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Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1863-06-12

New York, June 6.-The steamer Morning
Star, from New Orleans 29th, arrived this morn
ing, having encountered heavy weather off Hat
teras.
The following is from the Era ofthe 99th
sAll eyes in this Department are turned to-
ward Port Hudson. Our information from that
point is not very full, but we are in possession
Of enough to assure our readers that there is ev-
cry reason to take cheerful and hopeful view
of events. We have no hesitation in saying
that the result of the fighting thus far has been
decidedly favorable to our arms. A thousand
rumors are flying about the streets, but we ad-
wise our readers not to heed them. They are,
as a rule, utterly untrustworthy. That the re-
suit will be such as to gladden. every loyal heart,
we have no doubt"
The Herald's New Orleans correspondent of
the 29th, gives some particulars of the attack on
Port Hudson. The attack commenced on the
18th, by land and water. The first was desper-
ate all day aud confined on the Doth. General
Wetzel, after long and close fighting, finally
captured the heavy six gun battery which sunk
the Mississippi and has turned them on the reb-
els. On the enemy's right Sherman charged
and carried the works by storm, but the enemy
masscd his troops and our men had to fall back.
In this charge the Cd Louisiana fought like de-
mons, and lost some 500 out of 900 men. Shcr-
man was severely wounded in the leg Colonels
Clarke and Cowles were killed. Col. Smith
was badly wounded. The 9TH Mich, and l2Sth
N. Y. each lost half of their men. On the cen
tire the attack was made by Gems. Augur and
Grove, and the enemy were driven into his main
works.
The Tribunes correspondence, dated N. o.,
May 29th, has the following.
The propeller Ida arrived last evening from
Baton Rouge.
From A. Bryant, of the l2Sh New York,
learn that at 9 A. NJ. yesterday heavy cannona-
ding could be heard at Port Hudson. Our loss
is heavy-reported to be at least 1000 General
Banks moved from point to point along the lines
with perfect coolness. His quick eye would
detect a laggard movement an unprotected
position, and an aid would be dispatched with
instructions. He INDUCED in no vain display
of staff officers. The fight was without doubt
renewed at daybreak yesterday. The most per-
feet confidence was felt that the rebel stronghold
would succumb to the Union forces.
New York, June S.-The Herald has the fol-
lowing
New Orleans May go P. NJ
To q. S. Donison Special agent:
The negroes are reported by all parties to have
fought well.
The enemy yesterday tried to get through
our left wing, but were driven back with heavy
loss.
This morning heavy cannonading is sheard con-
tinually--all is going on well.
Rebel pckets who have deserted to our lines
report provisions short at Port Hudson.
Gen. Banks is well and in fine spirits and con-
fident of success.
Signed G. s. BucKLEY,
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Col Montgomery, with a Regiment Of negro
scidlsrs lately made raid from Beaufort, s. o.,
into the interior, aud brought OH with him i O00
able bodied contrabhnds, six hundred thousand
9ollafs worth Of chattle property, and DESTROYED
hity dwelling houses Of noted rebels. The raid
has demonstrated beyond all question that me-
gro soldiers wiz follow wherever brage man
dare lead and that the slaves on the rice planta-
lions Of south Carolina are eager 10 reach our
lines, ana .ne male portion Of them 70 enter me
service Of the uoyqnont az solIieis. '' ''''
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1863-06-12

Herrick Aliens Gold Medal Saleratus is man.
uiactured entirely different from any other. lis
chemical purity renders it as harmless as the
purest -four aud its use will strengthen weak
stomachs and cure dyspeptc persons. Use it
with cream tartar instead of soda 1t is much
better Try it. Grocers and Druggists sell it.
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Io SIT.

| OST, between Bacon's and Birdock's
IL stores in the village of Clyde, Sandusky county, o.
on the 9th day OF June, A. n, 1868, Leather Pocket
Book, containing several promsory notes. three signed
by NJ O. West the amounts not recolected perhaps he
tween three and four hundred dollars liberal reward
viii be given by the subscriber to any person who will re-
turn said Pocket Book and as
Please leave at W. II Reynolds, Clyde Ohio.
Clyde, June oth Is63-23w3s ~
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The "Anglo-A enumerates the colored
troops now in service as follows: General Tho
mass recruits II 900; under General Banks, g.
VVU; IN Kansas ,OOO; in South Carolina 5000; in
North Carolina 5000; under General Rosecrsn ne
5iO0O; under General Schofield 1000; Massaehu.
setts regiments, 1900; in the District OF Colnm-
bia SOO-total 10000. There are also S, 600 col
ored men in the navy. "And still they come {"
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=, An incident is mentioned in the seige of Port
Hudson where the rebels pounced upon single
black sentry captured and forthwith hung him.
Within an hour afterwards some negro soldiers
got hold Of rebel picket, and swung him up
IN full sight Of their murdered companion.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1863-06-12
G. s. BUCKLEY,
Supt. U. S. Mil. Telegraph.
Headquarters Army Corps, before I
Port HuJoop Mox, 90


