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The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1863-06-11
Important Movement or troops

New York June 8.
A report was current in Richmond
that the Federal forces are evacua,ing
Suffolk, and throwing up heavy fortifica-
tions eish hit miles from Norfolk, and that
the greater part Of Peck's forces have
been sent to Hooker.
A letter TO the n. Y. Tines, from
Lexington, KY, June 5th, reports the
departure Of the entire 9th Army Corp.
for Vicksburg, via Louisville Gen.
Hartsuff was in command Of the post
Regiments were arriving to take the
place Of those leaving.
"a large number Of East Tennessee
refugees are pouring in.
"Gen. Burnside, it was thought,
would remain at Lexington for the
present.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1863-06-11
Crossing Gfthc EnpppEsarnack

Crossing efthc EnpppEsarnack.
The n. Y. Tones special from ;ae
Army Of the Potomac, the 9th, gives
particulars of the crossing of the Rap.
rahannock
"The crossing was very unexpectol'
Two pon.oons were laid at Frankln's
Crossing, one mile below Fredcricks
burg. AZ soon as the enemy discovered
our purpose they fred on ON men from
their rifle pits, hut were driven ont hy
the % b New Jersey. Some sixty Of
the 22i Florida were captured. We
lost five killed and about twenty five
wounded. Our forces advanced eau
,ionsly and hy dark they reached the
Bowling Green road and posted their
picke,s tor the night. This audacious
movement surprised some Of our own
differs not less than the enemy / is
y reconnoi ssance, by which the com.
handing General hopes to obtain posi-
tive information regarding the enemys
intentions. This morning enough was
ascertaincd to- locate the greater portion
4 lie enemy's ce. We took nearly
400 prisoners, u lnd:ng on. Major
Daring the night, Lee marched two
corps back from the vicinity Of Salem
Church I" position III front Of On, lines
Longstrect's cops reinforced the troops
in t'reder'cssb nns, AMI slep' there last
night. THIS morning they moved II =
son'herly direction. By this bol,i move
nent we haze demonstrated 20 8 e.r
tainty what has uceome Of .hc enemy,
besides disinmg Us purposes. The
men behaved ID the most gallant man.
ner, and cheered ~ they crossed to,
the third lime this historic stream. The
movement has thrilled the army Will,
excitement ana iaratieuce"
WASHINGTON June 7.
Whatever may have besn the condi
ton Of affairs on either side Of the Rap
pahannock for the last two days, it is
known that our ARMY to night is OIL this
side OF the river.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1863-06-11
Siege or Port Hadson.

There was a severe battle fought at
Port Hudson on the 9th Of May by
Aen. Banks troops, in which our sold
iers arc said to have behaved admirably
although our loss was heavy. Generals
Dow and Sherman were wounded, and
a large number Of officers either killed
or wonnded. Gen. Banks, it is said
rode from point to point with great
cooln,es. Our loss was 1000, and the
battle had not terminated at last &C.
counts.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1863-06-11
EXTENSION OF TERRITORY

This Company, have recently extended
their lines, and established officers at al,
points on the UPPER MISSISSIPPI, inclua-
ing Winona, Wabashaw. Red Wing, Prescott
and st. Paul, conf getting with Burbank &
Co.'S Express to all the principal points in
the interior Of Minnesota alec, for Crow
Wing Peiahina an the British Possessions.
Offices have also been established on the
st. Peters, Manketo and Faribault
On the Chippewa River, at Eau Claire.
They have also extended their lines west
ward in Iowa and established offices at Iowa
Falls, Fort Dodge and Sioux City.
Connections are made in New York with
Wells, Fargo & Co, for California, Oregon,
&c.
At Toronto, with British and American Ex-
press for Montreal, Qncbcc, Portland, and all
parts of the old country.
At st Joseph, by Oyerls nd Mail Company,
for Pixies Peak, California, SC.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1863-06-11

WIVES, MOTHERS AND SISTERS, whose
Husbands, Sons and Brothers are sery.
ing in the Army. can not put into their
knapsacks more necessary or valna.
bic gift than q few boxes at HOIlO.
WAYS PILLS AND OINTMENT.
They insure health even under the ex-
posurcs Of soldiers life. Only IS
cents box or pot.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1863-06-11

