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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-08-06

favor cordially recommend the citizens OF New York E
on IN proper observance Of the day thus set apart for
that purpose ey from al nuSc
ship to unite In the religious services suitable 70 the DC
casion. =. - n.
OF nations for the victories which give promise OF an
early suppression the rebellion, let US not forget 70
acknowledge national sins and shortcomings remrm
bering patriotism and the spirit OF faction
have prevented US from employing with bee, ehefsy
and unity Of purp So the ample resources which boua
tilu Providence has placed in our hands, and WHICH,
thus employed would have long since secured 70 VS. ~
TO overthrow the mild and oenecent government whcu
their fathers aided 10 founding, and which they
themselves shared In administering, be deivered
from the evil spirit which possesses them that all party
strife among ourselves 10 this time OF national peril may
be suppanted by ardent and devoted patriotism ano
that the spirit Of fspne and disobedence TO law which
recently manifested itself in this city may be foreye
Given under my hand and official seal at the City Hall
1868, GEORGE OPDYKE. Mayor.
NOTICE.
CRY OF NEW YoRg DEPARTMENT or FINANCE
CoMrTRoILERs Ops1cK, August s. 1868.
Thursday, the 9th day OF August instant, having beef
set by the President OF tho United states day
OF national thaDksgivng praise and prayer for the
ries of important victories recently gained by the mill
ary naval forces OF the Union in order afford al
persons officially injected with this department an or
portunity observe the appropriate
the Comptroners office and the several bureaus and
Offices the department will be closed on that day.
MATTHEW 7. BRENNAN, Comptroller.
Proclamation OF the Mayor Of Brooklyn.
MAYORS OrTIcE, August 4. 1858.
Tho President Of the United States having designated
Thursday August g. as a day which he recommends SHAH
be observed by the people OF Thanksgiving and
praise o the Giver OF all good In view or the glorious
victories which have recently crowned the efforts OF
gallant armies respectfully recommend to the citizens
OF Brooklyn general observance OF the day by the
pension OF business. The public Offices Of the city viii
be closed on that day. 81
MARTIN KALBFLEISCTI, Mayor.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-08-06

IT,I TI.T
scrts nrprelcDsions beginning 70 be tat nv the
farmers hat the oooiinued weather viii materially
ca, hort the prov&s&0ep. Is said that corn Is SUI
fernx from the ncsdS - Sopous rams. Much Il the
whrss vhich was cut ahd.S&sscd long ago canno, DO
gathered because there not sufficient sanshipe 70 dry
a tba couseanent eris "a has sfwon,cd The rr,,r cr
~heat this ycr all oocep bae Ncen rn.~t abur.isn,
mush argor ibrn almost any Vrevicus year. AlowmG
r the accdcpts Of the scasoQ ttn think there IN
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-08-06
.ssThe Florida Doing q Fierce
Business"
She Hes Destroyed 100000
Worth Of Property.
General Lee Appeals to tho Rebel States fol
ReinfOrcements.
q Re n II H AL OEE ID II r. s,
&c., &C.. Go.
general Oraers-No. go.

Oen0ToA VfO0r8-NOs
HEADQUARTERS, ARxr NORTHERN VIRGINIA,
July 20, 1853
All ocers and soldiers absent from this army, who
arc able duty and not detached special SERVICE
are ordered TO return Immediately. Tho commanding
general calls upon all soldiers TO reon their respective
regiments at once. To remain al home in is the hour OF
our comt,ys need Is unworthy tie manhood IF Southern
soldier While you proudly boast that you belong 70 the
Army Of Northern Virginia let II not be said that you
deserted your comrades In contest In which everything
you hold dear At stake The commanding general ap-
peas the people of the States to send forth euy na~ able
% bear arms TO aid s bro,e soldiers, who have 90 often
beaten back our foes strike decisive blo,o for the safe
" and sancy Of our homes and tho independence Of our
country.
Bv command OF General R. E. LEE
r. H. CunroN, A. A. and l. G.
MaMt, or tho Florida, every Wolf and
Very Busy."
From the Fayetteville IN. CO. Observer
Tho Fayetteville a. g. Observer has been favored with
tho sight Of letter from CAPTAIN Maii Of the Con
Il dated Pernambuco Brazil, May H. 1858 Inc letter
Is model OF beauty in expressions Of affection Tor ms
children The following extracts are Of general interest:
am very well and very, very busy Last night saw
gentleman who, ten days ago, dned on board the Aa
spirits having just received letters from you all at home
by an English bark.
feel happy 10 ten you that the Florida has been doing
BUSINESS to May IL she has destroyed SO cO oOO
of Yankee commerce md eidcd thirteen federal nteof-
soar sent to destroy her and the Alabama
The Florida and Alabama destroyed ten OF the enemys
largest vessels april 20 within sixty miles q cacn
other, but to May 10 have not met Regards TO NJ
much anxiety that this date all arc well on both
vessels
cannot write what my plans are. The duty Is very
terrible upon ones mental and physical ability, but am
doing my power the benefit OF the confederacy
Dare not write more embrace you ALL my dear chill.
dren May God bless you and long unite us in peace
aud prosperity.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-08-06
ARRIVAL OF TIE NORTHERN LIGHT.
$685.. coo IN SPECIE ON FREIGHT,
-
News from Central and South
America.
Panama to BE- Made Temporarily the
Capital Of Colombia.
THE CIVIL WAR In NICARAGUA.
Prospect Of War Between Chile
and Bolivia,
To-, Gc.. IL.

