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Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-09-06

us'1-ta onlted ettttes mAIhhnl.
NOTICE TO CITY TAX PAYERS.
tembor, interest from that date at the rate Of TEN
PER GENT per annum, will 6e added.
e9gyl.la X Q. BoNlIAaI. c9lleetDr.
L PURSES,
And SOLDIERS, PORTFOLIOS. sATCHkLs
aug2s Variety Store, lO9 Main street
WOOLEN STOCKING YARN-A full
Just received at the Variety Store Of
aug2a = ION iSs Main q 1 .;lsstg
WERK'S CINCIN. GERMAN SOAP
90 boxes, just received and for sale by
jel7 M.REHLY.
III. HITCHOOCK's
b u SIN e S s S OH OIL.
A RRANGEMENT OF STUDY HOURs.-Ths only
days Of each week; and and after September m
TIL April 30th there will be evening session from
"a nllgzS o'clock. aug9d-1Wd
THE HANDY HOOK
EoR THE U. s. SOLDIER, on coming into sery.
y ice, containing complete system Of instruction
In the school Of the soldier, being the Fst Book or
Instruction TO the authorized u g Infantry aeffeS
Only y cents. For sale by
lust RECEIVED--A large assoYtInent ~
- bIen and Boys Rnr and Wool HatE OF eyerT "a.
rtetyI 70 which We invite the attention OF deaierS
eago HARPER BRO.
MILITARY Hats and Caps. A mil ASSoFf-
M ment OF Military Hats and Caps alWays on hand
aago HAhPER BRO.
SCHOOL hooks.
SCHOOL BOOKS Of all kinds ON hand and for sale
~ sS Sassp ~ r JOSEPH Ss y GRAyEs,
CTAR SPANGLED BANNERS-Jo1t
~ Tteeived Beautiful bunting iiags for sale by
le1 JOS. GRAVES, No 80, sIonroe.st.
THE CLASSICAL ACADEMY,
TTUNDER the care Of Messrs. DODGE and
~ GREENE, will resume ibs sessions on Monday,
the 9Th day OF September. Application NAV ~
made 70 either OF the Principals, and Circulars viii
1e n aea IN . leW days. aug21-dn
NOTICE TO MERCHANTS Ann
OEAAERS IN GENERAL.
2 0Gl BUNDLES OF GROWN, DOUBLE
O9OOO Crown and Medium Straw Wrapping
Paper OF hrs quality, for sale in lots to suit pucha
ers' Ham and Barrel paper made 10 order BY
,,.oa., p.,,. MT. - JNo; u, SPINNING,
auszo-tI Book:Blnder, 1nteIhgeneer BniIdIng.
RUoRETs 4 TUBS.-l00 dozen assorted
leoH J. A. MBTOALR.
CiORDING SILK6.-Jnst received BY Xxx
~ press an eoiors Of CordIng snks, suitable for
trimming dra19es- COOPER & SENSENEY.
lez9 Retail Store.
NEW PoCKETBOOFxs, PORT MO-
In NILES andPurse4, just received and for sale BY
~ JOSEPH GRAVES, Il
angz2 Between Main and MARKET ia
IRO KEGS s. o. SODA, - = :, Il
-, ~. % Bags Pepper, for Sale by -.
ShAN0AA = W.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-09-06

MILITARY Hats aud Caps a fllI I5SoFf-
M ment OF Military Hats and Caps always on hand
aago HAMPER BRO.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-09-06

WOOLEN STOCKING YARN-A full
w assortment OF cOlOrs of Ea.teFn manflsture
Just received at the Variety Store OF
D. NICOLL BRO,
aug8 100 Main stLest.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-09-06

NOTICE TO CITY TAX PAYERS.
NHHE CITY ASSESSMENT for 1862 is now due.
On all bills not paid before the 18th OF Sep
tembor interest from that date at the rate of TEN
PER GENT per anHuni, will be added.
aug2l-td r. O. B0NHANI Collector.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-09-06

~ bten and Boys Rnr and Wool Hats Of every N
rety, 70 which We invite the attention OF deaIerS
Augo HARPER 4 BRO
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-09-06

ScnooL BOOKS OF all kinds ON hand and for salo
~ cheap by JOSEPH GRAVES,
aug<o No. so Monroe street.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-09-06
THE CLASSICAL ACADEMY,

THUNDER the care Of Messrs DODGE And
~ GREENE, will resume its sessions on Monday
the sth day OF September. Application may Be
made to either ofthO Principals and CIRCULAR viii
pc Issued IN q Few days. ang2l-dtf
The New York herald., 1862-02-27
EXpIlEssEs.

