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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1861-11-08

The third evening lecture wa. on the
economy of creation I, was series Of H..
lu.,ntion. OF his Argument ,ha, the earth
!. precisely adapted u the life eI',ins upon
~ with land, ocean. streams, vegetable
life. - proportional and distributed a. to
contribute to the highest Development Of
man. In the economy Of creation, nothing
~. made in vain. nor i. anything lost.
The element. tha, existed in a., creation
now exist, though in new forms.
The day c',-iour IN number
which wcrr ihtenici Tor the students. were
familiar conversations upon various topics
relating 60 phy-ical TYPOGRAPHY.
4, the Close. on motion Of DR. Brown, the
audience rendered vote Il thank. 10 Nj.
Well. Tor b.. able aud iu'lrue,irg course VI
lectures
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1861-11-08

NORMAL LEcTrRrs. The second evening
lecture Was entitled THE Working World"
The world ~ IL 10. hc considered as the rep
rcseptstion OF 90 much labor accomplished.
A ton requires tons weight to move II.
The earth was originally barren and desc.
late, rs the moon now appears. |, has ben
le,eled up, AMI .o!l prepared for cultivation:
but by whatever means this has been done,
1t required the expenditure Of as much pow.
er as to Dig it down. and Is - much Ia Dor
accomplished, The Sun is laborer. since
he supplies u. with heat, which was n series
Of vibrations. The Air Is bu.ily at work.
in equaliiing temperature. exercising plants.
driving ships. and ,ent'la'ine the surface OF
the earth. This is no small work. Tn.
great ocean. the apparent synonym OF quie,
inactiOn. !. one OF the hardest WORKERS. Be.
sides the labor- apparent to all, its currents
move forward constantly immense bodies OF
water. requiring thu same eSpendi,ur, OF
power ~ the moving Of Ike quantities by
the bucket. Tie plants are necessarily en-
gagged IN searching for food. which Is con
vcycd through the trunk to the leaves,
whence, after being perfected. in minute
vessels, the sap is made to perform Its Office
in the growth OF leaf, aower, fruit, and
wood.
The butterfly and tho an, work, the one
10 presere transient beauty; the other TO
lay m store Tor future need The giant
Condor Of South America, weighing 10
pounds. in the morning dies IS miles, Ia
the plains. where he seite. lamb weighing
80 pounds. With hi. 20 pound. weight,
he fics - miles To cid, where he makes
ki. brcakii., Of ten pound. Of lamb and
makes his way back to his starting point.
Thu. wa. u laborious method OF getting
breakfast. which should content the ladies
With their morning lahors.
Every known animal existence Is At work.
God la. carried forward hi. work in Ter.
irc,ing the earth; and man co.opcraps with
him in a degree. This cannot he termed an
age oi steam. Man shirks the labor thrown
upon him, sni leave. undevelopcd the things
Cite! cor h., u.e.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1861-11-08

On Saturday, MAJ Gen. Fremont ,"grl
the following order, taking leave Of b.. con-.
mand
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-08-24
summer Pruning Apple Trees.

1t is pretty well established fact that
apples trees-and we should add pear
irees-pruned from the middle of July TO
the middle Of August sustain the operation
with much more advantage than if pruned
a..any other period of the year. If pruned
a! that time, the wound will heal over,
and make, what surgeons would say OF a
properly amrntated arm or leg, handsome
stump. II the branches be topped iu win
ter or spring, the stump generally leaves
perpetual scar and il after the sap has
commenced flowing, bare bone, as it were,
projecting from the living parts of the tree,
and remaining there until it rots away,
when frequently the decay continues on, as
sort OF gangrene, into the very heart of the
tree, much to its injury. Who has not
observed this in his experience
We have more than once witnessed the
benefits of pruning in midsummer, and have
always been impressed with the advantages
over the system generally pursued. On one
or two occasions, some years ago, we adver-
ted TO the fact, and now again call atten.
tlon to it especially as the season for trying
it is at hand.
Slx or eight years ago irst-class farmer
upon q leased place, trimmed the apple
trees in midsummer, at which the lardl0rd
who had greater pretensiOn TO farming than
his tenant, was very indignant, and threat.
ened suit for damages but in one year
aIter when we saw the stumps, more per-
iect success was never accomplished.
Germantown IelegTapk.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-08-24

