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

The Tribunes Washington special OF the
| 9th hasl the following The Posahon. v
tas. while passing Shipping Point, about a
10 miles below Indian Head, fired into the r
woods. and passed on her way. I'M
mediately after, persons on the 1ahkee
anchored some miles above. Rebels could
be seen ON the bank hastily Telling trees,
which. falling into the river, disclosed
Cuns in embrasures Soon the Seminole
attempted to go down, when battery oI
two guus on the North point, and four on
the South point Of Quantico Greek, opened
upon her. She replied, and tho engage |
mcnt continued an hour, the Seminole
keeping on her way, aud the batteries Tor
/ considerable distance, saluting her. AT
least sixty shot and shell were seen burst
ing and fuliug about her while she steadily
returned the fire, and finally passed the
last battery What injury was inflicted on
either is not known.
After the Seminole had passed, the
battries directed their fire upon an oyster
vessel. After which a rebel mounted the
ramparts and waved exullingly rebel flag
1t has Teen known for some time that the
rebels have had seven hine-inch guns not
mounted in the region Of this conflict, and
these are doubtless those used. Shells
from at least one heavy rined gun were
heard Kissing through the air. There must
be twelve guns in position, some very heavy
as their reports shook the Yankee percepti-
bly,. For a week the camp fires of the
rebels have ben extend far back from the
place of action.
Information has been received that large
body of troops have gone there from Aquia
Greek Opposite the enemy's line OF batter
les the channel is bnt three quarters OF 0
mile wide, and from shore to shore but a
mile and quarter 1t will be seen that
before vessels can safely pass these batter
les must be silenced. "f
Commodore Craven witnessed the action
from the Yankee, but was unabled 10 rehu,
er assistance. He has come to the CITY anu
reported the above facts.
A new water battery of most perfect con-
struction, showing eight emorasureS, mas
e been discovered at Aqnia Creek.
. II has been ascertained that two South
! Carolina regiments, among others, have lift
, Beauregard's army. One was esteemed bis
crack regiment.
Unless the rebel emissaries, Mason and
Sldell, suddenly chahSeu the PlaCe uS e0u
upon for their exodus from the rebel States,
they have not, as represented, sailed for
Europe from Charleston, in defiance of the
blockade but directly the intelligence pub
lsbed TO day reached here, the Navy De-
! partment ordered fast steamer to intercept
them, and dispatch from New York to
! Secretary Welles was received to- night
stating that the steamer was ready and
would start off at once. If, however,
Mason and Sidell have not sailed from
Charleston but have taken the route agreed
upon, they will fnd cur Government on the
watch for them.
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From washington.


Oct l5.--The following has been issued from
the army henquartersi 5000
The U. s. soldiers taken prisoners by the
rebels, having beer released on taking the oath
not to take up arms against the South, the
Government has ordered that au equal number
ofrebel prisoners, now confined in this city and
elsewhere be released on taking the prescribed
oath of allegiance, or an oath not to bear arms
against the U. S. u..
The steamer Yankee arrived to-day. She
reports that the Pocahontas 6red shells at the
new rebel works at Shipping Point, which had
the effect Of waking up the rebels, who prePar'
ed their guns to FIRE on the Seminole, which was
a short distance behind the p ocaAontns, aud al
exchange ofshots took place. . .f.
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which furnish this newI Udmit that Wilson's
men displayed great bravery.
From Kentucky We learn, apparently on
good authority, that Breckenridge, Preston
johnson, and other prominent rebels ore organ
izing large camp at PrestOnbuFg, in that State.
Il is said they have force Of 5000 or 1000,
that they are drilling with much activity, and
that they ore alarming the inhabitants in the
| rnpion about.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-10-19

NEW York Oct. I5.-Tbe Trbnne's spec
ial says that before leaving St. Louis this
morning the Secretary of War, by letter,
ordered Gen Fremont to discontinue as
unnecessary his field works around the city,
and that which he is erecting at Jefferson
City, and to suspend the work on the bar
racks he is building near his residence, and
his body guard of 800 cavalry, and ordered
him to employ all the money in the hands
of the disbursing officers to the payment
of the current expenses in his army in Mis-
souri,, and to let all his debts in St. Louis,
amounting to $4,000, 900, remain unpaid
until they can be properly examined and
sent to Washington for settlement. He
also ordered that the diSbursing officers
should disburse their funds and not transfer
them to irresponsible persons who do not
hold commissions from the President, and
are not under bonds, ard he further ordered
that hereafter all contracts necessary to be
made, be made by the regular disburing Of
Gcers of the Army. Gen. Fremont was al
SO infol med that payment would not be
made by officers appointed by him. 1t is
said there are over 200 of them, whose COM
missions do not bear the PEesidents sigma
ture, and that Pay Master Andrews had
been verbally instructed not to make such
| payments.
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Attention All.

