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PARALYSIS RESULTING FROM TOBACCO TIN-FoILED.
Within few years past the foil has come into very
general use in the place of paper, article in
which to put up chewing tobacco for general use.
The change was convenient, and the article
grew into favor among tobacco chewers. At first
consumers had to pay pretty good price for it,
but oflate the article has been cheapened. But it
has just received blow that, we think, must ter
inmate its entire use 1t is now asserted and
with severe experience to support it, that the tin
that have just arisen are calculated to give great
celebrity to this belief. Police Justice Bragg of
Detroit and prominent citizen of Cincinnati,
have been attacked by strokes of paralysis,
induced as the physicians declare. by the poison
influence of tin-foil used by tobacco venders.-
If this judgment be sound, we may expect to see
at once general abolition of the use of this ar
tice.
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COAL NOTICE.

COAL NOTICE,
WE WOULD RESPECTFULLY INFORM Our Friends
and consumers of Coal generally that receiving
and prepared to deliver the Locust Gap and Mountain
GOALS, which in appearance quality and durability can
not be surpassed by any brought to this market We
merely desire parties to give these Goals trial. to con-
vince them of this fact if taken enabled to
furnish them at much lower price than later in the
son. 2240 lbs invariably given to the ton We also keep
constantly on hand Lykens Valley Short Mountain and
Cumberland GOALS
WASHBURN 4 HOUSE,
Office, SO Lombard street, End door,
au7 West of South st.
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CAUTION TO THE PUBLIC.

CAUTION TO THE PUBLIC.
CONSUMERS OF COAL will please take notice that
Messrs. DOBBIN WAKEFIELD No. sc Second street. are
the only authorized agents in this city, for the sale of the
Baltimore Coal Company's Coal, wholesale and retail.
The Company has not sold shipped pound of Coal
to any dealer in Baltimore during this year.
THOMAS WILSON,
President Baltimore Coal Co.
Baltimore, August 10, 1858. au12tf
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The BALTIMORE Coal CoMPANY's Coal.

The BALTIMORE Coal CoMPANY's Coal.
FAMILIES, HOTELS, and other consumers will be
supplied with this well known and very desirable fuel in
any quantities. with promptness and despatch. is
doubleday the best and cheapest Coal in this market
consumers will money by purchasing their supplies
at the present unprecedented low price
DOBBIN & WAKEFIELD,
au12f Sole Agents, No. Sc Second street
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[. M. SINGER &. Co.'s.

IMPROVED SEWING MACHINES,
THE BEST OFFERED PoR FAMILIES AND
MANUFACTURING.
SOUTHERN SALES AND EXHIBITION ROOMS,
los BALTIMORE STREET.
~ To Clergymen of all denominations, and Sewing
Societies attached to Churches we our Family Ma
chine at halfprice.
We. FREDERICK,
te24-u Agent,
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We are indebted to the Hon JAS. A. PEARcE for
copy of the Annual Report on Commerce and Navi-
CATION for the year 1857.
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INSANITY AT DIFFERENT PERIODS OF LIFE.-The
life which furnishes the greatest number of insane
persons, it is sumcient to bring together the re-
cords made up under different circumstances. One
ofthese, made at the Bicetre, France, where poor
men only are received, another at the Salpetriere
hospital for poor women, the third, establish
ment devoted to the wealthy, have been examined,
and it appears that the age which furnishes the
greatest number of insane is for men, that from
thirty to forty years, while for women it is that
from fifty to sixty years. The ages which furnish
the least for both sexes, childhood youth, and
advanced age. Among women, insanity appears
eralier than among men, indeed from twenty-nine
to thirty years of age. The rich are more subject
to insanity in proportion than the poor.
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The Chicago Grand Jury has failed to find bill
of indictment against the Hon. j. Wentworth.
arrested on charge of perjury.
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DRESERVING JARS-FOR FRESH
Il OR SUGARED FRUIT, &C.
AT REDUCED PRICES.
ARTHuR'S Self Sealing, Glass, Tin and Earhen; old
and reliable article.
POTTER BoDINE's Alright Glass; new, good and
cheap.
SANDWICH JARS, ground glass stoppers alright;
cheap and excellent.
BENEFITS Yellow, Earthen, air tight.
TOMATOE and Preserving Stone Jars, with corks
PICKLE JARS, Glass and Stone.
The very bsst assortment of the above goods ever of
ered in this city with minute printed directions gratis
at PARIS CHINA HALL,
I'll Baltimore street,
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ROOFING! RooFING!! RooFING!!!
Economy, Durability and Security.
Warrens Fire and Water Proof
FELT AND CoMPosI ROOFING
unrivalled by anything yet discovered for Roofing
Purposes.
PERFECTLY FIRE PROOF,
PERFECTLY WATER PROOF,
UNEQUALLED FOR ECONOMY,
UNRIvALLED FOR DURABILITY,
ADAPTED TO EVERY CLIMATE,
For further information address or call on
JAS. II. JOHNSON,
No. Jarvis Building, cor. North and
jy26-tf Baltimore streets Baltimore
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WHEELER & WILSON MANUFACTURING Co.'S

