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NORWALK, CONN. TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1856.
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IVIKLLOBYS
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Over D. at N. Depot.
_ N_0.BIVALK. ' '
‘I. ll: on-a-s s as
Warraiitéd jtb please all Good Judges.
Dentistry.
Do¢to1_:s_HILL at FITCH,
.Surglca_l &.;lVIechanical
DI: N- T I S T S,
0ficeov‘er'th_e Store of C. .l‘.Gruman,
"NORWALK, CONN.
A. HILL. Cn.uu.ns Fri-on.
D. B. BOOTH, ,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
HAS REMOVED J-"R01! oA.vBz7m' To‘ NOR WALK
Orrics oven H.uenr’s STOVE Facronv.
.1. P:-. room-1:,
Attorney and Counselor at Law,
armor: oven .M./1LLORY’S swans
Nor-walk, Conn. '
‘AMOS’ HUNT,
General Pension 8; Patent Agent
Ami Prosecutor of Claims bq/‘ore
the several Departments and
the Court of Claims.
Washington, D. C.
O
H. C. RANDLE,
e.—I),EAL,I:‘.R IN-r
liats, Caps,--s-1lien’s & Boy’s
srnnw oooos, &c., ,
Ladies Purs,_-Gents Gloves, Canes,
U===-1=-r<-11a.s. 600--
No. 2 Skiddv’s Block.
0 . J A N ,
Dealer in Foreign and Domestic ‘
DRY GOODS, CARPETINGS_
Carriage ,Trimmings. Cloths. CG-983'
mares, Satinettsu Vestings, and Tail-
or’s Trimmings, by the .Yard.
Piece or Package.
sussrmcs, snmrmcs, JEANS, BATTS AND WARP
At thelowest possible prices.
N9RW.A.l:K», Q9!‘-l N-
C. O. E. K. IJQCKWOOD, 84. C0.
NORWALK. CONN.,
MANUFACTURERS OF
Tin, Sheet Iron & Copper Wares,
J .AND'DlIALERS IN
Stoves, Range , Furnaces, Cutlery,
Britannia Porcelain and Wooden
Ware, and Kitchen Furniture
in general, Pumps, Sheet
Lead 5}-. Lead Pipe,
Crockery, Glass
and China.
Ware.
E. .v. A. oincnnsrnn,
Hardware
D E A L E R.
Noawanx. GONN-
.uMr;.s“ snnawoon.
SUOOESBOB T0 ‘
A.
Bookseller, Stationer &. Binder,
‘.7 Main Street, Norwallc.
P, H. NASH,
WE91:E.f~il-I-P or lll‘-'l~‘4.ll- ratio In
§ T 0 V E S s
mxorlcronssa or
Tin, Sheet Iron & Copper‘ Wares,
Has constantly on hand a. large assort-
ment ~ of general House-keeping
Furniture, at So. Norwalk,
Conn.
5;. 1.4;. RRQW-ITT,
Seasonable
DRY GOODS.
HE Subscriber would return his thanks for
the very liberal patronage with which his
Store has been favored I.he your past, and hopes
by a constant attention to the wants of the
trading public and by a system of fa} r and hon-
orable dealing, to retain his share of trade for
the year ensuing. His Stock comprises at all
times a choice and varied selection of'fashiona-
ble and seasonable Dry Goods, of every quality
and price. He is confident that purchasers
will find every article purchased at his store.
equal in quality, and as cheap in price, as can
be obtained elsewhere. Particular attention
devoted to the selection of Cloths, Vestings,
&c., &c., for Gcntlemens wear, which will be
sold at the lowest market prices.
L. H. RANDLE.
NORWALK nmrorifnmz
PROVISIONS, I+‘RUI'l.‘S.
Vegetables, Fish of All Kinds,
clams. Oysters, &.c.,-
As good as themarket afi'ords,constantl y to be
found at the well known establishment of
ALLEN, MEEKER in C0.
m- Goods of the above description received
daily, and for sale at wholesale and retail on
the most favorable terms.
Line.
100 Bbls. of Lime for sale by T. L. PECK.
Timber and Laths,
AT SOUTH NORWALK.
350,000 Plastering Laths.
50,000 Feet Pine and Spruce Timber.
10,000 Pine Pickets just received and for
sale by THOS. L. PECK.
LUIVIBER! LUMBER 1
ILL & HUBBELL ‘have recently com-
menced the Lumber Business at the old
stand lately occupied by Mr. Charles Thomas,
and intend to keep on sale
Timber, Lath and Lime,
together with everyvariety of Luinber sold in
this market. We shall be happy to accommo-
date customers with any thing in our line -at
liberal prices. M. HILL, V
15 J, C. HUBBELL,
SPANG & BARDVVELI.-’S
Dry Good & clothing store,
At Westport, Conn
HE above firm would inform the inhabitants
of Westport and vicinity, that they have
on hand a complete and extensive assortment
of DH Y GUUUS , READY MADE CL_O'l‘HING,
and every /ci-nd and style of goods adapted to
Mans wear. _
The Clothing and Tailoring department is
conducted by the senior partner (J. Spang,)
whose reputation as a cutter is well established,
There can always be found a better assort-
ment of Black and Col’d Cloths, Black, and
Fancy Cassimeres, Sattinetts, Kentucky Janos
Merinos, Cassimers, Linens, and Cotton Goods
for Summer wear, than is or ever has been kept
in the place. Cloth etc., is cutfrec oi’:-horge
when bought at this Establishment.
SPANG & BARDWELL.
Watches, Jewelry and Fancy Goods".
NEW SPRING STOCK !
