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EFFECT OF EI1swORTH's DEATH THROUGH
OUT THE NORTH.


EFFECT OF THE NEWS IN COLONEL ELLSWORTH g
NATIVE TOWN.
MEcHANcsuLIE, N. Y. May "a, 1851.
The assassination Of Colonel Ellsworth has caused in
this, his native town, the utmost and indigna
tion The father Of Colonel Ellsworth happened to be in
the telegraph Office when the melancholy intelligence
received, and the first intmation he had OF II
seeing the operator weeping. Mr. Esworths grief was
indescrbabIe on learning the sad He left, In
company with his wife, for New York this evening"
the Francis Skiddy. All the flags in town are at .f
mast The sympathy expressed for his parents is uni
versa The Colonel their only living son. About
year since hs younger brother young man of much
ability died in Chicago.
great excitement was created by one Mailman,
Dutch peddar who thought his death all right and
expressed sentiments favorable the traitors He was
allowed by the citizens twenty minutes to leave town
and left, with the band paspg the Rogue's March With
orders TO return no more.
THE EFFECT AT PITrSBURG.
Prr1snuRa, Pa, May "a, 1861
Col Ellsworth's death received here with profound
SORROW. All the flags In the city were at half mast.
EFrEcTs OF THE NEWS At PouGHKEEPsIE.
PorCHKEErsm, May %, 1861.
Upon the report Of the death of Colonel Ellsworth the
tags lowered half mast, and the fire bells toled
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NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

DR.. F. E. kartindae, Acting Surgeon Of the B'ookl,n
Phalanx First regiment New York Legion yesterday
ceived the appointment Of Assistant Surgeon in tho
United States Navy and has been ordered 70 report foc
duty on board the United States steamship Montgomery
now lying at the Navy Yard, Brooklyn. We understand
the Montgomery is to 60 into commission today.
The purchased steamer South Carolina, Commanders
Alden at Boston, is ready TO sail and TO 60 Ia
pany with the Mississippi The following the nanes
Of her officers Commander, James Alden, OF Charles
town; Lieutenant, Samuel r. Knox, OF Massachusetts,:
Sailing Master Rodney Baxter Of Surgeon
George Bright; Chief Engineer, Richard Lavery First
Assistant Benjamin Carney Second Assistant, John II.
Rowe; Third Assistant henry Gormley; Paymaster, NJ
G. Gould; Coast Pilot - Cfowell; Masters Mates,
Stephen X. Hudson Charles W. Wilson William A. Aboots
and Alpheus 8. Blanchard The steamer has board
1871 persons, including officers and men.
The steamer Massachusetts, at Boston, will be despatch.
ed in day or two as her repairs are nearly completed
The names of her officers follows Comm inier.
Melar cthon Smith, Lieutenant g. L. Seldom Sailing Mas
ter j: R. sampeon; Surgeon J. B. Hackie Payn listers
John L. Webster; Masters Mates, Thomas B Merriam, 8
P. Ryder J. Venastine and - Banchard Coast P,t,
William 0. Russell, Of New Bedford.
The United States steamer Narraganset, Comm lndcr
Hunt, remained at Callao April 2S
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GENERAL WAR NEWS.

Some of the batteries erected tle Elizabeth river
Caney Island, Hospital, spnners Point and Pig Point,
have net hundred men In each, many OF whom
ship fort, before they arrived
there.
vessel sent to Portsmouth on Monday BY order
Of the government of the Confederate States to convey
the women and children far north Old Point m
10 sne % Q. .ne women navng been compelled
wives behind. There were about hundred women
and children who were placed in the vessel under the
About four thousand troops are In Portsmouth.
General Beanregard wss supposed yesterday oe ,u
his way from South Carolina TO Richmond
II anything OF Importance anywhere In the Sc
coded States the facts are withheld in order 70 prevent
In savannah, Ga the weaiihiest men Of the city ars
forming company Of flying artillery. They parcr,sa
their own horses and accoutrements.
In Portsmouth the secessionists threatened % hing
every man who voted the Union ticket,
three hundred ladies, headed by banner Of the saS
and Stripes and followed by three hundred men, were To
turn out on Thursday last and parade through prnc
pal streets Of that CITY, but the secessionsts
70 demolisn me nag and dispsrse the party II any
Commodore Forest At the Gosport Navy Yard a,s coz
santly small steamer lying along side the dock Steam
s kept up all night ready 10 convey the vaIan. Como
dore TO place Of safety should the war vessels 81 the
federal government make their appearance opposite
Norfolk viii be attacked as sufficient iantty
OF troopaive at Fortress Monroe There bls thros
thousand men there at present. but In tsn days Il
peced that the number will be increased TO fifteen thu
Brooklyn, were to 20 TO Fortress Monroe This Is ms.
take They will remain at Annapolis.
Gen. Butler was ut Annapolis station yesterday.
Col Shecan has received word from the Wa Dsplr,-
ment that his other regiments will be accepted
after this time.
Major Clements, of Gen. Buter's staff arrived in this
city last night He has come for the purpose o. ar
ranging for the transportation Of winans' steam quo
which was captured at the Relay House II isnox At
Annapolis and will be forwarded arr sngc-
ments can be made II VIII be taken 70 lowell dss.
(Gen. Buffers home and presented the oity govern
ment. II will be put IN order and Its capacity testef
when q report win be made
Capt John II Dixie, OF Stoneham, Nsss-one a. tie
Sixth Massachusetts, regiment who was wounded while
passing through Bamore-arrlved Ia this city Last yht
on his way home. MIME ball penetrated and used
through the thigh, and at tine Capt Dixie was re-
ported killed.
For additional War Ne,os see Fifth Page
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WAR NEWS ABOUT TOWN.

