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Washington telegraph. [volume] (Washington, Ark.) 1839-1871, 1863-02-18

OFFICE COMMASDANT CoNscRrprs.
Little Rock, Ark. Dec. p. 1862.
INHE following order is published for the
l. information of all concerned.
BY command of S. Cooper, Adjutant and
Inspector General.
2. F. DANLEY, Col.
and Comd't Conscripts, Dist of Ark
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Wanted,

A SITUATION as Teacher in a school OF
n private family, by young lady Of some
experience. For particulars address,
A. W. l..
Spring Hill, Hampstead CO Ark.
Feb. is, 1868 5-tf
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Interest to be Paid on Interest Bearing
Treasury Notes.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT. C. S.A.. !

TREASURY DEPARTMENT., C. S. A.,
Richmond, Dec. 2. 1862.
HOLDERS of interest bearing Treasury N otes
IL are hereby notified that the interest which
shall be due thereon on the first of January
next, will be paid at the Treasury or either of
the Depositaries of the Treasury on presenta-
ton of the notes accompanied by a descriptive
schedule in duplicate. Blanks will be furnished
on application.
Signed c. G. MEMMINGER,
Secretary of Treasury.
A
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NOTICE

I S hereby given, that letters of adm;nistra-
l. ton Were granted to the undersigned on
the 2ith of November, 1862. on the estate of
Charles Carter, deceased. All persons having
claims against said estate are hereby required
to exhibit them TO me. properly authenticated,
within one year after the date of said letters,
or they may be precluded from any benefit in
the estate. and if such claims be not pres ented
within two years from the date Of said letters,
they shall forever be deblrred.
MARIA s. CARTER.
Feb. II, 1863. As
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ROCKY COMFORT
AM.SN\NN y s.,

THIS INSTITUTION WILL BE REOPENED
i (Deo Uoiente,) on the Second Monday in
September next, for a session of twenty weeks,
under the supervision of Rev. De. V. STAPLE
TON, assisted by corps of teachers, who
have by long experience proved their ability
to discharge every duty, incumbent on them
in their respective departments.
Said Institution is for the reception Of pupils
of both sexes, and such teachers are engaged
that every department of Classical Mathe-
NAUTICAL and Literary education will be prompt
ly attended to. In ladies' department, French
will be taught by the Principal, and Music,
Drawing, Painting, &C., by an experienced
teacher.
For further particulars, terms, &C., see
circulars, OF apply to the Principal.
De V. STAPLETON.
Rocky Comfort, Ark, Aug. Is, 1862. (S2-1O
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To BlackSmiths and Wagon
MAX ers

r WANT to hire No. Coach smith; also
i No. Horse Sheer, for which good wages
and constant employment will be given. Ne
groes preferred.
1 also want No. Coach Maker, one who
is capable of doing all repairs on Stage
Coaches None but sober, steady men wanted.
Apply Immediately 20
GEO. A. DAVIS.
Washington, Feb. IL, 1868. Att
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1861 ALMANACS. 1858
DERSONS desiring Almanacs for 1868. can
L be supplied by leaving their names and the
money with the undersigned at this Office.
Price so cents. c. L. SUTTON.
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LAW NOTICE


THE Medical Board of the 4th Division will
i convene ut Camden. Ouachita county. On
the 10Th day of February. 1863, for the pur-
nose of examining all conscrpts that have OF
been examined. and To make final decision
all cases that have been referred to the
Me,iicai Board.
f. NcCRARY. Surgeon
p. A. c ). x Med Examiner, 4th Div
-
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Teacher Wanted.

A GENTLEMAN who is we'll qualified to
II teach school, and will hiring good recon
mendation-. can find employment n a teacher
ut Lewisville, Arkansas. by applying to the
undersigned at that place
J. J. BATTLE.
J. G.. LEE.
NJ. y. WELLRORN.
J. VI. MONTGOMERY.
TRUSTEES.
Feb. 4, 1863. 3-6
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Straycd.

