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The Mountaineer. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1859-1861, 1861-05-25
WAsHlSGroN, May 18th,

+. WASHINGTON, May 18th.
We learn from reliable source that
the sacred remains Of Washington had
been removed from Mount Vernon, by
Col Washington, who has recently joined
the Confederate army BY the sale OF
Mount Vernon, Col Washington re-
served to himself, not ouly the tomb, but
also an acre Of ground around it.
Massachusetts regiments have been
purposely selected for opening the way
for Federal troops through Maryland in
order TO render the humiliation Of the Sc
cessioniSts the greater The triumphant
march Of the Sixth regiment proved a
pill of Understandable bitterness TO the
Blood Tubs. ... .....
The Pawnee Is increasing her arma-
ment, as though she was expecting an
early brush with the rebels ut Alexan-
dria. Two more heavy Dahlgrehs were
mounted on her to day. ..-,-..,
Senator Pomeroy, Of Kansas, has salts
fed the War Department that several
officers at Forts Leavenwortb and Riley
are open sywpathisers with the Southern
rebels -. =.
A large quantity of powder was dis
covered in the new building occupied by
the New Jersey troops, previous to Their
gong into camp. No officer of the Gov
ernment knew anything Of it, or how or
when it came there. A keg Of powder
has also been discovered 10 one Of the
basement rooms Of the Patent Office,
which had not been used for some time
Orders have been issued for n strict
search Of all public buildings, and a more
stringent guard Of them.
The Tribune says that Government has
intelligence that large bodies Of Mexicans
are garrisoning their frontier towns.
There is now no doubt that Texas will
soon have lively times in looking after our
Government troops various tribes OF
merciless Indians and predatory bands Of
Mexican soldiers, and may perhaps wish
she was safe. home again.
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amounting to fifteen dray loads They
were taken to the fort Ross Winans
was arrested at the Relay House, ii the
cars from Frederick Governor Hicks,
who was aboard, endeatored 10 have him
released. .,I.s n sa.s. b II. "A. 4
NJ No change win be made IN the com
mand Of the feet Cd Pensacola, FL
Its regarded as not improbable that
the Federal forces viii march upon
Wheeling, aud Martiasburg, Virginia,
and take Harper's Ferry in the rear
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RIacl.. very IsIaclxn !.

II DUNCANS0H wishes most respectfully
u. TO notify Ihe Pub 1, that he nlaiiIfsetSr.s
superior article Of BACKING. Ten Cents
cake. Produce tatea in exchange, Cash taken
al par. .a@E p sg: m - "a Es.s,sS /, 7,
Encourage Horas Manufactures. +. HI. ...2
Manufsetpry i5.h Ward, LIST South Street.
-. 49,. - -. ~. 33-tf y
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rroiuinoht dclegates Some speakers took
~ ground Chat the proper position Of
western Virginia was neutrality, while
others favored an immediate division Of
the State.
The Mountaineer. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1859-1861, 1861-05-25
,lres u DE ssorstar,!y o. slats Is.t

