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may have had on the wine remains to be
seen, but several engines were set to
work pumping the water from the vaults.
From the peculiar qualities OF Jute and
the method of storing it In warehouses,
the fire in this case was more than ordl-
nariIy obstinate. 1t frequently happen
ed that when the fremen had poured
water into a floor Of a burning building
to the depth Of several feet in places, the
water never penetrated at all into other
parts on the same floor, and those, too,
in which the fire ragged the most furious
lY. From that cause, for hours and
hours, much of the Iabour of the firemen
was lost, and the fire at one time gained
a complete ascendency in spite of all their
exertions, placing in peril property and
materials of incaIculable value, in addi-
ton to that which it actually destroyed.
A rigid inquiry is understood to have
been instituted by the dock authorities as
to the origin of the fire, which is general
Iy attributed to incendiarism, but the
result, if any, has not t%ranspired. One
circumstance, says the Times, has been
brought strongly out by the disaster, and
as it concerns the safety against fire OF
the metropolis, more or less, deserves
the consideration of the Metropolitan
Board of Works, who have now the en-
tire control of the fire brigade. 1t is that
for two entire days and a night the whole
of the engines and appliances Of the
brigade, and at least two-thlrds OF the
men and more, were constantly engaged
in extinguishing this great fire. If they
had once relaxed their eXertl0ns no limits
might have been set to It's ravages.
They could not, therefore, leave it for d
moment, until it had lost all power Of
doing further mischief, so that practically
and that is the moral of the story-thc
rest Of the metropolis was more or less
in peril during those two whole days AMI
a night, so far as any effectual aid could
have been rendered by the Metropolitan
Fire Brigade, now so called in the event
of another great fire occurring at the
same time. Little or no assistance could
have been rendered by the brigade in
such an emergency, it being only able, on
its present footing to cope with one
great fire at time, as that at the London
and St. Katherine Docks has proved.
No one knows and feels this more than
Captain Shaw, the superintendent of the
brigade, and he has expressed himself to
that effect again and again. On this
occasion it has been more thar ever
made manifest to him and it may be
hoped that before long, under the new
arrangement, we may have a metropoll-
tan fire brigade worthy the name, having
regard to the demands that may at any
time be made upon its energies in a great
city like this.
, 1866-04-03

EOh AGN
THE upper Story of the House
No. Is a b, Company Street.
Possession can be had on the 18th
April next. Apply to Mr.. w. Meyer
or to +. WEISS.
Christiansted March Goth, 1866.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1866-09-22
PUZZLES IN ANCIENT PHILoSo-
pIIY

AMONG other famous ancient dialec-
lie problems are the following dilem-
mas, which are framed with wonderful
ingenuity, the acutencss DISPLAYED i'm
Jheir construction being probably un-
surpassed. The f q is called ,Syllogis-
mus G0cOdiitS, and h,,.y be thus statcd:
An infant, while playing on the bank
IF river, was seized by q crocodile.
The mother, hearing its cries, rushed to
its assistance, and by her fearful en-
treaties obtained a promise from the
crocodile lwho was obviously of the
highest intelligence that he would give
it her back if'ahc would tell him truly
what would happen to it. On this the
mother perhaps rashly) asserted, "You
wW not gice Il bdck." The crocodile
answers to this: "lf you have spoken
truly cannot give back the child with
out destroying the truth Of your asscr-
ton; if you have spoken falsely, cam
not give back the child, because you
have not fulfilled the agreement: there
foro cannot give it back, whether you
have spoken truly or falsely" The
mother rctortcd: off | have spoken
truly, you must give back the child by
virtue of your agreement; if | have
spoken falsely, that can only be when
you have given back the child; so that,
whether have spoken truly or falsely,
the child must be given back" History
is silent as to the issue of this rcmarka..
BILE dispute.
OF similar nature is the other ex-
ample above mentioned, which is even
miro acutclY stated. A young man
named Euathlus received lessons in
rhetoric from Protagoras, it being agreed
that certain fee should be paid if the
pupil was successful in the first cause
he pleaded. Euathlus, however, neg
lectCd to undertake any cause, and Pro-
tagOraS, in order to obtain his fee, was
compelled to sue him. Euathlus de-
! Tended himself in the court and it was
consequently the young mans first
suit. The master argued thus: If l
be successful in this cause, q Euthalus,
! you will tc compelled to pay, by Virtuo
Ofthe sentence of these righteous judges;
| and should | oven be unsuccessful, You
will then have to pay me in fultilment
of your original contract" TO this the
apt pupil replied. ''If J be successful,
o master, | shall be free by the sem
tcncc Of these judges; and if | be un-
successful, shall be free by virtue of
the contract" The story states that
such convincing arguments, thus dis-
mctricallY opposed, completely stag
gercd the judges, who, being quite un-
able 10 decide postponed the judgment
sine die CHuntJcrS'S 8 Journal.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1866-09-22
BABY SAVED DOG.

