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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1862-12-06
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s0'"c VI o'sts '7tst' So'1tots
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the young man whose manhood is wasted, where
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HOOD His appetite is good, his sleep quiet and
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San Francisco.
And all Drugg lists in Glifornia, Oregon and
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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1862-12-06

CaUpiied WAS stricken from the roll in order to
conform to the organic act there being 81 names
on the roll The House then proceeded with
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1862-12-06

r.. rhe b,s' pur.as Of tby blood j. Halls s.
: .srS..'. "
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1862-12-06

NATURES OWN REMEDY FOR NAN SICK
NESS I!
That creates, rcproduccs New and Pure Blood
that acts on the liver, heart, brain, intcstines,
limbs and chcst-that revolutiOnzes the whole
systcm-givcs strength to the most debilitated ana
weak-that contains no mineral, or other poison.
Such is, in truth.
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TrV19ed ny \ /. & p Nluls, IIruF.isls, u
alton t.,et NV lor..
if iett lF W"AAtH. u!g..r..
Soy 49,.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-01-28
The War In Kentucky,

DAvIsvILLR, Jan 27.-At Logan Cross Roads
on the 18th inst, the First Tennessee regiment
YVES next to the Tenth Indiana, but they were or.
dered to hold the Cross Roads, and therefore were
not In the thickest Of the fght at Somerset The
report that Col. Fry, who shot Zollicoffer, wal
killed himself Is false. The wounds Of Col. Nc
Cook and Lieut. Burt are not serious. Watmore's
battery, attached to the Twelfth brigade, Gen
Carter, did the most essential service Of the field
and upon the enemy's intrenchments on Sunday
evening.
The rebels In retreating burnt four gun carri.
ages at Monticello, but their cannon and guns
were scattered all over the track that marks theil
flight. Gen Thomas forces have not yet been
heard from, but it is supposed that they will
occupy Monticello.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-01-28
Terrible Storm In Vermont.

TRoY, N. ". Jan. 26 "A tremendous gale pre-
vailed all through western Vermont yesterday
morning The train which left Troy for Rutland
encountered the gale In the town Of Shaftsburg
and while passing an embankment 80 feet hig b,
fierce wind broke one Of the cars from the cou D.
ling, and threw II down the embankment. DR.
n. Dwight, Of Boston, was instantly killed; John
Robinson, the roadmaster, was severely injured
and cannot survive, and two ladies were severely
injured.
Boston, jan 27.-Rev. II. &. o. Durges, mis-.
sionary to Turkey, was the person killed on Sat
urday on the Troy and Rutland railroad. He wal
on visit to this country, and has two sons In the
Union army.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-01-28
Virginia Censtituti onal Cenventfsn-Props
si.ien fer the Ema nci patton of SIaYes.

WHEELING, Jan. 81 In the State Constitution.
Al Conys ntion to-day, Mr. Butelle, Of Ohio county,
ouered the following proposition relative to
slavery In the new state Of Virginia: ,
"No slaves shall be brought into this State for
permanent residence after the adoption Of the
constitution. All children born Of slave parents in
this State and afte- the 4th Of July 1866 shall
be free. The Legislature may provide general
laws f'r their apprenticeship during minority and
subsequent colonization
1t was referred to the Committee on General
Provisions, which committee will probably re.
port some time this week Ii is not texpected, how.
ever, that the committee will report any provI.
sion Of the above character, the majority Of the
members being averse TO the consideration Of the
slavery question: but whenever they do report thi,
proposition will be brought forward, and from
present indications be fercelY cOntested
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-01-28
WALTER 8 COX,
RnHu NApERT Tnk
Trustees g Georgetown EUi.uIng AssOclt'iCE.
ia 6-2swts BARNARD Il BUCK riY, Auots.
Ey WALL BARNARD, Auctioneers.

