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From Farragut's Fleet.
Mhe Navy department has rscsivnd TO-
following official dispatches:

Mhe Navy department has rscsivnd sne
following official dispatches:
sdi IT,. s. PrSsacorA, orr Ntw OaLEASs a
s,oa In,.Fre April 18th.
On the morning of the 9th ult, at about
daybrsak, Admiral Farragui, 10 the Hartford.
engaged the batteries at Wauenton, miles
below vicksburgt, and passed below them on
the morning Of the goth ult. before dayiignt.
The Albatross, having taken in full supply
of provisions from a barge which had been
floating down the previous morning by Ad-
miral Porter, also passed tho Warrenton bat
teries, and ancqored near the flag ship, about
l o'clock AN The wharf boats Vicksburg,
having broken adrift from her moorings at
the city, floated down and ran ashore opposite
to where the Han and Albatross were an
chored. During the day an officer was sent
on board the Vicksburg, who found that oil
her machinery had been removed, and she
had nothing on board save four muskets and
accourtments. While the Admiral was hssi-
tating as to the property Of retaining her -
a wharf boat, or rateer depot, tho rebels came
down and on the night Of the 30th burnt her
The Switzerland, Hartford and Albatross, at.
ter being all filled with coal and provisions,
passed Wanenton on the morning OF the Slst,
apd at daylight tho little squadron proceeded
down the river to Turner'S Plantation, whore,
on our passing, we had seen the wreck OF tho
! Indiauoa.
We found no traces Of the wreck, but learn
cd that it had slipped off into deep water du.
ring the late gale. We anchored here and
remained uatil about $50 P. NJ, when We
proceeded down and engaged the battery at
Grand Gulf This battery consisted OF some
two or three heavy guns sent down from
\ Vicksburg. One OF these guns was mounted
upon steamer which had been concealed up
i the Big Black River. The enemy had alss
/ light field battery. They struck the. Swtzer.
land twice, doing no damage. Tho Albatross
was not struck at all. The Hartford was
struck only once, but tLis shot killed only ono
man This was the only casualty. We pass
ed this battery in about Is minutes, an an-
chored below Grand Gulf for the night. At
day light on the lst inst, We proceeded to
the mouth Of Red River, where we anchored.
We destroyed on our passage down large
number of skffs and fat-boats. We remain
ed tlockadng Red River at its mouth until
the morning of tho -th inst, when VIC got
, under way about 4:S0 A. NJ, and proceeded
down to Bayou Sara, where we stopped, seiz
ed upon and threw into the river about l0, 900
sacks of corn and beef, and proceeded on our
way to Port Hudson, where we anchored
about five miles above the battery.
: On the evening Of the 7th irst, at clock,
the writer of this communication and the Sec.
. rotary Of the Rear Admiral left the Hartford
r and boarded the Richmond of Baton Rogue
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1863-04-28

The new Postal,Law, as amended by the
last Congress-, will go into affect on the LIST
OF July next The following. arc the most i'm
pt rtant Of its provisions:
Letter carriers arc ~ receive salaries, and
no charge will be mado for tho delivery OF
letters. arTplf i0 naNfI nli W
Postage or local OF drop.letters" is raised
to two cents, to BE- invariablc paid in advance
and by postage stamps. Tho postage is two
cents when The weight docs not exceed half
an ounce, and an additional rate to be charg'
ed for every additional half ounce or fraction
Of an ounce. tsa51ae9 Gf i1dl ei
The regulations respecting soldiers, letters
remain the same as heretofore. 3f nel
On all mail matter required by law to be
prepaid, and with shall reach its destination
unpaid, double the usual rates must be col.
lected on delivery, and insufficient payment
is to be disregarded. s fai ~ 3.
The fee for tho registration Of letters is left
optional with the Postmaster General; but II
is not to exceed twenty cents per letter. 8,
Uusealed circulars, not exceeding three, te
one address IRE to be charged with two cents
postage, and in that proportion for greater
number. ,hlQar igal 3gfa
Newspaper postage will undergo consider,
abie change. No papers will be permit 60
to 90 free 10 the mails, excep! in the county
where published, as heretofore. -
Weekly papers five cents per quarter, semi
weekly ton cents, tri.weekly fifteen cents, six
times per week, thirty five cents. AT thos'
rates the weight must not exceeded four oun
ces-in each case payable in anvaaco pc
quarter of year, either at the mailing or de
livery office. baamna ~
No extra charge is to be made for cart
printed or impressed upon Circulars or let
ters envoloped or wrappers. Circulars to b
prepaid by stamps. .
Postmasters will not be allo we'd to exsrcis
the franking privileges as heretofore.
Postmaslers can only frank official letter
to other officials-tho former license TO tn
smaller class of officers heretofore enjoyed, o
frankiug on their own p,ivate business, havn
been abolished o sall ~
All for ign postage is 10 be paid in coin.
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HIILsDALE, MICH, TUESDAY, APRIL 90, 1868

