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Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-06-22

I
STRENGTH OF TUE ARNIEs-TnE PoLlcr TO
BE ExPEoTED.-There have been few arrivals of
new regiments at Washington Of late, aud there
are now in and around Washington, including
Alexandria, about forty thousand men. Some
six thousand beside have gone up the Potomac
towards Harper's Ferry during the week. The
other detachments moving towards Harpers
Ferry number about 20, 900 in the Aunapo-
lis district, including oil Maryland, which is
now commanded by Major Gen. n. p Banks,
there are some 10000 in Gen. Buffers division
at Fortress Monroe about the same, and at
Cairo. st. Louis aud other points at the West
there are about 10000 more-making an aggre-
gate Of something over hundred thousand
men 10 the field. There are some 10000 men
in the various state encampments, ready or near
ly ready for service. Making deductions for
the strong garrsons that must be retained in
Maryland Missouri and western Virginia, to
protect the loyal population and preserve the
peace, the government has not more than eighty
thousand movable troops now at its command,
and will not have more than hundred and for
ty when all the volunteers now under drill shall
be called into active service. OF the forces at
the command of the rebel leaders it is impossi-
ble 20 make an estimate with any reasonable
confidence Of aCcuray, Gov Wise says there
are hundred Snd sixty thousand 10 Virginia
now, and will be two hundred thousand within
a week. Other accounts put the whole number
down to fifty thousand, aud many of these poor.
ly armed. 1t is probable that the rebel forces
III Virginia approach hundred thousand, and
they are steadily increased by troops from the
south, late accounts showing that they are with
drawing their men from Pensacola aud sending
them to Virginia. Their forces are SO situated
on connected railroads centering at Richmond
that they can be rapidly concentrated at any
point. 1t is disadvantage to them that they
are obliged to watch and protect half dozen
different approaches. Since the evacuation of
Harper's Ferry, and the concentration Of por-
tion Of those troops at Manassas Junction. a
further withdrawal is indicated to Manassas
Gap. This policy of falling back aud the
concentration Of the rebel forces, strengthens
the opinion heretofore expressed, that there
will be no fighting other than, skirmishing, this
side OF Richmond unlesss they are cornered up.
The leaders are becoming pigeon livered.' and
will in our opinion come to no general engage
ment upon anything like equal terms. If the
demonstration towards Richmond are of a for.
midable character, as they undoubtedly will be
if the rebels gather there. the summer rustica.
ton will be enjoyed south of that point, where
northern troops will not be likely to moIest
taem. This is our second prediction.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-06-22
Fr. MoyRoE, (via Baltimore june 16

Persons just from Newport News, reports a
skirmish there this morning. Three companies
sent out by Col. Phelps TO drive in cattle be.
longing to secessioDists, were fred upon by q
company of light horse, and three men were
wounded. The rebels escaped, and the detach.
meht succeeded in its purpose.
The rebels are evidently landing large bodies
OF troops at the point seven miles above New.
port News, on the same side Of the river
Steamers come down the river daily. An at
tack from that quarter is daily anticipated.
The experiment with Sawyer's riaed cannon
last evening was brilliant success Sewelrs
Point is already within range Of these guns.
Seven of eleven As pounded shells exploded
a short distance from the rebel camp. and one
Of them over their entertainments, causing
quite sensation among the secessionists. A
house near the secession banner displayed the
white 6ap
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-06-22
WIZ England Interfere In the present
American Struggles

