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The New Postal Regulations.

Although we have already published
full abstract of the new postal law, which
went into effect on the 1st inst, the SUBJ.
joined condensed summary of those of its
provisions of which it is necessary for per-
sons using the mails to "take due notice
and govern themselves accordingly" will
be convenient for reference. 1t is taken
from Holbrook's U. s. Mail
l. The rate of postage on all domestic
mail letters to be carried any distance
within the United States is now three
cents per half ounce or fraction thereof, to
be prepaid by stamps. The former rate
of ten cents to California, Oregon and
Washington Territory is abolished.
2. All local or drop letters must here
after be prepaid by stamps, at the rate of
two cents for every half ounce or fraction
thereof, instead of one cent each, as here
tofore.
3. The postage on transient newspapers
and periodicals, sent in one package to one
address, is now two cents for each four
ounces or fraction thereof, to be prepaid
by stamps; on books, double that rate
The postage on single transient newspa-
pers not weighing over four ounces is now
two cents.
4. The rate of postage on circulars is
now as follows: Three or any less num-
ber may be sent, unsealed, to one address,
at the single rate of two cents, and in that
proportion for greater number, adding
one rate for every three circulars directed
to one address. They can no longer be
sent at the former rate of one cent each.
No extra charge is now made for business
cards stamped or printed on the envelopes
of circulars.
5. The former carriers fee of one cent
on each letter delivered is abolished. Here
after carriers collect nothing except such
unpaid postage as may be due on the let
ters delivered by them.
6. The extra one cent stamp formerly
required on all letters deposited in lamp
post boxes and branch stations is no Ion
ger necessary,
7. All communications to any officer or
department. of the government, Gncluding
the President,) written by private citi-
zen, whether on "oficiaP' business or 9TH
erwise, must now be prepaid by stamps.
8. A fee of twenty cents, Cnstead of
five, as heretofore, must hereafter be paid
on each registered letter in addition to the
postage.
9. A letter cannot DO forwarded with
out charge of extra postage when it has
once been mailed according to its original
address.
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AID FOR THE WoUNDED.-Between two and
three hundred dollars was on last Saturday COL
lected at Bel Air and Churchvile, and in the vi
cnity of those places for the sufferers in the late
battles near Gettysburg, and on Monday B. H..
Hanson, Esq, of Churchville, and r. W. Wha-
land of this place, left here for the scene of the
late terrible battles. These gentlemen propose
to act in any capacity which may in any manner
alleviate in the smallest degree the suferings of
any of the unfortunate men now in the hospitals
in and around Gettysburg. On Tuesday morn
ing Drs. E. Hall Richardson, Richard D. Lee
and William S. Richardson also left this place
for Gettysburg, to render whatever surgical or
medical aid that may be in their power The
promptness with which these gentlemen have
repaired to place of suffering, is highly credit
able to them. Each of the physicians are men
of considerable experience, and we have no doubt
that their visit wilbe found to be one of useful
ness. .r..
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CALL FOR Troops UNDER THE Con-
sCRIPTIoN LAw.-The indications are
that the government will demand, under
the consumption law, about four hundred
thousand men. The levy will be made
by Congressional districts, instead of d.
rectly on the States, as heretofore, and
the number each district will be required
to raise by draft will not vary much from
two thousand two hundred and twenty
men. The number thus apportioned to
each loyal State east of the Rocky Noun
tains, will amount in the aggregate to
395, ,160, including 11,100 from Mary
land, 53,280 from Pennsylvania, 1920
from Delaware, $500 from West Virginia,
1,O4O from New York, and %, 200 from
Massachusetts,. AS a number of the
States, however, did not fill their quotas
under the last call of the President for
three hundred thousand men, the new
troops who will be brought into the field
will probably number in the aggregate
nearly half a million. When the draft is
made fifty per cent. will be added to the
figures given above to cover exempts.-
". Y: Herald.
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WOUNDED NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
tion has reached this city that Captain.
George Archer Williams, of this city, aid
to Gen. Archer, was wounded slightly in
the side in the first days fight at Gettys-
burg, and wounded in the thigh in the
third days fighting, when he was captur-
ed. Major Robert Fl. Archer, Of Har-
ford, a staff officer to General Archer,
was slightly wounded in the leg in the
first days fight. Colonel Oliver H.
Thomas, of Hartford, also on the staff of
Gen. Archer, reported killed, is safe, except
that he is suffering from hemorrhages.-
Major Archer. and Captain Williams are
at Mercersburg, Pa.--Sun, 11M inst.
{ In addition to the above, we. are, in.
formed that COL William r. Bissell and
Capt. William D.. Brown, both of this
county, were also wounded in the third
days fight. 81. 's.n3 .D9 Bib ea3eeay
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How TO READ SHOULDER STRAPS. =
The rank and arm of the service of mill
tary officers are designated as follows:
The shoulder straps Of. a major general
bear two silver embroidered stars, one on
each end of the strap. A brigadier gen.
eral has one silver star only. A colonel
has silver embroidered spread eagle; a
lieutenant colonel has two silver embroi-
dered leaves, one at each enc, Of the
straps "a major has two, gold embroidered
leaves similarly placed a captain has two
bars at each end Of the strap; q first lieu
tenant one bar at each end, and second
lieutenant no bars at all. .ambs6 a84 bs
4. The cloth of the strap, by its color, dis
tinguishes the arm Of the service, For
general and staff officers it is dark blue /;
for artillery scarlet; for infantry sky blue;
for rifemen green, and for cavalry orange
color aur,,g.l. usE s,s,l n a.ei
.99 q Non commissioned officers are indicated
by "chevrons" or stripes on the coat
sleeve, in the form Of a letter Y, Corpo
rails wear two stripes; segeants three. -
Orderly sergcants have a lozenge or dia,
mond shaped figure within tho angle d
the chevrons. Sergeant majors have the
three stripes of d sergeant completed into
triangle, base uppermost. - (.
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instructions from Washington to suspend the

