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Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-09-11
THE UELEBKATED NEW ENGLANU KENEDI
FOR
II ABIT L CON S TIP ALTO ~
Jaandicc, Feuer and Aguc, General Debility,
and all Diseases arising from a Dis
ordered Stomach, Liver or
BoUels.

N7 HEY are used and recommended b.
Il leading Physicians Of the country, an
all who try them pronounce them invalGi
BILE.
DIR. JAMES L. LEEPERE, writes from
Navarro, Stark Co., Ohio, "thc Btters are
highly praised by those suffering from IT.
digestion, dyspepsia and liver complaint"
DR. WIN. NJ. KERR, of Rogersville, Ind,
writes us that they are the most valuable med.
icine offered. He has recommended thels
with great success, and with them made ser.
eral cures of palpitation of the heart and gen.
eral debility.
E. M DAVIS, Postmaster of WilliamspOr
Ohio sa is "they give great satisfaction
use them myself, having taken cold. become
PROSTATE and lost my appetite. 1t received
mo, and | can recommend it with great
surance of it's merits"
THOS. STANFORD, ESQ. Blountsvib
Henry Co. Ind, writes us long letter, undet
date of May 4, 1860. He was much reduced
had been afflicted for three years with grea
nervous debility palpitation of the heart of the
most severe and prostration character "aftT
using few bottles I was completely restored
and am now in robust health
G. W, HOFFMAN Says be was afflicted
with rheumatism for twenty years in all il
various forms, at the date ofhis letter he had
been two years well the Bitters effecting the
cure,when several physician attending him
could do him no good, He says, "for rheuma
tism, dyspepsia, liver complains, kidney al
lection, or dropsy, it is as specific CERTAIN
remedy"
J. w. HUNT writes from Delphos, Allen
Co. Ohio. Ga section where Fever and Ague
prevails, that he most eheerfully recommend
them of decided merit in all cases of FEVER
AND AGUE, DYSPEPSIA, AND GEN
ERAL DEBILITY.
D, K. GALLEHERS, M, D., writes from
Van Vert, Ohio, 81 most respectfully recon.
mend the Sherry Wine Bitters to the noticssi
Dyspeptic persons and to all who require
stimulation medicine.
Such News we are Receiving Daily
FULL DIRECTIONS ACCOMPANY
EACH BOTTLE.
They are sold by Medicine Dealers generally
Price Is cts per bottle.
J. N. HARRIS & co. Cincinnati, o.
Proprietors for the Southern and Western
States, to whom address all orders.
For sale by
B. Wilcox, River Falls Wis.
KNAPP Stout & Co. Menomonee
VIM. J. WHIppLE. PRESCOTT /"
RICHARD Courts ST. Paul, Mimi
1. S. KELLOGG Red Wing,
DAY d. jerks. st. Paul.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-09-11
PARADISE MILLS
HUDSON CITY, WISCONSIN.

THE SUBSCRIBERS keep constantly Oh
l. hand at their Mills on Willow River
short distance from the steamboat landing,
large quantity of Fine, Superfne, and Extrs
superfine Flour, Corn Meal, BuckwhsatI
Flour, Bran, Shorts, Middlings, and al
kinds of Mill Feed, Provender, &C., &C.
The subscribers feel confident that with The
facilities they possess. they can compete sue
cessfully with any like establishment.
Persons coming from distance with grT's
will be promptly attended to- The best brana'
offour put up in half, quarter and eighth ba'
rel sacks, and for sale at wholesale and reta.
Cash paid for wheat and all other kinds %
grain. Please give us call.
Hudson, June 13, 1857. lu'
0. S. POWELL,
DEALER IN Day GooDs, GROCERIES, ReaF
Made Clothing, Boots, Shoes. etc. -.
River Falls, May 4, 1861. nh
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-09-11
SAW MILL.

The Subscribers having recently purchased
the well known Dumont Saw Mill, would say
to the old customers of at mill, and to the
public generally, that they will hereafter
keep ON hand and for sale at reduced prices
the very best quality of
BUTTERNUT LUMBER,
Saved and split in all the different varieties
for Mechanics use-from Wagon Spokes to
sled Runners, from Plow Beams 10 Table
Legs, dc, dc.
DALE d ADAMS.
Forestviue May 1st 1860.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-09-11
TO CONSERVATIVES
AND
NERVOUS SUFFERERS.

