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The Portland daily press., 1863-10-23

ONE OF THE GREATEST CURES on RECORD.
Mas. MANoHEsrER-Dedr Madam 4
statement of my may be of service TO others
similarly afflicted hasten to give 1t to you.
This is briefly my easel was taken sick about is
months ago with the Liver Complaint in very bad
form. applied TO four different ply scians. but
ceived no benefit until called you At that time
had given up business and was in very bad state,
but after taking your medicine for a short time be-
gan to recover, and in two months l entirely
well. and had gained several pounds of flesh, and
truly say that by your skill am perfectly heal
thy man. JOSEPH DAVIS.
Boston Maine Depot, Portland, Ne
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MEDICAL.
tCopyright secured.l
The Great Indian Remedy
FOR FEMALES.

ms celebrated Female Medicine,
possessing virtues unknown of any
tning else Of the kind, and proving
eehectual after all others have failed.
Is designed for both married and s,a.
gle todsss, and is the very best thing
known for the purpose. as II wifi
bring on the monthly sickness IN en- ses
of distractions. from any cause. and
after all other remedies Of the kind
have been tried in vain.
OVER 1000 BOTTLES have now
been sold without single failure.
when taken as directed, and without
me least injury to health in any case.
~ Il put up in bottles OF three
,,n.t. sn strengths, with full direc.
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The above Steamers connect at ST. John with Eu-
ropean and North American Railroad for all stations
TO Shediac, and from thence with Steamer West
moreland for Bedeque and Charlottctown, Z. f. l.,
and Pietou Ms, and with the Steamer Emperor for
Windsor and Halifax, Nova Scotia, and with steam
ers for Fredericton Also at Eastport with stage for
Maehias, and with Steamer Queen for Calais and St.
Andrews, and at the latter place with n. b. & C..
Railroad for tiouiton and Woodstock stations
Through tickets will be sold on board by the clerk
or at the agents office.
Returning, will leave ST. John for Eastport Port
land and Boston, every Monday and Thursday morn.
ing at s O'Clock.
No camphene, turpentine, oil of vitriol or other
explosive burning fluid or materials which ignite BY
friction, taken by this line.
Positively freight not received after P. NJ. Mon.
days and Thursdays. For further information ap-
plyto Z. c. EATON, Agent,
sepl Railroad Wharf Portland Ne
The Portland daily press., 1863-10-23

'Iregard Mr.. Eddy as one ofthe most capable and
SUCCESSFUL practitioners with whom have had off,
cial intercourse. CHARLES MASON,
Commissioner of Patents.
al have no hesitation in assuring inventors that
they cannot employ a person more competent and
trustworthy, and more capable of putting their ap-
pcations in form TO secure for them an early aud
favorable consideration at the Patent Ofice.n
The Portland daily press., 1863-10-23

TRUST EE s.
John ID. Jones, A. Z. Pilot, Jos. Gaillard. Jr.,
Charles Dennis Leroy NJ Wiley, J. Henr Burgy.
W. ii. ii. Moore Dau'i Miller CorncliusG rinnell
Thos. Tileston, $. I. Nico, c. A. Hand,
Henry Colt, Josli'a J Henry Watts Sherman,
W C. Pickersgi Geo q Hobson, +. Z. Morgan,
Lewis Curtis, David Lane, Il. J. Rowland,
Chas. ii. Russell. James Bryce, Benz. Babcock.
Lowell Hobrook, VIM Sturgs. Jr., FletcherW estray,
2. A. Hargous, IL. X. Bogert, r. H. Mttarn Jr. :,
Meyer Cans, A. A. Low, u. w. Durham,
Royal Phelps, VIM. L. Dodge. Fred. Chauncey,
Caleb Barstow. Dennis Perkins James Low.
JOHN ID. JONES, President
CHARLES DENNIS, Vice President
W. Ii. ii. MOORE, I'd Vice Prest.
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Vermont Butter.
lust received, lot of choice Vermont Butter and
- for sale by WILLIAM L. WILSON,
oetIs diff SI2 Congress Street.
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Portland an Boston Line
Portland and New York Steamers

