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The reports which appear at short intervals
in The Tuncs London) Of elaborate expert
mcnts in artillery. attest the deep popular as
well as professional interest which il felt in
England in tho question Of obtaining good
gun. We use the singular adyiscJly, because
down to the present time il is a matter of grave
doubt in the minds OF well informed officers
whether there is any single pattern or description
Of gun which will satisfactorily stand the brunt
OF test in actual conflict. IL il known to be
The opinion of many men eminent in the naval
service that the Armstrong guns arc total
failure, and the belief is certainly gaining ground
that whatever be their merits they are inferior
TO the Whitworh. Meanwhile experiments
proceed at Shoeburyncss, and the public waits
to be assured whether Britannia, Mistress of the
Ocean, has ship afoat that can do any respect
able fighting. Last years panic has, perhaps,
to great degree subsidized, but surely has not
been forgotten, and it is not easy to forget
that The Times Numbered against the ordnance
Authorities with the charge that they had Law.
ishcd millions OF pounds sterling and imperiled
the national safety by the general introduction
of an untried gun which turned out, on due ex.
pertinent, TO be worthless.
Until the recent contest between tho Kear-
sarge and Alabama, John Bull had rather con-
solcd himself with the notion that, though big
guns were impossibiities to him, he had at least
a Gs-pounder that would do service. But when
the Alsbsns was iven aSunder aud sent 10 the
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in tho North had previously tccn secured arrived on
Saturday Mt tho rooms Of the Freodcns Association In
Brooklyn. where they wero provided with temporary
recommendation. number Of others Of this class OF
nersops win be- received by this Society from the same
locality from time to time as now homes shall DO pro-
yilcd for them.
The Union Convention Of the Lat District of
Ohio held at Cincinnati on Saturday, nominated Benja-
min Eeclcson to Congress The vote stood as follows;
Eceleston 81; s. r. Chase. 30 In the Id District X.
L. Hayes nominated
Albert M. Palmer appeared before United
States Commissioner Osborn Saturday morning and
gave bonds in the sum of $1,000 the suretes being ap
proved by Gen. Dix. Palmer was discharged.
Gold opened ut $780,, rose to 2Gla, and closed at
2Sos d2eO Government Sock. 10 not maintain the extreme
sdvacs Of Friday in oil The loan If 1861 10 in good
demand Tie money market swell supplied at y cent on
call and more IL offered than be used by stock houses
There is continual flow OF currency toward the Atlantic
cities and money in all direction. is working cssiep Com
,nercial pope, can be had On better terms
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TIE GEORGIA CAMPAIGN.

Our letters this morning confirm and eluci'
date previous accounts of the movements when
brought on the battle Of the 2sth in front OF At
lanta. They show else that the battles "i iho
Goth and 22d did not interrupt for more thah
two or three days, if at all, the development Of
Gen. Sherman's plans. 1t is even douptiui
whether the heavy losses which fell upon the
enemy did not induce Gen. Sherman to enter
upon holder and more comprehensive opera
tions than he would have deemed prudent
had the strength Of the Rebel army renamed
intact. For On the 2Gth July, having before
enveloped Atlanta on the north and east, and in
that position having sustained and rcpelled the
most vigorous efforts of Hood to dislodgc him.
Gen. Sherman suddenly transferred the Army
of the Tennessee composing his left wing to the
right of his extended line, and moved decisively
toward the west and south Of Atlanta with
view to occupy the Macon Railroad and destroy
the last railway communication OF Atlanta.
That is what compelled Hood to risk the battle
of the 18th.
The dispatch Of the Rebel Gen. Food is very
disingenuous as to this battle. Hood says:
1.-THE enemy commenced extending his right
sbout o'clock this morning. Lieut.. Gems.
Stewart and.Lee were directed to hold the Lick
Skillet road for the day with portions of their
commands. About u O'Clock p. IN. sharp en-.
gagement enSRcd, with 10 decided advantage on
either side" Now tho facts are that LOring and
Stewart attacked Gen. Sherman'sright with great
impetuostv, twice and thrice over, and each
time and finally were beaten OFF with great
slaughter-both Loriug and Stewart being
severely wounced-ana that Gen. Sherman es-
tablished his lines whore he attempted to estab-
lish them: not al the force o. the Rebel army
being able to prevent hin. Only the army OF
the Tennessee under Gen. Howard was engaged,
and Of that army it was tie 18th Corps which
sustained tho weight of the Rebel assault.
Hood lost five or six thousand men; Howard
not fourth as many.
Gen. Howard assumed command Of TIC
Army Of the Tennessee in circumstance well
fitted TO test his capacity. As the successor Of
Mcpherson, he had to undergo q close scrutiny
from men and officers who loved and admired
that lamented General. In this battle Of TIC
2Sth, Gen. Howard seems to have amply justi-
fed his appointment, and to have sds-
tanned his previous reputation as corps
commander. His services on the Peninsula, and
especially at the battle Of Gettysburg, for which
he was thanked by Congress, made his name ia
milar to the people, while in the army he has
been known as a soldier of great actual ability
aud great promise-clear headed, excellent eye
for ground, prompt, good tactical knowledge,
quick to handle troops. 1t is muah to add that
he is a Christian patriot, devoted wholly to the
cause, and profoundly impressed With faith in
its success.
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Sr. LOUIS, August z. 1864