The hundred days which have elapsed since
the hombardment Of Sumpirt have not in
the least weRred or enFeeblvd the national
sentiment aroused by that outrage.
Let us hope that II will be so to the end
The FIRST duty Of the citizen at this iuncture
is to give the Presidents generous and con.
fding and cordial support. No man can
doubt that Mr.. Lincoln and Gen. Scott are
Loyalty and honestly striving to put down
this rebellion. This task entities them to
the undivided support Of every patriot, and
ought to insure them against petty cuvils
aud mean suspicious Harper's Weekly.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-08-24
To ,hs Psop,e orohlo.

The undersigned, deeply sensible OF the
dangers now hanging over our national gov
ernmenf and impressed with the conviction
tha, they only can be averted by the united
action of the whole people, in which pat
riotism shall take the place Of party spirit,
respectfully and earnestly call upon all loyal
citizens Of Ohio, who are in favor Of the
maintenance Of tho government, aud OF the
vigorous and continued prosecution Of the
war now carried on for the suppression oil
the rebellion against the government, to
meet and appoint delegates to q UNION
CONVENTION 10 be held at the city Of Go
lumbus, on Thursday, the 9th Of SeptempcI
next, for the nomination of candidates fol
the different State Offices which are to be
! filed at the general election in October to
wit: the Offices of Governor, Lieut.. Gov
ernor, Judge of the Supreme Court, Comp
troller, Treasurer, Secretary Of State, aud
one member of the Board Of Public
Work.
To save further trouble in arranging tue
details ofthis important movement, we sug-
gest that the Convention consist OF Que DEL
egate for each thousand of the aggregate
vote cast in each county for Supreme Judge
at the last election with one additional del
egnte for each surplus half Of the ratio,
varying this npportionmcnt however, so as
to secure not less than 2 delegates from
every county, and an even number from all.
FELLOW CITIZENS OF Ono : Shall the
government be preserved ? is now the all
absorbing question, and the only one worthy
the consideration of the American people
We feel that no heightened appeal is neces-
sary to animate you TO the discharge oi
your duty in relation to it. We feel as
sured that a respect to the memory Of yonr
fathers who secured for you the blessing oi
resting upon you as the heretofore peaceful
poSscssors Of those blessings, and propei
lSSu'u lOl thNoC "uOh 1Ou hNpO W Ilduo
nit them, will be sufficient to impel you tc
declare with no doubtful voice your un
changablede termination that the Cover
ment shall not be broken up.
Compared with the interest involved will
the great question all other interests are o
but little Importance. If the government
which establishes and maintains social or
der is forever to exist at the mercy of ca
price or disappointed ambition, there is but
little of all that we enjoy that will not in
the loss of its stability, lose its value
Shall it be said that we have neglected, o
put in peril the proper settlement of thi
question by our party differences ? Thes
are now of but little moment. They or
mere shadows to allure US from the pursui
Of the subsistence. Without value, nay, dis
graceful alike to victor and vanquished, vii
be those triumphs of party which are ccle
bratcd over the ruins Of a dismembcrel gov.
ernment.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-08-24
washington and MaryIand.

The tribune of the 10Th speaks of the danger
OF an attack upon Washington, or an invasion
Of MaryIsOd, as imminent aud adds:
The War Department has made requisi
tion upon the Governors Of ten of the Nor
thsrn Staes to forward, without delay, tc
the CAPITAL oil The enrolled troops, whether
armed, equipped. or uniformed, or not
The advance of the Rebel forces toward tht
line Of the Potomac prompts this urgent
call for more men at tho seat of war. OuI
private dispatches assure US that Gen.
Mcclellan has taken measures TO put q stop
TO ell intercourse between traitors at the
CAPITAL and Rebels in the field by way OF
the Lover Potomac, and il is 10 be hoped.
therefore, that the feet 10 the Potomac is
sufficient TO render the transportation of an
army across that river, below Washington.
impossible. The average width Of the
Poiomac from a few miles below Alexan-
dgia TO its mouth cannot be less than from
tTo and q half to three miles 1t is prob.
able that the rebels have but few, If any
boats, that can be used for the transporta.
non ot large body Of troops such
distance, even II unmolested. Should this
be the case, the insurgents may attempt TO
get into Maryland by sordiDg the Upper
Potomac, with the hope Of reaching Bali.
more before they can be Intercepted. Oue
thing, at least, is certain--the Government
wants all the troops il can gst, and there
must be no delay 10 sending forward all who
are enrolled to tbe last man.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-08-24
Why are not the "Thrce Months Men,
Paid