A BuRNDAM'S FURNITURE EXPRESS AND PACK.
n Ing shment, us Wet bsvsnut street. ~ - n
Filth and sixth nv nRcs 10 isc gd irauic boxed
srG's TO al pf,is " ~ world CNctd Wa, or
stored
The New York herald., 1862-02-27

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neu a. aaaoa ga ,Ha5 10 e s.
The New York herald., 1862-02-27
WINES AND LIQUORS.

1E0 GASES FINE Old "HENNEsSy" AND "oTARD,
lou Cosnac Brandy also u cases Old 'louSie A.
ondn Sherry Wine " 1uart bottles IN ach
s5 q net cash (not twotrs 81. sOito pay /.
vancts Appl! al ~ liNry street. up stairs.
The New York herald., 1862-02-27

H r
slr ts1 a tlas stH ss lEaau .anH
The New York herald., 1862-02-27

~ = "A FOR A FIRST RATE GROCERY AND LIQUOR
S!lN(l sore, situated H. the best locality city
,, iorc Nqior business rs done Half cash down. Ar-
ply at $50 Canal D. 80
c1 OOO FOR sA'E-A GENTEEL, LIGHT MANU-.
VVJU fac Irinc b -iQcss with irst no 8 - 30
cent average profit good Cor one or two prising
men Principals with real pmr. only answered Address
NJ. r., box lsi Herald oacc
The New York herald., 1862-02-27

A RATE CHANCE FOR A SAFE AND VERY PEO-
~ htaoe nyestment-for sale, $50 acres OF spIendt
Land, tract, with gable river running thrnufh
~ variety Il SOIL uplands and pla
RE bDtoms With great bid, of valuable timber, for which
the increasing Land; also abundant power
md steamboat facilities: only five miles Mctircpor
atest wheat market in Iowa. hcng at the sssspI
minus Of the Milwaukee and Miss ppi Railroad Title
first class Price 81 IS Te ms $3,DJcash down
balance time For PARTICULARS inquire of j. +. LIE
HAKDT, Dunleth Jlinois
The New York herald., 1862-02-27

TNOR SALE-NEAR BERGEN POINT, N. j., A B.
santal neY stone House, story and attic. with two
story eat nsun barn, rige hon g, together wti
three oi gronah laid out in avn and eardrn, with
watc from, o. York bay of over 30 TIE place ID
vey cah end easy OF being less than one hour
from Nsw 10 X
ALSO.
26is tie above We % at and having
THO md ie FRI Mt the plank road Apply to CHAS. 4.
MILLS, 81 Cedar sir ct. r.l.l r..ur.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-08-28
STAND NO. ONE.

