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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-21
AGRICULTURAL WAREHOUSE,

No. IS, King-street.
PLASTER MILL y Nd FACT ORY,
No. AZ, Union-suest.
IIAVING REMOVED from the old stand Oh
IL Fairfax street, to the SPACIOUS WARE
HOUSE, No. IS, King street, we beg leave to call
the attention of farmers to our large and we'll &C.
lected stock of
IMPLEMENTS, SEEDS, and GUAFOS.
We are also erecting PLASTER MILL, lat
No. 40, Union street, where We will soon be able
to furnish the
BEST FINE GROUND WINDSOR PLASTER,
Or orr o'o~ Importation.
We are also preparing for the manufacture OF
FARMING IMPLEMENTS,
which we expect to furnish OF the bcstquality.
isn3 MEADE q MARYE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-21

nj OTICE.-We are pleased to announce to our
IN friends in the country that weare now pre-
pared to forward them VEGETABLE and FLOW
Err SEED, by mail; in packages not exceeding
eight ounces free of all charge. Persons with
whom we have no acquaintance, will please for
ward the amount they wish to invest in postage
stamps or gold, and we will forward them seed by
return mail. We have full supply of all, the
choice Vegetable and Flower Seed.
HENRY COOK & CO.,
Snrn,tY Hall Alcxa nnria. Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-21

TOX'S GELATINE.-We have just received
" large supply of Coxs Gelatne, American
Isinglass, Russian do, Corn Starch, Tapioca,
Sage, Pearl Barley, Spices, Ext. Lemon, do
Peach. 90. Almonds, do. Vanilla, Celery Seed,
Sage, Black Pepper, Oil Lomon, Super carb. Soda,
Cream Tartar, Arrow Root and Ground Ginger,
for sale by LEADBEATER q CO.,
4th mo If Nos 5 and Z, South Fairfax ST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-21
PEEL & STEVENS,

PEEL & STEVENS,
WHOLESALE DRUGGISTS, 20 KING STREET,
EHALL the attention OF the TT 10 10 their extern
~ sive stock of ID Il UGS, II EDICIN S 4,
PAINTS, OILS, &C., which they are now receiv-
inr-al they ask is Il fair examination OF their
stock, as they are confident that they can con-
vinca any dealer that il would he to his interest to
huy of them instead OF at tho North. sep
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-21

CITATION LANTERNS. with reAectors par
y ticularly adapted for burning Coal Oil, and
the best and cheapest light in use for Fishing
Shores, Canal Bouts Stables, and Street Lights
for sale by HENRY COON q co.,
an 10 Sarepta Hall
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-21

ITO FHH PUBLIC.-I have just had manufac-
L tured large number of suits of fashionable
CLOTHING, which will be sold very cheap.
Also, jaat received assortment of Velvet.
Silk, and Cashmere Vestings, very handsome in
style and combination w. D. MASSEY,
nov u Merchant Tailor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-21
GARDEN SEEDS.

WYE HAVE received from Landreth's, our Sc
w cond supply of GARDEN SEEDS, consist
ing of<Asparagus, Beets, Beans, Broccoli, Cab
bage, Carrot, Caulifower, Celery, Corn, Cress,
Cucumber, Egg Plant, Endive, Kale, Leek, Let
tuce, Melon, Mushroom Spawn, Nasturtium,
Onion, Parsley, Parsnip, Peas, Pepper, Pumpkin,
Radish, khubarb, Salsafy, Spinach, Squash, Tom
alto, Turnip; also, Herb and Flower SEEDS, all
in small papers at 81 and 10 cts, and in bulk when
required. Catalogues gratis. For sale by
LEADBEATER & CO.,
9 mo IL Nos. T. South Fairfax st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-21