soiree Of the Secretary Of State last
night
1 The Times correspondent says, all work
upon the capitol was suspended to-day by
order Of The Commissioner Of Public
Buildings. J. ...@g#., vi. h
4, Al messenger has btca EeRt ID the Com.
rnander Of the PGwHee, now OF Alexan-
dria with guns pointed on the town II
Is understood that the secession Gag now
floating over that city will soon come
down. ....
A schooner was seized to-day at BaEti-
more, having on bonrd two boxes Of Mimic
rifles and three boxes Of ammunition.
Some Of the Baltimore police have been
detected taking boxes OF MIME muskets
from a warehouse, with the evident pur.
pose Of secretihg them from the govern.
.ment. The arms were seized and taken
into the Camp on Federal Hill. Con.
elusive evidence was found Of the completely
Of the police Of Baltimore and the rebels.
The Tribunals correspondent says, hay.
ing seen il stated that Senator Douglas
rad received an appointment OF Brigadier.
General, he asked the President II II wbs
So He said it was not, and that he had
mot thought Of rendering it 10 him. He
also said that IL gentlemen were to be ar-
pointed fIom civil lie he imagined there
were many who would be inferior to
Douglas III that position. That Senator
Douglas was the Rrstto tell him Of arti.
cipated troubles M Maryland, to pcin,
out the proper route ria Perryville and
Annapolis. and suggested that Fort Mon
roe and Point Comfort were the points
that commanded the whole OF that section
Of the country. Mr.. Lincoln referee
with pleasure to the fact that Mr.. Doug
las, earlier than any, called upon him
announcing his determination to stand By
him and approving Of his course. i'
The President has promoted Brigadier
General Butler to be henceforth Major
General Of the United States army. s..
The most significant offer yet made Iii,
Government is just received from Scot
land. Certain Scotch merchants doing
business 10 this country, are responsible
for a tender Of ten regiments unequipped
but well built, hurdy, active men, who are
earning eleven dollars month above their
living, and who are ready and willing Il
enter the service of the United State.
during the war, be il long or short, OF
condition that, Mt the expiration OF the
war, Government will grant them each I
bounty Of land. *7 49, 80. =
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MnEErING Mnr l4th-

The debates to-day we're on a postpone.
ment Of action until the ordinance Of
secession could be voted on, and on a re-
solution appointing committee to con
slider an ordinance declaring the connec-
ton between Eastern and Western Vir-
Ginia severed. -
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ENTERPRIzE IN e..
CACHE VALLEY.

TNHE u designed beg leave 10 Inform their
L Valiey friends, and the public gene.
rsIly, that they have purchased the entire 20
STOCK OF MERCHANDISE -
formerly owned by VI. +. EarnswOrtb l. Co,
and eon'iRue to do busiiess at the old stand Ia
LOGAN CITY. ...'
We will exchange our goods for Stock and
Produce. g..
Bring u yonr oG-n, cows, yAarlings, an !
beef. We will nay from $75to 500 Tor aver.
sgs sKeR, from 4, to 3 years old.
RT- Remember, our Goods are to be sold
low. r..
THOMAS BOX l. CO.
Logan, Cache County. -. - At
The Mountaineer. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1859-1861, 1861-05-25
WEST AND HAMMOND,

Manu- attGrrys Of Leather, Boots, Shoes,
Harness, Saddles, DE-, Ogden City 4.
IINHEY are prepared TO ell orders in their line,
3 l at short notice. Produce, Bark ard Oil
taken 10 exchange. A liberal price paid for
HIDES In the articles manufactured in the estab-
tishiIsut OF in sIoIs pay. l2-u
The Mountaineer. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1859-1861, 1861-05-25
Blrriaonr, No. May, 18th.

City quiet, troops from York and Ian
easter are expected to arrive here to-mor-
row 10 large numbers, over the Northern
Central Railroad. Fort McHenry has
been largely reinforced to-day from Anna
rolls. Twelve hundred men are nov there.
General Butler, arrived nj the Fort
this morning ia a steamer. from Annapolis,
and Is still there Men working under d.
Tection Of the city, to-day have been build.
iag The Canton bridge. $.:.
A wagon load Of military goods, bound
for Hafper's Ferry, was seized on the
Frederick road last night, BY the troops.
The Mountaineer. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1859-1861, 1861-05-25
HARRIspuRc, May 18th.

