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Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-10-30
Spanning the World.

A slender wire now stretches from Cape
Race on the Atlantic to San Francisco on
the Pacific, the longest line of unbroken
telegraph probably in The world. The dis
lance is nearly five thousand miles, and
these two points are now within two hours
telegraphic time of each other. The grand
enterprise Of connecting ocean with ocean
is a complete success, and people can now
greet each other across the Continent as if
face to face.
The next westward extension Of the line
will be by the way of Behring Straits to
the mouth of the AMOR river, to which
point the Russian Government is already
constructing a line, commencing at Mos
cow. This will connect America with Eu-
rope via Moscow. and through lines already
built or projected, with all the important
commercial points in China, India, Jeddo
in Japan, and even Melbourne in Austria
LA.
One very important feature in this prof.
ect, says the New York Herald, is the fact
that when the line to the Amoor is finish
ed from both sides the whole world will be
in telegraphic connection, with but forty
miles Of submarine cable across Behring's
Strait.-Clere. Herald.
That forty miles will not be likely to re-
main unfinished very lOng.-Eds. Chron.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-10-30
From FremoEt's Army.

BY q gentleman who arrived in the Pa
cifc train last night, direct from the ad-
vance POSTS Of Gen. Sigel's division, which
locality he left on Tuesday night, We learn
that the rebels under Sterling Price have
left Cedar county and we're retrcating to.
ward Greenfield, in Dade county. Our
forces are moving forward. Generals Hun
ter's and McKiustry's divisions are on
their way from Upton to Warsaw. Our
informant met Gen. McKinstry's columns
near Cole Camp on Wednesday. and Hun
ter was but a short distance behind him
Gen. Pope is moving towards Leesyille via
Sedalia. Asboth's division is at Warsaw
Gen. Sigel's main body had moved for
ward to Quincy, several miles beyond the
POmme de Terre river, and his advance
guard were on the march for Bolivar. the
county seat of Polk county. Gen. Lane
with his inyincible Kansas boys. is at 0s-
ceOla, and Gen. Sturgis with his entire
command is but one days march behind
him. Fremont and staff were at Pomme
de Terre River, when our informant came
through IN their way to Quincy. The ar
my generally were in good spirits, though
the rations in many instances were short
coffee and meat being all that cUuld be
had-still the boys bear it without grumb-
ling, and say their trials are not to be CON-
pared with those of their loved General;
that if the campaign is to be one If diff
c%ulties, they are willing to bear their share
and they will show the country they are
bound to win. even at a disadvantage
The short supply of bread and other arti-
clcs, it was believed, would soon be obvi-
ated, as large trains containing these need
ed articles were met beyond Upton, hur-
rying forward with all possible dispatch.
The general belief among the officers in
camp at Warsaw was that Price could not
get away; that he would be compelled to
fight or surrender. 1t was not believed
that Fremont would follow him on a direct
line, hut would push his advance under
Sigel-the Flying Dutchman," as the
soldiers call him-raPidly south, to tie
eastward Of the rebel line of march, till
thsy strike the Springfield road, when they
will make a forccd mafcn ty1arI Spring
field. Sigel's column is already as far
south as Price is, and about twenty-five or
thirty miles east Of him, while Lane, at
OsceOla, is not more than two days march
directly north of him. 1t is believed that
thus he will be cut off from escape, and Sc
cession dealt its death blow.
On his way in our informant learned
that on Tuesday night last a detachment
Of {. s.. cavalry. surprised and broke up
a rebel camp at Buffalo Mills, ten miles
from Cole Camp Greek. The rebels rush
ed to arms on the first intimation Of at
tack, and fought desperately for a few min
utes, but they we're ~overpowered, and those
that could, led in the darkness and escap.
ed.
The result of the engagement was a loss
of II rebels killed, and a large number
wounded, 90 prisoners, and the capture Of
a number of horses and 90 wagons. st.
Louis Democrat, 25H.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-10-30
Cotton Plant.

