davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-12-27

efnta, Tennessee. Eoglh Carolina and Geor-
gia, woa:d hsve scared IA Government ez-
parienc 4 drivers, aad al the wagons AID
mulss Ii coaA deslre. This would have left
the=farners in she vicinfty OF ihe army Ia
possession 81 theie teams, and thus have en-
sbied them 10 reader sficisai sersiee when
MOST headed. IL addition 10 s5is, newer and
stronger wagons might hara 6ssn procGrsd.
as we'll - good supply o! gooa mule teams.
which are besteg suited than horses 10 the
heavy work of The army.
The came wan, OF judgment and for sight
prevails II she CouuissaTy department. The
hides taken from the cattle ughiered for
the use Of the army, viii shoe the army; the
tsllow will light the army; while the oil
from the feet Is sufficient to keep ali the
harness, wagons and artillery In good order.
As [. is, nos half Of !hs hides are saved in
proper condition; while four-6fths Of the tai
low and all the oil arc wasted. In the mean
time. the Government is paying large sums
for shoes. harness and candies. A small out
lay would secure the services cf fen men
who could accompany She sTIny and convert
ali this teilow into eandies aud cure and
| send forward ali the hides. The soldier is
| entitled TO sosp, though he seldom gets any,
| unless he buys It One msnsto regimen;
would be sufficient, with ;hs means now
| wasting, 30 msnufscture an ample supply for
every person IN it.
The administration OF The medical depart
mens Is not only stupid, but brutal. Ia foE-
mer letters / have spoken of the ignorance
aud criminai negligence OF regimental sur-
geons, many o. whom have had practical eI-
| perience in surgery, aud who in whole
| year never had "a many cases ae they are
| frequently called Epon 20 visit every day in
| the army. 1t Is to the general sdmiaistra-
| ton OF The department, however, that
would now invite attention. The supply o;
medicine. il very nieagre, especially of Ger
| tain impol tsut descE ipions. And yet, it il
| notorious shat there are medicines enough in
| the towns and Villages throughout the Con
| federacy 30 supply the army and she people
| | allude 30 such standard articles az are ne
cersary in the treatnen-of those diseases pc
cnliar to the camp. A simple advertisement
| such as / have spoken of above. would ena
bic the Government TO procure alLit may De
sire. The efforts of the Medical department
however, are limited to Richmond and few
| other points, where she prices ara highes
aud the supply smallest. Meanwhile, tai
| best and hravess men who ever drew swors
are dying for want Of thehe medicines: TIL
guilty parties seens TO forget that there is
day coming-a Great Day-wben ofscial 10
science siIsll be rebuked when sham patri
otism shall be stripped OF its cheap trapping
and when professional pfetensions shell b
called upon 10 answer ior the blood OF ii
victims.
But my letter is growing LOO long. Lieut.
Col. Stephens, OF the 18Th Regiment George
Volunteers, has been forced to resign his OF
fee on account CT bad health. Thus III
service loses good officer, sad tbe army Al
enlightened supporter, A.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-12-27
1he Battle OF DranesviIie.

The Richmond EaqusrG of the 23d gives
the following particulars of the fight at
Dranesville Oh the i9lh:
On Friday General Stuart, OF the Coined
crate Cavalry, advanced towards Dranes-
vile, with the following forces, namely
the llth Virginia Regiment, Col Garland /;
10th Alabama. Col. Forney lst Kentucky,
Col. Taylor; 9Th South Carolina, Col. Sloan;
and Captain Cutt's Artillery, one gan They
moved forward upon she strength of infor-
nation derived from pretended friends that
there was no enemy IN the reighborhood.
Before they were aware Of their danger, they
were suddenly surrounded By large force
OF the e3emy-beiieved 30 De fifteen regi-
men;s-and ordered TO surreidsT, This gas
CT course refused by our communicable
Wefd surrender not being IL his vocabulary.
The Eight lasted four hours and resulted In q
losa to the Coafederates Of Gorty-six killed.
seVenty-dye wounded, and thirty missing.
The Federal loss, according 20 reports. Il.
much gIeater than ours; oae account inskiug
it 400, and another thirty wagon loa,s OF
killed and wounded. Lieut.. Col Martin, of
the 1otn Alabama, Was killed. and Colonel
Forney, the comm ndsa, OF toe same regi-
ment, lost his right arm.
Reinforements were promptly sent from
CeDtreyiiie, but before their arrival az
Drsnesviile. she enemy hsd rstTeased acros,
the river
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-12-27
career or Cen sehepn.

