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r-FrfTRF.

e. FLINT /" JONES,
TO- 81 y sc Royal Etr Get, New Orlean+I
EF8uLB tg Tue attention of their
friends .l .he public to their I'D
wl and large stock Of ,YSS
ya1ine rniture. Having Y !
aa Gas #.ae etHe sr.#r enlarged their establish
.ag. .a aHr a.a1.a exhibit the best and most
-ie1 assortment Oil Cabinet Furniture ever offer for
s u the south comprising every necessary h the
TTlslag Of dwelling.
9a1lidon to Furniture, keep for sale Plush, Hair
.shet5d Cloth, Gimp, Cord, Tassels Springs, T4cks
fae Farnish, Glue etc.
p4 Spring, Hair and Moss Mattresses,
lent Spring Bed Bottoms, a new and economicl in
rflAoa, Comforts, Spreads Sheets PILLOW Cases. and
toSlalt1 Bars
MIRRORS OF ALL SIZES,
6tt"sss variety; Plain and Checked India Mattg.-
M of all kinds together with Ice Boxes qf ev
5sr? carefully and securely packed for shipment
s55 lad country purchasers will always find our .ock
M os their inspection, and cordially invited to
y oar I store and examine for themselves.
-19A ofleans, April IA 1858.
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/ SALTFoR TEXAS.-We e causualy mentioned the other
day that there were salt works back Of Corpus Christi
Since then we have learned the character of these
/ works, and something of their capabilities
! The Laguua Madre, in former times, was long mar
/ row bay with opening at each end communicating
with the Latterly bar has stretched across it
about midway. Setting back from the Iaguna is the
great salt lagoon, into which flow in seasons quite
number Of streams, but in dry weather fresh wa
ter in This great salt lagoon is an immense
cu de sac containing not less than sixty square miles
Of salt water, varying in depth from inch to six
feet
At that part of the coast the southeast winds prevail
with little interruption, for nine months in the year
During these nine months there is but little rain The
effect of this wind and the heat of the sun is constantly
to eyaporate the water from this great natural salt
As fast as the water is evaporated fresh supplies flow in
from the sea- But when salt water is eraporated the
salt is left The consequence of this operation is that
there is constantly going in the aguna deposit of
salt in large quantities The water itself is of course
salty than that Of the sea- and we are told that
bush, thrown into it and left twelve hours becomes
beautifully encrusted with crystals of salt
The bottom of the lagoon covered with salt to the
depth of from one to two feet The salt is said by
those who know, to be equal to St. Ubes or Turks is
and for curing and far superior to the best Liv
erpool salt The quantity to be had is inexhaustble
by any demand that will ever be made upon it, Sup
posing the bottom Of the lagoon is eucrusted one foot
thick with salt calculation reveals the fact that every
square mile of that lagoon has over twenty-tw millions
Of bushels Of salt and wereit taken away to-day there
would be as all much more i'll all probability in six
months time! There are to-day, probably within reach
Of the rudest appliances for gathering not less than one
thousand millions Of bushels Of salt in the salt lagoon
And all to be had for the gathering If Texas suffers
for the want of salt will be because she has not enter
prise enough to pick up the rich gifts which the God
of nature has poured into her lap
The mode of gathering this salt is, by having Mexi
eartmen to deliver it in Corpus Christi bay There
arr iufOrnpd uan the salt NAV II
ed up into fatboats and taken deep water But the
cartmen can it is believed be obtained to deliver
hundred thousand bushels in Corpus bay at a cost of
not 10 cents per bushel. From Corpus there is
inland navigation for hat-bottom scows to within 20
J miles of the Brazos river.
As we have before stated, this salt is far super
ior Liverpool salt; and if old Abes blockade forces
to open business of supplying ourselves with our
own salt it will not be the least of the benefits it win
confer upon We believe it will be possible to de-
liver salt in Houston at from cent to cent and
halfper pound. It is now worth two and ahaf Who
fakes the lead in the enterprises Exchange
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SCHMIDT & ZIEGLER,

. : N
49,. 0LD LEvEE STREET. .175
setgeen Hospital and Barrack streets, New orleans
u ARE daily receiving from Europe and the North
80 the Choicest Liquors, Wines, Br$ndieS
- ami Groceries. to which they call the special
~ attention of families planters and county mer-
chants Thev pledge themselves to furnish their friends
as favorable terms as any house in the trade m the ci
.g IhefoLowng comprises only small portion bfther
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SOTTHFRN MACHINE SHOP !!

