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HOMBS, BRUSHES, AND PERFUMERY.--
" We have just returned from the North with an
extensive assortment of the aboye-named articles,
and are now ready to supply our customers with
the best and freshest Perfumery, consisting Of Po
matums, Ok Marrow, and Oils for beautfying and
promoting the growth of the hair; Cold Cream,
Lip Salye, Bay Rum, Farina Cologne, Lubin's Ex-
tracts for the handkerchief with great variety Of
English and French Hair Brushes.
Also, She'll Buffalo, and Horn dressing, tuck, and
side Combs Nail and Tooth Brushes; very fine
article of Purses, all of which we are determined
to sell cheaper than the cheapest.
S. PARKERS PeTfumery and
Fancy Store, bet 9Th and 10th streets,
Pennsylvania avenue. nov 4-tf .
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LOOK TuIS WAY EVERY BODY:
Painting done by the art Of HOCus POcus.
HNHOMAS HILTON, House, Sign. and Orna.
IL mental Painter. Old Chairs repainted, and
Furniture vanished. He will be ready for the
prompt execution Of work at all times, on the most
reasonable terms. Shop on 18th street, between
G and H streets. march l2-u
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CUMBERLAND COAL. from the celebrated
" mines of the Maryland Mining Compa-
nv, and of quality better than any heretofore Of
fered in this Market can he had by the car load,
smaller quantity, at j. PURDYS
Coal and Lumber Yard, Centre-market
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MEDICAL NOTICE.
New Flour Store.

TINE subscriber has taken the warehouse on the
i north side .of. water street, opposite Mcssrs.
Read 81 Son, and intends keeping supply Of all
the various grades Of -four He will endeaSor to
make il the interest of dealers in the article to give
him CALL as he 10 determined TO sell at small pro-
fits. LEWIS bkOOhS,
feb TT Water street, Georgetown.
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C. III. VAN PATTEN, M. d., Dentist,
DERFORMS all operations upon the Teeth,
Gums and Mouth, with the greatest care and
skill. Office near Browns Hotel, and next door to
Todd's Hat Store. '.. feb 25-ly
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A NDREW j. JOYCE, Horse Shoeing and
~ Smithing Establishment, successor to John
Daley, corner of l4th and E streets, near Fullers
Hotel Thankful for the patronage he has receiv
ed from liberal public, he soicts a continuancs
Of the same.
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WIN. NOELL, Ventian Blind maker, south
w side Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and
10TH streets. Blinds of all sizes and colors, fur
pished to order Old blinds retrimmed and painted.
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JONATHAN r. WALKER.-House car
j penter and joiner on X street, shop corner X
and 9Th streets. t
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FRANCIS Y. NAYLOR,
Copper, Tin, Sheet-lron and Stoue Manufacturer.
Roofing, Guttering, Spouting, DC. South side
Pennsylvania avenue, near Third-street Wash
inpton, CITY, ID. c.. t4. @s
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nR. HAMILTON p. HOWARD, tenders his
professional services to the citizens Of WASH
ington, d. G., He may be found at DR.. F. How
ards, N f. corner of f and 18th SITS. Dec. .
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CHI EAP FOR CA SH!!
L. S BECK g. SON,

