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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-09-06
EDUCATIONAL.

Special meeting of the Board of Education
met Aug. 20. Present, Commissioners Sleep
err Schmidt, Baum, Norton, Gradwohl. Dob
bratz and the Superintendent.
PRESIDENT Norton in the chair.
The resignation of Miss E. Moule as teach
er OF the 2nd Grammar Grade at Union
School No was received and accepted A
communication from Rev. G. G. Knus, offer
ing his services as German Teacher at the
annual salary of $500. was read and on m O.
ton laid on the table Bills of Mr.. J. Keck
for repairs, Sl3.25, and of A. Baum, Insur
ance, $4,000 was presented on motion al
loWed and the clerk directed to issue orders
the rSfor.
The Superintendent reported that at q
special exam ination held on the 18th and
29lh insts. Mr.. J. Flavin received a 2nd
Grade and Miss Ella Moule Third Grade
Teachers certificate.
On motion Mr. c. Ninman was appointed
to I'LL the vacancy occasioned by the resig-
nation Of Miss Eliza Moule, with The month
ly wages of $50, including his services as
assistant teacher of the Eyening School.
o.. motion Miss ~ Corbett as appointed
to the place of Mr.. Ninman, transferred with
tie wages belonging to that Grade $500
per month.
Commissioner Baum introduced the follow
ing resolution, which was on motion adopt
ed:
ResolUed, That in consideration OF five
months additional services as Teacher of
the Evening School by Prof Bernhard, lis
salary be fixed at $1,000 per annum, and
that this amount shall be in full for all SER
vices rendered by him as teacher in our Pub
lie Schools.
On motion the President appointed Com
missioners Schmidt and Dobbratz commit
tee to procure suitable room for the 9Th
ward school viii lie building.
On motion Board adjourned.
VIM. H. RoHR, Sup't.
Adjourned meeting. Board Of Education
met Sept. LIST. Members ali pres mt.
President Norton in the chair.
Minutes read an approved as amended.
Account of H. Bassinger, whitewashing.
Si9.3l, was presented and allowed an d the
clerk directed to issue an order therefor.
The committee on repairs and on procur-
ing room for 9Th ward school made their
report viii Gu was accepted.
On motion bids for building and finding
material for 9Th ward School house were
opened rs follows:
A. Borscheln, 6898; Jul Schartz, $4,000 i;
F. Jaeger CO., 6, 600; Cb. Schmutzler, Z. 675.
On motion of com missioner Sleeper, building
let to Oh SchmutzIer for Sa,675, he being
the lowest bidder
On motion the Superintendent was direct
ed to sell at Public auct ion to the highest
bidder on the 4th inst. the 9th ward school
house and she'd
On motion Board adjourned.
WIN. Il. Rom, SuD't.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-09-06

THANKS for the receipt of compli-
me2tary ticket through Dir. l.. II. Doyle,
Sec'y, to the Goth Annual exhibition of the
Columbia County Agricultural Society, to
be held at Columbus, Wis, Sept 18th, goth,
and 2lst. Premiums are open to tae whole
State and preparations are being made for
a most successful Fair. Persons wishing to
attend the Fair viii be passed over the Mil
waukee & ST Paul R. R. at excursion rates.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-09-06

TEMPERANCE LECTURE.-ReY. I.
F. Allen, Of Randolph, former pastor OF the
Methodist Church Of this city, delivered a
lecture on the subject of temperance, at the
Methodist Church, on Sunday evening last.
The lecturer made his subject quite inter-
esting, and his efforts seemed to be fully ap-
preciated by the audience.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-09-06

CIGARs.-The firm Of J. Heymann
& Co., of this city. are opening up an ex-
tensiTe wholesale trade in cigars, in con-
nection with their large business in wines
and liquors Their cigar mandatory is
in Mr.. Heymann's building, on the west
side, where they employ It large number of
workmen. J. Heymann & Co. are making
some of the choicest and best brands of CT
gars to be found IN market, and are finding
ready sale for all they manufacture. Wa
tertown is building up fine trade in CT
gars, and her dealers in this line are well
deserving the success they are meeting with.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-09-06

PERSONAL. = Rev. NJ W. Reed,
pastor of the First Congregational Church
at New Orleans, occupied the pulpit of the
Congregational Church at Columbus, on
Sunday last
Rev. C. C. Cragin, who few months ago
was called to tie pastorate of the Congre-
sationel Church Of this city, took charge of
his work on Sunday last. making most
favorable impression on his congregation.
Rev. Mr. Cragn is a graduate of Union
Park Seminary, Chicago, and for nearly
two years past has been minister of the
Congregational Church, at 0watonna, Mimi.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-09-06

The NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY.
The Fall term of this Institution Of learn
ing will commence on the 18th of Septem
ber The College classes open to-day
"Wednesday. The Nor thwestern Univer-
slty starts out with much promise for the
present year, the faculty having been
strengthened by the addition of a Professor
of the English Language and Literature.
From the past success of the University the
lrie1ls of the institution teei greatly en-
couraged, regarding It's future, and the work
it is expected to perform in the great cause
Of education.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-09-06

ANOTHER GIFT CONCERT. = The
Watertown Musical Society Concordia, are
moving in the matter ola grand Gift enter
prise scheme, which is to take place some
time in December 10000 tickets are to be
sold which viii draw So, ooC in prizes. The
object of the entertainment is to pay off the
debt on the Hall of the society.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-09-06

Mr.. August Schiller has just re
ceived rich and splendid assortment of
all th" latest styles Of Fall and Winter
Goods, and offers TO his customers and the
public in general, the best selection of
Broad-cioths, Casimeres, Doeskins, Beavers,
Vestings, &C., which can be bought at very
low prices. Only b. calling on Mr.. Schif-
fer can the pnblic get an idea OF The extent
Of his stock and the cheapness of his really
fine goods We call the attention of our
readers to his advertisement in another COL
umn Of our paper.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-09-06
HENRY WEAVER

CARPENTER AND JOINER. All kinds
~ of carpenter work done on The shortest
notice and at reasonable terms. Also doors
sash and blinds made to or-er; old blinds
repaired and painted, and in fact all kinds
of Jobbing done in a prompt and work
man like manner. Sh> p-corner of ely
man and 4th streets. Watertow
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-09-06
Chicago s. Northwest ern
e 8 10 Matters
To Business Men,

We have recently added to orr jobbing
ma teral, and have also on hand a good as
sortment CT pape ;, cards SC, and are pre-
pared to execute all kinds of Job Printing
in the best style of the art, cheaply, neatly
and with promptness. We viii devo'e
espeeia, attention to circulars, bill-heads,
letter-heads, posters, business, wedding and
visiting cards, handbills, &c, &C., and war
rant satisfaction, both as to quality and
price. Give US call and examine speci-
mems aDd prices
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-09-06

The State Convention of Good Tenn
plar5 met at Music Hall, in this city, on
Tuesday morning, and the body is now in
session the proceedings closing on Thurs
day. The attendance is quite large, nearly
all portions of the State being represented.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-09-06

CHANGE OF FLACE.-The temper
ance address before the Grand Lodge Of l..
o G. T. is to be delivered this (Wednes-
day. evening, in Music Hall, instead of the
Methodist Church as before published.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-09-06
Dr.. t. S. HARRISON

VETERINARY SURGEON, Office over
Post Office, takes this opportunity of
announcing to the public and all horsemen
that he is prepared at all times to preform
any surgical operation, or treat any diseases
that horse IS subjectto. Having had twenty
five years experience in his profession, he
5 confident of efecting a cure whenever
possible
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-09-06
AUGUST WIGGENHORN,

EEWELER, has recently opened Jew
- elry Store in Johnson's block, corner
Main and lst street, where he wilt keep
constantly on hand a large stock Of
Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Silver and PlA-
Ted Ware, &c. Particular attention paid
TO repairing Watches, Clocks, Je"elry,
Sc, aud warranted to give satisfaction.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-09-06
IE GREAT MENAGERTE

THE GREAT MENAGERIE. = On
Thursday of this week the great menage-
RE of Van Amburg & Co. exhibits in this
city. This caravan of living wonders of
the creation, will be well worth seeing, and
the large canvass will in all probability be
crowded, both afternoon and erening. Tie
procession enters the city from the south
during the forenoon, and will make SPLEEN
did display through our streets.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-09-06

EXTREMES will meet sometimes, at
our merchants Gnpacking g fine lot OF
heavy Buffalo robes Monday last, with the
thermometer at about ninety.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-09-06
NEW LUMBER YARD.

