We fired only one shot at the old steamer, which smashed her walking-beam, and disabled her.

A piece of the machinery struck Corny, and injured him in the shoulder.

The doctor says he is not permanently injured, though it will be months before he is able to use his arm.

He was paroled, and mother is taking as good care of him as though I had been wounded." "I am thankful it is not worse," added the colonel, with a sigh of relief.

"What became of Major Pierson ?" "I don't know, but I suppose he is a prisoner in Fort Lafayette.