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sketches, and dissertation on Deodle-woTk and
household matters that will be appreciated By
the fair sex. 2.
Turner Co. also send us our Boys and
Chris for january %. s s q ~ s.5 N
Godegs Lddy's Book for February main
tains it's ancient reputation in the number,
variety, and excellence Of it's Illustrations and
in the high character of its literary contents.
There is a steel-plate frontispieoe entitled
Feeling the Patients Pulse, q large colofed
fashion plate, aud an abundance of new pat
terms for all kinds of needle-work. One Of
the attractive features of the number is the
initial chapters Of new novel, by Marion
Harland, entitled ''The vanes."
From the Central News Company, No.
sos Chestnut street, we have received the
latest numbers of P,r1oh and Fun.
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"Old and New the Editor; ''La Creche,"
from the German; s'six Fingers and Toes" Burt
G. Wilder, M. D.; sThe French System of Storm
Map J.cP. Lesley; 'Ianguage Fine Art"
Emma NJ Converse; 1.-Two Yards of Earth, Ed
gar L. Paxton; Mature and the Great Rail-
road" w. T. Brigham; Too Neat by Hail. F. w.
Holland; Florida" /" Charles Beecher HGloria in
ExceIsis Mrs. NJ. p. Lowe; THE West as Il
Is" Mrs. Julia Ward Howe; "Claude Biouet's
Eufferings," after the French of NJ. Andre Theu-
riet; "The Negro and his Bureau" sidney An
drews; "The Scriptures:-the Nature of their In
spiration, and their Relation to other Sources
OF Religious Truth, Henry w. Bellows; s'Dream-
ing and Waking" K. Foxton; Lifting Up"
Harriet L. Limit; Janus on "The Pope and the
Councils" 'Ten Times One is Ten Ia story in
eight chapters), Colonel Frederic Ingham;
ssWhat Is Religion ?" @. Carroll Everett: s'The
Suez Canal;" ''The Examiner and Record of
Progress y, IS .p
--7Ae Rieorsidc Magazine for February is
illustrated with a number of excellent designs
of leading artists, and its stories, sketches,
and verses present an attractive variety of
reading matter for the young people.
Turner Co. send US the February num-
ber of TIE Ladys Friend, which has steel
plate frontispiece entitled ''The First Ball, q
double-page colorsd fashion plate, and mum.
ber Of patterns and diagrams illustrative OF
the latest fashions. The literary contents
embrace an"interesting series Of stories
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yX7EST CHESTER AND PHILADELPHIA
wv RAILROAD. -.

NM EOI Sunaoi AMI
Leave Philadelphia from New Depot THIRTY
FIRST and CHESNUT Streets, 745 A. NJ, II 90 A. NJ,
$50 p M, 415 P. NJ, 4aO p. NJ, 615 and II 80 p M.
Leave West Chester from Depot, on East Market
street. at sos A M, 500 A. M, T'45 A. NJ. lO4b A.
NJ, 1bb p. M, 400 p. NJ, and 656 p. M.
Train leaving West Chester at 500 A. M. win stop
at b, @. Junction, Lenni Glen Riddle, and Media:
leaving Philadelphia at 40 p. M. win stop at Me-
dia, Glen Riddle, Lenni, and b c. Junction Pas
and B. G junction going East win take train leaving
b. O. junction, and going West passengers for sta
tions above B. 20. Junction viii take train leaving
Philadelphia at A%O p. NJ, and viii change cars at
The Depot in Philadelphia is reached directly by
the Chesriut and Walnut streets cars Those OF the
Market street line run within one square. The
cars OF both lines connect with each train upon ita
arrival. - .,,,~r~.
Leave Philadelphia for West Chester at $50 A. M
IL Leave West Chester for Philadelphia at 7po A. M.
anu WILLIAM O. WHEELER,
a1Os General Superintendent
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JRnO -nO!n. ,M EnM xVlnth.-Ibh OAmDhN
& TpS eIn ss , sn1 Tsen n
New York and SHdv way a |. Places; Iy,S. sr,., u,,,
.... fhOn Walnut sTkhhf WHAt.
A. AZ ESQ a; M, via Camden and Am1boy Accom-; .s21
~ @ O. =. ~ Snll. alil elsey WY hA. man w
AtsP ~ so1 Smbov and % na sssn o."
