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Show Tho ' Finest ' M IsdlHBlppl ... Steamer KurneU, St. Louis, 20. The steamer Grand He public, the largest and finest steamboat steam-boat ou the western waters, touk fire about midnight and burned Dearly to the water's edge. The dames communicated com-municated from her to the steamer Ciironddet, lyiog aloDg side. All her upper works were destroyed, hut her macmney will be badly damaged. The, steamer Grand Republic was owned by Captain Thorwig, and valued at $150,000; insured for $50,-000,". $50,-000,". The steamers Carondelct and Hicks were valued at $-10,000; insured for $17,000. |