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Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-12-27
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A fugitive Louisiana planter, whom the
New York Times endorses as q gentleman
Of the highest culture, who left the wealth.
lest portion Of the South last summer" /"
contributes to that paper some interesting
observations upon the real condition Of the
South. BE states that any one arriving st
the North, after having resided at the
South during the past year, is amazed at
the contrast which presents itself in the
way Of industrial pursuits, evidences Of
wealth and prosperity, SO. he has left
the stiffness Of palsy or death, and finds
the roar and whirl of activity. 1t was with
actual curiosity that the writer looked
upon the crowds of we'll dressed persons
whom be met on the streets Of the Northern
cities, and upon the hustle and activity Of
The whsrves and streets. He had been told
90 positively at the South that the North
was starving and languishing, and found
directly the contrary to be true. He was
also much amused at the statements some
times made in the papers Of the North Of
the developments Of manufacture" at the
South, and Of that people having become
Eself-sustaining by their newly stimu-
lated industry. The truth is, that more
nsnufacturing establishments have been
burned, captured, or otherwise destroyed
In the South, since the war began, than
new ones have been established. The
whole are entirely inadequate to supply the
wants of the people. There is no skilled
labor to make machinery, and very little
to use it when obtained. The North has
made two mistakes in calculation; the
first was in suppOsing the South would
Succumb early in the war for want of the
aecessaries of life, and second, that predic-
ton falling, in suppOsing that the South
has become self-sustaining. The old stocks
Imported from the North and from abroad
lasted longer than was generally supposed,
Aut at last the point of destitutiOn has been
reached.
As to the size of the Confederate army,
the writer estimates it at no time exceed
ing 100000 men. They cannot arm and
feed more than this. They manufacture
but few small arms, and manage to re-
eeive only enough from England to sup
5 ply the wear and tear Of those in use.
The planters are as badly off as the
poorer classes. The expenses of their
plantations go on, but the receipts have
ceased. When the crop from a plantation
was worth $4,000, it was easy to pay
s., s,0Vo or $4,000 expenses Of feeding and
clothing the slaves and stock, hut now no
crop is for sale, while the negroes and
stock must be kept fed and clothed, else
there may be danger to those in the man
sion. The slaves have remained quiet,
waiting for what was to come to them
They are well informed ns to the progress
Of events, and are ready to fight for, but
net against the North.
Any attempt at Cancellation of the South
would be thrown away. The only argu-
ment they will understand or accept is
overwhelming force. Says the writer /;
GPrOstrate and break to pieces this win
ter las you CAM their organized govern
ment, and the whole resistance viii fall
utterly exhausted and helpless" And we
have no doubt he is perfectly correct.
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there is many q Judas among the hundreds
of hospital employees, and the only way
to sOunteract the acts of injustice towards
the invalid, is to stand firmly, shoulder to
shoulder, working with unanimity of pur-
pose and Of feeling in this cause, and
trusting the precious fruits of our labor to
the hands of those who stand before the
public as the recognized agents Of an or
ganization that has gathered into its
ranks some of the best talent and the
highest benevOlence of the land.
Letter from the daughter Of the Agent
Sanitary Commission, Leavenworth, Kan
sas:
LEAvExwoRTH, Dec. 18th, 1862.
LADIES AID Society, Cleveland, Ohio:
Father has just received letter from
you containing draft for forty-niue and
65-lOO dollars, freightIcharges, for which
accept most sincere thanks. There is no
doubt but that the sanitary goods sent
from your Society viii come to St. 10. free
Of charge. We have just received ship
ment Of ten boxes from Chicago without
charges; also a letter from the Superin-
tendent of the Hannibal & st. 10. road,
which will enclose. Since 1 last wrote
you, have been q frequent visitor to the
hospital here, and st times have prepared
and administered the fruit sent from your
Society with my own hands. There are
not as many sick here as at Fort Scott
As the buildings become so crowded there,
sh fha
There has recently been an addition of one
hundred and eleven from that place. These
two hospitals are the only ones that re-
ceive the sick and wounded from Blunrs
division, consequently they are crowded to
overlooking. He has very lately had an
engagement, in which, it is reported, there
were five hundred wounded. In that case
there will soon be large accession of pa
tients both at Fort Scott and the City Hos
pital, as many will be sent here to make
room for those coming from the South
The Surgeon here (Dr. Buddington) ls
kind and able man, and is working him
self to the utmost for the comfort Of those
in his charge Father has sseured room
in one Of the hospital buildings to store
sanitary goods there is also small cook
ing stove, and the necessary utensils for
preparing little delioaeies which are need
ed. My mother has recently come from
Ohio, and she makes practice of visiting
each ward every day, and where anything
is desired or allowed in the eating line,
prepares and administers it herself, and
also sees that the patients have proper
clean clothes. The Surgeon seems much
pleased to have some one to assist in this
way, and think she will DO much good.
Although much has been done for the
relief of our sick and wounded soldiers,
there is great field Of labor open before
us, and may each one of US perform that
labor with willing hsndR.
lam most respectfully yours,
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MARRIED.

