Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-08
FRIDAY, March 4. 1852.
FROM OLD POINT.

FROM OLD POINT,
Particulars Of the Late Contest By an Eye
Witness.
The steamer King Philip, Captain Cooke.
left Old Point at o'clock yesterday after
noon. and arrived at the Washington navy
yard at half-past o'clock this morning.
This boat left the navy yard with the
steamer Baltimore on last Friday evening
The King Philip arrived there on Saturday
afternoon, in time to witness the burning
| Of the Congress.
1t was stated by naval officers that the
commander of the Cumberland after that
vessel was injured was called on by those
on board the Merrimao to surrender He
refused, and said he might sink but would
never surrender. 1t was stated further
that the last guns were fired from tho friS-
ate when the sunners were over their knees
| in water
Captain Cooke was on board the Roanoke
next day and witnessed the contest be-
tween the Merrimac and Monitor He SAYS
the vessels In Hampton Roads and the RAM
parts Of Fortress Monroe were crowded
with excited spectators of the fight, who
could not restrain their feelings, but at
every shot fired at either vessel would ca
gerly shout their comments as to its effects
on the other. The captain of a French
man-of-war in the roads was one OF the
most interested lookers-on, and was heard
to say that he had witnessed the contests
in Crimea and took part in the siege Of
Sebastopol, but had never seen so desperate
a fight before. The vessels were most of
the time near enough to each other to toss
biscuit from one to the other.
Two steam tugs were disabled in trying
to get the Minnesota off, and that vessel
was finally moved from her position by the
steamers King Philip and Baltimore and
the tug Atlantic. While she was lying
aground helpless the specie was taken from
her by the King Philip and put on board
the tug Rescue.
The steamer Baltimore has towed to the
city Of Baltimore the disabled tugs Mistic,
Zouave and Dragon. one Of which was dam
aged in the fight.
The United States steamer San Ja3hto
is hourly expected at Old Point. ~
FRIDAY. March Il, 1862
BROADER GENERAL WADSWORTH
This distinguished officer, we learn, will
tomorrow enter upon the discharge Of the
duties OF military governor of this city, to
which he has been assigned by the Presi-
dent.
SATURDAY, March 49, 1852.
THE REBELS STILL AT AQUA CREEK
ANOTHER ENGAGEMENT.
The steamer Yankee arrived at tho yard
this morning. and took on board quantity
Of shell. Yesterday she, with tho Anacos-
tia, shelled the rebel batteries at Aqua
Creek, the enemy replying briskly with
their guns, but falling to reach the Yankee.
though several excellent line shots were
made. One shell struck but short dis
tance from the Yankee. in direct range with
her wheel house. Most Of the shots were
too high for the Anacostia, many OF them
passing over her to a great distance The
heavy guns Of the Yankee enabled her to
lie off out Of range of the rebel and drop
her shells with precision into the batteries.
After firing some time, the steamer hauled
off, without being struck; but 1t Is believed
that from the manner in which the shells
exploded in and around the rebel works
somebody is hurt"
SATURDAY, March Is, 1862
THE MERRIMAC.
On Monday last ct has been ascertained
with certainty at Fortress Monroe) the
rebels In Norfolk were greatly exercised in
| mind over the defeat Of the Merrimao on
the day before by the Monitor. The Merri-
macs exploit against our wooden ships On
the day before had set them well-nigh
crazy with joy, and elated their hopes be-
yond expression. They were therefore in no
condition to bear her defeat by the Monitor
on the next day with amiable philosophy.
SATURDAY. March %, 1882
Freedoms Aid Association was organ
lied in this city last evening to furnish as
sistance and protection to the large number
Of "contrabands" who are flying to Wash
ington as a city Of refuge. It will seek to
north In furtherance Of its objects. Tho
officers are: President, Hannibal Hamlin;
secretary, W. H. Van SantvoC.d; commit
tee; Messrs; Croffut. Stores and several
Press
WBDNEsDAY, March %, 1862.
GENERAL ARMY HOSPITAL. JUDI
GARY SQUARE.
This noble institution, wisely and prompt
lv constructed ba
| reception Of the sick. wounded and disabled
soldiers, will be completed in a few days.
The former infrmary ediflce was destroyed
by fire on the 4th OF November last, and in
less than five months we have building Of
enlarged dimensions, better arranged, with
all the modern improvements. and in the
same airy and healthful part Of our city.
The new hospital fronts on q street, Is $50
feet long. well ventilated and lighted, and
/ Is elevated three feet above the ground. and
at all seasons will be perfectly dry. It COW
ers an area Of one and . half acres, u
abundantly supplied with pure water. gas
and every other requisite which can con-
fulness of the inmates. Under ordinary cir
cumstances 200 patients can here be 40
commodated. and should an emergency
arise the building L. competent to receive
The architect IL MP. B. Wight of New
York. Messrs. John G. Hardness and 2. W.
Denham Of Washington were the managers.
The superintendent ID Mr.. Samuel Freaa,
who was long engaged on the Capitol, the
general post office extension and other pub
lie buildings. ~
WEDNESDAY. March 20. 1852
ANOTHER SOLDIERS REST.
A building Of 300 feet in length and fifty
feet wide is nows4n course OF construction
near the railroad station. besides which an
addition to the Old resting place formerly
Crutchetts cane factory is being mads,
which will increase the facilities for resting.
| refreshing from ample tables Of well-pre-
pared food. bathing. and sleeping for the
gallant Union Hoops. These buildings are
under the superintendence Of the architect,
Mr.. Edward Clarke OF Washington. and Of
MIR. Freas, as the master builder.
MONDAY, March 81 1862.
MR.. RUSSELLS LETTER.
A letter from Mr.. Russell. dated New
York. February 20, appears in tho London
Times Of March ID. We quote;
MR. STANTON
The favorite of the day Ia Mr.. Stanton; he
has touched the heart OF his countrynen.
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