THE Subscriber has just returned from
New York with a new Stock of Fash-
ionable Jewelry, Watches, Plated
are and Fancy Goods, which he offers to his
customers ver ‘cheap.
Clocks and Vatches repaired.
Accordeons tuned and repaired.
Coffin Plates, Spoons, Rings, &c_.,neatly en-
gravetf. 0. s. CLARK,
cheaper than Ever
.f1t the South ./Varwal/.-.
G-ROGZEKY §TORE.
Subscriber has on hand by for the [ar-
gest and best selection of Falnily Groce-
ries and Provisions, to be found in South Nor-
walk, which he offers to his customers and the
public, at greatly reduced prices. His facili-
ties are such that he will be constantly receiv-
ing new and fresh supplies of goods, ‘as the
wants of his Customers may require, which will
always be of the best quality and sold at the
very lowest possible price, iuul he would re-
spectfully solicit an examination and trial of
the same. « GEO. W. SMITH.
E Land For Sale.
ABOUT eight acres of‘ good Land, near
Main-st., one mile north of the Bridge, is offer-
ed for sale upon very reasonable terms. It is
admirably adapted for building lots, or for
gardening purposes, having a quick and rich,
soil, and a large bed of vegetable. inould or
compost manure, thereoili 0.1,‘ it is well calcu-
lated for a first rate in_e‘g3,dQVY-_ It is well fenced
and in a very eligible locatxpii. For further
particulars enquire at this Office. '
Building moving,
3! castings -roasts. _
I,-L orders for building raising apd moving.
left with the subscriber, Wlll receive
prompt attention and be executed in the safest
and most expeditious manner.
JOSEPH SHEPHERD,
Carriace Maker, .l1gent.
WOOSTER HOUSE‘;
conusn or MAIN AND W1-1I_T_I_~1 _s1jR_s1;:rs,.
Near the 1.‘.-.ai.1 1.1.9611 Depot.
HE Subscriber having leased the above
named Hotel, is repaired to receive hoard-
ers and transient visitors. The House is abun-
dantly supplied with spring water, and has all
the conveniences necessary to make guests
comfortable, and the undersigned feels confi-
dent from the experience that he has had in
the business of hotel keeping, that he can give
satisfaction to those who favor hits, with their
patronage. OHI_\l FORRESTER.
N. B.—_—Warm 3-lid Cold Water Baths ready
at all hours.
Danbury, 1855.
BUILDING MATERI-ALE.
Pressed 8:. Common Brick Lime
‘Cement, Oalcined Plaster. Hair
and Marble Dust.
HE Subscriber havingdissolved his connec-
tion with W. C. S'rnns'r, Esq. in the above
business, will continue it on his own account,
and will keep a good assortment of she above
named articles °°"5ltll.lil§l oxilllantl which will
be sold cheap for Cash '
1.5. ,
Office at the Store
Norwalk Iron Foundry. I
EVERY descript.ion.of CASTING (lone at tho
shortest notice and in the best insmnuy,
as cheap as can be obtained at any; :_—.-,;~.o:- ‘cg.’
tablishmcnt in the State, G?-},lIC«niz‘cil Clxuin;-:,
Chain |’uinps,II'oI\ Fence,Piists,Roilings,&c_,
furnished ,3 order; Patterns execliiml at.
short notice ‘and upon reasonable tcrlns.
1 1’ ALEXANDER AUSTIN.
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CHAS. '1‘. LEONARD.
of W. C. Srni-:r.'r.
. To Let. _ _
DWELLING suitable for a small l-.n.r_l:‘._v_,
nvmc.
the very liberal patronage which the Pub-
lic have favored him with for the past year,
and would respectfully inform his customers
that he is prepared to execute all orders in a
superior manner. Silks, Merinoes. “Paramet-
tas, De Laines, Shawls, Ribbons, Gloves, and
Stockings. dyed all colors, every week.
Broche Shawls cleaned equal to new, Crape
Shawls cleaned, and dyed all colors, and the
new China finish put on equal to new.
All orders left at the Subscriber’s residence
at Winnipauk. or at Shepherd’s Bakery, at
Norwalk, or of Joy 85 Sons, Danbury, Ct., and
301 Bowery, N. Y., will receive attention.
0 JOHN PICKENS.
1
pm New Styles. 1
New Goods 8:. low prices.
HARLES FIELDS has now onlhand as
men and Ladies’ Gaiters, Boots, and Slippers,
as has ever been presented to the public in this
market. The style are new ; the workmanship
neat and beautiful; while the material is of
the finest texture and most durable quality.-—
He has some very elegant, plain and fancy
colored, Ladies Gaiters; also, Gent's Patent
Leather Boots and Shoes, with an endless as-
sortment of Boys and Misses Shoes, all of which
will be sold very low for cash. The public are
are invited to call and examine his stock for
themselves. tf21
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SPRING «Ix. AXLE 00..
MANUFACTURERS OF
spnrnoso MILES
BOTH COMMON & PATENT;
Of all kinds and sizes,
Cannon-st., opposite Tomlinson’s Carriage Manufactory,
Blunosronr, CoNN. '
It is acknowledged that the above Establish
meut manufactures the best articles in their
line, to be found in the market. All orders
by Mail‘ or otherwise promptly responded to,
RUSSI.-ll. Tounmsou, P1-es., S. B. Fsnaiisox, J n.,
Treas’r, WM. G.‘ Lixnnuncn, Scc’y. tf34
ATTENTION.
