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The national Republican., 1862-07-12
Illinois Soldiers Relief Assoc alton.

lIlhOls Boldtors Helhef Assoc otlons
Pursuant to notice. an adjourned meeting Of
NllnOisans was held on the evening Of the 9th
inssant.
The meeting was called to order, and com.
mittee, consisting Of Messrs. Wheeler, Irwin,
Mckean, Rarnes, and Webster, was appointed
70 devise plan for a permanent organiza.
Daring the absence of this committee, reports
from portion OF The hospitals we're received,
from which II appears that q number OF our
being reported.
The committee on organic ,tion submitted q
report, which was adopted. whsreupdm the
following gentlemen we're unanimously elected
of1cers Of the Association, viz:
George 7. Brown, president; Augustus r
Sparks, secretary; Newton Crawford, E,Q ,
treasurer; and Messrs. Swan, Steele, VIM, and
Stoddard, finance committee, the treasurer be.
ing. under the articles Of organization, en- Q,o;o
q nemoer OF said committee.
On motion, II WAS agreed that the stated meet.
ings OF the Association shall be held on the frat
and third Tuesdays In each month, ut eight
O'Clock p. M. The hrst regular meeting will
therefore bo held on Tuesday evening BexI, 18th
instant, at the ONCE Of the Commissioner OF In.
dian Affairs, (Paiont ONCE Building,) which
has been kindly granted for the purpose by
Hon. VIM. p. Dole.
On motion Il was ordered that the city papers
be requested to publish those proceedings.
Adjourned.
The national Republican., 1862-07-12

az THE TIME FOR RECEIVING BIDS unt,
th above advertisen. nj ind. anitely postponed.
jyll A BECkWITH, Atjor e. Sc
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shocking Murder.

We learn from Franklin county that young
lady named Hall, the daughter Of Abner Hall,
Esq, was instantly shot dead on Sunduy night
in her fathers house, about ten miles from
Washington. She was at the time in attend
ance on her father, who was i'll. The shot was
directed from without through q window, op-
posite to which Miss Hall was seated. 1t is
shocking to add that the murderer is supposed
to be brother of the young lady. His name
is Legrand hall; and he is the same person
who, few years ago, killed q young man
named Bullock, for which he was sent to the
penitentiary, where he served out part of his
time. He had not been apprehended, but par
ties were in pursuit of him.
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From ST. Louis.

SPECIAL Dispatch to the Chicago Timesl
ST.. LOUIS, July l8.-Bushwhaeking is still
active in johnson county and part of Lafay
cite. A Union man named Bedrte has been
murdered in the latter county by party of
bushwhackers, who dress like Federal soldiers.
His offence consisted in telling them he in
tended to take the oath of allegiance TO the
Government.
Gen. Halleck and staff have arrived from
Corinth. The daily papers have been request
ed net to publish his future movements.
Five prisoners and small two-pounder can
non have been captured at Elmwood, near
Kansas line, by party of the Third Wiscon-
sin regiment.
In late defeat sustained by the rebels in
the Indian Territory, they lost over two hun
dred prisoners. large number of horses and
ponies, fifteen hundred head of cattle, thirty
six loaded mule teams, Eve hundred stand Of
arms, and large quantity of camy equipage
All has been sent to Fort Scott. The Federal
forces had three killed. Col Clarkson, form
erly postmaster at Leavenworth, is among the
prisoners taken. 4ntsa
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SHERSIAN's DIvIsIoN.--This fine division CT
the Army Of the Mississippi arrived in this city
yesterday morning, at o'clock, the advance
brigade: Gen. Smith's) marching into town be-
fore our citizens had fairly opened their eyes
from their slumber. This division has since
the evacuation of Corinth occupied various
forts on the III. & G. r. R., having been en-
eamped at LsGrange, Moscow, Lafayette and
other places on the Road, and having mads
two very successful marches to Holly Springs,
Mss. After this long and tedious campaign,
We hope they may be well received and hos
pitably treated by our citizens.
Gen. Smith, whose brigade was in the sd-
vance, viii be remembered by many of our
readers as former colonel of the famous 9Th
Missouri, which regiment, under his leader
ship greatly distinguished itself at Fort Dom
elson, Fort Henry and the battle of Shiloh.
Bis brigade is one of the bes. in the service
an inevitable consequence of the superior
military qualities of its commander. 1t COM
prises the 9th and 9Th Missouri, the 54th, 55th
and 57th Ohio regiments of infantry, and
Taylor's, Warehouses; and Silvaspsrre's bat
teries.
The first of those regiments, the 9Th Mis-
| souri,, Col. james II. Blood, which was the first
to enter the city, attracted much attention by
their superior marching, and the fine military
bearing of the men and officers. This regi-
ment has done invaluable service to the coun-
| try, being the Oldest in the volunteer service
and having been constantly on duty since early
in June last year. 1t is one of the strongest
regiments in the service, both in the numbel
and size of its men, and with Col. Blood a:
their commander, will, no doubt, carve fol
themselves conspicuous place in the history
| of tina war.
We have no doubt that the rest afforded By
a few months encampment near our city will
be most grateful to the officers and soldiers o.
this Division, after their laborious duties in tn
field, and we trust that the war may close be
fore they shall again be induced to exchang
the comparatively agreeable duties of an en-
campment for the more arduous labors of tn
field.
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Rates of Postage Between the United
states and NJ exico.
K DEPARTMENT,
July A, 1862.


