davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-04-16
LYONS KATHAIRON.

This delightful article for preserving and beautiy
ng the human hair is again put up by the original
proprietor, and snow made with the same care, skin
aud attention, which first created Its immense and
unprecedented sales Of over one million bottles an
nudlyi 1t is still sold at Is cents in large bottles.
Two million bottles can easily be sold in year when
most delightful hair dressing in tile world but that
it cleanses the scalp of scnrfand dandrf gives the
hair livCly, rich Iuxuriant growth, and prevents It
from turning gray. These are considerations worth
knowing. The Katllairon has been tested for over
twelve years, and is warranted as described. Any
lady who values beautiful head of hair will use the
KAthatron. It is finely perfumed, cheap and yalua.
ble 1t is sold by all respectable dealers throughout
the world. d. S. BARNES co,
decl96md&w New York.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-04-16
Commissioner Sale ofV Valuable Real
Estate in the City Of Wheeling.

TN PURSUANCE OF a decree Of the Circuit Superb
or Court Of Law and Equity for Ohio county, ren-
dered at Its spring term, 1854, in cause therein
pending wherein Man gaFet Ratclih, guardian of the
heirs of Thomas L. Ratclin, Is complainant, and
Thomas i. Ratelins heirs defendants, which de-
cree Is recorded In ehaneery order book number 8,
page 469, . VIII g Commits ioneE under aid decree
ing Court dayl offer for sale at the front door Of the
Court house OF ohiocounty, TO the highest md best
bidder, the following described Real Wit
All that certain lot or parcel Of ground Htuate In
Ohio county, Virginia, In the addition to thacity Of
wheeling, laid our by Charles I. Churchill Trustee
f5r Emily A. Zane called Churchill addition number
tEo C2 and desisnated on the plot Of Eaidad1ttio1
by the number i've % in square number one, it be-
Ing the samelot OF I1d which was convey to Thos
Lynn Ratclih, deceased, by John GfIchFiSts Jt and
Elizabeth hts wife by deed dated January 10 iSs2.
The title to the piece OF land heretnheforR desert.
bed q believed 70 Be fndisputRble. 4
TESNs OF S4tI-Ths above described lotsWiIl be
Foid on credit Of four, eight aud twelve months
with intsre FROM the day q ale, the Pqrehasergtv
ing bond and security for the pureasa money. and
lien Willba retained on The ed real etatetor the
same. n. ICHARDS0H,
Fular7.1GW4W Comuii Homer.
The above sale 4 postponed tn the frst Monday
In Nay, 1853
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-04-16
New York Market

INV York, April l5.-Flour heavy and
fully DC lower, 1900 95 for extra State !;
7C97 10 for Chicago do; 72O@73Ofor ex-
ira round hoop Ohio, and 35@s25 for
trade brands. Market closing dull with
no buyers at outside quotations.
Whisky dull and lower at 451E946lc.
Wheat very dull and prices entirely nom
inal. 500
Corn about lie lover with moderate busi-
ness at s9@sl4c for sound sl@ssc for
unsouud.
Oats scarce and firm at s6@sT3c.
oiquiet ndspfices entirely nominal.
Pork dull and unchanged at 10 so@l15
62l forsuew mess.
Bacon sides dull.
Lard lower and in moderate demand At
l0(9lO4c, the latter for very choice kettle
rendered which is very scarce.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-04-16

