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The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-11-13

BALTIMORE, Nov. l2. The L. S. ounloat
Hercules, Capt DUNCAN, arrived here this
morning from cruise along the border of Vir-
glnla. On the morning of the Sd inst. inst
before daylight, Lieut.. Baker, with an armed
boat & crew, discovered party on shore signal.
Hing TO some rebel soldiers stationed up a small
inlet. Finding they were discovered. thew
took to their boats and tried to escape.
Alter Il hall hour chase boat was captured
which was found tC contain three men with
signal lanterns, @' One of the party proved
to be Major Reid Saunders, regular officer of
the Confederate States army and son of George
A. Saunders. The. others were two English sol
aiers. At the time of the capture they were
expecting vessel to convey Major Saunders to
Europe with rebel dispatches, and were signal
izng Tor that purpose.
Two English sailors landed from vessel from
HALIFAX, n. 5, about ten days previous, which
brought over prominent rebel with dispatches
for the rebel Government. The vessel which
was to convey the rebel dispatches to Europe
was lying about four miles outside, but upon
discovering the capture of Major Saunders and
the two English sailors. it Immediately pro-
ceeded ont to sea.
or JOHNS, N, L. NOV. IL. Ihe steamship
Nova-Scotan, from Liverpool Oct. 80, arrived
OFT Cape Race at 2 o'clock this morning, and
was boarded by the Associated Press news
agent
MIR. Golden has addressed his constituents at
Rochdale. He referred to the American war, and
said it would be a waste of time for foreigners
to attempt to influence the combattants. To
interfere or recognize the South, would do
more harm than good, and fail to bring forward
the cotton.
lie did not believe, if the war should soon be
brought to a termination. that il would end by
separation OF the North and South. He thought
those who protested 80 much regard for Italinn
unity ought to appreciate the same unity in
America.
Interference by force would do more than any
thing to strengthen the Federal Government
and the cost to England in six months would
DC more than sufficient to feed the distressed
cotton operatives for ten years.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1862-02-14
News Agency.

TNHE undersigned having opened a News
/ Office in connection with his BOOK,
STATIONERY, and VARIETY Store. he is
therefore prepared 10 receive subscriptions
for the following
NEWSPAPERS. MAGAZINES. &c.
Philadephia Inquirer Press, Ledger. Saturday Eve'g
Poet, Dollar Newspaper, The Presbyterian, Christian
Advocate 4 Journal, The Methodist, American Agricul-
turst, New York Herald Tribune Times, World, ,Harpers
Weekly Frank Leslie, n. Y Ledger, Mercury wavrrey
Magazine, Home Journal Yankee Notions, Nick Narks,
Ei.ek.ood, Eclectic, Hnrper's Magazine, Petersou's,
God-y's Lsty's Book. Atlantic Monthly
aud any others desired. Persons wishing any
Of the above had better call soon 10 have
advantage OF Club Rates. IL Orders from a
distance promptly attended to.
H. w. CROTZER, NKws AGENT.
Lewisburg. Pa. Dec. IL. 1861
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1862-02-14
LUMBER! LUMBER!!

TINHE subscribers have for sale rrw-
Gn lots to suit tpurchasers) Ed1-l-.....i
a large stock of :s.sSxix S..
PINE BO1RDS-Panel STUFF, ,k7ss..s.g :.ssa..s So
Plank, &c. Also 5000 PINE RAILS.
26 inch Sawed Shingles superior quality.
Also Square Timber for Buildings:
Which are offered low for cash. al our Mills
on South Branch of the White Deer Creek in
Hartley township or delivered on the Brush
Valley Narrows road at the end Of our Road.
rvA Diploma for superior sample of
Planks, and Premium for Rails and Shing-
les were awarded us at the last Union Co.Ag.
Fair. JOHN M'CALL q SONS,
iysse Forest Hill p o, Union Co, Pa
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1862-02-14
A Rare Opportunity

Is offered, for Gentleman aud Lady TO get
BOARDING, and GENT Two handsome
Rooms on the first floor Of that large and com
modious house Of John ID Musser-corner Of
5h and Market Sts-Lewisburg. For parti-
culars. enquire of the present occupant, Mrs.
MARIA WILSON. Nov. l6, 1851
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1862-02-14
Post Offices in Union county.

