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VOLUME IV
JW IGILR . ER
to publishedin flee Borough of Allentown, Lehigh
County, Pa.,every Thursday • .
.11IY AIIGIJSTIJS L. lUJHE,
At $t 50 per annum, payable in advance, and
200 if not paid until the end of the year. No
Iphper discontinued* until all arrearages are paid
'except at the option of the proprietor.
2 .ll.nvxwrissmsrers, making not more than one
agitate, - will - be inserted-three times for one dollar
and for every .subsequent insertion twenty-five
6nts. Larger advertisements charged in the
*tame proportion. Those not exceeding ten lines,
4be-charged seventy-five .cents, and those
making six lines or less, three insertions for 50
cents.
, fOr A liberal deduction will be made to those
who advertise by the year.
Wollice in gasnitton , St., one door East
oftlie4;erman Reforthed Church, nearly
.opposite the “Friedensbothe Office."
Allentown Academy.
The next regular session of the Academy
commences on Tuesday Sept. 3 18,50.
Punctual attendance from the commence
ment to the close of each successive session
will ensure to each pupil commendable ad
vancement and satisfactory progress
Five Instructors are permanently attach
ed to the Institution, a sixth will be added,
and additional accommodations secured,
•should the number in attendance require it.
The whole plan of instruction, discipline,
and government, is based upon the excel
lent system pursued by many °kite widely
known and justly celebrated Academies of
- .NI - York - and -- NEngland. The Principal
has , had many and good opportunities of
making himself acquainted with their plan
of operations, and feels assured that similar
plans will, in time, produce sinft happy
results.
Terms per Quarter of Eleven Weeks
BOARDING SCHOLARS.
For boarding , washing and tuition
in english and clasmal studies. $35 00
No extra charges.
DAV SCHOLARS
For Tuition.—According to the studies
pursued—from $l,OO to 6,50. New Schol
ars under 10 years of age cannot be admitted
unless they are' able to read with fluency.—
It is also desirable that all should be well
grounded in the simple rules of Arithmetic
before applying for admission.
Full particulars can be learned upon ap
plication to the undersigned.
H. C. CHANDLER, A. M. Principal.
August 2D.— 11-3tv
14(D'W.LCOIB0
The subscribers have taken out letters of
administration of the estate of Daniel Roth,
deceased, late of the township of Northamp
ton, Lehigh county : therefore all who are
indebted to said estate, will please call and
pay their accounts within three months, and
all who have any just claims against said
estate, will please present them for settle
ment.
SAMUEL ROTH,
CHARLES ECKERT.
11-6 w
August I.
Dissoiutioll of Partnership.
In consequence of the death of Daniel
Roth, the Co-pa rpership in the Milling bu•
siness, heretofore, existing under the firm of
Pretz, Roth, 4. Co., was this day dissolved.
'['he business of said firm will be settled up .
by the surviving partners, and all persons
indebted to the said firm, will , please call and
pay within thirty days, after which time the
accounts Will be placed in the hands of a
.Justice of the Peace for collection.
SAMUEL ROTH, •
• CHARLES ECKER'r,
Adin ia .s .:.-!tiors of Daniel Roth, dee'd.
p 0,517., GUTH, & Co:
August 1.
IetIMIREV 44I
The. subscribers will continuo the AV IA-
Imo Busmss, ut the Jordan Mill, formerly
conducted by Pretz, Roth 4- Co., and Pre
prepared to • , pulchace any quantity of
Wheat and other grain, that may be offered
at the regular Market price.
•
PRBTZ, GUTH & Co.
^Atlleritown, August 1 • ig-aw
_ eachers W anted.
Notice is hereby given to the citizens of
South W barbell District, that the School
Directors of said District; will meet at the
house of Slesr. IV. Lacier, on Seturday the
td ay of September, ut 9 o'clock A. M.
ifortikk purpose of choosing 14 Teachers
thY.the,Win of 4 months.. The Trustees of
. vsch• - iittli,, , District are, requested to, bring
tkiejtVgbier for examination,.on the above
No Teacher will be entitled
„14te*ficii the phblic money, unless he be
'Vjfitianed. anti-:receive his certificate from
said' , board.. On the same,day, the Trea
su'rer of Said District will be pieseht to i•ol:
Let the School Taxi
By Odd V the
_ K , W.:LoDen, President.
•
.A t,` 15.