Nothing was heard of Mcclellan until
yesterday morning, wheu he got on the
steamer Eagle at ssun6sh. Esquire Bell
was passenger on the boat, and having
learned from Mr.. Barton, atcamefon, tbs 1
Mcclellan was the man who bad stolen his
horses, he Immediately recognized aud ar
rested him McCollum arked for a drink
Of water, and as ne was going to get it, in
company with the Squire, he was observed.
to put his hand in his pocket, pull out a
bundle of letters, and throw them in the
river. BE was brought up here aud com.
mitted to Jail, whence he will be sent to
Pennsylvania for trial. Mcclellan is an old
aud very successful horse thief. He stole
a pair of horses not long ago from Mr..
Edgar, of New Brighton, Pa. and succeed
ed in escaping with them. he is suspect.
ed of being engaged with gang of thieves
who have stolen hundreds of horses aud
sold them to Government contractors. AS
the horses are generally hurried into the
army, tits very rarely that they are recoy-
cred. Mcclellan travels in company with
a very fast woman, who is supposed to rem
der him material assistance in his lit
tie enterprises. In consequence of the
growing vice of horse stealing, the arrest
is regarded as very important one, and
it is hoped it will lead to the detection of
many other rogues engaged in similar
business.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-04-16

BB a GoUPLE MORE WoMES IN THE
CAsE.-The Provost Marshal received and
committed to Jail on Tuesday evening a
couple of young women named Maria
Murphy and Mary Summers. The former
was sent from BuckhanoD and the latter
from Clarksburgh. Miss Murphy is charged
with breaking. down the telegraph wires at
or near Sutton, ia Braxton county not long
ago. She is also charged with perjury,
having oncetaken the oath of allegiance 10
the United States.
Miss Summers case is somewhat differ
ent. The question of loyalty OF rebellion,
in her case, does not seem to be at Issue.
She is woman of bad character and has
been lying about with tho camps at clarks--
burgh and her presence has had a tendency
to demoralize the men.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-04-16
BUsINEss -NorIoBs

i. ] Y y. Il N
~A COUGH, COLD, OR AN IRRITATED-
THROAT II allowed 70 progrtss results in serious
Pulmonary Rnd Bronchial affections, ostentimes In
Icurabls.
BROWNS BRONCHIAL zTROCHBS
reach dfrectly the as ted part and give almost i-
slant relief In BRoHcRIrIs, AsrHllA, and cAs1aRH
they are beneficial The good effects resulting from
the use OF the Troohes, aud their extended e. has
caused them to be counterfeited. Be sure to guard
against worthless limitations "DETAILS only the asi-
'He Bros9ft'E bronchial IEocbes which have proved
their efficacy By test of many years PuBuo SPEAK
ERs aud sNOERs should uss the Troches. Military
otieen aud Soldiers who oyertax the voice and are
exposed to sudden changes, Should have thSm Sold
everywhere at IS cents per box. jan2T-sm
EBDRAKB's PLANTATION BrfTERs,
For sale by REED KRAFT.
A9-A1ER's OHERRr PICTORIAL,
roFsAlsby, REED KRAFT. :
As-Hln.NsrREEr's HAIE Co1oR1sa AID REsTolGrryr
For sale by .REED KRAFT
As-AII OF DR.. JlIsEs' FAMILY MHDiC1SIiass, . ~
For sale by REED KRAFT.
A9-DRAEE's PLANTATION BEfrERs,
For sale by REED &KRAFT.
-HOsrEr1ER's s7oNAcH Brr4Ess,
For sale. by REED 8 KRAFT.
EBTLrnDsEy's BLOOD sEAaOaEa,
FOR sale 9 by REED q KRAFT.
~ DRAkEs PLANTATION BIFTERs,
Forsale by REED& KRAFT.
81 Mas. WINsLoN's sooTHmo sTEuP. ~ = Z
For sale by REED KRAFT.
AS-DRAKE's PLANTATION BrTTERs, "a
Porsals by REED & KRAFT,
No. s4Matn street, Centre wheeling.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-04-16
John Minor BOTS Released.

NV YoRK. April 16.-The Tribune SAYS
Gen. Seymour, chief of Gen Hunters staff,
has resigned.
The following items are from rebel
sources: ss.V,.yl fssffssf
John Minor Bolts has been released from
prison through the interposition Of a friend.
he has permission to remain on his estate.
No election for Governor of Tennessee
will be held this year. Harris continues
to perform the duties until a successor is
elected.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-04-16
BLOCKADE RUNNER BEAcHRD.