RETURNING from visit to New Or
leans, we We're fortunate enough to Sc
cure passage in a steamboat with but
few passengers. Among the ladies, one
especially intcrcs ted lis. She was the
widow of n wealthy planter, and was
returning with one only child to her
fathers home. Her devotion to the
child was very touching, and the eyes
of her old black nurse would fill with
tears as She bcsought her mistress mot
to love that boy too much or the Lord
would take him away from her."
We passed through the canal at Lou
isy. and stopped for a few minutes
at the wharf, when the nurse, wishing
to see the city, walked out on the guard
at the back of the boat, where, by Il sud-
den effort, the child sprung from her
arms into the terrible current that swept
toward the falls, and disappeared inn
mediatcly. The confusion which en-
sued attracted the attention of II gem
tleman who was in the front part of the
boat quietly reading. Rising hastily he
asked for some article the child had
worn. The nurse handed him Il tiny
apron She had torn or in her effort to
retain the child in her arms. Turning
to a splendid Newfoundland dog that
was eagerly watching his countenance,
! he pointed first to the apron, and then
to the spot where the child had gone
under.
IN an instant the noble dog lcaped
into the rushing water, and he also dis
appeared. BY this time the excite
mcnt was intense, and some person on
shore, supposing the dog was lost as
we'll as the child, procured a boat and
started off in search of the body. just
at this time the dog was seen far away
with something in his mouth. BraVely
he struggled with the waves; but it
was evident that his strength was fast
falling, and more than one breast gave
a SIGH Of relief and the boat reached him
and it was announced that he saved the
child, and it was still alive. They were
brought to the shore-the dog and the
child. Givinga glance to satisfy her.
self that the child \ as really living,
| the young mother rushed forward, and
sinking beside the dog, threw her arms
around his neck and burst into tears.
Not many could view the sight un-
! moved, and as she carossed and kissed
his shaggy head, she looked up to its
owner and said-"Oh, sir, 1 must have
this dog! am rich; take all l have,
everything, but give me my child's
prcoerverw The gentleman smiled,
and patting his dogs head, said-"I
am very glad he has been Of service to
you; but nothing could induce me to
part with him."
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1866-09-22
THE PROPHECY.

ny CLARA CLYDE.
"DRAw nearer, little Alice,
'Tis dark and cold without,
And through the plne-trec branches,
Tho North winds shrek and shout;
Put your little hands before you,
Your head upon my knee,
And I will tell TO you tale
That once was told to me.
"'Tis sixty-ninc long years ago
Or seventy, 1t is true
Ny grandsire told to me the tale
That yours now tells to you;
He was tcnder-hearted man,
With thin hair snowy white,
And stood as near on to the grave
As now stand tonight"
The old man softly murmured on,
OF hopes and friends in Heaven,
OF boyish hopes and boyish faults
The last long since forgiven;
OF the dark mantle Death hath thrown
Upon his home, bereft
OF young and fair and joyous ones
When he, so old, was left.
The little grandchild at his knee
.. Saw no remembered not
Tho promised tale, nor asked him for
What he SO soon forgot.
And softly both fell fast asleep
And he, with face so white,
Had truly told how near the grave
He stood that very night.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1866-09-22
Germs of 9drrrtiaino.