This officer, now Ia command of Federal
brigade ct SomeTsei, KY, has had, it seems.
AZ eveatfni career. Passing by some slurs
ct Gen. ZollicoS.F, we extract, tie following
from "a article Ia che Cinoiansti Gassae;
When Gen. Sehepf came TO this country
be vac without naesns. Nothing better Offer
iRg, be asked and procured The situation OF
porter in one Of the New York city hotels;
and many lady who reads the Gazette thi,
ssorning has bad her trunk carried up snd
down stairs By the present hFisadier general.
1noss second victory We are hourly expect.
ing she wires to cash over the country. AZ
so< q time he went to Washington, where he
continued a. porter Ia one-of the hotelt, till
his uuvarying poiiteness brought him under
tbs nstics Of Mr.. Holt. Pleaeed with bis
appearance, and detefnirtd 10 see whether
be would riss If be had chance. Mr.. Holt
gave him . situation in the Patent Office.
A. first bis duties we're very humble-esrry
Ing bondles, arranging models, scd the like;
b1t he WAS gradually tried On more impoF-
sans isbors, and it was still !oand that what
ever he did Was we'll done. A position was
shen arranged Tor him more suitable TO bis
aewly discovered abilities.
Mr.. Holt continued TO take great interest
in him, and missed no opportunity for pro-
noting bis Advancement. When he Was
transferred TO the War Department he took
Scbep6 With him. An important survey in
Yirginia chsnced TO be needed, aud Sehepff
vas ipunsted with it. This bEouah. him I'M
der the eye Of Gen. Scott, and bis military
educ alton snd requirements were for The frst
time brought 10 light. Thence.orward his
rise was sure he continued to be employ
ca on Important business is The War De-
parsmens tiii educated officers began TO be
demanded for orr Volunteers, when the New
York hotel porter wac appointed brigadlee-
General. snd sent 70 protect the State OK bis
bsaefsetoF from invasion.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-12-27
From Tybee.

The only news ne have from Tybee Is by
the Ida. Ga Saturday the wind blew fresh
from the Northeast and the sea ran high.
During Saturday forenoon two large sailiIg
Fed raj Veseels eRdeaTored TO come IN from
the North. They were sailing directly on the
North breakers, when a Federal frigate in-
side 6red guns to warn them of, but the
wind beng high ;hey probably did not bear
the report OF thu guns of the frigate. Que
OF them went ashore on the Norta break ers,
and it is doubtful if she eau be got OF The
other ship stood "a, aud We hare not beard
what became o! her.
By the Ida, which again ARRIVED fson Fl
Pulaski last night, We learn that IL Federal
vessel ashore OH tie North Breaker Is IL -
bad position She ghunped heavily % Suu-
day morning. and ihs sea being high, there
was very little pto>psci of their being able o
get her fl. : Fedora! ing eudeaTosei 10
approach her yesterday, bot Was compelled
30 abandon the atls mpt. Our pilots say
that she will he lost, - 70 vessel thaE ever
got On that shoai has ever been saFed
Their has been qni's a gale az sea daring
the last lew days SIeIsl81i Nste,.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-12-27
shifting vessels Of Charleston Eaar-
ho$. sz-zs-s7- --sl~ss-1a--
from the c1sazsestoa Ce.,rler. nc. az

