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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-02-24

EDITOR or THE AKGts There
appeared in the last issue OF the
Pioneer an inquiry relative to the
discrepancy between the standard
thermometer used at this Office and
d cheap thermometer observed by
"Thinken Bob" Now the weather
boys" don't intend to try to explain
away the diffe ence between the
two instruments, for the reason
that there are so many causes which
will present themselves to o per-
son at all familiar with the vhria-
tons of the temperature OF the
atmosphere, that would influence
instruments, not similarly exposed,
su,,,s as the presence Of fog in the
lowor atmosphere, the depbsite Of
fros, upon the tcbc of tIle instru.
ment, which, by evapcra.iOn' would
produce a greater degree OF colo
than would be indicated by an in
strument properly exposed; pro
vided, that both instruments were
reliable. Alsc, it has been ascer'
tsiped by careful obserta.ions
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-02-24
Wanted.
BY con c. QCENcE.

A chip from the North Pole.
A Quill from the wings of the
wind.
A bucket of water from the reign
of terror.
One strand Of an air line.
A shoe from the foot Of "white-
horse"
N "Reminiscences of the life of a
clothes DYER
A glass Of water from the spring
Of life. ~
A sheet from straw berry bed.
A shrub from the heights of
fashion.
A barrel of salt made from croco-
die tears.
To know how many feet are con-
tanned in q musical chord.
To know what became OF the
young lady whose heart melted
whenever she saw certain young
man approaching.
Seventy-five feet Of sun beams,
cnbic measure.
A barrel of meal made from toe
corps.
The bark from the root OF evil.
Stone for foundation from the
rock of ages.
A grain Of sand from the desert
Of a barren life.
A chicken Matched by the setting
A spoke from the wheel Of for
tune.
A plug hat for masthead.
A prong for the fork of a river.
A patch for a care-worn soul.
A sherry cobbler to half-sole q
pair Of boots.
Three or four crusty old men to
be made into bread buildings.
One of the pokers left from a
game of "draw-poker"
A belt to encircle the waste Of
time.
A spliut for q broken heart.
A sigh from the heart of an oak,
A full set Of teeth for the mouth
of river.
A dentist to extract the tooth ol
a drag.
A remedy for the govt in
square foot.
A side-saddle for saw-horse.
The name of the man who al
ways pays the subscription to hi
local paper in advance.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-02-24

that there is some dificr1@ IN the
readings Of Thermometers at ddier-
ent elevations, the lower Instrument
Indicating q lower temperature than
the upper. This is due.o the ra-
iiation Of heat during the night
from the earth's surface,by when
the earth is cooled. II order to
get at the Temperature d the air,
it is necessary to have a good in
strument properly exposed The
thermometer should be exposed in
the open air, where the circulation
is unobstructed. 1t should face
the north, and should always be in
the shade. It should be removed
at least foot from the vail of the
building and be elevaed about
ten feet from the ground 1t should
be protected against the heat
reflected by neighborirg objects,
such as buildings or andy soil
and should be sheltered from the
rain or snow. AS it 3 not oui
province TO give you ecture on
meteorology, we will stae that the
II
first observation taken At this offic,
in the morning is at 7 a NJ, enc
the readings Of three Instrument
similarly exposed arc taken at thi
time, without any variations il
either of them, and as Thinker
Bob" did not state what kind of al
instrument he used nor when j
was observed, we will have to re
fer him to the gentlemai with III
long handled Thermometer who's
observations taken at 4 A. NJ. wer
9i degrees below zero, while hi
indicated only 20.
"WEATHEr BoYs."
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-02-24

Wells Annual OF Plirenology and
Physiognomy for 1875 contains many
portraits, Biographies, and characters of
leading men all the Presidents of the
United States; Canon Kingsley James
Lick; Pere Hyacinth Won Hanback, /;
John Tyndal; John Laird: Characters
in SHAKESPEARE; Orr Eyes = Blue,
Black, Grey, Gro.n, Large, Small, Al
mond, etc, with more than twenty IL
lustrations; all about Sleep; Eating 20
.4ivc, and Living TO Eat; Blushing,
Cause and Cure Our Faces Open Books
Horse Phreno!ogy Cheerful Face
What ain Good forI and much other
useful and entertaining matter. Large
octlvo, full OF pictures. sent first post
for % cents. Address s. Il. Wells, 3So
| Broadway New York.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-02-24
TheIast Carnival.

