THE PBBBS, PUBLISHED DAILY (SUNDAYS EXOKI‘IED,) BY JOHN W. FORNEY. OFFICE, No. 11l SOUTH FOURTH STREET, THB DAILY f RESS t Twilvm Obsts Ps* W*ss, payable to the Oarrfor. Hailed to Subscribers oat of the Oity at Six DollabS Fbi AMBtnc, Foe* Dollars mob Eight Moxths, Tbbbb Dollabs rox Six MOBTOB—invariably In *d vanoe for the time ordered. THE TRI-WEBBXY PRESS, Haliod to Subscribers oat of the Oity at Thbbb Dol bsFzk Absom, In advance. SUMMER RESORTS. CARLISLE WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, OUMUBKLAND oounty.penna. Accommodation for TIIBKII HUN I)RKD VISITORS. Ihia highly favorite Resort Is now open for Visitors— those who can appreciate grand scenery, pare mountain air, invigorating baths, large and well-ventilated rooms, good society, and good table. Terms, ST per week. IPor particulars apply to N. W. WOOD 3, Proprietor of Carlisle White Sulphur Springs. WHEAT A. MOUNTAIN SPBINGS, Xli XANC ASTER OOBNTT, PA. This delightful watering-place having been purchased toy the undersigned* he would Inform hie friends and the public generally, that it will be open for the reception of visitors on the FIBST DAY OF JULY NEXT. For particulars, please refer to Circulars, which can he had at the Continental Hotel, Merchants 1 Hotel, and 4he Union Hotel, Arch street. Board, one week or less, $1.50 per dayj over one week, or the season, $7 -per week. Children and servants half iprice. These terms are given with the assurance that the ac commodations shall in every respect bo euu&l to any tttfcer watering* place. JJSTAccommodations for four hundred guests. The Germania, Band ia engaged. 3e23-lm P. 3. NEWCOMER. Bedford springs, a. g. al. MEN respectfully informs the public tint this colo- V>rotod and fashionable WAT EH IN if PEACE is now open and fully prepared for the reception of visitors, and will bo keptopen until the Ist of Ootobor. Persona wlßblng Bedford Mineral Wator will bo sup plied at the following prices at the Springs—viz: . For a barrel (oak)...’. ..........!. 83 00 - een enlarged and renovated, is nowopon tor the recep tion of guests. Invalids can be accommodated with TOOins on the first floor, fronting the ocean. Light- House Cottage possesses 4 the advantage of being the nearest house to tbo beach. A continuation of the pa tronage of his friends and the pnblic Is solicited, No bar. je2l-Im JONAH WQQTTON, Proprietor, , COTTAGE RETREAT, ATLANTIC vU CITY, Is now open and ready for Boarders. A few Choice Stems can be obtained by applying soon. The (Proprietor furnishes his table with fresh milk from his cows, and fresh vegetables from his farm. Also, about four hundred desirable Cottage and Hotel Lots for sale by Jtt. hIcOLEES,. je2Q-2m Proprietor. « mHE ALHAMBRA " ATLANTIC _l_ CITY,’ f N. J., a splendid new house, 1 southwest corner of ATLANTIC and MASSACHUSETTS Avenues, aorill be open for visitors on and after Jane 29th. The rooms «nd table ©f « The Alhambra ” are unsurpassed by any •on the Island. There is a spacious Ice Cream andße freshmentSaloon attached to the house. Terms moderate. C. DUBOIS & S. J. YOU NO, Proprietors. BEDLOE’S HOTEL, ATLANTIC OITY, N. J—At the termirraa of the railroad, on the left, beyond the depot This House is now open for Boarders and Transient Visitors, and offers accommoda tions equal t* any llotel in Atlantio City. Charges mo derate, Children and servants half price. jlgr Parties should keep their seats until the oars ar rive in front of the hotel, j&2O-2m G HESTER COUNTY HOUSE.—This private Boarding Bouse, corner of YOBK and PACIFIC Avenue, Atlantic City, convenient to the beach, with a beautiful view of the Ocean, is now open for the season. The accommodations are equal to any Others on the Island. Prices moderate. * je2o-2m J. KEIM, Proprietor. TT'ENTUOKy HOUSE, ATLANTIO M\- CITY, K. J.—This comfortable and convenient new house, located on KEHTUOKY' Avenue, opposite tiiefiurf House, oue square from rbe beat bathing on the beach, has been fitted up for visitors this season. F. QUIGLEY, Proprietor. U, B.—Horses and Carriages to Hire. je2o-lm SEA BATHING.— 44 Tlie Clarendon, 55 (formerly Yirripfa House,) VIBGIKIA AVENUE, ATLANTIO OITYt ib now open for the accommodation Of Boarders. This House is situated immediately on the Beach, and from every room affords a fine view of the pea, |jfl2o-2m] JAMES JENKINS, MT,J>. " SEA BATHING.—UNITED STATES HOTEL, LONG BRANCH, N. Jo Is now open, situated only fifty yards from the seashore, central of the place: house fronting the ocean 600 feet; two hours; from* 1 New York. Steamer leaves Murray street twice daily, 6A; M. and 4P. M.; thence by the B. and D. B." BaUroad. Address B. A. SHOEMAKER. - Communication from Philadelphia is by the Camden ft&& Amboy Railroad, by the 6 A. M. and 2 P. M. trains , . jel9-2m* CONGRESS HALL , ATLANTIC CITY, by G, W. HINKLE, the proprietor of the United States three years ago. The Hall has boon put into complete order and greatly Improved. A new office, billiard saloon, bar-room, and bath-houses are most excellently arranged and aptly ap propriated for their respective uses. Congress Hall is now the nearest house to the rolling snrf on the smooth portion of the level beach. The subscriber avails himself of the present oppor tunity to teturn hU thanks to his former patronß of Ihe **fitafcea, ,, and respccLfully begs leave to say to all that he will bo happy to meet them at Congress Hall, ON AND AFTKB JUNE 21st Instant, at which,time he Will he ready to accommodate the publio. jefB-im* G. W. HINKLE, Lessee. CUMMER BOARDING— BROAD- O TOP MOUNTAIN HOUAE.—A romantic spot for a BUMMEB BESIDE NOB on one of the Mountain Ton ef Pennsylvania, roacliod daily by the Pennsylvania Central, and tbo Broad Top Mountain Batlroad from Huntingdon, The House Is one of the finest in the in terior of tbo State, handsomely rurniebed, with all the re anlsitea for comfort and convenience—pure air, deli- Bloue Spring water, romantic scenery, and everything to restore and Invigorate health.' Telegraph station and a Sally mail, no that daily communication may be had with Philadelphia. .The Pennsylvania Bailroad will-furnlsh excursion tickets through the 'season;. Persons leaving Philadel phia In the morning can take tea at the Mountain Houie the eeme evening. The subscriber has kindly been allowed to refer to the following gentlemen, residents of Philadelphia, who have been patrons of the Mountain Mouse ; Wm. Onramtnge, Eso,, David P. Moore, Esa,, Saral. Caatner, Esa., Thos. Oaretairs, Bern, Hon. Henry p. Moore, lewis T. Wattaon, Esq., John McOanlee, Esa., ■ O. Albert lewis, Esa., . John Hartman, Esa, Biohard D. Wood, Esa. , Tanus Modksats. Per further information, address ? JOSEPH MOBBISON, Proprietor. \ lel2-tf Broad-Top Pity, Hnntlngdon county, Pa.; TXrOEMAN A; ELY, No. 130 PEGG If Street, manufacturers of patent OAST-STEEL TABLE CUILBBY ; also, a lately-patented COMBI NATION KNIFE, JfOBK, and SPOON,-espeeiaUy wapted for Camp use, for Fishermen, Seafaring Men. Mechanics, Miners, JLumbcrineh, and all Workmen, car- Tying their dinners. W. *. E.’a Cutlery la warranted to be of the best quality of ENGLISH CAST-STEEL, and Is intended to supersede, by Its excellence and cheapness, the inferior qualities of Outlory now in the market, ana to which they respectfullyinvite the attention of the {tardvare dealers generally. - my29-3m THE PARTICULAR AT TENTION OF THE TEAMS.” ALTEMUS & COZENS, HO. 241 CHESTNUT STBEET, 80LH AOSKTS FOB; GREEN ft DANIELS’ CELEBRATED IVORY-FINISH SPOOL GOTTON, Pronounced one of the beat end cheapest Spool Cot tons in the market. A fuU supply on hand. je24-lm* . Jfcj AMEKICAN, ENGLISH, - SWISS WATCHES, JEWELRY, AND SILVERWARE, AT SEDUCED FBI OSS. JOS. H. WATSON, my29-2m 326 CHESTNUT STREET. jRjEEMOVAL. J, a PULLER Having Bemoved from No. 4 2 South THIRD Street to No. 712 CHESTNUT Street, 2nd Moor, (Opposite Masonio Temple,) . Nov offers a Large and Desirable Stock of GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, ROGERS A BROTHERS’ SPOONS AND FORKS, ' AID FINE JEWELRY, To which the attention of the trade is invited. •pSO-Sro - ' Jtei “ AMERICAN WATCH COM- MaM FANY.” ... v GOLD AND SILVER ... ..:W\;A T O.