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Americas Eusure from q NcW Point
0f view.
The Rev. Henry Highland Garnet, ool-
ored minister Of New York, writes letter to
the Evening Post, in which he complains Of
the remarks which have appeared in various
papers, depreciating an increase Of the negro
population. He concludes with the follow.
ing prophecy:
According to the unalterable laws OF God
and nature, the whole American continent
will be peopled with . colored race. This
would have already been the case had it not
been for the rspid increase Of foreign emf.
grafton. Every year "CaucassiAns'' are be.
coming darker. and s'negroes" are becoming
whittier. In sssix hundred years" uniformity
of complexion in this country will render
quarrels and fears unnecessary on this cues.
ton. "Six hundred years. hence, slavery,
with oil its long train OF evils, will have
been forgotten. Before that time the great
idea OF the American Revolution, ssthat it is
. self evident truth that oil men are created
equal" DO, will be better understood and
better rracticed than it is now.
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AMoTHxR BLOODY DuxL,AThe death Of
Senstor Bfodsrick had scarcely been an
nounced yesterday, when another fatal duel
was made public, having taken place at 7
O'Clock in the morning, near San Andres
The facts, a. COMMUNICATED BY telegraph, are
IS follows: A fatal duel was fought st
O'Clock, near this plaes, lSan Andres,) be.
tween pr. Peterson Godwyn and Col. VIM.
a. Ga.s~ood-weaeons; rihe- a fort. p
tally wousded, and died in two hours. -[San
Francisco Bulletin.
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Early Nay Cherries.

So much called for Of late, have come at
last. Now is the time to set, to secure Thorn
against hot, dry weather next year, which 90
often kills them. These are graft ed, hoydy,
bearers. WIN. BARNES,
No, Estes House, Mains.
Ke0kuk, Oct. 10, '56.d
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q CLOTHING -
AFOR THE MILLION

IL FOX III Il MILLION
ME are now receiving large stock Of Clothing
w which has been bou hit low and will be sold
low for cash. The prices suited for hard times
and the goods are for ali kinds OF customers. The
stock comprises every style and quality Of Cloth
ing, Gentlemen Furnishing Goods. Trunks, Va.
Uses, Carpet Bags, and everyt hing eenmonly kept
In orr line.
Customers viii fnd II for their interest to call a
We are determined TO ell cheap ~ the ehsspsst,
We denr charge anything for sAesise goods,
and are always pleased TO zoe customers even IL
they don't buy.
Remember the place. On Third-st., between
Main and johnson.
Septl7d B. POLLOCK + co.
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BOOKsI BOOK8!y BOOKvIn
"EBSTEkB New Pictorial Dictionary;
w Encyclopedias Of Religious knowledge;
Rollins Ancient History;
Shakespeare, 8 VOL, sheep;
Cruden' . Concordance;
Browns do
Bible with Psalms;
Psalm Books, DC;
For sale by M. w. WKSTCOrT,
Ostlbd " MAin-st.
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Hon. James Knox, of the Fourth Dis
trict OF Illinois, has gone to Europe for med
ical aid, having become blind from cata
rsct.
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YELLOW SPRINGS COLLEGE.
eNHE Trustees and patrons Of Yellow Spring
i College her leave TO call tbs attention Of the
public 70 the advantages offered By this Insitutiou
to those who wish TO secure IN sducation.
LIST. II location in the midst Of farming com
munity, remote from the temptations incident To
large towns, secures for the student that quiet
favorable to study. Kossuth, . small viitsgs
around the Institution, IL sixteen miles noeth Of
Burlington and IL every noted for the health
Of its location, and the morality Of its citi-
Gems.
ID. In poiat Of ssosony, THO Institution enjoys
advantage over any other with which We are
acquainted. Board, including room furnished and
kept, can be had for - Is per week, with libcr-
III reduction for prc-pa yment. Board without
room 81 70. There are also many vacant rooms II
the village, which young men, desiring 70 econo-
mise, may rent, and supply thsnsslvn with pro-
visions, ~. grc.t saving q cost. Young men q
(if connected with the Nsv school Prsshy tsrian
Chusch), receive from the Education Fund - per
year and their tuition paid BY Scholarships q
present vacant.