THE Subscriber gratefully acknowledges
the liberal patronage which has been ex-
tended to him by his friends I and the "public
generally, for the last 14 years, and hopes by
strict application to businessfio meet a_ ‘con-
tinuance of past favors. He has on hand, and
is constantly manufacturing to order, all kinds
of Harness. Having greatly increased his fa-
cilities in manufacturing, he is now prepared
to execute all orders in his line, with prompt-
ness and despatch, and pledges himself to sell
any and every article in his line as cheap as
the same article can be furnished by any simi-
lar Establishment in the County or State. He
has on hand all kinds of articles usually kept
by saddlers and harness makers; Harness,
Saddles, Trunks, Valises, Carpet Bags, Horse
Brushes, Curry Combs, Cards, Shamois Skins,
Horse Sheets, Fly Netts, &c., also all kinds
of saddlery ware, Carriage and Riding Whips,
all kinds all qualities, which will be sold at
manufacturers prices. Orders thankfully re-
ceived. Thrms favorable.
WM. 13. SWAN.
Norwalk, Aug. 11.
NEW MEAT MARKET.
AVIN G taken the new building adjoining ‘
the stflrh of Messrs. Allen, Meeker &Co.,
the Subscriber respectfully calls the attention
at‘ the public, and especially the inhabitants of
Norwalk and vicinity, to his establishment.-—
He intends keeping always a good assortment
of the best quality of meats, served up in the
best style. He believes they will greatly con-
sult their interest in buying their meats ofhim;
having facilities for obtaining my stock at the
lowest prices and selling for cash, I am confi-
dent in saying I can furnish Customers with
meats at much lower rates than those who sell
on credit. My business is transacted on the
most honorable method, the one price system,
believing one price better than a dozen,beside
saving a great deal of time in banterlng. All
who wish, can have their meats sent to their
dwellings, free of expense, by leaving the or-
der. A call is respectfully solicited.
STEPHEN HAYES
A Beautiful Village Residence,
—_ FOR s./1LE L/1T.fl SACRIFICE. I
ONE of the most desirable resi- " Tl
dences in the village of Norwalk, is offered for
sale upon very easy terms and for much less
than its value, in consequence of the absence
of the owner. The house was built in the best
manner and of the best materials ; is new and
most eligibly situatedupon the principal street
of the town. But a small portion of the pur-
chase money is required down, the remainder
can remain on bond and mortgage if desired.
For a genteel country residence, few places
can surpass it for beauty and desirableness of
location. This is an opportunity to secure I
comfortable hoIne,se1dom offered. For further
particulars apply to the Editor of the Gazette.
s. B. OLMSTEAD,
Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Groceries,
Provisions, &c., No. 14 and 16 Main-st.
AS just received an entirely new and ex-
tensive assortment of goods which he
will sell on as favorable terms as any in the
tralde. The public are respectfully invited to
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Norwalk, March 5th, 1855.
l . Cabinet Ware Rooms at
WESTPORT !
HE Subscriber would respectfully inform
his friends and the public generally, that
he is still located a few doors north of the
turnpike, opposite the Store of Alva Gray,
where may be found a general assortment of
Cxnrxnr FURNITURE. .
Ur; ciertaking in all its departments attended
to at the shortest notice and upon reasonable
terms. 1'3 . ALLEN RENOUD.
REM_OV.A 1.. I
UBBELL & C0. have removed to the
' Buick Store adjoining the Pottery. where
they are opening an extensive assortment of
Groceries. Provisions. dtc. Thankful to the
public for past patronage they solicit a contin-
uance of the same.
Notice.
THE Subscribers continue to run a Packet
. to and from New York for the accommo-
duties 0?‘ the Freighting Public, leaving Pike
Sill x, N. Y. every Saturday. and Norwalk eve-
ry nesdsy. Convenient Fire-proof Storage
u of all times. HUBBELL & 00.
something New!
Horse shoeing and General
:31.g,,¢;J.gam1tn1n¢.
was-nnnunv &« DUNCAN,
AVING taken their old stand, occupied
the last year by J. Deady, would iuf_'orn_x
their customers and the public that they are
now prepared to shoe Horses, 'Ox_en.,_ &c.., in
such a manner as will give entire satisfaction,
They are aware of the mischief done to hot‘-
scs by inexperienced workmen, and they are
tleteljmlncil that no cause of complaint shall
‘-1-’: l'<>_.“.ml against their work. They will also.
contmue their general Blacksmithing busi-
[less at their, old stand, where Repairing, FOL‘-
giug, A:c., will be done as h,er.‘~et0.l.'0Y.'€-.
Jan. '1st, 1856.
I ‘l » 2‘ - . u - I ‘
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Ffifhfelodeons and in the gllbsclllgl‘-give’! I G.~l-.7.“ 0lS.'|?-|l.1*5 71-‘-
I.‘?3i°.ns 0-“ Vocal Musie. Sept. 29th. '
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P.l:::esa_:Il.o torieoand quality, for those desi- Norvmalk POSIJ Office.
ring to pufchafiée “Tia . C I ‘*"
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-.—.- .. . -—t .. ”‘""“ “““ "”' do do EAST, 8.30 A. u_., 4 301'. .\i,
. Sulky For S8919. . do do 1). .8; N. R. 12.,
IGHT and "ii; good condition, win he sold do do New York City, 4.30,
’ heap if applied for ‘soon.’ Enquire at‘ ‘Wnsrox, Tuesday do Sa_t,urday'a,t2.00.1-At.
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BUTTONS oin at 6 1-4_ cents do do‘ E.ts'r,8.30..s. 11., 4.451» is.
+‘f£,‘f_“,, - 3 055,-c1,;,a_1_;_ vs. - . s. A. llfII.I.IA1lS 1-. n
¢l°3.3.|.‘?I.lta 1."1_aster, &_,e.
