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hates Of Postage in the Confed
crate States of America.

Nates OF Postage in the Confed-
crate States of America.
EOR tho ssnv-nierc. Of the publ. IL.
IL following sinpiii-d .iatsmen, of lks
raies "f postage under the Nc, Of cosprsss
of The Confederate States Of America. kxs
been prepared:
RATES % rssrAsx
single letters. soi esceedisg q halt ousee
IN weight, to any part of the CosfsAsrst,
Stste~. .hulr be each 10 cents.
An addnionOl single rate fer sasL aidi
tional half ounce or less
Drop letters = csn,s ensh.
u" me foregoing cases, the postage 10 be
prepaid by sianbs or stamped euvslops.
Advertised letters , cents s.sh.
on krwsrArERs.
= Sent 10 regular ard bona fd. suLss riLer.
frsn The office Of publication, aud =, sx
ceeding three ounces in weight:
Weekly Psper. i3 cent per quarter.
s"ni Weekly paper. a6 cents per ss.r
Tn Weekly paper, 30 cents per aust,.r
rosr ZINES week, % sents per quarter.
Five times = week. IS cents Der Quarter
Ok "mss week, 10 cents per quarter.
ON rEaIosIcAs.
Periodicals published often tha. Reo;.
monthly shall be charged as Newspaper.
periodicals. published nonthiy, Eot or.
ceeding '3 sunees weight, ! cent On each
number. and ono cent additional on ..x,,
additional ounce or fraction ofa. oa.ee.
on TRANSIENT rRrsrEo nArrEs.
The inladd postage on every olber n,v..
pnper. and on each circular not ,..l.d
handohi' engraving, pamplst, periodical.
magazine or other paper. which sinli =. nm
connected with any manuscript or written
n'stter, and mol esceeaiag ! ounce in wri,ht.
shalt be ] cent, nnd Ter every addi.ion.i
ounce or fraction OF nm ounce, srnt ,d1i
usnai and books, bound and unbound, n,t
~eigh,ng ever four pounds, shall b. deem
ed nia'iat'e matter. asd the inland po.tn1.
81 thes shall be- mt tho rate Of 3 e..t. an
ounce or ffaeiisn Of an ouace, nsd ,h. pe.,.
age ON al. sush transient matter and bsoL.
shall Do prepaid ia all ease, oxo-p, ,wh.n
sent by officers. mus ,sians or private. afr.
army.
1sAsEHs rsIvILgsE
The following persons emily are entitled
the ftansing Priyiledgc. and il ali &C..
strictly confined to saisial busin.s.,
Postmaster General.
His Chief Clerk.
hIdi,"r "fih. rrsa..ry fer ID. Pes, or.
nee Department.
Drpnty Po.tmssisrs.
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From tho North.

Lincoln hsviog fa'led to re: the men
already called for, has made another call
for two hundred thousx,d. The follow.
Ing 10 hs proclamation:
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Rag! Rass!!

We VIII pa, cents per poiud Tor a
clean eotton Or bssa Rag d,iiv.s.d a. zee
ksagv odsss
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EWk the convenience Of the public u.
Il following sinpiii-d statement Of Ii,
faies IL postage. under the ne, Of Cosgrsss
oi The Confederate States Of Anerisa, has
been prepared:
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-06-13
LATE DISPATCH.

New YORK, June 12.-The Herald's cor.
respondent details Hunters movement at
length, a 80
The rebel Moseby attempted to interrupt
communication with the rear, they were
partially successful. .ssfg
On the march to Harrisonburg we had a
slight skirmish, but occupied the place with
out opposition.
The command was divided into columns
one taking the direct road to Staunton
The. other bearing towards Port Republic
The column in the direction of Mt Craw.
ford got into an engagement at North river
to aid the rebels the militia forces were
brought down from Staunton.
They attempted to turn our left but fail
ed and were pushed back. This forced
their right wing under Jones to give away
and retreat rapidly. Many prisoner fell in
to our hands. Our two columns were then
united and ready to continue the advance.
At the same time that Hunter left Cedar
Greek, Crook and Averell moved from Lew
isburg towards Staunton. to join Gen. Hun
ter.
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CINCINNATI, June l2.-Morgan with
about 5000 men attacked the lG8th and
17lst Ohio, under Gen Hobson, al Cynihi.
ana, yesterday, and after o pretty severe
fight, compelled Hobson to surrender on
condition that his men should be immedi
ately exchanged. The fighting took place
principally inthe streets of Cynthiana, and
some Of our troops took refuge in the Court
House, and in order to dislodge them, sta
BILE near hotel was set on fire, and about
20 buildings were consumed before the fire
was extinguished. Our loss is Is killed,
and so wounded. Col. Berry Provost Mar.
shall Covington, mortally wounded, Colonel
Garris l68th Ohio, severely wounded; it is
reported that Hobson is wounded; our loss
in prisoners is from II to 1900 men; this
morning Gen Burbudge, who left Paris
last night, fell upon Morgan, while his men
were at breakfast, and after very severe
fight, completely defeated him, scattering
his forces IN all directions. About $50 pris
oners were taken, including 20 officers -
Rarbudge at last accounts, was closely fol-
lowing the fleeing rebels.
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Gen. Burbridge in Pursuit of
REORGANIZATION Under
r.tGfT Martial Law.

