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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-09-16
FLORAL HALL.

The front Of this building was tastefullv
decorated with wreaths Of evergreens, dis
posed in festoous and arches 50 as to form a
SORT Of a gothic entrance. exceedingly pleas
inc in effc and showing evidently the hand
iwork and taste of the Vergpnnes ladies'. for
no IN m. pr @ rnmittae Of men. would have un-
dertaken the task Of thus making a really
ornamental and attric'ive object of the
end Of "A rough board ilding. It bore on
the front tie words lin letters of cvergrpen)
Frral IIll." The display OF A ,wers by
F. j. Mech Of Sh~l5urn, was the most
attractive portion of the exhibition within.
IL included numerous and uncommonlv fine
specimens Of G -raniums. German Aster>.
PalJx, Verhenl>, stocks, Rhododendrons.
) lslossi>. ami d,hlias, ,tastelully arranged in
moss. There were b.quers alsD by Frances
{. Roberts, Miss Nellie E. PIerpoint, Mrs
jacobs and others \ collection of lchens.
arranged upon moss in IN ornamental dtsign
and interspers-d with the red berries Of the
mountain All, was an object Of great interest
and beauty. above which hung fl lrll chan
deIier, 50 t. speak. swung by chains Of flowers
and bearing a vase Of AJwcrs Tuere werc
several other a)rll designs OF less elaborate
ness and beauty. The hall was decorated
with the usual array of Paintings, most o.
them u: very moderate meit, HlIrwork
Millinery, b dquil,s, g. As worthy OF
special notice W mention b.lu tifull, en-
br,ilered raglan, If thai is the name of it.
Of white u-rino. covered with rich needle
work EN- robbery in silk. exhibited by AunA
5. Bishop; the beautiful sword presented BY
the State of New York to Mai. GenerI
Samuel Strong Of the VI Volunteers g as a
memorial in the words Of the inscription
upon it,. of the sense entertained bv that
State Of lis services and th,sa Of bis brave
mountineers at til battle OF Plattsburgh =.
a Collection Of Photographs, including tn e
familiar faces Of the BIrliu- ton Cornet Band.
exhibited by \. T. Styles and magnif-
cent pair Of antlers. which once crowned a
sta Of ten" and which oor9 the following
unique announcement.
'' In memory # oar Fathers, our lands they did
Cut down the large trees and biIled the large deer
This auinll va. killed BY Theophilus Middle
brook and Ella,hal Beach Beers of Ferrisburgh
in i7Js."
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-09-16
CHAMPLAIN VALLEY AGRICUL-
TT RAJ SOCIETY.

The Third Annual Celebration of this Socie-
ty has just transpired at vergennes. Yester-
day was the grand day Of the Fair, and the
promised show of horses and cattle and Aow
ers and fruit and fair women and sturdy
men, with the widely heraljed names of
Burlineame and oulver, as speakers. drew
us, with a number ofour citizens, to the spot.
The Fair Grounds lie almost half way be-
tween the Depot and the City. and arr spa
cious and convcnienr 4 prominent object
on entering is
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-09-16

The inventive genius of the ''small fry"
is strikingly developed, when their pecun-
iary interest is concerned. A little fellow
seeing some nails the other day, trlum phant-
ly said to his panion:-Let's put some
G these nails out on tho roof till to morrow
and then they'll be rusty-then we can
bend them up and sell them for old iron
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-09-16

BIRTHS IN RAILROAD CARs.-On one OF the
Boston and Providence trains. Tuesday, a
lady gave birth to twins-a boy and girl.
A physician and his wife, who were on the
train, rendered efficient service, and the
children were named on the spot alter the
Doctor and his wife
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-09-16

BARsux is actually said to have offered
Mr.. Punchon, the celebrated English Bap-
tist preacher. $4,000 year to come TO
America and make a lecturing tour. Mr..
Pnnchon replied by writing simply :;
"Act. xiii. To-" and sending it to Barnum.
he verse reads thus o, full of subtlety
and all mischief, thou child of the devil, wilt
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-09-16
Reported for the Free Press.
THE FIREMEN's MUSTER AT
PLATTsBC RGH. Sepi. Sths

