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Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-10-07
LAW SCHOOL.
LAW SCHOOL.

vuNHE MKT SESSION OF THE LAW SCHOOL OF
n the NOrthwestern Christian University AZ lndi.
anapolis will Commence the first Monday Of December
and continue four months.
The Professors OF this Institution Hon David Nc
Donald, LII. d., U. g. District Jdoge for this State; Hon.
Charlie A Ray Of the Judges OF the Supreme Court
OF Indiana and Hon Albert g. Porter late Reporter ot
the supreme Court OF Indiana The character Of these
gentlemen as lawyers give sufficient assurance that the
School will be conducted ably and efHcfenty.
The Course of Instruction viii embrace two annual
sessions Of four months each The object give
every Student such training in the various branches
OF the Common Law and Equity In the Code OF Practice
and Pleading, in Constitutional Law and In the Jurs-
prudence OF the United States enable him enter
on the practice successfully instruction will be given
by day ecures and rscations in The Text Books and
weekly MootCeurt.
The tuition is s15 per session. payable in advance.
This embraces all fees except the diploma fee, which
is e5
For further particulars, address Hos David Mcdonald
at Indianapolis. 80. ELIJAH GOODWIN
sep77- dim Pres. Board Directors, N. W. c. Z.
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OIL STOCK. a
OIL AND MINING COMPANY
HENRYvILLE, IND
ORGANIZED UNDKR THE LAWS OF THE STATE.
Capital Stock, $500,O00.
Divided into 10000 shares. Par
Value ESQ each.
HARRISON DAILY. President.
u. RO>ENTHAIL, Treasurer.
}. w THOMPSON, Secretary.
Divided into 10000 shares. Pnr
Value ESQ each.

FEyHE public hereby notified tha books are now
II open 81 the Office Of H. Daily, Indianapolis and B.
Rosentha Jesersonv lie Ind tor the sale OF limited
number Of shares The proceeds OF the sales OF this
stock be devoted 20 the development OF the oil and
mineral lands belonging 10 the Company and in the
neigh borhood Of Henryville The boring is pro
crossing under the supervision Of experienced Opers
tor The Company has three thousand acres OF land,
situated nineteen miles from Jefers onve near Henry
surface indications these iAnss, together
with the geological uaOTs are Srch as 10 Justify the
saBguine expectations Of finding abundant deposits
cf oil. Experienced oil from the oil regions Of
Pennsyvans and elsewhere. have pr0sPected ibis ter
risory and say that compares favoraby with the best
OIL regions in the east
and capital invested the development Of OIL vii event.
ually te upon this portion Of the State tie most
promising section within is limits.
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Telegraphic Dispatches,
OrrrD E1r-EssLT ,es IN, D4nr STATE sr,rurr.
MORNING REPORT.
G. E N ERA L N EW S,
Protest Against Mastering Ont veter
an Re eg iments.

protest AKaimst musterfng Out Netef-
an Hegiments.
kEw YoRK, Oct 6-The Secrttiry Of War
has before him communication, signed by prom
inent Senators and Representatives in Congress
from all the States, earnestly protesting against
the mastering out of twenty four regiments OF
the Veteran Reserves now in service. They ask
that il is intended reduce the troops TO the ne
cessities of peace establishment, the volunteer
forces nov scattered thfoue ebout the country,
and anxious to be mustered out, be disposed OF
first thus leaving IN the service only Che Regu-
lar Army and the Veteran Reserves. which
combined, amour, TO fit seven regiments.
Most Of the regiments need recruiting.
They slso ask that permission be granted 70
the Veteran Reserves TO recruit their regiments
up to the full number Ii is urged as one Of the
reasons for retaining these troops. that most OF
them have received during the late war, such
bodily Injuries as to unfit them for ordinary busi-
ness avocations and As they promptly and pa
triotcaliy volunteered to put down the rebellion
AZ its commencement, they should now be re.
tanned in the service and especially as il is now
known thaIs regular force will be required tqra
to that OF the regular army andthe Veteran Re
serves co mbned.
Secretary Stanton holds the matter under ad
visement aud for consultation with Gen Gsant OF
his return TO this city.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-10-07

lIENRY ALI.KN, New Tsrh Livery and salsst q
n No.- IA and IL Rast Psrl strsst-in the rear o
6lenn's Block tse,e
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30 DISSOLUTION.
DiSSOlutiOn=ef Ce-Paftnefship.

