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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-07-13

Sherman has captured in the neighbor-
hood of Alatoona about thirty iron works,
and at Etowah and other places more facto-
ries of the rebels fell into our hands: In
fact this march of Sherman has inflicted
prodigious injury upon the rebel cause, and
as the country occupied Is now firmly held,
the idea that johnson has only Temporarily
Welded it UP is prepOsterous.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-07-13

When the secessionists in the Senate of the
United States were leaving their posts for
the purp Sc of plunging the country into
civil war, Andrew johnson, of Tennessee,
then a Senator, pointing his finger signiti-
can " at Jefferson Davis, said If were
the President | would arrest you as traitors,
try you as traitors, and hang you as traitors
His course from that moment to this has
been consistent with the declaration. 1T Is
this right character and determination, dis
played whenever and wherever there has
been occasion for it, that has given him the
nomination for the Vice Presidency
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-07-13

A little daughter of a proprietor OF coal
mine in Pennsylvania was inqusltlve as TO
the nature of hell, upon which her father
represented it to be large gulf OF nre, oI
the most prodigious extent. "a, sa,I oi
She 'couldn you get the devil 10 ous coa'
of YOU
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-07-13

Fhe story started when Andrew johnson
was nominated for vice President, that in
addition TO having been ''boorish tailor, -
he had abandoned his poor old mother, and
that she is, at the age of more than seventy
years, traversing the streets of Philadelphia,
with basket on her arm, selling tripe for a
living, is suddenly cut short by the fact that
the mother Of Gov. johnson died seventeen
years ago in Greeneville, Tenn, carefully
attended and cherished by her son, and all
the family. to her latest breath. Had the
story not been pitched too strong, it might
have found some believers.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-07-13

What odd names some mortals are bless
ed with A family in Michigan actually
named their last child, Finis, supposing
that it. vas their last, but they afterwards
happened to have daughter and two sons.
whom they called Addenda Appendix, and
Supplement- 4 man in Pennsylvania called
bis son James Also, and the third William
Likewise
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-07-13

The Moderator of the late General Assem-
bly, of the United Presbyterian Church an
nounces that the lst Of September has been
fixed as fast day, unless the President of
the United States may designate an earlier
day That day will, therefore, in accord
ance with the action of the L. p General
Assembly, be observed by the United Pres
hvterian Church
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-07-13

Are you skilful mechanic?" "Yes,
sir. Nv hat can you make ?' ''Oh al
most anything in my line. Can you
make devil?" Certainly put up
your foot and / will split it in three seconds.
I never saw chap in my life that requires
less alteration -
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-07-13

'sHelen, said landlady to her servant,
was there any fire in the kitchen last night
when you were sitting up?" Yes, ma am,
said Helen, there was spark there. when
I went down, and | soon famed it into a
flame. The landlady looked dsuspciously at
Helen, but the innocent girl went on scrub
bing and humming katy Darling.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-07-13

With the consent of Gen. Grant, the
Christian Commission has sent to City Point
from Baltimore steam-fire engine No. for
the purpose of forcing water from the james
River to the hospitals, a distance of one
mile from the river
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-07-13

The finest block in the city of Louisville
was laid in ruins by fire on Friday a-week.
The loss is estimated at not less than $3,-
100000 The Louisville Press describes the
flames thus; Its power was grand, terrific
and ,nncnntrnlah hle ~
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-07-13

Missouri is going into the turpentine bu-
siness, and promises to furnish the supply
cut short by the secession of South Carroll
ma. 4 Boston company has purchased three
thousand acres of pine trees, and is now E.
recting the necessary works and stills.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-07-13

Some Indiana soldiers on scout in the
mountains of Georgia, came upon house
occupied by an old woman. well, old
women, what are you, secesh2 said the
leaders No said she What then p
Baptist, and always was, said she
promptlv
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-07-13

