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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-09-15
Apple Orchards.

Six years ago SO low was the confidence
in this country for fruit that but here and
there could a man befound willing to plant
an apple tree and a still less number an or
chard. The hard winters 81 81 and So,
or some other cause not yet understood,
but which destroyed the orchards from
Maine to Texas and from Canada South
TO the extreme bounds Of apple orchards,
were remembered and The effects noted 81
all-in some parts the harl winters being
alleged as the cause Of failure, in others
the heat or some unknown disease or in-
sect. 1t is certain that within range Of
orchard climates ID III pata of the United
States The trees were badly Injured those
years, the effects being sill visible IL most
trees that have survived We have all
along held that tire destructive caase was
As much in the stock Of bogus method of
propagating a. il anything else. For a
dozen years lefore the tree pedilers. agents
Of eastern nurseries, had been stocking the
western country with pieco-root grated or
hapelfect trees these could nct Otherwise
tlan fail al maturing time, d 1t no distant
day, being vitality detective at the start in
tho very part essential 3 life and strength
Of endurance. This, however IS not urg.
"a as the only causs inasmueh as the nat
oral trees uttered very considerably those
years The perfect ROOT gratis, with scions
Of fruits noted as hardy md healthful III
tie climate and soil Hhefe cultivated stood
just about as well those years as before or
since, aud far better than Tie natural.
Ii w&a remarked the other dayky an or
ehafd proprietor in tie west part Of the
county tiat every apple ;gee hat he bad
SGT out for thirty ! ans, whether good,
worthless OF indifferent, amounting in all to
more than thousand trees, his welded
him on an average SO that had be al
WAYS before understood the business as
wei as now, Tie profits would have been
more llian double; and that land and time
can beppt 70 no more Profitable use than
planting with apple trees.
10 lancaster large namber Of the en-
closed los cottaiA several apple trees, each
Of which i yielding quite yearly return
Of apples, tne quantity depending upon the
size and aga q trees. Two trees We know
81, iransplantsd IN '55, bare 8 to bushels
of apples the income fion these, one being
q winter apple, will sooit pay lha taxes of
owners property. We cite tbs case be-
cause the Owner, il settliag SIN ola account
some days ago, SLOWED Is forty ceats for
the trees, Will lbs reminder that he would
not now take $40 apiece FOL them.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-09-15
rEIar 60 oaaEggrToH.

There being Senator ara County Superintendent
pg Schools 70 elect This l besides state officers aa-
samblymou and Supervisors notice is hereby given that
q Gov t. Convention viii ne held az Ltucester, "a
WcdpesdaY the last day of Septembor teibe the SETH
at y ocoek, noon, to place in nouaf@'.on suitable
candidates 2 ~ ppoffea by uhie ters for the of
Gees Of Senator and County SuJ erintendent
And IS haeis for sald Ceury C0ntabtiqn IT ii ere-
by further ordered tl%t atuetey September both,
at o'clock, primary ectnghg tlediu the SOW
era towns d Giant County, at the usast places q
holding elections, 70 be attended ia mas5 ID al uneon-
dtonai union az whatever purity for tke purpose
of eieeing delegateH to attend saia County Convene
tion delegate 9 each so votes cast at the res-
dentist eleet4un u o. and to each Gaetion above
-
We also recommend Assembly District Committees to
order th 1T said primary meetings Tire 26fh Of Sep
tefubeT, lfke number ef Gsegates bs chosen ct
tend the Aesemly District Conventions, and ttat the
Assembly District Conventions 30 held OF Tire usuM
places 0f meeting on tde following saturday October
3D. 20 ntmirate candidates Tor the Assembly and for
County Supervisors gg fron1pluess ia calling Dis
triot CouyenoHs at az eaFiy date il highly necessary
IN order t. supply the soldiers 18th tickets.
= II. BHUMIREE,
s.. p. LEWIS Go. Cen Com
!. q. COVER,
September /, 1868.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-09-15
Letter nom columbus.

