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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-04
Disc AxE AND DEATH IN 1lf
AMMY OF 1M & POTOMAC.

Tho most reliable information Of thu
sanitary coalition Of Gen. Burnside
army. por.rays . heart rending picture
Of the inro de VI disease aud DEATH
Saysa Washington correrpo, dent wh'
has taken great pains, by converting
with ofiiosss direct from the encamp-
meut, to ascertain the condition Of our
forces there: "At no period during
the war have there been 30 much suf-
ering, destitution and sickness in the
army as during the whole OF tho present
mouth" lie further states, that moi
even in the swamps OF the Chickabom-
ony, with all the malaria and dampnes,
Of that region, vas the suffering any
comparison to what the troop. are now
undergoing, in watching and waiting Oh
tho Northern side Of the stream over
which they ought 10 have been led many
days ago. The army nov in the hos
pitfalls Of the East proves the truth OF
the assertion. Not less than one sixth
If the entire force are now under the
care Of the army doctors. Exposure
10 the chief cause OF these fearful raw.
ages. Notwithstanding winter is upon
them, tents have been abolished, and in
stead OF that comfort the shelter tent"
has been introduced, which is nothing
more or less than . sort Of canvass
blanket-a flmsy kind Of tarpaulin
which Is thrown over . stick 90 as to
form an inverted V; under this with
no protection form the cold at either
head or foot, two soldiers creep and
sleep If they can. The result is show
ing itself in rheuma,isms, inf1ucnzas and
lung fevers to most alarming extent
No wonder there is larger army than
most nations are able TO raise, lying
sick in the hospitals. No wonder that
under such auspices the machinery OF
war is constantly clogglng. No wonder
that the work Of redeeming the Union
10 at u stand.tlil. No better men were
ever mustered into service; but what
does tina: signify, unless they are proper
ly clothed and sheltered There must
be reform in this matter, else the army
might as we'll disband and 60 home
II the men can't get a chance to fight
they should not b. shovelcd into their
g'aves by sanitary Encouragement.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-04

TITS NAuoArUCK.-The new gun Of
the Naugatuck has been tried, and works
to charm. The vessel is nov nearly
ready fox service,
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-04

state Of Iowa.
ApJCTANT GENKRAL's OrFICEl
Davenport, Nov. 90, leo2
GENERAL ORDERS NO. LOG.
For the informal Of the soldiers 81 dfsreat
regiments Of Iowa. who we're takon prisoner and
subsequently parolcd. this department is directed
to state that those who have gone to their re-
spectivs homes in this State will be allowed to
return to duty without charges Of assertion or
improper coniuct,i il they report to their regi-
ments bv the 18th Of December next.
NIB. BAKER,
dec ! diff Adit Gent OF lows.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-04

10 ENFoRcE 1nR nRAFT.-The Mil
waukee Wisconsin understands that sol.
diers have been sent into Brown and
kewaunee counties to enforce the draft
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-04

No PAssfs. None but army off Gers
ere allowed to pass through the lines to
Army Of the Potomac.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-04

Among the consc,ipts that have gone
mo camp at Milwaukee, we're one
blind man, and two cripples who 60 on
crntchea.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-04

ANOTHER RoDBERY UPoS TIE SOL
D1sR.-llavlng crimped all they could
off the clothing and equipments Of our
brave soldiers, the radical cormorants
Who surround the administration are, it
appears, now c,impiug their food, tie
government bakeries, which are man.
aged in their interest, supplying bread
made from injured flour, SO tour and
black that it is loahtsome to eat.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-04

They tell OF a church in New Jersey
where some of the congregation COM
meme reading newspapers as s,on -
the clergyman begins his polite Al ser.
mon.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-04

Readers of papers had better sub
scribe before a farther advance takes
place. Papers have advanced their
rates only twenty five per cent, while
white paper hiss already advanced sixty
ok per cent, and how much further it
will 90, nobody knows.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-04
A Naval iDOubcer.