Ayv oo ano a. ~ e ano e M, lVr hIeenoio
ro9nts On a. IN ond nnc 4, NJ iof Long nfancn ana
At 3 and 10 A. M, IL NJ, 2, $50, and 4so p NJ, for
Stsaa q and1oA NJ ,5w s.oo 400 . .,.
iiavsr,v az and I,oienco va 1'0'onoe' Dulnhs'Vn'
~ ht e.ssdd sd and 1o M 10 M aae A on .nA san
p M for Edeewatsr Riyerside Riyerton' Pamvrs a.
and T. risn M9pss A. a. M lands and M for Rvsrton
upper sidel '' - nov '''o'' Re''''
AT TAO A. NJ. 40 s,so ana n sor rrror,o,
and Bristol, and 1045 "A. nj. and p M for Rristoi
Tuliytown " """ l. M ioi "oii~'n1e sn"
At n 40 ana 1O,sb A. M and q ao A and n d NJ for
Schencks and Eddngton.
CornweiI's, Torresdae, Homes5ure. Taconv wis. Isl
sinoming, Bridesburg, and Frankford, and at $50
0' FROM WEST SSapRIPaT| pEroT stations
Via Connecting Railway.
New YORK Express Lines, Via jersey yHS City Fare %
ss?o
At II 80 P. NJ, Emigrant Line Fare a.
for Trenton. aho Il a M lzO' eNO ana II Z. M
AZ Z a.eo ana M A s.ak ona 10 NJ 60.
Bristol W w - ~ N'' - NJ aa" IN = a'- LUZ
At IL p. M. Qy,ght,. for MorrisyilIe Tuuvtsvp
schenck's. Eddington. CornwelIis Torrssos,e
Hoimesbnrs. Taeony Wissinomine R,dasbnrs sna
FranEford. : 's' DN''s' anu
daiiy All others. sunSava excente% M Lines VIII run
BELvIDERE DELAWARE RAILROAD LINES,
At7so A. M. for Nagsra Fas phFTT Pgtra,o Dunttrs
Elmira Ithaca Owego Rochesterr Rtnshamtnn n y ns ~
Wepo. Syracuse Great Iend Montroao NIlteehssrro
Scranton Stroudsburr Water Can Sc6oo,evss NOM, M
tain etc o. ""'oi e"P' SonooioJ moun-
"A, 40 A. M. and s,ao p M. for Re,v,dera Eoston
Connects Direct with fe train ec o $50 g M Line me
Mauch Chunk Allentown. Betblehem etc. .-"ao- -''
At II nom We"t 'pha adoinha, oyS, pc,o+ ora n
NJ from ~ Kensngton Ss nannt sor pepot ana
intermeGiate statioSs ~, i''''''o'' "ie "nU
pEMREI3TnM AM r, ~ ~
ROADS. hNi--
FROM RON MaEKsT STREET 5,T gEERY g.s SuPrss sDSs
on TbnrsJa ad =, 10, us =, al anu oo ~ r NJ
Merchantve, MoorestoWn, Hartford ~ Masopyille. ie.
Ha,nespoTt ana MOUNT y holy;
Az "a, M, zlo anu oSo L. nj. Ior LamDerton ana
meaioro an xr o.oo :,
sm,tbv,ila Ewansv ,nc t anu M Ior
On ni,.nvne Emansfnie' 'HcefVoWn, birmingham,
anu [empeIIoh u,. x,.,,..
al. Az ~ A a, M, not aewntomn, Lew Wrigntstown COOKS
VoWn' new Egypt ana horne1stown- cnd
AZ a. NJ, anu Soo M, Ior LeWstown,
RIDGE VIEW snafsSnp nsp and 9pfs
eown. william ~MnLlAM d. GAIAMEh, Agent
PHILADELPHIA, PH1ATl7,a I ,SSIEaRMANTowN, Ia AND NOR
TIME TABLE.
VI ana FnR E1ser GFRM GMFRMMpaAMTt aMIt6WN N%y; ~ 1853.