This Is question Of absorbing interest, and
at such time as this when portion of this
nation is rebelling against the parent branch
and striving to set up separate government
within the limits of the federal Jurisdiction tie
policy Of n nation so powerful as England be.
comes OF vital Importance If England recog.
nizes the SontherD Confederacy such reeogni-
Sance will go great ways towards establishing
its permanency while, on the other hand, if
she remains Beutral if becomes q fxed fact that
the rebel government can never establish its 10.
dependency, but that every effort TO this end
will result in its own discontinue. We do not
anticipate any interference from any other ma.
tion, for France is known to favor Lncolps
policy and Russia entsrtains similar ideas in re.
gard to slavery as does the north, while the
screaming of the French eagle, and the grow!-
ing OF the Russian bear will eHectually keen
Austria IN check even we're she disposed to TO-
'er'ere, The known policy of EnglaDd in re.
gard to slavery would seem to Indicate that if
she favored either it would be the North but
'"e cotton question is one of no small import.
"u'e' ana' tits thought by many Of our citi-
4euS' viii outweigh all other considerations and
eventually we shall be engaged in a conflict
~" ~ o "sr' ms conclusion is reasoning from
'ne Queens proclamation, the general tome orI
editorials of the Tines aud the mapufaetu,ino
interests OF EDgland which require a constant
supply OF cotton to save them from ro;r pa,
Il would sesms after careful survey Of rss,r.;,
ing influences, that no interference of EIoI.nd
may be looked for Nothing in tho ooesD,.
proclamation substautiates sueh conslusioD o.
even fayers it. The tone Of the whole prOcla. |
nation is strictly neutral. fOrbidding English
subjects 10 offer aid to either North or South.
This is just what We want and just what our
minister to ERglsnd has been instructed to say
o,ths authorities there. The mnttsings Of
ne English press have not that Significance
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-06-22

Some Of she BoOnville rebels are reported to
have reached syrncuse Mo, with six cannon
Various reports are in circulation Us TO tho kill.
edia that engagement, The probabilities are
thatthe 6Fst report was exaggerated, and that
half the number named would be nearer the
truth. We are willing to make this compromise,
for we feared the whole thing might prove to be
untrue. This fact, bOwever,is is fully established.
Senator Andrew johnson, Of Tennessee, ar.
rived at Lexington, KY, on the 18th en- route
for Washington. lie made a three hours
speech to q very large audience for positive and
unconditional union. ........ .t....s
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-06-22
From Chicago,

June lS.-Tbe Evening Journal says,
a gentlemen with whom we are well &C.
quainted passed through this city yesterday
morning direct from Mobile and Memphis.
He had opportunities Of judging of the
strength and condition of the rebels He
estimates the number of rebel troops be-
tween VickSburg and Cairo at thirty two
thousand, all well armed. He says they
have large number Of Dahlgreen guns,
and also states that at Mobile there are
one hundred thousand new Belgian muskets
which had not been unlocked. When he
left, our informant says the rebel soldiers
we're eager to go to Cairo or anywhere else
where they eau fight the Federal troops,
who, they think they can whip easily. He
reports the prospects of wheat and corn
crops in Tennessee, Mississippi aud Alabama
in the highest degree aattering.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-06-22
Letter from E1-seoretary Holt.

The Louisville Journal publishes long
letter from ex-secretary of war Holt, dis.
cuSsing the rebellion in strong and patriot.
ic language. He denounces the attempt of
Kentuckidns to be neutral, and urges upon
the state the Jealous support of the govern
ment in its war against treason. The proc
lamatOn of Gov. MagoHin forbidding the
passage Of government troops through the
state he says is in no sense neutral act, but
one of aggressive hostility, as the govern
ment troops have as clear constitutional
right 10 cross Kentucky as to march through
the streets of Washington. He dissectS
the acts and motives of the rebels, and defends
the government troops from the unjust sep
erations cast upon them. He defends fully
the course taken by the administration, and
closes with his earnest appeal :-"CouId my
voice reach every dwelling in Kentucky,
would implore its inmates--if they would
not have the rivers Of their prosperity shrink
away as to Hnfed streams beneath the sum-
mer heats--to rouse themselves from their
lethargy, and fly to the rescue of their coun.
try before il is eVerlastingly too late. Man
should appeal to man, aud neighborhood TO
nelghborhood, until the electric fires of pat
riotism shall fash from heart to heart in one
unbroken current throughout the land. 1t
Is time in which the workshops, the Office,
the counting house, and the field, may well
be abandoned for the solemn duty that is
upon us, for oil these tolls will but bring
treasure, not for ourselves, but for the
spolller, II this revolution is lot arrested.
We are all without every earthly interest
em6arkedin mid-ocean on the same common
deck. The howl Of the storm is In our ears,
and the lightning's red glare is painting hell
on the sky, aud while the noble ship pitches
and rolls under the lashings of the waves
the cry is heard that she has sprung aleak
at many points, aud that the rushing wat
ere are mounting rapidly iu the hold. The
msB' who, In such an hour, will NOT work
at sbe pumps, Is either maniac or mon.
gterP -U .1f
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-06-22
From WashInEton.