+ HARRISBURG, May 18th.
II is understood that Governors Curtin
and Dennison have pledged the Union
men OF Western Virginia the entire sup
port Of all the forces Of Pennsylvania and
Ohio. to protect them against Secession,
sits. Indiana and Illinois have also
pledged the Union men Of Kentucky and
Missouri the same way. "
The Governors Of Hll the Free States,
from PennSylvania, west have asked and
obtained a pledge from the President
that no compromise Or cessation OF the
war shall take place until the national
flag floats over all the NATIONAL property
Mr.. Clipgman presented resolutions Of
the House of Representatives of North
Carolina, placing that: State iH an indie
pendent position and IN opposition to the
Lincoln Government. Mr.. Thos. K. X,
Cobb offered a resolution which was
unanimously adopted. that the President
he requested 10 issue a proclamation APP
pointing day OF fasting and prayer, in
the observance OF which all shall be in
Rited to join who recognize our indepen-
dence The flag Of the Confederate
States, which waved over Fort MouItrie
dnring the bombardment Of Sumter, now
hangs in full length 10 the rear of Presi.
dent Cobb's chair, =. -.
Gen. Lee is Chief Commander of the
Confederate forces in Virginia. Coy.
fletcher has prohibited military authori,
ties from giving passes to persons to
leave the State. ~, -. T.. -.
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~ y. regiments, with a battery Of artII-
lefy. which marched through the southern
part Of the city to Federal Hill overlook.
ing the city aud mile west Of Fort
MeHenry The sudden appearance Of
troops took the citizens BY surprise, but
they were greeted with appreciation and
cheered along the whole rootei
The legislature did not adjourn by pro.
vision. jt..# A IKE. ':+..:.. 81. 5sl
The Senate agreed 10 appoint commits
sioners to confer with Lincoln, Davis, and
the Governors Of Virginia and Pennsyl.
vanin, to stay shostilities till after the
meeting Of Congress, The House refused
10 accede. &s,ss-z. 4 ID
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aautrtistmtHts
$40 REwARD.

q TRAYED or Stslea, from Iofian KanEe, =
- BROWN MARE MULE. branded J. n.
on the let shoulder. The above reward viii be
eivsho delivery o. The mule. .....
q. s. L, CITY, My I6, 1891 ss.9t
The Mountaineer. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1859-1861, 1861-05-25
STAMPING FOR EMBROIDERY.

DATfERNS for Needle work stamped upqn
L Ladies Skirts, C'EildIet,,s PaR.aleitss, and
ufafps Clothing, Of all sly los and pa teTns, done
with nRatnesS aud GispStch. ~. -: ."
choice variety Of patterns on hand, and
new styles constantly preparing. Piiee only
70 cents per yard. : :. s.. T. =,
Also. Rings. Pistols, Spoons, Jswelry. Sc.
Engraved. .... ,..' -
Horn aud HOOf Brands cut in tie best style.
cheap. ...: ~. -. 10. T. z
Cash. store orders, grain, &C., received for pay.
~. HENRY BRUCE, =,
N1Tih side Emigration Street, four blocks east.
80 II. =. 20 =. ,5 $3.50 W
The Mountaineer. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1859-1861, 1861-05-25
sr Lor,is Nav 14th

-. A. 4. IL OirtsttANts1f EsAtsy aAHths
Gen. Harvey publishes in this mornings
Republican, an address to the people OF
Missouri, the substance Of which Is, that,
On returning to this State, he findsa most
extraordinary state Of things existing,
deeply affecting the stability Of the Gov
elected their officers yesterday, N Lyon,
commandant OF the arsenal, was elected
Brigadier-G eneral The excitement in
the city Is dying cut Tie Mayor has is
sued proclamation commanding the
people to resume their usual ayocations.
The Mountaineer. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1859-1861, 1861-05-25
HtRRIsnrRGg. Nav 18Th.

hARRlSBCKGH, May ESth.
Approximations were felt of an attack
on Wheeling, from IarRr's Ferry to.
morrow =.
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GAnpxER's ISLAM, n. r., May 18th.
Two privatecrs were captured by a fri
gate between the Island and Montauk.
On Saturday pm, after three hours
severe caBhonadiug They were brought
into New London on Saturday night.
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r AxsoN.

e" "a x - q N -"
WANTED. 1000 BEEF HIDES, also
w FISH OIL, TaLLoW and LARD. =, i.
Good Ray and liberal price viii 90 given for
the abOFs BY ~ n.
-: W. DOUGLASS,
H.. Syn Of the LibeIty Pole,
: ~3o'6n f.. 49,. FaySOn, Utah Co.
The Mountaineer. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1859-1861, 1861-05-25
WAsirl.So,roN, May l4tb.