I. Shields Wilson, a professional ma.
val eng neer, and a gentleman Of large
experience in construction, 10 q state
ment published in the Philadelphia In
quirer, in regard to the inft riorl,y of he
models, boilers and engines constructed
on the plans furnished by our Navy De.
par,ment, and the coseqnent inferiorlty
Of our vessels Of war in speed, gives the
TO lowing opinion on the Monitors:
"And row let me say word about
the Monitors. A more futile effort to
build up 40 iron-clad Navy could not be
made by g;eat government like the
United States. The Monitor could no,
make he passage from New York -
fortress Monroe W thout great distress
growing her utter ~ fi,ne.s as sea boa
Her crew nearly smothered in action
with the Merr mac, ard an un~ritten
page Of disasters, am assured, occurred
at that time. But short time af,at,
she requires to be towed up to Washing
ton, and | noticed At Fortress Monroe
two thicknesses Of IRON plating entirely
pierced by a largo BAIL The spt ed OF
the last bnlt of tits class does not ap.
pear to exceed seven miles an hour, if it
reaches that low figure"
A BARoNET IN LovE.-The London
O. respondent OF leading Partisan
journal has q ridiculous tale about a
young laly who served comestibles
behiod Mr.. Nellar's counter At the Ex-
hibition. A barohet one day called fer
a bottle OF champagne, drank it, ard left
his purse behind. 1t contained a good
deal of money and a season ticket.
"Mees" returned it to him but he retain
ed only the ticket, and made her a
present Of the purse and its contents.
The next day the baronet came for an
other bottle of champagne, and again
left his purse; and he continued the
same strange procedure for several
months. At length came a day when
he did not leave his purse; the young
lady asked him Why, and he ,hereupon
made proposal OF marriage. She is
now Lady -. 10 this singular man
ner do English baronets make love.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-04
INIEee TIME AND MORE PERFECT

JTV eGO0 I'VE NM mOVE VEUFE ]
Than tho goods can be basted By hand.
No person or machine has = right to use said
Wagsne-'s Baster and Binder on any mschine.ex-
sept said Wagener's Mash inc. unless bought Of
said Wagner or his legal agents.
Price Of Baxter and Binder - Sent to any id
drees on receipt Of the money, ready TO attach TO
any machine
Pleafe state tho sind Of machine you wish 70
attach il to.
All kinds Of farm produce taken At market
prics-cs not refused. Fo, further part culsrs,
address J. A. WAGENtK,
sg26-dsw Moline Ills.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-04

Gov. Morton, Of Indiana, has ad-
dressed a ci,cul.r TO each Of The reg
iments from that State, requesting
them to send their regimentaI color.
home tor the purpose Of having ,be
engagements IN which they have par.
t'c,pattd inscribed on them. They are
also requested to forward their colors
worn Ont in the service, to be placed
among the archives of the State.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-04

"soMANO u~ " sC q 60
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GEO ,. cARpRsssa.
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TERMS Or SUBSCRIPTION:
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Business Cards not to exceed lip., $40 90 -,
onnum; w Ps'
Foseach change an additional charge Of ascen.
~ square will be made.
Large cuts Oh arged double the same din ep,,en
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teesly advertising contract. will b under.tood
IsPuy strictly to the immediate business II the
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Editorial notices charged for al the rate Of Il
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Of ~ cents pcr line, or so cent. line rer veek.
Al notices Tor religious and benevolent pu,.
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s1oePt single announcements of marriages and
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ADVERTISEMENTS from abroad must be Maid for
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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-04