rUsucupy tne ponurous rOOl ana cunaps-
ng sides; and the futtencd bier was
his Iron .Shroud.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1866-09-22

"lIoW is coal this morning, ?"said q
man in a coaI-yard to an lrishman,
" BlacE as iycr po Jubcr,,' said Pat,
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1866-02-09
MARKET REPORTS.



NEW YoRE, Feb. s-P. II
COTTON dali and faIly 1c lower, at 46@47c for
middling, chiefly at 46c.
FLOUR more active High grades -adTabcsd
Q5c. Medium lrmsr; unsound DUH and dpciin.
ing. at 50@s 80 for extra Round Hoop Ohio /;
and 9O110 so for trade brands. market closing
STEADY a -, &c.
u WHISKY Is dull and nominal ~ saaes-ss : 3 n
WHEAT l12e lower, st | 55Ml II for new
amhsr Milwaukse Ia stors, or dellseIedg | 76 for
choice new Chicago spripg. .a4f siai 20
CORN duh. and about 10 lower. aGi %
OATS a shade firmers nj 46gAsc for Western
66(a67 for s9und. %
PETROLEUM-Slcf for crude, and 4lg5o for re-
fined In bond kEAsfra Mf4ea7 ttE4
PKOvIsIoNs-Pork heavy. at 20 T5@2e S71S
for new mess, closing sac rs la the regnlar
way % 25, 1923 80 for prime mess; q tog
p rs for prime. sE
LARD quite firm, at i5@ls5zc; for small lots
| 185<e. -ss.s- ~ slaE
BgrTER hrmsr. at 2s@s2he for Ohio; % to
| $50 for State. fa7 as.s eassS I'll
cHEEsE setivsAnd hrm at l5@alc. the latter
price for choice. re.s .fl..s 3,n
| MONEY AND STOCK MARKET.
Money is easy. at 5@6 per cent. for call loans
Sfernng Exchange Is dull aud lower ct lO714
Goid Is n'mer, opening at 1891 advancing te
| z40zz, and closing at l401S EsA
iGosernment Stocks are unch aucad.
| u. 3. Us 20 coupons Of '64I 10e16, of SO
.10212; 1904 second series, a91< ssis
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1866-02-09
Late Foreign News.
st3 4A &f 8ttG ty.s
Postal Routes in the South
A Colored Delegation an
the President.
interesting Address.


y NEw YoRK, Feb. 8.--The counsel for
Pellicier. recently convicted of the mur-
der of Sener Ottero, in Brooklyn, has
given notice ofrthe intention to move
for a new trial of the case, on the
ground that testimony sufficient to ex-
culpate the prisoner can be produced.
The Herd1ds Washington correspond
eut SAYS The fact is Published that
Ia response to one Of Gen. Grants cards
of invitation to his recent reception,
Gen. Butler addressed o very curt note
Of. dechnation, stating that he neither
wished to hold personal intercourse with
the Lieut. General or any OF his family,
and nust decline the present or any tu-
ture proffer in that direction. General
Grant good naluredly destroyed the note
as soon as read, determined if IT ever
appeared in print, to know positively
that it was furnished by Gen. Butler
himself Cherishing no personal ill.
will towards Gen. Butler, be invited him
among other celebrities, and feels thas
in SO doing he placed himself right on
the record.
The TTi6une's washington special
SAYS very large crowd was at the
White House yesterday awaiting EKecu-
tive audience. Four delegations were in
attendance-one Of 25 from Montana
Territory, urging the necessities Of that
Territory, in regard to public roads, and
bringing with them many specimens OF
auriferous wealth. The colored delega-
tion occupied nearly an hour; but at one
o'clock the Superintendent of Public
Schools, now holding convention in
this city, was presented by Mr.. NorthE1P.
of the Massachusetts Board of Educa.
ton. president of the convention. The
interview was cordial and pleasant
The Post Office Department lately
advertised for bids for carrying the
mails 90 $40 rontes in Georgia, Missis.
sippi, Lonisiana, Alabama and Arkan.
sas. Only 8O4 bids were made. A'
many Of them are duplicates and tripli-
Gates it is not probable that half thd
routes will be let. In some cases, the
price asked is higher than twas in 1850
although the number of letters carried
will be much less The South makes
haste slowly to supply herself with post
al facilities. aaef
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1866-02-09
Foreign News.

