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Farm, for SaIe.

CTTUATED ono half mile from Mayali's Fac
- tory. In Gray. containing about 100 acres well
watcred and wooded, good pasture and excellent
gras, land. VIII be sold at a bargain to any one
wanting first rate farm. Possession given iInme-
diatey Inquire of JOSEPH MERRILL, West
Minof, or JOHN MERRILL, JR.. Gray.
Jan. r. 1854 janis eod& w2ms
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WHOLE NO. 4e1.
LEGAL & OFFICIAL.
Proposals for Ice.
MEDICAL PuRvKYoR's orvrcv
Washington. ID n III rors

MEDICAL PURvKYoR's Orrrcv
washington, d. c., jan ls54.l
SEALED PROPOSALS will be rece,v.a :. 80.
oince nes un,s WEDsEspAy the 10th day OF Tehrns
sls within the following Depsrimsnts AM, me nSsp,f.
Gay OF January, 1885, with q supply Of rure IL irr
Department of the East. Headquar.er, At x.v
Dspa,tmont Of the susqaehanna, Headousrt.r, =.
Middle Department, Headquarters At R.,t,mo,.
cn, Par1msnt OF Western Virginia, Headq AZ
v. Departments of Washington, Headquarters a
rdossa, Department of St. Marys headquarters At roi.s
Depar'mentof Of Virginia and North csroIlns Had.
quarters at Fort Monroe. "ss-
Hss Department of the South Headqaarssr. st Hn.o,
unan and ,s sssn Other Hospitals may be established
form: " 'ne ioiieWang
PROPOSAL FOR ICE.
tRKsIDExcK AND pxrxts
Inc UNDERSIGNED proposes 20 furnish daily. Or Oh.
best quality Of Ice to such hosp ais in The Deysrt
mens or and in such quantities the Medicsd
ing price per hundred pounds. nanaeIv :. = " ~ s"'
The ice to be subject to the approval Of The sur~so
a ensfss o. each hospital who WIN receipt sr tie
raymens to be made upon duplicate bills. certissd
10 py .nc Medical Director Of this Department
above sgreeayt =, ,d sns ana ~ performance Of the
me, 4 will enter into bonds In the sum os ~ ~
a,so append 70 the enclosed form Of guaranty the
names or guarshtofs, certified BY the clerk n fhs
Attorney. S's'~ As1ses
yoRM OF GUARANTY.
We - OF the county Of -. and State cf
-, and - OF the county of -. and sfsfe
OF 49,, do hereby guarantee that -. & s6is 10
id II. the r sescrdspss xh o.
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Prairie Fowls and quail.

TuST RECEIVED, fresh from the Trappers In
- Iowa, and for sale by
J. #. WEEKS 4 CO.,
lanlS Nv ~ - IA Fore st., corner Franklin,
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TO the Citizens.

A NY citizen who may know of any Stoves, Fun
"a nels or Chimneys, where fire Is kept, and moi
considered safe by notifying the subscriber, shall
md them attended to- and no names given.
III: q. BARNES, Chief Engineer.
Portland. Jan. Ia, lS64. dim
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Christmas and New Year,
8. II. cOIESWnRT Tuv

NO. % Exchange street, has just received one Of
IN the most extensive assortmenfs of Toys amusing
games and interesting books for children to be found
In the city. Every one who wishes to have bright
faces and cheerful hearts in the house Christmas
and New Years day. can't fai, to find the means to
produce them by calling ut Colesworthy's Also
rich and elegant Photograph Albums, Gift Books,
pictures and picture frames, wallets, perfnmerv
fancy articles in great variety, &C.. &c. Among the
numerous articles for presents, to be found at
Colesworthy's there are none more useful or appro-
pirate than those neat oasas of
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Copnrtncrship Notice,

I HAVE this day admitted AMOS L. MILLETT
i rs an equal partner in my Grocery business.
Hereafter the business viii be conducted under the
style and name Of WILSON & MlLLE1T, at the
old stand, s72 Congress street.
WILLIAM L. WILSON.
Portland, jar. !, 1854. jan2-lw wteodtf
Hem
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PROPOSALS FOR BEEP.