AT HANDSBORO', MISSISSIPPI
T AM constantly manufacturing Engines, Boilers,
n Circular Saw Mills, Shaftins and Pulleys,
at the above establishment (Which is conducted by my
partner Mr.. N Bradford under the style ofJ Brad
ford Coz and solicit orders from Southern customers.
Ourmachnery has attained reputation for superior-
y and durability and endeavor will be to continue
to deserveit r. r. HARRISON,
40 St. Charles street. New Orleans
Constantly on hand-West's Patent Lift and Forc7
Pumps, Cirular Saws Rubber Belts Iron Gas and Wa
Ter Pipes, Corn Mills, Circular Saw Mills, Cotton Gins,
Horse Powers, etc, etc. may29+
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The best dowry to advance the marriage Of your
child with one who will render her happy is, that she
have in her countenaee sweetness and genteness, in
her behavior modestr, and in her Life virtue
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II. p. BUCKLEY,
CAMP STREET, NEW NJ oRIE1Ns, i55 i = (


9 CAMP STREET, NEW ORLEANS,
Matchmaker, JeWeler a. SilversmIth,
jEq IMPORTER offne Watches forladies .
EIA, and gentlemen, Of the most cele-5 -5D0 ~
E&.8 brated makers ofEng gland and Switzerland made
to his order expressly in heavy gold and sill
yer) and warranted standard fneness.
Ladies' chateaines and neck chains.
Gents guard fob and vest chains, seals, keys, etc
Finger rings earrings, breast-pns, cutfpins etc.
Diamond pins and rings.
Spectacies for every age in gold, silver, steel and tor
toise shell frames;
SveTware, warranted pure cOin consisting of table,
tea and dessert spoons;
Silver table and dessert forks ladies butter knives
mustard and salt spoons, sugar, tongs, etc.
Plated ware consisting of casors, candlestcks, wait
ers, etc.
Having been always engaged in the mechanical part of
the business all watches sent for repairs viii have the
srctest personal attention. and having every facility for
making any portion OF a watch, be will be enabled to
work very reasonable terms.
~ Jewelry made to order and repaired Diamonds
reset in the latest style Canes mounted in gold and
silver Is, 1856
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KEAcHI FEMALE COLLEGE.

FACULTY.
REV. J. II. TUCKER,
President and Professor Of Mental and Moral Science
and Ancient Languages.
MISS S. c. WILCOX
Instructress in English Literature
MISS SALLIE P. SC0GIN
Instructress in Mathematics and the Physical Sciences
MISS KATE HILL,
Instructress in Academic Department ~
PRoF c. F. SCHULTZ
Instructor Of Musc-Piano Guitar and Violin
MISS SAI.LIE Z. CARLTON,
Instructress in Music-Piano and Guitar
Miss WILCOX,
Instrucress in French and the Ornamental Department
Rev. J. Fl. TUCKER AND LADY,
Stewards Department.
MRS e. NJ JENKINS,
Matron.
The Autumnal Term of this Institution commences on
the 1st Monday Of September the Spring Term will i'm
mediatey succeed, without any vacation. Each Term,
Rates Of Tuition for the Term of twenty weeks
follows:
In Academic Department Observation-Disclosures. 90 O0
In Collegiate Department nt.................... 25 90
incidental Expense 90
Music Piano Guitar. 25 90
Drawing and Painting Is 90
Board including fuel lights, and washing ... SO 50
Pupils entering at the opening of the Term within
two weeks thereafter charged for the Term No de-
deduction for absence, except in Of protracted i'll
ness. THOS. NJ. GATLIN.
aug %, 1860. President Board of Trustees.
MANsFIELD FEMALE COLLEGE.
FACULTY.
Rev. CHARLES B. STUART President
And Professor of Moral Mental and Nutural Science
JOHN w. STUART a. NJ,
Professor of Ancient Languages and Mathematics
W. S. DONALDSON NJ. D.,
Professor Of VOCAL and Instrumental Music, Thorough
Bass and Composition.
Mrs LIZZIE STUART,
InstructreSS in English Literature and Mathematics
Mrs. F. A. BATCHELOR
Instructress in the Primary Department.
M'LIE N native Of
Instructress in Modern Languages ard Music
MISS HATTIE NJ CUSHMAN
Instuctress in Vocal and Instrumental Music
Miss ANNETTE C. RICE
Instructress in the Ornamental Department
Mr. A H. THOMAS
Steward and Bursar.
Mrs. EMMA E. A. THOMAS,
Stewardess.
The next Collegiate year commences on Wednesday,
October Sd, 1860. For further information apply Mr.
a. H. THOMAS, to J. L. SCALES Secretary Board of
Trustees. LEWIS PHILLIPS,
President Board Trustees
J. L. SCALES, Secretary. aug2q-ly
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THE GREAT FEMALE Pill

