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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-03-09
NEW. YORK LEGISLATURE.
SENATE. .ALRANY. March B. 1851.

bEnAIE.-.. ALBANY, March 3, 1851.
The bill 10 amend the act TO facilitate the construc-
ton of the Lake Ontario and Hudson River Railroad
was reported complete, and on motion Of Mr. SPINO-
LA, made special order in Committee Of the Whole
on Tuesday.
The bills 10 amend the InsolyeDt law; TO authorize
the holding Of Courts In the City of New-York; TO
regulate the dividends of fire insurance companies and
to provide for the retention of ample TO cover
unearned premiums TO revive aud extend the act APP
propratng the water Of Black River for the OF the
Black River Canm and Erie Canal feeders, and TO
amend the act incorporating the New.iork Corn Ex'
change were sll reported favorably.
Mr.; FERRY gave notice Of motion to appoint
Grinding Committee to grind out bills from the Cen
eral Orders.
Mr.. MANIERRE gave notice Of bill to extend the
streets between West Twenty fourth and Thirty6rst
streets to the bulkhead line.
Mr.. LAWRENCE introduced bill TO repeal the
law authorizing q charge of five cents by railroads
where tickets were procured on the cars.
Mr.. J. NJ. MURPHY introduced bill to incor-
porate the Scott Life Guard Of NewYork City.
The following bills were passed:
To amend the charter OF the New-York Life lnsur-
ance Company,
To authorize the Commissioners loaping money Of
same in certain cases.
To extend the charter Of the Poughkeepsie and New
Paltz Ferry Company.
In aid Of the New York Juvenile Asylum.
Mr.. LAWRENCE called up the resolution relative
to the action of the New.York Police Commissioners
in sending detectives South, and il was adopted.
p. Z. MURPHY INTRODUCED bill to amend the re-
ysed statutes concerning unlawful marriages and In
cest which provides, that every person having hug
band or wife living, who shall marry any other person,
whether married or single and such second marriage
shall have taken place within or without the United
States shall except in cases provided against by law,
be guilty Of bigany aud punished by years imPriSon'
ment
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-12-21
ASHTABULA, o, SATURDAY. MORNING DECEMBER q. 1S6l

and most suggestisely conspicuous. The
ex element occasioned by this exeuctive OPP
position to the necessities Of the war and
to the popular will, to night sways the no.
tells and psrlors Of this city.
The history Of the difference between the
President and Secretary of War has at
last taken this shape. The Secretary pre-
sented this report to Mr. Lincoln on Satur.
day. On Sunday afternoon he mailed Il to
the principle papers Of the North and West,
as is customary on the day preceding the
Message. On Sunday night, the President,
having found time to read it, found it not
in bis heart to agree with the Secretary's
doctrine Of the right and duty to make
military use Of the slaves Of the rebels--to
arm them If necessary-and in oil ways TO
use them as we would any other property
of the rebels to suppress this rebellion. He
sent for Mr.. Cameron, and required him to
suppress this whole portion of his report, on
the ground that its recommendation was
premature and i'll timed The Secretary
promptly and resolutely refused TO suppress
word OF it, The discussion between them
was protracted. IL ended as it began, the
Lresldent Insisting upon the alteration, and
the Secretary respectfully but firmly refus.
| ing TO change syllable Of his recommenda.
tlOns. A subsequent interview in the aft.
ernoon had similar conclusion of debate,
but new aud strange conclusion of Execu.
tive will. The President announced his
purpose to strike out the entire passage a.
bout the emancipation and arming Of the
slaves before sending in the report with bi,
message to Congress. Mr.. Cameron de
clared he should not recall or suppress tn
documents in the hands of Northern an,
Western editors, and that the printers wer
at liberty to do with bis report what the
pleased Which of the two copies will th
people read and the army perfer.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-12-21
Tybsss Island and the Forts near ssvsB-
nah.

