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EXPERIMENTS WITH SHEEP.


The first stage Of a very Interesting
experiment undertaken by the Pairing
ton Tenants Club, to prove the fattenine
qualities of certain breeds of sheep, has
Just been brought to conclusion, and the
results presented to the public. From
the accounts published elsewhere, it will
be seen that there were eighteen different
kinds Of sheep, and that each lot were
turned into a two acre plot of sixteen
acre field, each plot being of equal gra-
zing value. The lots consisted of-1st,
ten crosses of the Teeswater with tbs
Leicester; 2nd, twelve crosses of the
Chevoit with the Leicester; 3D. ten Lin
coins; Alb, ten South. Downs 9TH, ten
Shropshire Downs; 9Th, twelve Leices-
ters; 7th ten Cotswolds and 8b, seven
odd sheep, one from each Of the above
cIasses--a,l hoggs. The fairness Of the
trial would thus appear to be somewhat
r, l'''DN y a. '',oG -
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'1 ''' = . 7''N'' ',5' "'' ,''''" Wv
0.''' ''''' ""u ''o wv "0'''"' ''s' '""'i '"'
ouu '"'eP'
lhe lots were all turned into grass on
lne -'o oI May a fortnight alter TINS
they were weighed The weight OF the
Ieeswater crosses was lOG stone 3 lbs''
OF the Chevoit crosses, l2i stone l3 lbs;
of the Lincolns, l2j stone lbs; Of the
South-Downs, 81 stone 10 lbs; Of the
Shropshire-Downs, l0l stone lbs; odd
sheep, 90 stone I lbs; Leicesters, llG
stone . lbs; Cotswods, 30 stone . lbs,
Between this date and the 4th OF Octo-
oer' the sheep were weighed four times
ne results OF eac" weighing VIII oe
found tabuIated IN another column we
will here, therefore, only aIlade to the
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1862-02-28
READ THIS.

MEDIcAL.-We do not often copy
medical recipes, but tae following are
simple and safe, and are, withal, authen
icated by medical practitioners, and fine
a place in the last number Of Brajth-
waits Retrospect of Practical Medicine
Nero Remedy TOR Vdooping Cough
Mr. Foster communicates to the Medica
Times and Gazette, a simple remedy foi
whooping cough. 1t is an infusion o.
the common clover hay, which should be
sweet and leaCy Make a strong infu-
sion by sjmmerng four hours, and give
a table spoonful three times a day. Ii
answers best when it acts slightly on the
bowels.
Remedy for d Black Eye.-Take the
root of Solomons seal, wash, cut off the
dark colored skin, and scrape like horse
radish. Apply cold as a poultice to the
eye. A tingIiug sensation results, and
when this ceases a fresh application
should be made until the blackness dis
appears. \ writer in the Medical Times
says, Il have often found it sufficient to
apply the scraped root at bedtime to the
closed eye, when the blackuess has dis
appeared by morning"
DPruERrA. \ correspondent OF the
Bellows Falls Argus mentions the follow
ing shrub as a curative for that fearful
disease, Diptheria, which is now quite
prevalent throughout TIE state. He
says:
The shrub is known by most people
as dogwood. 1t branches out like an
umbrella top, except that it is fiat, and
bears a little black berry. l have never
known it to fail of curing the throat-ail
when tried, and the directions for its use
are so simple that all can understand how
to do it. Take the green bark from the
tree, and steep it in pure water until the
strength Is all extracted. Then strain it,
let it cool, and, after putting in a little su-
gar, it is ready for use, when it may be
taken at discretion. This preparation
is also very good for swellings and in
hammation, aud, when used on animals,
has been known to stop Inflammation af-
ter modification has set in. The canker
root will cure putrid sore throat. This
root grows on the tops of our high noun
tains, in light soil, and is not discoyera-
BILE until about June. Dogwood is get
at-able' in all seasons, growing in wet,
swampy places, and beside rivuets and
springs on hill-sides.'
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1862-02-28

