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Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-05-25

The Times Washington correspondent Of
the 18th says the PoStOlliee Department has
discontinued the steamboat mails or the
Mississippi all the way from ST. Louis to
New Orleans the steamboat mail from
Mobile, via Lake Ponchartrain, and the
steamship mails from New Orleans, via Pen.
sacoa, Apalachcola, Cedar Keys and Tam.
part Bay to Key West also all the steam
ships mails from New Orleans 20 the sea
port in Texas, Sabine City, Galveston, In
diaola, BruzOS, aud Santiago
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-05-25

ILLINOIS AND Missouri The Chicago
Tribune says Our telegraphic correspond
cnt at Springfield confirms what we have
heard before, that the companies who miss
ed the chance to get into any of the seven
teen Illinois regiments, have gone to ST
Louis and there taken service among Capt
Lyon's volunteers lie says that fifteen
hundred have so enlisted Let us remem
Der the fact, and when the Missouri troops
do gallant thing, we may be able to claim
for Illinois a share therein"
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-05-25

Our advices from Washington that move.
ment upon Richmond is certainly determined
upon, and that the march will soon begin, both
by land, river aud sea. This accords with the
prevailing opinions, based upon the latest move,
ments OF troops. Davis's organ states that the
Confederate Capital is to be moved to Rich.
mond very soon, and Indications are that the
South intead to make strong effort to hold
the place.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-05-25

RUNAWAY SLAVES A party of seventeen
fugitive, slaves passed through this city a
day or two siuce,on their way northward
They were well known to be fugtigeS,
and being satisfied that under existing
circumstances no opposition would be Of
fered to their passage, they did not attempt
to conceal themselves, but passed along L
open day. A very heavy business is now
doing on the Underground rail road" So
saws the Piktsburg Gazetie.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-05-25


ENGLAND. The Instructions 10 Mr.. Adams
it is 10 mere conjecture to assume will bi
as explicit as hose to Mr. Dayton, which
have been published in declaring thai
under no possible circumstances will .thit
nation consent to any separation of the
Union, or severance of its territory. or
rejection Of its authority Mr.. Adams
will declare distinctly that any recognition
by the British Government, official or
unofficial, of any person purporting in any
way to represent the 5. .Confederacy, will
be esteemed such an offense as to require
him Immediately to demand his passports
and retire, and TO cause his passports to be
seut to the British Minister at Washington;
further, that any offer by Great Briian o.
mediation between this Government and
its rebellious citizens would be resented as
an afront; and, finully, that such ground
will he taken respecting privateerS and
letters Of ma"que as to make it sure that
Great Britain will neither open her ports
to the private illibusterS of Mr.. Jefferson
Davis, nor give them any countenaucs.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-05-25

ExPERr.-'lbree Of Ellsworth's Zouave FIRE.
meu took turn down to Alexandria from
Washington the other night, and came into
camp next morning with q secession flag they
had captured, some seventeen feet in length.
This regiment has been presented with $500 by
the propretors of Wizards Hotel for The ser.
vice they rendered in saving that building from
the fire which broke out in it and threatened its
destrnction
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-05-25

The employees under Gov. Chase, were for
the frst subjected to the Crucible operation by
having the oath Of allegiance administered to
them on Monday last, when twenty refused to
take Il and we're at once discharged
A delegation visited the President on Monday
last to offer Polish regiment from the states
OF large, whose proposition was read with evi
dent favor.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-05-25
Poor Old virginia
We cut the following items from tn
Washington Rspnbiiean.


We cut the following items from the
Washington Repnbiiean.
The city Of Fredericksburgh, Va, has vot.
ed TO issue shiupasters, running as low as
fifty cents, TO the amount OF fifty thousand
dollars. Richmond aud Norfolk have al
ready done the same thing, only Richmond
to six times the amount There is nc
specie in Virginia. Their banks are broken
aud worthless. So far as Eastern Virginia
is concerned, it is already completely ruined
It's negroes are not worth anything Its
ports are blockaded, aud when they use up
the stocks of their merchants, there will he
nothing to buy with. The State is over
whelmed with debt, aud now they are rush.
ing into shnpIasters aud bankrutcy.
Virginia is full, at this moment, Of hasti.
ly collected levies, who are furnishing them.
selves by forced contributions from every
body who has anything to be taken. There
is doubtless good deal Of robbery for pri.
VaIe benefit, which is done under cover Of
this military foraging
In that part Of Virginia near this city,
receipts are given in the name of the State
Ior The property taken.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-05-25
Fridays Charleston Courier May 90 says

