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The Memphis union appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1862-1862, 1862-08-01
Southern News.

WASHIEGToN, July 2S.-The Petersburg
Express of the 2eth says, editoriaIly, in speak
ing of drafting in that section: "Whilst we
are disposed TO believe this is pretty general
ly the aspect of matters at the North, our be-
lief is nevertheless not founded upon the state
ment of the Yankee journals, and We caution
the .people of the South not to allow their
minds and measures to be influenced by such
worthless authority. Again we should repu-
date all of the tattle of theirs about slow pro-
gress of recruiting, and look upon it as ruse
by which they are seeking to throw the South
of her guard, and thus cause her to relax pre-
parations for increasing her forces and strength
ening her defences so as to put herself in q
proper position to cope with largely aug
mented Federal.army.
The same paper has telegram dated Knox
vile, July "a, which says;
Colonel Morgan sends by special courier to
headquarters of Tennessee a dispatch from
Georgetown, KY, stating that he had taken
eleven cities and towns with very large
amount of army stores and has force suffi-
cient to hold ali the country outside of Lex
ington and Frankfort, which places are chiefly
gsrrisoned by home gurrds. The bridges be-
tween Lexington and Cincinnati have been
destroyed.
The Enquirer says:
At q late hour Thursday night we were in
formed that skirmish took place yesterday
morning at Malvern Hill, between q small
portion of our forces and an advanced guard
of the enemy. We could not learn the par
ticulars. Several soldiers wounded in the
skrmish arrived in the city last night.
The Enquirer also contains the following !:
Twenty-Five pieces Of artillery, part of
eighty pieces taken by the British from the
Russians at the battle of Inkerman, and pre-
sented to the Confederacy by the British mer-
chants, brought over in the Nashville, have
arrived at Macon. They bear evidence of
having seen service. With some alterations
they will hereafter speak for themselves in a
manner highly erediIable. Some thirty-eight
pieces more are expected at the same place.
We find the following in the editorial col
umns of the same paper;
The great necessity of maintaining our
army in its utmost efficiency, is manifest to
every one. Our enemy, bsffied but not broken,
and giant in power, is gathering his forces
and ordering enormous levies of fresh men,
and he is preparing to renew the contest with
frantic energy. This is no time for our SOL
diers to scatter. On the contrary, every man
should be at his post, ready to resist or strike.
The Charleston Mercatry states that the
steamers Nashville and Kate, which recently
brought valuable cargoes of arms and ammu-
milton into Southern port, have succeeded in
making their way to sea in spite of the block
ade. The squadron was at the point where
they escaped.
The Memphis union appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1862-1862, 1862-08-01
Gen. Hinaman,a proolamatian


The inhabitants along the route traversed
by Gen. Curtis army, through Arkansas, were
embittered and urged into hostilities by the
following proclamation:
LITTLE Rock, June "a, ls62.-To the PEG.
pie of Arkansas: The Yankee General Cur
It's is attempting to escape. His position Is I'M
tenable. He is appalled, by the dangers that
surround him. In his terror he resorts to the
desperate expedient of moving to the South
along the White river, trusting for supplies
from the Mississippi by boats. The supplies
cannot ascend White river. We have already
blown up one of his iron-clsd boats, crippled
another, and can hold the river against his en-
tire feet.
The question now is, shall his army reach
the feet below you? Can you prevent it2
The power is in your hands and the plan is
not secret. proclaim it to you ell. IF it
is not carried out the responsibility win rest
upou you. Take your gun in your hand, and
ammunition, every man of you. Mount your
horse or go on foot. Do not wait an hour
Lose no time in holding meetings Move to-
wards the enemy by the shortest road. Join
the first company you evertake on the march.
Press upon the enemy from every direction.
Attack him day and night. Kill his scouts
and pickets. Kill his pilots and troops on
transports. Cut off his wagon trains. Lie in
ambush aud surprise his detachments. Shoot
his mounted officers. Destroy every pound of
meat and flour, every ear of corn and stalk of
fodder, oats and wheat, that can fall into his
hands. Fell trees as thickly as on RATS on all
the roads before him. Burn everything, and
block up the fords.
Hang upon his front, tanks and rear, and
make the ring of your rifles and shot, guns the
accompaniment of every foot of his retreat.
Let every man feel and know that this appeal
is addressed to him specially, and that it is the
appeal of bleeding country to her sons for
deliverance. Our army in the field will do its
part-will you do yours
(Signed) 7. G. HINDMAN, Maj Gen.
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Reading sIatier ON Every page.
GRAND UNION RALLY.-There win be

