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Onr Victory at Helena.

MEMPHIS, July 5.-Gen. Hurlbut
has furnished the following extracts
of letters from Gen. Prentiss
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF ARKAN-
sAs, HELENA, July 4, 10 80 A. M
We have been hard pressed since
daylight by the combined forces of
Price, Holmes, Marmaduke, Parsons
and others. Thus far we have held
our own aud captured several hun
dred prisoners, whom | sent you on
board the steamer Tycoon. The
enemy are now preparing for a re-
newed attack in force. Send another
gunboat if possible. The Tyler has
done good service to-day.
3p. M.-We have repulsed the en-
envy at every point. Our soldiers
are now collecting their wounded.
We have taken in all 1900 prisoners
their loss in killed and wounded will
reach 500 or 600. Although the
rebels are badly whipped, there is no
doubt but they will renew the attack
at an early moment, and are now
masSing troops for that purpose. My
force is inferior to the rebels, but
with the aid expected from you and
the gunboats the rebels may be ser
iously beaten.
No details of the fight have been
received. Prominent officers report
Our loss in killed and wounded not
over GO. The rebels captured 6 Of
our guns which were atterward re-
captured. The colored troops are
reported to have fought we'll
Gen. Hurlbut sent the reinforce
ments promptly.
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the Democrats have been comparatively indilcr-
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mind, the Abolitionists have succeeded in in
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4 Double Sheet Weekly Democratic
Journal, Of Eight Pages, and 4s
Columns Of Reading Matter.
, 1863-08-21
FROM CAIRO.


Especial Dispatch to the Chicago Tribuue.1
CAmo, Aug. 10th. 1868.
Isaac N. Phillips, Provost Marshal Of the
18th Congressional district, having his head-
quarters here, has Issued notice in the pub
lie prints OF thevicinity, directed to all whom
it may concern, to the effect that If any cisl-
zen knows Of any person liable to conscrip-
ton In the district, whom he has reason to be-
lieye has not been enrolled, If he will m,ko
tho eamo known at bis headquarters, the
proper correction may be made.
Persons known to have reported false names
are also to be placed upon the rolls under
true ones, or may be liable to draft twice
once under the true, and once under the false
name. It Is to be hoped that the call may be
promptly attended to.
Joseph Grant and Jesse McCord Of Christ
ian county, Ky., who have been arrested in
company with Vim. Yocum, late Of the
Qua1termaster's Department Of this post, for
using strategy and force to secure the
person Of negro boy, when legitimate
means had filled, in which, for the
consideration of the sum Of fifty dollars they
were aided BY Yocum, have been taken to
Columbus for trial before military COM
mission. They will sooa know their
fate. Yocum already received his
trial here before the Commission, but the de-
ciaion has not yet been made public. The
latter prisoner, meantime, has gone home On
parole, under proper bonds to abide by the
eaid conclusion when It will be made known.
, 1863-08-21
From Tho Coast I8Iockode.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20.-The Navy Depart
1nent Is informed that the bark Gem Of the
Sen captured In July last the schooner Geor-
gia Of Nassau, of the coast Of Florida.
The steamship Desoto reports the capture,
by her, Of tho schooner Lady Maria, for yio-
lation Of the blockade. Her cargo consisted
Of 104 bales Of cotton.
Lieutenant Commanding McDoura1, Of tho
steamer Heudrick Hudson, Gays that while
cruising in the vicinity Of San Blas, he tound
On and In the vicinity Of the beach 1873 bales
Of cotton, which had evidently been washed
ashore only short time before it WAS diseoy-
cred.
The steamer r. R. Cnyler chased . rebel
steamer some distance to tho westward Of
Cape San Bias, aud In her efforts to escape,
the 1atter had thrown part of her cargo
overheard, supposed to be the cotton alluded
to By the Commander Of the Hudson.
Tie Desoto chased rebel steamer, which
WIS obliged to throw off thcie cotton, one
hundred and seventeen bales, in order to ef-
feet her escape. The cotton WAS picked up
by the Desoto. The steamer Fort Henry cap
tured on the coast Of Florida twenty-five
bales Of cotton and eight contrabands.
, 1863-08-21