Fridays Charleston Courier May 90 says:
Yesterday there were several foreign ar
rivals, one with cargo of molaSses, and d
brig from Glasgow with a cargo of iron
and coal. She was taking for retnru car.
go sea island cotton at the .enormuns rate
Of 2ai per pound. Such freight was never
given before.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-05-25

At Culpepper Courl-House, Brig. Gen. Cooke
has 5000 weiLarmed troops, who ure in expect
ency Of au curly assault. Scattered at conYenent
points between Alexandria aud in it are nearly
5000 troops who are not expected to make Il
stand or show fght until they have Tetreated to
the main body at Culpepper.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-05-25

The continual arrival Of troops as we ure ad.
vised by dispatch, at Harper's Ferry, and Rich
mond, would seem to warrant the conclusion
that the array of each of these places must be
terribly formidable. 1t requires no small de
gree Of creduily to believe the half of all this
preteusion about the concentration Of forces
The heights about Harpcr's Ferry have been
fortified, and every precauton taken to resist
au sttack. 1t is asserted that the small pox has
made its appearance among the troops OF that
point, and that the dissatisfaction and demorali-
zation is aggravated by disease.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-05-25

eB-The Southern Congress has got out 0
money and new bill is passed authorizing the
issue of s5OO0O,oOO of bonds to run 20 years
at per cent In place of these bonds, Treasu.
ry Notes, without interest, to the amount oil
$4,000 600 may be put out
4 small detachment of our New ork troops
rsturned to Washington yesterday with the light.
ship stolen from Chesapeak Bay by the Virgin
ans. They found her 10 Wicomco River. The
Rebels fred upon them, and shots were re.
turnd, but with what effect is not known.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-05-25

A proclamation is to be issued by the Eng.
Government fol bidding British subjects to
join in the priyateering set on foot by the
southern Rebels, and warning them that il
harm should befoll them under the pirate
flag, they must suffer without remedy from
their Government.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-05-25

How THE North WILL PRocEED.-Gov.
ernment has defule information on these
points, aud it is considered by military
authorities that the proper course well be
to march direct TO Culpepper, and thence
if possible to Charlottesville, where are now
$500 troops, and thence to Lynchburg, as
may he deemed best There will also be
dispatched forces by Aqua Creek, aud &
large force by way Of Norfolk, so that OIL
all sides Richmond will he surrounded.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-05-25

Bishop Whittmgham, the head of the
Episcopal Church in Maryland, has issued
circular letter, threatening with eccesias-
tical punishment such clergymen in the dio.
scese as shall, omit the usual prayer for the
President of the U. S.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-05-25

May pa quantity of contraband goods,
shipped by the New Haven Arms Company to
Baltimore were seized to-day.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-05-25

The Tribune Of the goth says BY a
bold stroke, Government obtained posses.
ion Of most invaluable documentary evidence
against the sympathizers with treason in
the North AT given hour the officers Of
the law visited every considerable telegraph
Office in Free States, securing manuscripts Of
dispatches for year. Government can now
trace the secret operations Of the rebels and
their aders and obettors, aud henceforth
hold the Northern enemies of the Republic c
at It's mercy. .I
Tribune correspondence of Washington
goth, says; 1t is understood Gen. Butler
has orders to proceed at once to active
movements into Virginia, and will directly
remove distractions iu Norfolk hNrbor.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-05-25

The statements of the Boston ship captains,
alluded to elsewhere, place the conduct of the
British Consul at Norfolk 10 an unsatisfactory
light, and Capt. Gale does not hesitate to spcek
of him as an open and rank seOessionist, labor
ing solely for the benefit Of his own pocket and
the advancement Of the schemes Of the traitors
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-05-25

The ship Argo, from Richmond, arrived al
n. Y. on Monday, with valuable cargo Of to-
bpcco, a prize TO the United States.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-05-25

Seven hundred Virginia troops arrived oppo'
site Willinmsport, on the Potomac River, 20
miles south Of Chambersburg on the goth. 1t
is believed that they intend making an in
cnrsion into the snnihern hnrders of "a.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-05-25