The subscriber, for several years resident
OF Asia, discovered while there, a simple veg
etable remedy-a sure cure for Consumption
Asthma, Bronchitis, Coughs, Colds, and Ner-
vous Debility. For the benefit of Consump-
tives and Nervous Sufferers he is willing to
make the same public.
To those who desire it, he viii send the pre-
scription, with full directions, free of CHARGE
also sample ofthe medicine, which they will
find a beautiful combination of Natures sim
plest herbs. Those desiring the remedy can
obtain it by return mail. by addressing
]. f. CUTHBERT.
-. No. 429 Broadway,.N Y
April Is, 3m.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-09-11
Circuit Court, Pierce Co., Wisconsin
Eighth Judicial Circuit.

5lgntn JUDICIAL Olrcu1t,
George Braley, Plaintiff, ag'st Renaldo P.
Pratt, Julia A. Pratt, VIM. A. Smith, VIM.
Little, Jr.. Ira Smith, Jr.. Marcus A. Full
ton and Jane Fulton, Administrative, and
Marcus A. Fulton, Admin istrator of James
NJ. Fulton deceased, Defendants.
DY VIRTUE of a Judgment of foreclosure
I'D and sale obtained in the above entitled
case at the May term of said court for said
county to-wit on the 29th day of May. A.
d. 1861, L shall sell to the highest bidder at
the front door of the City Bank of Prescott,
in the city of Prescott, in said county, on
Thursday, the 18th day of December, A. D.
1861, at one O'Clock in the afternoon, the fol-
lowing described premises to satisfy said judg-
ment with interest and costs of sale to-wit !:
The northeast quarter of the southwest quar-
ter of section five, township twenty seven of
range eighteen also, the southeast quarter of
the southwest quarter of section five, town.
ship twenty -seven of range eighteen, contain
ing eighty acres of land, more or less, being
in the county of Pierce and State of Wiscon-
sin. A. III. YOUNG. Referee.
j. S. WHITE d JAY, Plfrs Atty's.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-09-11
Rates of Advertising {:

One hundred words viii be counted as a
sorare of solid matter over 100 words will
be counted as two squares; over 200 words
ps three squares. etc., etc.
Legal advertisements inserted at the rates
prescribed by Statute,
Loaded or displayed advertisements will
be charged so per cent. above these rates.
Special notices ID cents per line tor first in
sertion. and ten cents for each subsequent
insertion.
Transient advertisements must be paid for
in advance; all others quarterly.
Advertisements not otherwise ordered, will
be continued until they are ordered out, and
charged accordingly.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-09-11
THE BOATS.


The Railroad Packets between st. Paul
and La Crosse are the Northern Belle, Capt.
". H. Laughton heoLmk. Capt. Ed. Hol-
connie; Oecan Hare, Capt. i. +. Webb. Co
ing down they arrive here at 6 o'clock p. NJ,
and connect with the : o'clock morning train
at La Crosse Coming up. they arrive here at
about o'clock. =. NJ. BARNES ii HrTcmNs,
Agents BARNES d HUTCuINs are also Agents
for Northern Line Packet Co, whose boats
form Il tri-wcckly line between st. Louis and
st. Pa |, AMI for the North Western Express
Company.
TmE Minnesota Packet Linc.-UIdr Eagle,
Capt Stephenson Hasca. Capt. Hurd: Col
drn Era, Capt. Gahhct; and nt"GEkcc,
Capt. Cochrane. run between st. Paul and
nuulcith. leaving here daily al II o'clock,
reaching Prairie du Chen at o'clock next
morning. BEAEDsLEY d LYFoED, Agents.
n. s. DrNRAG is agent for the business Of
this lire which goes through by Galena and
the Illinois Central,
The H. s. .1Nc,e makes tri-weekly trips
from Prcsc..tt to Taylor's Falls.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-09-11
POLITICALLY.

