. March 20.

NEW loRk, March 20.
The steamers Quaker City and Persia have
arrived tn" former sailed from livorpeol the 9th.
and the latter the sth
The newsis, TINT the preliminary formalities
of the pending negotiation at Paris Ind received
the signatures of the representatives of all the
Powers.
Nothing was definitely known of what had oo-
CURED IN the Conference. but rnmor represented
the negotiations to be progressing steadily.
The fifth meeting was held the 9th inst, but
the result was kept secret.
The Paris Moniteur of the 9TH cantained nm
imperial decree calling out for active service
fourteen thousand young soldiers of class 1858.
Napoleon made a speech, saying that he hoped
Tor peace but that the nation must hold itself
ready for either peace war.
Delegations from the belgercnt armies in
the Crimea met the Doth of February. for the
purpose OF concerning measures to carry out tho
Armistice.
Orders had been received Mt Marsolos for CON
veylnE one hundred thousand infantry and bat.
talon artillery to the Crmea to replace the
troops about to return to France.
hnssa Is sending considerable number OF
troops to Finland, and strengthening tho batter
les near Cronstadt.
The latest news from Berlin, down to March
I'd, represented TINT oouriers had just passed
through that city bearing fresh instructions
from st. Petersburg to the Russian representa-
tive in the Peace Congress at Paris.
Nothing has been heard of the Pacific.
The Bullion in the Bank of England had in
creased twenty-fonr thousand pounds during the
week.
Flour had declined 81 in the Liverpool mar
ke'. Western Canal was quoted ut 81 a ;l2s.
Philadelphia and baltimore brands "a n 35s
Ohio 3Gs
Wheat had declined 3D.: red wan quoted at %
Sd to O. 9d white at los Cd to lis.
Corn had declined Is.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-03-21
ARRIVALS AT THE
,y,s.,;untou EIouse-BI Smead & Co., props

MARCH 2o-RJ Walthall Campbel' II Rosenheim New
ernr p Holt Roanoke; r G Anderson, Lebanon a
Dickinson Beckly's Mills; Asor. New Garden; ii An
lerson Wyoming; NJ Chapman. q Pendeton' tines: NJ =
,uey Petersburg; W II Freshman & lady, w 1 Snider l.
Nee anahan; Roanoke; Mrs McCung, Greenber meiver
Estcl,ie Carroll, CarrcS: Crockett WytheNiilei MISS
NcC lung eenbrier Geo Doster. Washington W An
t4s SON Pusa: II Williamson. Cosmopote; ID w ooeiy
K Beeher Locust Level; Dows lady. Halifax Ua
her: Fncastla; W Falls Bedford Mrs Brown do VIZ
uus Wythevile; Smith, Coiners Springs Miss ID Hi"Soy
bedford; II Williams, Adams Express Wilkes, i,eaoI9
D. Callan & 4 Il: NJ pettigrcw do; W w Rum 3edioru
D. Burruss Y & 4 II X; w Ribble, University OF Vs.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-03-21
A Nr,p line Of Steamships for Nicaragua.

4 NtW IIHt u OFtHHSHFPS .TUI 4NftH'"g
1t does not appear yet that the withdrawal of
Mr.. Vanderblt's boats from the Nicaragua line
will he so serious blow to Walker has been
anticipated. We are Informed that steamer of
the new line, under the auspices of Mr.. Charles
Morgan, will be sent forward from this port on
the 9Th or 9th of April The California passengers
who will leave San Francisco on the Goth of March
will be brought to New York by the Panama steam
ship George Law, which will call at Punta Are
mas for that purpose.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-03-21
Senators from Kansas.

The St. Louis Democrat has letter from To-
peka. dated the 9th instant, stating that the Free
State Legislature Of Kansas has in joint convon
ton elected Hon. A. H. Reeder and Hon. Jas,
II. Lane United States Senators. Mr. Reeder
was elected on the first and MIR. Lane on the
second ballot Each received.3o votes out of 50
members present
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-03-21
COhimtrcldl.

New York, March i9.--Flour has M i'nprov-
ing tendency, bot there is 10 qunahe change
Wheat frner. Southern Red. Sl,7O. Corn
fra, and nnehanged.. Pork and Becfunchonged.
Lard declined, and quoted atlO5 Whisky I'M
proving; and quoted nit 81 els. stocks, DULL
Sterling Exchange 9aa94.
BALTlMoRE March 10. Flour steady. How
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-03-21

Yesterday afternoon both Houses of the Leg
isature adjourned sine die, according to previ-
Gus order. The morning was principally occu
pied in the enrolment and signing of the bills,
which passed the night before. including the APP
preparation bill, the bill for the issue of Treasu
" notes, &c.-R. Enquirer Of Thursday.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-03-21
RoJuof Ybos. .Seayers Found.

RlCnMoND, Mar 1.-THE body of Thomas
Seuvres. who has been missing from this place
for some months past. was found III the doGk 'nis
evening. He is brother of Mr. John IL.
Seavres. well known citizen of Richmond.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-03-21
LATEST NEWS.
CONVERSATIONAL.

WASHINGTON, March, I9.-SENArf-Tho
Mii'afy Academy appropriation bill was passed
Mr. ta>s concluded his remarks on the Cen
trail American affairs. He stated on the author.
ny at Commodore vanderbilt, that the Transit
Steamship Company had never committed any
aet sanctlonng Col, Walkers invasion of Near
aqua.
Mr.. Cass referred 10 the seizure bv Walker.
OF the company's property to the amount Of ST.
Ooo,oO0 and read letter from Com. Vanderbilt
I" Secretary Marcy, asking the interpositon of
the u. ). Government to obtain redress. The
seizure was made on the ground of the indebted
ness of the company 10 Nicaragua, aud Com. Y
denies the existence of such Indebtedness He
also refuses to submit to award Of arbitration.
Pending the consideration of the Deficiency az.
preparation bill the Senate adjourned
HOUSE MIR. Bowie opposed the resolution for
sending for persons and papers on the Kansas
election.
Mr.. Hickman proceeded to close the debate on
the subject.
A resolution introduced as a substitute
for the resolution empowering the committee to
send for persons and papers. The substitute
empowers the Speaker to appoint committee of
three members 10 take testimony in the case,and
approprlates $4,000 to defray expenses. The
resolution also requests the President to give the
committee SO appointed military protection, if
necessary.
The substitute adopted by vote of l0I
to %, and the House adjourned.
A large meeting of the citizens OF Charleston.
s. c.. was held on the 18th inst, for the purpose
of promoting the cause the South in Kansas. -
An address, examining the entire Kansas ques-
ton, and its Importance to the South and series
of resolutions declaring their Willingness to aid
the constituted authorities in Kansas in maintain.
ing the government and laws now in force, and
to furnish the necessary material aid" within
the lawful spheres of action, were unanimously
adopted. Several exciting speeches were made,
and letter from the Hon. d. r. Atchison read
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-03-21
Rniirnnd 1cciHent.

PHILADELPHIA, March 10 Two freight trains
came in collision last night near l1avre DE Grac"
by which George Goodwin, the conductor ana
VIM. Todd brakeman, were killed. The en-
CINE driver, named Flynn, was injured.