A severe battle was fought here yesterday by
the forces under General Banks and the rebel
garrison. The loss was considerable on both
sides, but will fall far short of the first estimate
Our forces advanced upon the enemy's works
and hold their position to-day.
The Era says:
Since the above, most satisfactory information
has been received in regard to the progress at
Port Hudson, which, from prudential motives,
we refrain from publishing. Our forces are
gradually gaining on the enemy and few days
will decide the fate Of that rebel stronghold.
New York, June 10.-Advices per the Ca
hawba state that reinforcements from Brashear
City and other places, to the number of 6,000
reached General Banks on the 30th and 3lst ult.,
and our troops then outnumbered the rebels
four to one.
The rebels are entirely hemmed in and no
succor can reach them. Their force was vari-
ously estimated from six to ten thousand. They
are well supplied with corn meal but have few
other provisions, and but small supply of am
munition. 1t was believed impossible for them
to hold out long.
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SHERIFFS SALE.
sandusky County Common Pleas

Mary King O'''" ''"N
Frederick A. Barnard and ?
Amelia Barnard.
ny virtue OF order OF sale issued from said Court in
the above entitled cause SHALL at the door of the Court
House in Fremont, Sandusky county, Ohio,
On the 1871 day Of July, II. d., 1863,
at dubc auction the following described lands and ten
ements to wit: $500 ~ "
The northeast quarter of the south east quarter of
secon number thirty three township number six range
number thirteen, containing forty acres of land
Also, the west half of the south-wes quarter of
ton number thirtyfour in township number six range
less. ~ ' VI
Appraised as follows; The first described piece of forty
hundred dollars. ~ ''A
Greene Winslow, Plaintiffs Attorneys
A. R. FERGUSON, Sheriff.
Fremont June 18th, 1S63.-23w6 Prs fee Sc 25.
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BARGAIN IN REAL
NT E6T ATVEN

The subscriber offers for sale favorable terms the
desirable property now occupied by p. d. BERRY,
Buckeye street. in Clyde, Sandusky county. He would
like about onethird Of the purchase money In hand WILL
Of II would be object 20 the purchaser,) wait
sonable time for the remainder. To those acquainted
with this admirable homestead comment is necessary
The House is large and eommodious. The Barn, Car
rage House, and other outbuidings with the Cstern
and Well Of excellent, durable wnter all that could
be desired The Lot which is eligiby located, embraces
about one and half acres Of choice land and is embe
ished with valuable variety OF Fruit Shade and Orna
mental Trees. Possession will be gven II DESIRED the
first of August. NJ. PERSING,
by C. W PAGE his Agent.
Clyde Ohio, June 8, 1868. 22NSs
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The nation breathes deeper and freer, since
the President annnlled the order Of Gen. Burn
side suPPressing the Chicago Times. Dot. FSce
Press,
For nation" read editors and publishers of
newspapers.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1863-06-12

The Copperheads Of Ohio will have no use
for a convention to nominate Governor this
tsIi, That work has been done by the rebels,
and we suppose they will aequiesce The Chat
1snooga 1s heoe doubtless Speaking for Davis,
Toombs d CO., nominates Clement l.. VaIiand-
igham for the place-CAieago Tribune,
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FOURTH.

The Grover Baker 8. NJ. Co. manufacture In addition
to their celebrated GROVER 4 BAKER STITCH the
most perfect SHUTTLE or CLOCK STITCH" machines in
the market and afford purchasers the oportuny OF se.
ecng, after trial and examination Of BOTH the one best
suited to their wants Other companies but
one kind Of machine EACH and cannot offer this opporu
nifty of selection to their customers.
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MEAT MARKET.