-. W. ShlNNEN,
a TTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW
~ and Notary Pnbl,c Office on trady street.
Post Ofice Block, south -east corner over Povell's
Drug store. (rooms formerly used BY the Dsro.
Graf Printing Ofhce.)
Sc, l-'62
SAN. T.. BROWN,
4 TTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT Law.
a Successor Of Dow h brown, Davenport, Io.a.
once rear Of l. A. Mack.o:'s Bank aga DIR
LAW Partnership.
$50. r.cooK. ,. WILSON DRuav
9socssorsso Cool, Dillon d L,.dlty
HAvE REMOVED TO THE NEW OFFICE.
L corner Of alain and Third streets.
joy ~. 1860. COOK q DRURY.
.. Q. CAMPBELL. JOHN O. BILLS.
CAMPBELL Il BILLS,
a rTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS ATLAw.
"A O6co, No. !, Dnvenports block noy2i n
Putnam 4 ROGEMs.
A fTORNLYS AND COUNsELORs ATIAw.
"a OFvIcE, Davenport Block, No. ~, Main St.
,scond Floor. jun7-l,f
JAMES r.. LANE,
a TTORNEY 4 COUNSELLOR AT LAW.
| ond streets, up stairs. mayl-dtf
j. .. LsAKE. GEO. .. 0RirrIH.
LEAkE 4 GRIFFIN,
A fTORNEYS AT LAW. OFFICE NO.
"A Nickoll's Block, south west corner Brady and
second streets, Davenport, Iowa. ldc27
WI. r. DIl"rOE,
4 T1ORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT Law.
"A OSvIcs, up stairs, corner Of Main and Second
strsste, in McManus 4 Shepherds block, opposite
STATE Bank. mch25-dtf
q. ID. O0NG Don,
A TTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW
IA and Notary Public. Office, North west
ofnsr of Brady and Second streets, up-stairs--
nt'ance on Brady street. July 2s-dtf
J. w. III. BAKER, n. d..
physician AND SURGEON. OFFICE IN
j Post Office Building. Residence on Fifth
SaFt, Iowa. nov T. dhw,f
DK. y. n. WOnLEY,
Homo Opallsic Physician.
OFFICE AND RESIDE nee ON WEST
~ Fifth street, next door east Of Congregation
| al Church. nov 22 dem
&C. PAsEER, ND. 0Eo w.nCARH, \. D.
DOCTORS PARKER 4 Mcl.ARN.
PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS. OFFICE
I NOT franklin 1lock, second aSor Brady ST..
between Second and Third, Davenport, Il wa.
| On. PARKER's residence, corner 9TH and LeClairs
| streets. DR.. Gao. ". MCCARNis residence, east
Brady, se.ond door from corner Of 9Th.
l7-dtf
J. A. REID. m. d.,
| physician AND SURGEON. OFFICE
| L and residence No. %, corner Main an3 Third
srse Is. davenport, lows julyl
HYDRO ECLECl &c CURE.
| Grcenbush, Moline Avenue, Rock lslsnd, Illinois
MR.. 1 MRS. 7. 8. PRICE, Physicians.
| Is now open for tho reception Of patients whe
| wish to avail themselves Of . thorough course I
WATER TIRE TMENT,
In connection with
OLA1RvOYANT EXAMINATION
NE dtc0l Pres0rt p - o y
| aad TO DO under the constant care OF the Phyu
| clan and experienced nurses. We shall continse
| our riding practice rs usual 10 Davenport, Rock
Island and Moine.ant in special eases ms Ike calls
by rail road md river. Charges for treatment a.
| the cure five to ten dollars per week. Patients
| taking home treatment will pay weekly. Mrs.
p.ica will pay special attention to the prsc ice Of
| Obstetrics and healing diseases Pesulirr 10 her
n m
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-04
FlIKNlTU RE,
CARPETS AND OIL CLOTHS.
If YOU WANT ANYTHING IN
The Fur nj tUfe Line.
Call mt GOuld,s.