4 portion of this edition contains IN ar
ucle on the second page, which found its
way into type, escaping the notice Of any
responsible editor Of this paper, containing
Z blunder in fact, and worse blunder in
morals. The Scalp bounty never was a
zato Of Minnesota" as all the readers Of the
TRIBUNE should know. 1t YVES issued as
military order, and, if ve recollcct right,
its paternity rests between the then acting
Governor and the Adjutant General Of the
State, not to the credit Of either, and ab-
jured by both. 1t lived only short time,
and only one scalp bounty was paid under
it, which, in high poetic justice, happened
70 be that Of Little Grow, the chief insti-
gator Of the Indian murders The order
was promptly denounced by rightminded
Minncsotcans, as well as the people Of
other States, as piece Of needless barba-
1ity, not at all justified by the circumstan-
ccs Of the case, and the TRIBUNE, with
equal promptness, protested against it
We regret the article IN question reaches
any share Of our readers, but with this an
tdotc accompanying it it will do no harm.
Our friends whose eye it meets, will do US
the justice to acknowledge that It is as
much out Of place in our columns as would
he an culogy Of JEFF. Davis It is very
provoking. What more need be said?
, 1863-08-21
FROM CHARLESTON.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20.-Promiaent officers
serving before Charleston express themselves
in private letters received here to-day, IS ear
neetly hopeful of the results Of the combined
naval and military operations, but they do
not mention any time for the reduction Of
Fort Sumter, etc., rs promised By enthusias-
tic correspondents. Tho work being heavy,
and requiring the utmost skill and caution,
they, with full appreciation Of all the dill.
culties purposed. refrain from exciting expec-
tatlons Of Immediate and complete victory;
nor is such a speedy result Of such charac-
ter anticipated by gentlemen in Washington
who arc best acquainted with the plans Of the
commanding officers.
FORTRESS MONROE, August 10.-The steam
er John Rice arrived early this morning from
off Charleston. She brings 20 additional
DCWB,
, 1863-08-21
From SNn Francisco.

81. FRANCISCO, Aug. 5:-Accounts come,
nch aud cxtenaiye gold mining region in the
San francisco mountains, lying east Of the
! Colorado River. The La Pas and other re-
.senfly formed mining companies On the Col
orado has been deserted for the new mines.
The latter are described as new California,
Therc ts general complaint among the
<,rnwers Of Vegetables and fruits-the supply
Being greatly {n excess Of tho demand BIS.
kets of plums and excellent peaches nre sold
for about Two cents q pound, which Will
scarcely pay the cost Of gathering and send:
ing to market. Every day Large quantities OF
fruits and vegetables are thrown aTay for the
T1nt ct buyers.
, 1863-08-21
From ME EaPhiS,
Interesting Southern News

lspecial Dispatch to the Chicago Tribunal
CAIRO, August 20, 1863.
The steamer Platte Valley, from Memphis
18th, arrived at an early hour thil morning,
bringing dispatches from your correspondent
below, and files Of Memphis papers Of tho
same date. ". H. Leo, the old friend and
clasEmate Of the editor Of the Bulletin, Just
from Georgis, communicates Some interest,"
ing facts regarding the State Of the country
In the Interior ot the Confederacy.
Thirty. eight rebel prisoners from Corinth,
arrived at Memphis on the 18th, md became
inmates Of the Mel p1ison. They had been
acting as guerillas,3 and we're portion of
those mentioned few days since as having
been captured in recent skirmishcs with Union
cavalry.
Mn]. 7. P. Robb, sanitary agent for Illinois,
received on Sunday, 18Th, per steamer John
H. Dickey, d consignment Of IS COWS and %
calves, being the first 1nsta1mcnt Of what Is
called the Bickerdyke lot. Mr., Irwi1, Super
intendent Of Hospitals, made liberal p1oyis'
, 1863-08-21
FROM lNDlANAp0liS.
Twenty Thousand War Democrats
in Council.

Especial Dispatch to the Chicago Tribune.1
IsD1AsAro11s, Aug. 20, 1863
The War Democratic Mass Meeting hero to-
day was an immense affair. Full &C, 000 peo-
PIE wero present. The Nyeuest enthusiasm
prevailed.
At halfpast ten the meeting was called to
order, aud Gen. Nathan King, just from the
fields Of Vicksbu1g, was called upon to pre-.
side, with Vice President from each Con-
greesionnl District.
Gen. Kmban On, taking the chair, made IN
excellent speech, which wrough up the audi
ence to the highest pitch Of enthusiasm.
4 series Of resolutions were then introduced
and were unanimously passed. They aro up
to the full war point. Speeches were made
by Hon. Henry secrist, Gen. John A. McClor-
nand, Of Illinois, Gen. Dumont, representa-
tive in Congress from this district, Rev. DR..
Daily, Coils. Ashby, Steele and others, MI Of
which were enthusiastically app1auded.
Letters we're read from Hon. Daniels Dick
inson Of New York, Hon. John Brougham, Of
Ohio; Hon. Lewis Cass, Of Michigan, Gen.
Alvin P. Hovey, Gen. John L. Logan and
others, all in sympathy With the objects Of the
meeting,
, 1863-08-21
THE WAR IN RKANSAS.