The election for Brlgadier General Of the First
Brigade Of New York Volunteers came OF at
the Arsenal, in seventh avenue, on Thursday
evening, and resulted in the choice Of Major
Fitzohn Porter, Of the United states Army. Henry r.
Hubbell was, on the evening elected Brigade In
specior.
Colonel Iansings, Seventeenth regiment completed
their muster yesterday Wilson's Iovavc regiment Will
he mustered into the service To day aud the California
Volunteers and Eerrissns regiment s,ou the ranks
are fun.
Tho inspection Of the Fiftydhh regiment, Colonel Ie
Gal which 10 have or at rompk ne sqn3rt yes
terdsy, vas posip1ncd until day.
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BROOKLYN NAVY YARD.

The Keystone State arrived at the Navy Yard at is,d
hour Thursday night from Fortress Monroe, being
manded by Captain French, and having 100 -
board She left Philadelphia at ave O'Clock Wsinas.
day evening and brought quantity Of passengers from
Norfolk. is probable that she will sail from the Navy
Yard for Washington some time TO. morrow.
The Montgomery win be put into commssion to-day.
Her officers have all been appointed.
The other vessels are undergoing some necessary
pairs, and Ii understood that numerous feet is
being purchased by the government in New York be-
put into commission at the earliest moment possible.
The Of Col E1lsworths death received a. tha
yard yesterday with strong demonstrations Of regret
and the flags Of the different ships put at half
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THE PARK BARRACKS.

bATH1N0 xUCVMA0D11IoHS FUN TEE 10101A"0s
few weeks ago pointed out to the military author
tss in charge Of the Park Barracks the advsabity Of
having the basin Of the park fountain cleaned out and
broad fence put around H. 50 that the quartsred
the barracks might have the benefit Of privilege
they would eagerly avsi themselves Of, and more es
peciay during the hot days may expect during the
the next few months.
portion OF the basin has boarded OF for bathing
purposes It's length about 40 feet by 10 feet In width
and the fence which surrounds il Ia 10 feet IN height
dressing room, 10 feet by H. s attached TO the BATH
about fifty men allowed in a. time, and the num-
regulated by Of small tickets OF which the
following 10 . fac simiie:-
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AID FOR THE SECOND REGIMENT.

This regiment, in active service In virginis Is in
need 81 many articles OF clothing, and the following
named officers Of the regiment are authorized to receive
donations and collections from their fellow citizens
j. s. Rey nods liz Broad street; A. NJ Coffin 81 Front
street; Clinton Berry, Stevens House J. Newman, 100
Broad street. and Joseph Byrne liz Broad street. The
last named gentleman will leave on Monday, with a
number OF recruits for the regiment.
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EMPIRE CITY REGIMENT.

We highly gratihcd to state to the public, that
after much seeming delay and in the face Of more than
ordinary opposition this excellent regiment composed
Of the best physical material in the metropolis has been
accepted by the President Of the United States. The
Colonel Andrew Sheehan who has been at Washington
for several days past teegaphed last evening to euen
ant Colonel Mugan the fact cf the acceptance OF the
regiment. The news created vast deal Of excitement
among the several companies, who are eager to show
their devotion to the symbol Of American liberty. Colo
mel Sheehan will arrive here sometime TO- day with the
documents The friends Of the Empire City regiment
vsted the headquarters last evening in large numbers
and congratulated the officers and men their success
Preparations being perfected TO despatch the regiment
to the scene Of action without delay The
nt,Coonel Ellsworth. There will be service held to-
morrow at eleven o'clock.
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STATE TROOPS IN MISSOURI ORDERED TO
DISBAND

ST. Lots, May 81, 1861
The State troops at Jefferson City, numbering about
1000 men, were ordered TO dsband yesterday by
General Price Al fret they refused obey bit II s be
heved that they win quietly dispense and their
homes.
A ten inch howitler, an eight and half inch mortar
and three hundred rounds Of cartridges ball. shell
canister, shipped from the Arsenal yesterday dcs
tined for Cairo.
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THE SOUTHERN MAILS CUT OFF.
THE MAILS TO THE Seeded STATES STOPPED.