Of part Of the fort and it was a kind Of
hand to hand 6 sht, with the partition
of tho fort between item, the rebels
throwing hand Grenades and our boys
throwing them hacl before they burst.
There were 10 men and sergants oi
the 22nd Iowa went in and only one
man a sergeant came out alive, the last
we could SEQ Of what did - get il
was about twenty m II IN the ditch Of
the fort with their flag, shaking it with
defiance in their faces aud they stand
ING on tip toe trying to shoot them.
Our Orders We're TO caarga the ditch
between the forts cur brigade was to
do it, and that after Gen. Smith had re.
fused to bring u '> division TO do it.
Our brigade was formed III two lines.
the loih sup' or;ing The 23th LII the
9th Iowa supporting The 26lh Mo. The
| plan was to advanrr about geo wards
TO the position of our sharpshootcrs un-
der cover Of a knpi'. AT the command
! we advanced in double quick, amid the
| most mnraerous cross fire ever saw.
down the hill design tcd, losing abon,
200 mrn IN the L,ina il. in killed and
wounded, ami an ne them sergeant J.
Il. Lux was wounded in the leg severe.
" and corporal A. J. Filloon slightly
below the knee We I. formed our re-
gimcnt under ho, fire and laid down.
very close ! assure yon) I, await or.
defs for I'll" final charge whe, on. GEL
liant Col. Boomer the commaidpr OF
oWr brigade WAS shot dead within two
feet Of me. This disarranged the plan
and tie commanders Of TIE regiment
| consulted together and it being near
| shutdown they concluded to send mes
ser ger TO tie General stating the facts,
! and get orders what To 40. A man
volunteered and succeeded in getting
here and returning safe, with orders to
/ get ha,sl, rs soon and the best way we
could, as the enemy were tlaukinc rs.
Il was now quite dark and cloudy and
We marched our Al z. NJ. in ia good
order as If We had beer, on pa ade, they
] not getting a shot at rs. We laid
Down about 500 yards from the font
! and s'ald till nexi day, when we were
! ordered to the rear OF our old position
/ az reserve To give the men a chance
/ 20 rest. While am writing am in
] formed that flag Of truce has come in.
, and that the rebels ard onr men are IN
| sight Of each other AM, all fire,ng has
/ stopped. Villa, j; will amour. to | can
j not tell. h"l,n ii is a surrender, If SO We
] can set = clean shirt pretty soon. The
! boys snansacks are at Grand Calf and
none Of rs have had change since the
! I'll &c Ibis month
| Ny health is first ratc, Only fr.l
pretty vel! tired out. have net 70
ceived scratch 50 far. Int once I was
partially stunned by . rifle ball .ettne
too near my heed. If this i, . snrfe,s-
DIR We will all get rest ana 4 .hiag ".
/ all need.
] Company &C" is pretty well reduced
! down now, We have bnt 46 men and hu,
% Of them fl for ,luty, the rest being
sick or wounded. You will SEQ that 81
! So mrn hat went into the battle with
at Champion Hills. have los, 81, end
/ OF then non commissioned officers.
j & cal! all lost tha. are killed and woun,
] d.a il reports
/ i aurs tfnlr,
/ ~
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1863-06-11

Gen. Osterhaus is at Big Black river,
to hold Joe Johnston in check should
he attempt movement. Johnstt n 5
force is supposed to DO not over 5000
reliable fighting men, but he is reported
to have 10000 conscripts, OF all ages,
at Eutaw, Mississippi, and about the
same number near Jackson.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1863-06-11

DEsERTER ARRESTED. Last week
Sheriff Hoggatt and Sergeant Bales ar
rested Sol Knight, Of Union Tp., who
was descrter from the Nebraska lst
Vol. Inf. and forwar o Thin to the Pro.
vost Marshall at Des Moincs, where he
was received and mustered into Co.
"Q."-Neua1a Rereillc.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1863-06-11

"Several thousand troops have been
sent forward to Gen. Grant within the
last five days, from Tennessee, all Of
whom have robust and healthy ap-
pearcncr, and are anxiou, for front
position"
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1863-06-11

WORM Communicated diet
makes healthy children and healthy
adults. Good Saleratus helps to make
nutritious, healthy diet. Hence use
DeLand q Co.'S Chemical Saleratus. as
It 10 perfectly pure and better than So.
do for all purposes.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1863-06-11
Affairs In syac South.

