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Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-06-26
OFFICIAL.
Attention, Men for the Invalid
CorpS,

corps.
ONLY those faithful soldiers who from wounds or the
" hardshirs of longer III for active held uu
will be received in this Corps Honor Enlisments VIII
ha Tor three years unless sooner discharged ray au
States lnanty except that premiums or bounty Tor
enlistment will be allowed. This will not invalidate any
pensions or tounties which may be due for previous Ser
The following uniform been adopted for officers and
men Of the Invalid Corps;
FOR OFFICERS.
Froek Coat-of sky.blue cloth With dark-bue velvet
collar and CUTS In all other respects, according to the
present pattern for officers Of infantry shoulder straps
According % present regulations hut worked on dsrk
blue velvet pantalOOns-Of skyblue cloth with double
stripe Of cloth down the outer seam each stripe
onehaf inch wide, with space between OF hreeeghts of
an inch Forage eap-present regulation.
FOR ENLISTED MEN.
Jacketof sky.bue kersey with dark-blue trimmings,
cut like the cavalry jacket to well down on the alb
domen. Tlowsers-present regulations sky-blue.--
Forage eap-present regulation.
Men who still In ser, lee and unable TO perform eec
tive field duty may be transferred to this corps.
Medical Inspectors, Surgeons in charge Of Hospitals
Military Commander and all others having authority to
discharge under xsting laws aud regulations, are for
hidden to grant discharges to any under their CON
troll who may be fit for service in the Invalid Corps
For the convenience Of service the will he selected
for three grades OF duty Those who most efficient
and ableboded and capable Of perfo ming guard duty,
etc. etc, Will he armed with muskes, and assigned TO
to companies Of the First Battalion. Those of the
degree Of efficiency including those who have lost hand
or AL arm AMI The least elective including those who
have lost foot leg, 10 the companies Of the Second
or Third BAttaons; they will besimed with swords.
The dHties will be chiefly act provost guards and
garrsons for cities guards for hospitals and other pub
lie buildings and clerks and orderlies etc. If found
necessary they may be assigned to forts, ETC.
Acting Assistant Provost Marshals General author
Eei 10 appoint officers Of the Regular Service, or OF the
Invalid Corps to administer the oath of enlistment to
those who have completely fulhllod the prescribed
conditions Of admission 10 the invalid Corps, viz;
J. That the applicant is unit for service in the field.
That he lie III for the duties, of them, indi-
Gated above.
3. That, if In the service, he was honorably
discharged.
l. That he Is mertorious and deserving.
For enlistment further information apply to the
Board Of Enrolment for the district in which the app
cant is resident.
EDWIN WILMER,
Provost Marshal and A. A. Provost Marshal General State
Of Delaware.
HEAD QuAEIEBs Provost Marshal State of Delaware,
Smyrna, Dell June 18th, 1868. ieI01m.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-06-26
TRIPs RESUMHp.

eE2Eru ON and alter MONDAY,
<s9flSFA " April 9th. the steamer
81 ~ ARIEL, will run ioipws:
SssS5Tf4II53s Leave Wilmington, from
,ssSs3 " sAazz King Street wharf at $780, A.
and Chester al 7.45 A. NJ.
Returning, leave PhilAd'a, from Chestnut Street
wharf, at 900 2. Nj,
stopping Marcus Hook and Chester at about hou
after the time named, each way.
Fare between Philadelphia Wilmington, DO cents.
Return trip tickets, go cents.
Fare between Wilmington aud Chester Hook esnts
Return trip tickets, 80 cents.
s Return trip tickets good only for the day they
are dated,
G7-Dreakfast provided on board
Freight taken al the usual low rates Shippers are re
queed to have their goods sent to Chestnut Street wharf
by before l30 NJ to insure their coming down same
day. and have reee pts sent with each load goods as
goods not receped for will be at owners risk Slip re-
cepts be procured ut the oee at or Phn
dalnhln.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-06-26
A. d. INSLEE,
- n.p

