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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-09-04
AUCTION SALES THIS DAY.

LYME & BROTHER will sell two new brick stores
corner Of Main and Twenty-third streets, and
five building lots on Cary between Third and
Fourth streets, ut 81 O'Clock Z. NJ.
s. n. DAVIS will sell number Of valuable build
ing lots on The corner of Twenty-sccond and
Broad streets. and on Broad between Twentieth
and Twenty-frst streets, at O'Clock p. NJ.
WELLINGTON GODDIN will sell lot and two
small brick tenements oil Church Hill at the
corner Of Franklin and Thirticth streets.
COOK & LAUGHTON will sell at their store, at
10 A. NJ, furniture. mattresses, carpets, etc.
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AGRICULTURAL.

A VIRGINIA INVENTION.-We have
now on exhibition at No. IL on Fourteenth
stre0t opposite the Exchange HOTEL the new ana
valuable machine known as
ARNALL'S COCKLE, GARLICK, and sAuE
SEPARATOR,
the onIy machine known that can perfectly sepa-
rate cookie from wheat without regard 70 the siLs
OF the cookie. In this machine the new psimne,Rts m ts
lass 10 striStnS,y and successfully demonstrated,
aud we invite illers aachHissS tho and sae Sns, ~.
ness men of Richmond generally wno iess anr Hn-
terested In the agricultural deyeiopment OF our
stsie' To cali and see for themselves.
We are now offering for sale COUNTY and CITY
pfGHTs in the States OF Virginia and West vir-
ania and will be glad TO see any gentlemen nom
Inc country who may be visiting the city.
Communications must be addressed 70 US ss
Charlottesville, Va, or to Captain 7. @. Morton,
exchange Hotel, Richmond Va.
iy 2-am MINOR PEfiOS'
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DYEENG AND SECURING.

TSTABLISHED IN 1S60-L. LIME
u MANS FANCY STEAM DYEING, SCOUR-
ING, and PRINTING ESTABLISHMENT, 42o
BROAD STREET BETWEEN FOURTH and
FIFTH, RICHMOND, VA.-Lades' dresses,
siawls, cloaks and sacques dyed In any colors de-
sired, cleaned in the very best and neatest man,
warranted to give satisfaction. have also estah-
lished printing department. and will print ladies'
silks, merinos, poplins. delaines and alpaca
dresses. Call and see samples of my printing.
L. LINNEMAN,
Practical Dyer, Scourer, and Cleaner:
T. S.-Persons residing at a distance from the
them returned again In the same way at short no.
tce. All b-Sm
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PROPOSALS.

cTONE-PAVERS.-S E LIE D PROPO-
Ss,TS viii he received ut this Office until i2
nSc,ock NJ. MONDAY the 7th instant for all the
GRANITE BLOCK PAVING REQUIRED across
s,I.,v,Iks nv the Committee on Streets, In Mar
ohau W,discu Monroe and Clay Wards, TIL the
Isl DAY OF JULY NEXT. specifications and
forms Of proposals for the work can he obtained on
tba ri sht 10 reject any or all bids offered.
By order Of the Committee on Streets Generally.
tc'4-td W. GILL, City Engineer.
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LIST OF UNMAILABLE LETTERS REMAIN
ING IN THE RICHMOND PosT-oFFIcE SEP
TENDER 4, 1S6S.-Commanding officer of
Fourth artillery, Fort McHenry, Baltimore,
Md. R. Elias, New York Major W. suth-
erlin, Danville, Va. Francis B. Brown,
Baltimore, Nd. j; Miss Mamie S. Crump,
New Kent county, Va.
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The ROBBERY CAsE.-The case OF Ho-
race Hovan, arrested for robbing the money
drawer of Seay & Noel, was brought
before the Mayor yesterday, and continued
until Saturday. Since his arrest for the
above named offence he has been identlhea
as the thief who entered the hemoney-draWer OF
Henry Sycle, Broad street, on wednesday
morning last. Hovan is one of the most
notorious young thieves in the city.
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CHARGED WITH RoBBERY.-A young white
woman named Bette Boswell was arrested
on the Mechanicsville turnpike yesterday
by Detective 0'Dwyer, and held to answer
the charge of robbing Miss Belle B. Martin,
of Goochland, of sixty dollars in currency.
The accused is good-looking girl of six
teen, and persistently denies the charge.
The Mayor will examine the case this
morniDr
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8itlmoltd 1ispattlr,