"Good bye, Miss Rosa,'' he said, grinding
his teeth in anger "Look to your fathers
mill your house--yourself. will be most
terribly avcugedp y
He mounted his horse and rode swiftly
away. tal h1iH a.A nna
Rosa hastencd TO the back door to look for
her lover re- He was just leaving for the camp
and the wave of lis hand indicated that he
knew Palmer's errand.
He hastened to camp, and had an interview
with Putnam who issued private orders.
That night Palmer came into the lines with
the freedom of al old companion, and having
as he supposed accomplished his Grand, was
about taking his departure, when he was mr.
rested, and the fatal commission was proof of
bis guilt Ms n spy. '' f'a
After brief trial he was ordered 10 be
hanged on Putnam's gallows, the next after
noon. f0
Before his execution came, General Tryon
who had heard of his arrest, sent in flag,
declaring it murder to hang nero civilian
because he happened 10 royalist, and threat
cncd retaliation.
He was not aware that Palmer's Commis.
sion was found on his person when arrested
Putnam wrote back this memorable note:-
HEADQUARTERS, Aug. 7, l777.
GENERAL 1RYoN:--
Sir-Nathan Palmer Lieutenant in voul
Kings service, was taken in my camp as q
spy. He was tried as spy. He was CON
dcmned as a spy. And, you may rest assur
ed, sir, he will DO hanged as a spy.
.F,.l, have the honor to be, etc.,
t.l ,f..,-t. ISRAEL PUTNAM.
His Excellency, Gen. Tryon.
p. S.-Afternoon. He is Hanged.
Such was I" Old Put'-prompt to execute
and decide. .. a
The hickory tree still remains standing
near Peekskill.
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Queen Of the West Recaptur rcd
from the Rcbclsy

r Isa New YORK, April x2s
The Heralds letter from Now Orleans OF
the I4th says, "The news to-day from Brash'
ear City is Of the utmost Importance. The
peu,v evacuated bis works at Oenterville last
night. but will probably be captured entire,
as he is enclosed between Growers iorces on
one side and those Of Emory and Weitssl on
the other. Hs is leaving his guns and am
munitiou behind MIN. .J
u The steamer Diana, lately taken from us,
will certainly e re-captuIsd, a. the United
States steamer Clifton has removed the oo'
structious in the river and is rapidly spPFoach'
ing her. ago.
The ram Queen of the West was captured
from the enemy in Grand Lake at 10 o'clock
this morning. Capt. Fuller, her conmauder,
and oil her crew and officers. numbering 90
souls, are prisoners at Berwick Bay. This
capture Of the Queen Of the West is most i'm.
portaut, aud consider the whole affair - q
victory Of immense advantage 70 the Union
cause" 20 3Ii hri Glib as'io F9A '8odH
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The Care Of Furs and WOODEN.

We are pretty we'll satisfied from long ex-
perience, that there is no efficacy in camphor,
Tobacco, drugs or even ceder closets and Ghosts,
in protecting furs and wooden stuffs against
the moth. They only lull us into fancied
security, to be worked up to find our most
valued furs and cloths ruined By this mischiev
GUS little insect.
To preserve these articles with entire safety
shake them thoroughly, in order that any
moth already in them may be d slodged, then
place them in close cotton or linen bags and
tic the bags as tightly as possible TO exclude
the miller, and ihere will be no danger o
damage from tho moth. There need be no
special place to dang the bags tn. Wardrobe,
closet, garret, or wherever you please, is all
The same. Old newspapers, entirdly witou'
fractures, will answer just as well in which &c
wrap up firs aud wooleus but they must be
so pasted together as to leave no place for the
entrance of the miller.
Will housekeepers please to keep this, and
abandon all their other methods OF protection
against moths. 90 r4astfEl uur
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The Negro Troops i'm Florida.
A Washington dispatch OF Che 2Uth say'

