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New-York daily tribune., 1862-05-16
1.-THE Way Of Peace"

GEORGE wM CURTIS. ESQ, will repeat his Lecture
unde. tho above title at BeeckeT Building corner Beseser
and Morton. .s y THIS (Fhdsy) EVENING. May ID, ats
O'Clock The public invited Seats reserved Tor ladies'
SINGING by the UNION GLEE CLUB
DIR. Kennedy, Proprietor Of kENNEDfs MnDiCAL
DIsCOItKy will be at his office, nj DodwoUhs Buildns
No 20 broadway opposite lithst May l3 TO- H. H. 20 IL
Office hours. = NJ. 20 , p M ., !.
All that are troubled with SCROFULA are requested 10
call . ..,.nu,,-,, -, a..
call . .,,-o,,r, =, - .,5 ,
call . ..,,yeo
All that are troubled with NURSING SORE MoO IA arc
requested 10 call . .,,, ,,r,, .,.l 40
call - go r,,,c,,op,, ..n..,.1 o.,
call . .,,.,,o,s "a, r,ur VIVA .,a
gII NJ GROWN OVER THE SIGHT are requested 70 call;
All tha, are troubled wiGh SCALf EhUPIloNo ON IuL
Skl y are requested TO call. ,,,,., .,...u
An tb,t are troubled with BOlLS are requested to call
All that are troub ed With RI NNING Or THE EAhs arc
requested to esu . ,,,,,., eopr -. ,,..,,a d,
call , ,,,.,,,,, ou r1u T. .cp 49,.
All that are troubled with ULCERATED SORE LEGS are
W. m ,r,. Are ironbled with SWELLING or THE JOINTS
nafn INFLAMMATORY RHLuMATiSM are requested to
,.rf. cure /. wsrr,u,ed in every except when the
none. are diseased Advice in all cases gsii'
New-York daily tribune., 1862-05-16

Clothing.
have inst completed my stock OF SFhiNo $40
stMMEK CLOTHING surpassed In this city In ths wy
of an taste and style The CHiLDRr No ana
FURNISrING DEPARTMENT not equslled ALL WV %
sold at extremely low prices Please Call r. b. BALD
WIN, Nos. ~ and q Bowefy.
New-York daily tribune., 1862-05-16

,ss California ept.rpris- capable man % msnssr
rns who eau Invest 1900 % purchs. an nirs" ! pt'
c"' WILLIAM BAILEY, No. " bssAip'ls"
New-York daily tribune., 1862-05-16

Floating Hospitals for the Wonnded nj sns
Sieye Of NOrktOWn.-Supphcs oI bedains Dio''-s"
Delicate Food, Wine, SC, received NJ
No. 10 COOPER UNION, Third svenus
'0'''''''''H' !" GGORUE T STRONG. Ne ~ wsu~-
New-York daily tribune., 1862-05-16

NEw-ORLEANs UNIoNIsTs. These long-en-
during Uniob't' most be happy enough having
chance to enjoy Northern luIures Every steamer from
there now We suppose will bring orders for Ksors y'L
HATS as the "e.' from No 2l2 Broadway less pIed
In ewOreans than Ia New.Yok Ksor's "LArzsr" is q
perfect ten.
New-York daily tribune., 1862-05-16

Howard AssOciatfOn, PhiladeIphis, Tor th6 hauH ct
the Sick and Distressed Aed with Nrulent and Chronic
Diseases and especially Diseases Of the Sexual Organs
Medical Advice given Gratis by the Acting Surgeon
yslushls REPORTS on SPEKMAfORkHCEA or SEMl-
NAL WEAKNESS and other Diseases Of the Sexual ".
gems and on the NEW REMEDIES employed in the Dis
penssry sent In sealed letter eDv-opes free Of charse A.
uIesS Dr. J. ShlLLtN
Howard Associs'ion,
No South eth.st., Philadelphia, Ps.
New-York daily tribune., 1862-05-16

Ame rican Bank.NOte COmpany.-New.York,M May.
s. notice that the OFFICES Of the AMERICAN
BANK-NOTE COMPANY have been removed to the SEC
OND STORY of the Merchants Exchange Building drecay
over their former Offices The Ia through the usaa
portico Of the building Wsl-st
New-York daily tribune., 1862-05-16

READER, you can have an enduring, always
ready and reliable Com PEN exactly adapted to your hand
and yl. OF writing which will do your writing vastly cheap
n than see Pens II you wsu,h "rhe Pen MshssF
than the svlrdr IN sno,her column.
New-York daily tribune., 1862-05-16

sleeve Buttons and Studs, 81 So, and sJtsest
Far Rings AID fip ST. 81 aud 50 set; band and Linz
Rr.cel9s 81 s2 So snd IS each Gentenens Vest Chana
81 81 81 and IS each and all other kinds o. Jewsy veg
No. AIS Broadway. one door below CsnslS-
New-York daily tribune., 1862-05-16