TUST opened at Watertown by j. and A.
e. G. Streeter & Co., west Of the river, 2
blocks south of Linden House, opposite G.
B. Lewis Sash and Blind Factory. Whera
they will sell all kinds of lumber, Lath and
Shingles, at very low prices.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-09-06
eBN HEYMANs, GEORGE McMILLEN
j. HEYMANN & co

IMPORTERS and dealers in Foreign and
= Domestic Wines and Liquors, and also
manufacturers of choice Cigars.
The purest California Wines and Bran
dies constantly on hand.
Watertown, Aug. g, 1870
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-09-06
BAEBERS,
GRITZNER BRO,

EASHIONABLE Barber and Hair Ores-
4 ser, in the Middle Of Main stree.
Bridge, WATERFOWL, Wis. The best of Hair
Dye used. warranted to hold color for eight
weeks
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-09-06
MISCELLANEOUS,
T.. E. EVANS

LIVERY AND BOaaOIH sra3-E,
--zL 1st ST., atertown, Wis.
Horses and Carriages always on hand for
the Accommodation of the Public.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-09-06

THE next annual meeting of the
State Turner's Associa ton will be held in
this city.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-09-06
The Confessions Of an Invalid.

PUBLISHED as a warning and for the
Z benefit of young men and others, who
suffer from Nervous Debility, &C., ksuppIy
the means of self-cure.
Written by one who cured himself. and
sent free on receiving post paid directed
envelope.
Address,
29m6 NATHANIEL MAYFAIR, BrooltIv. n Y
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-09-06

PROVIDING past prices are obtained,
it is estimated that Jefferson county will
raise $500, 900 worth OF tobacco the present
year.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-09-06

1IrrE SOCIETY," The Ladies Mite
Society of the Congregational Church, will
week
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-09-06

a letter is held for postage in the
Milwaukee Post Office addressed to Miss
annie Sloan, WATERFOWL, Wis
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-09-06
STRAW & MURPHY

DAINTERS and Dealers in Wall Paper,
J. Window Shades, Paints, Oils, Varnish,
Glass, Putty, Brushes. &C. One door west
of Wisconsin National Bank, WATERFOWL.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-09-06

The Starch Factory at Cold Spring
IN this county, is to be built over into n
Touring mill.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-09-06
J. II. SLEEPER & J. HAMLIN.

ygTATERTOWN Lumber Yard. Lumber
w of every description Lath and
Shingles constantly on hand a for sale at
the Lowest Market p ice, at the Milwaukee
Depot, Watertown, Wis.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-09-06
ID "a 6. r ! q

TJNHE undersigned always has large as
Z sortment of
German and american Co6;as,
on hand, and also shrouds, at different
prices. He owns lots in ell city cemeteries,
ELEGANT HEARSE, and if required will
furnish carriages and everything pertaining
to burial, at the lowest prices.
CHR. SCHROEDER
4th Street, opposite Buena Vista House,
I'd ward llyl
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-09-06
NN lEGYEOWEa Market.

Corrected Weekly by Rack Bros.
Commission Merchants, Main Street
WATERFOWL.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-09-06
HUMBER YARDS.
q K COE.

nEALER in Lumber, Single and Lath,
~ corner of Clynan and Fourth Streets
Watertown. Wis.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-09-06
LIST OF LETTERS remaining IN IN

LIST OF LETTERS remaining in the
Post Office, at Watertown, Wisconsin, Sep.
5th.
Winneford Barrett; Mr.. r. Burk; Sarah
Butdick Mary CARROLL; Kate Cassidy
William Forbes; J. Graham; Catharine
Gamble; Asa W. Graves Rev. J, Manthey;
VIM. NoIthrop Mary Walsh James Walsh;
Miss N. A. Wilson T. B. Whedock.
Persons calling for any of the above let
tiers will please say advertised.
j. T. MOAK. P, M,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-09-06
DIED.


MEAD In Waterloo, August 23d HAT
TIE, youn gest child of Henry NJ. and Mary
A, Mead
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-09-06
S. s. GREEN

WTATERTOWN Marble Works. Mr..
w Green is Manufacturer OF and Dealer
n all kinds of Marble Monuments, Head
Stones, Mantel ieces &C., also Cat Stone
tor Building Purposes. Shop on First ST.,
enc Block south of Main street, Watertown
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-09-06
PLY sICIAES.
w G. SPALDING,

EaHYsICIAN AND SURGEON, and Ex-
j aiming Surgeon for Pensions. Office
IN Johnson's Block. corner Of Main and lst
streets.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-09-06
HARLOW PEASE,

A TTORNEY at Law, and Court Com
"A missioner. Office on I'd floor Of oak g
Block, opposite Post Office.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-09-06
BUSINESS DIRECTORY. |
LAW YER s.
ENOS & HALL,

]. J. EEos, DANIEL HALL.
Attorneys and Counsellors at Law and
Solicitors in Chancery. 0fice over the
First National Bank, WATERFOWL, Wis. 8
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-09-06


