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accommodating Expedition Up the
GzSEehs River.
UNITED STATES GUNBoAT PAUL JONES,
OF Savannah Harbor. July 90, 1862.

/ UNITED STATES GUNBoAT PAUL JONES,
OF Savannah Harbor, July %, 1862.
Blocksding duty has been sinecure here, so
far as incidence Is concerned, for some time
past. On the 9th, however, We had orders Of
8 bDsiness-like character, and all hands went
to work clearing decks for action, none of US
knowing exactly what was to be done, but
highly anxious to get to work at whatever was
the design of our commander. Il soon leaked
out that we were to go accommodating ex-
petition up the 0geechee river, and feel the
batteries, which the rebels had erected there.
We started accordingly, entering Sapolo
Sound, thence proceeded into st. GATHERINGS
Sound, and thence up the Ogeechee river,
which we entered St thirty-fve minutes after
nine A. u. We kept our course steadily up
the Ogeechee until we arrived near Fort
james, a rebel W 1rk on james Point, nineteen
miles southwesterly from Savannah. The YES
sells formed in line for the work on hand IN the
following order: First the Paul Jones, Capt.
Charles Steedmsn, who had command of the
expedition; next the Unadila, followed Gen.
secutively by the Huron and the Msdgie.
Having attained our positions, we opened
on the fort shortly after ten o'clock A. NJ. with
our rife guns. About half an hour afterward
we commenced using shell, and gave the reb-
els taste of what we could do with our nine
inch and eleveh-inch guns. TIE fort, in the
mean time, returned our fire. and l must say
they made excellent line shots. Many of their
missels came within twenty yards of our ship,
others thirty, and number went clear over
Us. We prevented them from getting our
exact range, however, by the skillful manner
! in which our vessels were handled. Had they
succeeded in this particular, they would doubt
1 less have done US great damage.
/ The fort is a low earthwork, built on point
in thechannel of the Lower Ogeechee Abreast
Of the work the river is only seventy yards
wide, so that it required great skill in our off,
GERS to avoid the shot which were st one time
rained on us by the rebels. The guns of the
| fort are trained so as to command the channel
1 for three miles below, so that the approaches
! to it are by no means safe. We found, also,
| that distractions had been placed just below
sufficient to prevent the immediate passage of
vessels. Had we stopped to remove these,
/ general engagement would have been brought
on, which would have been contrary to the
orders we received when starting, our only
object being at the time to try the strength of
the work. We shelled it for two hours firing
ninety shells in all), and infictiBg serious dam
age, while on our side we received none. The
crew of our vessels, although many of them
were for the first time under fire, behaved like
veterans. Having accomplished all we de-
sired, we returned to our anchorage. This
reeonnoitering movement is, / anticipate,
merely preliminary to some important one that
is about to take place. What 1t is to be, time
will tell ii. L.
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MEMPHIS WHOLESALE MARKET.
DAILY UNEos AFPEAL oFYICE, I
MONDAY, August IL, lsv2. !