OsyfcE OF THE A. c. s.. U.S.A
Portland, Maine, Jan. l4sh, lse4
SEALED PROPOSALS win be rec iyed IL thIs
oihcs until THURSDAY. Jan. 2s 1884. at l3 n. for
the supply o. ffesh beef to AL the troops sts1ioned
,rch tune - the Cemmissarg General shaif direse.
ihe beef to be Of the best qualify in Quarters Win
an equal proportion Of each fpd q and ehamk. 4. ~
excludedi Each bid mast Be S6rompsnird X tSs
names OF TIVE responsible persons Presidents ofPort
land 20 enter into sulcient bond - suresiss for
tse faithful per sormance Of the contract.
The A. C.s reserves the right 70 rsjscf sxv a. An
bids for reasons by him Of bene6e te IL
Goyernmenf All contracts will be Submitted 10 ~
commissSry General for approval. =
Proposals mnr be endcrsed Proposals for fur.
n,shing Fresh Beef Box l533. Portland Post OUoo
Ihe bids VIII be opened af the tims speeiHsd. a
vited 10 be present. =
HENRY INMAN
1t Lieut. l7th InfAnzy q. .. A. AC.S.
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COpartnerSIaip.

INRANCIS Il. FAX0N of Boston, Sylvan Shurt-
II LEFT of Portland, and Alva Shurtlcf, Jr OF
South Paris will continue tho business recently car.
red on by the above firms, in each place and under
the tame firm names as heretofore.
FRANCIS r. FAX0N,
SYLVAN SHuRTLEFF,
ALvA SHURTLEFF. in.
Portland, Jan. ]. 1894 jan6d2w
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removal,

STEPHEN BERRY, Book and Job Printeri
Has removed his Office across Fore ST., into the
DURAN BLOCK, foot of Exchange ST.,
at No lT2i Fore street. Third and Fourth stories
whore with increased facilities he is prepared to ex
ecute EVERY DESCRIPTION OF PRINTING, in
the neatest manner, janS d2w
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Homeopathic Medicine ,

put up by NJ. Seavy, at prices from 50 20 10 81 0o
including book adapted to the case. PORTABLE
ARMY CASES OF the principal remedies. with
small's Pocket Manual, for 50 80. DIPTIIERIA
CASES Off remedies, with directions, for rs cents.
Prepaid by mail or express, 81 co. These remedies
are successfully used by all Homeopathic Physic
ans and ye good satisfaction where they have been
tried BY others. deci9-dtf
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For sale or TO Let.


- Hous, No. 179, corner of Cumberland and
E;;:, Elm streets Lot about so by 100 feet. House
Ill may be examined at any time. For particu
lars calf at 165 Middle street, Tap stairsl or g. l.
Woodbury., or G. w, Woodbury., or
JOHN c. PRoc1ER, Lime Street.
Portland, Sept. l6, 1868. ocG II
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Notice

THE copartnership heretofore existing under the
Il firm names Of Francis Il. Faxon 4 Co. Bos-
ton, and A. 3. ShurtleG Co., Portland, expires
this day BY limitation.
FRANCIS f. FAxON,
ISAAC II. BRACkETr,
JARVIS G. STEVENS,
SYLVAN sHURTLEFF,
ALyA SHURrLEFF. in.
Portland. Jan. |, 1864. jams d2w
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COPARTNERSHIPS.
COpareuersI,ip No1icc,

COparfnersiaip Notice.
TV1HE undersigned have this day formed a copart.
4 nership under the name and style Of
FOSTER Sc LISK,
for the purpose of transaeting CORN, FLOUR,
GRAIN. PR0PfST0A and COMMISSION b USE
NESS, at store No. tG alt Block Commercial ST.,
tnear the Grand Trunk Railway Depot.
GEO =. FOSTER,
Portland, Jan. lst 1854. 8. IL. LIsk.
jams dim
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NOTICE.