instructions from Washington to suspend the
draft
The efforts of the telegraph companies to re-
build their lines have been stopped by the mob.
The track on the Hudson River Railroad at
59th street, was torn up, thus preventing the
train which starts at 10 oclock for Albany from
leaving.
1t is reported that the Harlem Railroad bridge
has been destroyed by the mob. n
I The Tribune and Times offices were barricaded
on Tuesday night with bundles of printing pa
per. "A strong force of police is stationed about
them, and on the sidewalk in front of the Times
office is a small cannon, which fires twelve balls
at one discharge.
A riot broke out at Hartford, Conn.,, on Tues
day morning, and troops were sent to protect
the armory and arsenal there. There was great
excitement at Springfield. 1t was reported also
that there were demonstrations made in Boston,
Mass, and Newark, N. J.. '''' .'s
Gen. Lees army withdrew from their position
around Williamsport Monday and Monday night,
and recrossed the Potomac by a pontoon bridge
at Falling Waters, and on fat-boats at the Will
Transport Ferry.
A portion of Gen. Pleasanton's cavalry enter
ed Williamsport at seven @ clock Tuesday morn
ing, and captured many prisoners. Gen. Lee
had previously sent over the river all his plum
der, trains, &c.
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The Capture of Brashear City.

A New Orleans letter of June Goth to
the New York Herald, gives the follow
ing particulars of the capture of Brashear
City by the Confederates
On Tuesday last, at 4 o'clock, A. NJ,
not unexpectedly, as it is stated, small
force of rebels made their appearance at
Berwick City, and opened fire on our en-
campment at that place from two small
pieces of artillery. The attention of our
gunners at Fort Buchanan was drawn to
them, and after few shots they were ap-
parently dispersed. This, it appears, was
a ruse on the part of the enemy for
scarcely had our soldiers been placed in
position to resist any advance of the reb-
els from that place, when they were sud-
denly surprised by a large force of the
enemy, which had, during the night,
crossed Lake Palourde, and came up in
their rear. The rebels entered the town,
and our men surrendered, L am very credi-
bly, informed, without making any very
determined resistance. Our loss on this
occasion was nearly one thousand men,
including camp of about six hundred
convalescent soldiers. But this was not
the worst part of the business. The reb-
els, by the capture of our force, gained
possession of Fort Buchanan and Fort
Scheme, and another SMALLER earthwork
further down the bay. On these fortif-
cations we're mounted eighteen or twenty
guns of heavy calibre, several of which
were the finest rife pieces we had in this
department. y .. ~ .-2...'.. w. IS
Some of the pieces we lost were those
recently taken from Camp Parapet, others
raised from the steamer Hinsman, that
sunk in the bay last March. Altogether
this is one of the severest blows the rebels
have dealt us in this part of the country
In military circles Brashear City is con
sidered place Of much Importance. The
forti6cations at this point command Ber.
wick Bay, the Atchafalaya, and in fact
all navigation from the Gulf to the Alta.
kapas country. The rebel force we en-.
countered was under command of Magru
der, and is variously estimated at from
ten to fifteen thousand. The rebels in
taking Brashear City captured quite an
amount of quartermaster and cemmissary
stores, as well as considerable ammunition
The enemy also came into possession OF
the personal baggage of many of our off
GERS and men who had left Brashear City
on their rapid march to Opelousas, Alex
andria and Port Hudson. atm,as ya.t
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THE DRAFT IN NEW YORK.
Great Riot Mob Law Supreme Destruc,
Al. a., ton of Property. &c.