June lS.-Piof. Love to day assembled 10 bis
balloon taking up teegraphers and instruments
aud was receiving aud sending messages while
10 the air.
1t is asCertained that there are about %, 900
rebels at Manassas under Beauregard, aud are
about half starved jeff Davis was there yes.
terdny.
II is said rebel.a battery is being erected at
White House on the Potomac. On Monday
pght HOO troops were there and portion o.
them have since gone to Manassas.
We understand the commissions to the new
officers of the new army will not be issued til
after the meeting of Congress
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-06-22
MORE MASKED BATTERIES.

ONO TRooPs ENTRAPPED. The first Ohio
regt. under Gen. ScHESCk, while on a reeonuoi-
tering expedition in the neighborhood of Vienna,
on the Alexandria aud Leesburg Railroad some
fifteen miles west Of Alexandria. On turning
a curve, within a quarter of mile Of Vienna,
they were fred upon by rakng masked bate
ry killing aud WoundDg the men on the plat.
form and in the cars. The train was pushed by
an engine in the rear. The damage to the cars
was such that the engineer could not remove
them and they were uncoupled and left. The
troops therefore left the cars and retired. The
number Of killed, wounded aud missing are not
very definitely given. The first dispatch repre-
sents Eve killed six wounded and nine missing.
A later one however, says that eight have since
died. Among the wounded, is one of Capt
Paddock's men, of Cleveland aud John Barns
an editor of the Circleville Herald is among the
killed. A regt. Of cavalry have since been or.
dered to Vienna, TO look after this masked af
fair.
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particulars or the Ml..ourl battle.

ST. LOUIS June lS.
The Democrat has just received the follow
ing dispatch from Jefferson City ...
Mr.. Gordon, of ST. Louis and ether gentle
men from above give the following account Of
the battle at Boonville Gen Lyon laDded four
miles below Boonville aud opened heavy can
nonade against the rebels, who retreOtei aud
dispersed into the adjacent wood, from where
hidden behind bushes and trees, they opened
brisk fire on our troops. Gen. Lyon then
ordered hasiy retreat to the boats aud the
rebels encouraged by this movement, rallied
and followed the troops into wheat field
Gen. Lyon now halted, faced his troops about
aud bringing the whole force of his artillery to
bear opened murderous FIRE Oh the rebels, three
hundred Of whom were killed. The balance fed
10 all directions leaving their arms on the field.
Gen, Lyon then moved forward aud took pos.
session Of Boonvile. -...
Gen Price was taken with violent attack
of darr@a at the beginning Of the battle, aud
was taken on a steamer and carried to his home
in Charaton.
| Gov. Jackson viewed the battle, from a dis
taut bill, and fed for parts unknown after the
defeat Of his forces
There is great rejoicing among the Union men
here, and the Stars and Stripes are hoisted on
the Capitol Guns was fred, aud the Star
SpaDgled Banner was played by the regimea;aI
band.
Scouting parties will be seut in all directions
to-morrsw to cut of the retreat of the rebels
Steamer soon arrived with two cannon, ammu-
milton and artillery men, which have been plant
ed at Col. Boerustines head quarters.
John Fitzpatrick, one of the most violent Sc
cessionists of this State, took allegiance to the
U. S. Government in the presence OF all officers
here to-day.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-06-22

ARREsr OF a TRAIToR-wm. II. Craven of
LoudOn County, Va, was arrested at Long
Bridge and Jailed. A neigbbor of Craven,
whom he and bis had forced to leave home on
account Of loyalty, was on duty at the bridge,
recognized him, testified that he had declared
that mo man in LOudOu should be spared, un-
less he wOald 6ght for Secession and that be
was constant companion Of prominent armed
rebels. A pass from Provost Marshal Whit
tesey Of Alexandria, by which be bound him.
self to be loyal to the United States under pen.
atty Of death, was found on him.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-06-22
From.w m.washington. /.