The masquerade carnival at the
skating rink last wednesday even
ing, was largely attended by spec
tators, bu. the number OF ifiaskcr1
was not as great as at the enc two
weeks previous, which was hue"
to the advantage of the skaters
Some Of the costumes were very
neat, and attracted no little atten-
ton, while others were the same
ras had been used ON previous ec-
casions, and were consequently pc
curiosity. The prizes four In mum
her, we're awarded as followr; First
plize for lady. Miss Kate Luce, al
st. Valentine, q silver CUP: second
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-02-24
CHURCH DIRECTORY

EPISCOPAL --Rev. WV. Rnfter. Services IN
Trinity, Church, on First street, every sunday
morning aud evening \.
BApTIsT-Rey w. G. Learned. Services in
socieiy,s Church, on Third street, oyery sabbath
morning and evening.
CATHOLIC--Father Van Chimp. Services 10
the Catholic Church, on Chisholm street, every
Sundays at $50 4. NJ. 1880 A. M, ard OF p. N
vespers-evornug seryics. Sermon in English a
> 1850; in French Et 7;So.
CONCREG ATIUNAL-R Rev. A. II. Allen. Scr.
visss M t,,s society's Church on Second street
sfsry Sabbath morning and evening.
METHODIST Rev r, O. Higgins Services in
sosisty's Church, on Dock street, every Sabbath
morning sud evening.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-02-24

prize for lady, Miss Lille Brown,
who was dressed in Chinese costume,
a copy ofWill NJ. Cartoons poems.
First prize for gentlemen, silver
cup TO Benz. Haywood, as Turk
second prize for gentlemen, book
to Jas. Boggs, 81 an Indian. The
spectators were no little surprised
that the first prize for lady was
not awarded to the lady of African
descent, as she was considered by
far the best represented character
present.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-02-24

The gentle zephers that fan the
heated brows of the "weather
BOYS" on the sumit Of Mt. Washing
ton only reached a velocity of ia
miles per hour, while the thermom-
eter indicated I6 degrees below
zero. Who will beat that
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-02-24

A "local" item. In Australia the
harvest has been commenced, wheat
crop averages fourteen bushels to
the acre, and the thermometer
stands 112 in the shade.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-02-24

Professor Johns, who was so bad
" frozen recently, had his left foot
amputatcd Yesterday. The opera
ton was performed by DR.. Sheldon,
assisted by DR.. McTavish.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-02-24

In another column will he found an
advertisement for the New York Satur-
day Journal, which stands in the front
rank OF the popular literary week
lies. Its varied and sustained excellence
Of matter In all departments, its perfect
purity Of tone, and the beauty OF its
typography, make 1t a very desirable
acquaintance to families and 10 all low
ers of popular literature.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-02-24

Signs of spring are visible. It
IL n common occurrence ITO see
groups of men standing on the
street corners talking politics. "In-
depenent" is the word.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-02-24
Total.

The three first items of this bill were
allowed at $40 co. The balance had to be
referred to the City Attorney for his
opinion as to the city's liability to pay.
And then read the proceedings Of the
present City Council for the past six
months, and compare them. MY bill Is for
three years'-never having received dol
lar from the City but what Is in this BILL
then look at the bills Of others that are
paid weekly. and still the Council refuse
TO paw INV bill, while they have a man
that they instruct TO usurp the office
of Police Justice, and rent for him a
room at cost of one hundred and thir-
ty dollars. and furnish it, and suppose
furnish wood and lights for him, also !;
and every little while bill appears
which Is paid, and that without going
to the City Attorney. But taxpayers,
II Is all right, because, you know, he Is
one Of our party, and particular friend
of a third ward alderman. u, is TO De
hoped thut the tax payers will elect nj
our next city election, men that have
the interest Of the city In view, and not
particular friends they wish to force mp.
on the public, and at the public expense.
And now word or two about the
office Of Police Justice. / think l saw
In an article In the ARGUS the words
'.former Police Justice" Will the AR.
ous man inform me who he meant, II II
was no, Scott Doanc, Esq? 1.-The refers
TO me, he Is mistaken. i beg to refer
him and the public to the proceedings Oh
the City Council and their records, wherS
NAV be found the office OF Police Justice
was made vacant. and find that office
made vacant by the resignation oil
Scott Doane, Esq, about the 2oth q
February, 1873. l Was then duly and
legally constituted Police Justice for tho
City of Alpcna, and the City Docke,
placed In my possession by the legal
officer, the Recorder.
Please Inform me where the docket
came nom, or what kind Of q book has
the records OF the Recorders Court, OF
the Police Justice Court since tn,
25th Of April, 1874, been kept in? lflnd
no entry in the ,;ity Docket since tins
25th of April, 1874. Now my appoint
ment as Police Justice, has never peci
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-02-24