LouIsAILLE, June l1.--Gen. Darlington
has Just received telegram from General
Burbridge's AA G, dated Lexington, l p IN,
which says:
We have heard nothing from Gov. Bran
lette.
The rebels left here yesterday for George
town. 1t is supposed they have gone East
from there.
Gen. Burbridge started in pursuit with
fresh horses last night and will push them
up and fight them steadily.
A messenger who left the Capitol at 4 a.
m, reports Frankfort under martial law and
that all the men capable of bearing arms
have been armed to defend the city. The
State archives are being removed to the
fort, and the Governor feels confident Of
holding it until reinforcements arrive.
A force of 300 rebels occupy the stock
ades miles this side of Frankfort to pre-
vent reinforcements reaching Frankfort
from Louisville.
The Union troops made an attack on the
stockades last night but were repulsed.
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Battle Near Columbia.

CAIRO, June ll.-By the arrival Of tho
steamer Liberty No. 2, We have some, fur
ther accounts Of the battle near Columbia,
Arkansas. ohi stfmii@57eaHg gsyeI ot IL
e The rebel forces engaged were estimatsd
at 5000 with artillery. ,.-.. s.,
Gen Smith landed at Sunnyside on SEhe
5th, and took up his line Of march early
in the morning under hoavy rain, in the
direction Of Lake Chieot. About Q O'Clock
his advance met two regiments Of the sns>
my strongly posted upon the opposite bank
Of bayou opening into the Lake and open
ed fire on them from two guns when thsg
fell bach to q second position on the hAyou,
leaving an open field between the two lines.
Our fire was responded to by the enemy
with battery of 6 guns and an artillery
duel of some minutes took place. s9i Our
forces soon desisted from the use of their
guns and advanced unde heavy FIRE upon
the enemy's lines driving them from their
position. The enemy retreated in West,
erly direction and our forces Withdrew
from the engagement. rs., US
Our loss IS 20 killed and 20 woundsd.--
The enemy's loss Is about the same.
r. The guerillas made q raid on the plants.
ton of Judge Dent on the 7th, capturing
20 mules and carrying of all the negroes
employed on the plantation. l.
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Official Despatch from Secreta.
ry Stanton.

WASHINGTON, June II. To Maj. Gen
Dix:-Off1clal reports from the Army Of
the Potomsc, down to o'clock yesterday
evening, detail no movements of impor-
tance.
A despatch from Gen, Sherman, dated
yesterday, states thst our cavalry yester>
day 18th developed the position of the
enemy in line along the hills from Kena
saw to Lost Mountain, and are now march>
ing by the roads towards Kenasaw.
A despach from Butler, dated this morn
ing, reports all quiet yesterday. General
Kantz charged the enemy's works at PEI
tersburg and carried them, penetrating the
town, but not being supported by
General Gilmore, who had withdrawn
his forces without a conflict, General
Kantz was obliged to withdraw without
further effect. Gen. Ksntz captured 40
prisoners and one piece of artillero.
A despatch from Gen. Candy, dated
Vicksburg, June 4th, says:
Cen Emory reports that an attempt by
Taylor's force to cross the Atchafalaya had
been frustrated. The troops that had cross
ed dispersed large quantity of commissary
stores and clothing, and captured Gen. B ur-
bridge, commanding in Kentucky. In de-
spatch dated yesterday, at Lexington, he
reports that after concentrating force at
Beaver creek, on the Big Sandy, he moved
against Morgan's force in Va, first as far
as Gladesville, Morgan, with $500 men,
moved into Kentucky via Whitesburg. l
purused him and marched 90 miles 10 "a
hours, came upon him at Mt. Sterling yes.
terday morning, and defeated him. By
stealing fresh horses he reached Lexington
at two o'clock this morning. Our forces
held the forts and the rebels did but little
damage. lie left here at 7 a. ID. for Yer.
sailles. l start in pursuit with fresh force
this evening.
No official report has yet been received
from Gen. Hunter.
[Sighed E. M. STANTON.
Sec'y Of War.
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L1oS Our FOR TsEM.-We caution our