A. d. INSLEE,
Wholesale and Retail Dealer in
Books, Stationery, Blank Books,
Writing md Wrapping paper, Fancy
Articles, &c.
No. COB Market 81, opposite Bank o.
Dctowdre, Wilmington, Del
Begs leave to call the attention OF the public to
his large assortment of
MISCELLANEOUS BOOKS.
Comprising History, Biography, Travels,
Poetry, the latest and best standard Novels, Far
mer's aud Cook Books, Mechanical and Archi
tectural Works, Juvenile looks in great variety,
School and Text Books, Family and Pocket
Bibles, in all styles of biudingi Prayer Books,
Hymn Books, If oil denominations; beautiful
Presentation aud illustrated Books; Blank
Work, OF all kinds on hand and inade to any
pattern.
Es5- Binding done Neatly ia my Style. ~ySSa
PAPER BAGS OF ALL SIZES.
Cards neatly Written or Engraved.
Orders from the country or elsewhere will
receive prompt attention.
A. b. INSLEE,
bookseller aud Stauoner,
No. G03 Market Street,
Wilmington, Del
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-06-26

ID NHF ANULEN,
M u r @ H A Mt TAIL OR,
No. 500 Market street,
WILMINGTON.
Invites the early attention OF his friends and
customers to his
New Stock of Cloths, Cassimeres
and Vestings,
OF every desirable style and quality, to suit all
classes of buyers.
My assortment of NEW SPRING GOODS for
gentlemen and youths wear, 10 now complete
and embracing every variety that will be
fashionable during the pre- sent season.
They will be made to order ut moderate
prices for cash. mar ~
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-06-26
THE CONFESSIONS AND EXPERTE NICE
or An
INV lid

Published Tor the benefit and as warning and
CAUTION TO YOUNG MEN
who suffer from Nervous Debility Premature iecAy OF
Manhood. etc, supplying at the same time,
THE MEANS OF SELF CURE
By who has eurd himself aer being pn to 20 eat *
pense and injury through medical humbug and qu Aekery
by enclosing post paid addressed Envelope, sin .ie
copies may be had Of the author.
NATHANIEL MAYFAIR, Els o.,
my 26ly Bedford, Kings County, M Y,
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-06-26
JAY COOKE,
Subscription Agent, Philad'a
R. R. ROBINSON g. CO.,

WILMINHTUN, DELAWARE,
Are Jay Cookies agents for the
State of Delaware, and will fur
nish the Bonds without anv
charge for commissions.
mar ri vii
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-06-26
HOUSES For. SALE.

- In Market street-Stuie aud Dwelling below
E!NF Second street; an excellent business stand.
EiN In Shtpley Street Three sioiy brick dwelling
sh above Rfth street, 70 feet front 81 leet deep.
10 seventh stre,t-Two three story brick DWELLINGS be-
low Lombard street Al,o, two iii story Biiek Dwell
ings Nos. GIG and 6ls West Seventh street
In Second sresA three story bick dwelling between
French and Walnut streets, might bv made good bust
mes stand.
In Tanall Sreet-A large three story brick dwelling.
with ali the modern improvements No ~ TatnAll s.
building L,ts-A desirable property At the corner Of
Third and French stfeetu suitable either for bull Ing
lots Site for = manufacturing establishment Fol
terms aud particulars apply IN
JOHN McIRAR a SON
Ap2l No. iii Market stree
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-06-26

Thurslsy, June %, 1903
FLOUR, &c.-SaleH at sis0m0.25 for superhnv and
S. 10 1926 extras Rye Flour sold at s3aO Com
Meal sold at Si5O(dl 90 for Brandywine
Observation-Disclosures club sold at 81 asa 81 40
ltye sold At Si.Ol Oats sold at 1sa5Oe. Corn sod at
53c
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-06-26

