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The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1862-08-30

2 NosLS LlsH.-Ten companies having been re-
,cruised in Linn county, it is now proposed to
consolidate them into one regiment, with Judge
smyth, for Colonel, W. H. Harlan, Lieut.. Colo
mel, W. 9. Thompson, Major, and pr. Ristine,
Surgeon This seems to % . very proper course.
a county which furnishes 90 many men, ough,
to have the privilege Of selecting its officers from
AmopR themselves h, ~ -4 5s+1
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- a y ~ .
a. The Davenport Democrat says that Cspt.
LefiEgwell, Of the LIST Iowa Cavalry, has been
appointed on the STAFF Of Gen. Pope, With the
rank Of Colonel, and all because the Capt shot
of the nose Of soldier in his own oonpany. for
Which he wi cesft-martisledi 1ago ?. .,
a. We cav on Monday evening specimen
ef one dollar Treasury notes, and also, Of the
twenty-five and atty cent currency. An ars ID.
airahly executed s,s i
a. William b. Seward, Jr., the youuges
con Of The Secretary Of State. is about to enter
tie Asld, It is said, y Lieut Colonel Of The ID
wayne and Oayuga Regiment On. ~ under
Col. yelling. os q . at ,s@ 5m
1tssono SolDuRs-8amusl I. Marshall, q
Awysr Of Ksoksk, wss arrested at shat city on
Aenday, charged With violating tho Law Of The
United States u reference 70 de discharge and
pay Of soldiers he he's persisted il inducing
then 70 employ him u that BUSINESS st fse Of
w. sne Ave per cent, on tie amount Of no,ey
ootaieed tss iarteals Of pay, His c.,e "a. =.
porttakofs AaaaqaArssrs and await. .,d.-.
hssnwstS1A. Is enjoying shs ho,pi.,lis.. Z
Unele San IN the guard. houss. = -
CAnss ~ ILLlaou-Ia order 10 protee. n.
State from rebel raids, Gov. Yatss has secured
The lesatien Of campo At the following p,,o..
10 Illinois, q each Of which barracks win 3.
erected fer tie accommodation troops. viz !:
At Quincy, 5000 men; Jonesboro'. 5000 !.
Chesser, 5000; and at shs~neetovn, 5000 !:
oil in addition to the barraeks already 10 EXIT
suee as Camp Batter and Chicago.
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! - The Gate City says that DE-. Bailey, a
leader Of the Hahoney faction, and late State
Senator from Van Buren, County, vas brought
TO Keotuk on Friday night, under ares. on
charge Of discouraging enlissments, and his
been ticketed for Alton. 49, q 80 -.
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hADuos. Ca, Asg. Oh, 1853.

q si;;sa8 hA1uos. Ca, .Asg. %. 1853 !
Epnes HAVE ExE-Dssr S6r-Wul yss hsv,
The goodness 70 publish tbs following list Of Oh
oen Of he 9Th LOVE Resinsnt now u cos6os
usnt here, cod ~ that ~ are - ~: Is Col
Jaass Z. 0eddsr. Liest. Col. !. Q. Fssgusos
Cspt Wa. B. Bell. Capt o. Kelsey, Capt. J. G.
ns0eraisk. Capt a. b. Bslsob, 0apt. 4, Gsd,
|d'a Capk Wn. stabhs, Capt J. 4. Clsavelaad
l'ess. J. O. Kesoau. Lest D. Ryan, Lieut. D.
s'o Sssasses, Lesk Il. Hshs, Lieut. 4. 3. II
w. Lieut. J. ". Ward, Lieut. q. r. Cooper
lAeet .. Welot, Lisat O. r. 6esrles.
"es'e 'sos'sg constantly for - order isr o.,
sxshauge
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1862-08-30

AscrHEs.-kr. T. 8. Campbell, editor Of the
kontezama Republican, (Poweshiek co.) has
volunteered - private, for the var he has
disposed q tho Republican 70 II. J. B. Bssaok,
late Of Tho Guthrie County Courier. alags-
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1862-08-30