YTvHR partnership heretofore existing between the
onder-igned BY the style q kEDhOND kcNA-
NARA is this day Dissolved By mutual consent
Mr.. HcNamsrs will continne TO carry business 81
the old place authorized 10 collect an debts due tie
nrn and will psy the firm inssbtedness- 49, ....-
s41ai THOMAS REDMOND,
- -- J. McyAMARA.
Indianapolis, July n. isss.-jyI7-dIn
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-10-07

WINES, LIQUORS, &C.

(SENTINEL BUILDING1
IMPORTER OF RHINE AND CHAMPAGNE wrNHe.
III 0tsrd and Cognise Brandies Holland Gin: Jsnaics
Kun and Cordiss- Also dealer in Cstswba wiass san
and SPARKLING % the meet approved brands,
Whisky; Peach Brandy, Cstavbs Brandy; stock Ale:
Porter and beer and bters of vArens knds. These
ticIes all offered for sale by the bottle larger
qusntiti-s- Only RAfs< Vine ro~ sak on drasseh
IkP0kTED CIGARS and TOBACCO, % the ckoiosss
srAads, vin be kept constantly on hand
TPHsving hrtsd rp q neat estAblshnsnr, and s.er-
ing for sale ouly pure articles and Of the quality,
the subscriber hopes 20 receive ss he soIlels lberd
narIT-dtf LOUIS LANG.
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MANUFACTURER OF THE
IMPROVED PANToscoPIC sPEoTACLss
THE BEST IN USE.

THE BEST IN USE.
Moses Spectacles are made of the
finest materials, and best workman
ship, fairly represented, and sold at
their fair value
MOSES improved Pantoscop;t
Spectacles combine advantages me
chanical and philosophical to be
found in no other Spectacles Offered
in the West.
Moses improved Spectacles ID,
only give clear and distinct vision,
do not weary or fatigue the eye, but
tend to strengthen and preserve the
sight.
Cautien--.No Agents or Pedldrs employed.
Dy Send for circular containing full des
cription, prices, &C., and how TO ensure perfect
fit and have them sent by mail Address
l.. w. MOSES, Opticidn,
so East Westinghouse, Indianapolis, Ind.
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COPARTNERSHIP.

II HAVE associated with myself in the Livery Sale
j and Boarding Stable Business John A. Drew, whs
from this day has become partner in said business
The business % the firm wfii be conducted a. ne
old stand No 10 Esst Pearl street IN the rear OF Che
Sentinel Building
Thanking the public for past patronage, hope they
may see ni 70 continue the sane. f .
Iiafff'7 JoHa B. sUlIIvAN
Of scL1IvAS DREW.
indianapolis, May Q. lsss-mys-ctf
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Business Notices pubshed In the local coiumns sften
nndsr. viii Be charged for eseh Insertion fl ~
ten lines, ten cents per line.
Announcing dNaihs With faBsrsl notice attached, tl
-fthout notice free
Marriage Notices 90 cents
Notices Of Festivals PcHie and Exeursisns gotten up by
nd4sss sssseiaf0ns. by ohnrehsa at the regular
prfcss
Advertisements loaded .bs placed under the head Of
Special Notices. ftsR lines over will De charged double
the usual rates.
Yearly sdvertiserst % pay quarterly.
Announcing candidates for onces OF every description
charged the Of tl 80 for each In the
Daily and % In the Daily and weekly the same TO be- In
all eases, paid In advance.
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The independent. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Kan.) 1860-1874, 1865-12-30
THE INDEPENDENT:

PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY, IN
Oykalossa. Jefferson County, Kansas.
The independent. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Kan.) 1860-1874, 1865-12-30
1864. For the Winter! 1855
TOLEDO, WABASH
GREAT WESTERN
RAILROAD LINE
FROM QUINCY TO TOLEDO.

