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The national Republican., 1861-02-02

WANT SUPPLIED,-We have received from Mr.
q. Bohn, the publisher, copy of his Depart
nent and Congressional Directory, just issued.
1t is one of the most complete directories we
have ever seen, and contains a full register of
officers in the service of the United States in this
city, giving their names, number of their rooms
in each Department, with their salary and resi-
dence' Also, Congressional Directory, giving
an alphabetical list of the Senators and Repre-
sentatives, with their residences in this city,
their post offices, and counties composing each
Congressional district, and the officers of the
Senate and House of Representatives.
jan l5-2w
The national Republican., 1861-02-02
BOOT AND SHOE MANDATORY.

THE subscriber has the pleasure of informing
l. his friends and former customers that he Is
engaged in the Boot and Shoe manufacturing
business, with an entire new stock, such as
Melies' French Shoes, Caters, Slippers, Pumps
&C., with superior stock Of Lemoines' French
Calf-skins, and all other materials for the manu-
facture Of Gentlemen's fine Boots and Shoes, pur-
chased for Cash, and will be made up by the
best workmen, and sold at the Lotoest Cash
Prices, for Cash only.
To my former patrons, 1t is useless to say any
thing Of my qualifications for the business have
again embarked in. To them, and the public
generally, will only say, can at all times be
found at home and ready to wait on them. The
one-price rule will be strictly adhered to. Give
me a call. JOHN MILLS, Aren't
Fashionable Boot and Shoemaker, No.
604 Pennsylvania avenue, between the
St. Charles Hotel and Adams's Ex-
press Office, formerly under Browns
Hotel.
P.S. l have no interest in, or connection with,
any other store than the one I am in, No. 504
Pennsylvania avenue. J. M.
nov 20
The national Republican., 1861-02-02
SCHENCK's PULMONIC SYRUP.

nR. SCHENCK, of Philadelphia, fnds 1t i'm
- possible to visit Washington every week,
and has made arrangements to positively be in
the city the third Wednesday of every month.
He has suit of rooms at the Avenue House,
where patients can obtain advice Free He only
charges when it is necessary to make thorough
examination of the Lungs with the Respirome-
ter. S. b. Waite is agent for Schencks Pull
monic Syrup, price ST. per bottle for the cure Of
Coughs, Colds, and Consumption Schenck's Sea
Weed Tonic, price 81 per bottle, for Dyspepsia;
Schenck's Mandrake Pills, price 25 cents per
box, for Liver Bilious Complaints and Constpa-
ton Of the Bowels. DR.. Schenck would be
gruteful to those who have been cured by his
remedies, if they would leave their certificates Of
cure with S. B. WAITE, corner Seventh street
and Louisiana avenue dec 2l-3m
The national Republican., 1861-02-02
New York Markets.

Nep York, FEB. l.-Cotton dull-sales, 1900
bales, closing ic lower; Uplands Middlings, ~
cents. Flour frm-sales l2,5OO bbls. State,
S5,l5 @ $5.25; Ohio, 1910 "a $5.75; South
ern is heavy, at $565 "a S5.95. Wheat dull,
sales $4,000 bushels Red, 1913 a. $l.34.
Corn heavy-sales 5000 bushels Mixed,
GS3 9 10 cents; white Southern, 73 cents.
Lard dull at 9 @ log cents. Whisky more
active at l8f cents. Molasses unchanged !;
Orleans, "a "a 81 cents. Spirits Turpentine,
firm. Rosin dull at SIPS a $l.27i. Rice
quiet at 81 @ At cents
The national Republican., 1861-02-02
Missouri,

81. Louis, Jan. 3l.-The House to-day pass.
ed resolution appointing Waldo P. johnson,
Judge Hough, Col. Doniphan, Judge Berckner,
and John d. Coulter, Commissioners to the
Washington Convention. The Senate immedi.
ately concurred in the resolution, and the Gov.
ernor was requested to notify the Commission.
ers without delay of their appointment.
The national Republican., 1861-02-02
One Day Later from Europe,

81. Johns, Feb. 1.-The steamship United
Kingdom, from Glasgow on the 10th, passed
Cape Race yesterday.
The French army is to be increased by the
addition of seventeen regiments.
General Klapka was preparing for rising
in Hungary.
The Beyrout trials resulted in the sentence
OF death in case OF the Druses, and of exile in
the case of the Turks, for the recent massacres.
The markets are generally unchanged.
The national Republican., 1861-02-02
Financial.