The Muster ut Plattsburgh was perfec
success. There were present from abroad
seven Fire Companies with their engines
and several Hook and Ladder Companies ane
Hose Companies, besides parts of several 9th
er Engine Companies without their tubs
The Companies. on their arrival were re-
ceived bv the Fire Department Of Plattsburgh'
and [ S. Artillery Company K, Capt t. A.
Allen
The procession from the Wharf was head
ed by the Burlington Cornet Band and the
Artillery Company, the Companies being
in the following order
HoRrcox No 8, of Plattsburgh-6O men.
Their Engine is of Hunneman's make; o.
in. cylinder and l6 in. stroke.
HERO No. Q, of Montreal, Capt LePage-4O
men. with Hardys Brass Band. Engine
LePage's make; in. cylinder, IA in.
stroke.
WAsnrNoroN No ,, Of Rutland, Cal {. Il. o..
Iitchfeld-6O men, with the Rutland
Brass Band. Hunnemln engine, 5! in.
cylinder. l6 in stroke.
BOXER No. 3, Of Burlington, Acting Capt.
GO. Tyler-36 men. Zimmerman engine;
6t in. cylinder, 16 in. stroke.
SETH WARNER No. ., Of Waterbury, Capt
B.u. Dewey-65 men. Button & Blaze
engine in. cylinder, : in. stroke.
ST. Lawrence No. 8, of O2densbnrgh, Capt.
Riley Jobnson-jO men. Zimmerman en-
cine 81 in. cylinder, lj IN. stroke.
Ocpr>sprR II No. l, of Ogiensburgh. Capt.
l.. W. Houghton- 60 men, with
Old's Blad. Btttn enEin., 20 in. ryii0-
der, 10 in. stroke.
PHrvlx No. 3. Of whitehall. Capt. ;. l.
saf,rd-6O men. with FuIier's Bind.
Button engine; Q in. cylinder and IN.
stroke.
The procession was a very imposing spec
tacle. the companies, with t cir 4" many
hued" uniforms and gaily-trimmed machines.
pre>entn. very unique and pleasing ap-
pearAnce The procession proceeded to the
Court House Square. and listened 10 an ad-
dress by G Henry BEcKwlTH q regret | was
una',le t. hear it). which WAS. 1t Is SAID, d
verv excellent oar, and ,ccupicd in its deliv-
ery nearly an hour. After the address the
severd Companies sought refreshments at
the hotels. in order t, more ably contend for
the prizes in the afternoon.
APP. NJ. the Companies assembled on
the Souare. T1ere Wa an &c llent cistern
well supplied with water. and a hnt pole 30
feet in hei.ht-the gre at the foot Of it
being about 10 feet .wer :han at the ci>tern.
Egerv thing was favorable flr tall playing
The following gentlemen were pointed
Judges to decide the results Of the playing
and we venture to sly that a fairer, better or
more honorable set of umpires could not have
been found any where.
Hon. Geo. W. Palmer F w. Amo'' Esq.
c. \. Cook. ESQ. A 5. Johnson, Esq.
Hon. P. G. Ellsworth, CT Norton,
P.F. B.llenger J. VI. Moves
l. P. Foot, P. ;. Palmer.
All Of Plattsbursh.
They took their stand on the roof of
building in fair view of the pole, though
somewhat below the top Of it. The engines
played in the following order, which was
determined by lot.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-09-16
MECHANIC $ HALL.