revoked, aud the A!pena CITY Charter
docs not provide for Two Police justices,
80 that am the Police Justice for the
CITY OF AlpeHa, and will continue 10 be
until my terra OF Office as Magistrate
expires. or until there are legal charges
preferred against ue and susiaiEe and !
am legally removed. Until then, | here
by cautlon 'hr pubic from entertaining
any De son as Police Justice but me, or
TO obey any officer armed With any
warrant or o. her witt signei hy any Ier-
sou but myself a. Police just &c. no 9th
er person having any right 10 sigl his
name In tie official capacity OF Police
Justice hut me, except the right conferred
on y usnrper, and any pe rson SHINING
his name In the official capacity OF Police
Justice but myself, Is liable 10 prosecu-
tioa for a misdeIneanor.
have the honor to be, sir, your ODE
dent servant,
MEAD MCCARTNEY
Police Justice, for the City of Alpena,
Mich.
~ OO.I fQrE
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-02-24

Save your rags and take them to Ear-
shaw's, aud exchange them for merchan-
disc, where you will find good assort-
ment Of tin, copper and sheet iron ware.
He will also pay the highest price for
old lead, copper and brass. Old stoves
bought and sold, at the store formerly
occupied by B. Richards & Co. lis
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-02-24

Americans arc Nation of Dyspeptlcs.
I'VE live fast, dissipate and fill early
graves. We drink all kinds OF alcoholic
spirits, and swallow, without mastica-
ton pork, greese and every kind OF life
destroying, system-clogging, indigestible
food. DR.. Walkers Vegetable Vinegar
Bltters viii remove tho evil effects, and
the recovered patient, with pure, vitaliz-
ed electrical blood lowing through his
veins will have clearer head and cool
er head and a clearer Judgement, which
added to experience, will cause him TO
abstain In the future. loj
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-02-24

Chas. Hueber is fitting up the
store room, Formerly occupied by
f. +. Biewend, to be used by Fred
eric Haarhaus, az a bakery.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-02-24

For perfect dts, 30 to Crowell i God.
frey's. Sign of the big red boot, Potter
block, Second street Alpena.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-02-24

The American Sardine Cos Boneless
Sardlncs are much better and less than
half the cost Of imported Sardines. l3o.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-02-24

| A full assortment Of children's cloth
ing, at Alpern g. Cos. next 10 the bridge.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-02-24

Work on p. McDade's new hotel
is progressing. The front is now
being put up, and promises to mako
a very neat appearance.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-02-24

A choice lot of hams aud shoulders, a,
Monagbau's.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-02-24

Choice candy at Monaghan's, only 2
cents per pound.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-02-24

A large assortment Of cloths at Arm
strong & Pierce's
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-02-24

Vie. Woodruff Favored" Bay
City with lecture last week.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-02-24

To-day is the last day on which
bills can be introduced into either
house of our State Legislature this
session.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-02-24

The weather continues rather
cool bat has improved q little.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-02-24

Snow fell in this region to the
depth of four inches on Monday.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-02-24

A good girl can Rear OF steady
place to work, by applying at this
office.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-02-24

J. B. Tuttle Is in town, but will
depart again this week. He looks
hale and hearty.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-02-24

John Mather, of Long Lake, re-
joices in the possession Of a son.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-02-24

The public schools were closed
on Monday, it being Washington's
birthday.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-02-24

Blackburn and McTavfsf1 traded
dogs last week, and each lost $50
by the transaction.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-02-24
Local Notices.
Economy Is Wealth.