. .
A FAMILY NEWSPAPER.
TexasAind_Disu •i
Danger Ahead.
Ten Thousand Ctistomers Wanted
AT TIIE NEW YORK STORE IN ALLENTOWN.
Just received from New York and Phila
delphia, a large and splendid .assortment-of
.11,2 LL and WINTER GOODS,
which - they offer-at-the-very-lowest—prices.
Persons visiting town during Courtweek,
should make it a point of business, to call at
the New York Store, and examine their
stock, before purchasing elsewhere, ns they
feel confident that by doing so, they are able
to clear their traveling expenses• They
hold to the maxim of making "quick sales
with small profits."
.:.Their Ladies dress goods consist in Silks,
Bombazines, Alpaccas, 14Iorinoes, Mouslin
de Lanes, Ginghams, Calicoes, &c. of which
they have an assortment that cannot be.ex
celled in Allentown.
Superfine Blue, Black, and fancy colorcd
Cloths, Cassimeres and Satinets, Vestines,
of every description imaginable.
KERN and KLINE.•
5-4 w
August 22
GROCERIES
;!=, Just received a large and
,Valiff i rgri, fresh supply of Sugar, Cefree,
(i%.'ffll4l:.mgr Molasses, Rice, Tea, Spices,
and all the other varieties of
Groceries for sale cheap by
. KERN & KLINE.
Numbers one, two and three Mackerel, in
whole, halves and quarter barrels, fresh and
for sale by, KERN & KLINE.
A splendid assortment of Looking Glasses
with Mahogony frames, for sale very cheap
at the store of KERN & KLEIN.
Qtreenswere.
A large and beautiful assortment, consist
ing in full setts, of all prices, dishes, Glass
ware, for sale cheap at the store of
KERN & KLINE.
All kinds of country produce will be re
ceived in exchange for goods, for which the
highest market price will be allowed at the
York Store of KERN & KLEIN.
August 22. *-9w
VaillfilllDVl NHL
ANP GENERAL STAGE OFFICE,
EASTON, PA.
May 30
"MIN 0 °WYE
Lazarao.,
Occupied for more than a third if a Oen
. tury. by George Wittig, Esq. .
The undersigned would most respectfully
announce to the public, that he is Agent
for more than twenty of the most celebrated
manufacturers of Boston, New York, Phil
adelphia, and elsewhere ; and is constantly
--.. receiving front theiti
PIANOS
of the richest and most varied styles, of su
perior tone, and of the most superb finish,
of 6, 64, 64, 6i, and 7 Octaves, which are
warranted equal to any manufactured either
in this country or Europe:
Just received, also, a further supply of
Church and Parlor Organs,
of very beautiful patterns and fine tones.
His Ware room is constantly supplied
with a choice selection of •
SNRAPHINES AND MELODEONS,
n r: 9 rn the oldest .Ind most extensive manufac
tories in the iiti!".ed 2:2tes ; among which
is a new style of REEliat7r...dN,, having
Curium's patent improvements ,
pipes in front, and case elegantly carved,
and highly ornamental.
Tuning and Repairing.-:-:Sig. Salvador
La Onutsa, a disttnguished Pia For
Manufacturer and Organ Build For t ono at
tend to all orders.
OSCAR C. B. CARTER,
171 Chestnut street, Philadelphia.
!us!. 20. 11-13 m
LIE
New Mackerel.
THE UNDERSIGNED have just re
ceived a. large lot of No. 'l, 2, and 3,
New Mackerel, in barrels, which they will
sell wholesale and retail, at the very loweN.
prices., _
GUTH, & Co.
August 22. ,‘• . 11.7-2itt
JOB PRIMTIMO, •
Neatly executed at the "Register!' Office.
.re•eslt altickcrel.
.Looking Gl6sses.
Country Produce.
BELL IS'
PETER BELLIS, Proprielor
171 Chestnut street, above Fifth,
- Philadelphia.
TILE OLD STAND,
ALLENTOWN, LEHIGH COUNTY, PA., SEFIEMBER 12, 1850.
;ular Volunteer Candidate
or heri`ff.
To the Free and Independent Electors of
Lehigh County.
FELLOW CITIZENS !14.