Ne~ York, Feb. l.-Stocks are dull and
lower-Chicago and Rock Island, 573. Illinois
Central, shares, 1871. Michigan South ern, Is.
New York Central Railroad, 70. Reading,
49,. Hudson River Railroad, Az. Cantons,
~. Virginia 6's, Is. Missouri 6's 67a.
Treasury l2's, l0la.
The national Republican., 1861-02-02
GEORGETOWN ADVERTISEMENTS.

George B. Lipscomb is our authorized agent
for Georgetown. Subscriptions and sdvertise-
ments may be left at his store, No. ll3 High
street. The paper will be promptly delivered to
subscribers.
The national Republican., 1861-02-02
From Springfield.

Springfield, Ill.,, Jan. Ex-Governor Yates
is not absolutely opposed to the appointment Of
Commissioners in response to the Virginia in.
vitation, but objects to their meeting before Mr.
Lincoln's inauguration. There is good deal
Of agitation on the subject in the Legislature,
and Commissioners may yet be appointed.
The national Republican., 1861-02-02
The Result of the Virginia Peace
Commission.

Commission.
Richmond, Feb. l.-Governor Letcher to-day
laid before the Legislature detailed report
from ex-President Tyler, of his mission to
Washington, and the correspondence between
him and the President Of the United States.
The President says that the orders we're is
to Mr.. Tyer's arrival at Washington that she
had gone on an errand of mercy and relief.
Her destination was not to South Carolina.
Mr.. Tyler aludes to the Presidents special
messages, which, he says, he heard with pleas
ure.
On taking leave, he called the Presidents
attention to the rumored proceedings at Fortress
Monroe. The President replied that he would
inquire into the matter.
In his first interviews, Mr.. Tyler endeavored
to impress the Importance of abstaining from
any hostile proceedings in which the President
coincided, but maintained the position, that he
could do no more than lay the subject before
Congress. He must in the mean time, execute
the laws.
The national Republican., 1861-02-02
PROTECTION.
The Potomac Fire Insurance Company
snow let those Insure who ne er insured before,
And those who have, let them insure the more.'

U1Ust WHO nHV5,
The Potomac Fire Insurance Company
Of Georyetopn, d. c.,
CHARTERED BY CONGRESS, 1881
STOCKHOLDERS PERSONALLY RESPONSIBLE,
VNHE Stockholders and Directors embrace many
L OF the most wealthy and respectable citizens
of this District.
JOHN MARBURY, President.
HENRY KING, Secretary
AMOS HUNT, Travelling Agene
Office and residence No. 81 North A street,
Capitol Hill. Box 454, City Post Office Orders
attended to Immediately. Losses paid promptly.
Care for home, and home will care for u.s.
nov 26
The national Republican., 1861-02-02
Affairs in Louisiana.

Neo Orleans, Feb. 1.-The mint and Gus.
tom House were quietly taken possession of
yesterday, by the State authorities, and to day
the officials took the oath of office, under the
ordinance.
In the Convention today, the report of the
Committee on Citizenship was under debate.
The national Republican., 1861-02-02
Massachusetts LEGISLATURE.

Boston, Jan. 3l.-In the Senate, the Com.
mittee on Federal Relations, to whom was re.
ferred the Virginia resolutions, proposing a
Convention at Washington, presented majority
and minority reports
The national Republican., 1861-02-02
Rhode Island.

Providence, Jan. 3l.-Gov. Sprague has ap
pointed the following Commissioners to the
Washington Convention Chief Justice Ames
Alexander Duncan. Gov. Hoppin, George H,
Browne, and Samuel Y. Arnold.
The national Republican., 1861-02-02
BY TELEGRAPH.
Destructive Fire.

jamestown, NJ y FEB. IA terrible FIRE oc.
CURED here last night, burning over thirty
places Of business including the Allen House,
Chsutauque county and Jamesto~n Banks, and
Hawley's block. The papers, books and funds
Of the Bank were all saved. Loss from
$l50,0Oo to 100000. The fire broke out at
about ll.3O, in Bishop h Sons store, and is
supposed to have been the act of an incendiary.
The national Republican., 1861-02-02
AT FRANCIS'S
HOUSE-FURNISHING STORE,

49O SeDenth street,
VOU can find complete assortment of House,
keeping Hardware, Cutlery, Silver plated
Ware, Britannia, Block Tin, and Japanned Ware
Door Mats, Table Mats, Feather Busters, Clocks,
and all the useful articles for Housekeeping
together with Ladies' Satchels, Gard Gases,
Purses, Fans, Combs, Brushes, Baskets, &c,
&c, all selected with great care, bought for
cash. and will be sold at the very lowest prices
Purchasers will do well to remember
FRANCIS'S
House Furnishing Store, No. 400 Seventh street.
nov 26
The national Republican., 1861-02-02
North Carolina.