Col Stedman, of the l4th, publishes the fol-
lowing statement Of the reason why pay has SO
long been withheld from the Three Months
Men" 1t would seem from the letter that some
officers at Washington are in fault.
The paymasterS were in the State with
the funds, but the necessary blanks could
not be obtained The paymasters were as.
snred that the rolls would be forwarded
but Tor some reason, as yet unexplained
the rolls did not arrive 10 time TO enable
the paymas'ers to meet their engagements
80 far as have been able to ascertain
there is no one in Ohio in any manner TO
blame for this delay. The Governor of
Ohio went to Warrington previous to the
return OF the troops and mode the arrange.
ment to have them promptly paid on their
arrival, and the only reason l know of why
II has not been done, is because the blanks
were not furnished to tho poymaster No
blame can be attached to the paymaster,
for he has been in Columbus in obedience
TO his orders, with the money, waiting for
The rolls. The State officers are not cen.
surabe for the delays of the Federal Gov.
ernment, and the officers in command of
the troops have had no control over the
rolls until the forms were furnished.
am unable to say who is to blame, but
m certain our state officers arc in no way
responsible for the delay"
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-08-24

We learn from Missouri that our army
which was engaged in the battle of a week
ago, arrived at Rolla on Saturday in good
condition. Maj, Sturges had taken com.
'nAua' 1t is definitely ascertained that the
enemy had in this action $4,000 well disci,
pN"eu men, aud 10000 irregular troops
en lou our side early in the fight we had only
o'OOo men, and during the latter part Of
'he ahalr only 1000. The Rebels had
sent flag of truce to Major slurcis os,on.
sibly to treat for an exchange of prisoners
but really, MS it was thought, TO caiD H.
formation of our condition.
The Secretary Of the Navy is in favor q,
closing Southern ports by proclamation 70
avoid perplexing questions arising from an.
Peals made by foreign vessels which have
gone to sea with elearances from JEFF. Da.
Vls's Collectors, bat have been intercepted
Commander Porter, of the Pacific Squad.
Eon' is now in irons, and on bis way to
Washington.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-08-24

RH- Hon. DAVID ToD has been spending
some time on Ii tile Mountain, Paivsvile
and last Thursday was called out by crowd
of visitors, and made capital impromptu
speech. lie is opposed to the action of the
Convention, calling itself Democratic, re.
Gently held at Columbus. lie heartily ap.
proves the policy of dropping party organ.
ization, and Of sustaining the Government
cordially and with unanimity. He believes
with Douglas, that 1--WE must cease dicus.
sing party issues, make no alusons TO old
party tests, have no examinations and recri.
limitations, indulge in no taunts one against
the other, as to who has been the cause ol
these troubles. Let him
be marked as no true patriot who will not
aba udon oil such issues in times like this"
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-08-24

THE MORAL COURAGE OF GEx LYOY.-In O
feeling tribute to the memory of Gen. Lyon the
following passage occurs:
lie possessed great moral courage.
Notwithstanding his personal bravery aud
his military education, he was conscientious.
ly opposed to dueliug, and no provocation
could ever drive him to recognition of The
code. On one occasion he was even struck
In the face of course it then required much
more courage to refrain from challenging
bis adversary than to fight him but he
adhered inhexibly TO his convictions. For
a time this subjected him to misapprehen.
sion, and even to contempt, among military
men ; but, long before his death, his fellow
officers understood aud respected his posi-
ton upOu that subject.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-08-24
Union Convention !