Portland and New York Steamers.
SEMI-W EEKLY LINE.
The splendid and fast Steamships
skue CHESAPEAKE" Capt wILLETr
&STxIr&cand POTOMAC" Captain SHER-
ES2kfSA WOOD, will until further notice, run
follows:
Leave Browns Wharf Portland, every wEDNES.
DAY, and SATURDAY, at T. NJ, and leave Pier
9North River. New York, every WEDNESDAY
and SATURDAY. at O'Clock M.
These vessels are fttednp with fine accommodations
for passengers making this the most speedy safe and
comfortable route for travellers between New York
and Maine Passage $500, including Fare and State
Rooms.
Goods forwarded by this line toand from Montreal,
Quebec, Bangor, Bath, Augusta, Eastpert and St.
John.
Shippers are requested to send their freight to the
steamers aseary as z. NJ, on the day that thep
leave Portland.
For freight or passage apply to
EMERY FOX, Browns Wharf, Portland
II. B. CROMWELL CO., No. Sc West Street,
New York
Dec. 6. 1852. diff
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Dividend Jan. eth, 1868, 40 per ct.

The Profits of the Company, ascertained
from the 1st of July, 1872, TO the LIST of
were issued, amount 10 sl2,15s, $50
Additional from LIST January, 1862, to LIST
January, 1868, l,'4O000
Totalprofts for 20j years, Sli,4 9S,1S0
The Certificates previous to 1861, have
been redeemed by cash, lO,27S,560
The Portland daily press., 1863-10-23

WORCESTER, MASS.
Mr.. ID. HOWARD 1T is with great pleasure that
1 send you my testimony in favor of your CANCER
AND CASKER SYRUP. 1t has effected by the bless
ing of G cd attending its administration the greatest
cure that ever came to my knowledge. My son
afflicted with Feuer Sores TO such degree that for
four months his life was despaired Of, when /
Informed that Zeba Howard of Randolph Mass,
cure him. Immediately sent for him. and in three
days after he came the boy began TO recover, and
healed, since which he has enjoyed as good health
could be desired. ] have recommended the Syrup
to great many persons since, whoare also ready TO
give their testimony in its favor. OF all medicines
of which have any knowledge. regard this, for
the diseases for which il is recommended, as THE
BEST. could write all day, and not tell half feel
in relation TO the utility of your excellent Syrup
May God speed you in your work, and succeed your
efforts TO alleviate human suffering.
MAIsoN EATON
The Portland daily press., 1863-10-23
EDMUND BURkE.