Fresh oysters and eggs constantly on
hand at Monaghan's.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-02-24

EDITOR ARGUS II regret exceedingly
the necessity which comptls me To ask
You To publish a communication for me.
| had hoped that | could escape that one
thing above all OVERWHELMING my name
In the newspaper-but since the Alpena
ARGUS and Pioneer have seen 1T, unSo.
licited, 10 bring my name before the pub
lie, and that great and glorious body,
the Alpena City Council. Now l am
much obliged for the good intentions,
particularly to the ARGUS, that paper
being the first to bring me 10 notice, but
at the same time suppose myself, and
think so still, big enough to take care OF
my own little grievances but since they
have been so kind, perhaps the readers
OF the ARGUS and Pioneer, q hope NE
Pioneer ieW do me the fdOor 10 copy Nfs
letter., and the tax payers would like to
hear from me and have some explana-
ton about that bill they have heard so
much about, and which had 10 be referred
to the City Attorney 10 have him pass
upon its legality. Well, amt It nice
thing to have q City Attorney to advise
with on such matters Of importance
You know it is not necessary TO sent
the bills of particular friends TO The
City Attorney Oh, no. pay those rs
they come in /; they are all right ! Well
| am wandering little, and must get
back to this wonderful bill, so while
think of 1t l will give it to you Verbatim
as II went 20 those great moguls. Herr
it Is; taxpayers, read It:
Aipcnn, June 22re, 1874.
City Of Alpena, Mich, in account with Il. Ma
| cartney, DIR.
To use of office for holding city elections
| seasons Of 1872, 1873 1874, incluling
wood, lights SC. $50 o.
To services on election boards. seasons OF
| 1872, 1873 & 1874. IS o
To repairs of windows by glass broken and
taken out and Garnet DESTROYED ego o.
Police court costs in City vs.. Thos. Huly, COM
! ruitted for 10 days $500
Police court costs Ia City VS.. Tbos' Donohoc, sus
| pended sentence. 81 "
| Police court cos's. vs.. Edward o. BriGn, 30
| DAYS committed ~ "
| Police court costs vs.. Thos. Jackson, com.
| United in default ~ VS
! Police court costs w. Alex. Nc Donald,
| committed in default. 81
| Police court costs in City Va. Robert Clark,
| committed in default. o'
| Police court costs Va John Smith jury trfN - "
| {" James Woods - ~
| " Susan Woods "a y
4" John Moore, Julia Moore and Ella
| Lawrence. ~ o.
| rrotai 400 q
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-02-24

The next carnival at the skating
rink will probably he two weeks
from this evening. March 10. d r
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-02-24

Don't tell us there Is no money
in town. We know there is, for
we have taken in fifty cents within
the last ten days. Il.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-02-24

Harry Gansman and George
Robinson have re-opened their
barber shop in the Myers block.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-02-24

s. Rosenthal has returned home
with a large stock Of goods.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-02-24

Religious services at the Vessel
school house next Sunday at 2
o'clock, Ivy the Rev w. w. Rafter.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-02-24

INOR SALE OR RENT.-.A hoaisc and lot, with
II good barn, on River street. Enquire Ct -
Essential. IB5
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-02-24

A RARE cHANCE.--A valuable furm for srlc,
iAcontaining l3i acres Of good farming land. five
acres cleared, aud good log house, situated on
ths city OF Alpena. Price low, and terms easy.
For full particulars enquire of A. HARSHAW.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-02-24

HRUCK-sKIN GLOvES.-Mill and lumber
- men will do will To remember that q. n.
Blackburn has stock OF the best quaifty Of
Buok-skin Gloves and Mittens. They are the
GENUINE BUCK. 1855
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-02-24

Monday was Washington's birth
day. q
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-02-24

The Council met last night in
stead of Monday evening.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-02-24

NJ EMOVAL-J. ID. Turnbul has removed his
end street. lI5w2
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-02-24

HSsTERsi oYsTERs.-Fresh Oysters are
" fccsivod by every boat, at the new store Of q.
N. blackburn, on Second street. Warranted best
quality. ld5
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-02-24

Advertisements of five lines on less inserted IN
this column at 900 per week, and So for each addi
tionsl line. If conliuued for three months OF
longor, IS per cent. diccunt nom these figures.
Il OST.--On or about the 18th February paiI
Lof Seal Skin Far Muhs. The finder win be
suitable rewarded By leaving tho same at this
, office. Isl
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-02-24
Money for Everybod

noyA A MONTH. Agents Wanted Ten
&.1DU beet selling articles in the world. Cir
csil.rs free Address, j. BRONSON. Detroit, NJ
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-02-24

VIM. z. Savaye f Bros Column.
Persons answering any of these advertisements,
will please state whore they saw the same.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-02-24
MEAD MCCARTNEY.