Matters are a good deal mixed" just now,
and while the JOURNAL will be indepen-
dent of any mere PARTY organization, it will
advocate the principles and sustain the policy
of whatever party proposes to maintain the
Constitution and enforce the Laws, and which
at the same time opposes with vigorous and
legal resistance, the encroachments of Slavery
unon the National Domain.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-09-11

1t will be the aim of the JOURNAL to
present each week something fresh, pure, at
tractivc.
Each number of the JOURNAL will con-
tain summary of the important Domestic
News of the week.
If YOU wish to know more about it, walk
ND and subscribe for volume.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-09-11

LOUISVILLE, Sept. 6-Hon. James S.
Jackson issues spirited call tomorrow
for q regiment of Kentucky cavelry, un-
der the authority ofthe United States, for
three years, or during the war. He
states that the soil of Kentucky has been
wantonly invaded.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-09-11
LAW, TAXES,
AND
REAL ESTATE OFFICE

p. V. WISE, Court COMMISSIONER.
DARTICULAR attention given to causes
i in the Supreme Court, as well as in all
earthly courts.
TAXES PAID
In Pierce. Pepin st. Croix and Polk counties.
Over three thousand acres of Patented
Lands in Pierce county for sale. These lands
were selected by p V. WISE in person, in
1855 and 1856, and consist of prairie, oak
openings and timber, and are generally well
watered.and comprise good mill sites. Also. a
large quantity of School, University and
Swamp Lands in Pierce, the
BANNER COUNTY"
And st. Croix county. consisting of every
variety and for sale at from fifty cents to five
dollar per acre.
Likewise Government lands selected and
Land Warrants located,
kanzas is played out :" the South for
bids Northern emigration Pierce has won
The Gorgeous Banner
The Land Grant Railroad will soon be thro'
to Prescott; SO make your bargains while
lands are cheap.
A residence Of seven years in Pierce county
enables me TO speak with confidence in regard
to lands in the ST. Croix Valley.
Address II. v. WISE,
attorney at Lar.
Box NJ, Prescott, Wis.
Prescott, May 8. 1861. Lift
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-09-11
LOCAL MATTERS.

AS LOCAL PAPER If viii he the aim of the
JOURNAL to give full and accurate Local
News, and edvoeaie the interests and make
known the advantages of Prescott, Pierce
County and the ST. Croix Valley.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-09-11
DISSOLUTION.

TNHE copaltnership heretofore existing be-
i tween the undersigned under the name
and style of Barnes d Hutchins is this day
dissolved by mutual consent.
G.. l.. BARNES.
w. W. HUTCHINS.
Prescott, June H. 1861,
The business will be oontidued by c. l..
Barnes g. Co. n7w4
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-09-11
"NO HEAT is REQUIRED"

These materials are put up ready for use,
and for shipping to all parts of the country,
with full printed directions for application.
re Full descriptive circulars will be furnished
on application by mail or in person at our
Principal Office and Warehouse, 70 William
Street, Corner of Liberty Street.) N. York,
nIIyI JOHNS & CROSLEY.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-09-11
HAMMOND
ST "a NJ MILL!

TINHF undersigned having purchased the above
L Mill, rebuilt and rcfiited it and added To
II Lath and Shingle mill. also planning
and matching machine, are prepared to fur
nish Lumber of the best description as low as
cnn he hnnOht in the country
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-09-11
Also Eath and shingles.

The price of Lumber will Iange from So TO
SI5 according to quality. Bills. of Lumber
through we will furnish at $40, We will take
in exchange for Lumber all kinds produce and
are ready tn contract with any parties d string
to. do so for breaking up 200 or 800 acres of
Land and pay in Lumber.
We have several thousand acres of valuable
PINE AND TIMER LANDS!
which We will sell at fair price TO actual set
tiers.
We have a store in connection with the
above mill in which we keep well selected
stock of Dry Goods, Groceries, Clothing, Hats
and Caps, Hardware which We will sell as
low as can be bought at any of the River
Towns, and will take all kinds of Produce
in payment. Our facilities for FURNISH
ING LUMBER and
PURCHASING GOODS
Are unsurpassed in this part of the country,
and the beauty of our arrangements is we al
ways fulfill ouI promises. Call on us and see
CLAPP & DAVIS.
Hammond. st. Croix Co. Wis, June Is. 1861.
uO2Stf
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-09-11
BEWARE OF ALL INVITATIONS.