THI IxpiAH NAssAcRk.-Nest people are
doutless aseon,shed 1t the news Of On Indian
outbreak In Northern Ninnesots, and the story
Of massacres which 90 unexpectedly reach US
from that hitherto peaceful quarter. ID In com
mon with the rest Of the public, We ere quite
unable to assign my sufficient cause for the
startling outbreak. We trust that the story Of
aanguinasy carnage which comes to 10 u great.
y exaggerated, and that further information,
end more accurate knowledge will deprive the
tale Of horror now told US, Of its darker detaila
We see that regiment has marched to the
relief Of Fort Ridgelsy, and, though it, meagre
garrison q said y 30 severely presssd b. ooa.
slant assault from large numbers Of the msrci-
leo ssvssea No hope It will b able 70 hold cut
untii esccor shall reach Il. A. soon q practi.
cable. "s Do not Doubt the insane murderers will
BE taught "A s6scsaal lesson Of peaos and quiet
I NothSss but sesedy and thorough Punishment
viii satisfy tAess sgassaat I'd men that the Dol
I'd 6sasss are ssili rsady + sssset their ssthod
y aCainss inilae oeaduok u 40 s2, l5r6I,a
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1862-08-30

u They have committee In Chicago which
has been examining particularly into the water
privileges Of that city. The papers call il tie
smelling committee Il seems to have discor.
cred that it is not much Of privilege TO drink
water In that city. 3
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RsAD I've hepe our democratic friends
will read To latter Of Daniel 8. Dickiasos,
which We print In another column. Hs q Meth.
e. republican nor sbolitionist We believe be
= an honest lover Of bis country, aud therefore
h willing 70 ~ ~ ssssas 70 ave Il
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u The kddyville Star says that it has been
reliably informed that . party Of men left Xppa.
nooss County, . few days ago, With The avowed
.parposc Of joining JET Davia The Sta. thinks
It strange that they were allowed to proceed IN.
molestsd. We don't know but that e Tie ben
thing that could bs done. There 10 oms pros
pect Of their stopping Union ballet In thu,
case, aud thus meeting the punisaneat sueh
traitors deserve. We wish they would ali go
Whea 10, 6nd them IL, arms agaisss y, Va
know exactly what 70 Do With them. 81 s'sti
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1Asxu TOWNSHIP The company recruit
iss b Captain Caneron, q rsaaaii. tevn.bi.
i seap,sss. On Friday aay-so,r ma. III.
snlissed. making ssgbty-avs d. IL d VIII =.
eassDaoa Of four. 70 10 toad,, tAs NJ. ~.
pasy y from thai tovnshlp. We ss.ss ~ ~
thas 80 h.sdrsd and "a est Of e. 1890 =
end ny militia nsa shsrs hsvs vs,ua.,,r,d
We sail thas doing we'll Franklin tevnsaip =.
sestAialy dsos II duty. f,a5as is ,-,a,a7
NAss 4 NisrAxR-J. Psabroks Joose O.,
tain 4 ths Rshsl ran Iissal, Of Savannah, + i,
reported. was captured o. beard shs General
Lee IN shs Savannah River. The vssssl sailed
down 70 enable ths Captain - spy oct The ohsu
nsl preparatory 70 de rssasss oct Of the Fin
gal The Captain got /" out ont instead.
~ There ere fissea eenpesiss q v,lua.
t,ers Of Ksokuk. 2
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1862-08-30