ON SECOND STREET, CORNER OF PERRY,
IF BEDSTEADS, TABLES, CHAIRS,
l Lounges, Cupboards, Wsshstsnds are wanted,
Gould has them of his o~n mako for sale cheap
II you want Sofas, Tete-a-Te,e's, Sofa seated
Chairs Loiling Chairs or AM thing IN the line Of
Upholstered Goods,
You will always find tho best assortment. at
Gould's, on Second street, corner If Perry, No.
81.
If you want good carpet or low priced one,
call and select one from tie
Largest + Best Selected Stock In 10.
If Brussels or Velvet Carpets are wanted, you
can find them at Gould's also all kinds Of Cur
tain Goods and Oil Shadse, Window Fixtures,
Cords and Tassels; Lounges, Mattresses made Of
hair, husk, fox and moss and many other things
too numerous to mention
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-04

J. A. REID, M. D.,
physician AND SURGEON. OFFICE
L and residence No. %, corner Main ant Third
tPeo Is. airport, Iowa julyl
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-04

!. Q. PARKER, ND. GEO. ". ACARE, Il. D,
DOCTORS PARKER h MclARN.
CDHY SICIANS AND SURGEONS. OFFICE
/ NOT franklin tlock, second Hsor, BRADY ST..
between Second and Third, Davenport, X wa.
On. PARKERs residence coli er Nth anil LeCars
| streets. Dr.. Gao. ". McCARN's residence, east
Brady, se,ond door from corner Of 9Th.
H-dtf
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-04
WATER TIRE TMENT.
in connection with
OLA1RVOYANT EXAMINATION
Me dtc0l PresOr pfAO q q

aad to be under the constant care Of the Phyn
clan and experienced nurses. We shall continse
our riding lrac,ice IS usual Ia Davenport, Rock
Island and Moiine.ant in special cases. msk calls
BY rail road and river. Charges for treatment, ~
the cure five to ten dollars per week. Patients
taking home treatment will pay weekly. Mrs.
Psics will pay special attention the prac ice of
Obstetrics and healing diseases pesulirr 10 her
own sex. mysd&wu
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-04

Law fArlMesshslp.
80. :. COOK. ). WILSON DRUaY
COOK 4 DRURY,
Ssccssorss to Cool, Dillon d L,adLy
HAvE REMOVED TO THE NEW OFFICE.
i Il corner Of Main and Third streets
JU'y ~. 1860. COOK a URURY
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-04
Ca KI)S.
q. ". SKINNER

q. W. SKINNER.
A TTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR LAW
n and Notary Pnbc Office on tradv street.
Post Ofhce Block. southeast corner, over Powel'e
Drug store (rooms formerly used by the Dsno-
Graf Printing Ofice.)
se,1-'62
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-04

homeopathic 1Uys1CIAW.
OFFICE AND RESIDENCE ON WEST
~ Fifth street, next door east Of Congregations
al Church. nov % dem
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-04

HYDRO ECLECl &c CURE.
Grcenbush, Moline Avenue, Rock lslsnd, Illinois
MR.. 1 MRS r. 8. PRICE, Physicians.
Is now open for tho reception Of patients whe
wish to avail themselves Of thorough course
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-04

naA0. 3. PUTNAM. Joun n aooxns
~ sNAm 4 ROls ERN.
A rTORNLYS AND COUNSELORS ATIAW.
"A OFvIcK, Davenport Block, No.2S. Main St.
9scoDd Floor. iun7-l,f
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1862-02-20
but started again in the morning and 4,


arrived here at Hlout uo,n TO day.
The Stats and. Stripes brings a
bearer OF dispatches rom General
Burnside and Commodore Colds.
borough, She Will take a cargo of
ammunition, and will return immedi.
atelv. General Wise vas at Nagg's
Head, aud succeeded in escaping to
Norfolk. The rebels made no fight
after being driven from their inirech.
lnenis. which was done by Hawkins
Zonayes and the Twenty first Mas
saclusctts. Young Wise resisted the
storming parties u:till he was wound.
ed, when nc WAS carried off, and lis
command reireated with the others to
the upper tnl Of the island where
they laid down their arms.
Elizabete City WAS about half burnt
by the rebel soldiers. The people sent
a depufation to Commodore Guldbor,
ough: asking him to send a force to
assist in eXtingushing the flames.
Edenton was taken possession of on
Wednesday. No opposition was Of
iered.
The NorElk and Richmond paners
attributed the loss of Roanoke to the
Numbering ineficiency of the navy.
Hhcv persist in asserting that nearly
| 900 FeLerals were killed. They
charge some Roanoke Isard farmer
with having deserted, and piIoted the
Yankees to the only point where they
could effect landing, the island be-
ing fanked on all sides by an cxten-
slYe marsh
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1862-02-20
MlARIRuR DEMOCRAT,

