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Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-10-19

mant left, there came a rebel mes
senger into the camp with a flag
of truce, havin,; proposition to
shoot no more Union men if Lane
would desist The agreement was
made, now the friends of the Gov
ernment can live without perpetual
fear of being hunted to DEATH
Give General Jim his way, and in
a month he would pacify Western
Missouri so effectually that re-
bellion would be heard of no moro.
His argumentum ad hominum is
irresistible. A nigger for horse
is his rule of compensation in
matters Of property; life for life
in what relates to men. The kill
ing is not hereafter to be all or
one side. He asks of Govern
ment only arms, -four, coffee, SUI.
gar and ammunition, and he will
provide the rest. He has l,70C
mounted men, most ofwhom have
snapped horses since they took
the field, invariably making good
trades. lie has organized and
fitted out his supply trains with
little expense to Uncle Sam, anC
as for meat and forage, he has ar
abundance seized as contrabanC
of war. He is living upon the en-
emies of his country, and they are
getting sick Of the discipline t.
which they are subjected.
Capt. w. r. Allen informs III
that the rebel supply train captur
ed at this point, was three miles
in extent, and consisted of provis
ion, clothing, and 100000. Max
ing a very comfortable haul.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-10-19
WHOLE NUMBER 617.



Daniel Boone, the Kentucky hunter, us-
ed to relate that the hardest fight he ever
had was with a single active Indian youth
TIE Indian surprised the old hunter asleep
in the Forest Boone woke only In time 10
save bis life by dOdging behind tree. His
gun was unloaded, aud the Indian was up
on him Immediately. II lodged and ran
as well as could " Boone used to- relate,
"the Indian so close to my heels that
could not get time to load nay gun Ny
knife had fallen to the ground. The Indian
was fully armed and knew had nothing
He kept me moving and as ran had
to load my gun. That was the longest
loading ever did. 1t took me half an
hour at least. At last got the bullet
down, aud then l changed my
tactics and made short work of the
'eussed' Indian" The rebel leaders caught
the nation mapping, while they were folly
armed aud prepared and they have since
Kept it on the defensive, wardiDg of blows
rather than giving them But the Govern
ment is loading now. 1t will soon have ills
charge seut homo And when 10 does as
sumo the aggressive, it will make short
work" Of the 'cussed" rebellion.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-10-19
Jemerson Davis,


Mr.. Davis is said to be suffering from
fever at Richmond. would ike to know
any one who is not suffering from fever in
Washington Nature has made this fine
country, but she has established 6ne fever
system, and it cannot be enjoyed without
quinine. When last saw Mr.. Davis he
was recovering from an attack of tic-donl-
eureux, to whch he is subject, and its ago,
nys have been SO great that he has lost the
sight Of one eye. was assured in conse-
quence. He is slight, spare man, who
did not appear to me capable of resisting
violent disease. There are those who think
the Southern Confederacy depends on his
life alone. They might have been right at
one time. do not think they are at pres
ent, for although Mr.. Toombs, Mr.. Benja-
min, or any other civilian might he unable
TO take his place, the military leaders would
afford ample materials for such q president
as the South desires at present. There Is
report that Mr.. John, Slidell, Of Now
Orleans, is about going as q. commissioner
to Europe. How is he to get there is not
so obvious, for the government wonld give
good deal to seize upon such an able and
dangerous MANI RHsselFs Last Letter.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-10-19

CARRYING THE WAR INTO AFRIcA,--Soms
CONSERVATION prevails at the South, aud
particularly at New Orleans. The frst an-
nouncement Of the seizure of Mississippi City
was resolved in the latter place and belieV.
ed but afterwaFd II was coAtradicted aud
general rejoicing and furious drunk" en-.
sued but while they were in the midst OF
their eonyiviality, confirmation OF che rh-
NOR arrived, and the depression consequent
thereon was correspondRgly great,
The importance of the capture cannot be
over-ated' The place has a good haFbor,
and il is located about half way between
Mobile and New Orleans, and IS miles
from each, on the north side Of Lake
Borgne.
Ii is an excellent position, from which
expeditions can be fitted out against other
points, and the people of New Orleans are
afraid that the Mississippi river will be
seized above the city, which can be easily
done by way Of Lake Ponchertrain. AS all
the troops which can be armed have been
withdrawn from the Gulf Coast, but few
men win be required to take and bold
possession of both Mobile and New Or
| leans. -s1.-s Hll nisliau -rit,a
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-10-19
Smart salmon.