GRAND UNION RALLY.-There viii be
grand rally of the friends of the Union to-
night at Court Square. Let business houses
be closed early and every one endeavOr TO
attend. AT New York, Boston, Philadelphia,
Chicago Milwaukee, St. Louis, and other
centers of influence, we hear of great masses
assembling stthe Nation cal, to express their
undying love to the Union, and viii the peo-
pie of this city be backward at such time as
this? Shall we not emulate SO honorable an
example and put ourselves in the lead Of the
mighty undertaking to reconstruct and estsb-
lish that government which guarantees to Us
all so many blood bought privileges? Can any
one waive the duty and forego the pleasure of
doing something to awaken proper patriotic
sentiment that may be expressed in stirring
resolutions to DO embodied afterward in more
stirring action? Shall we not see TO it that the
loyalty and patriotism Of Memphis shall be of
that pronounced character as TO put us on the
record henceforth as the most earnest Union
city in the Commonwealth of Tennesse
Nashville may have done we'll, but let Mem
Phis rally in her strength, and send out health
full influence and honest testimony, backed up
by brave hearted volunteers marching under
the national banner, and it will cheer our no
bic Governor in his arduous labors, and send
a thrill of joy from the Mississippi to the hills
and wales of Eastern Tennessee. Many are
waiting upon our movements-let us give
them key note whose echoes shall be heard
in every village and district Of the State. Is
1t not good time to earn an imperishable
name, as true workers in noble cause? Who
Ghen will fail to respond to the call which
Summons US tonight at Court Square2
The Memphis union appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1862-1862, 1862-08-01

A FEMININE Zoo Zoo.-Mary Hamilton,
a Young lady said to be of rich and otherwise
respectable parentage at Kingstown, Indiana,
arrived at Lafayette on Tuesday in company
with bold soldier boy who was at home on a
lark and q furlough. She was dressed in full
regimentals, and save an awkward fit in the
pantaloons, might have passed muster as a
patriot of the male persuasion. Both were
inclined to the gay and festive, but before they
had sampled the artesian, or seen half the rare
old sights of the star city, the Marshal COB
bled the pair, and took them before the Mayor
The young man gave bond for his appearance
for 8 hearing next day, but the unfortunate
Mary was looking up for ten days in default
of payment of fine of SIS. The soldier hey
failed to make his appearance, and sent word
to the Mayor that he was out on skirmish,
and would be back as soon as the war was over
The Memphis union appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1862-1862, 1862-08-01

FRANcE.-The TTibu,se's letter from Wash
ington, on Tuesday, says:
M. MERCER, the French Minister, has left
Washington with his family for New London,
Conn, where he viii spend the hot season.
Viscount Treillards, first Secretary of the
French Legation, with his family, are also So
tourning there. We cannot better dispose of
the various rumors which have sprung, or are
likely to spring, from this absence eff the
French Legation from Washington, in which
some already see the interruption of diplomatic
intercourse with France than by quoting NJ.
Merciers parting words to Mr.. Seward: "Dur-
ing my absence" he said, 81 leave the affairs
of France IN your hands, Mr.. Secretary"
The Memphis union appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1862-1862, 1862-08-01
From the Cairo Gazette, July Sosh.l

From the Cairo Gazette, July Goth.
FIT. MONROE, July 29.-Some days ago as
was reported, / learned that there was a
large rebel force of infantry, cavalry and ar
tillery being concentrated in the neighbor-
hood. of Petersburg and along the banks of
the James river between the junction of the
Appomatox and James river. On Friday, the
18th, when the Union prisoners were con-
veyed from Richmond to City Point, at every
SHE track and tnrnont, they passed trains of
cars laden with rebel troops heading towards
Richmond, and some rebel officers offered as
apology for bringing down our prisoners on
freight cars, that they were using all their
passenger cars moving troops to reinforce
jackson. It is mora than possible that this
was a movement intended to disguise the fact
| that the rebels are now in strong force between
Richmond and the Appomatox river, and still
collecting forces and sending them in that
direction, and what strengthens this opinion
is the pains taken to inform our prisoners and
officers in charge that the movement OF troops
| were reinforcements going to Ssonewall Jack
son, and that no one knew where he was, but
| they knew how to reach him With reinforce
ments.
| A mail steamer arrived this afternoon from
HsErisOn's Landing, bat brings no news.
The Memphis union appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1862-1862, 1862-08-01
Memphis Bank Note List.
Revised and Corrected by E. N Avery, Cashier of the
Gayoso Savings Institute