Ey WALL & BARNARD, Auotioneers.
TRUSTEES SALE BY virtue of a decd Of
Il trust from Charles Williams, dated April 25,
1885, and Of record, we will offer at auction, on
O'Clock p. m, on tn. premit es, that lot OF ground
IN Washington known and described as the north
one Hundred, Goo.J froptinE foTtyy-Meisht Ell feet on
Twentieth street, and fifty feet on NJ street, with
the improvements, consisting OF q two story frame
house.
Terms of sale One third Of the purchase money
% be paid Ia cash, the residue in three equal In
stalments, at three, sIx, and nine months alter
date, with interest, to be secured.
The terms of sale muSt be complied with within
week after sale. or the property may be resold
at the risk and cost of the fist purchaser, after one
weeks notice.
WALTER g. cox,
HUGH CAPERTUN,
Trustees Georgetown BuIld'g Association.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-01-28

HELMBOLD'S EXTRACT BUCBu
For Weaknesses
Arslnf nom EIoesses, Habits Of Dissipst5ox.
kariv lndlscretlon OF Abuse.
ATTENDED s5ftA fhs Foilosisf symyse~s.
iIndlsp1s,tion i % to EIerson, Los, Of Power,
Weak Nerves, TremJns,
Horror OF Disease, wkfefalpees
Dlmness Of Vision, PAN in the QsNH
gnlyerssl Lsssitude Of the Muscular SISTER.
Dryness OF the skin, Eruptions on the ~,
PALLID c0uNTKNANcH.
These symptoms, IL q lowed 20 20 on which thIs
meoiclne invsrlsbly removes, soon follows
iMPoTENCY, FATUITY, EPILEPTIC FITs,
- one Of tshteA TAG Patis.s ssay Eoyrs.
Who can say that they are not frequently FOL-
lowed oy those "DRHUL pIsKAsRs,"
INSANITY AND CONsUMPTION.n
Many are tvas Of the cause Of their suferIns,
BUT NONE WILL CONFESS.
THE RECORDS OF TIE INSANE AsYLUMs
AID fhs Melancholy Dedtky bp CoxssmytSc.
BlAR AMPLE WITNESS TO THE TRUTH OF TEI
AgsSRTIoN.
THE CoNSTlTpTIQN ONCE AFFECTED
WITH ORGANIC WEAKNESS,
eSuires the aid Of medicine TO strengthen end
InvIEorats the System
which HELMBoLD's EXTRACT BUcHO
tsoarsol % dsfs
TRIAL WILL CONVINCE TIE MOST sKKPrIeAL-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-01-28
By BARNARD Il BUCKLEY, Auotloneers.
GsyxstolpH ID n

TRUSTEES SALE.-By virtue of a deed OF
Il trust from Henry Dade, dated April 2j, 1857,
and OF record, We will offer at auction on the llth
ises, part of lot No eighty, Holme ads addition
TO Georgetown, bounded as follows, VIZ: Begin
ming thence south, along North street, forty feet
thence east and at night angles with North street,
west fsrty six feet TO the beginning with the inn
provemsnts, eonsitting Of two two story frame
Terms OF sale I One-third of the purchase money
to be yNd In cash, and the residue in three equal
lnstslments, at three six, and nine months, with
interest, to be secured.
The terms of sale must be complied with within
one week after sale, the pro ope!ty may be resold
tho rick and cost of the frst af
weeks' notice.
WALTER cox,
HUGH GEpERTDN,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-01-28
By BARNARD l. BUCKLEY, Auctioneers,
Gg0TRsf01rn IT

TRUSTEES SALE.-By virtue of a deed Of
4 trust from b, Hutchlns, dated September a.
i856, aud OF record. We will offer at auction on the
o'olook p m, that part of lot number ninety ons,
lSl, lin Beatty Has kins' addition 10 GEORGETOWN
beg e1nnDg for Its bounds the south side of Pros
pect street, in Georgetown, at q point distant 65
feet, measured cast, from the west corner of said
wst line Of tad lot IS feet more or less. to the lire
OF Mrs Mssher's lot thence east on the line of
sad lot Is feet, and thence north S. feet more or
ess, Prospect street; thence with Prospect street
Is feet 70 the beginning, with the improvements,
Terms of sale: One tlIrd of the purchase money
70 be paid In cash. and the residua in three equal
lnsfa ments; at three, ak and nine months, with
interest, to be secured.
The terms Of sale must be complied with within
one week after sale, OF the property may be resofd
at the expense and fisk Of the purchaser, after
one weeks notice.
WALTER 2, cox,
HUGH CAPERTON,
Trustees GEORGETOWN BUild'g hssocia'n.
ja 6 2awts BARNARD & BuCKEY, ,Aucts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-01-28