IMPROVED SEWING MACHINES,
For Families, Manufacturers and others.
SIN our own family of Wheeler Il Wilson'S
machines and we cannot imagine anything perfect
Ed. ". Y. Evangelist.
126 BALTIMORE STREET, American Building,
fe22-tf. W. MERRILL, Agent
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GOA

COAL,
THE BOSTON coMPANY's COAL IS THE BEST AND
CHEAPEST IN THIS MARKET,
And can be had in quantities to suit purchasers, of
T. R. BAssFoRD, Agent.
No. SH South street.
mA-ORDERs promptly executed. au7d1m
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The fact that the remains of WELLS and McCoMAs.
the two young men who fell at North Point whilst
fighting In defence of our city are to he inferred
at Ashland Square on the 18th instant has already
been stated. From the following correspondence
between Mr.. WIN. HI. Quincy, the Chairman of the
Committee having the matter in hand, and the
Hon. JOHN c. LEGRAND, it will be seen that the lat
ter gentleman has consented to become the orator
on the occasion:
BALTIMORE, Aug. 20, 1858.
JUDGE JOHN c. LEGRAND-
DEAR SIR At meeting of the Executive Com
mittee of the Wells and McComas Monument Asso-
citation, to whom has been confded the arrange
ments for the interment in Ashland square, of the
remains of the two gallant young men, who fell at
North Point whilst repelling the advance of Gen
Ross and the British soldery, upon the City of Bat-
more, on the 18th September, lS14-and over whose
sacred ashes it is the object of the Association to
erect a suitable monument, to mark their resting
place, and tell the story of their noble deeds and
dsinterested patriotism; it was determined the in
terment should take place the 18th proximo,
upon which patriotic occasion the Military and
Civic Association of the city, the heads of the Gene
raj, State and City Governments, with other dis
tinguished personages, are expected to participate
in the ceremonies.
have been directed to inform YOU, that Won
have been selected to deliver the address, and sim
cerey trust you will consent so to do and of which
pleasing fact beg to be assured at your earliest
convenience. With sentiments of the highest con-
slderation and esteem permit me to remain,
y our obedient servant,
w ri 0UJNCy Soc Ev
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JoHNsoN's SEWING MACHINE,
PRICE $780, $40, and $50,
For BEAUTY and durability OF STITCH finish and design
is not e1cetIed by any other MACHINE
GIBBS SEWING MACHINE,
PRICE SIS, s2s, and s25
The above MACHINES are SPEEDY in their MOVE
MENT and make strong elastic STITCH that will not
rip or break if every fifth stitch is cut.
Saesroom, No 90 BALTIMORE ST.
p19-tf l.. D. CHASE, Agent
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KINDLING WooD! KINDLING WooD!!
SAWED AND SPLIT WooD, ANY SIZE,
Saaced and Split by Machinery
Owing the constantly increasing demand this wood
have greatly increased my facilities for preparing and
delivering it, l am prepared to fill all orders with
despatch for OAK PINE WooD of any length or size
delivering it to any part of the city free of carriage guar
anteeng the quantity that contained in cord be-
fore being sawed and split. JAS H. JOHNSON
Proprietor City Steam reWood Mill.
9ofce corner of Baltimore and North Streets over
Patriot Office.
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Recommendation.
GODFREY'S
EXTRACT OF ELDER FLO WERS,
FOR soFTENING SKIN AND IMPROVING THE
COMPLEXION.
EUGENE DUPUY,
GOO BROADWAY, " r,
SOLE AGENT THE UNITED STATES.