The following is copied from a private
letter received from Mr.. Geo. ID Francis,
who formerly worked at printing in this
Office. lie is member Of Company G,
25th Wis, but has been specially assigned
to work at the Government printing Office,
Columbus, XIV, The letter is dated Sept.
5th. Most OF eur readers remember read
ing on account Of the murder Of the Beck
man family by some negroes some weeks
ago
The past week has been one Of many
important events hers in Columbus, the
most exciting and noted Of which was the
execution IF three negroes, murderers of
the Beekman family near Island No. 10,
not long since. They were tried before
the Military Commission, which is in sess.
ion here, convicted and sentenced to he
hug. On Tuesday last orders were receiy-
ed from Gen Grant approving Of the pro-
c,eding Of lie Military Commission and
designated Friday as the day they should
49, thSStAtJNts A4CNA&UN ~ SEsftt OiNtISs 0it
Friday, scaflold was erected on the bill
near Fort Quimby, and by j o'clock, AM,
crowds were arrising on The ground to
witness the execution.
AT - N. tho three convicts were taken
from the guard house, their hands tied be-
hind them, and seated in wagon, on
their collins, with q detachment Of the
10th Regulsa on each side, as guards
preceded by martial band, with mutlled
drums. playing The death march, proceed
ed 10 the gaIlowson tie bill. A hollow
square was formed around the scatfold, by
the troops consisting Of The 18th Iowa.
3lst Wis, detachment : the 32d Iowa,
aud the 81 Tenn. Heas5 Art (coioIed)
Iiegt. On arriving the negroes, acceripa
MED by Chaplain Of their own color rs
cended t. the platform. TIE Dist. Prov.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-09-15

Burnside addressed the soldiers and
people, assuming them Of projection, and
while justice should be dealt, revenge was
no part Of the policy ofthe Government.
Gen. Carter also spoke in touching terms
of their suffering, and announced It's tarmi-
nation
Col. Saunders were called out amid
shouts of welcome.
Col Gilbert is appointed Military Gov.
and Gen. Garter Provost Marshal General
Of East Tennessee.
Our right wing is in easy reach Of Rose
GRAMS left. The rebels regarded onr ey-
petition as only raid until the last mo
ment.
The march Of two hundred aud fifty
miles was hard one, but in good order.
Our trains al came up ia good shape.
Washington. Sept 10.
A dispatch just in from the front, con-
yeys the intelligence that the enemy yester-
day began the evacuation Of Chattanooga,
moving eastward all their stores and mu-
nitions. From the present meagre infor-
nation, there is little ifany doubt, that
East Tenn, has been totally abandoned BY
the rebels.
Gen Crittendan is to-day marching iuto
Chattanooga.
The utmost efforts are being put forth to
repair the bridges destroyed on tie Mem
pills and Chattanooga Railroad, which will
soon be in operation.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-09-15

GRANT COUNTY MAPS Wilson's MoD,
of Grant county may be had at this Office
The towns and town boundaries, village,
streams, roads, section and county lines
number Of sections, rivers and railroads
many Of the dwelling sites of settlers IN
each town, prairies, timber forests, lead
diggings, furnaces, mills, manufactores
schools, DC, are accurately noted and
marked out on these maps. They are uear
yard square and come at $l.OC on good
paper, or $500 on canvass and rollers,
One ought to bel every housein the coua.
ty. We send them by mail. If
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-09-15

Marshal and the Provost Marshal Of this
civ, took their positions on the platform,
one al the right, the other on the left. A
HYMN was sungs after which The Chaplain
offered up an earnest prayer IN their behalf
This being done the Provost Marshal tied
their limbs and adjusted the ropes around
their necks, pulled the white caps over their
heads, and all was ready; they stood but
q moment before the pin was drawn, the
platform fell. and the three culplits were
dangling in the air. One died without q
struggle, the other gave few struggles--
thon died.
They hung about twenty minutes, when
the surgeon examined their bodies and
found lie extinct They hing about 10
minutes longer when they were pronoun-
ced dead. They were then taken down
placed IN their coffin, and borne to thecon
iraband grave yard where they were buri-
ed.
The number Of spectators were estimat-
eli at from $500 to 5000. The negroes
seemed 10 take it very cool, not seeming to
comprehend their condition. Their crimes
were horrible-and only met their just
dues. A number Of others arc confined
here in the Guard House awaiting Their
trial who had a hand il the same crime
they may share the same fate.
This IS the first thing Of the kind ! ever
saw, and have no very keen desire for see
ing it repeated.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-09-15
THTEln AesEMBTY DIsT coNYEETToN-