Raleigh, Feb. 1.-The Commissioners to
Alabama left for Montgomery to-day. Those
for Washington will probably leave tomorrow.
Times are very quiet here.
Preparations are being made for the election
Of delegates to the Convention.
The smallpox is not spreading.
The national Republican., 1861-02-02
G AS FIXTURES!
HE BEST ASSORTMENT EVER OFFERED

IN THIS CITY
THOSE who desire TO select from new patterns,
L with the advantage of q reduction in prices,
will call early and examine.
We would also call the attention of persons
about introducing gas into their dwellings to our
increased facilities, and consequent low prices,
for this branch Of our trade.
Inviting all who desire their work done
promptly, and free from gas leakages, to call at
269 Pennsylvania avenue, between Tenth and
Eleventh streets, south side.
nov 26 J. W. THOMPSON 4 co.
The national Republican., 1861-02-02
Indiana,

Cincinnati, Jan. 3l.-The Legislature of In
diana has authorized the Governor to appoin,
Commissioners to the Washington Convention
The names will be announced to morrow.
The national Republican., 1861-02-02
From Europe.

New York, FEB. 1.-The steamer Arabia
passed Sandy Hook tonight, from Liverpool
ON the 10th. The dispatch sent ashore at the
Hook announces that her advices are unim.
portant.
The national Republican., 1861-02-02
J. BOHLAYER,
Butcher and Provision Dealer,
Nos. and ., CENTRE MARKET,
He has also a stand at the ... ... ..
EASTERN MARKET.

Pork, Beef, and all other kinds of Meat, kept
constantly on hand, to which the attention Of
the citizens Of Washington and resident stran-
gers is respectfully invited. dec 3l-tf
The national Republican., 1861-02-02
MACKEREL,

MACKEREL.
T HAVE In store large and fat No. l MACK.
l. EREL. JESSE B. WILSON.
nov 26
The national Republican., 1861-02-02
A. HUBNER'S
Chartered by Congress.

Cnartered Dy congress.
1NHE MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CON.
L PANY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
offers to the Property Owners of the District tho
cheapest and as safe means of Insurance against
Loss by Fire, as any other Company as will ap-
dear by an examination Of its principles.
The fact that all Of the Insurance Companies
of the District are declaring large dividends to
their stockholders, at once shows the great
profit on their premiums and the consequent
saving to persons insuring with this Company.
ULYSSES WARD, President.
CHARLES WILSON, Secretary.
MATHEW G. EMERY, Treasurer.
NANAGERs.
ULYSSES WARD, JOHN VAN RISwICK,
JOHN DICKSON, MATHEW G. EMERY.
7. J. MAGRUDER, J. G. McKELDEE.
CHARLES WILSON.
Office adjoining (north) the Bank of Wash.
ington. nov 26
The national Republican., 1861-02-02
Champagne Wines and Brandies.

Champagne Wines and Brandies.
OK BASKETS HEIDSIECK CHAMPAGNE.
~ 25 baskets of the celebrated Ciquot Wine
70 dozen fine old Champagne Brandy.
10 dozen fine old London Dock Brandy.
quarter casks very fine delicate Pale
Sherry, imported direct by us.
In store, and for sale by
E. E. WHITE l. CO.,
No. SO Louisiana avenue, between
Sixth and Seventh streets, opposite
dec Is Bank of Washington.
The national Republican., 1861-02-02
OFFICE OF INSPECTOR AND sEALER OF
GAS METERS,

OFFICE OF INSPECTOR AND sEALER OF
GAS METERS,
... WASHINGTON, July ls, 1860.
NOTICE Is hereby given, that, agreeably to the
~ provisions of the ordinance Of the Corpora
ton, approved May IL, 1850, the undersigned Is
now prepared, "whenever required in writing,
and on prepayment Of the fee Of fifty cents, to
inspect, examine, test, prove, and ascertain, the
accuracy of registration Of any gas meter in use
in this CITY," Every meter, II found incorrect,
will be condemned; aud another, sealed and
marked as true, will be set in its place. If
proved to be accurate in its measurement of gas,
1t will be sealed accordingly, and again put in
position for use.
Office No. $40 Seventh street, near Odd Eel
lows Hall. Open from A. N. to p. NJ
CHARLES w. CUNNINGHAM,
Inspector and Sealer of Gas Meters.
ian 2l-lm
The national Republican., 1861-02-02
instructions to Commissioners