H Two hundred and thirty Eve secesh De-
peradoes reached Chicago, a prisoners, on Sen
day morning, from Lsavenworsb, under charge
Of Oapt A. Drake, Of the 6rst Kansas Regiment
They were recently captured 10 Kew Mexico and
the Indian Territory. They are described -
hard looking cot Of men.
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~ D.. Bailey, arrested in aalBursa Co.
: few days sinss. VAS examined Sstsrs the
Provost Aarshal ct Ksokuk and renssdsd to
the guardheuse, . b ssnt u st. LeIis. Gag.
ct has sdll the highest confidence in the
Dootor's loyalty. The Provost Nashsl doa',
sssn tesgree With him. t.i a
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~ Il is said that Hon. g.. Rice, Of o.
kaloosa, late Attorney General Of this state, il
to have the position Of Lieut.. Colonel Of one 0,
the new regiments, Of which Capt, 3 8. ssmp.
300, Of Keokuk Co., is to be Colonel.
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q SsnUeI ucNatt, Esq, formerly Editor q
the Dubuque Union. and more lately con.sssed
With ~ Dsbsqss Times, has volunteered. ii
kss ussd bic pea, effectively on the right I'D,
sinoe ths connenssnest Of The Rsbsllion, ant
nov ho i going y " Tie sword. w snees,,
attend him. -, f.- ~ a}f
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1862-08-30

MosHspuL AcCIDss7.-An old oislsen Of Dav.
export. NJ. Patrick Coursenay, was crushed 70
death on last Saturday, by the fail Of 8 bank Il
aarth on the road side near that city. He wa
formerly Marshal Of Davenport
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An OvATIoH.-Achbshop Purcsll, Of Cincin.
natl, reached bis home from Europe on the sd.
HE reception By his parishioners and friends Of
that city was enthusiastic. He WAS conducted
By large procession from the cars to the Ca
thedral, where, sitter 1so Dams and other devo,
tionai exercises, he made . brief address to the
immense concourse, expressing his thsnkfulness
for bis safe return and for bic cordial reception,
and bic hope that the Union in which be bad
found 60 many blessings would prevail .g.inss
all its enemies - nd
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: SVHonoG % SHs leT1.-We understand that
DE-. Phadp Harvey, Of shis city, has been ap.
pointed Surgeon Of tho 10Th Regiment Of Infant.
e., which h now eeudesvoused at Keokuk. na1
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Cor NorHus-Ssue thieves gos into the Of.
Zee a hsssra Alli1g 4 sMilEass' lumber yard,
in Davenport, on last Frid.y csishs and hhv
their ssfe open With powder. They took us<S-
ing BY their motion, however.
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a. Jsdgs vieIs hes been appeistsd Com
missioner o superintend drafting inLee county.
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Q. z. ssAsLss. oe0.kaloosa.
The New York herald., 1862-05-25
NEWS FROM GEN. FREMoNrs CORPS.

FRANKIN, Va, May "a, 1862.
The following circular issued from headquarters
this morning.
The General Commanding congraiulatss the army
. new victory this departments, won by the skill and
bravery Of soldiers against the superior numbers u
the enemy.
the Third brigade OF Gen. ooxs division, commanded
By COL Crook. was attacked yesterday morning ~ Lew
nsburg by Gen. HEATH with three thousand men, and
after lively engagement the enemy wore routed, and
fed In confusion Col Crook captured four cannon two
hundred stand OF and hundred prisoners Or
loss vas ten killed and forty wounded
The results Of this victory will be important.
The General Commanding II confident that the fsrcss
now under his immediate command but lack tho oppsr
tunty emulate tho gaantry aud share the glory Of
their comrades Of the army Of the Kanawha.
This circular will be read At tho hoad OF every regiment
or separate corps in this army. BY order Of
Major General FREMONT.
AIBssr TRACY, Colonel and Assistant Adutant General
The New York herald., 1862-05-25
Oar Army Correspondence.