was but scantiy filed The Drought, which
has been and Successive in that region, has
interfered sadly with the growth Of veseta-
blas and fruit, anI there was but small
display of either Of these. A number Of loaves
of home made breai showed that the kitchen
as welt as the field has its share Of the atten-
ton Of the Society and there was the custom
airy display OF farming tools, washing ma
chimes. wagons, mowers, Howe's Scales, &c.
We observed fair show Of poultry by
S)l. Allen. (vho exhibited a number Of va
-ieties.) John Klly. W. F. Wilson and W .
W Sherman. In other parts Of the grounds
Mr. X p Kidl.r, exhibited his bees and
sold hi, hives and books, and wax figures and
big snakes askei attention, AMI auctioneers
and spapman drew their respect We crowds.
The show of Cattle was hardly as large
rs mig have been expected, in a better
season. 1t was, however, of good average
merit. There were a few good Bulls, IN
Guiding fine one of Devon blood, exhibited
4 by Jonathan Smith, and about twenty yoke
| of oxen, among which we noted splendid
pair, eight 4lSj lbs, exhibited by Geo. 3
Chase, another fne yoke by 5. Wilmot, and
a small but perfectly matched ana wen
shaped PAIR Of year olds, by Jnstus smith
At 10 4 NJ the horses were exhibited, each
.,..;,, around the track The
- ,,..r, ,f matched horses 81 pair, in
or,d;rr some beautiful spans thirteen
s,.UiJns Of years and over; SIX 4 years
ID stallions; eleven years old do, twenty
two 2 years old and under, eight geldings
and mares years old, number of years
old do, and ninety single driving horses, a
| eoodly show. No famous horses were pre-
sent. Four stations entitled respectively
/ the Frost horse, the Bates horse or Shooting
/ Star: the Tredo horse and the Graham horse,
were allowed to go round at speed-the
Frost horse coming in ahead in the respect
able time of 253.
The speaking in the afternoon attracted 8
great crowd, The elevated gallery wal
crowded with ladies and gentlemen, and al
extensive audience on foot surrounded the
stand. Probably not less than four or fvt
thousand persons were present. 1t had beer
already passed from mouth to mouth tha
Mr. Burlingame was not on hand, leaving
Judge Culver to do all the speaking -
rumor which proved to be true. At tw
, O'Clock, Mr.. Culver took the stand
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-09-16

Tue DEW DROP

IN hare bell CUP, at the freak Of day,
sp.rkling and right dew-drop lay:
When ruddy morn the east oerspread,
The dew-drop caught the rays 1t shed,
And blending with them the fowerets blue,
II riyAled the gem with its delicate hue.
But the sun, when be rose, was vroth to rec
A dcw-drop could shine more brightly than be
50 be sent down a beam to the bare bell cup,
An drank the drop, in it, beauty up.
And such i, the law in Natures plan;
Subject to it if the fate Man;
Life is the dew Of the hare bell cup,
Ard Desth the beam that shall drink Il up.
H-ickerboch7
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-09-16
ELECTION IN HUNTNCToS.-The Huntin
ton Rarnarkpr rannrfs as fnllnWs

ton Remarker reports as follows
The election in this town passed off quietly.
There was somewhat Of a contest for Re
lresentatiye, three ballotings being taken
ere choice was effected, when A. j. Crane
was reelected by majority. The vote on the
state and county ticket averaged generally
l3s Republican to 46 for the Democratic
ticket. Mr. Chittenden | understand falls
sadly behind his colleagues on the Senator
ticket. owing to split tickets with Appleton
name on them instead of his. On this detec-
ton cannot but express my regret that any
Republican sho'd thus suffer himself t. mar
the integrity of his ticket on account of a
local issue, OF that any nominee on that
ticket should by his position thereon thus
ALLEVIATE so many who should be his friends,
from his support.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-09-16

The reception of ex-G Governor Seymour, at
Hartford, was not intended for political Ell
f ct-of course not-but an Irishman, who
was somewhat rudely pushed back by one Of
the officials, asked IAN ye won't kill US if
we don't fall back, will YEP" Yes" said
the officer, "every man of you" No, ye
wouldn't do that, sure; youH Be after i1ant-
ing US by and By.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-09-16
SPEECH OF HON. E. D. CULVER.

