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From Savannah.

--In the Augusta (Georgia) Constitutionalist we find the annexed Savannah news:

‘ "Eggs are selling at $1.50 per dozen; flour, $16 to $18 per barrel; Irish potatoes, $4 per barrel.

"Stringent orders have been issued against all letters, newspapers, and other documents, being sent without the city.

"Negro soldiers are being enlisted and actively drilled.

"The cashiers of the Bank of the State of Georgia and the Central Railroad Bank are wanted at the Provost-Marshal's office.

"Last week was a continuous succession of rain and thunder storms.

"Professor Wiegand, formerly of this city, is 'tooting' his horn for the Yankees.

"The small pox is prevailing.

"The price of gas is fixed by the military order at $6 per one thousand feet."

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