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Cincinnati

The new Medical College is a very pretty brick two stories - The Commerce of this place is immense not less than half a dozen Steam boats may at all times be seen at the Wharf besides other "craft" peculiar to this River unknown "Broad horns" (a species of flat bottom Boats from 70 to 90 feet long to 20 broad, that part which runs in the water being similar to the N. England scow boat - These "Broad horns" are generally navigated by four men - One helmsman & three "sweeps" - There is a long oar on each side from 40 to 50 feet long, and one of similar dimensions projecting from the Stern - The boat is about 8 feet deep - having a temporary Roof These boats are capable of carrying about 900 lbs of flour - They float down the River - being? about 6 weeks in going from