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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-11-12

GALLPoLIs, ONO, Nov. II.-The steamer
Empire City has just arrived from Guyan-
dotte. The secession portion Of the inhab-
itants, it appears, were looking for the
attack, and had supper prepared for the
rebel cavalry, who were beaded by
Jenkins, and numbered 500. Eight of our
8en were Killed, and a number taken
urisoners. Rebel loss not known Col
Zigier's 3th Virginia regiment, on arrival,
hred the town. and the principal part is
now ia ashes, The rebels left about an
hour before The arrival OF Zigler.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-11-12
CITY ADVERT ITS.
ORDER OF COUNCIL ORDERING LOTS
To RI FILLED

A~V~D NO " HERE IT .aPPE.HE~
~ ing to the Common Council Of the sCirg0f
7s, bamaeco, now city of Evansville, are situated
that water collects AMI remains stagnant thereon
and the owner or owners Of said lots are hereby
directed and required by the said Council TO MI mp
said lots to such height as will prevent water from
collecting and remaining staguHnt thereon, within
thirty days from the passage Of this order
1, Patrick Burke Clerk Of the City Of Evansville
do hereby certify that tho foregoing Is a true and
complete copy Of order Of said Coun Gil, passed
on the 21st day Of September, A. D. 1861, far
IL relates 90 tn within lots.
In Witness Whereof, have hereunto subscr bed
my name and affixed the seal Of said City, this 23d
pATRICK BuRKE.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-11-12

WASHINGTON, Nov. I1.-Mis apprehensions
having existed touching the Post Master
Generals order of the 8Ist Of October, Post
Masters viii recognize it as follows;
"a certificate soldiers letter may be
signed by an acting field or staff officer IN
the service of the United States as well IS
the Major, aud, whea so certified, letters
msy be forwarded without prepay memt of
postage, which must, however, be collected at
the Office of delivery, as before
(Signed) JOHN A. KAssoN,
Ist i ssistant p. 81. Gen.
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we Q . ~ Y ~ IND w-AAHOD'
w WARE
doz 3 hooped Wash Tubs;
do do do;
do 2 do second size Tabs;
do pa nted Keelers;
l5 do Red Buckets;
10 rests brass bound Cedar Buckets;
dUz hocped Cedar Buckets;
do Extra Heavy Beacn Stable Buckets;
DO ass'd do Oak & Cedar stable Buckets I;
do Well Buckets;
do Bail B2xesj
co assorted sizes covered Sugar Bucketsi
do extra (Hinsham) do do;
80 nests assd " God Trays Svfra heavy;
30 nests Imported German MSrkat Baskets;
10 doz ass'd American do do;
do do sizes Clothes B4sAets;
do Willow Nursing Chairs;
d. Rattan Table do
DE- assd Rattan Childr-n's Chairs,
do ass'd S~ivrs-Sli, 16, Is and 20;
do assad lowell Rollern;
/ DO stsys Haf Bushels;
do "a hoped bali Bnshel, Imp. Brand;
do Plain Tia Bushels;
do ass'd Peck Measures;
do a sd Mop Handles;
Cotton MOp-; Knife Baskets
d. sss'd Bbl aud Half Bb Covers;
do I'm fe Foxes; 4 dnz assd POTATO Washers !;
dc ass'd Beet Mauis; dOz Rolling Pins;
DO as-ad Butter Prints; Q d1z Butter Ladies'
do Wooden spades; doE n Tiers;
do Wire Mouse Traps; II doz Cedar Faucets;
do Cofies Mile, ass'di d0z soup Bowls;
30 gross Sawei Clothes Pins;
u ross Spring do do. Just received at
ocLi H A. COOKS. "a n ain street
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-11-12
O0RPORATION NOVICE.


R DBRFoR PLANK SID e.
Sept. 7th, Is61.--And now II is hereby ordere "a
and directed by the Common Council Of tbe city q
Evansville, that the Of all lots parts OF
lots fronting adjoining The east side "a
Mary Street. between Seventh ana Eighth stsl 10
said city the sidewalks thereon % be brought
70 the proper grade, and that they cause SIDE
walk OF class number TO DO laid down thereon
within thirty days from the publication Of this
der. j. BURKE Clerk
City Clerks Office, Sept 18th, 1861. scpl2
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CORPoRATION NOTICE.


