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LATEST FROM ISLAND No. 10.
HARD FIGHTING ALL DAY YESTERDAY.
THE REBEL FORTS BATTERED ALL To
PIECES.
THE DAMAGE SUSTAINED BY OUR
SHIPS, &c.

At Up. m. to-day, the following gratifying dis
patch reached the Navy Department:
CAIRO, Msrch Is.-News received this 9 a m
from flag ship Benton, dated near Island No. 10
18th:
We had hard work this afternoon, with ,b,
upper battery Of all at this point.
''Four shots struck US only, out of The Gre os
five forts. One shot, after striking the uppsr d.ek
twice, and the lower deck once. A<saling soUn.
half dozen beams, finally Tod ged In the Flag
ofacer's desk, depOsIting Itself In the drawer a.
quietly as possible.
"We have battered the forts all to pieces. dis
mounting one gun, but night came upon Us and
we had to leave without finishing the work, but
will to-Dorrow go at him again
GA rined gun burst on board the St. Louis and.
killed two men outright, wounded, mort.ny,.
two more; and wounded ten others. These are,
the only casualties.
"The mortars are doing well.
Am. PKNNock, Senior Oncer.'p
The feet Of mortar boat, there, we re- hs MOO
to be able to were doubtless well nigh doubled
in number to-day
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DIED,

DIED,
On the morning of the 18th instant, GEORGE
EDWAHDi con OF 6eorge 1ld Elizabeth Barbsr,
u ase these little lambs, said He, .
And lay them In my breast;
Proteo ton they shall find In me,
In me be ever best :"
TIE friends of the family are invited TO attend
the lunerai from the residence of the parents on
Eleventh, between 6 ani stree 8, Eas. Washing
ton, 10 morrow, March 18th, at O'Clock.
SAINT. sitter q short but painful illL as MARY E..
beloved wife of John Davis, in the 18th year Of her
age.
On the Isth Insssnt, COLMoRE 8. HILLEA-
Rf, Aset "a years and 10 months. He was kind
and efeotonate to sl, patient In sickness, and be-
loved BY all who Knew him.
In Georgetown. ID. c., on the 9Th instant, after a
short but painful illness, Mrs; c v. CURREN,
age. baltimore papers oopyl
At Washington, D. o., March nth, 1852, at 4
O'Clock q. m, Captain w. w PECK, of the 18th
Infantry, d A, after brief illness of oOnges
tl0n Of the BRAIN.
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The Government is in receipt Of the follow
Ing thrilling news:
Newbern, N. c., was captured on the 18th
instant by the forces Of Gen. Burnside, with
loss Of 100 killed and 45O wounded.
The feet left Roanoke on the nth, entered the
mouth of the Neuse river. and landed under
cover Of the gunboats; on the morning Of the
18th, at slocum's Creek, marched some twelve
miles and bivouacked on the railroad.
Gunboats went up the river and sheIled out the
first battery, Fort Dixie.
The troops started again on the morning Of IN.
lith. About five miles from Newbern the enemy
was found behind breastworks and batteries over
two miles long, protecting the railroad.
After battle 2X hours the enemy's flank wa,
turned by gallant charge Of the Msssac husetts
2Ist and New York 5Ist, supported by the other
regiments Of the ID and Sd brigadeI
The enemy retreated to Newbern, crossing the
railroad bridge over the Trent river, and burned
il as soon as over. They also attempted 10 burn
the city, but the Inhabitants eNtinguished the
fire. The gunboats continued MP the river be-
fore the troops, Smelling out in succession Forts
Thompson, Brown, Ellis and Lane The river
was Ohsuucted by sunken ships and cEsvauz de
JTiss of iron shOd stakes, and torpedoes had also
been placed in the channel.
Our feet escaped almost without damage. The
rebels had scows filled with tar and turpentine at
Newbern TO 80 down the river and burn the aeet.
When fired the tide failed to move them out into
the stream.
Our troops crossed I'm small boats to the city,
and took possession in the afternoon The great
er part Of the Inhabitants ted. No opposition
was made to its occupation.
The rebel troops retreated by train towards
GOldsboro', leaving about BOO prisoners in our
hands.
Their loss was nearly as great as the Union
forces.
Among the prisoners is Col Avery, of South
Carolina.
The force opposed to us was nearly Is go, under
command Of Gen. Branch.
Among our killed is Lieut. Col Merrett, OF ths
23d Massachusetts; Adiutant Stesrns, Of the 2Ist
Massachusetts,, and Chaplain Owen N Benton,
Of the New York 5lst.
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TIE INDIAN HERB DocToR,
From Canada, will describe diseases and tell his
patients the nature Of their complaints or ILL
ness, without receiving any informa-

