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The Shasta courier., 1862-04-19
II EMAINING in the Post Office, Shasta,
III LIST. 1862.

DEMAINING in the Post Office, Shasta, April
IL LIST. 1862.
Avery, WS Harley, c 8
Anderson, VIM s Julian, ND
Anderson, Jas James, Snyder, 2
Armin gtrout, John W kcuida, Rev Dempey
Baker Robt C kelso Seaton
Baxter, Ell King NJ
Barts Joseph Ludwing VIM
Bapgh John Lyman, Edwin R
Byron, VIM Leonard Philip
Benet, RIB Leonard, d
Bitzel, Jacob Leonard, Josiah
Barwood, Miss Lydi Leiten, Vim IL
Baucr, Martin, Robt G
Baylen, Moses, 5 Meyers, George
Boatman, VIM Meyers, Henry
Batsford, Rail Miles, W
Bokaken, Hiram Mixen, Horace
Bushev, S NJ Moore, j S
Brown, II or G. Moore, John
Brown, NJ Moore, VIM
Brown, Lafayette Murrey, Thos, 9
Bloomer, John A Mack Gilivary, Joseph
Blake Robt A McNulty, Neil
Brakeman, James A McCausleu, Fred
Cunningham, " Mcdonald, Angus
Curren, James Owens, Lucen
Grain, 0, 2 Pyle, W.,
Crenklaw, John Predmore, James
Calden. L Pyle, John Wesley
Coock, George Puen, Hugh
Conway. VIM Pierce, Darlington
Coyle, john Pooley, Sam
Cole, &c Rupty, Al
Coulter, Thomas Richardson, E W
Coley, A C Snc, Robt R
Chestnut, James Swain, Alex W
Clark. Chas W Simpson, Thos, 2
Give, George Simonds G B
Clough, Albion Sultan, Vim L
Clark, E ii Stanford, Wm, 9
Davis, Myers Stoddard, VIM
Dale. Wm NJ Slime, VIM
Day, Lewis Sheney, S
Bowling. John Sherman, d
Edwards, James Shine,J
Eier, Miss Mary Shaw, On
Eaton, James ShafeF Miss Iuba F
Eaton, F Snow, Benjamin
Eastman, Moses Smith, B
Eaton, James Smith. Bradley,
Ellsworth, ChasF Smith, TW
Fuller, Stillman Taylor, D
Freit, ] G Taylor. Anprew
Farington, F @ FELL, Wm II
Fight, Andrew forngste, Geo "
Foster, Mrs Ellen Thuranghman, John, 2
Farman, Rev Vim Thayer, Augustus
Flyn, Patrick Underhill. NJ
Player, LB,2 Wainwright, Martin
Friedman, Martin Wolsan, VIM
Fireman, Bendigo Warnat, John
0losser, F Walker. j W
Gill, Stephen Wells, Adolphus
Goss, Philemon Wells, Wells Ferry
Gates, Henry NJ Wenkel,
Gaberry, Franklin Wencel,J
Godberry, II Wilson, Leonard,
Goldsmith, John wilson.
Gable, Mrs Mary Wiley, Thos
Gable Abram Wilson, P B
Godberry, Franklin Williams, Oscar
Goodrich, Ira Williams, J D H
Goldsmith, J C Williams. VIM
Green, Charles Williams, VIM
Hastings. L L Wocd. John
Hall, Elisha White,
| Howell Vim Whittier, BW
Hickle, Geo B York John R. 2
Howe, TC
Hohngswersh, Mrs EM 7. 9. ELLIOT, F. n
The Shasta courier., 1862-04-19