IRON me about the first Of October, a small
L dark bay mare PONY. small star in the
forehead. PAGES well and fast, long name and
tail. Her delivery TO me at Spring Hill will
he literally rewarded or any information lead
ing to it.
C. NJ. HERVEY.
Feb 19 1863 SIS
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SPRING HILL IySTITUTC

A SCHOOL FOR BOYS.
II HE exercises of this institution will he re-
l. sumed under the superintendence Of the
Undersigned on Monday, the 9th of February
In this school may be h ID every opportunity
for obtaining a thorough English and classical
education. For particulars as to terms sc ,
apply to the Principal
Rev. r. II. MURPHY.
Feb. 4. 1863. 3-tf
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NOTICE..

7 WISH to make contracts for the delivery
l. of any amount of Bacon at this Post. be
tween this and the first day of May. 1868
Those wishing to make enga gements will please
come forward
r. a. CARRIGAN.
Capt. & A. c. 5. C. s. A.
Washington, Nov. 26, 1862. 45-5m.
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NOTICE.

w NJ. N JOHNSON is duly authorized to
obso transact all business for me during my
+ nce Those knowing themselves indebted
ne Will therefore please make immediate
payment to him.
JOSEPH PATTERSON.
washington, Jan %, 1868 %
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N OTICE.

w W. ANDREWS holds my power of at
tu torney, and will transact any business
tut me during my absence
HI. GARDES.
Washington, Ark, Dec. 20, 1862. Z,
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~The weather remains wet, and the roads
impossible.
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Runboae The engagement was exclusively between the
Weehawken and Atlanta The latter mounted onr OF The
Brooke rifestwo OF inch on the bow and stern
pivos and two Of sig inch each end She could hghe
Rodgers engaged the rebel at close quarters The
hrst fifteen inch shot, fired by himself, took on
the top l0f the Atianta's pilothouse and wounded
two OF her three pilots. Another hfteen-ineh shot
struck half way her roof, IRON plated. four inches
thick killing ore and wounding seventeen men, Eleven
shots fred in all-hve by tho weehawken and six
bv the Atlanta. The latter got aground and surrendered
The fight was short the victory signal The WeehAwken
sustained no injury Of any SORT
Tho Atlanta steers wei and made six knots against
head sea, going TO Port Royal She was completely pro-
vided ith instruments and stores for regular cruise
She had ram, ana a torredo on her bow. FIX
Lieutenant w. A. Webb commanded her Her corr
pement was one hundred and sixty hye souls. The Az
the Monitors easily and her consots filed with specta
tors were prepared 10 tow them TO savannah She will
be ready for service under the flag Of the Union
g. p. LEE, Acting Rear Admiral
DESPATCH PROM THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY or THE
NAVY TO CAPTAIN ERICSSON.
The following 10 q copy Of q telegram received by
Captain Ericsson from the Assistant Secretary Of the
Navy, dated Warrington June %, ESQ A. NJ
The engagement OF the Atlanta was exclusively with
the Weehawkep. The former had seven inch Brooke
rife her bow and stern pivots, and sx inch
each side She could fight both bow and stern and ono
side gun at time Rodgers engaged her at chose quar-
on the top Of the Atlanas pilothouse woundnG two Of
three pilots Another fifteen shot struck half way nm
the roof which was iron plated with four and half
lnches Of iron, killing one and woupdug seventeen.
Tho Weehawken fired 6ve times and tho Atlanta six.
The latter got aground and Inc weehawken
sustained njsry Of any SORT tho Atlanta had ram,
and torpedo her bow, and was lifted for cruise.
She y now at Port Royal
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NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.

