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The Daily Dispatch: March 19, 1863., [Electronic resource], The cavalry engagement on the Upper Rappahannock. (search)
war could never restore the Union." "It should be stopped," &c. Admiral Porter's Narration of the construction and Career of his "Dummy Monster." A private letter, says a Washington correspondent of the New York Herald, creates much amusement in Cabinet circles. It seems that Porter was surprised to learn on the 25th February, that the ram Queen of the West was at Warrenton, seven miles below Vicksburg, with steam up, and the rebel flag flying. The account Porter had received from Eliott led him to suppose that the Queen was in such condition that she could not be repaired for some time. "I knew," says Porter. "that Brown could take care of the Webb by himself but I have no idea that he could take care of the Queen and the Webb, both amusing him at the same time. The Indianola is a weak vessel, and the only good thing about her is her battery." He proceeds to say that during the running of the blockade by the Queen and Indianola five rebel guns were burst and dismounted in