Late Commissioner of Patents
Mr. X. II. Eddy has made for me 7 IIRTEEN ap-
plications all but of which patents have been
granted, and that is noic pending. Such unmistak-
able proof of great talent and ability on his part
leads to recommend all inventors TO apply to him
procure their patents they may be of hav-
ing the most faithful attention bestowed on their
cases and at very reasonable charges"
JOHN TAGGART.
Dnring eight months, the subscriber in course OF
his large practice made tEice rejected applica.
tions, SIXTEEN APPEALS, EVERY ONE of which
was decided in MsJaror, by the Commissioner OF
Prtents- X. Ii. EDDY
ianseodly
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4 CASE or SPINAL DISEASE CURED.
This is to certify that went to see Mrs. Msnches.
ter last March with daughter of mine troubled with
spinal disease. for which she had been doctored for
five years, and by number OF physicians of all
kinds; and she has had twenty-one applications OF
electricity applied, but all to effect; but she
tnually grew | came TO the conclusion, as
the last resort, TO go and Mrs. Manchester, and
did so and TO great surprise she told me the first
of the disease, and how she had been from time
TO time, which encouraged me to try her medicines
did so. and now my daughter is able to be around
the house all of the time. She also rides ten IF
teen miles without any trouble or Inconvenience, and
Think in short time she will be restored to perfect
health Since my daughter has been doctoring
have heard of great many cases that Mrs. Manchs
ter has cured. think if any person deserves pat
ronage ii is the who tries TO preserve the health
of the sick and suffering; and know that she uses
every effort which lies in her power to benefit her
patients. SARAH l.. KNIGHTS
GEORGE KNIGHTS,
ABBY E. KNIGHTS,
EMMA KNIGHTS.
IL. 81
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OFFICE HoURs-From s A. N. til Pm.
aGglI ms outal ed
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sI2l GIG 60
DISBURSEMENTS.
Paid for Claims by Death, ON
Is Policies. ................. S54.s00 %
Balance of distribution to Pol
icy Holders. ............... 2,051 81
Paid for Salaries. Rents, Med
ical Examinations, &C.,. 15,5f5 10
Paid Commissions to Agents. 15,25sIs
Paid Dividend to Guarantee
Stockholders, ....,.......... 1000 90
Paid for Reinsurance. ........ 1882
Paid for Surrendered and Can
celed Policies 22O190 OF Sll6,72s 10
CAPITAL AND SURPLUS, S6o4 .Sss Al
Assets August l. 1868, invested as follows:
Mortgages Real Estate unincumbercd) s2l3 $50 90
Loan Notes with interest accrued,l E7,177 "a
Three Hundred and Twenty-Three Shares
Bank stock. .................. 1888 25
Loans on Collaterals and personal securi-
ties. Neutrality-suspicious.. $1,000
United States Treasury Securities. 14544 80
Michigan State Bond. loco 90
Real Estate lat cost, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1852 "a
Deferred Premiums and Agents accounts. 81 1892 46
Cash on hand, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1872 90
500, S9s Al
Whole number of Policies in force, .3l02.
Amount at risk,. ~, I4o, 4OO.
c. RICE, President,
= r. RACON Secretary
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MORE TESTIMONIALS!
O
NJ RS. MANCHES TER

Is constantly receiving unsolicited testimonials of
the astonishing cures performed by her. Among
many recently received are the following, which
commended to the notice of the afflicted. Mrs. Man
chester may be consulted at
No. IL Clapp's Block, Room No. 6.
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A I'll A NJ &c
Mutual Insurance Company,
5lWallSt., (cor of William New York,
January 27th, 1868.
Insurance against Marine and In
land Navigation Risks.
AT A N Il &c
Assets, over Seven Million Dollars,

United States and State of New York
stock. CITY Bank and other stocks 50 s26 $50 s.
Loans secured by Stocks andotherwise, LAS, 220 4
Real Estate and Bonds and Mortgages, 233, go On
Dividends on Stocks, Interest on Bonds
and Mortgages and other Loans. sundry
Notes, Reinsurance and other claims
due the Company. estimated at 1872 3ss 5;
Premium Notes and Bills Receivable, 2,464, O62 s.
Cash in Bank, 231, 4U2 9
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STEAMBOATS,.
international Steamship Co.
EASTPORT, CALAIS & ST. JOHN.
Two Trips a Week!

EcDsss, On and after Thursday, April 9th,
Ss<ygl21rSssssEt~ the Steamer NEW ENGLAND Cant
ssssse<-se- +. Field, aud Steamer Ngw BRuNs.
WICK, Capt. Il. b. Winchester, will leave Railroad
Wharf foot OF State ST. every Monday and Thurs.
day, at O'Clock p. NJ, for Eastport and ST John,
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sg-Applicationsforwardedand oPENPoLIcIE
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(oltocing Letter, acLich take from the Boston
Journal Of Oct % furnishes additional Testilno.
ny IN (aror Of this Great Specific:
The Portland daily press., 1863-10-23

The whole Profits of the Company revert t
the ASSURED, and are divided ANNUALLY, upon the
Premiums terminated during the year and for which
CertiHcatcsareissued, BEARING INTEREST, until re-
deemed
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-04-28
Un,nn vIc,o4y at Cape GIrardeau