June l9.-Persons arrived from Richmond,
state that the rebels are making gigantic pre-
paration for the defense Of Richmond. 1t seems
as though the first great stand would be made
at that place, Masked batteries are placed at
advantageous points, The city is strongly for
tilted, and not less than 5000 troops are there.
A feet Of steamers had gone down the Ohio
river, it is thought for the purpose of conveying
troops up the Kanawba river to strike at the
heart Of Western Virginia
Repairs on the Baltimore & Ohio Road are
deferred until the government get entire pos.
session Of the route. About 1000 feet of
bridges were burned by the rebels.
5000 more Federal troops are expected to
arrive in Washington by Friday.
1900 Arkansas troops under Ben McCul
Tough have invaded Missouri.
w. II. RUSSELL, Of the London Times, arrived
from the South at Cairo, and says nothing in le-
gard TO Southern affairs. He complains that
his correspondence has been tampered with
by the secessionists his letters detained and
altered, and some of them not sent from South
ern postofices at ell.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-06-22

that the means 10 such 40 end are wanting, and
that the desire cannot be grAtiaed. But the
admiration cor monsrchicol Institutions on the
model, for privileged classes, and for landed
atistoeracy and gentry is undisguised and ap-
parently genuine.
Then the truth is out at last The rebels
want king. They have admitted it to the
Times. We thank him for betraying their
confidence and eXposinr their secret.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-06-22
A special dispatch to the Tribune, date,

A special dispatch to The Tribune, dated
Washington June II, says
Everything is in the best condition for m
advance to Richmond. And when once
begun it will not halt until the Rebel Capt.
tai is taken. 1t is believed the capture will
be made before the day fixed for the meet
ing of Davis's Congress.
A traveller, whose business took him TO
Richmond, returned to day via Manassas
Junction. He saw JEFF. Davis reading a
special dispatch affirming the death of Gen.
Scott.
The troops at Manassas be estimated at
$4,000. All the Harper's Ferry force. ex.
cept the rear guard, had arrived. The lat
ter had advance as far as Winchester.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-06-22

A strange aud unfortunate affair Oecur-
ed at st. Louis on Monday A regiment of
troops was passing through the city, when
one company suddenly fred at the windows
of Courtroom, killing four men and
wounding two others The cause Of the
firing is not clear One account says that
a shot was fred from the Courtroom upon
the troops but the truth is not known.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-06-22

The troops arriving in Richmond are
many of them in a most miserable and des-
titute condition. The hospitals are full.
The change of climate and water tells as
severely upon the troops coming from the
Cotton States as the extreme Southern eli.
mate would upon Northern men. These
men, miSerably clad, weak and tottering
many of them, present pitiable sight, as
they pass through the street, seeming like
sheep going to the slaughter.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-06-22

The brig Perry, of the blOCkading squad
ron, has captured one of Davis's priva-
teers, the Savannah, and sent her into the
port OF N. York. The capture took place
off Charleston, aud the piratical crew were
put in irons and sent abourd the steam frig.
ate Minnesota. The privateer has an lS
FOUNDER swivel gun, and abundance of small
arms and ammunition.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-06-22

PHIr1lrFI it's reported 10 Thursday morning
Leaders dispatches, that the rebels 10 considera.
ble force are 10 the ueighborhood Of Phillippi
burning bridges on the B. 80. Road, those
guarding the bridges killed, the engines Of the
road hastily removed, great excitement general
" prevailed
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-06-22

sFcEssIoN SINKINo.--The New Y ork Journal
cf Commerce has lssseoedits sine and ts sins
by four columns Let US hope that these four
win take with them all the halrcoueeaed irea.
500 which has made that paper a stencil in the
nosirils Of honest men for some time past t
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-06-22
Froteetion Tor union Men.

