The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1861-08-28

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The fall OF st. Louis is looked upon as
foregone conclusion. Many Of the German
inhabitants were moving out Of the city in
the direction Of Illinois, while the most I'M
bounded jog peryaded the Southern portion
Of the citizens.
The Importance Of possessing st. Louis at
this juncture cannot be over. estimated. The
vast stores of clothing and provision which
are accumulated there will be most accepta-
BILE to our quartermaster and commissarist
departments. Richmond Examiner.
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Washington, Aug. 2O.-Mayor Berett
has refused to take Lincon's oath of allegi-
ance.
An exchange Of prisoners has been consid-
cred. but no decision about the matter has
been determined on. President Lincoln is
opposed to any recognition Of the principle
Of an exchange Of prisoners.
Cairo, Aug. 2i.-'fhere was small bat
tie last night at Charleston, in which the
Coniederates are reported to have been worst.
ed. The Confederates were 600 strong, I'M
der Col. Hunter. and lost 40 killed and IL
wounded.
Washington, Aug. 2l.-Maj. Anderson
Col Sumter notoriety,) left for Kentucky on
yesterday, intending at once to assume CON-
mand Of his department
st. Louis, Aug. 2l.-Commerce has again
fallen into the hands Of the Federals. The
Confederates are retiring without fight
Richmond. Aug. 10.
The President has approved to day, an
act authorizing the issue Of Treasury Notes
and providing war tax for their redemption.
The Secretary Of the Treasury. under
specified conditions, is authorized to issue
not exceeding one hundred millions in
Treasury Notes.
The act provides for a tar Of fifty cents
on every hundred dollars worth Of Real Es-
tate, slaves, merchandise, Bank and other
Stock; money at interest, excepting Confed-
crate Bonds. Also, taxes al the same rate
upon cash on hani. cattle, gold watches,
gold and silver plate, pianos, pleasure car
riages, DC.
Any family whose property is less than
Eve hundred dollars is exempt from taxa.
ton.
Colleges. schools and Charitable Institu.
tons are also exempt.
The act passed unanimously.
Washington, Aug. I9.--Secretary Cam
eron " urgently requests" the Governors 81
Nes York aud seven other States 10 forward
to Washington all regiments, leaving cloth
ing, sc. 10 follow them. And the response
is, that &c " skeleton regiments" will 20 for
ward from New York and Pennsylvania.
numbering probably $4,000 men. $50 il
seems the regiments cant be filled.
Ex.Minister Faulkner is to be taken "a
Fort Hamilton.
The Navy Department has advices that
Com. Porter is IN irons for secession SYM
patty.
Gen. Wool has assumed command al For.
tress Monroe.
BATTLE ~ TExas.-The following is from
an extra Of the Houston Telegraph. dated
August 10; There are reports Of fight on
the 25th Of july, between Col. Baylor's com
mand and The Federal troops at Fort Fill.
more. resulting in the defeat Of the latter,
with 30 killed and wounded. Two Lieu.
tenants among the killed. The Southerners
were unhurt. The Fedsrals fled. and we're
pursued, and the whole command taken
prisoners $500 IN number.) The mail %
Tucson was cleaned out by the Apaches,
and all hands killed.
CAPTURE ny GEs. LEE.-The Baltimore
Exchange Of Monday, has the following
item: Information has been received 10 The
effect that detachment Of Gen. Lees com
mand seized a train Of twenty -four wagons.
loaded with provisions for General Rosen
crantz's army.
Glasgow, No., Aug. 22,-2,500 Seces-
sionists are ambuscaded in Sabine county.
The Union citizens Of Glasgow have sent 70
Fremont for assistance.
10000 Seeessionist. from Charletonl coun-
" have crossed the river at Brunswick. and
marched Southwark. taking with them
large number Of horses and wagons.
GEN. piLLow's ExpLor.-A private dis.
patch received in this city yesterday morn.
Ing from Memphis, states that Federal
steamer with four hundred soldiers, bound
for Birds Point, Mo-, was fired into and
sunk BY the Tennessee troops, and that all
on board were taken prisoners. The tele.
gram adds: "0ur move IN Missouri is on
ward. The cry is. on to 81 Louis J" We
also have the news Of the sinking Of the
steamer and the capture Of the soldiers,