All citizens of Ashtabula County who
are in favor of maintaining the Union and
supporting the Government of the United
States and sustaining the administration
in vigorous prosecution Of the war, until
oil traitors and rebels shall lay down their
arms, and come back TO their allegiance to
the government, are hereby requested
to assemble at Jefferson, on the 3lst day of
August, at 10 o'clock, A. NJ. TO select del.
egates to attend the Union State Conven-
tion at Columbus on the 5th Of September
and TO transact such other business as may
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-08-24

The Santa Fe Mail and Canon City Elk.
press says report reached Santa Fe two
days before the mail left, that Major Lynd
OF the 1th Infantry U. s. A., 10 command
OF about 800 federal troops, surrendered to
the Texas troops, 5000 in number, without
firing shot. Major Lynd abandoned
Fort Fillmore on the 26ah ult., aud march.
ed toward Fort Staunton, l9 miles from
Fort Fillmore where he surrendered his
whole command to the Texas troops.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-08-24

FORWARDING OF Troop. Troops are be
ing forwarded in great numbers by every
Conveyance from New York city. BY
Saturday Of this week about 1900 men in
addition to those already there Il be in
the Capital from the ten States just called
on by the Secretary of war Enlistments
are now made rapidly, the Secretary'S or.
der having given it fresh stimulus.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-08-24

RICE PUDDING.-Three table spoonsfull
Of rice well washed, one egg and quart Of
milk, sweelen and spice TO the taste. Set
II in the oven two hours before dinner and
let the rice cook in the milk. A gooddis b
for washing day bee ause il saves time.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-08-24

We learn from the Cleveland Herald
that Prince Napoleon and suite spent Mond.
ay afternoon in riding around the city,
Shortly after eight o'clock they went on
board the North Star, crowd Of people
being gathered to see the Prince.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-08-24

SIeinberg's grain elevator at Buffalo,
was destroyed 10y fire on the night of the
10Th, it contained but $4,000 bushels OF
grain, half of which was wheat. The build
ing and machinery was insured for $40, 900,
and the grain $4,000.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-08-24

The Jefferson newspaper Office in West.
chester was qnetIy visited by crowd on
the night of the l9Ih, aud cleaned out.
There was no disturbance. Most of the
residents of the place were ignorant of what
was going on, until the work was effected.
Rnmors are aloat of arrests of suspect,
ed citizens. but That of Pierce Butler is be-
lieved TO be the only one made.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-08-24

PUBLISHING TREASON England seems
to be taking very summary course with Sc
cession papers. We recorded last week the
burning ont of two, and now have TO add
the tar and feathering Of an editor down at
Havrevile, Mass. on the night Of the l9;h.
The name of the editor was A L. Kimball,
and his sheet, the Essex county Democrat
On his knees he expressed his sorrow, and
promised a refprm, and sealed it with his
oath, when the mob conducted him home.
Indignation seems TO be gathering over
the Republican Farmer, secession sheet at
Bridgeport, CT. We shall not be surprised
to hear of its bringing down upon itself the
consequences of its treason.
The authorsties are intimating q dispo.
sition to suppress the Day Book, Journal Of
Commerce, and some others Of that ilk, in
New York.
Great excitement existed at Easton, Pa. on
the 10Th The Office of The Sentinel, paper
opposed to the war; was destroyed. Mr. John.
son, Representative in Congress from that
District, was burnt in efigy, and be himself CON-
PEELED to show his colors. The riot was still
nDquelled at the latest accounts
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-08-24

UNION CoYvENTIoYs.-We insert a call
for a Union State Convention at Columbus
numerously signed without regard to party
distinction throughout the state, and which
irst appeared in the State Journal, for the
nomination Of ticket for state officers on
the ground Of sustaining the administration
in vigorous prosecution Of the war The
move meets with favor, aud in accordasce
with its spirit, county conventions are being
called for the selection Of delegates. a
call Of this kind, also, appears in our col
umns, TO which we call attention. We
heartily endorse this course as eminently
patriotic, aud demanded by the exigencies
Of the times Indeed there seems to be no
other course left for US, but to sink our ma.
tionality, and accept the mastership of the
south Our energies must be combined,
rebellion crushed out, the government re.
stored to its wonted vigor, and safeguards
established for its future peace aud harmo
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-08-24

Prentice says the talent of making friends
is not equal TO the talent of doing without
thcm
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-08-24