from the tl2z7[zeStCl Ie.2r.-r. iAf u
On Thursday last Fs leral vessels kept at
irving of this harbor during the entire dss,
and on Friday morning not less thsn twenty
three Of ali classes were In sight. As we'll as
could be noticed WITH a spy glas; from dis
tance OF three or tcur miles. there were some
four gun boats, one large steamer -Rhlch
looked like tTigate, aad the baisacs ap-
peared TO be mostly sailing vessels Oae of
their steamers was saiened to the Northeast
OF the Bar, near the R8ttlesnske Shoal. sad
the remainder Of their feat was near the old
ship bar. During Thus day night and Friday
morning, gith The weather calm. TIE sea
smooth, and moonlight night they suceeed-
ed N sinking eome seven hu!ks, consisting OF
two chips snd FIVE barks
This IS the fift Step Ia the LINCOLN pro-
gTamme 20 try and permansntly blockade
this port. The huiSs lay on their sides with
list 8port, some Of them having al.eat,y
been stripped of theis c2uTas, and other has!
their sails flying loose. A small steamer OF
TerS light draft was seen moving actively 3.
bout. and she was supposed TO be the ting
ased 20 place the vessels IN position previous
TO sinking- They had, il is thought, about
fftsen old vessels 70 sink, which, in siRg!s.
Gle and allowing the large amount of two
hundred feet obstruc;ing capacity 10 each
vessel, the whole Hili blockade about three
thousand feet
The iatest repotis from The Bar last even
Ing say i6at the eiIemy aad suak fifteen YES
sells, and from appear iHees 1t Is Inferred that
all their halks which have been bought
here up to this sime haSe been made use OF,
aRd that thoee nos remaining oatsids arr
blockaders.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-12-27
From the Potomac.

The fredericksburg ReeOrder says 81 saaiis
along The Potomac:
A. ana abons Transport there has 5eea
firing almost every day and night for The
week past. The Diackade, We regret 10 say
IS By u means efficient. Certainly it is not a.
regards small craft. very many CT whom !.
e strong blow manage 10 get up and down
W regret 10 hear that shell was thrown
On Sunday lass, from the Maryland shore
into The camp Of the .5th Georgia regiment.
wounding o nleu, one severely and the
other slightly.
I The conductor who came by the train las,
might tells us that the Federais succeeded.
in the fog ot u ednesday night, in planting
buoys at the mouth of Aquis Greek, within 81
mile OF our batteries.
gentleman from King George told u
yesterday that a landing could b. effected az
Matthias, and that Cooks battery was yesteT,
day ssjl t 10 that -poiat; and Tie conductor az
the tIyia .a-t nigh. infTmed Us that ColoRel
Brockenbrou CHS Regent had s-a; their bag
gage 80 this place, preparatory TO marching
10 the SINE point We should rot be sur
prised il the Federais shonld essay Hghi sl
one tor with them il Is NOW OK NEVER.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-12-27
col. srown,s Exper.enee.