The mail steamship Northern Light Captain Tinkepaugh
from Aspnwa the 9th July arrived this port at
noon yesterday, bringing us advces from South and
Central and the mails from California to the 18th
OF July.
Suhio is Lha
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-08-06

Tho third days races went OF az usual although .
tremendous shower up after tho first race begsn
The first sweepstakes for three year olds,
dash OF two miles and resulted as follows
J. :. watsons Q. c. Aldebaran. ...............1
v. Morris b. c. Surprize
=. q. Murphy's @. c. Southcrner. .............. 3
Time-3Tk.
Tho second race was mile heats, best three ye and
resulted as follows
J. watson's b. 6. Captain Moore, years old
4. G. Moore q b. m. Marmora, years old 800 2 q 4
Tmc-t ;35, 80 and 1s32
The races will close Thursday.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-08-06

The receipts at the Of6ce OF the Assistant TT,
urer to-day were as fDllows:-
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-03-24
TELEGRAPHIC.
Sunday Nights Dispatches
Further Particulars OF the m,ltop
hattie. IT n

CINCINNATI, March 22.-The Gazette has ad-
ditional particulars of the Milton Battle. Our
iorces ,n were commanded by Col. Hall of the
iooth Ohio, who, finding that he was being at.
lacked by superior numbers, fell back to com
manding position and sent a courier to Muir.
iieesboro for reinforcements, promising to hold
hiG ground until they arrived.
fart OF the rebel cavalry diemnunted and at.
tscked our position with impetuosity, but we're
repuised. The enOmy, enraged at the execu.
tion OF the Harris Battery massed three re-
glments and charged it. The Ist Missouri
regiment, lying concealed behind the battery.
Waited until theseneny was within thirty yards.
when they opened a destructive fro, causing
tnem to retreat in confusion from the Geld.
leaving their dead and wounded.
Our victory was complete before the rein
1ofcement5 arrived. Among the rebel killed
Was one Colonel, and Captain and three Lieu-
tehants. Our loss was seven killed and thiIty.
one wounded. The battle lasted about four
hours.
a special dispatch from Paris, Ky, to the
commercial says rebel Col. Cluke surrounded
nj sterling, Ky at 2 O'Clock this morning.
oar forces amounting to two thousand, fought
from the houses Tor four houts, but were finally
compelled to surrender. The rebels then burned
the tewn. IL 10 believed Cluke inteuds to AT
tack Paris tonight.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-03-24
LATEST FROM EUROpE.

HALIFAX, March a2.-The steamer Europa
from Liverpool the 7th aud Queenstown the
evening of the 9Th arrived this morning.
The City Of Manchester left Liverpool shortly
after the Europa
English news Is uninportant; the all absorb,
ing topic being the entry of the Princess Alex-
andria into London on the day the Europa sailed,
The preparations we're on an llnexampIed ocale
OF magni6cence.
A Washington letter In the London Herald
ASSERTS that secret society has been discover
ed, the members of which were sWorn IN kilJ
President Lincoln.
In the House Of Commons, on the 5tb, apotb.
or debate took place Golden made yiRoroua
attack upon the general policy Of the Admirali-
ty In maintaining obsolete vessels after the
valuable experience furnished by America in
favor OF iron plated chips.
Bishop Colenso declines the suggestion of hs
brother Bishops tina. he should resign,
1t is stated that the English and French Gov
ernments were agreed es to the tenor of their
notes to Russia regarding Poland. Regret is
expressed for the various partitions to which
Poland has been the victim, but they are re-
garded as things of the past, and not 10 be
remedied. Both Governments, however. sneak
as earnestly as diplomacy allows, of their hopes
for the fulhllment of the solemn promises
tione.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-03-24