July A, 1862.
By the recent postal convention with Mex
ice, proclaimed by the President on the goth
of June 1862, the following rates of postage
are established of which postmasters will take
notice:
l. The single letter rate (inland three cents
and sea seven cents) is 10 cents per half ounce,
and for each fraction over an additional rate,
and prepayment is required. This applies to
all letters sent to Mexico, from the United
States by sea.
ID On all letters received from Mexico by
sea the Union States domestic rate of postage
is to be charged rating them at the first Uni
ted States post Office at which they are mailed
to their destination, either three or ten cents
per single rate. This IS to be collected on de-
livery.
| Sd. On all letters sent to or received from
Mexico, aOhen not conveyed by sea, the United
States domestic postage only, of three ar ten
cents the single rate is to be charged. This
must be prepaid at the mailing Office on letters
sent, and collected at the Office of delivery on
letters received.
4. The sea rate on printed matter sent to
Mexico is one cent for each newspaper, and
one cent per ounce Tor fraction of an ounce
on all magazines, periodical publications, and
other printed matter; and this is to be added
when sent by sea, to our usual inland rate Of
postage; and this combined rate must be pre-
paid at the mailing Office in the United States
When sent by land the United States inland
rate of postage only is to be charged and pre-
paid at the mailing Office.
5. On all such printed matter received from
Mexico only our usual inland postage is to b
collected, and this must be paid in all cases oil
delivery at the Office of address.
6. These regulations must be strictly OBJ
served. as no accounts are kept with the Mex
lean postal department.
JOHN a. KAssoN,
First Assistant P. NJ. General
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Letter from the Governor.
To John ". Cnid,OeIl, Esq, Chairman military
Committee:

ShiOt July
To John W. Caids0ell, Esq, Chairman military
Committee:
DEAR SIR; / am happy to know that you
are to have a meeting of your Military Com
mittee on the 18TH instant and beg to advise
you of the necessities of the service, and the
expectations of the government, so far as
your military district, Hamilton, Warren, and
Clinton, is concerned. / have assigned to this
district the raising OF two regiments, the 10Th
and SD. To the roth have appointed s.
LHommedieu, Jr., Major, and to the SD,
William II. Baldwin, Lieut. Colonel. All
other regimental Offices in both regiments are
vacant, and I ask the Committeeto recommend
suitable persons for them. l enclose you
list of the names of gentlemen who have been
presented to me b ] their friends for the re-
spective positions. The officers to each legi-
ment are, one Colonel, one Lieut.. Colonel one
one Adjutant, one Quartermaster, one Chap
lain, ten Captains, ten First Lieutenants, and
ten Second Lieutenants.
1t has been suggested to me that without in
terfering with the formation of these two regi-
ments, two regiments exclusively German
might be formed in Southern Ohio, and if you
are of opinion that, this can be done promptly,
l have to request that you recommend some
suitable persons for field officers of the same
| A patient investigation and consideration Of
the claims and qualifications of the severa
gentlemen willing to take military positions
by you, will greatly promote efficiency and
promptness in raising the regiments.
Very respectfully, yours.
DAVID Top, Governor.
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THE PRINTERS PROTEST.