The object of this Circular to give publicity to the
most valuable and efficient remedy that has been yet
been introduced in the practice of medicine for the
pose of removing every unsghtly appearance from the
skin and preserving to the latest period life nearly
all the rmness and freshness of youth Extensive expe
rience and minute observation have long satisfied the
proprietor that if applied directed it will speedily
unsghtly appearance, such TAM Sun Burns,
Freckles &c, and quickly all Pimples Humors and
Eruptons which may dsfgure the countenance; and will
also mpar to the skin the most delightful softness and
delicate cearness; in short to preserve pleasing
pexon through life nothing is required but the of
GODFREY'S EXTRACT OF ELDER FLOWERS,
The sweeest and really the most perfect
BEAUTIFIER IN NATURE.
This admirable preparation Of Elder Flowers is very
fragrant perfume. Elder Flowers have from the
earliest been esteemed mild and harmless yet most
perfect beautier of the skin. Tam SunBurns Freckes,
Redress &C., it will speedily and completely remove.
CHILDREN.
singularly beneficial and perfectly inoxous to
the youngest infant.
1t is valuable beyond anything, annihiating every
pmpe and all roughness rendering the skin soft and firm
preparing it so completely for the
FAMILY LOTION.
Godfreys Extract of Elder Flowers will be found beyond
all praise, and needs only trial to be approved.
AGENTS.:
CARY, HOWARD & SANGER, New York.
SCHIFPELIN Bros. & Co., g
+. C. WELLS 4 Co, "
J. W. NoRcRoss 4 Co, Boston and New York
And all other Wholesale and Retail Druggists.
ie11 2aw4m
NHARLES ID. Oxford & CO,
TOBACCO COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
AND IMPORTERS
HAVANA CIGARS AND LEAF TOBA eco,
No. 81 SOUTH GAY STREET,
BALTIMORE.
MANUFACTURED TOBACCO.
We agents for most of the manufacturers of Tobacco
in Virginia and North Carolina and through them
regularly supplied with all the various grades of Chewing
Tobacco.
HAVANA CIGARS AND LEAF TOBACCO.
Our arrangements for supplies of Cigars and Leaf To-
bacco through Agent who resides Havana enable
to offer large assortment of the various qualities
any house in the United States.
AMERICAN LEAF TOBACCO.
We have always on hand Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Con-
necticut Ohio and other kinds suitable for home
and exportaton also,
SNUFFS, SMOKING AND FINE CUT CHEWING
TOBACCO,
PIPES AND TOBACCO KNIVES,
jylO-tf LIOU0RICE TONOUA REANS Sc
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THE DAILY EXCHANGE is published every morning
(Sundays exceptedG price Two CENTS served in the city
at twelve and half cents week payable to the carr
ers mailed to subscribers out ofthe city SIX DOLLARS
per annum. The TRIWEEKLY edition is mailed to sub
scribers at FOUR DOLLARS per annum. TERMs-inva
riably cash ir "lv"uce. OFFICE PUBLICAToN-North
East B. timore and North streets Baltimore
Letters to he adGrecse 'T TIE DAILY EXCHANGE
Baltimore, Maryland -
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EASTERN GoLD.--The editor of the Portland Ad-
uertser has seen some specimens of gold that were
taken from the banks of the Kennebec river at
Skowhegan, within five feet of the water. The Ad
vertiser says:
'There has been two or three persons prospecting
success has awakened fever amoug the inhabitants
in that vicinity, that in a short time we expect
to hear of hundreds digging on the banks of the
Kennebec"
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lust PUBLIsHED.-A TEXT BOOK

