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FROM ST. LOUIS.

ST. LOUIS. July %
Much surprise was created here short
time since by the arrest of several very
prominent secessionists of this city whose
Offense was unknown. 1t latly came to
light however they were connected with a
conspiracy extending throughout the en-
tire Mississippi Valley having for its OBJ
ject the erection ola Northwestern Confed-
eracy. Colonel. .Sanderson, Provost Mar
shal General of this Department has been
gathering evidence of this matter several
months, all of which is now in posessl n #
Washington authorities. 1t implicates
many public men, a; shows the organi-
zati9n to be formidable and dangerous.
One of the arrested parties here is said to
have been so badly frightened that bonds
Of half million dollars were offered for
his release. 1t is believed the recent
guerilla movements in this state have some
connection with this scheme, particularly
rs Thornton in his speech at Platte City
said Knights Of the Golden Circle are or
ganized and armed to rise throughout
the free states that Vallandigham is
with them, that he was Vallandigham
man, that he had troops in every county
in this state, men coming up from
the South and that fifteen hundred men
have been raised in Illinois who would
Join him destroying the Hannibal and St.
Joseph Railroad on their march. During
Colonel Sanderson's Investigations into
this Conspiracy he. discovered the intended
renewal Of boat burning on western rivers
and was able in several instances to avert
serious consequences. 1t is probable the
whole matter will be ventilated in few
days. The affair at Plattsburg, Clinton
! Co. Thursday was not so bad as previouly
reported, after Captain Turner'S death
| Captain Roe took command and made such
a determined show of resistance the guer-
illas left in the direction of Huntsville,
thence they moved yesterday into Platte
county, their reported strength is 800
General Osterhaus arrived three days
from Sherman's army says no part Of
Johnstons force have gone to Richmond,
but one Corps has been sent after Gener-
al Smith in Mississippi.
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FROMCAIRO.

CAIRo, July 23d.
The steamer Hillmsn brings one days
later news from Memphis.
A Cavalry Officer who accompanied
Smiths expedition, gives particulars of the
general operations of our forces, which
consisted of a division of Infantry, Cav
airy and a Brigade of COlored Troops.
Smith out-numbered Forrest all through
and whipped his forces five times.
The battle at Tupolo on the 18th was
severe. The enemy was terribly punished
by our Cavalry and negro troops, who
bore the brunt of the engagement. The
same night the rebels assaulted our tenn
porary works and were repulsed. On the
18th another battle occurred, Forrest max
ing three charges on our lines, but was
driven back each time with great slaughter.
On the night of the 18th the last days
rations was distributed, and on the next
morning the expedition started on a return
followed by Buford's Cayaly, ,whoretreated,
however, With severe loss, after giving
way four miles from the night of the 18th
to the night of the 18th; when supplies
were met at Salem. The troops were
obliged to live off the country.
On the Goth the expedition reached
Lagrange with a loss, all told, Of less than
500. Not gun or wagon was lost during
the expedition.
General Grierson says the rebels loss
cannot be less than 600.
A dispatch, captured by General Hatch,
admits a loss of 2,400.
Among the rebels killed are Colonies
Faulkner, Morobray, Nelson, Forrest, Har
rison and Green.
Colonel Wilkins, of the 9th Minnesoti
and Lieutenant McMahon Of the 9tl
Illinois are the only field officers knowr
to be killed. The wounded are bein2
brought to Memphis. The expedition re
turned to Sabley on account of exhaustion
of supplies.
We brought in about $50 prisoners
The rebel dead was buried by our troop
on several occasions.
The steamer st. Cloud, from Whit
River, arrived at Memphis on the 2ls
bringing the first news received from tina
River for over a week.
She reports the river free from guerrilla
and all boats in the stream are safe. 81
steamers were on their waydown. Anon
them was the Commercial with 600 bale
of cotton.
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FROM NEW YORK.