Columbus, Ohio, Feb 1.-The Commissioners
from this State to the Washington Convention
will be instructed to PROCURE it possible, an ad.
journment to the 4th of April.
The national Republican., 1861-02-02
HENRY JANNEY.

NEW MESS MACKEREL, &C., &c.
" Barrels New No. Mess Mackerel.
30 barrels Large New No. l Mackerel.
100 Halves, Quarters, and Eghths Barrels New
Mess and No. l Mackerel.
5000 pounds Large Fat Goldfish.
8 tierces No. Salmon.
rs kits No. imon.
80 boxes Scaled Herrings.
200 barrels No. st. Johns Alewives.
200 barrels No. l Gibbed Herring.
For sale by E. E. WHITE & CO.,
No. SO Louisiana avenue, bet. Sixth
and Seventh streets, opposite Bank
dec Is of Washington.
The national Republican., 1861-02-02

FRESH TEAS.
7 AM receiving lot Of Green and Black TEAS,
among which are some of as fine grades as
can be had, to which invite the attention of all
lovers Of choice Green and Black Teas.
JESSE B. WILSON,
327 Pa av., between Sixth and Seventh
nov 26 Streets south side.
The national Republican., 1861-02-02

CANDLES AND OIL.
~ 20 cases Paratfine Candles.
20 boxes Sperm Candles.
so boxes Adamantine Candles.
80 boxes Hotel Candles
cask Coal OIL for burning.
Lard, Whale and Sperm Oil.
Just received, and for sale by
f. E. WHITE CO.,
No. SO Louisiana avenue, bet. Sixth
and Seventh streets, opposite Bank
dec Is of Washington.
The national Republican., 1861-02-02

THE UNION WILL STAND, NO MATTER
WHO'S PRESIDENT
CONSEQUENTLY, shall remain in Wash
" ington, and continue to pursue my ocsu-
patton of HOUSE, SIGN, aud ORNAMENTAL
PAINTING. Gliding in all its branches. Old
Glazing promptly attended to. Painting and
Ornamenting Cottage Furniture in the best
style. | also call attention to the Painting of
Roofs and Brick Walls.
All of the above will do as cheap as the
cheapest. therefore solicit the patronage Of
my friends and fellow citizens of the District.
Punctuaty strictly observed, and work done in
the best manner.
You will please mind your stops, and stop at
NJ. T.PARKER'S Painting Establishment, Nc. 53I
SO ~ 53lll Louisiana avenue, north side, be-
tween Sixth and eventh streets.
IS Signs put up free of charge, as usual.
nov 20
The national Republican., 1861-02-02

GOSHEN BUTTER AND CHEESE.
I WILL have in store in q day or two Choice
L GOSHEN Blu TIER and CHEESE, of as fine
quality as can be had, to which invite the at
tention of purchasers.
JESSE B. WILSON,
327 Pa. av., between Sixth and Seventh
nov 26 streets, sou h side.
The national Republican., 1861-02-02

Wines, Brandies, Go. .....,
Choice Old Madeira, Duf Gordon Sherry,
Old LID Port, Fine Table Aadeirs,
Old Carasquedo Sherry, Superior Br.ndiss,
Fine Old India Madeira, (a very superior article,
not usually found in this market.)
Curaco, Maraschio,
Annesette, Absynthe,
Congress Water. For sale low BY
BROWNING / KEATING,
353 Penn. avenue, near Sixth street.
The national Republican., 1861-02-02

Fine Old Whisky.
IN BARRELS FINE OLD RYE WHISKY.
~ 10 barrels superior old Bourbon do.
barrels Gibson's xxx old rye do
10 do. do xxx do. do
20 do. do. Xxx do. do,
40 do. do. x do, do,
80 do. medium Rye and Bourbon do.
100 dozen old Cabinet, Rye, and Bourbon
Whisky. ...f.
25 FIVE gallon demijohns very superior old
Whisky.
In store, and for sale by
- E. 4. WHITE l. CO.,
No. SO Louisiana avenue, between
Sixth and Seventh streets, opposite
dec Is the Bank of Washington.
The national Republican., 1861-02-02