LADIES' CATERS at I2I SLIPS aud TIES at 81
and u piir. with Lsds Misses. Boys and Infants
BooTs and SHoK,. all style. snd prices. at
MILLER Coz No. J7 Cansl-st
New-York daily tribune., 1862-05-16

GROVER u BAKERS CELEBRATED SEWING
MAoHSSs acknowledge to bo superior to all o,her
ei,her for family manufacturing sseHOom No is3
/ Broadsay
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1862-03-26
From tho National Ints''igencer
OBJECT or THE WAR,

Hou .Ju the UnHsd 5la,9ore one people, Tie
dcfes:a y i9ca! institutions no. reje},tcp,-A
,crr nFor then Is G ,01r On the p,.a,iDl@ Gf
me Coasa",ion--N is rsgalatoq North Is
DeN as -l..tatI! ggG::s ct hom. qn4 abroad
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1862-03-26


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With the fever gripping ny uals.
and disiuc my iap,ss1 head
whg. matter that nurses are cnigus,
Aud .l,lous mcagra and small,
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1862-03-26

R5g-As thorns are TO the rose so are
pins TO lovely woman. A female in
ull dress is never unprotected
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1862-03-26

~" Imitation is the homage that
dulIness pays TO genius. Such hon.
age is constantly paid at the throne
Of the aGluent and the great.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1862-03-26

Col. a. P. OWENS PRorBIEroR,
Respectfully announces to the travelling publ,
thet he has now taken charge of this .arge anc
well known house, and will couduc. it in such {
manner as viii render excellent comfort and for
satisfaction to all who may favor him with (
call nUy7-ly
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1862-03-26

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rInssra ur .oi lus.0n" Hr0 m1I. "ie OF. oli carh
student be- taught ratlaHI 3. a' 'hb' ho ma5
commcugoat amy time. aal attend nt whatever
hours arc most convenient
CAruourrs are issued annually after the 18Th
of April, containing names of thestudenU io' the
wear, aud fun particulars Of terms, &c, and may
be obtained at any time by addressing the inng'
TN
Ig EXTENSIVE ACCOMMODATIONS, wlic-FrIo0d
reputation, and the lengthy experience OF the
Principal, this inauw'.,u offers iHe..aH' superior
90 any other IN the country for g1uLE mtU wish.
ing tOprcp0ro for business, and o. obtain Hllhe
same time A DIPLOMA, which will prove recon
mcuAation for them 90 any Mercantile House,
rd~ d~CRirrryprysSoriss Of Trsat.scs on Book
KEEPING now more widely circulated than any
otherv,tk on the subject ere FOR sale NJ tho Col.
s. HODGES CRITTENpEN
Attorney at Law,
pIi1udplphin. IAN. g. 1852 ". lUl"tI0AL.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1862-03-26

Cabinet, Chair Making,

AND lE2G0>s2 tEAB4f sEBN&a
OUN GULCU, of the borough Of Clearteo,
- Pa, will be prepared at all times to attend to
to any business in tho above line on short
notice, and in a w.rNmanlike manner. His place
Of business is al the old shop the north side Of
Market street, ID door east Of Third st., nearly
opposite the old jew store; where he will keep
constantly on hand large assortment OF Ma
ho,ony ana Cane Bottom Chairs and Cabinet
Ware Of every description, which he will dispose
ofon as reasonable terms rs the same articles
can be had elsewhere IN the county.
His stock of Cabinet Ware now on hand, con
.i.'s in part or-Drs.ginS and Common Bureaus
Sors, SEWN" and Washing Stands, ncsas IN.
Book Cases, French and Field Post Bcds'eGas
D:oi,-, breakfast Centre, Card and Pier Ia
bog, dc. CvIiu7 manufactured and delivered u
any place desired.
february Q, l5j2-'nc. 4, yo,.Iy.l
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-01-28
correspondence of the n. Y. World.
Cottoa Growing in Illinois.