■ H E; S. i FOB LADIES AND GENTLEMEN. COMPANY’S SALESROOM, No. 712 CHESTNUT Street, Second Floor, (opposite Masonic Temple.) I. B. MAETEE, Agent. BpSO-Sm -y ULCANITE RUBBER JEWELRY A beantifnl Bns of GENTLEMEN'S VEST OHAINB, LADIEB’ OHA TALAINE CHAINS, THIIIBLEB, CROSSES, STUDS, BUTTONS, Ac., Now in Store, J. O. PULLER, No. 712 CHESTNUT Street, Second Floor, . (Opposite Masonlo Temple.) ■ipSO-Sm I WATCHES, JEWELRY, &e n l- ' ' 1 A FRESH ASSORTMENT, at LESS .OL THAN FORMER PRICES. 7ABR & BROTHER, Importers) 824 CHESTNUT Street, below Fourth. mh2o.tr . - - • •' V fJTHE " DR. HAYES’ REFRIGERA JL TOB.” : ' * Those are, beyond doubt, the most scientific and offloient T?'L I I?PTn.T?T?A rpOPU JKJifl: xliUrJii sxA. L KJ XiCJ In use, being WABEA.NTED to KEEP PROVISIONS LONGER, WITH LESS ICE, THAN ANY OTHERS. BET AILING AT WHOLESALE PRICES. ' Abo, a large assortment of the moat approved WATER COOLERS. J. S. CLARK, my23-tf No. 1008 MARKET Street. HILIiHH & WEST T7UNE SHIRT MANUFACTORY. JJ The subscriber would invite attention to his IJiiBfiOYBD OUT OF BBIBTB, Which he makes a speciality in his business. Also, con* Btav.tly receiving NOVELTIES FOE GENTLEMEN'S WSAB. J. W. SCOTT, GENTLEMEN'S FUENISHING fr>TOB33, No. BX4 CHESTNUT STREET , laSfctf. Four doora below the Continental, & WILSON. SEWING MACHINES, 628 CHESTNUT STREET, 3e13-8m : . PMLAOELPIITA. gHIPLEY, HAZARD. & HUTCHINSON. No, 119 CHESTNUT STBEET, COMMISSION MKECHAHTB io* in sin oi PHILADELPHIA-MADE GOODS. mhiW- 6m JAMES 8. EARLE & SON, MANUFACTURERS AND IMPOETEBB . ’ 'OF:,. , LOOKING GLASSES, OH. PAINTINGS, PINE ENGRAVINGS, PICTURE AND POETEAIT FRAMES, PnOTOGEAPH FRAMES, PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS, CAETEB-DE-VIBITE PORTRAITS. . EASLE’S GALLEEIES, 816 CHESTNUT STREET, jois, rsn.ADEirau. : fIABINET FURNITURE AND But w-/ LIARD tables. MOORE & CAMPION. Ho. 281 South SECOND Street, is connection with their extensive Cabinet Business arc low manufacturing a superior article of BILLIARD TABLES, And hare now on hand a 101 l supply, finished with the MOOBH S CAMPION'S IMPROVED CUSHIONS, ir&ioh are pronounced, by all who have need them, to be mperior to all others. For the duality and finish or these tables the monn teotorero refer to their numerous patrons throughout She Union, who are familiar with the oharaoter of thebr »«k. ' v ' teSte-fim ATARTIN ft QUAYLES IYL STATIONERY, toy, and fancy goods IMPOBI DM, No. 1036 WALNUT STREET, : BBLOW ELEVENTH, tell-fplT PHILADELPHIA. QAU T I O N . The well-earned repntaHon of FAIRBANKS’ SOARES Has Induced the makers of .Imperfect balances to offer them as “FAIRBANKS’ SCALES,” and purchasers haye thereby, In many instanees, been subjected to band and Imposition. FAIRBANKS’BOALBS arc manufao hired only by the original Inventors, E. Si T. FAIR BANKS A 00., and are adapted to every branch of the business, where a correct and durable Scales is rooulMd. FAIRBANKS & EWING, General Agents, enlo-tf MASONIC HAND, Tl* GHBSTNUT BT. /CAUTION.—Owing to the popularity and complete encceee which onr PATENT SELF ADJUSTING CLOTHES-WRINGER hae met with, other parties are endeavoring to sell their inferior tea. chines, by adopting our name of « SELF-ADJUSTING’ 1 as a means to deceive the public. We, therefore, give notice that onr name will bo plainly stamped on each Machine manufactured and sold by us, . and none others are genuine. Any one using our trade mark will be dealt with according to law. Mr. L.E.BNOW, corner of FIFTH and CHESTNUT Streets, Philadelphia, Is onr SOLE AGENT for Penn sylvania. HALEY, MORSE, * BOYDEN. v ju24tseia ■ VOL. 5-NO. 293. SPOOL COTTON. WATCHES AND JEWELRY. REFRIGERATORS AND COOLERS. ©ENTS’ FURNISHING ©OODS. sewing machines, COMMISSION HOUSES. BOOKING GLASSES. DRUGS AND CHEMICALS. ROBERT. SHOEMAKER *OO4 Horthemji Corner FOURTH and BAGS Streets, PHILADELPHIA, WHOLESALE DRUGGISTS, „ IMPORTERS AND DEALERS in roaa i «a ah d d,o mbs t i g WINDOW AND PLATE GLASS. HAmnrAoiimßßg or WHITE LEAD AND ZXHO PAINTS., PUTTY, Jko. Asnnxi fobthh gblhbbatis ERENOH ZINO PAINTS. Dealers and consumers (applied at VERY LOW PRICES 808 CASH. mh29-tsel CABINET FURNITURE. STATIONERY and fancy goods. MONDAY, JULY 14, 1862. A;Batch of Novels. Since our last notice several novels have been published, and it is our duty to inform our readers of their etaracter and quality, With few excep tions, the presont batch consists of repuhlications. “Barren Honor,” by the author of Guy Living stone," and “ Barehester Towers, ”by that same An thony Troliope who has lately produced a verbose, prejudiced, but readable book on North America, are issued hy Dick & Fitzgerald, New York, pub lishers of enterprise and judgment.* In many reßpeotfl 11 Barren Honor ” is a novel of unusual force. Allan Wyvorno, the hero, represents a class almost peculiar to upper English life. Well born, highly educated, and richly endowed with the gifts of fortune, his blood and training go for little in the race of life ; he squanders wealth, youth, and hope in unprofitable pursuits; he wins a loving heart at last, but loses it by treachery; and finally dies, like a hero, at sea, sacrificing himself for others. He had lived according to the light given him,: never doing a dishonorable action, but: the golden fruit of life turned to ashes on his lips. A chivalrous man, he was an imperfect Christian; in his heart Honor took the place of Religion, and the recompense was ac cordingly. “ Barren Honor” is a story destined to achieve as nuxoh popularity here as it already has wen in England.’ , “Barohester Towers ” appears, in two volumes, as the second portion of the Hand and Pocket Library, lately commenced by Dick and Fitege-' raid, as a fao-simile of the well-known Tauohnitz edition of British authorswith the exception of giving better paper and print. This series opened with “ The Warden,” also by Mr. Trollope, who resumes that story in “ Barohester: Towers,” and, indeed, oarries some ot its characters into “ Erarn leigh Parsonage,” his penultimate work of fiction. Mr. Trollope is a lively, graphic, character-sketch ing, satirical, and natural novelist. His humor is subdued but effective, and few writers have shown themselves more familiar with the varying phases of English middle-life society. “ Barehester Tow ers ” is chiefly limited to the intrigues which arise in an English cathedral city on the installation of a new Bishop, who rules the diooese, but is himsolf ruled by his own examining chaplain and his own wife, between whom is a contest, determined but quiet, for exclusive influence. This ends, of course, in the triumph of the Bishop’s wife. The story , which is ingeniously conceived and artistically con structed, has two or three new characters. The most original of these, La Signorina Neroni, gives great animation to the whole story, and is an emi nently brilliant creation. Wo hope to find The Band and Pocket Library issued with pleasant frequency. It is just the thing for railroad travel and, country residence. “Abel Drake’s Wife,” by John Saunders, (foun der and editor of The. People's Journal, in 1817,) is issued by Messrs. Harper as No. 221 of their Library of Select Novels.f It has met with universal success in England, having gone into a second edition in a month. We attribute this to the fact that, telling a great deal about the pri vations, aspirations, and sufferings of that large section of the industrial class in England, the oot ton-spinners, it has touched a ohord of the nation’s heart. The highest persons in this tale are an English manufacturer with: His family, a weaver’s deserted wife, whom they first educate and then employ as governess, and a runaway artisan, nor ambitious husband, who returns home, inventor of labor-saving