Mr.. Culver commenced by saying that it
gave him great pleasure to address such an
audience, in the valley, where, farther back
than he could remember, he first saw day
light. Heretofore his returns to the State
of his birth had been periodical. once in iour
years, during the political campaigns. This
was different phase of life. These delegates
had evidently been chosen in the primary
meetings of the dairy and the wheAtheld-
meetings in which there must have been
decided prevalence Of wonin's rights doc.
! trine, or the ladies would not have been sl.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-09-16

On Tuesday night, at late hour, party
tered the press-room Of Williams and Co.,
in Spruce street, and in the presence of some
dozen persons attached TO the press-room,
smashed the form Of the AHti-Slavery Stand
ard, and made good their escape. 1t is sup
posed their object was to break up the forms
Of Porter Spirit of the Times, which is
printed in the same Office, SO that it could
not be issu next day.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-09-16

PEoDUCTs OF THE UNITED STATEs.-The
hay and wheat crops of the present year are
well known the corn is sufficiently natur-
ell To form a tolerably correct estimate OF 1t,
and the same with the cotton crop. The
productions Of other staples are taken from
the last Patent Office returns. etc, all wing
for a air increase We have then the am
cunt and value OF the agricultural products
for the present, nearly as follows
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-09-16

FIRST PRIZE : l9O. uu MEN
Phoenix, l40 feet.
Boxers. lac
StLawrence, I56
Seth Warner.Ijl
Ogdensburgh l55
Hero, al
Washington, lJ5
SECOND Pp:zr 500. 40 MES.
Phoenix, l54 feet.
Boxer. $50
St.Lawrence. .l87 "
Seth Warner, ,lN3
Hero, burst hose and Withdrew.
Washington lS5 feet.
Ogd.nsbursb,I76
THIRD PRtzs $50 80 MEy.
Phceai,, burst air chamber.
Boxers, l56 feet.
St. Llwrence.l6l
S-th Warner, $50
Washington, Ia
After the playing WAS ended the different
Companies presented themselves at the Judges
stand. The chairman Of the committe ex-
pressed lis thanks to the Fire ComPauigs for
the good conduct and order which rad been
manifested during the whole day. Three
cheers were given by all fremen present. The
priz 5 were awarded which were as follows :
Washington Co. No. Of Rutland, play
ing l95 feet. the first prize OF $50.
St. Llwrenee Co. No. of OSdensburgh
playing 1877 feet, the 2nd prize oil 500.
Setl Warner, of Waterbury, playing $50
feet, Sd prize Of so.
Nearly the whole of the square was occu-
pied by the Firemen, rope having been
drawn around to enclose the pace necessary,
and what room was left, every window, and
the top of every building which commanded
a view OF the square, and all the streets
which opened on the square, were blocked
up with crowd of delighted spectators. The
number present is estim ted all the way uI
! from four to seven thousand.
The engines played through 800 feet O
leading hose, drawing water through two
lengths of suction hose. The pipemen took
their stand about ten feet from the bottom
of the pole, but the stream was not thrown
through a hoop, as is usual. the one provid
ed proving too small the purpose. The day
was unusually favorable for the display.
The whole affair passed off in most salts
factory manner. There certainly was NJ
ground of complaint either as to the cordia
manner in which the fremen from abroa'
We're received and entertained, cr as to tn
decisions of tho judges The HORIZONS di
every thing in their power to make the mus
ter pass off pleasantly and they succeeded
Over the door Of the Horizon Engine Hous
we noticed the words, ''wE WELCOME YOU,
and they certainly did welcome all. Th
Boxers we believe are under obligations t
them for aid in working their brakes, a
they were not fully represented.
ro Chiet Marshal Perley d. Moore, an
his assistants w. 4. Fuller and others, t
Chief Engineer E. NJ Crosby, and Assistan
Engineer, L. Myers, and to all concerned e.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-09-16