have heretofore alluded to the fact
that cotton has been grown probably in
Illinois, and that, with prices anywhere
near what they are at present, it would
still be the best paying crop that our far
mers could raise, in at least a third Of
the State. The officers of the Illinois
Central Railroad have been engaged in
collecting facts upon this subject-the
results Of the experience of those who
have been heretofore engaged in cotton
culture. A partial report of these has
been published in this city. From them
we learn first that in the southern half
OF the State the cotton crop natures be-
tween the lst Of May and the 18Th of
September-generally the Erst, aud that,
consequently. it is very rarely injured by
the frost. Second, that the average yield
was about 440 lbs Zone bale) per acre,
equal TO the upland variety of the cot
ton growing States. Third, that between
100000 and 1900, 900 acres of land
in Illinois is adapted to the production of
cotton. The testimony already gather
ed In order to arrive at these conclusions
is from about two hundred persons. 1t
is not supposed that an attempt will be
made to make cotton growing the exclu-
sive business Of our farmers in the dis
trict indicated but that they shall d.
versify their agriculture by the proIuc-
ton OF this staple. The experiment made
IN Texas by the Germans of successful
ly cultlvating cotton by white labor,
shows conclusivel y that it can be profit.
ably done, and doubtless with greater
profit than by unpaid slave labor Corn
in this State yields on an average say
eighty bushels to the acre. This at ten
cents, the present price, gives S8-at
twenty cents, SIC. Twenty bushels of
wheat is large average yield. This at
40 cents per bushel, the present price,
gives SO to the acre. At rs cents it
gives SIS. Four hundred pounds of cot
ton at ten cents is $40 to the acre. At
twenty cents $50. Allowing literally
for the extra cost Of cultivation and pre-.
paration for market, and we still have
large margin Of profit in favor OF the lat
ter. There is no apparent reason, there
fore, why Illinois may not add to her sta
pie productions this necessary article TO
the extent Of many millions of dollars.
The Illinois central Railroad Companv.
| understand, propose TO erect presses
and gins at its stations throughout the
cotton district by way ofencouraging the
cultivation. And private capital, too, is
preparing TO invest in the same dlree-
ton, so strongly is the current setting in
favor of cotton cultivation without slave
labor.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-01-28
spnetrp.
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For the Guardian.
Is Women Angelic!
BY LEON.

There are some who dispute, you've heard
them, no doubt,
If women are angels, or no,
Some call them suspended some featherIess call
And tcingless, and fallen, also.
Do angels wear feathers Does any one know
Some ladies wear plumes, that is sure
Their hoops, though so graceful, unlike angels
wings,
Are spread not to fly, but to allure.
A true angel is one sent down from on high,
On errands of mercy and love;
To the weak and the weary, the woe-stricker
soul,
With liic-giving balm from above.
Then woman's IN angel, in deed, and in truth
In love and in purity drest;
With sympathy kindest her heart overhows
With stores of affection she's blest.
In sickness and sorrow, in doubt and in fear,
In adversity's bitterest blast
The friend of the friendless, suff'ring and poor,
Wherever their lot may be cast.
The best gift of Heaven is Woman to Man
A being so good and so dear
Oh let our devotion be constant, be true,
AT the shrine of angelship here.
Gem, Clayton Co, Io,cd.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-01-28

THE COAST OF MAISE-There are
probably more good harbors in the State
of Maine than there are in all the rest OF
the Atlantic States from kittery to the
Rio Grande. In late letter to the Sec
retary of War, on harbor deiences, Gov
ernor Washburn states that in coast
line of 'hree hundred miles, there are
'over one hundred good harbors nj which
ships are built and manned"
1t takes rock bound coasts To make
good harbors and plenty OF them. The
Importance OF the New England coast.
cannot be oyer-estimated. No power on
earth can blockade such a coast, or pre-
vent its harbQrs being the rendezvous ot
privateers, aud The nlets of neu raj com
merce.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-01-28

1t appears that the Italians have 8s
men of-war, with 989 cannon and l3. 400
horse power. The Austrian navy has
only eighty ships. with 703 cannon and
6.473 horse power, and Spain l44 ships.
so7 cannon, 1900 horse power Italy
has beside, eight f,iga,es IN the docks,
four of which will be launched in a few
months. The new law for naval cons.
cription will add $500 to 5000 sailors
TO the present force
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-01-28

The fisheries of Detroit are great
source OF wealth. The fishing grounds
extend the whole length of the river ON
the Canadian as we'll as the American
shore, Detroit being the largest market.
The large fisheries average nearly a
thousand barrels each in season. The
smaller ones from fifty to five hundred.
aud from eight 10 ten thousand barrels
of fish are taken, IN ordinary seasons. in
the immediate vicinity of the city. The
average price has been about six dollars
per barrel, but this year the price has not
been above five dollars per barrel owing
TO the embargo on trade with the South
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-01-28