SCALDING ONION SEED. \ cores
poudent Of the American Agriculturist
writes that paragraph has been going
the rounds of the papers to the effect
that scaldins water poured upon onion
seed will cause it to germinate in a few
minutes. He tried it, and lost all his
first planting, not a seed coming up.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1862-02-28

GA Richmond paper says that while
the Federal officers were assuring the
people of Elizabeth City that they had
not come to rob or harrass them, the
Yankee soldiers were plundering the cot
ton houses and filling the gunboats with
that material. 1t was rumored that Eliz-
abeth City had been evacuated by the
Federal troops.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1862-02-28
JENNIE'S ELOPEMENT.
A EXCITING TAIL


Oh Jennie Gray was young and fair
.It, " i' ,1',o I,, t.. e., , r,'p SUNNY, nu.l's ',',.,
boor,if,I ,broot and h,.. oc .u,,,,o.
nm ,.,. I.l. .:r.,
AMI ,ioo5 oa5 o',,.ad or,aI r,to bot,Le,,
bo1 not L.oa o,. .c T,.a;-,. a,.r, :;
tod e -. c. -. 49,. ..u ..I,
inc, .,,.,r;ro, ,,r .,,-,,, ;,,;+,. l,d o,.,r -,
'"7 0"'Oli"5 % '4'9ou'''''tJ H"u CFCI OH-
circled Jennie's neck. IF her lovers had
only been curls, they could
Upon her breast find couch of case
And Kiss Kiss her. gr' cbcek sE with WHIT cycry .r iT brcelc
tonn 1r.,r,. ,-,s n ,o,.or,,ol5
Tno' ,,{ minus, minus s4ver i,-. ana gola, H.,
g.. ,f,; ,.,,.
,.,5,. ,-.I.
' 10 N ',-' - ~, ,''',' '''
aS.""''o',, 70 Apo'io' because ne Dao Tso
p''' ) 10 OLp"9o' 0s'auS9 ne was " sweet
Slosor' ana Playeu 'ne hadIe ana 10
Atoms because 'e was a you'n oI ialr
proportions ana co'ne'y 10 iooA upon
'''' 7'7''N "''''' '''' "0'o'0' ''Joo' "
her hearts alteration was nor near like
~, rT-,..,-,.I f,.l...t., -......, -.
Ho'e' Ilct cruel Ialher tad sworn ny
tho rooI and mass if he caupbf him with
Jennie
rn,t he u.onrJ croon bobiD5 him, .ry
Ap4 5.a, ,lt n, ), hea[y D.y!.ln, PeS boot fly
Observation-Disclosures, ,.
But vowed that welded She wouId be,
i9 '""'0''' s'''"''' ''',' 10 see 'i' '''
man h'uder me from ge''ih9 married
"neh ! 'eel IKE ~ was the de'I'o' eN-
e'a'na''oh'
Nv ny don't you feel like 1t then SAID
.Jobn Hpnrv
"BeCauSe | dew, was the reply.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1862-02-28
THE DYING SOLDIER.

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that of health the eyes were undimmed
and onlv tbe nos;tion or tha Lards which
were thrown over his head and locked
in almost spasmodic tigbtness. told that
he was in pain. He was unusually noble
in countenance. His brow was broad
and fair and the thick locks that cluster
ed from the temples curled like the ring
lets of boy. lie knew not why, but
the chaplain experienced a sudden and
unusual sympathy for this Young man,
struck down in his beauty: still he felt
that there was no immediate danger in
his case.
How is lie wounded?" he asked of
the surgeon. as he approached the bed
softly.
.Tn ,bo rigbt s;l. bor,v ,bo rp.. -
was the repIv.
.Is he in dancer ~
eOb M. tba, +. ,o,. o., ,res.r+ ,rto
case may 'aNe oau 'uTh' 70 be surei but
1t looks very wen now Charles. he
added "uaress''S '"e SICK man familiar
iy' the chaplain is going the rounds :;
would you like to see mm r
Oh ceI'a'nIy' exclaimed the young
man. s'n'''os am very G'ad TO see
"'"' anu nc "e'u out MS Hahu' Ills
o',' " 80 s,'''- '''u i'''5'''s' "s VIII" 'He
'5',s' ''''''"' MS 0'''P WAS vigorous
'i' 'o.iy - ,'''' ! ~ "'u"1'o' my
' a, ~ '''o '''' ''.,''
'a' '''0 -''' '''','' VI ''''
- pew ~ " ~ N'''"'
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'' "s''' o''y '''1 0'S'' es' mere ana ne
3 i'''.gu us '''''N ~ Ills sue
W. " ~ 's w '''.'' nope
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Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1862-02-28
Why, what is it p was the quick re-

