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LATEST FROM HUNTER.
Great Destruction Of Rebel Pran,

New YORK, June 15.-The Tribune spe-
cial. dated headquarters, department Of
West Virginia, in the field, June 10. ria
Beverley, the 18th, says that Hunter. with
the combined forces Of Crook and Averiil-
moved from 6taunton at five O'Clock this
morning. We destroyed over three mil
Lions OF dollars worth of rebel property at
afaunton, including two large cloth fscto-
klee and one boot and shoe mandatory.
ana some extensive foundries.
General Stahl was wounded in the shoul-
der during the battle Of Piedmont. while
gauantly leading his men. He retired
from the field for about half an hour. to
have his wound dressed, when he aoain
assumed command.
The expedition sent to Warrensboro has
just returned, having destroyed several
xai!rord bridges and torn up the track
1mboden's command was thoroughly de-
moralized.
There is now no force of any account in
Hunter sfront, unless reinforced from Lees
army. =
The prisoners captured by US. who have
not been paroled, numbering 1000. have
been sent through Buffalo Gap and over
the mountains, and have arrived safelv at
Hutton. inside our picket lines, on their
way North. >AsAA
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MEMPHIS, June -,-Considerable bod
les OF missing infantry, Of Sturges' expe.
didion, are constantly coming, and our loss
VIII probably be cut down to less than one
tn a3t;ss ;; a., told. By tonight, the cas-.
Some officers blame Sturois. and ssv lie
management was bad. This will nroba hl ,
be investigated, all concur in STATING ti,:t
the men fought with desperation. the negro
troops especially, but they fell into conn.
sion and their ammunition BECOMING er-
hausted, itcaused banjo. 1t is reported
L1at the rebel force which Sturges encount-
thep received information of the fitting ont
feat it. - "e'
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Cincinnati Specials.

CINCINNATI. June l6.-The Tines cores.
be at n,le en- Kentucky says:
bracing zoo, passed through there on the the
morning Of the 18th, en- route. prohahIw
ior POND Gap. They admit a loss Of neariv,
200 at Cynthiana. ' ~ "eally
r;. a Federal force of l, 500, in pursuit. ar
ter Morgan left. - "o"1S al
j. rs,dsnaigham is still at Dayton, and all
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From the Front.

FORTRESS MONROE, June ia steamer
fDm Bermuda Hundred arrived here to-
day.
Two army corps crossed to theSouth side
Of James river last night. Other portions
Of the army are also crossing at various
peints and were fighting this morning in
tip direction Of Petersburg. The result is
unknown.
Grant and Butler were in consultation
yesterday. Gilmore is not removed as re-
r,frt0d
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From Colorado.