lGpEE1A DItP2tCu u tuG NllIai1su 4I1uuuc-J
MEMru1s, Ang. 1s-gla CAno, Aug. ~, 1863,
learn that $2,225, 900 has been received
here for the paying Of tho army. Late adv1
ccs received from the White River country,
represent tho people in an almost starving
condition, the surrounding country having
been thoroughly drained of all kinds Of sup
plies, for the support Of the rebel army. AL
except helpless old men, and women aud chill
d1en have been conscrlpted into service.
The Arkansas River country Is In better
condition, and no doubt ia entertained of our
ability to supply an invading force. The peo-
pie Of Arkaneas are represented as being
strongly in favor Of reconstruction Of the
Union On my terms. All the rebel force in
Arkansas is concentrated at Alusada, four OF
five miles below Little Rock.
Kirby Smith had arrived and assumed COM
mand, and WIS fortif5ing against attack at
Little Rock. The rebel army arc much dIsor-
ganized, md all sorts Of stories are told to
encourage them not to Gesert. Among these
was one to the effect that France mud Spain
had recognized the Confederacy, and declared
war against the United States. That the
Confederates had captured Washington, and
in few days would have New York.
, 1863-08-21
FROM SPRINGFIELD,


SPRINGFIELD, III, Aug. %, 1868.
It Is requested OF tho Union men all over
the State that they organize and appoint Mar
eha]s in the several townships OF precincts,
and authorize said Marehals to communicate
With Hon. ]. G. Conkiing Of this city respect,
Ing the delegation from each county to tho
mass Convention, so that the Chief Marshal
here can make all necessary arrangements.
a telegram was received from President
Lincoln, bT Mr.. Corg!lnr, today, to the effect
that be hsd thought he would be able to at.
tcrd the mass Convention On the sth Of Sep
tember, bu. public business prevented, aud
that he would address the assembled people
By letter.
Hon. Thos. ]. Turner, Of Freeport, has ac-
cepted an Invitation to speak At the maas
meeting.
4 gentleman from BfcDonough county
ftatcs that armed bands Of Copperhesds had
left that comfy to join the rioters in Fulton
county.
Two hundred ard fifty militia muster rolls
hare been Issued from the AdJutant Generals
office.
Gen. Logan addressed about 5000 people at
sa1cm, Marion county, yesterday. He is said
to have made one Of his best efforts. BE
spoke for two hours and q half, and Was lls-
tened to attentlyely to tho close.
Judge Il. Z. s. O'1felveny was present, and
the General denounced him as one Of tho len
ders Of n band of traitors, who we're plotting
to overthrow the Government. O'Melyeny
slunk away from the crowd and never made
any reply
Gcv. Yntes Is t. speak at Virginia, Cass
county, next Tuesday. The Copperheads in
the county haTe made threats that the meet
ing tAould not take place, and also, that
Yates should not speak. Fearing this, I learn
that tho Governor, who did not at first pro-
poEo speaking there, Is now determined
to do 50.
Tie STATE Rtgister Of this morning publishes
an tncendiary article sgainst the draft, charg-
Ing that tho Western States were to be pur-
pcse1y drained Of nen by the Administration,
while tic New England and other Eastern
States were to be favored. The articleis part
OF tho programme gotten up By the Copper
head leaders In council, In order to lntlame
the people agnlnst the draft.
Lieut. T. P. Bradley, Of the 73d Infantry,
has been honorably mustered out by the
PRECEDENT,
, 1863-08-21

ions for the new COWS upon Presidents Is
land, few miles below the city.
The Hospitals are hereafter to be snppnea
with fresh milk, By means Of q small steamer
10 p1y between the island md the city. This
rill be welcome news to hundreds Of suffer-
ers.
Especial Dispatch to tho Chicago Tf1bune.1
MExpms, Aug. 1s, VIA CAIRO, Aug. 20, 1858.
There are many evidences Of revival OF
business, and great interest is manifested to
know the result Of the deliberations Of the
Convention of Surveyors and Treasury Agents
at Cincinnati on the 18th, as theyare believed
to be intimately connected with removal of
the restrictions on our trade.
, 1863-08-21