improvements in weaving, which his poverty compels him to sell for a mere trifle. More or Ices, the whole tale is domestic, and Mr, Saun ders (who has written several successful plays) shows groat dramatic power in his situations and dialogue. . There is intense passion, too, in the lat ter part of the story, and the actual denouement, though a little unexpected, is at once striking and impressive. In a former notice we glanced at « The Morge sons,” a very able and original novel, byiMrs. Stoddaid.t Areperusal confirms the high-opinion ■we formed of it. The scene is wholly in Now Eng land, and the heroine is made to tell her ownstorv; There is little romance in the. incidents, yet the tale is fall of interest. In the delineation of tho lights and shades of. Now England character, Jhe author, may be, said to pass parallel' with Haw thorne—but she takes a larger canvas, ajrd has a freer touch. . The characters are informed with re ality. Having pointed out the good points in this book, it remains to add that it is written, in many instances, with great carelessness. .Here is a part of a wretchedly constructed sentence—“elaborate dishes, which she never ate, but forced Temperance to.” This is one of Diokensis.pet;phrases, and not aNew Ehgland idiom. “ Forced Temperance to”— to what? AU through the book, with two excep tions, the vile contraction “ Grand’ther” is substi tuted for the word “ Grandfather.” No well edu cated New England woman, as Cassandra Morge son represents herself to be, ctmltfrt rite such a vile contraction, if she were so vulgar as to use it. Again, “ Do you write that sister of yours often 7 ’ ’ and tho reply, “I never write her,” the proposi tion to: being omitted before “that sister” and “her.” This is no mere slip of tho pen, for it occurs again whore a gentleman says, “ I have written her,” and a lady-responds “ She has never written mo,” and again, where she says, “Go, and write Ben.” . This is bad, whether in the lan- guago of New England or of Old England. When a highly educated gentleman says, will you “help break the ice,” (the to again omitted,) we cannot help distrusting his education, for the question is: mere slip-slop. firs. Stoddard must learn to write a little more carefully. As to, the decisive point, ■what will be her rank acaong the female authors of the time, we leave that to be decided by her next book. Thisoneisfull of rich promise—ofmorethan promise, of genius which requires only a lit tle train ing to place its possessor in the van of living com petitors for fame. “ Hans of Iceland,” which appeared in 1823, and . which was Victor Hugo’s first step into prose fic tion, was put into English and published, with ori ginal illustrations, by George Cruikshank, in 1823. Mr. John Bradburn, a New York publisher, has jus* reproduced this very original and somewhat grotesque romance, the hero of which, a dwarf of remarkable strength, strong passions, and great craft, is an original oharaoter. To, some extent, it is historical. Hans actually lived, and numerous wild legends are related of him to- this day. The story contains numerous striking incidents, none more thrilling than the execution of Musmadon, a state criminal, by his brother, the executioner of Bronthcim, whom ho had not seen between child hood and the performance of that fatal tragedy. “Hans of Iceland,” allowing the reader to con trast Yictor : Hugo’s earliest with his latest fiction, is a well-timed rcpublieation. The same writer’s “ Notre [Damo do Paris” would certainly com mand a sale at present Wo received “ Hans” from. T. B. Peterson & Brothers. Of ViciorHugo’s new romance, “las Miserables,” three parts have already appeared in Brussels and Paris, but, as jot-, no„translation has appeared in England. Borne weeks ago, Mr.' Carleton, of New York, published an original translation oi Pantine, the first part, by Charles E. Wilbour, and now pre sents Cosette, the second port. In this, Victor Hugo shows great power, bat, if must be confessed, ad vances the story very slowly. Jean Valjean es caping from the gallies, rescues Pantine’s child, little. Cosette, from the thraldom of hard servitude, takes her with him to Paris, and after close pursuit' by the police, gains an asylum for.both in a convent there.' There is great discursiveness in this por tion of the story. The author devotes nearly forty pages to a description of the battle of Waterloo, and thirty more to an account of the convent and its discipline. A third of the volume is thus occu pied with what scarcely bears upon the; action of the tale. >: We must add that never before has the , battle of Waterloo been so clearly put-upon paper. We have again to notice tho petty economy of sending new books in paper covers to tho edi torial tribe. Mr. Caricton’s three last publications , have reached us thus. The third part of “ Les Miserables,” called Ma rius, has been published in Brussels, and is full of interest. Marius is Eon of the French offioor whose life was accidentally saved at Waterloo by Thenardier, the aubergiste. --- Grown to man’s estate, ho is tho lover of Cosette, who has been educated at the Convent, and avowing himself a Bonapartist while his grandfather is a loyalist, goes out into Parisian student-life, which is well de- scribed. This part ends with the recapture of Val jean by his old foe, Javert, and another remarkable escape from his hands. ' A popular pocket edition of “ Great Expecta tions,” by Charles Dickens, has been issued, in two volumes, by Sheldon ,& Co., New York.f It is beautifully printe'd on fine paper, and, being put up in boards, is much cheaper than Sheldon’s Household : Edition of Dickens, of which twenty four volumes have already appeared. “Students Abroad,” by Richard B. Kimball, and “ Among the Pines,” by Edmund Kirke, are single volumes, pub ished by J. R. Gilmore, and also by &. P. Putnam, New York.|| The first is a new edition of one of Mr. Kimball’s early works, book is founded upon farts, with only real names changed, and though his incidents are very, start- Philadelphia: W. P.- Hazard and T. B. Peterson & Brothers. . f Philadelphia: J. B. Dippincoti & Co.: T. B Peter son&Oo. : t Philadelphia: J. B. BippSncott * Co. $ Fhiiadelpkln: J B I.ippincott & Co. II Philadelphia : W. V. Hazard. ' PHILADELPHIA, MONDAY, JULY 14, 1862. and on a thin thread of descriptive travel-narrative are strung nine stories, very ably told. Mr. Kirke’s book, on the other hand, is entirely new. It has appeared in the Continental Monthly, where we have often noticed it with praise. Mr. ICirke, who has lived long and largely done business in the South, knows that region and its people as well as anyone living. He was neither an Abolitionist nor a pro slavery man, but Rebellion made him a writer. His ling, ho assures the world that they are true. In deed, had ho invented them, his place among the writers of fiction would he high. They have dis tinctindividuality, and have lived—some of them are still living. For a spirited and vivid inner view of the life of slaves and slaveholders, thi3 (“Among the Pines” may honestly be recom mended. Writing about prose fiction, lot us not forget to mention that Ticknor & Fields have brought out two new volumes of Lockhart’s Life of Sir Walter Scott, covering the time from June, 1824, to Octo ber, 1828, and containing portraits of Scott and his ■ daughter Anne. One more volume will complete this Household Edition of one of the best biogra phies in our language. It will give a copious index. Ticknor & Fields announce : new works by the late Theodore Winthrop, Henry Ward Beecher, Mrs. Gaskell, Dr. Dio Lewis, the author of “Re creations of a Country Parson,” Arthur Hugh Clough, Harriet Prescott, Theodore Parker, Dr. Windship, Rose Terry, and Professor Lowell.