DENVER CITY, June li.-Much excite.
l:ieE exists mere IN consequence of the In
dams having murdered and sca,ned a n,an
woman and two children. and burnt their
rancho, situated about twenty miles east Of
this city. The dead bodies were exhihitej
IN the streets here to-day. Soldiers are in
pursuit OF the Indians. Many wild rumors
are alioat, and the people are greatly excit.
ed. The militia are organizing ami drill
ing. MacE stock has been stolen at differ
ent points within Is miles of the city.
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fences fall back on Lynchbure keep open
MS communications, and han: on Grants
TANKS. Many believe that ee vii at
tempt 70 crusA Hunter and n.naee Wash
lngton, put no fears are entrtaiued that
Lee WILL thus expose hinsif IN Grants
reaI. mere IS aopeful feeling here, in all
circles. az the thoight thata crisis has at
and main army is ii a worse Il K than it has
ever been since M:Clellan's withdrawal
from HarrisiOn's I.udiuo.
Another dispatch % the World says that
some nights since, lie enemy made an at
tack on our lines, tsr the purpose of learn
ing our position, n which they met with
|severe loss.
J., pessae prs give dolsul accounts Of affairs
New YoRK, June B.-The Herolrs cor
respondent with A. Smiths corps gives
the details Of battlewith Marmaduke.-
The battle was fought ,n the 9Th inst, and
lasted two hours.
Marmaduke's forces numbered 5000
mounted infantry and cavalry. besides
three batteries. The rebels were complete
~ routed, thus opening he Mississippi to
navigation for atime. Or forces being in
fantry, we could not pursle, and embarked
on the7th for Memphis.
NEW YORK, June -Aspecial received
ueA0 AAOA OoS0AAy SOuIt louise, virginia,
says one Of our surgeons WAC was left by
Gen. Crook at Loyal Mountain in charge OF
the wounded, arrived ten da,s ago, and re-
ports that the rebels are repa ring the New
river bridge, which he presunes is COM
pleted by this time. This is important in
nature.
Col. Harris is commander If the post,
and is active in pursuing small bands OF
guerriuas. Hunter is all right.
New YORK, June 16.-The Posts Wash
ington special says: Mr.. Chase leaves for
New York this evening or tomorrow,
where he will remain several DAYS.
IAe return of Vallandigham will not, it
is believed, be interfered with by the Gov
eminent, especially if he conducts himself
with propriety.
NEW YORK, June 16.-The Posts Wash
lngton special says: The House Military
committee will, next week, report bill to
repeal the draft Communication.
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War Bulletin.

WAR DEPARTMENT. WASHINGTON. Iunt
~, midnight-10 Maj. Gen. Dir The
movement Of the army of the Potomac to
tne south side of Richmond, across the
G ernsaad SS and James rivers has pro-
8reesed lar enough to render the pubiica-
cation Of the general facts expedient, with.
out danger Of premature disclosure.
AFTER the second days preliminary prep-
aration, movements commenced. OnSun-
day night the 18th corps. under General
smith; marched to White House, and en-
parked on transports for Bermuda Laud.
ing. Wright's and Burnside's CORPS NOV
60 TO Jones Bridge, across the Chickahom.
my, and marched to Charles CITY. on the
James river. Hancock's and Warren's
corps crossed the Chickahominy at Long
bradge, and marched to Wilcox's Landing,
On the James river. James river was to
A dispatch from General Grant, dated on
Monday, June IL, at headquarters, Wilcox's
Landing states that our advance had
reached that place, and were to commence
crossing James river Tuesday, and that
Smiths corps would commence arriving al
City Point that night. There was no fighting
reported during the movement, EXCEPT q
Little cavalry diminishing.
On Tuesday, p. NJ, Gen. Grant was at
bermuda Landing. In despatch from
MIN dated r. n, he says: ssOur force will
commence crossing the James river to-day.
40 e1emy snow no signs yet, of having
Drought troops to the south side of Rich.
mond. Our movement from Cold Har.nr
70 James river has been made with great
CELEBRITY. and SO FAR, without loss or acct
An unofficial despatch from Gen. But
lers Headquarters, dated 800 p. NJ. saws:
smiths corps was coming on, 5000 having
already landed.
A despatch from Gen. Sherman's Head
quarters dated r. N. yesterday, near
kenesaw, states that the General is adj
vancing his lines on Kenesaw.
Another unofficial dispatch. dated at o |
O'Clock last night, reports that since the
advance to-day Thomas has gained ground
and the rebel brigade was nearly sur
rounded. II further reports that the rebel |
General Polk was killed to-day and his
body sent South.
Gen. Washburn, of Memphis. reports
That Sturgess' expedition met a large rebel
force under Forrest at Guntown. aud after
severe fight was worsted, and was at
Co!liersville, retreating towards Memphis.
a late arrival of troops renders Memphis
safe. Gen. Sherman has made arrange
ments TO repair Sturgess' disaster. and
placed 4. J. Smith in command. who will
resume the offensive Immediately.
No further intelligence has been recavad
here since my last telegram.
lSignedl E. M. STANTON.
Secretary of War
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Foreign News.