In some parts Of France and Italy hogs
are regularly trained to hunt for lrufiles,
"A sort of mushroom of delicate flavor and
highly priced, found beneath the surface
of the ground. When the hog scents a
uutlle he expresses his satisfaction by a
grunt, then digs up the ground with his
suout. SEXES the lrutfle carefully, aud
carries il to lis master, who gives him a
handful OF grain as n reward Aud it is
a we'll known fact that in the midland
counties Of England some intelligent
breeds ofhogs have been trained to hunt
for partridges. woodcocks and other
game, and have manifested the valuable
qualities OF the thorough bred ana
sagacious pointers.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-01-28

"A LEAP FOR LIFE.-On Tuesday. the
5lst uit, strange doy strayed up the
s.aIrs OF the Argus office, and when in
the hall of the third story of the building
he lost his reckoning and became alarmed
at not being able to find his way out of
doors ; he gave one loud and unea,thly
yell, made desperate leap through the
glass in the hall window, and iell on tho
brick pavement below He kicked and
quisered a moment on the pavement.
and jumped up aud ran off, leaving
small job for the glazier. and no clue TO
his masters name.-Rock Island .4-ovs
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-01-28
JAN rs JAAIso
JAMESON & LEWIS.

4 TTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT
"A Law and Notaries Public, will practice
in the several Courts of this State, will give
strict attention to securing claims, making and
forwarding collections, paying taxes, examn-
ing titles and all other business entrusted to
them professionally. [3-2ltfl
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-01-28
JOHN g. HoUsE.M d.

physician AND SURGEON. Office,
Il over p. c. Wilcoxs Store. Residence,
Green Street, 2d house below Walnut north
aide, (former residence of d. S. Dunham) In
dependence, Iowa.
August 9th, 1861. Iy
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-01-28
L, w, HART,

A TTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT
IA LAW, Independence, Buchanan Coun-
ty, Iowa.
Will give strict attention to all business en-
trusted to his care. Office in the Second Story
of ALIENS BLOCK, near the bridge.
Any and all business pertaining in any way
to Lands or land business, promptly attend
ed to. Novelty
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-01-28
III. c. HEMENWAY.

4 TTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT
"A Law, Independence, Buchanan County,
Iowa. Office in Wilcox's Block
Will practice in the Courts of Buchanan
and adjoining Counties, and attend promptly
10 ell business connected with his profession
Aug l3 1861 fIy
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-01-28
Terms 81, SO per Annum, in Advance.
BUSINESS CARDS.
w. G.. DoNNAN.

A TTORNEY & COUNSELOR AT LAW,
n Land and General Agent and Notary
Public. Office, over Morriss Jewelry Store,
Independence, Iowa.
Is prepared to attend with promptness to all
business pertaining to his Profession. Especial
attention given to Collecting, Conveyancing,
Paying taxes, Examining titles, DC. je6- 81
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-01-28
J. 8. WOODWARD,

4 TTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT
"a Law, General Land Agent and Notary
Public, Independence, Buchanan County,
Iowa. Will practice in the different Courts of
this State. Also attend promptly to securing
claims, making Collections, Paying Taxes,
Gonycyancing, &c.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-01-28

\ chemical invention TO take the place
OF steam has been submitted to the En-.
peror by French savant. who claims
that II is withou, odor. requires no fuel.
and twenty barrels OF il will carry YES,
sci 10 India.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-01-28

The Empress Eugene is now said 10
be the possessor OF the largest OF the
pearls found neare Patterson, New Jersey,
during the Jersy pearl fishery excite
ment Ii is valued al s., 500, and is the
most valuable gem Of any description
ever found on This continent.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-01-28
JED LAKE.

A TTORNEY d COUNSELOR AT LAW
"A Land and General Agent, independence,
tswa. Will give prompt attention to all pro.
'essional busine entrusted TO his care. Money
loaned and investments made on reasonable
terms. Office on Main street over VIM. C. Nor
ris's Jewelry Store.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-01-28
w. CHANDLER.

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE OFFICE
= over Keller & Burpee's Furniture Ware
Rooms, Independence, Iowa.
Feb IS, 1861
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-01-28
DIR. II. II. HUNT,

OFFERS HIS PROFESSIONAL SERy.
" ices to the citizens of independence and
surrounding country. Office on Main Street
in Union Block, with w. G. Morris, where
or at his Residence, on Court Street, opposite
@. +. Leavitt's--he will answer calls at all
hours of the day or night. [apl459-1y
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-01-28
CARTER HOUSE.