Tybee Island lies near the mouth Of
the Savannah river, which is here the divid.
ing line between South Carolina and
Georgia, to the southwest from Port
Royal. II is one of the loug chain Of sea
islands which stretch all along the coast Of
this and the adjoining States. The island
is small, not as large as Port Royal Island
aud is chiefly of use as a stepping-stone to
CockSpur Island, lying Immediately toFhe
North OF it, on which is situated Fort Pu-
laski-a very strong work, that defends the
entrance TO Savannah river, and is the de-
fensive outpost of the city Of Savannah It.
SELF Fort Pulaski had better look out for
its rear as well rs its front, and the rebels
Of Savannah had better be getting ready
their sackcloth aud ashes Savannah is IA
miles from Tybee Island, on the Savannah
River. It has good hsrbor. Vessels re.
quiring IA feet Of water come up to the
wharves of the city, and larger vessels come
mp to the Five Fathom Hole, miles below.
The city is defended by Fort Wayne on the
east side, by Fort jackson at Five Fathom
Hole, and by Fort Pulaski on Corkspur Is
land. They have, also since secession
erected small fort on Skidawsy leland.
covering the creek to its west, nv which
guubOats could get up towarl Savannah.
The guns on the parapet are mostly field
pieces, mounted OH frame works Of wood in
stead of regular carriages. Besides these,
strong earthRorks have lately been thrown
up on the mainland along the river. and on
the islands in the river, TO resist a naval at
tack, as well as earthworks on the west nnt
south, to resist a land attack. Every spo
} OF vantage ground has been seized upon anC
prepared for defence.
The garrison Of Ft Puulaski is $50 mer
and it is undoubtedly now fnlly garrisoneC
The work is intended for 12S guns {
which probably half are mounted on th
easements. They are long 32S. with feV
AS and cOumbads The 10 inch colum
biads are en- barJette. There are furnace
for heating red.hot-shot. The means fol
completing the armament were furnished
by the Norfolk navy yard The channe
into the Savannah river at this point is very
narrow, and passes close to the guns OF fort
Mr.. Russell thought it would take some
hard blows before Georgia would be driven
to let go her grip of FIT Pulaski. The iron
hand to deal those hard blows is now very
close to its object.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-12-21
TILE snppREssEn DISPATCH.

WAsHINGroN, Dec. 2. lS6l.-The call Of
the roll had scarcely ended in the House,
when the temper of the people was striking
ly manifested by their representatives hast
ening, without delaying moment for Presi-
Dental or ether message, to pass resolH'
tion emancipating the slaves Of rebels with
in military Jurisdictions. Before the vote
upon it vas recorded, painful rumor per-
vaded the hail that the President had tax.
en- open issue on this very question with
Secretary Cameron. and had recalled from
the Philadelphia Post-ofiice the undelvered
copies OF the War Department report, which
the latter had mailed yesterday for the use
of the newspaper press. The city was 6ll
cd with rUmors of breaking up of thG
cabinet, aud the influence Of the revolutions
we are passing through, in attaching mel
to principles while weakening their bold OF
laws aud forms, was everywhere strikingl.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-12-21
A Mule Story.

When our troops first received their
teams they were troubled to procure TO-
rage, so the mules were turned loose or
tethered in the outskirts of the town of
Paducah. Occasionally a few would be
missing until Uncle Sam found him. elf mi.
nus some 25 or 80. Those which strayed
away were caught up by the rebel specu-
lators and taken to Bandvile, back to Co
lumbus, where they had accumulated some
80 stolen ard purchased animals, which
were under FIVE or six keepers. Two pri-
Yates (members of the l4th Ill.,, Volun.
teers. hearing of the Whereabouts Of the
stock, determined to regain il, & asked Gen
Smiths permission to attempt their recap
granted. The boys, dressed in the gsrb Of
Kentucky farmers, went and surveyed the
field and fold, aud set to work. They had
whiskey with lhem-whiskey such as the
KENT ucky rebels like to get drunk on-good
old Bourbon and the first object was to
get them as comfortably tight as possible,
which was not long in being accomplished.
The boys went to the mule yard, let
down the bars and mounted two of the best,
without saddle or bride, and started for
Padncah, the whole lot followed at break
neck pace and braying in the most diaboli.
cal chorus. The keepers were not long in
discovering the trick, and gave chase as far
as they deemed it prudent to our lines, but
to no purpose, and in good season on Sat-
urday afternoon the boys made their ap-
pearance at Gen. Smiths headquarters to
report, their faces beaming with glow of
satisfaction hard to describe. Their report
was condensation of Laconsm
Gen. Smith-Well boys what Luck ?
Solder-We got 'em and more two.
Gen. Smith-How many did you getH
Solder-FOrty, reckon haiut counted
'em.
Gen. Smith-But that is more than
we have lost. You did not steal any
hope
Soldier-SteaI X ristopher, steal No,
Stree, but didn't have time to put the
bars up after we had got Uncle Sans
out, and the d----d things would
foller.
Then the Gen. drew on an elongated
countenance, and as sternly as though he
had been judge and was sentencing a eul-
prit to life of Imprisonment, lectured the
soldiers roundly for using profane language
10 the quarters and presence of a general
officer. The soldier took the lecture uneas-
y, twirling his hat nervously the while, and
when the General had subsded, apologized
as follows
You see, General we had 10 cuss the
d--d things all day to get 'em into
camp and ITS mighty hard TO quit of all OF
q SUDDENLY.
Then the General rigidity relaxed q
smile, or rather laugh, came up ON his
heart, and tried to escape from the very
corners of his mouth but dicipline
is discipline with an old army officer
and it would not do to allow such breach
of decorum to pass uunoticed but in con
sideration Of the recaptured 25 mules, 'and
more too he did not nflict aUy severe easti
CATION or put them under arrest but thank
ing them for their services rendered, dis
missed them with caution to leave their
profanity behind when they came again u
headquarters, and the boys left declaring
as they closed the door, that such a piou'
old customer hadn't any business to bC
around amongst 'sojurs.' r
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-12-21
Commercial School.
THE Undersigned proposes to open 4