NEW YORK, June 15.-The Scotia. which
ieft Liverpool at 9:3O a. M, June 4th. and
Queenstown on the evening OF the 5th. ar
rived at p. M. ' -
The Paris correspondent of she london
Times learns that the French Government
mas sent two delegates to America, one civ
Il and the other military, to ascertain and
ents. AeeA-
It 10 also asserted that overtures have
been made by France to the English Cow
eminent with view to devise means for
putting stop to the frightful carnage.
The London Times reviews the affairs NJ
virginia as 'unfavorable to the Federals
and was prepared to hear of Grants failure
Inc morning Star regards the Northern
prospects more favorably and cenounces
me southern coloring given affairs by the
The Army and Navy Gazette thinks that
a. with the hopes and sacrifices Of
Mr.. Laird, in the House ef Commons
eald that Government had not vet received
Sne OCCASION of the United States Govern
ment relative to the court martial on act
of the mate Of the Anglo Saxon' He ILL.,
said that the Government had no informs.
tlon mat the British steamer Been Nae
eeercned IN q Federal harbor bv Fes1erei
omcefs, % rumored by Newspapers recaiv.
ed among private bagHaee. Aee1
Auvlcee from Denmark continue verv
warlike. There are many indications Thy th:yt
the war will 60 on. 'o''' ''lae
Spanish advices indicate the early settle.
ment of the dispute with Peru. 'e''se'
The cession Of the Cenian Islands -
Greece has been formally completed.
--latest via Queenstown
changed, sales of 5000 bales. Breadst~fs
arm and unchanged but quiet. Prov.
stons inactive and UNCHANGED. Prodnca
quiet and steady. Cons0ls after official
hours yesterday, closed at 9O4. There was
: temporary increased demand for money!
yesterday, being the fourth Of the month.
ow s! per cent, supply of money abun.
iant. no news Of importance. Renfes 81 |
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The Clarinda Observer, in speaking
Cleveland Convention and ito 10 = the
says:
The object of this clique is to disr
Republican party, and defeat M Tupt the
for the Presidency. If Fremont ncoln
have had the merest show at Ralt;rw would
been held. oser have
The Copperheads are exultino or.
expected split in the party, and Rava the
hopes Of the triumph Of Old VAL ~ I! :Ilt
Mac. This nj must Dc very gratifying t. aas
reptiles lauding their PROCEEDINGS WMon
lieve Fremont will get ashamed of NJ
yet and withdraw his name before tha u,M
ton takes place. 1s else.
SMELT A MICE.-A Keokuk rano-
Fifty-tive men from our hospitals u;
sent to their regiments yesterday mnsvwers
They left on the packet, going down
river to Dixie. "a u
PATRIOTIC WArERLoo.-Onw ad.
evening last, Col. Hawkins iectnsosay
Waterloo for the benefit of the Sas;.
Fair, to crowded audience. Alter th% aaary
ture Sll2 SO was collected, a fact that .r. !ee
well for the Colonel's eloquence. az 1 ~!
day evening tue young folks Of Watarlo..
gave Festival for the same purno.s elloo
netted nearly $3.50. Waterloo il nns and
most thriving towns in the State hsl0e
her people are mostenterprising and n.t.s
otto. PAUL
RAIN.-We had refreshing shov.,
Saturday evening last, which was t;s.0n
indeed. Corn had been planted ana lucy III
in the dry ground more than : tEIs
without even sprouting. This rain NJ,
the matter, cheers up the farmers N.Y.
and gives them good hope ola plentsca.
harvest-CgGri,ada Observer, 0as
John G. Fremont has accepted n. -.
nation for President, at the banda ~ ~.
Cleveland Convention. He has NO.
with his former adversary-that imhs.1g
old traitor, Pub. Func. Judas haueed nv
self for betraying his Savior; Fremont IA
better follow his example, for betrav;rns:a
country.-HaUk-Eye Flag.
Them's our sentiments Brother Wilso,
The Hon. Charles E. Willard hsa acc.r..
ed the invitation to deliver an Grafton I,
the 18th Of July at Sidney. It will -
good address.
We have not seen Union paper in Iov,
which advocates the claims Of Fremont e
the Presidency. Every Union paner = 4.
Old Abe and Andy. That's the team vhich
suits the style Of Western folks. Iowa viIi
give the Baltimore ticket majority am.
where from %, 900 to $4,000! How are vou
Fremounters? How are you Cops.-Sa.
Register.
WANTS EN- KILLED.-A female conn.,.
nead-the mother of numerous brnnII -
hat interesting variety Of creation. resid.
ng in Madison Township-informed fla
officer, at the time OF his Wait -
,er domicil, one day last week, that ..shs
wished all the soldiers in the army vere
killed. Keep your temper, madam
here's no prospect Of your wish being ~.
fled; but the probabilities are strongly in
avor Of the fate you desired to happen to
he army to be visited, Ia q political thun.
Ter shower, on the Cops, this fall.-Havk.
s,ye Flag.
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SiNcINNATI, June l5.-vallandigham
and made speech in the public snuare'ss
He left on the afternoon train for bavton.
Ihere was good deal of excitement at
Hamilton during his stay there.
The 9th Ohio Regiment, Guthrie Gravs
OF cincinnati, arrived hero TODAY to be
mustered out of service. A grand recep-
ton was given them.
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I New YORK. June I5.-The Richmond
Examiner of the Sth, says; $1,000 prisoners
fare at Andersonyille, Ga, of whom 5000
have had their average mortality Of IS dali
NY, with q prospect of an increase. On the
18th over 1000 were sent there from Rich
mond, it being made the general depot; on
the 9th, 1000 more were to be sent. Union
officers are at Macon, Ga. Letters to these
prisoners, should be prepaid to these new
Quarters.
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Large Mail Contract.