NEW YORK. July -13, III A. MA
large mob collected to-day at the Con-
scripting Office, on Third avenue, to pre-.
yeut the draft being carried on. AT this
hour al A. M } they have driven away
the Conscripting officer, set the building
on FIRE, and whole block is now in flames.
The mob will not allow the FIRE bells to be
rung, nor the fireman to act. They have
destroyed all the telegraph wires in the
vicinity, and are bent on mischief. Some
of the regulars from Governors Island
have been sent to the scene. fu sriiw
~ 1a@ oEsEcoND DEspAToH.] wg5f
Two o'clock-The riot is said to have
assumed vast proportions. 1t is stated
that the Arsenal, Fifty-fourth street, had
been taken possession of BY the mob, who
have armed some four hundred. of their
number. 49,.
The policeman have been handled terri
bly,. 1t is reported that Superintendent
Kennedy aud some fifteen policemen have
been killed, and many. wounded. VI
eSaqAds of some thirty soldiers, who
were ordered to fire on the mob, had their
guns taken away, and were shockingly
beaten by the mob and dispersed. .r3 -
{. The noon train for Boston was nearly
demolished, and the passengers thrown
out and prevented from leaving. Tie
telegraph lines are cut in many places,
destroying connection with The eastward.
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STRUCK BY LIGErNING.-A letter from Shaws-
vile, in the''upper part of this county, states
that on Sunday last that vicinity was visited by
one of the severest storms which has occurred
for some years. The lightning was incessant,
and the peals of thunder terrific. A church
near Shawsville was struck during service, and
many Of the persons present were considerably,
though not dangerously, injured. Horses were
Knocked down, and buggies and carriages bro
ken. The rain was very heavy, accompanied by
a severe wind, which blew fences stacks of
grain and trees in every direction. 't sAG
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~ d.
i3 Pay OF DRAFTED SOLDIERS The pay
per month OF the militia volunteers IN the
service Of the State is the same as that of
volunteers in the service of the United
States, as follows; Colonel, $222; lieuten-
ant 9 colonel $l9S; major, S179; captain,
$l2O,5O; first lieutenant, $1,000; sec
ond lieutenant, $105.50; brevet second
lieutenant,Sl05,5 J; privates, $13. The
pay in case of iauasion Of the State is es.
.sentiiallyi different from during riot, tn
mult, breach Of the peace, or when the
militia is called upon to aid the, civil pro-
cess, In such emergencies nonicom mis-.
stoned officers and priyates receive, 81. sol
per diem each, and commissioned officers
the same compensation as those of the
regular my.--Phih Press, aif,g4g.
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CATTLE.-For the last week or ten days large
droves of fat cattle have been passing almost
daily through our town, on their way to Balti-
more. These cattle are principally from the
State of Ohio, and come by the way of Philadel-
phia and Harrisburg, and cross the Susquehan-
ma river at Conowingo. Their passage through
this section, we are Informed, is caused by The
interruption of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad,
and the danger of driving them by the way Of
Frederick, as was formerly the custom. ..
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Ell A IR, MD,
Friday, July II, 1868.