WHEw Whata long .ait oar cats goS-
Gov. MGofin of KY has issued his prooIama'
ton, 10 which be notifies and warns the Gen
eral. Government and the confederate traitor
states not to trespess upon the soil of Kentucky
with all imperousness of Bashaw with three
tails
Now, therefore, says he, l hereby notify
and warn all other states separate or uni
ted and especially the United States aud
Confederate States, that solemnly forbid
any movement upon Kentucky soil, for oc-
cupation of any part, port or place therein
for any person Whatever, until authorized
by the invitation or permission Of the Legis
lature or Executive auihori,ies.
There now
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-05-25
The Day of Jubilee has come, and the 80 600

The Day OF Jubilee has come, and The 30 600
troops remaining in and about Washington are
rejoicing that they are soon to show of what
metal they are made. That Richmond is the
point of early attack is according to our adyices
DO longer matter Of doubt, but by which route
the force will 60 is uudeveloped
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-05-25

Letters received at Washington from
andre" johnson declare that he is hopeful
o. tennessee, where be is laboring diligent-
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-05-25

senator Douglas, who has been seriously m,
ms 50 laE TseOysrea as to be out OF danger.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-05-25

W DESSisoy.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-09-29
NUMBER l55

Os sassLs1 a and cleared under the Confederate Aa0
az siia SS uuy protected By the authorities Of
-. aHu iefelxn coHsuls are notified that
~ s VIII pc tolerated On their nsrtU
~ the hrst gisnee the reader r,sr oo5.s;1e- tt;.
intelligence somewhat slerric, - eolsiosE -LS
ment reflections he viii be ant = -, - ;, !. -
that there is nothing in Is elsbpv - - -
surprising The CaptaiH General Of 51bs :. .ct;rs
uGulf INSTRUCTIONS. In nNadVanee Of anv he ha3
recessed number of prizes brOueht int, !, C,,I.-,
port by The rebel vessel Of war, Sumfs- ~
however, according to this proclamation of ~
7QHeen' tae Sumter, as ship Of the Confederafe
nsYy, may bring into any port of Cuba any number
OF prizes and she and they win be protectsi for
as we understand this proclamation, it il vrtuaIly
States .~--'~s
BGt Why should Spain take sides with Jef. Davi.
ana his Coafederate rebels, when their programme
Is great. expansive, hiibustering Southern Con-
iederaey, based on military princiDles2D Wamav
pretty safely assume that Engiand AZ Madrid Is a.
lhe Dot.cm OF this BUSINESS; and that Spain il only
700 willing to avail herself Of the opportunity for
OF OF revenge against the governments OF the United
% %Slates ana the famous Ostend manifesto Of hessrs
Buchanan, Mason and Soule Moreover, while the
Larger o. losing Cuba might return with the resto
ration OF the integrity Of our Uuion the Cabinet Of
SPAN no doubt believe that in the dissolution Of
our Dhlon the safety Of Cuba is insured-that our
SOe'uerh Oonlsderaeyr with q navy, VIII have no
desire for the annexation of an outsde slave STATE.
and that our Southern ConfederscV. gvithoIt
navy, even as an enemy, desiring the island, need
lot be feared.
But this hostile position assumed by Spain against
tne government OF the United States and in behalf
OF our Southern rebellion viii surely not escape
the immediate attention Of our Secretary Of State
Let nm at once inquire Of the Spanish Minister az
Washington the meaning Of Queen IsabeIla's PRO
eiamstlen upon which the Governor Of Cuba has
Issued hls oheRsive decree; and, while Mr.. Seward
ls ABOUT II, We would suggest that it might not be
amlss to apprise the Spanish governments that its
recent proceeding in regard to St Domfago and its
lntrigues IN reference to Mexico have not passed
unnoueed on our part and that some explanation
IN the premises IL desirable view Of the asnten-
anOe Of our friendly relations with her Most Catho-
lie Majesty.
Let our government speak without hesitatiou and
without fear. Il is bad enough az this crisis TO be
be6ed and threatened By Englsnd; but when Spain
assumes to fSunt her authority and her power in
our fSces forbeaTancs ceases, indeed 70 be virtue
Mr.. Seward, in presenting the honest friendship Of
Russia TO the consideration Of Queen Isabella viii
command at once her respectful attention, and to
the probability Of disturbance Of the balance Of
power IN Europe against any coalition 90 break up
the great balance Of power in America.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-09-29
Religion in the Camps.