wAmreson, June -, 1soo
RRN0vALs YnON oYyIcK
considerable number Of removals Of old and trusted
ocas have occurred since the refusal Of some Of them
to associats themselves with the Loyal League socises
Governor Cannon and Mr.. Smthcrs Secretary Of State
Of Delaware, are here upon ofncial business. saG
DRAFT IN THE DISTRICT or CoLUlDIA.
There many young here at this time that IN
military crcles, 10 supposed they subject 10 draft
In the States draft for the District is talked Of
~ REPRESSION OF VICE.
There have laterly been many open and scandaous
offences against morals and by the numberess
fast people obad repute that the authorities have been
obliged upon OF OF the sumptu-
ay character Pretty rules bid fair TO be adopted
ENFORCEMENT OF THE CoNYIscArIoN ACT.
Tho Marshal Of the District OF Columbia has sezcd
under the Conscaton act the estate OF Major SAM
D. Lewis Of Virginia, formerly clerk In tho depart
The estates OF nineteen rebels have thus far been
seized In this District
NAVAL ORDERS
Captain Charles ". Pickering has been ordered 10
leve Captain W. r. Taylor or command OF tho United
States steam soop-of war Housatonic.
Captain D. F. Sands has been ordered 10 the temporary
command Of the iron-clad steamer Roanoke.
Commander j. W. A. Nicholson has been detached from
OF the gunboat Shamrock.
ARRIVAL OF GENERAL HUNrgR.
Major General Hunter 10 In town.
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wn.rr iIHis -ss.

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t~pss prsi.t1s give sfstlpE vsrtssru tssp ratnz
GspsrA Grsat b~s 10 40 si.gs Al ggD9.
rs5sl fiesttaat esptufe1 ysstssasy saJs nat fssa
ts,tnis t,srt-.s sss 4, a. ssrbsf ihan surfsoe-g
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tasns ssss rss'hys'ea q 1'ssfai Tsf 1ss ~.
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.~.p, .,tt.. IN Isars Gfng svNe On uuSo4sp
IN. 80, ,tssa J.1.sfpE igre etssoss hss vost $50.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-06-24
The Missouri State Conventi0n.
PLAN roR THE ABOLITION or SLAVERY.

JUyxnsoN CRY, Mo-. June 23, 1858.
in the Convention today Gov Gamble, chairman OF tho
Committee Emancipation, presented the following
dinanoe from the majority OF the committee
Fa-Tbat tho FIRST and second clauses OF the twenty
sixth section Of the third article Of the constitution be
abrogated.
Seoond-That slavery Involuntary servsads except
for the punishment of crime, shall exist Mis-
souron the <h OF July, 1870, and that all the slaves
within this State that day be hereby declared free
TairdThst all slaves hereafter brought the State
not belonging 10 citizens Of the state SHAH there
upon be frec.
Fburth-That all slaves, removed by the consent of
their any seeded state after the passage u
the ordinance of and hereafter brought
state by their owners, shall thereupon be free.
Ftfh-The General Assembly shall have power 30
pass laws TO emaDcpa,c slaves without the consent Of
their owners.
minority report also submitted abrogating some
clauses OF the nstltion above declaring slavery
abolished the LIST of January 1904 provided they and
their be apprcnticed 10 their former until
tho eth ~ July 1870 requiring the legislature 10 pass
regulating the relation between said apprentices and
their masters. TO them humane treatment
sary education, and providing against importation
emigration Of any negro OF muiatto 10 the State No
funrc d slave property shall be collected
shah the rIht 70 the of apprencse be subject
TAXATION Provision also made 10 submit the ordinance
to vote OF the people al the merit August cection.
The report was made the special order for TO morrow
at nine O'Clock.
The convcpon then took up Mr. Drases resolution ans
Mr. Posters subetnute providing for tho election Of state
officers by the people.
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NEWS FROM WCKSBUR0.
-~-~->,~-~~-~~-->~~~~~~
Onicial Reports to the 10Th
Instant.
-~>~~--~-~ss--s-.~~~~~~s
THE SIEGE PROGRESSING FINELY.
->~>s>~>~~>~~~~~~>~~~
Removal Of General McCleTnand
from His Command.
~~-S~-~~.v>~-~~~~--y~~-~~-
General Johnston Moving To-
wards Yazoo City.
,-~s>-,~~-~--. e,>-y----
eThe Rebels Driven from Rich
mOnd, La,
&s.s Ae.. As.