Produrts Bushels Value.
Corn. $50. 900 900 Si50, 900 600
Hlv (tonsl 25.OO0.000 300 900 .000
Wheat 205 900 900 225 500 800
Cotton (bales). 3,o00,OO0 l9O,0O0,OoO
Potatoes, l40, 100000 60 600 900
Oats. 100 ,000 900 81 600 goo
Sugar Qbs. }; zoe, 100000 4O,CO0,OoO
r,bacco. 80 900 400
Other productst 2oO,ooO' 'ooo
Total. SI.6O9, 500 .OO0
If to these we add the coal and gold crops,
both of which seem to be classed among
unmanufactured products, we would have
nearly seventeen hundred millions of dollars,
or nearly sixty dollars for each inhahitant OF
The whole county, coming to us yearly from
the bounty of mother earth.-N. Y. Cour.
q Eng.
ANALYzATIoN OF THE AURORA. The New
Haven Register says of Mr.. Merrlam's state
ment that he once obtained small piece o.
aurora, which he preserved, that it did not
think the venerable savan could tell such
d-rodrer
A scientific wag, ambit Gus to gather iaur-
| els in Merriam's domain, communicates the
following to the New York EUening Post
LABORATORY, HIGHLANDs; \. y
! Septem Der l, 1889.
To the Editor of the Eren,ng Post;
| recsived the specimens OF Aurora bofea,
lis which you sent by Moonray's express and
found them to correspond precisely with cth-
ers which were collected in tins vicinity
Having subjected them to chemical analysis
append the result. which You will not hes
itAte to publish FOR the advancement o.
science.
lst analysis gave boreal spears ut erystai'
zed sunbeams of pale yellow color, intehsel J
cold to the touch, and strong magnetic
smell
I'd analysis gave very minute spicuih' or
ange color, appearing under microscope
splinters of rainbow.
Last analyss-Iiair Of dogs tail
This is conclusive. Mr.. Moonray's 40;
died a year since, and assembled to the thirc
sphere, beyond the cycle. Coming in con
tact with CAMS Major a terrible conflict en-
sued, which made the fur fiy. In Its t.iI |
was converted into silk, and coming IN con
tact with the rainbows and sulp2ur OF light
ening, hence its various colors.
Respectfully,
Pc. ACID.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-09-16

the world the nature of his crime. From
this man sprung all the smooth faces.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-10-07

School AFFAIRS. 80 Notices have
been posted for ten days past, by order of
the School Board. calling . meeting of the
electors Of the City. which will convene
to.morrow. at ten o'clock, for the purpose Of
deciding whether tax shall be raised or
not. for the support of schools for the pres.
ent ear. 1t was contended, after the re-
suit of the last meeting became known, and
where a tax was voted down entirely by .
small majority. that the expression of public
opinion was not fair one. The Board was
solicited to call another meeting of the citi-
zens. They passed resolution to the effect
that measures would be instituted in that
direction. If one-fifth of the voters should
petition in favor of the movement In .
few hours the requisite number of names
was presented to q regular meeting of the
Board, and the Secretary was instructed to
post the notices. The propositions to be
voted upon contemplate raising money for
the support of the schools the present year,
and are - follows:
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-10-07

The President has recognized Henry A,
hynce as Consul for the Kingdom of the
Hawayian Islands for Boston, New Bedford,
Portsmouth and Portland. to reside at Bos
ton.
While it is autheritatively stated that it
may be true the Minis .er of War did set out
for Pekin, and is there now after having ex-
changed ratifications OF the treaty, no off,
cisl advices to that effect have been receiv ed
at the State Department
1t may be mentioned that Captain Talt-
nall. in letter dated the 4th July, says
that by invitation of the Governor of the
province, Mr.. Ward had designated the 9Th
Of that month for conference With him.
A second edition of Judge Blacks pam
phlet has been issued with an appendix in
reply to Senator Douglas Worcester speech
and to the criticisms OF different kinds which
have appeared in all quarters
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-10-07
MAIL ARRANGEMENTS