LooS Our FOR TsEM.-We caution our
readers to be on their guard against an
emission of spurious tifty~cent notes the
new plate) which has been put in circula-
ton, They can be readily detected by OBJ
serving the following remarks: They are an
eighth Of an inch shorter than the genuine;
the words "tifty cents" which surmount
the head Of Washingto on, are very pale and
indistlnct in the counteofeit, while the let.
ters are very black and distinct in the gen.
nine. The bronze circle around the head
IN the cotunterfeit can hardly be seen, while
the genuine is deep color. The spurious,
though indistinct in all its outlines, is dard.
er than the good. rr.l
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LJuf uskf E -fe,ttE l1tu
QCe('|egr:a'.I.p|5(l6::,, Iii |. ! {:
From South Carolina
Various Expeditions.

NEW YORK, June 1.-THE Tribune'i
Hilton Head correspondent of June 6th, re-
cites various expeditions from that section,
On the 22d ult. Col. MeGilsa, with des
tatchment from various regiments, among
them the SD Mass, proceeded towards Sc.
cessionyille. At Battery Island the rebels
were charged upon and driven from their
earthworks. The 55th nearly annihilated
one rebel regiment The reconnaissance
being satisfactorily effected, our troops were
withdrawn. 5z,-3tyrs : s7r~4ll ssf .g'
Firing on Charleston and Fort Sumpter
is kept up at intervals; .1,i - d. :
Beauregard had called for 5000 men to
reinforce him, but was told that they could
not be spared. ! aiHa@ o a,Al1
There is prospect that the Keokuk will
soon be raised. a. aa-t
On the oath ult., an expedition moyedup
Aahapoi river, under Gen Birney. 1t met
with nothing but misfortune from the start.
The steamer Boston got aground and had
to be abandoned, when the rebels riddled
her. ..s..L .att
FORTRESS MONROE, June PA late
Richmond paper says that several Steam
ers have arrived at Charleston s. O., within
a few days; among them fine steamship,
belonging to the chicora company.
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Ordnance Train in Danger
FRANKFORT REPORTED
OCCUPIED BY THE
CONFEDERATES.

LOUISVILLE, June 1.-THE special train
of 300 armed soldiers which left here last
evening, report they went within IL miles
of Frankfort, and ascertained that the ord
nance train bound here, turning back and
went towards Frankfort, aud the escort OF
40 soldiers on the road, fighting following
force of rebels, at various points.
The rebels have obstructed the road at
several places between here and Bagdad
by telling trees &c, across, and destroyed
the bridges in the rear Of the ordnance train
as it returned from Bagdad towards Frank
fort. 1t is supposed that the train arrived
safely at Frankfort, but telegraphic commu-
nication is not yet open to that city at III
Pm.
Private advices from Bagdad report that
Frankfort was occupied this P. NJ, but dis
credits it. These headquarters have receiy-
ed no intimation Of the subject.
LATER.
Headquarters Just received adVices that
Gov. Bramlette has armed the city Of Frank
fort, and that the post is well garrisoned,
and can doubtless be held until General
Burbridge, who at last accounts was at
Lexington, shall arrive there.
General Darlington, Commanding Dis
trict of Indiana, now here, received tele.
gram from Bagdad, 18th, this morning say
ing heavy cannonading in the direction Of
Frankfort. at o'clock this morning and
still continued at intervals until about 9
o'clock.
A large FIRE was seen in that direction, re.
ported this side of Frankfort, and said to be
from burning bridge about 3 miles this
side Of Frankfort.
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INDIANAPOLIS, June IA ratification
Getting of the nominations of the Balti-
more Convention, last night was largely O..
tended. Addresses were delivered BY Gov
Morton and other prominent speakers.
Gov Morton in speaking Of Fremont's
letter of acceptance, says that the silence
of Fremont in regard to the prosecution Of
the war and suppression of the rebellion.
gave rise to most painful approximations Of
bis true position. He had carried his stand
ard in 1856, and endeavored to sustain him
as politician and military chieftsn, and
never until he read that letter, bad he sny
cause to regret what he had done. There
is nothing in it but what might have been
subscribed to by Vsllsndingbam. '.H
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FROM HUNTER.
Advance Beyond Staunton
LARGE AMOUNT OF STORES
CAPTURED.
Gen ThOburn's Brigade Suffers
Most. -.