hrrrHg, Tenn. June ~ isc3
Tho steamer summary. from chiessfau, fryoo, With
Official refors from General Grant 10 tbs ls.h arrived 10
day Everything progressing hnsly The 'ssmy
kspt up s,easy nrs of heavy artillery but aeocri ,bei
n thing Scarcely q man had been injured sas.
Calonsi Mower ! Command at ulilksnI Bcsd made an
expedition 10 Rohrnond la and drove The re,'ss frun
that section burnt the ,osn and broagh the ard
children W Mhiksns fepd.
He states positively that the rsDos carried The BLACK
nsg with scul and booss 10 their resut attack
Mlilksns Hood.
General Johbsions forces we're moving toward. rGSo
CITY He viii fnd Gran, ready W reesiys kida.
Tho cavalry expedition south o hare eniousi Je~tsr
day resulted In the n nsor Henry and hsnafsd
Tho main eGpcdilioo, undsr coossl Rinsr,
The rebels oooinas 10 harrs.s the rAiroad and tse
gsph between here snd Corntb but DO MT Aooomfiab
much, a. our nools ~stehisi
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The Infamous conduct Of Miroy makes HE personal
fortunes n the late operations in the Valley subject ~
considerable interest with all who anxious 10 SEQ
yillsh get his dues. Tho general belief 10 that he
escaped though here reports ~ his having been 10
terceptcd ny some ~ cavalry, who IN tho language
of the Texan administered 10 him tho parole Of honor
y jf out Of course, who had his wits aboa
hIn world lake tho outlaw prisoner. what shall b. done
witn Mrs hiroy H. INDEED she has been captured AZ
beleved1 common sentiment ~ that she ought be
tried for stealing Hhe took ouly ladys
she stole tho wearing apparel and the and the
household en<sts of all thoae whom her husband's
tyranny phoed m her power. let tho s,olen roods b.
displsyed and tkc be invited come Toward
aud claim them; and, justice gets her due our r~nl
tsnilary may prepare Tor aDotbsr innate In any event
would BE- eminensly proper " hold her and her daarh
ter general hcstages for TIE rropsr treatment our
sdrs whym fortune may place m the power q ruch
brq,cs 10 kIHcY ssa SIGH ypscs % ~ VIE.
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visits to the camp arc no, productive Of any good 20 tho

HAwHrsraa, June 23-ioP. H.
There is nothing st shippsnssarg, the last 'ele
graph'c station the valley.
The operator at Chambersbury, with some newspaper
who when the rebels entered
have not as yet been heard FROM
Ashirmsh took place to-day about ton miles from Get
ysburg. between some Of troops ana about eighty
Tebeb. The enemy retreated, losing ono man.
what preparations are being made hy General corch
ana the State authartes 10 clear the Cumberland valley
Of the enemy would no, be proper state These who
know the true position of Anars feel satisfied that tho
enemy will not remain loes the State unless heavily
reinforced.
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Ysr-s, rssI, JausiI. va o.ro. p, 1913.