. . MEN..T- Ualcined Plaster and Marble Dust,
hi the B_usbel., Barrel or Loud; for sale
CHAS. T. LEONARD.
W
Front Brick.
SUPPLY of good Front Brick, for sale
cheap ; also, common Hard and Pale Brick
by the cargo or less quantity. b P‘
. ‘ CHAS. T. EEO.NARI).
HE Subscriber would return his thanks for '~
large and varied an assortment of Gentle- .
I roooav.
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For the. Gazette.
To H. D. H.
A or A. s. B.
In dreams I saw a lovely picture
J not from a gallery of art_
That charmed me like an April rose,
’Tis painted on-my heart.
Not as the rose of gardens,
To wither soon away-
But painted on my heart of hearts,
It never shall decay.
It was a fair and blooming maid,
So beautiful and pure,
That naught but love and truth,
Dwells in her heart I’m sure.
Her countenance teems with innocence,
And mirthful as mild May-
Methinks the spirit or a dove,
About her lips did play.
Although this lovely portrait
May fade and waste‘ away,
Yet the picture stamped upon my heart,
Will be as bright as day.
For the delightful thought,
Which Time cannot control,
Will be renewed -‘till it becomes-
A “ Di(a)mond” of my soul. '
A Sorrowful Ditty.
A maiden’: tears were streaming
In torrent: from her eyes,
And her bosom pure was heaving
With many sobs and ‘sighs;
Her form of grace was bending,
Like a fiowret in a gale;
And I asked the maiden gently
Her cause of woe and wail.
Wept she not her love’: betrayal,
Or for hopes too rudely cross’d ;
It was not for; fnithless lover,
All_those.pearly tears were lost ;
She said and sobbedthe louder,
Relating. thus her. woes-—.
“ Oh darnthat old chalk mixture,
It’s made a pimple on my nose.”
I Would Die in Spring Time.
BY I. D. HANOVER.
When the flowers of spring are opening,
To the sun their petals free,
And the gentle breeze of evening
Wafts their fragrance unto me ;
Then, when spring in all her beauty
Comes to reign upon the earth,
I would die ; that her bright songsters,
Might to me pour forth their mirth.
Ere the faded leaves of autumn,
Shall the earth their visit pay ;
And the beauteous vernal flowers
From our view shall pass away,
I would die ; that my first slumbers
Be not by the cold winds chilled ;
And the voice of favorite songsters,
Be not by their absence stilled;
Yes; in seed-time let my being,
Father, from this earth be free,
And when spring’s soft breeze is blowing,
Waft my spirit home to thee.
Then through endless ages coming,
May I with thee be at rest,
There enjoying ceaseless pleasures,
With my Savior and the blest.
From the Ink Fountain.
A Mother’s Dead.
or ni:on.'AI.n.
Hush ffor all is tranquil round the hearth,
The voice, so mild and soft, is heard no more ;
The spirit that so calmly all its trials bore,
Has ta’en its final flight away from earth.
Tread lightly, thou, and take a last long look,
And as you; gaze think of her fond caress.
For then her loving you will surely bless,
And whisper, mother, thy name is in the holy
book.
Sorrow, dark despair, and cheerless woes amid,
A sister stil is left, and she will bless pl
Your aching heart with her presence and ca’l
ress, .
But never as your sainted mother did.
Grieve not, perhaps ’tis better as it is ;
’Twas not ordained that we should ever stay ;
Her fath'er’s called her to himself away;
She left her sphere on earth, to accept a home
in heaven. -
Bounty Asleep.
Dark lay her eyelids’ jetty fringe
Upon that check whose roseate tinge
Mixed with its shade, like evening’: light
Just touching on the verge of night.
Her eyes, though thus in slumber hid,
Seemed glowing through the ivory lid ;
And, as I thought, a lustre threw
Upon her lids, rellec_ting,dew_—
Such as a night lamp left to shine ,
Alone on soigesecluded shrine,
May shed upon the votive wreath
Which pious hands have hung beneath.
assertions.
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The Nomination of Mr. Ingham.
We believe the democrats have made
a grand mistake in the nomination of
Samuel lngham. There is no question
about his democracy, and there is no
doubt but that he is a man of considera-
ble talents. But the mistake consists in
having nominated a man who can't be
elected. Mr. Ingham is ‘a strong man,
few, but there is no such a thing as ma-
king bim Governor of the State of Con-
‘ necticnt this Spring. To elect him by
the people is entirely out of the question
and. uny one who will take a bird's geye
-,view of the politics of this state will not
hesitate long in coming to the conclu-
sion that the next legislature will he
anti-Administration, and of course anti-
Saxnuel Inghatn. The democracy will
stand a slim chance, The greatest eno-
my they have got. is Isaac Toucey. He
has put his heel on Connecticut democ-
racy. The election last spring proved
it; and the election this spring will.
prove it again. There is no use ; they
cannot succeed with the load of odium
Which Toucey has. heaped on thoir
shoulders.—Middletown Constitution.
I-‘ost,poned.—-An exchange says the-
opening of the river has been postponed
for a few weeks, on account ‘of the
weather.
3 ‘sonsin small‘ boats. Many of the pas-
and he is a popular man among a chosen '
TERRIBLE CATASTROPHE. A
Burning of the Ferry Boat New
Jerseys]
THIRTYLIVES LOST.
About half past eight o'clock on Sat-
urday evening, the ferry boat New Jer-
sey, while crossmg the, Deleware river
from Philadelphia to Camden, took fire
in the middle of the stream. There
being a great deal of floating ice in the
river, much difficulty was experienced
in managing the vessel, and she was
finally run upon the bar opposite Arch
street. About one hundred passengers
were on board, many of whom jumped
into‘ the river and were rescued by boats
and others saved themselves by clinging.
to floating ice.