lust PUBLISHED.-A TEXT BOOK
- OF VEGETABLE AND ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY BY
Henry Goadby, NJ d. Embellished with upwards
of -four hundred and fifty illustrations. One voSvo.
HISTORY OF CIVILIZATION IN ENGLAND. BY Henry
Thomas Buckle. Vol. l., from the second London
edition
THE COoPERS or, Getting Under Way. By Alice B.
Haven, author of No such Word as FAIL, etc, etc
One VOL 12mo. cloth; Is cts
THE LIFE OF CHARLOTTE BRONTE, author OF ''Jane
Eyre etc, etc. By +. c. Gaskell. Complete in one
vol, limo, CLOTH 81.
CUR1OSIT1ES OF LITERATURE. By Isaac Dsraeli, with
view of the Life and Writings of the Author, by
his Son. Complete in four vols limo.
HISTORY OF KING RICHARD THE THIRD of England
By Jacob Abbott. With Engravings 16mo., red
cloth; 60 cts. CUSHINGS & BAILEY,
262 Baltimore street,
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BALTIMORE. Auo d 1873

BALTIMORE, Aug. "a, 1858
DEAR SIR Il acknowledge the receipt of yours
of the Goth inst. accept the honor the committee
have so kindly bestowed upon me. My wish will be
to do all can to assist the good feeling and invig-
crate the sentiments which ought to prevail at the
proposed sacred ceremonies.
With thanks to yourself, and to the Committee
whom you represent
am, sir, your obedient servant,
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AQritultural.

II EEsE's ,,,--- ,.,
~ MANIPULATED GUANO,H
ANALYSIS.
Ammonia, per cent
Phosphate Of Lime, As to so per cent
Water, 6 per cent.
In perfectly puverized condition
CALIFORNIA GUANO
ANALYSIS.
Ammonia, 10 per cent.
Phosphate of Lime, % per cent
Water, IS per cent
by comparing the above analysis the superiority Of
REESE'S ''MANIPULATED" will be apparent. both in
reference to the relative quantity of vater and phoqte
For sale-The above articles. Also, PERUVIAN
GuANO. JOHN S. REESE & Co.
No. II South street,
au23 Over Corn Exchange
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EUANO! GUANOM
Having secured supplies of Guano we are now pre-
pared to furnish FARMERS, PLANTERS, Commission
MERCHANTS and DEALERS with all the various de-
scrpons of known value and established reputation we
"
No. PERUVIAN GUANO,
OF the very last direct importation into this market and
delivered from the agents warehouse containing the very
large and unusual per centage of 1866 of Ammonia and
20 so of Phosphate of Lime being the cargo of the ship
VOLANT. e
CALIFORNIA Tor Eide Islandl GUANO.
OF direct importation, and now landing from ship CEN
PRESS OF THE SEAS containing 10 per cent of Am
monia and % per cent of Phosphate of Lime.
A A BROWN MEXICAN GUANO,
superior and dry containing 81 per cent of Phos
phate of Lime; the best cargo in the market
A NAVASSA GUANO,
containing 40 per cent of Phosphate of Lime put up in
bags. Also
DE BERG'S GENUINE SUPER PHOSPHATE
received direct from the agent, c. NJ. Stewart, ESQ
All of the above inspected and weighed by the State
Inspector, and branded by him.
For sale at very lowest prices in any quantities
RI liberal deduction made to Commission Merchants
and Clubs purchasing large quantities.
P. MALCOM & CO.,
Warehouse, Wood ST., Bowly's wharf
Jy5O-f PAS Baltimore.
HUANO! GUANO!
~ PERUVIAN CALIFORNIA, COLUMBIAN
WHITE MEXICAN and "AA' BROWN
MEXICAN GUANOES,
All of the best qualities. Also, BONE DUST, BeBurgs
SUPER PHOSPHATE OF LINE, and other Fertilizers,
for sale in lots to suit at the lowest market prices by
WILLIAM ROBINSON,
Nos. and Hollingsworth street.
praft sfrao +r1,n
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auzo-tr near Charles.
In THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR BAL
1TlMORE COUNTY.-In the matter of Benjamin F.
Hause's Trust Estate.-Ordered, this 23d day of A
gust 1857 that the creditors of Benjamin F. Hause who
were such on the third day of October A. 1857 present
their claims properly authenticated to Benjamin Bar
roll and John Stewart Trustees before the day
oil December next preparatory to distribution of the
sets OF the said Trust estate provided copy this order
be inserted in Baltimore county
newspaper in Baltimore city at least week three
successive weeks before the first day of October next
au261aw3w JOHN IT. PRICE
True -Test-GEORGE H.-CARMAN, Clerk.
SELECT CLASS.-The undersigned, with
othe view of educating wn daughters home
proposes to receive at his residence opposite Union Square
limited number of Young Ladies. The Glass will be I'M
der his personal SUPERVISION assisted by resident In
structress should be necessary Professors
French will to the house. specified hours give
their leasons The exercises of the Glass will commence
on the 4th of OCTOBER next.
Terms-for English Studies, per Quarter S15 Pupils
under 10 years of age, SO Music Piano, SIS. Sta
tonary and Fuel, So.
2a VITO
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TT q JNo G. LEGRAND.
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NOTICE.-The undersigned would respect
I fully state that he has taken charge of VIM.
kNABE& CO.'S PIANO FORTE SALES ROOMS No. 207
Baltimore street. between Charles and Light SITS Having
had thirteen years practical experience the manufac
turing of PIANOS he atters himself that he understands
the various qualities necessary constitute a superior
Piano Forte in tone and duraby-a knowledge only to
be acquired by experience He would, therefore, be
pleased to serve his friends and the public generally the
selection Of instruments to suit the any customer
The usual guaranty is given with every Piano sold For
particulars, write for the circular of the Factory
LEOPOLD GOEPEL,
At VIM. Knabe & Co.'s Salesroom,
Rolt;rnora Ma
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FOR SALE.-A FIRST GLASS