NEW REGIMENT-Wad Hutch
IN ins Cvnlry chance Is offered ts able bod
ed patriotic Of these parts to enlist into the service Of
their country have been authorized under the system
of recruiting 10 enlist and muster into service 70 be at
tached TO and from portion of the
Sixth Cavalry Regiment, o. V. NJ.
which the Government has empowered Senator Wade and
Hon John Huchins to raise for active service Pay from
date OF enlistment from $40 TO $50 per month"; and 500 in
cash bounty mt the end Of the Uniforms will be furnish
ed immediately and good quarters provided when mustered in
When sufficient number Of men obtained for the
organization Of company they will proceed to elect their OIL
GERS from their ranks
Each may If he chooses, furnish his horse and
be allowed 40 cents day. and s. month for forage the
will buy the horse at fair valuation. The regi
ment will be thoroughly equipped before leaving camp and
der the command Of experienced army officers. Regmenta
Rendezvous at Camp utchihs WARREN Trumbul county o.
Any information wanted will be cheerfuy given at the Re-
crutng Office, Fisk Block, AsbtabulA.
Ashtabula, October s, 1861. GIG A. II. HASKELL.
Recruiting Officer.
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Ga-Dr. August SOutog, of the Hayes
Artic expedition, whose death is announced,
was distinguished man Of science, author
artist and traveller. lie was astronomer
for the Government in the Mexican war, on
Dr.. KaneS expedition, and with Commo-
modore Perry's voyage. A very able re-
port of each of the two last enterprises was
made by him, and published. Previous to
his last aud fatal voyage. Mr.. Sontag was
astronomer for the Dudley Observatory
position which he resigned to CRAFTY hi,
love for travel and adventure.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-10-19

WRIGHT is adding TO his stock, Pocket
cutlery, which he hopes TO make an impor-
tant branch of his variety trade He in
forms US that his supplies are Of the Amer
eau knife Company's make, which is suf'
acient to say ABOUT the quality Of this class
Of his goods.
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The GUARDS OF THE CIScINNAr FoRTIFI-
CATIONS FIRED UPoN.-The Cincinnati Ga
zette says that the guards at the different
fortifcations erected for the defense of the
city, have been fred at several times during
the past week, and once on this side of the
river The detachment in charge of the
batteries on Prices Hill were somewhat
surprised on Friday night, to hear simulta-
ueously the report Of mnsket and the whz'
zing of ball close to their ears. There
can be no mistake about this, for the ball
struck near them, and was afterward pick
ed up, partially aattened. Those wise con
sersatiVes who rdiculed the idea of fortify
ing the city at all, may now see the nse o.
the big guns and pckets TO guard them
The Gazett says; ......- ....
How refreshing it would be to catch one
Of these bush-whackers, gun in hand Does
anybody think he would have the oath ad
ministered to him, aud then be turned looSei
Hardly.
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New oRLEANs NEws.-A dispatach from
reliable SONross, to the effect that the rebel
seows aud skigs, have beaten of and bat
tered up oar whole blockading squadron at
the mouth Of the Mississippi. The whole
story is so decidedly Of the Cock aud Bull
order, that we attach no credenee to il.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-10-19

WAsHINeroN, Oct. l5.--To save trouble
to all coneeEned IL Is officially announced
that the Government has ceased to grant
passes to go South through tho U. s.
lines.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-10-19

PUBLIC LAND SALEs.-Notwithstanding
the great depression in business, land waS-
rants, under the act of 1855, amounting TO
upwards of 100000 acres, have been To-
Gated during the year ending June 3Oth.
The balance remaining out is very small.
The U. S. Government now owns 60,000,-
900 acres, which have been surveyed and off
cred for sale, and ready for private entry
Besides this, nearly $4,000. 900 acres have
been surveyed, but not put in the market
which may be taken up by pre-emPtors.
This is exclusive of the immense tracts Of
land which have not been surveyed in the
Territories of Dacotah, Colorado and Ne
yada.
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L. w. HUBBELL, Psnmanshp and en-Drawin0,
We take pleasure in saying that the Fall Term, which
classes Friday, Oct lStb under the administration
has eninenty successful one far exceeding most
SANGUINE expectations not only regards the NUMBER,
but the CLASS ofthe Students in ATTENDANCE and the enthu
asm they have manifested The fact has been demonstrated
that Kingsyie Academy still maintains her former proud
position institution OF learning. Her literary societies.
the Phoenix and Didaskaan AssOoatiOn-whch have for
her pride and boast in their meetings during the
mast term have shown that the old spirit still anmates
them We feel confident that when invite your patron
age ask that for which render just equivalent
We have employed Teachers of Energy aud Experience
teachers who enter heartily into their work. and who will
look after the best interest Of those placed under their
both while in school and out Of It.
6ne opportunity will be afforded for acquiring good
steal education either the piano voice. Miss s. Il.
Barrett who has had long experience and fine opportunities
under the best master the country Affords will be in readi-
nesr to give instruction TO those desiring iii
Board be procured in the best families at the exceed
ingly low rates Of 50 per week Rooms for seboardng
greatly reduced rates. Rates Of Tuition hereO'
fore. For further particulars apply to the Principal.
U. HAWKINS, Pres,
Kingsvile, Oct. IL 1861. OF the Board of Trustees.
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From Missouri.