Abel Stearns, of Los Angeles, California,
is the largest cattle and land owner in the
United States. This year his stock consist
ed of $4,000 besides 5000 calves. He los.
1000 cattle last winter through want of food
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-07-13

4 Dutchman describes New York as ''ber-
ry fine people, who go about der streets
scheating each oder, and dey call dat pizzi-
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-07-13

The receipts of the Western New York
branch of the Christian Commission AT Brf
falo to July lst we're 8, 452 OIL.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-07-13

John, said doting parent to her gor
mandized son, do you really think you can
eat the whole Of that pudding with impunqi-
typ Il don't know ma, replied the
young glutton, but can with spoon.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-07-13

Millions of locucts are making their ap-
searance in Wisconsin Many persons have
been so severely stung by them that they
are not expected to live. Their last appear
ance was In IS49.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-07-13

The enrolment in the State of West VIZ
cinia includes the names Of 55,669 persons
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-12-31
(. frHi.R NEWS
Sd ;AX, I@PRpBSBLE RUMoa.

I'LL III, .XbFiAS, IMlRpBkBLE RUMoR
Tin fpgst 6t NORTH CaEoliDa is as much dreaded by
,mirtners ae NsE SG{lia and Chariybdis by. the
gqRfFeiitH. fT3M Sap lsSce to the Florida Reefs
there jsIh6 che 20 ;dangei6us Hatteras, and no
coast 30 st5rry jas hat 9fNorth Carolina. Up to
yestcrt9y,w ldyf hsl, for some days weather that
Indicated gqlg3lahdis,trms at sea. We were. there
ford hq octhar-inered to discredit the rumor
ta>tep, l4Il evening, iAat the Yankee feet off vii
ningtpp Aah Suffered terribly. 50 he of the trans
ports, fsSttdd were lost with the troops On board
ini orihs WIRE eorpFlldl to throw overheard. arms
supplies, &eI Thcir arou-tlads, we judge, anyhow,
%tra Ri 81 ease III pDoiSterous sea- Poor Butler
SfbmS vi meet iSihas liflfe success ON the water as
lie has horctqllrc Experienced in his land operations
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-12-31

JrpGE LYOXs' CouRr.-A considerable amount G.,
civil business was disposed Of ia this court yesel-
day.
writ OF hatedS corpus was used ordering CAPT.
VIM. J. Epps, Of the melsh, TO bring before The
Judge the body of Ferdinand lIetrick, Who declare,
thai he is illegally held in custody by tie sd ue,
An application for new trial in the Gaze Of IIos.
s. IL. Boyd, convicted oflareeny, was argued by Col
T. j. Evans. The Judge will give his opinion to
day.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-12-31
- SITrlTLlN.