BEWARE OF ALL INVITATIONS.
The Pain Killer is sold by all respectable
Druggists throughout the U. States and in
foreign countries.
Prices-25 cts, so cts, ank 81 per Bottle.
J. N. HARRIS d co.
Projectors for the Western and Southern
States.
Cincinnati. O.
Sold Wholesale and Retail by
B. Wilcox, River Falls, Wis.
KNAPP Stout d Co., Mememonee,
VIM J. WHIPPLE, Prescott
RICHARD CoURTs, st. Paul, Min.
1. S. KELLOGG, Red Wing,
DAY d JEsKs, st. Paul
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-09-11
Qrestott gomual.
COMMERCIAL MATTERS.
THE BANKS.
WISCONSIN.

" ~ HANs
hich were thrown out
low all received at par,
'ank of Manitowoc and
lnge is plenty at 4 per
is the list of those now
Iowa County Bank.
Juneau Bank,
Rock County Bank.
Sank County Bank.
Second Ward Bank.
State Blk. of Wis.
State Bank.
kWis Marine IL Fire In.
Co Bank.
Oakwood Bank.
Racine Co. Bank.
Sank City Bank,
.Shawanaw Bank.
Bank of p du Chen.
Hudson City Bank.
Kcnosha County Bank.
Wisconsin Bank.
Frontier Bank.
Jefferson Co. Bank.
Lumberman's Bank.
Oshkosh Com. Bank.
Prairie City Bank.
Rock River Bank.
Rockwell d Co 5 Blk.
ST. Croix alley Bank.
Summit Bank.
Sun Prairie Bank.
Walworth Co. Bank
WaukeslIa County Blk.
. Farmers ii Mechanics
Bank.
Bank of Green Bay.
CITY Bank of kcIosla
Northern Bank
" aupun Bank
Dodge Co Bank
W is Pinery Bank
City of Berlin, Oneida
Bank
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-09-11
Something for the Times.
NECESSITY IN EVERY HOUSEHOLD
JOHNS & CROSLEY'S@
American Cement Glue

THE STRONGEST GLuE IN THE WORLD
For Cementing Wood, Leather, Glass, Irory,
China, Marble, Porcelain, Ala6aster, Bone,
Coral, etc., etc., etc.
The only article of the kind ever produced
which will Withstand Water.
EXTRACTS
every housekeeper should have supply
of Johns d Crosley's American Cemen:
Glue. "-New York Times.
at is so convenient to have in tho house
Nep York Erpress.
lit is always ready; this commends it TO
every body."-Nc,c York Independent.
I'VE have tried it, and find it as useful in
our house as water. y TTIlke's Spirit eff The
Times.
Price Is Cents per Bottle.
Very Liberal Reductions to Wholesale Deal
ers. Terms Cash.
gW" For sale by all Druggists and Store
keepers generally throughout the county
JOHNS & CROSLEY, Sole Manufacture
ers. ~ William Street, corner OF Liberty ST.
New York. nllyl
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-09-11
GUTTA PERCHA CEMENT

For preserving and repairing lin and othe,
Metal Roofs of every description, from ii,
great elasticity, is not injured by the contrac
ton and expansion of metals, and viii no,
crack in cold or run inwarm weather.
These materials have been thoroughly tea.
ted in New York and in all parts of the
the Southern and Western States, and we can
give abundant proof of all we claim in their
favor. They are readily applied by ordinary
laborers, at trifing expense.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-09-11