The Fire at Fulton Bank
NEW YoRK, Jan. 27.-The entire specie of the
Fulton Bank has been removed safely from the
vaults since the fire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-01-28
New York Bank Statement

New YORK, Jan 27.-The weekly statement of
the city banks shows decrease Of 90, ,313, ,753 in
loans; an increase Of S577 ,S69 In specie; de-
crease Of s541 oil In circulation, and decrease of
g., ,452, ,37i In deposits.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-01-28
AUCTION SALES.
By BARNARD & BUCKLEY, Auctioneers,
..a... GsoTgetotra, ID. O.

TRUsTEES sAI.E-By virtue of a deed OF
trust from VIM. w. MeNeer, dated April "a,
1851, and of record, will Offer at aaotlon on the
1lth day OF February next at O'Clock D. m on the
premises, all that lot of ground in Gsorgetown
Known as the easternmost part of lot number one
hunored and twenty-eght, l28 in Beall's addition
TO fronting Il fest on Duntarton street.
ana running back north, of the same width, 10
1eet win tho Improvements, consisting Of two
story frame house.
Terms Of Sale One-thrd of the purchase money
20 oe paid In cash and the residue at three equal
interest, to be secured.
WALTER 8. COX,
HUGH CAPERTUN,
trustees GEORGETOWN Build'g Associa'n.
la6 zawts BARNARD & BUCKEY, Aacts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-01-28
By BARNARD & BUCKEY, Auotioneers.
George.otcn, ID. C.

TRUSTEES, SALE.-By virtue of deed Of
trust from Jess Chick, dated May 20, 1855, and
Of record. we will csr q: auction, on the 1lth day
OF offebrusry, at S& O'Clock p m, on the premises,
lows.vz: Beginning at the end of oftventy-sIx feet
msasured east, on the south line of West street,
streets, and running thence easterly, by and with
the south line of West street, twenty feet, thence
southsrdly ard parallel with taId North street.
eighty SIX feet, thsnce westvardly, and parsllel
Win said West street, twenty feet, and thence
improvements.
Terms Of sale {; One third of the purchase money
lnstalments, at three, ak, and nine months, with
interest, to be secured.
Tbs terms o. sa Q must be complied with within
one week after SALE or the property may be d,
sfter one eeks notice. at the risk and cost of the
first purchn.er.
WALTER cox,
HUGH CAPERTON,
Trustees GEORGETOWN Building Association.
j. 6-2awts BARNARD & BUCKEY, ,Aucts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-01-28
Fire at Boatau

Fire at Boston.
BosTos, Jan. T.-The Quincy market, owned
by the city, has been damaged by fire. Loss
$50, 600.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-01-28
The Pert RsyaI Cotton.

