, 1863-08-29

negroes in Mississippi. The rebel Gen. D.
Taylor, who is also near that place, advises
the planters to turn their best negroes over
to the Confedracy, stating if they did not,
the Federals would put guns into the hands
of the negroes to murder them, and for
plunder. The reported retirement of Gen.
Price is not confirmed When last heard
from he was in the vicinity of Jacksonport,
having succeeded Lieut.. Gen Holmes in
command of the troops of Arkansas. His
| army consists of about II 900 men.
Newbern, n. G. Aug. ia meeting
of the citizens of North Carolina, represent
ing every county in the 1st, I'd and por-
ton of the Sd Congressional districts, was
held at Washington, N. G. on the IL
Resolutions were adopted sympathizing
with the great conservative party of the
State declaring that the energetic prosecu-
ton of the war in this department is the
only means by which the Union sentiment
in the interior can be made useful in restor-
ing North Carolina to the Union also, ask
ing the Government for reiuforcements for
this purpose accusing the Confederate
Government of cruelty perfdy towards
absolved from any further obligations to
sustain it; placing the responsibility of the
destruction of slavery on Jeff. Davis and
his fellow conspirators, and expressing the
belief that North Carolina will find ample
compensation in free labor for the present
inconvenience of emancipation; rejoicing
at the Union victories in the Kentucky cleo
ton, in the ability of the Administration
in the conduct of the war, and especially
in the sound national currency organized
by the Secretary Of the Treasury.
European Intelligence.
st Johns, N. F., Aug. 15-The steam
er Hibernian from Liverpool the 9th has ar
rived.
The Confederate loan in London had de-
clined to 35 per cent. discount, but had rail-
lied to "a. ri
Capt. Luce of the ship Sunrise publishes
the particulars of the capture of his vessel
by the pirs tie Florida The latter was fy-
ing the Anne rican flag, when she overhaul
ed the SunrjSe, but after some inquiry
hoisted the Confederate flag and sent a
prize crew on board Capt. Luce ultimate
ly signed ransom bond Of 800, 900 in, pres
ence of an armed force.
The Times contains letter from McRae,
the agent of the Confederate loan, which
says the purchase of cotton by the Confede-
rate government amounts to 500,0 900 bales.
The cotton is principally in Georgia and
Alabama, and some IN Eastern Mississippi
and North western Louisiana.
The LONDON Times argues to show that
the recent Federal successes are not likely
to prove materially advantageous to the
Union.
The Army and Navy Gazette takes the
most gloomy view OF the military pros
poets of the Confederacy, and says the re-
treat of Bragg and the flight of General
Joe Johnston before General Sherman ;
forces show sufficient signs of exhaustion.
1t adds that Charleston is in real danger,
and if it falls Savannah follows. 1t still
thinks that the Federal armies cannot be
filled without conscription, which may be
refused by he North, and the Corfederates
would then snatch the victory from her
grasp.
| The Confederate loan was heavy, at ff-
/ teen to seventeen per cent. discount.
| A Warsaw proclamation of the National
Government of Poland rejects any com
promise not based on the independence of
! Poland.
CALIFORNIA NEWS.
San Francisco. August 12.-General
Wright received telegram from Wash
ington this morning notifying him that
100000 was at his disposal, and he could
commence improving the harbor defences
| Immediately.
They will consist of water battery of
10 pound rihed field guns, on che spit be-
low Rncon Hill, two l0-inch pivot guns
on the summit of Rincon Hill, two batter
les on outer spurs of Yerba Buena Island,
and two large pivot guns on the hill above.
Currency bills to-day, 25 premium
Gold 4a5. Legal Teuders firm at 77a7S