The Ohio River.—On Monday the
22d ult.., the officer of the waterworks in
Cincinnati measured the depth of the Ohio
river at that point, and found it two inches
lower than ever before known, and 62 feet
2 inches below what it was in 1847.
(advertise next.)
A CARD*
Madison, Wis., Sept. 11, 1856.
Editors Daily Patriot:— We take plea
sure in acknowledging the liberality of the
Franklin Fire and Marine Insuranace Com
pany, at Fond du Lac Wis.; in promptly
settling and paying, before it was due, the
sum of f 1000, being the full amount of
our policy in that Company. Our agree
able transactions with the officers of the
company, show them to lie gentlemen dis
posed to do right without quibbling or e
vasion, and their promptness in paying
the loss before it was due, shows a degree
of solvency which should and will inspi; e
publiv confidence in the ability and sound
ness of company. We trust the company
will receive a good share of public patron
age, which w'e feel confident it richly dc
serves. O. C. BUCK & CO.
In reference to the Cotrlpany mention
ed in the above card, we find the follow
ing in the Madison papers. This Compa
'ny enjoys a good reputation throughout
the west for promptness and liberality.
Franklin Fire Insurance Co.
We publish to-day a sentiment of O. C.
Buck & Co., in relation to the promptness
manifested by this Company in settling
the loss they sustained by the late fire,
and covered by this Company. The Fran
klin is a safe, prompt and reliable Compa
ny, and we take pleasure in r'commend
irig it to the consideration of our citizens
wlio need insurance on their property. —
[Madison Patriot.
Business Promptness.