The WORK OF GArHERING-THE CONTRABANps
The comparatively y moderate amount Of con-
hscated South Carolina cotton arriving at this
port is really no indication of the extent of the
work Of picking or Of the quantity yet to be
gathered. 1t is true that much of the cotton
which was grown very near the large rivers
and water courses in the vicinity of Port Royal
and not burned by the rebels, has been brought
forward; but very small proportion Of the
whole amount on the islands has yet been
brought TO Hilton Head for shipment to this
port.
The work Of gathering goes steadily on;
large quantities have been collected on the in
land plantations, and ginning is carried on to
q considerable extent. The number of contra
bands engaged in the work is increasing, and
the chief difficulty at present is a want of
transportation facilities.
When the federal forces landed at Hilton
Head all the horses, oxen, carts and convex
ances OF all kinds were taken possession of and
applied TO the uses Of the Quartermaster's de-
partment. As our troops penetrated to the
adjacent islands and took possession of the
main land, the same process was continued,
and these means Of transportation have been
retained for the uses Of the army
The cotton now coming from Port Royal is
carried on the shoulders Of the negroes to the
banks Of the streams navigable for steamers of
heavy draught, and it is noteworthy that al.
though the bulk Of the cotton is inland, or on
the banks Of shallow streams, the only vessel
OF any considerable size employed in the trans
pOrtation service Is the Msyfower, an old ferry.
boat drawing nearly ten feet of water
Under these circumstances the business Of
taking the cotton from the plantation is exceed
ingly slow and difficult, il not in many cases
impossible Of accomplishment, except when il
Is carried for miles by the Negroes work for
which the comparatively small force of the
contrabands 10 entirely inadequate. Besides,
the MayAowsr cannot approach very near the
banks Of the rivers, and the cotton in sue b
cases is necessarily got on board by the use Of
small boats, which is q tedious operation
What is required for this work more than
anything else is q number Of fat -bottomed
boats, drawing eighteen inches or two feet Of
water, and to be lOsded from carts or wagons
adapted TO the conveyance OF large loads.
Royal are in need Of medical care, and that
measures to supply this want are now in pro-
gress in this eity.-N. Y. Post
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-01-28
LOWELL, COLES & CO.,
WHOLESALE GROCERS,
SO Front Street, New York,
and 316 < Street, Washington. ID. c.
(near Willsrd's Hotel.)

hshment in tAis oity, We invite SHtlsrs. Groesrs
Rsst0uantsWs. and Hotel Keepers, to call ant
examine our stock which is well assorted an,
comprised of goods OF the best quality. We tax
orders for anything in our hne, and execute then
promptly. ja q If
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-01-28

DaytOn's Bakery.
FROM
NEW YORK.
B r. A N G. H,
No. ass Eleventh ST., bett1sen q and II,
WASHINGTON. d. c.
DAYTON's PIC MIC q OYSTER CRACKERS,
SPONGE BUTTER CRACKERS,
BOSTON CRACKERS,
WATER CRACKERS,
SODA CRACKERS,
GRAHAM CRACKERS,
LEMON BISCUIT.
Celebrated MINCE PIES.
Hotel keepers, Heads of Families, and Suffers
are invited to try our excellent MlNCE PIES.
TESTIMONIAL.
CAMP ScoTT, Sept. 8 1851.
Mr.. DkYToN--Sir: All of us, both ofhoers sno
privates, have ate freely Of your Pies. oan con-
scentiously state that man is on the slok list
from parraking thom. To tell the truth, we are
heart-slck because we can't Get enough Of them.
They are the only real luxury We have had since
We left home. W.T.. DEMMIss, Md, Surgeon.
III Discount to the Trade.
J. L. DAYTON,
jsT-1m ass Eleventh st., Washington, D. G.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-01-28
By WALL BARNARD, ,Auctioneers.

By WALL & BARNARD, Auctioneers.
TRUSTEES SALE-By virtue OF q deed of
Il trust from N w. Walker, dated February q,
1855, and of record, We will offer at auction, on
FRIDAY, the 18th day of February, at 4 O'Clock
p. m on the premises, thst lot of ground IN WASH
inEton known and described as lot ID, in square
No 424 beginning for Its bounds on Eighth street,
50 feet from the northwest corner of said square,
snd running thence south with the line of Eighth
street 16 feet; theIce east 50 feet inches to 3feet
with the improvements.
Terms of eale: One third of the purchase money
TO be paid in cash; and the residue three equal
lustalmelts, at three, six and nine months, with
inter est, TO be secured.
The terms of sale must be complied With within
one week after sale, otherwise the property may
be resold at the risk and coat of the first purchaser
after one weeks notice
WALTER 8 cox,
HUGH CAPERTUN,
Trustees Georgetown Build'g Assooia' n.
ja7 2awts WALL & BARN ARD, Aucts,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-01-28
WASHINGTON, ID. C., JANUARY, 1854.
r E NJ o V AL.
A. BININGER T. co.
HAVE
H z M OWED
Ne. 21s Pennsylvania AVENUE,
OPPOSITE
wILLARDs' HOTEL.