Two years ago cause was on trial at the
Supreme Court of Maine, and in one of the
eastern counties, in which the plaintiff so'I
to recover compensation for alleged injury
to his fishing privilege, occasioned by an
erection of mill dam by the defendants.
The testimony on the part OF the
plaintiff was clear and conclusive, and
it WAS supposed the case would be submit
ted to the jury without the production Of
any witnesses by defendants. But after
some consultation, their counsel finally call.
ed an old rongh weather. beaten fisherman
who was interrogated as to the habits oi
the salmon, and he effects of the dam. Hs
stated with other things, that he haC
known salmon 10 go over a dam fifteen fee
perpendicular. .... ........... r...-
What is that, Mr. Witness? Do / uu
derstand you to say that salmon SO over {
dam l5 feet perpendicular 2 -,t .H
Why, sartin Your honor don't kno'
no more about them are FISH than chilt
Why look here, your honor, live on pin
OF land that makes out into the river, 81
(gviug drawing on the witness box, y
see, the SALMON coming up the river spite
ful like, when they get agin my house, leap
clear across, right over my house ana oaFn
hundred and fifty feet, at least, your non
or. I've picked up fat ones, your honor
too heavy TO fetch across, many time.
The court had listened in mute as'oh'sh
ment, but the next moment, the perempto
ry order, Mr.. Sheriff, put that man out
was heard above bursts OF laughter.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-10-19

IL will be seen, therefore that our troops
have not been idle. They have been max.
ing the nations capital imprepnable. The
warm weather, during which the campaipn
in an enemy's country was out of the ques.
II, has been improved in so surrounding
Washington with defenses that thirty thou.
sand can hold it against hundred Thousand
and when the hour comes to strike an often.
sive blow, two'thirds of the the troons now
here can be sent away if necessary
|. Ihs Is the meaning of the inoction in
this vicinity October is here. however lint
two months remain for the active camnaion
We may therefore expect stirring move.
ments soon. Such are the intimatons Of
our military leaders. They do not hesitate
to say that in few weeks, and perhaps In q
few days, great battles will undoubtedly be
fought. .. - ..
1t Is we'll known here that Gen Wool
and Gen. Butler sympatbize warmly with
Gen. Fremont. They agree with him that
slavey is the cause of this war, and must
be destroyed if it is in the way Of the Gov
erumsnt, or in the way OF the commander
Of military department So that il Woo
proceeded TO st. Louis on q tour of obser
walton, he is not likely to interfere with
Fremonts policy. AS for Gen. But Ter. he
is temporarily laid upon the shelf, and it is
intimated, for the reason that he is unsound
on the question of slavery He has the
promise OF command on one of the coast.
wise expeditions soon to set from n. Y. or
Fortress Monroe s.l
Everybody now awaits the new coast ex.
pedtion. When that strikes blow some.
where upon the slave coast McClellen will
doubtless advance from Washngton-and
probably not till then.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-10-19
SPAIN AND Mr1roo. The Times dispatch

SPAIN AND Mexico. The Times dispatch
says:
Highly important advices have been re-
ceived from Cuba by the steamer Karnak.
The spanish war steamer Leone was
waiting at Cadiz for the result of the Cabi-
net conference relative to the European
coalition against Mexico, that advices of
the ultimatum Of Spain might be immedi.
ately dispatched to the Governor General
Of Cuba. In the meantime, an expedition
Is being fitted out at Havana for Mexico,
under pretext Of going to San Domingo.
The expedition consists of six batteries Of
howitzers and 10 900 men, and win be ready
to start by the latter part of next month.
| 1t is given out that Spain is taking these
steps against Mexico on her own response
bilily, but the advices to which I have ac-
cess state definitely that the English and
| French are to send their quota of men, as
well as to cooperate with their fleets in the
Gulf. The whole country will be startled
by the extent of the movement, and the
end in view. The regulation of Mexico is
its least important object. 1t looks further
| north ft
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-10-19

Tune-GAY AND HAPPY.