THE CIRCULATION OF THE "DISPATCHn ~
IS LARGER THAN THE COMBINED CIRCU-
LATION OF ALL THE OTHER DAILY NEWS
PAPERS OF THIS CITY. -..
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ID DEMOVAL-COAL OFFICES. P. La
In THROP has removed his COAL OFFICE to
SEVENTEENTH STREET, at drawbridge.
With ample stock, Is prepared to furnish IN any
ISW SNTHRAC ACfTE coal, at summer rates.
Also, superior BTUMINOUS LUMP COAL,
for CRATES. 5. L. LATHROt,
iv20 Seventeenth street at drawbridge.
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THE HAY scALFs-A GRIErAScE.-Lo-
cal Editor Dispatch: Several days since
bought cart-load Of hay, and after put
ting it in my house had reason to believe
that it fell short Of the amount called for
by the ticket furnished by the sworn weigh
master at the Old Market scale-house. l
purchased another load on yesterday from
the same man, and fancying it would not
hold out with the weight as recorded on the
ticket, 1 took it, before unloading, to one of
our coal dealers, and got him to weigh it,
and then weighed the empty cart. I dis
covered discrepancy in favor of the seller
of 3l5 pounds. To satisfy the seller and
show the weighmaster his error, we took
the cart to the hay scales, and found that
my weights were correct, and also that the
cart had not been ooeighed for toco months.
The coal dealers frequently weigh their
empty carts, and find them to vary as much
as fifty pounds during the day.
1t seems to me that these carts should be
weighed every time load has been taken
from them. 1t is the only true way to get
at the correct quantity of provender which
they hold. Is not the weighmaster who
takes it for granted that cart weighs the
same every day for two months culpably
negligent Of his duty? MERCHANT.
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aLhANaC, EEGIEMB J, lHo'
Sun rises .5.3s Noon rises. 5s
Sun sets. 90: High tide, A. NJ. 80
PORT OF RICHMOND. SEPTEMBER g. 1898.
ARRIVED.
Steamer Saratoga, Alexander, New York, mer-
chandIse and passengers, ". c. Dunham K Co.
Steamer Eliza Iiancox, Clifford Norfolk mer-
chandisc and passengers, l.. Il. Tatnm.
Steamer State of Maryland Travcrs Baltl-
more, merchandise and passengers, Harveys 4
Williams.
SAILED.
Steamer state Of Maryland Travcrs. Baltimore,
merchandise and passengers, HarycyS Williams.
MEMORANDA,
Schooner Ida L.. Adams. cleared from Phtladel-
phia for Richmond on The 2d.
GIBRALTAR, August !j.-Arrlved, Kitty CODurn,
Wilson, Richmond, Va, for Fiume land pro-
cccdcd).
NEW YORK, September 2.-Arrived. schOoners
John Forsyth, App,egate Ira Birdsall, Wilbcr
!. II. Seguinc, French NJ. +. Turner. Camp; Eli
zabeth White, Deacon; Thomas G.. Benton, Cor
son; Althea Darbey-all from Virginia..
WHITE HOUSE, september 3.--Arrired steamer
Admiral, kirwan. Baltimore. merchandise and
passengers. Richmond and York River Railroad.
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PAYMENT OF TRooPs.-The headquarters
detachment and Battery F were paid OF yes,
terday. The other troops hereabouts WILL
not be paid off until Major stanton,s return
from the Hot Springs. Battery goes te
Washington in day or two.
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THE CONCERT TONIGHT. - kessnlcn
grand vocal and instrumental concert Will
come off at the Theatre tonight. Madame
Ruhl, Mr.. William Ege, and other talented
professional and amateur musicians, Will
assist on this occasion, and great treat Is
in store for all lovers of good music who
NAV attend.
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OFFICE RoBBERY.-On Wednesday after
noon the office of DR.. james Dove, on mayo
street, was entered by thieves, VINO roooea 1
the Doctor of lot of wearing apparel
They got in through a window.
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RE-APPo1ETED.-William hendricks mas
been reIppointed justice of the peace lor
the third district of Henrico. lie swallowed
the "iron- clad !" yesterday, and Will SIT On
the bench next month.
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RECObp BOOK FOR DEALERS IN LEAF To-
EACCo.-Thesc books, which the dealers In leaf to-
bacco are required by law 10 keep may be had at
the DISPATCH PRINTING-IIOUSE at short notice.
= end I'm yOur orders
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TIE FEET.-Corns, bunions. bad nails, &C.,
cured without pain by DR.. SCHULTz. Has RETURN
cd, and can be for short time at the present
Office, Nineteenth street between Main and Frank
lin. Sc e4-2tE
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WTo CURE OR NOT TO CURE-THAT
GRAM BAGS, &c.