The boat was headed for the canal,
but on reaching that point, Captain Cor-
son discovered that the ice was so
jammed between the banks that to go
through would be almost an impossibili-
ty.
She then turned northward, so as to
cross the bar some distance above
Smith’: Island, and when nearly oppo-
to be on fire near the smoke stack. An
effort was made to check the flames, but
without avail. A scene of Wild excite-
ment ensued, the passengers all pressing
forward to escape the flames, and to be
the first to jump ashore as soon as the
boat should touch the wharf, the Cap-
tain having directed the pilot to steer
direct for the Arch street wharf. When
within about thirty feet of the ' wharf,
the wheel house fell, rendering her steer-
ing apparatus useless. A strong ebb
tide was running, and the eddy setting
up the river, caused the boat to sheer
of from the wharf, and float towards
the island again. Before this time,
however, most of the passengers had
jumped overboard, some of whom man-
aged to get upon cakes of ice, a_n_d_otb.-
ers .were_ taken from the _wateI: by per-
‘sengers, among whom were some fe-
males, remained on the boat until the
burning of their clothes drove them to
leap into the water.
Mr. Wm. Agnew, s resident of Com-
den, gives a terrific description of the
melancholy disaster, as follows:
Mr. Agnew's Statement.
I was standing conversing with Mr.
Muschamp, a conductor on the Camden
and Amboy Railroad, when he discov-
ered the flames bursting out around the
smoke stack. Making an exclamation
that the boat was on fire, he sprang
forward to the windward. He saw the
captain in the pilot house with the pilot.
Almost the moment the fire was discov-
ered, the boat was headed for the Arch
Street ‘wharf. A -wild, heart-tending
scene of terror ensued. There were, as
nearly as he could remember, over one
hundred persons on board,‘ including
twenty or twenty-five ladies. By a
common impulse they rushed -to the
windward, to avoid the intense heat of
the flames, which had now enveloped
the whole after part of the doomed vessel
Mr. Agnew clung to the guards as long
as he could. Around him, frantically
endeavoriug to wrench loose the staun-
cheons which were yet free from the
devouring element, were the horror-
stricken passengers who, but a few min.
utes before, had been so full of hope and
happiness. There was nothing that he
could see save a bench or two that could
in any way be made available as a float
or life preserver. The flames, as the
wind drove them about, increasing in
volume every moment, caught the dres-
ses of the women, whose shrieks for as-
sistance were appsling. One young
girl, Miss Cannon, was the only one he
recognized. and the last he saw of her,
she was enveloped in fire and screaming
piteously. The scene was now almost
too awful and appalling. for reality. One
by one——sometimes five» or six at a time
-—they made a fearful leap from the
burning wreck into the scarcely less ter-
rible chances of death amid the ice and
water,
The boat had struggled up to within
twenty or twenty-five feet o'f the wharf
when the pilot house fell, and all com-
mand of it. being lost, it swung out head
down. There were at this time not
more than six or eight persons remain-
ing on board that he could see. He
leaped into the stream, and says his on-
ly fear at the moment was of being
site Arch street wharf, was discovered ,
of the whereabouts of his wife and
child. He was soon rescued, and on
reaching the wharf, he learned that his
wife had been saved and taken to the
Weatherby Tavern, but his child was
drowned. Its mother held on to it until
exhaustion compelled her to relinquish
her hold.
Mr. Nixon, of Camden, was on board
with his wife and child, and both re-
mained on the deck until their clothes
tookfire. Mrs. Nixon was considerably
burnt. She states that when her hus-
band was separated from her and forced
overboard, his coat was all in a blaze.
She has not seen or heard of him since.
Thomas H. Dudley, bf Camden ; Mrs
Ellen Stowe, of Camden ; Thomas
Hooper, o f Philadelphia: ; Thomas
Stearns and wife, and William P. Wil-
son, were all rescued from the water in
an exhausted state, and taken to New-
kirk’s, where the proper remedies were
applied to prevent any serious results.
Mr. James M. Stelling, of Camden,
escaped with his life, notwithstanding
the boat passed over him. When taken
from the water. he could scarcely move.
Two men, named Edwards and Nea-
gle, residing about six miles from Cam-
den, managed to get upon a cake of ice,
and floated until picked. up by a person
in a small boat. They were taken to
the Cherry street station house, in com-
pany with a Mr. Crispin, who’ was also
rescued, where they remained during
the night.
Mr. John C. Little, of Camden, was
found dead, floating upon the river.
Mr. Richard Mitchell, residing in
Camden, but whose place of business is
in South 2d street, was under the boat
for a short - time, but escaped without
injury, and was instrumental in saving
one of the female passengers. ,
It is impossible to give an accurate
list of the persons killed or missing.
The Captain of the boat estimates that
there were from 75 to 100 persons on
board--one passenger says about 60,
and another puts it at 100 to 125. The
Captain’s estimate-—probably the most
correct one—will make the list of the
dead a fearful one, indeed-—from 50 to
75.
Very many. no doubt, were killed by
the ‘paddle wheels, having jumped or
been crowded into the water forward of
them while the ‘boat was in motion, as
many who were saved suffered violence
in that way.
The Philadelphia Bulletin says 1--
The number of bodies recovered is
eighteen. As several of these are of
persons who were not before missed, it
swells the-estimated aggregated loss se-
riously.’ The total number of victims
will be more apt to exceed fifty than to
fall short of that terrible aggregate.—
As each body wasbrought in, the friends
of those Who are missing crowded around
anxious to learn whether the lifeless
corpse was that of the oloject of their
anguish. When the remains were rec-
ognized, bitter tears were shed. The
bodies, with the weeping relatives of.
the dead, made up a picture that wrung
the stoutest. hearts, and the like of which
we hope never to be compelled to wit-
ness again.