" What you do not mean -
Won't live more than an hour or two
at the most. [ tried to tell him, but
couldn't; and finally thought of you
You can ease it you know"
A great shadow fell on the chaplain
for moment he was stunned and shock
ed, and his voice grew husky as he made
reply:
1t IS sad errand' but none the less
my du'y, oor 'elio~ ! can rea''@e
~ lnoeeu l cannot il'' voice was SO
slro"gi his manner SO natural III be
mere presently
ana Ie'' alone he 'nre" himself upon
MS Noe'' 70 "Fes''a LOT s'Fe"s'n IN
pay ~, '''
ne "'"iOs pNeie was "'l'a VII" 10"
gus rom 'N' s''us5'''' VII" P'''" anu
u'7s,s'' No'"s so''y up ~ 'n' oo''"
'''0" ~ ''''' ''''1 0I'V, = '"' 0""P
lain raZpl uUOn the face before him Ii
,''I go 'Io' Nv ''''o 'o''' nun
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ed in some surprise upon the chaplain.
"Ifelt as if [ must see you again be-
fore retired, said the latter striving
to steady his voice. GLOW do YOU feel
now Z"
80, better. I thank YOU; in fact al
most we'll. The main is cone and I feel
quite hopeful rather think the SUR
geon does, though he said nothing"
Again that fearful swelling in the
cbqpIain's throat. How should he tell
him Of his danger-how prepare the
mind SO calmly resting on a certainty ::
the poor, hopeful soul that would never
.ook with earthly eyes on the mother he
so louged for. Another moment, and
the young mau appeared TO be struck
with some pecuIiarity in the Cace OF
,,oyenoot. or the cLocro;, The I,r,o
evos sapo.t his with an ir,s,saro.s that
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~ vas on tho noint of roipr to Ned.
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ma, far M. la.t hour was tLo fearful re-
srop.a
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Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1862-02-28

GTA mans own good breeding is the
best security against other peoples i'll
manners,
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-04-18
THIRTY.sEvENTH CONG REss.
First Session.

| WASHINGTON, April IL.
SEEATE--The bill to amend the act creating
the court Of claims, was received from the
House and referred to the Judiciary committees
also, the House bill amendAtory of the act au-
thorizlng the Issuing OF certificates of indebt-
edness. Referred to tho Finance committee.
A number Of petitions on the tax bill were re-
feFred. aia -
Mr.. Hale, from the committee on Naval AT
fairs, reported Joint resolution appropriatlng
seven thousand dollars for the relief Of the OF.
dcers and privates Of the marine battalion,
who lost their personal effects on the Port Royal
expedition in November last. Passed.
The House bill for tho establishment Of 9
department OF Agriculture, was taken up, and
the Senate commttee's amendments were
agreed TO. tprovides for q Bureau independent
OF the Interior Department, with Commission
er and assistants, who are to obtain and diffnse
agricultural information.
Mr.. Wright offered substitute for the bill
providing for an agricultural, statistical and
commercial Bureau. t
The agricultural bill was laid over.
The Indian appropriation bill came up and
was laid over. ~
The bill to establith mint at Denver was
taken up and passed. a,- ~
The Stone resolution was postponed till Mon
day.
Mr.. Doolittle gave notice that he should move
to refer this to some committee. --.
The bill to establish steamship line be.
tween San Francisco and Shanghai came up,
but no action was had
After executive session, adjourned,
HoUsE. chaplain Stockton, in his opening
prayer, returned thanks for the abolition Of
slavery In the District Of Columbia, regarding
m diUina int
The House resumed the consideration Of the
bills adversely reported on by the committee on
the Judiciary, upon the subject Of the liberation
of slaves Of the rebels, colonization, etc. The
pending motion was on tabling these sixteen
bills. Half of them had been read through,
when the House went into committee of the
Whole, and took up the Pacific railroad bill.
Mr.. Loyejoy then expressed his opinion. He
said the bill was patchwork, got up on the plan
of log.rolling, to suit six, eight, nine or ten
railroad companies. a.
Messrs. Dunn, Edwards, Wilson and Watts
favored the bill.
After executive session adjourned. d..
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-04-18
RHEUmATIsm.

