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Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-04-02

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Pans, Tuesday evening =. The Conference
assembled to-day 70 sigp convention TO pro,
long the French ocoupatio on Of Syria 10 June SIR.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-04-02
Conusotiout Election.

HEw HAVEN, (Afternoon)r April l.--Returns
indicaterthe election Of 1.-The Republican State
ticket. English (Dem.) elected to Congress- BY
800 majority, Re election Of two Republican
members In Fairfield District doubtful. Demo.
cratic majority In New Haven, SIS aa ,...'
HARrronD, CoNN., April 2.-The Republicans
have probably carried their State ticket by an
increased majority. They have both branches
Of the Legislature. Loomis, Republican, is be
lieyed to be elected In the fra Congressional
District, by 100 majority. ~ l'~ M
i o'clock, A. M.-rThe Republicans have
elected their State ticket by anaincreased ma
Jority. They have carried both branches Of the
Legislature and the first and third Congression-
q Districts. They have lost the second, and
the fourth Isl not fully heard from. g smrg,f Z.
Hartford Co-Buckingham's vote 1868; ma
jority against him 65; last y ear 1t was 2l0. si
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-04-02
Rail nossd rlm,es1 rabIe.

GTWe congratulate our readers upon the
discovery Of q cure for Rheumatiam, Gout and
Neuralgia ! and all Mercurial Diseases, which
q effected without the use ofinternal medicines
which destroy the constitution and gisetempo-
rary relief only yssj In fact IL is the only known
remedy effecting o perfect cure, and we feel
warranted, from It's Recommendation in calling
the attention Of the afflicted and those having
friends suffering from Rheumatiam, Gout Or
Neuralgia, or the pernicious effects Of Mercury,
to The advertisement In another column Of our
paper, of Dr.. Leland's Anti Rheumatic Band.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-04-02
From Washington.

WAsHrseToN, April The President has ap-
pointed George Lytle Marshal for North Caro-.
lima; David PHILIPPE Marshal, and Lawrence
Weldon Attorney for the Southern District Of
Illinois. 9fAlsos the following ppstmssters for
Missouri: Peter L. For, 81. Louis; John B.
Alexander Lexington; Allen p. Richardson,
Jefferson City; Charles L. Martin. Hannibal; !;
WI Pyncheon, Independence; Stephen HaE-
lett, Kansas City; John L BettiDger, St. Jo.
sephg Also, Melaucthon Smith, Rockford, III ;
Charles H, Indson, Freeport, III !; Achilles
Williams, Richmond. Ind; and George Wilson,
Steubenville, Indiana uefl ,rF oe B1t .1ss.
WAsHNoros, April 2. "A proposition has been
made By the Baltimore \ Ohio r, R. Co., and
is under confederation Of the Postofice Depart
nenf, TO change the schedule time so % to 90.
cure the arrivals of the mails at Washington
and the South earlier than noon, Similar adj
vantages are to be secured to the West. Tho
change is TO take effect the 18Th inst, pfoyids
ed Southern lines arrange accordingly ,sSss
Z Gen Lane, Just previous 70 leaving New Yorl
for the Pacific, wrote TO friend here, 81 am on,
Of politics, but shsll continue to stand BY tb,
right. / will urge the Democracy Of Oregon Il
adopt the constitution ofthe Confederate Statel
% their platformrnfsyi sHc 5ssvzy m
The New York TSibans's correspondence say
that zen. Scott has given assurances that ther,
has never been any idea entertained BY the Ad
ministration Of abandoning Fortress Monroe
The principles announced in the Inaugural vii
not be abandoned, and If military necessity b
accepted as TO Fort sumtet, IL will be for rea
sons which will not be held to apply elsewhere.
L The World says that the Adminishation dia
credits the report Of, the sailing Of an Englis
and French heet for our country:
a.. a a I.
has been ordered to Sumter to take Anderso
and his command of. "a Other Southern forts ar
| not to be disturbed. H5hssi.r.'
| The Southern Commissioners have advise
Jefferson Davis that Sumter will be evacuate
this week. olzsnaa,s doSs
| Advises from Virginia gay that the Secession
ists, led by Hunter, Floyd De Jarnettcs sMasoi
and Ben McCulloch, are making superhnma
efforts to carry that State. The latter says som
comp fetst viii be eresorted TO ,ss 10 Texas,
the Convention fails 10 carryits pointi ,ysh'
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-04-02