ThufsdAv. Jul Is, Nta-
Flour Sr-FlOur sold at - ion, 600 iuI HuperAne,
ys Flour sold a 1000 and Coru Meal at $500 " Dbl
daAlH.--wheat sold at 1852 for reds. Rye sold at
O3aS 05 for Psnna. Corn sold at SIC for SOUTHERN
uAts sild at iGn7se.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-06-26


pY virtue OF writ Of Leyar Facias to me directed viii
ID be exposed to Public Sale at the hotel Of Morris Dick
insen in the city Of Wilmington New Castle County,
Delaware on SATURDAY, the nth day Of July 1868, at
ii O'clock, A. NJ the following described Real Estate, viz;
All that certain lot parcel Of land, lying and being
situated In BrAndywne Village, Qn Brandywine Hun
dIedl bounded and described follows, thA Is say,
beginning at OF james Davis lot the distance
Of eight the southery side Of Aarsh Lane thence
with line OF said lot south Az degrees west 10 6lO feet
TO corner, thence north degrees, W. st Gl 10 feet to
the easery side BuenA Vista street. thence Roug said
side said street north eighteen half degrees, east
10 $40 feet to stake standing in cornerof triangular
10, Vi land Of Joseph Tanal thence with the easery
boundary line of said lot north 10 degrees east VI SO
feet to stake standing the distance Of eight from
the sOuthery side Of Marsh Lane, thence with line
ming parallel said side of said street Marsh Lane
south degrees sixty feet 10 the place Of begun
ming be within aid bounds what they
with the aud uninterrupted use, liberty aud privilege
Ofhe strip of land eight feet In width bounding this lot
upon said Marsh Lame aud for pavement iootway,
CO mon with the said Joseph Tntnall and Others tile
owners aud ocauperso lots bounding thereon their heirs
and assigns forever
Seized taken 10 execution The property of George
H. Waters ard Jane his wife, aud ts and to be sold
by l.: w. sllDllAM. sherln'
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-06-26
PROVOST MARSHAL GENERALS OFFICE,
MAsnlNaTnN, MAY y, ls03.


NUTIIE.
The attention of all officers, who lave been honoraby
discharged on account vi wounds disability; ard who
desire o-ener the service in the Invalid Corps, Is
called the provisions Of General Orders, No lQ5, Of
1863 the War department. Published in the paIers
throughout the nntry. Such officers requested to
comply promptly with provisions Of that order and
to send their written applcat nus, therein provided
for positions in the Invalid Corps tng the character
their disalilily with little delay possible, to the
Arlug Assistant Provost Marshal General " the State in
which they may be. Such Acting Assistant Provost Mar
shi General will forward the applications with
his Endorsement, 10 the Provost Marshal General at
WAshtu,tOn
officers for the Invalid Corps will bl appointed imme
diaely upon furnishing the paptrs required by General
Order No. lOb Of 1863 from War department lhHir pay
and emuuments will commence from date of aeeeptauee
Of s IA appointments anJ date Of organization
OF the respective commands 10 which they may be as
signed. j. b. FRY,
mya9lm Provost Marshal General.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-06-26
sSpetiat llotlfCs.

WANTED.
Local and Travelling Agents in every Town
or County. Circulars, with Testimonials of
Clergymen and Scientific men, in regard to the
business, sent free.
ISAAC HALE, Jr, & Co,
10 ~ Sw Newburyport, Mass.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-06-26