Leave Philadelpha Of a 3 9os 10 II 1oA NJ
AZ RsH a,os LAX ~ ~ aoS 1 ~ ~ a. =, M
p M "a W. ''' u oSa' " W. y 'Ho W. li'
Leave Germantown at a sss ~ soo a IN
n IL
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No. sOA CHEsNUT STREET, PHILADELPHIA.
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io' ~ JOHN SIi s' E. V4NEEEi JR., Ticket Agent,
No. 901 CHESNUT Street.
FRANCIS FUNK, Ticket Agent,
No. 1l6 MARKET Street
SAMUEL II. WALLACE, q
Ticket Agent at the Depot
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company will not as
sumo any risk for Baggage, except for Wearing APP
pare and limit their responsibility to One Hundred
Dollars In value All Baggage exceeding that amount
in value will be at the risk OF the owner unless taken
by special contract
d2p General Superintendent, Altoona. Pa
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The sale Of Revenue Stamps Is still continued at
the Old Established Agencice.
The stock comprises every denomination printed
by the Government and having at all times large
supply, we are enabled TO ill and forward (by Mail
or Express) all orders, Immediately upon receipt,
matter OF great Importance.
United States Notes, National Bank Notes, Drafts
on Philadelphia, and Post once Orders received in
payment
Any Information regarding the decisions OF the
Commissioner OF Internal Revenue cheerfuly and
gratuitously furnished.
Receipts, etc.
The following rates OF commission are allowed
Stamps and Stamped Paper:-
on s2o and upwards ''''.,.''s'''''r;as
wv '''.',,;''''.'''i,'fii's A !. ~
oVV .f.a ...',..,.s''.s''''',''e f0
Address ali orders, etc, TO "a easfstal IS
-s33 Attzt-4 a.1-a a. ~
STAMP AGENCY,
No. sOA CHEsNUT STREET, PHILADELPHIA
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ID EADTN0 RAILROAD.--GR TRUNK LINE
HI from Philadelphia to the interior Of Pennsyi-
vania the Schuylkilis susduehnnta, Cumberland,
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PHILADELPHIA, WILMINGTON, AND BALTI.
L MORE RAILROAD.-TIME TABLE-TTana
win leave Depot corner Broad street and Washing
way Mail Train at $50 A. M. Sundays excepted
Connecting with Delaware Railroad at Wilmingto
for Crisfield and intermediate Btationa
Express Ira Train Wd at u M Sundays e szceptedA e
Perryville, and Havre-de- Grace. Connects at VII
mipgton with train for New Castle
for Baltimore and Washington, stopping at Chester,
Thuriow, Linwood, Claymont, Wilmington, Newport,
stanton, Newark, Elkton, North-East, Charlestown,
Perryville, Havre-de-Grace, Aberdeen, Perryman's,
Edgewood Magnolia, Chase's and Stemmer's Run.
anS Ns PEsSn Stopping S at %huTW
wood. Claypont Wilmington, Newark, Elkton,
Northeast, Perryvile, Havre-de-Grace, Perrymans,
a'iP Passengers for Fortress Monroe and Norfolk viii
take the 1900 M. train
WILMINGTON TRAINS.
Stopping at all stations between Philadelphia and
Leave Philadelphia at 11Oo A. NJ, s'so, 800. and
ware Railroad for Harrington and intermediate
Leave wilmington ,so $50 and s1e A M, lso, 41S.
Train from Wilmington runs daily; all other Accom-
mediation Trains sundays excepted.
Trains leaving Wilmington at 630 A. NJ and 41b
p. Nj will connect at LamOkin junction with the 700
A. M. and 4'3s p. M. trains for Baltimore Central
From baltimore to Phiadelphia-Leave Baltimore
785 A. M, Way Mail; 935 A. NJ, Express; 2's5 p.
@' hSsSHTsSpSi sSHNpiY TRAIN 4 fTR5sis FRoM BALTIMORE
Leaves Baltimore at Z 25 p. NJ, stopping at Mag
nolia, Perrymans, Aberdeen Havre-de-Grace, Per-
ryville, Charlestown, North-East, Ekton, Newark,
Stanton. Newport, Wilmington, Claymont, Linwood,
and Chester.
Il. F. KENNEY, Superintendent
PHILADELPHIA AND BALTIMORE CENTRAL
IL RAILROAD COMPANY.