No disease 10 50 certain Of cure by BRANDRETH's
PILLS as this. They soon take out Of the blood the
particular Virus upon which all the pain depends aad
the patient d cured.
Mr.. T. M. Adams 3O5 Twelfth Street, New York, Bus
fered with rheumatism for long period. He was at
tended by able phytclaps but their prescriptions were
Of no aVail he WA unable to move without assistance
four months almost entirely confined to hIl
bed At this period Of bis sickness, when hope had asd
and he expected to 10 cripple for thu remainder Of h
life, lie was recommended to use BRANDRETH'e
PILLS. The nrst box evidently made him better; the
improvement was more decided frOm the second box,
and BY the time he had used eighteen bozsS, he was en-
rely cured Of rheumatism, and the strength and sup
pleness Of bis limbs restored. It Is now over
year that this cure has teen Effected and he has had no
return, but continues In the enjoyment Of perfect
health, May 9th, 1861. ,rs-...
SOLD BY JoHN R. Cook, Druggist, ooiunbus, and BY
all respectable dealers In medicines.
mar2e-dAWlm ..H H.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-04-18
Che Obiu 5tatesnrarr
FRIDAY MORNING, APRIL IS, 1869.
'TELEGRAPHTC. !.
Reported for the Ohio Statesman.
Latest from yorktown.
NEAR YoRrowH, April IL

:"
Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary Of War: ~
During Tuesday aud Wednesday the gunboatI
amused themselves, by shelling the woods below
Gloucester. One OF them approached within
two miles Of Yorktown yesterday morning, but
the enemy opened from new battery concealed
In the woods. The boat having obtained the
position Of their guns, returned to her position
without receiving auy damage. ii.
The firing to day Was renewed at long inter
walls. a3a -Sa
The rebels yesterday morning, with one
thousand men, commenced to strengthen a bat.
terry located about three miles to the left OF
Yorktown, when battery was brought to bear,
causing them to beat hasty retreat.
The rebels opened with their heavy guns,
when O second battery was brought forward.
A brisk fire was now kept up for about four
hours, during which three Of the enemy's guns
were dismoupted, when both parties ceased for
while. But IL was resumed on our part late
In the afternoon, and continued till daylight
/ this morning, effectually preventing the rebels
from repairing the damage they had sustained.
The loss of the enemy must have been con-
siderable, as the firing Of our artillery was very
accurate
Our loas was Sergeant Baker, I'd Michigan,
killed, and F. Page, Company D, I'd Michigan,
both feet shot off also four horses, which were
killed.
Yesterday Richard Painter, Of Berdan's sharp
shooters. was probably fatally shot while on
picket duty.
Other engagements took place yesterday, fur.
ther to the left and near James River, In which
cur troops showed very great gallantry. The
results have not yet been fully ascertained.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-04-18
Cincinnati Market.