Times Of opening and closing mails In the Davenport
Post Once:
EAsrRRH NAIL. arrives at 6:45 4 and $50 II
closes at 8: 10 a N a.G $50 NJ.
NORTHERN MAIL via Dubuque and Northern Iowa
arrives at D 5U ~ c.osesat 9.l5 A NJ.
SOUTHERN N NJ, from s.. LOUIS and Southern Mis-
souri,, araives at 80 NJ: closes at 9:l5
WtsTEaN AND SOUTHERN Iowa NAIL, arrives a.
$50 p NJ closes at $40 NJ.
ILLINOIS WAY NAIL, arrives 6:45 A nj and $50 p
n; closes AT A n and Pm
RIVER MAIL SouTH, including river towns above St.
Louis, the Missouri River, Nebraska and Ksnsas,
via Hannibal st. Joseph X Il, arrives 1t 10 A
NJ closes atari
RIVER MAIL, In cluding river towns from Claire
to Lyons, arrives at 3 A N clio CO at $50 M.
NORTHERN MAIL, By lsni, up the river, arrives at
Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays; closes at
9PM on Mondays. Wednesdays and FRIDAYS.
BLUR GRASS NAIL, arrives at IL n, closes at IL M
Tuesdays, Thursdays and SATURDAYS.
AMITy MAIL, arrives and closes at l2 NJ Tuesdays
and Fridays
AsAMosA NAIL, arrives and closes an II NJ, on
Thursdays.
The flee will be open on Sunday during the Sum
msr from TO 10 M.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-10-07
Trustee - SAFE.

VNHRREAS the 22d day OF June, A. u. 1853,
w Peter II, Jessen and Anna l.. hi, wife rxecu.
ted unto John Dillon, Trustee, certain Deed
of Trust conveying to sid trustee the land In Scott
county, Iva, described Ms follows, to wit: Lot
known numbered aud design tte1 on the plat Of the
survey Of Miiche's Second Addition to the City OF
Davenport as Lot No FIVE, (5l IN Block No. Five,
t5)-which taid conveyance was made by the said
lesson and wife for the purpose OF securing the
ment of two c-rtain promssarv notes and the Inter
est thereon, signed by said Peter II. Jc,sen, dated
the 22i day Of June, 4 D. 1868 and payable as fol-
lows: One for the sum Of sixty-t 20 and so 100
dollars, Is. 6Otc0J arie In six hs from the
date thereof-and one fol- the sum of five hundred,
siIty-two and 60 100 dollars (5G2 so 1907 PAYABLE
In year fr IN date theI eof with inter est
on said notes at the rate Of ten per cent pr annum
after d dce-to the order OF Ernst & Otto.
And now said promissory notes having become
due and payabis and the said Peter II Jessen having
failed to pay the same, /, John p. Dillon Trustee
as aforesaid do hereby give this pnbc notice that by
virtue OF the power which Is In vested by said deed
Of Trust will, on Monday the st day October,
1859, 1T the hour Of O'Clock In the afternoon Of
said day, at the Court House door In the city Of
Davenport expose and offer for sale, xt public Auc-
ton, to ths gh st bidder for cash. the parcel OF
aad above described, or much thereof shall be
snfcient to satisfy and pay theamount of said
notes with the interest thereon to the day sale,
together with sll the costs and expenses attending
said sale, costs OF this not and Trustees fees.
Dated the 7th day OF October 4 1859
JOHN F. DILLON,
Tv,,.t .tao
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-10-07
RIVER ITEMS.
Thurs day. Oct. 6.

Thursday. Oct 6.
ARRIVED
Ben CAMPBELL. Gilbert Montrose.
CHALLENGK. Gray, Galena
CEDAR RAPIDS, Sells, Fulton.
DEPAbrED.
Ben CAMPBELL. Gilbert, Montrose.
CHALLE OK. Gray st Louis.
CEDAR RAPIDS, Sells, St Louis.
The Ben CANPBEIL-In saying yesterday
that every boat arriving here comes in be-
hind time, we should have made an excep
tion OF the fayorite old steamer Ben Camp
bell, which always comes up to time. The
Ben has made fifteen trips this season with
ont failing to make q connection with the
lower packets and always arrives in time at
this point. We recommend the Ben to per-
sons travelling down the river as q safe.
sure an reliable packet
The CHALLENGE cane down Yesterday
morning, and after laying up all day taking
on freight, left for St Louis in the evening.
Capt. Gray has q fine boat and has been
doing good business this season.