l.. s BECK d. SON,
House. Furnishing Store, Pennsylvania
Apenue, South side, betpeen 9th and lOM
streets, Washington.
We have on hand new and secondhand goods:
such as Bedsteads, Beds and Bedding; Tables,
Chairs. Bureaus and Sideboards China, Glass,
and Crockeryware, Cutlery, Holow-ware of every
variety, sbovels and Tongs, Carpets, Brooms,
Brushes, Willow and Woodenware; with va.
riety Of articles too numerous to mention. apr l6
1. s. BALL,
Dealer in Tobacco, Snuff q Cigars, Pennsylvania
Avenue, between Fukler's 4 Gallabrun's Hotel
april ~. ......,..,,..
s. BALL also repairs Watches and Jewelry.
IL. april 22-tf
EARTHENWAR ARE, CHINA AND GLASS,
NN PURSEI.L Importer and Dealer in +. Ware,
China and Glass, wholesale and retail, at
his store, opposite Browns Hotel, pennsylvania
avenue, Washington city, u. Z.
VUPPING, LEECHING AND BLEEDING
~ A large supply Of best Swedish Leeches,
already on hand to be applied or for sale, by
SAML. DEVAUGHN, 9th street
Who also has ICE for sale whenever called for,
as above. aPri @-u
W. WHITNEY.--Boot and Shoe Dealer
w opposite Browns Hotel, Pennsylvania
Avenue. has received his fall stock of Boots and
Shoes suitable for plantation use, he invites the at
tenton Of those who wish such articles, and prom.
ses them good bargains.
GEORGE COLLARD,
DEALER nv LUMBER, WOOD, coal, LINE
SAND, AND CEMENT,
| Corncr Of 9Th 50. and Missouri Avenue'
~ 8g .~# r @se p.
d. CLAGETT q CO.,
DEALERS IN FANCY AND. STAPLE DRY
I GOODS, CARPETINGS. OIL CLOTHS,
| CURTAIN STUFFS, &c. .N
Corner Of 9th street y Penn. aDe'''1e,
WASHINGTON D. G. !,
/ TSURNTTURE.--New and second hand, daily re
! n ceiyed. For sale, ON reasonable terms, by
, 81 b. HOMANS,
\ april l3. Between 10th and | l,h streets
J. L. w. THOMPSON,
CABINET MAKER @ UNDERTAKEN
i between 18th and l4th sts., north side.
s.*Hearsss kept, and funerals attsndedto
Nov. 4-y
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TToMEPAT'HY. DR.. Ionas Green, (late Of
I'll Philadelphia tenders his professional ser
vices to the citizens Of Washington and its Vicinity,
as practitioner ofthe Homeopathic system Of medi-
cine. His residence is on G street, near Sd.
dec 23-tf
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r s. BALL also repairs Watches and Jewelry
H., april 22-tf
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nENNIS PUMPHREY'S Livery Stable, COT.
net Of 9th and G. streets. Horses and Car
riages to hire. Horses taken at livery, and kept
in the best manner @1 4a
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ISAAC STODDARD. -Blacksmithing In gene
i raj, on Four and half, between E and F SITS.
Work done cheap.
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BUSINESS CARDS.
BENJAMIN HOMANS,

AuctiOneer and Commission Merchant,
BetWecn lOM and llM Streets, fronting Penn
syiuGnia Auenue.
Sales of Real Estate, Furniture, and Personal
Property, attended to at any place within the city
march eff
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EARTHENWARE, CHINA AND GLASS,
TT, PURSELL, Importer and Dealer in f. Ware,
l.. China and Glass, wholesale and retail, al
his store, opposite Browns Hotel, Pennsylvania
avenue, Washington city, ID. G.
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"A. GLADMON,
House Carpenter and Joiner.
Shop corner Of 9th and N streets, Washington.
Where, at all times, Sash, Blinds, Doors, &c,
be had. All manner Of work in his line will be ex-
ecuted at the shortest notice.
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DRlSCOE & CLARKE, Dealers in Cloths, Cas-
ID simeres, Vestings, &C., Pennsylvania avenue,
i few doors west Of Browns Hotel.
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Its words
Are few, but deep and solemn, and they break
Fresh from the fount Of feeling !-Percipal.
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Dealer in Tobacco, Snuff q Cigars, Ptnnsyiuani,
Apenue, between Fukler's 4 Gallabrun's Hotel
april %. G..
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WASHINGTON, D. C., 1916.
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Communicated
IRON REVENUE STEAMER "PoLK."