NEW CROP FRUITS, &c.
I HAVE In store and am receiving from the
L Northern markets New Crop Layer RAISINS,
in whole, half, and quarter boxes; Malaga Bunch
Raisins, in whole, half, and quarter boxes; New
Crop CITRON, CURRANTS,
FIGS, FlLBERTS, BRAZIL NUTS,
ENGLISH WALNUTS,
ALMONDS, CRANBERRIES ), &C.;
All Of which will be sold as low as can be had.
JESSE B. WILSON,
1927 Pa. av., between Sixth and Seventh
nov 26 streets, south side.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1861-08-01

LETTER FROM MK- EvERETT-Ihe following
private letter was written, without any thought
of publication. 20 q correspondent in Virginia.
4 copy has been furnished by request for inser
ton IN our columns. says the Daliy Adrsrtser g
BosIoN. 18th May, lsGI.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1861-08-01
advertisements.

DALI HI ~ nm Id,
\ LARGE STOCK OF
MERCHAE disc !!
AMONGST WHICH RI
Dry Goods.
Fancy Prints OF a great variety ofstyles and colors.
Mourning Prints,
Two-blue Prints,
Indigo Blue Cottons,
Dyed C@ottons.
DENNIS.
Minute Pattern Turkey red and yellow Prints.
White ground NIuslins. small patterns.
" medium E.
BriIliants small and medium patterns.
Black and White tape check Muslins,
Plain Turkey Red Cloth,
Cotton Han6kerchiefs,
Cotton Shooting,
Nletor" lA"hS'
Be,Iticks.
Drab Moleskin.
y great variety OF Cotton lrowserIngS,
Plain Black SILK
any ="'' ~
Sewing Shk'
Embroidered '"N inquired A'p''a''
,,a.
s,o.-so. ,,,c. an, h,r~ Cloth
superans black Cashmere,
pain blue Flannel,
Back Satinet''
p.., -, e.o,v p,ssi,s ana, MIXED r,r.eripgs
n,., p,,u,... u
Common rl,nke,. for horse cloth.
p-,s.s,. -, ,,r., co-oan.
R.nu.v Rr-
y.,vo, Rrrs
HA1
inekahack Towels and r'weins,
i@"eH i'"'Nsf'"'''''
Clothing, Shirts, shoes, &c.
Black Cloth Pants, best Pilot Jackets, common DO,
BIns serge Shirts IF all Qualities.
wOollen Undershirts, worsted Stockings,
White Shirts, assorted; Regatta Shirts,
Assorted qualities Of Felt Hats,
Lanes i"''"S '''''' 'A'0'o 's '"OSS'
~f"0i'
Brown Soap Pickles Pie Fruits Sauces Mustard salad OIL
"" az" AMY ~
Cn-r.,.. Rim. starch. Marking Ink. se5ir,z Powder.
~ D
g. s,r,, Mo-, Windsor so,n
r.,,rr,,. nest. Tubs. Fencing Wire. Hoop Iron.
and Chains
Bar Iron. assorted, go.ler Plate. Iron safes. Crow Bars.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1861-08-01
Piano FOrfes.

- from Boston,
Fancy case Piano Forte, 8! oct.
Half-round 81
r,nn The mandatory Of Messrs- Haleit & Cum-ton, whose in
strIuent. have an unequaIlsd reputation for sweetness Of tone.
.iezzooe and perfection of mechanical oo1struetlon-
ig-nt-.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-11-28
Hatch writes
CONTRIBUTIONS FOR SOLDIERS.
A. ACT RELATISG TO SUPPLIES FOR