Take notice, UniOp voters OF Wingviile Clifton, Lib
crty, Lima, EenboTo, Lancaster, that you here
BY requested 10 hold primary meetings in your rspee-
towns at the usual places of holding elections
Saturday. Sept 26 at p m for the purpose Of elect
ing delegates to attend the Assembly district
tonone delegate for each so votes cast st the Prei
iweuty-Gre.
Alsv tht seia delegates so elected are directed to
hold district conFt nton at Jonas Wannemakers IN
the town Of Liberty, atur ay, October p at IL n
for the puTpose Of nominating Uaion Candidate for
the Assembly In said district; also 10 nominate Union
candidate for supervisor and for any other business
general attendance Of tizens and Wig meeting arc
expected, as speakers win be provided and good din
ner by Wannemaker. S f. elise,
HENRY pTF,
J c. COVER,
District Committee,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-09-15
San Francilco. Sent. 3.


The steamer Brother Jonathan, with
100000 Of treasure, from Victoria, and
$l35, 600 from Oregon, has arrived.
Twelve thousand ounces in gold, valued
at 100000, were brought by the Brother
Jonathan. This treasure was not on the
steamers manifest, Tut concealed in the
owners baggage to save freight. The own
ers employed twenty meu part Of the year
exploring their mine in the Cariboo Dis
trict, commencing to take out gold in jan
uary.
One hundred aid eight pounds Of gold
dust were taken our ID a single day. The
average yield per day was one hundred
ounces.
The mining news from the Cariboo DIS
trct is favorable. 4 few Of the principal
claims continue to pay largely. In regard
10 others there was considerable disappoint-
ment in consequence Of the scaniy returns.
Several rich quartz veins had been ciscoy-
cred.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-09-15
FOURTH ASSEMBLY DIST. o0aVENTIon.

Union Assembly District Conve ption for the 4th
Assembly District Of Grant County, consisting Of the
towns of Milyille, Fenninore, Blue River, Marion,
Boscobe Waterstown, Hickory Grove, and Museoda,
wi be held at tn ~ 4. du Chien depot ia Bosco-
bel, Saturday. October 80, 1865, at O'clock r. A,
for the purpose Of nominating two candidates for the
November election to wit: One Representative for the
Assembly and Member Of tho County Board OF ST.
peTisors for Grant County and to transact such other
business as may come before it.
Each town viii be- entitled TO a delegate to every If
ty votes east at tue election Of 60 and TO every
fraction over twenty FIVE. Each town is recommended
TO hold ther ior tie eieco said delegates
Saturday, Sept. 26 at p. M, ct the place Of the
last geuerSl election, Delegates viii also be ch sen
for tDe county convention, which will be held Ian
caster Sept. 30.
Il IS imporant that the Convention be called thus
a4y that ample tire may bB eIycu Distribute tick
IS 70 tho soldiers COX thelr ratification.
-s- L. s. TRAIN
II. 4. W. McNAIB.
JOSEPH HORSFAIT,
District Committee.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-09-15
NeW York. Sept. BE-.