We mike the following extract from
late letter w'lten by a snccial cores
pendent Of the "Chicag Journal from
the scene of action near Vicksburg.
Dgsertions TO our lines and captures
are Of daily occurrence, and all these
men speak Of the strength Of the rebel
works, and the lmrossibiIity Of orr
taking them by assault, hut freely admit
that it may be done by siege. They
rely, however. on Johnston to ey,ricate
them, and seem to think he will bring
forward sufficient force for this pur
pose"
"a Geographic communication has
been established alorg the entire line
to each corps, with signals to Il G fleet
and to Gen. Sullivan, who commands
at Young's Point. Every order is given
in this manner. and onr an boat (san
itary), was under way in ten Minutes
from the time it was given by Gen. Gran.
fifteen miles distant. In fact, every
thing has the appear ence of great COM
pletencss.
almost the entire distance from
Memphis to Vicksbarg-a distance OF
four hundred miles--s one track OF
dcsolltion. An the villages plantations
are deserted, and the fields laid waste
and implanted. Not a human being
white or black is seen upon the banks Of
the river, in All that distance. But such
il war. Hidden guerrillas are along
the Arkansas shore below Helena, who
fire upon the passing boats, which
renders navigation hazardous. Two
soldiers We're killed yesterday upon
transport, and seven wounded in this
manner. Our, own boat was fired into,
on its downward trip, without injury
t. any one on board"
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1863-06-11
Attack Expected at Ezeiena, Ark


MEMPHIS. Juno &.
Dr.. Tihan, &C lie Sanitary Commits
sion, last arrived from Helena. reports
oar pickcts driven IN, night before last
NJ that place and apprchcn ions Of an
attack were INDUCED .-Gen Price
heing reported net tar of, with con
siderable body f.troors. Preparations
had been made t. receive them
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1863-06-11

Particular attention given to the collcc.
ton Of Norss, DRAFTS, Bills Accsuxrs, and
BrLLs VI PuKcH 'sH sent with goods to DO col
lccted on delivery.
rEa Goods with invoices to be collected on
, delivery Of the same, should always be mark
ed & q. ~, and amount marked on acl . 70
or Box
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1863-06-11
flcge or ViCksbnrg
Washington. juno 9

Dr.. Hcwett, recently from Richmond
gives it as his opinion that Grant wall
surely take Vicksbnrg, and that the
rebels have as good ~ given up the al
tempt to relieve it. He thinks the rebels
will make efforts to seize and hold some
other point on the Mississippi.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1863-06-11
EMINENr SPEAKERS ARE EX-
PECTED To BE PRESENT

Ample arrangements will be made to
accommodate all who may attend.
Large and Commodious shades will
be prepared on the Public Square.
A Basket dinner will be the order Of
refreshments.
Good Marshall, Instruments, and
Vocal Music will be in attendance.
Officers of,he day.
President
W. G Salisbury
Vice Presidents.
T.sForkcr.
J. r. Graham.
John Ramsici!.
Jacob R:cdy.
G. &. Mason.
J. A. Tenncy.
Levi. Marsh.
r. T. Johnston.
Nc. Wie'ing.
f. .. Rec
Come one, come all in this lav OF our
Nations peril, and Unite in Celebrating
the birth day Of Freedom that made US
one and inseperahlc forever
By Order Of Committee.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1863-06-11

The Cedar Falls Gazette" says,
that mulatto came into that town the
other day, accompanied by a white girl
to whom he wished to be joined in
matri'nony. Some Of the people took
their case in hand and start. / him of
on double quick minus bis fair Dulcc.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1863-06-11

E1a~ The receipts Of internal revenue
FIR Mtv were moi quite five millions. 4
decided increase is looked Tor and
hoped for this month.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1863-06-11
GRAN ND
Celebration OF the
seth anniversary
Of our National in
dependence at
Toledo on the 4th day
Of July next.
Grand display OF Fire Works and
Balloon ascensiOns.
The Celebrated CaEifhylunD.
tans will appear In ftlsl
Dress.

The Citizens Of Tama and adjoining
Counties are invi,et, to attend.
Every effort will be made to make
the exercises entertaining.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1863-06-11

The enrolment is in progress il New
Jersey. In Pennsylvania it will com
'ncncc in few days. Ii The eastern
States the work is also going forward
About two thousand Western troops
quartered in St. Louis have Just been
exchanged, and gone to Vicksbure.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1863-06-11
THURSDAY JUNE II, 1852.

Messrs. ROUNDS & LANGDON, are our
authorised Agents in the City of Chica 80
Ills. to procure Advertisements and Sub
scr:ptioEs.
81 MessrB Horace A. Shaw, & Co, 81 Park
Rev, & las Nassau ST., New York, are our
authorised agents in New York City 20 pro-
cure subscriptions snd advertisements.
EsFMessrs s. NJ. PETTENGlL & Co, No. 5
Park Row, New York, & State St. Boston
ARC o1r Agents for the Io'ca Transcript, in
those cities, aud are authorized to take Adver-
tisements and Subscriptions for US at ons
Lowest Ristes.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1863-06-11
New YoRK, June 8.