The Philadelphia Ledger says :——On
examination of the hull yesterday, the
deck was so burned that it had fallen in,
and no bodies could be found. Four
corpses were seen on deck last night,
while the wreck was in tow, and it is
presumed others with them have fallen
into the hold, or been washed from the
wreck.
During yesterday a large number of
persons visited the Station House in
Cherry street, to make inquiries for lost
husbands, wives or children. Before
evening the excitement. between Arch
and Market streets was considerably in-
creased by the finding of one body. and
the dragging for other bodies. by persons
on the ferry boat Dido.
The Philadelphia North American
says :-Dr. Thos. Rowarll came over
from Camden, obtaining all the informa-
tion he could, which he communicated
to the public immediately on his return.
Hundreds of persons were congregated
credit for prompt efforts made to rescue
the men, women and children struggling
in the water. Captain James Robinson
with the aid of another gentlr-man,
launched a yawl and saved eighteen
men and two ladies. Officer Merchant,
the elder of the Smiths, who owns
Smith's Island, the hands on board the
Morning Light, and the members of
Vigilance Engine Company deserve es-
pecial mention; Mr. Smith saved two
lads from drowning. Mr. Mitchell of
30 South Second street, was rescued by
a number of the members of the Vigi-
lance Engine Company, who went out
inabatteau. After Mr. Mitchell had
got Into the boat, he leaped overboard
and saved a woman from drowning.—
Mr. Shade, residing in Fitzwater street,
above Sun, was on board with his wife,
child and wagon. He was saved, but
his wife and child perisned.
The excitement along the Delaware
was very great and the crowd soon
swelled to an immense size. The per-
sons taken from the water alive were
conveyed L0 the .various hotels. The
flaming boat drifted up the dark waves
of the Delaware, the slirieks for‘ help,
the gurgles of the drowning, and the
hurry and intense excitement of persons
on the whnrves, combined to make up a
scene that cannot be forgotten.
At the Arch street House, an elderly
man, said to have been the engineer of
the steamboat John ' Stevens, is lying
dead. His skull was fractured by the
paddles of the ste1mer’s wheels.
List of those who Escaped.
Wm. Agnew, Camden; Jas. VV. Fer-
guson; Samuel Goverson, Phila.; Mrs.
Goverson; Thos. Stearns, Camden; J ,
M. Stelling; Mrs. Steams; Mr. Cris-
pin; Barney Carter, engineer; Wm.
Copeland; Jasfi Thompson, Camden;
Fred’k Herring, Phila.; Wm. Young,
Camden; Clerk in Comby’s store, living
in 13th street, Phila.; John Springer,
pilot; W.S Carson, captain of boat;
Charles Nixon; Jacob, Earling; Alfred
Bradley; Mr. Hewing; David Justice;
C. F. Dickson; H. Herring; Capt. J.
J. House; Mrs. W. Nixon; Thos. H.
Dudley: Mrs. Ellen Stowe; Thomas
Hooper; Wm. P. Wilson , Mr. Ed-
wards ; Mr. Neagle ; Richard Mitchell
Josephine Fidell; VVm. H. Yeaton:
Levi Newton, Coopeifs Hill, N. J.; G.
Ostenhart, Camden; 2: German taken
from paddle box; F. -Howard, Phila.;
Mr. Slade. Camden; Mr. Jester, fire-
man of boat: Gotlebb Echart; Vlary
Massey , Mr. Ehileuu; Albert Broad-
way ; Henry Copeland ; Mr. Hayward;
Jacob Esling.
Missing——Supp ossetl to be Lost.
Edward Muschamyw, conductor C. St
A. R. B... Camden; [John Fidell, Cam-
den; Mrs. Alex. Car man ; Miss Sally
Carman; Henry Lelarge; Elizabeth
Fullerton; Mrs. M.. E. Massy; John
Parsons; Charles W hetherby; Thomas
Allen ; Mr. Crisp ; Carney Carter;
Oliver Weeks; Allloert Robinson; C.
Hollinshead; John ‘Purvis; Mrs. Shad
and child; Mr. Prince, Camden; Mr.
Howard ; WV. Nix.on and daughter; M.
Remhack; Albert Robinson; girl liv-
ing with Mr. It ; Samuel Briggs; Mr.
Beale ; Page Riley, (colored) ; W.
Stewart, do; Rvailolpli Carlin; Alex.,
Claxtoug an ag‘el1.t of the‘ Jersey Blue"
newspaper ; Miss. Jones ; :1 colored boy ;
a child of Mrs. G-overson.
Known to he ])e(t/l.
John C. Lit.tle:’; Francis Fitzpatrick ;
John S. Newton; Abraham Jennie; J.
M. Shermer; James Mcfjafirey; Alex-
aneer Claxton ; Vorwaser Nixon ; Mrs.
Shade; Nlayer 1-‘.-,ynLmr__g'; Francis Baird;
child of Mr. Govc-arson; Freilerick A.
Thompson; Emery P. l’.'.ile.-y, colored ;
Morris Bailey, 410.: Mrs. Mary A. Diggs
do.; James A. Kennnrd, 410.; Jacob
Campbell, (10,; James Williams, do.; [-1.
Johnson, do.
A Telegraph dispatch says twenty
bodies have been recovered in all, and
thirty persons are still missing.
IV. Y. Sun. Wednesdtty.
fi‘We gave some time since in the letter
of Hon. Richard C. Puryear, some inkling of
the influence exerted by the Roman Catholic
Power over the Post Master General in his
Department. By the way of illustrating fur-
around thejerry, and the shrieks of per-
sons throughout the city were terrible
in the extreme.