Sd. We have largest and most complete Philo-
sophical and Chemical Apparatus In tie Gtsts.
9Th. The FAcu lty, composed Of expsrienoed Pro-
fessors and Teachers, give their whole time to the
work Of instructisn.
With al these considerations in our favor, W
confidently psks oar appeal to the public for
students and funds to complete the endowment Of
the College.
The neat FERN bs1iMs Sept. TIL. 1850.
For further particulars, address Hon. VIZ. HAR-
PER, or H. LEoxARD, Esq, Koisath, Dss Moinss
Comfy, lows.
Aur. 81. s6o.d
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ssoneral Insurance Agency.
CON. sEOOND Avn mA1r.

0onsral Insurance Agency.
OOR. SECOND AND MAIN.
ElnE. LAX n. nHynn 49, rurrr~.
y 6UkANGk promptly attsuasi q q this i,1Sss
4eeter and more IMDDMAI3r 60 r - .ys~
agency than any Other y this sty, nd Les 1serble
aztsra loss.
PHENIx FIRE INSURANCE Oo.0F NEW YORK.
Capital and surpl.s s2s0, 7ix. 20.
MONTAUK FIRE ms. co. OF NEW YORK.
CaRitai and Surplus sI8i. 2i6.72.
LOkILLARD FIRE ms. CO., OF NEW YORK.
CaoitaianA Surplus ss84, 1871. 10.
noAR INSURANCE COMPANY. or NEW YORK.
Cash CaRisai 81 600, 900.
CASH SURPLUS, july In, 1852, 12ST,sD
HTNA INSURANCE COMPANY.
or HARTFORD, coNF.--CAPITAL Loco. 900.
CASH SURPLUS, JuLY lsT, 1859, tLo3o, ~.
- Buildings, Merchandise, Mills, Factories.
Household Furniture and Dwellings insured 1t q
low rates - other ync Rsy their losses
Once corner "a and MAR Sta, Ksokuk, Iowa.
Oct. II, ~ dim
Life, Fire ana Marine Insurance
Agency.
DOLICIE6 OF Insurance issusd st the lowest
rates in the following reliable Arst class oom-
panies:
fHE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY,
OF NEW Yo1K
This IL the safest and most reliable Life Insurance
Company in the world, with IN accumulated
Fund Of over 81, 900 900.
ATLANTIC FIRk AND MARINE ms. CO.,
or PRovID8NCI, III.
Capital ESQ 200 90.
SPRINGFIELD FIRE AND MARINE ms. CO.,
SPRINoYIKLD, MAS.
Capital ei1O,OOO.
PEORIA MARINE FIRE INSURANCE co.
rEoRIA, ILL.
Capital $500 900 90.
Those desiring Insurance will do we'll to call Il
the Agency Once of G. 7. DIMOND,
Ost.lSd1m Aain-st., over 0gdsn's Book Store,
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The Citizens Bank Of Steubenville,
Ohio, has failed. 1t was small banking
corporation, organised at that place two or
three years ago, Of which Daniel Moody was
Cashiors
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GT"A diminutive stranger introduced to
. picnic party" 10 the way Cincinnati pa.
per sunounces IN unexpected confinement on
the part Of young lady on pleasure sxcur-
sion
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TGov. Wise, Of Va, announces, By
proclamation, the failure Of the Manassal
Bank.
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e. Mrs. Matilda Klsio died in New York
on Friday, from an overdose OF chloroform,
inhaled to alleviate pain from the tooth
ache.
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TProfsssor B, the eminent eleotri-
clan, was travelling lately in the ears, when .
man came UP and asked for his fare. "Who
are you?" said B.. "I? My name 10
Wood, and am the conductor" "Oh,''
said the Professor, very quietly, "that can't
be, for pood is non conductor"
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New Goods for tho Ladies.