In Collsmsr, on h-istmas Day. By Rev. A. s. Bay
den. H. 5AY DILtB 10 Miss LED n. BLOSSOM,
second daughter Of the late o. s. Blossom, Of Ceve
land, both Collamer
Bs5-No Cards issued
At the resi- 'enoe Of the Brides father in Freedom
Portage county, on Christmas I've, By RsV. Wm Pot
7. Mr. Julius q. CONVERSs Of Chardon Geau-
county editor Of the 1sfersonlan Democraf and
Miss JULIA p. WRIGHT, Of the form place.
iI - ~ D. ~ % ~ TOVHIIHt a. eS,1r-Oa Us
Il. - EYEL. ND, Of Conneaut, Ohio, and LYDIA
A. STAFFORD Of this city.
A. the Methodist Parsonage. Hanovsr-St, rIevs-
land re-. 24'h, by Rev. W n. Seele. MIR. CHRISTO-
PHER B0CkMASrER to Miss LUCY NJ. CROSS,
In East Cleveland, Dec 2sth, By Rev T H. HAWKS,
at the reside nee OF the Bn father, Rodney Mar
in, Esq. hr. WV. -. EO1 Of this city, and Miss
EMtLI A. MARTIN.
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AN ELECTRIC PIGNo.-The Paris cores
pondent Of the Journal du Havre, says
An experiment Of an electric piano has
been tried at tbe Palace Of Compiegne.-
The inventor, who is g native Of Treves,
gives to the instrument great power, and
the air played was repeated On another pi-
ano placed at the other extremity Of
the palace. He pretends that while play
playing tune in Paris, he can have it re-
peated instanisneOusly at st. PstersburRh
provided the electric wires are intact.
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AL-0 \ = Do IN 2
Major I'd Ohio Volunteer Cavalry

The call for mittens comes in from every
quarter, and we are sure this appeal from
a company of our own soldiers will touch
the hearts of our ladies, and stir their
fingers in behalf of the eth:
CAMP SUFFOLK, Va, Dec. Is, 1862.
PRESIDENT LADIES AID SOCIETY, Cleve-
land, 0hio-Dear Madame Though in
debted to your benevolent society for past
favors, for which we are very grateful, yet
knowing how cheerfully ell your labors
are performed, we venture to make another
appeal for assistance, and be assured that
the gratitude of patriotic and jealous SOL
diers will be yours. Our company is in
great need Of covering for their hands, let
them be mittens or gloves, and if you can
donate US about thirty pair you will great
ly administer to their comfort. They also
need towels, otherwise they are well pro-
vided for by the Government. This ne
cessity would not have arisen but from the
fact that the regiment has not been paid
for six months, and the men have been un-
able to provide themselves with the arti-
eles.
Our company ("C") was recruited at
and in the vicinity Of Cleveland, and num-
bered eighty-fve, though it now numbers
forty-six there are but twenty-six of the
original members remaining; thus, in the
space Of one year, fifty-nine Of this COM
pany have been killed, died from sickness
and discharged for disability-nearly one
half have gone to the Patriots Home.
When we started in the service we received
some Of the above mentioned articles from
the society, which were very useful and
were appreciated by the donees. If you
can spare US these articles, be assured the
cold muskets will be clasped more firmly,
and the countenanees Of those who are
struggling for the Union will be brighter
as they face its enemies. Please direct to
Company " C" 67th Regiment Ohio Volun-
teers, care of Captain s. G. Brock, Suffolk,
Virginia.
Varv Paspaof61IIv youra
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Captain Co. @o.n s1th Re RaEimsnt e. H osiS Vol.