On Sunday many houses were closed,
struckby thevwheels. He swam about
one hundred yards, when he providen-
tially reached the bow of a clipper ship
and was rescued by the promptness of
those on board. He is positive that not
more than ten minutes elapsed from the‘
time of the discovery‘ of the flames
around the smoke stack, until the boat
was completely wrapped in fire. The
Captain, as far as he could notice in the
confusion, was doing his utmost to save
the lives of those on board, and the pilot
remained at his post to the last.
The fire originated in tho fireman’s
room; does not think the least blame
can be attached to the captain or pilot,
nor, to his knowledge, to any of the
employees. .Mr. Agnew was at Blood-
good’s hotel, foot of Walnut street;
from whence, after receiving through
the kindness of Mr. B., a change of,
clothing. he proceeded to Camden to
allay, by his presence, the apprehension
of his friends regarding his safety. Mr.
Agnow’s friend, Conductor Muschamp,
was unable to swim, and it is feared he
is lost.
Mr. James. W. Ferguson thinks there
was about sixty persons on the boat
and when the fire was first discovered
he was standing with a fellow clerk of
his named Howard. When the place
became-too hot for them, Ferguson in
company with Howard and some gen-
tleman nnknown to him, slipped over
. the steamboat into the water, and held
on to the rpdder chains until nearly ex-
hausted, when he let go and commenced
swimming for the shore. He was seen
by persons on the wharf, and a rope
thrown to him, and thus saved. He
could not tell what had become of his
companions.
Mr. Samuel Goverson of New York
was on board, with his wife and child
about fourteen months old ; was separa-
ted from his wife when the fire was first.
discovered. He immediately made
search. for her, but geitmg in the midst
of the excited throng, was hurried over-
board without obtaining any knowledge
it not being known whether the meni-
bers of the family were alive or dead.
We noticed many an anxious eye look-
ing through a half closed window shut-
ter, closely scrutinizing every one who
went past. Mr. Nagel called upon the
brother of Miss arman on Sunday,
and informed him that he gave her his
shawl and told her to jump overboard
after him, but she appeared bewildered
and made him no reply. After wrap-
ping the. shawl around her, Mr.
jumped over. The father of Miss Car-
man is a very elderly gentleman, and it
is feared he canmt withstand the shock.
A colored man named Jos. B. Hite,
engaged as a porter at the store of R.
G. Porter fit Co., of this city, procured
a batteau at Arch street wharf, and suc-
ceeded in rescuing fourteen persons,
among wlom ‘was Mr. Dudley,alawyer
of Camden, who now lies in a delirious
state of mind. All honor to this noble
man, who thus at the risk of his life,
succeeded in saving so many precious
lives.
The ferry boats that ply between here:
and Camden were densely crowded!
throughout the day by persons anxious
_to obtain information and see the wreck.
As the tide receded a portion of the ma-
chinery, such as the walking beam,
boiler, &c., were seen, and shortly atfter
the starboard wheel house, with the
name of the boat. plainly visible, was
seen. A ‘small boat put off to the
wreck, and commenced grappling, but
did not succeed in getting any of the
bodies. Towards night the steamer
John Fitch npproaclied the wreck, and
a box, containing a quantity of jewelry,
was picked up, which is supposed to
belong to a pedlar. -
Last evening the widow of Mr. Mus-
champ, the railroad condu-ctor, who was
lost on the ferry boat, retu med to Cam-
den from a visit to New York, but no
one could be found with rlhe heart to
communicate to her the full news of her
"bereavement.
._. A number of persons do serve much
ther, the bidding which is now going on to se-
cure thc Catholic vote of the Country to the
Administration, we copy a letter from one of
the Washington papers, which in a few words
gives the whole history of the efforts of the
Administration in this direction. ‘Gen. lie.-
Calla and Major Towers were the American
Candidates at the last Municipal election in
that city.
To the Editors of the flmerican Organ :
GENTLEMI-IN: My father Abraham
Hines, deceased, late a " packer” in the
General Land Office, was struck with
paralysis November 24, while discharg-
ing his duties, and died the 26th of the
‘same month, leaving a widow and sev-
eral ehildren dependant. 1 made an
early application for his vacant place,
and several of my fathcr’s friends called
to see the Commissioner, (Hon. Thomas
I-l'endricks,) in my behalf, and in behafl
of my father's family, to request him to
appoint me to the vacancy. The Com-
missioner told them that I should have
the place.
The day after the promise was ma<l°.
I had an interview with the Commis-
sioner, who asked me whether I had
voted for Mr. Towers and for Gellefal
I told him, also, that 1 had always been
a Democrat, and that my family were,
and always had been Democrats. The
Commissioner, Lhe.reupoII._p0SIl|V°lY re‘
fused to give me the appointment.
Had I been a foreigner, particularly a
Roman Catholic foreigner, I doubt not
me; but no, I was an American, the S011
of an American, and the grandsonof an
American patriot of the Revolutionary
War. _
From the foregoimg, it is ‘€Vl(l€ll! that
my descent, being an Amepcan, and 111)’
having voted for Gen. M0‘-rallfl '~“l‘_l Ma‘
jor Towers, was considered sufficient
,,a,,se by we Cgmjnigislllller for his refu-
cal to give nie the app0Immen’--
The Commissioner told me he would
not permanently appoint any one as pack-
er, before April next; but, 1 am lnfprm.
ed that he has appolnteul a R0-nan (All!-
by m
McCalla; I answered him that I had.— _
the Commissioner would have appointed V
18U[I.
