The Putnam was a regular St. Ix>uis and Cincinnati packet, and at the time oi the burn

was boi ud foi the 1 rinei place, having on board a laige number ot emigrants aad over :.-, i hundred and fifty tons of freight. Oaring ■ the temporary suspension of navigation be tween Si !. .in- a- i t'airo. i-he bad been de tamed • ■ ai toys. The boat was