WASHINGTON, June 15.-The highest
cOtract ever known in the Post Office De-
prtment was awarded to-day, Post Mas
q General Blair let the whole service
frm Atchison, Kansas, via Salt Lake, to
hlsom City, to John A. Seisland, Of Lam
to letter mail only between the Atlantic
ad Pacific coasts.
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New HAMPSHIRE.

CONCORD, N. H., June 16.-The House
OF Representatives. to-day bv a vote of 100
yeas against lob nays, adopted a resolution
requesting the Representatives of this state
IN Congress to do all in their power to so.
cure the passage in Congress of the pro. !
posed amendment to the Constitution ahoi.
lshlng slavery in the United States.
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The Seventy.Five Million Loan.

WARRINGTON, June 16.-There were al
sealed proposals for the seventy-five mill
Lion loan. At rough calculation, the Of
ters amount to ninety millions. The bids
opened to-day averaged about the same as
yesterday. No formal awards have vet
been made, - the entire list has yet to un.
dergQ 00cial examination.
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A CASE OF SEDUsTION.-A Mr.. Pattersm
from Des Moines county, came TO our city
Gay or TWO since IN search Of man
named Chas. Caron, who had seduced his
daughter, a young girl about fifteen years
OF age. Mr.. Patterson discovered TINT
Caron was at work over in Oak Wood, in
Illinois, and by the practice Of a little STRAIT
egg, the latter was induced to visit this
city, when Sheriff Anderson Immediately
arrested him, and this morning he leaves
for Des Moines county ia charre Of city
Marshal Wooster, to answer for the OFFENCE.
-KeokNk Constellation,
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w ho Cares.

albany, June 16.-It is now quite
doubtful whether the National Democratic
C0ventlOn. called to meet at Chicago.
JW 4, will be postponed. The Question
vii be decided on or before Monday next
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The S75,OOO.OOO Loan.