Post-O Offices in Union county.
4'rird-in Brady township J Forssman, VI
H'Aits Der L niontown, BRADY Tp) David Arbuckie
Thits Dor sits-iiiightown, Wh.DTp) chs VI King
N.,r GR.mbia- ! X Corey "
Ls,cistUTJ-( county SeaD Geo Forrest
HEt-rioe I Road Jas VI Crrisht
Fh1,St Hl-l Farmers,ille) Martin Rudy
Ma.H5arg- Marr stees
HirtLton- Helen G Hayes
Lau,i,on-( vest end Hartley Tpl Mark Iiafp-nny
Rhie SpriHg-t Limestone Tp) J Raudenbush
y,r, G.,I,r- Edwd smith "
V,ui.id-lpry Valley, Union Tp) Saml A Walter 4"
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1862-02-14
lEWSPAPERs. MAGAZINES. &c.

WANTED a, this Office. on acct, few
W bush. POTATOES warranted no, 10
decay pTemaiursly
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1862-02-14

observation-disclosures Merchants Mechanic,
Public phcrrs in City and Country. rublisbers--
All who wish to buy sewould do well employ the
columns OF the Leiosburg crontci> which has large
md increasing circulation in community containing
large proportion Of active solvent producers consumers
and dealers, n any in the State.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1862-02-14

Holidays-Banks close on
New Years DAy-Ith yuIy-Thankssivns- ns-Christmas
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1862-02-14
Union County Official Record.

P,sidsnt Jadge-saN'L 5. WOODS Lewistown PostoAice
Associate Judge-JnHS W. SIno>rnS, Mitinburg do
do JoHS WALLS, Lswsburg do
SieriF-L.FsrETTn ALBRIGHT do do
Prottonntary-SANuEL RcrsH, do do
Reg q Rsc-GEoRGE MERRILL, do do
District snsrnsy-Jas. c. BrciER, New Berlin do
Trsdsmer-JoHN A. MEH5z, Lewisburg do
ComnisIon,r-D.vID II. KELLY, Bufialoe Roads do
do FREDrRrCK BoIE>nER. Nifiiinburg do
do JrSsE VI. " ALTER, Winfield do
Com M tssior,rsI ITk-ANrREw KENNEpY. .Lewi>hurr do
do tpUnssi-JoHN Il. LINN. do do
do Trtatsrs-WuBpES S CORSEIIrs, do do
M,r-1Htis .tnprlissr-TGo. GUrEJus, NIttnburg do
.S,rr.yor-Cn>Rln SHfcKLFR. Forest Hill do
C.r0nsr-ELIsH. >TRAun, L"wisburg do
ALdiior-SAxuEi C. WILT. Hartleton do
do nANIEL >HSFTER, L-wishurg do
do BtRTHIER Thompson, Mifinhurg do
School Sap,rint,ndsnt-p HEcKENDoRN, NewBerlin do
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1862-02-14

Persons advertise in Rebel papers as
high as 1920 Reward for Substitutes to
20 into their srmy-payable, perhaps, in
Rebel SLipp,asters.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1862-02-14

Estate Of JOHN HARTMAN. formerly OF Union, late
OF Lancaster county, deed.
I ETTERS Tes,amenrary on the Estate OF
Ia John Hartman, late of Slrasburs town-
ship, Lancaster county, having been duly
granted 10 the undersigned, all persons indeb-
ted thereto are requested 10 make immediate
payment, and those having claims or demands
against the same will present them for settle
ment TO either of us
HENRY II. KTRTZ, Mannheim Tp.
JACOB ROHRER, Jr. East Lampeter,
Nov 81, 1861 Executors
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1862-02-14