UhIHh TUX FLANh HINITT ALfNs
sept Z, lS6l.- And now il is hereby ordered a..
directed by the Common Counsel OF the City oi
Evansville, that the Of all lots parts OF
lots fronting on or adjoining the west sfde o Z
Mary Street, between sixth aud Franklin stroets,
in said city, cause the sideWgikB tbUreCa ~ De
brought 70 the proper grade, aud shat they clusaH
side walk OF class No. 2, with wooden curb, 10 be-
laid down thereon within thirty days from the
publication Of the order. II. BUhkE, Clerk.
OIerk'a once, sept. u, 1851. septl2
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-11-12

MONTREAL, Nov. 1.-The brig Deshler
from Farther Point, at II o'clock yesterday
morning signslled for pilot, and sent the
following message ashore:
'Nov. Picked up the North Briton's
boat No. 2, with seventeen of the crew and
one passenger on board The North Briton
is ashore on Mangate Island.p 6A
T These are all the particulars yet received,
but full details will be obtained on the ar
rival of the brig at Quebec
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CONFEDERATION NOFICE.
ORDER ron PLANK Sidewalk

Oct Il, Iceland now it Is hereby ordered and
directed by the Common Council of the City o.
Evansville, that the owners Of all lots parts Of
lots fronting on or adjoining the west side OF Third
Avenue, from Sixth TO Franklin Street, ia said
city, cause the side walks thereon to be brought
70 the proper grade, and that they cause O side
walk of class No to be laid down thereon wit hin
thirty days from the publication Of this order.
p BURKE, Clerk
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CORPORATION NOTICE
ORDER FOR Plane sIDE-wALK.

UhDEh FUh FIANh 4LUH" AK
July 20, 1sBI.-And now il Is hereby ordered aud
directed by tho Common Council Of the City OF
Evansville, that the OF all lots or parts OF
lots frontngon or adjoining TIL 7est side Of Third
Avenue from Canal to Sixth l.aset in said city.
cause the sidewalks thereon TO be brought TO tho
proper grade, and that they "A a side walk og
class No. to be laid down thereon within thirfp
days from the publication Of this order.
p. BURKE, Clerk
Clarke Onica Oefober IA 1861
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CORPoRATIoN NOTICE.

o DEB FOR AEK sID E-W J. x
September z, 1s6l.-And now IL ~ hereby ordered
and directed by the Common Council Of the City Of
Evansville, that the owners Of all lOts or parta d
lets fronting adjoining ths west aldo
Of Mary Street, between Franklin and Seven ID sts
I'm said city, cause the side-waiks thereon % be
brought to the proper grade, and that they cause
sidewalk Of class No. 2, with s, OGDEN curb 10 BE-
laid down thereon within thirty days from the pub
hcation OF this Ordor. P. BURKE CLERK
Clarl,ia Office. Santamber ". 1901. annLl-lEL.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-11-12

BosroN, Nov. Mayor Barker, of
Mobile and William Purrie, of New Or
leans, were to-day discharged from Fort
Warren.
Senator Henry Wilson has written letter,
explicitly denying that he is either direct
.ly or Indirectly concerned in any Govern
ment contract for furnishing army shoes, as
has been stated
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eBoE we ~ % TEL
THE AMERTCAN HOUSE


WILL BE OPENED AUGUST Ist, 1861.
The undersgued having lsa4ei tha above House
for term Of years, and having had the same fitted
up with great care and expense. would respectfully
announce to the citizens OF Evansville and viciui
ty, and the travelling public generally that said
House is DOW in mos excellent condition IN eY-
cry respect and ia every department
It Is our intention TO keep said house lTst-
class Hotel, and ia such a manner will give gen
era satisfaction to all who may favor with their
patronage. In fact, such house as Evansville has
tor many years stood greatly IN need Of and we
respectfully solicit the patro mage Of all 10 our I'M
taking.
The American House is situated on the bank Of
the river, 1T tie corner af Water aud Sycamore
Landing. The guests Of the house are favored With
p full view Of eight or ten miles Of the beautiful
Ohio, and alsO with continual cool and refreshing
breeze from tf c river during the summer months.
These coBsiaerat ions render it by far the most
pleasant and desirable location for a Hotel ia the
city.
i street watch will be kept day and night for
passengers arriving departing by boats, aud an
ON nibus will run 10 and from the American to all
passenger trains sn the r.. & C. r. 4.
Our rooms will At all times be kept clean aud IN
excellent order, and furnished with good and clean
beds.
Our table viii al all times be furnished with the
best the market affords, aud plenty OF 1t, aud We
Fhali every exerttou ia power to render she
AMERICAN HOUSE home to all who may fsFor
with a call.
We hope, BY strict attention TO business and 70
the wants OF the public, to obtain a lsrge portion
Of the public patronage, OF which we shall endea-
to render ourselves worthy.
W. Il. B0iCODRT, formerly OF City Hotel.
J. J. PILLSBURY, formerly Of steamer Masonic
Gem. iHlv3o-tf
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-11-12