also TWO otlit.rS ; tlie L
City of Berlin. Exchi
cent. The following
received :
Bank of Madison.
Bank of Milwaukee.
Rank of Ripon.
Bank of Oshkosh.
Bank of Racine.
Central Bank of Wis.
Dane County Bank.
Farmers & Millers b
Bank of Jefferson.
Bank of Weyauwega.
Green Bay Bank.
Com Exchange Bank.
Civ Bank of Prescott
Bank of Fox Lake.
Columbia Co. Bank.
Commercial Bank.
German Bank.
Bank of the Interior.
Bank of Monroe.
Bunk of NJ oneka.
Tank ofthe y " est.
Eank of Beloit.
Bank of Grant Comfy
Bank ofSheboygan
Bank ofSparIa.
Bank of W atertown.
Eank Of Whiicwater,
Corn Planters Bank.
Bank of " iscOnsin,
I.x Blk Darling Il ca
flEhOrn Bank.
Forest City Bank.
Rank Of Portage
]. X IIimkley &
Cos Bank
Ia Crosse Co Bank
Bank of Columbus
Bank of Manitowac
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-09-11
PRESCOTT PRICE CURRENT.
CORRECTED WEEKLY BY
DSLEY & LYF0R .

dealers III
GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS,
ON THE LEVEE
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-09-11
JOHNS g. CROsLEY,
MANUFACTURES OFTHE IMPROVE,
GUTTA PERCHA
Cement ROOFING

The cheapest and most durable Roofing in US.
IT'S FIRE AND WATER PROOF
TT can be applied to new and old Roof, /,
Il all kinds, and to Shing.e Roofs witbop
removing the shingles. The cost is only abor
one-third that of Tin, and it is twice as d.
rable.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-09-11
Price Is Cents per Bottle.
Great Summer Remedy.
GOOD THE STOMAC
DR., =. o. DSON-S
SHERRY WINE BITTER y

THE CELEBRATED NEW ENGLAND REMEDY
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-12-19

KERsHAw AND HAYwARD's PANO-
RAMAs. - We take peculiar pleasure in
announcing to our readers that Messrs
Kershaw and Hayward's Panoramas of
Ancient and Modern Palestine and sof
Scenes in the Life of Christ are to be ex
hibited at the Town Hall in Rutland, on
Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings
and Saturday afternoon Of this week.
The proprietors come here from Burling-
ton, where they have had this splendid
work of art on exhibition for several days,
and all of our Burlington contemporaries
speak in the very highest terms of it.
The Sentinel says L" it is indeed no COM
mon exhibition. The paintings are very
beautiful, and the whole series interesting
and instructive" The Proprietors bring
with them many testimonials from Pa tors
of Churches, and gentlemen of culture,
all attesting the superior character of the
exhibition, while those who have visited
the g Holy Land pronounce the define
alton TO be at once beautiful, accurate anc
graphic. See the advertisement in to
days paper.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-12-19
IMPORTANT STATEMENTS OF
REFUGEES.

Cincinnati, Friday. Dec. u.
The commercial says: We had. yes
terdav. a very interesting interview wit
two union refugees from Louisiana. VII
succeeded in making their way from NsE
Orleans to Nashville through the reba
line-. 10 the Ohio River. They confirm
the report Of the utter stagnation Of bVsI
ness in New Orleans. and constant appre
tensions u attack and scarcity o. ali d.
neces-arie> Of life. Allmen between Ii
ages Of eighteen and torty-fve were beIn
impressed into service.
Memphis l. strongly fortified on the p
IT side. There were two gunboat- at Il
landing. \ regiment OF infantry and
few COMPANIES OF artillery comprised q
the troops AT that point.
The two Union refegee~ arrived !
I Nashville on the 9Th inst. The city =
T in a high state Of excitement on that q
ami the following. owing 10 All attempt !,
ing made TO draft citizens into the arr
The Indignation 81 in~ people wa.
/ tense. ! mob broke out IN the -Four
Ward. and four policemen who attera9.s
to quell the MOI were shot dead. I'll
mob rushed u the capitol to attack G0ge
nor Harris. who ted 10 Memphl-. I-
papers Oh the nexi day announced tina, 4
had gone thither on business
Last Saturday. twenty-five huref
men from Louisiana passed through ~
vile for Bowling Green, carving had
flags. embellished with skulls ard ra-
bones. They were mostly -iN.y .a.I
men. and were armed entirely Wit a
guns.
The people OF Nashville were cgns,4
" expecting intelligence Of bal.e
Bowling Green. The rebel force ~
point was estimated by the paper,
1yell-iniormed people al twenty-five 81
sand men. ReinforceInents were
stantly going forward.
The hospitals At Nashville were u
with sick The number was estimates
from eight 10 ten thousand men. Ibe /
mates complained OF a lack OF attend
and were suffering from want Of tool
The prevailing diseases were the
pox and pneumonia The troops
Texas. Louisiana and Mississippi 81
most. All the Texas Rangers wen
the sick list, and in a most pitiable 81
ton The deaths were so frequent
they supplied the draymen OF the cry
their principal business. On SstuT--
train of six cars. filled with sick. esa
from Bowling Green.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-12-19
LOYAL MEN IN ARKANSAS.