WINTER ARRANGEMENT.
On and after MONDAY, November l, 1859, Trains
will leave as follows, stopping at all Stations on
Philadelphia, Baltimore Central, and Chester Greek
! Railroads.
Depot of Philadelphia, Wilmington, and Baltimore
Railroad Company, corner Broad and Washington
| avenue, at Z A M. and 430 p. M.
A Freight Train, with Passenger Car attached, will
! leave Philadelphia for oxford at 2.90 p. NJ
Leave PORT DEPOSIT for PHILADELPHIA at
$40 A. M, 925 A NJ, and 2.25 p. M.
On Saturday the 226 p. N. train will leave at 4So
Pm.
Passengers are allowed to take wearing apparel
only baggage; and the company Will not be resp0n
| sibie for amount exceeding one hundred dollars,
| unless special contract is made for the same.
| . HENRY WOOD,
| III President and General superintendent
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NORTH PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD.-THE
IN SHORT MIDDLE ROUTE TO THE LEHIGHAN
MSIoMSING vAbLEYs 81 NORTHERN PEMNsYLyA-
BUFFALO, ROCHESTER, NIAGARA FALLS, THE
GREAT LAKES, AND THE DOMINION OF
WINTER ARRANGEMENT.
Takes effect November 22, 1869.
Fourteen daily trains leave Passenger Depot, corner
BERKS and AMERICAN Streets, Sundays ex-
At SO A. M. Express) for Bethlehem, Allentown,
Mauch Chunk, Hazleton Willamsport, Wnkesbarre,
Mahanoy City, Pittston, TOwanda, Waverey, and In
connection with the ERIE RAILWAY for Buffalo,
Niagara Falls, Rochester, Cleveland, Chicago, San
Francisco, and all points In the Great West.
At945 A M (Express) for Bethlehem, Easton,
Allentown, Mauch Chunk. Wilkesbarre Pittst0n,
New Jersey Central and Morris and Essex Railroads
AT t146 P. M. Express) for Bethlehem, Easton,
Mauch Chunk, Wilkesbarre, Pittston, Scranton, and
-HaZletOn.
AtsOO T. N. for Bethlehem, Easton, Allentown,
For Doylestown at s'45 A. M, 2'45 and 4Is P. NJ
For Fort Washington at 7'so and 1O45 A NJ, and
II 80 p. M.
For Arlington at rs, $40, and s. PM
For Lansdale at 6-20 p M.
Fifth and Sixth Streets Second and Third Streets
and Union City Passenger Railways run to the new
-0'f' TRAINS ARRIVE IN PHILADELPHIA.
From Bethlehem at A. NJ. 215 449, and S25 P. M.
| From D0yest0wn at s's5 A. NJ, 4'S0 and 7O5 p. III
| From Fort washington at 9-aS, 1895 A. NJ, and
From Arlington at 2s5 s.45 and eQOP PM
| ON SUNDAYS,
Philadelphia for Bethlehem at $50 A. M.
Philadelphia for DoylestOwn at p M.
| Doylestown for Philadelphia at 100 A. NJ
| Bethlehem for Philadelphia at 4 p. M
| Manns North Pennsylvania Baggage Expire !
ONCE No. 105 s. FIFTH Street
Ill ELLIS CLARK. Agent
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t,2S1, 400 Per. Market value, g.,
Cost, O., ,215, ,62921.
Real Estate. .........,......
Bills Receivable for assurances made.
Balances due at Agencies -
Premiums on Marine Policies, Accrued
Interest, and other debts due the COM
Pohy s.ss..................
Stock, Scrip. etc., of Sundry Corpora
tons, s4F06. Estimated value. ........
cash In Bank. t1es, ,9lsSs
Cash In Drawer. wer.....-...... s722s
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EDUCATIONAL.

CARL GAERTNERS NATIONAL CONSERvA
" TORY OF MUSIC, s. T.. corner TENTHLli
WALNUT Streets, is now open for the Fourth Sea
son for the reception of pupils. Instruction isgIv
by staff OF the best Professors in the city in; ne
following hranches;-
Vocal Music, Piano, violin Viola, violoncello
Contra Bass, Theory of Harmony, Grand Organ Tor
Church organJ, Cabinet Organ, Melodeon, Flute,
Ilaronet, Oboe Bassoon, Horn, Cornet, Trombone
Harp, Guitar, etc, ETC., and in the Italian, German
French, and Spanish Languages.