Uninn Victory at Cape GIrardeau,
ST LoUIs, April &c Dispatches from Gen
Men ill from Cape Girardesu, announce that
the rehela, about eight thousand strong, under
Masmaduke aud Burbridge, were eight miles
distant, approaching on two roads. "a
This morning q flag Of truce brought a
demand for our surrender in half an hour
signed by order of Maj Gen. Price, to which O
defiant reply was returned at ii Am.
The rebels were in full force, and after three
hours hard fighting they we're handsomely re-
pulsed. IL was supposed, however, they would
change their position and attack from another
point.
Reinforcements reached Mcneil to-dsy, aud
no has two gunboats ready for any emergency,
and expresses the utmost confidence in hia abil.
ity to whip the enemy aud pursue them in case
of retreat.
No app,ehensions need bo felt Tor the eaCety
of Cape Girardeau, No mention is made OF the
loss on either eide.
A strong force of artillery and cavalry occu-
pied Frederoktown last night. Nearly all the
rebel pIisonera confined here have been remov-
ed Co Alton, Ill, and all the gunehops in tho
city placed under guard.
A later dispatch from Gen Mcneil says: We
have repuleed the enemy with severe loss. -
He is now retreating, but will be taken care of.
Our loss ia less than twenty killed and wound
ad
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-04-28
Gbe Obio 6tatesnra'r.
Prepare for the Fall Campaign.

If there ever was time when eternal Wig
ilance was tho price Of liberty it 10 at present
Not only ore many OF our sacred rights invaded
or threatened, bnt our nationality itself Ia In
great jeopardy of perpetual division or deatrnc
tion. Two terrible factions are busy and an
tagonistlo, threatening universal ruin unless
overthrow. The loyal men Of the country
have no weapons left TO meet one Of these fac
tions but the ballot box, and they want no 9th.
or arms, but they must be prepared by COM
plete organization Of all the loyal men, by Ret.
ting all who may have been deceived by cor
rupt menials to join the national party by sup
plying every man with eound national docu-
ments, and by incessant labor with all, TO
convert them from Abolitionism 10 true patrI.
otIsm. The loyal men at home have a great
work to do 10 the restoration Of the Union,
40 we'll as our armies In the fold. While
our brave soldiers arc overthroWiDg rebellion
the true men at home must overthrow Aboli-
tionism, Both factions must be driven from all
place and all influence. Nothing but blood
shed and destruction have followed In the wake
Of rebellion and Abclitionism. 1t 10 time foI
all loyal men North and South to unite their
best efforts for the great work. The army musl
start from their winter quarters, and put down
rebellion before the season closes in upon them
again, and while they are doing this, the peo-
pie, everywhere, at home, who wish for the res.
toration of the Union and the Constitution az
our fathers made them, must mite, to man
and sweep out Abolitionism. Rebellion mus
yield to the law, or fall before our arms. Abo-
litloniem must yield ito fatal hereses, or foil be
fore the ballotb0x, Both factions are cearl J
enemies to tho peace and unity of our country
and both must 90 under. The highest duty o
every honest man is to labor to overthrow both
and reinstate q peaceable and happy union
CircleuiIe Democrat.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-04-28