Ohm l.. WILCOX. formerly of the Amer.
- loan Hotel, having leased the above house,
would return his thanks to the public for the
liberal patronage formerly bestowed, and would
be hoppy to welcome all his old friends at the
Garter House, Maine ST., Cedar Falls Iowa
Stages leave this house daily for the North
South and West
Cedar Falls, July 25, 1861
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-01-28
RANSOM BARTLE,
B A N K e r

Independence, Iowa.
+ ANDS BOUGHT d SOLD, AND ENTER.
IL ed on Commission, Exchange bought and
sold, at current rates, Sight and Time Drafts
an Eastern cities. Money invested on Joint ne
count, Notes and Bills collected and proceeds
-smitted to any part of the United States, at
current rates of exchange. Liberal accommo.
dations to depositors.
April 2, 1861.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-01-28
TIL E GU UARDIAN. :.

OVER THE POST OFFICE.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-03-15
MANAss As ABANpONEp.

Manassas has been evacuated by the rebels,
and our forces have taken peaceful possession.
Light Cavalry have been sent in pursuit to
harras and track the rebel retf eat.
II lis supposed to be their design to fall back
upon Fredericksburg, and then upon Rich
mond.
Our troops occupy Cent eVllle and Fairfax
Court House
Two Companies under Major Hatfield were
ordered to 20 as far as to Fairfax
Court House by tie Braddock Road When
within mile Of the place they met the enemy,
who retreated before them. At 0 clock in the
evening they entered the Court House, followed
by full regiment. The two companies under
Major Hatfield were then ordered back to Fairs
Cross Roads, where they met the body of the
regiment, and biyoujacked for the night.
At noon. Major Hatfeld's companies
were within sight Of the village and found that
II had been evacuated in the night, leaving tents
and other property be hind 10 large quantity.
Lieut.. Alexander, ofthe Lincoln Cavalry, ar
Eiyed soon after With detachment Of men aud
passed 90 as far as Cubs Run. three miles above
CentreYille, where be discovered vast number
Of tents leit standing
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-03-15
sattie OF the nnttsriss.


The Fcrtress Monroe correspondent of the
Tribune furnishes the following graphic descrip-
tion Of this most remarkable naval engagement
on record-the fiIst between two iron-clad an.
tagonsts $3.50 ~. -.
At carly dawn this morning, the Merri-
mac, jamestown, Yorktown, aud a number
Of other rebel crafts were seen drawn up of
Sewelps Point, apparently waiting for the
smoke and haze to lifE before resuming the
contest. The Monitor had taken her sta
tion to the leftlin advance Of the Minnesota,
and our other gunboats we're in the neighbor-
hood Of the frigate, Shortly after O'clock
the Merrimac began to move up toward
The Minnesota, about three miles distant.
Her path lay across the bows of the Moni-
tor, whose presence or real character it is
probable she was not then aware Of When
within about a mile, the ball was opened
by the Monitor firing a shot, which struck
the side Of the iron hided monster, the Mer-
rimac at the same time slackened her speed.
Her intenton evidently was to make direct.
ly for the Minnesota and serve her as she
had served the Cumberland and Congress
But suddenly she found lion ia her path.
The firing was kept up for some time at
The distance OF about one mile, when the
Monllor began TO move toward her antago-
mist, delivered her FIRE deliberately and with
percisiOB. The Merrimac, six times her
size. and With al armament equally out of
proportion, awaited ber st rest. At dis
tanee of quarter Of mile or less, both
opened their terrible batteies-the Merri-
mae firing much the oftenest Of course.
1t was the first trial of an experiment 10 a
fearlnl ordeal The scene was witnessed
by those who crowded the ramparts and
lined The docks with almost brealhless in
terest. 1t would have disappointed many
at that moment had il become apparent
that the unpretendirg Monitor was unequal
to the couteat. By this Time the two iron.
clad eoInbatants seemed to touch, fighting
at close quarters, delivering their shoIs
seemingly iato the muzzeles OF each Others
guns. Bat so faF from being unequal to
her adversary, the Monitor moved aroand
her, planting her shots where she wonld
The contest was so hot that for a time
1 the smoke obseured both the Monitor and
the Merrimae AS ifrealizing that she had
lonnd her MATCH il not her superior, the
AierTlnae drew OF towards Craney Island,
Inc Atonltor pursuing. planting her shot
With the same deliberaiion which had char.
acterized her movements from the outset
Alter keeping up the pursuit for half al
hour, the MonitoF turned toward the Min.
Desota. 1 should have mentioned that
shortly after this engagement eo=meneed
one Of the Rebel gnnboats, apparently the
YorktowD. steamed out, and boldly e6gag.
ed the Monitor A shot throash her
which must have dose serious injury, senI
her back sgaiD, and she did not venture