Winin week past (-ayS the 81. Louis
Republican, a member OF the present
Legislature Of Arkansa, has arrived a.
Rolla. with forty other citizens Of that
State: thirty-fve Of whom. with the Rep
resentative referred TO. have joined Col.
Phelps regiment Of Missouri troops
These persons state that in the northern
section Of Arkansas loyalty still prevails.
and that love of the old tiag-the emblem Of
united country-yet glows and burns in
thousands OF patriotic breasts. II is not
merely silent allegiance that could be
found in the section whence thes men
come. for they say that. with efforts prop
erly directed. our people would be aston
ished at the number OF soldiers that could
be raised there to light in behalf OF the
Union. This gratifying intelligence l.
confirmed by representations We have re-
ceiyed from other sources with regard 10
the feeling in Northern Arkansas. and II
j. well to bear these reports in mind IN
connection with any consideration 81 the
rebellion in that State.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-12-19
THE COMMANDMENT OF FORT
PICKENS.

We find the following letter descriptive
of the action at Fort Pickens, written by
the correspondent of Harper's Weekly in
the New York Herald Of yesterday. 1t
bears evidence of being entirely anthem
tic:
Camp Brown, Nov. q, 1861.
For several days an unusual stir has
been noticed on the side of the rebels, such
as moving Of guns, and other things that
denote they are preparing themselves for
an attack by our troops. We expect the
bambardment to commence every day.
November %.
The bOmbardment was commenced on
our side on the 22d of November, at half
past nine o'clock 4. ~, having about half
an hours start OF the rebels. Since then
the firing has continued The first day
we had one man killed and one wounded.
The one killed was member of the Zou-
ave regiment. Good shots were fired on
both sides But little harm was done to
For. Pickens, while Fort McRae suffered
very much The United States trigate
Niagara and the Richmond took part in
the bombardment, with good results.
The second day Fort Pickens COM
menced firing again at halt-past ten A. ~,
and was answered promptly by the rebels.
think about $500 guns have been fired
in two days At three o'clock p. II. on
the 23d OF November Warrington was set
on fire by the guns on our side; and the fire
destroyed nearly all of that place and the
greater part Of the Navy Yard. 1t must
not be forgotten that the steamer Times
was disabled the first shot fired. She was
towed out of the Navy Yard at night
| The rebels did not fire 50 much the second
day. Perhaps they are short of annual
ton. Two companies Of Wilson, lou
ayes have charge Of the batteries near the
| fort; two more companies OF the same
regiment assist in the fort, carrying shells,
powder, doing guard duty, &c, and the
rest lie in the trenches, TO repel any night
! attack The heaviest guns Of the rebels
are near the lighthouse, and their best
mortars on both sides Of the hospitals
The water battery below Fort iMcRae i:
proving a bad customer, and i TO be fear
ed more than the fort is. Our ranges are
splendid, audit gives one great satisfaction
to witness this great trial Of our artillery
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-12-19

The Washington correspondent oi the
Philadelphia Press has high official au-
thority for saying that the rebel batteries
on the Potomac are soon 10 be wiped from
the banks 0; the river" 1t Is no credit.
it i true. to our boosted strength. that
they have b en- allowed so long to impede
the navigation OF the river; but il, at the
first of January, we can say the blockade
has been completely removed, our rejoice
ings will enable W. 10 forget the past
Gen. Sickles. whose brigade in on the
MARYLAND side OF the lower Potomac. has
received important Instructions from the
Government in reference TO a general
movement upon the enemy's batteries.