Regular Union county Courts open
Third Monday In F-brus-y-M -S-rtemb'r-Deocmb'r
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1862-02-14
Entirely Vegetable. No Alcoholic Preparation.
Dr,sIOOFLAND'S CELEI34A ATED
GERMAN BITTERS,

GERMAN BITTERS,
Prepared By DR.. c. W. Jaekson 4 Co., Phtiad'a,
WILL rTFnruLlY CURE
LIVER COMPLAINT, DYSPEPSIA, JAuNDICE,
Chrouio Nervous Debility, Disease Of the Kidneys,
and all Disease arising from disordered
Liver or stomach
S'UCU as Constipation IuwEr Piles, Iuness Blood
> TO tn. Head Aciity of the stomach, Nausea, Heart
burn Disgust for Food Fu!nr.s Weight in the Stom-
,rh Sour Eructaious sinking flutt.riny at the Pit
Of the Stomach swimming Of the Head, Hurried and
pifcult Breathing tuttein- at the Heart, Choking
saTncating nsaons when IN lying posture, Dimnsss
of Vision Dots Webs before the sight Fever and Dull
Pain in the Head. deficiency Of Precipitation felo=ne.s
of the skin and Eyes Pain in the Side, Back Chest
Limbs, sc, sudden flushrs Of Heat Burning in the
Flesh, Constant Imaginn Of Evil and great D-pr-s
sion of Spirits and sii positively prevent YELLOW fE
YER, BILIOUS FEVER, &c.
The Proprietor in calling the attention Of the public
to this preparation. with fseln. OF the utmo.t
ronenc- in it, and adaptation TO the diseases
for which II is recommended.
IN. and untr-d article hut one that has stood
the test Of twelve v.ar. trial before the American peo
pI- aud its reputation and sale are unrivsei by any
similar -xtant. The testimony in iis
given ~ most prominent aud w"kno~n Ply ysicans
and iniivinas In all parts OF the country is immense,
and . careful p,ruSaI of the Almanac published annu-
.Iiy hy the prnpriptors and hp had gratis Of
their agents eau not hut satisfy the most krpica that
this remedy is really deserving the great celebrity 1t has
obtained.
(From j. Newton Brown D. D, Editor Of the Encyrlope
dis Of Religious hnowlrdgr)
Although not disposed favor recommend Patent
Medi'hes IN general through distrus' "i t'it hSreu
ents and effects Of sufficient reason why
a may not testify to the heneut h. believes h. has
to have received from fny simple preparation in the
hope that be thus to the benefit Of others
do this the more readily in regard TO '!loohauds
German Rtters, prepared by DR. C. Jackson, of this
eiiv, because TT, Jutier against them for yrars
under the that they chiefly alcoholic
mixture lam Indebted tony friend. Robert Shoemaker
Esq for the removal of this uiice by proper tests
aud for ensnura GENE to them, hen suffering from
and long c0nfiBuri debility. tn" of three hot
ties Of these itterS the beginning o the present
year followed hy evident relief and restoration tof
degre. Of bodily and mental yiEor which had not fei
for six months before hai almost SPARED Of
ming. therefore thank God AMI friend for directing
to tn. -e Of them J. NEWTON EkUWN.
Philajs. June - 1850. au-23y laltc3v
CALDWELL, aud H. l.. uNiHON, Agents, Lcwsburg
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1862-02-14

J. MERRILL LINN CoyNssIoSER for the State Of Iowa.
wish power to take DISPOSITIONS, acknowledge Deeds&e
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1862-02-14

,SM Mr.. SrAHL-BOOk Bfnder-has
returned 10 his shop IN lewisburg, again 10
attend 10 all kinds of work in his line. Bring
along your Books, Magazines, Newspapers,
&c, for the Book Binder.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1862-02-14
Map Of llnion Gonntp.