II R. J. p. CRAIGER is agent for DIR. Wheating's
~ celebrated Female Pills. These Pills are TRU-
for Ladies' for they viii restore the monthly
courses when they stop from any cause whatever They
have failed in any where the direction around
the box containing the Pill have been strictly followed
indeed there has been of failure occurred to
knowledge Being purely vegetable they perfectly
safe Single boxes mailed to order postage paid upon
receipt of Sthree cent postage stamps good money
Address Dr.. J. P. CREAGER
may29-3m Baltimore, Nd
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SoUruERN MANUFAcTUREs,-W are happy to see
that in all prts of the SOUTH manufactures are spring
ing up if by magic. Time will deveope our natural
resources as well as the ability OF the people to turn
them to advantage. We have received letters from
gentlemen in Tennessee representing that the opportu
mites foF Ianulaculng articles of necessity in that
State are unhouned In Virginia are likewise bless
ed With endowments Of nature and many of our citizens
have turned their attention to the manufacture Of arti
ces not only Of necessity, but Of luxury Let the
manufactures extend their limits and facilities, and
throw out their branches until every hamlet shall
sound with :he cack Of the waterwhee or the puff Of
the steam engine. Nothing but energy is required to
render entirely independent Of the north it is in
vain boaatirg that say that in many branches OF
manufacture the south is already vastly ahead Of the
north SOUTHERN CoSFEBERAcY
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HONEYI TIE Resi- OF HONEYII :

~ IION HE OF Hun
n HAVE a valuable receipt for making Honey which
IL will send to any person upon the receipt of 80 cents
We make and use it in family at halfthe cost, and
honey from which il cannot be told. ANY person
who will make and sell it clear from two to three
dollars per day. it only requires four articles to make it
family may have this delightful luxury for any lady can
make it in fifteen minutes at any time.
If you really want something nice do not miss the
Honey Washington Receipts for they positively all
claim for them and they should be in every family.
Three cents postage stamps good as money.
Address DR.. J. p. CREAGER,
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HOMER COLLEGE.
omer, Claiborne parish, Louisiana,

Homer Claiborne parish, Louisiana.
FACULTY.
REV. WIN. D. SHEA
President and Professor Of Mental and Moral Sciences
JOHN W STACY, A. NJ.
Professor of Ancient Languages and Literature.
J. +. SCAIFE, A. b.,
Professor Of Pure and Mixed Mathematics.
Professor of Natural Science.
ISAAC n. SIMMONS,
Principal Of Preparatory Department.
The Spring session Of this institution commences on
the FIRST WEDNESDAY in February next. The College
building spacious and commodious, capable Of
modating two hundred and fifty students. Among the
many advantages offered by the Homer College the fol
lowing may be mentioned:
lst Is locaedna country noted for healthfulness
and exemption from epidemCs.
End. The Faculty composed Of educated and expert
enced men wholly devoted to the great work Of educat
ing the young.
3rd The course Of studyis extensive and the system
ot instruction thoroughin this respect it is equal to
the best Colleges in the country.
4th. The institution is supplied with a Chemical and
Philosophic Apparatus.
College Hill is being adorned rith beautiful dormito-
ries, that by the opening Of the Spring session.
shall be able to accommodate all who may apply
AS the strength Of the supersucture depends mainly
upon the character of the foundation great will be
taken 70 render the Preparatory Department efficient
and complete.
The Scholastic year divided into two terms Of five
months each the Fall session commences on the first
Wednesday in September and closes the first Tuesday
in February, with vacation Of one week at Christmas
The Spring session opens the first Wednesday lib
February and closes On the third Wednesday in june
which is commencement day.
Rates Of Tuition Per Session.
Preparatory Department, first division. %
Collegiate ................ 25 %
Board, including washing and ire,) ......... so %
Contingent fee. .......... .....I................ 90
Naturalization fee Ito be paid but once l....... 90
For further information, apply to the President Of the
College, OF the undersigned.
JOHN g. BLACKMAN, president board Of trustees
J. NJ. TEoMAssoN, secretary.
p s The above institutions the property and under
the direction Of the Louisiana Conference Of the Meho-
dist EDiScOpal Church South gnri1 81
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JOS E. 81. N. MARKS,