~ TO ADvERTIsERS.-The "ALEIAN-
DRIA GAZETTE" -s.rs inducements to adver-
tis~rs unsurpassed by any journal in Virginia;
Circulating largely in Virginia, Maryland, and
the District of Columbia, and extensively IN the
Southern and Western States, among the great
body Of buyers and sellers of the land, an adfer-
tisement in the Gazette would be as widely an
fused. and meet the eye of as many readers, as II
uunlishcd in INV paper in this section. Advert
srr> would consult their own interests by making
the Gazette" the vehicle of their commurica-
ton with the public dec fU--WH
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-21

g1RESH MEDICINES.-Fluid Ext. Sarsapa-
4 rilla; Fluid Ext. Cemicifuga; Group Syrup;
Syrup of Ipecac; Syrup SOU lis: Spcod Syrup OF
Rhubarb; Donovan's Syrup Of Bark; Laudanum
Paregorc; Syrup of Wild Cherry Bark, &c, &c
Freshly prepared by MILBURN Il BRO,
,. Chemists and Druggists,
NH IS n. E. cor. of King and Wash-Sts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-21
TAYLOR l. HUTCHIsoN,

WASHINGTON City, D. c.,
A RE NOW in receipt of their SPRING SUP
II PLIES, comprising the newest and most de-
sirabe mportations Of the season, and respect
fully ask Of purchasers an examination Of their
stock Washington, ap 2
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-21
BOOTS ARD SHOES.

-... BOOTS AND SHOES.
TIVE undersigned having purchased Of I.
i Cross, his entire stock Of BOOTS and SHOES,
wsuld most respectfully inform his friends and tho
public tlat he intends to continue the manufacture
Of every variety of BOOTS and SHOES, and i'll
keep constantly on hand full assortment of every
thing In his line adapted to the taste of every one
30 that the NEST fastidious need not leave the
Stsre withsat purchasing. lie intends to sell his
wsrk Ut sm all profits TO cash or punctual credit
ssstsmers-none Others need apply, as his very
limited capital will not allow him to give long
credit
70 CUSTOM WORK, be intends to devote his
undivided attention, make it of the best materials
and a. shert notice, and hattcrs himself that be
Can get it up in as good style as any one in the
hnc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-21

Tg1O Ny CUST0MERS.--I have on file many
/ orders for copies of "Giham's Tactics or
.ifariee'S Rifle Tactics" which have been pro-
missing to fill as soon as the books arrived, which
have ordered by express and by mail Ny cor
RESPONDENT writes me as follows: !.It viii be i'm
possible to send Gillian or Hardecs Tactics, they
are contrabaud of war, and would be seized at
The Express or Post Office I give this notice,
that my friends may knew why | have not filled
their orders. ROBERT BELL,
nav old stand. 81, King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-21

ENTLEMEN are requested to call and exam
VI inc our stock Of CASSIMERES.
mb 10 S. j. W. AEYHnBKR&.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-21
NEW SPRING GOODS.

NSHB1 y WOOD
A RE NOW receiving their first Spring sup
IA ply of SEASONABLE DRY GOODS, con-
sisting Of
Choice styles of English aud American Caicoes
Bleached Cottons, all qualities
Heavy and fine Brown Cottons
Osnaburgs, Heavy Twills
Denims, Domestic Plaids
Towclings, Linen Goods
Hoop Skirts, all sizes and qualities
4 full assortment of Ladies' and Children's Ho-
Kid Gloves &C., &c. Isicry
Purchasers will find our assortment large and
desirable embracing everything i'll our line, we
invite dealers to examine stock before pur-
chasing NH II
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-21
SPRING AND sUMMER GooDs

SPRING AND SUMNER GOODS,
WE WOULD invite attention to our large and
w general assortment Of SPRING and SUN.
MEH GOODS, consisting of CLOTHS, CAssI-
MERRS, &c., together with an extensive variety
of GRNTLEMRE'S FURNISHING GOODS !;
all Of which have been selected from the latest
styles, and will be furnished by us on AZ good
terms, as by any first class furnishing establish
nent- w. d A. MURRAY,
1nA Green's Mansion Buldiaps
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-21

NPRIEG AND SUM 8ER SUPPLY OF
p BOOKS AND STATTnNERY.-I have re-
uewed my license from the State for another year,
and shall continue my business at my old and
we'll kaown stand, No. 81, King. street, where
have on haad full supply Of BOOKS and STA
TI0NERY, which will sell at fair prices FOR
CASH, or in exchange for RAGS.
nv ( ROBERT BELL No. 81, King ST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-21