The following is list of soldiers receiv-
ed and cared for by the Soldiers Aid So
ciety at the lodging room in the Cleveland
Union Depot during the week ending De-
eember oath, 1882:
B. Wakeman, o. 6. n, from Cairo to NY.
George KING from gunboat Alfred Robb to
Barnstable, Mass.; passed to Buffalo.
o. o. Griswold company I, 9Th Ohio, from
Fredericksburg to Elyriai wounded.
Cyrus Odell, Co. E, 25th Ohio, from Frader.
icksburg to Fremont, O.; wounded.
Norton G. SIX nne, same as shove.
Henry c. Ream, Co. G, 10th Mich, from Fred
ericksbuTg to Adrian, Mich; wounded.
Mayhem Ensign, & poor old man, driven from
Fairfax by the rebels and robbed Of all his prop
erty-sent him to Columbus-going to friends in
Guernsey, o.
R. A. hurry, 95th New York, Co. G, from Camp
Chase, going to New York-has Eve sons in the
army.
o. H.lsey, Co. K, sth Mich, from Fredsr.
icksburgto Detroit Wounded.
A. sOlliok, sAms sa sbsTa. H
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DIED.

In Brooklyn, December 2Ith, RACHEL B daush-
Ter Of Henry B. and susan a. Gi lett, eyed Is
FUNERAL at the residence of her father tomorrow
Sunday att at O'Clock Friends Of the fam
lily are invited 10 attend.
in Hiram, Portage county, Der. 10th, 1862, NANCY,
wife Of Z. D II nckey, Agent Of Ohio FARMERS In
surance Co., and thiri daughter Of Reuben POslin,
late Of MesPo Amia, deceased, aged IS years.
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CAMP % ONO VoLUETEER CAVALRY,
Near Fort Scott, Kansas, Dec. I, 1892.

Near Fort Scotts Kansas Dec. 1, lS62- J
J. R. BRowE, ESQ, Leavenworth City,
Kansas-Dear Sir On the eve of our de-
parture for our native state, and after
nearly a years service in the Depart
ment," / desire to express to you, and
through you, to the Ladies Aid Societies
of Cleveland and Leavenworth City, our
gratitude for the timely and valuable aid
given to our sick and conyalesoent SOL
diers.
The amount of good accomplished by
these great hearted women, who have de-
voted their time and means to this noble
cause, can be computed only by 0mnis-
cience. It is not the delicacies Of "home
life" nor the nice warm clothing, that re-
stores the sick and weary hearted soldier,
so much as the thought that love has in
spired the gift; that he is cared for and
thought of by those dearer to him than the
the throbs of his own heart that the food
which he has tasted, or the wrapper which
gives him warmth, was prepared by a
mothers loving hand, or hallowed by a
sisters whispered prayer. These thoughts
give the spirit life.
To you, sir, the minister of these chari-
ties, whom have seen so often by the side
of my sick and dying comrades, can only
say, that no words can express the depth
Of gratitude and obligation feel.
If ali societies organized for the relief
of the suffering had as faithful and efficient
agents and cO-workers as yourself there
would never be heard a murmur or COM
plaint for misappropriated charities.
Be encouraged, then, to perseVere in this
good work, and know that the gratitude
and prayers of those who are fighting for
the life of eur country, are yours, forever
and aye.
Very Respectfully. Yours,
HENRY L. BURNETT,
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-12-27