Richmond papers of the 14th contain
the following: @
Charleston, april l2.-Last night the
steamer "Stouewall Jackson" formerly
the Leopard, while attempting to run into
this harbor was holly chased by half a
dozen blockaders, which fired at her, and
she received several shots through her
hull. Capt. Black finding it impossible to
escape ran the steamer on the beach and
burned her The crew aud passengers
took to the boats and have arrived here.
Very little was saved, excepting the mails
and passengers effects. The steamer was
burned to the waters edge in sight of the
Yankees. Her cargo consisted Of several
pieces of field artillery, 200 barrels of salt
petre, 10000 pairs of army shoes, and a
large assortment of merchandise.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-04-16
Rebel stooka Plat 81 Halisar

EEw YoRK, April ia letter from
halifax = the 10th states that $50 ,OOe of the
So on. loan PIT up at auction at Goo.
on !ne dollar found no bidders and was
withdrawn. i g
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-04-16
~ s-T-1s8o-x.
BRAKES PLANTATION BITTERS

They purify, strengthen and inyigorate.
They create g healthy Appetite.
They are an antido:e change Of water and dict
They overcome effects of dissipation and late hours
They strengthen the system and enliyen the mind.
They prevent miasmatio and intermittent feyers.
They purity the breath and acidity of the stomach
They cure Dyspepsia aud Constipation.
They cure Diarrhoa, Cholera and Cholera Morbus.
They cure Liver Complaint and Nervous Headache.
They are the best bitters in the world. They
make the weak man strong, and are exhausted ma,
lures great rsstOrer. They are made of pure st.
CFotx Rum, the celebrated calsaya Bark, roots aud
herbs, and are taken with the pleasure Of a beyer
age, without regard to age time Of day. Partcu-
iAfly recommended to delicate PERSONS requiring Z
gentle stimUlant. Sold by ali Groosrs, Druggists,
Hotels, and Saloons. PHI. Drake I o., 2O2 Broad.
way, New Yorks dSc1e6md&W5
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-04-16
Steamers Purchased by GoyerI.nrmen

NRw YoRx, April l5.-It is said that The
Government has purchased one Of fbree
steam gunboats built by ]. O. Jewell 4 O..
for Admiral Ward of the Chinese nayy-
After his death the money Was not forth.
coming to pay for them and they were Of
fered for sale,
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-04-16
PLIGHT AT WILLIAMSBURG. !

Richmond, April 13.-The Whig says re-
J ports were in circulation yesterday that a
tight had taken place at williamsburg on
Saturday, the 4th inst, between the forces
under Gen. Wise and the Yankees. These
rpmOrs are confirmed by passengers who
arrived here last evening.
Atan early hour on that morning our
troops drove out the Yankee pickets and
occupied the town, the enemy retiring TO
Fort Magruder, from which point they com.
menced shelllng the place.
Gen, Wise took up position near the
College aud replied to their fire.
a cavalry movement had been ordered,
the result of which had not yet been
learned.
There isa rumor that We captured forty
prisoners aud burnt large quantity Of
commissary stores, but this is not vouched
/ J.. # d.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-04-16

B-THH CARTER zoUAvR TRouPE.-The
above popular Troupe will, Oy request OF
many of osr citizens, give three more of
their unique and original entertainments
at Washington Hall, on Thursday, Friday.
and Saturday evenings. also on Saturday
afternoon for the accommodation of ladies
aud children.
They performed to good house last
night and elected very generous applause.
The zouave drill is admirable and we'll
worth going to see. The perfect rythm,
celebrity, and precision of movement of
this performance is wonderful. Nothing
could be more graceful aud unique than
the Chinese dance. The afterpiece last
night was the best yet, and Miss Ada as
the Limerick Boy won rounds of plaudits
Tonight they perform again with change
both of programme aud costume
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-04-16

John ENSINGBR, at the Post Office Exchange
y Saloon, viii set frat class Free Lunch, On
Thursday, at 10 O'Clock, which he invites All his
friends and the public in general. The best OF Vinos
and Liquors VIII be served at the counter.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-04-16
cARo11NA, BY rHR ReRRns.