GUNNER BOARDING AT THE NATIONAL
- HOTEL, WooDsTocK, SHENANDOAH County,
Waffle subscriber accommodate number
Of Families who wish to spend the Summer i'll
q;ic ard pleasant Village, with pleasant Rooms
and good Boarding. Terms moderate.
M
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-21

100, loo, 100, 100, 100.
sTH0N WATERMAN, 70. 100, King street,
ALEXANDRIA, VA,
Dogs leave to announce TO his numerous friends
D and customers, that he is now prepared TO
exhibit a stock Of READYMADE CLOTHING,
and Geptlemen's Furnishing GOODS, whisk in
regard to quantity, quality and styles, cannot Be
eaaalled by any similar establishment in this city,
sad net e1oelled by any Clothing house in .hs
TIVE leading avenues Of fashion on this side Of tie
Atlaatie-Broadway, New York; and chsstnu t
street, Philadelphia. ~
= Although the present stock is very extensive
sne indeed additional supplies will still be receir
cd from time to time, during the business seusoD,
In order to keep up full assortment of styles and
azes.
P. S-Mr. WATERMAN will endeayor to con-
vince any one ravoring him with cali, that his
reputation for sellrg at the most moderate prices
is grounded on facts. ap29
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-21

DRUGS, pERFUMERY, &c.-Turkish Gloss,
IL for the hair; Hair Dye, Bay Rum, French
Extracts, Cologne, Spices all kinds, Matches,
Toilet Powders, Tooth Picks, Kerosene Oil and
Lamps, Ethereal Oil, Linseed Oil, and paints. Re-
ceived and for sale by Dr.. K. H. STABLER,
ap 6 Chemist, No. I63. King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-21
r F mo v A T.

REMOVAL.
rGNo enable as to meet more fully the wants of our
l. customers, we have taken the large and hand
ssme store in Green's Mansion House Build
ing, On Fairfax street, next door to the Express
oAee- We would invite your attention to the
large sad general assortment of CLOTHS, CAS-
aIMERES 30, together with AL extensive vari-
ssg Of 3ENTLEEEN'S FURNISHING GOODS !;
al Of which have been selected from tho latest
styles, and will BE- furnished by us on as good
terms rs BY any first GLASS furnishing establishment.
auE 81 VI. & A. MURRAY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-21

he hspes by strict attention to business to merit
and receive q con sinuance of the very literal pa
renage heretofore bestowed on his esteemed pre-
desssSsr. Call ut 4. Y. Cross's old stand, No.74,
King street HENRY c. FIELD,
| " s-R Successor to r. y. Cross
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-21

BARGAINS! BARGAlNS!! :.
WYE HAVE few more of those cheap EN-
w BROrDERIES left, and would invite the
special attention of the Ladies to them.
mn IA s. g. W. MEYENBERG.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-21

40 TO SUMMARIZES and got some Of his
VI bargains he has on hand--Shswls, Capes and
Bonnets at your own prices. Shakers, good arti-
Gle, ut 25c Just received, also, cheap lot Of EN-
bruideries. aP q
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-21

u ERoSENE AND PH0T0GEN OlLS.-We
~ have taken the Agency Of manutactory Of
these articles aud are authorized to warrant them
r,ruai to the best ever made; burning in any Coal
oil Lamp. and free from smoke and smell. For
4 sale ia quantities to suit the trade, by
Nm. II. FOWLE son,
IN II No L South Wharves
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-21

CuOICE SEED.--Strawbcrry, Water Melon,
~ Pineapple Beet, Orange Watermelon, Honey
Dew Do, Ciron Melon, for Preserves, Seven
year Pumpkin, Honolulu Squash, Turnip Rooted
Cabbages, Wachiveer Caulifower, Mead's In.
proved White Solid Celery, Ice Cream Water Mol
on, Persian Melon, Nasturtuna, jenny Lind Melon,
Fegee Island Tomato, Yellow Plum do, Testers
Golden Japan Winter Squash, &C., &c.
HENRY COOK & CO,
anIS Sarapta Hall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-21

NEARBLEHEAD MAMMOTH CABBAGRS
WI --Cabbases grown from this Seed have
measured nearly 6 feet around and weighed 90
pound, for sale by HENRY COOK Il co.
an IS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-21
GROCERIES. &c.