Some specimens of the Cotton Plant
raised IN the garden of our toWnsman, S.
NJ. Carter, Esq, this season, were given to
us last week. The seed was brought from
New Orleans by Mr.. Charles White, and
is Of the lowland variety. 1t was planted
about the 9th Of June, and EotH ithstand-
ing the late planting it is nearly ripe. The
stalks arc about three and a half feet in
height, the wood is quite hard, some Of the
blossoms were Just opening. and en- the
same stalk was cotton almost ready to be
picked.
Mr.. White has investigated the subject
Of cotton culture with considerable care.
and is Of the opinion that there would he
little difficulty in raising cotton in Ohio.
The seed planted BY Dir. Carter was from
cotton grown in Southern Louisiana, and
Of course is not as well adapted to this eli
mate as would be that grown in Tennessee
or any of the moro northern Cotton grow
ing States.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-10-30
Tie Charge CT FremODt's Body Guard.

Unless the more detailed and reliable
accounts of the battle at Springfield, Mo-,
which the mails will bring. shall greatly
modify or utterly contradict the report by
telegraph, the victory won by FremOnt's
cavalry under Major Zagoni, is unparal-
leled in tie history Of ancient or modern
warfare. One hundred and fifty volunteer
cavalry charged upon a body Of two thou
sand rebels, utterly routed and put them
to fight. The charge of the Light Brig
ade" at Balaklava, wa not q more daring
act. and in history that noble land viii
stand side by side with the noblest and
braycst soldiers the world has evcr sccn.
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Loyalty in North Carolina.

There is a loyal movement on foot among
the people of Hyde county, North Carroll
ma, which if properly sustained by the
Government may become wide spread and
important in the old North State. The
leading citizens of that county met at Hat
teras Church. Oct. 18th, and adopted a
declaration of independence frOmthe South
ern Confederacy. They have never acqui-
esced in the rebel movement, and the cap
ture of Hatteras Inlet by the United States
has enabled them to throw off the despo-
tsm Of the. OppressOr. A messenger in
their behalf has been sent to Washington
by Gen. Wool, and the President has prom
ised to use his utmost efforts to protect the
loyal citizens Of North Carolina, and to
provide them with weapons with which to
make a stand against the rebellion.-O crs.
Herald
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-10-30

GoOD BUSINESS FOR A BLINE MANA
blind man named Thos. Bishop, was lately
arrested in GAINESVILLE, Ohio, upon the
charge Of bigamy, or marrying three blind
women since the 10th Of September. On
the 10th he married in Cleveland, a lady
from Huron, Erie County. when be assum-
ed the name Of VIM. Gibson. Seven days
afterwards he married another wife in
Cleveland, and on the next day he left the
City, taking with him all the clothing and
valuables of both wives, but leaving them
behind. He obtained in these operations
over two hundred dollars in money, jewel
ry, clothing. sc. When next heard of he
was IN Marietta, where, under the alias of
August Cooke, he married again. After
enjoying a honeymoon of four days he a.
gain decamped, taking his lady's wardrobe.
He was pursued to GAINESVILLE, where he
was arrested. He is a graduate of the
Ohio State Institute for the Blind, at Co.
lumbus, and while there, formed an ac-
quaintance with the ladies whom he has so
cruelty duped. who are represented to be Of
un~impeacbable character. In default Of
bail the villain was committed to Jail. A
striking instance of choosing darkness
rather than light, because his deeds were
eyil."-RePOrter,
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-10-30
The Fortr.Firs. Regimert.

The 4Ist Regiment will probably leave
Camp Wood, Cleveland, before the close Of
this week. It's destination is understood
to be Kentucky. One Company, Capt.
Bushnelrs) the muster roll of which we
publish to-day, is from this county, and in
its ranks are some of our best and most
promising young men Of this Regiment
and its Colonel. the Cleveland Herald
says:
We have before spoken Of the rcmarka-
HE ~ncatness that is observable at Camp
Wood. This. among other little great
things in a camp, demonstrates the impor-
rance of procuring, if possible, West Point
Regular officers for Colonels. Col Hazen
is 50 well known in Cleveland, that a word
in his praise might seem like base fattery,
vet We feel That simple justice requires
some record Of his qualities as an officer.
After graduating with high honor at West
Point. and serving in Texas several years
with distinguished g~allantry, bearing hon
orable wounds received there. Col. Hazen
accented a Proiessorship at the West Point
Academy, where be has been stationed, IN
Ill permitted to accept the position of Col
onei. rendered him by Gov. Dennisoa. A
brave man. accomplished officer, and pol
fshcd gentleman. Col Hazen viii win hon
or and renoEn wherever he may be. and
gill take such care of his Regiment as will
bring glory to it aIsO-tbe first 10 battle
and the last TO retreat
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-10-30
WARREN. WEDNESDAY. OCT. 80.
Will there be a Great Battle soon ,