l. HARVEY BaoFS, She commander al
Fort Piekensr has made a. aposls Iosshez y a.
Department at Washington, and sfaies the
subioined facts as hasing been dedpced from
the homhardneat on the 22d alt:
l. That with the most efficient gaus OF the
largest calibce and served la tne best man
ner, q o serious Injury can be done TO stons
or brick walls, or TO guns II sand batteries.
or TO troops serving them, unless probably
bS rihed guns, il properly protected, at II
distance OF from tgo thousand 10 three thou
sand yards.
2. That shells and bot shot are 90. TO be
depended on for firing even wooden build
ings, unless ba7ing in hem iaesndiery COM
position.
3. The pieces OF port Ere are yearly use.
less as such incendiary composition
4. That brick baiidipgs covered With slase
cannot be fred by either hos zhot or shells az
the distaucs named, unlePs by scciaspt. uu-
less the shells have ROCK ares.
5. That the .troub. { and expense Incurred
in protecting forts by sand bag Isverses.
etc, Is far more shan repaid By She saving
Of The lives of the defenders
8. That no dependence is 20 placed Ga
James rifle pxojectilss. either as it respects
accuracy or range. If had had guns 20 De
depended. on. could have silenced most OF
SGC CA4CL-S E$1A RosfTlsIe R.tfNs >iAS rNt'T 80
Barrsncas.
Z. That ships with sheir present artnafnens
cannot toe an hour contend against rife
guns. and that If cur navy Is oot st once
supplied literally vita good rife guns, it
will be very likely TO be oisgraced-
S. That on services here, and belive sbt re-
mark applies With equal force 10 every river
aud hEoor il the gulf, gunboat drawing
six feet water and we'll armed with good RI
ied guns can do more and better service than
a fairy gun ship, or than she Niagars and
Richmond.
9. That sail vessels att utterly useless IN
enforcing g blockade.
10. That Parrott's riied guns are Efficient,
and that forts should be Immediately suppli-
ed with them and with fall supply OF sm-
2unition
His report concludes with the following
1 would stroogly urge that dozen Of Par
rott's thirty Founders, or, ii to bs had. OF
larger caiibre, be sent 60 THE post, With q
good supply of ammunition, IS early as pos
sibIe. had one which 1 found to De excel
iea., but when the aavy met with such q
misbap in tie Mississippi was compelled to
let Flag Officer Nc KeaE have It and one of
my twelve FOUNDER Parrot guns 20 put on
one OF his ships TO save them from being
driven out of the waters By little steamer
having riHed cannon on board.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-12-27

FEKLISas OF UsITEp SrATEs NAVAL OFft-
cEsa-We are fully authorized by gend'.-
nan Of New Orleans. tssys the Balz<t;a,) Who
vas lately prisoner on board the steamer
South Carolina, lying ia the Gulf, 20 state
Aat Captain ALDss, the United States Ma
val efdosr is command Of that weasel, de-
elared uasqnivocaily 70 him. cur informant.
thai if the war now carried ca against the
south were var upon slavery, be, Captain
ALDss, would Immediately resign his com.
mission, and that every officer on board his
ship would follow bis examplei
Captain ALpgs bad previously told he
passengers that they were entirely mistaken
~ to the object OF the war; that it is oaIy for
shs preservation OF the Union, for sac preser-
sation 81 the Consultation aud the laws, that
IL u no war upon slavery, ETC, etc snd then
be added the remarkable declaration We hsse
given.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-12-27
Prom st. Louis.

A gentleman who arrived 10 Memphis yes-
terdsy, just from st. Louie, represents the
excitement throughout the Northwest IS
very intense since the reception of the late
news touching the warlike attitude Of Great
Britain The Secessionists Of that city are
greatly encouraged by it, and believe the
day Of their deliverance near. tst s
Gen. Hslieck has levied tax OF ten
thousand dollars upon all reeidents Of st.
Louis, who sympsthige with the 'srebels, :"
for the purpose OF supporting the "Union"
refugees, who are driven there by the indig-
nation OF the loyalists OF middle and North
ern Missouri. A large portion OF this levy
was upon the property Of Bishop Kendrick,
Of well known loyal sentiments. The con-
sequence Of this move has been that the
disafectiea Of the Irish element, alresdy
gro st. has been inereaeed aimoet 70 slate
Of inauhordiuatien. sk8Ss
Our informant says that II 6ea- Price
should Approsoh within twenty miles u 81,
Louis, the rush Of citissns to his STANDARD
at this time would be enthuBiestte and over
whelmipg .-Aemphss As7sas, Oath
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-12-27

THs EEEEcT op THE BLoCEADs.-The
Washington correspondent of the Cincinnati
Tssses writes: tfe.
The effect of the blockade IL being felt
auite severely. Coal s i'd wood have risen
20 such high prices HAT poor people are un-
able to purchase the necessary article. The
merchants have taken adFaoiage of tho
times, and have set enormous prices upon
thsa. So unusual and uBjusli6sole has been
he monopoly, it is reported thss the Pro-
vest Marshal will, By authority of the gov
ernment, contract prices, unless tae owners
bsoome more reasonable -sTa -
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-12-27
Robert G. seo,r. Jr.. Esq.