Hark the trumpet calls to duty,
See, our glorious Flag unfurled;
The Stars and Stripes unite in beauty,
The pride and envy Of the world.
So let the world jog as it will,
We are for the Union still,
For the Uuion-for the Union,
We are for the Union still.
If we wish that Flag respected,
We must answer honor's call
Duty must not he neglected,
Though our dearest friends should fall.
So let the world jog as it will, &c.
Traitors have betrayed the nation,
But by the Union we will stand
Let every patriot seek his station,
With the gallant warlike band.
So let the world jug, &c.
Though the Rebels have cxulted,
Iu their treason and their shame
Yet the flag they have insulted,
Still retains it honored name. .
So let the world jog &c.
Long its folds shall float above US,
While we shout our battle cry
We will fight for those who love US,
But let every traitor die.
So let the world jog, &c.
loyal men, then to your station.
Boldly meet the Traitor foe
Fight as bravely for the nation,
AS you did in Mexico.
So let the world jog, &c.
Then your name shall live in story,
And echoed be fom strand to strand +;
Then for Liberty and glory,
The Union aud your native land.
So let the world Jog, &c.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-10-19
To the Down Henrt.t.

Says Gray. Of the Newburgh Daily News:
Come, now, be cheerful il you cannot pay
your debts Immediately, do the best you
can aud pay them as you are able. Caro-
killed eat.' IF you have not fifty cents
TO luxuriate upon the delicacies of the
season, appropriate half of the mount for
something more substantial and VIII olesorfie,
kiss your wife, if you have one il y ou hare
not, kiss some pretty girl and marry her
immediately-ior acts of desperation fire..
quently result happily aud benefcialfy in
their effects. lfyou have any children,
romp with them If you have not, roup
with your neighbors Look upon the bright
side of feverytbing-put on a cheerful coun-
tenance-ksep your mind ia the right trim,
and if you find that your native town will
not support you, pack mp and volunteer for
the War. At all events, be cheerful"
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-10-19

Father, inquired precocions small one,
did you ever have another wife beside mo-
theri No, boy what possessed you to ask
such a question 7 Because the Bible says
YOU married Anne Domini, in 1885, aud
mothers name was Sally Smith.
Say, Cesar Augustus, why am your legs
like an organ grinder Dun know, Mr.
Sugarloaf-why is dey Cause they car
ry monkey round the streets. io (
A pedlsr being asked by spindle shank
ed wag, il he had any tin oVeralls. replied
no, but have pair of candle mOulds thai
will Just ht you.
Horses in cold weather are like meddle
some gossips, both being the bearers oil ldi'
tails.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-10-19

His hair Is regular tow-cOIor. said Miss
criticising new beanx Some toes ara
black, said the friend addressed what color
do you mean
A promising young man uay DO very
well, perhaps paying oBe mpeh better,
1t would be well II we had less medicine
aud more cures less profession and more
pisty less Law and more Justice -
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-10-19

Trains do not stop Stations where the time is omitted
the above tables.
all through Trains going Westward connect at Cleveland
with Trains for Toledo Chicago, Columbus, Cincinnati IN
diaROpOlis, &c.
And all through Trains going Eastward connect at Dunkik
with the Trains Of N y r. and at Buffalo, with those
Of N Y Central and Buffalo Y City Railroads. for Nsp
York. albany, Boston, Niagara Falls, &c, &c.
A. c. HUBBARD, Station Agent.
CLEVELAND, 13. 1861
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-10-19

FEAR-Cbaries the XIIth, of Swedenp.
Of the man who said that he bad never felt
fear, said :--"Then be never snuaed can.
die with his fingers = and Frederick OF
Prussia showed Enthusiastically that his whole
being was shaken TO the centre With fear
in bis first battle and yet 60 mote eoara-
Qeous soldier ever drew q sword. ea
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-10-19
END OF THE RUMINATIoNs.

The articles which have been published
under the name of Examinations" are al.
ready in the press Of Charles Scribner of
New York. and will be published at an ear
ly day, with the title, Lessons in Life"
They will make dollar volumn of the same
size as "Gold Foil" and will be issued in
MIR Seribner's eharaeteristically tasteful
style. ....
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-10-19

DUCRo & BROTHERS, Manufacturers Of a
Dealers In Furniture Of best desepons and every va
rety Also general Undertakers ana
ans order Main street. North Of South Public square
Ashtabula. .'- 'o
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-10-19

LINUS SAVAGE, Furniture Dealer and Man
uisetureI steam establishment north Main street. near
9Fes efnfs' Farfingtop Hall. AEbtatula, o. Al
The national Republican., 1861-12-05