WH0EEs5 5LE gROCERS,
af1u EGEee ants and Dealers in
Iaa -Gra--1 $50 POWDERED SUGAR,
Elsh. of aIl kinds,
u1aes mes and Liquors, T7bacEo
Cigars e.. &C, &c.
..s a.. 80 a.. z NEW LEvEE,
sns .n4 81 FULTON SrEETs,
between WgsIaas and Grayier Streets,
NEW ORLEANS
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PRrvATEEaIxG IN THE WAR or l812-0f ffty-six
British men.of-war and packets mounting 866 guns,
taken during the war Of 1872, twenty, mounting 2l2
guns, we're captured armed vessels; and Of 2445 mer-
chantmeu taken, mounting 1866 guns, 1869, noun
ting 5000 guns were also captured BY private armed
vessels and although vast number OF the prizes were
DESTROYED t prevent them from falling into the hands
Of the enemy, and many recaptured, yet enough
arrived safe and were with their cargoes sold to pro-
duce the sum of 5105, 000 OF this sum S21800o
or two per csut Of the whole amount was by the act
of June l8i2 reserved for the purpose of supplying
pensions to The wounded and widows and orphans of
those killed in the conflict with the enemy during the
war Goverpment received, at thrtythree and third
per cent. charges made by law under the above men
tioned act, $35, ,589, 3S3.
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o1u Long timer
fonts 2 line Brewer,

4 M long I7rlmeT JOnuPnSCU,
Together with the column, head, advertising and dash
rules, leads, &C.. &c.
Also-A Medium Printing Press, Roller-Mould, &C.,
all complete and the following materials used for short
time in the publication of weekly paper About $50 lbs
Of Bourgeois and Minion with two line letter; column
head, advertising and dash rules, cases. chases etc.
The above materials viii be sold low for cash.
t. DIIIARD & Co
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GITUATED Shreveport, will be again opened for
y the reception of pupils on the % MONDAY, 9TH
OF JANUARY, 1860.
Charges:
1st. For board tuition, washing fuel lights
&c, per session of 5 months, $125 90
I'd. For day scholars, ,persesson of months, so 90
No pupil received for less than five months deduc-
ton for absence except in case Of protracted illness
All charges to be paid strictly, half in advance.
S.P HELME, A. NJ,
January A, 1860. Principal and Proprietor
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REMOVAL.

T A HANNEY & Co, respectfully inform their
w customers and friends they have removed to the
~ ond spacious stores Nos. 62 and GA GraVier
TSsT have received and wIcontnue receiving, fall
stock of ,lr, =. i,
SrRAw GO0Ds BOyNETs, UMBRELLAS, ETC-
Their assortment viii be kept full and complete, suit
sbs for the season rr,,->-n,- / c-
-land fl Grayier Street, between Camp and Magazine
New Orleans, OCtoberl7, 1860.
.z, pryKARD CLAIBORNE STEELE FERDINAND fINEAHD
PfNCKARD, STEELE Il Co,
Tehouptoulas Streets, D. DrleaEs
IMPORTERS OF a.. IL
soGVACBRANDIES, WIN ESs SEC A HS, Ne
Wholesale Dealers in
...r, T,p,c ,cco FINE GROCERIES and PLANTATtON Sup
g mdrch7-1y.
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GOOD NEWS FOR LADIEs !