ST. LOUIS, March 22.-The Republican q Mem
phis dispatch of the 26th says that advicss from
Greenwood, to Monday last, are to the effect,
that the gunboat Chillocothe bombarded Fort
Pemberton Saturday and Sunday, but without
any decisive result. h Ris
The rebel battery is go situated that IL can
not be attacked by q land force, on account of
high water. One gun1of the De Kslh has been
taken ashore, and q land battery constructed
near the rebel works. At tisaS 3
The rebel force is estimated at elk thousand
under Gen. Loiing. 8 Aa,rg -s,sa !.
Reinforcements are being rapidly sent to the
seat OF operations, and 1t Is expected that our
feet will soon be able TO reduce all the rcbsI
Notifications on the Yszoo. Gjggi'if aaalgsr
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-03-24
The Parting Kiss-A Dark Deed,

A short time ago, gentleman--a resident
of Mad River Township-came to Urbana one
evening in order to take the night (through
freight Accommodation train for Springfield.
He did so.>
Finding the car full. he remained standing
short time, becoming tired, he asked n lady
the privilege of occupying part of the seat be.
longing to her. Now, it must be known to
all night travellers that this train-or this car
rather-is dark--that is, IL is illuminated by
dim light, only, which doesn't "shed it's
luster thereof" very extensively Well, con-
versation commenced between the parties men,
toned, and il turned to almost everything
weather, fashions, politics, etc.-and finally to
personal and particular affairs. The gentleman
informed the lady that he was widoweP; che,
ln return, remarked (she was dressed in black)
that she was widow. The 'lone woman"
seemed pleased with the widower Not needing
the immortal advice OF the elder Weller to his
dutiful son-"Samivel, beware vidders"--he
became more affectionate In his remarks; and
as the train left Hunts Station, no asked as
favor, as they were, about to part, that she
would beatow q kiss. She at fret hesitated,
but atterWard consented. He gallantly asked
her to lift her veil; she was timid, and modest.
ly begged him TO exercise the pleasure himself
The train whistled--now was the accented
time! He gently raised the veil, when in
popped the Conductor with glaring lamp, and
there, dazzling the happy face of the gentleman
and widower from Mad.rlver, was tho
luscious lips, glistening teeth. extensive nose
white eyes, charcoal countenance and waps
hair of she American of African descent =
He did not take that kiss. He couldn't see it.
What makes this last mentioned fact acton.
ishing Is this The gallant widower 10 one ol
the most prominent Republicans In Mad River
and swallows every niggerism Of his party
emancipation proclamation aud all. II he car
embrace the whole Niger in his party, WHY
cant he embrace one personally "Kiss ml
quick and 80, my honey .n-Uy6ana Union.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-03-24

Deliusred in The Ohio Senate, February 9Th and
9sth, upon the War Policy of The Admni,tra-
ton .a
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-03-24

New YoRK, March 23-The Richmond
Whig of the 18Th. editorially speaks of a want
OF success in the Southwest, put says the South
west has at length good cause to be sanguine Of
the future. II il needs any assistance beyond
the late brilliant victories, we will suggest tha.
a day may come when Hooker. will receive q
blow more crushing than any Mcclellan, Pope
or Burnside received. Should this happen, Il
may chance that every man Lincoln can scrape
wrongs Of the South fret win be avenged
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-03-24
CrscrNNArI, March q .-BurasiiiIel viii ar,iv

CIscNNArI, March % Burnside viii arrive
tomorrow. Gen. Buford takes command ct
> The Commercial has . special from Mur-
freesboro which says II IL Ia reported that the
rebels recrossed Duck river in force. nis OK.
pected Joe johnson viii take Immediate com.
mand tfr ts.g
The Tullahoma, Rama and Lioness overhaul.
cd the steamer Parallel. with three thousand
bales OF cotton, on the l0sh, running her ashore
The rebels were compelled to burn her. @seg
Advlces from Yazuoe Pass represent every
prospect Of getting through successfully .,gs
Our forces were beslsging Fort Pemberidn
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-03-24
VERY LATEST.