MOUNTED on rollers,varnished, engraved
WI and autographed in Philad. in the best
sty.e of the art-30 by 40 inches in size-on
a scale of Il! inches To the mile. This Map
was carefully surveyed IN 1856. and is reas-
onably correct Each Township is coiored,
and there are the Town Plots and Nos of Lots
in Lewisburg. Mtfii nbura, New Berlin, Har
Teton, and New Columbia. Mountains and
Streams are ,raced-,he Public Roads. with
the distance in perches between roads which
in,ersect-also Names of Farm Owners gen.
orally, Church and School Houses. Mills, &c.
The Court House, two Of the Lewisburg Uni
versty Buildings, the Lewisburg Boat Yard,
the Union Furnace at Winfield. and Union
Seminary at New Berlin are represented in a
separate engraving each.
Every Farmer and person Of business sh'd
have one of these Maps for ornament or for
reference and information.
The original subscription price was $3.50.
now reduced TO 81 only. tTFor sale al
the Star & Chronicle Office. and by
DR. S. l.. BECK, Lewisburg
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1862-02-14
TO TAXPAYERS.

vTHE Commissioners OF Union county have
| levied SPECIAL TAX of J mill on
81 10 pay the Interest on the $4,000, 900 State
Loan, also of | mill on 81 for the support OF
the families Of our County Volunteers (Which
will no, be levied next Spring3 The Books
are now in the hands of the Collectors, and II
is hoped the Tax-Payers will be very prompt
in making payment for this patriotic purpose.
BY order of the Commissioners
Nov, l3, 1851. A. KENNEDY, Clerk
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1862-05-28
A Dilemma.

Every one has appreciated the di-
lemma the drunken loafer was in, who,
one bitter cold winter night, was hold
ing on to wharf-post and soliloqui-
zing thus: eff | hold on here, I shall
freeze to death; if I let go, shall fall
into the drink and be drowned" ',
The leaders of the Republican party
are in just such quandary. Judge
Parker, of Massachusetts, has publish
ed in the Boston journal, letter to
the Republicans, advising them to give
up their emancipation projects and all
their unconstitutional schemes, if they
wish to save their party. The Repub-
lican papers don't relish the Judges
advice, though, like the loafer on the
wharf, they seem to appreciate the di-
lemma they are in. .. .-
If they secede from the radicals,
their life as party will be gone; if they
hold on to the radicals, conservative
men will leave them, and they will be
powerless except for mischief. In Ell
ther case the party will be done for
Statesman. @
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1862-05-28
VOLUME 90, NO 4
Gbe Ga0ia Sentinel,
Abolition Patriotism.


The Ashtabula (Ohio) Sentinel says
that petition is in circulation in that
county asking Congress to dispense
with taxes, and, instead, issue Treasury
notes to the amount of our indebted.
ness. '-t ~ a
Upon this petition, which comes
from the home of Giddings, with its
four thousand majority, the blacklist
Abolition county this side of Hayti,
the Shelbyville, (Ind.) Volunteer re-
marks: s>s ls a lra
"This may be taken as fair criterion o
Abolition patriotism. They are willing the
country should be plunged into civil war,
provided it is waged for the emancipation oi
the negro and they are not called on to do
any of the fighting. AS means of dofray-
ing the expense, they propose the issue OF
Treasury notes ad hbitum, without any pro-
visions for their redemption. A very patriotic
and wise institution is Abolitionism ~"
These gentlemen are neither willing
to fight for the Union nor pay the tax
es which the fighting causes. & fs3f
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1862-05-28
For the Benefit Of The Rich.

In the Tax Bill, as amended and re-
ported by the Senate Committee:
Carriages, watches, musical instruments,
gold or silver plate, and private billiard ia.
bes are exempted"
These are articles which none but
the wealthy are able to enjoy--luxu-
ries which the people could dispense
with. "The "gold and silver plate"
of the man who has command of thou
sands, is not taxed; while the poor
mans salt IS taxed. That very class
which Of all others, could afford to pay
a tax, are exempted on these Injuries,
while those who "earn their bread by
the sweat of their brow must pay
and pay heavily-on the actual neces>
saries of life.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1862-05-28
Foreign Intervention.