LOUISVILLE, June l8.---A Regiment has been
ordered to Columbus Ky. to protect Uuion men
from depDedatiOns Of secessionists there The
Union meu hAdiapPlied to PrentisS, at Cairo,
Tor protection. .-.. ~ ~
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-06-22

SOUTHERN ExoDus.-Some fifty passengers
from the south says Cleveland contemporary
a day or two ago, came 10 this morning on the
Columbus train, on their way east. A large
number of trunks bore the directions, Memphis
Mobile New Orleans, and on some the name of
the city was carefully obliterated Some of
these travellers evidently do not know how little
they have to fear from civilized people, among
whom they are far safer than they were when on
their own plantations. . ...
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-06-22

The Government has received informa-
tion that the Rebels have set a trapn some
woods / miles from Alexandra, in which
they expect 10 draw the unsuspecting
Federal forces. Several small batteries
have been erected by them on the outskirts
of the woodland, and pretence is making
of throwing up entrenchments Here they
propose to array their forces at no distant
day, and press forward their pickets until a
collision ensnes. ...
The scout who brings this intelligence
also states that a number of Indians, who
are supposed to belong to the sayages who
volunteered from North Caroline, were seen
lurking about.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-06-22

John A. SkiH, commission merchant at Gin
cinnati was arrested on the I4th and taken be.
fore the o, s. Commissioner on charge of trea-
son. 1t was alleged that Skin. within a few
weeks, has sent quantities Of butter to Louis
vile to be rsshipped for the extreme South.
The butter was packed 10 ale barrels The
accused was committed to. Jail. s'-s.g s..
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-06-22

WHEELING CONVENTION a resolution for the
recognizing of the state government passed on
the 10Th by 73 to B. Every officer must be
obliged TO swear allegiance anew to the United
States and repudiate the Richmond convention.
The convention will proceed to choose gov
ernor and council A new state seal and 9TH
er emblems haYe authoritatively been ordered
Frank PierpOnt of Marion CO. was unanimously
nominated for governor by caucus of cOnven-
ton
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-06-22

St Louis, June l9.-Adyices from Kansas
City gives the following account of the engage.
ment near Independence on the 18th:
A detachment of Federal troops under Cap
tain Stanley, with flag of truce, visited the
camp fthe state troops to ascertain the pur-
pose OF Capt Halloway. During the coufer-
aDce Stanley observed movements were being
made to attack him, and ordered retreat
His detachment while retreatiDg, was fred on
by the State troops by an order given bya pr
vate, but the fire was so irregular they killed
their own commander Capt Hollowy and j. B.
Ciannahan, severely wOunding several others
oftheir own men
StaDleys troops did not FIRE, having received
ordes not to do SO, under any circumstance.
Capt Stanley retrested to Kansas City and re-
ported the affairs. when Capt. Price, with
strong body of troops, attacked and routed the
State forces capturing thirty horses and large
lot of baggae. There are now 2,5Oe U. S. troops
aBd volunteers at Kansas City.
Gen. Mcclellan is isexpected here tomorrow.
Brig. Gen. Sweeny, of the Home Guards, is
making thorough investigation Of the firing
upon citizens by volunteers on Monday.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-06-22
From Cairo,

June lathe three fugitive slaves arrested
here yesterday, were to-day delivered to their
owners who reside In Ballard Co.. Kentucky.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-06-22

The Presidents Message to Congress, now
soon to meet, is approaching completon 1t
will take strong ground in favor of the most en-
ergetic measures in order that the war may be
concluded by the nextWiuter. Half a million
men, aud two hundred millions Of money are
spoken ofas likely to be raised.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-06-22

"PooR PIERcE'-Pierce is Cn HnlHcky name.
When the Brigadier- General returned to For
tresS Monroe from bis great bluDder at Great
Bethel, General Butler was perfectly enraged
against him. and when Pierce was brought be-
fore hiu be cursed him. called him fool and
coward and had hiled 10 the performance of bis
duty, declaring that he had no eonfdepce him
and would not hereafter trast hin.