1y-The {" Southern Egis' has more extended cir
cuaon among the intelligent farmers and business
of Hartford, than any other paper IN the county. No
&C FLOCK Hospital" other obscene Lottery" adver
tsemenls will appear in columns at any price.
large number of subscribers pay paper in 3D.
vance, and consequently just the class advertisers de-
sire 10 reach.
The attention of respectable and legitimate advertisers
Is directed To the above facts.
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eral.
WASHINGTON, July 13-The following
circular was issued to-day:
s.. WAR DEPARTMENT, - g.
PRovosT MARSHAL GENERALS OFFICE,
WASHINGTON, JULY IL, 1868.
Circular No. 44.-In answer to in
quiries made to this Office, it is announced ::
First.-Any drafted person paying $500
under section 13 of the enrolment act is
thereby exempt from further liability un-
der that draft, but not from any subse-
quent draft. a.l
Second.-Any drafted person furnish
ing an acceptable substitute is exempt
from military service for the period for
which said substitute is mustered into the
military service. ....-
'Third.-A substitute once mustered
into the service cannot be drafted while
in service. ... .. ......
Fourth.-A drafted, man cannot pay
communication money or present substi-
tute after he has reported himself to the
board of enrolment for examination.
Fifth.-Men who on the Sd of March,
1868, were in the military service of the
United States as substitutes under the
draft of 1861, and whose term of service
have since expired, are not liable to the
present draft, but the persons for whom
they were substitutes are liable to draft,
the same as though they had not been
drafted and furnished substitutes under
the draft of last year. ... ....
Sixth.-In serving the notice, as re-
quired by circular No. AZ, from this Office,
a reasonable time to report shall in each
case be granted by the board of enroll
ment to men in State service, who have
been or may be drafted: Sis
ID, ..,..u- JAMES B. Fry,
Provost Marshal General.
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To Correspondents.

Ali communications for publication must be accom-.
panied with the real name OF the author, atten-
tion will he paid them. The real OF the
will not be published unless desired, but we cunnot
consent TO insert communications unless we know the
writer. " f
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HORSES PREssED-For some weeks
past cavalry pickets belonging to, a Con-
necticut regiment have been posted on
roads in the county leading from the city,
some ten or twelve miles therefrom. The
duty it appeared became pretty hard on
the horses, many of which broke down
A few days ago, the commanding officer
received orders to press horses for the SER
vice from the citizens in the vicinity, and
we understand that several were taken
from persons in the neighborhood of Cock
eysville, They gave receipts for the horses
taken, allowing from $50 to $125 for
each horse, but some Of them were worth
much more. We, hear that horses have
been taken from the following persons, but
our list may be Incorrect or defective -
John White, John Merryman, Samuel w.
Worthington, Gist T. Cockey, Thomas D.
Cockey, Of j., Widdifeld Bosley, Aquila
Galloway, Samuel G.. Morgan, DR.. Charles
Mclean, Henry Carroll and DR., B, Rush
Ridgely, e ''.., ,'..''. ~ l,,a..
About sixty horses were taken from the
vicinity Of Reisterstown, but. we learn
that the seizure was submitted to with
better grace than in most places, Some
Union men brought their horses and offer
ed them to the Captain comman ding, sat
igs6ed with the prices paid. Several Of
TIE blelp borses taken le were from; Worthington
Valley : -. = z -
II A number Of horses were also procured
in Harferd county. We understand that
the Colonel of the. regiment stated that
all persons from, whom horses had been
taken aoho could prone their loyalty, would
be, paid therefor. Baltimore co. Adyo-
cate.
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!. pa" During the riot in New York on
Tuesday u colored man was hanged to d
tree. His clothing was then, SGT on fir,
and was burned completely from bis body
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or Nl,n.uuuo. May ST,
via lairo, May 18th.
Special to the hicago Times
Tho army is on the south side Black
River. waiting orders to cross.
McClcrnmd commands the right wing
and Mel'hcrson the lett.
The enemy has not appeared in force
since his retreat I ON Port Gibson.
Gen. oslerhaus' division had slight
shirmlsh Yesterday. Three hutd,cd rifle
shots we'e exchanged, and 10 or ~ men
slightly wounded. Onc piece al our AZ
tllleiy shcl cd the woods aud cleared
them Of shalp,hooiers.
IN advance is hourly expected
Daring the attack on Grand Gulf the
gnuboa,s were entirely driven on bv the
rebels, who had no evidence of General
nIant attack III the rear, md only gave
up when they heard that Fort cib.ou
WAS taken aud the army fl route 10
Grand cult, notwithstanding the navy
claims the victory
Gen. rrant has issued the following .
llfADqUApTtHs Amy cr 1ue TnNN,
In the f,ld, Ilarli1nson's
Ferry, MAY s'h. 1863.
.Sohiins ofHe fratq NJ Ttan, ssee :.
Once motc | thank YOU Tor sidinc
an"th Victory to the long list ot tt osc
pr, Nioutly von y youI taIor aud cnAu.
rance. The triumph geincd over tie
on I'.,t l.tl,D..,. 4 1
one ol the most important of the war.
The capture oi five cannon and more
than ,oto prisoners, tho possession of
Grand Gulf, aud firm ioothoId on tic
highlands bctwcc the Big Black AMI
l,nyou i'iotrc, from whence We threaten
the whole lnc OF tho enemy, are nmong
the fuils Of lhls brilliant achievement.
The mary from Mil kcn's Bend 10
the roint opposite Grand Gull was made
IA ttotmy weather, over the worst 81
roads. Bridges aud fcrrcs had 10 be
con tiucicd, moving ~ night as well as
" day, with labor inct ssant ana cxtraor
dinary privations endured by men and
oiliccl, sucn a. have been la,cIy pa,a
Icled ~ any campaign, and not nur-
mur or complnlnt has been uttered. A
f,w days coniinu Il Of the same ~ Al and
cons'aney will secure to this army
crownlng victories over the rebels. More
difficulties and prl,aiions are before ~ !;
lei rs endure them naninlly. Oihcr
battles arc TO be- fought let us igh,
them bravelv A grateful country " Il
fj ice " our success, and history will
record il with immortal honor.
signcd L. 5. GaASr,
Maj Gen. Com.
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RIVER ITEMS.
Saturday, May IL.