A DELICATE LEGAL ToucH-Not very far
from Central New Jersey lived two young
lawyers, Archy Brown and Tom Hall. Both
were fond of dropping IN at Mr., Smiths Of
an evening, and spending an hour or two
with his only daughter, Mary. One evening,
when Brown aud Miss Mary had discussed
almost every topic, Brown suddenly, and
with his sweetest tones, struck out as fol-
lows:
DO you think, Mary, you could leave
your father and mother, your pleasant home
here, with all its ease and comforts, and 90
to tho Far West with young lawyer, who
has but little besides his profession to depend
upon, and with him find out a new home,
which it would be your joint duty to beautify
and make delightful like this ?'''
Dropping her head softly on his shoulder.
she answered." think l could, Archy."
We'll" said he, in changed tone and
Strengthening himself up, g Tom Hall is 60
ing West and wants to get wife. I'll just
mention it to him.
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Snor-On Wednesday, the ID inst, Col.
Isaac Allen, formerly Senator from Yuba
county, was shot, at Chico, Butte county, by
a man namod Stevens. Tho latter went
into Allon's house. and shot him while in bfd.
At first the wound was considered mortal,
but later accounts state that he will recover,
Stevens, after perpretrating the eowardly
act mounted his horse and attempted to es-
cape, but was overtaken and secured. There
was q dispute between the parties about a
tract of land, whiah lad to the attempted as
sassination.
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the path, while the coaoaras remain about

the path, while the coarards remain about
| the Frenchmau' 8 'loor-they are welcome 10
plunder his worthless goods?''
| The powerful voice of the white man now
strack upon the ears of the savages with an
electric effect, and once more revulsion of
feeling took place among them. The tenn
pest of angry passion was instantly subdued,
and their loud yells sank to low murmurs.
while the the entire mass, as if impelled by
one common sentiment, moved together to
the other side of the street, and raising their
faces to where the brave officer was standing
seemed TO await his further orders.
g That is well. my friends' cried he.
g Now let every brare man follow me-
The cosrards may remain behind and secure
their plunder."
So saying, the Colonel descended from his
elevated position, and led them to the CON-
mon beyond the town, where mounting a
stump he detained them with a good natured
harrangue. while he sent off to the CON-
missary's store for barrel of whisky
When it arrived he in, tied the indians to
drink
The barrel was soon emptied, and another
and still another, was sent for till under
the mellow influence OF the strong water, the
fiery warriors forgot their late excitement.
and by the prompt and determined a, ton of
this brave white man were restrained from
further violence. Throughout the following
night, however, there were frequently heard,
amid the drunken sounds, the threatening
words of FIRE, blood, scalps and plunder.
But Col Mckee had provided against FUR.
ther trouble from the discontented spirits
among the Indians, by selecting the sober
warriors and dcspatching two to each of the
dwellings of citizens that had been most
strongly threatened. These fellows, wrap
ping themselves in their blankets, stationed
themselves on the front door steps as guard
to protect the inmates from any sudden out
break of savage fury. Thus the energetic
conduct of this brave officer, on that critical
occasion, saved the city Of Detroit from the
torches of the savages, and its people from
indiscriminate slaughter. In crisis one
brave and clear headed man is worth many
timid statesmen or cowardly rhetoricans.
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Those indebted to Street Watson will please
call and settle with Hemer A. Curtiss.
rs STREET WATSON.
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JUST RECEIVED! /!
Notice..

NJ NOTICE is heyeby given that have this day
IN transferred and assigned to j. R. Keen, for
value received, all my right and interest in and to
all outstanding accounts due the late firm of Keen
4 Watson, in the publication of the Shasta Herald
newspaper. Nm. WATSON.
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List of Letters