A Washington dispatch of the Goth says:
L. ID. Stickuey, United States Tax Coliec.
tor Of Florida and South Carolina, reported
today TO the Government the absolute success
OF the experiment of arming and organizing
the slaves. He says that the late expedition
which t, ok aad held Jacksonville, Fla, was
composed entirely of black troops. They held
the post two weeks, wcro engaged almost ev-
cry day with superior numbers OF the rebels,
and in every instance drove them. Alter
ward, they were reinforced by a white regi
ment-the 9th Connecticut Volunteers-by
no means favorable to negro soldiers. ln an
engagement with the rebel cavalry aud artil
lery, the 9th Connecticut supported the lst
and I'd South Carolina (colored.) After
severe engagement, in which the blacks were
victorious, this white regiment declared il had
no further prejudices against negroes who
showed such pluck. agf. ...g,.,.,,,.,
While our troops occupied Jacksonville, the
rebel camp was eight miles distant. The COM
mander Of the United Statcs forces, before
making an attack, wished to destroy railroad
br dce tn rec miles in the rear Of the enemy.
A negro volunteered to perform this perilou'
feat. Taking three days rations in bis KNAPP
sack. bottle Of turpenline, box Of matche'
and pair Of Colts revolvers, he disappeared
at night. The third day after he returned
having burned tho bridge aud reconnolteree
} the enemy's camp. SO as to furnish much val
liable information.
A former expedition up 81. Marys River
by hyc companies Of the lst Regiment Soutt
Carolina Volunteers, furnished conclusive evi
deuce Of the bravery Of the negro troops
!. Marching at night through thick wood, 'ssy b g
werc attacked by rebel cavalry. AT the mrs
discharge one man was killed and four wound
. cd (: but instead Of a panic, the blacks prompt
llv returned tie fire, emptying twelve rebe
8 saddles at the first discharge. The uniiorn
4 testimony Of all the officers is that the colore,
troops, when brought under fire, neod chec' nee
Q more than spur. io-s ,,si - lss-s oap
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High Life i'm Richmond.

written by the rebel Congressman Foote'S
wife, ("Hangman Foote,"] aud shows how
the descendaats of the cavaliers are living ir
Dixie. If Congressmen's families are thus
hard up" how must it be with the "white
trash 2" Nothing is clearer than that the
Southern nose wW come to tho grindstono
after awhile:
RICHMOND, Va, Feb. 6, 1868.
Ny DEAR ANNA-I have an opportunity
offered this morning Of conveying a letter TO
you and embrace it gladly.
We are boarding at Mrs. Johnson's, on
Governor street, just opposite Gov. Letcher's
mansion II is large boarding house, high
prices and starvation within. Such living was
never known before on earth. Tell grandma
the poorest hut in the Western District OF
Tennessee is palace compared with this, so
far as fare goes. We have to cook almost
everything we eat in our own room. In our
'' larder the stock on hand is boiled ham,
which wo gave only sll for; three pounds ot
pure RIO coffee, which wo gave 81 per pound
foy; and one pound of green tea, at sl7 PEI
pound; two pounds of brown sugar, at S2,75
per pound; Que bushel of fine apples, about
tho size Of good common marble, which
were presented to me 10y member of Con
gress from Missouri; one pound Of butter, al
50 per pound, and six sweet potatoes, at fifty
cents. We have to give dollar for a very
small sico of pound cake at the confecuoners
| forgot To say had present. Of fine ja
of pickles and piece of cheese, from mem
ber also. Well SO much for tho way we live
You s,e the boald is three dollars each pc
day, for Mr.. +. and l. aud half price for th'
servant, and then we get nothing on earth t'
eat. Yesterday, for dinner, We had nothing
on the table but two eggs and a slice Of coll
bakers bread and glass of water
Don't let any one see this, but you may reat
it TO them, except; don't want tn
I Yankees to hear what say
The secesb government is now "impress
ing" TO secure food, and tho result is thus fore
shadowed by the Richmond Examiner c
March l4tb:
4 The question Of food comes before that @
money; and impressments affect the supply @
food more than any other action of the gov
ernmeut. Ifihcy (lhe peoplc) ar
properly compensated and equally dealt with
thev will give all their labor and savings I
the government, and give them cheerfally
but il these are exacted arbitrarily aud wit
nsolence and insult, they will not only civ
nothing at all but they will take efectu'
measures TO prevent the minions of govern
ment from obtaining what they prowl throug
! the country to seize for mockery of paymen
Men who, in romantic and piou
enthusiasm for their country, have cheerful
, given up their sors to the battle, and ha'
assisted 10 sort of mournful pride in ii
burial Of their of,pring slain on the fieli ha'
had their feelings and temper toward the go
cenmcut suddenly changed by the rude au
rapacious action of the government pre-
gangs. H
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1863-04-28