BsLTIM0RE STORE. 4
EIGHTEEN BfnEs East or RICHMOND, Nay %, 1862.
NJ Re onaoissances--TAe Engineer Corps--The Railroad
in Rsn ming Order ,oih Good Rolling Stock dc.
Tho results Of several recent ssancoa have
shown the Locessty Of extreme prudence in making all
future movements towards Richmond. Gen. Mcclellan
doirg all no with the forces at his disposal
will have Richmond; but will have to fght for IT,
The army has advanced to Bottoms Bridge
twelve miles from Richmond. Gen. woodbury's En.
gnesr corps engaged yesterday in uiding that
d ucturc Tue turnpike road to Richmond the
Clickahominy here. The stream is fordabe, however
Gen. Mcclellan mscif, and Of the officers Of his
stall, including Tho Prince, roda horseback
yesterday.
The railroad from whiio House to tho Chickahominy
b new In successful operation We have upon IL loco
motives and cars all Of which brought steam
b0ats from Baltimore to White House track has
been lad from the landing to point On the
old track. More rolling stock will continue TO arrive
daily.
Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Eagan Of the Mozart (New
70. ~ regiment, vino at Fortress Monroe
about eks ago, and confined the Rip Raps
has b. released aud his mand by order
Of General Mcclellan. lie was arrested ON a vague
charge Of treason but appears that the arrest was
caused by private malice and martial is now In
session here his General Fz John Porter
expressed from the first his conviction Of Colonel Egan
snnocencs and General Mcs'clan on inquirng into the
aAir detected the animss Of the affair and di-
secsd the immediate. unconditional and honorable re-
lsaPe Of Colonel Easan, and his restoration TO his
Ind AZ the HEaArp published Tho fact of the arrest
aad imprisonment, u 10 but Just that this act Of vim
licAtion should also appear in s columns. have
vsrssd with great number OF officers In regard the
sass aud they all in speaking VI Lieutenant Coo
nsi Easan as q brave and efficient officer.
After Two days Of intense heat rain storm, accompa.
sasd With hail, set in yesterday sfssrssen which vi
considerably npede the movements OF the army.
The New York herald., 1862-05-25
IFrom lhe kFhmoId TisFaleh, Way 10.

FORT IlutEr. HARny e Bti ~, May y, 1Sc2.
Three Of the eneniy's gunboats--two Of them iron.
clad MP at eight clock this morning TO Fort Boy.
kin Commanded by tapiain John g. Shvcrs) and opened
ire disclargn about tn hundred rounds shell and
rifle shot The fort which had only lvo mounted guns
returned the fire until ten o'clock, when orders were
given to spike the guns and burn the quarters 6ne
company OF light artillery and infantry had started from
Snithtcd, Isle of Wight county, 10 participate IN
nght bat learning that the odes had been given
they returned. The three gunboats then OF up the
river eight miles 70 the fort Hardys ~ q, and st
eleven o'clock the guns ~ this fort opened fire. hich
returned by the boats continually anti two o'clock
After lrng over two hundred rounds shell and ris
they parsed the river cut Of range " the guns the
FORT we having fired the FIRST and laet gun Our nax
waved gloriousy throu ghout the engagement Not man
WAS killed In the fort, and only three were woupced
Captain j. NJ Maury leap ain Of the for), during the
and collected ~ II only performing the daily practising
var,na artillery, and Captain Branch Of Wuitos arts
ry and their res sctive oihcsrsal their names did
not can too much praise be given TO tho
each company ohcyng every order from their officers
bravery and cheeruly, as they had fscoJ a hundred
battles instead Of tb their first battle. IL would have
peased tsir friends to have witnessed how calamity
they fought ter the battle. Captain Maury the
rnen TO bs drawn up IN hne In the FORT aud sta
there was th II did not wish TO remain In the fort
and fight with him. 70 step out Of the ranks and he
would allow bn - leave the fort and get out OF the
rage of the gsns. Not moved not eye quiysr.
ed but with universal cry of "Nol MOI no We will
nghttp Can such men be conqueredY
The New York herald., 1862-05-25
.rhe Rain. OF Richmond"