TWO DAILY PASSENGER TRAINS lssss
Il Quincy, in connection with Hannibal Z s.
Joseph Railroad, making Srak AND D1anr1 Co.
NxcTIoxs to Eastern Clues.
Passengers leaving ST. Joseph II 345. A. u
will leave Quincy came afternoon at ASS.
The Day Express leaves Quincy at AS, Al.
The inducements odere<i travellers BY this L.
are The Shortes, Route. the Quieksa
Time. the Smoothesl Track and Ssss
Connections-all made in Union Dspoa
"a Superior advantage over all other roots.
New Sleeping Cars on Night Tsaie4
affordng paseeasersa Coon NiGnr's REST vbk
rapidly pursuing their Journey.
" Advertised Falsehoocs shall be nxSgssR
The ollie able Road, the c. B. h O., sdvs6p
that they are the Only Eastern Conneetioa ans
Haanibal t. ST. 10. r. X. that they make quiek:
er time to Eastern Cities, surer connretioas. -
tina, their Depot in Quincy il located st d.
~ Landing. all IF GAiea they kaov 10 10 Is
and is INTENDED 10 deceive Travellers. IFIW
FACTS ARE, the Dcpots Of both roads in O.
cy are less than 100 yards apart
9TOmnibus Tickets Furnished Free Of c.
to passengers buying tickle b, our line, il ~
wish to ride from the Ferry to the Depot iu0e
cy-Distance 1 blocks - gssa
y IMPORTANT NOTICE.
Z Hlours Quicker than via ST Ions -
Chicago, and Indianapolis 10 HouRs Socsls'
Baggage checked through from 81 yo
adBy this Short and ONLY DIRECT e.
Pass nsers avoid ell Delays. and The Exps1
Hotel Ellis and Omnibus Fare they srs ssee
meet with Al st Louis aud Chicago. -
Tickets for sale Al oil Principsl O6ices
II 3 St. j Road, ard at our Otice in Qu:
Travslsas ere Respectfully CArllosD
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LIVE STOCK.

DiOvers oni Farmers win find thi, the mos,
advantageous route for Live Stock Capacious
Yards, well watered and supplied with every
convenience. have been opened on this line ard
lis connections, and every attention is paid b.
their wan;s, with choice Of market = Philsdel-
phis. New York or Baltimore : and vin Allen.
town the shortest, quickes, and most direc, route
20 New York
ENOCH LEWIS, Gent Supt, Altoona. Pa.
L. l.. HOUPC, Genl Ticket Agent, Ph.lad'a.
II. II. HOUSTON. Gen'l Freight Aat.. Phila.
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TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.

Single cory one year. in advance $500
Ten copies one year u one address 1lb,OO
Twenty st"-"- =" az $500
Fifty a" SON
The independent. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Kan.) 1860-1874, 1865-12-30
NEW SKIRT FOR 1866.
The GREAT INVENTION OF TIE AGE IN
n 0OP SKI e z S.
J. W. BRADLEY'S New Patent Duplex

J. W. BRADLEY'S New F0teuS DuPaeA
Elliptic Tor doubIe) sPsjng Skirt.
This Inv ;n,ion consists Of Duplex Tor two
Elliptic Pure Refined Steel SPRING, ingeniously
Braided Tightly and Firmly togs ther, edge 10
edge, making the Toughest, most Fls xible, Elias
tic aud Durable Spring ever used. They seldom
Bend o, Break, like the single springs. and con
ssqueutly preserve their perfect and beautiful
shape more than twice as long ns any Single
Spring Skirt that ever has been or can be made.
The wonderful fexihitity aud great comfort
and plca-ure 10 any Lady wearing the Duplex
Eiip;ica Skirt will be experienced particularly
in crowded assemblies, operas, carriages, Rail
road cars, church pews arm chairs, for promcn
ade and house dress, as the Skirt can be io'ded
when in use TO occupy . small place As easily
and conveniently ~ silk or innsIin dress
Lady having enjoyed the pleasure and great
convenience Of wearing this Skirt for = singl.
day will aever afterwards willingly dispense with
It's Use. For children, misses and young Indies
ih'y are superior 10 all others.
The Haopsarc covered with ply double twist
cd thread and will wear twice a. long as the sin
gle yarn covering which - used on all single
steel hoop skirts. The 3 bottom rods on every
Skir, are also double steel. and twice or double
cover 10 pres mt the cove.eing from wea ing
Oft the rods when dragging down stairs, stone
steps. &c, &c., which they are constantly subject
TO when in use.
All are made o! the new and elegant Corded
Tapes, and ARE the best quality In every part Civ
ing TO the wen1sr the mos: graceful and perfec,
Shape pcs ib.e, ard are unques,ionahly she light
est, most desirable, comfortable aud economical
Skirt ever made.
Wrsrs' BRADLEY 4 Cary, Prcprie;crs Of the
Invention, and Sole Manufactures. % Chambers,
and 20 4 81 Rendc Streets, Ncw-York
For Sale in all first class Stores in this City.
and throughout th, United State. and Canais.
Havana de Cuba Mexico, South America, and
the West Indies.
Inquire for the Duplex Elliptic Tor doublc)
Spring Skirt. 262 SIN
The independent. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Kan.) 1860-1874, 1865-12-30