IRON REVENUE STEAMER "POLK."
This beautiful steamer was launched at Richmond,
Virginia, on Monday, the 18th instant, at p. m,
and probably the largest assemblage ever collected
at that place was present. This vessel is likely
to realize the most Sanguine anticipations Of the
projectors and to reflect great credit upon the admin
israton under which she was constructed. As far
practicable, sailing qualities are combined with
efficiency a steamer. II is not anticipated that
she will be able to compete, in speed, with our river
or bay boats, which are constructed expressly for
speed under steam alone, but that she WILL under all
circumstances, be an efficient sea-steamer, using
steam as an auxiliary motive power.
The dimensions are as follows; Length on deck
1913 feet; length of keel, ll6 feet; beam, moulded
90 feet extreme beam, guards, al feet 6inches
depth of hold 10 feet inches. She has three
masts, and carries a square foressil. She is fur
nished with two Of Lighthal's half beam condens-
ing engines, with horizontal cylinders 80 inches in
diameter, and feet stroke Of piston. Side wheels
l6 r. in diameter, 4. face Buckets 90 in, and dip
r. in, and will carry IL days fuel. The buck
are arranged that they may be futed into the
shaft, and the wheels disconnected from the engines
in fheea minutes; when il is anticipated that, in
sailing properties she will be equal to any vessel in
the service
The model was furnished by John w. Capes,
esq, Of New York, under whose immediate super
intendence she was built and the engines by VIM
A. Lighthal, esq, for many years favorably known
to the travelling community on the Hudson river as
the talented engineer of the steamers Troy, Empire,
and Rip Van Wrinkle; and the whole work under
the general superintendent of Captain Henry d.
Hunter, ofthe United States revenue marine The
character of the materials and workmanship reflect
great credit upon the contractor Joseph R. Ander-
son, esq. of the Tredegar works, and bears ample
evidence of the facilities which Richmond possesses
in the construction Of steamers.
1t is anticipated that the Polk will be ready for
by the 18th of December; and we understand
that the first trip will be made to this city, for the
purpose of affording to all persons interested in
steam navigation opportunity to witness her per-
Torrance.
The 18th being the anniversary of the surrender
of Yorktown, the vessel was honored by a visit
from the beautiful and well-discipned volunteer
companies of the city and neighborhood, as we'll as
with salute from the artillery and feu de joie
from the infantry. The ceremony of christening
the "Polk" was performed by Miss A. E. Rtchic
amidst the hearty cheers of thousands who wit
messed the launch and everything went off without
(, an accident to mar the pleasures of the day.
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the Anglo-Saxon character and the determined
bravery Of American soldiers. They did not fully
understand the men they had TO deal with, and weT'
consequently astounded and disconnected, as they
were on the 9th nf May, when instead OF capturing
Taylor and his hltle band they were themselves TO-
tally iiseomied with prodigIous slaughter, ana
forced TO eyaeuate MatsmOros.
"Thus az all points, the American arms have van
pushed opposition, and heen completely victorious
More than one-half Of Mexico is now under the
control Of our army. Its career has been one OF
subjUgalion. Frequently resisted, ITS progress mas
never been arrested, nor its objects OaineI' AN Cal-
fornia, all New Mexico, together with the country
irrigated by the Rio Bravo del NOrte, from Maiamo-
ros to Monterey comprise the 0PtmH 'PoSa' the rch
fruits Of conquesIs.
"Yet With al these substantial trophies, these
valuable acquisitions, the war seems as iar as ever
from a close. The latest adVees from the capital OF
Mexico prove that its besotted government Is re-
solved % fight to the last gasp; and there is every
evidence Tor believing that the people, IN their SUI
erstiton and bgOttcd hatred of the United States,
will place their utmost resources at the disposal OF
Santa Anna and rush in battalio TO HIS standard
Thirty thousand fresh troops ARE TO take the held,
and another and a desperate effort is TO be made to
eace the stigma Of defeat that begrimes the nation
al esculcheon. Mexico will not yield an inch. Ar
rOgant TO the last, she has conemptuously rejected
our oyertuTes Of peace under tho most frivolous pres
texts Substantially uhiniured by our ultra-philan-
thropic system Of war, she derides our conquests
and cares not for the subjugation Of towns by our
arms, when with our purse enrich her people, and
absolutely furnish them with means Of lesyibg new
recruits. The result of this most unwise, injudI'
cous nay preposterous policy is exhibited IN glar-
ing colors by the fact that have only strengthen
ed the arm Of the enemy, and have totally failed to
affect his better judgment, his OF generosity
The system, with regard To its anticipated Adyan-
tages, has proved a miserable abortion, as We pre-
dicted from the first and the IL is abandoned,
the better for interests and for the chances
of a speedy peace.
ale is with the highest qualification that We have
noticed the organ Of the President fully echoing these
opinions.
"Let this principle be carried outlet US have no
more of the cant phrase''softening the horrors Of
warfare ;" but let be pursued according to the uni.
versal usage Of civilized nations, and Mexico will
promptly ee brought to her senses. The Union
observes in the same article, also, that 'as soon
as the dilatory answer from Mexico was re-
ceiyed by the government, there is no doubt that
the policy here indicated was adopted This, we
trust amounts to an authoritative statement Of the
fact Make the Mexcans feed our army, and let
us push forward to the capital Of the country
ly as practicahle-these the two sovereign RENE
dies for past errors and present eriis."
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have completed our breakfast, and our horses get
bait. The United States has much 10 boast OF
her army, for no Of men could have stood the ia
lgue and dangers incident upon stormng fortified
city, where every house is fort-the roofs being
hat-parapeis Of sand-bags giving protection to the
enemy, and exposing our men TO an incessant hre
from above, and from cannon raking every street.
This night the town must be in our possession. The
ID and 4th infantry is literally cut up. Major Lear,
4th infantry, wounded; Captains Morris and Field
killed. Lieuts. Hoskins, Graham, (Diek) Irwin,
and Major Barbour, and some others killed; and
many wounded throughout the whole army "TO
horse" ID soundingi so here go for what may turn
up. As yet, we have been making reconnaissance,
and securing our wounded, and watching the move
ment Of our ensmy's cavalry-frequenty exposed
to the l2-pound balls of three batteries at once.
Good by. Your brother,
A ID. i.
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From the Savannah Republican, Oct. /!