A. ACT RELATISG To SUPPLIES FOR
rHE yERMoST Troops
E,s berejg saacted Jy tbe General Asss---
biz NJ The STATE ot- Vernaonf
SC. |. The Quarterna.ter General
Of the state i hereby authorized 20 lor-
ward TO the Vermont troops in the field
such articles Of clothing. hospital and med
zeal stores A. shall BE- gratuitously forward
I'd To him for that purpose. al such place
a. he shall designate for that purpose. 10
this State but rations or commisssrr
stores Of any kind shall not be included 10
the provision q thi, bill.
SIC. >. TIE Quartermaster General
l. hereby instructed 10 furnish 10 one Or
more newspaper, in this state. for gratui-
tou- publication. monthly statement u
the number and kind of articles contribg-
ted. from what towns the same have been
received, and 10 what regiments and CON-
panie- said articles have been contributed.
SEC. 3. This act shall take effect from
IT, passage.
Approved Nov 20. 1861.
Agreeably 70 the above act. / hereby
give notice that all article OF clothing and
hospital or medical -fores. -eni to NE At
Brattleboro. Vt. will be forwarded % tie
regiments or companie- of Vermont troops.
A. designated BIZ the mark Oh each pack
age or box. A correcr list Of the article.
must accompany Zach package. 10 enable
ne ~ comply with Sec. md u tie abo~s
act GEO. z DagT>
quart yusoster Gtner0i
MoSrPELIER. Vi. NOV. 2I.t. ls6l.
We publish the aboy- most cheerful.
and are requested 10y 'Ien. Davi, TO ~
me several newspaper IN the STATE 20 %
the same. II = Eralgirous moremsn
for .he benefit O.. the Vermont troop. ar.
should De helped along generously ar sip
press.-ED. HERALD.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-11-28
THE SOUTH CAROLINA ACCOUNT
OF THE COMMANDMENT Of PORT
ROYAL

The Charleiton Courier u the nth inst,
mas an account of the capture of Port Royal
and Beaufort. Its description Of the IRE n
our feet is as follows:
Zone BY one of the propellers bore down
upon our forts and delivered their fir - fh~v
passed, until nine had gained the interior Of
the harbor, beyond the range Of our guns
The Minnesota. still followed bv 'he Others.
tht In turned round and steamed slowly ou'.
CITING broadside 70 Fort Beauregeri - she
repassed Thus the battle was continued.
the enemy's Vessels sailing ia an elipfical
curve. pOuringIone brosd.de INTO Bay Point.
and then sweeping around 20 deliver the o,h-
er against Hilton Head. This furious fire
fro some tour hundred guns. many Of them
Of the ll-inch .Dahlgre1 pattern, and some
even OF l3-Inc1 bore, lior saDot OF that III
ameter was found IN Fort BeauregarJ.) va.
maintaiEed in&essanty. and the roar II the
cannonade see med most continuous. Mean
while our garrison were making gallant de-
fence. They kept up 4 vigorous and we'll
directed fire against their asssilsnts, and not
witbstsnding that their best gun Wa dis
mounted al the beginning u the action. they
succeeded in setting fire 70 several Of the
ships. Wben4ve this Happened. however.
the enemy would haul of AMI soon extnsuIsh
the flames. The effect u cur guns was, IN
many InstanceF. plainly visible from the forts.
. Although the side- Of 'he Minnesota are n
massive strength, several II her ports were
knocked into dne. Nor vas ne the only YES
sci upon which the evidence 81 the power 81
our FIRE was ID be seen Many Of the other
STEAMERS were likewise badly hulied." TIE
reader know from the official report Of Capt
DspOnt how much ruth fbere j. Do 'hese a.
( ter statements.
After some tImr -p-ar n .a.ing roar3
and delivering their oroaGsIies in rofafion.ln
( the manner W have described. he enemy.
steamers adopted another and more successful
/ plan Of attack. One Of them took a position
( inside the har0or. o a . -nilaie the batter
/ Ies Of Fort Walker Will .-seral opened
! Simultaneous emf. ling fire from ne oqt.i.e.
! Besides this terrific cross ir-. two Of the
! largest steamers maintained he FIRE in front
/ Of the fort. Thus three fguou. converging
streams OF shot ami -h-iI w-- FAMED among
! the brave lIttl i garrison for aogrs. The yea
! sells came up within hai' > nile of the shore.
( but nearly ali our gun lad. ~ this time. be-
come dlsmounled. and ~e wer- no longer
/ able 70 reply with ri2us effect. Five gun
were found dEsmounted on he occupation n
the fort by TIDE national troops.
Soon after eleven o'c.ok the batteries Of
Bay Point were silence8 The fire Of Fort
Walker. as far a. rhe gun. that remained
were concerned. vas not 4 whit slackened
( until one o'clbck. By that time the dreadful
| condition Of the tort became 100 APPARENT 10
be longer dis-egaried. The Guns lay in ~
cry direction Gismantlsd aD8 useless. the DE-
fences we're terribly shattered the dead and
I dying were % be seen on every side. and still
the iron hal poured pitlessly in"