Richmond papers report gold coo
per cent. premium, and silver 500.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1863-06-11
JAS. G. FARGO. Sup,t.

D. 3 COOKE. Agent, Chicago, Ill. Once
corner Lake aud Dearhon sticets. yon23.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-04-30
r E AC E c

v 10 nm in England, which doth ring
The hollow world through, that Tor ENDS Of ttao'
- virtue and Gods better worshpping,
We heuceforth should exalt the name OF Peace,
And leave those rusty wars that eat the SOUL
lBesides their clippings at our golden heece')
too have loved peace, and from oole 10 oo'e'
o+ ,mmemorial undeciduous trees,
Uou,d write as lovers use, upon a scroll
~, Ill name of Peace, and set it high
rpo,o none sho uld pluck it down. On trees say
~, ,non chain-bolts! tho the slaves despair
MS chilled his helpless, miserable brain,
And left him blank beneath the freeman's "hiP
To slug and laugh out idiocies of pain
Hove no peace which is not fellowship
And which includes not mercy. would have
Rather the raking OF the guns across
rh world and shrieks against Heavens architraVe:
Rather the struggle in the slippery fosse,
of diving men and horses, and the wave
Northumberland said! by Christ's OWL
cross,
T loathe to take its name upon my tongue!
It'll no peace-'Tis treason, stiff with DOOM
,Tis gagged despair and inarticulate wrong!
O Lord of Peace, who art Lord of Righteousnes
Constrain the anguished worlds from sin and grie
Pierce them with conscience, purge them wit
redress,
And give US peace which is 10 counterfeit!
CASA GUIDI WINDOWS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-04-30
Tbs Iron Brigade.
Fyrov, the CbIeeyo Tr1buna i

in the Army of the Potomac is an
-" Iron Brigade, y so called because of its
fighting qualities, its endurance and its
heroism. 1t is the pet and admiration of
the service; and as such, at recent re-
view, it received the special and flstterins
notice Of Gen. Hooker, and of the PresE-
dent himself: 1t will be gratifying to
know that this brigade is made up of the
I'd, 9th and 7th Wisconsin, the 10th In.
diana, and the Oath Michigan regiments.
We do not question the justice of its title
to the distinguished name it has won.
The Oath Michigan was added to the
Iron Brigade last fall, after the battle OF
Antietam. 1t was then new regiment,
and has not therefore participated in the
battles through which the remainder OF
the brigade has passed. 1t is made of she
right material, however, and will doubt.
less prove worthy of its associates when
the day of trial shall come.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-04-30
The Reelection of Chief Justice Dixon
His Political Affiliations,
From the Portage Register. I

The election returns fully determine that
Hon. L. S. Dixon has been reelected Chief
Justice of this State for the ensuing six
years. The result is as gratifying as it
was to US unexpected. We feared the
election of Montgomery 7. Cothren, but
thank heaven, we are spared that atf1iction.
The whole copperhead element was so
earnestly, enthusiastically and determin-
edly united in his support, and so many
elements entered into the brief canvass.
Gall of them against Judge Dixon) that we
feared success for our candidate was out
of the question. Judge Dixon not only
had the misfortune to be endorsed ia the
democratic convention by E. G. Ryan, but
bis position was very poorly understood
by those who were his natural supporters.
Many Republicans who supported him by
their votes, did so supposing they were
simply voting for loyal democrat, Others
openly opposed him because having the
Endorsement of E. G. Ryan, they believed
be must be tinctured with apprehension ;
and others still, of the farm mortgage
class, opposed him because for some reason
they supposed Judge Cothren to be com
mltted to decisions in their favor. Many
Republicans In Rock county opposed Judge
Dixon because he was democrat: dem
ocrats in Columbia opposed him because
be was an Abolitionist and supported Sloan
for Congress last fall.
With such diversity of sentiment
among our friends, with so much luke
warmness in their support of Judge Dix
on, with so much refusal to vote at all.
with SO much open hostility to him, is it
not wonder that we have succeeded {?
But we have succeeded, and Wisconsin
stands in the catalogue of Republican
loyal States. And now for the edifcation
and instruction of our Republican friends
throughout the State, who have had
doubts about supporting Judge Dixon,
and those who refused to support him
altogether, We wish to say Just these
words: Luther S. Dixon is not q Demo-
crat, bat as as thorough a Republican as
there IS an the State Of Wisconsin. He
dissolved bis connection with the Demo-
cratic party in 1856, since which time he
has been a uniform supporter of the Re-
publican party. He gave a hearsv sup
port to John Q. Fremont in 1856, and
Abraham Lincoln in 1860: to A. W.Rsn-
dali tor Governor in 1857 and 1859, and
to l.. 2. Harvey in 1861 ; and has uniform
ly supported the Republican candidates
Tor Congress. 1t is true, that in the spring
OF 1860, he was an independent candidate
tor Chief Justice. after he became such.
the Republicans placed Mr.. Sloan in the
| field, and the Democrats, to secure the
defeat of the latter, generally supported
Judge Dixon. 1t is owing to this fact,
probably, that the idea has become SO
prevalent that he is Democrat. Nothing
could be farther from the truth.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-04-30
Expedition under Command Of Col.
Bryant, of the 18th.
Engagement on the COsdyvaeeI
Special Dispatch to the Chicago Tribune.