THE Undersigned proposes to open an
EVENING SCHOOL,
at the Room Stephen Halls Store on the 18th instant
for the purpose Of giving instruction In
Double and Single Entry, and In Practical Penmanship.
His long experience in Book Keeping and teacher
in Of the hrst Commercial Colleges the county, will
enable him TO give hs pupils nsusOn equal any that
be obtained 10 Of the long standing schools Of
cities and At much less expense the tena being within the
reach OF almost young But yeung Ladies' should
be nneisnty acquainted with the OF keeping
counts and o. bnSses TO qualify them for the actual du-
ties ollie. Al this time too when many ef young
called 70 the battle 6sd will not many Of the duties
heretofore dsvoVng nPoa the fall upon the women Of oar
land then they should be educated this purpose and
this Opportunity should not Be neglected. = n III
Any person OF an ordinary school educAon Is qualified for
this branch OF olnancon Each one will be taught sepaEate
y, and can commence at any time.
TERhsl2 weeks of4 evenings week. from the date the
student commences, t0r 10 90
Any Information viii be given application 10 the sub
scber at bis rOOu s his residence ne door West from
b. Rellis, Esq A. r. EASTMAN.
Ashtabua, Nov 9th 1891, 4td20
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-12-21

CHARGING A JURY.-If the jury believe
from the evidence that the plaintiff aud
defendent were partners in the grocery, aud
the plaintiff bought out the defeudent, aud
give his note for the interest, aud the de-
iendent paid for the note by delivering to
the plaintiff COW, which be warranted
mot breachy," and the warranty was bro
ken by reason of the breachiness OF the COW,
and he drove the COW back and tendered
her TO the defendent, but the defendent, re
fused to receive her, and The plaintiff took
her home again aud put heavy yoke or
poke upon her to prevent her from jumping
the fence, and by reason Of the yoke or
poke broke her neck and died. and Il the
jury further believe that the defendants In
terest in the grocery was worth anything
the plaintiffs note was worthless, ana inc
cow good for nothing either for milk OF beef'
then The Jury must 6nd ont themselves how
they will decide the case for the court, u
il understands itself, and IL thinks It does
don't know how such case should be dc
cided.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-12-21


TERRIBLE EXPLOIT OF RIFLE CANNON
BALL-The Boston Courier publishes a
letter of correspondent on board the q. S.
steamer Massachusetts,, off Ship Island,
Oct 26,giving account of the affair between
that vessel and rebel steamer, in which
the following extraordinary exploit of a RI
fed cannon ball is chronicled 4:
During the action. thing we hit her
four times, and know she hit us once with
6s pound rifled shell, Chat is the way
we got the exact size of her raed gun.
The shell entered on our starboaad quarter,
inst above the iron part Of the hull /; il came
through the side angling aft. (as we
were q little abaft his beam when it struck
Us, and took the deck in the passage way,
between two state rooms, and completely
cut off eighteen of the deck plank, and then
struck beam, which canted it up little,
so that it took the steam heating pipes 40
der our diniug-table, cutting off Eve o
them, and tearing our dining table all t
pieces. then went through the siate'roou
bulk head and ceiling Of the ship on th'
opposite side, and struck one of the outsid'
plank abreast of it short of, from the sPaI
to the gundeck it then fell down on &c
the cabin deck and exploded, knocking four
state.rooms into one, breaking all the glass
aud croEery- ware, shattering the cabin very
badly, breaking up the furniture, and set
ting ere to the ship; bat we had three
streams of water upon ihe fire at very shor'
notice, aud putting it out before 1t did any
damage, keeping up our chase as thosgt
/, nothing had happened 1853
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-12-21
strict INTERPRETATION.