UNOX BRO, have received their usual
~ Iurge supply of SPRING GROCERIES, of
prime quality. We mime in part
10h hds Now Orleans Sugar
10 MClasses
g Porto Rico Sugar
5 f" " Molasses
20 bbls. Cut Loaf Sugar
90 " Coverings Crushed Sugar
20 Coffee Yellow
10 =" fine and coarse Pulverized Sugar
40 /" sacks Old Government Java Coffee
40 Laguyra and Maricaibo Coffee
DO g" Rio Coffee
90 " Santos and Angustura
5 chests prime Green Tea
3 &" Black
Oils, Mustard, Spices, Indigo, Nutmess, Black
ing, Starch, Soap, &c, &c.
20 boxes French Wax Candles
25 best Adamantino q"
20 I" Mould "
SO cheap Adamantne and Mould Candles
500 sacks Ashton Salt
100 &. A. Salt. NH
T LIQUORS, WINES, &C.
ia $50 bbls. Old Rectifed Whiskcy
$50 Z" Y Xxx XXX do
100 Old Monongahela do
20 Pure Rys do years old
so Domestic Brandy
Is casks Otard, Hennessey and Cognae do
10 bbls. Old Apple Brandy
10 i" Old Peach Brandy
20 casks Malaga Vino
Is Port Wine
Is MADEIRA Wine
Is {" Sherry Wine
% bbls. Domestic Gin
pipes Holland Gin
Is bbls Rum
rs cases Champagne Wine, various brands.
Also, Jamaica Rum, st. Croix Rum, Scotch Whis-
key, Blackberry, Raspberry, Ginger, Cherry and
Strawberry Brandy, dc.
sep 90 Blackjack, DENT & CO.
r LIQUORS., WINES, &C.
ia ITS bbls. Primo Rectiied Whiskey
Is " Very Superior Old Rye, yenrs old
so x, Xxx, xxx ditto
40 Old Monongahcla, ditto
Is casks Henncssey, Otard, and Cognac
Brandy
80 casks Malaga Wine
Is Madeira ditto
5 casks very Superior Old Sherry
5 bbls. Superior Scotch Whiskcy
pipes Pure Holland Gin
1875 baskets Champagne Wine, best brands,
for sale by
oct 10 WASHINGTON & CO.
DURE LIQU0RS.-Tho practice of adulterat-
L ing Liquors has become common that u
genuine article is the exception, while it is of
vital Importance to those requiring it for family
use and invalids, That it should be of perfect
purity. / have now on hand, COgnac Brandy,
Holland Gin, Port Wine, Old Rye and Scotch
Whskeys, which l can recommend as being per-
fectly pure; also, an assortment of DOMESTIC
WINES and BRANDIES.
CHARLES J. WISE,
nov Is cor of Prince and Pitt sts.
~ * IL Rian
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-21

STRAW uATTING! STRAW MATING!
TSIO ALL III want Of the above goods, We would
/ say give US 4 call, and we will agree to sell
them rs cheap as any heuse south Of New YORK.
LII Il 5 & W. MEYENBERq.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-21
FOR RENT.
WILLIAM Il. F0WLE & SON,
No. /, South Wharycs,

I7O- Z, 1JVH17t " 7t11 9Co,
OFFER FOR SALE
DERUVIAN GUANO, Of direct importatio
L to this port, per Ship Conquest.
BAKERS ISLAND, or AMERICAN cos.
GUANO, cargo of Ship Mary Bradford.
KETTLEWELL'SM MANIPULATED GUANO,
composed Of pure Peruvian and Ncvassa Guanos,
thoroughly integrated by machinery.
WHITE MEXICAN A. A., very superior.
BAUGH & SONS SUPER PHOSPHATE OF
LIME, from raw bones.
PAINTERS SUPER PHOSPHATE.
GROUND RAW-BONES. jy 26
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-21

CSPHGNG MILLINERY.-I AIN now receiving
= nv stock Of SPRING GOODS in the above
the. and solicit an examination of my stock OF
tBDNNErS. HATS, FLATS, RIBBONS, FLOW
Frs, EUCuES, TABS, &c.
WM. B. RICHARDS, JR.,
.r No. Ito, King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-21
DRAIN PIPE.