new i ofks sept. 10.
A Morris Island letter Of the 9th to the
Herald gives an account Of the recent boat
expedition against Sumter. The fotilIa
consisted Of between 35 and 40 boats man
ned by over 1000 sailors under Lieutenant
Commanding Williams, Of the Wassahick-
on, and 100 marines under Captain Nc
Auley. The entire force was commanded
by Stevens Of the Monitor Patapsco The
boats we're towed within short distance
Of the For. when they advanced.
Three boats under Commander Will
Jams, IT. Riley. and Ensign Porter landed,
and the parties attempted to run Up the
ruins to the parapot. They were fred up
on by muskctry and hand grenades were
thrown down upon them. The slops was
so sharp that lbey were unable to reach the
parapet A signa was given from the fort
and in an in instant aii the rebel batteries
opened on the fort and shelled it terribly.
Three boets were smashed, and all who
landed were killed or captured. Lieut..
Bradford Of the Marines was mortalIy
wounded and captured. Commander viii.
Jams, 1t. Riley, 1t. Preston, Lit BARGE.
Dr.. Wheeler and Ensign Porter we're also
captured, and tie entire list Of casualties
will number so. The remainder Of Tue
command retired in safety. BY fac Of
truce It is learned that our captured officers
and men are ID Sumter, and well treated.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-09-15

a Washington dispatch 10 the Times
states besides the marching Of Longstreets
corps, which we have already, announced,
"our correspondent With the army Of the
Potomac, says he believes tie corps Of
Of kwel and Hill recently camp'd between
Gordonsville Culpepper Court House, and
have also fallen back, and are now at Cor
louisville, if not further yet on their way t.
Richmond.
The evidence Of the weakening Of Lees
army BY detatching reinforcl ments FL.
Beauregard and Bragg, is conclusive.
a lady who arrived YESTERDAY. from
Richmond, says for ten Digs pre-, .ous t. her
departure, several reoisAents IdIy passed
through that city.
Il Is understood here that Gen. Gilmore
has terderly inquired Of the Government If
he would be justified ii bombarding
Charleston, to its utter destruction. The
answer returned, It Is said, was sues Is 10
give the country assurance Ola heap of ASH
IS where Charleston stands.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-09-15
Patton, sept :, 1868.
TO Citizens ana Voters og Grant County.


AT this time We know Of but two persons
who have expressed a willingness is be can
didates this fall, and to these We are not
pledged; nor have ue favorite candidate
or one in whose election We anticipate aay
pecuniary interest. We venture loueveF
without intending any o1euso to any one
thinking Of being candidate. TO offer fea
remarks upon the subject 81 choosing Off
Ger fer county and state Tbs fall
There are County senatora County su-
perinteudent Of Schools, fse Supervisors
and FIVE Assemblymen to elect, besides the
State officers. Candidates Cor these Offices
win be selected by county and District Con
vcntions; nominations arc bat pledges of
81 elections, 50 that the conventions are The
powers We appeal t.. S. long as the sub
stantial inch Of our {, uaiy attend tbs con
yentions and deaf uprightly, Just So long
vii the masses respect their action and elect
every csldidaie nominated.
The worst sign Of the times We can sec
working il that which threw Gov. salomou
overheard. "ihe bta governor Wisconsin
ever bad i We mean desire ior change O.
officers without cause. Net an objection
x
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-09-15
NJ A 4 BE D.

CALKINs- CARPENTER.--In Tatton, Aug. p, Sen.
geant n. o. Calkins, Co. y, SD Wis, and Als O h.
Carpenter, both Of rafton
ARMSTRONG In Hazel Green, sspLS
by John 0'Sulivan, Esq, Dir. VIM. Armstrong Of I'D,
nois, and Airs. Sarah Staley, of jamestown.
DE WITT-LAIRD. In Montfort, Aug. 90 byRg
James Sims, Mr.. I. b. De Witt aud Miss Nancy lstd,
both Of Montfort,
INs-BREEsEE.-- In Tafton, Aug3O, BY Rev.
r. G. Tboarle, Mr.. 6. W. Nevins aud Miss K. j. Breese9
both OF TaftOn
IISS-CANPBELL I'm Fennimore, Aug a. y
Matthias Ketterer, Esq, DIR. e Bliss and Miss E. Camp
b3l.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-09-15
sECOND ASSEMBLY DIST. CONVENTION
s. L1GHrCAP,
MI LIT (,..r.r1itf