HAVING this day sold to GKo. w. HAYDEN
IL who has been my senior assistant the past tree
years my stock Of Drugs, and business In stos8 No.
3i3 Congress street, and retiring from the same,
would cordially recommend him to my friends and
forner patrons as worthy their patronage and con-
ddence. As%@s L. IL TITcDk{B
Portland, Dec. Il, 1864.
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MORE TESTIMONIALS !!
G.

~
NJ RS. MANCHEST TER
Is constantly receiving unsolicited testimonials OF
the astonishing cures performed by her. Among
many recently received the following, which are
commanded to the notice of the afflicted Mrs. Man
chester may be consulted at
No. IL CIapp's Block, r loom No. 8.
A CASE OF SPINAL DISEASE CURED.
This is to certify that went to see Mrs. Manches
ter last March with daughter OF mno troubled with
spinal disease, for which she had been doctcred for
i've years. and BY . number of physicians of all
kinds; and she has had twenty-one applications Of
electricity applied, but all to no effect but she conl
tinualiy grew worse. 1 came TO the conclusion, AZ
the last resort to go and see Mrs. Manchester and
did 80; and TO my great surprise she told the first
cause of the disease, aud how she had been from time
to time, which encouraged to try her medicines.
l dds and now my daughter is able to be around
the house all Of the time. She also rides ten or af.
teen miles without any trouble Inconvenience and
Think in short time she will be restored to perfect
health Since my daughter has been coctering, !
have heard of great many cases that MIS-. Manehes
ter has cured. think If any person deserves pat
ronagc 1t is the who tries 10 preserve the health
Of the sick and suffering; and know that ehc uses
every effort which Lies in her power to benefi. her
paticats. SARAH L. KNrsHrs.
GEoaex X NIaHTs
AHEY II. KkIGHrs.
EMNA KNIGHTS.
Brynssc;ck. Maine, august 5tA.
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FOR SALE & TO LET.
To Let,

To Let.
COUR OFFICES, single or in suites, over Stores
Il Nos. I52 and I'D Exchange street, opposite the
International House. Apply ON the premises to
oc2 diff T. s. HATCH.
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To Merchants.

A MAN of business talents would like situation
"A in some mercantile business as Salesman or
Book-keepcr where there ia prospec' of becoming
partner or proprietor. Address J. At, box 579,
Portland.
p s.. Should like to talk with any party at their
convenient time. dec30 dtf
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Notice,

Having bought the stock and taken store formerly
occupied by Mr.. L. II. TIrcoMB, shall continue the
Retail Apotkecary business in all Its
branches. GEO. w. HAYDEN.
The business will be conducted under the firm
name and style of
GEO. w. HAYDEN & co.
Portland, Dec q, 1868 jane d3w
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WANTS....LOST.
Clerk Wanted,

ONE that has experience In the apothecary busi-
" ness. Apply at l59 Middle street
Portland, Dec. 80. janl diff
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1864-02-28
Of Repentans Rebels.

We met ct the Provost Marshal Gen
erals Office, yesterday morning, thee
Dixieites formerly residents OF st. Louis,
who had recently made their escape from
the South aud taken the oath of allegiance
to Uncle Sam. Captain j. O. Delaney,
one of the converted, was formerly .
pilot on the river, but took up arms
against the old hsg on the breaking out
of the rebellion, and was captured near
Pilot Knob in November, 1862, and after
boarding awhile at LOnergan's- Myrtle
Street Hotel, was exchanged and sent
South. His two companions, VIM. Rowe
and VIM. Brandon, were engineers on
the river while residing here, and acting
in the same capacity in the South.
They saw a number of st. Louis rebels
in various parts of the South; among
them Mortimer Kenneth. J. s. Dough-
erty, Chris. Pullis, Phil Coyne, Cap
tain Billy Miller (Of the R. j. Lack
land,) VIM, Hurt, Lieutenant Boyce, Capt
Boyce, Captain Brooks (Of the Edward
j. Gray, Blaksley, (tsiIOr on Fourth
street), and others; in fact, they said
that the MissOurian5 were scattered ali
over the Confederacy.
John Wesley Rowe, = brass mOulder
and engineer, brother of VIM Rowe, had
a short time bef.rs these men leftgmaoe
his escape from Selma, Alabama, where
he was at work, and made his way 70
within twenty miles of Vicksburg, when
be was captured, taken back, and Get to
work again.
Captain Dslsny says that plenty Of
cotton can be bought in the South at
fifteen cents per pound, rebel currency.
After reaching the Federal lines, he sold
his rebel money for greenbseke, giving
five dollars for one. The adventures Of
these men in their fight from the do
minions Of JEFF. would fill 4 volume.
They state that in Alabama there is .
good deal of Unionism, which is kept
down by the bsyonet, but will manifest
itself as soon as the Federal armies ap-
Dro.cb - ~ I,o7tie Democrat
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TIE LATEST NEWS.
BIZ LAST NIGHTS MAIL.