Secretary Camerons visit to Missouri
has resulted ns was anticipated He is
apparently satisfied with the present att
tude of Fremont and the disposition of bis
forces but aside from that has found some
serious Irregularities in that Department.
He has put an end to unauthorized expendi'
lures and tlisapproved the erection ofexpen'
siye fortiications around St. Louis A
debt of some $4, 500 900 accumulated by
Fremont is 10 be audited at Washington in
the usual manner. H'H
In q military point of view the most uu'
satisfactory feature in Missouri is the strong
probability that Price will escape without
punishment TO Arkansas. Sturgis and jim
Lane, with 5000 men, are endeavoring tc
effect junction with Sigel near the Osnge
for the purpose of cutting off Price, while
the maiu body under Fremont is following
up the rebel retreat But Price has two
days in time and sixty miles in distance the
start, and will get safe away unless stopp
ed by floods in the Usage.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-10-19

HARD.-Floyd lost his honor and his reputa-
ton, and perjured bis soul, by his thefts in the
name of rebellion. The rebel papers now turn
upon him and accuse him Of "crime r Is there
20 gratitude left among the traitors I?
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subscriptions under my superintendent bR Treasury
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expressing the several amounts Of ssiannua interest which
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ly from the notes.
Subscriptions for such Notes will be received dur
ing fifteen da from the day opening the book Aforesaid
No subscriptions for less than hy dollars for fraction
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REASON hESVKED.-The Sd Congressional
District oil Ohio. which year ago elected Val
land'gham to Congress, has now given Tod
majority Of 1000. The people scout traitors
aud their works
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KingsvilIe Academy.

HE WINIEh EhM OF INIS InSIIIu-
l. tion will Tuesday, Oct 10th, 1861, and
continue ls1S weeks under the tuition Of the following
BOARD OF TEACHERS.
A. JUDSON BARRETT, A. NJ Principal; Ancient Lam
guagss and Bellies Lettres
WI J. GIBSON German, and assistant in Greek and Lat
tin.
Mathematics.
Miss SUSIE E. BARRETT instrumental and Vocal, bu-
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-10-19

ST.. Louis, Oct l6.-In the Convention,
an ordinance was passed by vote of 40
to l. A resolution was offered authorizing
the Governor to issue State revenue notes
to the amount Of $40, 900, 900 to be recev-
ed by the State the same as gold to be re-
deemed in gold at the eud Of years, with
out interest.
A memorial was received from the U. S.
Graud jury requesting the Convention to
declare all the county Offices vacant which
had been filed by persons known to be in
any way disoyal to the u S. Government,
aud such vacancies to be filed by appoint
ments by the Governor
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From New York.

The steamships Vanderbilt, Atlantic, Baihc'
and Ericsson and the ship Great RePuohc SAT-
ed on the 18th. This destination is unknown.
The steamer Peerless, which was purchased
in Canada last spring under circumstances which
led to the suppositiOn that she was intended
for the service of the rebels, was on the l4th,
chartered by the War Department.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-10-19

The Painesville I'elegrdph says that there
were two Kentucky Secessionsts in town on
Tuesday, last week They were Stock men, 60
ing east Our contemporary says they are
stunning the Kentucky market on account OF
their appreciation of confederate script which
forms the circulating medium, and exchange for
al comodties needed for the susteuance of
the rebel cohorts.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-10-19

In DIsGRAcE.-It seems that FLoYD and w,.v
are in disgrace at the South. Is it possible ,b.,
they have been doing something decent aud
honorable We eau think of nothing else tha,
would be opt to disgrace them in the eyes o
rebels ...
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-10-19