/ copy one year, in advance 100
10 copies, to one address, l yr., 500
We TINS put down the price ot'"u'
subscription, in clubs of 10, toS0r'
each. We ask our friends nc
county TO get up clubs iu eve : neigh
borhood, and send us in eight Dc. ".drs
fer ten copies. You can do 1t if you
try. II our friends throughout the
county will raise us one hundred "ow
subscribers, we will purchase new
tvpa and fixtures thereby mai ng the
Democrat one of the handsomest, as
well rs one Of the best, country news,
papers in Southeastern Ohio.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1862-02-20
iris. by an imnsytial iu,,y Of ,hp s,,,e Or ais.

iris' by 40 impartial jury Of the State or dis.
rl'l Nh.rein the rime shall have been com
mtled which disuict shall have been sscer.
tanned BY law, aud TO be informed of the ma.
tufe and cause of the aclusalion;.io be con-
ironted with the witnesses ogainst him; to
nave compulsory process for obtaining Wit
nesseS in his favor, aud TO have the assistance
OF counsel for his defense. .'--ArtitGI 6,
Amfhlmsais.
Who is right, WASHINGTON. JsFF.
ERsoN, Justice MARSHALL and SroRr9
or Lincoln and his advisers3
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1862-02-20
Lloyd's Maps md Charts OF the
Different SenlS of War,

Any person wishiuga cheap map
Of the United States, or Political VI
Military Map, con see several speci,
meus y calling at the Democrat OF
fee. Prices, 40 to 80 cents. They
should be in the hands Of every man
especially Campaign Chart, which,
ut glance, aive' Information yon
have to searcl. hears for Call and
see for yourselves. Tho Portraits OF
the President and Cabinet and OF onI
principal general officers are excellent.
A. w. BRATTON.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1862-02-20
V Ifyon want goods at ihe old

Olfyou want goods at The old
price call at E d. DoJge's. lie win
sell good Mnslins and Prints at III
cents per yard, and all other goods a
little lower thar you eau buy them in
town. Eg Mag
Law FIRM.-.; We call attention to
the card Of Bingham & Hewitt. These
gentlemen have formed a co.partner.
ship for the practice of law in Vinton
ton and adjoining counties. They are
gentlemen Of integrity and are well
qualified.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1862-02-20
GODEY'S DOUBLE EXTENTloN
COLORED FASHION PLATF,
REMEMBER

that Goey's Lady's Book contains in
one year 400 more pages ofreading
than any other magazine. twice as
many engravings, at least 80 mora
colored fashions, better reading mat.
ter, double the quantity OF receipts,
and is in all respects a much higher
style Of magazine; and the difference
in price for a club subscriber ia only
about ~ cents irrm that of a club sub.
s;libcr to low priced magazine,
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1862-02-20
Great !. I.eductloa in Prlces.