Sheriff s Sale.
by virtue of writ Of Leyar RAciAs to directed will
ID DO exposed 10 public sale at the hotel Of Springer
Mcdaniel, in the village Of Stanton, in Mill Creek Hun
dred Naw Castle County, Del. SATURDAY, the 18th
day Of July 1863 al O'clock, r. NJ, the following des-
cribed Roai Estate, Wis
49, All that certain Messuage tenement and
IiWN Tract OF Land, situated In Mill Creek Hundred,
Eli H In the County Vt Newcastle aud Stale OF Della
Hl ware, being bounded aud described rs follows,
10 wi beginning at post, supposed to be IN tue divi
ding line between the State OF Delaware and the State OF
aud set In line Of lands OF tbs heirs OF
Heh John decd thence by tho same according to the
Original bearing south % degrees, cast 10 9lO erces to
sassals, (now DOWN. thence south 2234 grees, east
81 perehs stone, thence north tbs degrees,
~ perehes to stone in th7 lane, thence
south degrees east 10 perches to post set IN the line
OF said land and thence the following courses and
distances according to The bearing of the needle of the
year one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight,
by the residue OF this tact Of land formerly north
deglus west gl puiches 10 post south M degrees,
west " perces TO post, north lsll degrees west u3
O perchss post ret in the aforesaid lane, north As
degrees east along said lane 10 100 perehes u post
thence by raid lane north ten degrees west u i-lO
perches 10 iost, thence north 2b19 degrees west 90
pen post the north side OF public road thence
along the same aud by the said residue north W degrees
west 20 $40 pBrches to black oak stump said 70 be in
the Siai line thence along the south a5 degrees
west ~ peehes the place Of beginning containing sixty
acres Of land, be the same less.
Seized aud taken In execution as the property William
A. Garlic and Abigail r. Carlie his wife and terre tenants
aud IN hu sold by L. W. sflDHAM, sheriff
shern's Office, Now CASTLE Dol, June - la'3.-2dts
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-06-26
HEAD QUARTERS PROVOST MARSHAL,
STATE OF DELAWARE,
SMYRNA, May ~ 1863
GOVERNMENT PROPERTY ISSUED To SOL
DlERS NOT TO BE DISPOSED OF
UNDER PENALTY OF
nnNEIgrATlDN

SECTION %, Act for enrolling and calling out the Ma
tonh lursas approved March =, ls6i L. ~ inllows
And BE- q fnrihfr tttrtd, That the clothes arms and
military uuttt- and acfnufencnts furnished by tue
United stStes any soldier shall not La sold hArierei,
exchanged pledged, loauoi Hvrn away aud no per-
snltHr or duly authorized uii'- ct the unei
sl,te WIN has possession e." any such rlnhei, arms,
military outfits, acroutr~muu, FURNISHED AS rtrrsad,
and which have been tho sunas nl any such sale, bar
ter, exchange pledge itu, git, iii ~ have any, 'sht,
tnlo. OF interest theieu hut ihr uAy ba seized
and taken wheevtf fuui by any officer OF tho United
states tvil or military nd shall th,rrupou be delivered
tn any Q1termistef Other officer authorized 10 10
ceivu the and the posses 9n OF auy such clothes
arms, military outfits hrclutre1ient ny any person
not soldier officer NJ tho United states, slutl h'
prind Jdcit evidence uf ruch sale, bariet uArAse,
pledge, loan, ar gilt, as aluirAaid
EDWIN WILMER.
my COLIN Provost Mirslni nf Delaware.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-06-26

SAVE YOUR MONEY -nememuer the Delaware
Saving Bank is located at the office of William
McCaulley, Esq, No. GOG Market street, viii
mington, Del, and is opened every dry to re-
eoye deposits. All amounts received from one
dollar upwards, and FIVE per cent interest paid
on the same from tue day of deposit.
Wn. McCAuLLgY, President.
Joun u Ruru eocsv
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-06-26
ami lUeeIiIn lIIlllnllnc.
Y4Irlllc EntcIIIgcmcc.

Hon inhl a. VI
ARRIVED SINCE OUR LAST.
schr Franconia, Jarvis, plasering laths.
schr Sarah Edrlse, Conoveri gravel
Ischr Caroline /. Couch, Robinson coal.
NiSloop lleles, Hunter sand.
sloop jesse iiilles Jr., Mcguire, locust trunnsls
Slu0p Ann and Mary, Witsil, hay, straw, and oats
Bga Davis Achey Wright, coal.
Iisu Unnn, Halar. bark.
sloOp Mary Warner, William Noble, from fhiladel-
phia It'll inlze to Charles Warner.
soop Fame, ltiry, from l'hAdaIhia, with mdze to c
Warner.
sioop Planter Marrbew, from Philadelphia with indEs
tod. "a. W. Bush.
sloop Mary Ann, Msrrhew, from Philadelphia, with
dLu to u 4 u W bush.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-06-26

eopartnerahir has ths day been formed by A. Peters
II and S. Peters aud y. L. Clay. Tor the manufacture
alt kinds Of Agricultural Machinery aud Implements
under the name and Arm nf A. Peters Co.. al the
old established stand at Miidlelown where We ara pre-
pared 10 furnish at short notice any kind Of implements
that the farmers may want; ais all kinds Of Wsawrght
and Bark work done short notice. and all work
warranted. We respectfully solicit liberal share OF
patronage from our friends aud The public in general
"a 8. FErERs & CO.
A. PETERS, s. PETERS, ID. +. CLAY.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-06-26