Editors Memphis appeal;
In your issue of the 2Oth correspondence
appears between J. B. Synott, ostensibly, in
behalf of the Memphis Typographical Union,
and Commanding General Hovey, with regard
to an order lately issued by the military de-
partment of this city. As wrong impression
has been conveyed by this correspondence, we
ask you to allow US the privilege of righting
ourselves before the public.
The petition of Mr.. Synott to Gen. Hovey
was entirely soithoat authority from the Mem
phis Typographical Union. As an individual,
Mr. Synott had an undoubted right to seek
military clemency; but as the pretended rep
resentative of the printers of this city, he has
assumed an authority wholly unwarranted,
and alike unhattering to himself and the
Union which he aspires 20 represent. Had We,
as members of the Union, been consulted in
this matter, as we should have been, We
would certainly have had too much self-respect
and Independence to have sought by such an
evidence ofsycophantic and humiliating cring-
! ing toavoid any responsibility which an earnest
conviction of duty might entail, to be
treated by the fortunes of war anythsng less
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A Bold Advance Toward Richmond.

WASHINGTON, July ia letter from War
renton says that our troops are all in fine
spirits at the prospect of active operations.
Mention is also made OF an important position
already occupied.
The people of Warrenton are represented
as courteous to our troops.
The Warrenton White Sulphur Springs, re-
Gently infested by rebel scouts, were passed
yesterday by detachment of our cavalry,
without opposition.
Reports exist in camp on rebel authority,
that Stonewall Jackson is at Stsunton, pre-
pairing for another visit down the valley.
He will not have an undisturbed march.
The command of Gen. Hatch is reported to
have penetrated as far as Rapid Ann station,
on the Virginia Central Railroad, 70 miles
from Washington.
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GordousviIIe Occupied by Gen. Pope.

WASHINGTON, July ls.-We feel at liberty
to state that yesterday portion of the army
of Gen. Pope entered the important town of
Gordonsville, Va, unopposed, and nearly de-
stroyed all the railroad paraphernalia at that
point. The junction of the Orange and Alex
andria and Virginia Central Railroads, three
fourtbs of the troops, munitions and supplies
of every description for the rebel army at
Richmond of necessity passed through Cor
louisville by rail. The blow is therefore a
most important one, especially as it is the first
of series which we trust will do more to Grip
pie the efficiency of their rebel Richmond army
than aught that has yet occurred.
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THE DTFFERENCE.-The III person. who
took the oath yesterday, were most of them
men of respectable standing, wealth and in
Auence in the city. The six:y-four who ap-
piled for passes over the lines, were, majority
of them, boys or young men, few of them of
any standing or responsibility. They belong
to the class which acts in haste to repent at
leisure. One man bought q bakers wagon, to
load with provisions to help him on the way
to Dixie, but the pass was not big enough to
contain the wagon.
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UNsoLDlERLY CoNDUCT.-Some six soldiers,
or at least six men wearing and disgracing the
uniform of the Federal infantry, yesterday in
suited a lady on her way home, by repeated
calls. 1t is certain that these men must have
obtained the liquor they drank in the city, and
we fear that in too many cases the orders
against liquor-vending are not sufficiently en-
forced. The gentlemanly courtesy which does
distinguish the Federal soldiery is generally so
conspicuous, and its members are so justly
proud of it, that such occurrences are of ex-
treme rareness, and cause our brave boys as
much annoyance as they do the party that may
be subject to an occasional act of this unjusLi,
fable kind.
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RIVER AND STEAMBOAT NEWS.
DEPARTURES TO-DAY.
MEMPHIS. July q, 1862.

MEMPHIS, July q, 1862.
The river is still on the decline-!he late
rains not effecting any perceptibls charge.
The upper streams are all falling, ana some
of them are quite low.
A Trio OF BOATS FOR CAIRO AND ST. LOUIS.
Three of the best steamers in this trade depart
for Egypt and the Mound City this day at
P. N, viz: City of Alton, Capt. Barnes, John
Doyle, clerk, John D, Perry, Capt. zeigler,
and Belle Memphis, Capt Sousley. There is
a fine opportunity offered now for passengers
and freight. John McCracken is agent for
the two latter boats, Mosby s. Hunts Block,
No IL, Front Row.
The Belle Memphis will ssdepart for ST..
Louis st II NJ, instead of P. NJ, as stated in
the above paragraph.
For CINcrNNATI.-The Tycoon, Capt. Win
sor, leaves for the Queen City this evening, at
5 o'clock, making close connections st Cairo
and Louisville. The Tycoon is a new and
substanti Al craft, Differed by clever gentle
men. Register your names early. Fo- freight
or usage apply on board.
The Silver Moon also departs for the above
port this day at 4P.M. Capt. Bagher win
make you comfortable. Go down early and
secure your passage.
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Penn.vlvania Union Convention.