fTHSt FOR SALE.-A FIRST CLASS
EsiI THREE STORY HOUSE, with back building and
txAall the modern improvements in Cathedral street
one square from Emmanuel Church, REV Dr. Johns y
This property is in fee simple For particulars apply at
this office. au26 otaw5w#
rsEh ON MONDAY, 3Oth August,
rsHHSsz-as 1858, at O'clock P NJ at the Exchange
Sales Room, No. 10 South Gay street
The STEAMBOAT STAR excellent freight, tow or
passenger boat 100 tons burthen and draws water
Has just passed inspection, and be examined as now
lying at Long Dock.
e.
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DIAPER HANGINGS.
IL HOW ELL BROTHERS.
HANUFA CTURERS
260 BALTIMORE ST, OPPOSITE HANOVER
Are now receiving their fall supply of their superior PA
FER HANGlNGS The stock will prove examination
TO be as large any in the country embracing every
thng new and desirable of the richest and cheapest
description-FRENCH directly imported as well as our
manufacture
Having increased our facilities by introducing and
improved machinery into Factory-customes can de
pend on the quality and style of the goods as aio vi"
prompt fulfllment of orders ,- ,rooD
Our assortment of GOLD PAPERS, VEL EInRTIIN PA
mutations, PANELINGS, BORphItr1fs H 10 please
fERS, &c., is very extensive and can sIIej
Orders from the country promptly and promptly.
PAPER put in the best manner
audi
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,55r.aeza-=@PIANOSl PIANOS! PIANOS!