Re
I hereby offer myself to
the free and independent citizens of Lehigh
county as a Volunteer candidate for the
Office of Sheriff,
at-the-ensuing election. I will be thankful
to all, be they Whigs or Democrats, for their
support, and should I be so fortunate as to
recieve a majority of your votes, I will en
deavor to discharge the duties of the office
with satisfaction to the public.
DANIEL J. RHOADS.
¶—te
August 29
Sl)eriff '9 danbibatc.
To the Free and Independent Electors of
- Lehigh County.
FELLOW CITIZENS !
• Through the recommen
dation of my large circle of friends I hereby
offer myself to your consideration as a can
didate for the Office of
SHERIFF,
at the ensuing October .election, subject to
the decision of the Democratic county con
vention. Should Ibe so fortunate as to re-'
cieve a majority. of your votes, I will faith
fully endeavor to discharge the duties ap
pertaining to my office.
NATHAN VVEILER.
Auguit 8. IT—te
31111111111 IaVINDI2I
To the EleclorB of Lehigh County..
FELLOW CITIZENS !
By the solicitation of
a large number of my friends and fellow citi
zens, I hereby offer myself as a candidate
for the Office of
SIIERITT,
at the next October election, subject to the
Democratic county convention. Should you
favor - me, with a majority of your votes, I
promise to discharge the duties of said office
with faithfulness and impartiality. •
JOSEPH . F. NEWHARD.
August 1. ¶—te
-------
ellajor Fry in the Field!
• , 3311314°3 (DEIHL
To the Free and Independant Voters of
Lehigh count✓.
FELLOW CITIZENS !
Encouraged by a large
number of my fellow citizens, I hereby ofler
myself as a candidate to your Suffrages for
The Office of Sheriff,
of Lehigh county. Should Ibe s 6 fortunate
as to receive a majority of your votes I will
endeavor to fulfill the, duties of the office
with fidelity and to the best of my abilities.
WILLIAM FRY.
August 1 ¶—te
THE FRANKLIN FIRE INSURANCE
. COMPANY of Philadelphia. •
OFFICE, No. 1633 CHESNUT STREET
near Fifth street.
Chat les N. Bancker, Geo. W. Richards,
Thomas Hart, Mord. D. Lewis. .
Tobias Wagner, Adolp. E Bone,
Samuel Grant, David S. Brown,
Jacob R. Smith, . Morris Patterson,
CONTINUE to make Insurance, permanent
and limited, on every description of property, in
own and country, at rates as low as are consis
att with security•
The Company have reserved a large Contin
gent Fund, which with their Capital and Premi
ums, safely invested, afford ample protection to
. t he assured.
The assets of the company, on January Ist,
1848, as published agreeably to an Act of At.
sembly, were as follows, viz:
Mortgages, $890,658 65
Real Estate, 728,358 90
Temporary Loans, 205,469 00
stocks, 15,663 15
Cash, &c., 46,581 87
Since their incorporation, a period-of eighteen
years, they have paid upwards of one million
Iwo 'hundred thousand dollars, losses by fire, there
by affording evidence of the advantages of insu
rance, as well as the ability and disposition to
,i: t eet with promptness, all liabilities.
CHARLES N. BANCKEB, Presiden
CHARLES G. BAKKER, Sec'y.
The Subscribers are the appointed Agents of
the above mentioned ,Instituuon, and are now
prepared to make insurances on every descrip..
ion of property; at the lowest rates.
AUGUSTUS L. lump, Allintown•
C. F. iILITK, Bethlehem.
Allentown,June 13, 1848. '• 1-I.lt
COtton Yarn House.
MORRIS & EASTWOOD,
No. 7} North Front Street, Philadelphia.
Cotton and Linen Chain, Wiiips, Indi
go Pine 'lwist, Coverlet Yarri;'rle
Yarn, Lump Wick, Cattott
Laps, &c. &c; &a. &b.
..xecuted..
Orders , 41.0•11 q....,
April 26
INDEMNITY'.
Directors :
$1,220,097 67
SIDNEY W. BURCAW,
ipainte-r—inpc-r—i)ang
The subscriber adopts this method to in
form his friends and the public in general,
that be has lately removed into the house
formerly occupied by Mr. Nathan Schafler,
in Hamilton Street, Allentown, nearly op
posite the German Reformed Church, where
he will always be found ready to attend to
calls in the different branches of his business,
which are
House and Sign Painting, Graning,
' Glazing, Paper-Hanging, 4.c.