A Hpriyaie in the ranks" writes from camp, nesr
Norfolk. TO the Richmond EsaaiRsr as folloEs;
There are at present In yeur noble State about
three hundred fhoussnG men, armed IN the holy
cause Of libsrSy." These fmsR are far from their
homes and The sweet influences which aFs there
brought to bear upon them 20 restrain them from
sin Many of these men, however, are more serious
and solemn and inclined 20 seek to know their SA-
vior than at any other tine The thoughts Of their
happy homes and dear friends far away both in this
State and in the l. sunny South, viii often act
a check to any vicious course to which their incli-
nation may lead them. What propose, sir, is that
you write one of your very powerful articles, urg-
ing ministers Of the gospel and ehaplains N the
army to put forth their utmost strength for the
conversion of soldiers. What q grand moral
spectacle would be presented to the world Of an
army being converted! What grandeur would it
not lend to our cause And what power or powers
of earth combined could overcome an army of half
a million a. our army will soon reach that number)
Of praying asn3 With how much more courage
will truly brave men go into danger, when they
know that the messenger Of death s but Gods angel
to call them home And then when thls grand
army" disbands, and the various regiments return
10 their several States how much will il tend %
unite Us more and more as . COnfederacy in the
bonds Of unselhsh love, for the rising and brave
generation that will soon return from the field Of
strife 70 the Of the political world go there
with hearts full Of love TO God and with the highest
and most religious sense Of honor towards their
fellow men. Sir, let me urge you TO this good WORKS
very brigade, and God Almighty viii most surely
and highly reward YOU. Oh what glorious geld,
white Tor the harvesrl Do not neglect IL 1onr
editorials have vast weight You hsVe Spoken
nobly and truly for your country-lend your power
ful pen to God.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-09-29
sapIS Iaw4w,

An act fer the Soquest-acn Of the Estates property and Effects
of alien enemies, the indemnity citizens Of the Con
federae and aiding the in the existing
var with the L ted States.
WHERyLs The and people Of the Crite1 States
have depsrr5 from Of civilized IN C1nfsCat
nc and eoyn the property Of the people Of Confederate
stes Of all kin whether use for tg purposes not
and whereas cur only project against such wrongs is 10 be
found in such measures retaliation will ultimately indem
nfy our own citizens for Their loses aG restrain he Fanton
cesses Of our enemies; ThgTct9Te-
sEcEox l. Be enacted by the Congress Of lie Confederate
states Of America That all and The lands eneCen's and
heeditaunts goods and csels, rights and credits within these
Confederate States, every right aud interest therein he'd
Owned posS el enjoyed by for alien enemy sluc9 the
May, thousand eight hundred l except
such debts due to enemy have hee1 paid INTO tie
Treasury OF any Of the Confederate states prior t. the pas
OF and the hereby sel2astr d by
he Confederate ,ates Of America and ssl he @ % Inc null
indemnity sny and ~ et zen or rsasn c hee Con
fier Sta es other pers aidag ssa Conf tes IN
the prosecution Of the present war helHen s2 on GeTaie
States and the United Of america and ir which he may
suer any loss inury ua5cr the act Of ne United @ 20
which this act ato under oth act 0t the United
sates or Of any thereof authorizing the So ure, conde
pston or alton Of the properly f citizens or residents OF
the Confederate States other persons aiding sad onieerste
shall be seized snd disposed OF as provided
Ar IN thE aet Provided however, When the estate, property
thiu ysara uh'r siuan StH"H ~
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Az aet 70 provide for loea deface ad -. g.rvlce