The fsw days may dec-is the ate 81 Richmond
IL is either me capital !" thg Confo ,raty ,r
be turned 70 tho federal government NanGcc
conQrcsl. ibe casI eiiler to be OF 1T
mny efea ed not temporary tgih Virginia. Then
there blood to no she'd e, IT be he'd here soil of
the Couieeracy cuud drink it more accapiaby and
none would hod Il more gratefully VIE, Fan y ~
friends are rothirg. Leave them all for ri0rioGs
hour TO be devoted 10 tho cpabc. liro, death AMI
wounds are nothing | only re saved FEM he fae
o cay iured capita and humilted ConfedctGcy. Lot
tha government acet the people net. rnefo ~ time
yet II fate 10 iis Wost leo the ruins of Echond
be its most lasting monument.
The New York herald., 1862-05-25

kdNance of the Union army
Beyond the Chickahominy.
n "A Rebel Camp Shelled Out
80 at New Bridge.
PRECIPITATE FLIGHT OF THE ENEMY.
Three Successful Skirmishea WITH
the Rebels.
mo louisiana Tiger Aoout
"Einished" by the Fouytt
Michigan Boys.
nF -~~>->~~0>~~~
The Great Battle to Take Place 1t the
Enemy's Works Before Richmond.
TAe Union Forces In Splendid Con-
dition for the Contest,
90, &c.. &c.
Oespatches from General McClellan's
Hcadquarters.

Osspatches from General McCleIlan's
Headquarters.
M'CLELAB's HEADorAKrERs,
TIM MILES FROM RICHMOND, May "A, 1862
Our troops crossed the Chickahominy yesterday both
- Bottoms the railroad bridges and now occupy
position and half miles beyond.
few OF the enemy's pickes only wsro seen front
e tho advance under General stoneman at New bridge
strong guard Of the enemy is still visible the op
peeite side Of the creek Their presence will not inter-
Sere with the crossing Of troops when tho proper
slime comes. large number Of men have been detailed
for the building Of a number Of bridges at dlneroat
points on the creek.
The balloon ascension made to-day by Professor Lowe
gave assurance Of tho enemy being in any consds
Die force near at hand.
From the best information that can be ascertaned tho
snsmy have selected position between three and four
miles on this side Ct Richmond TO meet tho federal
troops.
Tie advance OF the federal army now being within
seven miles OF Richmond, its further progress must
cessarily be slow in order that the main body shall
como up TO be prepared TO meet emergency that may
arise in approaching the capital Of rebcldcm.
Very little lrng heard TO day in the direction Of
The position held by gunboas in the James river.
The morde and vigor of the Army OF the Potomac is
equal to that OF any army in the world For these cha
ractsristcs it 10 indebted in great to its Pro
condition Of tho troops In passing through Virginia has
probably made favorable contrast TO the rebel army
q the minds Of the people, il also every which
Aas been pursued the military authorities generally
M'CfE uAx's HEADQUARTERS Nay 24-P N.
ne only Of interest which has occurred to-day
the Smelling Of the rebels the opposite side Of
sAs river u New Bridge. which done in o most
satisfactory manner by the battery o. Major Robertson
- Captain Tithal, Of the second artillery The enemy
ads Yssponse but suddenly broke camp and left with
tAsir baggage trains.
1hs balloon made excursion Of tho batter
-, and from It's elevated position note made OF
tas effect Of the different Shots which
- those In charge Of tho battery.
General Marcy and q portion Of General AcC1slans
staG present. and witnessed the procpate retreat
q The enemy.
There nothing further worthy OF from The d.
section Of Richmond to-day.
WASHINGTON, May 2-Mdnight.
A despatch 10 the War Department from General
Mcclellan states as follows
Three skirmishes to-day. We drove the rebels from
Neehanicsviilc, seven miles from New Bridge. The
yUsr,h Michigan about finished the Louisiana Tigers
lksy prisoners a-d nifty killed. Our less, killed and
wounded
The New York herald., 1862-05-25
the SIEGE or FORT WRIGHT.
WASHINGTON, May "a. 1852.
sived tonight at the War De

WASHINGTON, May "a. 1892
The following received tonight At the War De-
partmont:-
Ctrno, May "a, 1862.
The steamer Alps arrived from ths notilla reports all
quiet The rebel eet, which has been absent for ssvs
raj days has again made its appearance at Fuon two
miles below Fort Pillow
Nothing official from the feet.
CAiRo, Msy ~, 1852
Tho gunboas reconnssancs asds yesterday discovered
The rebel asst at Fulton. about two miles bssw There
y w farther doubt bu. ibst the rebels sipi bold it.
The New York herald., 1862-05-25
Joe. yohns.on 10 Drive Rack Mcclellan.