eottscbalk, according to an On ditin Rich
ard storrs Willis's Once Month, is engs-
eed to be married to a Miss K, an
heiress Of New York, who passed lest sum
msT st Saratoga. The ceremony will take
place Boon.
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HORSE.SROEING.

VETERINARY AND HORSE
sHOEIHG-H. W. REDHEAD & Co, respect
huy announce 70 their friends and the public, that
having made extensive arTangomert9 IN thGr Lstab-
Veterinary and ShOeng Of H0fses, IN the most skill
iul manner. All business DONE and charges made,
Will be satisfactory will warrant,
~ eiVs n call, ana e not - We say Just lst a
MoWs i1bl7sRt1
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sOlomOnsOn's Improved speoIaclsa.
LII. sOLOAIONsON.

PRACTICAL AND SCIENTIFIC OPuCIAH,
Keeps the largest assortment in the Optical line Of any
q the trade From his long residence in thi9 City,
and the extensive patronage received during thai
time, he would say 70 his old friends and the public
generally, that effort that could be F1t forth %
under his own Inspection, TO suit the eyes, IN al ca
curing weakness, dizziness or Inflammation o the
sewing. The reputation Of SOLOmoNSON'S est1b-
lahm8nt the most reliable 20 get the hast articles
In that line that can be obtained has become a
ablshed fact and attessd BY his patrons, Whose ad
vice Il fs: GO TO SOLOM0NSOH'5, make no mis-
taks,) 80 Superior-St-s under the American and
there you will hnd the best kind Of SPECTACLES
adaDted TO your sight.
1B-Mr. SOlomonson would hers INFORM the public
that he employs any one IL the sale Of his Len
5ss, and those who desire pair Of bis epectaces can
only obtain them By calling ct his Estsblishment.
~ ARTlFlOIAL EYES inserted Withoutpain
a. perfect as natural.
OTEIOn-No. 10 5uDerior-St., under the American
Hntai alr2
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REGiAi NOTICES.


1.-THE Noble Study o. Mankind is Man
-But debassd and desrsd-d manhood {, s cure but
too prsvalenti in oor piaust h keep the fatal 8hait
Of disease and complaint rOm yoUr oirclesI Warn
ings and advice esn b. iouut in the Book "HUhAN
FRAILTT, or PSYCHOLOGICAL RESEARCHES" Twill
assuredy recall ths baekaliding from the evil prao-
ricss prevalent to an alarming extent and be On.
erring guiding to heath and resnscitafed enar-
% Thorssnds attest the bensht Of needing its COM
ssls and advice. "a -rF
Sold Dr.. BARROW, lsl Bleecker street, New YORK.
Prize Is esnts Sent free everywhere See advertise
mant of "a Trissanu,' In another column.
sold also By G. W. CLARK, Druggist, Cleveland,
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IAPORTANT Id FEMALIs.
DIR. CHEESEMAN'S PILLS.