PoRTLAND, Me-, Feb. S.-The Peru
Wan, from Liverpool, 18th, via London
derry, 26th, with one days later news,
has arrived News unimpoFtant.
Cotton declined half penny ia Ameri-
can. Sales Of the week $4,000 sales
Friday 1000; market closing heavy.
b. eadstuds steady. Provisions quiet
and steady. Consols 864- 52Osi GOO
664. Bullion in Bank of England in
creased 5000 pounds.
The Paris correspondent OF the Lon
don Times, gives a minute account OF
the circumstances under which the En-
peror Napoleon dispatched M. Lallaird
on special mission to Mexico. He Was
hurried to the palace, when the Emper-
or said he wanted him to set out with
out delay for Mexico, with message
from him to MsKimilIen. that be con-
sidered that he, Napoieol, had fulfilled
| all the obligations imposed on him, and
that the time had now arrived when
| Macmillan must depend on his own re-
! sources, without the help of the French
| army.
Mr.. Lillaird asked for some creden-
tials. but the Emperor observed that
there was no necessity for any docu'
ments. All he had to do was simply to
represent to Macmillan the conversa-
ton he had inst had. and that would
suffice. He commanded Mr.. Li!laird,
moreover, to lose no time in setting out
for Mexico, but to depart by the trst
steamer. 1oss
American Securities-~Messrs. Halter
thwaiss Circular of the evening of the
9th says Since our last, the chiei
features for American Securities have
been some large transactions in 5-2l
bonds, and demand for the shares tol
| shipment to New York. The general
public, however, appear to be doing ilttle
or no business in these securities on the
4 week; 5.20s have advanced about half
closing at 664@663, Notwithstanding
the reported large shipment from New
York to the Continent. Illinois Centra
shares continue neglected at 75@754.
The steamers Helvetia and Tripoli
sailed from liverpool Cor New York OF
! the oath.
SPAIH.-A Madrid dispatch of Janu
arv 22d SAYS il is officially confirmed
that Prim escaped to Portugal on th'
| 20sh.
! 1t was said the Spanish feet in th
{ Poetic was to be increased.
6 A vessel was detained in the Thame
when on the point of sailing.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1866-02-09