When III luck sets in ID is apt 10 aow on until it
eNhaU IS ITSELF The tide then se,s ia the opposite
dirCc' 10, all continues m,l another reflex &C
curs. Fortune has been setting steadily against MS
Tor some months. Il may Dee hoIed that ,hc turning
point has now been reachcd-thal We have suffered
all We are doomed 20 suffer ON tls oocaFou-tha, We
have sufficiently cxpiaed our faults, our iolies,
or whatever has brought misfortune upon our arms
and that hcncelortb ior some time to come at least
we may look forward to reasonable Share Of good
fortune. The gallant defence of Fort Esbcr-the
utter defeat oi the formidable Armada by which it
was mycstcd-thc Intervention OF the winds and
waves in our favor, as though Providence had e>-
poused our cause, it may D., hoped is she signal '-
returning prosperity. THAT lrole was, according 10
Yankee accounts the most formidable that ever
ploughed the ocean. Where ; &c uowt Beaten
scattered, sunk dispersed a. over iac uccsi-'oued
at the victory IL Thought SO sccure l Che courage OF
a few hundred men, protected 0y % iuw "a'l M
fort 50 small that 10 looks li,e pins point upon Che
landscape. It's success would have been OF great
= teJriment tolis. It's cailurt CREST Victory. Tie
Iegul of pitched battle I'm our lN9r coUt nort!
afford as greater reason t1 triumph
The year closcs to-day ls s thc last morn
ing papef.we shall issue .his year. we would take
this occasion to recall to,urraJcr, ia events OF Che
year, and 60 compare oHi condition now "'.n '''I
condition twelve months ago. i.e l'''N'- 'I'''> vi
the people ill accept this ~ an agreeable TASK '.le-
eialy whi We assure theme '.-'- u O..
our cause rs far s'i'n&yl ,'-'-l '''' was '' ''.
.iist DeeeYoef' 1901 ma, WIS '" ,'.
Oor arms lufins lue car ''' '"
Sessiai' we mad inoe'l ''eh ''....".' %. 'l'"
eeuor9y p, pa' our S"eg'ss was 4''''. 's '1'
al Sto "au JACKSON ...' '..'"''l ''' S'''''
and er the bloody o''l'' %. ''.s >''5' ',' ''S
son eneo 10 rel'nPuis' ''' '... i''''' '-'
sDurs' @'' wan .-' 81, ','t .' -'''Y
had lost Port '''~'h avn" '.''"'. .'.S' army
par enemy was every "l'Io success. ol' anu ''S'i
where eAu''ant Never u'A '' fortunes o' 'i' 'oD.
Hy o''n ~ 80 10" ''. '''' .''
a., ,, mn, a. d. ,,ti-f,- ql,,,.r..1 5tr,.r-tIgt
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-12-31
RICHMOND WHIGs
Saturday suorntns, Dee. 81, 1865


We shall publish, to-day, at o'elocS P. NJ, and
every succeeding day Sundays excepted at the
same hour, an evening edition of t'n Wing. The
Evening Wing win contain the latest news by mad
and telegraph, up to the hour Of going to press, cd
torials local intelligence, sc. jy 20
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-12-31
skEToA OF SPEECH OF uoS. ". 9. RvEs


SkEIlA VI cIEENAA VT iAN-Ns % " a. ' MS
OF VA,
II he Horse o. Rpres ta-,ees, ga .tac Currency
Ba, Dec. lgh lsJf
Mr. Rives said be desired Go eNprlssi will a,l pos
~ible breyity q few general thoughts on the impor-
tant bin before the House. He should not, indeed
in the feeble state O, bis health, have &tempted 10
occupy the attention Of the House % all, but for the
deep conviction De eit that no question rs more Vi
tally connected with the success the great sirius
gle in which We are engaged than that now presented
Tor decision. An their efforts 20 g forward with the
sacred contest for the libertesarl independence oil
the cOuntr must De struck wii1 parSsis IN advance,
II something De moi done, rs pfpmptly and ell-
oiently done, 20 restore 49, 20 The currency =
Thanks to the noble spirit N patriotism aud devotion
which aimates our army ol citzca soldiers, we can
lind men 20 oAer mp their lives in defence OF their
country without pay ior the pittmce they receive
does not deserve the name opay and certainly forns
no part OF the halowcd nducemcnt of their gallant
and patriotic services Bul to render thos services
efficient in the field the army must bee fed and cothed
aud armed. These costly and indispensable supplies
are 10 b. obtained only wish money on IFS upresenta-
five The enormous prices now Esen CIR tbem iIi
a deprecated and stiu dcprecatiug currency, mnst
surpass the ability of any country, however wealthy
and prosperous, TO bear Nor is this ALL Unless We
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-12-31
DLIEipENIs.