CoueHs.--The sudden Oh anges Of our climat
are sources ofPulmonary, Bronchial and Asth-
matte Afiectioh4 Experience having proved
that simple femediesg often act speedily and
certainly, when taken in the early stages of the
disease, recourse should at once be had to
'tBrotcn's Bronchial 7toehes,t, or Lozenges, let
the Cold, Congh, or Irritation Of the Throat be
ever 30 slight, ss by this pfecaution more Sc
rious attack may be effectually warded off,
Public Speakers and Singers will find them Of.
fectual for clearing and strengthening the
voice. See advertisement. For sale Wholesale
and retail, by Roberts g. Samuel, No. "a North
High street. 8. Samuel & Co., No. IS South
High street. 'A' p 'el4 $50 ilAiah
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-04-02

I lPRoF. W OOPS RrsrcRAriyE CoRDIAL AND BLooD
RErovAToR 10, without doubt, the best tonic Cor.
dialinthe world. To those Who suffering from
General Debility ws would recommend its use,
for while tits pleasant to the TASTE IL 10 strength.
ening to the system, and.vill ut once tend to
remove all impurities Of the Blood, and eradi-
cate all traces of disease. Il cam be taken by
the weakest stomach. while those IN good health
viii atonee feel its exhilarstingpower. We are
confident that after using one bottle of this Cor
dial, nome viii ,be for . day without it.-Nes
York Leader. ,ss3sy 10V sliild iaq U0 20 oli1'
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-04-02
TEIiEGRAPHIC!
REPoRERD ron THE STATESMAN.

GIeFlous Democratic Union Victories
Aec.-Connectlcus Conc Republican,
Dut ono or two 1emocratlc Con-
p0lmtments Tor Missouri, Illinois,
Indiana, &c.-Energetic MOvements
In tho 16utnern OOnfederacy- Fort
Joseph A. McDOugaI as u. 3. sena-
tor from CalifOrnla-Proeeed of
virgins OonyentiOn and Legisla-
turs.-Secession Feeling increasing
Mayor Elected I'm Sandusky, o.
Was himgtOn City GOssip-Latost
News from Europe, &c, &c., &c.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-04-02
Cinc ncinnati Market.

HL0UR--ls very much neglected and and offers To
sell good superfne at e445 were declined.
WHEAT-ofered little more freely to-day, without
meeting much II any, attention aside from The local
milling interest for prime red Is the exceptional
maximum price, .a.tt sbeaEa IlsE
C0RN--sellsat 40 to distlllers. The shipping de.
bulk.
oATs7wsre in better request, and 9ec easily OBJ
BARLEY-s very slow Of sale. Prime Fall--very
choice-sold for &c. This 10 the top Of the market.
RYE-is unchanged In price and In demand. ~
WH1eKY--drooped to 13c with rather weak mrrket.
The tables Of Imports and Exports for the week show
that very far movement Of ali the articles Of produce
is kept up.--0ia. Com. AprHh 80 - AF' =
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-04-02
st. Louia Rlsotion

ST. LOUIS, April Lila the municipal cleo
tion to day the Taylor (anti. Republican, ticket
was elected by from 1900 to 5000 majority.
The Unconditional Union ticket was unsuc-
ceesful in but two wards. 1 .r,....-..,
Two Germans we're killedby lightning during
the storm yesterday sn- dirl s7i-'fsutg- {
Two Irishmen were stabbed In political me.
lee, Saturday night, and have since, died. n,
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-04-02