DIR. CHEESEMAN'S PILLS.
The combination Of ingredients in thess Pillsa an
the result Of long and extensive practice. c7 are
mild IN their operation aud certain in correcting al
Irregularities painful Menstruation removing all Cd
structions Whethor from cold otharviss hssdaEhs
pain in the side pApitaiiOu Of the heart whites al
nervous Affections Mysteries, Atigue, pain In tn
back and limbs. &C, disturbed slssp which ariIaI
from interruption VI nature.
DIR. OHaEsEMAN'S PILLS
vas the commencement OF new era in tbs treatment
Of those Irregularities snj distractions which kaFI
consigned 30 many to o premature grave. No fsmals
can enjoy good health Gnless she IL regular, and
Whsnsver an obstruction takes place the general
health begins to decline
DR.. CHEESEMAN'S PILLS
are the most edsctuRl remedy known ior all CON
slaints pecrliar 70 Females. To ali classes they a.
mvauabls including. with certainty, psriodiesl reg
uIarity. They are known 70 thousands, who hRvt
used them, At different porios, throughout the ooun
n.y. having tho sanction Il aOms Of thsost sminsni
Physicians IN EEIoriGa.
Explicit directions, stating Whsn they Bh0uld not
be used, with each Box. Tbs price, a1,OO per Boz
containing from % to 90 PILLS. 83
Pills sent b. maxi promptly, By RENTING % thG
Propdstor Sold - Druggists generally.
h B. HgTOHINgS, PropFistori
% s0Osdar-st, New York
- Sold Wholesale and Retail In Cleveland b.
STRONG 3 ARNlAE biihe3 anrla'ai1all ltl7
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-12-27

a Austin Softer and Spencer Softer Of Co.
?, 1O5th Ohio, were admitted to Hospital
No. 6, Louisville, KY, Dec. 24th.
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The following well deserved testimonial
Of the faithful services Of Mr.. J. R. Brown,
Agent Of Sanitary Commission, we take
great pleasure in presenting to our ladies,
whose hospital supplies have been commit
mitted to his judicious care
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-12-27

FRIEND IN NEED-TRY II.
Dr. Observation-Disclosures ELIHIMEHTB il pFsparse
IRON the recipe Dr. Stephen Sweet Of Connectiout
the great bone setter and has been ulsd in his prac
tcs for the last twenty years with the most assohish
ing success. As an eEtarnal remedy Il is without
rival and will alleviate pain speedily than any
other preparation. 1or al Rheamafic and Nervous
sores, Wounds, Sprains, Bruises, &C., itg soothing
healing and powerful strengthening propensities,
cite the Iust wonder and astOnishment Of All who have
sVsr given It trial Over four hundred certificates
Of remarkable curBa psriormed By it within tho last
two years, attest to this iact. Strong Armstrong
AGENTS for Cleveland docI0altsowdkw: Rs
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AGENTS..
OFFICE OF JAY COOKE,
sUBsCRIP FIOE AGENT,
AT
Jay Cooke & Co., Bankers,
ia SOUTH THIRD-ST.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec.s, 1852.
The undersigned having been appointed subser'p-
tiOn Agent By ihe Secretary OF the treasury Is now
| prepared to furnish the
New TWenty.Year 6 Per Cent. Bonds
Of the United States designated a. "Five-Twenties
i've yeas, and authorized b. act Of Ovngress, ap-
| proved April o, 1861.
TIE COUPON BONDS are issued in sums Of 30,
THE REeIsrER BoNDsin sums of $50, sIrO. $500
/ $1,000 an 5000.
In srsst 2 cent 2 snuum viii commence from
/ date OF purchase, and Is
PAYABLE IN GOLD,
semi annually, hich is equsl at the present proi-
I'M on gold, to about ? cent. . annum.
Farmers, Merchants, Mechanics, Capitalists,
and all VINO have any money to invest should know
| NiOrtgaEe upon all Railroads Canals, Bank ST. cks
/ and sec Ifues and the immense products all the
and am Die pr vision ms de for tbe paym Mt Of The in
Ierest and iiquidarion 4 principal by stOms, Du-
make these Bonds
| The Most Available and Most Popular In
vesrment in the Market.
~ Subscriptions received at PAR in Legal Tender
Notes, or Noes and Checks Of Banks al pas in Phil
| adelpnia-
E5-suhscribrrs will receive prompt attention AID
every facility and exclamation viii be afforded on aP-
plicatiUn at this Uf1oe.
E5-A foil supply Of Bonds will be kept on hand
| JAY COOKE,
| Subscription Agent.
| 7. P. HANDY, Esq, Presidsnt Of Merchants Blk,
| and Dan P. EEL Us, Z a, Cashier Commercial b K,
/ VIII furni the above Bonds and every facility 70
| Subscriber. In Gle seland and Vicinity.
| dsc2E4z2dkW
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The Recruiting Once for this old and vell-tried
Rsgimsnt Is noW opened at Forest City Block, over
q, n. Fltnts Trunk Store.
DRAFTED men or their substitutes VIII be received
The Regiment is Of the best in the service, and
persons Wishing to enlist cannot do better than to
&C Capt. ). B. R1HPsoN, Ist Begimspt Owl
oof3 kecruieng oRoST.
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To Conspmptives.