A Competition Of Heats Foot OIL and
Pure Ivory Rack.
Imparting to BOOT and SHOE LEATHER
the s0finrss and piiancy Of KID while with
one fourth the labor usually employed in the ap-
plication Of the ordinary Backing, It produces "a
JET BLACK ENAMEL GLOSS equalled only
BY Patent Leather.
Sold by all GRocEls AND SHOE DEALERs.
Orders received BY American Advertising Ag-
ency, 3s9 Broadway, New York.
WHoIxsALED at the Manufacturers Depot,
l54 Reade Street. New York.
156 3m
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DIR. T. B. TALBOT'S
Medicated Concentrated
Pineapple Cider.

The proprietor has known for long time the
very beneficial results arising from the use Of Thu
valuable remety. and has been induced 10 place
it before The public for the benefit of suffer ne hu-
manity II will increase the strength. give Wig
or and action 10 the system, and regulate diee
ton. Takeu internally for pains of all kind.
iis soothing and quiering effect j. astonishing.
DIR. Wilcox, an eminent physician, employed
il with gaeai success in treating Fevers, ID, spep-
Nervou. Affections. Weakness. Diseases Of the
Heart. Stomach and Bowels Delicate Females
will find il excellent remedy for al their de-
press NC ailments. I,never fails To relieve Nerv
aus Tremors, Wakefulness, etc. Ladies have
used this article with great success to heighten
their color and beauty. II imparis cheeriuincs.
to the disposition, hrilliancy to the complexion.
To travellers Il IS Of inestimable value. where the
water IS likely to vary in quality and tendency
Persons in any part OF the country may ndopi
it with the utmost confidence as timely. eftica.
cious restorative.
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\. PENNSYLVANIA IA
e CENTRAL g g
II Rail Road. 81
DOUBLE TRACK ROUTE FROM
Pittsburgh to Philadelphia!

-O0-
ER0M all portions OF the West, North. West
l. and SOUTHWEST, this line and its conrcc-
tons form either the shortest or the best route to
Philadelphia, New York, Boston, Baltimore and
Washington. The traveller lay with confidence
rely upon sure connections, high speed with per.
feet safety, and every appliance for comfort that
can be procured. New and elegant passenger
cars, for day and night service We recently been
added to the eq uipment eli the Pa. Cent? X. r.
Al Pittsburgh, trains from the West run direct
70 the Union Depot, where passengers are trans
ferred TO the Trains Of the Penn. Central r. R.,
which leave Pittsburg and arrive at other points
As follows:
DAY ExrREss-Lerves Pittsburp at $50 A. N.
stopping at principal stations. Arrives at Altoo-
ma at 80 A. NJ, Tyrone S.44 A. n, lBelefOnte
1859 A. n, Lock Haven IL 50PM., Harrisburgt
], 10 P. ~. BaItimoret 5.45 p n, New York via
Allentown. 1920, p n, Philadelphia 5,35 r. n,
and New York via Philadelphia 10.27PM
NAIL LlNE-Leaves Pittsburg at $50 AN.
stops at Principal Stations. Leaves Altoonat
at Las, A. NJ. Harisburpt at 6 90, P. n arriving
via Philadelphia. 10 81, 1. NJ.
PITrsruRGH AND ERIE MAL.-Leaves Pitb,
at l,SO ?. H., stopping Al nearly oil Stations, Ar
rives at Al'OOnnt at 100, p. n, Harrisburg ,25
A. n. and Philadelphia Of $40 An.
PHILADELPHIA ExRREss5-Leaves Pittsburgh
az 70 P ~, stopping only at Principal Stations
Arrives at Latrobet at 6,lOF NJ, Altoona at 9,35
p n, Harrisburg 2,30 A. N Baltimore 700, a.
N. New York, via Allentown. 1000 A. NJ, Phila.
delphia' o. A. n. New Yorkf via Phila. 1900 NJ.
SLEEPING CARS run thro' on this train from Pitts.
butg to Baltimore, Phila. and n Y. via Allent wn
FAST LINE-Leaves Pittsburgh nj 1901 NJ,
stopping only at Principal Stations, arrives at
Altoona 2.30 A n. Harrisburg 7,3O, A. NJ Bal .
timoret II, % P. y New Yorkt via Allentown
2.l5 P. n, Philadelphia ~ 80, p. NJ, New Yorkt
via PhiIa. 5,42 r. n.
Breakfast. Dinner. Supper.
Daily, all other trains Sundays excepted
90
Tickets for sale to Boston by Boat or Rail-
Boat Tickets Good on any Of the Sound Lines.
Fare to all points as Low as any Route.
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Greet not your friends by bare
compliments, but by giving them
sensible tokens Of your love.
The independent. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Kan.) 1860-1874, 1865-12-30