The Wilmington North Carolina Journal
of Thursday evening has reported that the
town of Washington had been taken by our
forces, under Gen. Hill, the day previous,
but the Journal doubts the correctness of
thereport.
The Kingston correspondent of the RAJ
leigh Journal reports that on the 10Th inst.
the Yankees were falling back from Swift
Creek to Newbern.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-04-16
POSTER ALL R1aHT.

Private advices from Newborn TO Sun.
day the 18th state that a communi.
cation had been been received frem Gen.
Foster to the effect that he had plenty of
supplies. and that he believed he could
withstand all the force the rebels could
bring against him, for three weeks if nee
essary,
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-04-16
HEIMsTREET's
HAIR RESTORATIVE
IT "a NOT Anvn.

But restores gray hair to its original color, by sup.
plying the capillary tubes with natural sustenance
impaired by age or disease All inItqntansO.is DIES
are composed lunar causie destroying the vitality
and beauty Of the hair and afford Of themselves mo-
dressing Heimgtreets Inimitable Coloring not on.
ly restores hair to its natural color by an easy pro
Cess, but gives the hair a
LUxURIANT BEAUTY.
promotesits growth, prevents It's falling off, eradi.
Gates dandruf and imparts health and pleasaptness
to the head. Ithas stood the test of time, being the
original Hair Coloring and is constantly Increasing
in favor. Used by both gentlemen aud ladies. tits
sold by all respectable dealers can be by
them of the commercial agent, d. 8. Barnes iq02
Broadway, N. 7. Two sizes, so cents and 81.
dec19-6md&p aE
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-04-16
Ballg guteI1igf
Thursday Morning, April is, 1868.
ODening OF Spring MILLINERY.

MRS. n. RHEINSTRoM takes pleasure in an
IEl nouncing to her friends and customers ReneF-
ally, that her stock OF Spring BonnetS viii be open
ed at her rooms No. al Main street, Wheeling, va,
on Thursday, the 10Th inst. go = F =
ap:14-3tf -.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-04-16
Spring Opening.

MFRS, A. g. THOMAS will open. her Spring Bon
Nl n,ts, selected in the finest houses h New
YOrK and Philadelphia for the inspection Of her lady
CUSTOMERS, on ThursdHy, April 10th. sprl5-2t%
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-04-16
Southern News Through Rebel
Cbannn1a

HEADQUARTERS Army OF THE PoroMAo
April l5.-'rae Richmond papers of the
I3th have been received.
Jackson. 44priz 4 O-Fifty Yankee gun
boats have gone mp Coldwater. A three
gun iron clad was abandoned, and destroy
ed at the mouth. OF the Amite. The Mem
phis lines are sealed for 60 days, neither
cotton or contlabands will be admitted
within them.
REPORTED CAPTURE OF THE CITY OF MEXICO.
Mobile, ApriI ll.-An officer from the
British ship of war off the Bar last night,
reports the capture of the city of Mexico
by the French.
Admiral Farragut is reported to be
iblockading Red river.
Charleston, 4pril 1O.-Affairs uuchang-
ed. All quiet tonight. The steamers
Ella and Anna arrived here this morning
from Nassau.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-04-16
Gnmmndnra Wflkaa.

NV YoRK, April l5.-A steamer from
Havana tothe 9Th arrived. 1t is currently
reported that Admiral Wilkes was q pa
rolled prisoner, audawould continue so an-
n the attair OF the,iVanderbils firing into
the Spanish eossting steamer was explain
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-04-16
2g NIeleaGanIl.