For thu Bepeit Of Nervous Suifsr-
ers. The " 4ENING NUICE on
self-Cu q Of Debility, Consumption -
Premature Decay, Loss oi Memory dc., By fJrme
Sufferer. Enclosing temp. address
d II. " ELLINGTON, Boston, Mas
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Ehe Confessions and experiences Of q
Poor Young Ilen.
M. DOWNS, ELfXIR.

The Old Vermont Cough Remedy is war
ranted to cure Coughs Colds and all Diseases Of he
Throat Chest and Lungs Price . cents Per botis.
John f. Henry & Co., Waterbury, Vermont, Gensrd
Agents. Sold by D. S. Barnes, 3O2 Broadway, n. T.
and Strong Armstrong. Cleveland. noTi5:E9
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PREVENTION BETTE THAN CURE,-Ths
new French Safs Is the only article recommend
cd b. the MEDICAL PrufsssiOn a sAFE aud sURE Pre-
Vemiive. Samples ssut, skTELN C0ECEALED, 70 any
address. on rec pt Of stamp. dec9 BIZ
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To YOUNG hIEN lie can prove to you in few min.
utes that he Is tho only physician you treatsd
With that this disease. FOR every patient who
will follow his directions, he viii give hundred
dollars II he fails in curing this disease. No charge
made for consultation Those At distance who wish
70 consult the Doctor may do 80 BY sending small
vial oi urine By mail, with name sez and Ggs, and a
will answer and describe their case, and the poaeib
stamp septe5;4l9
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-03-01
FROM WASHINGTON.

The western depots of the sanitary commits.
sion remain tolerably well supplied with bed
clothing and such articles as can be readily
provided from household stores The ireasu-
ry, however, is nearly depleted by recent ur-
gent denlands for articles and services of
different character. 1t is ascertained here that
the severely wounded soldiers were brought
to Cincinnati by steamer Allen Collyer, which
has Of late been employed in the exclusive
service OF the commission, and in her trip to
fort Donelson was loaded with hospital stores.
and also conveyed thitlier DIR. Newbury, one
OF the secretaries OF the commission, ten sur
geons, and thirty nurses.
The army promotions for gallant service in
the late brilliant victories will probably be an.
sounced during next week. They have been
delay ed until all the official reports have been
received.
The gambling houses are all closed to night,
the keepers being appre hensive of visit from
the provost guard, and are alarmed by recent
newspaper publications.
About 500 of the returned prisoners are nav
here The pay department is busy night and
day arranging their accounts and The furloughs
will be prepared at the earliest possible per cd ,
i'll order that they may visit their families and
friends.
1t appears from the official returns for 1861
that the grand aggregate OF militia is 3,2l4,.
80. The number in Virginia by the returns
OF 1861 was 143,0OO while those of all the
other SO called confederate states, Virginia in
cluded, do not exceed 62l, 900. The returns,
however, are not recent. They date from
1888 to 1859.
The house committe on foreign affairs have
prepared bill approprating nearly $1,000 as
indemnity 10 the owners, officers and seamen of
The Spanish barque Provencia, for wrongful
seizure and detention by the blockading squad.
ronS of the United States