DAILY USIos AFPzIL oEYIcE,
MONDAY, August IL, lev2. !
Revised daily for the UNION APPEAL by I. D.
Conaway & Co., wholesale and retail grocer No. "a
Madison street, between Main street and Front Row.
COTTON-30 to 33c in gold.
COFFEE-Sales at % to 25c q n for Rio; Java IS.
FLOUR-sales of superfine at s325 to 81; choice
extra, s525 to Sc: double extra 81.
sUGAR-Yery little in market; selling at to 91zc
for good quality.
BACON-Sugar. cured eanvassed hams from to Sc;
plain do, country cured, to SC; shoulders, best at
to 80; sides, 6 to &c.
LARD-At SIC. in bbls; choice, in kegs, 81 to &C.
BUTTER-sales of good at from II to Ice
EGG9-At from Is to l5c. by the brl.
sOAP-Palm &c 4, n; German 6]zc.
COAL oIL-4oc by the brl.
SWEET POTATOEs-S1 q bush.
MACKEREL-sses Of No. at SIS p brl, half brls So
kits 81 so. No. large sls so; half bris g.
HERRING--sales of Holland at Sc q keg.
WHITE FIsH-Half. bbls, at $3.50.
PoTAToES-Ats 81 = bush.
RYE-At Coo q bush.
BEANs-sales of choice white at $500 q bushel ;
choice navy, s2-25 to $3.50; castor beans soc.
PEAs-sales of split at 50 q bush.
HOMINY-Sales of flint at 81 .25 g bush.
CORN MEAI-AteOc . bushel.
CANDLES-Sales of star, in large quantities, at IA
to Ice B 10: pressed, 1Oc.
LAGER BIER-Sales at sl4 y brl; half brIs 1850
HAY-Sales ut $50 to S23 per ton.
CATAwBA wINE-At 81 q dog.
OATS-At 40 to 471zc.
CORN-Sales at SOC per bush.
sALT-At So 2 bril-, and firm.
CHEESE-At to sc p ID.
CHIOKENs-At 81 to $3.50 q doz.
The above quotations are in Federal currency and
Northern money.
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A CASE of horrible superstition in Hungary
il thus narrated in a letter from Reka:
A few days since farmer living in the COM
mune of Bazos denounced his daughter in-law
as witch, and said that it was she who had
for SO long time prevented rain from falling.
He moreover affirmed that for Several months
she had neither eaten, drunk nor slept and
that whenever cloud appeared in the sky,
she went out into the courtyard and made a
gesture with her hand, by which she drew
down the moisture to herself, and go could do
without drink. In consequence of the denun-
ciation, the authorities had the woman exam
ined by two midwives, who found on her body
witch's mark of all the colors of the rain
bow. She was then told that she must submit
to be cauterised, and if not the people of the
commune would burn her on pile of thorns.
The unfortunate woman was compelled to al
low herself to be cauterised by her own aunt,
! with red hot silver coin and with the help of
| church key. Two days after Providence
/ sent US good fall of rain, but there was also
hail, which damaged the corn. That arose,
according to the people of the village, from
tie witchcraft not being properly cured by
the CONDENSATION,
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STEAM UP IN THE NAvY.-secretary Welles

STEAM UP IN THE NAvY-Secretary Welles
has got through one of his maps and is now
cutting down his long beard into fighting trim
tractors have received notices to hurry up the
iron-clsds, and in every Government navy
yard and workshop the greatest activity is OBJ
served. In four or six weeks at furthest we
shall have an iron navy aAoat sufficient to
whip the rebels, ''the world and the rest of
mankind" The navy is not going to be be-
hind the army in the work of putting down
this rebellion. Let every Jack tar take a fresh
quid and a final hitch to his trowsers, and then
go in for glory, prizs money and the Constitu-
tion.-N. L. Herald
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Plan for Blowing up the Rebel Ram AR.


We have been shown by Major George Y.
Ruthford, Of the State Quartermaster Depart
ment, drawing Of continuance for blowing
up the rebel ram Arkansas. For obvious
reasons we do not describe it. L is exceed
ingly simple and easy of application; though
the point of the joke, if applied, might not be
particularly relished by the rebels. 1t is Maj.
Ruthferd's intention to forward it at once 20
the Ordnance Department at Washington.
If anything should be heard from it at Vicks-
burg, on the James river or elsewhere, we
promise to give our readers early information.
Springfield (Iu.) journal.
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POSTMASTER GESERAL.-Medary' Crisis
has the following notice of the Postmaster
General:
We have watched with great care all the
acts and doings of Postmaster General Blair,
since these troubles commenced, not only for
the facts Of the history Of men and the times,
but because of the old friendships existing be-
tween US in times gone by, and we say it with
pleasure, that we believe no department Of
The Government has steered clearer of all nee
essary complaint than his, and few men new
in public life have fswes sins TO answer for.
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Affairs in Southern Kentucky