ffrrs fefsT, > nc IIs "a oafn. ~ l@Ss
ne Narins brigade. uriet csuefal Met aeoHf@ ioi
ty Gsasrsi nsofs, made rs,onsossssoa " shHoSs
The isth 9TH 100 msn, drove 30 fsbss oui = tha
Tiac-. oaptsfc1 ,biry pfsonefs Abd burned 90 bun.
Our siFbi.
On ths ib,b al Maron Afs. kbstn cavalry cartured
.agoa olalAlHlng ubAI purpor,sa " be rf bSrs. q
sosr sss ihres borss n gods. bat susmtAisn ~
tbs saAsy Asy -srs 'ossd 10 eoutain over sSoso
tsfclssaoB Gags Faossd N esgr. Tbs b." santsinsf
s,steosry Tbs wbo's rsfmhiss " fsss ~, q
semyhs. pocsrneuu rcrs slso fssDi inpinains csf.
tain -sn hEo-n Hsclssp q r. Loas ss NE suilsy y~s
tss
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Nwsrus. Tenn, June a, isI3
onoial Advioss from GessA tba isth ipoop
report some adyarlsgs, shssd by forces tbs Isb
The sese was progressing satisfactorily.
Geusral xoflsfhahi bad been rsD0ysi from ne oan
msbd ~ the Tbhesbth army c.fp. BY General Grant,
and General Ord sssissed 10 oafnmAnd n his pa1e
CoI0nei Nnpcr has destroyed lhs rsifosd a. Farois.
No par.oalsrs a. the srtedliaa hsys ben received
Rebel cavalry aro ihrrsssBg the lirsa bsi~ssn sen-
ph o aud Cornib. as1 gssr ss rowing lLfslEh tLs
country borth oftb. lbs snfoseng ,hs piaa Nsd
drtyiug Or Etock.
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Advance Of the Rebels 20 Scotland, Pa.
" HARMsBuR0, June %. 1se3
Tho latest intelligence received at the department to
tho effect that the rebel cavalry, thousand strong I'D
vanced Scotland six miles this sIde Of Chambcrsburg
this afternoon They havo probably destroyed the rail
road bridge that point Citizens from the counties
above are rapidly pouring into Harrisburg.
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Excursaon Down the Bay In Honor OF
Governor Morton-The Notsbilitiss
Present-0enersl Grant and vfcks-
burg, &c., 30.
The friends Of Governor Norton, Of Indiana, got up
In his honor down the bay yesterday Afternoon
the cutter winants. The anar got up
short notice. ee va
Governor Morton arriving here Q day or two ago on
business, Mr.. Martin President Of the Bank pro-
posed the excursion and with tho assistance Of Colonel
y. T.. Howe. got up the entertainment few hours
notice Among the guests present Governor Norton
and lady Major General Wool General walbridge, Mrs.
General Banks, Colonel Baker and lady Mrs Col Buron
raj important persona9hsffrom Ohio.
the programme TO suit admirably and the
trip decidedly pleasant ahair throughout
Speeches made by Gen. wsibridge Gen. Wool,
Colones Howe and Baker Hon. c. L. Benedict and others,
mostly On the war bat point developed not al.
rcady familiar 10 the public, the remark of Governor
Morton n reference ~ vcksbsg He stated that whlss
In Washington last week those In authority there stated
that the Information received from the West justified
them In tho belief that General Grant would take poses
sion Of vcksburR Saturday last 10 10 be hoped that
the telegraph within tho next few days will bring
nrmation Of that report
Refreshments were furnshed for the occasion by Mr
Martini and served 10 the delight OF tho whole party
On returning from the bay Q visit made TO the
Navy Yard where they were received with cheers from
tho men the receiving ship North Carolina.
Dodworths band accompanied the party, and envensd
tho trip with their music In the usual style.
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,elssraphe rspo, i,om Harrsears q rses aay.ses