Loss OF THE STEAMER Mutual SArErY-We
regret to learn that the steamer Mutual Safety, re.
Gently purchased in New York, to run between New
Orleans and Galveston, was entirely lost in the late
gale. .....,. ..s, .a.:... ..r ....
The Mutual Safety sailed from New York on the
Sd, and reached Charleston on the 9th inst. She
left Charleston on Saturday evening, the 10Th. Du-
ring the gale that night she sprung leak, and il
was found impossible to keep her clear. On con.
sultation next morning. it was determined to change
her course, and run for the nearest shore, as the
only chance for safety. She made St. Johns bar
at about p. m. on Sunday, the llth and in endeav-
oring to enter the river grounded, owing to the
thickness Of the weather and the heavy sea on the
Point breakers Of Talbot Island shoals. The boats
with the exception Of one which bilged in launch
ing,) were got out, and "a many passengers landed
that night as they could carry, leaving about twenty
persons on board all night. The next morning the
boats made two trips from the Shore and took off
fourteen Of the number, leaving six, who, finding
the boats unable to return, owing to the high wind
and heavy sea, launched the gangway plank and
swan ashore. .'..' nm. ..
The boat will be total loss. Luckily no lives
were lost. Most Of the passengers have lost the
whole of their baggage, and what was preserved in
very much injured. Part Of the passengers and the
crew taken off from Fort George Island, by the
steamboat St. Matthews, Capt. McNelty, TO whom
the passengers desire to their heartfelt thanks
for his poiteness and attention. and brought to this
city:
The following is the list of passengers on board
the steamer, viz: Mrs. Andrews, Mr.. E. Alec, Mr.
M. Alec, Capt D. G. Lowber, Captain Tore Anto.
MO De Tuazo, George Rush, Mr.. Mcclure, G.
Frank, ]. III. Prioleau, ID. A. Wagon, Webster
Thompson, g. p Birkinshaw, and six deck passen-
gers, who, with Captain Pennoyer, officers and
crew, equalled fifty in ell.
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Intelligence from the North by to mig gifts
mail,

Correspondence Of the Unon
BALTIMORE, October 90, 5 D. m.
! have this moment received despatch from
New York, which announces that no tidings have
yet been received of the steamer Great Britain.
Great excitement exists in that city among the
friends of those said to he on board and so general
is the impression that she is lost that 25 per cent.
premium has been offered for insurance on property
on board of her by the marine insurance companies.
Among the passengers board are supposed to have
been the Misses Charlotte and Susan Cushman who
applied for berhs board the Great Western three
days previous to her sailing but were disappointed
in obtaining them. Then there was also a COMPANY
of female dancers on board, who call themselves the
"Thirty-six Girls Of VIENNA" on their way to fill
an engagement at the Park theatre.
The German tailors have been marching through
our streets to-day to the number of upwards of two
hundred, on a strike for higher wages They pre-
scented most respectable appearance. The ready
made clothing establishments, for which they prin-
cipally work, have narrowed down their wages ac-
tually below living rate.
The Baltimore flour. market remains without anv
change. There were small sales made yesterday of
Howard street brands at IS, which price holders
are firm to-day in asking. The last sales from some
were at u ST.. On Saturday last there were sales
of about 1000 bbs. city mills at u.s. This price is
now offered, but refused by holders. The supply Of
grain is large; sales Of good to prime red are ma
king at 80 l03, and ordinary to good at 80 q 90
cents old white is selling at So 66, and vel
low at SO So cents.
AtPhiadepha, to-day, the flour market was with
out animation, the arrival Of one Of the steamers
being momentariIy looked for the Caledonia being
in her sixteenth day; sales of fresh ground were
made at IS, which holders firm in asking. A
good supply of grain was in market, and sales Of
prime red wheat we're made at 100 lO4; yellow
corn is selling at IS CENTS oats at 90 30 cents per
bushel, and whiskey at "a a Is cents per gallon.
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CAMP NEAR MONTEREY,