W ate gratided in being able to announce
the safe return to Richraoad, OF Robert G.
Scott. Jr., Esq, late L. s.. Consul to Rio.
M S. went from Rio to Liverpool. from
Liverpool 20 TeneTifie, from TeneIiffs to Mas
sau, aud from which latter place be came In
the steamer Theodofa 20 WILMINGTON, y. c..
When approsching the coast Of Nerth Caro-
lios the Theodora Sss discovered and fred
upon By one OF the asockadIng vesseis. but
without eject.
The numerous friends OF Mr. Scott viii
be pleased 10 hear that he returns 10 this,
bis native city, in good health and spirits, af-
ter bis several years absence. he expresses
great eoafdenee ia the early establishement
OF the ingependenee of the Confederate Statee
In Rio. IN England, and in tact, wherever be
bias been, the prevailing sentiment is decided
~ favorable to 0uecause - Richmond Eaesay.
sr, 22d. $50 s ia
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-12-27

a Loss.-The Charleston AsrgTsa speak
log of libraries destroyed by the hate Ere at
Charleston, says that the Theological Libra
~ ct Bishop Lyneh's residence was probably
the noss costly collection Of those lost, be-
ing valued at So, 600. tbs gem Of the COL
lection vas sn old Poiygic: Bible, ia six large
folio volumes. which gas the only copy OF
thst particular edition this side the Atlantic
Il was valued 81 $1,000.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-12-27
Platte city Destroyed by Fire.
The Weather and the War,
fCorrspordsnce NJ z. Tor.t
WAsHtNoroE. Dee. l6.

WAsHfEofos, Dee. 16.
The peerless days continue. Remember
October on the banks OF the Hudson river,
and you viii understand December on the
Potomac. The same cool, cloudless skies; ;
the same infinite haze, inging, with hues of
opal, valley, river, and fAr-reaching, lonely
highlands; not mist, for that sinks level IN
the lowest meadows. until each hill becomes
sn island, mirrored in the lucent archipe,-
ago; not nist, but clear solution Of pearl,
dissolved, like Cleopatrs's, in cup Of gold,
flowing over the very mountain tops and
softening the skyey haloes; not mist, but g
motionles cloud OF gauze, the bridal vail
once more delioately worn to charm the sun
ere he wantons wholly with the freeher
beauties OF the South.
The few degrees Of latitude stretching be-
tween the Hudson and Upper Potomac VIII
not account for this climatic difference. The
latter Is far away, leagues inland; from the
storm asserting Atlantic sea. Again, inheb-
itsnts say that December, though always
milder than November in this region, was
never so mild as now.
This, though picturesque, is not practical
writing. Look, then, at the ,tantilagation
involved in a military analysis Of such
weather. Virginia turnpikes are again
smooth pressed and dry; the meadow turf
is solid enough TO bear our heaviest army
trains: The forests, denuded Of leaves, can
no longer hide the batteries and bsyonets Q!
our ambuscading foes. go
For fortnight longer, msyhap, all these
facilities will suggest offensive operations on
the part Of our army Then SNOW, hail,
rain and stormy winds viii sweep over thi.
middle region mud win form axle-deep in
theroads, and every nheat-feld be transform
ed in to swamp land. Any advance requiring
more than . tHo-days' march viii be difaeuli
fcr horse or foot-inpossibis for supply
wagons and parks Of artillery. Winter
quarters will be necessity for so much o.
the srmy of the Potomac as may not bs
transferred to Southern expeditions or the
dark snd bloody ground Of Kentucky. EK
ira expenditure hereabout. charged to &C
count Of winter Sesson," $50, o00, 900.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-12-27

The st. Louis Republican has special des-
patch Of she 18th December, announcing ID at
Rev Orleans had been taken. It wac added
gsavely, "the news seems TO be abuadsntly
confirmed, but no particulars have yet been
received" and il might have been added still,
will not Be received" The poor Yankees
have nothing bat rumoEs Of victories 20 con-
sole them. If that satisfies them. We shall
not complain.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-12-27