DRAIN PIPE.
WE HAVE received samples Of "STEAM
w PRESSED STONEWARE DRAIN PIPE y
md will take orders for the same, in any euanti-
ties of any desired size, from 2 inches to 80 in
diameter, in feet lengths. This pipe will answer
full as we'll as Lead or Iron Pipe, ut much less
cost, for all purposes of conducting water to or
from buildings, by the natural Cow where there is
no pressure or strain.
Farmers others who have Springs at a dis
lance from their dwellings or barn yards, at q
moderate elevation, will find great advantage
in the of this pipe.
Samples exhibited. and any information reauir-
ed, will be cheorlully given on application to
mo22 r. H. MILLER, SON & CO..
FERTILIZERS! FERTILIZERS #g .#
7 An in receipt of pnrt of my Spring supply Of
/ GUaN0S, viz: u.
CALIFORNIA GUAKO.
4. A MEXICAN GUANO.
COLUMBIA GUANO. 's @@'t
NAVASSA GUAE0.
TURNER'S EXCELSIOR. $3.50
DsBURG'S SUPER PHOSPHATE LIME.
WHITEL0CK'S SUPER PHOSPHATE LINZ
PULVERIZED BONES. " tz'
All Of which of best quality, and will be
sold at lowest market prices. All other kinds
furnished Ut current rates. .t.a ss..
JAMES C. EEVETT,,
nh 30 Duke street Wharf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-21
GROCERIES, &C.

TYOBACCO, SEGARS, Gc.-250 boxes Caven-
i dish Tobacco comprising low, medium, and
superior grades
$50 boxes light pressed, (medium to prime
qualities)
Is boxes and kegs CARROTS Snuff
bbIs. " Bladder Snuff
10 Z" Smoking Tobacco
100 boxes Pipes, Qargs and smalD
50,O0o Segars, of all grades.
Wsinvite the attention of dealers in TOBAC-
co, SEGARS, &C., to our large and general as
sorsnent They will find it greatly to their in
torest to examine our stock before making pur-
chases. j. II. McFElGH SON,
NH % Prince street Wharf, Aex'a
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-06-25

PoslTIoN OF KENTUCKY CONGRESSMAN
The following is an extract from speech
recently delivered by Hon. Chas. A. Wick
life, just elected to Congress from the Bards-
town District of Kentucky:
1t has been charged that this war has been
inaugurated by the United States for the
purpose of crushing andsubjugating the slave
States. This charge is not true. was opposed
to its commencement for any purpose. 1t
was commenced by South Carolina and the
seeded States by various acts of open hos
tility-by the seiznre of the forts, arsenals,
navy. yards, custom. houses, sub-treasury,
mints, money, and property of the United
States by armed force. After the capture of
Fort Sumter, the whole military force of the
South was turned toward Washington City,
with the declarations made by the officers
and representative men of the Confederate
States that their purpose and object was the
seizure and occupation of Washington City,
and the overthrow of that Government
founded by Washington and his compatriots,
the best Government ever formed by man.
No patriot, no Kentuckian, could be will
ing to see, can now be willing to witness
with indifference, the efforts of the Southern
Confederacy to take possession of or destroy
the Capital of the nation, and destroy that
Government which has protected its citizens
at home and abroad
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-06-25
Additional By the Bremen.