Tremendous EBthusiasm--Tnc Glorious
Old Siafy-Nansh the Ground
Speeches OF mss Honor Mayor Opdykc,
General Corecvan, General Hiram WAL
bridge, Hon. hoscs H.. Gdcil, or New
York, Sson. j. ". Arnold, OF Illinois,
Colonel NHeent, IIr. Briggs, or OHIO,
and 0thers--lscttcrs from Secretary
Seward aad Governor 1Icrgan-Stlr-
ring ode to Lrbcrsy--pntgiotic Contrf-
butions--An Irish Legi0n or Twenty
Ihouse nd Inn-Spccdy Downfail or the
Rebellion, sc,
The fand sinni situated in front Of tho cspanado
facing the City Ha 1. tho principal centre OF at
traction durng al ,hc afternoon add evening. Tho i'm
mense concoGsc Of reoc assembled IN front arouad
H. however extended away to he immediate vicinity Of
the ohcr stands that tho whole constituted vast
united throng. Three lasge Union nags Gagsta0s,
onc in tho aud At either cud together with
host Of smaller tastorely suspended in pyramdai
form above them, contributed greatly the beautiful
and appropriate decorations Previous to the commence
en OF the meeting tho crowd congrcgated In front was
separated 70 form along which tho
expected sxtynian regiment (Corcorans cid command)
would pass IT'S arrival Tho crowd awaited the opening
Of the proceedings and tho arrival Of the regiment with
becoming and Characteristic grace, who tho band
treated them TO patriotic mJso. Though tho after.
nocn was unusually warm md The throng inn
lneASD, the hN0ltNLtY daA@NiatilB OF
lno occasion, di not manifest any undue impa
tonco, nor depart from mo principles of popular
decorum. Tie whole space from the platform to tho
stops u tie cily Hall l Of people, packed close as
they could stand large NUMBER Of ladies among
hoso which o., cred the stes leading to tho Interior Of
The hail.
At quarter past four ock his Honor Mayor opdyke
attended by tho speakers and members Of tho Committee
Of Arrangements wearing beautiful Union badges,
seen emerging from the building and approaching plat
form Nos1 Wita some difficulty they succeeded In
safely wedgng their way through the constantly mcreas
ing masses add scon apl cared upon the stand.
PROSPER NJ WErMoRr, one of the active members OF
that committee, immediately forward open Tho
proceedings OF tho meeting. cit 10 my pleasing
aud most agreeable duty he said "to call this meeting
10 order No meeting Of American citizens ever aascrn.
bled IA q crisis more immlncnt In the history OF the
country. don't doubt that you oil have come horo as
loyal inep 70 sustain the government OF your country
and put down and for ever rebellion md treason
(Gopa' was tho response mat cans from sturdy
fellow ID tue cruwd) The sufcst evidence that N8
mcs ing give Of It's loyalty ID tile country Aud ts m
gtltutiVLs III tonlinpQd Ir WC.uorc, viii ~ f13gR
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-08-28

in the character OF the eminent magistrate whom shah
now nominate TO preside your deliberations Fel
low citizens, nominate George Opdyke, Mayor OF New
York, TO preside at this meeting. Is il seconded?
And then tremendous responsive " Yes' rolling
towards the stand. The nomination approved unani-
mo
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-05-30
A Chicago Clergyman Gets Intoxicated
and Resigns his Passionate.

The Chicago Times OF Monday details
the distressing circumstances connected
with the resignation Of the Rev. DR.. Tiffa-
ny, from the pastorate of the Clark Street
Methodist Church of that city, and his SUBJ
sequent withdrawal, not only from the
ministry, but from the communion of the
church. The affair has created great feeling
il Chicago. The Times says:
DR.. Tiffany, in pursuance of bis official
duties as President of the Chicago Sanitary
Commission, left this city some weeks since
for Pittshurg Landing, with the intention
OF personally experimenting the distribution
OF certain sanitary stores. Alter leaving
Cairo he fell in Company Oh the boat with
several surgeons and other persons from
Chicago, with whom he Was we'll acquainted.
AS they were sailing On the Tennessee, in
the morning, he accepted an invitation to
lunch with this party. During the lunch,
;be conversation turned upon the river
water and its deleteriouS qualities, and con-
siderable discussion ensUed. One of the
surgeons said that the bad whisky drank to
kill the effects of the water was even worse
than the water itself. After some further
conversation On the same subject flask
was produces and placed Oh the table. The
Doctor drank OF the fatal cup, and, as many
man has done before him, fell victim to
its Satanic influence. The liquor found its
W y liz I'D instant TO bis head He became
partial! intoxicated, and drank again The
quantity wEi-- he had imbioed in the whole
was not large, but sufficient to 50 affect him
that ia few moments be was completely
crazed, and his friends were compelled to
remove him to a stateroom. When the
boat arrived at her destination be had sufii
GENTLY recovered his senses to be aware of
the inll measure of bis shame. Mortified,
chagrined, and almost crushed, he informed
the company that be should go no further.
He returned to Cairo by the first boat,
thence to this city. Upon his arrival he
went to the Rev. MIR. Boring, his Presiding
Elder, and made full and voluntary con-
fessirn, stronger perhaps than the real facts.
He also made the same confession to leading
members of the church, before any action
had been taken Or censure bestowed. Be
fore a meeting Of the church, subsequently
held, he voluntarily rendered bis resignation
as pastor and his withdrawal as member.
He made the fullest and amplest apology
and atonemeDt, acknowledging his wrong,
deprecatpg the act, and desiring forgive
ness. After be had done this, and at the
same meeting, be asked to be admitted
upon prob ,tion, as member according to
the rules of the Methodist church. The
church accepted his resignation, and it is
probable that he will be allowed to with'
draw quietly from the work Of the ministry
though as yet no action has been taken
touching this question.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-05-30
THE WEEK WEEKLY PIONEER AND DEMOCRAT.