New YORK, June ia special to the
Times, from Staunton, says: ...
We met the enemy in force Is miles
North of here and whipped him thoroughly
The rebels were commanded by Jones and
Imboden. The former was killed.
We pursued them to day through here
with little resistance though they were
strongly fortified and all the males had been
ordered out to defend the place. We cap.
tured guns, 100 prisoners, many hun
dred thousand dollars worth of stores. We
do not stop until a more important point is
arrived at. Crooks cavalry is with US.
A Herald special says:
The enemy is retreating toward Blue
Ridge.
Besides six guns, we captured other can.
non of heavy calibre.
Over one million dollars worth of stores
fell into our hands. The railroad property
was destroyed largely. Some of our priso-
ners are mere boys.
Our loss is not large. Thoburn's brigade
of infantry suffered most. The enemy's
retreat is complete stampede.
Severe Skirmish.
New YORK, June IA special to the
Heralp says:
The 22d Pa. had severe skirmish near
Moorfield, West Va, on the 7th and drove
the enemy to the mountains.
Our loss was killed and "a wounded.
Gen. Sigel has force in pursuit.
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New Advertisements
Farm for Sale.

WILL otter at public sale to the highest bidder on
Friday, June oath, at O'Clock, P. M, on the prem
ises my Farm situated four miles from the city of
Wheeling, on the National Road and two and one
half miles on the Hempfeld Railroad from said city.
The place contains So acres of which Sc actes good
bottom land, located between the National Road and
purposes and desirable place for country residence
The remaining portion Of the land is located the
Hempfeld Railroad, and contains excellent coal,
which there is good apple orchard-also well adapt
ed for Vineyard,
The above two portions of land will be offered for
sale separately.
For terms Of sale. &c, enquire of the undersigned.
THOS. CLARK.
An Excursion Train will leave the Hem pfeld De-
pot at l-2 O'Clock P. NJ to accommodate those de,
arine to attend the sale. )es-td
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was. Their Lickets were driven back and
their outer lines forced, the cavalry passing
over the entrenchments about mile west
of Bethesda Church. Mcintosh came ups
on Fields division of infantry ana having
accomplished the purpose Of bis reconnois>
sance retired. He killed and wounded q
number of rebels in his progress, and
brought away A or prisoners s-''1ha5}
q Dispatches from Gen. Sherman, dated at
his headquarters, Big Shanty, Georgia, this
morning, have been received. They state
that our lines are within or 500 yards Of
the eremy, but no lighting yet. s'9s ,'l9
Signed e. NJ. STANTON.
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From Florida.

New YORK, June 1.-THE Herald corr
respondent says
On the lst of June Gen. Gordon made
brilliant dash on the rebels in front Of
Jacksonville, Florida. The rebel camps
Finnigan and Milton were fsnkcd while
another party attacked in front. The ene-
my fed in confusion. 'iais
1t appears that the gunboat Water Witch
was surprised when captured. The rebels
boarded her in small boats and before those
on board had time to get up and fight they
were prisoners. The Water Witch will be
q great acquisition to the rebels. iiai
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New YoRK, June l2.-The HeraldS cor.
respondent of Staunton states that up to
the 7th, We had lost $50 killed and wound
ed, and 400 prisoners. MAJ.
A correspondence from Butler, gives the
details of the recent attack on Petersburg,
showing that Gilmore advanced to within
a short distance, but being informed BY .
woman that the rebels were prepared TO
receive him, having obtained information Of
the movement, be had to fall back. r7-
Gen. kautz by another road, surprised
and entered the rebel works BY brave
dash, capturing several pieces Of artillery,
but not being coopersted with BY Gilmore
had to fall back, to prevent being surroan.
ded. --l ,. - }.
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Two YOUNG MEN who had Just provided
themselves with the latest style of linen
coats, got on spree on Saturday afternoon,
and in sauntering up Market street at times
the whole of the sidewalk and portion of
the street was taken up for their zig-zag
course. When near the corner of Union
street one of them happened to shout for
JEFF. Davis. A squad of the Provost Guard
was soon at their heels, and the two inebri
ates were taken to the Military Prison on
the double quick " ..F
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RUNAwAy.-On Saturday afternoon, I
horse attached to buggy, which had been
left standing in front of Washington Hall,
took fright and ran away. He rar
to the corner of Fourth street, up Fourth
to Union down Union to Market, up Mar
ket, to Jefferson, and then bya slight change
of programme, turned around and ran down
to the Market House, where he stripped
himself of the buggy, and ran over to Main
street, where he was captured. The bug
gy was somewhat injured, and the horse
completely worn out by his rapid race
through the city.
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Co1iMENDABLE.--The employees of the
Belmont Mills, with characteristic liberali
Il, last week donated twenty six kegs Of
their superior nails to the Sanitary Fair at
Pittsburg, These nails will yield over two
hundred and Fifty dollars to that fair. Can
any other establishment in this city boast
ofbaving contributed that amount to the
cause Of the sick and wounded soldiers 3
The Belmont always takes the lead in such
affairs.
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HOUSE.

