The true Democrat., 1856-03-11
From the Memphis Bulletin, Extra. Great Destruction of Steamboats at St. Louis-Breaking up of the

INV.
 We are indepted to Mr. Wm Carrick, for the annexed account of the destruction of boats at St. Louis, and the losses sustained by insur- ance offices; that gentleman having copied the accoant from the St. Louis Democrat, of the 18th ult., and handed it to us for publication. Our own dates from St. Louis are no later than the 25th ult:
 The following statement which we gathered yesterday at those of the offices of our prlnci- pal insurance companies which take risks on hulls, will give some reliable notion of the eX- tent of losses sustained by such companies by the late break up of the ice. Of course the statement Is not perfect. Some of the officers were not willing to make an entire exposition; and we also understand that risks have been taken in several foreign offices of the west.
 It will be seen the total losses by the Sam Gloom, G. w. Sparhawk and Submarine Mo- 4, fell upon the American insurance company S4,OOO, and the United States S4,OOO, for the loss of the Sam Gloom; upon the Lumbermen and Mechanics $500O for the Submarine No f.
 Perhaps these are the only companies that will make an average on the losses incurred. Several of the boats, the Falls City, Pringle, and perhaps some others, had cargoes or DOT tions of cargoes. The Falls City's eight con- sisted of 800 barrels of flour, half of which, we learn, Was insured for S2,25O in the United States insurance company. The Pringle had discharged portion of her cargo before she was carried away.
 In reference to insurances upon other boats that were lost we could learn nothing, the Lam- artlne, Wiggh's terryboat, Shenandoah, Alton wharf boat, Federal Arch, Bon Accord, High land Mary and Louisville, were all carried away.
 It is stated that some five or six of the best boats at the wharf which were carried away, and were only little damaged had no insur- ance upon them at all.
 The America insurance company, we under stand, is prepared to discount upon all losses sustained immediately. We here give the statements:
 A. B. Chambers-Not much hurt. Insured for 5000 in the Pacific insurance company; S5,OOO in the America; S5,OOO in the Lumber men and Mechanics. No average will be made.
 ClaTa-badly broken in upper works, hull supposed to be uninjured. Insured for S3,OOO in the Pacific, 5000 in the Lumbermen and Mechanics and $1, POO in the Phenix-proba- ply no average.
 Brunette-upper works almost entirely de- molshed. but the hull Is supposed to be sound Insured for $3,OOO in the Pacific and $3,OOO in the Globe.
 Falls City-seems to be badly twisted but not leaking; the upper works not materially ir- jured. Insured for 5000 in the Pacific, S5, ,OOC in the America, $5,OO0 in the Lumbermen and Mechanics, and 5000 in the Phmnix Nc average probably.
 Polar Star-guards and upper works damag- ed slightly; hull safe, although leaking from being strained. Insured for S2,OOO in the Pacific; S4,5OO in the Globe; 3OOOin the Phe- nix; probably no average.
 Australia-hull supposed to be safe; upper works badly damaged. Insured for S3,O0O in the America, $350O in the Phoenix; no aver age will be made.
 sam Coon-tatal loss Insured for S4,OOO in the America, and S4OOO in the United States
 Sub-Marine, No. 4-tota loss, insured fol 5000 in tke Lumbermens and Mechanics.
 Sub Marine, No, S-badly jammed and bro ken, insured for S0OOO in the Lumbermens' t& Mechanics, probably no average G. w. Spar hawk, total loss insured for 5000 in the Phu- nix.