During his travels he has made himself
Master in above branches, particularly,
Paper-Hanging, the panel work of which is
now all the fashion. He will warrant his
work to be well executed, and his prices
will at the same time he moderate.
Mlle constantly keeps on hand a large
supply of Projecting Letters varying in size
from 2 to 18 inches ; they are used for signs,
and have become very fashionable of late.
During the time he has located himself
in Allentown, he has enjoyed a very liberal
support,. for which he returns his sincere
thanks, and trusts that his work will further
insure him a liberal share of public patron
age. S. W. BURCA W.
March 28.
PF. TER YCK OFF
ATTORNEY AT LAW.
Has removed his Law Office, from the
corner opposite the Courthouse to the new
ly erected brick building, one door east of
Smith's Apothecary store, on the north side
of Hamilton street, between Kolb's Hotel
and the Courthouse.
He can be consulted and give advise in
the English and German languages.
Allentown, April 25.
C. M. RUNK,
ATTORNEY & COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
Allentown, Lehigh County, Pa.
Practices in Lehigh and adjoining coun-
ties.,. ,
17 - May be consulted in German
August 22.
EDIRIJND J. 11101111,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW
Office a few doors west of the Court' House.
0711 e can be consulted both in the Ger
man and English languages
Allentown; April 4
LOGI TOll43llZtea
ATTORNEY - AT LAW.
Office one door east of Kolbs Hotel, Al
lentown, Lehigh county, Pa.
Allentown, March 28.
WILLD 15. MARX,
ATTORNEY &VI UNSELLOR AT LAW.
Office in the 'd, n out room of the
building of Joh rmer Horn
beck's, west of tn. - . Courthouse.
Allentown April 4, 1850.
HENRY LAURENCE,
3)12i3W/ICIWQ
4-7-=.-- Formerly of Philadelphia, now a
s o aaaa a a resident of Allentown.
Office at Steckel's Eagle Hotel.'
Refers to the following gentlemen resi
dents of .Philadelphia and Allentown.
Sam. Deo. Morton,M.l). E. Townsend, D. D. 5. , -;;
Henry S.Tatterson, . J.K.Townsend, Dentist,
John D. McClellen, u . L. It Knacker, Dentist.'
Charles H. Martin, . u T. P. Shantz, M. 1).
Charles L. Martin, u I J. Romig, Jr. M. D.
in
r - Teeth and roots emso cted gratuito.us•
ly when removed for t ertion of artifi.
vial teeth.
May 9
ROGER BROWN'S
WINE & LIQUOR STORE,.
No. 323 MARKET STREET,
Between Eighth and Ninth Strs, North side,
• Philadelphia.
All kinds of Foreign. Wines and Liquors
such as—
Old Cognac Brandies., Dark
r !, 1 11,1 and Pale, Holland Gin, Ja
"1110.1 inaica Spiritsilrish and Scotch
'Malt Whiskey of the very
finest quality.
MMES.—Such as Madeira, Port,
Sherry, Teneriffe, Sweet Malaga, Muscat,
Claret and Champagne, very choice and
Also, Mahufacturer of Domestic Distilled
Brandy and Gin, Pure Spirits, Deodorized
Alcohol, Peach Brandy, Lavender Brandy,
Wild-Cherry •Brandy, and Fine Cordials,
Raspberry Brandy, New England Rum,
&c., &c., also a large supply of fine Old
Monongahela Whiskey on hand.
The above Liqums will be sold at the ve
ry loweit prices. Country Merchants and
Tavern-keepers, will do well to give the un
dersigned a cal) before purchasing elsewere,
and miamine the Liquors, which he vouch
es, will bear the closest scrutiny, recollect
No. 3 1 /13 Market Strlet•
' /10(3tA BRONSr4
Philadelfhin, Dec 6.
Locimsan 4* Brother,
111.91VUFS TUBERS ;• DEALERS
-IN-
Boots, Shoes, Hats 'Zt Caps.
The nineteenth century being the age of
Magnetic Telegraphs. Steamships, Locomo
tives, &c., and in which all kinds of busi
ness is done in the very quickest and. most
expert manner, it likewise becomes neces
sary for the trading public, to take small
profits and make quick sales, in ordei to
keep up with the imprOvements of the times.
Upon this principle we have determined to
act. We will sell our - Goods at such prices
as will astonish the buyer.