The New York correspondent Of the
Philadelphia Inquirer, under date Of
Saturday, writes, that private letters
have been received by the Niagara
from Americans in both London and
Paris, which warn the people of this
country Of the fact that there is much
more in the rumors of intended inter-
vention in our war for the Union than
as yet appears on the surface.
One writer, whose position is such
as to enable him to have an accurate
acquaintance with the prevailing senti-
ment in Paris, says:
"If the truth must be told, the decided
ill-will of large and powerful party in
France towards the Union cause dates from
the admission of the Orleans Prince into the
federal service"
Another assures us that the relapse
of the British tory organs into a sys-
tematlc dlsparagement of the federal
government and the North, with their
marked depreciation of Union victo-
ries, together with the recent speech
of Mr.. Gladstone, are incidents that
have a deep meaning, which in due
time will develop itself to the astonish-
ment of our unsuspecting countrymen.
A third goes further, and state that
the visit of the French Minister to
Richmond is well understood in diplo>
matte circles here (London) to have
express reference to certain arrange~
ments about to be entered into by Eng
land and France, having for their ul-
innate purpose the termination of the
American Var [Steu. Herald, Re-
publican.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1862-05-28
What a Soldiers Wife Thinks of
Buying Negroes.

Tho wife of u volunteer, residing in
Lenox, Pa.--Mr. Grows district
writes to inquire whether any means
are, to be provided for the future relief
of soldiers families. She says her
husband has had nopay for four months
and adds: -..@t..% #@ a'sa#
IL think Congress had better stop talking
about buying the negroes, unless they can
pay the soldiers regularly, so that their fam
lies can have something to live on; or, il
they would take one half the amount they
propose to pay to the South for the negroes,
and divide it among the volunteers iamllies,
it would be more to tteir credit"
There is a great deal of truth in the
above extract; and if the men who are
fooling away their time at Washington
in babbling about benefting the col
ored race, would first listen to the
complaints of the whites, it might save
them from the storm of popular indig-
nation which will yet sweep them into
merited obscurity. This woman, who
has sent her husband to fight for her
country, expresses the feeling that is
now becoming universal all over the
land. Will the representative from
Lenox, and others, take heed?
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1862-05-28
We BId You welcome.

The editor of the St. Joseph (Mo.)
Daily Gazette, in the course of an ar
ticle on Democracy says; 20
Having hitherto battled sgainst the old
party, believing that it did tot fully carry
out the wishes OF the founders of the Repub-
lie, we are convinced now thkt we did it in
justice. Since the Inauguration OF the pre-
sent regime Floyds peeadllds sink into in
significance before the mighty frauds daily
perpetrated on the Treasury S-asauds SO gla
ring that the people stand Agh@ at their
magnitude. Now that the country is rent
in twain, the lieblood OF her bravest sons
poured forth like water, and aillions Of dol
lars worth Of property confidrd to the food
and flames, what is more co.apetent to heal
the wounds and bid the trenbled waves be
still than great national paIEy, such as this
purposes to be?
Though young convertwe Fill do our best
to aid in the good work. Oer labors shall
henceiorth be with the Democracy and with
them we will work for the gperpetuation OF
our Union and Constitution. sopeuly, freely
and without fear, favor or affection.
This is the language Of man who
has heretofore been opposed to the
Democratic party. He talks like a pa
triot, and the able manner in which
the Gazette is conducted, is sufficient
evidence that he is heart and soul with
the Democracy, andfulflling his pledge
to labor for the perpetuation of our
Union and Constitution, openly, freely,
and without fear, favor or affection.
We welcome him to the Democratic
ranks, and extend the hand of fellow,
ship.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1862-05-28
Attention, NiggetS!