POSTAGE TO ITALY BY THE FRENCH MAIL-We
are requested to state that, on and after the
nrst of January, 1862, the postage chargeable
upon letters between the United States and It.
ally, the Austrian Provinces aad Pontiacsl
States excepted,J forwarded via France, in the
French mail, will be reduced from 27 to 2l
cents, the single rate of one fourth ounce or
under, prepayment optional.
The single rate, by the French mail, upon
letters for the Venitan and Papal States, will
remain unchanged at II cents the quarter ounce
and "a cents the hat ounce letter, prep1yrnen
optional.
PostInasters will note these changes upor
their foreign tables, and levy postage accord
ingly, on and after January !, 1862
The national Republican., 1861-12-05

CONFBoATIoN.-In the House on Tuesday
certain proceedings took place which (by mad.
vertence) failed to appear in our report pub,
lished yesterday.
We refer to resolutions offered by Mr.. Shell
labarger, of Ohio, published to-day on our out
sde,) and to bill introduced by Mr. Bingham
from the same State, to forfeit the property and
slaves OF persons who shall engage in aiding OF
aoetting the rebels against the Union. The
consideration of Mr.. Bingham's bill was as
signed for next Tuesday.
The national Republican., 1861-12-05

Ns- Martin S. Harris, Of New York, has
been appointed Acting Master In the United
States Navy on temporary service; and Eli
Brown, of Marblehead, Mass and Robert
Simms, of New York, who were appointed
Acting Masters Mates, have deserted, after
drawing two months advance pay.
The national Republican., 1861-12-05

At meeting Of the Legislature OF Ranawha,
on Monday, the Governors message advocated
strong measures against rebellion sympathizers,
and member offered resolution for strin-
gent contiscation law.
Mr. Henry May has been released from the
parole on which he has been since he was per-
mitted to attend his brothers funeral, and the
disposition Of his case lett TO Congress,
The national Republican., 1861-12-05

~ The Chief Justice and Associate JUS
tices of the Supreme Court Of the United States
and It's officers, paid their respects to the Pres
ident, at the Executive Mansion, on Monday,
the second instant.
The national Republican., 1861-12-05

n4-It Is known here that the rebel Con-
gress did vote to remove from Richmond to
Nashville, although afterwards reconsidering
the vote, In consequence of the olamors Of the
Virpinians
The national Republican., 1861-12-05

JOHN LANAGHAN was tried for murder by
q court.martial in Bankss division. He plead
guilty, and his sentence has been sent to the
President for approval
The national Republican., 1861-12-05

CoNGREss.-The proceedingsi in both branches
were unusually interesting, as will be seen by
our reports
The national Republican., 1861-12-05

To CORREsPoNDENrs.-- attention will be
paid to anonymous communications.
The national Republican., 1861-12-05
Gr and Complimentary Demon
stratiOn.

oEn. LANE AND HON. OWEN LovsJoY ON
The WAR.
The national Republican., 1861-12-05

~ General Benham arrived In Washington
Yesterday, from Western Virginia.
The national Republican., 1861-12-05
NATIONAL REPUBLICAN.
Published Daily, Sundays Excepted,
ny w. J. MtJRrAiiH Il 90.

- The publication once Of the NdtsonD
Republican Ia Al the northeast corner of D ano
Seventh street, second floor, over W. D. shep
herds store. Entrance on Seventh street.
The national Republican., 1861-12-05
Thursday, December 5, 1891.

~ Heading ma yer on every rsss.-Ss
The national Republican., 1861-12-05


teri No, for in a week they came TO us them.
selves. [Applause.l For The first few days,
the slaves avoided the Kansas brigade, because
| they had been told that we would whip and
| torture them, cut off their fingers and starve
them. But finally, few came to try the haz-
ardous experiment.. Then those within mile
| came; then those within two miles; then those
| within five miles; then all came. tCheers.
| They tell us that the slaves do not want their
liberty, and will not come into our army AT
| Port Royal. The reason is obvious. If this
| Government will send the Kansas brigade to
Beaufort, will guarantee that in a week the
slaves shall rush to Beaufort, bringing nforma
tiOn from the rebels far and wide. tCheers.
All the slaves want to know is, that freedom ii
for them, and freedom they win have. tCheers.
Suppose go TO Beaufort, and issue such 4
proclamation AS was published from ST. Louis
The other daya Voice" Three cheers fol
John G. Fremont which we're heartily giver
by the whole crowd.1
The proclamation to which I refer is no
Gen. Fremont's. wish to God it WAS. (Cheers.
4 ! mean that other proclamation, eXpelling the
fugtives already with our army, and saying tt
the others, "You shall not come within oul
lines"
From the slaves in Missouri focking 10 ou
standard, | received more correct information
of the movements Of the enemy than from al
sources beside. (Cheers.) Yet this new gene
| raj, as soon Ms he arrives in the State, not con
tent with kicking out the tugitives and repel
ling all slaves who want TO come, must tell u
that which is cOntradicted by my whole marcl
through Missouri, that the hunted slaves be
tray their liberatOrs! Grateful to their liberia
tors, and faithful to us and TO the Governmen
that sent us, with 500 fugitves, of both sexe
and all ages, marching with US, (cheers,) ther,
was not one who was willing to return to slavery
and 30 not one ever betray ed secret that wa
important to those who had opened to them tn
new lite of freedom. Cloud and long cheers.
do not believe either threats or bribes cou
have induced them TO act MS spies while W
were their guardians.
We cannot fight this war vigorously wthou
an issue. Where ia the pot'house poliucia
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-09-26
GNntatlunal Department.
Teachers Examinations.