tho articles in which viii be printed in large.
clear type, 50 that our young readers ca,speruse
them easily. We shall take much pains with
this column, as we think the chil.'ren OF every
Our little readers may look out tor this feature.
Without par,iculurizing further, we simply
add thatit is our intention to make the INDIE
PENDENT equal to any il not
The independent. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Kan.) 1860-1874, 1865-12-30

CASH PURCHASERS:
5000 SACKS OF FLOURl
200 Hogs'd N. q. Sugar,
200 Bbls. Loaf Crushed and
Powdered Sugar,
100 Bbls. Clarified Sugar,
100 Boxes Havana Sugar;
200 Bis. S. II. g. N. o. Molassess
100 do. Plantation do
500 Bags Rio coffee,
100 Mats Java coffee;
1000 Kegs Assorted Nails;
500 Boxes Star Candles;
100 Boxes Mould do
100 Pks. Mackerel e. Herring;
80 coils Cordage;
100 Half Bis. S. C. Soda,
LOG BIS. Babbitt's Salaratus:
9Gc do. Yeast Powders: s1
500 Boxes Raisins:
400 do Manuf'd Tobacco;
800 do. Soap:
100 Half Chests Tea:
1900 Bdls. tapping Paper:
100000 Segars.
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GREAT EASTERN ROUTE VIA
OHIO g. MlSSlSSIPPE
BROAD GUA0E
Il A ILR O A ID

M .king the quickest time from 81. Lssi. {
w Cincinnati LOuiss.~a. Nashville and =
Eastern Cities! New York, IL hours.
Pttsbuvg. - hours Boston. a ho.,, 4;
Wheeling, ls1< hours. PhilsdsIphi.. IS hou..
Cleveland. 10 hours. Baltimore rs hour,
Buffa n. 264 hours- Wa.bins:on' ri 49,.
louisville. III hours. nashville. - hou,.
From st. Louis to Cincinnati WrfHoUr ca axa~-
o. CARS: From Cinrinnti b Cleveland. Fta,--
burg or Bel'air, without change Of cars
Baggage Checked Through.
The H. d St. Joe r. r., AMI Ke,kuk uses.,~
the North Missouri. snd the Ohio 4 Miss..s,psi
x. x. Is make close and reliable cennee,jo.,s =
Cincinnati, without omnibu. ride, with the favor
lie Roads Of the West. =
Cincinnati. Hsmilfot 4 Dayton Rail- Roads. n,
Dayton and Columbus. With the Clcsejspi
Columbus and Cinrinnafi RR, for CieveIs.,3
Buffalo Sisssra Falls. The Piffshure. Con-;
bus& Cincinnati, and Fort Wayne 4 Chicaeo
r. IS for Pittsburgh and philadelphia. The o.
tai Ohio R.R.. for GAINESVILLE. Wheeling snd bsI
tmore, Marietta 4 Cincinnati r. r.. far Chilli
esthe, Marietta. pafksrsburg and Raif:mors, s.i
with either OF the Four Great Eastern Lines foe
New York or Boston.
Passenger by this route have the ADVANTAGES n
wide and SPACIOUS cars with greater IiberaIity q
room both In seats and in ai-!cs than en- -
found on any other Railroad in the Wet, and II
comfort afforded by
Foote's Patent Ventilated Cars by Day
And Foote's..p patent ven'1.,ed sleeping can I.
night.
PASSENGERS from the West BY the Ohio 4 NJ.
'ssippi R.R.. have the advantage over thoss -
other lines IN THE CHOICE OF SEATS Ann
SEhIfiS, from Cincinnati ,as there are no ehss-
ges OF cars between Cincinnati and CL.vel..A
Pittsburgh or Bsliair
TIVE daily ,hrcgh Express trains, Sundays E.
sep;ed,l one train Sunday evening.
Ohio h Mississippi time TEN minu,es f,ee,r
than ST. Ioui, time. The public arr arespee,fullv
cautioned against bills advertising Other ruus.s
waking quicker time.
ASK Tor tickets via Ohio / 1lississippiRRE
For Information, apply st the Office. No. q
directly on the corner Of Fourth and Cncsnat Sd.
under Plaassr-' House, 81. Louis. -
T. LOUGH,
~ 10 Gen1 Tlehat Aesss
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-07-22