WASHINGTON, May -, 1851.
Postmaster General Blair prepared order to-day dis
continuing the transmission of the United States mails in
Virginia and other seeding States and annuipg all
tracts FOR the Tennessee is excepted from the
operation Of the order for the that that state has
not yet formally seeded
This OF the Postmaster General is under the
relation 70 the subject passed at the last OF
Congress. Contractors win be Immediately notified OF
this decision The mails for the South from Washington
stopped at the crossing place the federal troops
and were returned TO The Post ONCE here.
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PRESIDENTS LIFE GUARD.

Col Goodwin has received assurances that in the
fourteen regiments 10 be inspected to day are not
all accepted, which must be the result then the Presi
dents Life Guard viii be among the next to be lifted out
by the Union Defence Committee and sent for ime-
date active service Although Col Goodwns corps has
not s full complement as yet he win undoubtedly be
ready with superior body Of men and iudciously
chosen corps OF officers before the general uspe.
lion be ordered.
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THE KENTUCKY LEGISLATURES.

FRANKFORT May ~, 1891
The Senate to-day passed the resolutions that Ken.
lucky will no, her connection with the naona 20
vernmen,, take up FOR ther begereri party
arm herself for the OF peace within her
borders and rendering their services as mediator 10
elect Just and honorable peace.
The House amended and passed the bill empowering
Investigation Of yesterdays charge to sit thirty dsys
The Legislature adjourned sine die
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JACKSON LIGHT INFANTRY.

Company H. jackson light infantry, Excelsior Brigade,
has been accepted by government aud win soon 20 into
active service Recruits TO Ill up this company will be
received by applying al W. Hastngs 20S Centre street
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SEIZURE OF SEVERAL AMERICAN AMI
,BRITI9H VEG9EIS

UNITED erATHs DISTRICT ATTORNEYS OFFICE
NAY 2A.-Ths United staass DiHrct Attorney has re-
cevsd 3 communicative fron Commodore Stringham.
Fas 0ncer Of the Atlantic Blockade Squadron, stating
that he had seized several vessels which he had for
warded immediately TO New York.
Amongst them was . British vessel loaded with to-
bacco and sailing under Southern clearance. The Com
modore thinks the precaution was taken 70 evads the
BLOCKADE laws, In their anxiety TO large cargo
The Commodore has also captured the Tropic Wind /,
claiming 70 be British schooner, but commanded By
captain born In Massachusetts, and the Pioneer, her
cargo owned In Richmond, Va.
Judge Belts has appointed Henry Elliott, merchant
and Edwd H. Owen, counsellor, Is Prize Commissioner
seized during the present war The Prize CoOmssoners
may be found for the present. from eleven A. H.
United States Courts Building, Nos so and II Chambers
street.
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UNION DEFENCE COMMITTEE.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSPECTION
REGIMENTS,

REGIMENTS.
The colonies of the regiments to be inspected to day viii
report at the house OF Hon. Moses Grnne Fourteenth
street, Of Filth avenue, at halpast two O'Clock
p N. this day. 25th inst The inspection will com.
at three O'Clock r d. precisely, and will be con
Quoted by members OF the Union Defence Committee in
person, 20 whom Official reports will be made The con-
mee viii be assisted in the military details by Colonel
Reyes, Lieutenant Dodge and Doctor Crawford OF the
United states Army, aud Brigade Major Smith OF First
Brigade New York State Militia, who will be respected
accordingly.
Resolutions concerning We ceath of Colonel Els worth
passed by the Executive Committee, viii be found an
other column.
letters received from members OF the Seventh regim
state that the regiment will return 10 New Ysrk
long there active service FOR them to perform The
committee have purchased for the Seventh two Of James
riG canron which will be sent TO them Immediately
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BARTLETr's NAVAL BRIGADE.

