The New York herald., 1863-07-21

report that Bragg was endeavoring TO make
junction with Johnston, and that desertions from
his army were numerous.
The rebel General Morgan is faring badly with
his raid into Ohio. On Saturday bis forces were
,overtakeu near Pemsroy by Generals Hobson and
Judah, who had formed junction. Morgan, find
ing himself in close quarters, and learning that
the ford at Burlington Island was well guarded
breke up his band into small squads in order IA
escape. One squad, with six pieces Of artn'
lery. made for the crossing at Burlington.
Our gunboats drove them back,l with the
loss Of one hundred and fifty killed and
drowned. Our cavalry charged and captured the
battery. killing number Of the rebels Colonell
Wolford and shackelford .succeeded in capturing
one lot Of five hundred and seventy-hve. and an
other Of two hundred and seventy five, besides nu
merous squads.
Our cavalry was still in pursuit Of the balance d
the command, which ID entirely broken up and
| scattered among the hills. The position Of our
forces is such that they can neither cross the Ohio
nor get much further north.
Fully thirteen hundred Of the guerillas have al
ready been captured, among them Colonels Ward,
Dick Morgan and Basil Duke.
EUROPEAN NEWS.
By the arrival of the Africa at Halifax last even
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The American question was being widely dis.
cussed, both by the papers and in Parliament.
Lord Palmerston requested Mr.. Roebuck to drop
discussion on the question Of the recognition of
the South, as it was not desirable to resume it or
to bind the government to pledge themselves as
to future action. Roebuck postponed his answer
till the 18th, but thought better answer than his
would be heard before that day.
The impression created by the late news Of the
rebel raid into Pennsylvania was that the war was
about to be brought to close by the occupation
of Washington and the dictation of terms from
JEFF. Davis. The Times expects to hear Of that
event "in week." The Army and Nary
Gazette, in view Of the possibility of Jefferson
Davis overthrowing President Lincoln, says:--
"Should another government address US from
Washington, it may be difficult, indeed impossible,
to refuse to acknowledge it,"
In France the question received ministerial at
tention. lie Nord, speaking of an interview had
between our Minister, Mr.. Dayton, and NJ. Drouyn
de Lhuys, says that it has reason to believe that
Mr.. Dayton did not declare that America would
consider the recognition of the Confederate States
as casus 6elI, and that Drouyn de Lhuys asked
Mr.. Dayton whether fresh offer of mediation
would be well received at Washington, upon which
Mr.. Dayton said that it would not
Contests between the Polish and Russian forces
were still occurring; but no engagement Of i'm
portance had taken place since our last advces
Consols closed in London on the llth inst. at
921S a 92s1. The Liverpool cotton market, at the
same date. was very quiet, without change in quo
tations. The sales for the week were 900 bales.
The breadstufs, provisions and produce markets
were quiet, without change Of importance.
MIsCELLANRous NEWS
It Is stated that q mob attacked the railroad
station on Staten Island last night, but were most
efTectually scattered, several being killed and
wounded by the Hawkins Zousves, and thirty taken
prisoners. Two Zouavss are reported killed.
The Vermont brigade viii march to-day from the
Battery up Broadway. around the statue Of WASH
ington. to the headquarters Of Major General Dix,
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Brooks Brothers estimate their loss during the
riot at nearly 100000. The police are slowly
recovering the property, thoughin somewhat
damaged condition. M
| The American Telegraph Company have estxb.
lshed IN office at the corner Of Sixth avenue and
Forty-second street. They have also opened An
oface at 96 Eighth avenue, near Fourteenth street.
According to the City Inspectors report, there
we're 863 deaths in the city during the past week.
an increase Of 1876 as compared with the mortality
Of the week previous, and ~ more than occurred
during the corresponding week last year. The re-
capitalization table gives Sdeaths Of alcoholism, Of
diseases Of the bones, joints, &c ll2 Of the brain
and nerves, 4 Of the generative organs, IL Of the
heart and blood vessels, % Of the lungs, throat,
&C.. IL Of old age, 133 Of diseases Of the skin and
eruptive fevers, premature births, l20 Of dis
eases Of stomach. bowels and other digestive or.
gans - Of uncertain seat and general fevers un.
known, Of diseases Of the urinary organs, and log
from violent causes. The nativity table gives 455
natives Of the United States. 1877 Of Ireland 81 Of
| Germany, Q Of England, 2 Of Scotland. and the
balance Of various foreign countries.
The cotton market depressed yesterday, and mid
dngs down 70 SO osn with sales Of $50 bales reported
The inquiry for -four moderate and for wheat and
corn active; but prices ID most instances nvofed Duy
In provisions and groceries Transactions were mode
rate At dropping prices. TalIow and whskey were In
request Oils, metals and naval stores were dull
and declining There was doing in the freight line
The stock market strong yesterday, without much
activity tho chief inquiry being for Erie and Southern
old Gold rose 10 1877, and closed with an upward ten
dency. Exchange was 1881 ias. Money was easy at
per cent. The bank statement shows nm increase
Of 81 7a In deposits aud decrease Of 81 soe Sl In
loans and SSH .sos in specie
Au Calm.
No symptoms Of disturbance Of any kind
occurred yesterday TO change the peaceful
aspect which the city wore on Saturday and
Sunday No attempt at violence was mani
tested in any quarter. The calm which some
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