FENhE President and Director. "a .!.a
l. Bank Of the Commonwealth haze Gc, lard q on id-i.
OF per cent payable TO The Stockholders in cleuc, n
and alter the 81 January 1866. = A. CLOVER
de24-eOjtJal la.if..
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-12-31
a. 1sEn'S BANK OF vTpRS.IYV

L Genera affecting Of the Stockholders of the Farmers
Bank OF Virginia viii be held at their Banking House in
the city OF Richmond, on WEDNESDAY, the nth day or
January, 1861
The law provides tlat no Officer Of Bank shah here.
after vote proxy of Stakeholder any election Of hi.
rectol or Officers 0! Bank nor shall any proxy valid
which shall have been executed sixty days before the time
of election. J. n. GODDIN
deg-3taWtd Cashier
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-12-31
I IN aI.iINlG. .l.rice Sc c:,c,..

NJ AlJy MUSIC. Price SO each.
IN P6etage fre lhr tie price bali oil 10 the trade
l1.I = Z;
A. Tye,Ao MQlherNow
A.. MgtlhuT of tIeSiell-
!. li:at NPtlee lIelwhe Home.to Die
N tAaliam4 ::
r bessie 5elF Walt
=: Spring lfiihc Polka
g! aocing lira9uirk Step
. a.! Palmetto ScliOttscle
iNrH9l GfNehce quick Step
y Musical sogy9hiri suitable MS o Chrismas or New
. Years pteseht.
J. Z -. ENGRAVING
i lhseuptons on Watches, Rings, Jewelry, &c. in the
III o. best ttyle and ON the shortest notice.
TX 49, GEORGE DUNN d CO.,
ldJl-EFJt Corner lIth and slain
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-12-31
llIIisEp.

Hts rh7iOteepl GEfce street, Friday evening the
SOL Instant 81. GEORGE PEACH1, n. H., surgeon 7.
T. g e. in the c6tR year Of his agc.
ils friends, Siso tlieireds the family, are invited
toatlaia his tter from 1t. Church. Rev Dr. P,
eEhhsron MISUNDERSTANDING. ls January 1865, at O'clock
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-12-31
MEDICAL DIRECTORS OFFiGg9t,
c. :. Hosp ~ in VIRGINIA IL !
Richmond, Dec % a4R9
[CIRCULAR.l

IClEt UIAK.l
l. Whereas supplies Of Hospitals aye Seml' -icnl in-
me -sment furnished the speediet possible transportation
agents engaged in their purchase aie supplied VIII
general transportation tickets andEnany facilities 20
compish their object, these advantages have been abIed
and in some secured by fraud and misrepresentation
by persons connected with hospitals, the Surgeon Gen
ea has therefore directed ti-t all assigned gents
for purchase OF supplies FOE Hospitals should be furnished
by the surgeon in charge with written permission Tor teT
position which shall bear The endorsed approval Of The
Medical Director.
Provost Marshals Enrolling Officers and Magistrates
r1ue to arrest rs impO-ters a persons claiming 10 hc
medca agents who have not this authority and 20 report
& hi, eff C any agents who Iuroase supplies nc
than current rates articles that iy forbidden 10
huy.
H. The following articles are bought and supplied 10 The
army by the Subs sencc Department and Medical rurve
ors and Surgeons IN charge d, hospitals and Their accct
G agent have been objected lot f. purchase them, w
Beef Mutton. Bacon Pork NheatfiOur COn Meal Dried
Apples Beans, Rice, sugar, Whisky, Anne or Pea
Handy WV. L. CARRINGTON.
Medical Director.
dea6-lw General Hospitals q. Virginia.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-12-31
D. Ii. PAINE ~ CO.,

y. IL. PAHNEAC CO.,
COMMISSION MERCHANTS AID DEALERs IN IN.
u PORTED WINES, LIQUORS, &c, No. 1873 Broad ST.
Pure old rye whisky
DO malt do Scotch
DO Irish do
Do French bmndy
Do apple 40
Do Tom gin
Champage wine
Claret do
Domestic do
Blackberry do
Edinburgh ale eefrey'sj
Grape vinegar
Tomato catsup
English mustard
Pickles
Sardnes
Toilet soaps
Tooth brushes
Combs
Scissors
Penkniyes
Pencils
Paper
Envelopes &c.
Briar root pipes
Tobacco pouches (rubbel'
Mason's backing
Backing brushes
Horse do del3-dim
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-12-31
DaEEsSENES.
rENkEE President and Ebft-es.tat.s. ,

