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Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-11-02

The WAY PTTrs DONE Ir.-Pitts is a
fast man, a sharp man, man OF business
tact, aod when Pitts goes to q store to
trade, be always gets the lowest cash price,
and he says, well, I'll look about, and If
| dou't find anything that suits me better,
III call and take this"
Pitts, like all fast men, Is partial to
women. and young ones 10 piliculaF. Now,
quite lately, Pitts said TO himself Il am
getting rather long in years, aud ! guess
I'll marry" AZ
His business qualities wouldn't let him
wait. so of be travels, and calling upon y
Isdy friend, opened the conversation by
remarking that he would like TO know
what she thought about bis getting mar,
ried. ra e.l o.L.l .eyi,fs ~. .,i
"Oh, Mr.. Pitts, that Is an affair in which
| am not very greatly interested, and
prefer to leave it with yourself" g
"But," says Pitts, " yon are interested,
and, my dear girl, will you marry me d
The yonug lady blusbed very red, besita-
ted, and finally, as Pitts was very well TO do
in the world, aud morally, financially and
politically Of good standing in society, she
accepted him, Whereupon the matter q
fact Pitts responded :,
Well, I'll look about, and II l don't
6ud anybody that suits me better than YOU
I'll come back"
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-11-02

cd upon the volunteers. They were forced
10 fall back, leaving their camp 10 the hafds
ofthe rebels, which they commenced burning.
Fort Pickens was by this time aroused.
Three companies of regulars camo to our as.
sistance. The rebels then commenced re-
treating to their boats, closely followed by
the regulars and small number Of volun.
teers, keeping upa destructive fire upon
them, killing and woundlng large nun.
Der. .H ar.. .r.rH ....f ~. lid
The rebels finally reached their boats,
but the steamers were over 500 yards from
the beach, and our men poured repeated
volleys into the crowded mass. Every bull
let told, and by the shouts and confusion Of
the rebels, it was evident we had obtained
ample atisfaction 81 .a
The Zouaves were badly managed. and
Col. Wilson is very much censured for inof
ne'ency in not reaching the scene until all
was over. The officers and men lost almost
everything. . I
The Regiment lost ten killed, l6 wound.
ed and prisoners. The regulars lost 4
Killed, 20 wounded snd 10 prisoners. The
rebels lost, by their owH statement. $50 kill.
ed, wounded and missing We took 35 pris.
oners, Including 3 doctors, who were re-.
leased.
The McClellen brings reliable accounts
OF the tight at the mouth Of the Mississippi.
The rebel feet consisted of six gun boats
the ram Manassas, and large number of
IRE ships, which filed the river from shore
to shore. Our squadron comprised the
Richmond, Huntsville, Water Witch, Pre-.
ble and Vincennes, and store ship Nightingale
which were at anchor inside of the South.
west Pass.
The Manassas drifted foul of the Rich
mond, knocking a hole in her quarter and
stern, doing but little damage. TO avoid
the fire ships, the squadron got under
way Immediately and drifted down the
river. '-s
The Richmond, Preble, Vincenncs, and
Nightingale got ashore on the bar, and
while ashore were attacked by the rebels
Only one Of their shots took effect, and
that took effect on the quarter. They we're
beaten off by the Vinceunes with two
guns, she having thrown the rest over
hoard, and the rest of her armament, with
her chains, anchors, &C., to tighten her, she
helng much exposed to the rebel fire. Not
one person was killed or wounded in the
squadron. The Richmond, PEBBLE. and
Viucennes were towed off next day by the
McClelleu. The Nightingale was still
ashore, but would probably get off next day.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-11-02

Rail Road Anecdotes frequently have
considerable knob to ;hem. We have heard
several at the expense of the Cleveland aud
Mahouing, on account of the moderate rate
of its trains. A passenger, in one instance
suggested to one of its officers, the proprie-
ty, for the attainment of greater security,
the change of the cow-catcher from the
front to the rear of the train, where, except
by mistake, it would have been placed at
the first.
On slow freight and passenger train on
the N. Y. Central road the other day, were
lady and her son, youth OF good dimen-
sions, the latter travelling on half ticket.
After innumerable stoppages and delays
in unloading freight, etc. by which the pa
tcuce of the passengers was well nigh ex :
hausted she conductor made bis appenrance
for tickets. Glancing at the pasteboard re-
ceiyed from the boy, he looked frst at him
then at his mother, and then at the ticket,
aud then remarked that he was large boy
TO be riding at the half Fee j know said
the lady, but then be has grown a good
deal since be started The last seen Of the
conductor, be was in earnest labor with the
engineer. sIsra. Z io sl}
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Plea,ur,s or uIrh PosI,,on.