Poor TRAsn-Confederate Bonds.
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QuEER CorSrERrEITING.-The Washing
| following queer case:
Secretary Seward has just found the tough.
est case to deal with that has turned up
since the war, and no matter how astute he
las found himself in dealing with political
questions, or how skilfully he has already
handled the weapons of diplomacy against
foreign powers and their representatives.
a little (" Yankee" has him ''in chancery, :"
and bids fair to keep him there. The case
is this few days ago the Government
detectives found that an ingenious Yankee
was printing a large amount of rebel treas.
ury notes of different amounts, mostly, how.
ever, of large denominations. They ar.
ranged time, and made a descent upon
the g Yank when he was surrounded by
all his confederates, papers, &c. Heseemed
susprised at the appearance of the officers,
but quickly went with them. He said he
was engaged in crippling the Rebel
Treasury, and thought it very strange that
he should be molcsted as he thought that
was their weakest point.
"How is this ?'' asked the astonished off.
GER.
..You see," says the "Yank," "these
are better than the original article; the
originals are worthless they are unauthor-
lied by law SO l am not counterfeiting.-
have not attempted to pass them for money,
and really cannot see how / am doing
wrong"
81 Ah," said tho detective, 8" of course
you were not going to pass them, but you
were going to furnish them to the ene-
N.Y."
The g Yank" then owned up that he was
sending them down to food the South, and
destroy the confidence of the people, when
they suddenly found the whole country food
ed with spurious issue, and their only cir
culation rendered worthless.
An investigation showed that he had
really sent several hundred thousand dollars
through the South via Tennessee, and sold
them at from 30 to so cents on the dollar
The case was duly reported to Secretary
Seward, the whole apparatus seized, and the
man allowed to 50 on his parole for the
present.
Mr.. Seward frankly admits that this ge
MUS is little to much for him, and is endeav-
ering to turn the elephant over to the Secre-
tary of War. who is equally nonplussed.
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PHELAN'S
BILLIARD SALOON.

The subscriber bcgs to inform the public that the
above mentioned Billiard Saloon is also intended
scrve as n show and salcsroom for
The Shasta courier., 1862-04-19

Coop ApvlcE.-Enjoy to-day, for to-mor-
row the first gray hair may come.
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Our story. nitiatory of the New Year, is a splen-
did National Romance, commencing in the New
York Mercury of Saturday, January 4th, 1862, and
entitled
THE RATTLESNAKE:
TIRE REBEL PRITATEER.
TALE OE THE PRESENT TIME.
BY NED BUNTLINE.
1t is the greatest Nautical Novelette, since the
days of Marryatt.

The New York Mercury is sold by all peFsmep
and periodical dealers in America. To subscribers
Il is regularly mailed every Saturday merning, for
50 year three copies for S.; six copies for SO !;
oght copies for SlI with an extra copy free to the
received Always write plainly the name of your
Post Once, County and State. We take the notes
of all specie paying banks at par. Payment must
Invariably be made in advance.
ne- Specimen copies sent free TO all applicants.
Address all letters and remttances, post paid, to
CAULDwELL, s0UTHwoRTH & WHITNEY,
Proprietors of the New York Mercury,
;u25 40 and As Ann street, New York City.
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COMMISSION AND PURCHASING
Agent,
SAN FRANCISCO,

ORDERS FOR THE PURCHASE OF MER.
" ehandize and articles of every description are
solicited by the undersigned.
A residence in this city of over ten years and an
experience in the business of nearly the same length
of time, considered sufficient to warrant tie
confidence Of persons in the country who occasion,
ally require to make purchases here through tho
agency of reliable party or who may be looking
for permanent Agency in San Francisco. To
either the advertiser offers his services assuring all
who intrust orders to him that no effort shall be
spared to execute their commissions satisfactorily
All Orders must be accompanied with the Cash or
City Reference
Those desiring information concerning the under
signed are referred TO
VIM. 7. Coleman & Co., San Francisco,
j. II. Coghill & Co., 4"
c. Largely, Druggist, "
Flint, Peabody & Co., g
Ira ?. Rankin, g
Ross, Dempster & Co., 8
j. Anthony & Co., Union Office, Sacra,
mcnto City.
And to the proprietors of the Shasta
COURIER.
N Borders for Machinery, Pianofortes, Melo-
deons, Sewing Machines, Watches, Jewelry, &c,
will be attended to by competent judges,
4. =: FISHER,
Commission and Purchasing Agent.
629 Washington street, up stairs,
Opposite Maguire's Opera House, San Francisco.
ag2f
The New York herald., 1862-03-10
THE NEWS AND ITS EFFECTS IN WASH.
INGTON.