A Union Assembly District Convention viii DO hold
the Second Assembly District IN Grant county the
school house in Dickeyville SATURDAY,, Oct /. 2,
p u tor the purpose Of nominating a candidate for
ASSEMBLY and tor County Supervisor. The towns com
posing said district James town, Paris, Harrison.
Potosi and Waterloo. Each town win be entitled to
delegate to every so votes cast at the last Trest
dential election aud one to every fraction %.
Primary meetings requested 20 he held on Satnr
day, Sept 26 at the place Of To last general election
Delegates i'll also De chosen 20 attend The county eCn-
yenti0p to DO held at Lancaster Sept so.
RN order Of nlntfieL o. mmittee
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-09-15
erDAYDEIIoN AND VIM CnEaRY BIZ

TERs.-Composed Of the best Roots. Banks and helo5
and peculiarly adapted to the immediate leleI all
ultimate cure Of Indigestion, Dyspepsia, ScE aesa
ache, Jaundice, Weakness, Sour stomach L9ss q Ak
petite Dfzziness-and all complaints caused BY alli
torpid aud inactive Liver The eject Of these Bel'
Is truly wonderful They purify, cleanse enli'su,
strengthen requisite, build up and keep or1gl ~
whole system. They are just the thing nselsu .o /"
able in effects. Everybody takes thon-eyaJ@E
likes them few doses will convince the hc.gas
lous Of their great WORTH and secure for th0m paw
in every family.
PRICE, SO and 10 Cents per bottle
For Sale at Bakers Drug Store, and By otha p''S
gists. 8. HUNTINGTON, Proprie9h
4s.f Farmersburgh Iowa.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-09-15
4 DEMONSTRATORS SALE

Grant County Court, ia Probate. In the ma''si y
estate Of Robert QUark, deceased. ,,o,rsasne
Notice Il hereby given that by virtue andln bs M
Of an order az license made ia said matter on n q
daF ii September, A. D. 1858, BY the County Gsios
said County OF Graut the undersigned ION dsy Of
Of the estate OF said deceased will, on e H. tho
October A, D. 1868, at i p.I no., OF salO WA Grant
county offer for sale at public yendue the rho ,,orh
land in Grant county Wisconsin, 70 WY n section
east quarter Of the southeast quars9r. n south
tweuty-ni1t (29) and northwest oA eS1 And seven
west quarter Of section twentyolght ~ r. twenty.
acres out OF the south eas. quarter Of seosDs5 vest
nine coy, all in township ? north, o. fapS{l 1853
Terms make known .at ss.ie.-Datsd SePtsic IfRY.
THOMAS KELLY.
Is-l Administrators Of saii r.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-09-15
Special Notices.
sg PRor. D. ]. WOODS HAIR REsron

ArlvE-rbs astonishing preparation Will by Natures
own prycess restore grey Hair 10 the original e'i'r
win mako it grow on Bald Heads.
Wiz restore the natural Secretions.
WIN remove at once all Itching.
WIN remove ali DaudruH.
VIII cure all Eiuptons-e even Scald Head
viii make the Hair soft and glossy.
Viii preserve the Color Of Hair to Old Age.
viii always Fastenit, and stop i Falling.
And l. one Of the best Toilet Articles for the lairns
Ia use THOUSANDS Of Soldiers in the Army have ies
fed to the above WHO had become gray, and bad LOST
their Hair by sickness change Of climate and natea-
ton, while performing camp duty. as Restorative
ana dressing il has equal yl9ag
~ II BAXTER Agent for Lancaster, Wis,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-09-15
FIRST ASSEMBLY Drsr. CoyyrgTroT

There win be 4 Onion Convention oT tic lib Bssom-
bly, Dis rict GRAFT county composed OF the towns Of
Piatleyle, smelser, and Hazel Green, at Georgetown
Saturday Oct 81 at2 O'clock, p ma Tor the purpose OF
nom. mating candidate for the Assem- bly, and also =
candidate for Couaty Supervisor Each tewu will be
eatted to delegate for so votes cost at the
last Presidential election, and delegate 10 each
fraction above 20.
H. RI VIRGIN,
WI. BRANDON,
S. I1GHrCAP,
~ C'F.ns "a
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-09-15

Gy- The citizens Of Pittsburgh have tal
the Mayor Of Leayenwotb an
ctfer to furnish homes and education 10 6Hv
Of the children made orphans in the recent
I.eagenworh massacre.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-09-15
New York, Sept.