The notes Of the banks of South Carolina Georgia,
Alabama and Louisiana pass freely as I" currency"
and about per cent discount for Tennessee bank
notes.
The interior banks of the State viz: Bank of Middle
Tennessee, Bank Of Nashville Merchants Bank of
Nashville, Shelbyville Bank, Traders Bank &C., &C.
discount below Memphis city money.
Cold Treasury notes to Is prem
Gold, over Tennessee money to 40 prem
Exchange on the Northern and Eastern cities scarce,
and rates quite irregular.
The demand for U. s. Treasury notes, generally
called green-backs," is very lively, and the supply
limited.
All up country money in good credit at home is
bought by brokers at Is to % per cent. premium
over Tennessee money.
The Memphis union appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1862-1862, 1862-08-01
REaUIEar OF HEROES.

How sleep the brs-c Who sink to rest,
By al their country wishes blestf
When spring with deyy fingers cold,
Returns TO deck their h1llowed mold,
She there shall dress sweet ST sod
Than Fancy's fest had ever tlsd.
May they rest in peace,
In peace forever resti
By fairy hands their knell Is ruuz:
By forms unseen their dirge is sung;
Then Honor comes a pilgrim gray,
To bless the turf that wraps their clay
And Freedom shah awhile repair
To dweil Ia weeping hermit therei
May they rest n peace,
In peace forever rest
The Memphis union appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1862-1862, 1862-08-01
HED'Qu'HTs. DEPART. OF THE GULF, !

NEW ORLEANS, June IS, '62.
MY DEAR GENERAL:-When | red your
decisive and patriotic order, as Secretary of
the Treasury, "to shoot on the spot whomso-
ever should attempt to hsul down the Amer
lean Flag, my heart bounded with JOY. It
was the first bold stroke in favor Of the Union
under the past Administration.
1t gives me, therefore, redoubled pleasure 10
testify my admiration by sending you the iden-
teal flag of the revenue cutter Mcclellan
which was the subject of that order, together
with the Confederate flag which was hoisted
By traitor hands in IFS place.
David Richie, young sailor on board the
boat, remaining true to his adopted country,
when SO many of her sons proved recreant,
went on board the Mcclellan when she was
being burned by the Confederates, and brought
of the flags.
His affidavit which accompanies this will
give you the details of the facts.
/ doubt not the Secretary of the Treasury
will permit you to retain the flags, which
could not be in better hands.
Believe me- General,
Most truly yours,
BENZ. +. BUTLER.
To Maj Gen. John A. Dix.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, July 20.
My Dear General: am highly gratifed by
the just appreciation of the fitness of things
dispelled by Gen. Butler, in sending to you
the flags of the Mcclellan, forever associated
with your memorable order. No one has so
good right to them as yourself. Ny consent
to your retaining them is most cordially
given. Yours most truly,
SALMON P. CHASE,
Sec'y of the Treasury.
The Memphis union appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1862-1862, 1862-08-01

FRAEKLlNs errand boy-and it is q high
honor to be such a mans errand boy--turned
up in Philadelphia on the 4th, at the veteran
celebration. His name is Col. Robert Carr,
now eighty-fve years old. Col. Carr was an
errand boy in the Office of Benjamin Franklin.
He was an apprentice of the first to Ben
jamin Franklin Baehe, DR.. Franklinss grand
son. For twenty-five years he was q printer,
at the very head of his profession, having
received the first gold medal from the Ameri-
can Association Of Booksellers, assembled at
New York, in 1904, sfor general excellence in
printing The work exhibited was the Bible,
in four volumes, published By Benjamin
johnson.
The Memphis union appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1862-1862, 1862-08-01

REv. DR.. PLgMKR, pastor of the Central
Presbyterian Church, Allegheny, Pa, recently
created quite an excitement among his par
ishioners, by refusing to pray for the success of
the Federal armies and to return thanks for
their victories. Shortly after the Presbytery
of Allegheny ventilated the subject, and ap-
pointed committee who reported in favor of
the doctors Withdrawing from the church.
But the report was tabled after warm de-
bate, by the casting vote of the moderator.
The friends of DR.. Piumer then brought out
bis nnfriendly Pensioners, who in Consequence
Withdrew from the church. And thus ends
the matter.
The Memphis union appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1862-1862, 1862-08-01