The Naval Brigade, having boon accepted by the
United states for general service will be able enroll
few more men-the order having been given that the
companies be increased TO hundred instead OF
severity scven. Applications may be made at the head.
quarters, 40 Pearl strcet.
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REPORTS FROM NEW ORLEANS.

NV UhIEANS, WAY = 1901,
The pews from Washington OF the occupation Or alex.
sndria has considerably increased military enthusiasm.
The Dates Montgomery despatch contains letter
from ". L. Ysnccy who not doubling his Success on
his missicn.
The tariff takes effect August 81. The 18th proxi.
will be day Of fasting and prayer
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MOVEMENT OF TRANSPORTS.

The steam transport Alabama sailed yesterday mora.
ing nine O'clock for Fort Monroe having board the
Advance Guard, under command OF Colonel Duryee
The transport Star Of the South will sail to no.
FOR Fort Piclens. She has cargo Of hay, straw
and small stores.
THE STEAMER PEERLESS.
TORONTO May "a, 1861.
Steamer Peerless, recently sold to agents OF the Ae
can government, left here for New York to-day.
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SEIZURE OF ARMS AND AMMUNITION.
limited STATES MARSH Ais OEYICE

MAY 24.-This day United States Marshall Murray de-.
spatched two officers to store in Fulton street. where,
upon private information ascertained that com
fort for tho enemy" being prepared The OH ,era
seized large quantity OF bowie Knives how many n
impossible yet to state they have not been thoroughly
ovefhauied; there were also number OF powder faska
and powder seized. The suspicious circumst
connected with these warlike articles that they
were packed under fishing tackle and directed 10 S..
IoniQ
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ORDERS FROM GENERAL HALL.
GENERAL oRDE---RNo. L.
lIw.R...f ..x..,n l-.u..

GENERAL OhDE--RNO. 4.
HEADQUARTERS FRsr DIVISION, !
NEW yonK, May 81, 1851. I
Brigade MAJOR J. G. Harriott, Qusrtermaster JAS r.
Smith, Paymaster W. Eeare aud Aid A. r. Dairymple
OF Third Brigade staff hereby detailed for duty the
Division stan. BY order OF VIM. Hat Brigader General
Commanding First Division N. Ism.
JAMES FOSTER, Jr. Aid de Camp.
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NEW YORK BRITISH VOLUNTEERS.

This regiment Is daily increasing in numerical strength,
but there is much dissatisfaction among the members
because uniforms and equipments have not been sup
piled yet. II would be most polite stroke the
part OF the Defence Committee to accept and provide for
this regiment, nasmuch ss the sympathy felt for them
by their brethren the other side Of Atlantic would
induce policy the part of England to coincide with
the North 10 suppress rebellion.
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THE GARIBALDI GUARD.
HEADQUARTERS GARIBAIDI GUARD,
New YORK Nav ~, 1851.

HEADQU ARTEkS GARBAIDI GUARD, [
New York, May "a, 1851. !
Whereas the cowaxdice aud treachery Of the enemies
Of country haqe at this early stage Of their assault
constitutional rights resulted In the dastardy assass
nation Of our brave and noble young comrade COL Els
worth; therefore, be IL
Resolved lhai we, the officers Of the Garibald Guard,
convey TO the relatives friends and fellow officers Of the
brave deceased sincere regrets for his untmely end
and that pledge the best efforts and the best blood Of
regiment to vindcate, in his name the justice and
sealed.
Resolved That wear the usual badge Of mourning in
hs honor for six days.
D'UrASSY, Colonel Commanding.
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THE VERMONT TROOPS.

CoscoRp, May ~. 1881
The iirst regiment, Col. Tappan VIII leave here for
Washington TO morrow morning. They will arrive al
New York on Sunday morning, via the Norwich steam.
boat line, landing q, pesey street They viii march
through the city 10 the Jersey City ferry.
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RESOLUTIONS OF THE UNION DEFENCE
COMMITTEE.

The following resolutions adopted by the Execc-
tive Committee
Resolved, That the Executive Committee learning the
sorrowful intelligence Of the death Of Col Ellis worth,
mander Of the First regiment Fremen Zoaayes by the
hand Of rebel assassin, deem 1t their privilege 70
press in behalf Of those they represent their adherence
OF an act barbarous and ndefeDsble committed
noble and brilliant soldier, armed In the cause Of his
country.
Resolved That in connection with the universal feeling
which pervades the community, deplore the savage
act unite In heartfelt and sympathetic expressions Of
sorrow with his bereaved relatives and friends
Resolved, That these resolutions be entered the
minutes Of the committee and copy furnished the i'm
mediate relatives OF the deceased.
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THE COAST GUARD.