Mics a. KING rsturns many thanks KN
Iy1 to tho Ladies' for their past patronage
same. She has returned with q large steak OF
French Millinery 0oods. Fall and Winter Bon
nets Of the lstsst styles, Blond Laos, 6ne French
Embroidery, selected with taste; Lacs Walls, Kid
Gloves, Gauntlstts, Silk and WOODEN Gloves, Hoop
Skirts, Skirt Supporter, French Conetts, Fancy
Knit Hoods, Infant Knitted Sacks. Dress Trim
mings, select a with taste, 10.
Ladies' are invited to call. Store south side Of
Main-st., between "a and Sd.
6sptl7-d
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The papers are publishing the following
item, which looks familiar like, and possibly
may have published it for half dosen years
in succession, but il will still pass a. very
good reading with most of our subscribers
We presume
About ten days ago tremendous drove of
grey squirrsls, numbering hundreds Of
thousands, suddenly made their appearance
on the Merimac, covering the trees and va.
tiers like pail. Thousands OF them we're
afterwards found dead in the river and on
the ground. They crossed tho Mississippi
river at that point and worked their way
down the river, until on Wednesday they
reached Cape GirArdeau, crossing the river
at thatpoint in countless myriads. The cit
liens turned out On masse and killed them bv
hnndreds Ey--y .-.. ..a h,.sh Il. To; -
entity swarmed with than until night, when
they disappeared, and have not been heard
OF SINCE. Their route Vas marked as by q
Devastating storm. Trees were girdled, and
helds destroyed. Old French settlers prc.
dict very severe winter, as il vas notins]
10 1885 and 1852 that immense drovas ~
squirrels suddenly made their appearance
followed BY intensely severe weather.
A LoSc-LrvSD Cosrs.-The New England
Guards, light infantry company Of Boston,
was organized in tho year 1912, and on The
18Th Of June, 1914, wss ordered for quar-
duty st the Charleston Navy Yard. From
the return then made, II sppesrs that sixty
ssvsn man we're enrolled, Of whom, after .
lapse Of forty-6ve years, forth three survive
among them Frederick w. Athearn, OF Gin
Ginnati.
eThs Chicsgo Press and Tribune think
thas Mr.. Le Vert II probably the beautifu
and assonpliShed Southern literary lady VI,
10 abont TO Try her fortunes on the stage.
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BocSE OoUNrr.-Itis reported that Boone
county has given Republican majority and
elected Pomeroy (Rep.) Representative
This is gain Of Representative and Of
over hundred votes.
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PowEsHIrK.-A letter from J. B. Grinneli
to the Des Moines Citizen says that Powe-
shiek has given majority Of $50 for the Re-
publican State ticket.
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The returns show Democratic gains in
Mississippi. There, as generally in Georges,
the candidates took very strong grounds
against Douglas, the "forlorn hope" Of
Northern Democracy. --s-=
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TThe following are the nance OF the
principal New York correspondents OF the
leading Journals in other cities: h. 7. Tuck
ernan, for tho Boston Transcript; Rev.
Mathew Hale Smith, for the Boston Courier;
Nj. Kennedy, lclsvsr,) for the Charleston
Mercury, Mr.. Mcmillan, (clever,) for the
Philadelphia Ledger; Col. Fuller, (rasy,) for
the New Orleans Pieayane; and Hslpins,
(sharp,) for the Washington Constitution.
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CALIFORNIA; Mails.

OAu EE0uCl0COS tWl06 y week.
in four-horse coaches, 100000
Sd. From San Antonio, by Ri Paso
and Fl. Yuma, to San Diego,
semi-mon.hly, l2o, 900
4th. From st. Joseph to Salt Lake
City Cat SIPS ,OOO) and from
Salt Lake City to Placsrville,
l$80,0O0) semi-monthly, in 2
contracts, 2o5, 900
Total, 81, 14l 900
Large as this aggregate is, it 10 consid-
erabe reduction on the amount hitherto cx-
pended on these mails. The Nicaragua mail
costs less than half the amount Of that hith-
erto carried by way Of Aspinwall and Pana.
ma; the st. Joseph, Salt Lake and Placervillc
mails have recently been cut down one half |;
the rehuantepec Costing some $275, 900 per
nnnum) has been stopped; and we believe
one sent overland from Missouri, called the
Noosho, has shared the same fate. Here is
an aggregate retrenchment of over 5000 900;
yet our California mails are still to cost ST.
l4l 900 per annum.