WILMINGTON, June l5.-Bids for the 70
oOO,W loan, to-day, ranged from par to 8
per cat. premium. Offers averaged Al to
per ent premium.
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End Of the Morgan Raid.
LoU1sLILLE, June 15.-Gen. Burbridge
hegraphed to-day to Tanleigh, commander
this post, that M0rgan's forces are all
battered aud demoralized.
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SeW Hampshire u. 5. Senator.
BOSTON. June l5.-Aaron Cragin was to-
DR. chosen U. S. Senator from New Hamp-
sire, in place Of Mr.. Hale.
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lock Island Bridge Burned.

Especial to the Ha1k-Ege.1 NJ
~ draw ard pier of the Rock Island
brloe was entirely consumed by fire. 1t
willake two or three months to renair
IL. HENRY
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Copperhead Convention.

FC1 0 ~VHV01UlVue
NEW YORK, June 15.-A call is issued
II q Union Conservative National Con-
entlon at Chicago, on the 4th ofJuly.
y lolgnedl r. F. STEVENS,
Secretary.
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Valuable Cargo.
iosToN l5.-The cargo ofthesteamer Grey
bund sold at auction to-day. The total
mount realized from the cotton on board
rs $500, 900.
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II President 1t PHILADELPHIA.
PHILADELPHIA, June l6.-President Lin
cohhas arrived at the Continental Hotel.
Heviu visit the Fair this evening.
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siSieeu tnat strip Ofprairie last Saturday.
doing al growing things large amount y
good. 1t was accompanied by hail. which
was not the usual globular form. bnt
IN the shape Of concave-conyex lens or
somewhat like = saucer.
a JOKE on THE BOARD or SUPERVISORS
nn1ne honorable Board, s.accordin' to
to.' " some other man, assembled in
per was one Louks, member ofthe afore.
salu pody, ana q recent victim Of the small
Pox. Louks had received, before leaving
nome, numerous "billet loux." STATING
ina, tnat distance lends enchantment.'' &C..
nut Iouks thought they couldn't run the
-, macnlne without his assistance, and 50
ne came. The Board was in sspeck 81
trouble''-they met every nlacePPexcont
Where Lonk was-in fact, they kent m !
oemoraiized retreat" during the first hair
u,ay-tney requested Louks to adjourn ENC
n,:e-Lo9ks couldn't see it, and claimed
us Posish and we understand that thew
nnally compromised the matter-the
- od a;'s give Louks four dollars, and he left
III disgust. And the Board, after taking .
long breath, went to dinner.-AG1;,.
Register. 1'"""
The dwelling house Of Nat. w. Guiber.
son, IN Union township Madison county
was destroyed by fire on the morning of
Saturday last. The house and fnrnitnra
we're totally consumed. Loss, $500. IN
'urance, $1,000. The house v as new one
having been completed only few weeks
We CLEAN from the Flag.
Col. Henderson, of the First lows cou.
airy, has resigned.
4 boy who resides afew miles from Ma,
aolla' was struck dead by lightning on
sSsorday last. We CLEAN from the yn,;o,
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Fort Darling, and captured the entire gar
rison, sustaining omparatively slight loss.
II was also rumored that our u1nhoafs
mad, by means of devils with which
Monitors are provided, removed the torne.
does IN James river, and were ASCENDING
the stream to engage the rebel iron-cIads.
Inc He7NLds Key West correspondent
says: A detachment of Union troons
marched from Fort Meyas to Fort Meade.
s Meeting band of rebels, who fled ON the
nrsl sight. We captured twenty horses
MeIued over coo head Of cattle, and drove
s.em a.! into our lines. A large amonnt
~ :, PROVISIONS and forage was also taken
zone Union prisoners were released |
ana seventy women and children. nearly
starved. The expedition was out fonrfaan
uays, ana marched over 200 miles. Three
SuiaAi vessels, with various caruoes. waro
also captured. so@'' "eie
the Heratds Nassau correspondent
says: immense quantities of arms. am
~ .u -. siothing. beef, pork and bread.
New York, Philadelphia and Boston am, and
'ent successfully into the rebel linos , "hu
augh at our blockade. e'' "no
Sixty thousand dollars were ros.;,,o,
here from Tobes q Co., of Cbarlesto,,
which was given to British officials, whn
elzed the pirate Florida, and went through
mock trial, when she was receiving.
The American Consul had been com,
elled to close the Consulate, as secession
ympathizers refuse to let him 0fficiate.
The Worlds Washington special saws
Ioted military critics say that Lee wilt be I
ompelled to fight battle at once or re- t
eat from Richmond. It is believed here !
hat the defences south of Richmond can
carried by coup de maim. Therefore. r
&c must either fall on Grant with his +
mole force, before he has entertainments.
eVacqate Richmond, Or mannjng his de- il
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THE PIRATE FLORIDA.