OF LOUIS, AOxubt u lovH
A Fort Leavenworth dispatch to The Demo-
,yas says that On express from Fort Riley brings sd-
vices OF the late Indian raid.
Gen. Blunt hsd arrived at Fort Riley and assumcd
command Of the Lew district embracing tho troubled
region. The movements OF tho Indians seem to have
been preconoered and Is believed that Rebel cms'
sares iuced them to action. At all events white usn
have been among them.
The indiscrminato issuing Of ratons by the cSu-
mnndant OF Fort Larned made the Indians very n
soleRt.
TIE Government ordnance train corraled -
Cora Creek and saved
-Four companies o. tie lst Colorado Cavalry erriveo
al Fort Larned on the 27;b ultL
Cos Rice and Scott Of thc Iith and 18th Kansas MI
lti., at tho request OF Gen. Curtis. mustered 800
mounted men OF tier regiments at Smoky Hill. ana
saved tie frontier from attack.
Tho Indians ere now scattered part OF them going
south tie remainder towards tie Plato River. Gen
Cotis has about Zoo cavalry end militia in pursuit. ana
Is making every effort to meet the further movements a
the sayages.
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GENERAL NEWS.

Mr.. Turner, the London police inspector, who
~ss to this country oT the purpose Of effect
ing the arrest OF Franz Muller suspected OF being tho
Yerson who recently murdered Mr.. Briggs in railroad
car near London arrived in this city onErday last In
che steamship City Of Manchester. On Saturday Mr.
Turner had an interview with Superintendent Kennedy
and Inspector Carpenter. OF tie Metropolitan Police
when all tie requisite aid profiered him. Muller
len England several days before Mr.. Turner'S but the
latter reached this port first the slip Victory in Which
Che former took passage. being sailing vessel Ihe
Victory expected W arrive in day OF two and tHe
london police inspector viii DO on the dock TO give
Muller reception.
Shortly before 10 o'clock on Saturday night q
Ere wu discovered on the third floor Of building No.
las Maiden lane In the premises Of j. Sidney Beta
dealer In LIQUORS The fire originated among soinc
crates Of empty botties The flames were soon extin'
sruished By the frcmen Loss about ESQ; said to be
Ensured The second floor Is occupied as Offices and
che first foor as an oil and candle store by Leonard
Squire. Slight damage by water Tie building Is
damaged about tl0O.
In the Court Of Genera Sessions on Saturday
morning. Judge Russell rendered his decision in the
case Of Gen. Dix and his officers, who were charged
with kidnawing the editor Of The Journal Of Commerce.
and melting riot by sending an armed force into the
offices Of The Journal Of Commerce and The FORD He
decided that there sufficient cause 10 hold the &C.
cused and that the case. like any other criminal com
plant must be submitted to the Grand Jury.
About fifty cOlored women and children from
Gen Eaiers department. for whom domestic situations
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Fran Ann Frnnciseo.