From the Evansville Journal, August 9th.
THE expedition which left Henderson for
Union and Caseyville on Friday night, met
with no resistance at either of these pointa.
Col. Foster landed at Uniontown about one
o'clock in the morning. surrounded the place
with pickets before his presence was known,
and when daylight came the inhabitants
found themselves surrounded by Federal bay
onets. Both at this place and Caseyville sew
eral arrests of notorious rebel symyathizers
were made, including among Others, we are
informed, Maj. John Wesley Hughes, former
~ of this city.
Colonel Foster, on taken possession of the
towns, called the most noted secession property
holders together for little consultation. He
informed them that they had sufficient infu.
ence with their guerrilla friends to preserve
the peace of the town, and that they must do
it. That if single Union man was taken
away, killed, or disturbed in his property or
his family, he would hold them responsible for
it, and that their lives, or their property, as
the case might be, would be made to pay the
penalty. Those who know Colonel Foster
say that he will be as good as his word
An expedition left Henderson, on Sunday
night, to see that no disturbance occurred at
Uniontown and Caseyville yesterday, and
that the citizens were permitted to vote their
| sentiments at the polls without hindrance 1t
was reported that the guerFiilas had collected
| in considerable numbers in the interior and
were marching on Caseyyille for the purpose
of seizing the Union men there, to hold them
in hostages for the safe return of the secession
lists seized by the Union troops. Probably it
was owing to this rumor that the expedition
| left Henderson, on Sunday evening.
We regret to learn that a supply train of
COL Garyinis which was entering Uniontown,
was fred upon by some cowardly scamps, and
one man mortally wounded. We did not
learn his name. Col. Foster will doubtless
visit the neighborhood, and call somebody to
account for the dastardly outrage. There ID
no doubt but that the citizens in the immedi.
ate vicinity of the outrage we're cognizsnt Of
the whole affair, and should be held to strict
accountability for not giving the soldiers
warning Of their attempted assassination
We hope Colonel Foster will teach these
men that these wayside smbuscades OF
| on their farms will not be tolerated, and i
they do not stop them, or give timely warning
of their location, they will be punished g.
party to the crime.
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The War in Eastern Virginia.
HEADQUARTERs ARMY OF rHE PoroMA,

August 8, 1852.
General Hooker remained at Malvern Hill
until II o'clock on wednesday night, when
ne fell back to his encampment, leaving s.
strong guard st Haxalis.
The rebels moved down from Richmond on
three roads, concentrating their forces near
Malvern.
They thought our whole army was Eaoving
toward Richmond when our movement was
merely reconnaissance in force.
The gunboat Southfeld, which has been
aground for some days above City Point, was
got off yesterday.
The rebels are reported as having appeared
In considerable force. They made no further
demonstration than to drive our men in a
short distance.
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A DEsERTER SHOOTS soLpIER ANp THEN

DEsERTER SHOOTS SOLDIER AND THEN
SHOOTS HlMsELF-Y esterday soldier, be-
longing to the 18th regulars, was sent out west
of the city to bring in q deserter named Po-
land that was reported to be hiding in the
woods or fields some distance from town.
There may have been mora than one soldier
sent. Poland resisted, and finally drew re-
volver and fred two shets at Stout, one shot
taking effect in Stouts breast Stout then
bayoneted the deserter Poland, and Poland,
either accidentally, or by design, discharged
one barrel of the revolver at his own head, the
shot taking effect between and above the eyes,
He was living when brought to town, but will
die if not already dead. Stout is very dan.
gerously wounded-IadiG1apot Sentinel.
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Mrs. MoRGANs SCHooL.-In another col
NJ. A. L. Morgan. We have knewn the lsdy
for years, and can truly say that, as an edu-
Gated and accomplished lady, she has few equals
in this country. Every attention is given to
those placed under her charge, and parents
and guardians will find it beneficial to their
daughters and wards by patronizing her
school
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Anticipated Trouble with the MormOns