Sept "a, 1886, (mdnight)
Mr. DEAR BRorHER: ] have but a few moments
ago returned 10 camp from Monterey, where have
been ever since about o'clock this morning, and il
is now my pleasure To inform you that the Mexi-
cans are again badly whipped. They this morning
sent flag, and have been all day long concluding
TO do, what we could have made them do, in about
two hours. The result of all the talk is, that we
get possession Of the city and forts tomorrow 10
u. M, with all the public stores, &c. The par
tculars of the surrender | do not feel disposed
to say, as they are not public as yet, and
may be wrong as to the stipulations. This place
is so well fortified by nature and art, that no
force on earth can get IL away from the Ameri-
cans. Breastworks Of stone thrown up across
the streets, barriers Of all descriptions placed
in our advance; batteries taken from them on
heights that, under ordinary circumstances, would
so fatigue one to lesurely walk up that il seems al
most ncredulous that il was done.
At some future time will give you clear
account Of the whole, az seen by myself, posi-
pie; at present am weary having been IN the sad
bic for about fourteen hours.
Lieut.. Graham (4th) is Il dtink) MORALLY wound
ed lie also reported killed, for so the reports
went at the time Of my writing; these I'D and ith
Infantry regiments were separated from the part Of
the field where was serving, and the facts not
reety ascertaned till they were withdrawn from the
works, where many poor fellow, who had been
supposed killed, found his comrades welcome him
as one whose loss they haG mourned
As above stated, ! am tired; you will have to
excuse further particulars at present. Gen. Worth
has won everlasting honors by his skill in con-
Quoting the several assaults upon the enemy's bat
teries.
have written every day something whether my
letters reach you not. | send this by one Of the
aTreros. Love TO all
Affectonately, your brother,
A. d. T.
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GREAT Arrival OF New Goods.-Th

GREAT Arrival OF New Goods.-The
" subscriber will open this day a choice seec-
ton Of rich and fashionable dry goods In my large
assortment will be found some of the most elegant
black silks ever imported
Black and blue-back Ottoman silks
Shaded Cashmeres, elegantly embroidered in
coors
French Cashmere robes, very rich
3 pieces rich satin brilliantoDs, a new article
Ga hgh-colored plaid Cashmeres
Rich gala and worsted pluds $780,.
Plaid raw silks and Tartan Scotch piaids
Wide black watered silks
/ small case rich fringed sunshades and pars-
solets #' ~,
Black and blue-black bombssins and slpacas
Rich twilled ginghams and ribands
Velvet, cashmere, and satin yestngs, most tle.
gsntly embroidered
A large LOT Of very superior and rich three ply
carpetings.
Uniformity in prices, and goods sold at the very
lowest rates. t'. b.. Ta 1 ea T.
Oct 12-3teoif GEO. STETTINlUS,
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THE DAILY UNION.
OHIO ELECTION,

A letter from Columbus, written on the 18Th
says that the vote for governor is very elose thai
the senate will be tie--last year wing majority
of six; and that the house will be wing by two
last year the wing majority was sixteen. Kennon
and Ritchey, democrats, are both elected to Con.
gress Those districts are both claimed by the In
tegencer of this morning.
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Captain Thornton arrived in Washington this
evening, from the army of the Rio Grande. He
brings no dispatches from the camp.
This mornings "Richmond Enquirer" says that
he 'goes on to Washington, in order to obtain
permission to be sent to the army in Mexico, in
whose glorious achievements he ardenrly desires to
participate
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LETTERS FROM THE CAMP.
(Obiigingiy communicated TO The Union }
CAMP NEAR M oNTEREY,

Sept. ~, 1886, ii o'clock, a. m.
My DEAR BROTHER, An mrero leaves camp this
evening. avail myself at once of this, the first
opportunity since we left Marin.
We arrived in sight Of Monterey on the 10Th;
and when our advance about mile distant the
enemy opened his batteries, (l2.pounders) As it
was late, we encamped in a beautiful pecon grove,
with several of the tinest springs have seen.
The Goth was occupied IN recommending, and ma
king arrangements for the attack upon the town.
On the 2lst the attack was made, Gen. Twiggs en-
terng and capturing two forts at the point Of the
bayonet, and Gen. Worth assaulting and storming
three batteries on the hills or mountains, on the
north Of the town, on the Satio road, and is, al
this present time, firing from one Of the Mexican
batteries upon the Bishops Palace; perfect strong
hold, which, when taken, will give us the command
Of the town, the guns from all these upper bate
ries can be used upon the centre of the city, The
cathedral, and, in fact, every house, is fort; so
that every inch gained has cost us great deal The
batteries are all in operation. Many officers have
been killed and wounded. The Baltimoreans have
suffered much; in fact, all have suffered more OF
less. have no time to add more. Our success will
be a dear one. Love to all.
In haste, your affectonate brother,
... .. A. ID. L.