SERVED HIN RIoHr.--Felson Abbott, the
secession editor Of the Macomb (Ill.) Eagle
put up at the City Hotel yesterday, with a
Coppe,head breastpiu on his vest. The
boardcrs invited tho gentlemen to leave the
house, which he did instanier. Gen. Ammen
should sead this tory scamp South to bis
brethren in Dixie whom he loves so wsl.--.
He has no business in any loyal States until
after tho war is ended .--[Chicago Tribune.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1863-04-28

rz- The New York Iadspendsnt rejoices
and grows very mirthful over the fact that
religious gambling, in tho shape Of cake and
o,hsr lotteries at church fairs, has been effect
usIIv knocked in the head. Hereafter, ac-
corjioo to tie provisions Of tho Internal Rev.
enus Act. a license for lotteries Of every kind
mu., - be taken out, at an expense OF $1,000.
The peualty for neglect TO do 90 is three times
the amount Of tho license IS 600.
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CAIRO, Anil 20, s P. NJ.

The steamer White Rose has just arrived
from Vicksburg. The tfficets confirm the
late flying reports Of running the blockade OF
Vicksburg by second lot Of gunboats and
transports, conveying large number OF Fed
eral troops. The event took place on Thurs
day last, and was entirely successful.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1863-04-28

EE Some dexterous burglars at Milwaukee
cut hole through the floor over tho jewelry
store Of CoggsweIl, Ginn " Co, previously
entering an Office above by meaus Of false
keys. Ono Of the scamps was let down
through the holo by rope, aud he secured
watches and jewelry worth $4,000, and the
gang Of scientific " cracksmen y oil got away
without detection. r ~ -i4.-if
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1863-04-28

rT William A. Buckingham has been
elected Governor Of Connecticut for the sixth
time. Two years ago, be ran against his re
cent competitor, Seymour, and beat him by
SAL. He now beats him about 5000.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1863-04-28

A rousiup Union meeting wee held here at
the Court House, last evening. II was con.
ceded, even by CopperhsadA TO bs the mose
numsrously attended Of any public gathering
lately couvsnep here. Good Union apseches
were made BY Col. Pratt OF the 18th Illinois,
Capt. Thomas aud wm. zinseass ESD.
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]. B. WHEATON.

"a LAND AGENT AND NOTARY PUBLlO'
win attend the purchase and sale of Real Estate per
of titles payment OF Taxes Particular at
tenton paid the settlement OF Tax titles. once IN
the urt House. nov2559 Hilldale, Mich.
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II. KEE.
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON,

Would respectfully announces to the zens OF sdale
and vicinity kat he may be found at his oce on Tues
dsNA Tbusdays and Saturdays each week to attend TO
ali that may wish Consultation or Prescription once
fours fr,,u, o A. NJ. TO T.. NJ 0ffse over Waldron x
Baldy's Bank Residence Manning Street first door
north of Prof Wppes. DR.. KEE will attend Patients
nj their Residents ai hour aside from Office hours
Unisdale March Cd 1868 j. KEE, NJ. ID.
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MERCER d. WEAVER

ATTORNEYS, & SOLICITORS IN CHANCERY
and Notaries Public All legal business promptly atten
ded to- Office in Boies' Block, MaiA st HUDSON, NJ
.xn,vw n MrRcER CLEMENT E. wEAvBR
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-12-03

The CONTINENTAL OLD FoLKs.-This
talented company appeared in Washington,
Pa, last night, where we know they were
favored with an overlooking house. They
appear al Washington Hall, in this city,
tonight, where We expect to see them
greeted with an enthusiastic reception in
the way of crowded house. Our citizens
are too we'll posted as to the merits of the
company, aud it is unnecessary for us to add
anything more to what we have already
said. An exchange remarks: "Mrs. Mich
OILS never sang so sweetly, and all of the
company are far superior to anything We
have ever heard" We would advise eur
readers to go early if they would secure a
seat
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-12-03

NEW YORK, Dec. IA Washington cor
respondent of the Evening Post, says:
The courier employed by the newspa,
pers came in from General Meade's head
quarters early this morning. He left the
South side of the Rappahannock yesterday
morning, and no serious fighting had occur
red up to that hour. 1t was not then be-
lisved that Meade would approach Gen.
Lee before to-day, and it was considered
possible that no battle would be fought, as
the army only carried rations for very
brief campaign. 1t will have to fight soon
or fall back for fresh supplies 1t is possible
that when Meade has finished the work he
has undertaken, he will fall back npon
fredericksburg, though nothing is known
upon that point.
At o'clock this p. m. the Government
has received nothing from the Rappidan,
and in official circles this fact is accepted
rather as favorable than contrary.
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WARRINGTON, Dec. 2.-Trains are max
ing their regular trips on the Orange and
Alexandria Railroad as far as Rappahan-
mock Station. The road has not been dis
tutbsd. Passengers from the vicinity OF
Culpspper last briug no news from the army,
and they say no general engagement had
taken place up to yesterday P. NJ.
A joint committee appointed under a
call from meeting held at the Cooper In
stitute of N Y, Nov. 9Th, 1868 for the pur-
pose of urging the government the necessity
of legislation for the protection and organi
cation of freedom within our lines, held a
meeting here to-day.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-12-03