INDEPEsDENoE, April j The Santa Fe mail,
with dates to the 18th, arrived to-day, one day
ahead Of time. No news Of special Importance.
No Indians seen on the route. The grass on
the road to Fort Wise ID short hThe contrac3
tors on this route arc makisg preparations 10
run an express from Fort Wise to Carson City,
TO connect with this mail,
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-04-02

GooD.--We met one Of our friends yesterday
on Broadway, and were astonished atthe change
In his appearance. A few weeks ago We saw
him, he was pale, lean and deiectedj complains
ing Of weakness and debility, having been so
afflicted all summer. Now he appears 10 be fat,
healthy and strong. We learn be owed bis rea-
toration entirely to McIEAa'sI STREsorHEniNo
Cnunrsf ~ .ArIf 3. s3aic9l8Ui t 3. III a1 sl lg =
We advise all Iwho are complaining Of Gem
eral Debility to try y; Il is certainly 4 .yery
pleasant remedy. We learn that there are large
quantities Of II selling daily. g. Morning Herald
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-04-02

PrrrsnuReH, April 1.-The business men of
Pittsburgh and Allegheny City held an enthu.
siastic meeting on the currency question to-day.
Many business men not heretofore participating
in the movement, assented to the unanimous
voice Of the meeting, not to receive dspreciated
money except at brokers' rates. Missouri and
Virginia money, to-day, quoted at per cent.
discount. Farmers will demand par funds for
their produce. sbb 2nalL
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-04-02
saudusky City Election.
sANpusKr, o., April 2, 1861

SANDUsKY, O., April y, 1861.
Col. g. w. MAnrPsrsY;--Gre re-action.
Lincoln's majority in November, two hundred
and Afty.f (25oJ Piesson, Union Democrat,
for Mayor, one hundred and Aity.Ave Q56)
majoritv. 20 1nis ist8 g.. xEHiss 9uti iGSP
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-04-02
Virginia I.e0iAiaiura.

RrcmoSD, Aptill.--The Senate agreed to
the House amendment relating to the transfer
OF guns from Belona foundry. Nine Senators
and Representatives entered o protest against
passing the resolutions into law The Sen.
ate refused to permit Il to 60 on the journal.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-04-02

NEW Yoak, April la washiDgtop dis
patch says that Adams, Minister to England,
hasreceieed bis instructions,b He left Wash
|ington yesterday, and will sail for England
during the month, ,s. IA, isi.yt,b !, IA t6l 5s .
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-04-02

CLEyfiANp. April 2nd.-At the city election
Yesterday Edward s. Flynt, Democrat, Mayor,
and entire Democratic ticket probably carried.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-04-02

NorioE no suDscuBrns = ci:y subsetibsrs to
the Daily Statssmsn, who may change their
dwellings, or places Of business at this aeason
Of yen. ate requested % notify our carriers,
Or rlssse word al sour countingroom, Of the
places at which they. wish their papers lsft
therepfter. .ig,asyeis s5,sa oSsnhDN $40 80 slos
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-04-02

tn, LAaTr m FnE = Dur FainItufe Msnafsc,c.
nv, Which was destroyed On Saturday ths 2Sd
inst, was Insured for So 900 inNh6 rf&liord Fire
Indurancs Company, which sum has been paid
10 full this day BY the Agent, H. r. BeSson,
ESQ. rEegof Yaaga ~ IUg161n
Thepromplnesa and liberality with which this
Company adjusts its losses commend II to the
patronage of the oitizens Of Columbus and VI
cinity, and we recommend those who desire, Ia
case Of loss, to have their claims speedily adj
justed and promptly paid, to ssll on H r, Bee
con- Esq.y the Agent Of tho Company, In thi
johnson Building, and obtain policy asl ~
nBQTHER! y! L.!l, Hahn 4, \ 4 4. co.
Columbus, Q. March a7ih, 1851 sSIssdis,a
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-04-02
Kansas civ Fleotion,, ,,,t

KANSAS CRY, April 2.--R. F. Van Horne, the
Union candidate was elected Mayor of Kansas
City yesterdaysbya "a large maority. asi si'n ;
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-04-02

lusR. ,KnkfArsIeE, No. res l,outk High
Street, has very choice assortment Of Gold and
Silver Watches, fine Jewelry, Clocks, Silver
and Plated Ware, at prices TO suit the times. p
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-04-02

William Knox ''''--. ''',o,' HSy
Ndfhdnia Merton ...............,"..v.,... u
We had expected to olhass been able 20 give
the full returns of all the Wards and Town
ships. but at the, hour Of going to press, they
are not oil counsed ous. We give above all that
we have been able to obtain. ~.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-04-02
NY. Bank Statement.