bottom sfds or fs SEINE efSh Inches IN length
With the despsst part Of IL In tbs center o. ne
bean struck With sorus hsavy fnstrumsnt Of a
round character suGaeient TO have done ~ SIS
this without disturbing the TOP circle Of tse Al
Qua. The shell Of the boilsr 10 also per.ea e
same place aud the portion Of fhs trcn rem@ln-
Dr. attached 70 tbs brad aud part 81 tns snst y
fartsnsd and forced directly ~ ward IN tne -
bead 10 ALEC the piece Of the nue. spo.s rS -
dsntation mentioned. These indieationS, e1o
still stronger ones, that In ths poTtions o. We
shells Of the boiler referred ., t n IN
abane aa a boiler, show many holes and P1nctures
Dads in them, and all from the outsioe OF tae
shs This . sssi xnowa' 49,,
thrr ush, the iron is torc invards, VIII jagged
a "a torn sides - though some rough . d IrIegu-
lnr sided punch has b en- forced through IT, BE
aides all these some Ct the hu~s have been broken
Of In short pieces, a. though you wcu1d take
. DO Of esrlAen or glassware aud lay u hcfoss an
znVIl or block, asd strike u 3 biew with ham
nsr All these Indications seem % clearly prove
to u.s. at least, that no such resutts could By any
possibility he produced from internal causes.
Had guppowder SUFFICIENT TO have torn these
boilers 70 atoms been placed In them, and sud
denly ignited, at the place where this explosive
forcs found vent, 10 woHId certainly have fOrced
the iron oHtwards and mot inwarVs, a. in the case
here We must, therefore, look for the cause OF
this blow. up, to some other quartsr.
eff be true, are led to believe, that an eK-
plossvs force great enough to tear the bottom out
Of heavy ship Of var, csn be ignited BY galvanic
action In dense q medium an WATER may not
the same or greater results be produced on land,
in tSrpedoes, and placed among the coal whereby
suon results these may be produssdf To tn
we incline and many others Of large experIence
and much knOSIsdge Of steamboat sx2iostons,
having seen many boilers that have exploded.
No one doubts, I suppose, from what We have
seen and known duFing the progress OF the war
that IL such disasters a. this could be produced
from the cause rasntioned, that many such cham.
pi ms Of O. nserVatigm DR.. Blaekbura, and
those who have lately found the last ditch at
Washington, could be found feady and willing to
engage IN 50 Iaudabis work Is destroying the
lives Of Lincoln hirelings and abolitionfsts The
boat may have en- more fortunate than they
wished, and 30 escaped, until there we're but few
lives on board to sacrifice. Their Internal ua-
chimes may not have been put into the furnscs or
about IL antll the disaster occurred. We do not
nor can any ore know, whether they (such torpe-
does, were put into the furnace or not they may
have bean put under II, or IN the hold Of the boat
bat that ahe Was DESTROYED By Sore such cause,
no asOnabs doubt can 8xists
"Ths disaster occurred on tbs lSth 81 nay
1865, near West Franklin, Indiana. on the Ohio
river, and the Inflated steamer drtftd ON down
the river TO Hurricane Island, whsre she COW lies
bottom upwards" f.t f.stgt qef