- Dick and Fitzgerald are about producing several of Mrs. Henry Wood's novels, hitherto unpublish ed here-some printed from the advance sheets. Among these are “ Mrs. Haiiburton’s Troubles,” and “ Gcrvase Castonelj or the Six Grey Powders”’ In Once a Week, an English publication, Mrs. Wood has commenced a new novel entitled “ Venter's Pride.” Mrs. Olipbant, and not tho author of “ Adam Bede,” writes the “ Chronicle’s of Cariingford ” m Blackwood's Magazine. In the July number of the Cornkill Magazine, Miss Marian Evans, who wrote “ Adam Bede,” commences a new novel,’ with illustrations, called “Romola.” This first instalment will occupy 40 pages, and its contents run thus: Proem. Chapters I. The Ship wreck ed StraDger. 11. A Breakfast for Love. 111. The Barber’s Shop. IV. First Impressions. V. The Blind Scholar and his Daughter. These bits of literary news complete what we had to say about the prose fictions of the present or passing hour. We may mention that Charles Diokens will certainly revisit this country, in a few months, to read and recite scenes from his own works. UHman has engaged him. Leisenkino's Political Manual. —A neat and compact little book adapted for the vest-pocket, is the Political Manual, published by H. G. Leisen ring, South Third street, a multurn inparvb of political information about the city and the State. It is at once full, compact, and concise, and is brought down to tho present day. We do not see how any city voter oan do without such a node mecum. We suggest that in’ future editions, when the votes at contested elections are given, the names and votes of successful candidates shall inva riably have priority of place. In',a few instances this has not been here attended to. English Pictobials.— We have the Illustrated London, News and the Illustrated Mews of-the World, both of June 20th, fiomffir. S. CfUpham, newspaper and periodical agent, No. 403 Chestnut street. In the Illustrated News of the World the piotoiial supplements a fine fulll-cngth portrait on steel, from a recent photograph by Mayal, of Prin cess Alice, second daughter of Queen Victoria, and just married to Prince Louis, of Hesse. The Late Dr. McClellan. To the Editor of The Press: / ■ Sib : The Press, of June 25, contains an artiole by Dr. William Elder, on Dr. George McClellan, in which there is a statement likely to raise a doubt as to the trustworthiness of his account.- Speaking' of the extirpation of the perotid gland, Dr; Elder says “ that had never been attempted yet ho mentions an unsuccessful attempt by: Dr. Car miclirid without mentioning a, successful one by the same operator. In the discussions on tho sub ject, in’ 1832, to show that Dr. McClellan had really extirpated it, his oolleaguc—Dr. Pattison— delivered a lecture on the subject, in which he gave a history of the operation. He says to his class (lecture, 1833, p. 8): “ I shall not tiro you by going further back in the history of surgery than the year 1733.” He, however, gives Dr. Mc- Clellan the credit of having been tho first to per form the operation in the United States. Dr. McClellan was an;eminent surgeon and a successful teaeher; but .he was considered by the profession as being too ready to operate, notwith standing the sentiments attributed to . him by Dr. Elder. Tho failures as well as the successes oE every distinguished surgeon should be detailed. The legislative difficulties with which the Jefferson Medical College had, to contend have boon re moved, and to such an extent'that'a doctor,may now he the founder equally of a medical school and of [a family medicine, whilst it is considered quite “ professional ” to be a professor in such a school. I am, sir, very respectfully yours,; Columbia, Pa., 9th July, 1862. : S. S. H.. “ ftlnch Decimated.” To tfie Editor of The Press: Sib : Will you asktko war correspondents to stop saying “ much decimated,” “terribly decimated,” lio, to some extent at least, obviated, were the Government to issue notes for 50, 25, 10, and 5’ cents, payable on demand, in copper. As the copper currency is never taken out- of the country, the notes, as proposed above would’be at par all over the United States, and would certainly be far pre ferrable to the old-fashioned “shinplssters,” the. revival of which i 3 proposed. . . • Very respectfully, yours, : 'S. . Philadelphia, July 12,1562. ■ THE FOURTH AT NIAGARA.—Quite on imposing progiamme for tho celebration of the Fourth of July this year at Niagara, was originated, by the Yankee aide of the creek, and strange to eay,'cordially entered Into by the Canucks. Subscriptions to the amount of several thousand dollai s were started, and a determination, was: manifested to get the thing up entirely regardless of ex.: pense. During the evening the Hprse Shoe and AmerU can Fads were illuminated in much the same etyle as upon tho occasion of the Prince’s visit. Lights were placed under the sheet of water, producing a mellow and beautiful effect. : . , niua SCENE IN COURT.—During the progress of a trial at Trey, New York, on Tuesday, an altercation, exciting and undignified in its naiure, took place between the presiding justice and one of tho counsel of tho parties The judge seized on inkstand and hurled it at the. head of the offending. “limb of the law,” who. luckily, escaped harm. Tho ink, however, took effect oil tbo shawl and dress of tho aforesaid counsel's client, rendering It unfit for nee. An '-'officer,'who was present, was directed by the judge to arreßttho lawyer, but replied by.stating, that somebody else ought to be arrested first. A very, large, crowd collected in the vicinity of the court room,. and tho scene that occurred created no little amusement among those present. “Itisto be hoped that the occur rence will not be repeated.” HOMICIDE IN BEXINGTON.—There was con siderable excitement, in Lexington, Kentucky, recent ly, caused by fihe fatal shooting of a Federal soldier by a man named Martin, who is connected with one of the railroads in the capacity of ticket .agent. It is said that each had threatened the other, and that Marlin, getting the first advantage, killed the soldier. A number of tho citizens beesme interested in the affray, and considerable excitement existed when :the train left in the after noon. Merlin was arrested, and lodged in jail, ;. OUR AMY CORRESPOMDEKCEi MEMPHIS TO BE FORTIFIED. THE BOMBARDMEKT OF VICKSBURG. Graphic Account by our Special Correspondent, FROM GEN. HALLECK’S ARMY. Rebel Demoralization Guerillas Cur tis’ Army—Memphis to be Fortified- Interesting Correspondence. [Correspondence of The Press.} , Memphis, Tenw., July 6,1862. " AH is quiet at Memphis. It is impossible to write any news that will be particularly interesting without infringing on the rules in regard to trans mitting military intelligence. The evacuation of Corinth was thoroughly effectual in demoralizing the rebel army. The only additional result which could havo been gained by a hattle would have been the capture of some prisoners and the proven-, tion of quite sc largo a .foroe being taken to Rich mond, Evidences of the thorough demoralization ofthe rebels are accumulating day by day. They are very much; dispersed. There is no body of them together to the amonntof ten thousand. They are constantly deserting, both to our side and to their own homes. The weather is so hot that no very great expeditions can be undertaken, and the fighting during the hot months will be confined to parties of . . CUERILLAS. . The treatment of those bands of lawless marau ders, who, lirsflor the pretence of defending their -wives and their 1 , homes, roam about the -country in bands of ten, twenty, and fifty men, robbing pro miscuously, and murdering wherever they find a party weaker than themselves, is not, like many of 'the questions which arise for decision before our generals, a question of any delicacy, or requiring any lengthened consideration. It is perfectly sim ple. When General Halleck found that the Mis souri guerillas,yrho tore up railroads and tore down telegraph wires, paid no attention to his orders, .and that sentences