The Navy Department expects Charles.
ton, Savannah aud the mouth OF the
Mississippi 10 be bIockaded in the course
Of . week .i.,.s .,..t #.
Tho Government contcmplates the cree.
ton Of earth works at regular intervals
along railroad lines leading from the
North through Maryland. ~.
The capital il now surrounded BY d
circle Of encampinent controlling all roads
to Virginia and Maryland,
The PawHee is now opposite the main
wharf at Alexandria, with her guns load,
ed and run out Of her port holes. She
crossed to stop tho interference with the
free navigation Of the Potomac, which
had been attempted several times within
the last few days by the rebel garrison Of
the town. Her appearance produced
quite panic among the iSecessionists.
The TSi5pnt's Washington dispatch
says Mr.. Mcmillan has just got In from
Richmond. He says there we're ten thon.
sand troops there, ten thousand ut Norfolk,
seven thousand ut Harper's Ferry, aud
Others we're preparing to leave Richmond
for the latter place. Business in these
places was entirely suspended. 81
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Marrith:

AT North Bsnd. sIDPsts County. Nay I4lb.
By Bishop JaUss y. JOSss. JLooa JoEEss and
Miss EsnCA Coz, bosa 81 Yorth Pend
The Mountaineer. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1859-1861, 1861-05-25

an. - BALTiHORE, May 18th.
4 large train 6Iled with troops arrived
! We outer depot, from the Relay Honse,
''S'udlng tho 6th Massachusetts, and 9Th
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WAsHINdroN. Nav lalh.

"a - III w ASHINGfoN, May 18TH.
Gen. Butler has ordered the outposts
Of Col Jones camp. at Relay House, to
be extended some ten miles towards Har.
per's Ferry. They will act il conjunction
with an advancing force from Chambers
burg, whose operations will be against
Harper's Ferry, The advanced outposts
are also intended to cut Of the flying
rebels from Baltimore, which, il is sup
posed hare attempted to escape from g ZEN.
Buffers forces. l. t.. ~. H.. Il. =. :,
One thousand troops, Under Col. Jones,
entered the city this afternoon. This
movement was made 10 consequence Of
reports that another attempt was being
made to revive the. mob spirit in that
city, and to prevent the passage Of troops
and destroy the railroad ...
j. The orders haze gone from the War
Department directing Gen Wool to as
sumo command OF Fort Monroe. ri.
The Mountaineer. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1859-1861, 1861-05-25
ArersrA, Ga. May 10th.

= s+...t= AtGusrA, Ga, May 10th.
We learn, on good authority, that
the Southern stockholders Of Adams's Elk
press Company have purchased all tho
property, privileges aud interests Of the
company in the Southern Confederacy,
and a new company viii organize ia; a few
days Tie business viii continue without
interruption. =. +.
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WnEELlxe. May l3th.

2Es r. WHEELING, May 18th. h
Tae convention had reassembled, and
the committee on credentials aud pernIa'
neut organization, reported John Moss, Of
Parkersbnrg, president, with a yice-presi-
dent from each county represented.
The following is given as an inventory
Of the property captured by the United
States army from the State camp at Lin
delrs Grove: three thirty.two Founders,
three mortar beds; a large quantity Of
balls md bombs, in ale barrels; artillery
pieces In boxes Of heavy plahks, the boxes
lahoiled Tamarou, care Of Greeley and
Gale. st. Louis Iron Mountain Railroad
twelve hundred rifles Of late model, U. S.
manufacture; tents aud camp eqdipage;
six fieldpleces Of brass; twenty-five kegs
ofpowder; ninety-six ten-inch bomb.sheIls;
three hundred six.,nch bonib-shells; six
brass mortars, six inches diameter; one
iron mortar, fifteen inches, and some minor
munitions. Il, ..e.,5s, =,
The bodies Of two more OF the persons
killed in Camp jackson collision had been
Identified.
The Mountaineer. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1859-1861, 1861-05-25
NEW YoRk, May 18th.