Won IIOfil tntpu,
No charge for Cons.,:.ssss or Adsiss.
We use such Balms az have no strife
With Nasure or the Laws Of Life; ss
With Blood our hands we never stain
Nor poison men to ease their pain.
Our Fathsr-whom all goodness fills,
Provides the means TO cure all Ills;
The simple Herbs beneath our feet,
Well used, relieve our pain complete.
A simple Herb, q simple Flower,
Guild nom the dewy Lea lEfH e
These, these shall speak with touching power
or change and health to thee.
Room No. II, Warrington Building, Penn. Az
enue, corner Of 9TH street. = -
Canadian references Of the Indian Herb Doctor
Sir e. Heads, Governor Of Canada.
Hon. Nv, Stearns, Mayor Of Montreal, @. T..
Hon. Geo. Hall, Mayor Of Quebec, G. E,
Hon. John Hutchinson, Mayor of Toronto, O. w
Hon. j. b. Robinson.
Hon. Jas. Cummings, Mayor Of Hamilton, G. w
Hon. w Mathews, of Brantford, G. w.
Hon. w. Barker, Mayor Of London, G. w.
w. Sewage, late Col. Of Artillery. : : sr.ssse &
H. p. Dwight, supt. Of Montreal Telegraph.
j. Taylor, Justice OF the Peace, Toronto, g. w
r. HI Crook, Alderman, Toronto, c. w.
j. Urqnhart, Surgeon, Toronto, G. w.
tH.1 eA-vsa
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DISEASES OF rHE THROAT AND LUNGS.

A Card DIR Robert Hunter, Of New York,
editor Of the "N. Y. Journal Of Diseases Of the
Chest" &c, has arrived In Washing ton for the
purpose Of treating Bronchial and Pulmonary
Diseases, to which branch Of his profession his
practice 10 e1tlHsipely confined
DIR. Hunters visit is definitely limited TO two
weeks, and 10 only made to afford those afflicted
with the diseases embraced in his speciality (Ca-
tarrh, Bronchitis, Asthma and Consumption) an
opportunity to submit their cases to him In person
Or. H., 10 the founder Of the Inhalation system
Of practice, by which medicines for the cure of
diseases Of the throat and lungs are applied d.
rectly TO the affected parts In the form Of vapor
By this treatment, Asthma aud Bronchitis are
rapidly cured, and even consumption, which has
so long baffed the skill OF physicians and proved
utterly incurable under Good Liver Oil - "Coun-
terirritation" and the various "Cough Sirups,"
&c Balls .nsn and Other quackish nostrums taken by
the stomach yields readily TO the healing influence
Of warm medicated vapors, daily applied to the
affected parts. Ia the city Of New York the
deaths from consumption, have diminished more
than thousand year since the Introduction OF
this practice. No other form of medication gives
the patient the slightest chance Of cure. The
seat OF disease can only be reached by inhalation
Or Hunters rooms are at No. goa Penn. avenue,
ed door below 18th street, south aide. Hours from
10 m to Q p m.
sIcK SOLDIERS.
From TO o'clock daily will be devoted to the
gratuitous examination of soldiers suffering from
any disease Of the throat or lungs. mari5.u
ALL PERSONS can find the best stock Of Cloth
ing, Furnishing Goods, Trunks, Hats and Cans,
nni th1a No d70 Seventh atyoat noe,
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INDIA RuBBRR troopS.

