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The boats engaged in our trade the
present season are doing wonders in the
way of speed. From St. Louis 70 this
place in Is to 80 hours ID now becoming
common time; when even two years ago
two days was regarded q quite quick
trip.


The St. Croix and War Eagle, both fa-
vorite steamers, tested the relative speed
Of each last week in race from St. Louis
to Calena. The former made the trip in
the shortest time by something like two
hoars, but the precise number Of hours
occupied we have not learned. Like the
great race between Peytona and Fashion,
the contest has resulted in the establish
ment Of the uncommon swiltness Of both
boats.


On Tuesday the St. Croix again passed
up, making the run from ST. Louis to this
place in 26 hours and 30 minutes; and on
Wednesday we were visited BY the War
Eagle, in 26 hours from St. Louis.
The Time, Monona, Fortune, Falcon,
Mendoto and Uncle Toby, are al good
boats, and some Of them but little if any
behind the two above mentioned in point
Of speed.
| The Mermaid, commanded BY Capt,
G.eim, is regular packet between Rock
Island and St. Louis, and as such is de-
serving Of patronage. Persons who have
travelled upon her speak in the highes'
terms Of her accommodations and judicioui
management.


To all the above boats we are indebted
for many kind attentions since the opening
Of the season, which it gives us grea
pleasure to acknowledge.