INV IS THE TIME TO MAKE MONRY-
Male Female Agents wanted IL every town
Yiu the Stale Of Delaware 10 Mrs stenh.u.
N great work, the PICTORIAL HISTORY II the WAR
7 FOR THE UNION II Is Just tho work for ms
people. and viii s"on-r or later Ind It's way into
ey, family. Tvs Royal Octave Volumes 100 pgr,s
eaf Embelishei with oveT POO first class EnFfayinss
Pri.y $3.50 per volume FIRST VOLUME NOW kEADY.
Agents are meeting with extraordinary success Sold
only bg subscription by regularly appointed Agents. who
have the exclusive sale Ia The terrilOTy assigned 4
them. For iorms, &c, adlr~s a. WELLS los 4
William 81. N Y, Publisher ol Subscription Books a
Manufacturing Depot for Goods suited 10 the
times. and the SALES Of Agents
uayiS-,;ec SO
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-06-26
IonrmaI anD Statesman
Friday Morning, June 20. 1868.

journal aud Statesman Timetable
BETWEEN PHILADELPHIA AND WILMINGTON,
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-06-26

NOTICE.

NOTICE Be- hereby gyea that the Copartaership here
IN fore existing between a lecrs aud a, X Pen
nington, known the firm Of A. Peters Co. is this
day dissolved by mutual consent All persons Indebted
To tbs late trm will please make early payment sud
ihoss having claims will please present them 10 A.
Peters for tetllunieut. ,, PETERS
A. X PENNINGTON
Nt,tIt,tn,vu A,rit ny1 1soq
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-06-26

carelalln eorteelel leiA erery ehange.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-06-26
JAMES G. PICKELs.

China. Glass and Queensware,
FANCY ARTICLES, COAL OIL LAMps CnIMNEYs
WlOks &c, &C. Iae stock IL and we'll selected,
and the public are Invited to call and examine it at
No. 2l3 MARKET STREET, Wiliaipgton. Del
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-06-26
OFFICIAL.


LAWS OF Tue UNITED STATES,
P.eiai The Nrd Scsiio efne 1hirty-sepenm Congress.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-06-26

T q
Passengers from Baltimore to Milford, eaaiord and
salisbury. will take evening train from Baltimore aud
spend night al wilmington Passengers for Dover may
leave Baltimore At ll5 p and proceed evening
Z. q. SENALL,Jr,
suuer ntendant Del. r. n.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-06-26

sehr Mary Price Blizzard sailed today for Boston with
nour from the Brandywine Mills.
sclr VIM H. & Thos Hughlett sailed yesterday for
Washngton D. c. with Of hay and straw. from S.
X. Aieds Co., and iron from Mcdaniel, Adams & Co.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-06-26
PENINSULAR R. r. LINE.
Hhoroa of IIo,,~a
70 of Hours,

IN and after MONDAY April 9th, 1853, Trains fol
" the accommodation Of Passengers will run iol
lows, until further hutiCe:
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-06-26

n MALAssEs, very Cue Toe ials h.
, . " v.C. GiLPlN, 10th aud St
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1863-06-26
Prepared by j. c. AVER,
ractieAl and Analytical Chemist, Lowell, Mass.