DAGS, BAGS, BAGS.-40,0DO GRAIN
ID BAGS for sale-from the cheapest shipping
10 the heaviest English linen-hand-made, double-
stitched; sold on account of manufacturers. Also,
ber of Commerce. We buy WOOL Of all grades
and quantity for cash sell Hoyt Brothers LEA
THEIR Betting on commission at manufactu-
rers' prices aud keep constantly on hand aful as
sortlnent Of GROCERIES, ard LIQUOR
WINSTON r POWERS
iva corner Cary and Fourteenth Streets
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SALE OF REAL EsrATE.-Messrs. Lee \
Goadin sold yesterday 9 46-loo acres OF
land near Fairfield for S5l5. Purchasers
Messrs. TroutInan s Co., New York.
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FOUND At LAST.-A certain remedy for letter,
Itch. ringworln BARRIERS itch, blotches poison oak
or any eruption Of the skin. Ask for BESSOS'S
SALALEM BROTH at any ofthe drug stores.
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RICHMOND, September l, 1898.
RICHMOND, May soth, 1858.

RICHMOND, 3sy SoII1 t'00s
H,HE UNDERSIGNED having entered
into nartnership at the old stand OF DANIEL
0'DoSSstL. No. sIs Broad street, between Eighth
and Ninth are now prepared TO 40 rLSh.bI1THfHa "a
GAS and STEAM FLIIlNu' anu Il INA oAAo
The long connection OF one Of the partners In the
water department OF this city as supfrintendsnI,
smd his general knowledge Of this busihess renders
him practically qualified for the construction OF
water works, and therefore win contract for any
work IN this line, either In town or country: 9
hone by promptness and good work 20 merit u
reasonable share Of public patronage.
JAMES l.. DAVIS
90 es-eodam DANIEL O'DONNELL.
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RESTAURANTS. &c.

VETELLE, RESTAURATEUR, No:
II 1904 MAIN STREET. has constantly on hSna
all the l.UXURlES and euarything In season tnss ~
can be obtained In this iatitude-a @ pSa ~ ~
for dinners or parties IN his own saloons or spe
residences Of citizens. uo,,,rS 80 ,aa
MELONS ut every meal ana FAoAAS VI 'l0
The best I LIQUORS aud BREWED pRiNksM
h,s bar. gsceIlen. CLARET, suitable Tor Tile sea,
con, at only Usy csistS per oetsts.
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BLACK and COLORED SILK;
SUMMER DRESS GOODS regardless of cost;
COLORED ALPACAS;
WHITE GOODS in large variety;
HoUsE-FURNISHING GOODS of every descrtp-
ton;
Fine assortment of MOURNING GOODS, such as
TAAlISE CLOTH;
81 ALL-WOOL FRENCH MUSLIN;
LUBBIN'S BEST BOMBAZINE;
CANTON CLOTH and CHALLIES;
AIPACAS and EMPRESS CLOTH.
Also large variety of FALL and WINTER
GOODS to be closed out at greatly reduced prices
such as
FRENCH and ENGLISH MERlSO;
SCOTCH PLAID for chldren's wear
PLAIN, STRIPED, and PLAID POPLlN;
SINGLE and DOUBLE SHAWLs;
CLOAKs and CLOAKING;
BLANKETS, FLANNELS;
CLOTHS, CASSIMERES and SATlNETS.
A rull stock OF Domestic Goods, Hosiery, Gloves,
Hoopskir,s, French Corsets, Kid Gloves, Notions,
&c. All win be sold less than wholesale prices ut
JULIUS SYCLE'S,
ola Main street. between Ninth and Tenth.
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ACc1DENT.-Anegr child felloff of high
porch in Dickerson's alley yesterday, and
nearly broke its head.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-09-04