re--.9.5-~--1--a PIANOS! PIANOS! PIANOS!
W T II GOLD VI EDALS
VI ~ IN THREE SUCCESSIVE YEARS
at the Maryland Institute, besides first premiums at Fairs
in Philadelphia, Washington and Richmond
TESTIMONIALS OF EXCELLENCE
T II A BERG,
STRAK OSCH,
and &. SATTER.
As also from some of the most eminent Professors and
tours in the country.
WM. KNABE & CO.
i, and 7, NORTH EUTAW STREET,
and No. 207 BALTIMORE ST,
between Charles and Light sts
would respectfully invite the attention of the public
their well assorted stock of
GRAND AND SQUARE PIANO FORTES,
which, for beauty of nsh power and tone
and elasticity of touch been by Judges
unrvalled Every Piano guaranteed for five years and
privilege Of exchange granted at any time within six
months, if not entirely satisfactory.
Terms liberal A call is respectfully solicited before
purchasing elsewhere.
Pianos taken in exchange, hired tuned and repaired
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>,on,or uo ~ Smiths Wharf
NOTICE TO CALIFORNIA BOND HOLDERS
WELLS FARGO co are prepared to receive the
old Bonds of the State of California transport the same IN
Sacramento City, and procure ones in accordance
with the Act OF 18th April 1857 and same to this
city " 'nia
e28 eo1y Ofice-S2 Rroadwor Nov W..
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BosToN. AUGUST 10. 1858.

go Boston, August 10, 1858.
~ nET The inhabitants of Baltimore and its vi
u y u u cinity, respectfully informed that we
have this day appointed Mr. l. T. STODDARD
sole Agent for the sale of PIANO F0RTES in that
city and that all instruments purchased of Mr.. Stoddard
will be as fully warranted and sold low if procured
directly from factory in Boston. No other person in
Baltimore is authorized to sell manufacture and sales
will not be guaranteed unless made from the warerooms
of Mr.. Stoddard CHICKFRING 4 son
No re
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Merchants of Baltimore wishing to effect MARINE OR
INLAND INSURANCE with the above Company, will
please apply to WILLIAM SPEAR No 65 Second street,
Baltimore. JOHN CLARK,
au7d1m Pres't. Equitable Safety ms. Co.
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RIVER AND WEATHER.

LOUISVILLE, Jan. l9.-River falling with 8
feet in the canal and feet in the pass over the
falls. Weather clear Mercury So.
ClNcGNNATI, Jan. l9.--The river has fallen 0
inches since last evening. Weather cloudy
ard cool
ST. LOUIS, Jan. 19.-Tho river rose about six
inches yesterday and sill rising. The Missouri
is rising below the Usage, which is at high flood
point, but above that stream the water is low
and navigation difficult. The Illinois is about
stationary, with four feet in the channel The
Keokuk, with i've feet wafer to that point at
Dubuque ice is running again; water receding;
weather cold; the mercury having fallen below
freezing point. The channel depth between
here and Cairo is about feet. Weather clear.
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EIIlE

AS EEaL1 -81 = FIRE 4r5hE
NEw York, Jau. 19.-Between and O'Clock
this afternoon Gre originated in the large pub
lie school at the corner of Concord and Navy
streets, Brooklyn, in which were five thousand
children, and most agunizing scene took place
The teachers in one of the rooms, in consequence
Ofsthe increased heat, ard not knowing the
cause, threw up the windows. aud it was not
until the smoke poured into the room that the
alarming fact Of the building being on fire was
suspected A stampede enSued among the
alarmed children. uttering the most agoniZing
cries. Many were thrown from the win lows
and saved from injury by being caught in the
arms Of firemen and others. Seven children
were suliocated or killed By being trampled up
ON in the rush for various stairways at the first
alarm. 1t is believed that none were burned
Several other children were badly injured, two
having their backs broken.
The teachers acted with the greatest hrmness,
remaining in their rooms until all the children
were out. Many exaggerated reports are in cir
culatien in relation to the number of children
killed and injured. but it is believed the dead do
not exceed seven.
The school house was nearly new and was
considered the most perfect and thorough built
of any in the city, it was four stories high and
covered large extent of ground. The fire COM
menOed Immediately alter o'clock and at sun
set the destruction was complete, the walls be-
ing leveled to the ground