NEW YORK, November II.-Thomas f
Googin, waiter at the st. Nicholas Hotel,
was brutally murdered on the sidewalk ia
front of that hotel, by loafer named Tbos
White, with a dirk. White was arrested.
The 55th Regiment Jeff this afternoon via
Camden & Amboy Railroad from Staten
Island. Three more regiments leave to-
morrow.
Fourteen cases of soldiers clothing valu-
ed at 81 900, belonging to the 18Th Reg't,
were found this morning at the Erie Rail-
road Depot, destined for the West. They
were seized--and the Qnartermaster of that
regiment, together with J. W. Reynolds.
Sutler, were arrested on a charge of de-
frauding the Government.
Special dispatches state that the President
and Assistant Secretary Fox received dis
patches this morning. confirming the re-
port of the success of the Naval expedition,
out they are founded on he same authority
of those from Fort Monroe to the Associated
Press.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-11-12

GALLIPoLIs, OHIO, Nov. 11.-Guyandott,
Va. on the Ohio river, thirty-siz miles below
this place, was attacked last night by 600
rebels. Out of $50 of our troops stationed
there, only about so escaped. The rest
were killed or taken prisoners The rebels,
male and female, fred from their houses on
our men. Three steamers which passed
down last night were compelled to put back.
Three steamers started back to Guyandotte
this morning at 10 o'c. ock, with about 400
Federal troops on board, from Point Pleas
ant, but nothing has been heard from them
since. Three steamers passed up since the
skirmish, and reports not & person to be
seen il the town.
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CA1no. Nor. Ilth.-Memphis papers. re

CA1Ro. Nov. Memphis papers, re-
ceived to-day contain dispatches from Sa-
vaunah fully confirming the landing of the
naval expedition at Beaufort, and capture of
three forts at Port Royal, Hilton Head, and
Bay point. The Federal forces had posses
sion of the town of Beaufort. The rebels
acknowledge their loss very large.
New Orleans papers, also received to-day,
speak of an immense feet off Ship Island.
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WASHINGTON, Nov. II.-There is the most
intense excitement here to hear further par
ticulars in regard to The great expedition.
Groundless rumors are circulating that
Charleston has been BON barded. No intel
igence, whatever, concerning the great eX-
petition, had been received in any quarter
up to noon to- day, additional to what
has already been telegrapbed.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-11-12

BALT1MoRE Nov. II.-It is reported by the
boat from Old Point, that steamer came
in the capes last evening, aud continued up
the bay without stopping. She was thought
to be the Vanderbilt, with dispatches from
the great feet. Nothing has been heard of
Der arrival at Annapolis. There is nothing
but outside reports to warrant the state
ment, that at last accounts our troops had
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-11-12
Groceries at Auction.

Y sz~KKE SELL 1T PURERC sGBGS
Il TON, Monday, November Il az 10 O'eiock
A NJ. al the Grocery store Of Theodore Ming p
Co. on W ter street all Of the gods IN said stOre
consisting Of general variety Of gods kept in
flmsly grocery, and the exp ess wagon, horses,
hal ness. and other artic belonging 10 said hrm
TERMS OF SALE-Ali sums OF I've dollars and
md cash ia hand all sums over five do aTs'
credit IF months will be given by the purchaser
giving more with approved security, waving eli9i
frous appraiseznent laws.
n T..a,vv F2.aceiver now
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-11-12

BALTIMORE, Nov 1I.-An officer of the
goth Indiana regiment, from Hatteras, ar
rived here, says he had long conversation
with the party that brought the news to
Hatteras. He was not a deserter, but a
citizen and man of considerable intelli-
gence, who had crossed the Sound at the
risk of his life, to bring the news to US.
The officer reports his conversation cores
ponds exactly with what has already been
transm tied by telegraph. Outside of this
statement, there is a report that in taking
Beaufort, large part of the town was
burned.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-11-12
HOOFLAND's GERMAN BITTERS.
Prepared 81 Dr.. G. n Jackson, No. AS
Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pa.
READ WHAT IS SAID OF THEM.
Co., cortland e.. n. q, March glst. 1ss