Cen 4 MONTH We want Agents at 500 a mouth
sDUU expenses pai, to sell our Ev'riasiiRg Psncgs
OTtanf Burners, and thirteen other now useful and
euious articles. Fifteen circulars sent nee Addrssf
mayssm. SHAW CLARK, Biddsotd, Main.
G.7s A MONTH want TO hire Ageats III every
~ county Al SI5 month, expenses paid 10 lri ny
new cheap Family Sewing Machines, Address,
maySsm s. MADISON. Aifeai Maiuo,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1863-06-23
o,1r, rVyksI0N OF PENNSYLVANIA.


u.porsR1-Re, June 22.-~From all the IN
e,ro,at;on that can be obtained it IS believed
,hot he whole Confederate force On this side
= ,ba Potomac Is advancing in this direction.
The enemy occupied Greencastle at noon TO-
;l.v with q force Of cavalry, infantry and art'i-
}ary and IS said to be in strong force.
The troops at Chambersburg, under ten
Eoine, being the outpost OF the Federal forces
M tbe Valley, will fall back to the main army
+ closely pressed By & large force Of the enemy
Every preparation is being made 70 meet
them should they decide TO move further III
this dlrcotloE
Gen. Franklin arrived here to-day from
York and rendered his services TO Governor
Curtin IN any capacity he thought proper TO
alaca hiu. lie gave the Governor and Gen
araI Couch muck valuable information, and
fbe Indications are that III. services viii be re-
CURED
Sn1ppgxsBuRG June %, 1868, i have
just arrived from Chambersburg, where q roan
direct from H2gerstown reports twenty
,lousaDd Confedarates at that place They
are terrifying their position General knipo
to-day organized The citizens Of Chambersburg
i0toa regiment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1863-06-23
NOTICE.
HEADQUARTERS MILITARY GOVERNOR,
s loxn1ad,.ia Va No1, % lSE2

A4EAOgUA R!hfS IIlLlIAR1 OOF hRNOft,
Alexandria, Va, May 80, 1852.
WHEREAS the condtio n of the city of Al
w exandra is SUCH that, unless active steps
are taken to insure: proper observance Of SAM
tarT rules. the health OF the people Of the city,
and Of the troops in the hospitals and negh bor-
hood, will materially suffer and it appearing
that the civil authorities have not the means oi
placing the city in proper sanitary condition:
Therefore, by virtue OF the authority vested in
the undersigned, notice is hereby given 10 AL
persons owning, residing in, having the use
Of any residence, stable clubhouse. orprcmisea,
Of any description whatsoeSc CT, that they are re-
CURED to have the same thoroughly clee nsed in
four days from this date ofall garbage manure,
&c, &c, the same TO be placed IN q pile in the
centre Of the street, or in barrels, before their
promises. After The first four days, it will be
continued b. them from day to day. All pei
sons upon whose premises more than one cart
load hes accumulated, viii be required to re-
move it at their own expense. All persons fail
ing to comply with this order. viii be brought
before the Provost judge and fined.
b. order Of Brig. Gen. John 7. Slough Mil
itary Governor Alexandria, Va.
c. NJ HINES,
Senio: Surgeon ana Health Officer
my ,,i}--tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1863-06-23
LATE FROM PORT HUDSON.

NEW York, June ga New Orleans cor
respondent (per Locust Point states that the
siege batteries have been opened On Port Hud-
son, and that a continuous rain Of shot and
she'll is being poured ilto the Confederate
works.
Several buildings, supposed to contain COM
gnissary stores, have been destroyed.
An expedition had driven away q force OF
Confeleratea collected at Clinton. Captain
Perkins, of the I'd Louisiana (Feceral) caVaI-
~, was killed in The skirmish
Deserters coming into the Federal lines re-
report the Confederate strength at least 49,
900. well clothed but suffering for food
Twenty-Five or thirty are daily added TO the
killed and wounded by the Confederate sharp
shooters.
New York June %. The Richmond pa
ners give an account Of All accidental explosion
of The iron clad ram Chattahoocho, With
which il was intended to make raid upon the
feet at Apalachcola in revenge Tor The capture
of the schooner Fashion. laden with cotton,
by boats from the Fedora! squadron. Twelve
persons were killed, and others badly scalded.
The ship filled with wafer and sunk near the
shore. Midshipmen Mallory Was among the
killed
Cant. Hart, Of the gunboat Albatross com
gnitted suicide By blowing out his brains with
a pistol, while he was IN state Of insanity
from fever.
The report OF the destruction of the bark
rexana, as we'll as the l4enox. by the captured
tug Boston, is confirmed