INDIA RUBBER 6ooDs. ...rr Jed.
india rubber Sheets for protecting children's
beds, that no family should be without; IS cents
each.
Rubber Blankets, for soldiers, 81 .25 each
Rubber Ponchos and Blankets combined, g. 50
each.
India Rubber Goats, white or black, % so each.
India Rubber keggins 81 per pair.
And all kinds OF r ubbcr Goods, including Rub
Der Boots and Shoes, II ubber Shoppers for bottles,
Door Mats, Under Sheetings for beds In sickness,
&c, &c, at manufacturers prices, :, Il A. aalls
India Rubber Warehouse, 3nS Pa. av., between
Ninth and Tenth streets - feb LIT
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PAIN AND SICKNESS is produced by the presence
Of these matters or humors which are retained be
yond the time designed. Brandreth's Pills re-
moves these matters OF humors, and their use al
ways relieves, and perseverance infalliby cures
portance OF these few lines, how much disease
would be diminished, and the general health OF
the community improved. Brandreth's pills are
sold at IS cents per box, with full directions, al
No. 294 Canal street, New York, and at the branch
Office, corner Ninth and E streets, Washington
d. C. p. 8. Suffers supplied by the dozen.
NH 15.Iw
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EYE AND EAR.-OpthaEnlie and ApraI Issti-
txfs, " Pennsytvania avenue, opposite w illards
Hotel, devoted TO the treatment medically and
surgically Of all diseases OF the eye and ear. In
charge OF DR.. F. A. Won ,MoschZisker,f Oculist
and Anrist, from Clinton Place, New York
Deafness, impaired sight, noises in the head
scientifically treated. Medical men will be wel-
coined at all times to witness operations. Hun
dreds of testimonials and statements from persons
who have been restored to sight and hearing can
be examined. Artificial eyes inserted.
mar l5-it - 4 - -
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Dr.. JAMES c. O'NEIL, graduate Of the med
ical department of the University of New York,
and Physician and Surgeon TO the Hospitals and
other public institutions on Blackwell's island,
New York, and lately of Providence, r. L., hav-
ing opened en- office corner Of F and Ninth SITS.
respectfully solicits public patronage.
P.S. Parties suffering from disease of the
chest, and particularly Consumption, would do
well TO cali. NH Is 2tE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-03-18

CoRNs, BUNIoNs, BAD NAILS, ENHANCED JOINTS
and all diseases Of feet cured without pain or
convenience to the patient, by DR.. White, Surgeon
Chiropodist, 1926 Pennsylvania avenue Once
hours from a. m. to D. m.
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HUMBUG MAURY'S TORPEDOEs AND
FIRE-SHIPS OF NO AVAIL.
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THE ENEMY 5000 STRONG UNDER GEN.
BRANCH
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LATE LOCAL NEWS.

PRISONERS RELRAsKD.-By order of the war
Department the following prisoners were released
oath Of allegiance, which was adm nistered 10
tnem bY Justice Johnson Francis v. La Gross,
Ma.; Michael F. Mckee, Baltimore, Md; Capt.
VIM. Cor, Port Tobacco, Md; Lenn Van Ors-
dale, Berkeley, Va; James Haislip, Fairfax, Va. I;
John M Brooke, Fauquier, Va; b ID. Wine,
Fauquier, Va; Noah Hunt, Fairfax, Va; James
RILEY, New Orleans; A. @. Gunnen, Fairfsx. Va. :;
Albert 6. Gunnell, do; Thos. b. Angel, WASH
ington; Michael Rourke, Md; John Rockford,
Eairfsxt Va; Peter Hsrerty, Ireland; Aaron Van
Camp, Washington City. .,.........ff
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STEALING A PIG.-James Cation and Michael
Mack were arrested yesterday by officer Copeland
on the charge Of killing and stealing pig which
had strayed from the drove. They were taken
before Justice Ferguson, who held them TO bali
10 appear at court.
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THE ENEMY's LOSS ABOUT THE SAME.
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-sALr OF REAL EsrATx--Lsst week, lot s, OF
squaTe 100, located IN the First Ward. near The,
Circle, was snld to Mr.. Edward O'Connor for IL
cent? per foot This In not 80 bad for real essate.
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LARGE AMOUNT OF PROPERTY RECOVERED.
The Metropolitan policemen In Georgetown ar
rested a man named Thomas w. Robinson this
morning on the charge of the theft. There was
found In his possession carpet bag, a gold
watch, and more than three hundred dollars in
gold and Treasury notes. The carpet bag con.
tains coats vests, socks, gloves, brushes, &c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-03-18
OUR MILITARY BUDGET.
GLORIOUS NEwSn
ANOTHER GREAT UNION vIcroRYu
Burnside in Possession Of Newbern,
North Carolina.