Arch Street, PhitddttPhlG, Pa.
READ WHAT IS SAID OF THEM.
SCOTT, Cortland Co., N Y, March 21st. 1857.
Or. @. II. Jackson Dear SIR.
q ~ Il BfE IL a. - THE e FFLECTED,
n pen few lines to you. have SUITE ed and
doctored myself, and know how to pity those in
like condition Until commenced taking your
Bittsrs last summer not able to do anythia &,
or even to sit up any considerable length of time
Before had taken the first bott Q, / felt like
new man, and now, after having continued the use
of them short time, in the worst season of the
year, ara able 70 labor hard every day To say the
least, think have received more benefit from the
Bitters, than all other medicines l have taken. /
have not only used your bitters myself, but have
given bottles and parts of bottles to those comp ain
ing Of Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint, aud in
cry cass, they tell me they kave taken medicine
so beuefsiaI as the bitters. Respectfully yours,
JAMES Won BENSCHOTER.
The bitters are sold by druggists or storekeepers
In every town and village in the Quilted States Cam
sdas, West Indies, aud South America, at rs cents
per bottle. novId&w2w
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aTaz TQA a

to the waters edge on Friday Knight off Hat
teras. All hands were saved. %
The captain of the Albatross reports he
discovered the Union ashore on the 9th
inst, about 80 miles eastward of Boque In
let, but In consequence ofthe heavy wealth
er had no communication with the shore
until the following day, when he landed
with a flag of truce, and learned from a
rebel captain that the Union was run ashore
in a sinking condition on the LIST inst, and
soon after broke in.two. The crew, 10 in
number, and 10 horses, were saved. The
men are prisoners at Fort Macon, and
Raleigh, N. G. Large quantities of stores
were seen piled up on the beach.
The Winfield Scott was in company with
the Union. The captain of the Union
fears she was lost, having suddenly disap~
peared.
Nothing is known concerning the rumor-
ed loss of the Ocean Express. There are
rumors of three federal vessels having gone
ashore
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PITTsBURG Nov. Il.--RiYer ID feet by
the pier mark and falling slowly. Weather
clear and pleasant.
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ANNAPOLIS, Nov. Ilth.-There are no
tidings, up to this hour, Of the expected
steamer with official news of the feet.
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A@0 TECE TO EGRRG gE.ERS OF
o U School Fund a nd Purchasers Of School Lands.
All borrowers of School Funds, and purchasers of
School Lands, in Yanderhurgh county are hereby
notified, that unless the annual interest due on
said loans and lands in advance, be promptly
paid, the premises mortgaged, and lands purchHs-
ed by each will be advertised for sale, in pursuance
of the provisions of sections go and 81 Of chapter
IL, of the acts of the General Assembly Of the
State of Indiana, approved March 18th, 1861
WILLIAM Ii. WALKER, Co. Auditor.
reI9 .2srtIS Ar-.u
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.SS,ESE5IsxF:E7s sSaHR NO IS

~
BY virtue Of an execution Issued out of the
Office OF the Yanderburgh Court Of Common Pleas,
Ia favor of Andrew Darling aud against Mary L.
Lewis and others, will,
FRIDAY, EoVEMBER ed, 1861.
Expose 20 sale at public auction at the door Of the
Court House in Evansville, the rents, Issues ana
profits for a term not exceeding seven years. OF
the following described real estate ia the original
plan O. the city Of Evansville, to-wit:
Ths undivided one sixth part Of the front half
on First street. Of Lot No. sixty five C65) 10 said
oIan-being seven ry-ive feet in front First
street, and extending back the same width half the
depth Of said Lot No. sixty-6ve (65). Also the
undivided one-sixth part OF Lot No thirteen NL5l
IN the plan afJre- aid, beginning ct the corner OF
said Lot IT the intersection Of Main and water
Streets running thence along the 'front.' line OF
said Lot on Water street forry-sE feet toward syo-
a1nOrs reet thence AZ right angles 70 said y mt
line forty eight feet hence parallel with said 'front.'
line o-ty six te 10 Main street aud thence rty-
eight feet TO the begiuuiBG-tne whole icing SUB
iect to the life estate Of Mrs Jane Le sds5 and
should sid rents and profits not sell Tor SUM 50
hciAnt satisfy sud writ aud costs, WILL ~ tns
same time aud place, offer the lee simple OF zaid
premises, cutie a. Aforesaid -
GEORGE W0LFLIH, j. V o
Trhos E GaEvin. PIn's Ats navl-~5"
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WAsHINsToN, November 1I--CoI. frank
P, Blair leaves here to-day for Missouri TO
rejoin his regiment.
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Arrival and Departure of the
M "a 4 L. s.
TIME 81 OLosING.