of eburts-martial had no terrors for them, he stepped making orders and ordering courts-martiaK; Immediately afterwards it was observed that any man who had been committing any of these depredations was found lying by the roadside, not asleep, or hanging lo a tree limb, dancing on nothing. Not a word had been said, not a threat niade; nothing had been published, nothing had lieen Beard. But, one by one', those corpses were discovered; Some mysterious, aveng ing power, dark and insorntable, seemed to be abroad. Its influence was in the air, and by degrees became much' more terrible and effectual than all the fulminations. from headquarters had proved. The bandits began to suspect that they could not go out on a tearing expedition, and de stroy all proper ty that might come into their hands, and then be arrested, confined, fed better than they could live at home, and, after a few months, be released, to try the same thing over again ; and the result was' that the railroads and telegraph • wires were, arid are now, as safe in Missouri as they are in Massachusetts. It seems as if this were going to he the modus operate in:this depart ment. General Grant said, at a dinner to which he was invited jon the fourth: of Jaly, that when any of these fellows were caught burning and plundering and destroying, he did not want to have them brought before him. He did not want to hear anything about them, nor to know anything about them.; Hehadtoomuoh to dotobo bothered about highwaymen. Now, this is right.sMen engaged inlawful war fare are justified before God and man in killing and plundering] their enemies, but under no other circumstances c»n men be justified in disobeying tho ordinary laws of meum and tuum. War is itself a violation 1 of all laws and right, an infraction of all our notions of justice and humanity, and is only resorted to when reason loses her sway over the passions of (mankind. But war and bush whacking are two very different things. The one is the test of strength between two communities, tho other is individual piracy and robbery. The one can be carried on under some show of order and of rules more or less well established; the other is simpiy anarchy ona small. scale. For those who acknowledge no law, there should be no law. Ha whose hand is every man, should expect every man’s hand to be against him. Considerable excitement was created afew weeks ago about Jeff Thompson’s, descent on (a train of cars, passing’Bast from here, when an entire mule train was said to have been captured,: together with a number of prisoners. The efficial reports have now come in, and it seems that we lost the locomotive by its running off the track, that only one wagon was broken, the mules were lost by running away Into the woods; we lost. one man wounded and one missing, and killed and wounded twenty-five of the enemy, who acknowledged they were beaten by running away and leaving us mas ters of the field . This was not only telegraphed all oyer the South as a'great victory, but all over the North as a great defeat. Such is life. ■ Curtis’army is somewhere In Arkansas. No one knows where. They cannot get supplies overland, and this morning the gunboats and transports re turned from White river, having made (an ineffectual attempt to reach the force with supplies. There is great danger that the whole force will be bagged by the rebels, and though such a thing, would not affect the result of the war, it would be a. great shame to have so many brave men eaptured without a struggle. News from that vicinity is awaited with the greatest -interest. Col. Fitch is still at St. Charles, and is doing well. • General Halleck has ordered Memphis to be for tified, and the work has begun. This will enable us to garrison tho place with a small force, and will give to the Union people a sense of security ■ against-attack : from those flying bands who arc traversing the country. Contrabands owned by - Secesh are to be used in the work. Seventeen hnn ■ dred of them have already commenced cutting a canal around back of Vicksburg, which wili carry the bed of the river ten or fifteen miles east of that sweet little village, thus rendering it an inland town, and destroying its importance forever. It is a pity that some such poetic justice could not bo dealt out. to Charleston. .General Grant says he is not going to mako his soldiers work this hot weather, when the country is swarming.with able and wilting hands, who can bear the heat so much better. GENERAL GUANT’S LET TEA 1 - TO GENERAL HO.VEV. The following is that portion of G eneral Grant’s letter to Genoral Ilovey relating to the matter, by which it will be seen that the negroes arc not con fiscated, as was erroneously stated by a morning paper, but have been taken in strict accordance with the orders of-the War department at -Washington: “ You will also send all tho cavalry you can snare, - assisted by such infantry as may bo necessary, into the country to press into the service of the Govern ment,: to build fortifications, able-bodied -negroes belonging to persons of Secession proclivities’until a sufficient number i 3 obtained, giving to tho owner 3 thereof a receipt for the same, receipt and negroes to bo returned ns soon as the work is completed, and issue to them rations as prescribed By general order by Department at Washington. Negroes may also be taken if found on the Arkansas side, and a steamer sent down the river to transport all found contiguous to it.” Jeff Thompson is a funny fellow. He likes his joke as well as old Abe himself. .: A loag^ 1 lean spe cimen of one of our regiments that were sent to the White Eiver fight was captured. The transport put the men ashore in the morning, on tho way up, to cook their breakfast, and this man strayed away, and was gobbled. Jeff sends him back to General Grant with the following characteristic note: Sinatobja, Miss., July 4, 1802. ' Friday—3 o’clock P. M. Major General 17. 5. Grant, Memphis, Tenn,: General : X send this letter by one of your men who was picked up by, one of my Missourians, near the Mississippi mver, on Tuesday last. I have paroled him until exchanged, and hope you will send some ohoof our men for him, and believe that " even if you piok. out the poorest in tho lot,' that I will cheat £ou in tho trade. We have neither whisky nor toe to have a,very gay celebration to -day, neither have wo powder to waste;, but tho news from Richmond makes us jovial enough. Yours most respectfully, . a a . - ] M. Jei-e Thompson, ' Brig. Gen. M. S. G., On special service for C. S. A. Wonder how ho fools about Richmond now ? Casco. Consideration, INTERESTING FROM VICKSBURG/ MoreJ Troops Necessary to Hold the Place—Progress of tUc Canal—When it Will be Tapped. [Special Correspondence of The Press.] ; Off Vicksburg, Miss , July 4,1882. ■ The fleets of Farragufc and Davis are now united at Vicksburg. The rebels, by moans of the railroad from Vicksburg to Jackson, Meridian, and tlio in terior of Georgia, have assembled a force ef 30,000 men at Vicksburg. As the fleet came by, on the 23th, Vicksburg was « cleaned out, s ’; but, for want of troops, it could not be occupied. That must be done by the army, mid the, sooner the better, as they are mounting heavy guns at Grand Gulf, and on the hills and cliffs on tho river bank. \ At Vicksburg they will make a strong stand, as they are backed by the railroad, the only one on the Mississipplgoißg east:' It is their “last ditch.” All points on the river wV can agaia take, but there must be troops here to hold them. y The canal across the neck of land connecting the river above and below, Vicksburg, will be tapped and-tbe water- let in to-morrow. . ;. A. FROM THE MISSISSIPPI FLEET. Further Description of the Great Eu gogement Before Vicksburg by an Eye . witness (an Army Officer) on. Shore du ring the Fight. [Correspondence of The Press.]