Memphis, April 21.--On Saturday eve
ming of last week, three regiments OF ia
fantry, the 9Th Ohio cavalry, and Spears
Ohio battery, under the command OF Ool
Bryant, of the 18th Wisconsin infantry,
left Memphis on accommodating expedi-
ton. When near Noncona, the 9Th Ohio
cavalry, under the command Of Major G.
S. Hays, came up with detachment of
rebel cavalry, commanded by Blythe, con-
sisting of about 5000 men. A short en-
gagement ensued, and the rebels fled 20
the Coldwater, crossing on the ferry,
which they destroyed.
Skirmishing continued through the day,
At night two companies of the 9th Ohio
cavalry, and F, were placed on picket
guard. Early on Sunday morning Major
Hayes ordered a charge with the two
companies, ne leading company B, result
ing in the capture of 80 rebels, killing 90,
and wcunding 40. The rebels fled in
great confusion, and re crossed the Gold
water. The men captured are portion
Of Blythe's Division.
After they had crossed they were rein
forced. Major Hayes fell back to Herman
do, distance OF eight miles from Cold
water, where he was joined by the infan-
try, cavalry, and battery commanded by
Dol. Bryant. The rebels had been so
roughly handled by Major Hayes, that they
did not follow.
AS soon as possible, Col. Bryant moved
his men down to the Coldwater. and made
an attack or the rebel line On the opposite
side of that stream. The artillery could
not be used as successfully as was desired,
hence the infantry and cavalry were all
that could be brought into active opera
ton. The fighting continued till sun
down, when Chalmers came up with
large body of troops. Col. Bryant has
been reinforced, and holds a position near
the Coldwater. The point on the Cold
water where the Sundays engagement
was, is % miles southeast OF Memphis.
The casualties to the Federals were five
killed, two commissioned officers. and 6f-
teen wounded. Major Hayes was danger
ously wounded in the right hip, and has
since died.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-04-30

A SOLDIERS OPINION OF UNION LEAGUES.
"A soldier Of the 9Th Wisconsin writes
to the Manitowoc Tribune:
Nothing could be more gratifying to US,
and all soldiers from your county, than to
know that a UNION LEAGUE has been
formed to "defeat p" the hellish designs of
northern traitors, who sympathiz. with
the leaders of the most damnabk rebellion
ever ugurated-meaner than could be
conceioed By the demons Of hell combined
May your efforts be crowned with success,
and the tongue of every copperhsad be
struck dumb, and unity of sentiment
and action pervade your entire community
in favor of Right and Justice; ever read y
to "sustain The Administration in all
things"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-04-30

H The Democratic majority of the
Delaware Legislature have passed tyran-
meal free negro law fning negroes for at
tending political meetings or for using
fire arms; forbiddiDg negroes to preach !;
or any negro who leaves the State for five
days, to return under a penalty of $50
fine, or slavery if the fine is not paid.
There are only 1,79s slaves in the State to
11n, AIS free inhabitants.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-04-30

w Col. John 81. George, late candi-
date for Congress; has sued the. city OF
Concord, N. e., since the election, tor
three thousand dollars, in a plea OF the
case that he holds city note for two
Thousand dollars, which they offered to
pay him in United States legal-tender notes
he refuses, demands gold. and
brings this suit, notifying the city that he
will insist on the trial next August.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-04-30
dispatch to the Cincinnati Commercial

FREE PASSAGE TO L1BER1A.-It is under
stood that on the first of May, the packet
ship II. G. SteDens will offer free passage
from Baltimore to Liberia for all our free
colored population who desire to emigrate.
More than two hundred have already sig
ni6e1 their intention to join the fortunes
of the Liberian Republic. Applicants can
get all needed information at the Coloniza-
ton Office, room 81, Bible House, New
York. The ship has splendid accommo-
dations, and can easily take three hundred
entrants with great comfort.