HARRISBURG, July ls.-The State CQnven-
ton of the Peoples and Republicans have
nominated Thos. Z. Cochran for Auditor
General and Surveyor General.
Resolutions were adopted heartily sus-
tanning the National and State administra-
ton.
Col John w. Forney addressed the Conven-
ton, announcing that before he left Washing
ton the President tod him that benceforth his
policy should be as stringent as the most en-
thusiastic could desire, and that hereafter there
would be no restriction in the employment of
men to pat down the rebellion.
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ITEMS OF LATE DOMESTIC NEWS.

GEN. HALLEcK and staff arrived at the
Planters House. st. Louis, on Friday morning
from Corinth.
CONGRESS has decided on giving Illinois
the additional Representative to which she
claims to be entitled, and has provided by
joint resolution that he shall be elected by the
electors of the State at large. This is in order
to avoid re-districting of the State.
ALL officers absent on sick leave are to be
required to rejoin their commands at once
unless where clearly unable as vast numbers
are found to be away without good cause, and
in many cases they are using the privilege to
electioneer amongst the people in behalf of
their favorite chiefs.
The Secesh sympathizers have ascertaited
that in Canada they can faunt their reason
unrebuked, sing rebel songs and have treasury
notes refused by shop-keepers. So they are
focking there to enjoy these rare privileges.
THE judiciary committee of the Senate has
escaped from its dilemma in the Simmons
case, by falling back on the retro actiue prin-
/ ciple-treating his mission as a crime, and
claiming want of power to punish it as the
laws stand. This will hardly cleanse away the
stain inflicted on that body.
Ex-Gov. BOUTWELL,, commissioner of in
ternal revenue, received his commission Fri
day, and is now engaged in arranging the de-
/ details of his bureau.
MINISTER SANFORD, VINO is absent from
Belgium on leave of absence, will probably
return to that country by next steamer.
LATHRoP, of Oswego, sunk LAST night Of
Point Pelee, by collision with the bark
Stu1giss. Crew saved.
COMMANDER DAHLGREN, having been ap
pointed Chief of the Bureau of Ordnance
necessarily vacates his office as Commander o
the Washington Navy Yard.
ABOUT four hundred Cherokee and Osag
Indians came into the Union camps, in tn
Indian Territory, bearing white flags, ant
. with their guns pointed muzzle downwards, il
token of their intention to join the Federals.
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twelve months ago, Generals Beauregard,
johnson and Lee, with a reasonable press,
were exulting over grand victory in the name
of the rebellion. 1t was sad hour, and Con-
federates were "jubilant and unbesrable' in
those sad days. But year has rolled by, and
the storming of Henry and the fall of Donel-
son, and the occupation of Corinth by the Ma
tional forces, to say nothing of seaboard victo-
ries, gives assurance that rebellion will be
crushed out, and that the Federal Union will
be preserved.
The Memphis union appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1862-1862, 1862-07-22

Coon News FROM INDIANA.-A friend from
Wabash county, Ind, has just called and in
formed US that two new regiments arrived at
Indianapolis last Thursday. There is re-
markable excitement all over the State, and
recruiting goes on rapidly. There are eleven
Congressional Districts in theState-a regiment
is to be raised in each. AT Wabash, Hon. j.
Q. Petit is Commander of the Post and it is
thought that E. Hackelman win be Colonel of
the new regiment. The State is full of martial
music and waving banners. Gov. Morton is
much encouraged, and the people are already
ahead of his calculations. Some time ago it
was said that Indiana had sent so, 600 men into
the field, and now she seeras ready to "come
! herself" Let the Gulf States make room for
/ IL, 600 fresh troops from the State of Indiana.
The Memphis union appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1862-1862, 1862-07-22
Contents OF First and Fourth Pages.