WASHINGTON, June IL.
Mr.. Sherman, of Pa, reported from the
committee on Ways and Means, the Senate
bonding warehouse bill, saying In explana-
tion that in February last Congress passed
an act giving until the 4th of May for the
withdrawal of goods from bonded ware
houses and public stores for home consump.
ton, and that this bill merely proposes to
extend the time until September lst, for
same purpose.
In reply to question asked by Mr.. Ste
vens, Mr. Hale said that goods which have
been in bond were withdrawn for more than
one year for expectation, no duty is paid
but if Withdrawn for home consumption the
Government secures the duty.
The bill was passed. IN T.
Mr.. Cox introduced a resolution which
was passed, that the House, the Senate
concurring, will adjourn the present session
of Congress on Thursday, the 23d of June
The Judiciary committee reported that
the bill providing for the collection O
abandoned property and the prevention O.
fraud in insurrectionary districts, approved
March 18th, 1863, is imperative for the
reason that the limit of ten days in which
the President may sign bill is to expir,
while Congress is in session. They fount
that in the press of business on the 4th o
March the bill did not react the Presiden
until after Congress adjourned. and th,
President deemed himself justified in sipr
ing it when he did.
The matter was referred to the commit
tee of Ways and Means to report a new
bill. ttfi
Mr.. Boutwell, moved the reconsideratio,
of the vote rejecting the bankrupt BILL
Carried.
The committee on Elections asked to b.
discharged from further consideration q
the Missouri contested seat case of Prio
sgainst McCIurg. .t Z
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Destruction Of Cynthi-
ana and two Trains.

CINCINNATI, June | latter leaving Lex
ington and Georgetown, aiorgan's main
forces appear to hsve returned North, and
following the line Of the Kentucky Central
Railroad. Attacking the 6Sth Ohio regt.
driving them north Of Oyntiana, and burn
ing the town and two trains, which left
Covington last night and this morning :
Morgan is apparently trying to make bis
way out of this State in nearly the same
direction he entered. .1asu ....s
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WASHINGTON, June l2.-The following,
from the Headquarters of the Army of the
Potomac on the 9th, was received this af-
ternoon:
There is nothing specially interesting to
report,
On part Of the line picket firing has
been kept up all day while at other points
it has ceased.
Lest evening battery in Gen. Birney's
division fired on house on our left which
deserter who came in this morning, said
was occupied by Gen Wilcox. Three shells
went through it, causing the occupants to
leave it Iather hastily. The fire was re
turned with very good aim but no loss to
us.
The deserter says Beauregards troops
are posted from Bottom Bridge all the way
to James river, watching for the appear
ance of an army in that direction.
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Mileage and pay were voted to Messrs.
Price, Birch and McHenry, unsuccessful
contestants. etss..sf-sr f-r 7sF0 !
The Dacotah contested election was then
taken up. -. -. ~ i,
Mr. Fostee, from committee on Claims,
reported q bill to amend the act for granting
pensions. Tho act, he stated would cover
the case of the Fort Pillow sufferers.
The bill to ascertain and settle the title
of certain land claims in Califonia was then
taken up. ea
The House then adjourned.
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FAIR AND FEsrTAL.-To night the ladies
Of st Matthews Church will hold their
lair and festival at Washington Hall. We hope
to sec the Hall crowded with liberal visit
ors. This is the first affair of the kind the
ladies' of this church have gotten up fol
many years, and we trust they will receive
that patronage the cause demands.
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APPOINTMENT.

ALBANY, June ll.-Ool. Marshall Lef
ferts, late Commander of the 7th N. 7, r.
giment Of National Guards, has beso, sp.
pointed Brigadier General by Gov. Ssy>
mour. 1t is understood his new command
is to be the 22d brigade but it 10 not known
whether his assignment is to duty in the
field or in the State. =