New YoRK, Dec. 2.-Cotton firm and
more doing at 80 for middling uplands.
Flour dull, closing slightly in favor ofthe
buyer, and prices without material change
at 3 25a6 40 for ex. State, Z 3sa7 Is for
extra R. b. O., 7 50a9 so for trade brands;
the market closing quiet.
Whisky more active and &c better for
State and western, 1880, chiefly western
at the latter price.
Wheat Ic better and more doing, at Al
al A for Chicago spring, 4Oal A for Mil,
club, 45a1 As for amber Ill. and 50al IS
for winter red western and 5Sal 60 for am-
Der Mich.
Corn opened quiet and closed dull, and
dropping at 20a122 in store, the latter for
choice high mixed and "a for white west
ern.
Rye opened frmsr and closing dull and
dropping at 22al 224 in store and closing
nominal at 2lal q.
Oats opened dull and la2c lower at sS
80 for western and State.
Wool firm with only light business.
Petroleum frmer at 41a43, the latter an
extreme price.
Pork more active and shade firmer at
l6 Scale 621 for old mess, 18alS Is for
new do, l2al2 Is for new prime and lea
II so for new prime mess.
Beef steady at SAT for mess, 3 so and Csc
for prime, l0all for shoulders asd lOall for
hams.
Bacon sides quiet and nominally IN
changed.
Lard quiet at ll4al2s, the latter an ex-
treme for very choice 100 barrels strictly
prime for February
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New YORK, Dec. 7 - The Herald's
Washington dispatch says:
If, as reported to-day, General Meade
has fallen back upon Fredericksburg, as is
most probable the campaign in Virginia
must be closed wi tn the recent movements
there.
The Herald's Rsppahannock Station
Dispatch, dated p. m. Tuesday, says an
other Herald correspondent has been cap
tured by the rebels.
Some 200 head males, cattle and sheep
were captured from Mosby at Thoroaghfare
Gap last night aud brought to Bristow Sta
ton.
Siege guns were to be placed in position
yesterday, as it was expected battle would
be fought to day.
A Washington special to the World says:
We have advices by special messenger to
an early hour this morning, the lst inst,
from the Army of the Potomac. There
was considerable skirmishing but no gen
eral engagement Lee seems to remain en-
tirely on the defensive
The Presidents illness is variolod.
1t is rumored that Hooker is again to be
placed at the head of the Army Of the Pc
tomac.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-12-03

CINCINNATI, Dec. "A Louisville dis
patch to the Commercial says:
Fears are entertained Of raid on the
Nashville Railroad as the guerrilas in that
State are concentrating.
A collision took place eighteen miles
South of Louisville yesterday. A number
of cars were destroyed, two persons killed,
and four badly hurt.
A Chattanooga special says in the late
battle the 18th Ohio regiment suffered Sc
verely, losing Col Creighton, Lieut.. Colonel
Crane, killed; Adjutant Baker wounded
ONLY one commissioned officer escaped IN
hurt.
The 18th Ohio also suffered severely.
Prisoners still come in in large numbers
and will foot up some 1909.
The mountains are full Of Kentucky and
Tennessee deserters trying to get home.
Bragg with the skeleton Of his army is
making his way South.
The heads Of a number of our soldiers,
on the Chickamauga battle field, are found
severed from their bodies, stuck upon poles
and stumps.
ACourt Martial convened here to day for
the trial of Gen. Brayman.
Captain HURT was dismissed yesterday
by order Of the War Department.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-12-03

IT Is ASTONISHING the amount of business
that A. NJ. Adams l. Co., do. One of the
firm is East every four or five weeks and if
there is any new styles of cloths, cassimers
or vestings they are the first to have it,
and of tho best quality. Persons in want
of the best article of clothing and at fair
prices had better call and examine their
endless variety of cassimerss aud vestings.
Their facilities for cutting and making
fashionable garments are unequaled in the
city for taste and style. nov l4.6m