EkE k't'csiuent and DsFFct0r. OF We
l. Bank OF Richmond have deca,ci dividend OK ia
pr cent for the last six months subject 90 deduction u
quarter per cent bonus TO the state loving per cent
net payable to the Stockholders az; after - 81 prus
mo- J. y. AACNUEDO.
QlEJ-Oi l.I.I...
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-12-31

The Religious Herald OF this city after brief sur-
pepSon, has again resumed its weekly visits and IS
poets TO continue them without further interruption
Il is our oldest southern religious Journal now In Il
3Sth year. and is the organ Of the Bapsis The arTc.
denomination Of Christians in Virgins; and fros.
this large aud influential church should rccvea l.b
cral patronage. During large portion Of the pas,
year 5000 copies OF the Hqad have been sent TO- ur
noble army.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-12-31

St'BSCRIpEER V'SiiFe ~
w engage for tie year 1865 the gicc. of good pi.
teal TANNER. One who can come wen iecommc.,LrJ
win receive liberal wages, inetin The hrsiacss 80
his option. Address = =. GRESHAM,
de.S-d6t' Matihay, T.. g., Amelia.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-12-31
TN TEE sAE.T AGENTs aer .Ey,s,

I COUNTIES AND CORPORATIONS or VIEGININ-
lour attention is requese 10 the heyed resolution a
ted hy the House Of Delegates Fo1taui Che urInptDJ
aske Ito me. VIZ. L. CuEnoN lr..
Clerk Of the House Of Delegate
RESOLVED, That the agents appointed for TIE pupiyr
PROCURING salt for tie various COUNTIES OF the common
wc tn Ne requested To make statement IN writing under
oath 10 the Joint Committee Sait Of tie amount Of salt
procu ed for their counties; when IL was iocucd and what
,lihcnes if any, existed in procuring sai thc price paid
for !. er bushe Also the difference 10 the WEIGHT OF the
sacks and the weight OF the sacks Uiea received u She
counties: and that theCefk ofthe House OF Eccaes take
the proper steps inform the said agents o M ,outiou
Agreed TO by the House ofDeicgatas. Dec y. ltG
49, IL ;WM. =. GORDON. JR., y
d,g9-3t Clerk of tie House OF ! c.egates,s -
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-12-31

DssVEEhEND.-The President md Director. Of fr,.
~ Richmond Fire Association have Declared Il ssl.nd
OF fifteen per cent SO share) out Of The foGts OF ;hc s.
socdton irGm the LIST September 1861 % Che IL laaugr
lsb5, = yabIe to the stockholders on ana after The jam
any, lSyj.
de 23-5t. r. T. EEp1yp ssc,.,..
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-12-31
r. 4. EROOKE. secrlaL..

II ssEDEND.-The President and Direciers Of IN
AZ Exchange Bank OF Virginia, at Richmond have "a.
c!arei dividend OF IA per cent de- a tina II ror 90
loans to the STATE payable on 0nd p Monday ~ Jl ~
arr next.
DC 2G-d2w " = s.EuTJfrp a.. -
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-12-31
DIVIDEND.