Particulars of Her Capture by the wachu-
settcThe Pirate Seized in the Port Of
Bahia-Arrival of Part of her Crew
at Beston-The Vessel Coming TO New
York. E
BOSTON, Nov. Kearsarge which ar.
rived late last night, has as passenger w. w.
williams, assistant paymaster OF the Wachu-
setf, bearer of dispatches, giving the circum-
stances attending the capture Of the Florida in
the Port of Bahia. She also brings as prison
ers or war, the chief engineer and boats vain OF
the Alabama, and the surgeon and Is OF the
men Of the florida.
The Kearsarge left ST. Thomas on the even.
ing of the 31st ultimo. The Waehusett was In
port waiting for Goals. The Florida was out
side. ~ Z
The following is a brief account of the cir
cumstances of the capture Of the pirate:
The Florida arrived at Bahia, Bay Of San
Salvador, on the night Of the eth ult. Capt.
Collins, ha wing held q consultation with his
officers, determined TO sink the Florida in port.
Accordingly, at about O'Clock the cables were
slipped, and the Wachusett steered for the
Florida. hitting her on the quarter without
doing great injury. Capt Collins now called
out to those on board the pirate to surrender or
he would sink her. This demand was replied
to by the first lieutenant that, "under the cir
y cumstances, he surrendered"
hawser was now made fast, the chain
slipped, and the Florida lowed to sea. In the
melee several pistol shots were fred, and ac-
cidentally two guns from the Wachusett.
Capt. Morris and half the Flefidas crew were
ashore on liberty. No lives were lost. The
Florida was taken completely by surprise, sew
enty Of her men, it was known, being on shore,
and the others, just returned from liberty, were
asleep and half intoxicated. The blow given
the Florida by the Wachusett carried away
. the mizzen-mast and main yard, which fell on
the awning, preventing any one from getting
up from below. So unconscious was the officer
of the deck Of the intention of the Wachusett' 8
captain that he sang out, g You will run into
Us if you don't take care I" at the same time
calling for light ...,...- ..,
/ Twelve officers and fifty.e eight OF thu crew OF
the Florida were captured. The Wachusett
and Florida were to leave st. Thomas on the
I'd instant for New York.
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FROM CITY POINT.

The steamer Cossack arrived here this morn
ing, at O'Clock, from City Point, with the
army mails and number of passengers.
Parties frsm the front report that the move
ments OF the rebels during the past few days
has caused the belief that Lee is meditating an
attack upon our lines at some point. Our
troops are ready and willing to received him.
Up to 10 O'Clock yesterday morning, the hour
at which the Cossack left City Point all was
quiet, with the exception of some firing be-
tween the sharpshooters in front of Fort He'll
The heavy rains of the past few days have
placed some Of the roads in bad condition,
but few days OF sunshine will soon dry them
up again.
Gen. Griffin came up from City Point on the
COssack as passenger.