NEW YoRK, April l.--Increase in loans $685. :
7l0; increase In specie 81 ,9l8, 1852; increase In
circulation $s9, ,329; increase in deposits $l,-
67l, $751; 70 ~ az }f a ta glE28Y El
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-04-02

WE KNowsHo OTHER WAY.--By which you can
be convinced that Guernsey's Balm will posi-
lively perform what We Say Il will, than for yor
TO make one application Of H., s s,s.a,,s' jl :,
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-04-02

rThis morning secession aig was diacov..
cred on the top Of the State House. floating oy,
er the Hall Of the House oi Representalises.---
Byxhom ereptedwe have not learnedi butsup-
pose our contemporary Of the JouSnal, who Is 30
full Of DIauniog sentiments, 10 into ths scheme
and can tell all about II.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-04-02

uMrs, PIlnrToN's opening Of millinery on
Thursday, April All at No. i45 South High
street. From thegrest assortment Of goods, and
most aftistIcally made bonnets, We should say Il
will be perfect success. See advertisement.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-04-02
| GUERNS balm. !

DEMOVEs q n ID RWEVENTS I NJ
N hammAtion and pain, and heals The worst burn,
scd bruise cut or reah wound Of any kind, prevents
swelling and pain from bee stlngs, mosquito bes and
poisonous plants, neurslEiA rheumats, agus In the
bfeesk salt rhenm, etc. When taken Internally, II will
fesfln hs worst case Of this terrible eomplalnt Also
removes hoarncncsa and sore throat. Price, IS cen
h2ttIs. ehond b every house. yoI sale hy Drug.
sss snd s!ersssspers, IRWIN sloAn, 4.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-04-02

TozEDo, April lathe propeller 0leon, tho
frst boat through from 1punhilks arrived eupr
day morning. q vigiIgg 9g1e 81 piu%iii lnaas &
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-04-02

III See Advertisement Of Prof, MILLER's
Hair Invigctator in another column.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-04-02
Ayers Cathartic Pills,

ron THE CURE OF
Costireress, Jnuiice, Dyspepsia, Indigestion
Dysentey, Fom Stomach, Ergsi,eias, Headache =
Piles, Rheumatism, Eraplioas aud Skin Diseases,
LiUe Compliant, D,ojs1, letter, 1aJRors and
Salt Rte'nn, IHpaas, Gout, Ne,cuLgia, as a
Dinner Pin, and far PWifging he Blood.
They are sugnr-coaicd, so that the most sensi-
tive can take them pleasantly, and they arc The
best aperent in the world for all the purposes of
family physic. fd 1
Price IS cents per Box; Five boxes for 800.
Greatnumbers of Clergymen, Physicians, States-
men, and eminent personages, have lent their,
names to certify the unparalleled usefulness ofthese
remedies, but our space here will not permit the
insertion OF them. The Agents below named fur.
nish gratis our AMERICAN ALMANAC in which they
are given; with alsN full descriptions of the above
complaints, and the treatmsnt that shaud be f-
lowed for their cure. tiN@
Do not be put off by unprincipled dealers with
other Preparations they make more profit on.
Demand AYERS, ind take no others. The SICK
want the best aid there is for thcm and they should
have it.
An our remcdieslare for saleby YfFh7F
!. ROBERTS q SAMUEL, Columbus,
Ard BY Drugsists and Dealers everywhere +. 0W
nov9:1yd tw&w
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-04-02
Philadelphia Market.