Itlme. - said he "and assisted IN taking off limb
ana dressing ali sorts Of wounde. bnt the hard
est thing ever did was Co take nv thumb OF
mau's legni E' .f- rf9i9f
| "Ahvr said /: 7thoV Nas that7D Then bt
told me. ,.,..
It was young man who had o severe
wound In the thigh. The ball passed COM
pletely through and amputation was necessary.
The limb was cut up close to the body, the
arteries taken up, and he seemed to be doing
well. Subsequently one Of tho email arteries
eloughed of. An incision was made andit was
again taken up. at 10 well u was not the
main artery" said the surgeon as he performed
the operation; "he might have bled to death
before 1t could have been taken up" Bot
Charley got on tnely, And was favorite with
us oil.
was passing through the ward one night,
about midnight, when suddenlya as was passing
Charley's bed he spoke TO me: "H---, my
leg is bleeding again." ithreW back the bed
clothes, and tho blood spirited in the air The
mein artery had sloughed OIL.
fortunately knew Just what 10 do, ana In an
inBtanti had pressed my thumb on the place
ana e'opped the bleeding IL was go close 10
lhe nouy that there was barely room ior my
Ihump, put Bucceeded In Keeping it there, ana
arouslng one oil the Svconvaiescents, sent MIN
lor .hs surgeon VINO came IN on the run u
"nt anh :. 50 thankful sara nc as nc saw rue,
ans' you were up ana knew wnat 10 40, 10 nc
mus. nave Die" 10 dea'n peiore ! cou'u nave
goG mere
bat on examination OF the case he looked OK
ceedingly serious, and sent out for other sur
seons: All CAME who were in reach, and a
consultation was held over the poor fellow
one conclusion was reached by all. There vas
no place TO work save the spot Whero my thumb
was placed; they could not work under my
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-04-28

all unnecessary camp squipags ami, ,bsggage, so
as t0-be ready for march. -
Vickeburg correspondence gives a fine de !.
scrption of the passage Of the rebel batteries at
Vicksburg by our gunboats ana 7tranuports--
The particulars Of the deftructionof the Queen
Of the West and Diana, in Grand Lake, are alao
given. caer ,ee ..-t
A shell from the Calhoun ignited the powder
in the hold Of the Queen of the West, which
communicated to the magazine, causing her to
blow up, killing -thitty men, We ~afterward
captured one hundred prieoners III
The rebelsthen destroyed the Diana to pre-
vent her falling into our hands.
The same ediapatch Gays that one division OF
Sen. Ranks'e army, under Gen Emory, has ad-
yanced to within elk miles o Franklin, aud lie
co operating with Gems Weitzsl and Grover,
seriouaIy threatening the capture Of the rebel
icrcss on Grand Lake. =, .I,..
!. The gunbOats are CO operating with General
Banks .etN ~
There. are rumora here that tbe army Of
General Bragg has received Large reinforce
ments
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-04-28
Letter from StonewaII jackson.
. The London Ne,Os publishes the following
oh aracterittic epistle
Cutuvy,s nppor N.na,,,. r. ".

The London NeOs publishes the following
oh aracteristic epistle
GUINEY's DKroT, CAROLINE Co, Va.
Ny DEAR COLONEL :--Y yesterday heard that
Governor Letcher and yourself were coming to
visit the army, but the arrival of the cars with
out you doomed me to disappointment. Ihope
you will come before long. Please give my
kindest regards to the Governor, and remind
him of his long standing promise to visit me-
Colouel Liendi says he heard distant artillery,
and others agree with him. The direction Is
toward Port Royal. - ,se'- + 'l
|a- have read with great interest tho reports of
the congressional committe recommending the
repeal of the law requiring the mails to be car
rled on the Sabbath, and hope that you will
feel it duty as we'll as a pleasure to urge its
repeal. do not see how a nation that thus ar
rays itself BY such a law against Gods holy day
can expect to escape His wrath. Tho punish
ment OF national Gins must be confined to
this world, as there ia no nationality beyond
the grave. For fifteen yeare | have refused
to mail letters on Sunday, or to take them
ont OF the office on that day, except since
came into the field; aud so far from
having to regret my course, Is hes been q source
OF true enjoyment. have never sustained loss
in observing what God epons, and am we'll
satisfied that tho law should be repealed at the
earliest practicable moment. My rule is to let
the Sabbath mails remain unopened unless they
contain dispatch; but dispatches are generally
sent by courlers or telegraph or by some special
messenger. do not recollect single Instance
Of any special dispatch having reached me since
the commencement of the war by the mails =
II you desire to repeal the law, trust that you
will bring all your influence to bear in its ac-
ccmplishment. Now is The time, it appears to
me, TO effect so desirable an object. / under
stand that not only our President, but also most
OF our Colonels aud q majority of our Congress-
men are protesting Christians. God has great
ly blessed US, and l trust He will make us tha
people to whom God is the Lord. Let us lool
to God for an Illustration In our history tha
righteousness exalteih a nation, but sin ia re-
proach to any people,
Please send me copy of the etaff bill, as
may have something TO say respecting it u ny
letter to Col. Miles.
Very truly, your friend
| r. J. JACKSON
| Col, A. BOTCHRR. Richmond Va .,
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-04-28
Brilliant Dasn az ,bo Enemy