Baltimore correspondence Of the Tn
JRne Of Saturday, says a band Of Virgil
nians. Joined by Baltimoreans. have adj
Eanccd from Harpcr's Ferry, and seized
Monarchy bridge and Frederick junction,
and were expected TO throw a detachment
into Frederick city. > II
The Mountaineer. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1859-1861, 1861-05-25
Z BosroS, May I4th.

+ = o. v H..
The special session Of the Legislature
met at noon to-day. Governor Andrews
message was exceedingly patriotic, and
gives detailed accounts Of tile action Of
the Commonwealth.
He says there is no war of sections, no
war Of the North on the South Ii is not
waged to asenge former wrongs. nor to
the pcrpetuation Of ancient grieis or me,
mories Of conflicts, but it is the struggle
of the people 10 gimdicate their own rights,
10 retain iUviolate the Institutions of their
fathers, and the majestic effort Of the Ma
tional Government; to vindicate its power
and execute its functions for the welfare
and happiness the people. After speak
ing Of the financial affairs Of the State he
says Commissioners with letters Of credit
for ESQ, 600 had been sent in April to
Europe TO purchasethe most efficient arms
for the State, aud when Congress meets
they will, doubtless, relieve us from pay.
ing duty thereon Another recommends.
tion is the establishment Of State en-.
camrment for military instruction.
1t is satisfactorily ascertained that the
whole number Of troops in Virginia does
not exceed thirty thousand, oue.iifth being
in. Richmond. -. ~. -,
The ultimate direction Of the troop,
now in Washington, and daily arriving, !,
matter Of conjecture. The adminiStra
ton is Keeping Il secret ~
Among other vigorous measures deter
mined is the construction OF from forty ic
fifty gnn-boats, by contract, for opcratioe,
in shallow water. b.. .-.'-
4 Washington dispatch states that the
President aud sntte took tour of insnec
! tion down the Potomac Yesterday.
The Tines Washington dispatch say'
there are now in this city, or within sight
Of the capital, about thirty.oue thousaut
men. .'.lr.sa ~. II ..st'. -. ..s' g.. q.
Gen Batter iliacd in Baltimore to-day
no attempts we're made to annoy him ant
every courtesy extended both to limsel
and his staff.
The New York WoriGs Washington
correspondent telegraphs tina. an attemp
was discovered, to-day. to poison members
Of the 18th regiment Of New York. SIEVE
raj are now i'll. 1t appears that somt
sugar was used which contained arsenic.
The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1861-10-18


Nnlr.Rr Irr~s-The kekono Trsbsss
ssys.
Rev J W r McNullen has 4 Colonel.
commission. and : raising = regiment f,r
the war Ne can Brighten tic Devil INTO a..
hole. aud ~s believe be coala ran a scginse.,
Of rebels nth single prayer What more
hs could do ~ah the help u dr. powder Ne
cant ssy
The indianapolis Jesrasi ssss. A gasti.,a
eff Irish regiment Yesterday psra.lc, shs
sxrssss. precrSiel hy thsir bras hand The
n,as;csans produced = "rsne,rd q sueei
soanss.- shaswa. Delegated - ise eu~ ~
everybody.
oAes- Chris. Miller. wounded ~ ne battle
Of Rich Mountain. as elected Asi.tef ~
Tipp~csnoe ooanfy At the r-seas elee,i,.,,
sithous opposition. The ~ssa~eil deser,
81 reward foF patrio,ic ssssicss
Yesterday twenty ave nrusfefs IL The isth
regiment. Col. >alhvan. arrived a. home
bringing honorable di-cha~g~s froa The
service o. aocoani of s,ckneS and disahil.,,
The ssd resimeni. CD cotasa. has beer
nevsd some s~eriy Al nile -eathwsr.i fruu
Camp Dsck Robinson Il hAs Ne advsnes
pssltoa On The rosis from Lexiagsoa % ID.
1Oes~<s line.
The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1861-10-18