Important Resolutions Passed in New York-Rebel Crit
ieisms the Richmond BAttles-situatic Of the Ar
mieE-MeClellan's Errors-1he Attack-Bad Manner
Rebels Bafisd-How Richmond was saved-North Of
the Observation-Disclosures Mistakts-Shadows
-Results-Banks on Inquiry-The Times .Iuagines
speech-The Fourth in Old Style, in New Style, in
Comparative style-ssme COnclusiOn-Dry Goods Trade
Tariff Bil-Latest from Europe-In Extenso-Brit ain
-Ffsncs-Itsly-Russia-B Blockade of TsmpicO-Mex-
lean Matters-The Observation-Disclosures Louis
Got Into It-Murder
The Memphis union appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1862-1862, 1862-07-22

ARREsTs.-Mr. Penn, lieutenant in the
rebel army, was arrested yesterday and lodged
in the Irving Block Eight guerrillas were
place Of confinement. Late in the evening
the pickets brought in another party of seven
who claimed to be looking for negroes, but
they were susp ected of being a part of the
guerrilla band.
The Memphis union appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1862-1862, 1862-07-22
CRITIcrsm.

We print on another page criticism from
the ablest and yet the most yirulent secession
journal in Richmond-The ErGninsr. 1t is 8
very able, and, here and there, truthful view
of the strategy and results of the late battles
around Richmond; and If the PrSHdices of the
paper are duly dstraetsd from the deductions
made by II, it viii afford fairer guide to the
truth than any criticism on the subject we
have met with anywhere. The editor evident
ly knew the whole truth, and possesses sufi-
Gent knc wledge and analytic ability to give q
more honest criticism than the one he pre-
sents but JEFF has something to say ebout
such matters, and we arereally astonished that
any one publishing under his eye should dare
to say even as much as the Examiner does.
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The DFFERENCE.-With the restoration
of the Union flag came order, peace and plen-
ty; happiness throws around its sweet inhu-
ences life and vigor are instilled into trade,
and prosperity blesses the commercial inter-
contrast its present condition with what it was
under the JEFF Davis mob-rule. Then, there
was an embargo on trade, business was at a
stand still, and all that characterized the times
was the 1iering speculations of Confederate
Shylocks. Who would not gladly make the
exchange ...
The Memphis union appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1862-1862, 1862-07-22

DRESS PARADE-There was grand turn
out Of citizens to witness the dress parade IN
Fort Pickering Sunday afternoon. The band
discoursed some delightful music, the chaplain
offered an eloquent prayer in behalf of the
Union, which made a noticeable impression on
all hearers and, in conclusion, the baud
played the " Mocking Bird Quickstep' when
the citizens dispersed with the hope of return
ing again soon to enjoy q like parade, and
hearken to a similar sermon.
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BEDLAM.-Irying Block presented a minia-
ture view of the Internal regions about nine
o'clock last night. In several rooms parties
under arrest were celebrating the orgies of
Bacchus with mirth and song. In their midst
the Provost Marshal had thrust liquor seller
who had fine opportunity of witnessing the
Satanic influence of his business.
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MAN SHor--Last night q soldier of the It'll
or 9Th Missouri regiment was shot, at Irving
Block, for attempting to break guard. The
ball entered his shoulder and came out through
his breast. He died almost instantly. He
was stout looking soldier, and but for the
drinking saloons of the city, he might be liv-
ing still. His canteen was half full of whisky.
More rigid measures should be enforced against
the liquor sellers of the city.
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THAT WALL WILL HIT SoMEBoDY.-There
is between Court Square and Madison streets,
nearer to the former on Main, an isolated brick
remnant OF a former fire, on the upper portion
of which the bricks are fast loosening, and it
would not at all astonish us to hear that some
pedestrians had lost their lives by its topping.
Let it be soon seen to.
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INC Genaral,a stnn

Special Dispatch 70 the chicago Irbnne.l
CAIRO, July Is, ls62.-Maj. Gen. Halleck,
who left here last night for St. Louis by rail-
road via Springfield, Is accompanied by the
following members of his staff: Gen. Cnllom
Chief of staff; Col. Kelton, Adjutant General;
Charles B. Throckmorton, Aid-de-C Camp; Gen.
Mcpherson, Superintendent of Railroads;
Charles Weir, Telegraph Superintendent. A
salute was fred on his arrival here, and he was
serenaded at the ST. Charles.
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ODD FELLOWS HALL-THE HUTcHIsoNs-
THE CAMPBELLs.-The Campbells now at
Odd Fellows Hall advertize that they have
added the Hutchinson family to their already
popular troupe. They continue to attract
good houses, and judging from the applause
bestowed upon them, seems to yield much
pleasant pastime.