* Off ViCKsnuitS, July 1, 1862. - A mail boat leaving from what is here termed the “skedaddle end.of the fleet”—that is, around the bend and beyond the range of Seoesh guns, eight miles by water, but about one and a quarter by land across the neck—l.avail myself of the opportunity to send you a line. On tho 27th of June, it was determined by Flag Officer Farragut to advance upon the fortifications, over, above, below, and around Vicksburg. At about 3 A. M. the squadron, consisting of tho Rich mond, Oneida, Iroquois, leading tho gunboats Wis sahiokoh and Sciota; the Hartford, Winona, Pinola, second division; the Brooklyn, Kennebec, and Ka tahdin, third and rear division, got into line and proceeded up the river. At 1 05. the rebels opened fire with great vigor and preoision upon our ad vanced vessels. They developed batteries of whioh we did not dream; from every crest one or two guns vomited forthflame and smoke, while in ra vines, rifle pits, and behind houses woro planted guns of every calibre, from 100 rifle 18-inch to heavy field pieces, muskets, Ac. To a spectator on the bank, where we curiously waited, the enter prise of our fleet seemed to know no object except the temporary silencing of the rebel works by tho fire of “Jack Tar.” The scene was most exciting, What the day before; seemed a trim garden, backed by a rich-looking white or yellow house, indicating luxury and case within, would burst forth the blaze of a cannon. ’jVkat yesterday seemed a bank washed by- the rain, now gleamed and smoked with the rapid discharges of great guns, hurtling through the air, whieh from twenty cros3 points, sent with a deafening rush massive bombs. In a few moments the entire fleet were obscured from' view by dense masses of smoke, lighted inces santly by tho flashes from the guns, so admirably handled by bur sailors. In a short time the com bat seemed to cease on our side, excopt from. one black hull with.towering masts. At her the land batteries expended all their frantic rage. We watched her with breathless interest. The morn ing sun oame red and hot over the crest of the hills —we saw the Brooklyn, with her gallant gunboats, the Katahdin and Kennebec,, belch forth from their bows incessant showers of hissing shot, while from among the bees fringing the hills came puffs of smoke; and then the plunging'shot, a rush, an almost perpendicular dip into the water, a tower of spray, an explosion, followed by a jet, beautiful to look at, carrying tons of water high in] the air, proved the accuracy' of the enemy’s fire, and the deadly effects of a plunging fire uponunprotected ships from batteries planted on high hills. Still, through all this, the Brooklyn and her two spiteful attendants steadily held their own. Suddenly, a concussion shook the bank where we stood, and made our frail river transports shiver in every plank. The Brooklyn had fired her whole broadside into a battery which just discovered itself flanked by a battery of artil lery Of twenty-four rifle pieces. We could seethe houses and men on tho crest of the hill. The shell and shrapnel foil thick about them. The flash and discharge frpm the. Brooklyn was some thing beautiful to look at, I had tried before to form seine idea of a ship’s broadside, but must con fess I had not succeeded, neither can I describe it. I am.told the Brooklyn is famous for the high per fection : in - whioh her men are drilled, and that, perhaps, it would not be possible to find a war ves sel in any navy to equal her. Suffice it, that she seemed to rain fire from her side for about ton minutes, when, all firing having ceased on the part of'the rebels, she slowly and grandly floated down stream, and anchored near our side of the river. lafterwardsvisitedher,and found she had been struck several times— no one had been hurt—sad that the broadside, which pleased me so much, had been fired in about'eleven minutes, and that nearly seventy shell and shrapnel had been . fired from her fl inch guns. The clean docks, tho men amusing themselves in writing,- playing chequers, - or sleeping under the awnings j-while the officers were reading papers, smoking, or conversing in groups, made a pieture of ease, comfort, and disci pline. :I felt proud that our navy exhibited to a spectator such examples of scientific skill and ex cellence. Being a novice on board of a man-of-war, I was instructed, by an' incident, of the prompt efficiency to. which men can be brought by a firm -yet kind. and], consistent system. The hour, of evening quarters approached. The captain seemed busy looking .through a glass. The .first lieutenant ..was reading, a Vicksburg paper, which: a soldier friend had sent him. Various officers were lounging about ; (the men were employed as I said before. Suddenly, the drum beat out 232,765, TWO CENTS. INTERESTING FROM FORTRESS MONROE. The Daniel Webster Fired Into. THE REBELS WITHDRAWING FROM OUR FRONT. WHAT DOES IT MEAN? Fortress Monroe, July IL—The steamer Daniej Webster, wbflo on her way up tho James river yesterday, and when opposite Fort Powhatan, was fired into by the rebels, one bail passing through two of her state-rooms. No one was hurt. The rebelß have entirely forsaken our army. Not one is left in front, nor withfn reveral milea, and it is the prevailing opinion here that they will soon be heard from in some other quarter. . : r " . The steamer John Tucker, which went up York river on Wednesday with a Hag of truce, returned this after noon with one hundred sick and wounded Federal soldiers, who were prevented coming down on tho John Tucker last Monday. The list oE names has already been pub* lished. There is nonows from the army to- day. 5 he following is a list of the patients at the Mill Creek Hospital, and the deaths up to this date: . PENNSYLVANIA REGIMENTS. John Font, (Tout?) M, IQ2I, died June 11. John B. Bowman, A, 103 d, thigh aad fracture. Charles Bartley, Bj lOitb, died Juno 11. James Turney, K, lCStb, died June 13, Joseph Williams, B, 106th, died June 8. George Bivens, 1,104tb, died June 10. Peter Strickland, A, 57th, died June 17. Michael Deer, B, 57th, died June 23; Isasc D. Miller, K, 105th, wound in thigh. Corp. J. F. Gallaher, L, 3d, leg fractured. Jonathan Baker, F, Glstj died June 19. 'Thomas Ryan, G,69th. died Juno 2L W. P. Alterau9, H, 12tn Reserves, sick. John A. Blair, H, Ist, right thigh. John H. Corman, O, 7th Reserves, wound in legs. Henry Maßon, H, 83d, fever. Joseph Jeffer, 0, 7th, wound in breast. Sami, Stigor, G. Bth, wound in breast. Peter Snyder, 0, 98th, died July 6, Eugene Allman, n, 72d,'constipation. Wm. Cromwell. F, 95th, debility. Wm Culp, A, 7th, arm. John W. Douthel, K, 9th, wound in hand. Wm. S. Deal, G, 93d, fever. ' John D. Dam, E. 9th, wound in side. Samuel Gee. K, 106th, fractured rib. Francis Graham, E, Bth, wound in nose. Robert H. Kells, G, 9th, wound in leg. Thomas W King, G, 83d, woutid in foot. FranciaKacher, A, 3d, wound in foot John JlMuDarall, 1,715 t, wound in hand. Corp. V. A. Polley, B, 57th died June 16. John D. Dain, B, 9ib, side.. OTHER STATES. G. Lavender, G, 11th Virginia, legs. Peter McCauley, o,lst Virginia, knee. Sergt. Wm Peel, G, 13th N f Carolina, died May 25. Horatio Bicbraan, 0,24 th Virginia, foot. G N. Dabbs, G, 19th Mississippi, died May 19. Thoa. Halloran, H. 70th New York, died May 16. Sergt. Wash. F. Watkins, A, sth Michigan, shoulder. W. Jennings, F, Bth New Jersey, died May 12. A Phelan, F, sth Michigan, died May 12. Henry Wood, B, 99th N. York, gastric derangements. Arthur C. Piice, A, 56th New York, died June 18, Wm. Gilliland, B, 96th Now York, died June 7. - : Peter Morris, H, 73d New York,-died June §. Wm. Griffith, E, 40th New York, thigh aud hip. Jehu Bringolf, H, 10th Massachusetts, died June 3. Samuel Bice, B, 3d Michigan, died June 5. Blent Geo. Harper, H, Ist Long Island, arm : Chas. Need, let New York Artillery, died June 4. Peter Mott, K, sth Michigan, died June 22. Sergt. Wm. Stormont, A, 38th N. York, bilious fever. - Wm. McAfee, I, Btli Alabama, died