OF course il is pleasant TO have high mil
itary command, especially when all thing
go we'll. You are victorious then the city
bands play, as you go home on a visit, q .
Lo, the cOnquering hero comesl
You are serenaded, numbered among the
immortals, aud have thigh old time, y
generally. 3l HHa r .er1 .a
Bnt things do not go well--you are de.
feated, perhaps--then look out for squalls
Even Washington was in bad odor with ma
ny after reverses, and some wished to put
Gates in his place after the battle of Sara
toga. Success, with people generally, is the
sole test OF merit-and that not success in
the long run, but as an invariable thing.
Gen. Nc Clellan is now in the ascendant
second Napoleon wonderful intellect
''looks each man right in the eyes, "au
athlete except his legs, +" astonishing horse,
even-so n. p. Willis and other cores,
pondents ring the changes Should Me.
Clellan be defeated in regular engagement
he would be mere pretender, deficient in
military ability, coat tails too near the
ground, horse very ordinary animal, and
so on 10 the end of the chapter.
Fremont is already catching it. Edit.
ors, the ink of whose praises is hardly dry
aud who declared his appointment just
the thing, now take the other tack. and
sail it even more furiously. Should FIRE.
mont utterly defeat and scatter bis oppo-
nents in Missouri, then of course the tune
will be changed wonderful path.
finder" "the man Tor the hour" Jessie,
too" and "exactly as told your I---,
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-11-02
A Novel wedding Trip.

Previous to the recent meeting of the
American Board in this city, arrangements
were made for accommodating delegates at
private houses so far as might be necessary
those who could receive guests sending
in their names to the committee of arrange
ments A gentleman who resides in the
upper part of the city found upon returning
home on the noon of the 6rst day that a
gentleman and lady had been set apart to
receive his hospitality. They were welcom-
ed and entertained until the hour for
dining. At the table the Delegate" was
requested to ask the blessing, which, strange
to say, he declined. The time for the
Boards afternoon session came and went
but the gentleman and lady started ou
for a stroll, und retured, blissfnlly uncon
cerned about either missionaries or be
nighted heathens The evening passed
away and at an early honr they retired
The next morning in the course o
conversation, the lady Of the house 10
quired Of her female Visitant IL she hst
ever kept house, negative reply was re
turned. ll3 e' fe't
How long have you been married 7
Since yesterday morning
A few words developed the following
facts: The couple lived 10 country 'own
aud having been Informed BY their minister
that the Board of Delegates was 70 oe neio
In Cleveland, and that strangers woola %
provided for, and passed half fare over tns
roads. This vas too good an opportunity u
ha na0leeted. and the worthy pair Wers
firth With united in holy bonds. and ssartet
out on journey which resulted Sosuccesfal
" TO them. '" ttf rcraI cli Pa
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ASTOUNDING DIscovERY.-The following
sounds very much like the stories of The
Arabian Nights, or Sinbad the Sailor, but
as it comes from q respectable source, it is
given for what 1t is worth .a. ..
1t has been a g 9 It my stery to England
how the bullion of the Bank of France
could be so greatly increased within the
last three years, while the institution has
been constantly sending gold to England
to Germany, and 70 America. Not long
since the Bank Of France drew SOM
fifteen millions francs in silver from th,
Bank Of England, which it paid for in golt
bars with the French mint stamp upoI
them. AT its last report it showed bal
ance of one hundred and seventeen millior
francs in gold, while the amount one zeal
ago was under eighty millions--neariy one
third increase. 1t is whispered that th's a.
bundance is the result Of scientlnc discovery
which the emperor Napoleon has secured
The monopoly or Gold is at the present
moment manufactured 10 Paris IN secret
manner. The principle articles composing !.
are lead aud arsenic and' tnougn " s noS
Known how extensively the precious metal
Is produced. yet several hundred weight
If The material are known to be trans.
Erred monthly. Everything is conducted
win the utmost secresy. None OF the
wor men are allowed to leave. and nothing
dedoite can be known but the fact thai
The gold is produced is beyond peradVen
ture' How long Napoleon III will be able
10 kaan this wonderful secret, Temains Il
be seen. Bankers RepOyer. a.i u
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-11-02