| OlHcINhATIs April 10.
RLoUR-The market continues very much depressed
and nothing doing Of importance. We did not hear o
sale to-day worthy Of note. SupeTfne Is offered
- 1904 l5 and extra at "a 2593 30.
WHIsKY-The demand Is good. and prices No per "a
higher, with sales Of 200 brs at the latte
rate for wagon.
PRoVIsIoNs-A dull and heavy market, and no de-
mand except from those having contracts to fill. Hold
e were lot disposed TO make any important
but buyers are generally holding on.
$40 SO WV -
LARD-DHll and not salsble at over 7Ae for prime
so tcs sold at 7kc.
BULK MEATs-Easer.
sIDEe-sAes Of 100000 los at 6e 1900 Lbs DO light
sHoULDERs-Thers were sales Of 100 bOg.heass Al
3hc packed.
BAooN-NOthing doing
demand. ~ ~ '~~'1e
ooFPEE-Dlll at Io0aIc.
M0LAsshe-Firm at 4l942c.
business doing quite light Small salsS are made a
for prime red and 95cS 90 for prime to choice
white but buyers refuse to purchase round lots at these
oMng tne limited demand for aOur, and the unfAvOr
o0RN-ThoIe is an improved demand, and the mar.
ke. nmsri sSc 10 freely offered for at the lower
oATs--The demand 10 limited, and the market heavy
Ing sssks; - II - :, - : :,
tns market closing at 5l9s2c In sacks The sales re-
ported were $50 bushels in bulk at 500; 300 do IN SACK
olc and 4OO bulhels do ct 5Sc sacks In both cases re-
turned = ~ "
BARLEY-Ths supply Of the best grades is light, ant
the market firm At 6s4e5c for prime state SPRING ans
os1Oc for prime fall There Il no sale ior the lowe
grades.
HAY-Ths market 10 unchanged and steady. W,
quote loose and ghtPreSed at SlS oo94 90 ton
,OHEEsE-The demand continues fair at e0sKo fol
western Reserve and Hamburg, and sk@9o for New
York State. u
BuTTER-The supply exceeds the demand, and the
market rules dull at l3l5c for prime to choice roll In
barrels and l79lec in bcxes the lower grades are ur
't..t-H. Gdsefte.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-04-18
COMMERCIAL MATTERS.
lErroaTrp IOR rur ONO srATrsnAS !

/ IMPORTED tOR TUE ONO gfATnnhAA mri
NKw YoRK. April II.
HLOUR-Market heavy. unsettled and 5DIOo lower
sales Of bbls at ~ 6594 30 Tor .upsrhne state
% e04 IS for extra state; - 65b4 50 Tor superfn,
western; ~ eO5 90 for common 70 medium extra weat
Is 255 40 for shipping brands extra round hooT
Ohio; e5 5000 IS for tTado brands do. The markell
CANADIAN RLoUR-Dull land lower, with sales Of
$50 barrels q "a so95 90 for shipping, and sS lO8s %
BYE IIoUR-ouist and steady, with small sales Of
at % 25Qp425.
ooRN MBAL-In moderate request; sales Of 100 bbIs
WHIsKY--Ths market Is less active and lower. The
sales 600 barrels at 2ac24c for state and west
WHEAT--Ths market opened dull and heavy, and
madam club at o. l0 2e00 bushels spring at N 49, 1000
bushels Milwaukee club on private tems 600 bushels
winter red western at 81 30, and 5000 bushels white
RYE: Arm export demand, with sales Of 200 bush
BARLEY--scarc and frn; sales Of $50 bushels Cana
81 90 N-N WV '''''''''
BARLEY MALT--we notice ale, OF 5000 bushsls at
u 60 which i9 materially above the market. =, ooo
oORN-market heavy and declining; sales Of 81, 900
bushels q, 5000 for miqsd In store and deiv
eredi 5795e for Bersey yellow.
oAre-Dull At 5000 for Canadian, western and
ooRRRB--Rio more active; market rules very Arm;
sales Of $500 bags at l9kc IS bags do N2oko other
kiuub ute IN modoIhto demand.
bU0AR-Th0 market for raw Is dull and UNCHANGED.
sslsse 600 hhds Cuba at eX@7k; Ssk for Porto Rico,
and 7Hc for Havana.
REFINED sUGAR-The market Is quiet and un.
changed.
M0LAssES-More active and the market rules very
hrm Sales Of 40 hogsheads Porto Rico at SOL IS bar
rels Cuba Muscovado at 2f1D30o;
POhh-The market 10 dull, heavy and lower. There
were sales Of W5 barrels at o12 50@l9 rs for mess,
closing At SIC e5l2 50 SlO OODlO IS for prme SlaQ5
obs so for western, city.
MEes BEEF-To-dsy the market rules quiet and
very hrm with sales Of $50 barrels at - 5U25 50 for
country prime; e5 5Us 90 for county msSsi SI2 SO
Obs so for repAcked mess; Ga 0OQbl4 so for extra
mess.
PRIME NESS BEEF-Ths market Ia quiet, with sales
Of 40 tcs at $50 90.
IL so.
OUT MEATs-More active at easier prices; sales Of
5oO PsckaseS at 4k5c for western city shoulders
5h@6H for hams.
6Kc.
BAooN-eides in less active demand and prices slight
" ayors the purch1ser sales Of 000 boxes 66xo for
cumberland cut mlddes; TX for short ribbed middes;
IHgo Tor very choice western and city short clear
mlddles. -
LARD-Dull, heavy and lower; sales Of 1l25 barrels
including small sales OF very choice ct exc,
which 10 now above the market.
state.
oHEEsE-Flrn at 7X@Oc,
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-04-18
Our Troops occupy UFbann, Freder.
1cksbnfg and TaPpahanncck.