June 23, J. T. D. Harris, H, 27th Georgia, died June 8. J. J. T. Guts, 0,27 th Georgia, died June 29. J. A. Miller, F, South Carolina, right thigh. James Famon, C, Bth Alabama, June 18. H. B. Neal, G, S. C. Palmetto, leg amputated. Corp. M Wilton, F, 56th New York, died Jane 80. Corp. B. Shortridge, D, Bth Alabama, died June 29. JaraesW.Wilfjß, Bth Alabama, left leg. • Bergt. Wm. Cavanaugh, E, Bth Alabama, left hip. Isaac Foster, H, 98th New York, gastric derangement. Isaac Swain, I, Bth Alabama, thigh, Patrick Early, B, 9tb Alabama, lung. James Walker, I, 6th South Carolina, died July 1, ; I-Peter Suraey, L, S.O. Sharpshooters, leg,| Stephen Bell, E, 22d North Carolina, thigh. - • Wm. A. Brown, A, 49th Georgia, breast. F. Colo, 0, South Carolina head. Charles H. Dougherty, G, 3d Alabama, left arm. - Hamilton Ela, K, sth Alabama, left arm.. James Hayes, 0,415 t Virginia, right thigh. Sergt, G. W. Koone, D,l6thN. 0., leg amyutatol. B. H. Keiser, C, 3d Alabama, wound left arm. C. S. Keiser, 0,3 d Alabama, left thigh. Wm. G. Berry, I,6th North Carolina, arm. J. B. Thompson, F, 6th North Carolina, back, John J. Woodson, 1,3 d Virginia, died June 25. Michael Burnß, K, 10th Now York, sick. Abraham Selitsberg, D, Stb Alabama, thigh, i Serg E. T. Coachman. A, South Carolina, arm. Exum Green, H, sth North Carolina, leg. John A. Lafton, H, 11th Mississippi, died June 21, David Zicdle, B, 74th Now Y Geo. B. Goodell, C, 70th New York, rheumatism. Oliver H. Ingles, H, 22d Massachusetts, arm. F. Jones, E, 12th If. S. 1.,-wrisfe. John B. Rain, K, 2d Delaware, contusion. Thomas Kersonsi F, 18th New York, head. ' Frederick Kossp, C, 55th New York, sick. . FROM NEW ORLEANS. PRONUNCIAMIENTO BY THE REBEL GOVERNOR* HE ÜBGES EESISTANCE TO THE FEDEH4LS. Mobile Bay Completely Obstructed. A DITCH-DUG- AROUND THE CITY, ■ New Yobk, July 12.-—Tno steamers Mcdellan and Trade\vind bring New Orleans papera of July 4. General Butlor has suspended the functionß of the City -Counciis, Bareaus'orFihahcs&nd ofStreeta and Landings, con sisting o f three members each, had been appointed* Among them the duties of Councils are divided. Provisions, vegetables, and fruit, are now freely al lowed to come to the city by vessel. . Two men, named Fidel Keller and John W. Ander son, were sent to Ship Island for confinement, at hard labor, for having exhibited bones alleged to be of Yan kee soldiers, fashioned into personal ornaments, : A Mi*. Phi Dips, who laughed at and mocked the re mains of Lieut, de Kay, during tho passage of the fune xai procession* was also imprisoned at Shiplaland. A military celebration was to take place on ladepen dencoday, . . The British gunboats Rinaldo and Landrail have ar rived atNew Orleans. The new cotton plant had appeared ia New Orleans The a team ship 'Rhode Island, from Boston, arrived at New Orleans on Jun^SOtb. Arrived at New Orleans on the 26th, twenty-eight barks, including tho Petrea, J. H. Davis, and S B. Hall, from Philadelphia; 30th, schr. J. H. Parsons, from Phi ladelphia; July 3, ship El B. Shepherd, from Livorpsol. Below, ship -1. P. Wbltnoy, from St. Thomas; barks H. H.‘Drebort, Powhatan, and Elf, from Philadelphia; G. W. Hall and sebr Forest King, from Philadelphia, The steamer Roanoke was going up the river on. the 4th.-- • The Fulton was aground at Southwest Pass. . -Advices per the steamer McClellan state that the rebels : have completely obstructed Mobile Bay. They had also dug a ditch entirely around the city—its inner bank being defended by breastworks and batteries. •; About twenty prominent citizens of Baton Bouge have /been arrested, including a brother bt Benjamin, the rebel Secretary of War, the Mayor, and Be 7. Mr. Craven* Five of them were sent to New Orleans. Benjamin and the Mayor took the oath of allegiance rather than go to Fort Jackson. * Governor Moore, of liOuißiana, has issued. a pronun* ciamienio urging continued resistance to the Federal rule; forbidding trade .withrthe Fedefals; showing the im portance of maintaining the credit of the Confederate notes; recommending the destruction of steamboats rather than allow them to fall i uto the hands of tho Federate; eulogizing Miunford, who was executed by Gen, Butler, THE WAS PRESS. laa W«t Fbrsb will be sent to subscribers bx mail (per annum in advance} at Three Copies “ “ 5.00 Five “ « “ 8.00 Ten “ « « 12.00 Larger dabs will be charged at the same rate, thus: SO copies will cost $2l; £0 copies will cost $6O; and 104 copies $l2O. For a Clob of ffwonty-ona or over, we wBX send an Extra Cop? to the getter-up of the Olnb. are requested to act as Agents for Ta* Wi* Pause. 89~Advcrt{sementa inserted at the asnal rates. Efig lines constitute a square. as a martyr, and stating that Sontbem independence is certain to be gained. He had remored the State capital to Opelousas. Onr pickets extend to Marietta on the Amltie river.| The health of the troops was good, there being about 145 patients at St. James’ Hotel, now used as a hospital. Neatly all the sickness was from chronic diarrhoea. A. few cases of yellow fever had occurred. INTERESTING FROM THE SOUTH. EXTRACTS FROM RICHMOND PAPERS. '‘MASTERLY GENERALSHIP" OF M’CLELLAN. JEFF DAVIS’ ADDRESS TO HIS ARMY. "A GREAT AMD GLORIOUS VICTORY” CLAIMED. Baltimore, July 12.—The Richmond Dispatch of tha 7th aud Bth lust, which were received by the American this moruiug, admits that General McClellan has secured the safety of his army in the most masierly manner.. The number ot the Federal prisoners is stated at 4,650. They are confined in the tobacco warehouses. Tho following names of wounded Federal officers are given, viz: Gapt. S. G. Thompson, 22d Massachusetts; Gapt. C. A. Woodworth, 45th New York; Lieut. 0. A. Jones, Ist Capfc. Charles Beetelle, 7th New York; Lient. James Brown, 62d Pennsylvania; Capt, John Pol lard, sth Michigan; Lieut,StephenLang,7thNew York; David Armeo, Brigade Surgeon; Lieut Bobert Alien, H* S. Cavalry. Jtfif Davis has issued an address to the rebel army« saying that, although they were greatly outnumbered by the enemy, they have won a gnat and glorious victory. . A gragd final battle was momentarily expected up to Tuesday morning, but the reporters were shut out from the lines and nothing could be learned. The Petersburg (Ya.) Express, of Monday, says that from 15,000 to 20,000 reinforcements had reached Mo- CleJlan, and the James river was almost bridged with transports. . The Richmond papers announce the death of J. K. Tcft, cashier of the State Bask of Georgia. General Humphrey Marshall has resigned his com mission in the rebel army. His brigade has been turned over to General Williams. IMPORTANT FROM KENTUCKY. Lebanon Burned by Guerillas. THEY ENCOUNTER OUR TROOPS AND ARE WHIPPED. Federal Beinforcemonta In Pursuit of them. . Lot'isv;lle, July 12.