- - a.
Our Relations with England-An-
other Dispatch from Secretary
Seward.
WAsHINGToN, April l5.-It is reported
in diplomatic circles that Secretary Seward
forwarded a second dispatch to Minister
Adams yesterday, TO go by next steamer;
similar in general tenor to that written
upward of a fortnight ago, in which Great
Britain was warned of the consequence of
sending forth more Alabamas to prey on
our commerce. This second dispatch it is
stated is even more decided in its tenor
than its predecessor, and goes even SO far
as to Intimate that if the British govern
ment permits rebels to build and dispatch
their piratical cruisers from its ports it
ought Justly to5be heldrespousible.
THE SHOOTING OF COL. KIHBALI.
The Tribune correspondent at Norfolk
gives the following account of the shooting
of Lit. Col. Kim6alI of Hawkins Zouayes:
81 learn that Col. Kimball had command
of the outer picket guard, and dnring. the
evening Gen Corcoran approached the
post and was properly challenged by
the guard. Instead of giving the coun-
tersign Gen. G. simply said Il am General
OorCoran.' Under he circumstances, with
n rebel force in close proximity, an enemy
might have said the same thing aud Col.
Kimball refused to let him pass without
the proper word. Gen. O. attempted to
ride in when bis bride was seized by Col.
Ktmball. Inthe excitement of the moment
Corcoran drew a pistol and fred the fatal
shot"
The. same correspondent states thatithei
rebel force on the Blackwater is 10000.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-04-16
The Irish and Negro Riots at New
V0TIy

New York, April 15.-More difficulty
among the Longshoremen to-day. The
Irish seem to have determined that the
negroes stall have no more employment.
The police here 30 far prevented serious.
trouble, though some minor collisions &C.
CURED. 81
"A special to the Post from WASHINGTON
says Mr. Chase win not visit New York TO
negotiate a loan.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-04-16
RUMoEED FIGHTING ON BLAoKwArrR.

The Richmond Wing has rumors of
fighting for the past two days on the
Blackwater, but says they are not of re-
liable character.
"a report from Petersburg saysthe Yam
KEGS in large force entered the Isle of
wight Q. a. on Wednesday, capturing four
ot.our pickets when they retired.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-04-16

E8- ARREST OF a FRIsr CLASS HoRsE
THIRE.-Esquire Bell, of Cameron, yester-
day arrested on the steamer Eagle. between
here and Sunfsh, most noted aud sue.
cessful horse thief, who has been operating
very extensively in this part of the couu-
try and in Penusylvauia for years. he
calls himself Johnson, sometimes Brown
aud sometimes Mcclellan. on the Goth of
March last Mcclellan stole couple of
match horses, buggy and harness from
a Mr.. Barton, of Meadville, Pa. Mr. Bar
ton followed the man to this city, bpt
after diIigent inquiry at all the livery
stables he.eould hear nothing of the thief
or his horses. Az the suggestion of Capt.
Leslie, of the Mcclure House, an old ac-
quaiutauce, Mr.. Barton decided tos7istt the
Government stables near the Hempdeld
Depot. where, much to his astonishment,
tue horses were found and at once recog-
nized. 1t was there Rscertained that the
horses had been. purchased from Mr.. Wat-
sOuawh6 had bought them from James
Fitzgerald of Cameron. Mr.. Barton pro-
ceedsd at once to Cameron, where Mr.
Fitzgerald. was induced to disgorgs the
money which he had got for the horses
sfter stating that he had bought them
ftoa man calling himself Mcclellan who
had left that place Eew days before.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-04-16
ZEE REPoRT ERon wAsHINerov, n. 9.

