The New Hampshire Gazette

Melancholy Accident.—We regret to perceive the following account of the destruction of the steamboat Lioness, and of the loss of life by which it was accompanied.

Loss of the Steamboat Lioness.—The N. O. Bulletin of Saturday, gives an account of the destruction of this steamboat by fire, on the 20th inst. on her passage to Natchitoches, about 40 miles above Alexandria. The boat was blown up by gunpowder. The manner in which the fire was communicated to the hold is not known. Fifteen or sixteen persons lost their lives—among them the Hon. Josiah S. Johnston, U. S. Senator of Louisiana; B. Q. Riggs and Michael Boyce, Esq. of Alexandria; Mr. Michael Clifford of N. Orleans, and Mr. H. Hertz of Texas. Among the wounded, are the Hon. E. D. White of Louisiana (badly); Henry Boyce, Esq. of Alexandria; Mr. Dunbar, do. (badly); J. H. Graham, N. Orleans; Josiah Johnston, son of the Hon. J. S. Johnston; Michael Colgen, Natchitoches; J. V. Bossier, do; M. Rupete, do. The boat and cargo went down near the middle of the river, and are entirely lost.

The loss of Mr. Johnston will be deeply lamented. He was, we believe, a native of New-England, but has resided for some years in Louisiana, and has represented that State in the Senate of the U. S. with dignity and honor. In his private relations, he was the object of universal regard and respect.