irFrBoRAPnED FOR TIE ONO srATnMAS ~.
@'"eN 'a1loJ PmIADEIPnlA. April 2.
wHrAr-active; red 81 339l IS; white 81 4O9l So
CoRNbuoyant; sales 1000 bush. new yellow at
LARD-l0@1l. PoRk-mess sl7 25@l7 so. WHIsKxY
firm at I7kc9lSh.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-04-02
R9o AdylMIARTERS-1

The Adams Express Company plaeesus daIly
under Obligations to Il Tot thovery lafess papers
from the eastern cities.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-04-02

arhs 8merican Esprsss eonpsny hes cuI
thanks Tor its daily favors In the shape ottne
very latest easternYapers. ".
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-04-02
Notice.
CrrY BANK or COLUMBUS.

mEROH.LOWENG OHANunB WE'RE
mads In the the officers Of this Bank January R0lh,
l5gI, TO wit: WIZ. A, PLkrr, President. and fnoras
MooniE Oashicr, resigned their onices Dawn Tk1IoR
sq., then elected President and VIZ. A. pfArr AZ
pointed cashier.
feb 5, le6i-dif. W. A. PLATT. Csshier.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-09-14
PcrsOnnI YufcIlircrcc.

Chevacr HalsemaBn, Austrian Minister to the United
States, is stopping at the Clarendon Hotel.
Richard y. Buchanan, Mr. Roshe, and NJ Worthington
Of England arc stopping at the Brcvoort House.
George n. CIrk, Of Scotland r. Hergnes and brother
Of Cuba; f. I. ha,cs, Of lhiladc lhia and Edward NJ
Fish, OF New York, are stopping at the Gramercy Park
Hotel.
c. Stevenson and wife, Of In anapois A. Wolf OF Gin
cnati; /. r. Foss of Boston, G. f. Davis OF Hartford:
T. A. Chapman, Of Milwaukee, C. g. Ripley, of Msncso'a:
4. }. EdnonGs of Concord: II. H. Wocott Of Bingham.
ten, and T. Kellogg, Of Hartford stopping ut tho Fifth
Avenue Hotel
CO., Eddy Major s. s Sibcy, D. II. vsecL, and IT. s.
Mediums, of the United States Army; j. e. Thompson and
family, Of St. Iau: J. Chamberlain of Ohio A. W. ard
delphia W. Dre, of Oswego, and A. H. Linton of Roche
ter, are stopping Mt tie Metropolitan Hotel
Hon. G. H. Van Wyck of Sullivan county; G. A. Scrogcs
Of Buaio; +. Chaplin and family Of Utica; j. Steson, G.
Crrrey and +. Il. Nudge. Of Boston; j. b. Field. Of
Taunton; Mrs. W. II. Seward and daughter and
W. II. Seward Jr., of auburn r. =. Johnson,
OF san Francisco G. NJ Miller, Of Montreal;
A. S. Given, Of Elmra, are stopping at the Astor
House.
General C. y. Jameson, c. f. Dole and James Downing
OF Maine,H S. Kimba and wife, Of Rcston; James W.
Harris, Of Bergen Point A. H. Littcneld OF Pawticket;
Mr. Jones, of Niagara Falls; James Turner, of Fhade!
pha; r. Preston and L. NJ. Gilbert, Chicago: T. W.
sanford and g. II. Eason, of Brooklyn are stopping at
thu Iafargc House.
Hon. W. W. Murphy United states Consul to Frank.
Maine; Hon James Lesley, Unite ates Consul to
Lyons; Hon y. X. Hall and wife, Buffalo; G. W Warren
Boston; A. Turlbali and family Baltimore; J. b. Mar
chand, United states Navy; Mr.. Grant, b. i,ish Army
George Il. Whitman and wife, Chicago; o. p. Treat and
wife, Rhode Island; ". j. Read and wife, Plila elphl:
c. Moore Ohio and w. NJ Strange, Canada arc stopping
the Nicholas Hotel
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-09-14
Tt0S. HITI.HOUSE, Adjutant General.
DEATH OF CAPTAIN FULLERTON.