which was found near the residence of Mr..
R. 7: Lacy, formerly Prosecuting Attorney
for the State of Virginia, but now figures
as Colonel in the rebel army. His plan
tation is situated upon the south bank of
Pamunkey river, about six miles from its
mouth, and is one of the most beautiful
places have met with in the State:
{" Here lyes inter'd ye Body of ye Handle
WiLL'm BasseTT of ye county OF ne,o kent
Esqr. son of WiLLm BasseTT Esqr. and Bridg-
ct His Wife of We county of Southampton in
We kingdom of England. He Married ANNA
eldest Daughter of LEWIS BURWELL, Esqr.
With whom He Happily Lived 20 years 10
months. He was blest with sons and Z
daughters. He departed this life We 18th of
Oct'br 1873, in We SD yeare of His Age. He
was Good Christian, an affectionate Oblig.
ing Husband and A kind indugent Father. A
Good Master. His Loss was Greatly Lamented
by His Country, County ana Family. & mex.
pressvely to His Mournfull Discounsoate
Widow Who Also departed this Life We 7th
day of October, 1927, in We SD yeare of her
Age"
The above is copied uerbatin ct Ateratim.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-05-30
Personal Description OF Gen. HallecIr

The following personal description of
General Halleck is given by correspond.
ent of the Boston Journal:
He has fine physique---is stout, burIy,
weighs two hundred avoirdupois, has a
round head, is middle-aged, black hair fi-
ing fast with silver. He wa KS by the hour
in front OF his quarters, his thumbs 10 the
armpts Of his vest; looking mostly at the
ground, but casting quick looks, now to the
right, now to the left, evidently not for the
purpose of s-eing anything or anybody, but
staring into vacancy the while. His eyes
see only the problem before hin, which with
the forces under him be is TO work out to
satisfactory conclusion. He is bropzed
already, and in complexion reminds one of
Daniel Webster, though not so dark hued
as Webster.
Such is his personal appearance. l IN
derstand that he does business off hand, is
impatient at long stories, and cut many an
officer short ID their verbal communications.
He evidently has bis odd ways. | am in
formed that be puts On a citizens dress and
walks through the camp. The other day
be helped teamster out OF tie mud, then
gave him severe lecture for not driving
carefully. he laughed heartily to hear the
wittcsms of q teamster upon himself. The
high water in the river made q slough all
but impossible. The teamster had houn-
dered through it, and having reached the
top of the buff, and being in sight oil head
quarters, relieved himself OF yolley after
volIey of oaths upon The creek, bis horses,
the roads, and lastly upo4 General Halleck
for not having the creek hrdged. The crit
icism was just, but the Genera! had already
ordered the construction o! bridge, aud
being dncog. could enjoy the verbal castiga-
ton. Tine army evidently he's confidence in
its commander, though l doubt if be is
kuown personally to many Of tie officers and
very few OF the men.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-05-30

HORRIBLE INSTANCES OF THE CRUELTY OF
REBELS.

