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Latest from the North. capture of Gen. Morgan--Mexico declared an Empire — account of the Blaster at Charleston, &c. We are indebted to the courtesy of Major Norris, of the Signal corps, for Northern dates of Tuesday, the 28th. We give being a summary of the news: Gen Morgan taken Prisoner — official report of his capture. An official telegram from Col. Shackelford, dated near New Lisbon, July 28th, says: By the blessing of Almighty God. I have succeeded in capturing Gen. John H. Morgan Col. Clake, and the balance of the command, amounting to about 400, are prisoners. I will start with Morgan and on the first train for Cincinnati, and await the General's order for transportation for the balance. Cleveland, July 26th.--Major Way, with about 250 of the 9th Michigan cavalry, forced Morgan into an engagement about 3 o'clock on Sunday, about a mile from Zanesville, Ohio, and routed him, capturing 240 prisoners. Morgan, with 300 of his gang, escape