THE time here set down is adjusted to contract
koprs. On the River there ia variatiou according
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land Warr ants Lost.

WWUTHEA Is MhAA q = III wv
% " that on or about the third day Of Septem-
Der, 1851 the undersigned lost, or there was stolen
from him. between NJ cCutchsonvilie aud Evans
v1lie Ind, two Land Warrants, as follows, to-wit
Land Warrant No. SO 862, for l60 acres, which
was issued to Nancy Johnson, formerly widow Of
john Richards, Virginia Militia war Of 1872.
Land Warrant No. 28,556, for 80 acres, which
Igas issued to Simeon Lemastefs, for services rem
dered In the Of 1872 the particular service not
remembered.
It Is the intention Cf the undersigned TO apply
forthwith TO the Commissioner Of Pensions for
reissue Of the above described Warrants. caveat
has been fled in the General Land Office TO pre-
vent the patentiug of the lost stolen warrants,
ocT-w6w LAWREEOE w. MURPHY /.
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LAST NIGHFas REPORT.
Good News from the Fleet /!
The North Briton Lost!
a Fight at Guyandotte, Va.
Particulars of the Loss Of the
Great Briton.
Another Expedition TO Sail.
A Brilliant Fight near Kan
sas City!
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TRIBUNE's DISPATCH.
TINES DISPATCH.

Government has resolved to release on
parole $50 prisoners, part of those captured
at Hatterag, to proceed south on a similar
mission. If they succeed, $50 Union pris-
oners now in the South win soon be Ie-
turned to Us, and the principle and manner
of fall exchange of prisoners will be fully
established.
Government is about TO send money,
clothing and comforts to the Union pris-
oners in the South. If the ConfedeFates
cooperate in the measure an answer to
such proposition will be had from Rich
mond in few days.
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BALTIMoRE, Nov. 1O.-Ful returns of the
Mary land election show that one rebel
Senator and six delegates are elected. The
House stands, 6S Union and rebels. The
Senate stands ID Union and 8 rebels seven
of the latter are of the number who held
over, and six Of them represent strong Union
counties. Bradford's majority is about
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-11-12

N oG1Seu
The undersign ned having purchased from Me.srs.
BRcMMER q Co., the stock of Goods formerly
own Il by ROser brothers, offer the same to
The public At very reduced prices for Cash only
ocS-E L. q T. ROSER.
, 1861-08-15
Deliberations Of the Southern Congress
-Flnancfal and War Affair.".
JRichnpnd Cor Of the Montpomerv Msi17

lh1c1monQ: Gof. o1 the Montgomery MAll.I ..
The secret sessions Of Congress have been
occupied for some days in the discussion of q
financial scheme, to be Permanent during the
war.
It's action, the knowing ones assert, will be
to take the entire control Of the cotton, sugar
and tobacco crops As purchasers paying to
the planters the value in. Treasury notes,
which vii be current throughout the Coafed.
eracy, and reasonable IN given number Of
:. The Government will be enabled by their
control to negotiate in Europe heavy loans od
money, and when the blockade shall be
broken, or become impracticab1e in the winter
season from the high winds which viii drive
nom our coasts the enemy's vessels, and, In
the blockade Of Charleston, it can realize from
its European customers, In specie or in for:
elgn bills Of exchange, the proceeds Of the sale
OF these valuable commodities.
The Paris correspondent of the New Ycrk
hesos has announced, what is known here to
have purchased q first class steel clad frigate
for the use Of this Government, and there il
also a proposition favorably entertained by
Congress to purchase, at high prices, such for.
eign steamers as may run the blockade into
cur ports. Even now this feat could be easily
performed, and during the prevalence Of the
high winds. Of Winter no danger Of capture Q,
injury would attend the profitable exploit.
All agree that extensive preparations are II
rapid progress at Manassas for an attack upou
the fortified enemy: The Confederates are di
vided into corps d'armee. Beauregard is with
the main division at Manassas, while Johnston
whose command has recently been swollen te
twenty thousand, Is rapidly completing The
Notifications at Falls Church, within fou1
miles Of A1exandrta, which are to aupercedl
aose at Manassas aud serve as basis Of as.
sanlts upon the enem3's defenses Of Washing
ton City. These can only be carried By as
sault, and the work will be characterized by
hard and bloody fighting,