WASHINGTON, March 8, 1852.
This has been day Of alternate gloom and sunshine,
but has closed with glorious burst Of brightness for
the Union cause The from Fortress Monroe about
cast deep gloom the whole community. The
achievements Of tho rebel ron-clad steamer Merrimac
the topic or every conversation. Fears were sx
pressed that she would come up the Potomac and wipe
out Potomac notila, and perhaps set Gre 10 the
city OF Washington and retire whlmpunity as she was
represented TO be totally nvuncrabe. This evening
the wind sets In tho other quarter.
dsspach from the Assistant Secretary Of the Navy,
G. v. Fox, now at Fortress Monroe, shows that
the little iron-clad Ericsson gunboat Monitor, with
her two guns, than match for tho rebel iron
monster that spread such CONSERVATION among our
wooden ships at Nswports News Point yesterday Tho
despatch was received here at seven and half o'clock
The telegraph limo Fortress Monroe completed at
four O'Clock to-day.
Tho despatch has created the widest excitement in the
city which has beon still moro in1amed by the intsli
fence that the rebels had burned the steamer Page in
Aqua creek set fire To their camp equpags and aban
donsd all their batteries along the Potomac. Our ota
has landed and taken possession OF the batteries
and the Stars and Stripes floating ever them.
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NE 16errimac, Jamestown and
Yorktown Attack the Monitor.
She Beats Them Off and Dis
ables the Merrimac.
sptENDD SUCCESS OF THE MONITOR.
Sketches Of the Vessels Engaged
ON Both Sides,
%, &C., &c.
WASHINGTON, March 9, 1862.

WASHINGTON, March 8, 1862.
The government has received information
Rom Fortress Monroe, by special dispatches
nom General Wool and Mr.. Fox, Assistant Sec
rotary Of the Navy, that yesterday the IRON
clad steamer Herrimac and the gunboats James
town and Yorktown attacked our feet, sunk
tAe Cumberland, and took the frigate Con-
Gresa The Minnesota was aground when the
Fortress Monroe boat left, but has since been
towed OF safely.
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IMPORTANT DISPATCHES FROM GENERAL
WOOL AND SECRETARY FOX.

wAsmSGros, March Q, 1862.
The following was received tonight By Major General
Mcclellan from General Wool, dated Fortress Monroe. at
six O'Clock this evening
Two hours after my tslegraphc despatch 10 the secre
tary Of War last evening the Monitor arrived She i'm
msdatey went the assistance OF the Minnesota which
was aground, and continued so until few moments
since. Ary this morning shs was attacked by the Msr
rmac Jameatown and Yorktown. After . nvs hours'
csnsest they were driven or the Msrrmac In sinking
condition She was towed by the jamestown, Yorktown
and several smaller boats, towards Norfolk no doubt
possible 70 get her in the dry dock for repairs The
Minnesota 10 aoas, and being towsd towards Fortress
Monroe.
The following despatch was also received tonight-
FoarRzss MoNRos, March o--e;45 NJ.
GIDEON wHILxs, Secretary Of the Navy
The Monitor arrived at ten O'Clock P. N. yesterday,
and went Immediately the protection Of the Minnesota
lying aground just opposite Nswporps News Al seven
o'clock A. NJ to-day the Nerrinac, accompanied by two
wooden steamers and several tugs stood out 10
wards the Minnesota and opened nre. The Mon-
tor met them at once and opened her IRE,
whom all the cnemys vessels retired, excepting the
Msrr,mas These two iron clad vessels fought part Of
the time touching each other, from eight O'Clock A. NJ
iii noon when the Msrrmac retired Whether she is
injured or not 1t is impossible to say. Lieutenant j. s.
worden who commanded the Monitor, handled her with
rreat skin, assisted by Chief Engineer Sinners. Lieut.
wordsn was injured by the cement from the pilot
euss being driven into his eyes. but trust not Sc
The New York herald., 1862-03-10
THE UNION VESSELS ENGAGED.
THE MINNESOTA.

The Minnesota is q screw frgate Of three thousand
two hundred tons burhen and carries forty guns Of
heavy ealibre She built At Washington in the year
1856 and tho time when she placed hsr present
station she had been for time laid up In ordinary At
Boston She the flag ship Of the North Atlantic squadron,
and was stationed in Hampton Roads The following tho
most recent list Of her officers that have received
Commander and Flag oD1cerI. NJ Goldsborough.
Nov absent with Gen. Burn
side In Pamllco Sound)
Temporary Commander. ... Lieutenant J Q. Howell.
second Lieutenant. WIN. Gibson.
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WASHINGTON, March 9-6:46 P. N.
The telegraph line to Fortress Monroe Is
just completed, and message from there states
that after the arrival of the Ericsson last night
she was attacked by the Merrimac, jamestown
and Yorktown. After Eve hours fight
they were driven of, and the Merrimao put
back to Norfolk in sinking condition.
The New York herald., 1862-03-10
THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE NAVY
A WITNESS OF TIE FIGHT.