WAsHINoToN, April 17.-Intelligence was re
ceived to-day from the Potomac fotills, which
on the lAth inst, visited the town of Urbana
A boats crew we're sent ashore there, but wher
within few yards of the beach they were free
upon BY the rifed pieces. No one was injured
The boat received several bullets in her hull -
The Jacony Bell, being the nearest, opened fire
on the rebels, which scattered them In every d.
rection. a H.t
After this the fotilla proceeded on its voyage
towards fredericksburg. Arriving opposite
Lowry's Point batteries, they commenced from
the whole feet to shell the works and fortiica-
tions, driving out the pickets, who have occupied
u since its evacuation, twelve days ago, by a
large body of the rebel army. After the
shelling, the boats crews landed and pro-
ceeded TO burn some one hundred and fifty log
houses, used by the rebels as quarters, which
returned to their ships, loaded with blankets,
quilts, medicines and muskets, left by the rebels
in their flight. ~.
The feet then proceeded to the town of Tap
pahannock. about two miles above Fort Lowry,
arriving of which blank cartridge was fred
and flag Of truce hoisted, which was responded
to by the people of the town by displaying o
number Of white Gags.
Our commander, With his gigs's Grew, landed,
when they were met at the beach by q large
conoourse cf people Of all colors, and it seemed
With great demonstratlons by the dark popula-
tlcn. The American flag was run up over one
of the largest houses In the town, when is was
hailed with enthusiastic cheering By the crews
Of our own gunboats.
Subsequently our commander Nas informed
that some Of the people of the place had said
as soon as we left IL would be torn down. Our
commander then politely told them IL II was, be
would give them ak hours to leave the town
before he burned It.
Information was given by the contrabands
that four large schooners and other obstrue-
tions had been placed In q narrow channel of
the river, Ave miles this side Of Fredericksburg,
60 prevent our approach to that place, where
lie the steamers ST. Nicholas, Eureka, and Lo-
gan, the former mounted with two guns.
As far as could be learned, there were no
rebel soldiers In the neck of land lying between
the Potomac and Rappahannoek,, excepting
few picket Cavalry, composed of Marylanders,
to prevent the escape of negroes
On the 18th inst. the feet lay OF Tappahau-
mock About fifty miles below Fredericksburg,
our fleet captured the sloop Reindeer, loaded
with oysters, shad, cedar posts and carpet-bsgs,
containing a quantity Of clothes for the rebels,
with many letters, trem which 1t was ascertain
ed the rebels were eyAcnating Fredericksburg
and talking of burning the town to keep IL
from falling into our hands s--i
The feet then proceeded down the river to
Collins Creek, and there cut out two very fine
schooners.