SAN FRASCisco. SatuFday, Aug. 9, 1tN.
The second one hundred barrels Of molass,a
from Honolulu fer San Francisco have sold os loo n
gold.
$3.50 q a eco.
Tic schro1cr H'ze was seized today. loaded via
arms for the Liberals in Mexico
Arrived, ship Iary 5. Sutton. from New York;
Black Prince and BethsPar, from Hong hong emo
Shanghnc.
storm at Hong Kong carly In June dcstroys4
soc 900 worth Of property and iage number 'f Lvcs
A waterspout at whampoa drowned 200 chinese.
Some progress making By the lulperialhfs
aanirst the Releli
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NAIEO, HUtHsV
An officer of the steamer Olive Branch states
that while the steamer aground on Island No. "a
on che 81 init strnggers along shore reported thot
fight had taken place ct Csceoa between eight hInfrd
Rebels, under Bowen, and Union force. commandef
unknown resulting IN defea Of the Rebels, with tho
loss Of many killed. wounded aid prisoners. ard the
capture Of their and equipase. Bowen was among
the killed.
Capt.in Fuller superintendent II the telegraph Of
this department. has been appointed to similar posi-
lion in the Department OF the Gulf Hereafter he VIII
have the supervision Of b5th departments. with bis
he sdquarters at New Orleans.
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form. woud respectfully recommend tAss th6 eof1s
DO armed with the improved muskeG" '-
ALFALFA RRRnRHI0K1Uul6

form. would Respectfully re0omoeno VA this ooxNB
AFFAIRS AT pREDERIOKSDUHG.
Refugees from Fredericksburg report that ths
town Is mot permanently held BY eithof side. but 49,
both Union aud Rebel scouts make their sppesranse
cavalry sppearsa in TisdeoisSurs and i%prsnsd -
their service all persons capable Of bearing arma
Small detachments are still lurking In the vlointV,
booking for those who have escaped 10 the woods.
PRISONER EXCHANGED.
Surgeon S. 4. Lewis, OF the 6lst Alabama
Regiment was sent to Fortress Monroe yesterday -
be exchanged. r.....
CONSULAR APPOINTMENT.
George I. Abbott, Of the State Department,
has been appointed United States Consul to Sheisld
England. $50
ARRIVAL OF THE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
General Holt arrived in town
yesterday morning after an absence OF three weekA
TIKI NEW LOAN.
The amount of subscriptions to the Seven
Thirty Loan up TO August g. was $s.024. $50 The sub
scriptons Of Saturday amounted to 1928 $50
$50 WASHINGTON. Aug. T. 1894
COUNTRRPBITERs.
Col. G. l.. Baker returned to Washington 70.
day from the West. bringing with him and lodging IN
the Old Capitol Prison sixteen persons whom he AZ.
rested for manufacturing and circulating toyfeie
United States notes oftbe $50 go aud
$40 end Of 50 cents lie $50 brought httsr the pateS
eleven presses paper ink &C., and dies for forging IS
cent metallic peces the latter 10 be circulated In Nor
leo and other foreign oountiies The mandatory near
Indianapolis tue most extensive. An entire family
OF six seven persons were engaged III the prtne>
ing and trimming Of tho notes which all good imp
Of the genuine notes though the paper LIS infs'
rior Branches existed at 81. LouiA Covington, KY.
and Nauvoo. ILL.,. which are now suppressed. and thetS
prnci pals and employees sro In prison. While travel
ing Lithcr. when betwocn Altoona and HsrrisburBs
Of the guilty pares. although bis legs wero fas-
tened with irons, made his escape from oar whilP
In motion. and Was killed BY the fall. 1t sad
very largo qusnliiy Of tho spurious paper has bees
secured In Washington Much OF the same Lisnufao-
has found its way into the hands Of tle soldiers -
tho West Agents for its sale aud circulation had hecn
established In various localities The precise extent -
fraud IL rot yet known; but 1t is believed that NH
lions Of the counterfes In circulation This Is by
far the nost important arrest VI orgers and capture q
Instruments which he's taken place In the United
States or any other country
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Political.

WEST VIRGIyIA.-The State Convention, held
q, Grafton on the Sd inst made the following noanar
tons;
For Gorernor-AnruUR I. BoRENAS o! WOOD
Ssrrs.ary Of Sso,e-GRASvrLR d. HALL OF Harrison
County.
Audisor Of Sia,e-J. NJ. McWuoaIfE OF Roans
County.
Trea,w7-CA MrBsLL TAEa Of BROOKE County; ~
nominated.
Inorssy. GeneaI-EpHRAM D. HALL OF Mancs
County.
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Piece for Landing the Atlantic Gable.
ST. JoHS's. N. T., Saturday. August G. ief%.

ST. JOHNS, n. T. Satrrday. Au-ustt, Iet1.
Her Majesty's surveying steamer Margsretts
Stevens Capt John Ortebar. X. NJ returned hero this
morning, with Mr. Cyrus W. Field They have collected
Hearts Content Trinity Bay the place for the Land
Ing OF the tantic Telegraph Cable.
The harbor Of Hearts Content Is one Of the very
finest in Newfoundland. and the Greet Eastern cen
enter ii with perfect safety at all times. and anchor
within cue quarter Of mile OF whore the cable is 10 -
landed.
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itativcly settled. the golden moment had passed.
We do not know that this is true; but we
doubtless shall know when the Court OF Inquiry
so promptly and properly instituted by Gen.
Grant shall have reported.
Why do we not have Courts OF Inquiry
promptly instituted in ecery case of fai.urei
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Tho Tribune.

All the materials used in tho publication of o
newspaper have largely advanced in price within the last few
s.oniLs The white paper which print TIE DAIIr
Tnrsuss than receive from the sale Of the
printed Sheet and every additional demand for the paper so
rsuch added We therefore compelled advance the
price OF this paper which from and stsr Thursday July H.
VII be for snss copy CENTS or where delivered In the
city By carriers - CRsrsA WEEK The mail subscriber
the Daily will be charged go per Annun BY reference
to our Terms will be noticed that make no sdvanee
the regular subscription prices Of the Semi 'na
Weekly but for the present must suspend all club rates
end adhere strictly to our regular yearly subscription prices
An srrs copy Of the paper viii be sent to parties procuring
subscriber, ard making romasces, heretofore. Remit
<spcs. made before bis notice resche the parties will be
.slxsd and the orders executed a. our old rates
TERMS.
DAILY TRIBUNE.
Single cen'f
Mail Subscribers one copy one yen.....'..slO w
Mal Subscribers one copy siI months. $3.50. %
SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE
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Address, Tus TRIBUNE. Nsx-iork
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,xu,,yGp or PERSONALS Ar CHARLESTON.

Gen. Sickle, and Gov. Hahn were al Charles
ton Hnrbor on the 4th inst. which occasion an In
portau event took psce Ia the exchange os tie Rebel
ulfccra. including several brigadors. who had been
placed under fro by Gen. Foster ~ n regulatory
measure oiseiting tbs action 0! the Rebel authorities
who first adopted this policy 10 cheek tho fire OF our
batteries upon The city, The occasion proved to be one
of unusual inc.cs,. Tho vessels constituting the
block, diny feet were qay decorated and drawn up In
line wh,o the bands Played stirring music and toe
ehouls end cheers Of The sailors manning the yards
the released Union prisoners were borne within our
lines, gave stirring elect to the scene Ia the
ing u grand supper was given by Gen. Siekes to his
brother officers board one OF the eet The released
pr ionc:s viii probably arrive az Fortress Monroe to-
Day reaching Washington on Sunday.
CHARLESTON A POINT OF EXCHANGE.
An effort Is being made by the Rebel author
tiles 10 make Charleston tho future exchange point o.!
prisoners of war; end IL Is apparent, from advances
made by them this occasion. that every effort to
expedite this matter VIII DO used by the Rebel author
ities
AN USPoUgDED REPORT.
The Herald's Washington dispatch, published
this mornin the effect that strong effort being
made by leading Republicans secure the restoration
the slightest foundation.
GIN. HOOKER.
Gen. Hooker has not yet been assigned to
any command.
THE VETERAN RESERVES.
| The Veteran Reserve Corps is again being
prepercd for active service and promises to sustain is
acquired IN the recent defense Of Washing
Ton In compliance with the following extract IRON
Mai Gen NcCooss report On the late operations for
the protection Of tho city. tie command las been fur.
nisLod with now arms,
I The officers and soldiers Of the Veteran Reserve
Corps deserve great Count aaIor fer the prompt and
scelos, discharge q sysFy GUY Ia haS D0Ter 20 psr
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Canadian Excursisuists.

Sr. JOHN, N. H.. Saturday. Aug. G. 1854
Over 100 Canadian excGrsionists arrived here
last evening The party consists cf q members OF tne
with oter leading from all parts II otnada rhex
being entertained by citizens to-day, ana " ~
visit Fredericton Halifax. and other towns nekt week
Their visit Is supposed To have some polsici signin
(an q In Wow OF the recent federation movement In
(.,nliA
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It is currently reported that difference be-
tween two Major-Conerals, as to which should
rank and command tho other, was the main
cause of our latc sangunagy rcpnlso before
Petegeturg. Before The dispute could bo author.
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Conrre~siounl Nominations.

CtNCINNATi, Satufday. august = 100.
The Union Convention Of the First District,
held here to-day, nominated BenIsnin Eeeeston u
Congress. The vote stood ds follows; Eggleston. S.
s. T.. Chase, 80.
In tbs Second District Il. Il. Hayes was nominated.
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wx,r y,pc,yrA-The State of West Virgins

WEST vIRGINIA.-The State OF West Virgi"is
appointed at the last session OF its Leesa'uro mr. Dc
II. Di's Dollar her Commissioner OF Emigration. ins
State holds out great inducements In so eH'ae' ana
cheapncss OF land to the free aoorer hitherto sn"' o"'
from it by the presence and influence OF slavery MI
pebay we know will gladly give any Information ash ID
IN relation to the subject Hi. address st. Ciar" c-
ony Doddridge Co. W. Va
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,ptrr Look at the figures:

Every one familiar with the politics of
Pennsylvania will recognize the Counties that
give majorities against allowing solciers to vote
as the most inveterately and overwhelmingly
Democratic" of any in the State.
OF course, the Amendment is carried by a
very large majority-from $4,000 to 100000.
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DAILY TRIBUNE.
To CorresI,opdenrs.

Ne notice can - taken OF Anonymous Comuuntcaicas
Whsevsrs intended for insertion mrst be suhentcsed
bv address Of the wrer-not necesssILy iof
Modification. but ~ a guaranty for his good iAE -,
An business letters for ths ohce should Dc sddrs"sd Ine
Ta'BusE" Hew-York.
We undertake TO return rejected ConmunstlonA
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PENNSNLvANIA.

We have the complete result in few Coun.
ties of the vote on the Constitutional Amend
mcnt permitting citizens to vote though absent
from the State in the Military service OF thci:
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Dense smoke nj Poughkeepsic.

FOIUHkEFFslF, Nuy. 7. THT.
The cir here il filled with smoke. Rnmors
are rife that an offensive con1agraton is raging a.
Iondout. Tho smoke has hang over tie city FOX eghs
or nine borrs.
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DEATHS OF sOLpIETS.
The following deaths Of soldiers ere reported
''' ''''' wAsnIsorox. Saturday. Aug. q. 1864.
ARRIVAL or GEN. sICHLEs AND GOV. HAHN.

Among the arrivals this morning by the City
poins boat which touched at Fortress Monroe. were
Gen. Sicllos aud Gov. Hahn Of Louisiana who. IN
company with Gen. Sickcs. eft NeW.Oreans on the
Old I.t
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Ford's New Theatre was well filled last night,
as usual. Mr.. Proctor pleased his audience 30
well that he was thrice called before the cur
tain. At the close of the play Mr.. P. thanked
the audience for the interesting manner in
which they had received him on his first ap'
pearHnce in Mr.. Ford's beautiful theatre,
To night THE Jlbbenainosay' will be given
for the last time. Withers, In honor Of the
snowy beauty Of the day, will perform hII
"sleigh-bell Polka" assisted by his grand
orchestra. Tomorrow evening the great play
OF Ambitiopi or, The Throne, the scaffold
and the Tomb"
Miss Charlotte Thompson appeared at Gro,
yer's last night to an excellent house consider
ing the stormy weather, and made q decided
impression upon the audience. She was called
before the curtain repeatedly. In the pathetic
scenes of the piece, ("rhe Belle of Fsubourg'')
Miss Thompson displayed as much power az
abe does yivscity In the beginning Of the play,