The following are some of our prices, to
wit:—
Men's Calf-skin Boots from $2,50 to $4,90
do courso do 6. -1,50 to 3,00
do kip
do Gaiter
Ladies' Gaitters 44.
do Slippers and Welts
. Buskins
1 .--
5•16. -;,-- ;
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T
They also keep for sa
sortment of
Moleskin, Silk and Slouch
1/11 , 1
A T S.
Cloth, glazeil, fancy and military
• CAP S
Trunks, TJmbrellas, Camphine, Lard and .
Fluid Lamps, Candelebras, &c.
Wltecollect the place, one door west of
0. & J. Sager's Hardware Store, in the
building formerly occupied by.L. Smith's
Apothecary store, in Hamilton street, Allen
town.
slay 23
1141 nation,,
The Girard Life Insurance Annuity and
crust Company of Philadelphia, Otiice No.
169 Chestnut Street, Charter Perpetual.,
CAPITAL 3005000.
¶-1Y
Continue to niake Insurances on Lives on
the most favorable terms.
The capital being paid up" and invested,
together with the accumulated premium fund
affords a perfect aecurily to the insured.
The premium may be paid in yearly, half
yearly, or quarterly payments.
The company add a BONUS at stated pe
riods to the insurance for life. The first
bonus was appropriated in December, 1844,
amounting to 10 per cent. on the sum in
sured under the oldest policies, to Si per
unt, per cent, &c., on others in propor
tion to the time of standing making an addi
tion of $lOO, $87,50, $75, &c., on every
$lOOO originally insured; which is an aver
age of more than 50 per cent on the premi
. ums paid, and without increasing the annual
payment to the company.
MEI
12:3
sum Bonus
jusuredl Addoitrion
No. of
Policy
$ 1000 $ 100 -
3500 250 -
4000 400 -
• 20001 124 -
5000 , 437 50
No. 58
,' 88
205
276
333
Pamphlets containing tables of rates, and
explanations of tho subject ; forms of appli
cation ; and further information can be had
at the office in Philadelphia, or on applica
tion to A. L. ROHR, Agent in Allentown.
B. W. RICHARDS, President.
JNO. F. JAMES. Setuury.
December 13. If —1 y
I,lly
To Farmers and Men of Business,
OILS, CANDLES & GUANO.
THE SUBSCRlBEaroffers, at the low
est rates, in any quantity to suit purchasers,
Genuine Peruvian Guano,
and every variety of
SPERM, WHALE, LARD AND
T cOr.71 4 R's 0 IL.
Manufacturers, Tanners, Farmers, Deal
ers and Consumers, are invited to call.
GEO .W . , RIDGWAY,
No. 37 North Wharves, the first
or 01 L STORE
below
below Race street, PhiladelfW. .
August 22. ¶--3m--Na
Washington Printing Press.
FOR S.I.LE.
A Superior iron printing press, Washing
ton's patent, with :a bed 22 by 34 inches, in
first rate order, for sale at this office, on ac
cotiitodating ters.--Addtass A. L. Ruhoi
post paid m
Jury 25.
2,00 to 2,75
1,25 to 3,00
1,00 to 1,87
do ..
do ..
31 to 1,25
Besides a very
large and exten
sive assortment of
ready-made
Boots & Shoes,
cheap for cash.
Ic, a splendid as-
11 —4l nl
?Amount of policy anti
bonus payable at the
party's decease.
$ 1100
2750
4400
2175
5437
*-4w
r•-•
NUMBER 49.
More from the Great Flood.
Our exchanges bring us further, details:
of the damage bril e itorm o
and Monday :
Monday last will be marked in the...lecal,
history of "Schuylkill Valley," as one tnern.: -. •':
orable for the. greatest freshet that=: has :'.
ever occurred in the river
rain fell in this vicinity d uring Sunday:high:4Q
and brought on the most rapid risecifSvato
ever witnessed. No one at firstr . itinticipate#,-:
the terrible freshet, but-the contintied-A6O-t: , '-':
And unexampled quantity of lumber, bttlieifk*
timber, hay ttacks, household furnitureciiiill
gearing, barrels, boats, great and small, gave
evidence of a great flood in the river and its 5
tributary streams above us. At one o'clock
it began to be evident that the bridge across
the river at this place would be swept from
its piers. At this time the water. reached.
the weather boarding; and the huge timbers
on the surface commenced their battering
assault upon its frame work. At quarter
before two o'clock, a massive wreck swept.
the western end of the old Structure from.
the abutment and broke the bridge in two in .
the centre. The water still rising rapidly,.
the floating timber began to bear heavily
upon the remaining part. In half an hour
thereafter, a large stack of hay came against
it and gently bore it from the abutment and
the pier, entire, and carried it majestically'
down the tide, after standinghe'weather r
Wind and . water for twenty dint' years.