NEW YORK, Aug. 20.-The Herald has the
following:
"In IN account furnished by Capt. Luce,
Of the bark Sunset, which was captured and
bonded by the rebel pirate steamer Florida,
to the naval authorities, some singular state
ments arc made. It will be remembered that
tho Sunset was captured on the 7th Of July.
Capt. Luce WIS AYe hours on board the Flori-
da, and was compelled by Capt. Matilt to sign
q bond for his vessel, while under military
guard, md WIS refused duplicate gift; IN the
Gated very plainly TINT he was fully informed
in regard to Lce's invasion of Maryland and
Pennsylvania, md that tho samo was to be
aided BY Copposhead demonstration In New
York and otner Northern cities, which he be.
Heyed would compel the United States Gov
ernment to make peace with the rebels, and
acknowledg q their Independence.
, 1863-08-21
FROM CINCINNATI
iSrecia1 Dispatch to the Chicago TtIhup

Especial Dispatch to the Chicago Trlbune.1
CINCINNATI, Aug. %, 1861
: Election returns from 101 counties in Ken
tuclzy give Bramlette 67,141; Wicklif1e IT,
l25. Bram1ette's majority is over 80, GOO, with
nine counties yet to be heard from.
Rumorsfrom Kentucky state that Buckner
is falling back before Burnside, and that his
army will occupy Knoxville tomorrow.
Burnside himself Is Jet at Camp Nelson.
When he will take the field Is not known.
There are NOW about $50 prisoners confined
in tho city prison here. The Provost Mar.
shals are doing wholesale business In arrest.
ing deserters from tho army. Over ITO have
been arrested md lodged in jail during the
present week.
A large Union meeting WAS held In Mans
field, Ohio, to-day. The greatest enthusirsm
prevailed.
, 1863-08-21
FROM ST. Louis.

Especial U1tpsICn 10 Lat Cu1CasU 4flpUu6.t
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 20, 1868.
By order Of the War Department, board
will assemble here tomorrow to examine
qualifications Of applicants for position Of
officers Of noE colorcd regiments. Col.
Houston, of tho 9Th Missouri infantry, is
President Of the board.
The investigation Of the burning Of the
steamer Ruth, now progressing, has fhled
thus far to develop single fact to show any
plan to rob the boat during the fire. Tho
Secretary Of tie Treasury has ordered q strict
inquiry into the reason of one Of the paymas-
ters leaving the boat at Cairo.
4 negro cavalry regiment is to be raieed
Immediately. Gen. Schofe1d has consented
that negroes now in the infantry service In
this department may be used for that pur-
pose.
Gen, Dodge and staff arrived here this morn-
Ing, from Corinth. The General Is 1mproV-
, 1863-08-21

The Draft in New York CITY.
New YoRK, Aug. 20.-The draft in the 18th
Ward was concluded to-day without the
elightest signs Of dissatisfaction. Among the
drafted Is Wm. II. Fry Of the Tribune, John
Clancy Of the Leader, Michael A. Bratram an
3prsss Reporter yohn =. Holmes, Ex-
ung, Townsend Hnrris late M1nrster to japan,
John Morrissey, pugilist, several policemen,
and several colo1ed persons.
, 1863-08-21
DROPOSALS FOR OATS

Aes1s7AgT QrAxrEEnAsTE1's OFB1cs.}
FoRAGE bEPAhrNRET. o. s a,
81. LoC1c. No.. August q. 1873
Sealed Proposals !iu be rece7eL At tbs otlee until
II orio(k H., Saturday. August =, LESS, tor
10000 BUSHELS OF OAT5,
70 be delivered in st. Louis No "A: tho various ssoa
Warehouses: Pee of ehsrGss. OF On Ehssf osats ss
buthel. per Hetk: Bids for each point must be made
Tho cats must be hrst quality. Il good. well ssved
sacks 50 pounds to the baehe subject IL Inspection
Hda Iii not Be- feesi7ed for less busaes
the rates sNo thousacl dollars for eaea ~ go BY
els to be forfeited 10 the IL caao tho parry
fails to bond L he contract isaHardei ! him.
Checks vii not % received II deoossts-
A boud 70 the amount ct twenty pr cent. OF the
value Of The atded, 4G1ed b. Two Euspoo.
snle surettes conditional for the faithful flluntnt
Of II contract will bo rc11tre3 As additional seen.
rtY ten per OF tho value Of te l1aoty awarded
VIII b Withheld from nrst dellFcs1ea -
perositta must be In separate packages, t2d Iolt1
endorsed With the bdceKf 3ame. And amo1ns 2n'
closed. .,
Bids atsuld be endorsed ~FToposais for oatsn
Bidders must be p7oneu Mt when tho ods Afa R's
The right i reserved to reject a..y 9; ~ saH
&u11,kE19 CeFA s0o ~>'
, 1863-08-21

MAr1ook, III: August 9e-John L. Tflton,
.coutpapy b, 18th. Massachusetts regiment
5au tom the train five miles south Of Mat.
3non. last night. The cars paesed oYer his
body, killing him Instantly