The horrible brutalities committed by
the rebels upon the body of Major Ryerson
of New Jersey are thus described by cor.
respondent of the Times, writing from our
camp near Williamsburg under date MAY
IL:
Major Ryerson, of the New jersey bri-
gade, fell wounded in the action of Monday.
and two officers who undertook to carry
him from the field were shot in the attempt.
A couple of prvates then sprang to bis
assistance, but he advised them to leave him
for their own safety, telling them that he was
not dangerously injured, aud had nothing to
fear from the enemy; but when the field was
searched the next day for the dead be was
found lying among them, with six bayonet
wounds in his breast, his ears slit and his
body nearly stripped ofclothing."
A correspondent of the Tribune gives
this version
CHOW again to the disgusting duty OF
proving the barbarism, treachery and radi-
cal cowardice of these rebels. Major Ryer-
son, of New Jersey regiment, flung to the
ground by wound, fell into their hands in
the ebb and flow of the fight. When bis
body was recovered on Tuesday, it was
found to be bayoneted, and the savages had
cut the genteman's ears off close to his
head!"
The following extract of letter 10 the
Newark Mercury, from the Eighth New
Jersey regiment, gives another instance of
similar conduct:
Major Ryerson fell bravely. No words
can do more than justice to his GOODNESS
and courage. Unfortunately we were not
able to get his body off the field il the
pressure of the engagement. Some of the
enemy came across him, and with their
usual brutality and worse than heather
barbarism, stripped him of all he had
about him, save bis shirt and pants. They
did the same with Lieut.. Col. Van Lear's
body (of the Sixth New jersey vouo
teers). In fact they served all in the
same way, turning cut the pockets OF
every stricken soldier they met. Nor did
they stop at this robbery OF the dead. They
perpetrated savage outrages upon them,
bayoneting the wounded and breaking in
the skulls of the dead with the butts of
their muskets. until the brain Ia id entirely
bare upon the earth beside the body. This
Is fearful to recount--almost too shocking.
But it is true. And l give it to show to
those who laud southern honor, chivalry
and nobleness, what southern honor and
chivalry and nobleness consist in. / dare
not longer dwell on this. My feelings of in.
dignation might lead to language unbecom.
ing Christian. Though, in truth, no Ian
guage to express disgust and contempt of
such deeds as have recounted could well
be too strong.'
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-05-30
Col. William III, Mobiles.

We noticed day or two since the arri-
val of this gentleman at New York from
Port Royal. A correspondent of the Her.
aid at Hilton Head, says Colonel Mobiles
was sent out OF the department with the
briefest possible notice, for publicly chastis-
ing Mr.. E. L. PIERCE, the autocrat of the
contrabands, for aggravated insults and in.
juries. The Herald correspondent says:
Mr.. Pierce had appropriated Colonel
Mobiles private property, and would offer
no apology for the wrong or restitution of
the property. He added insult to injury
until human flesh could no longer endure it,
and he was soundly fogged by the Colonel,
and all who knew the cause approved the
act. But General Benham could not see
it, and be sent Colonel Mobiles nome, great
y to the detrimeat of the public service.
Colonel MOBILES has the sympathies of hum
dreds of friends, who regret his departure
from the command.
At an early day be was appointed by
Genera! Sherman Superintendent of the
Collection of Cotton 10 the command, and
placed 10 charge of the work. La order to
give all his energies and time to the work,
he resigned his position in the Seventy.
ninth reg inlent, and devoted himself to his
new duties. For several months he had
sole charge OF the work, and performed his
duties with an energy and fidelity worthy
OF all praise Giving his personal attea~
ton to the matter, he gathered an immense
quantity Of cotton Oh the different planta-
tions on the islam Is about here got gins
ID operation to clean it, and reduced the
work to perfect order and system, For
this be received the praise O! Gen. Sher-
man, Commodore Dupont and the govern
lnent; End when Colonel Reynolds, the
present agent, came here he wisely con-
tlnued him in bis position, and gave
him the immediate charge OF the work.
When MIR. Pierce and the Gideonites ar
rived, MIR Pierce attempted to usurp the
entire control OF the business, but was soon
informed by Colonies Reynolds and MOBILES
that it was not in his province. Ihereupon
Dir. Pierce seemed to relinquish bis impcr-
tinent claims, but ever afterwards endeav-
ored in every way to throw obstacles in the
path Of Colonel Reynolds and Colonel No
bles and cripple their movements. Absurd
uuu eAaSSetatSd Reports WERE ScuI ~ ctc-
rotary Chase by MIR. Pierce. affecting the
honor and imparing the efficiency OF the
above gentlemen, and he was most strenu-
Gus 10 his exertion5 to remove COLONEL No
blts from his position. But his Efforts fail
ed and he then allowed himself 10 stoop to
petty acts to insult and annoy the Colone.
All those insults were injured calmly and
with patience by the Colonel, until patience
ceased to be a virtue, and 10 a moment when
a fresh insult had besn given, Colonel No
bles knocked down Pierce and logged him.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-05-30
Scenes ia Winchester.
RESIDENCE OF JOHN N. MASON.