"John," said gentleman to bis servant,
81 am going TO church, and II, as II nov
has the appearance. it should rain wish
YOU to come with the umbrella for met how
ever. YOU need not come unless it should
rain downright" The gentleman went
il did rain, but according to Johns construe'
ton OF his orders, it was not necessary
from the appearance Of the rain. to 60 with
the umbrella. While standing at the door,
watching the weather, he wss not littls
astonished TO see his master approaehing
the house with drenched garnelts ana ., 2
look Of implacable anger .Jobn, Jonnl
said the good mau, "why didn't yoo 1ring
the umbrellsl" Because, sir, replied John'
cit rained sLaRtiRg"
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-12-21
More New Goods !
THE Undersigned has just returned from
Il New York with
Fresh Steck of Merchandise,

Embracing all the Usual Varieties kept ia his several
DEPARTMENTS which he offers Cash for Ready Pay as low
as any other dealer, here or elsewhere.
Remember, for CASH or READY PAY, until after the
"ll Ashtsbuia, SSsDl; Nov. IA, 1851.
Ladies' Dress Goods--Plain and figured Me-
riuos, plain and figured Coburgs, plain and ig-
DeLaines, embroidered and printed Reps, Pop
lips, DeBages, Valencias, black and colored
Silks, in great variety.
Prints and Ginghdms-a large assortment,
very cheap.
White Goods Of every description.
FTdnncls, great varety-all wool.
Shawls-A splendid lot of all wool Long
Shawls. Also BrOcha, long and square-cheap.
Hoop Skirts, all styles and prices.
GIoves and Hosiery-A large stock, and very
cheap.
Siee,ings. .-Bleached and brown-a full as
sortment heavy and fine.
Cotton Ydrn-A fine assortment of all num-
bers Cheap for the times
Cotton Bats, Wadding, Wicking and Twine.
ClOths-A full stock of Beaver and heavy
Coatiugs. Broad Cloths, Ladies' Cloths CASH
meres. Satinetts, Kentucky Jeans, Tweeds,
Vestings, &c. &c.
ClOthing.-Fall Suits got up on short notice.
All kinds Of work made to order. Cutting at
all times. A fnlI assortment Of Tailors Trim
mings, &c.
Boots and ShOes-a choice lot Of the very
best work made, not only good but cheap
Hats and Cdps-a general stock of both
Mems and Boys
CrOckery--s fresh new stock, just opened.
Glass WGre-a fine assortment, including q
large stock of Coal Oil Lamps, which will com.
pete with any thing in the market, in beauty oil
price.
1000 other kinds of Dry Goods and Yankee
Notions not enumerated 10 the foregoing to bC
found at the old popular stand of
Geo. WILLARD.
GrOceries.-In Family Groceries we have I
large and very choice supply.
| Drugs and yMedicines-A fresh supply Of al
the leading and desirable articles of Drugs.
HardtoGre and SGdLery-The Best anC
most Extensive assortment of Shelf and Heav!
Hardware in the county.
| Paints, Oils, 3-c.-White Lead, Zinc ant
Mineral Points, Red Lead, Yellow Ochre, We
netian Red, Paris Green, Chrome Green, ant
every description Of artist Paints. Also Lin
seed OIL, Turpentine, Varnishes, &C. cheap.
Iron, Steel, &'c.-A full and complete assort
ment
NGils-200 kegs, assorted sizes-cheap.
Glass and Putty-The largest and mos
general assortment Of Window Glass ever bt
fore brought into Ashtabula. Also, Putty
Whiting &c. very cheap.
Remember, If you have the Money to pay fc
goods and cant get the value of it, call at
GRo. WILLARDs.
Finally, il you have any kind of Produce
sell for Cash, or Exchange for Goods, bring
to the old aud we'll tried stand OF
Ashtabula, Nov. H. 6l. G. WILLARD
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-12-21
The Dying Year.
ny LUCKY FOUNTAIN.

Weep for the year that is dying
Mourn ye for the hopes that art fed
The friends we have cherished arc lying,
Where the year has buried her dead.
We list 10 vain for the voice so DEAR
"Tis hushed in the grave ofthe passing year
Mourn ye wild winds ofthe winter
Sigh through each leafless tree !
No sound can awaken their slumber
Who sleep in eternitys sea-
The warm loving heart to us so dear,
Lies chilled 10 the grave Of the dying year
Chant ye dirge for the dying J
Mourn ye for the beautiful dead
The hopes we have cherished are lying
Where the year has buried her dead.
How much that we're loved and worshiped
here, .r ......
Lies cold in the grave Of the passing year.
Asbtabua Dec. 1861. ,.r
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-12-21
The Farm-HOuse.