THE CosT.--The Russian war cost the Eng
lish government more annually, than the whole
amount to be raised for war purposes by ours.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-08-24

GEE. LYONS BoDY.-Gov Buckingham o.
Connecticut has telegraphed to GaH. Fremont
to have the body Of Geo. Lyon sent to that
State to be buried at Ashford.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-08-24
Village Ordinance.
WHEREAS Divers Persons are in the

w - D''OIe cIhoHS are III lne
habit Of Bathing in Ashtabua Creek Dehr the Har-
mon Bridge and the Humphrey Flats Bridge In close prox-
unity and in plain view Of the publicly Travelled streets 10
streets I'D $3.50
BE Therefre Ordained by the Mayor and Council of
the incorporated Village Of Ashtabua--
ed from Bathing anywhere in said AEhabula Creek within
Eighty Rod~ Of said Harno Bridge, Humphrey Flats
7. NJ " $40 ~'- 'OA'
See Every person offending against the provisions of
this odinaee shall forfeit and pay less than One
Dollar and not more than Dollars for esc offence 20 no
recovered by action before the Mayor thfs Village and
moreover be liable 70 be the Iekup Of sid
for not less than One, than Five daEs
SEC B. All hnes collected shah be pad into IN Trea
fund. N '
Sec This Ordinance shall take effect fom and sfer its
passage. Passed uns nrnouEly W W SMITH -
Ashtabuls. july q, 1861 al,yoz
Aftesf, ?. SILLIAAN, Recorder. sts06
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-08-24

IMPORTANT FROM UrAH.-News has ar
','eu IN et. Louis, from Utah, to the effect
'n"' 'ne MOrmons are declaring their de-
sign to separate from the u s md croc,
their Territory into an indepcnden, province
They had seized vast amount Of govern.
menment stores and provisions, and carried
them to Salt Lake City. This seizure made
provisios so abundant, that bacon was wol Il,
only half cent per pound, and -four 35cts
a sack The Mormons further declare tha
no more government trains shall pas
through their Territory hereafter.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-08-24

THE BLOCKADE As much is said about
the attidute Of the European Powers threat
cning the blockade, after special inquiry at
the State Department, there is authority
for saying that in the instance when the
Niagara was off the station of Charleston
Harbor for "a hours, Lorp Lyons brought
the subject TO the notice of the U. S. Gov.
erument. With that exception, which hap.
pened twelve weeks ago. no foreign Govern.
ment has expressed word Of discomfort
concerning the blockade. On the contra
ry, it is universally respected by foreign
Governments, although some of their sub.
jectS are very active in endeavoring to
eVadc the blockade, and are very clamor.
Gus against it.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-08-24
MONEY SAVED
Village Ordinanc.

III
- Council Of the Incorporated Village OF AshtaLua
Sec l. That the Gutter, or drain on the West side of
Main Street. commencing at the south line Of lot owned bv
Jones aud extending to the south line of lot owned y
hessrs Wells Faulkner be graded In manner 10 cause the
water to run of in the direction said Wells Fnulkper
lot and the same paved with cobbo in substantial
Sse 2 That tax be levied assessed upon The owner
or owners OF each let between the above mentioned pon
bordering aud abutng the West side of Main street in
proportion TO the number OF feet front Of their rcspccye
as to the Of grading md In proportion 10 the number
Of feet paved in front Of each lot the expense of
ing sum cen for the purpose deayinR the pxpense
gradsng and paving said gutter levied above
mentioned ''
Irogidsd That the several owners Of said lots bo, have
the privilege Of furnishing suitable material for said gutter oT
drain. e ~
Sec B. The contract for gradnR and having said guttr
shal be LET to the lowest responsible bidder.
Passed unanimously W. W. SMITH Noyor
r. SlddhAN, Recorder $1,000
IN accordance with the Sd section Of the above ordi.
nance the Mayor and Council will proposals. for doing
said work, until Thursday Aug Sth W. VI. SMITH Mayor
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-08-24
Unsettled Accounts,

are requested to call Immediately and arrange the same-
Prompt payment will he required the liabilities OF the
firm may be met and discharged The business will be set
tied by the undersigned. II. l.. MORRISON
Surviving Partner Of Root Morrison.
Ashtabuls, June !, 1861.