SOLDIERS, BE PoLITE.-It is not the dress
of the soldier which sets him of to the best
advantage but his bearing toward Others. As
Frenchman bowed in battle, cannon ball
went over his head, and he remarked to his
comrade "Nothing lost by politeness that
time
We have heard our provost guard compli-
mentei for their civility and propriety of de-
pertinent, but in one or two instances there
have been complaints. Let their bearing be
worthy Of themselves at all times, and of the
noble government they represent.
The Memphis union appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1862-1862, 1862-08-01

IT is deserving of notice that the late en-
phatc declarations in the British Parliament
against Intervention are coincident with the
arrival of Lord Lyons in England. In Wash
ington, Lord Lyons was in confidential inter-
course with Mr.. Seward, and he could give the
British Government some valuable hints about
the propriety of meddling with our affairs, if
if he chooses to do so. That he has notified
Russell and Palmerston of the improbable
nature of the business is evident from their
latest published speeches.
The Memphis union appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1862-1862, 1862-08-01

JUPITER and Saturn, the two planets that
have lately been so near together, are now rap
idly separating, and they will not again be
near each other until the lapse of twenty
years, when Jupiter will have completed two
entire revolutions round the sun, Saturn two
thirds of revolution, and when very few Of
US who at present write or read about them
will Be here to nolica the conjunction,
The Memphis union appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1862-1862, 1862-08-01

AN article recently appeared in an italian
pape- in this city, to the effect that men were
being enlisted here for the Mexican Liberal)
army. Upon inquiry / find this story to be
true, several recruits having already been for
warded to Mexico ria California and Sonora.
The last steamer took cut six, and eight moro
are TO leave in the next one. The Govern
ment win no doubt soon put stop to this bus
mess. Several gentlemen in high positions
are said to be mixed up in the matter.-Nesv
York Letter.
The Memphis union appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1862-1862, 1862-08-01

CREST, WARRIoB, REsrn-It has lately
been stated that the terrible mail-clad English
ship Warrior is q bad one TO 60 to sea in. She
ships seas, leaks, Hounders, and otherwise mis-
behaves herself disgracefully. How melan-
choly must it bs for the authors of her being
to find that one whose mission was TO seize
ships, should thus run counter to her destiny,
and do nothing but ship seasi
The Memphis union appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1862-1862, 1862-08-01
Half Rnttons.

Such items as the following, which we find
ifi the Huntsville, Ala, correspondence of the
Gaz~tte, July 18th, are not calculated to en-
courage enlistments, just now. 1t would
seem as though Gen. Buells army of 40, 900
meu is at che mercy of a few guerrillas:
HALF RATToNs.-In anticipation of our
supplies being at least temporarily cut of, The
troops soere yesterday put Oh half rGtioss.
Truly we are "cenciliating" the traitors here
abolts with a success which is most gratifying
The Memphis union appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1862-1862, 1862-08-01

SWIFT LoCoMoTIsE.-Mr. Erhart, engineer
on the locomotive Rochester, which drew the
Cincinnati express train from Buffalo to Roch-
ester, on the 4th of July, made the run from
Batavia to that city, distance of thirty-eight
miles, in thirty-four minutes and twenty sec
esds. Pretty fast, that,
The Memphis union appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1862-1862, 1862-08-01

TIcKNoR & Co, whs have been doing such
a successful business in their line, have at
length found a storeroom which meets their
present demands. 1t is well situated, roomy,
and which is best Of all, crowded with every
variety Of the bost articles of army clothing.
They may be found at 2s5 Main street.
The Memphis union appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1862-1862, 1862-08-01

299 MAIN STKRET.-Our foreman has been
" facilitating himself on the purchase of
splendid pair Of shoes. Having paid from ten
TO fifteen dollars for the clod-hopper style
under the Confederate rule, he thinks three
dollars pair wondrous cheap, and feels like
recommending his friends TO call at 200 Main
street.
The Memphis union appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1862-1862, 1862-08-01

GOLD IN CLAY.-The papers say that gold
has been discovered in the brick clay which
underlies the city Of philadelphia to such an
extent as to warrant the belief, that, in the ten
square miles occupied by the city, theFe Is ten
times more gold than has been found in Cali.
fornia. The experiments With the clay have
been made under the direction OF an officer Of
the United States mint.
The Memphis union appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1862-1862, 1862-08-01