The scene at this time was intensely.in•'
teresting and distressing, while the wrecks= s,
of Donglasville, Birdsborough, three atiterid.!,
ing, Port Clinton and other bridges, were: •-•,
passing down the now unimpeded crirrent r '''.
families residing along the river, lyhose•ha..- ; ':
bitations had never before been disturbed bri ,
freshets, were now being surrounded withV.l'.
the angry waters, and the inmates compel-. •
led to secure their property by removing it
from cellar to garret and leave n boats, to •
take lodgings for the night with more fa--
vored neighbors. Farm houses, barns, sta ,
bles,dwellings,along thentase of the stream
from its head, to Pottstown, fortunately, were
visited with the highest water during day-'
light, so that the advantages day afforded to
protect property and fife liras enjoyed. .
As a large fragment of one of the upper'
bridges passed this point a fine "porker"'
seemed to be very contentedly promenading_
upon the floor. Quite a large number of
hogs were seen flouting down the stream..
At this place the water was eight feet
higher than the July freshet, and• about
three feet higher than the great "pumpkin
freshet" which occurred sixty-one years
ago. The present now stand& the highest
freshet at this place, known to the living..
We understand that one span, -or half of
the Pottstown bridge (which was swept be. ,
fore the large fragments of the upper brid. ,
ges reached this point) remained alrhost ettd•
tire, and carne endwise against the fino new
bridge at Lawrenceville,. 6 Miles below this;
place, and passed through It, breaking the
timbers of one span completely, but the roof
strange as it may seem remaining entire
and in its place. This bridge had only
completed but a year. •
At this time a part of the Royer's Ford
bridge was already swept off, thus clearing
the river of bridges from thence to Pottsville:.
A thrilling scene occurred at Douglass ,
ville. A family, not anticipating, like ma- - •
ny others, so unusual a .rise of _water, re- -
mained in the• house, which is of stone
until it was impossible for them teleave it #.
They were (seven in number,) fi nally dri ,
ven from the second story to the garret, when'
their condition was perilous. Large re
wards were offered to any persons who
would rescue them. Two sailors ventured'
out in a boat, but were' unsuccessful, an d .
narrowly escaped drow ning. The houses
however, was standing; when the . water'
commenced subsiding, atS o'clock, rind the
family escaped.—Poilsloiriti.Lerlger. •
We were visited- this (Monday) mokiiinift•
by one of the greatest floods that brie . trier •
occurred in the region: It commenced rain
ing on Sunday morning, • continuing , diir
ing the day and all night... The water •in
•the Schuylkill was very 'high,. reaching to
several feet higher than the recent freshet,
and at about 9 o'clock, A. M.; .Tumbling
Run Dam, about. 50 feet.'high, 'one Of. the
feeders of the canal, gave way, Carrying . ;
terrible destructions with,lits„immeisie,body. a,,
of water, and makinggeneral . sweep of
nearly every house in the valley. beloW it to
Mount Carbon,,and down the .vailey of the
Schuylkill to Schuylkill Hiviert.
About thirty or fOrty houses have been,
swept away. A .wagon and tied horses,.
were seen floating down *the
.Schaylkitly . ,
above Schuylkill 'Hairen; snppcised' . !.q.
been washed from thelurnpike: ,
The loss of life must hriLe teen Immenriei
as no less than eigtii persons U. ere drovririeiT
between M't. Carbon and SehtlYlkill'Haven;
Faors Teuarzbs irie lerirn . that the
was .run up ; tp the irearind7rifory;windcw•of
Hatighawoitt'SMlUtr,i4.ool9 9 4 1 #ke
betWeen . :o,o4d W t , were..sweph
away, and many . 'peniripe;drewned?
destruction' of proprirty is it - 01618e. The
Rev. Mr: Oberfelt was' drowited— . -aiad.rt'iriii
supposed that whrile'fdriiilieri'Wer'eeairiedi'
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