NEW YoRK, July "a
The Heralds City Point correspondent
of the 22d says:
Yesterday Major General Ord was as
signed to the command of the 18th corps.
IN place of General W. F. Smith removed.
and Major General Birney to the command
of the 18th Corps in place of General Gill
more relieved both of these appointments
were made by General Grant subject to
the approval Of the Precedent.
The corps are in fine condition and
pleased with their newly appointed com
manders.
Another correspondent, writing from
Deep Balton, Virginia, on the 2l.t Of July,
says:
The enemy were to-day seen. erecting a
battery, so as to bring an enfilading fire
upon our gunboats.
EThe 9th Main regiment soon ,,dislodged
them, capturing few and made arrange
ments to hold the position. L.. $40. =
The Herald's Nashville dispatch, dated
the 23d, says; We have nothing further
from Atlanta, not even confirmation of
the fight Of General Thomas Army.
No dispatches have beeu received at
Thomas headquarters direct from that
city.
Another dispatch says General Rosseau
was at Poolsville, Alabama, 120 miles south
of Decatur on the l4th. Ga4fB
He had a slight engagement with a
body Of the enemy and dispersed them.
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Discovery Of all Extensive
Conspiracy.
Important Circular from
Sec. FeSSenden.
FIRES.
FOREIGN NEWS.
FROM WASHINGTON.

WAsHINGToS, July oath
Letters from the Army of the Potomac
dated yesterday say nothing of particular
interest has occurred in the past two davs.
The skirmishing in Burnsides front on
Friday afternoon was quite lively, but
without injury to our men. This seems to
be the only part of the line where the fir
ingis the most. t.incessant, scarcely five min
utes elapsing in the day or mig ght without
hearing musketry.
General Grant has assigned the COM
mand of 18th Army Corps to General Bir-
ney, who proceeded to his new post on
Saturday morning General Birney has
well merited this promotion, no division in
the aruy having performed nobler service
during the ccmpaign. General Mott sue
ceeds to the command of the Third Diyis-
sion. Many rumors of other changes are
current but cannot be relied on.
The latest official dispatches from Gen
eral Sherman represent repeated fghtin Q
and give the particulars of the death of
General Mcpherson who fell in FRIDAYS
engagement.
The steamer Thomas Scott from New
Orleans has arrived. There is no news in
the papers. ..r.-
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CINCINNATI, July 24th.
The Gazette's correspondent under date
of Atalnta, Ca, 22d, gives full and high
ly interesting details Of the movements in
Sherman's army since crossing the Chatta-
hoochee. On the morning of the 18th the
whole line advanced, Mcpherson taking
position on the extreme left, Schofield the
left center, Howard the center, Hooker the
right center, and Palmer on the extreme
right.
On the morning of the leth our advance
reached Peach Tree Creek, a stream run
ming four miles north of Atlanta After
considerable skirmishing the enemy were
partially dislodged and portions OF How
ards corps crossed. Our left in the mean
time swinging round to the Atlanta d Au
gusta Railroad near Decatur and tearing
up several miles of track. On the eve
| ming of the 18th and morning of the 10th
Howard, Hooker and Palmer crossed with
the balance of their corps, forming line
all along the south bank of the creek
/ AT P. NJ the Rebels made a des-
perate and sudden assault upon How
ard in great force, fighting soon ex-
tended to Hookers corps, advancing three
! lines deep. Portions of the line at first
wavered, but quickly rallied: and stood
firm as rocks. Upon this portion of ouI
line over one-half the entire rebel army
was massed, both parties, for the first time
during the campaign, in the open field
Before dark the rebels were entirely de-
feated. having failed to break our lines al
any point, and retreated in great disorder
1 leaving 200 dead on the field. Our los:
/ will reach 1000, principally from Hooker,
corps. Rebel loss, killed, wounded, ane
missing exceed 5000, including three Brig
adler Generals captured.
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NO. l59.
ATLAN,TA, july 20.