a10A =
For months the daily papers have daily
and with great gravity Informed their
readers that stirring news from the army
was expected" THAT a great battle was
ilkeiy to occur-particulars in the next pa
per, &c. &c, until at last the reading pub
Ic has lost faith in such prophecies. We
will not say that an important battle be
tween large armies viii be fought soon.
but there are very many reasons why il
secms to US likely that the near future will
bring stirring events. The closing Of the
Potomac, an event 50 likely to occur, and
80 long threatened. and which, if continued,
must seriously embarrass Gen. Mcclellan (;
the failure on his part, or that of the war
department, to lay 4 double track from
Baltimore to Washington, would seem to
indicate he cares little for the stoppage of
the navigation Of the Potomac, and that it
is not his intention that his great army
should quietly lie behind their entrench-
ments and starve. The removal of his
head quarters to the Virginia side, is an
evidence that his advance has already CON-
menccd. Tho sailing of the great feet
which has been so quietly and rapidly gath
cred together is another indication that II
is intended to give the rebels full occupa-
tor, not in one place only, but along the
whole line Of their sea coast, as we'll as on
the Potomac, in kentucky, Virginia, and
Missouri. Judging from these facts II
would seem almost certain hat it is the
intention of the War Department that a
simultaneous movement shall be made BY
land and sea, and with powerful forces in
each division. Hitherto the policy of the
rebels has been to concentrate large
bodies of troops and p~recipitatc them upon
weak points and smaller numbers, but now
they will find it difficult to play longer at
the old game. If they withdraw a part Of
their forces from the Potomac, to defend
their coasts, then the success Of Mcclellan
will be rendered certain, and if they mass
there together as heretofore, in front of his
lines, then the naval expedition viii batter
down their seacoast cities and make incur
sions all along their coast border. The
advance Of Mcclellan has been deliberate,
cool. all his preparations complete, and
when he strikes, the blow will be a heavy
4 Look ont for stirring nc,rs!
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-10-30

SAD CAsUALTY.-Our community was
thrilled by the report, on Wednesday about
noon, that J. V. Briscoe, well known as a
kind hearted and we'll disposed citizen, as
well as an excellent workman, had c0me to
an untimely end. While engaged in paint
ing Geo. Wizards store house. formerly
occupied by Wells & Faulkner, was being
hoisted to a seat attached to the chain used
for raising goods, he lost his balance, and
falling backwards, disloeated his neck and
died Immediately. Mr.. B was 38 years of
age, and leaves a family to mourn the sud-
den bereavement-4Sh. Telegraph.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-10-30

SUICIDE OF A CITIZEN OF NEW CASTLE.
Dickson Watson, a well-known citizen
Of New Castle, committed suicide at Harris
burg, Pa, one day last week, by taking
strychnine. 1t seems that lie had been
drinking for several days. and during a fit
Of mental depression following. procured
the stryehnine by representing himself as
a physician. In an hour after ne was
found lying insensible in the street, and
soon after breathcd his last. lie was a
man of f-c business qualifications, and
when not under the influence liquor, a per-
feet gentleman. lie had been Successful
IL business. first as a druggist, and after
wards as a banker, at New Castle, and
was generally regarded a high-minded,
honorable man. Unfortunately. he ac-
quired the habit Of using too much strong
drink. and the appetite gained such control
Of him as to lead to his ruin oangs-
torn Reg.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-10-30
Pay Of Prisoners of War.

A special Washington dispatch says that
hereafter the pay of soldiers made prison
crs of war will, except one month, be paid
on written authorization from the prisoner
to any person, or without such order to
wife guardian or minor children. or wild
owed mother, in that order, by the senior
paymaster of the district in which prison
er's regiment is serving.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-10-30
9&atbs.