For particulars circulars to be had at the ONCE
of the Conservatory and in the Music Stores.
The Director Of the Conservatory takes this oppor
tunty to express his sincere qualification at the sue
which has attended his efforts TO establish this
Institution in Philadelphia on permanent basis and
with the prospect Of continued prosperity.
He would likewise declare his gratitude to the
many kind friends among the students and else
where, whose interest in the of thorough in
stTuction in the art and science OF music has as
sisted materially in bringing the Conservatory to
its present state OF usefulness.
He can only promise in return that his devotion to
the object of raising the institution under his care
to high place among the great Music Schools of
the world shall be-as it has been-the controlling
influence at the Conservatory.
CARL GAERTNER,
912 I'm Director and Proprietor.
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COTTON SAIL DUCK AND CANVAS, OF ALI
" numbers and brands. Tent Awning, Trunk
and Wagon-cover Duck. Also, Paper Manufao
turers' Drier Felts, from thirty to seyenty-sil
inches with Paulins, Beltlng, Sail rwine, etc.
join ". EYERAAN,
no. 10 CHURCH Street lCity storesl
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TT ". E.AUD ERBACH,s

II ". la u ID II R EB A CHS
IL. ACADEMY FOR YOUNG MEN AND BOYS,
No. los south TRNTH Street.
a a, Primary, Elementary and Finishing School.
Special attention given to Commercial Arithmetic
and all kinds Of Business Calculations.
French and German, Linear and Perspective
Drawing Eocutlon, English Composition, Natural
FIELD PRACTICE in Surveying and Civil Engt
neering, with the use OF all requisite Instruments
is given to the higher classes in Mathematics.
A trst-oass Primary Department
The best ventilated, most lofty and spacious Class
open for the reception of applicants daily from 10
Fail term viii begin September 10.
Circulars at Mr.. Warourton's, No. 43O Chestnut st
uALLoWELL SELECT HIGH SCHOOL FOR
moved from No. lo n TeSt street. viii be cope opened
on September IL in the new and more commodious
buildings Nos 112 and ia n. NINTH Street. Neither
effort expense has been spared in fitting up the
rooms to make this frstcass school Of the highest
grade.
A Preparatory Department is connected with the
school, Parents and students are invited to call
and examine the rooms and consult the Principals
i'O-n -,' ''' W GEORGE EAsTBGRN, ABB.
JOHN G. MOORE, NJ. s.,
DRINIARY AND PREPARATORY DEPARr-
i MENT OF RUGBY ACADEMY FOR BOYS,
No. 14l5 LOCUST Street (First ioor).
Fine, rooms. well ventilated, with large play
application desirable For further particulars OF this
department, apply to MISS E. H. Comfy, at the
School rooms.
REFERENCES:
Jay Cooke, Esq, B. B. Comegys, II. G. Lea, DR..
William Hunt, DR.. E. Wilson, John Wanamaker,
and others. 104u
HAMILTON INSTITUTE FOR YOUNG LADIES,
IL No. 3s10 CHESTNUT Street, West Philadel-
phia. Day and Boarding School. This institution,
having successfully completed its fourth yLar has
become one Of the established schools of our city.
Its Of study includes thorough English and
Classical Education, embracing Mental, Moral, and
Physical culture.
ber l2. For terms, etc. apply at the school,
S29tf PHILIP A. CREGAR Principal
| FILDON SEMINARY.-MISS CARRS SELECT
u Boarding School for Young Ladies will RE-
OPFN SEPTEMBER IA, 1870.
1t ls situated at the York Road Station Of the
North Pennsylvania Railroad, seven miles from
| Philadelphia.
The Principal may be consulted personally at her
residence during the summer, or by letter addressed
| to Shoemakertown Post ONCE, Montgomery county,
Pa. Circulars can be obtained also at the office of
JAY COOKE & CO.,
IS Bankers, Philadelphia.
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FJNHE PENNSYLVANIA FIRE INSURANCE.
Il COMPANY.
Incorporated ls25-Charter Perpetual
No. $40 WALNUT Street, opposite Independence
Square.