NEwBERN, n. G., Feb. 24.-Nsj. Gen.
Peck, since his return, has been busily
engaged in making rigid inspection Of al
the Notifications in his department. He
has received reliable intelligence Of the
eRemy's intention to make another effort
to dispossess US of our position IN East
North CArolins, with the assistance of
three rebel iron cisds plated ten inches
tbich, which are nearly ready to move
simultaneous down the Neuse, Roanoke
and Tar rivers.
Peck is taking measures TO impede the
progress Of These iron-clads, which pro
pose moving copjointly with the land
forces on most important points on the
three rivers, Newbern, Plymouth and
Washington. Il appears 70 be the i'm
preston both within and outside Of our
lines they were to be evacuated, and the
battle ground to be transferred 70 North
Carolina. Hence the desire of the enc
my to make formidable and desperate
effort to obtain possession Of this pro-
daotiye portion Of the State ana its ex-
tensive water communications before re-
Inducements can arrive for Us.
The Wilmington Journal, in 3 recent
declaration that North Carolina would
be lost to the COnfederacy until this
achievement is realized, gave uttsrance,
says the Raleigh Standard, TO the con-
ditiOns which Gov. Vance would pledge
the further co operation of this State
with the Confederacy.
The presence Of an additional number
of formidable gunboats, and q small in
crease to our present force, which Gen.
Peck is anxious to obtain, will make the
enemy's efforts fruitless and turn the ex-
listing cooperation mentioned in our
favor.
The recent expedition which left Ply
mouth under command of Lieut.. Col.
Maxwell, and destroyed such . large
amount of eommissary stores, struck 3
severe blow in that section and frustrated
their operations, and has accured for
Col. Maxwell the thanks of the Com
handing General.
Intelligence just received states that
the enemy hung ffty-ons soldiers cap
tured by them in their recent attack on
Newbern, sll of whom belonged to the
S2d regiment North Carolina Union vol
unteers, white. Il creates q great deal
of excitement.
If the news is confirmed, the affair
may result in the hanging Of fifty-One
rebels by Gen. Butler. Witnesses have
arrived, who saw three Of those brave
msn shot by the enemy soon after their
arms were taken from them.
The Memphis Bulletin has infOrms-
ton direct from high military authorities
At Vicksburg confirming the report Of
Sherman's occupation of Selma, Ala,
which it says was gained by severe
fighting.
The Bulletin says that the next point
of attack would be Montgomery, the
capital of Alabama.
The steamer Clyde, engaged in the
cotton trade, was seized on the 18th at
SkipWith's Landing, by the gunbcat
Louisville, for alleged violation of trade
regulations By her commander, Captain
Z. Cock, charged with having agreed to
convey q rebel battery across the river
for So 900 in gold.
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proclamation by the Governor oS
Alabama.

