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Paul Jones. The shock was so severe, and the injury the Major Barbour sustained was so great, ilmt although she was immediately headed for the shore, she sunk to the hurricane decks when she was a considerable distance from shore. From five to eight persons are reported os drowned. We were enabled to hear the name of only one—Mr. Allison, of Henderson, Ky.? the second clerk.. We have heard mine of the particulars of the accident, but it must have been the result of great negligence somewhere. The river below flawesville ia straight, and with on abundance of water from shore to shoro.The Major Barbour was on entirely new boat.”Advantages of a Railroad to Farmers.
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Lafayette Courier
Lafayette, Indiana, US
Fri, Feb 11, 1848
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