For the cheapest and best Stoves, Ploughs,
Points, Crates. Fronts, Hollow-ware and most
all other kinds of ware go to the Hsmden Foun-
dry. Having adopted the really pay system, ]
will sell all kinds Of ware 20 70 50 per centclea-
per than heretofore, and chesper than time
aeaasrs can sfford. All kinds of produce and old
Iron taken In exchange, = BENZ. Dill.
Kg1lsp, Janasy lsth, 1883
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1862-02-20
Medical Card,

DR.. E. Cone may be consulted at
jackson House,in Hamdep on the first
Saturday and Sunday after tie first
Tuesday ofeach month, for the ensuing
six months, commencing on the first
Saturday in October, 1851, No charge
for consultation and advice but cash
tor medicines. IfyOu are in i'll health,
consult DR.. .OoNE before it is too late
cf his patients accord to him skill and
usecess in the treatment ot all forms
Sf chronic disease. sep26 Gun.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1862-02-20


Further Particulars from the
Burnside EXpcdiiiOn-Thr Fight
NOT 50 Dcsperate-Th Fedora
Loss Not Over 200 Killed and
Wounded. o.. .r .=.s
FORTRESS MONROE, February 49,
The gunboat Stars End Stripes arrived
u. noon from Burnside, with a bearer
OF dispatches for the Government.
She reports the rout OF the rebelt
complete. v..
Three thousand prisoners were cap
tured, AMI all their gun boats burned
and captured except two, which eS
cap cd in a canal.
The FederaIs killed was AZ, AM
wounded about 140Y The rebcls Kill,
cd vas about 80, and their wounded
less than 100. 8HE,
Thu advance from llatteras tocl
place on Wednesday morning, Tie
expedition consisted OF about SKY
vessels. Tho feet anchored of Stun,
py Point on the same night, and iIle
next d y proceeded TO the entraDce u
Cro'an oodnd.
After a ltttri oisance, Tie attack
was commenced on Friday morning.
the Underwater leading the column,
The rebel ileet was attacked aud Gis
persed in halt al hour ly portion OF
the navy, while the remainder attack
I'd the land batteries. During the
night ten thousand men were landed
and on Saturday morning seven thou,
sand were advanced, A masked bat
terry of three guns was soon discovered
BY the skirmishers, aud was attacked
III front and on both haL ks. The rwep
ty first, Twenty fifth Twenty .Serehtl
Massachusetts, NJ Ninth aud Fiity-ii RS
New York, and Tenth Connecticut
were particuliry engaged. The rwen.
ty tith Massachusetts and Tenth Con
nec.icut suffered most severely. The
fight lasted only two or three hours
when the battery was abandoned
Our troops pursued and surrounding
the rebel camps took nearly the whole
command prisoners.
o. Jennings Wise was wounded
aud shot twice while endeavoring to
escape in a boat. Colonel Russell
o!ihe Tenth Connecticut. was killed
at the head of his regiment. Lieu.
tenant Colonel Vigier de MoEtel, oI
tue De Epueucl Zouaves, whose ser
vices were voluntary, Was also kllled
No other officers were killed above
the rank OF Lieutenant. Our tota
loss OF killed and wounded is less thar
two hundred and the number ol ailled
is less than fifty.
We took between two and thret
| thousand prisoners. They were about
being sent to New York by the S. Il
Spau.ding and olbersteamers. Among
them are about twelvs or fifteen col
onels lieutentant 9olone!s and ma,
jors. Ak itlj
On Sunday afternoon a feet Of fif
teen gun boats. starred lor Elizabeth
City. The place was shelled, and hav
ing been evacuated and partially burn,
ed by tho troops.
All the rebel fleet was sunk OF
burned except two, the Roanoke and
Beaufort, which escaped up The
canal. ss1 - . -.
/ The Sea Bird, which was the Aag.
snip OF commodore Lynch, was run
dowr and boarded AMI the Commo-
dore escaped by swimming to the
shore. 49,.
The news from Elizabeth City ar.
rived at Roanoke Island on Monday
evening, and the Stars and stripes lett
or Tuesday morning She stuck on
be bar OF Ha,teras on Tuesday night
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1862-02-20

PLows, SuEARRs AID LAsDsIpET.-
In any quantity, from Zanesville
Fvundry's have just been received by
Dan viii, which he will dipvse Of at
the lowest cash figures. These plows
are said to be The best in market, for
durability and temper of mettle. @