Persons calling fer any of the above let
tiers will please say advertised.
J. T. MOAK, P. II,
WAR HIsroRY.-The history of the
war between Germany and France, by
James D. McCabe, Jr., author of the Life of
Napoleon, and other works, is faithful and
concise history of the bloody struggle Just
ended in Europe, and the best work on the
war yet issued 1t will not be for sale in
the book stores but is published and sold
only by subscription. The work can be OBJ
tanned by sending to the National Publish
ing Company, I28 South Clark ST., Ch;cago
a NUISANCE An intolerable nui-
sance, which calls strongly for abatement,
is suffered to exist on the bank of the :: yer
just south of the Railroad track, in the zth
ward, creating just feeling of indig aton
on the part Of the pc ople liv ing in shat
portion of the city. 10 their wisdom our
city fathers have allowed q slaughter house
to be erected right under the nose OF the
people of the It'll Ward, and it is proving a
nuisance of the most insutferable character.
The odor and stencil which arises is I'M
bearable' and the sight tina. presents itself
around the building is dis usti Dg and
sickening. The offal and everything that
cannot be made use of is throwa out aud
allowed to remain unbured and other
things equally as detesable are to be seen,
showing that the people have every cause
to feel as incensed over the nuisance as tbsy
do. We speak advisedly on this mattar,
having visited the slaughter house only a
few days ago and saw enou Oh in few
minutes to convince US that the institution
ought not to be allowed to exist The
slaughter house has been in operation but a
short time, and if such bad state Of things
are prodn ced after only few days slaugh-
tering what may not be expected when
the eslablishme Mt has been in full opera
ton fer several m onths. 1t is due the Iu-
habitaat of the 9TH ward, as well as our
citizens generally, that some thing be done
to have this slaughter house removed from
their midst, and we trust the cry anthori.
ties will take the proper steps to abate the
nuisance, for it is highly criminal to allow
such cholera mauu factory to exist within
the city limits, especially when we have
reason to expect tina. the chol ia will visit
our shores ere long.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-09-06
DR.. NJ. N. BARBER
JE Weller s.

TLECTIC Physician and Surgeon. Office
l. OVER A. Peterson's store.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-09-06

The Insurance Co. of North America,
Philadelphia, organized 1894. Assets So
$50, 1854.
Springfield Fire and Marine Insurance
Company of Springfield, Mass, assets 1895,
400 "a.
City Fire of'Hartford Conn, assets.$575,-
eco.
National Life Insurance Co. Of Z. S. A.,
capital 81 900, 000.
Watertown Wis, March lst 1871
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-09-06
Fire & Lite Insurance Agc'y
W. L.. NJ EREsES. q g2d.

OFFICE OVER POST OFFICE.
TTHE FOLLOWIzG SAFE AND RE
L liable companies represented;
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-09-06

r.. 8. ORION. H. MULBERGEB, c. H. GARDNER.
orion, MULBERGE2 & GARDNE Err
A TTORNEYS at Law, Office in Noaks
N Block, opposite the Post Office, Wa
fartoMn. Wis 49tt
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-09-06
G. b SKINNER.

A TTORNEY and Counselor at Law.
"A Has complete abstract of the rec
erds Of all titles and membranes on
real estate in Jefferson county. Ohce over
Bank OF Watertown, Wis.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-09-06

New York, Sept. Sd, 1870.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-01-05
CAU Hs0N,


The public Ia autionad cams; emolo, Ing any
III the rcsuarl authorized AGENTS If tac C0,rp;.
~. sare the Robe = latcut cUgcr the use af the
tpeuo and al explosive lnacr l. for ui wells,
ana rue use ~ su Il naerjar h. other parties il n
slteot inl hseheh' ol lneir lghtr. ANY parties in.
Giugng any OF tio nOBGkrS PATENTS ,,ilj H..
lglt w.th c'ordmg 10 law and as acting wiilFuIiy
nnd knowingly in defiance o. law ana the d .cisious
Of lhe Courts
TIE Comp ny nave re organized their bus ,Icss
with view 10 accommodate Oil Mcu in every ami
OF tAe on ,g'on. lhe, have empl0, ed the most
efficient A-ens ard Assi iar,s thu can be pruc, c,i
or rho business Lach rurpeio iabe led with
dare i piteit-, together win tur pric. o. the Tor
podp, and 81 ned by an officer Of the COMPANY, so
ey ry operator snrng 'iorp, do my hnow lis
price and Wuee ,r il clu irom ouf ohc:
pc utors vi confer a iavnr b, reporiin, m nj
Office any .Ilscuce uf AGENTS.
ine following named persons have been apnogni-
oil Agents and Assistant AGENTS r the Oil keliuns
0f fenlsS iyInia AID " est NigIuil.
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LIST OF AGENTS.