We should not regard this rs too much il
the service were perfect; but tits far other
wise. The Ocean mail is carried either way
but twice north so that, for ree-fourths
those Of the scarcely clover Butter6eld mail,
which is carried either way twice week
But this Butterfeld Overland route s at least
five hundred miles longer than it need or
should be, while nothing is carried on il but
letters. Thus the European and other news
collected for and transmitted to us at heavy
cost, is actually sent to California in letters
and printed there in advance OF its receipt ia
our columns, making US pay for undermining
and destroying our own business. We pay
heavily for the news, and then the mails are
80 arranged that it shall prove damage to
US, so far as California is concerned. Is this
the fair thing? We protest against any
mails being run which those who pay the le-
gal rates are not at liberty to use.
We urge Congress to make early provision
for the merging of all our California mails
in q single Daily Overland Mail, to be run
on the most direct and expeditions route,
and TO carry everything offered, that pays the
legal rates OF postage. This mail should
run from the Missouri river by the Kansas
gold mines to Salt Lake City Tor Camp Floyd j
and thence BY the new road opened By Capt.
Simpson to Carson Valley and Placervills,
making the distance from Atchison or Leav-
enworth to San Francisco less than two thous-
and miles, which may DO easily traversed ia
sixteen days, and, afssr tho 6rai year, 10 four
teen. We are confident this msil can be con-
tracted for lsss than u ,000, 600 per annum,
and that she postage created By It will soon
double, and ultimately trsble, that derived
from our present California mails. Such
mail wouldshsys telegraph working by it's
side throughout the next two years. Why
not have il authorized next winter PIN. Y.
Tribune.
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APPAKoosE CouHrr.-By letter from W.
Clark, Of Oentreville, We learn that the ma
jorisy for Dodge in Appanoose county il
356.
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c. Judge Crawford, just rs-slscssd 10
Congress By the Democracy Of the Columbus
District Of Georgia, was recently asked
whether he would support Douglas for the
Presidency II he were nominated BY the
Charleston Cow ention, and replied that his
position was, that ia the event OF such nom
ination, he would advise the Southern NOM
bers 70 withdraw from the Convention and
70 home.
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FIR PsovrRBs.-1he proverbs Of the FIi-
following "TSs ..uey take rsproos ike wa ~.
ter" that 10, swallow il without thosght.-
Gan unimproved day 10 not to be counted -
elf you have . great canoe, great will be
your labor, too" OF man casing wish-
fully at something beyond his means ssBe-
calmed and looking at fishes" oThis ID
ike bud; it's results will appear hundred
fold"
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fThs Chicsgo Press and Tribune thinks
that Mn. Le Vert i probably the beautiful
snd accomplished Southern literary lady Who
10 abont to Try her fortunes on the stage.
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TEE Drs MorHEs Valley WHIa is Published
every Monday ss this Office, Ia of the oldest pa
psrs In Iowa, and has widely extended circula-
tion throughout the Dcs Moines Valley, Northern
Missouri, snd Western Illinois.
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spring and Fail Planting.
The following extracts We make from The
report Of the ssFruit Growers Sosissy Of
Western New York, J" which ws ind in Moors's
Rural New Yorker:
What season, fall o. spring, isssost adves-
tagsoas generally for planting srtsnsiss
orchords?
Mr.. Barber had noticed that young trees
planted early in the fall made quite growth
OF root before winter set in. This DO dis
covered ON removing trees the second TINA.
They thus get ready to take an early start in
the spring. Trees that are tender should not
be removed until spring.