Any Lady who will send her address to
Mrs. r. CREAGEB, BALTIMORE, Mp,
with three cents postage stamps included, will receive
by return mail something of Importance to the sex.
.lWOMAN, KNOW THYShLF.n AND BE HAPPY.
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FNSHE subscribers offer at all times, complete assort
I ment Chandeliers, (from3 to II lights,) Brack
cts, Pendants, Portable Lights, and all other arti-
ces Of GAS FIXTURES at very low prices.
BY giving the height Of ceiling size Of room, and ap-
proxmate price, parties may be supplied well by
letter as if present.
Information regarding STYLES and prices will be sent
bv mail when desired HENDERSON & GAINES,
nuglOtf No. 100 Canal Street, New Orleans
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GEO " sESTELL. J. NJ. RATHER.
SENTELL & PRATHER,
aOTTON FACTORS AND C0MMISSIqN MER-
( i CHANTS No Ia CaroDdelet Street New Orleans.
p afars 10 Wessrs Cbiiders & Beard, White Smith
3si5yin. Shreveport. oct3-lF
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j. b. VALENTINE 4 Co,
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS, 81 Com
II mon street New Orleans Collecting Receiving and
7vardipg and Planters orders specially attended to-
iune 2 ]
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The Pulaski Times Harkinsville, Ga, of Thursday
March Sd, 1859, says:-Fne Honey.Dr. R. G. Smith, of
this county presents with beautiful article of honey
equal if not superior to anything we ever This
Honey manuacuredby by Mrs Smith according to the
directions given in the receipt which she purchased of
DR.. j. p. Creager, Baltimore Nd. Any person can get
this receipt for making honey and be independent ofthe
houey-bee by writing to DR.. Creager, No 55S West Bal
tmore Street Baltimore Md enclosing 30 cents. m29
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MUSE 4 MURDOCH,
.,o,,,uSsrON AND FORWARDING MERCHANTS.
4 t0ll.1sr of Common and Front Street. New Orleans
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-,,,rusSrON. RECEIVING AND FORWARDING
( J,T.r.hanfs No. Front street Opposite the Canal
" frrv New Orleans Particular attention giFer
,,sag and shipping orders for Western Produce from
H. JsTee Agents Upper Red River Packets, Era Mp
.as III Mn No.2 iunea.
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ia II CIeItlCdl pIOGGSS lCI CledLlI ClOIulg, Dy
the Of which the clothes can be washed very clean
without boiling and with very little rubbing.
By this method, much hard labor may be avoided the
washing is done in haifthe time, and the clothes
last much longer for they not out by rubbing
in the old way of washing by machines, &c The
tcles used cost but little, and easy TO obtain mail
erecep order postage paid upon receipt of50 cents
Three cents postage stamps good as money
Address DR.. j. p. CRAIGER,
mav29-3m Baltimore, Nd.
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MUSIC.
TETHE undersigned having determined to settle perma-
neny this place for the purpose of giving lessons
on the Piano. Guitar, Violin, Flute or any nstru-
ment desired. During the past seven years, snd has
taught successfully southern college, he respectfully
solcits liberal patronage from the citizens Of Shreve
port and surrounding country. Terms, So permonh Of
three lessons week Orders left at Ball Dashiells
drug store promptly attended to Z. HEINEMANN,
Shreveport January 30-5m professor of Music
TO PRINTERS.
NE have hand andfor sale the following printing
Wv materials, lately used on the South Western:
font Of 800 lbs. BREWER,
26O
160
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-11-06
Prom NORTHUMBERLAND.

WAsHrscroS, Nov. 2-There seems to be no
doubt that nearly a week ago, special messengers
left Washington with letters to Gen. Fremont.
ordering him to transfer his command to General
Hunter until n successor shall he designated.
Hiram Sibley, President of the Western Union
Telegraph, and contractor with the Government
for building the Atlantic and Pacific Telegraph
has notified it of the completion of the lines. and
is here to execute the supplemental contract,
which provides a compensation of $40, 900 a year
for ten years, for Government telegraphic ser
vices.
The steamer Powhattan arrived at the Navy
Yard this afternoon. having run the blockade
last night. She has been at Annapolis for a long
time past, and left there on Monday. Since Tues
day, she has been with the feet on the lower Po-
somac, and last night started up a run past the
Confederate batteries in the darkness, although
the enemy evidently heard her, and lights were
run out and signals made. the pilot of the Pow
hattai, who knows the river throughout, says
any vessels might have passed the Confederate
batteries last night without encountering any risk
from them.
A special to the Commercial says:
Last night the Federal troops opposite Ship
ping Point opened their Parrot guns on the rebel
steamer Geo. Page. Several shells burst over her
Damage unknown.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-11-06

who had sent messengers forward to announce
his approach.
The Legislature was in session Mt Neosho, bat
il lacked four of having a quorum. The def
cheney was expected to be made up by the arrival
Of several members. when it was believed they
wsuld confirm Claib. Jackson's declaration on
Independence
Price gives out that he will stand at Eeosho
and give Freemonf battle whom he expects east
ly 10 defeat. and then march on st. Louis, or
take up winter quarters some where in central
Missouri.
There are a number CT rebel soldiers in How
ard, Clinton, Boone and Randolph counties, who
it il suspected will endeavor TO reach Prices
army, white others will doubtless remain and
keep Up a system Of plundering Union men until
they are driven out nv Federal or State troops.
Union men in central Missouri are growing
stronger since the attempt of the rebels to coerce
Kentucky as well as their own State out of the
Union
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-11-06
From GaliipoIis.

GALLrPoLrs. O., New. "A special to the Ca
zeffe says:
The rebels under Floyd opened FIRE upon Ro-
secrans's forces yesterday morning from two
points opposite Gauley bridge and Camp Temp
kins.
The telegraph Office and Quartermaster's store
were no doubt destroyed.
When my informant left Gauley yesterday,
their shells were aimed mt the ferry boats and
buildings above named.
The enemy has heavy guns, and a large body
Of infantry.
Floyd's forces opposite Camp Tompkins are
not less than 1000. How many there are al
Gauley bridge, four miles this side, not known.
Telegraph communication by Kanawha line is
interrupted.
The casualties are not Known.