T,TUSvILLE, CHURCH RUN AND VICINy
FG-NrfPHES .OoF oi!cr, lIamilton'- ,ip,r
store, address rilusvlle, Pa Assistant j, hu Ia1
SC i've.
rrUsVILLE, CHURCH rim AND yICINf
TY-'I IL THOMAS. OdiCe and address, Man
ion House. iIusyii c, Pa
SHANBJHG AND yICINlTY-GEOHGE IL.
ViN. Once, Shamburg; residence, Tilasvibe, Pa
AS .5,anI. 4 Nest.
ENrNRrM3E rLNASANTVILLE, BEAN
FARM AN PlfiiGLT W GEO. VAN
NLIEr. O1l"c and address, Cras, house. Plea,
antvinc. Assistant, II. Huntington
rlDIOUp ANO WEST HtCKpRY-CUAS
CLARK UGic AMI address, Exp o.s Office Ti1i.
oute. Pa. i-sistant F. {. Brir,!sley
PETROLEUM CENTRE ANp VICINITY
LEVI MASON Ohcr aniaddre.s Petroleum Cen
tre Pa Assistant, charles Bltcklo,d.
rARR AND BLOOD FARMS and District lyin,
on OIL Creek and cherry Run, from Story Fmm 10
M,Clntpakville--JA tESSAUNDN iS sd
arr Farm, Pa. Assistants Luther d Sam ders
Charle. y Cochran aud Wi la lioyt
MCDLlNroCkY LIE, oil CITY AND r No
y. 5. " ST. Address, oil City OF Reno, Pa
Assis,a,f {, Mead
FtANA4lN, ALONG TIE ALLEGHENY rIv.
Err lib Il 0nice md address. Frauklip Pa
SCHURG ASS, = SER FARM \ PA.tkTif'S
LANnIN i-IICU hRD w. REuFfELD. Office
snt addr 81 S'rlibglass, ! a Assistant, Il. W Por.
teif''d, Address end nton. Pa.
WEST NlRiiNIt-C D, ANGEL. and T.
0QASH ADDRESS, ral l'ershurg West Virginia
u 5s.,s Hoi o!cT9n Tor,sk do Co
nt;sf -G,y
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Nicholson " Bisckmon lry sclling Cook
ing Stoves with Iroa Sayc al twelve dollars.
Gail ana see them. &esk0-ts.
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Smith has Jnsr rs'rrncd from the
East with lnrge stock of SnorR auh tbf
latest styles OF Opera Toe Laairs shoes
uci5-tf
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RICE ONE DnLLAR PEI. BOTTLE

H"HNH1 WV u h'FL LNNI Ia FEFs hV1TLE
PoR sab ny
THE PRINCIPAL UGHlSiS IN THE uNITED
STATES AND BRITISH AMERICA.
DR.. LAwRENCE's WoMAN's FRIEND Cure
all Diseases pacnlar 10 F,lual-s.
decl-ly.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1871-07-20
FEARFUL STORY.
Destruction Ofa Steamer by Flre-Miracu-
lOus Escapes.

CHICAGO, July 19.-At about Z
O'Clock last night, the steamer Joseph
Barber, running between this port
and st. Joseph, Michigan, left the lat
ter port with a cargo OF fruit at mid.
night. When about thirty-fve miles
from st. Joseph the Barber was dis
covered TO be on fire, and in a few
moments she was completely envel-
Oped in flames. The panic was dread
ful. All but the working crew were
in their berths, and they rushed out
almost entirely destitute of clothing,
as is usual at such times. Every
available portable object was seized
and thrown overheard, and occupied
by the frightened fugftives. There
happened to be a small raft on the
upper deck, which was taken by four
of the crew, who got upon it, while
those possessed of cool heads lOosed
the boats and got into them. As sooE
as the boats struck the water those
who had jumped overheard took to
them, and for q time it was feared
that the whole would be sWamped.
The vessel burned like finder box, the
lurid flames lighting up the heavens
for miles around. About an hour be-
fore the Barber went down, the
steamer COrsua, attracted by the
flames fIOm the burning vessel, bore
down upon her, and picked up some
eighteen persons. The propeller Van
Hook came along about the same
time, and saved twelve others. Two
persons only are missing, deck hand
and a watehman. The cargo consisted
Of fruit, and all was lost. The Joseph
was a second-class boat, valued
at $2l, 900, with insurance of $1,000. She
was owned by Mr.. Chapman and
commanded by James Snow.