MIR. Barry Was strongly In favor OF fall
planting. The ground ssttles--shs roots rot
their places; those that are cut become cal-
lous, and ct the fret opening OF spring fall
planted trees start. Had seen good deal
Of difference in this respect between those
planted in the fall and in the spring, though
alike in every other respect.
j. j. Thomas thought the time made but
little difference, at any rate, not hslf - much
difference % the care trees received after
planting. Would prefer entirely to plant
hardy trees in the fall, but hardy trees be
thought ware made little more tender BY
removal, and when removed from shell tered
place to one cold and exposed they were apt
to suffer.
S. Fl. Ainsworth liked the fall best for
hardy trees. Roots start in the autumn, and
make growth Of an inch or two ia three
weeks. Suoh trees take An early start and
are better able to stand the drouth OF SAN
mer.
DR.. Bristol, Of Livingston, planted 2l8
pear trees in the fall two years ago, and 2l6
of them grew. The following spring he
planted about the Same number, and they eli
lived. Didn't care whether trees were plant
ed in the spring or fall, II they were only
well planted and we'll taken care Of SITTER
wards.
W. r. Coppock planted any time from No
vembsr to June, when he could get time to
do it.
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- = - n ~ ~ - a -
TNR. UNDERWOOD
!: 8: 8: .:
is extensively snewn - -
kuk on Monday, Oct. 18th, and may Be CONSULTED 1t
tie Billings Mouse, where he VIII rsmaia sntil
Friday, 0st 2lst, only. DR.. U. being : : regular
~ sassated Physician and Surgeon Of tie old
any operation on the Eye and Rsr necessary 70 re-
store lost sight or hearing, or BY Other scisntiac
mean, % remove any disease Of those dslisats or
gans within the rsseh ef science End hannah skill.
Th1 extraordinary and Formidable operations
latsly performed By DR.. u. on several cases Of
Deaf Dumbnsss, b. which they were made 70 hear
and speak, Tan operation believed never before 10
ssi Il ps sss y -. sA: !:
ersats hope not only In those similarly afflicted,
but 70 inspire fail and sntirs coaAdencs in the
minds Of those who may be suffering from partial
completely removed and hearing rsstessd.
Dr.. u. will b. provided with references OF the
highest Napssiahdlity which win Is furnished TO
apRl Pr It,, y u :. r.euis:sd. .
OF. ls-detw1t
InsuYapco. insurance Insurance
D0LICI15 on Stores, Dwsllinss, Msrshasaiss,
i Pork Heusss, Public Bsildings, Manufacturing
RstahnGleats, Honsshold Furniture, and ali insu-
rablS property, issued 81 the lowest rates In the
following substantial Companies
PHOENIX ms CO., OF HARTFORD. CONN.
CAPITAL $400, 900.
CITY FIRE ms. CO.. OF HARTFORD, CONN.
OAPlzAL 9160,000.
HARTFORD FIRE ms. CO., OF HARTFORD.
OArT1AL 100000.
MERCHANTS ms. CO., OF HARTFORD, CONN.
CARIsAL 420O, 900.
This Agency always pays ita Losses promptly N
Dwellings,, with Furniture therein, insured 81
vnnY MoDBRArn Rk1MUM, for oaA, three or ave
years. Callana leArn ths rats. =.
w4.aw. DELkNzP, Ag,s,
Octldlm 6eoend-St., near Main.
1IyHE BOOK OF THE CHAPTER, 81 Morritorial
! Instructions In the degrees q Mark, Past, and
Most Kxcellent Master, and tho Holy Royal Arch.
By Albert 9. Mack ~.
For sale By OGDEN, BROWNELL CO.
0VSfAnsS 0NafRusS
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DOOK FOR THE YOUTH.
DUBLISHED BY HENRY HOYT. Bosten. Mass.