Police Justice, for the City of Alpena
Mich.
Dated FEBRUARY 22nd, 1876.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-02-24

Monday was Washington's birth
day. q
The Council met last night in
stead of Monday evening.
s. Rosenthal has returned home
with large stock Of goods.
Vie. Woodruff Favored" Bay
City with lecture last week.
The weather continues rather
cool but has improved little.
John Mather, Of Long Lake, re-
joices in the possession Of son.
Snow fell in this region to the
depth of four inches on Monday.
A good girl can Rear Of steady
place to work, by applying at this
office.
The public schools were closed
on Monday, it being Washington's
birthday.
J. B. Tuttle Is in town, but will
depart again this week. He looks
hale and hearty.
Blackburn and McTavfsh traded
dogs last week, and each lost $50
by the transaction.
The next carnival at the skating
rink will probably he two week:
from this evening, March 10. o
Harry Gansman and Georg,
Robinson have re-opened theil
barber shop in the Myers block.
Religious services at the Wesse
school house next Sunday at
o'clock, 10y the Rev w. w. Raftel
! To-day is the last day on whicl
; bills can be introduced into eithe
house Of our State Legislature thi
I session.
Don't tell us there Is no none
The Caucasian. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1874-1875, 1875-01-30
70 According to the La. Stat

70 According to the La. State
Register, there can be very little
difference between Sypher, Of La.,
and CIPHER in the mathematical
equation Of nothing, from nothing;
and nothing remains. But hear
how the Register, works out it's ~
pher equation:
"And now comes ''Sypher of Lou
isiana" who gets up in Congress to
defend his vote for the Pacific Mail
Subsidy, aud ".lenies Indignantly
that he ever received anything for
his vote. Sypher is telling the
truth. There neve: was y Con
gresSi0nal lobbyist that considered
Sypher or his Influence worth \
cent, and if any man had given him
anything, the fool-killer would have
had that man in ten minutes
There is no use in Sypher's ''indig.
nation.7
The Caucasian. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1874-1875, 1875-01-30

e We regret to learn that Rev.
Christopher Hunt, who has filed the
position of Pastor to the, Colored
Methodist Church here SO acceptably
TO his congregation and to The white
people, for some years has been re-
moved by their Conference and is to
be stationed in New Orleans. Mr..
Hunt was Conservative and did not
believe in making bis church politi-
cal engine of hate to the white peo-
pie and We shall regret his departure
very much. We wish him success in
his new field of labor.
The Caucasian. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1874-1875, 1875-01-30

The SEM1So1E.-Cnpt. Mitchell and
that obliging gentlemen Jas, Robins,
are making regular weekly trips with
tleir splendid boat, the Seminole
and the freight and passengers she
carries both ways is the sure index
of her popularity. No nicer boat or
more pleasant officers are to be found
anywhere than is found in the Semi.
mole and her officers. We are proud
to observe our friend, Mr.. j. Comp
ton French, in the office and doubt
not that he will form a valuable &C.
QUESTION to the Seminole.
The Caucasian. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1874-1875, 1875-01-30

The R1vER.-We see from the
Shreveport Times of the 2lst., that
the river at that point fell two inches
during the II hours ending at 3
o'clock the day previous, and that the
jefferson Jimplecute reported the
Bayou falling slowly, with FIVE feet
above the lowest water. Since the
date of the Times we have had one of
the heaviest rains that we have had
for months, and gentle rains almost
every day. The river at this point is
rising rapidly, and If as much rain
has fallen for any great distance
north of us, we will have q very full
river before the present rise ends,-
At present the river is nearly half
bank full as much water as the lar
'gest size steamers can want and as
much as we would ever have, if we
had our own way about it.