telssaphic report of rebel advance on
that place.
The nearest approach of rebel cavalry TO Gettysburg
Was tho arrival Of small body OF rebel scouts at Mon
terey fifteen miles distant where they stole few horses
and beat rapid retreat, evidently fearful Of capture
The only that has crossed the Maryland ss b.
yond Gloucester have been small bodies q cavalry
scouts after horses and cattle. Of which they have
ceiveda very small supply
Captain Irwin President OF tho Western Maryland Rail
road. left Unionbridge yesterday afternoon nj TWO
o'cook. and arrived here In tho evening. He spent
short time In Westminster and passed over the eastern
line Of tho road lie reports that m rebsls nes even
their pckets have anywhere IN the vicinity
Of unoubrdge Westminster along the route since tho
rcpor rted raid
Tho following In the atest information derived last
night iron the military authoritess-
The force at Frederick yesterday were attacked and
driven out by cavalry. Tho Union troops now
occupy place the baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Ia clear bew cen here and Frederick and sandy Hook
Up TO this time there rebels reported nearer
Frederick than South Mountain.
There In really little business doing Colorcd aborors
arc being taken 10 work en- tho forthcations.
The Frederick train has arrived safely. The city is
occupied by Union troops There are no signs q reocis
anywhere near Frederick.
Visit or General HaiIeek so Baltimore
BALTIMORE. June -, 1863.
General Haeek visited Baltimore to-day and inspected
tho forhcaons and other defensive works In progress
here He expressed great satisfaction At the rap,ty
with which they prepared and sdmirst'on sf tho
zsalous loyalty Union Leagues In arming for he
public defence.
Great Excitement at Pitssbwrg-Ths RE
bells at Uniontown, Sc.
HAnRisrrEa, June a. 1903.
Tho news Pttsburg shows that great excitement
exists In that city.
The rebels arc reported ~ be at Unontown forty miles
distant
business In entirely suspended.
The citizens are making extensive preparaiias TO re-
ceivo tho rebols.
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THE REBEL INVASION.
Advance OF the Enemy 10
Scotland, Penn.
Reoccupation of Chambersburg
by the Rebels.
Tho Eighth and Seventy First New
York at Carlisle.
The Rebels Driven Out Of Ere.
derrick, Md.
GREAT EXCITEMENT AT PIT1SBURG.
The Enemy Within Forty Miles Of
the City,
as" H.. ~
GREAT EXCITEMENT At PITTSBURG.

Rssesupatson sf Chambersburg by sAs
Rebels.
.1eia HAnmuna, June -, 1858.
ne rebels reooeupied ChAmbersburg about eleven
O'Clock this morpns.
Our cavalry pickets I'VE miles this ssAs d the
psaoe.
me troops under General Knips, who were at Cham-
bersbuSg, have safely fallen back 10 tho main body,
me authorities believe the rebels b In considerable
force at Chambessburg.
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Great Excitement at Pittsbwrg-Ths Re.
bells at Uniontown, &c.
Pittsburg Aroused-Thc Citizens Dig
ging Trenehcs-The City Safe.

PlrTBuR0, Pa, June ~, 1858
Business has been suspended for week The citizens
al. mass are digging intrenchmen,s tho surrounding
hills for miles out enelrcpg tho city. The works
nearly hn nshed The city u safe.
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Omeial Aecousss.
REPORTS OF ADMIRAL DUP0Nv.
FLAGUup WABASH,

fLAGS1up WABASH, L
rosy RIVAL HAspoa, ~ c., June n, 1893.
Hon GfDsoy WILLIE Secretary of Navy, Washington
saR--having reason 10 believe the Atlanta and other
rebel clads Al Savannah were abons attempting 10
enter Warsaw sound By Wilmington river, for ths pur
pose attacking the blockadng there
sounds further souih, despatched days ago the
wcehawken Capt John Rodgers, from port, and
Eahant, Commander j. Downcs, from North Edsto, 20
wsrsaw, where the Cimcrone, Commander Drake was
main ntalung the inside blockade have ths satssethn
70 report the department this morning that the At
lanta came down by Wilmington river inio warsaw
Sound and captured This Information has Just been
received In telegram from Fort Prlask sent by Capt
John Rodgers Very respectfully, obcdieA servant,
Iu s y. DUPONT, Pear Admiral
Commanding South Atlantic Bockadins squadron.
Mtu FIAemr wAnAsB, I
ronr RoyAr HARsos. y G., June II, 1898.
Hon. GInyoy wsIlss, Secretary Of the Navy
sss-f have tho honor 10 inform the Department that
since mallng my despatch, No. 3le, have received
further details OF the capture Of the Atlanta through
We kindness Of Colonel Barton By telegraph from ort
he Atlanta, Captain wIliam webb. came down M,
morning VIA Wilmington river, " attach our vessels NJ
WaSsaw Sound, accompanied BY two wooden steamers
MED h sah, with persens as spcrfatorp The Wee
havbss Captain John Rodss a. once easassd her ring