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We are indebted to Major Norris, of the Signal office, for the following from the Baltimore American, of the 25th:

Cincinnati, July 24.--Shortly after Morgan crossed the Muskingum yesterday he was attacked by the militia with two pieces of artillery. Fifteen rebels were killed, and several wounded. This morning Morgan crossed the Central Ohio railroad at Campbell's, burnt the depot, and tore up some of the track. At 9 o'clock he reached Washington, Guernsey county, where be did a great deal of damage, plundering, &c. Gen. Shackelford is close behind him. When last heard from Morgan was at Winchester, 12 miles Northeast of Cambridge, moving to wards the Steubenville and Indians railroad, closely pursued by our forces.

The German Democratic organ at Cleveland has taken down the name of Vallandigham from its columns, and raised that of Borough for Governor.

The trial of Dr. Wright, of Norfolk, is progressing at Fortress Monroe.

About 500 Confederate officers, including Gens. Archer and Jones, arrived at Pittsburg Monday, on route for Johnson's Island.

Ten thousand rebels are confined at Fort Delaware.

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