INHE UNDERSIGNED respectfully in
i form the citizens of FREMONT and Nf 8I'
vicinity that they have Teftted and moved
into the Old Market Stand occupied BY +. UH
H. Underhi and more lately by A. Travis Co. and arc
WELL PREPARED to accommodate their customers with
the choicest articles In their line. We shall keep
BEEF, VEAL, MUTTON, LAMB, ooRNED BEEF,
AND SALT PORK,
For sale at all hours Of the day and the evening
tend to keep, when they can DO procured,
PoHrys good Butter, Eggs, Potatoes and Yegstablss
IL Every thing bought at Market will be delivered
any where In the corporation free Of charge. ~
Farmers lake NOtiee!-We want to buy vour
Fat Cattle, Lambs, Sc, Poultry Good Butter Eggs ke
and will pay you the highest market price in CASH
JACOB H0RLACHER
Fremont, May 2z 1868. HENRY BAUMANN
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THIRD.

Experience proves that there only two valuable
sewing machine stitches--the GROVER 4 BAKER
STITCH and the SHUTTLE STITCH, by some called the
LoCK STITCH" These stitches each their pecu-
liar merits and excelences For purposes the one
stitch better adapted and for purposes the other
anu '''''''0n ''00'd Ai"A'' be made 'eeOFdinslS,
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FROM PORT ROYAL.

Philadelphia June 9.--Tbe Enquirer has q
letter from Port Royal the Sd, which states that
Col, Montgomery Of the ID South Carolina col
ored regiment, defeated the rebels at Pocotaligo
ana We're hoidIns the railroad bridge between
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CHERRIES SALE.

- sandusky County Common Pleas
Bank Of Fremont
o. l.. Minis, et al.
BY virtue Of order Of sale issued from said Court
In the above entitled cause SHALL at the door Of the
Court House In Fremont, in sandusky county, Ohio,
On the 1874 day Of July, n. d., 1868,
at o'clock in the afternoon Of said day. offer for sale
at public auction the following described lands and
ments, 70 wit;
Inots two hundred and sixteen and two hundred and
eighteen, in the Village OF Fremont Sandusky eountv
Ohio, appraised as foows; Two hundred and sxteen ~
eight thousand five hundred dollars and two hnnS,sd
ana a. three thousand eight hundred ana thr
Greene &Winsow, Plaintiffs Attorneys
A. r. FERGUSON, Sheriff.
Fremont June 18th, ls63-2sw6. Prsfee IS 95.
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~ pamphlet containing samples Of both the Gro
yer Baker Stitch and the Shuttle Stitch in various fab
ric with full explanations, diagrams and ustrations
enable to ezaMi.s s' and compare their
onices throughout the country Those who desire ma
which do the best pOrk should fail to send for
pamphlet and fs't and compare these Stehas for
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FOR THE

nj OIlC E.-PETlIlON FOR The
In INCORPORATION OF CLYDE.-An interested
are hereby informed thaa petition has been presented
to the Commissioners Of Sandusky county, Ohio land
is file in the Office OF the Auditor of said county
praying that the territory embraced in said village
and enough more to include mile square, covering
all the west half Of section number thirteen and the east
half section number fourteen in Green Creek township
in said county, be organized into burrough and known
the Incorporated village of Clyde The time for hear
ing said petition is fixed for the 9th day August 1862
9. W. PAGE,
NORTON RUSSELL
Agents for the Petitioners.
Clyde, June 8, 1853 22wo Pr. fee, $500
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The Office OF the Lancaster 0azstIe, In Fairtieid
county was partially destroyed by Copper
head mob few nights ago. Nearly all the
type ofthe establishment were DESTROYED The
Gazette is thorough Union paper.
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Union County Convention.

The Union men of sandusky county are re-
quested TO meet in Convention at the Court
House, in Fremont, on
Saturday, juno 18Th,
AT ? o'clock p. NJ, for the purpose Of selecting
delegates to attend the State Convention, which
assemblies at Columbus, on the nth day ofJune,
1863. JOHN FLAUGHER,
g. o. TILLOTSON,
A. r. FERGUSON,
WIN. II. GALE,
@. G. SANFORD.
June ,, 1863. Union Central Com.
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DO YOu Want a Farm .