ATLANTA, July 20
Reynolds brigade attacked the enemy
line Of skirmishers last night at Peach
Tree Greek, and took possession of their
-entrenchmsnts. He then charged the re-
| serve pickets supported by Delnorths !
corps and captured 1900 prisoners. The
18th Illinois lost in killed and wounded
alone, loo, while that of the 56th Ohio was
the same .ygrg
The Examiner says editorially of this
fight: Peach Tree Creek is a small stream
which takes its rise five or six miles north
west of Atlanta and flows in southern
direction and empties into the ChattahoO-
chic near the railroad bridge.
Our right is believed to rest upon this
stream and to be protected on it's flank by
it. This skirmish is an auspicious begin
mig for Gen. Hood.
The Richmond Enqrirer of the 2lst
says:
An official dispatch received yesterday
afternoon at the War Department saws
that large force off Yankees crossed the
Shenandoah River at Smokers on the
18th at three O'Clock in the afternoon.-
They were attacked and driven across the
river in great confusion Our loss is stated
at from two to three hundred, that of the
enemy much greater.
The Richmond Whig is severe upon the
Richmond authorities for superseding
johnson by Hood in command Of the army
Of Tennessee. 1t says the division COM
mander was evidently successful but it
thinks Hardee was entitled to the promo
ton both by seniority aud greater expert
ence.
The secret ofthis appointment is soon
told Our authorities are diseased and |
the craziest of their erazies is the fancied |
possession Of an intuitive knowledge of |
men. The success of the cause is
to the qualification Of per- |
sonal feeling, or else an army like that at /
Atlanta- would not he trusted to an untried |
General made for the occasion. It is |
known too that Hood alone of JOhnson's
Lieutenants, has been from the beginning
opposed to the retreat from Dalton. A |
new policy having been adopted it was
perhaps proper that commander should
be appointed whose views accorded with
that policy Hence Hardee was over
stepped
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FROM CAIRO.

CAIRO, July %.
The Memphis Bulletin has a statement
made before the Provost Marshall by
Lieutenant Allen, deserter from For
rests command, who took the amnesty oath
and Immediately left for his home in Ken
tucky. He reports that General r. D. Lee
commands Folks old department Rich
ardsOn has been superseded by Neely, he
having been charged with making two
millions out Of conscripting business
Richardson escaped punishment, and is
now living in Western Tennessee.
Allen confirms the reported wounding
of Forrest at Tupple.
The rebels lost !, 500 in the fight at Gun
town with Sturgis Colonel Wilson was
among the killed. Most of this loss was
owing to the desperate fighting of the Ne
grOes; nearly all Of the victims being shot
through the head and breast.
Major Bradford, captured at Fort Pill
low, was ordered by Forrest to be shot for
violating his parole.
Allen knew nothing of the Presidents
Amnesty Proclamation, and says the rebel
soldiers are ignorant off
Southern people think that if Lee and
johnson are beaten, see eision will speedily
terminate. They have little faith IN Johns
ton, and are heartily tired Of the terrible
pressure to which they are now subjected.
Forrest obtained 5000 men in his con-
scripting expedition into Kentucky.
Allen says that at the fight with Stur-
gis, May I'd, atsBolivar, 500 men could
have captured all the rebel trains
Forrest was several times heard to say
he did not wish to take Memphis since a
large section Of country is dependent upon
it for supplies.
The steamer Kaskasia sunk to-day on
Grand Chain, between this place and Pa
ducah. Loss trifing.
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FROM LOUISVILLE.