This Company, favorably known to the commu-
nifty for over forty years. continues TO insure aganst
loss or damage Dy fire on Public or Private Build
ngs, either permanently or for limited time. Also
on Furniture, Stocks OF Goods, and Merchandise
generally, on liberal terms.
Their Capital, together with large Surplus Fund,
is invested In the most careful manner, which ena.
bles them TO offer to the insured undoubted secu
rity in the case OF loss.
Daniel Smith, Jr., Thomas Smith,
Isaac HaZlehurst Henry Lewis,
Thomas Robins, j. Gillingham Fell,
John Deverenx, Daniel Haddock,
Franklin A. Comfy.
DANIEL SMITH, JR., President
WIN. g. CRowELL, Secretary $50
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INSURANCE..

DELAwARR MUTUAL SAFETY INSURANCE
~ COMPANY. Incorporated by the Legislature
OF Pennsylvania, 1886.
once southeast corner Of THIRD and WALNUT
xsEsNa stTeeSs PFsS,ladelPSiA Fsssfs 2 SSrs
On Vessels, Cargo and Freight to all parts OF the
INLAND ASSURANCES
IN goods by river, canal, lake and land carriage
all parts OF the Union.
Merchandise generally; on Stores, Dwellings,
Houses, etc.
ASSETS OF THE COMPANY
November l. 1869.
s4O0, 900 United States Five Per Cent
Loan, ten-forties. .......... t21e000O0
100000 United States Six Per Cent
Loan Qawfui money. 80. 10T,Tb0O0
10000 United States Six Per Cent
Loan, 1881. ................. sO,OOoN
100000 State OF Pennsylvania Six Per
Cent, Loan. ................. sls,9woO
10000 City Of Philadelphis Six Per
Cent Loan exempt from
100000 State Of New Jersey six Per '''~
Cent Loan. ................ 040O0OO
1900 Pennsylvania Railroad First
Mortgage Six Per Cent
5000 Pennsylvania Railroad Sc.
cond mortgage Six per Cent.
5000 western Pennsylvania Rail.
road Mortgage Six Per
Cent Bonds Pennsylvana
Railroad guarantee)...,.. 100000
$1,000 State Of Tennessee Five Per
Cent, Loan. ................ 100000
o. Cent Loan. '.....U ................ - Ag7OOO
1890 Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany, 250 shares stock. 100000
1900 North Pennsylvania Rail-
road Company, 100 shares
1900 Philadelphia and Southern '' "
Mail Steamship Com
pany, so shares stock. .. $4,000
sss,sOO Loans on Bond and Mort
gage, gSst liens on City
frOperHes. es................o s4o,sVVW
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1870-07-21
s'Big SIuddy''!gfs~ vynsl ON the
other side of she River.

s'Big NGuddy''!yfa~ VYrsI, ON the
other side Of she River.
The encroachments of the river on the
western hank Of what is known as the
Pocket" are daily becoming more seri-
ous. and calculated to excite the most
lively approximations for the fniure. Two
yrars ago it wac over two milss across the
neck Of land encircled by the bend; now
the distance across ia reduced to less an
mile AMI quarter. Allow the inroads
Of Big Muddy to proceed at the same rate,
and it r:qnires hu, little calculation to de-
termine the precise period when the chan
mel will be changed to the Immediate vi
entity Of Wattena. and S.. Joseph wi he
!ef, with nothing in from, of i: bu, big
bayon or slongh.
Bnt is very probable. unless som s;hing
is done to prevent il. thar the change Of
tho channel will he soon he far more rap.
id than it has been in the past Inda
penlen, Of the f.c, that it has now nearly
reached the rock road. it is also within
half mile of Peters Creek. Let it once
strike the bad Of that stream. anil the
Missouri will at once burst across the
neck OF lond. and leave us some three an,
half or four miles away from naviasb!e
water.
This is matter that shoull at once re.
ceive the attention Of our citizens. II Is
an evil that can he guarded sg inst essily.
and with very small expenditure Of
money. A little prndent prec.n,ion now
may save Us that which is essential TO the
prosperity Of our city. and without which
It is useless to talk Of bnildine bridge
over he river at this points, Joseph
Gazette.
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