This should be as much an object of beau,
ty in the landscapes as the mansion, why not?
1t is not costly, massive mansion. tower.
ing up with its bare walls that adds beauty
to the scenery any more than the bare walls
of the farm honse. If the farmers would
only learn to cultivate knowledge of the
beautiful in nature, and mingle around their
dwellings, the cheerfulness and comfort de-
rived from the advantages of trees and
shrubs-ihe evergreen to smile on the deso-
late and hoary frost Of winter. and the de-
lightful shade yielded from the noble elm
and the beautiful maple in the summcr-ther
rural homes would smile triumphantly over
the bare walls of many palace in the coun.
try. Trees not only yield their shade in
summer, but they protect US from the icy,
chilling blasts Of winter. Trees tastefully
arranged around the dwellings of the far
mer's home, not only materially enhance the
value Of his homestead, but they are pro
lection to his property. II his barns and
onthouses were so arranged that groupes OF
evergreens were, interspersed between them,
a very beautiful effect could be produced,
and in many instances would be perfect
euloBuo'u oBaihsb HieI iOt IhO ou' 'Ou"""S
of buildings by thickly.studded belts fever
green trees (such for instance, as the Nor
way spruce and many other kinds Of trees)
would be found ofentimes to curb IN the
flames ofbarns and such buildings and save
the residence. We have known this to be
the case in several instances, so that trees
are often of more value to US. perhaps, than
we are ready to admit.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-12-21
WHOLE NUMBER 626.

Prentice says whs0 be secs young lady
waving the war 6sg OF the South, he con-
cludes that she is axious for 40 engage
ment with some good looking UnIon
man.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-12-21

A mao lately inquired for lester ct the
post.office, and on being told there was
none for him. asked f there was not anoth-
er post.ofice in town. G ff
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-12-21

Trains do stop atststons where the time Is om'eo
in the above tables. ---, 4 r,,...,.-s
with Trains Toledo, Chicago CoHmbus, CtHeHHa ~
diaROpOlis, &C. ....-, ------. i. y...,....
And ali throu Oh Trains going Eastward Dunkik
with the sFN " &E r. and at Buffalo, with those
of N Y Central and Buffalo N Y City Railroads. for NsD
York, Albany, Boston, Niagara Fails, &c, &c.
A. o. HUBBARD, Station Agent.
CLEVELAND, Nov. 4. 1861.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-12-21

Secretary CamerOn's RePort-His Views I'm
Regard to the Slaves.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-12-21


The whole Of the above concluding por-
tion, commencing at the words, 1t has be-
come grave question for determination,
what shall be done with the slaves was
erased, and the subjoined passage substi-
tuted
1t is already grave question what shall
be done with the slaves who are abandoned
by their owners on the advance of our
troops into Southern territory, as at Beau.
fort District, in South Carolina. The num-
Der left within our control ct that point is
very considerable, and similar cases will
probably occur. What shall be done with
lhem2 Can we afford to send them for,
ward to their masters, to be by them armed
against Us, or used in introducing supplies
to maintain the rebellion2 Their labor may
be useful TO US withheld from the enemy,
it lessons his military resources, aud with
holding it has no tendency to induce the
horrors of insurrecLion even in the rebel
communities They constitute a military
resource, and, being such, that they should
not be turned over to the enemy is too plain
TO discuss. Why deprive him of supplies
by blockade, and voluntarily give him
men to produce supplies The disposition
TO be made Of the slaves of rebels after the
close of the war eau be safely left to the
wisdom and patriotism of Congress. The
representatives Of the people will, unques-
tiOnably, secure to the loyal shareholders
every right to which they are entitled under
the Constitution of the country.
SIMON CAMERON, Secretary of War.
To the President of the United States.
In connection with this strange affair,
the Tribune makes the following statement
The readers of our Daily yesterday NOR
ming may have been surprised to 6nd no al
lusion to the topic which excited most in
terest at the Federal opolis--namely
the reported disagreement between tht
President aud the Secretary of War will
regard to that portion of the Report of the
latter which treats of the use to be made
of the slaves of rebels. Other journals haC
information ou this subject we had ncne
simply because, while their Washington
dispatches respecting it were allowed Il
come through in due course, ours was sup
pressed by The Government censor 10 tn
Washington telegraph Office. Having re
ceived it by mail, we give it now as q par
of the history OF the times, simply remark
ing that we do not understand that it wa
suppressed for lack OF truth, but rather 70
excess Of it,