Captain Stephen W. Fullerton, Jr., Commandant Of
Company u, Third regiment New York state Volunteers
expired at Newsurg Wednesday afternoon last The
deceased was meanber of tho Assembly of this State
from Orange county last winter When the rebc
broke out and call made for troops by the govern
ment, he raised Company in Newburg and Joined Col
Frederick Townscnds regiment. After the battle Of
Great Bethel III health compelled him to leave his com.
pany and return home. Ii hoped but vainy that
change of air and excellent medical attendance would
restore him 90 healh The funeral ceremonies were
held a. ST. Georges church, Ncwburg ON Thursday after
noon lsst, after which Che body conveyed by tn,
New York and Erie Branch Railroad 20 the village OF
Goshen, where il inferred. The remains were es
cored from tho church 10 Che by the Masonic Order
and battalion OF the Nineteenth regiment New York
rlfa,yn
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-09-14
BROOKLYN NAVY YARD.

VISIT TO YARD BY HON. GIDEON wELLEs,
SECRETARY OF THE NAvY-sAILING OF THREE
MORE GuNBOATs FOR THE POTOMAC FLoTILLA, ETC.
Eon. Gideon Welles, who is to Washington,
visited the Brooklyn Navy Yard yesterday morning
companied by Commodore Breese, Captain Amy and
other officers of the yard The party received with
salute Of sixteen guns from the receiving ship North
Carolina, and escorted by file Of marines, who were
drawn up at the gates The visit of Mr. wees was quite
BRIEF but during his stay he inspected the various de-
parments and surveyed with much interest the gunboats
now In course OF construction.
The gunboat Satellite, armed with long sixty eight
FOUNDER, rted, and one thirtytwo FOUNDER, do sailed
to-day for the Potomac. She was commissioned on
Thursday and in her alteration has been greatly strength
ened by the additions of extra knees joints iron bull
warks &c With her fine armament she presents very
formidable appearance, and will be valuable accession to
the nola The following are her officers
Acting Master in command j. Spinncy Masters Mates
Joseph L. Punket and Andrew Stockholm Second Assist
ant Engineer, VIM. Bess; Third Assistant Engineer, J.
Johnson.
The gunboats Valley City ~ and General Putnam (2)
sailed this afternoon.
The officers Of the Valley City are:-Lieutcnant Com
mantng, j. C. Chaplin Acting Master +. Crowell; Mas
ers Mate, J. A. Brooks; Second Assistant Engineer r.
Short; Third Assistant Engineer j. Hitchcock.
The officers of the General Putnam arc-Acting Master
in command VIM J. Hotchkiss; Masters Mates, A. 7.
Kirkioaa and II. c. Ioukns Second Assistant Engineer
j. Henry; Third Assistant Engineer j. Osborn.
Lieutenant Chaplin, who commands the Valley City
is the gallant young officer who behaved 30 noby
ut Matthias Point, on the 27th Of June, when
Commander Ward lost his life. During the hottest of
the enemys fire Lieut. Chaplin, who the last leave
the beach, swimming one of the boats while the
bullets from the concealed enemy flying as thckly
as hail around him. Jack Williams, the coxswain, who
had received severe wound in the thigh, while the
American ensign behind him rixdled and the staff
shot in two, called sut to the swimming officer throw
away his cap, which had been already perforated
by the enemy's bullets. Instead of doing so, Lieu
tenant Chaplin turned on his back, and attaching
the portion Of his Dress again turned over and
swan for the boat On his way he found sailor srug-
Cling in the water, and almost exhausted Taking tho
on his blc1-thorgh tie delay exposed him to an OK
ira shower Of bullets-thc gallant officer reached the
boat and both the sailor and his prescrver reached tho
deck OF the Freeborn in safety. For this heroic feat
Lieutenant Chaplin received special letter comcnda
ton from the Navy Department and his appointment TO
the Valley CtS Is graceful tribute to his bravery