The Omaha Ne6rdSkiGn states that the mill
tary authorities have detained the first Nor
mon trains for Salt Lake till the controversy
between the Saints and the Government should
be adjusted. The reason assigned for this pro-
ceeding are the destruction of the mails, stage
stations, robbing and numbering of emigrants
on the route between the fort and Salt Lake
City, which has all along been attributed to
the Indians but the Government has been
put in possession ofintelligence which warrants
the supposition that the authorities of Brig
ham Young have been instrumental in the COM
mission of these acts of degradation. Among
the reasons for this belief on the part of the
Government is said to be, That while emgrant
trains for Oregon and California have been
continuall &arrassed on the route west of La
ramie the Mormon trains have passed along
undisturbed. ...
1t is further stated that Brigham Young has
ordered every able bodied man in the Terrific
ry-the entire militia--to muster immediately
for drill and service, requiring the women to
take care of the crops. 1t is no doubt the in
tention OF Brigham to dispatch large force
to meet the coming emigration to Utah.
Should these rumors prove correct, we may
expect to hear of conflict in the West be-
tween the Government troops and the military
powers under Brigham Young.
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NEGLIaENcE.-Ap person sometimes has to
pay for negligence, whether it be criminal
neglect or mere carelessness. Pat Glnnin, a
hack.driver, was yesterday required by the
Recorder to pay fine of Sc for not having
the legal rates of charges posted up in his
hack. Pat should remember hereafter that it
is necessary to keep the charges visible. Any
ehow, it will prevent fine on that score.
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DIsoEDERLY HoUsEs.-By glancing over
yesterdays proceedings of the Recorders
Court, it appears that disorderly houses are
again becoming in vogue in our city, which
has recently won the reputation of peace and
quietude. For this oh'ense the following char
acters were fiaed in the following sums: An
ME Sterling, $25; Mollie Smith, $50; MOllie
Nordin SO
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NEWS FROM EUROPE.
THE OLD WORLD N CONNECTION.
G4RIBALDI IN THE FIELD.


Italy.
The Paris Patrie give currency to the re-
port that Garibaldi had resolved TO embark
with 5000 volunteers on the Roman coast. In
consequence of this, six war steamers were
ordered to cruise between Civita Yeechia and
Terucina. The Court of Monticello has also
dispatched troops to the general frontier A
corps of $50 BaYsrisns had embarked at
Civita Vecchia for point on the Neapolitan
coast
The King Of Wurtemburg, the Grand Duke
of SAKE Coburg, are about to formally recog-
nize the Kingdom of Italy.
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AFFAIRS IN KANSAS Gen. Blunt at Leav-
enworth, notifies all persons coming from Mis-
souri, to escape the military laws that they
must leave his department, or they win be ar
rested. A third Indian regiment has been
raised. The crops of Kansas are said to be in
fine condition, and promise TO be more ahund-
ant than ever.
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DIsGRACEFUL.-The names of Anthony and
Margaret Barrett disgrace the returns of yes
terdays police court. They were charged for
abusing and beating small child, unable to
defend itself against such superior forces and
fined therefor Sill.
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Special to the Times

WASHINGTON, August 7.-Cassius N. Clay.is
talked ofas likely to be sent to Cincinnati to
assume command Of the new department of
Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky. Prominent
Kentuckians here have received assurance
that troops shall be crowded into Kentucky as
fast as received in Ohio and Indiana. They
ask, also, that the property Of rebels shall be
seized at once and all refusing to take the
oath Of allegiance shall be driven South.
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FRANK LEsLIE's ILLUSTRATED NEwsPA-
PER.-This spirited Weekly Pictorial, which
gives some magnifcentand many life-like Illus
trations of the war in progress, and whose
reading matter is clear, sensible and telling
may be had always at BlelOck & Co.'S, News
Depot, 29s Main street.
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WASHINGTON, August 6.--Gen. Wadsworth
Of this district, left suddenly for Harrisburg by
last evenings train he was accompanied by
one aid. His mission is not definitely known,
but it is regarded of great importance, as he
went at the instance of the War Department.
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FoREsTALLING THE MARKET-It should be
remembered by those who sell in market that
it is against an ordinance of the city to buy in
market for the purpose of selling in that
market the articles purchased. Mr.. G. w.
Taylor was yesterday arraigned in the Record
er's Court for such violation, and fined Sc.
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WOMAN WHIPPING.-It is certainly demon
like in man to raise belligerant hand against
those whom he should protect. A man known
as James Bodin was required to make his APP
pearancs yesterday morning before the Re
corder, who fined him $Il for having whipped
a woman. Shame
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Reading Matter ON Every Page.
DIFFERENT VARIETIES OF MoxEY-Most