ExrRcTED-That gallant aud Distinguish
ed officer, Gen. John B. Floyd, is expected
to pass through this city this evening, on bis
way from Richmond to rejoin his Brigade
now near Dublin, Pulaski county. and pro
coed with it TO Kentucky yncbburg Repaid
!tean.
We understand that Gen. FLoYD's Brigade
Is expected here within the ensuing twenty
four hours.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-12-27
The Steamer Bermuder az Efavre-
The English Flag used to Cover her
Cotton Cargo. %&
from Gaiiguanl's Messenger, Nov. ss-l

from Gaiiguani's Messenger, Nov. IS
The steamer Bermuda, which forced the
blockade of Savannah with TWO Thousand
bales of cotton on board. bound for Liver.
pool. entered the port of Havre the day be-
fore yesterday, under the English Gag. Il lie
not yet decided whether the cargo is to be-
sold at Havre or not, the captain awaiting
orders from England. The Bermuda. ae-
cording to the New York journals, entered
Savannah with cargo of munitions OF war
in spite OF the Federol cruisers. The captain
Is a Creole of Louisiana, aud OF French ex-
traction. According to advices brought 81
this steamer, other vessels have safely srris-
ed in Southcra ports with var stores, and in
tended TO force the blockade With cargoes of
cotton. -
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-12-27
% The following Newport item we
clip from the Cincinnati Enquirer:

TEoUBLE AT CAMP FIHsBLL.-Ee are H.
formed that considerable disturbance took
place at Camp FinnslL, yesterday, owing to
the attempt to consolidate the men Of Col
Peters command With that OF Col dundy.
The men declared they would serve under
no other leader than the one under which
they enlisted. About one hundred of them
left camp, and had not returned at last ac-
counts. The efforts at consolidating regi-
mehts in this State are YET destined TO cause
conHiderable trouble sests 5rE
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-12-27
Eastern Kentucky.

We learn by Capt. Jos. B,undeli. just
from Western Virginia, that the United
States Kentucky regiment. stationed rs
Louisa, On the Big Sandy, had retired from
that place TO Cstlettsburg, at the mouth Of
overwhelming force, under Col. Humphrey
Marshall, was marching on Louisa ia-
cirnafi Epqsirer, 1874
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-12-27
s.nstor Lane Made a Hrigadie,.
WAssIyGroS. Dee. 10.

Senator Lane, Of Kansas, has been ten
dered q Brigsdier- Generslship by the Presi-
dent. He viii accept il ss soon as he proves
his right to seat in the Senste. His
command will embrace all tbs troope in
EaneaE
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-12-27

TIE BuRST DIsrRIcr.-The Charleston
Asa4y says it is estimated the sweep of the
censaRrssion was 1900 yards In length, with
an average width OF ESQ yards-about a
Width
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-12-27
Ihe PriVateeR Supnter heard frcIn---
An Ensagepent Reported between
Her and the United States Steamer

krOquo1s-
NEw ToRk, December iS---Inteiligenee
has been received at the Navy Department
o. the overSsuling of the ship MontmoreBei-
of Bath. Maine, on the 18th ultino, by The
pirate Sumter, in latitude thirty degrees
thirty minutes north, longitude fity-eight
degrees forty minutes west. She was last
from, Wales, loaded With coal for the British
Nail Steam Company, at St. Thomas. The
ship vas ransouied Tor $20,O 00 snd allowed
80 proceed, after taking quantity 81 paints
and other chip stores from her.
The brig Agnes. Captain Thompson, arsi-
we'd at this port on Saturday evening. from
Rio, aud Reports that on the 10th insssRt'
in latitude thirty-fTe. aud longituds seven
ty-four ten. be was spoken By the ship Mary
Morton. The latter reported that sewers
engagement had taken place between the
United States steamer Iroquois sRd the Coz
federate steamer Sumter. One of them, is
could not be ascertained which, bad put into
Martinique to repair damages.