IFfsE President and Directors o. .hc
4 Bank of Virginia have declared a dividend ofS -
per cent FOR the last six months subject to deduction G
quarter per cent bonus TO the Stat 1ayiug per cent
&c net or BOO per share payable o. tie stoCkhor ON
aud aiier The 18Th inst. wy. T. TAYLOR,
de2l-6t t..if..
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-12-31
RlGu%OND tREDERIcKsBURG d porouAc II. r. Co.l
"a = Presidents OFFICE
.,. Richmond, December 3Utl 1864 \
Mo OEEkCER. ASaEtNH or EYyESIAIG-

MO OFFICER, lsGsiST OR EsgE,I.sIG-
~ Sc OF TINS Company shall purchase, himself or
otler nor DE interested, directly Indirectly in the yur-
chaseo any wood within live miles OF tine ino OF this
rU to bc rsOl thereon or in th- city, And such pur
chase shall be deemed to be Tor resale unless satisfactorily
shown TO the President Of the Company be Only for the
consumption of the officer agent employee purchasing
it any one OF whom violating evadns this regulation
VIII he immediately dismissed from the service of thus
company.
Any officer, agent or employee of this company selling
III ts city wood for other and consgnos shall
receive thereiot only fixed sum per cord be first ap
proved by the President Of this company
By order Of the Directory.
T.. Y. DANIEL JR., President,
ANY information of any violation evasion Of the foe.
going regulation will be thankfully received by
+. Y. DANIEL, JG.,
de3l-2t President r. +. q r. r. r. (sx
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-12-31
A ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Conl-

A ACKNOWLEDGMENT The Con =
"a mlttee acknowledge the receipt eight tousali.
eght hundred and siXtyive dollars is $500 to-day from.
Nr. T.. Magl her contribution TO the Soldiers Dime
Icing the proceeds OF Wednesdays entertainment az the
Richmond Theatre.
the entire receipts of the house, and they take Oc1 ion
thus publicly to thanks her for the large anil gen
donatJn and also TO Miss Ida Vernon and tie hole
Theatre Corps Tor the pleasure of delightful cvee.io
SAMUEL J. HAERIsON,
de3l-lt Chairman Committee
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-12-31

OFFICE insurance co. Of TIE STATE OFy,y :
RIcbaOND, Dee. 2ith 1861
V'lE Directors of this Company have declared .yid
ottwelye per cent payable to the Stockholders on ,rd
after the % day Of JanUa v next.
dc 2i-St VA. II. CHRISTIAN Sec'v
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-12-31
TIE CITY.

FATAL ACCIDENT AT THE LlBBY.--A YaGgce pris-
oner a: the Libby was yesterday moI,igkaled by
the accidental explosion Of musket in the hand
Colonel Spencer, Brigade Inspector Of General p.
7. Moore's Reserves The ColoneI was INSPECTING
the weapon in the basement OF The Libby, when il
exploded, driving the bullet with VII il was Ioa5
and the iron ram rod which was in ile barreltiir -
tie floor over head, and into the body OF pris6n5
who wassitting on the floor. The prisoner died in
very short time. We could not learn his name
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1864-07-05
MIR. Fessenden nt sis Duties.
InterestinE Naval News.

WASHINGTON, July 5.-Admiral Lee, COM
manding the North Atlantic blockading squad
ron, in despatch to the Navy Department under
date of July says since July "a, 1868, fortytSo
steamers have been captured or destroyed by the
blockaders of his squadron.
Taking the average tonnage of these vessels at
three hundred tons, and assuming the capacity
Of an army wagon at one ton, there has bean
loss inflicted on the Rebel supply system equiva-
lent to the capture and destruction of a tram Of
1900 wagons.
The Department has received communities
ton from Admiral DahlgTen, announcing the
capture of the sloop Julia by the United States
steamer NipSic ON the 27th Of jane, of Sapelo
Sound. Her cargo consisted of 30 bags of salt
communication has also been received, an
nouncing the destruction Of the English steamer
Rose of London, bound from Nassau, by the
United States steamer Pamsttta, on the shore
OF Police CFOlly p Island, S. C.
When first discovered, she was attempting to
escapeand in doing so was run ashore. The crew
Of about twenty men made their escape by get
ting of in small boats. 1t WAS only after re-
ptated etioIts to get her of and night coming on,
that she was fired. She had little cargo on board,
most Of il, the freight, having been sent ashore in
small boats, while ly ing of the coast