TIE shipment Of Pennsylvania rock oil, or
petroleum, from this country to Europe during
the last six months of the present year
amounted to considerably more than one mil
lion dollars. This, for trade that is in its
infancy, is large business.
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The Taking Of Vicksburg Laid Over tai


It is not expected by the government that
Vicksburg will be Immediately taken posses
rion of by our forces. Commodore Farragut
can easily silence all the batteries but those on
the highest bluff; those alone are enough to
blockade the Mississippi at that point. 1t will
be easy enough to clear out Vicksburg when
ever land force can cooperate with the gun
boats. It can now do no harm to state that
Commodore Farragut asked General Halleck
TO- such force, and it was decliAed for the
present. When oustroops in the southwest
advance in the autumn, the rebel batteries
will be destroyed Wash. Letter.
The Memphis union appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1862-1862, 1862-08-01

SOME esteem it sweet to die for ones coun-
try; others regard it sweeter to live for ones
country; and yet others hold it sweeter to live
on ones country. The last, says the Hartford
Times, are numerous tribe, the snoddy patri-
OTIS, and they are eager to denounce all who
don't agree with them as "rebel sympathisers "
The Memphis union appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1862-1862, 1862-08-01

SMALL NoTZs.-By common consent bills
of less denomination than a dollar continue
to be received and paid out. An impression
prevails that they do not come within the pur-
view of the late law of Congress en- the sub
lect of small bills.
The Memphis union appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1862-1862, 1862-08-01

CITY NEws-Rare almost as air in q
vacuum. Little drunkenness, no fghts-not
oven dog fight. Well done for Memphis in
these military times. General orders are work
ing we'll.
The Memphis union appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1862-1862, 1862-08-01

A TEST PLATE-The Nashua Iron Com
pany have just finished for the Government a
test-plate, fifteen feet long, forty inches wide,
four and a half inches thick, and weighing
ten thousand pounds. This plateis considered
ballhroof, and will put to the test some of the
---'. = A4aa racently been in
The Memphis union appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1862-1862, 1862-08-01

The WEATHER.-The refreshing and boun-
tiful rain moderated the weather very sensibly,
and yesterday was one of the pleasantest of the
season. y <GMat 4tt
The Memphis union appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1862-1862, 1862-08-01

MICHAEL ScoTT has published book in
London to prove that smooth bore guns are
stronger, and that higher initial velocity and
greater accuracy are obtainable with them
s,,.,, ,.t;th wssf-------T sAS~Pt ~ k1AS %%es -
Small Firearms
The Memphis union appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1862-1862, 1862-08-01

IT was reported that l25, Gee baies OF cotton
were shipped in one day from Bombay, IN CON
sequence Of rise of one penny in Liverpool.
The Memphis union appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1862-1862, 1862-08-01

VICTOR HUGO has delegated to Mr.. James
Lowe, of the London Critic, the task OF dram
atizing and adapting Les Missrables" Tor the
English stage, and he viii himself revise the
version.
The Memphis union appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1862-1862, 1862-08-01

The American Tract Society have underta-
ken a new branch Of publishing. The mana
gers have caused crackers to be baked, on each
OF which is stamped a text of Scriptures.
The Memphis union appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1862-1862, 1862-08-01

A FRENCH ,genealcgist has found out that
The Empress Eugenie is the true heiress Of the
throne Of Mexico, through her Spanish anees-
tors, whc are descendants of Montezuma-
The Memphis union appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1862-1862, 1862-08-01

The number of sick and wounded soldiers in
the hospitals in and around Washington is FIVE
thousand three hundred.
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WASHINGTON, July 27--Lieut:: Henry A.
Wise, U. S. A., has been appointed Assistant
10 the Chief of the Bureau Of Ordnance.
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SATISFACTION given or no sale. Remem-
boE only fifty cents, corner of Union and
Shelby. st
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THE only cheap Gallery in Memphis, corner
of Union and Shelby.
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SEE Hyde s. Co.'s auction advertisement for
this morning.
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ANDREW KKEIL, steamboat butcher, makes
his headquarters at Bradley Block.
The Memphis union appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1862-1862, 1862-08-01

ALL kinds of pictures at Cincinnati prices
al corner Of Union and Shelby.
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Revised daily for the UNION APPEAL by /. d.
Conawsy & Co., wholesale and retail grocer No. "a
Madison street, between Main street and Front Row