Special % he World -Advices from
the front tonight are important; To-day
our forces occupied Culpepper, and It is be
lieyed nothing but tie rebel cavalry pickle
are On this side Of tho Rapilan- The re-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-09-15
lCommunicated.1
An Outrage.
New California, Sept. 4th Ca

Mn. CovER:-On the night Of Sent .,
some evil disposed person set FIRE Is sa i,
wheat stacks in the Town of Clifton 'V g
property Of Mr.. William Andrew, an 'IS
and respected citizen. Mr.. Andrew o s,a'
have but few if any enemies, vet as man. rau
friends as any man in the neighborhood
Always obhging with bis money and mean.
never an usurer, aud always fliend ns s19
an oppressor, the act was surely witbo1,
reason even to bad men for thus dstrov;n'
at least 800 bushels Of wheat. Ii i cas
tainly mystery. TW
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-09-15

Aug. 3d. Bernard, son Of .. and II. Hurst aged two
months aud twelve days.
Thou vert SO like form Of light,
That Heaven bengny called thee hence,
Ere yet tbs world could breathe one blight
Ger thy sweet innocence.
And thou that bright home to bless
Art passed in all thy loyuess.
III Potosi Aug 10, While p, only son Of W. aud !.
Pieshette, aged months and days.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-09-15
80 Fmnoisc0, SenI. 10.

San FRANCISCO, sept. ~.
Thesteamor Orizaba from Panama brings
dates, uia Manzill, from Gnanjon'o 10 the
18th, and from the City Of Mexico to the
15thof August.
Miramon bad been appointed by Forey
commander Of the French Aeyican for
ces.
TIE Triumgirate notified the ropresen-
tatyes Of the foreign government that a
Legal Government is now provided for
Mexico, and requesting them to recognize
the Triumyirate a. eonstituting such govern
ment.
American and Central American minis
ters replied they must recognize the Juarez
government until further instructions by
Their governments.
Comonfort and Dobaldo had published
strong appeals, urging the Mexicans to con
tinue to respect the Ere ch.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-09-15

E1r Strg't Holloway, Jesse Miles, Jo-
seph Chambers and George B. Hulchcroft,
all Of Company G, % Wis. Cav. are at
home On furlough and visited Lancaster
this notning-all in fair health and high
hopes Of an early, glorious and honorable
peace.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-09-15
Washington, Sept. 10.
The following was received here this P
DepartIsent Of The South,

Department Of the South,
Headquarters in the Field, Sept. Z.
To II. w. Halleck.
have the honor to report that Fort
Wagner and Battery Gregg are ours
Last night cur sappers crowned the crest
Of the couu;erscalf Of Fort Wagner on lis
sea front making all It's guns useless, and
an order to carry the place by assault at
Q o'clock this morning, that being he hour
Of low tide. About ten O'Clock last night
the enemy commenced eyacuaiing the
Island and al but Is escaped from Cum
mings Point ia small boats
Captured dispatches show that the Fort
was commanded by Col. Keitt, Of s. G.,
and was garrisoned 81 ! 400 men, AMI Bat
terry Gf>gg by between ! GO ana 200. Wag-
ner is a work Of the most formidable kind
rs bomb proof shelter is capable OF hold
lug 1900 men, and remains intact. after a
most terrible commandment to which the
work was submitted. We captured 16
pieces of artillery and large supply Of
ammunition.
The city and harbor Of Charleston are
covered by my guns.
[Signedl Brig. Gen, @. A. Gilmore,
General Commanding.