DIFFERENT VARIETIES OF MoNET-Most
Of US have ssen bills of Confederate money
and United States green-backs, the latter of
which just now are in special demand
Some one has just handed Us money Gu
riosity in the shape Of forty dollar bill Of
the old Continental Congress. 1t is about one
half the size of common bank bill, and six
times as thick. On the right of the bill we
find the following: "This draft entities the
bearer to forty Spanish milled dollars or the
value thereof in gold or silver, according to a
resolution passed by Congress, April I, 1878"
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ARREST OF A FUGIrIvE-Day before yes
terday, policeman d. Ryan succeeded in ar
resting man named John Williams, who,
it is said, has lately made his escape from st.
Louis. A gold watch was found upon his
person, and the valuable article can be pro-
cured by application at the station-house, but
it must be satisfactorily described and proved.
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New MEMPHIS THEATER-Mr. Morning
star is meeting with quite a success, and his
highly talented troupe perform to delighted au-
diences every evening. The theater is well ven
tilated, and the best of order prevails.
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Resistance to the Enrolment Act In
Missouri

CAIRO, August IA skirmish took place
yesterday near Point Pleasant, Missouri, be-
tween citizens and State troops, in which, it is
reported, several were killed on both sides. It
seems the citizens banded themselves together
to resist the Enrolment Act. Troops have
been sent from New Madrid to enforce the
law since the collision.
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SELLING GooDs WITHOUT LIcENsE.-When
will every body in this city learn the neces-
sity of procuring license for transacting bus
mess Mr.. John Brogan was yesterday fined
in the police court for not having license fol
selling goods.
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HENRY FoLsoM.-Swords, pistols, sabers, of
fcers' saddles, saahes, spurs, hats, capS belts,
valises, and whatever the soldier may need, on
reasonable terms, at 329 Main street.
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FUNERAL NOTICE.

The friends AMI acquaintance of SILAs T.. FoRsYrH
are respectfully invited attend his burial THIS
(Tuesdsy) EVENING, at O'Clock, at Elmwood Gen.
etery
Hacks will be In readiness at Messrs. Flsherty a
Brothers.
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KEEPIEG OPEN ON SUNDAY.-It is well
known that under Confederate rule the Sab
bath is not particularly regarded, at least ex-
perience will testify the same; bat our busi-
ness men should now realize the solid fact of
the existence in our city OF wholesome Federal
authority and yield obedience to the require
rlents Of law. A number Of individuals were
up yesterday morning before the Recorders
tribunal for keeping their houses open on
Sunday
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PrlFaEe DIspatCh.I
SAN Francisco, Aug. Z.
To Allen McLa'ae, President
The Golden Gate burned at sea near Man.
camilla. 200 passengers and crew persisted.
The ship is a total loss.
(Signed) FORBES So BABCoCK.
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A curious rumor reaches US by way of Paris
The Patris, of that city, says the United State;
Government has offered to purchase the Pro-
vince of Sonora for Sc, 200, 600.
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ODD-FELLows' HALL-We were present at
the performance of the Campbell Ministries on
last Saturday night, and acknowledge that we
were agreeably surprised at the mastery exc
cution of several pieces. The banjo playing
was excellent, and 60 was the dancing. We
congratulate the gentleman that sang the comic
songs-he is "the right man in the right
place" Among the large and delighted
audience we noticed many ladies; and must
say that we noticed but one act to mar the
chastity Of the evenings entertainment-we
allude 20 the last scene in Cousin Joe. The
Campbells give another performance tonight.
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AFFAIRS.

ne Union Appeal Is the best IN dunn
=" advertise fn--havfng the Largest Ctr
e"fation Of any paper issued I'm this city
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LOST.

nNE of my drivers got drunk on the 4th of August
and was sent 10 the breast works. His team cannot
be found He had one Government WAGON marked No.
10 9Th regiment Ohio Volunteer Cavalry; Also, one
brown Horse grey Horse and setts of harness
Any one giving information concerning this team
will be suitably rewarded.
1t. W. W. McLACLAND, Rsgt. Or. Master,
[sugiQ 81 9TH Regt, o, v. e., 4th piY.
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SANDY HOOK, Aug. 8, 12:45 A. M.-City o.
Manchester has passed this point, and vii
reach New York about 2 o'clock.
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FERRY NOTICE.
Ferry Notice.

WILL make three trips per day from this date from
i Memphis by Hopeheld to Mound City. Leave Mem
phis at ia the forenoon. II n. and 5 Leave MoHnd
city at and A. NJ AZ P II. Mound City at present, is
an elegant place to catch fish, and that, too without
danger difficulty.
aug3-Im Z. CHEEK, Agent