fsaI74 81 QUAKER Mowers,
RUSsELL's Keepers and Mowers.
Threshtng Maehinea-
L. Exap0rators.
UNION CHURN-h1akes Butter In 2 Minis.
So Corn nHfils, tQnean Of the south-)
FANNING MILLS. stanfoTa's Nsw Patsat'
Is Smaller Outside & has Larger Riddles,
uf,Sand be,ters than, any other Fsnuing MilI-
Has an up 81 nd down JOLT, with side shaks,
Cleans and Separates ali kinds OF Il EDS,
Cutting Bo ses.
HO JSIER Wheat DRILL b Seed sower,
EzTE 4he Best a ths Word
HORSE HAY FORK and LITTER,
E. Il. WALK EIkssANew Pa est.
The Cheapest, simplest,
strongest, nghtest Forks and most powerful lift
now known HORSE HAY Rakss. y >.
HYDRAULIC CLOIHES wa AsHEtt,
Washes Streaky shirts,
By force of the water. Withorlt & abbing,
''A'' Clothes wrGngers
PLATF0 SM SCALES Of Ne,s9n 4 baEls''
F. Saa1 War hohsnier strongest 5 most correct.
PLOUGHS, and Cuitivatnrs.
ONE-HORsE WHEAT DRILL
EAUCET 81 MES SURE Combined
RA1K.WATER FiLTEft Ell ISs-oheap,
DuFablrs anu bHactiFo. q
NO COAL OIL Z ANS,
Z al8ErNet A Cheap INSURANCE., 81
UNFRkEZAHLE PUMPS, New Patent.}
~ al = Which agitate the water cheaper
and more effective than Ghaia- Pumps, or aay
other kind of water eleyaf r
COFFEE ROA$TER, New Patiently
sa sr4Fg, /, Goes by CIockWori<s Roasts
Coffee without needing attention, browns every
grain 40 same color, and If used sim conjunction
with Our Old ID omtniOn Coffee Pot, VIII
| make always perfect O. nee.
NEW LAMP-SHADE ~ Atfac hme mt .
IVES Patent for COAL OIL,
u ss - which permits the Lamp
TO be fitled trimmed and lighted without mOy-
inr Shade or CEfmneF; casts no shadow beneath
the Lamp; is more portable than Gas, much
cheaper, and better Light for theeye. Many
arms In New York have DISCAR RE ID
GAS 10 use this Lamp and Shade.
BIRD CAGES, the finest ever brought here
aad a large assortment OF
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1866-02-09
Railroad Accident.

New YoRK, Feb. 8.--The Eagle, from
Havana. has arrived. Business dull.
A railroad accident occurred near
Bloomfield, New York. The train broke
throagh rotton bridge. Some of the
cars ran into the creek and were COM
pletely shattered against the stone foun-
dation.s One man was killed, Wilson
Holt, of Mount Clair Those injured
were: Joseph Davis, of Bloomfield, Sc
riously; Jos. Dorinas, of Mt. Clair, SO.
verely bruised; Van Wick Graham, tel
ler of the Phoenix Bank, head injured; /;
Mr. Brodegan, Of Mt. Clair, bruised in
head and body; s. Albert Horst, serions-
iy bruised; newsboy named Owens, con-
siderably injured. Many others were
hurt, but not seriously.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1866-02-09

CrxomNArr, Noon, Feb. s.-River
falling, with l3 feet and inch in the
channel -
Weather cloudy. Thermometer 81
PIrrsBURoH. Feb. s-River 3 feet 4
inches and stationary.
Weather cloudy and mild
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1866-02-09
The steward Libel oass

New YoRK, Feb. s.-The Stewart libel
case was called up for the first time, in
the Court Of Oyer and Terminer, this
morning, before Judge Bernhard. Mr..
Coleman appeared by his counsel, Messrs.
George Shea aud John SedgWick, and
pleaded not guilty. The trial of the
case. ON application of Mr.. Coleman,
has been asked as early as the conve
Dience of the Court permits. The case
elicits great public interest, the Courl
being densely crowded.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1866-02-09

GEO. i. DOWNING, I
JOHN J0aEs,
- VIZ. WH1PPER,
FRED. DouGLAs,
- LEWIS II. DoUaLAs,
end nthera
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1866-02-09
NOTICE
INQU#


T|EOT ALL MEN, THATI, JOHN BISHMAN
II & eroner of .YandeEbargh ylaunty 1, Ind ana,
haA 81 with tmelF 1awi N Jurymen, this day, Feo-
ruary eth. 1s66, heId an IIqnest, Il the city ci
Evansville, over the body fof person, name nm.
knewn.
The Jury returned the fSllowing verdict Thai
the deceased csln ito his death by the explosion
of the steamer Missouri, the morning OF jan
uary 80. ] SGG.t II Il e1st eIfs
He was dressed IN bfus rants, white shirt, blue
blopse coat, and . par OF boots.s Had on his
angers one glld and ope. black ring. Three dol
lars aud fifty five csnts we're found IN his pocket.
Was marked on his arms with an anchor sBd tbs
letters g \. M. d. a sf5saf8 70 9
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1866-02-09
Cincinnati marhat