Gov. Tod wishes to employ about
one dozen healthy, long heeled con-
traband negroes in his office, to take
the places Of the white men he now
has there. After the Governor has
his office filed, he will send the bal
ance up to Cheesedom to work his ex-
tenslve coal-mines. White labor is too
expensive, and our worthy Governor
is going to substitute niggers. Of
course this is not an Abolition war, and
1t poor laboring white men want to be
brought down on level with the Mig
ger and die of starvation, they should
vote the Republican Abolition ticket
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1862-05-28

FLOYD THROWN INTO THE SHADE
Thirty millions of dollars are reported
as unaccounted for in the War De-
partment, under Cameron s administra-
tion-who got it? Let us hear no
more about Floyd he can't hold cam
dle'to Simon, the corrupt.
Floyd, charged with stealing $780,
600, faced his accusers and demanded
trial in Washington City, the par
ties making the charge could not SUBJ
stantiate it..when Fl,yd de6ed thom.-
Let Simon come forward and "clear
his skirts" in like manner. viii he
do it? "nary time.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1862-05-28
The Place 10 Colomize Negroes

The Administration at Washington
appear to be much perplexed about the
selection of a proper place to colonize
the contrabands. If the President
will examine the census table carefully,
we think he will come to the conclusion
that Massachusetts, is the right spot.
There are but about ten thousand ne
groes in that State. In Boston, the
City Register shows that the births
among the negroes for the past five
years amount to 124, while the deaths
are recorded at 376. The inference
is that their ''free and equal white
brothers of that State starye them be-
yond the ability to recuperate. If
President Lincolnreally wishes to get
negroes out ofthe way, let him send them
there.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1862-05-28
OPERATIONS AT NEW Or
LEANS.
Omcial Report of Gen. Butler.

Official Report of Gen. Butler.
HEADQUARTERS DEPT. OF THE GULF,l
FORTS JACKSON AND PHILIP,I
April 29, 1927
To Hon. E1,oin W. Stanton. Secretary of War:
SIR: have the honor to report that, in
obedience to my instructions, / remained on
the Mississippi river, with the troops named
IN my former despatch, awaiting the action
OF the feet engaged in the bombardment OF
the Forts jackson and St. Phillip. Failing to
reduce them, after six days ofincessant fire;
Flag-officer Farragut determined to attempt
their passage with his whole feet, except
that part thereofunder the immediate COM
mand Of Captain Porter, known as the NOR
tar fleet.
On the morning OF the Gath inst, the feet
got under weigh, and twelve vessels, includ
ing the four sloops of-war, ran the gauntlet
OF fire of the iorts, and were safelyly above.
Of the gallantry, courage, and conduct Of
this heroic action, unprecedented in naval
warfare, considering the character OF the
works and the river, too much cannot be
said. Of its casualties, and the details of
its performance, the flag officer will give an
account to the proper department witnessed
this daring exploit from a point about 800
yards from Fort Jackson. and unwittingly
under its fire, and the sublmity Of the scene
can never be exceeded.
The feet passed on up the river to New
Orleans. leaving two gunboats to protect the
Quarantine station, five miles above. In case
the forts were not reduced, and portion of
the feet got by them, it had been arranged
between the flag officer and myself that I
should make a landing from the Gulf side,
in the rear Of the forts at the Quarintine, and
from thence attempt Fort st. Philip BY
storm and assault, while the bombardment
was continued BY the feet.
Immediately went to Sable Island with
my transports, twelve miles in the rear of
Fort St. Phillip, the neares. point at which
a sufficient depth OF water could be found
for them. Captain Porter put at my dispo.
sal the Miami, drawing seven and one half
feet, being the lightest draught vessel in the
feet, to take the troops from the ship as far
IN as the water would allow. We were do.
layed twenty four hours by running ashore
at Pass alpOutre. The Twenty sixth Regi,
ment Massachusetts Volunteers, Col. Jones,
were then put on board her, and carried
within six miles Of the fort, where she again
grounded.
Capt. Everett, Of the Sixth MASSACHUSETTS,
Battery, having fully reconnoitered the wa
ters and bayous in that vicinity, and, foresee.
ing the necessity, ! had collected and brought