—At Kew Hoya, Hfilson comity-. atgeleTen o’clock last sight, a yar.y of tho 35th Obi, Eegiment, under lieutenant Colonel Moore, encoun tered 450 rebel cavalry, under Jack Allen, half a miia south of the railroad. . After a brisk fire of musketry tor twenty minutes, the enemy was routed and put to fight. There were ho ca sualties; in, the Ohio Regiment. Marks of blood were found on ibe road by our skirmishers that were sent out, but the enemy had disappeared. Later accounts received say that these guerillas, op their comrades, burned the town of Lebanon, and robbed the Commercial Bank, located there. Telegraphic communication has , been perfected to Nashville, but not ever the Lebanon branch, and no further particulars can be expected to-night. The Fe deral reinforcements that are moving in the direction *€ Lebanon could not have arrived there until after the de struction of the town; but they are in hot pursuit of these guerillas. FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. THE MONEY MARKET. Philadelphia, July 12,1882, The scarcity of email change has caused a mujjber at expedients to be devised for the relief of aud among them is preminestiy urged the issue of cor poration fractional parts ef a dollar. Such an issue would certainly produce the desired effect, provided that it was limited as to amount Remove the cause of a scarcity* and the scarcity .ceases to exist Wo may safely say, Whenever nobody desires silyer, that no want exists, and if an article is unmarketable, the price invariably falls. -The true way of bringing down the rate on silver is foe somebody or corporation to make promises to pay as an equivalent. Let storekeepers aud ail those handling much money, or who stand in need of much change, have printed cardß stating thatthis shall be considered a due bill for so much, payable in dry-goods, fish, or groce ries.” Let the storekeeper ask when a bank bill is pre sented for a small amount of goods, if it would be conve nient for the party presenting the bill to tako the change indue bills. If the standing of the storekeeper is above suspicion, most persons would say “certainly,” or many would say “I wiH take half the amount in them.” In this way much of the dreaded scarcity of silver would ba neutralized, aud business in the retail line receive a new impetus. We commend this plan to the attention of business men, and that the use of decimal numbers be stiicUy adhered to. There was not so much excitement in gold this morning as the high rates of the last few days have had the effect of bringing out the hoards, and everybody was anxious to get the pxemium._ Silver also declined 1 per cent Tha rumors of corporation issues of parts of dollars has caused many to hoard and sell their silver, on .the anticipation, that soon it will no longer be reauired. 6zs7 per cent, was the ruling price to* day, with a downward tendency. Gold clesed at 1130114. Market flat. Business in old demands was active, with rates ranging from 106 to 107. The latter figure was freely bid at the cJbse, on a firm market. Stocks were rather inactive, there being no Second Board to-day. Prices ruled about the sama' , as yesterday* United States coupon 6s, 1881, sold at a decline of #, and the 7.30 loan brought 103#. ftate 5s sold freely at BT# —the same as yesterday. City loans were held firmly, and sold at 102 for the new, and 97# For the old issues— the latter be ? ng an advance of #. Gold brought 14# per cent premium. The better class of railroad BecuriHea were held very stiffly. Pennsylvania Baiiroad shares sold at47# ; the first-mortgage bonds at 103, and tha second mortgage at 98#—an advance. Minehiil Baiiroad declined #, and B«aver Meadow Baiiroad rose #. The fancies 11 attract d very little attention. Beading Bail road fell off at the opening, but 28# was bid at the dose. There was more demand for bank shares, with sales of Philadelphia at 109#; Commercial at 48; Manufacturers* and Mechanics 1 at 24, and Commonwealth at 32. Ia passenger-railway securities the only movement was a sale ef Arch Sjrcet at 25#. Money matters are Btill in the old position. Drei el & Company quote: New Yoik exchange ...........Par to 1-10 pre, Poston exchange.......... “ to 1.10 pro. Baltimore exchange.;........ « to % dig. Cormtrr fends.;.. 4-10 to £ dig. G01d... 13j£ to I4lf pro. Old dftnond Treasury notes. 6>£ to 7 % pre. 7 3-10 Treasury n0te5................104 ‘to 105 pro. £TLe following is a comparative statement of tbe im ports of foreign dry goods, at New York, for the week ending July 10, and since January 1: Eor the week. ; iB6O. 3861. 1862. Entered at this port. .31,776,456 526,33 S 698,550 Thrown on market'... 1,725,237 140,707 872,273 Since Jan. 1. Entered at this p0rt..52,481,930 30.265,107 25,254,330 Thrown on market... 52,213,371 28,499,586 29,216,012 The New York Evening Post of to-day eays: . The stock market is dull and lower, on the speculative list, but without murh ohapge in investment securities. The absence of further news from the army, together with tbe continued activity ip money, leaves the market ine dull, unsatisfactory condition. Bailroad bonds are steady. The leading mortgages are. scarce. For Hudson firsts 111 was pair!. NevrYork Central sevens are 108 bid. Michigan Central eights sold at 107.' The' speculative Western bonds are scarcely so good as yesterday. ; Governments are per cent, lower* and dull. Tha eouron sixes close at 101# ®XQI#, the 7.30 notes 104# a Tbo money market is finite active at 6 per cent, on ceil, though considerable business is done at 5 per cent. Tha banks generally get 6 per cent, on first-class collaterals. Gold opened at 115, but fell to 113#, finally closing at 114#. Exchange on London closed for the foreign mail at 126 ffl!27, but oh the present rate of gold 120 would hot be paid. . . The market for silver remains very firm at Soil per cent., the outside figure the selling rate for quarters and halves for shipping. Considerable has been put up fop export at 10#. Dutiable demand notes are steady.at 7®7# percent. : The public are gradually adapting themselves to the new. state of things produced by the rapid rise in gold, and the excitement of the last three days is giving place to a more hopeful feeling. Gold and exchange are de cidedly lower, .and, with satisfactory advices from the army, a farther decline might be established, though a good deal depends upon the amount of to-day’s shipment, and the operations that will be founded on instructions by the Great Eastern’s mail. Philadelphia Stock Exchange Sales, July 12* [Deported by 8. E. Slaymakbb. Pbila. Exchange.! FIRST BOABD, 1000 Penn R Ist m.. .103 ? 2000 • d6^,i......103 « 1000 TJ 87.30 TNe2dlo3# 5000 Penn ss, A &P. 88 400 do..dnebill. 87)| 15000 i do. .e3O flat.. STJtf 25 Minehill R..... 47% 7600 City 65....97X '6OO d0..new,...102 , 400 d0..-new..,.102 \im do..K'SO.. 97 10 Com 8ank..... 48 29 Street R.; 25% 15 d0*,,,, 25# AFTER 60 Spruce ar.d Pine R...... Philadelphia 'Markets* Jolt 12—Evening. . Flour.—There is a firm feeling in the Flour market, but not much inquiry; either for export or home use, and . only about I,SOO bhls found buyers, at {54.76 for super* fise; 5*5 for Northwestern extra family ; and $5 25 for Pennsylvania extra; including 500 bbla Bpring wheat fa mily, and 250 bbls common Ohio extra, both at §5 barrel. The ealea to the trade are.moderate, within iho same range of prices for superfine and extras; and from {55.50 to 86.60 barrel for high grade family and fancy brands, as,in quality, and the receipts and stocks are light. Bye Flour is scarce, and selling in a small way a S3.l2#fi3 25 barrel. Cora Meal is scarce, and Penn sylvania is wanted at $2 75 d?'bbl. ' Wheat —There is very little offering, and the market is firm but quiet to-day at the advance, with small sales of common and choice Western and Penna Red at 120® 130 c, and 2,000 bus Kentucky wbite at 138 c, all in store. Rye is wanted, and Penna is scarce at 80c. Com is scarce and in demand at fully former rater, with sales of 4,000 bus yellow to note, part at 55®5 6c, the latter alloat, and part private. Qais are inactive, Penna Belling in a small way at 40c for 32 Bis. Bark—There is no change in Quercitron, and a fur- - tber sale of 20 bhdslet No’. 1 was made at 833.50 ty ton. • Cotton.—’The market is inactive, the high views of holders limiting operations. Groceries —There is mow doing, and Sugar and Coffee are selling at very full prices. Provisions.—The market is firmer, with small sales of Mess Pork at 4,000 lbs Bacon sold on terms kept private, and 3,000 lbs Baited Sides at 3#c W lb ; 1.000 tea Lard at S#c, and 200 pkgs Butter at 10® ":.■■■ Whisky, is better, and more active; 600 bbls Weßtcra brought 32c, some Pennsylvania do. 30®3Xc, bhdsftt GQc» and drudge 29©30c;- ' '• 6000 U S 6s, *Bl 101# IGOO Sun & Er 7s3ds 95# 11000 Penn B2dmort. 93# 5 Philad Bank.... 109# 12 Beaver Meadow 54 1000 Am G01d.......114# 1985.50 do..KS 0.114# 900 Sell Nav 6a, 5 82. 70 1 Penn 1t........ 47# 2 Elmira 8....... 13# 30 Ma&MecßkSd 24 4 Commonw’h Bk 32 50 Catawisaa E Pr. 12 3000 Sa?