THE REPORT FROM WASHINGTON, N. c.
Golds6oro, ~. c., 4prz 13.-The news
OF q partial victory over the Abolitionists
at Washington reached here to-day.
ltappears that the Yankees under Gen.
Foster, marching to the reliefof Washing
ton now invested by our troops, were met
en- route, last Thursday evening, near
Blaid's Creek, by Gen. Pettfgrew. No loss
on our side.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-04-16
SOMETHING For TUE LADIES.
New BOnneti& Variety Store,
Main -, bet, John . Quincy,
wHHMLING VA

ME UNDERSIGNtD,r Gently from BiSrtin,bpry.
III Va, and having suffered much in the los 81
property, and otherwise by conteudfug armies hay.
conclude to locate permanently In the city OF Ybee
ling. They have, therefore, taken the atorehonSa
and dwelling situated oaN Main street. between
John and Quincy streets, at present owned and oc
cppied by Henry Rnrtz,y Esq, Merchant Taflor
where they purpose opening on Chursday the 9th Of
April, a first class
inIILLINERY, FANCY XIV ARIETY
STORE,
To which they cordially invite the Idies we'll az
the public generally, to an examination of their
stock. Theirlong experience In this branch Of the
trade aud their facilities obtaining supplies from
the beat houses In New York, Philsdelphia and BAT
ttmore, will enable them 70 ofier such inducements
to the wants of public which are rarely found
outside Of the Eastern cities. Therefore they can
assure thapubc that there will be no lack OF effort
upon their part to please all who VIII be kind enough
to patrOnizs them.
They will 9leO be prepared to manufacture toordAr
every description ofB0NNBTS AND HEAD DRESS
rs after the htest and most approved saJles HaT-
ing had many years experiences in this branch of the
business they atter that they can please
the most fSstidious ~ s-3.s s-5l'
Bleachtug, altering and rehttng BOnnets done at
the shortest notice aud accommodating terms.
EEIZABETH d. HUGHES
ESTREEA HUGHEB.- - -
Wheeling, Va, March 15thi 1868.
{ tP.S-0rders from every portion Of the country
promptly attended to and forwarded. Address
dli3zf MRS. Il d. HUGHES &'CO,
apr1-SW Wheeling, Va.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-04-16
SPECIAL NOTICES.
TEN GOOD REASONS WHY

LEN GOOD REASONS WHY
T YOU SHOULD ONLY USE
LAUGHLINS & BUSHFIELD,s.
WRITINa FLUIDL
REASON MOI, ,,.o..s. 800.
It's the best Ink made, now known Of.
REAsONNo.2 2,
1t Is superior In many respects to sArnold,i Ink,
REASON NOS,
1t ts cheaper In more ways than one than Arnold's
REASON MOB
1t is cheaper in the quantity you get for quart-u
the price you pay for it, aud in the quality of the
EInk itself
REAsoNNo.4,
You pay so cents for our Quarts and 81 for Arnods
REASON NOS,
Our Ink does not gum the per, nor mould.
REASON NO. g,
Our Ink isofa permanent, unfading black color.
REASON NO. Z,
Our Ink be used to the last drop in the bottle
REASONING. 8,
Our Ink Is good copying Ink without additions.
REASON NO.s, =.
You should prefer home manufacture to foreign.
REASON NO. 10,
If the Ink isnot represent, we will refund the
money paid for it.
Sold by the manufacturers, No. 72 Main street,
and all prominent stationerS marl2
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-04-16
Erricson Defending the Monitors.

NEw5 York, April l5.-Erricson pub
lishesta letter saying the imperfections in
the Monitors are not of serious character.
and will be readily obviated. Everything
worked precisely as expected, no change
Orphans being necessary. The turrets and
pilot houses can beabeavier plated where
necessary. Scars on the armor was ex-
Pected but shots have been kept OUT
There is no class5of vessels in the navy
that obey the helm more readily than the
Monitors In strong currents and shallow
water like Charleston harbor NO vessel
can be readily maneuyered
THE ZION oLADs TO BE SENT TO TIE MIs1s-
sIPPI.
b A letter in the Baltimore American.
dated off Charleston, 10th, says:
1t is understood that the entire iron clad
feet will be sent to the Mississippi.
1t asserts that the use of one of Erricson's
torpedo RATS and shells would have swept
away 100 feet of rebel distractions and
the city would thereby have beeR at our
mercy.
Some of the commanders of the iron
clads express the opinion that in three
hours more Sumter would have been COM
PEELED to surrender.