Assistant Secretary Fox, accompanied by Captain
Wse Of the United States Navy left here yesterday for
Fortress Monroe inspect the little ronclad gunboat
Monitor. They arrived just In time 10 witness her
splendd repuse OF the rebel steamer Merrmac and the
whole rebel hset and to send the back TO Wash
'ngton over the newly completed telegraph line.
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Thefofowing table Of tho size Of the different por
tions Of the vessel

1he pliot mousse s only few feet above the deck the
helmsman standing on platform-bslow Il. This with
the turret the only things above the surface Of the
deck.
The trial trip, after the vessel had bean nnshsd was
anxiousy looked for, not only by the public. but by
Captain Ericsson and Alban c. Sinners. Chief Engineer
United States Navy, together with Isaac Newton First
Assistant gneer United States Navy. Under the
and superintendent OF those two last gentlemen the
tire vessel and machinery were built.
On Thursday the Goth Of February she left the Navy
Yard, Brooklyn, her first trial trip, but her steering
apparatus not working satisfactorily she put back to
have the necessary alterations made. These ar
ranged in short time and tho Sd instant she went
trial trip to test her steering qualities having board
a Commission composed Of Commodore Gregory, Chief
Engineer Garvm and Naval Constructor Hart. She LEFT
the Navy Yard at hafpast ten O'Clock the mornil e.
and proceeded down outside the Narrows, where her
guns were fred and the vessel maDGuvered. The Conn.,
mission reported verbally to Commodore Pauding that
they considered the boat very successful.
One man seered her with perfect and facility
Sho maze a complete revolution with the helm hard
in a space OF three times her length, the time
quirod being four minutes and three quarters. had
been feared by many naval officers that when the guns
fred tho concusson within the urret would be
great for the to bear but 1t found that the
contrary, the concussion within less than 1t
in any part when charge of canister, weighing
hundred and thirty five pounds, fred with the fun
charge Of fifteen pounds Of powder. Her speed by the
chplog six and quarter knots hour with sixty.
I've revolutions Of the engines Tho boilers, being
new and greasy, foamed that the engines could
not be worked up 10 their maximum speed.
The Commission expressed thems elves agreably dis
appointed the performances Of the vessel every
spect The only difficulty they mentioned that the
iron pilot house affects tho compass but this be
easily adjusted.
The officers Of the Monitor follows
Lieutenant Commanding. John 8. Worden.
Lieut.. and Executive 0flcer g. d. Green.
Acting Masters. l.. N. St0dder,
J. W. Webbcr.
Acting Assistant Paymaster VIM. +. Keller
Acting Assistant Surgeon. ID. c. Logue.
First Assistant Engineer. Isaac Newton.
Second Assistant Engineer. Albert S. Campbell
Third Assistant Engineers. R. w. Sands,
M. T. Sunstron.
Acting Masters Nate. George FredsricksoR
Tho Monitor left here last Thursday for Hampton Roads
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VERY IMPORTANT.
THE SECOND DAYS FIGHT.

Arrival Of the Ericsson Iron GmbOat Monitor
In Hampton Roads-Fight Between Her
and the Merrimae-The Latter
Driven Back to Norfolk h
. Sinking Condition.
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THE sT. LAWRENCE.