LOUISVILLE, July p.
The Journal announces the occupation
of Atlanta by our forces on Friday Reb-
el loss in killed, wounded and missing will
reach G00O including 1000 killed. Parts
OF our army entered Atlanta We NAV
have some fighting for full possession Of
the city but present campaign is virtually
ended.
The City was very much excited through
out the day by general impressment Of
horses the City pickets are at all the ava
nues and leading thoroughfares. News
not authenticated at present of the conflict
with the gurrlllas at HopkinsvilIo vshoroin
federal loss was estimated at 20 killed,
wounded and missing Fnrther particulars
unknown. 1t is reported that last night
force of from SO to 500 men under Jessie,
was in Carroll county, miles form the
river, with view of crossing to Vevay,
Indiana, and there capture 2 six-pounder
brass pieces in possession of the home
guards.
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Saturday Afternoons Report.
FROM NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, July. q.
Herald's Nashville dispatch says:
General Rousseau lefts Decatur on the
10th, on a most important raid with a force
of 2700 men well mounted 10OQ of the
command are armed with Spencers repeat
ingriaes. The route to be taken is one that
has never been followed heretofore during
the War, though nearly identical which
the trace pursued by General Jackson in
the war against the Creek Indians.
The first point of any importance on the
route is Blountsville, next Ashville; a few
miles beyond Ashville is COosa River. He
is then to move rapidly upon the Tallade-
ga and nearest to a bridge or ford over the
Tallapoosa River.
The route bstwecn these two streams is to
be very rapidly pursued, and bridges are
to be completely destroyed. Passage Of
the Tallapoosa will in all probability be
made at Tehopeke, and will bring the
force into Daleville. Mountain roads will
carry it to the railroad at convenient points
when the work of destruction viii begin.
There are eight bridges on the railroad be-
tween Montgomery and Opelika. More
than probable that number of tunnels and
bridges are to be found. In the valley be-
tween Opelika and West Point, are two
bridges over Big Hollowaeke and Oson.
uppah Greek, near Columbus. On the
other route are three bridges over the
Wetumpka Greek, and one over Mill
Creek. Returning after the destruction Of
these roads, Rousseau is to move up the
west side of the Chattahoochee, if OppOr-
tunity offers and join Sherman between
Marietta and ChsttahOochee River. L
this route is threatened Rousseau is Il
make straight for Pensacola and take q
vessel to New Orleans and thence t
Nashville again.
By Richmond papers goth, we have frs
reports of Rosseaus work. A dispatch
from Atlanta the 18th says telegraph,
communications with Montgomery wer,
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suspended last night near Nosasdiga. In.
teruption is supposed to have been caused
by portion Of the enemy Who are report
ed to be at Talladega, Saturday No train
arrived from West Point.
Herald's despatch from Nashville 22d.
says the success Of Shermanis movements
IN cutting the eastern and southern COM
municatiOns with Atlanta, lead to the be-
lief that the rebels have been foiled in at
tempting to escape, and that their opera
tlons IN that place had already been mar
rowed down to siege Two large cav
airy forces, sometime since, left the army
at different points. and have doubtless ere
this cut the Macon and Columbus Rail
roads in such manner that if the enemy
succeeds in leaving the city to 90 away,
1t must be at a loss Ofmuch valuable prop
erty. Il
The Worlds Washington special ofthe
22d, says: Dispatches from the West. re-
eeived here tonight, announce the posi-
Give occupation of Atlanta, which succeed
ed heavy engagement fought yesterday
between Sherman and Hood, IN which the
latter was defeated T l
1t IS now definitely known that Sher-
mans cavalry has destroyed the railroads
south and east Of Atlanta in such an effec-
i've manner as to prevent their use BY the
enemy.
There is no truth in the reported battle
at Leesburg There are no rebels in that
vicinity. 75i
It is ascertained that the main portion
Of the rebel forces have fully retreated
south, and that our troops have ceased the
pursuit.
The Heralds Grant Army correspond
ent says General Wilcox was slightly
wounded in the thigh on Tuesday night
last.
Another correspondent SAYS of General
Smiths being relieved Of the command of
the 18th Corps, that the exigencies of the
public service require that he should take
another command. He is ordered TO re-
port at New York the 21st.
A general artillery engagement took
place yesterday. The 30-pounders opened
upon the newly discovered Weldon rail
road depot in the city andshells were drop
ped so accurately that three locomotives
were hurried off Before the guns ceased
.he depOt was a mass of ruins. The I3
nch mortars repeatedly sent missiles
hrouh the rebel works and their 20O-pound
HSAl9 lhulOtSu ucdNy udlHdSt- AIJer
ew hours of fighting therebel works were
sileneed n.
A letter from Governor seymore, gives
s ruling Of the War Department, that
he 100 days men are subject to draft, but
hat their services viii be credited to them.
The Tribune's Washington special says
hat heavy eannonading was heard this
loon, (23d) in the direction of Leesburgh.
Indicating that battle between Hunters
orces and retreating rebels was renewed.
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FROM SPRINGFIELD.
SpR1NeF1E1n. Mass Jplv