SEcIIoN The Congress of the Confederate States Of America
That the President be- and be r authorized to
accept services Of volunteers of such Kind in such pro-
perton may deem expeient for such e as be
may prescribe for the denc exposed places localities
such special service a. he msy emexpsdient
eEc 2 And such forces shall be mustered into the service OF
the Oone1erate sates the local defence special service
aforesaid, the roll setting forth distinctly the services to
be performed and the said volunteers shall not be considered in
actual service until spea erderd by the Pes ent
they entitled pay subs steuce for such
time they may duty under the orders Of the President
BY his diFeoton f.
SEc B. soch volunteer forces when accepted and ordered
into service shall b organized IN accordance with and subject to
an the provisions entitled IAN Act provide for tbs
Public Defence approved March 6 tGi and be attached
TO such diVhOns rga1es merts or bat ions as Fres
dent may direct, oganiZed into acons Teg
ments before being iatO service the President shall
appoint the field oers CT bataons and regiments when
orNRnized as such b. him.
Approved Aus sust u, LGl. sep is lag4w
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For pay, sGsssteuee ard oer Of Eve hundred add
tona feauef, oTgay seasn, andsaen bsys and FIRE
and eoa hsaverB The OF ninety thousand doars
For medical supplies and surgeons necesres the sun Of
four thous4rd d0llsrs
To pay employees at the Navy Yasd, Norfolk, Virginia, from
te fs ea7 Of daiT, eghtsen hundred and xt-ene
egtt nth Fbrnary eighteen hun frSd sln
OF six Z o nd seven huadTsd dollars.
For floating dros Tor New orean5 Louisiana, eight hun
dTed thou and dol a5s
ToeoRstst batteries for the destruction OF
s=is. fifty th3usaad d3liarl
20 canstruc; centrifugal gun, t Charles g. Dok-
inson suite = Of tie at passed o that purpose,
Eva thousand dollars
Fer expeFdiiEFe1 in the ordnance Department OF he Navy
Yad at Norfolk r the ending February eighteenth, eish
teen huudri nd xtytEo han3ed fifteen thousand
asd ffty-one dollars -..l
foF the construction, equipment and Of
clad gunbats the deenes Of the Mississippi river ana the
city Of Memphis, hundred and sixty thsns dollars
Approved august "a, 1861 sep22 IaR4w
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An &C. making apprOp9atoSs Tor the Public Defence

An act making appropriations Tor the Public Defence.
Section The Congress Of the oonee ate Stats America
d enact That there be appropriated out Of any money the
asu not otherwise appropriated for the year ending the
eighteenth OF February egh hundred the
q y millions dollars for the pay oc prvates
Of the army volunteers and militia in the pubic Of the
Confederate States TO Quart ters supplies Of all kinds
transportation and other Necessary expenses for the purchase
Of subsistence stores ard comisay prpe ty he ordnance
setvce IN s its anches for gneTns and the surgical
and medical service of the amy all s-Ppe5 an necessary
expenditures.
amongst the several objects # Appropriation sboye Spe Aed
such proportions shall be deieued BY The Secretary Of FAR,
with the approval Of the President.
Approved aug sst 81, ISj sepi5 law4W
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SPECIAL NOTICB.-Ths UHIOz AND AnkHcAa 70 eoatslsz
ID strictly aPOa re Casa sgsen AZ papers disc0ls
He9 Gt fhe expiration 0f e sas for ecfcL tASy Hd56
paid S6se,5eTs 0 Be n0tieed soksa bsir sabscripoa
e aoo % eapife, 6y Cross sr pdDers aud tH
less Ae stoscrp01 s rsece4 ls paper so b disc0Sf
ged This is rule from s1Aic there 5s Be no GepGrgye
RdcA for s crOss mark, aad pour eu5scrs1ioa
ReeEly UEIoH AAERICAN % per aERWm IN adoaacs.
Ut Weakly UEeH AEEIIcAN IS pST Gansns IN "a
CdaoS.
subscroers desiring their papers changed ust mention
The Post ocs 0 swell asthe 10, which they desire he
change to be made.
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An set to repeal tn section Of act to ruats Foreign
Oains 30 ne elerats ann-nzsd IGlh lsI


An set to repeal th fouhsecOn Of AH 10 uats Foreign
Coinsin ts IN elerate states approved March IGth 1851
and for ether puIp7as ~
SECTION J. The Congress Of the oorFeirsts Safes Of America
do ae That foIa and after the passage Ct th the fourth
ton Of 'Aa nlaie regn tie COnsderais
STATES s. proved March l6 SOL be- and She hIeoy re-
paed and tat hereafter the following geld sha pass
rent vitan the Ooneierae America, and
be rsssysbe for the ymnt Of all debts and demands At
f'9Fing rat th The Sovereign Of England, Of
less Weiat ve pennyEe ts three grains, and Of
III fneDess Il (s - nine hundred and hpesn and oehaH
tnouahdt shall be deemed equal dollars aEd eighty
f7e Napoleon Of the weight Of not less than 4wt
sad gri D four peanyEeghts, hTes grains and oneha
aud Of fnsness less than 9) eight hundred aud ninety
Hne hous nas, shall be deemed equal three dollars and
ghy6ve nts spa ish aud Mexican DOubOons, Of
weight than (7d gtains) penDyWeights.
eight aud onehs and OF the hneness Of not less hsn
(79 gh huLdrd and ninstyrins ssndtts, shall be
eeems equal 70 fifteen scliars and sixty cents.
ApproVld August 81, 1861 sep22 lEE4R