PROCLAMATION by the Governor of
Alabama
EXECUTIVE DEPT OF ALABAMA
MONTGOMERY, February 6, 1854 {
10 the People Of AlG5amls
The recent action of Congress has de-
prived the State Of so much Of the mate
rails of the second class militia. It Is
important to the defence Of the State,
shat Alabama shall have more troops
subject to the call Of her CommsndeF-in-
chief. We have, within the State, the
materials for an efficient army. 1. needs
nothing but the spirit the prompt and
willing spirit to fight, to guard our fire.
sides and drive the hireling Yankee from
our borders. We are threatened with
raids into the heart Of the State.
As your Executive Chief, / call upon
the middle aged, the young men and
bows, to organize into companies at once,
snd report without delay, that they are
Organized and ready. cannot suppose
that Alabamians will wait TO be drafted
into tie service. The enthusiastic re-
enlistment Of your veteran troops in the
Virginia and Tennessee armies has
caused . thrill Of joyful hope 10 animate
the hearts Of even the crnaking and dec
Dondent. If these bsttle-scared heroes,
who for three years have carried their
lives in their hands, ready TO be sacri-
feed in defense Of homes and liberty,
are willing 70 battle on while the feet Of
hated foe press our soil, shall We ct
home be laggsFds in the race Of glory ?
I trust no such damning stigma shall
.Ssst upon Che honoFed name Of Alabama.
/ confidently expect hearty, pronpt
AZ q no response to this call
l'bs rolls Of companies viii be reported
10 the Adjatant General.
T. e. Wars,
Governor Of Alabama.
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NEGRO KILLED-RoBBERY.-The Ca
zette Of yesterday says:
Goa Thursday night last negro be-
longing to Mr.. EllistoB, of this county,
went 10 the house Of Mr.. Simon Fudge,
who resides several miles fFom the city,
and after abusing Mr. F. and his wife,
threatened to strike the former. Dir. F.
continued to act On The defensive until
the negro attempted TO draw . pistol,
when be took up . shot gun and fred,
killing the negro instantly. Mr. Fudge
came to the city yesterday morning, re-
lated tie particulars and gave himself
mp 10 Sheriff Hinton. Coroner Coleman
repaired immediately afterwards to the
house Of Mr. Fudge, summoned jury
and held an inquest over the body Of the
dead negro. a verdict was returned in
accordance with the above facts.
A gentleman named Hawkins was
robbed Of S75 in money On Thursday
night last, by 4 party Of three or four
persons, who halted him on the Lebanon
Pike in the suburbs Ct The city. We IN
derstand that = negro was arrested by
some soldiers encSmpsd in the neighbOr-
hood, and recognized as one Of the party
who committed the robbery.
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and stssmsd up a. fer Is Nswps,t News,
NhsEs We ere COW At anchor Wo are
now ready 70 NEST the rebels 81 amp tins
and under oil circumstances. Too much
praise cannos be bestowed on Captain
Woodward who fer thirty-six hours
watched over us with such great attsn-
ton; and the executive officer, Mr.. Bates,
and our chief engineer, Mr. Thompson,
are deserving Of notice for lheir arduous
laboTs in getting this chip into hArbor in
safety.
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THE ALABAMA STILL AFLoAT.