NEW NOVELS SC.
LOVE, OR MARRIAGE. Bv Black.
BROWNLOWS. BY Mrs. Oliphant.
JAEN1E'S QUIET LIFE. BY the author OF
ST. Alvis.
BRAKESPERE. BY Guy Livingstone. q.
DEAD SEA FRUIT. By Miss Braddon.
CHARL0TTE'S INHERITANCE. BY Miss
Braddon.
THE MOONSTONE. BY Collins.
FOUL PLAY. BY Rcadc.
CAMPAIGN LIVES OF SEYMOUR AND
BLAIR. BY Croley.
LIFE OF Il. F. BUTLER. BY Brick Pome-
Also. a large supply of SCHOOL BOOKS,
STATIONERY, &C., for sale very low by
j. WALL TURNER,
au2 lila Main street.
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ROCKS AND STATIONERY.

VOLUME VI. WALLACE'S REPORTS.
Y RANDOLPH & ENGLISH 1920 Main street,
have for sale -
Volume 8 of WALLACF'S UNITED STATES
r. PORTS, and a large stock Of new and second
hand LAW BOOKS.
Law and all other kinds of books bought for cash
or taken I'm exchange. sci
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NFILLs l. RYANT, TOBACCO EX-
lN CHANGE, RICHMOND, VA, BRohERs
and COMMIss1ON MEkCHAAs,MS1 A. M1rE LOT ,he, lhe P9T
SG9nRAGGos S9Sss &c I Orders solicited Liberal advances
made on consignmsnts. Refer to a. +. HAHyEY,
President OF National Bank of y,rgnMa Massrs SAaEs
MrssrsaEn Il Co, Neg York; Messrs. JOHNSON
q THOMPSON, Boston, Mass. N@
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DIsSOLUTIONS, &c.

DISSOLUTION.-T firm Of D. I. WILL
IIAMs L CO., is this day dissolved by NIL
tal consent All persons indebted to us VIII please
mike Immediate payment either by shipmeht oi
mrnuce or cash rs it is important that the concern
he wound up without delay. Our obligations VIII
he promptly met at maturity. Either party WIZ
''eA ' ID. r. WILLIAMS,
Is. CONYERS.
RICHMOND, September l, 1888.
SOTICE-I will continue business ut the olu
atand of d. T. Williams K Co., No. Tobacco
Exchange and shall be- happy TO serve my irlen1s r
and the public generally In the SALE OF ~
UACCO, WHEAT, CORN, and all kinds OF ConS-
try PRODUCE. To those who know me y, u y II
only necessary to say that all OF my energies n
hc used for their interest to those VINO 90 not,
rcspectfuliy refer them TO banks, bankers, msr-
chants and business men generally OF Kiehin4Hu' I
RICHMOND, September !, 1883. sc 10y
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MONTE MARIA ACADEMY
w OF THE VISITATION,
RICHMOND, VA.