/. .oi4 tho ietersbufg ENprSss, aiay 10.
We learA from gcnt.c.uan whO elt tha arIs al ten
O'Clock tuesday Noon, tbtt Lsnel al .uhisou van
guard was onay ,his siio q. New hcnt Court
yuse. nonuru Met el aai advanced forces he
Court House, but the imp cssi seemed cya hat lie
was refining New n,nI Court Iouse cEtye hI
from Richnond, were Mcclellan dsicate, at that
point tho greater portion oi has wuud be
PEELED to retreat la tls direction Yorktown, batogo
reaching whicn tLcy Ia b. captured tiec s
II was lhougi iinprobab that General Johnston
would tender tho young Na,o.eon battle.
The New York herald., 1862-05-25
ACCOUNTS FROM REBEL SOURCES.
The Legislature Determined 10 Defend
the Capital.
IFrom tho Riehmonl Dispatch. May lc.l

Way
RESOLUTIONS PASSED oS rHn 14TH INST.
Resolved, ny The General Assembly ot Virginia That
she General assembly h rchy express rs desire thai The
rap al the state I've detcnded TO tie last extremity III
eli defence Is accordance with tho views OF tho IRE.
sdcut OF tile ionfed 1rato staes aud that the esiIet
he assured ,aI wntoy aestruc O and loss Of propy ty
cf tho stateer individuals shall thereby suit will bs
cheer ully submit ed 10
p.solv cI that u committee of two on tho part OF
th, senate aud three tho part Of tho house. be ap
nine 10 cpanincats the adoption of the fore Jng re-
svutlo n 20 the President -
Acory f,4m the rolls. WA. y. GORDON JR.,
o. ILL. and l.. OF II.
JoHS r. CowAx, Deputy.
On tho 18th tho bmt committee previously appointed
70 communicate with the rebel President regarding tbs
defence of Tie Guy, made the following rcpcr--
The ,ort cpumlttse appointed by Oh. iw3 houses %
ecunuajcac 70 the pJcs1el. o. thc Cpnfs crate StA.e
The New York herald., 1862-05-25
DEFEAT OF THE REBELS AT LEWlsBuss.
Cannon, Muskets and One Hundred Pris-
Oncrs Captured.

UKCfNNATI Mly n, t6Oz.
Colonel Heth, with 5000 acked our forces under
Colonel Crook yesterday morning, and altar severe
fight the enemy wero driven back ami completely
routed Crooks force numbered 300. Our loss is ten
killed. forty wounded and eight missing. Tho loss of
the enemy is much greater 1hero captured -four
cannon two OF them raed also two hlntrcd stand Of
and aboat ono hlndred prisoners, Including ore
Lieutenant colonel, major and several captains and
heutenants.
The New York herald., 1862-05-25
Food for Fort Darling.

lFrosn the Richmond Dispatch, say 10.
Tho citizens VI Richmond earnestly sppealed 10 10
prepare cooked prov sIns to be sent to the the
FORT they have time 10 pare food for themselves
We presume tho Mayor can give inform iiun to The
manner In which such supplies can bs scnt to thsm.
The New York herald., 1862-05-25
OaiciaI Rebel Report Of the Iron-Clad
Recon ana issance.
from Tho ri hnand Dispatch, May 10.
lin 81 uf A 4

DRrIy's Blur, May 15- IL A.. M.
SIR--we have engaged the enemy's i've guDboats for
two half hours We fired the Galena (iron clai)
She has withdrawn ing down the river, paaied
by the three wooden vessels. Our loss in killed and
wounded small Respectfully, your obsdient se aut,
u. FARRAND.
Her. 9. Il. MnIcay, Secretary Ct TIC Nagy