Sac HARHoG, May "a, 1887.
The revenue cutter Crawford, Capt Carson arrived IN
bay to day She after her crew. who enlisted
At this place
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f"THE FEELING AMONG THE MEMBERS or
THE FIRE DEPARTMENT

4 The death Of Col Ellsworth fen like a thunderbolt
azoug the hremen OF city AZ FIRST they placed ou,
-e relisnos the report but when IL became evident
sthst the gallant Colonel was more sad gloom was
fvsibe in every apparatus house throug the city
Sf they had been called upon 10 svenee hs death when
Nhe cad reached them IL would have been but the
work Of few moments have enrolled the entire De-
psrtn ent and marched them 10 whatever quarter they
night be called 70 resent the cowardy act that has for
. yer deprived country u 90 valuable oa3cer.
"a yera dispatches were received by members Of the
ne paItment from the zorare regimen, informing them
aha tCoL Ellsworth lad fallen while in the faithful dis.
cha We OF his duty.
On ief Engineer Decker received information from wash
Sspsio during the Afternoon that the Of
- saeed had been placed ia of Mr. setson and would
"A al Dobabniiy, be nlmef Rtely brought 70 New
:, * a. then conveyed the home OF his parents at
~, nsn tville
meet pg OF the Board Of Engueess and foremeu will
"a Il ssvenirs 70 ske preparation for paying the
Lst ribuie OF respect to The deceased Suitable resou
Kions Swill be passed. and an probability committee
tpoia 10 % operate with the city authorities 10 max
>tg pre- paratN n for the reception Of the body 10 bs
Berore 1--WE cock the house Of Hook and Ladder Com
psby No q, III 'srnent bat, tastefully drsped
,osrnng aHd u nag on the ,sriOus engine hose snd
meni Fire zonsve Chfef Engineer Decker Acting
solenel VIII ell IoosOihty, turn out in body should
Lieutenant CaSuei aUlch. The hesd9uar,ers were
crowded all day with MEMBERS Of the regiment
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EN-.
GIN 'EERs. .
special meeting d the Gard q kugusers and FORE.
men vin take place this evening, al eight o'clock
:, rir,,cn,s Hall In } Nrcer street for The
purpose of ticking propa action " reference = the death
II Colousi f1s sorh. Puucua t'endAnce particularly
reqrrstod Tho meeting has been called ~ order q tn
Chief Engineer.
PROTECTION ENGINE COZ PANf, No. D.
Witch housed Ii Ann street, near Nassaa, was very
Seeply sgiia,ec on receiving copies 81 We ' extra
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IMPORTANT ADVERTISEMENT.

No 6b3 BROADWAY
MozART HALL BUILDING, May "a 1851
Norcr The failure several Of the lesIor de
and proprstors OF Patent Medicines thrown npon
the market lots unusAl prices have hea
cured in liberal quantities for the
PATbNT MEDICINE DEPOT
Located at
No 663 Broadway,
Mozart Han Building
For limited period
Therefore the public win be given ali the IN al q
count usually en- loved by the trade
The Stock In large, complete + I'M urir,e or.ier
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EszAxD, which reported the melancholy death Of Colonel
Ellsworth Protection Company, No. g. furnished large
number Of msn-say two-thisds Of It's msmbers-to ne
Eswwth Zouaves 30 their brethren who remained q
homo regarded the death Of the gallant oommanoer Of
lsctively but individually They therefore commeuoed
Immediately TO drape their engine house In mournng;
and IN few hours after the issue OF the nrst evening
edition Of the HnD yesterday, their building taste,
fully shrouded In black, outward emblem Of the
grief which nIed the hearts of its gallant inmates.
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~ OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
1 PARK BARRACKS.
ONE BATH.
E<<S<S~s<<SSe<~<~<<<S<SSs,

These tickets given TO the men application, be-
ing made At the office Of Col Van Buren, and by them
given 10 the man stationed at the door of the dress
ing room, who closes the door all APP
pcants as soon as the specified number has
40 that ever the most unskul may venture in without
any fear Of being drowred and at the time give
themselves thorough wash--a luxury we think many
of them have not enjoyed for some time. Strong
crash towels and liberal allowance Of soap
are furnished to the men. on application being
made Captain Green who indefatgable In promoting
the comfort and good hamor OF the men,
Yesterday noticed in the Park two light four wheel
cd wagons having the sides and top covered with strong
water proof tent cloth aud filed up with mattresses in
the inside wide enough accommodate two wounded SOL
diers. These ambulsnces being forwarded to Wash
pgton by the Union Defence Committee, OF New York,
and will be found very useful when the federal army
takes the field.