THE BT. LAWRENCE
The st. Lawrence 10 rst class frigate carrying hfty-
two guns, eight OF which sixty eight FOUNDERS forty
two thirytwo Founders, and two boat howtzsrs. She
draws about feet Of water and Of the
fastest sailers in the navy.
The following Is correct list Of the present officers Of
the St. Lawrence, changes having been made
since our last publication Of tho list
Captain. ain.................H.Y H. Y. Purviance, Of Md.
First Lieut. and Ex Olcer William G. West, Of N Y.
Surgeon ..............R Robert wcodworth Of N. Y.
Paymaster. Joseph B. cliphant, OF NJ j.
Second Lieutenant. ..........G. C. wnse, ofN.Y.
Lieutenant Of Marines Richard II. Collum, OF Ind.
Master He enry y. Pickings of Penn
Acting Masters ......... John A. Briscoe Of Mass
Johi Fuller OF Penn.
&. l.. Allen, Of Conn.
Wni. II. SmIh, Of Penn.
Captains Clerk. p Edm nd Chapqsll, Of Nd.
Paymaster 3 Cork VIM. p. Bia2rOYe.
Paymas ter IS Steward. ...... John e. Frcck.
Acting Masters Mates Francis g. Prior,
i W. Jones,
Thomas c. Jones,
Victor W. jones,
John Fisher,
Theolh. Griffith.
The st. Lawrence has rendered effective service during
the present war; having taken several prizes and sunk
the privaeer Petrol and captured her entire
ceptng some nino persons, who were other killed or
drowned. She is manned by hve hundred brave fel-
lows, who eager for fight. Her ander Capt.
Il Y Purvance has been forty years in the naval
service, and is highly respected by all the officers and
of the ship, he is by all people who are acquaint
cd with his merits as and officer. Though from
the doubfully loyal State Of Maryland Captain P. is
known steel in his love and loyalty the
Union and the old nag.
THE ROANOKE.
The Roanoke Is steam screw frigate OF 400 tons
burthen and carries forty guns She was built at the
Gosport Navy Yard in 1885, She has been lying at the
Brooklyn Navy Yard previous to tho blockade but has,
like the others, been in active service since. Her
officers at last advicss were,-
captain. .JOnn MarDtOn.
LieutenRntS. .. 90. ........ . Daniel Ammen,
w. N. Jefers
S.S. FIJI lebrown,
r. w. Scott,
A. u. Dodd.
Surgeons. ..... ............J C. Spear,
]. II. Linkham.
Paymaster. r.................B.J j. Caho0ne.
chaplain. .hopert Glvon
Boat6wan. .................T t. Bennett.
Gunner. er....................T. y. Venabls.
Carpenter ..!..........M NJ. w. Paul.
Sailmaker. ................W. S. Brayton.
Second Lieut. Of Marines. j. Forney.
Chief Engineer. A. T. Stimere
First Assistant Engineer. H. B. Nones.
Second Assistant Engineers r. A. Copeland,
T. J. Griffin.
Third Assistant Engineers. g. J. Burnap,
VII G. West,
A. jackson,
A. Hendricks.
The New York herald., 1862-03-10
THE CONGRESS-.

The Congress Of tho wooden frgatss Of the line
She was built at the Ktery Navy Yard in the year 1s4
and Is consequently twentyone yoars old She was Of
eighteen hundred and sixty sevon tons bwthsn and
red nfy guns Previous TO her having been placed on
the blockadng squadron she was in commission OF the
coast Of Brazil from which station she recalled when
the rebellion broke out When she arrived in August
last four Of her officers acted in such manner as to
cause them o be sent 10 Fort Lafayette At last advces
the vessel was under the charge Of Commander Smith,
but whether any change has since taken place in the
commander We have not yea learned. Our advioss
port that the vessel surrendered after heavy
hghtng.
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riousy. The Minnesota kept up continuous fire. and 10
herself somewhat injured. She removed considora
bly, to-day, and will probably be OF tonight The Moni
tor s uninured and ready at any moment to rspel any
attack. CIV. FOX,
Assistant Secretary Of the Navy.
The New York herald., 1862-03-10
THE UNION VESSELS LOST.
ryyE CrrNRERI AND

The Cumberland q sOop-of.war Of ], ,725 tons
burthsn, and carried twenty -four guns She built
in 1912 at the Charlostown Navy Yard and
qucntly twenty years old. She lately attached to
the Homo squadron and has done most effective service
in helping preserve the blockade. She sunk,
cordng advicss, by being down by the Merri
mac. What portion OF her officers, any, have been
lost We have yet received positive Information
The following is the last list Of the officers that have