In Braceyille on the Dist inst Mr.. AUREN
TAFT, aged "a years, Mr.. T. was one of the
Oldest, most respected, and useful OF citizens.
In Warren, on the 23rd inst, MR.. GEORGE
FREAS, aged Al years.
In Vienna, on the I9.h inst, of diptheria,
JOSEPHINE, daughter of MEEIr and DIA-
Danny NORTON, aged nine years, six months,
and nine days.
In Vienna. on the 22nd inst, LoYINA C.
daughter of STEPHEN and HEPsABETH GREEN
WOOD.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-10-30

The steamer Salver, from Havana, with
contraband goods, was captured on enter
ing Tampa Bay, by the Key Stone State,
and towed to Key West. Her cargo is
said to have consisted of COO pistols, half
a millien percussion caps. 600 dozen hats,
8 cases shoes, 100000 cigars. and 400
bags coffee. Capt. Scott refused to give
up his prize to the U. S. Marshal for ad-
Indication. and to obey the order of the L.
S. Court, and sailed with his prize for New
York.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-10-30
Our Finan Position.

The New York World Of the 18th has
the following gratifying exhibit of the f.
nancial condition of the country:
Our weekly exports are now double the
amount of imports, and the deficiency in
European crops. combined with the paral-
lied condition of our importers. are likely
to cause a continuance of this relative pro-
portion of exports and imports until Feb
ruary, and perhaps longer. The rates for
foreign exchange, therefore cannot advance
under such a state of our foreign trading,
but may decline, so as to cause further i'm
ports of specie from Europe. The exports
since January LIST, compared with last year,
are increased S27, 233, 500, and $47, 99l,-
$50 more than in 1859, while the imports
arc decreased So, 592, 694 compared with
last year, and SOS, 1925, $40 less than in
1859. In the present position of our
banks and government this movement is
the most favorable for both, because it adds
to the stock Of specie in the country, and
enables the banks to grant government all
the money it needs. and to assist the bust
ness community with all they require, be-
sides keeping the currency Of the country
strictly to a specie standard Of value. Ev-
cry thing connected with our commerce and
finance is working better than the c~alcula-
tons of the most sanguine, and We are
emerging from the commercial crisis Of 1860
more rapidly, surely, and safely than from
any preceding. and with the possession of
nOre active floating capital than the cOun-
try ever had at any past period. Evidences
Of this fact are becoming moro apparent
every week, in increased bank exchanges,
in enhanced prices for money, produce,
merchandise, stock and bond securities,
and every description of property. The
tide has fairly turned, and set in SO strong
ly toward solid commercial prosperity that
it is beyond the power of this civil war to
stop its progress or divert its course inju-
riously.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-10-30
Rumors.

Correspondents Of the eastern press state
that Gen. Scott is about to resign his pO-
sition as Commandments Also that
the order for the removal of Gen. Fremont
has been cent to Missouri,-both of which
may be true and may not.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-10-30
Marriagss.

On the 23rd inst, in Vernon by Rev, DAVID
KING, MR.. ERA MACKEY. of Vienna, Ohio,
and MISS MALYINA MILLS, of Troy, Pa.
On the LIST inst, at the residence Of the brides
father, in Bolivar, Allegheny county, n. Y,
by Rev. O-S. CHANBERLAYSE, Mr.. GEORGE
BALDWIN, of Champion. In this county
and MISS EMMA r LESUER of the for
mer place.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-10-30

A SAD 0CCURRENcE-On Sabbath
morning last, at about eight o'clock, a son
of VIM. Brooks, of this place, aged between
four and five years, was drownded in Lock
xxi, the second above this place, on the
canal Hest GreeHviHe Times.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-10-30

The exports of breadstuifs from New
York to Europe last week reached 1871
546 bushels Of grain and S3,524 barrels
of -four, estimated to be worth $780,
GOO.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-10-30
Good for Jim Lane,

Gen. Lane has captured a valuable trans
portation train belonging to the rebels,
and a lot of contrabands.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-10-30

A despatch from Memphis says a dud
was fought neal there between Messrs.
LaDke and Chambers of Mississippi, rival
candidates for Congress. Lanke was NOR
tally wounded.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-10-30
DIR. LELAND,s A~NTI-RHEUMA.