OUR LOSS ONE HUNDRED KILLED AND
FOUR HUNDRED AND FIFTY
WOUNDED
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THREE HUNDRED PRISONERS TAKEN.
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FAnILIDs who have never used Boston CRACKERS
are invited 70 try those manufactured fresh every
day by j. l.. Dayton. Sold by all respectable
grocers. .' ia 2SH
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THEY RETREAT TOWARDS GoLDsBoRo.
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ALL PERSONS can find the best stock Of Cloth.
ing, Furnishing Goods, Trunks, Hats and Caps
at Smiths, No. 47O Seventh street, near F.
fe 27-3m -.a. 81. ...-a
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ST. PATRIcK's DAY.-The lecture at st. AIoysius
church was crowded last night with all the Cath
Ollie societies and other citizens to hear the lecture
Of John P. Brophy, Of Boston. Esputa's Band
gave strains OF Irish melodies, which brought
tears from the eyes Of many, In remembrance OF
days gone by. Little Willie Randle sang The
harp that once through Tara's halls" with great
taste and feeling.
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EPISCOPAL LETTER-Prayer Of Thanksgiving
for tbs Late Federal Victories w hitting
ham, Of the Protestant Episcopal Church in Mary.
land and the District OF Columbia, has transmit.
ted 10 all the Clergymen Of that Church In pa
rochical charge In the District, for use on all &C.
casions Of public worship within eight days fol-
lowing the Sunday after the receipt Of his letter
the following:
Prayer of TAaHksg iciag for Lats Victories
o, Almighty God, the Sovereign Commands
ef all the world, In whose hand Is power and
might which none is able to Withstand, we bless
and magnify Thy great and glorious name for the
happy successes which Thou hastOf late vouch-
safed in % many instances to the arms of this
nation and more especially for the deliverance OF
this city and district from the terrors Of blockade
and seige. And we beseech Thee, give TO US and
TO all this people grace to use this great mercy
shown toward Us to Thy glory, the advancement.
Of Thy Gospel, the honor Of our country, and az
much as In us neth the good Of all mankind
Stir up our hearts, o, Lord, to a true thankful.
ness, such as may appear in our lives by an hum.
BILE, holy, and obedient walking before Thee eli
our days; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom
for all Thy refcies, % In particular for these
victories and this deliverance, be all glory and
honor, world without end. Amen.
This prayer was used at the various Episcopal
/ churches Of Washington on Sunday.
RoBBERY-Yesterday Thomas Kennedy, Johu
O'Neil and Virginia Donoghue were arrested by
| onacers Norwood and King upon suspicion OF
discharged soldier. They were taken before jus
| tice Dom, where II appeared that Flynn drew
| his money and went 70 the house Of Mrs. Dies.
mond, Seventh Ward, 70 stay last week. He
| gave Mrs. Desmond ga to keep for him. The
next day he asked for his money, and she gave
him $40. Being little supplied with liquor, he
put the money In his bosom and went mp stairs
| 10 lie down, and while there the woman Dom
oghue stole Il. The men were dismissed and
Virginia Donoghue was sent to jail. A civil war.
rant was issued against Mrs. Desmond for the re-
manning s23, and judgment rendered against
her, and Mrs. Desmond paid over the amount,
with the costs. tE-asI
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CRIMINAL Court Judge Crawford, who acted
In his judicial capacity for some time yesterday,
announced this morning that the exertion had
contrary to his expectations, made him feel much
worse, and that he felt himself physically inca
pable OF presiding over the court to-day. He was
therefore obliged TO adjourn the court until Sat-
urday next, by which time probably an arrange
ment would be made whereby one Of the Judges
Of the Circuit Court would take his seat as Judge
Of the Criminal Court, as Is provided by law. He
also stated that there was not much business this
term, there being only three or four important
cases to be tried Court was therefore ad journed
until Saturday next
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THE FINEST AND BEST STOCK OF
j READY-MADEC LOTHiNGi In Wsshinxton
can be found at BAR & BROS Establishment,
corner of 4 and 18th SITS, : :
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A LII SIZE BOYS, from the age Of (. years up,
"A can 30 htted out at BAR Il BROS, CORNER Z
and It'll streets. 1t much less than usual prices.
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WANTED IMMEDIATELY-A hrpt-oass
w COOK, (whito woaau) SO a Girl TO
wash dishes. Apply $50 7th ST NH IL s.
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GEORGETOWN ADvERT'MTS
LIST OF LETTERS REMAINING In THE
posi- OFFICE, GEORGETOWN, DC,
March Is. lS6Q.