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NUMBER 3.
y father, and promised to me, to en-
able me to support his widow and child-
ren, has been given to a Catholic for-
eigner. '
I have herein alluded to my =1nC€5UY-
and I feel proud that I can point back to
the year 1776, when ml’ l’3“""'-ll 8”““l‘
father, (John Hines, deceased) ‘V35 3
Revolutionary patriot, who was engaged
in (at least) two battles, to wit: Bran-
dywine and Germantown; and at the
commencement of the War Of 1312, he
said to his sons: “ Boys, I have fought
for our Independence, and y0u’m”l15‘ 8°
now and assist in maintaining-it.
They did so,‘ some eight of them
were in that -wa.r as volunteer militia,
and one of those eight was my deceased
father.
My grandfatliezr, Jolm Hines, Sr., was
one of the first persons in Frederick C0..
Maryland, who refused to pay the
" Crown Lax."
Now, I should like to know how many
of the President’s official appointees here
can say as much for and on behalf Of
their ancestors and themselves, as I have
truthfully stated in reference to my an-
cestors, and on behalf of myself? _
Can Commissioner Hendrick’S. 01' ll“
Irish " packer?” I have over one hund-
red male relatives, who are voters, living
in several of the States, nearly all Den}-
crats! Has the Commissioner, or hit
Irish packer, as many '3 Have any of
Pierce’s appointees, more? These am
questions for official "Sag Nichts" I-0
answer. '
To the citizens of the United States,
and particularly the American citizens,
I submit the foregoing for their conside-
ration. Euocn G. G. HINES-
Washington, Jan. 9, 1856.
The Republican State Ticket.
Without attempting to discuss the
availability of the Republican nominees,
or the propriety of nominating them, we
propose to tell our readers who they are
and what they have been.
Gideon Welles, the candidate for Gov-
ernor, is the lather of the Democratic
party in this State. ,As long ago as An-
drew Jackson’s time he started the ball
which rolled up into the Jackson party,
"of which he was manager until a very
recent period, The assailable position
he never, shrunk from, prevented him
from being an available candidate to that
party, though he held the reins in his
own hands, and through his organ, the
Hartford Times, dictated all the proceed-
ings aud manoeuvering he thought es-
sential to its success. Until a short time
ago he contributed somewhat to the edi-
torship of that paper, his last efforts,
probably, being in opposition to the Ne-
braska Bill, and, we believe, a political
history of the State—a series of interest-
ing papers, unfortunately never comple-
ted._ The late manifestations of the Ad-
ministration party in favor of extending
Slavery, have permanently driven him
from that party.
Hon. Henry B. Harrison, the candi-
date for Liam. Governor, has been a
Whig, and in 18-54 represented this Sen-
atorial District in the Legislature.-—
Though a. young man, he is recognized
as possessing talents of a very high or-
der, and is fully worthy-of the place to
which he is nominated.
Hon. John Boyd, the candidate for
Secretary of State, was once a Whig,
though long ago he fcrsook that party
for the Liberty party, from which he has
received a Cnbernniorinl and other nom-
inations. He was also in the State Sen-
ate Ill 1854, where he considered him-
self LllSI.lllCI. from any political organiza-
tion, professing to act with the Ami-
Nebrnska men on the Slavery ground
only.
John '1‘. Adams, the candidate for
Controller is, or rather was a Democrat,
which means, East of the river, where
he comes from, a half Free Soiler. He
is represented as an easy, good natured
gentleman, a lawyer. though not seeking
practice.
Mr. Gay, the candidate for Treasurer,
is represented as formerly a Free Soil
Whig. He is. Cashier of the Thompson
Bank, of which Mr. Crosby, the Demo-
cratic candidnte for the same office, is
President. \Ve know nothing further
of i1im.—New Havrn Courier.
ELECTION AT HAND.
The opponents of this Administration
have a great deal of hard work before
them if they would realize their high
expectations of carrying the eilection.-—
There is too much confidence among
them. We assure them all that the
Pierce party are making greater efforts
for success in this contest than they
ever made before! There is no mistake
in this; and if the Americans, Repub-
licans and \Vhigs, would succeed. they
must spare no time or expense in perfec-
nng their organization so as to bring
every friend to the ballot box. This
done and all is safe. The battle ground
in Connecticut will be watched with in-
tense interest from every section of the
country. The enemy will labor with
their usual zeal to foment jealousies and
promote discorclamongthe voters who
a.e opposed to their rule, and desire to
see their apology for a Senator cast out
of the seat he so much dishonors. Let
our watch words he “Union——Orgamza-
tion—Perseverancc—Everylhing for the
Cause- Nothing for Men.”
N. H. Palladium,
Q? VVe do not propose to support
Andrew Jackson Donelson for Vice
President, but it is well to remind the
Democrats how Gen. Jackson loved
him. The following is an extract from
Jackson's last will :
“I bequeath to my well beloved neph-
ew, Andrew J Donelson, son of Samuel
.Donelson, deceased, the elegant sword
presented [0 me by the State of Tenne-
see, with this lll]1lllCl.lOfl, that he fail not
to use it when necessary in support and
protection of our glorious Union and for
the protection of the constitutional
rights of our beloved country, should
they be assailed by foreign or domgstic
traitors. This bequest is mule 3. 3 me-
memo of my high raga;-d, affect-,°,, and
esteem. which I beer to him as a high
minded. honest and honorable man.”
3‘ VVhen an extravagant friend
olic Irishman. _ H
Thus 5, -,3: me ma,-,9. go xenently l,lP.‘,l.
wishes to borrow your money, consider
which of the two you had rather lose.-
Norwalk Chronicler