We invite the attention Of our friends and
patrons to the Gard below:
No. 21s PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE,
(oPposits RiHard's Hotsl,J}
The Subscribers, having opened Branch Es-
tablishment in this City few months since, and
feeling encouraged by the liberal patronage al
ready received from ils friends and the lovers Of
pure and genuine
WINES, LIQUORS,
and other articles In their line, have determined
upon a continuance and extension Of their bust.
ness. Their assortment embraces
FINE COGNAC BRANDIEs
tof various age, brands, and districts,)
BOURBON AND SCOTCH WHISTLES,
JAMAICA Rum, GINS, &o.
Also, several valuable Tonics, Bitters, and
stomachics, which are remedies for
bowel complaints, fever and ague,
headache, and the like.
MADEIRA, SHERRY & PORT WINES,
cLARETs, BURGUNDY, CHAMPAGNE,
AND GERMAN WINES.
HAVANA sEGARs,
OF all Varieties and Prices.
FINE NAVY AND OTHER CHEWING
TOBACCO.
ALSO,
PICKLES, SAUCES, CHEESE, PRESERVED
MEATS AND FRUITS, sARDINEs,
vINEGARs, SWEET OIL, &c, &c.
The Stock was particularly selected to suit the
wants Of Hotel-Keepers, Suffers, Restaursteurs,
&c They are invited to visit the establishment,
which 10 under the direction Of Mr.. Jos. r.
WILSON.
Owing to the fact that they import most Of the
articles direct, and to their many business facili-
ties they enabled to offer their stock Goods at
very low prices.
Your obedient servants,
A. BININGER & CO.,
importers Of Foreign Wines, Liqxors, &c.
ia lift New YORK AND WASHINGTON.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-01-28

By WALL & BARNARD, AuctioneeTs.
TRUSTEES SALE BY virtue of q deed Of
Il trust from Cynthia b. Mason and others, dated
Maroh Is, 1857. and of record, we WI otter at auc-
ton, on SATURDAY, the 18th day of February,
at4 cook the premit es, that lot of grourd
In Washington known as ot No. elghteen, (l8, } in
square No. seventy three, (7SI win the improve
ments
Terms Of sale: One third of the purchase money
To be paid in cash; and the residue iu three equal
lnstalments, at thre-, six and nine months alter
date, with interest, TO be secured.
Ihe terms OF tale must be complied with within
at the rlsk and cost of the FIRST purchaser
WALTER =. COX,
HUGH CAPERTON,
Trustees Georgetown Bulld'g Associa'n.
Ia7-2awts WALL & BARNARD, Aucts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-01-28

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
OLD Or YOUNs, SINGLE, MARRIED, OR
CONTEMPLAfING MARRIAGE,
In Maay Afsetioxs PsesItaT 20 FsssaIsf
the Extract Buohu 10 ualled By any other rem
edy, as In ChlorOss or Reteuuon, Irrsfulsrlty
nations, Uloersteo or SchIrrOus state Of the Uts-
rus, Leuo0rrhea or Whites, SteTllIty. and for eli
complaints incident 20 the ee1. whether arislnI
from lIdiscretion, Habits Of Dissipation, IN the
DECLINE OR CHANGA OF LIFEg
SEE SYMPTOMS ABOVE.
NO FAMILY SHOULD BE WITHOUT II.
IsIs 40 wore Balsanl, Msresry, or UnpIsass.f
Msdieiss Jor UapIsasanf aAd Dasss,oss
DISEASES.
/ HBLMBOLD'S EXTRACT BUCHU
/. SECRET DISEASES -...-e
Lit:ie OF no cSsSte in Diet; Ne inoos1ssissss & 5
It causes free ~ a. go; $50 .s... .,,...s. a,
Urinate, thereby Removing Obstruotions,
Preventing and Caring structures Of the UIethrs,
AlaylnE ram and Infammanon IN, %
fresuent IN the class Of diseases, and ling al
Potsososs, Diseased, and wors- oHf Matter.
THOUSANDS UPON THoUsANDs
WHO HAVE BEEN THE VICTIMS OF
QUACKS,
and who have paid hsacT fees to be cured IN short
time, have found they were deceived, and that the
fed ass az sI S.ssr cs s ::
grsvated form, and
PERHAPS AFTER MLRRI/GI.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1862-01-25
Hammered Change in the Cabinst.