narA propeller on late trip, was boarc'
ad an one of The small towns BY a Lady not
nostsd 10 modern improvements on steam
srs When few hours out, the old lady
diseoyered two men pumping up water 70
wash the deck, and the Captain being pear
bv she accosted him, m,--rWell Caplsln
Rice. got q well aboard, eh 7" "Yes me'am
always carry one,D said the polite cap
tain. We'll that's clever alNaye die
dislike tho river watsri especially n Dog
days a"t q - g
sti % ,ess'tf' 40 13ilnA sHasist aI aai
Alacdrs1
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Let the Past be past, my brother,
Give our Platforms to the fame
Standing firmly by each other,
Careless now Of creed or name,
Let the dead with dead be buried,
Let old issues be forgot
Till the traitors shall be cofined,
Let US share each others lot.
Never was more just quarrel,
Never was so good cause /;
Aud each breeze is fully laded,
With the coIniug-time applause
Let US strike our hands together.
Past distinctions giving DER.
We are one uriil its ended,
Though we differed heretofore.
No dispute who mans the rudder,
Cavail not who climbs the mast,
While the thunders round us rattle
While there's death in every blast
On our lee the surf is breaking,
Hear ye not its sullen roar 7
, And the wrecker's mocking laughter,
Comes like echoes from the shore.
Perish every Creed and Party,
While the rebel flag is near
Till the good ship Constitution
Stands out in the ofing clear
Till the flag our fathers gave US,
Floats 10 sovereignty and might,
And these lurid clouds that blind US,
Pass like horrid dreams at night.
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Fair Sally aud her lover Mat, nl
Close BY the fire 10 silence sat; a.ra7 et
A dish Of apples, rosy faced, al asa.
Was tween them on table placed. Ell
ln vain poor Mat essayed to speak. r
While bushes man.led sally's cheek
For she well knew what Mat would say,
II be could only hnd the way,
To him she cast a sdeoug look,
Then from the dish au apple took, $3.50
And deftly sliciDg it in twain,
She passed halfto the silent swain.
Mat looked cOufused, then frightened up
And said as be the apple took
Now, Sally, dearest unto me
AS kind as to this pippin be-.
You've haived the apple, pray hare me !
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-11-02
WIZ It Pay to Eulist !

There is no denying the fact tha
the government wants more men, aud thai
too, without delay. And to men who have
no regular employment, it becomes mat
ter of interest to see how much they can
make by enlisting in q three years campaign.
A man, if he is economical, can save in
three years from his wages the sum of $3.50.
The 500 dollars bounty would make the
sum $3.50. Now if he was paid once in
two month, and should invest his wages in
treasury notes, the interest would amount
to $46, making 1896 for his three years.
work, besides his clothes and food. In ad-
dition to this, that saved from the rations,
if used ndventsgiously, would make quite a
little sum, and the land that will be given
at the end of the war will swell the sum
still more making the grand total 1892. II
is not pretended that all, or many, would
save this amount. But all might do so by
exercising rigid economy.
The above calculations are on the suppo
stion that man is not married. If be is a
married man, he would have the same a
mount, minus the interest, for the support
of his family, or if bis wife could support
the family by the aid of the sum paid by
The state, he would still save the same sum
as the unmarried man. This is the merce-
nary appeal to men to enlist There are
higher motives TO actuate every man, aud
when they are both combined, patriotism
and the pocket, the effect should be to fill
up our regiments at once, and send such
a body of men 10 the seat Of war as shall
effectualy crush this rebellion. The conn
try wants men. but she does not call upou
them to work for nothing, and if every man
who cannot make as much aE something
else would enlist, the Union army would be
filled up in week, with as many good men
as are wanted
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-11-02