The annual examinations of teachers for this
county, will be holden in accordance with the
following programme. In three or four instances
two townships have been put together, n order
that the inspections may all be held before the
winter schools commence. Examinations will
commence precisely at 10 o'clock q. M, none
will be inspected who do not come in before
ii, unless the delay be unavoidable. Each
teacher must bring Sanders fifth Reader, one
sheet of fools cap paper, pen, ink and led
pencil. All who intend to teach during the
year must come forward and be examined
None will be examined privately unless an
attendance upon the examination was impossi-
BILE, old-certifcates will not be renewed
Directors and Others interested, are earnestly
invited to attend.
Oct. l5-wells South Greek, Bowley School House,
l6-Columba. Austensyille
" l7-Springfeld, Centre School House,
lS-Rldgbury, Pennyyie,
l9-Smithfeld, Centre School House.
2I-Troy l. Armenia, BOrO' School House,
22-CantOn Corners School House,
23-FnnkIin & Leroy, Chapes School House.
24-Granville, Taylor,s School House,
25-BurlngtOn, Boro' School House,
26-Monroe, Borough School House,
2s-WysOx, & Standing Stone, Myersburgh,
29-R0me Boro' School House,
30-0rwell, Hill School House,
" 3I-Pike LeRaysville,
Nov. l-Herrick, Landon School House,
2-Wyalusing, Merryall,
4-Tuscarora, Ackley School House,
5-Tery Wilmot Terrytown,
6-Albany Il Overton, Browns School House,
7-TOwanda, Boro School House,
" I-Asylum, Frenchtown Lower House,
l2-Sheshequin Ulster, kinny School House,
" l3-Athens, Boro School House,
l4-Litchfeld, Centre School House.
l5-Windham, Kuykendal School House,
l6-Warren, Bowen school House,
Aug. 3. 1861. CIR. COBURN.
Superintendent.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-09-26
TOWANDA:
Thursday Morning, September 26, 1861.
ssIetteo 4oetrp.
A HUMAN SKULL.

,uur Il bonobt it passing cheap
huHi'- ,,a... daarer to its first employer;
VI ''l.'l ,I;.,. Ala we'll to keen
same mute memento OF the Ola destroyer
u,ori,or and most
E'A ur,,.,in,, sand in summing;
AP'''''''' -, s,,.-sr.nost
a, Ijfe-an emblem Of the shadows coming
..-:.,s i,s blaming skin:
Time was S''H' may n tr,nsnort tender
Here lips were "'o u - -, .s;,,r,os chi,
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-09-26

How ONE FEELS WHEN HE is SHoT-We
take the following from a letter written by
one of our gallant Iowa volunteers, who
fought in the battle near Springfield, Mo,
was standing, or rather kneeling, behind lit
tie bush, reloading my musket, just before the
rebels engaged in this close work retreated-
Suddenly felt sharp pain in the shoulder,
and fell TO the ground. Jumping up, one of
our boys asked me if was hurt. | replied
that l thought not, drew my muskes up to
fire. when be said, Yes, you are shot right
through the shoulder" | think it was this re.
mark, more than the wound, which caused the
field, all at once, to commence whirliDg around
me in very strange manner l started to
leave it, with half once musket ball in nv
shoulder, and once or twice fell down with
dizziness but in a short time recovered suffi-
ciently to be able to walk back TO Springfield
niue miles, where the ball was taken out"