The Princess Alexandra passed Windsor.
LIVERPOOL, March 7.-Evening Cotton firm.
or with an upward tendency; prices are un-
changed; sales of 1000 bales.
Bfesdstufs quiet and tending downward.
Provisions dull and tending downward
Wakefield, Nash and others report -four dull
and unchanged at 2I@22s. ,r.-,-
Wheat quiet; tendency downward; white
Western lO@10S Sd; white Southern iOs 9dM
lis Sd. White 29s 6d@30s Sd. The same
authorities report beef quiet aud tending down
ward.
Pork quiet but steady.
Bacon easy.
Brokers circulars report sugar heavy and
Coffee steady.
Barring's circular reports business in U. S.
stocks at high prices, but not sustained; at
the close the market was dull-U. 8. SIS So.
Sc 6316, Erie 1904, Illinois Central 4e@43
discounts
SHANGHAI, Jan. 26-Preparations are making
for the reorganization OF the expedition against
Nankin. IA
The French contingent has been defeated near
Ningpo.
r.~ Ds~-n Lsss U0cn TpUeINeQ. Iuero II
nothing new in reference to the Brazilian diff
iculty, which continued to be warmly canvass
ed, causing depression of trade at Rio. =,
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-03-24

hW ARLINGTON, March 2l.-The Herald's dis. Z
patch states that it is confidently stated in mill.
tary circles tonight, that General Helntzel-
man will assume the command assigned to
Gen. sumner, and supersede Gen. Curtis in
Missouri. 1g5Il 3. i
Cen Sigel, who has Withdrawn his resigna-
ZION, Is urged BY his friends TO apply for the
command of an expedition to Texas.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-03-24

NEw YoRK, March 2l.--Havana adyices
convey the intelligence Of the suppression Of
the rebellion In st. Domingo.
Only one skirmish occurred, and the insur-
gents dispersed. a'.A
The Spanish forces which defeated them are
said to number only three hundred. The
steamer Georgiana, OF Nassau, had two heavy,
guns mounted.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-03-24

New YORK, March 81. A CINCINNATI die
patch of the 18Th, says General Burnside is
expected there to succeed General Wright.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-02-20

REBELLToN ~ POLAND.-We have already
published some details of the insurrection in
Poland The Russian accounts reports that
the rebels have been crushed, but Russian Off
cial bulletins are not the most reliable in The
world The Warsaw correspondent of the
Berlin National Z i!ung, written on the 25lh
ult, says:
g Iean Only confirm my account or yester-
day. that the county is in co-ape:e revolt
According to tie arrangements oi The revolu-
liouary party, the outbreak was not to take
place until the Ist of May, but the govern
ment themselves. have hastenei the catastro-
phe-by the. unhappy recruiting movement
From all parts of the country come bad re-
ports one following the other. In Kiele and
in Siediic ProvisioDary Goveraments are es-
tabiished. Fighting has taken place At many
points with varied results, All thelelegFaphic
wires are broken. and on the Warsaw ami st.
Petersburg and the Vienna Railways the rails
are torn up and carried off. On the Warsaw
and ST. Petersburg line the ilSurgeanls have
burnt a bridge All The lines have become in
secure, and it will cost the government much
trouble to become masters of the movement.
The insurgents seem TO be about to carry on
a eut rrila warfare.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-02-20
New Military Law .

