The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1864-08-17
BY YESTERDAY US MAIL.
LATE FROM THE NORTH.

LATE FROM THE NORTH.
Richmond, Aug. l5.-Baltimore papers
OF the 18th have been received. They con-
tain nothing definite from the Shenandoah
Valley. 1t is believed that Early, is re-
treating before the superior forces adyanc-
ing against him.
A telegram from New York reports the
capture and destruction of seven vessels
about sixty miles Southeast of Sandy
Hook. by the new Confederate steamer
Tallahassee.
An arrival at New Orleans brings a re-
port that the Confederates were in strong
iorce outside, anil were certifying at Al
giers with an intention Of making it base
Of operations.
Guerrilas continue very active in Ken
lucky.
Stanton has not resigned. He says that
having been solicited to accept the office,
he will not voluntarily relinquish it.
A petition is IN circulation in Ohio and
other States requesting a postponement Of
the draft until an attempt is made by ne
sotlation 70 secure peace based upon the
uHu liC - llUN.
The Herald thinks the time has arrived
when the administration on behalf of peace
and reunion may adyantageously open the
door to al arlnlstice and convention of
all the States, and advises Lincoln to send
three commissioners to Richmond.
The Paris Presse under reserve, announ-
ces the conclusion Of peace between Ger.
MANY and Denmark. Terms unknown.
The Confederate loan is still advancing.
United States stocks are further depress-
ed.
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HEAVY RoBERy.--W elearh that the shop
Of sir. Parker OVERLY, on Wilmington
street, IN this city. wasrnbbed on Saturday
night oil about one pin. Of silver coin. small
pieces, aud a considerable quantity Of
" currency, and also quantity Of liquor.
Mr. O,erby's luss must amount TO several
thousand dollars.
These thrlts have become quite frequent
oil late, and We hope the authorities will
soon be able 10 bring the guilty parties 10
justice. Raleigh Progress.
Newspaper Expenses being able
10 procure suitable quantities Of glue and
nolasses 10 make composition rollers
Tor our presses, weordered some from Mas
sau, through friend in Wilmington. The
cost /. l,52S SIS for barrel oil molasses
and KEY Of Al pounds Of Irish glue, Of
which SIS is for freight Of the barrel and
hes. The freight is required in advance
Al Nassau, % that il The vessel had been
lost, We should have lost that as well as the
soods. Fortunately the ship arrived SALE
!, day VI two ago. Before the war the
articles would have cnst Us $40. Inferior
articles here nov would cost about s. 900.
Thus Il Is with all printing, expenses
from live - forty times, averaging more
than ten times, the old rates-whilst even
our new prices Of subscription will be but
five times what they were before the war.
Fayetteville UJsctru.
The scarcity Of printing materials is get.
tins TO be 1 serious matter. We fear that
paper, which IS constantly advancing. will
soon be hard y gel al ans price. Prices Of
newspapers mus 90 up IN proportion to
other things, Or ,tose ol u who are pub.
fishing full sheets must diminish the sire
10 one half. We do nor want 10 take sub
scribsfs ~ The yearuntI We car. see more
about what price will pay expenses.
CharioYe Democrat.