Polar TRAvELs DR.. Hayes Arctic Co.
which recently returned, made explorations
as far north as 81 deg. min. about the
same latitude that was reached by slcdge
parties in the last expedition under DIR.
Kane. This poiut was reached on the 18Th
Of May, of the present year. The objects
Of the expedition were: ao
l. To explore further the open polar sea
discovered by DR.. Kane, and to determine
! its limits and character.
2. To complete the. survey of the north
ern coasts of Greenland and Grinnell Land.
g. To determine important questions rel
ative to the magnetism. meteorOlogy, natu-
raj history, and general physical features
of the unexplored region north of Smiths
Straits.
The first object could not. of course, be
accomplished on account of the ice blocking
up the passage to the sound, bat we may per-
haps, presume from DR.. Hayes activity and
determination, that the others have been
so far as was possible TO effect them, accom-
plished. u s egs gtt
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Our Cleveland friend had little idea
that ne should be called upon to entertain
such angels when he sent In his name.
H CIgre Herald
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The proprietor Of bone grindins ss.ae. o.
lisbment adVertises that those sending tnelt
own bones to be ground will be aIlenaed 70
with puuctuality and dispatch ssaagls
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The village Of Williamstowp, Oswego co,
N. Y. sent one volunteer to the war, and he
having returned. preparations are 70 %
made to hoaor bin with public reception
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WHOLE NUMBER 0l0.
vaIas or human n,r..

Bot the lesson of defeat would be imper.
fecily learned, did not the army and nations
alike gain from Il a juster sense than they
before possessed Of the value of individual
life. Never has life been SO much prised
and so precious as 1t has become In Amer
lea. Never before has each Individual been
OF SO much worth. It costs more to bring
up man here, and he is worth more when
brought up, than elsewhere. The long
peace and the extraordinary amount Of
comfort which the nation has enjoyed have
made rs (speaking brosdly) found Of life
and tender Of il. We Of lhe North have
locked with astonishment at the recklessness
of the South concerning It. We have
thought it braver to save than to spend 20;
and questionable Humanity has undoubt
edly led us something into feeble sentimen-
talties, and false estimates Of its value
We have been in danger Of thinking too
much Of IL, and Of being mean spirited N
It's use, But the irst sacrifice for which
war calls is life and we must revise our
estimates OF its value, If we would conduct
our war to happy end. To gain that end
no sacrifice can be too precious or too costly.
! The shudder with we heard the first re-
port that some three thousand Of our men
were slain was but the sign Of the blow
that our hearts received But there must
be no Swinging from the certain pospect
Of the death of our soldiers. Better than We
should fail that million men should die on
the battlefield II is not often that men
can have the privilege to offer their lives
for a principle and when the opportunity
comes it is only the coward who does not
welcome it with gladness. Life is of no
value in comparison with the spiritual prin-
ciples from which It gains its worth. No
matter how many lives it costs to defend b
or secure truth or justice or liberty, trnth ,
and justice and liberty must be defended &
secured Selfpreseryation must yield to
Truths preservation. The little human
life is for to day--tbe principle is eternal
TO die for truth, to die open-eyed and re-
solutely for the good old cause, is not only
honor but reward. Suffering is gift not
given to every one, said one Of the Scotch
martyrs, and | desire to bless the Lord with
my whole heart that he has counted such
a poor thing as / am worthy of the gift Of
suffering. Atlantic Monthly.
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Livery stables

H.F.&J. q. CULVER. have removed to the
Fish House STABLE where they offer 70 the citizens Of Ash
tbua the use Of the best equipped Livery Stable in Ash
tabua County, at prices that range ont ut above the v
tnv sta andard, Cali and see. Nov. !, 1880. 567
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-11-02