The duties Of this institution, under the care Of
the Ladies Of the Visitation VIII be resumed Oh
the FIRST MONDAY OF SEPTEMBER.
Parents and guardians desiring n frst-ciass
boarding and day schoo! for their daughters or
wards will find here eve " advantage. Located IN
the heaiicSt portion pf the city, in a retired and
romantic situation, Inh with large grounds, Il
affords. In addition every facility for acquiring
Al education tln"r'.i and rnentall Of high grade
Large aaaltlohs ave been made 10 the building to
meet Increasing applications for admission.
I" iacliitHtS =" persons reduced IN circumstances
owing /" tle Ate war the means of educating their
CHit4r"n' iAcral deduction will be made by the
iAd'es LOT these placed under their charge during
ihr nIGSs i wear Apply for prospectus and terms
10 IuL SCPEKlURESS OF THE ACADEMY.
au .-.d
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ng TIE GREAT SELLING OFF SALE
AT AND BELOW COST
WILL BE CONTINUED UNTIL OCTOBER lsT
JULIUS YCLE'S,

Twill continue to sell my entire stock Of foreign
and domestic DRY GOODS at and below cost until
October lst, on account OF removing to 4l5 Broad
street between Fourth and Fifth.
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ADJUSTMENTS,

ADJUSTMENTS.
PICHMOND THEATRE.
JOHN kEssNICH,s
GRAND VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL
CONCERT.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 1868.
On this occasion Mr.. Kessnich will be ass,sted
by The most talented professional and amateur m u
sicians. A'N
PROGRAMME.
PART I.
l. Overture-La Gazza Ladra. Poss,n,
ORCHESTRA.
2 Solo-Soprano. ..................MA MADAME RUHL
D. s0i'--f iaho IIya; si;FIS. konssy
l. Soio-baritone.. MR.. WIN. EGE
MEssRs. THILOW, KESsNiCH. and
REINHARDT.
8. Solo-Clarionet. ................... Bereman
i. FRANCK. '''''''' Ae' '''"''
PART H.
l. Overture-Stradella ella......F1 F1otow
OR, HESTRA.
2. Vocal Duet. MADAME RUHL and Miss SMITH
WV '''''' j. KiESS&iiGiM.. - ~ Wv
1. Solo -Basso. MR.. JAMES GRANT
ORCHESTRA. =
Tickets to be had at the music stores and at the
Theatre. Doors open ut u o'clock concert COM
mencing at So O'Clock.
TICKETS, FIFTY CENTS. Sc 2-3t*
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WE ARE NOW PRINTING THE
wv BLANKS USED By DEALERS IN IT, -.
BACC0. Parties wishing 10 have their haihes iii'
serted will please advise Us AZ once.
WODDHOUsE & PARHAM,
sc4ot 1905 Main street, Richmond
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DANDOLPH MACON COLLEGE. Ind

tAND0LPH MACON COLLEGE, now
Al located Al the beautiful village Of Ashland
Just sixteen miles from Richmond, immediately
on the Richmond. Fredericksburg and Potomac
Cailroad. Session oprns october !. 1853. Rev. j.
A. DUNCAN. D. D.. President aided by Faculty
10 accommodate large number of students TUT
ton free 10 young men studying for the ministry
board and tuition as reasonable rs at any similar
!hsiltnllon III the State. For further particulars
address RICHARD fRRI
Chairman Executive Com uittec
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THE DISPATCH
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.
CAsH-1HyAHiABLY IN ADVANCE.
WOOD AND COAL.

DITUMINOUS COAL-LUMP, HAIL,
H. AVERAGE, AND SMITHS.
ANTHRACITE COAL-egg and stove;
OAK WCOD-long and sawed;
PINE WOOD-long and sawed,
ut the lowest market rates.
Two mont ago advised the public OF the GER
tainty Of Use 10 the price Of coal. Buy now,
before It advances upon the present rise.
JOHN N. PILCHER,
seq Eighth street between Main and Cary.
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RICHMOND, VA, August 81, 1858.
"AVING CONNECTED MYSELF WITH

~ hVINu CONNEOICD N OELE VIII
IL Mr.. D. c. Hartwe agent for the owners OF
the celebrated Burfoot Coalpits formerly worked
by the National Coal Mining Company, am pre-
pared to furnish the consumers of Richmond with
the SOFT COKE, HARD COKE, and BTU
MINOUS COAL, for which these mines have
gained so good reputation.
respectfully solicit 4 continuance Of the favors
SO generously accorded to my father, Mr.. John K.
Laughton. W. G. LAUGHTOS,
Office on Basin bank corner Of Ninth street.
n 01-pyy
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LOCAL MATTERS.
Other Local Matters ON Third Page.

