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Attempt by the Federals to Burn the Navy-Yard at Pensacola--six Yankees killed.

Pensacola Sept. 16.
--On Saturday night a gun-boat, with fifteen Federals and a howitzer, crossed from Fort Pickens to the Navy-Yard to set fire to the guard boat, with the intention of burning the Navy-Yard. The alarm was given in time to save the Yard.--The Federals left, firing grape and canister, wounding one of our men. The Federals were pilotted by four marines who deserted from us four days ago. Our men on the boat fought bravely, killing six of the Federals.--Our loss is one missing and three slightly wounded.

The Daily Dispatch: September 17, 1861. Richmond Dispatch. 4 pages. by Cowardin & Hammersley. Richmond. September 17, 1861. microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mi : Proquest. 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm.

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