VINVIHHAFlI Februhry S-P. NJ
FLOU8 remains usunchangsd and steady
WHEAT 10 In fair demadc at eo92 20 for No.
new red.
CORN fs dull at $50 for No. 1.
OATS are dull al 36c for No. 2.
RYE is steady at T5c for No. l.
HOGS are steady and ia demand mt II 25@l2 90
for citv dressed receipts 500 head. =
PRGVISIUNS are quiet but m az fernar
o,atatiora: mess Pork ~ 90; Lard lsc for prilne
eitr: bulk Meats and Bacon ere unchanged green
g. ould re- sold ct 91ze. A.e
aROCTRIES ars unchanged and qniot.
COTTON il dull aud prices nominai, q
Whisky Is dull; small retail sales at 2 2S for
frse and 81 in bond. q
GOLD lSo9&.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1866-02-09
.CoURT NoTICE.

STATE OF INDIANA, les
YAnderburgh Ctraty, -ga
In the yandeibnrgh Circuit Court, April Term,
: A. ID. 1866 :
John b. Hall ID
Alexander Darling, $. V c. Ipiurction. ~
Char ossl g 2, q & Slasisa'i winesai. anu asa
III Appearing bysniaAvft, onsiIsin the cfacs Of
l. the, Clark or ihe, ,yandsrburgn Circuit Court.
that IL orge D. Winehell nd Charts @, Yinchell,
def ndAn IN th above chuss, are n0h-fef idsnts
Of the STATE 8 Indiana, noti5s OF the pencency ~
this action Is theref given to said aos. resident
defspdants, and that the will stand for trial
at the next tterm Of said Court, TO be b, gun AND
hold at the Court house ia the oity Of EYensyile,
In the county end State sfJfesaid, on the I'd Mon
day ia April. A. d. 1866.
Witness Blythe Hynes, Clerk of said Court,
this 9th day of February. A. d. 1856.
BLYTHE HYNES, Cl7rk V. O @.
sHA KLEFoHD q HoasRR5oK, Prfs Ait'ys.
t
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1866-02-09

RALEIGH, N. O., Feb. 7.--Gov. Ora.
ham, United States Senator elect, is oui
in Q letter favoring negro evidence.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1866-02-09
Femfau Meeting.

BosFoN, Feb. s-vThe Fenians held
meeting IN Faneuil Hall last evening.
An address was made by j. K. Rodgers,
chief of the Manhattan tribe, B. Doran
Killian, Geo. Francis Train, and others
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1866-02-09

WAsHINGFoN, Feb. S.--The President
has recognized =. Hurck as Consul to
Belgium, at St. Louis at s~.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1866-02-09
Champion Lantern
THE PRIDE OF THE WEST! =
MARX 3 sMARREM.

ARE she SOLE AGENTS for this Lantern,
4 4 which burns Coal Oil or Lard Oil We viii
furnfsh price list on application. =.
: The advantages of the CHAMPION LANTERN
over all others are: af lbs r4har hga ~.
FIRsTLY--The Globe can beremoYed more rapid
ly, and adjusted IN less time than any other. -
3 sEconDLx-Not requiring any cement { he Globe
being free, the expansion andcontractiont ts equh,
which makes It less fable to break. = a.
TTuRDEY-The Globe can be removed and q new
one fitted by the owner without any trouble. ~
. FoUaHHLY-They are more convenient for clean /.
Ing, and can bs kept In got order at one FORTH
the cost of the old Style 1ITrl8 EsHatF ~
We can furnish extra Globes, IN any quantity,
for any of the Patent Lanlerps We sell leo,
can, on short notice, have name or any other in
scriptioa engraved en- Lanterns or GlObes.
feb2-tf 49, s.f.,,..i ia