New YORK, June PA Madrid CORE
spcndent, referring TO dispatch stating that
President Lincoln had declared, if Spain oc-
cuPled ST. Domingo, she would do so at her
own Iisk and peril, says that Government
received no official notice of any such
declaration, but is prepared to defend the in
tegIity of the territory which it has annexed
to Spain.
LigrpoOL June l3-Sales of Cotton for
three days, including Wednesday, 22,OOO
bales-6,OO0 TO spectators and exporters.
Market closed dull. Advces from Manches-
ter unlavorable. Market for goods and yarns
quiet. Prices steady.
LiUerpOOI BreddstufS Markst.-Wakeiield
Nash Co report Flour dull, and declined
Cd: sales at 26@2Ss. Cd. Wheat very dull
ard holders pressing on the market, at de-
cline of I'd. Richardson, Spence & Co. say
some forced sales we're made at decline OF
coed; red at l0@l0s. Cd white at lis. Cd.
Obs. Cd. Corn steady sales made at 30s ;
yellow, 30@30s. 3d.; white, Bis @33s. Cd
Provisions-B quiet Pork quiet; Bacon
heavy, and holders pressing on the market al
low rates. Lard dull and quotations nom.
inal at 52@53s. -Hr
London, June ID Breadstuffs are dull, and
all qualities declined. Sugar dull, with a
slight decline upon all qualities. Consols,
69T@@9O% for money, and 90N@902s ac-
count. Illinois Central Railroad Stock, 391S
discredited Erie, 2lA New York Central, s.
The Bremen brought $3.50 900 in specie.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-06-25
More MASKED Batterles-RebeI Batteries
on the Potomac,

on the BOtOmnc'
A correspondent of the New York Evening
Post says;
Matters look q little squally down the
river. The rebels are very busy at certain
points, and doubtless have dozen batteries
on the banks Of the Potomac by this time,
and the most of them masked. New bat
teries are being planted every day at Acquia
Creek, but this is matter of no particular
moment so long as it is the creek and not
the river which the batteries command. But
there is battery further down the river
which threatens to close the navigation of
the Potomac.
At Acquia Creek the river makes a turn
suddenly to the east and runs straight in
that direction for twenty miles. It then
changes very abruptly for theA tth, and at
this turn on the Virginia stcFs IS the we'll
known Matthias Point, which .mmands the
Potomac. Here the rebels have q battery,
for few days since they opened it upon a
vessel which was coming up the river with
United States troops aboard. The battery
was abandoned by the explosion of few
shells sent from the steamers deck, but only
temporarily. 1t shows the purpose of the
Contederates-they mean ere long to hold
this Matthias Point, the best for their pur-
poses on the river, and at the proper mo-
ment, cut off our line of communication
down the river. The Government will not
permit this if it can help it. So soon as any
demonstration is made by the rebels, our
vessels can land troops above or below it,
attacking it in the rear. There is a good
road from Acquia Creek to Matthias Point
and as a railway runs all the way from
Richmond to Acquia, the rebels will have nc
trouble in forwarding artillery or men to
either point.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-06-25

How POWDER Is PUT ON BOARD A WAR
SHIP.-0n last Friday, the United States
steamer Colorado received her powder. The
process is thus described by the Boston Trau.
elleT:
The Colorado has red flag at her mast
head to day, indicating that she is taking
her powder on board. All fires and ali
lights are put out in the ship at this time,
and all hands must have cold dinner. Moth.
ing can be cooked, even for the officers. The
custom generally is to cook enough the day
before the magazine is opened. The Col.
oTGdO will take about fifty thousand pounds
of powder. 1t is placed in copper tanks, and
each tank has from one hundred and fifty to
two hundred pounds in il, all made up into
cartridges. Each tank is marked with the
size of the gun or cartridges. Each gun has
three or four different sized cartridges the
largest being for the first charge. AS the
gun gets warm a smaller size is used, and so
on down to the smallest. Near the entrance
TO the magazine is what is called a light
house. A large lantern is here arranged,
with sort of bulls eye, which throws a
light into the magazine. While the powder
is being carried in, man is here stationed
with a bucket of water, prepared to use it
in case any thing should happen to the Ian
tern. The utmost care is used to prevent
accident
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-06-25

New York, June 24.-The steamers Co.
lumbid and DE Soto, from Havana on the
goth, baye arrived.
Yellow fever has made its appearance at
Havana, but not yet among the shipping.
1t is reported that five important towns in
the interior of San Domingo have been forti-
fed and assisted by Haytiens, who intend to
resist the Spanish progress there.
1t is reported that the inhabitants of one
village there had been massacred by the
Spanish troops for refusing to swear allie
glance to Spain. 1t was also reported that
the Spanish troops were defeated in small
engagements. Additional troops were being
sent from Havana for re-enforcements.
Intense excitement exists relative to affairs
in the United States.
The stock of sugar was three hundred and
twelve thousand barrels.
The De Soto has the mail bags of the lost
steamer Zuler.