TIC BAND is the only known remedy for
rheumatism. Gout and Neuralgia. and the pernieiors
effects Of Mercury, and it is with the greatest salts
faction, as 10 its me rits, that we call the attention OF
our readers to the adyertisemsntin another column
Of our paper. OF the Anti Rheumatic Band.
JulV %. lS6I-3m.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-10-30

The Governor of New Hampshire has
appointed TAur:day, Nov. 2Sth, to be OBJ
served as q day of Thanksgiving in the
State.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-10-30

It is estimated by the people of Arkan-
sas, that fully 800 persons have already
been SHOT or hung in that State for ex-
pressing Union sentimentsl
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-10-30

Col. Morgan with 220 men of the 18th
Missouri and two pieces of artillery, had
a fight with some 400 rebels on Big Hur-
ricane Greek, Cassell Co., last Saturday,
killing fourteen and taking eight prisoners,
and putting the balance to flight.
Col. Morgan had fourteen wounded; two
MORALLY.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-10-30
Good News from Missouri-A Brilliant
Victory by FremOnt's Body Guard.
ST IorTs Oct o.

Dr. LOUIS, Oct IL
The following dispatch was received this
evening:
HEAD QCARTEEs NEAR H~UMANsvILLE,
No, Oct 22.-To Capt. BlcKecn, Assist
ant Adjutant General: Yesterday after
noon Maj. Zagoni at the head ofmy Guards
made a most brilliant charge upon a body
of the enemy drawn up in line Of battle in
their Camp at Springfield, 1000 or 220O
strong. He completely routed them, and
drove them from the town. hoisted the ma
tional flag upon The Court House. and re-
tired upon a reinforcement which he has
already Joined. Our loss not great. This
SD ,cessful charge against such very large
odds is q noble example to the army. Oar
advance will occupy Springfield.
TSigned1 J. c. FREMONT,
Major General Commanding.
Frcmont's body guard numbers 800.
Major Frank White, who captured Lex
ington recently, at the head of $50 men,
and released the sick and wounded soldiers,
after driving out some 500 rebels, is a son
Of 4 prominent lawyer IN New York.
Fifty prisoners, taken in the battle Of
Fredericktown, have been put to work in
the trenches at Cape Girardeau.
Accounts of Major SchOfield, who COM
m.nded the battery in that action, show
that this victory was the most complete Of
any yet achieved by Our army during the
war.
JEFF. Thompson escaped on foot. after
having his horse killed under him. The
rebel force was about 5000 while ours was
only 1000.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-10-30
GALLIPoLIs. O.. Oct. d.

Or ~ *
The Government steamer, Mary Cook,
was fired into last night at Cannelton, on
the Kanawha River, by about 500 rebel
cavalry. About 100 shots were fired in
to her, wounding one man belonging to the
boat. Tbs fire was returned by the boat
and one rebel horse crippled.
The rebels followed the boat several
miles but she succeeded in escaping.
ST. LOUIS, No. Oct 96.
Special to st. Louis Republican, Camp
Richardson, Bolivar, Polk Co., No., 26th.
Gen. Fremont and Staff arrived at Boil
var Polk Co., 16 miles from Camp Nor
rissy, and encamped this evening on the
outskirts of the tom. Bolivar, like nearly
all the towns in Southern Missouri, is al
most entirely desolate. The stores being
all closed and many of the houses abandoned.
1t is now ascertained that the loss of
FremOnt's body guard, in the brilliant
charge at Springfield, was six or eight
killed, and some Is to 90 wounded.
A number of most brilliant instances of
daring were shown on our side. One Ser
geant had three horses shot from under
him. A rebel placed a pistol to Zagoni's
breast, and was in the very act of firing,
when the Major severed the am from the
shoulder and laid him dead at the horses
faof
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CO-PartnerShip
Special Examination
OF
SCHOOL /.

There will be Special Examinations Of
Il School Teachers on Thursdays, oetoSer l7th
and cath, aud Fridays November 18th and -9th A.
the Court House. All person.. who desire 20 obtain
cersihcafes to teach common schools. in TruneHh
County. during the coming winter, can sttene some
one Of the aforesaid examinations Priva:e EXAM
nations can I otbe had. and no more public e1Hmin-
atoms will be held until next Spring.
0ct- o fsI-71 W~HITrLESEY ADAMS "A
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NOTICE

is hereby given hat on the 95th day
Il Of November A D 1861. the Cleveland & Maho-
ming Rail Road Company viii sell at Public Auction
to the highest bidder, for the payment Of freight and
charges unpaid on the same, the following properly
to wit: