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FROM WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, July 9.

WASHINGTON, july y.
Among the recently passed Acts Of Con-
gress, is one abolishing all determinations
as to the employment of persons on public
and private vessels With promise that
officers Of vessels of the United States shall
in all cases be citizens thereof.
The sum of s250O0O wss appropriated
for protecting the Commerce OF the Lakes,
by causing the public works cohpeeted
with the Harbors on Lakes Champ lain
Ontario, Erie, st. Clair, Huron, Michigan,
and Superior to be repaired and made
useful for purposes of commerce and nav
igation.
The further sum of one hundred thous-
and dollars for repairing and rendering use
full for similar purposes public works con-
nected with the harbors on the Seaboard.
The act to prevent smuggling provides
that all goods, wares and merchandise and
all baggage and effects of passengers and
all other articles imported into the United
States, from any foreign countries as well
as the vessels, cars and other vehicles and
envelopes in which the same are expected,
are required to be landed in presence of and
inspected by an inspector or other officer
of customs at the first port Of entry or
Custom House where the same shall ar
rive.
The Secretary, of the Treasury is author
lied to appoint additional Inspectors of the
Revenue for the districts named below;
Pembine, Minnesota, Chicago, Illinois,
Mackinac, Michigan, Sandusky, Ohio, Cuya-
hoga, Ohio, Erie, Pa. 81 II ...e
A letter from Annandale Virginia six
or eight miles west of Alexandria, says:
A scout of one hundred and fifty men
from the second Massachusetts and thir-
teenth New York Cavalry under command
of Major Fobes went up in the vicinity of
Aldie, where they met Moseby with a large
force and a piece of Artillery and riAemen.
Moseby charged on them and killed ten
or fifteen and captured nearly the whole
party, horses and accoutremehts.
On receipt of this news, Colonel Lowell
started about midnight with two hundred
men from the second and thirteenth Reg
iments, and Captain Mcpherson of the
sixteenth New York Cavalry joined him
at Fairfax, when he proceeded to Aldie
where they found twenty-five wounded
men and eleven dead whom they buried.
They scourd the country about that re-
zion and found it was fno use to pursue
Moseby, as he had twelve hours the start
of them towards Upperville where he had
taken his booty. Our party returned last
evening with the wounded.
EOn the lst inst. the postage on letters
mailed in the United States, for transmits
sion in the British mail via. Southampton
to the Colonies of Victoria, New South
Wales, Queensland, Tasmania, South Aus
tralia and Western Australia and to New
Zealand, was increased to 5 cents per sin
ole rate of half ounce, prepayment
reouired. Letters for Australia when
specially addressed by private ship, may
be forwarded in the mail to Great Britain
and from thence to their destination by
private ship at the reduced charge Of 2s
cts per single rate, prepayment required
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FROM FREDERICK.
Especial Dispatches to the Cleveland IoadeF.l

Especial Dispatches to the Cleveland Leader.l
FREDER1cK, Nd, July g.
put dispatch in the office for you one
hour ago, which, learn, has NOS gone
through. 4s -i
Gen. sigeI has been. superseded at Hari
per's Ferry, and ordered to report to Gen.
Hunter, of Cumberland. Gen. Hunter, his
successor, arrived at Maryland Hights this
morning, and assumed command immedi-
ately on his arrival. He sent a body of our
forces over into Harper's Ferry, and it was
discovered that the enemy had eTaeaaSed
last night, after burning the Shenandoah
part of Harper's Ferry Bridge, and all the
Government stores which they had not sue
ceeded in carrying away. Fourteen dead
Rebels and about 40 wounded were left IN
town.
Inmy dispatch this morning informed
you that the Rebels were falling back from
Frederick. 1t now appears they only fell
back to meet reinforcements. Gen. Wallace
has lust received dispatch from Harper's
Ferry stating that large body of Rebels
was moving around in the direction Of
Frederick. Several deserters have arrived,
all stating that Breckinridge, with strong
force, is moving round to point on Wash
ington Pike, below Frederick Junction.
Great excitement prevails here. In one
hour from this writing, the city will be en-
tirely evacuated by our troops.
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From tie Kswaunse Enterprise, June q.
Whole Viuage DESTROYED,

A fire occurred at the little village Of
Forest Hill, five miles south OF this,
on Sunday, totally destroying the town.
Fire had been running in the woods and
clearings for several days, burning fen
ces and crops, but by the unhring efforts
of the citizens botn night and day, had
been kept at safe distance from the vile
lage. The strong southwest wind Of
Sunday, In spite OF every effort drove it
into the town, and in less than one hour.
twenty-five buildings were In ruins. So
rapid was its progress, that 1t was impos-
sible IN several Instances to save anything
from the burning buildings, families haT
ing barely time to escape by running
down the high bluff to the lake shore.
Whatever household goods were saved
had to be tumbled down this preciplce Of
fifty feet nearly perpendicular. One team
ofhOrses hauling Waterfront the lake, cut
off by the flames in attempting to get
back up the hill perished. Hogs,
dogs and cats were actually known to
be burned alive, not apprehendtng the
| danger in time to escape.
The night was spent by the families
burnt out, on the beach.
As soon as the disaster was known here
wagons were sent to bring the women
and children, but they declined to come
/ preferring to remain until they should
deter mine what to do for themselves
Provisions were also sent to the sufferers
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FROM NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, July 3.
The quota Of the 10000 militia called for
to be taken from the 1st Division of the
State being 5000, a meeting of the officers
has to-day been held to decide which city
Regiments shall GO The 10th and saith
it is understood, will be of the number
The order of Gov. Seymour to General
Sandford, assigning the quota of the 1st
Division of the State Militia under the
Presidents last call, has been acted on by
the General and the officers of the divis-
ion, ,Tand the selection of the troops has
been made. Eight regiments have been
ordered away, as follows: 4th artillery, Col.
Tiller; 9Th Infantry, Col. Mason; 11th
Infantry, Col Maidhoff; saith Infantry,
Col Conkling; 93d Infantry, Col. Cham
bers; 95th Infantry, Col. Pinkney; 96th
Infantry, Col. Krehbred; 99th Infantry,
Col Mahony. The four last named regi-
ments are new organizations; the other re-
giments have seen service, though not SO
much as other city organizations, which
remain at home. The new regiments were
formed under the orders of Governor Sey-
mOur
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During the heavy thunder storm at
Fremont on Thursday, the circus tent Of
Lake & Co. was blown down, to the great
panic, confusion, and wetting OF specta-
tors and performers.
The County Treasurers office in
Trumbull county was robbed Of from
$500 te $500 on Tuesday night. The burg
lars blew open the safe with powder.
Rev. Daniel Waldo, of Syracuse, N. z,
now nearly I02 years old, was seriously in
iured on Saturday by falling down
short fight of stairs. 1t is safe to say
Father Waldo Will not long survive.
The loss at the recent fire in Saratoga
is estimated at SI500OO- One ofthe prin-
cipal losses was DR.. Bedorths's extensive
Water Cure. DR.. B. was formerly citi-
zen of Lorain county, and his Saratoga
Cure had become celebrated institution.
A fatal accident occurred at St. Louis
on the 4th, which should be warning to
lads indulgfng in fire works. A son OF
MT. Harris had two dollars worth Of tor
pedoes in his pocket, and in pulling one
out they exploded. BE was burned to
death. t
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NEW 1ORK, July IL.
About two A NJ, to-day, a fire destroyed
the stermer John F. Porter, and pier No.
one, North River destroying property
valued at $3.50 900.
BALTIMORE, 9, 9 o'clock, pm.
1t may without exaggeration be said to-
day that we are having something of an
excitement. All daythe streets have been
teeming with rumors from the front. In
the city active arrangements are being
made in anticipation of an emergency
which it is confidently believed is only
barely possible, not probable. The loyal
leagues are being armed and the defensive
works strengthened. Government need
ing more horses Immediately, are now
confscating all able bodied horses and es-
peeially fast blooded horses of the disloyal.
Passes are required to leave the city and
vigilant watch is beinginstituted on move
ments of suspected parties who are in any
way supposed to be seeking opportunities
to communicate with the enemy. AT last
accounts we still held our own at the Mo
nOcacy. 1t is understood there has been
severe fighting and our people feel conf
dent that Gen. Wallace and troops now
concentrating against the enemy will rem
der good account of themselves. sr
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FROM COLUMBUS.
Special to Cleveland Leader.)

COLUMBUS, July 10.
The Ohio Military Agent, Royal Taylor,
reports that during last month 1903 Ohio
soldiers were admitted at Chattanooga
Hospitals, 67s were tranferred north, 2O4
returned to duty, and 125 died. The med
ical director, Tripler, has ordered the trans
fer Of one hundred sick and wounded at
Madison, Ind, to Camp Dennison-
Military Examining Board, having adj
yersely reported upon Col. ]. H. Lucy and
Iieuts. Geo. N. Harsbey and VIM. NJ
Pierce Of the 115th Ohio, they have been
discharged from the sesvice. Maj. d. Q
Howard of the lOSd Ohio, has been dishOn-
orably dismissed for absence without leave
and for neglect af duty in failing to report
to his regiment SO that the commanding
General could know something OF his
whereabouts. End 1t. G. c. Grain of the
9Th Ohio has been honorably disoharg ed i.
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FROM FREDERICK.


Early on Friday, Brig. Gen. Tyler, under
orders from Gen. Wallace, went to the
front at Frederick city and took command.
Col. Clendening with cavalry, commenced
and continued skirmishing with the enemy
all day in the mountains back. In theaf-
ternoon Gen. Wallace went to the front
with reinforcements. Learning that the
enemy's operations on our front were mere
feints to cover his movement on Urbana
and thence toward Washington, General
Wallace withdrew his forces and evacuat-
ed Frederick City, at 10 o'clock last night
Early this morning the Rebels were in
line of battle, and advanced on Frederick,
which they re-oecupied. We removed ev-
erything possible from the city, including
sick and wounded, stores, &c.
Two citizens were arrested by our retir-
ing skirmishers, making signals to the Re-
beIs last night from the city. The Gener-
al has his headquarters here this morning
The Rebels are advancing and are now
skirmishing with our guard who hold the
bridge on the Baltimore Pike.
The Rebels levied $4,000 on the citi-
zens of Middletown, besides pillaging in
places. In the night on Thursday we kill
ed lab Rebels, our loss is 1s all told. Capt.
Morris of the Fifth Ill. cavalry was killed
on Fridays fighting, and about dozen Of
iur m en-. Wewere fully assured that the
Rebels who fought us were commanded
by Breckenridge. They have two brigades
under Bradley johnson and McCausland
Gen. Wallace is making preparations tC
defend this point, which we will hold uI
to the last possible moment.
The enemy is said to be advancing il
heavy force down the Baltimore pike.
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FROM BALTIMORE.

BALTIMORE, July 10, GAM
Enemy now reported at Ellicott's Mills
but as Telegraph works to Marcottsville
which is beyond this, is doubted
BALTIMORE, July 10, IL Am.
Party at Reistertown said to besmall and
reported bridge burnt on Northern Cen
trail Wallace is retrsating towards city,
rear covered by fersh troops City alive
with volunteers for defence.
l1:30 A. M.-Reported at Headquarter
that the Northern Central R. r. torn up bu
not reported where. We also have are
port that the main body of rebels are ma
king for Washington.
Ip.m. Capt. Adam Ellkn, A. Ait. on
Gen. Ricketts, staff and Capt. Paine, I06th
New York, both badly wounded. Both
new regits and veterans fought bravely,
and gave way only when they were out
fanked. The enemy is severely punished
and it is thought this is the reason why
they do not follow up our rear.
The bridge on Western Maryland road
is reported burned. b..
The cavalry passed through Cockey-
Vile this morning, it is supposed to cut
the Philadelphia rail road east of Balti-
timofe: Precautionary measures are
adopted to prevent this.
WASHINGTON, 10th.
Extra, p. m. says q satisfactory body
Of veterans is in position TO reach either
Baltimore or Washington before the RED
els do.
The large brigade in the Q NJ Depart
ment here are ready for instant service.
Rebels have not crossed at Edwards Fer
ny, as reported. No Rebels in the De-
partment of Washington.
BALTIMORE, 10th, 7 p m.
The troops engaged in The fight at Mo
nocacy bridge yesterday formed in line
of battle on the left Of the river. On the
right two other regiments were thrown
out as skirmishers, The latter were at
lacked at Z 80 in the morning by cavalry
from the Hagarstown Pike, when they
fell back across the river in good order
and with slight loss, fighting all the way.
after crossing they succeeded checking the
advance of the enemy and held him here
a long time. About l0A. NJ. desperate
attack was made by dismounted cavalry
which was repialsed and Notwithstanding
they repeatedly ,'ried to dislodge our men
from the position, they could not succeed.
Their loss here wsvs very heavy
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SHERMAN'SI ARMY.
News up 10 July 4fh-Our Occupation Z
,.----.-.. KinesaE.
Correspondence Cincinnati COmmOroial.I
RIGHT WING OF THE ARMY, l
NINE MILEs SopTH OF MARIETTA,
July 4, 1854.
THE RIGHT REINFORCED.

THE RIGHT REINFORCED.
The operations of this portion of the
army yesterday were mostly confined to
pursuing the fleeing enemy, and picking
up deserters and prisoners. On the even
ing of July l, when General HascaIl had
pushed his division so far to the east and
south in pursuit of the rebels, General
SchOfeld expressed considerable anxiety
for the safety of the division, fearing, Il
the situation should become known to the
enemy, the command would be exposed to
great peril.
Early next morning, therefore, the di-
vision of General Morgan L. Smith of the
18th Corps, was put under way from the
extreme left of the army, and at about ten
o'clock had passed along the whole length
of our line, and was iR good protecting
distance from the 23d Corps.
The I'd passed away without any partic-
ular events to mark it. General Stoneman
however had gone out on an expedition.
circling wide around to the rear, striking
the river down below the mouth of the
Sweetwater, and was reported making
good progress.
On the morning of the Sd of July the
division Of Genesal Smith was sent in on
the right Of General Haseall, whose divi-
sion then moved a little to the left, to
close up with General Cox. -Four regi-
ments were deployed in front of the divi-
sion, and pushed out as skirmishers, to en-
deavor to ascertain the enemy's wherea-
bouts and purposes. They advanced 3
mile without meeting any forces.
Early in the morning Capt. N Daniels
OF the Signal Corps, had gone out to the
lines to reconnoiter the situation, and en-
deavor to open communication with the
with the left of the army. Coming to q
house which stood on a commanding sum-
NIT, he assembled to tne top of it, and lev
cling his glass at the top Of Kinesaw, dis
covered signal floating on it. which sent
a strange thrill through hin-a suspicion
that it was ours. he expressed his suspi-
cion to those standing below, and, at once,
| all was animation and excitement The
aagmen Immediately brought the flag to
the top of the house; the telescope was
leveled across the chimney, and after call
ing the distant station few minutes the
captain had the keen pleasure of seeing
that he was recognised and answered.
Still little uncertain, he sent the in
quiry, care we in possession of Kinesaw2"
They reply, without delay, "Our forces
hold Kinesaw." They speakthe language
of Federals, 'the mountain is onrs." Pres
emily, after courier arrived from General
Stoneman, saying that he had driven
Sweetwater without difficulty, and was
still in rapid pursuit up the river back,
cannonading them at short intervals, when
ever they attempted to halt. At two o.
clock the message came from the top of
| Kinesaw, "Our forces entered Marietta at
at eleven o'clock" Surely this is wor-
thy predecessor to the great tomorrow, the
birthday of the nation, the anniversary of
| Nicllsburg and Gettysburg.
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FROM CAIRO.

NEMfhAS, .
Excitement here consequent on General
Washburn's order of retaliation is stense.
Following secessionists now under guard
at R. r. Depot-C. A. Stillman, J. F.
Mckinney, H. s. Hardwick, Jno. Kirk, ST.
C. 2. Selden, ]. II. Page, Jr. L. G. Hard
wick and DR.. H. R. Hapen-they will be
sent out on next train.
James Elder, T. A. Farnsworth, D. G.
Cockertt, also arrested, but temporarily re-
leased. Elderand Farnsworth are bankers.
Cockerel proprietor of the Gsyoso House
Several seeesh along the line of the R. R
have been arrested.
Arrivals from below report all quiet
Gen Candy at n. Orleans is engaged in
carrying forward important movements
which will soon develope themselves
Nothing from Gen Smith.
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WASHINGTON, july 9.

To Maj. Cen DIX IAN official dispatch from
Gen. Wallace, just received, states that battle
took place between forces under his command
and Rebels at Monocacy to day, commencing
at 9 O'Clock, A. NJ. and continuing until P. NJ.
That our forces were at length Overpowered by
the superior numbers of the enemy and were
forced to retreat in disorder.
He reports that Col. Seward, of New
York heavy artillery wounded and taken
prisoner, and that General Tyler was also
taken prisoner. The enemy's forces num-
bered at least 10000. Our troops behaved
well, but suffered severe loss. He is re-
treating towards Baltimore.
(Signed,) E. M. STANTON.
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RA1rI,ToRr IOtb TOau

DALA1MOhEI lObL, ~ q. III
Later accounts from the front report
that our forces have fallen back from Mo
nocacy to the vicinity of Monrovia. Our
forces burned the turnpike bridge over
Monocacy, Particulars Of the fight are
not yet received.
PROCLAMATION by Gov, Bradford of Nd.
BALTIMORE, Midnight, 9th.
The following Proclamation has been
received. Citizens of Baltimore We
have been unwilling to create unnecessa-
ry alarm in this community by any appeal
for your immediate assistance in resist
ing the threatened invasion that might
be deemed premature, but we have no
longer such an apprehension, and feel no
hesitation IN declaring that In our opinion
that the danger which now threatens the
city is imminent and if you would avert it
every loyal man must at once prepare to
meet it. The invading enemy is by the
last accounts approaching the city. All
the men which can be raised are wanted to
occupy fortifeations already completed
and to form others. It is not important
how you should come but it is most import
ant that you should come at once. Come
in your leagues, come IN your military
companies, but come in crowds and come
quickly. Brigadier General Lockwood has
volunteered to take charge of all the civil
forces thus raised and has been assigned to
that command. The loyal men of every
ward will assemble at their usual places Of
ward meeting and reply forthwith to Gen.
Lockwood at his Headquarters No. 3tnorth
St. [Signed,
A. W. BRADFORD.
Governor of Maryland,
JOHN LEE CHAPMAN,
MayOr of Baltimore
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FROM HAVNE DE GRACE

HAvNE DE GRACE, Nd, July II, 9 Pm.
About 200 cavalry under command of Har-
~ Gilmore appeared at Magnolia Station,
nlles south of this point on the Philadelphia,
Wilmington & Baltimore railroad and captur-
the $50 a. N. passenger train from Balti-
ore by firing vOlley into it. causing the
ain to stop. 10 o'clock Express from Balti-
more also shared same fate Conductor Bry-
son of the Express Train was robbed of his
watch and money as also was the conductor of
first train, the Rebels fred the trains and
also the freight house at Magnolia was
consumed, One Of the trains was fired, into
Engine was reversed and started towards Gun
powder bridge for the purpose of setting fire
to that structure
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FROM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, July II.
The War Department has issued an order
constituting the troops of the Departments of
NOrlh carolina and virginia serving with the
placed them under command of Major General
w. f. Smith.
Major General Butler is to command the re-
mainder of the troops in that Department,
with Headquarters at Fort Monroe. Major
General ]. J. Reynolds has been assigned to
the command of the 18th corpsJAs reorganized.
This assignment is not to affect General Bank
position as commander of the Gulf Departs
ment
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Captain Semmes of the British Neutral Ser
Vlee.-As the Confederates never had q
navy, were never able to build an effect
i've war vessel, and therefore never had
any real grounds for issuing naval comI
mission, The pirate Semmes can scarcely
be called a captain of the Confederate
service. Nevertheless he is entitled to
his rank as captain of the British Neutral
Service, in which character ne was very
disgracefully whipped of Cherbourg, in
sight Of many spectators.-N. 7. Post.
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"A person speaking of the late Mr.. Sc
nlOr, writer on political economy, says he
was of the class ofmen who, never seek
ing office, or haranguing mobs, watch So
ciety, think out problems and accumulsSa .
wealth of facts besides" which are the
substratum of policy, ara the manur,, out
OF when systems grow. In Short they
al are g0oa l0nn', IS very useful, and Mr.
0enior ~ was r..mong the best of fthsn.
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- ne following advertisement was
pm JHshed, a few days since, in local Eng
Ish Journal, by the proprietor Of me
aagerie exhibiting qtthe fair held there =
aThe director of the liens den is desirous
of finding a dentist with sufficient skill
and courage to stop decayed tooth for the
large lion. The director is regardless of
the expense as the lion suffers greatly
from the pain he endures." There were
no applicants for the job at the latestaac-
counts