To ToBAccoNIsTs.-The following tele-
gram was received by Collector Milford on
yesterday:
"No export bonded warehouse has yet
been established in New York nor can
any shipments be made in bond until there
is. E. A. ROLLINS, Commissioner"
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RIARENE INTELLIGENCE.

MINIATURE ALMANAC, SEPTEMBER 4, 1858
Sun rises ..........5.3sM Moon rises. 5s
Sun sets......6.2ai High tide, a. NJ. ..... s.. 80
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EDUCATIONAL.

II P. CRUMP'S ENGLISH AND CLAs-
L SlCAL SCHOOL, on Foushce street be-
tween 81 Dad and Grace. J he fifteenth session Of
THIS school will commence on MONDAY, Septcm-
Der l4th. 1868 and close JULY Isl. 1884,
TERMS $40, $50, 500 per session. payable quar-
lerly In advance. sc Ats
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TOAL.-I am now prepared to furnish,
" at lowest market rates, CLOVER HILL
LUMP, HAIL, AVERAGE, and SMITHS COAL.
Orders left at the yard, corner Of Seventh and
Byrd streets, or at the office Fourteenth street
near the Danvile depot, will receive prompt at
tention.
iv2o c., B. LIPSCOMB.
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Particulars of the Loss of the Steamer
aSpa RfFd.

CHICAGO, April 10.-Jas. H. Leonard,
the third survivor from the steamer Sea
Bird, makes a statement, of which the fol-
lowing ia the substance: Abont o'clock
Yesterday morning, went upon deck and
Conyersed with the First Mate of the steam
er in regard 10 the distance to Chicago
learned that it was about twenty miles
then went to his wife's state room, and soon
afterwards heard the alarm of fire.. He
went out to ascertain the cause, and found
the boat on fire and the flames bursting ont
near the stern and close to the state room be
had Just left. He Immediately rushed in
to rescne his wife, but was prevented by the
flames, which cut off communication with
the state room. He did not see nor hear
of his wife after he left the state room when
the alarm was given. Mr.. Leonard agrees
with the statement of Mr.. Chamberlain as
to the general description of the catastrophe,
but thinks there were not more than thirty
passengers on board, and a large number
got off at Milwaukee-much larger, he
thinks, than the number that embarked at
that port. Finding it too hot to stay on the
boat, and realizing the fact that her de-
struction was inevitable, sprang into the
water, and being a vigorous swimmer, soon
got hold CT board, and clambered upon
a piece of box. He chung to this and
drifted with the waves to Southwest laud-
ing, three miles north Of Evaustown, be-
tween seven and eight o'clock last night,
after being upon fragment of the wreck
twelve hours, drenched 10 the skin, his
clothes frozen, and himself more dead than
alive after his perilous ride of not far from
fifteen miles. Mr.. Leonard saw abouttwen
ty passengers Jump into the water, some
of whom swan around for some time, and
some seemed to sink Immediately. lie
saw no women jump overheard, and he did
not see any women in the water.
He believes there we're about ten women
on board, all Of when must have perished
in the flames. An attempt was made to
launch the steamer's boats, but the Tapidity
with which the flames spread rendered 1t
impossible to accomplish that object. The
sea was not very high, and the boats could
easily have lived il they could have been
launched. From the best evidence which
Capt. Goodrich, owner Of the Seabird, has
been able to obtain, no effort was made to
stop the engine until circumstances pre-
vented its further motion. The belief Of
those who ought TO know, is that had the
progress Of the steamer been stopped at
the frft alarm, the boats could have been
gotten out and all saved.
The steamboat inspector Of this district
has decided to issue an order to engineers
of all steamers on the lake and their assist
ants to stop their engines the instant Of a
fire alarm, without awaiting orders from
superior officers, aud not start again with
out an order delivered personally by the
chief officer