There is a Tumor from Washington that is de-
iicious. 1t is currently reported and believed
tina. Simon Cameron has resigned the Secretary
ship Of War, and IS going to Russia, as minister,
Cassius NJ. Clay having discovered that he
{Clsy) was not calculated for a diplomat. 1t is
also Umored that the new Secretary of War is
Edwin NJ. Stanton, Of Ohio, who was in Buchan-
ans Cabinet a little while after the flight of the
traitors, and by his stormy energy infused the
greater part of the little life that appeared in the
last days of the retiring James. Now, we don't
care whether Simon Cameron goes 70 Russia or
to Halifax, so he goes. Proceed, Simon, at once!
Follow Alexander Cummings abroad for your
health, and see if you can discover what became
of that one hundred and thirty Thousand dollars.
The War Department is in an awful condition.
Cameron knows little more about its business
than the man in the moon. He is in every re-
spect unreliable. His figures, pretending TO give
the dimensions of the army, are more than one
hundred thousand out of the way. lie accepted
~forty-three regiments of cavalry more than were
wanted, thus involving the country in an expen-
diture Of more than twenty millions of dollars,
money that might as well have been thrown into
the sea. Go, Simon, GO. There are no
more old broken-doWn horses for sale in
Pennsylvania. They have been bought up
by the government and are dead. 1t is
time you should go. Your health ought to fail
about this time. Think of your many fatigues
and become indisposed. Try the climate of st.
Petersburg. Try any climate but this. And
can't you take Mr.. Weiles along with youl The
old ships are pretty much bought ". Gideon's
relatives have made their pile. Gideon should
become sickly. His excessive lsbors have made
shocking inroads upon his venerable frame
Carl Schurz is coming home from Spain. Send
Gideon to Madrid. Let him try the Spanish
atmosphere. He is admirably adapted to be
Minister at the Court of Spain. He don't know
a word Of the language, and has not the Temotest
idea of the duties to be performed. But the
climate would restore the tone of his enfeebled
system, and be needs a quiet place in which to
hide from the gaze of this wicked world.
It will be proper to add that Edwin II. Stan
ton, the reported successor. of Cameron in the war
office, is well known as the particular friend aud
confidential adviser of Gen. M~cCleIlan-Cia-
cfu1ati COmWerciaL.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1862-01-25
4 Confederate shell.

The Washington correspondent Of the New
York Herald of the l1th gives the following &C
count of a shell from the Potomac batteries,
which the gunboat Yankee stopped:
have just received, on board the Yankee,
some interesting particulars of the affair at Cock
pit Point on the ID inst, which I could not pos
sibly get before, as our stay was SO short on our
way down. The shot that struck the Yankee on
her port bow, after knocking away the knee, tore
away three sleeping hunks on the same side,
driving the splinters in all directions. 1t then
crossed to the starboard side, cutting three ham
mocks nearly in two in its flight. One of these
had been recently occupied by a seaman named
Geo. w. Neeld, who was on the sick list hut
George, on hearing the call to quarters, had
turned out to his duty. Had be remained in the
hammock, the shot must have instantly cut him
ia two about the middle but his enthusiasm,
| contrary to the ordinary course of events, saved
his life. After these vagaries, the shot amused
itself by ripping open a mattress on the starboard
! side, where it splintered another knee and drop
ped ON the damaged mattress. l went into the
forecastle this morning, where / saw the damage
that had been done. One of the sailors told me
that the shell mist have come stern foremost,
which alone accounts for its not having exploded
il the forecastle, and causing immens damage
to the vessel, and perhaps great sacrifice of life
As the she'll was a percussion, this IS the i'm
preston OF the officers. The shell was fifteen
inches long by six inches in diameter. 1t was
carefully boxed and sent to Capt. Dahlgren.