saturday, May IL.
ARRIVED
KArxCAssxL, 3. W. Davis. Montrose.
JANIS MEAss, Pierce. Dubuqus.
pErARrEp.
Fni HENDERSON. Rho o.. Dubuque.
kAfH PAssRs, II. W. DAVIS. Nonrofo.
Tie whole humber Of steamboat arrivals at this
port for the week euiing to-day was fifteen.
BoA4s Lk,visa ro-MoRnow
STATE. Captain Ward. Clerks Thos Owens, and " .
b rerker,wili depart for 81 Paul and way points
ta-meUow. DO On Tho Sucker If you want to
travel In style acssrs. Wnra and Owens are
senllemea ef high standing. ani deserve liberal
shere OF patronage. We reeomn end this 1ai. TO
travellers nnrthwafd bound.
The ueS Northern Line packet Davenport. Cap.
tain Tbos. }. Bufori, Cleik Dasley, will bs due
for ~. Louis and all in'ermedia,o landings to
morrow morning. Travellers southward bound
will find this magnificent craft adapted To their
oyery convenience. and, besides. her Captain 10 one
Of the u,es. sanhlo and gencrou hearted men
tha, ever trod hurrie no deck.
MONDAY noArs.
The mail and passenger packet James Means
Captain Pierce, viii depart for Dubuque and way
points Monday metuin.
The mail and passenger packet jennie Whippe.
Captain Campbell will depart for krotuk and
intermediate landings Monday morning. Lem
u.l Parkhurst In tho IN -.
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Henry Clay Dean was tonight taken
from the house oi Mr.. Thos. w. ClagQet
by the couvalescent soldiers from the
hospitals Of this place, and marched to
Nam street, where, after consulting, it
was decided that they would not at pres.
ent hand him over TO the Provost Mar
shal, even if he promised to deal severe
" with him, but TO place him under
strong guard for II or "a hours, during
which time they will consult the author
tiles and see what they can do with him.
They resolved to take the matter into
thor own hands and treat him in militia
ry style. The soldiers are very much in
ccnscd
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NUMBER ITO.

cans defending the place with desperate
courage.
Comonfort had received reinforcements
and was about TO assume the offensive.
Gen forey was believed TO have boon
in perIlous situation.
|, IS said that the dying words Of
Stoncwall Jackson were request that
Gen Ewell might be assigned TO the com.
mand Of his troops.
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him. shouldn't wonder it some Of the
folks hereabouts are getting sick of the
,igger.
There was good deal Of lager drank
and ice cream eaten, music by bands and
singing by the multitude. Altogether ii
was as pl-asont Ms such affairs usually are,
but would rather make long march, and
fight a battle at he end Oft, than attend
such another celebration. Thomas.
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JACKSON, Miss, May II

JACKSON, Miss, May III.
Eleven Of Grants cavalry entered and
burned Cry,tal Springs, on the n. q.
K. r., to day at IL o'c ock.
The enemy are terrifying at the
Springs and at Western Springs.
Gen. Ostcrl'aus is at Cayugs, Win
5000 cavalry and six or seven regiments
Of infantry. ,u.,
The enemy are reinforcing at Willow
Springs and Rocky Springs from the
river. !,
Grant will probably advance east, and
not direct 10 Vicksburg.