2 u Persons applying for letter. In the foIlovin.
they may not receive them.
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From to q o'clock daily will be devoted to the
gratuitous examination of soldiers suffering from
any diseaze Of the throat or lungs mar i5-n
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WANTED-At the Gosling Restaurant, 24T
w Pennsylvan avenue, a good WAITER
one who understaEds his business perfectly well :;
none nut such need apply. Good References re-
suired.
Also GIRL. to wash dishes. and make herself
genera Nv usein. IL
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1862-11-07
The Guerrilla QuantPel.

has been lately REPRESENTED hist this celebrated
guerrilla esef Of Missouri vss at one time mem
Der Of the Treesoi. Kansas Jsiba-kers and On
account Of s1ue wrong which be received at ,heir
Aands, deserted to the eouthegn side. We learn
from reliable authority that there Is foundation
Tor this statement. Our informant, distinguished
Western o4cer who has long known Qusntrel
says that he has always been the Southern siae,
II Southern man by birth, and thoroughly devoted
70 the Southern cau.e. From sli accounts, Guam
tIeu II just the man for susrrilia chief combining
the courage CT the lion aid the cunning Of the fox
inexhsustible in activity and in RESOURCES neither
to BE- caught VIXEN lac ID the guIsued Tor to be
avoided when be il the pursuef Gar irformau.
states that be has under His command sbout a han
drsd and twsnty men, number sufficient for
hia puy p0sss, ard sil that he wants. With TIL
force he il striking terror T. the enemy IN Missouri
and doing An aro1nt CT mischief which some CON-
manders Of large s:miss have not hesn able to &c.
complish II any Of his men fail into the enemy's
hands. which is rarely the case, they are tressed
with the Msss "distInguished consideration" The
reason g. that: .. early period of his career the
Yankees hung one or two Of his suerriilas whom
they had taken prisoners, whereupoa Qnsairell,
who Is q gentleman Of senee a. we'll as true hu.
manly, hung I've Yankees for one guerrilla q pro-
seeding which had the instant effscs Of civilzing
the Federal savages and teaching them to observe
the ordinary rules Of wsr. Col Tracy. one Of lie
most gsiant ana efficient of the Confederate eff.
cars In Missouri has adopted the re .aliatory sys.
tam In the same proportion Of Ave to ore and with
equally happy effects.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1862-11-07
LATE NORTHERN NEwa-NorsheEn papers, o
The lth inst. say Smokers Gap Is In possession o
TIA FEDERAL troops The Herald says:

Gen. Pleasanton came up with the rebels at
philomout ON Saturday anu after an artillery fight
Of ave hours duration drove them back TO Union
. tom three miles beyond They proved TO be q
portion Of Stuart's cavalry supported by one bat
tAFy. Yesterday morning Gen PleassBton re-
neWsd the attack 2: Union, and being reinforced
BY brigade OF infantry. ct 10 O'clock pressed the
enemy back. until at o'clock p. NJ, our troops
were In possession of the sowr From O'Clock
until dark the firing In that direction was very
heavy, bat the particulars Of what was going on
we're not known. 6riekees Gap .as siso taken
possession Of by . portion Of cur advance yester.
day Three brigades Of rebel infantry were oh.
served moving In column up the mountain.
battle la tss vicinity very soon Is not an improbs.
bio event
vss, quantities of supplies. clothing and shoes
are being forwarded 70 General Mcclellan, bat still
II h ststsd that many regiments are almos. naked
end withont shoes.
4 scouting party In the direction Of Dumfiiss 70.
port that the rebels In force ct Warfentou and
ore nsesiving freah troops They INST large body
q rebel cavalry within seven miles Of DumfkteS.
aEd were compelled 70 hklI back
The HNslA, OF the 4th, says that General NcClel.
has dslsAtAd The extrsme loft Of ous army, and
o13vso our forces beyond Smokers Gap, which po.
ess!oa - now hsl1 b. the forces Of ncClellan -
g.aeesre b The 0rBt Al TIRES gaps IN the Blue
3saee, aAent forty miles fksm HaFpers Ferry, and
e n 0ireee souts from Lssabufe 70 Winchester
To ~ hae captured seven moro vessels n
y - ssw weaks. Two wses released On diving
49, - I'm. respsetivaly Of eso0oo end
xeS1 layahls = III PreeAent q he Oonle1arnae
ooeeeD eete peaoe q sstahliGheA
0ese closed n nsw York IN The "a Ct l3oa.