Do YOu Want a Farm
CALL ON BUCKLAND & EVERETT,
- Fremont Ohio. They have for sale amongst other
lands the p u, Sec T. T. T. R. 10, containing $50 acres
Wilkes Farm, on Green Creek,
about three miles east of Fremont which will. Ifosr,
may desire.
Also a2O acre and 20 tract the same which
VIII be separately sold For further particulars apply al
the ohce OF the undersigned at Fremont, o.
BUCKLAND & EVERETT.
Augusts, 1s6O.--3lw4.
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A Leavenworth (Kansas) letter to the Chca-
go Tribune, gives the following instance Of the
style in which Gen. Blunt disposes Of traitorous
characters;
This morning Gen. Blunt received copy of
the proceedings Of n military commission that
had been called in Kansas City, for the trial Of
one Vaughn, noted guerrilla chieftain, recent
ly captured in jackson county, Missouri. The
proof against him was most direct and positive,
and the commission sentenced him TO be hung
by the neck until dead. After reviewing the
proceedings, Gen. Blunt sent telegram Of two
words-"Hang him"--to the Post Commander
at Kansas City. II is probable that Vaughn .
career will be very soon closed
CorPERHEADs ARoUSD.--Tho following u
nique copperhead missive was sent to Capt. j..
L. Deming, who is enrolling officer for the Fifth
Ward
"Capten Demens / warren you to give up your
comision ASSESSOR that is not to go round taken
names for the draftif SO you may by your coffen
remember what your doom is
/ remain your Friend TBCA."
-C2eveIdnd Herald
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1863-06-12
SECOND.

The work executed by the Grover 4 Baker Machines
has received the FIRST PREMIUM at every State Fair In
the United States where It has been exhibited.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1863-06-12

The Huron and Sandusky Teachers Associa-
ton, will meet at Norwalk, on Saturday June
18th. The O. d. T. r. r. will carry members
for half fare.
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FIFTH.

The Grover Baker 3. NJ. Co. tho only parties who
Manufacture and sell machines which both SEW PER-
FEoTLY and EMBRolDER PERFECTLY,
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SHERIFF'S SALE.
~ sandusky County Common Pleas.

SHERIFFS SALE.
Mary E. King, '" -i'AS'
j. D. B. Dickinson, et al
by virtue OF order OF sale issued from said Court In
the above entitled cause shall the door of the Cont
House in Fremont, in sandusky county, Ohio,
On the 1871 day of July, A. d., 1868.
at one o'clock in the afternoon of said day. offer for sale
ments, 10 wit: ~ anu 'on
eleven hundred ghteep eleven and
nineteen eleven hundred and twenty eleven
GdweatySae eleven hundred aud twenty-five eleven hun
ored and twentythree, eleven hundred and twenty
eleven hundred and Twenty-Five eleven hundred and
twentysx, eleven hundred and twenty seven. eleven
hundred and thirty eleven hundred and thirty one ee
yen hundred and thirtytwo eleven hundred and thirty
lhree eleven hundred and thirtyfour eleven hundred
and thirty hye eleven hundred and thirty.Hx eleven
hundred and thirtyseyen. eleven hundred and thirty
eight eleven hundred and thirtynine eleven hundred
ana ory eleven hundred and orty-one eleven hundred
ana iorytwo eleven hundred and and eleven
hundred and designated the plat of the
incorporated iage Of Fremont In the County of San
Greene WinsloW, Plaintiffs Attorneys
A. r. FERGUSON, Sheriff.
Fremont, June 18th 1s6S,-2Sw6. Prs fee 81 10.
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GRovrR a BAKrp's Sauna NJ,

GROVER d BAKERS SEWING MACHINE
CorToS will be found superior to any in the market II
on spoo Of 200 or 500 yards sTpressly the Grover
Baker s. h Go. 10 consequence Of extensive and timely
sell this superior cotton bslsp the Pvess Of other adin
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495 Broadway, New York.
5s West Fourth Street, Cincinnati, o.
III Superior Street, Cleveland, o.
Facts for the Public.
FIRST.

The Machines manufactured by the Grover Baker Ma
chine Company have taken the FIRST PREMIUM at the
State Fairs held in New York. New Jersey Pennsyl
yania, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan Iowa. Missouri
and California.
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NOTICE TO BUILDERS.
500 II. s. BONDS

1 THESE Bonds called "Five-Twenties" because
while they twenty years bonds they MAY be paid
in Gold at any time after Eve years
They pay per cent interest half or three per
cent payable once in 6 months in Gold.
There is coupon order for the payment OF the in
terest for each months printed with the bond This
be cut off when due and any banker or merchant will
receive 1t and pay the money at once.
a. The bonds are in Of $780, $780, $780, $1,000 and
$4,000. w. Wv ' "u
o. There is no State local tax on these bonds. II
your income exceeds $780, you will pay onehalf as much
u s. income tax your money were invested In notes
mortgages or any other way, and this is all.
o. The time for investing in these bonds will expire
+. 3. WHITE, Cashier Fank OF Fremont,
ID Agentior the sale OF these bonds. May 8, 1868.
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Enrolment of National Forces.