Before the present Congress adjpurns it will
douSt.ess pass stringent Military Bill. Sach
a bill is now before the Senate, prepared with
care AID III view of the probable exigencies OF
the- country. It's chief provisions may be
succiDcuy sta ed us follows
LIST. All able-bOded male eitznBs between
eighteen aud iOrly-live are liable to perform
military duty on the Presidents call. The only
cxenpts are, first, the physically, mentally. or
morally unit second, those necessary for the
support of the aged or iulirm parents, or
phans, or chilidten third. the Vice Presi-
dent, Judges OF United States Courts, heads
of Departments fourth, only sous Of aged or
infirm parents Where there are TIVE or more
snch SOUS, the father, or, il he be dead, the
n?other may elect which shall be exempt =
Filth only Brother IF laIherIess and mother
leSs children not twelve years old the father
OF nlotberless children under twelve years de-
pendent on bis living. SIKH: AGhere two Of
q iamily are 10 service, the residue not ex-
ceeding two are exempt Seventh Fathers
Of two or more children under fourteen, resi-
ding ou farms lot ever fifty acres. exempt
Eighth No person convicted Of felony shall
be permitted TO serve.
National forces not now in service are divi-
ded into TWO classes. The first comprise all
between eighteen aud thirty years, and all un-
married between thirty and forry-fve The
second comprise nlI other persons.
The Uuised Sfaies are divided into d's-
;r:c!s for enrolling and organizing forces ard
arresting dtserlers and spies. Provost Mar
seals are appointed for each district. with
stringent authority The provisions for he
srr.stirg Of descr.ers, are ample and S, vero.
Each Jf the two classes ehrolIpd for service
shall Be sunject to two years frcm July afjcr
enrolment, to be called out aud to continue
in service for three Yeas OF during the war
Provision is made for the acceptance of sub
s,itutes. Men now in seI vice who shall re-
enlist for one year shall receive a bounty OF
$50. Those who may Ic-erflist FOR two yeals
shall have 800, S25 being paid down.
Regiments reduced TO below one-half their
number from he State are to be consolidated.
Officers who are absent from duty without
leave are 10 be reduced 10 the ranks, to serve
for three years. Officers absent from duty
with leave, unless sick or wounded, shall receive
nalf pay and allowances.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-02-20

WosL IN New YoRK.-Thc demand this
week las been very active, and he safes large;
much OF the wool has only changed hands, and
bcing for investment, has not qoue out Of the
market Prices have risen since our last re-
port, and are NV ii miy held at the advance ;
a large proportion of lhe sales being on spec
ulaticD the paltieu arsare kept private. The
sales reported comprise, Of pome3ic WOODS.
SEQ ba'es Calilolnia, a prices ror2ing f ON
80 to 80 cetls $4,000 lbs Fieeces at 75 to
50 cents per 10. Of Pul;,d ;he stock is small,
aud we hear Of very lille sud; prices have
advanced TO - and - Gems for extra and su-
per- Prime lois lorrign have beeu more ac-
tive than domcstics, AID sales have been made
of -li5.0llG lbs unwasicI Naluaraisn. -5Ah
bales Cape DO Nestizi, 80 do. Mexican
aud 500 ballots Peruvian, al on private
te, ms Besides which there hilve been consid-
cradle pnrch aSes of Mediterranean descriP-
tions but we are unable to report particulars
While foreign exchange ru es at the present
high figures the import of foreign woods is ex-
pectcd to be small, and prices steadily favor
Sellers Commercial aud Slipping L,st.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-02-20

SHOCKING McRDER.-A heart sickening as
sassiuaiion occurred in Dayton on Saturday
night, bs which an old and respectable farmer
lost his life at the hands OF some foul wretch
The name of the murdered man was Geo. In
demuih. He was seen on Saturday evening 10
company with a man named John w. Dobbin,
deser:er from the army, they visited several
salooLs aud drank together, Lindeuluih bccom=
i,,g someWlaf intoxicated and free with his
n,orey. Al a saloOn on JeffTsoa sired he
pulled out a rozl OF money and Dobbin counted
it ov,r after be had received his change from
The counter, reported $40 80. Dob6ilts then
proposed 10 visit a house up the river, and
they siart,d of They were seen going 10 thai
direciien. Dobbius carrying lantern which he
had stolen from the o ange Mil. Some time
alter his, DObbin entered Wise's barber shop
and wanted TO wash remarking that he had
been Buichering. and b-d got spiashe,l will
; bloCd. Nothing was thought OF this. how
ever and he went ont and i-iIed several drink
ing saloons, sp-nding several dollals, stopping
at ole Of lien 10 couat his money over, which
amounted % SIS.
| pubbin ltft lrT Cincinnati, and de1aelsnIen
Of the pulice was sent after lin on SUNDAY
THY succeedvI. hy tie aid of the Cipeiunat
/ police. IN capturing tine blood thiisty savage
ON Monday. and have returned to Dayton :
lie acknow edged Ibe crime, and only lament
I'd the modification Of bis wiie.-Stfe Jcir
nal.