Every train that arrives and departs from the landing has a full representation of the bone and sinew of the army. The inveterate sutlers, though they go to an immense deal of trouble to devise modes of smuggling goods of a contraband nature through, generally are frustrated in the end, though they be successful enough to evade the authorities for a short time. One of the latest tricks of this sort which has been brought to notice, was detected last week. An owner of a large quantity of whisky had it forwarded, and marked “hospital stores” directed to Windmill Point Hospital. Through some cause in transportation, over which probably he had no control, the “hospital stores” did not arrive until after the hospital at the aforesaid place was removed. This being the case, the “goods” were examined, and when their true nature was discovered, they were confiscated.
Alexandria Gazette, Alexandria, VA