Correspondence of tee Evening Post.
WINCHESTER, Va, May 14.-On hill
in the suburbs of this town is the "man.
sion" lately occupied by the djS~HoD.
James M Mas0G, ex-senator OF the United
States, now Envoy Extraordinary Of the
&c. s. a" TO the Court of st. james. It
is anything out Que of those tabled abodes
OF Southern elegance and hospitality OF
which We have heard so much in past time.
Fer tbs practical purposes of the Eighty
fourth Pennsylvania regiment It is hDsplt
able enough, but mlseraoiy dirty, having
been used toe some time as common bar,
racks. The most noticeable feature OF it
at the present moment is its garnet, the
floor OF which is covered with old briefs,
letters, accom- 8, &C., scattered in confusion
and trampIed under the feet of visitors. All
that we're considered worth taking az aE-
tograpbs have been carried of, but several
bushels remain, and are fingered over by
trophy hunters. The fences OF the place
have been torn away and the sloping lawn
in front Of the house, now rich in trult
blossoms, is an open common. AT one SIDE
is an unfinished ice-h0use, which leaves US
to infer that the owner expected to enjoy
cooling drinks and creams perhaps ABOUT
this season. The traditions of the town, as
they relate to hip personally, are far from
complimentary. They represent him as
naughty, distant, and very iorgetiul O. the
faces and even of the names OF clients for
whom he had made collections.
sECEssIoNIsF WOMEN.
The e'secesh" women of Winchester are
rattlesnakes and vipers. They iosalt our
soldiers by splitting at them from upper
windows, and by 'jawing'' at them, of
which the patient fellows take no notice.
They wear the rebel flag in the streets, and
shout for the Confederacy. Daily, at five
O'Clock in the afternoon, there is prayers
meeting at the house Of Mr.. Logan, where
about thirty women and eight men pray for
the success of JEFF. Davis. Some of the
women 90 round a block to avoid walking
under the Stars and Stripes, whereat our
men are diverted, and they contemplate
blockadiDg them by stretching flags across
the other streets. These spiteful and ms.
lignant creatures will give the government
more trouble than the men. They seem re.
solved to keep alive the watchwords of re-
belli0n and mischief.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-05-30

Mr.. j. NJ. WinsIow, of St. Paul, the
manager OF the telegraph lines in Mime
sofa, was in the city on Monday last, re-
ceiviDg subscriptions for Telegraph line to
Fort Howard and Green Bay. Ii sufficient
encouragement is offered he proposes to
have the line in running order within thirty
days. Mr.. w. comes to US reoomm ended
as gentleman that will perform all that he
promises, and next to the railroad we want
a telegraph lipe, in these piping times of
exciting Dews.- Green Bag AdUOcate, 9Th.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-05-30

An unfinished gunboat at Memphis
has been towed into the Yazoo river for
fear of capture. She is represented as
most powerful craft, fitted with both paddle
and screw wheels, worked by separate en-
gines. She is encased with iron to such an
extent as to be perfectly invulnerable
against the heaviest missiles. She has no
armament yet on board. There is no iron
in Memphis from which to cast guns, even
ornamental fences having been taken down
and melted up for this purpose. Other
metals are similarly scarce. The same
scarcity exists throughout the South. Ma
cbinery in many instances has been taken to
pieces and cast into guns.