HEADQUARTERS OF PRovosT MARsHAL's OFFICE 4
9th Congressional District of Ohio
Sandusky, o., May Goth, 1858.
TNHE attention of all persons liable TO
Il Enrolment under the act of Congress for Enrolling
and calling out the National Forces invited to the fol-
lowing order issued by the Provost Marshal General Of the
United States All who desire to avail themselves of Tho
benefit Of this order requested to make application at
my Headquarters in the Custom House in Sandusky,
Oho. J. j. STEINER,
Provost Marshal.
9th Congressional District of Ohio
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GROVER q BAKERS SEWING MACHINE
TWIST long recognized the beat in the market frn
shed in quantities desired at wholesale or retail al
the lowest market prices
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The Grover & Baker nTaohines

FoF Sale In this Vicinity, By
w. s. LUNT, Fostoria,
Who Will give instructions and deliver Machines nee,
Fremont, May 20, 1868. ly
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COTTON FoR THE gOyFRNWgET.

A Y for the PRODUCE loan, in tee ssverd
"A counties OF ths State, aTs hereby notified Thst
lst. The Greer r-stricting purchases 10 not O IS ih-n
twe1ty bales IS reseinded, sRd Burcha es may heresEe
be made # three or mere bales in enc lOcatiOn. IN all
cases 6 f purchases OF ten bIts and under, and in thsse
only, the Agent m Y accept upon the sellers Sta temsat
Of We ght condition AID marks. certified 10 by two wit
nesses, aud uPon samples presented and certified 10 iu
ths same manner. One fourth of the plrchsse mon-y
may be stipulated to Re paid in eash up "a lots Of twenty
ales and nnoer.
2nd The order in regard 10 The merchant ble C nil
ton Of Cotton is slso resc ndsd, and the Fame may here
after he taken when put up seeure y With boards aud
hoops; Provided, lst Tbat the Sc Ter WI Obligate hin
self 20 deliver Il g same in bafging aud rope Uitoi7
rinety days after the removal Of he blockade. 2nd.
That It sha IN the meanwhile, be uuGer secure c yer
and well faced from cattle. 3rd. That two or mere
bsles be stripped so rs 10 oot4in the average WEIGHT Of
the covering a d4b. That the Cot on be bought at
naerchantable Co ton n th4t nsish5oIhood, and is irse
from any State lien
3 d UntH new blanks can be procured Agen.s may
ADOPT the o d ones, w;h the clanse embraced in sexton
second, set forth in VT ting in the margin.
4th. Wh7n Cotton IS stored on the gr uuds or ia the
house of another tsar the settler, the name # this p y
must be given IN the bill Of sa e in all esses- Agene
are diree ed to furnish q list of al Cotton bought BY
them ia that coalition, and when in 2 pubic warehouse
the warehouse receipt must be furnished.
The eight Ter cent bonds Of TIE Coaiedsracy are now
rapidly approximstiag pa in Mis- ssippi asvn g sleeady
reached IT Ia most Of the otter sta e. Their va ne " d
be grestly appreciated tom the fast that af er April
ne & no BONDS will b issued drawing more t6sn seven
per cant. J. ID. 3. pEBOW,
ja262tuath lack %, Miss.
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low the city. It is varieusly coujeetured whether these
batteries are intended merely as a blockade to the river,
or whether they are a part of q series Of strategy by
which the enemy may carry his troops to a point below
the city. and then under the protection Of these batteries
cross the river to attack the city from below. IS none
of their movements cosld be observed yesterday, we are
in the dark as to what was done. The fleet was setiye
above The point, and steamers were seen to arrive aud
depart IN the afternoon.
From the reports Of the passengers who cam Up on
the steamer Vieksbarg, it appears that the ~ferry-boat
was also on the way to this port, and that she Rugged
closely to the opposite shore, as with IN intention Of
falling into the hands Of the enemy. She had got to a
point below town within sight Of our batteries, but
turned about and went down the river again. The
rumor now is that the enemy has taken her and placed
light artillery upon her for the purpose of destroying
our light steamers between this place and Port Hudson.
This morning the smoke of a steamer could be seen be-
low warrentOn.
It is now sscersained that the strength Of the aeet con-
sists of one hundred and seven boats-nfnety-thre
transport and fourteen g~nnboats. The greater portion
Of the transports have again gone uPthe river TO bring
down achievements, and it may be that the attack viii
be delayed for few days until the balance Of the army
arrives. 1t will require but a short time for these boats
to go to Napoleon and Helena for troops, and the reap
pearanos of the whole fact may be announced by
Tuesday, if not before. When all their forces are con-
centrated here, then comes the tug Of war.