SToNEMAE's STATION. Va, April 25.-A spe.
cisl to the Times says On Thursday morning
an expedition, consisting of two regiments, the
74th Brooklyn and 18Th Indiana, der Col
WoFril, of the oath Michigan, reached Fort
Conway and at daylight launched several pom
toons, crossed the river and seized the town oil
Port Royal, which was occupied by body o
the enemy's cavalry, numbering not over twC
hundred The cavalry was speedily dispersed
and twenty or more of them captured. A
number OF army wagons were captured ant
burned, and several horses and mules brought
away. Our forces held the toHn al hour Of
more.
Afterwsrd a heavy body of the enemy's in
fantry, with artillery, appeared, aud our mel
safely retired to this side of the river and on
Thursday night were again back in camp vii b
out loss. ......t
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-04-28
Morning and Noon Dispatches
Withdrawal OF Rebel Troops from
VicksbuTR mutiny In BragR's
Army--PennRyLvan Politics.

New YoRK, April 27.--A special to the Her
aid from Nashville 26th says: Several deserters
report that axteen thousand OF the Vickeburg
army had arrived at Tullshomas s;reinfOrciug
Bragg, aud that they had been semitic Elanches
ter: The feportis to be received With caution
Though deaerters confirm each other in their
statements, they are vague aud indefinite. lie
known however that Bragg has occupied Msn-
chester with a large army. some deserteIs
state that Kentucky, Tennessee and Missouri
troops in Braggs army have lately been verg
mntinous, and much trouble has been experienc-
ed in putting il down, The oTenbeaseaHs
laid down their arms, refusing to do dnty
Prominent politicians in Pennsylvania have
proposed to Gen. Negley TO nominate him on
the Republican ticket. Hale and Forney think
CovOdo canuot be elected Il Ia understood
Negley will decline, as his Whole heart is in the
army. ~ II
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-04-28

New YoaK, April s74Our correspondence
from Key lWeet by the Fultoa ia to1the 2lst -
There were in port about thirty prize, syessels,
whoee cases were yet to be dieposed; of by the
court, and almost every day aided'to their
number. .sgfNai " II sissasg 30
The gunboat Sycamore, during sascrnise up
the West coast, had destroyed Two blockade
runners loaded with cotton and grain. at Bay
Port, after sharp contest with the rebels.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-04-28

FAlRFAx G. H., April 26.---Jas.aA. Williams
of Illinois, returning from visit to Loudon
county, brings intelligence Of Harvey ,Sber-
man, captured recently at Drainesyille, VIII
lams met Sherman on Friday, the l7th, the day
after he was reported hung, at a house. three
miles from Leesburg, toward Middleburg. He
was under guard of three men, and stopped
there torbreakfast., He wasin the best spr-
it's. Gen. Slahl is untiring In his efforts to
capture the whole gang. Reports state that
Mosby'a command is lowering about this place
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-04-28
Another FIeot Runs tho VIckshnSe
tE. RntLertesg

New Yong, April 25.---A special to the
Tribune from Washington says; Official dis
patches received to day from. Commanders OF
the navy aud army before Vicksburg, announce
another feet successfully passed the rebel bas-
teries and joined that which passed through
week ago. Five huadred shots were fired st
them and almost every vessel was hit, but no
gupboat was injured and only one transport
sunk. The barges loaded with coal, of which
there were number, aafely reached their des-
tinatiou. ..r..... .f..-..