/ Doing and not Doing;
Straight Forward;
Opposite the Jail;
The Poor Girl and True Woman;
From Poor House to Pulpit;
Capt. Russsl's Wstchword;
Palsssy the Huguenot Potter;
Ellen Dacre;
The Angel Of the Iosberg;
The Percy Family;
The Little MeuntAin Guide;
The Golden Mushroom;
Hannah Lee;
Sophia DeBrcnts;
Johnny Mckay;
Joe Carlton;
Robert Walton;
Hillsids Farm;
The Talent Improved.
Fer sale by Nv. WESTCOTT,
I ooflsd 81 Haiu-st.
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JIr1HRsos CouRrY.--The Republicans gave
Kirkwood 80 majority and elected their en-
tire ticket, with the exception of County
Judge, in Jefferson.
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Polk CouNYT.-Ths Republican State tick
.. has nsjority Of IS in Polk county, and
our sterling old-time friend, Stewart Good
rsll, hss majority Of l6s for Representative.
The entire Republican ticket for county on
ssrs is elected, for the first time in the histo-
~ Of the county.
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KEOkUK HEMALE SEMINARY.
TISHR sessions Of this Institution will be resumed
L on Aondays Sept 9Th, In the basement Of the
Chatham Square Church, corner OF 7tA and Morgan
sts. These rooms have bsen found dry and cool and
easy Of access.
The Teachers secured - instruct In their ailcr-
.rt a@rertm er,s ~ study, e-- TIE sc.sc.:c-:
Rsv. G. A. WILLIAMS, Principal;
An. B.R. WILLIAMS;
Mrs. u. n. CRAyRN;
Madam NEUH6;
Mr.. q. G. I6BELL.
Prospectus Of the Institution will be puhlisnso.
and can be obtained application to the President
or Secretary Of the Board Of Trustees, or TO the
Principal.
wN. THOMPSON, President.
H. SrRoHG. SECRETARY.
Aug. -, SD
= ELECT SCHOOL rem HOYO AND
0lRL0.
MISS FOSTER would respectfully inform her
1vl friends and tho patrons Of her school, that
she will commence another session, forenoon and
afternoon, on the Int Of October, In the house
she now occupies It the corner OF Sd and Blondsau
street. Her terms Will be D per quarter for the
ordinary branches. She would also inform the cit
sens that she u prepared TO give instructions ID Pr
ano Music, terms % per quarter also, Oil Paint
ing, terms - Per quarter.
n. G. FOSTER.
Ksokuk, August 81, ls60-d
1HOULDER1,
a T Wholesale and Retail, by
"a KELLOGG i BIRa1,
on MI
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cine-chest, &c.
A few miles southward, 1cross Back Bay.
second record was found, having been de-
posted by Lieut.. Gore and NJ. des Vmux, ia
May, l847. 1t affords no additional infor-
nation.
Lieut.. Hobson continued his search until
within few days march Of Cape Herschell,
without finding any trace OF tho wreck or of
natives. He left full information OF his i'm
portsnt discoveries for me; therefore, when
returning northward by the west shore of
King Williams Island, had the advan-
tage Of knowing what had already been
discovered.
Soon after leaving Cape H0rscheil the
traces OF natives became less Numerous and
less recent, and after rounding the west point
o. the Island they ceased altogether. This
shore 10 extremely low, and il 10 almost ut
terly destitute Of vegetation. Numerous
banks Of shiDgle and low islets lie OF il.
and beyond these Victoria Straigts 10 GOV.
cred over with heavy and impsnatrable pack
ed Joe.
When 10 lat. 50 deg. N, and lon. 90 der.
~ min. W., we came to . large boat. dis
covered by Lieut.. Hobson . few DAYS pre-
viously, - his notice had informed me. Il
appears that this boat had been intended for
the ascent Of the Fish River but was absn-
doned apparently upon . return iourney to
the ships, the sledge upon which she was
mounted being pointed 10 that direction.
She measured % feet in length, By N feet
was most carefully fitted and made AZ light
- possible, but tho sledge WAS Of solid oak,
ana almost 40 heavy = the boat.
large quantity Of clothing WAS found
WITHIN ner, also two human skeletons. One