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, July "a
A fire broke out Saturday night in a
wooden building on Main street, occupied
by Jas. Mallery dry grods dealer and Geo.
NJ. Law, clothing warehouse. The building
was soon destroyed, and the fire spread to
the Music Hall block, brick building
owned by lilly Haynes. The upper story
of the block was used as an exhibition
room and called Music Hall; the lower
story was occupied by ]. NJ. Skif, jeweller
and T. n. Haynes, clothing dealer,
and the basement used as a Billiard Room
and Saloon, was entirely destroyed A
fresh breeze prevailed at the time, commu-
nicated the flames to a wooden building
on the corner of Main and Riynchon
streets. This building was yearly burned
ID the ground. A Stable at the rear of
Music Hall, used by Thompson & Co. was
also destroyed. The horses and carriages
were moved. There were persons injured
by the falling of the walls, none fatally
Total loss, 100000. Insurance on Mnsic
Hall Block is said to be $4,000. The
Block was valued at $4,000.
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A Fashionable ParIor.


Mrs Harriet Beecher Stowe, In her
"House and Home Papers in the Allan
tic Monthly, speaks thus of this peculiar
American institutions:
How many people do we call on from
year to year, and know no more Of their
feelings, habits, tastes, fami y ideas and
ways than if they lived in Kamtsehatka
And why2 Because the room which they
call a front pGrlor is made expressly so
that yon shall never know. They sit IN
back room-work, talk, read, perhaps
After a servant has let You in and opened
a crack in the shutters, and while you sit
waiting for them to change their dress and
come in, you speculate as to what they
NAV be doing. From some distant region
the laugh of child, the song of a canary
bird reaches you, and then a door claps
hastily to- Dothey love plants Do they
write letters, sew, embroider, crochet Do
thev ever romp and frolic? What books
do they read Do they sketch or paint 2
Of all these possibilities a mute and muf-
fed room says nothing.
A sofa, six chairs, two ottOmans fresh
from the upholsterer's, Brussels carpet, a
center table, with four gilt books of beauty
on it, a mantle clock from Paris, two bronze
vases-an these tell you only in frigid
tones: aThis is the best room only that
and nothing more-and soon she trips in
her best clothes, and apologies for Keep
ing you, asks you how your mother Is, and
you remark that it is pleasant day, and
thus the acquaintance progresses from year
to year. One hour in the little back room.
where the plants and canary birds and
children are, might have made fast friends
for life; but as it Is, you care no more for
them than for the gilt clock on the mantel-
"Tom, whom did you say your friend
B married? "Well, he married G4O,
OO0-I forgot her other name"
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The operations on the extreme left.

The operations on the extreme left
were entirely successful. McPhearson
was driving the enemy several miles.
Blair is advancing a mile and half
south of Augusta.
On the morning Of the 21st the enemy
was driven With small loss to their works
Immediately around Atlanta. On the 22d
they had Withdrawn entirely from Hook
er's and Farmers front. At 2 O'Clock, P.
NJ, of that day portions of our army
entered the city. The correspondent adds
that we may have some fighting for full
possession of the city, but the campaign
is considered substantially closed.
a report, believed to be reliable, anoun-
ces the occupation of Montgomery by
General Rosueau. ...'
The Commercial has the following Off
cial report of losses at the battle of Allan
ia: Williams Division 529, Geary's 457,
Waud's 527, Newton's 1O2, total 1713.
Among the killed are Col. Logic, 15lst
New York, Lieutenant Colonel Randall,
l49th New York, Adjutant Radcliffe, I43d
New York. Wounded, General Gresham,
Division, severely; Major
Baldwin l50ih New York, Lieutenant
Colonel NeNutt, 145th New York. n