The Madison Courier rays- Hon. ID. c
F Branham has returned from . visit 10 Wash
ington. He reports the soldiers Of the Indi
ana Cavalry regiment IN good condition a.
TO health. not one Of Capt Mcclure's com
Iany beng on the sick list. The boys have
not receis Cd their arms vet. only sabres
enough having been furnished for the use az
squad drills. Sabres are expected during the
current week The companies would have
been much better in camp at home until arms
and equipments were ready for them.
The indianapolis Journal sAys. Mr. Sam
uel T. Tilford. Sergeant Major Of the 10Th
regiment. Col Wheatley.i Is nov in that city
o. brief witt home. he brought with
about - 900 that the members Of the resi-
nenr. resident in hat city, transmitted 10
their families from their pay for the fir; two
months Of service. Mr. Tilford left the 18th
at Georgetown. Missouri. where il Was
eamped with the 18th. 2ith. and 25th-
These four regiments have since moved
southwark. and We NAV next hear Of them in
Arkansas. having Price and hi. army Of
rebel. in close quarters. These regiments
are represented as being badly in need Of
overeoats and other supplies The 2eth was
without physician. and many Of the men
were Frustrated ~ith diarrhea- One surgeos
wa pre-, ented by circumstances from being
With the regiment and the other MAS totally
unit for duty. A reform should be institu-
tel AZ once.
The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1861-10-18

DAENEsrows. Oct l5--On the night Of
the 10Th of September a detachment Of
twelve men crossed the Potomac for the par
pose OF accommodating AID i0raging. when
within about half a mile of the river they
were attacked by fifteen rebels, tao Of whom
were instantly killed. Among the wounded
Was my informant. Corporal Gracy As
Gracy lay wounded upon the ground rebel
named Mccarthy Lawn, farmer residing in
the vicinity. rushed Up and shot him twice.
both barrels taking eject. and was stopped
from fring the third time by his Captain
One OF the balls penetrated Gracy's back in
sianting direction and cams out on his left
side the other entering the back lodged in
hts left lung, where IL still remains
- his two weeks STAY at Fairfax MAS not Of
unpleasant character. considering all the
circumstances. In tins hospital the inmates
were mostly members OF the LIST Virginia
regiment Every day or two those seriously
Ill were sent 20 Richmond, as il VAS feared
General Mcclellan would attack the rebel
lines.
The night after he became able 10 move
about, he drugged the beverage of his atien-
dant. lie then started toward the Potomac.
at the point of his capture; but in conse-
quence of large rebel forces, he was com
crossing Bull Run thence taking a cireuiious
route. TO avoid observation.
While in the hospital at Fairfax, lac occa-
sionally overheard conversations between Of
Ulcers and Surgeons of the hospital
He saw Reauregard and Longstreet in con
versatlon on several occasions, and inferred
that Longstreet held some important com
mission.
On the 5th inst, JEFF Davis was at Pair
fax, and spent several hours with Beauregard.
Gen. Johnston was understood 20 be some
where in the immediate neighborhOod.
On one occasion Gen Longstreet said 10
Surgeon that the rebel forces in front of
Washington were so scattered that If attacked
at any point in the line. there must be. ne
cessariiy. an abrupt retreat by all. upon their
Gibrslter. They think il impossible 10 be
driven from thispo
Ii was generally believed that Beauregard
would burn the village of Fairfax Court
House. IL compelled 10 evacuats il.
liz was impossible 10 ascertain the exact
number OF rebel troops "a and around Fair
fax.
They were yariously estimated at from
1900 TO 100000. AS far as Gracey's oh
servation went. they were better fed than
clothed, but he heard OF no complaints in re
gard 10 the latter. although their uniforms
mating over other shades OF color. Salt had
been scarce. but the supply was becoming
more plentiful. He ,.ans that hundreds OF
men were employed on the sea shore in ma
king salt