DUCRO BROTHERS, Manufacturers Of a
Dealers In Furniture ofihe best descriptions and every
riety Also general Underaker and otCof
X.hsshnI. - fle
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rrains do stop atstatons where the time is omitted
ia the above tAhleA. r-
All through Trains going Westward connect at Cleveland
with Trainsfo for Toledo, ChieGgO Columbus, Cincinnati In
didnOpOhs. &c.
And all through Trains going Eastward at nunkrk
with the Trains efN. Y&E.R r. and nt Buffalo, with those
of N. Y Central and Buffalo N y City Railroads. for Mem
York. albany, BOstoH, Niagara Faus. w. &c.
A. c. HUBBARD. Station Agent.
CLEVELAND, 13. 1861.
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D. s. WILLIAMS, Wholesale dealer in Straw
Goods Hats Caps umhrens, Psrnso' &C., 1O5 and lo7
Charnhera IL. and SO 81 Reade st., New-York.
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SAMUEL HUMPHREY is now offering Good
Building Lots cheaper than ever, and At prices within the
reach Of almost every one. See advertisement. $50
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Manufacturer.

Blinds and Doors hand and made to order. Also, Plan
ing Matching etc. done to order in the best possible man
nor, Ashtabuia, o. sos
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miscellaneous.

miscellaneous.
d. s. WILLIAMS, Wholesale dealer in Straw
Goods Hats Cana Unhrelns, Parnsols &C. 105 and 1o7
Chambers At, and SO 81 Reade St., New-York.
SAMUEL HUMPHREY is now offering Good
Building Lots cheaper than ever, and Al prices within the
reach Of almost every one. See Advertisement. $50
TELEGRAPH OFFICE--western Union Is
removed TO the Drug Store Of Hendry COPELAND
Main and Center Streets three doors south Of Fisk House
J. NJ. ALLEN, Manager, 46T
A. .RAYMOND--De in Fruit and Orna.
mental Trees shrubbery &C., Penheld Monroe County ~
York. Orders solicited. ..'+ '." -
EMORY LUCE, Dealer in Sweet Potato, and
other Early Plants and Vegetables.
Also Dealer in Preserved Fruits, Tomatoes &c. East
tabula, Ohio.
w. r. ALLEN,-Book Binder Books and
Magazines hound In style desired Blank books made
and ruIedto order Jefferson, o. 40
WILLARD & REEVES,-Dealers in italian
and Rutland Marble Grave Stones, Monuments Table Tops
&C., Ashtabula.
LIME.-I shall sell Lime at the Harbor for
25 cts per busbel. 4so .l E,l J.w. BILL.
tSA O. szz.s.:H Es;;.si.s -
TINE TABLE OF THE .-
CLEVELAND g. ERIE RAIL ROAD.
Passenger Trains will follows;
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LINUSSAV AGE, Furniture Dealer and Man
ulechren steam estabhmen North Main street. the
once Of Dra. Fafrngton Hall Ashtabula, o, tl6
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GEORGE G. HUBBARD, Dealer in Hard
ware Iron Steel and Nails Stoves Tin Plate Sheet Iron,
Copper and Zine and manufacturer of Tin Sheet Iron and
Copper Ware, Fisk's Block, Ashtabula, Ohio 40
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Agents.

III. FASSETT, Agent for the Purchase, Sale a
Renting of Real Estate nsura Negotiating Loans Col
lection OF Debts &C. Property sold for Commission only
and sale charge. sale direct indirect const
Notary Public, 4TO
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watches, Jewslry, sc.

G. w. DICKINSON, Jeweler. Repairing oI
all kinds 0! Watches Clocks and Jewery. Shop oppsits
the Fisk House. Ashtabula, o. ... O.
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A. RAYMOND dealer in Fruit and Orna.
mental Trees shrubbery &C., Penheld Monroe County NJ
York. Orders solicited. ..'- . =
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j. G. WRIGHT, Dealer in Millinery Goods
Worked Collars and Sleeves and Fancy Goods Next door
TO the Fisk House. 4T0
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WELLS G. FAULKNER, - Wholesale and
Retail Dealers in Western Reserve Butter and Cheese
Dried Fruit and Flour, Ashtabaula Ohio Orders respect
fully solicited and hlled at the Lowest cash cost. 40