NEW YoRK, Feb. 27.--The n Y. Times
ssys the steamer Fulton from Port Royal,
on the Gath inst, brings accounts Of sad
reverses to Gen. Giimore's Expedition in
FlOrida. A passenger states that our
troops met tho enemy, some 5000
strong, beyond SandersOn, on the line of
the Jacksonville and Tallahassee Rail-
road, where desperate three hours bat
tie was fought. Atssunset, our forces
were overpowsred, and retreated to San
derson, taking their wounded with them.
The enemy's loss is unknown. They
captured five guns. It is supposed the
troops were from Bragg's army. Gen.
Hardee was on the fsId. Oar loss is
variously estimated at from 500 to l 800.
The Fulton brought Is rebel prisoners.
The Herald's naval correspondence,
dated eff Mobile, Feb. 18th. says the
flagship Hartford, with Admiral Fsrrs-
gut and six mortar schoOners are with
the feet, and it was ruuoEed would en-
gage Fort Gaines that day. D5serters
say there are about 5000 troops in and
around Mobile.
The iron clads, Tennessee and Nash
vile, are in the harbor. The rebel pro-
gramme is said to be to ascend the Mis-
sissippi with these vessels, capture New
Orleans and blockade the river between
there and Natchez, to be assisted by
Magruder's and TayIOr's forces.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27.-The Confer
ence Committee on the Revenue Bill failed
to agree ard will report their disagreement
Monday.
It is reported that Mr. Washburne viii
leave Washington by the 28th with Gen.
Grants commission IS Lieutenant Gen
eral.
Advices at the State Department from
Japan ssy the rebel pirate Alabama is
still atlsrge.
The Times Paris letter says Mr. Mer-
cier, the French Minister st Washington,
has arrived, and joined with the Ameri
can Minister, Mr.. Dayton, to set the
French Government right in relation TO
the COnfederEte's French ports.
CAIRO, Feb. 27.-Another raid was
made by the guerrillss upon Mayfeld,
KY, on the 18th. Considerable property
was destroyed, carried off aud damaged.
CIKo1NxATI, Feb. ~ The Gazstte's
Tunnel Hill dispatch says Breckenridge
has reliesed Wheeler of the command of
the rebel cavalry, aud that Buckner is
preparing for raid into Kentucky.
The Montgomery (Als) Mail Of the
18th anticipates a battle ct Chunky
River, and Gays Grant has abandoned
his movements on Atlanta, and is PLAN
ming sn expedition in the direction of
Alabama, now moving from Huntsville
in orjunction with Sherman.
The Petersburg Express of the 18th
mourns over Folks continued retreat,
and augurs that Sherman will effect
great injury by destroying subsistence,
railroads and farms, in the heart of the
South.
Meetings have been held in several
counties in North Carolina calling upon
the Legislature to submit the question Of
a Convention TO the people. The meet
iDgs bresthed spirit of defiance tow
ards the Davis Government and in favor
of asserting their State rights.
The Richmond Sentinel of the Goth
says Longstreet is moving south. BE is
said to have captured q number Of pris-
oners and large quantities of supplies at
Lenoirs, 10 miles south of Knoxville.
New York, Feb. 27-COttOn not
quoted; Gold 571S.
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THE ATLANTA AT SEA.
RECENT TRIP FROM PHILADELPHIA TO HAKP-
TON RoADs-HER BEHAVIOR, ETC.
Correspondepce Of the New York Herald.


Correspondence Ct the New York Herald.
USlTED sTATEs laos CLAD ATLAv1Ic.
OFF NETFoET NAVE, Va, FEB IS, 1864.
As considerable interest is felt in the
movements of this vessel, I have deemed
It A7orthy TO give you few facts 10 re-
lsti1n to the voyage Of the Atlanta from
Philadelphis to Hampton Roads. Our
ship, It will be remembered, was origi-
ualIy the British steamer Fineal, and
subsequently, was cut down and con-
verted into very formidable iron-clad
by the rebels, and WAS called the Atlanta.
She vas captured Ia June last in War
saw Sound by the floating battery Wee
havkeu, We sailed from PhiIadelphia
on Thursday last, at three o'clock, under
the convoy of the dOubls-ender Wyalus-
ing. LieutNBsnt Commander Walter W.
Queen. Wh,eu about three miles cat, the
Wyalusing col'dsd with . propsiler. and
sustained so nuc@ damage that she was
Obliged to return ~ Philadelphia for re-
pairs. We went on 6aely 70 the mouth
of the Delaware BkT, not knowing
whether we should go TO sea or not
without a convoy.
On arriving eff Cape lfenlopen the
weather was 80 inviting that var captain
could not resist the temPtatiolt to 60 on
alone, and we made The Necessary prepa-
ratiOns for going TO Hampton Roads alone.
Our matches we're put on, the ports cl Vsed,
and we went along nicely until midnis ybt
when heAvy sea began to get up, fore,Nd
against ne BY strong head wind, which
81 times completely submerged %. As
is moderated little we opened the for
ward hatch bas the water rushed in
with tremendous force, feeding the decks.
Those who had tuned In turned out
quickly, fearing the vessel was about 10
founder, as did Che WsehsWken. But we
soon thought that she had no oVsrhang-
gs, snd there was buta bare possible
~ Of her spFinging > leak 10 that Wav.
We could not replace the matches again
80 tightly that lsTgs quantity Of water
came down; bat oar pnnps kept her
empty free.
We arrived ct Fortress Monroe last
night 81 midnight, having been the first
Iron-clad to make : voyage without con
voy. We lels the Roads this morning