LET Souru CAROLINA SUFFER.--Now, says
the n. Y. Times, is it not desirable, is it not
duty, is it more than poetic justice, that
South Carolina, SO nagraut in sin, should be
made to feel the earliest and heaviest penalties
Of the war? If a Southern city must fall, let
Charleston be razed 10 the ground aud salt
sowed on its ruins II Southern fields must be
desolated by the invasion Of Union armies, lei
South Caroinas cotton and rice plantations be
marked by the conquering advarce. If slave
holding iusolence and tyranny must be humbled
to dependence on the Constitution aud the
laws, let South Carolina's aristocrats learn to
tremblo for their serfs in the presnce Of martial
law ......H.
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FIRE AT THE PRIsoN.-On the 18th a slight
Gre broke out in the drying room of IIaydens
saddle.tree and japan shop, and was promptly
cxtinguished, or at least was supposed to be.
At P. m. the apartment was examined, and
no indications of FIRE wero discovered but
about o'clock, the room was found filled with
fire and smoke. The flames we're rapidly COM
municated to other portions oftbe building and
resulted in its entire destruction.
A large amount of stock and machinery
were destroyed. The newly invented machine :
~ for making rife and musket bnllets-by
which thirty thousand were produced per day
was destroyed with the building the latter, at
this time, is certainly serious loss. The loss is
estimated at $25.0OO Insurance $4,000.
Ohio STATE Journal
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A captain OF Volunteers in Gen. Sickles'
brigade, on his return from tour of duty
through the intensely Pro Slavery counties
of Mary land below Washington, writes to
a friend in n. Y as follows:
MANY whole families fed on our ap-
proach TO Virginia leaving their fine houses,
estates, cattle, furniture, &c. to the sole
care of their negroes, who were all rejoiced
to see us,supposing that we would set them
free at once, which we sAoald have done,
as they are all for the Union, and the only
real Unionists we met in that region"
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CHicoMAcoMAQuE,- This place, the name
OF which is spelled some hall dozen different
ways, is point on the long narrow strip of
land which divides Pamliaco Sound from
the Atlantic. The place is just south Of
Loggerhead Inlet, which is the FIRST north
of Hatteras Inlet, and has about Eve feet
of water on its bar. Chicomacomaque is
twenty-five miles north of Hatteras light,
and about 40 from Hatteras Inlet The
land is unbroken for the whole distance,
though in some places it is not more than
half mile wide, and is for some part OF
the way marshy. 1t was therefore quite
feasible for Col. Hawkins to march with his
reinforcements from IIatteras, had the news
of the attack on the Indian regiment reach
ed him in season. The point was import
ant as sn approach to Roanoke Island and
thence to the main land.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-10-19

At NOTICE FoRf fsoI.
NOTICE of
nconnyof ton
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New Goods for Fall and Winter
1saI 1861 and 1862.

NOW Receiving and opening, Splendid
1N STOCK, Of New and SeRsOnRble Goods,
which will be sold at very low prices for Cash Ready Pay
Thankful for the generous patronage literally bestowed
upon the old firm OF ROO Morrison in years past would
say that am prepared to sell Good Goods at prices which
defy competition at home abroad For the proof Of this
assertion call and look for yourselves and you will be
yneed. r.
Ashtabula, October 8, 1861. III MORRISON
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SHAWI,6.

A LARGE LOT OF BR0CHE both
I1 double and suge all Wool long and square Shawls,
Black Thieyt and Black Silk shawlA In great variety AZ
MORRISONtS.
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1t is now understood that the army of
the Potomac is 10 be at once divided into
corps d'arme, each encampiug from $4,000
to $4,000 men. Some opposition has been
made to this plan by the older Generals, but
the counsels of Mcclellan, strenuously urg-
ed, have prevailed.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-10-19

S. S OSBORN Cashier of Geauga Bank
at Painsville, was elected Representative
at the recent election, over Benz Bisselt
and Henry Williams-over the former by
200 votes.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-10-19

The Missouri State Convention met on
the l1th at St. Louis. A resolution was
introduced directing inquiry into the expe-
diency of confscating all the property of
those engaged in or abetting the Rebellion,
and appropriatiUg the proceeds 10 reim-
bursting loyal men for the losses they have
sustained in maintaining the National or
State Governments. Final action was not
taken, but the Convention, by majority of
four, refused to reject the resolution.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-10-19

Xxx CENTS A Gallon for OIL am
CO now Selling the best article OF Carbon Coal Oil In this
market for SO ceuts the gallon. Lamps and Lamp Fixtures
In enGless variety. Oct Q. A HENDRY.
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MUSICIANS ATTENTION The

1N1 Ashtabua County Musical Association is again in
working order and will hold its next session in
KDgsville on the 30th of October,
and continue three days The Officers Of the Association take
in announcing that they have secured the services
of Prof T. E. PERKNS, Of the principals Of the Normal
Musical Academy at GSneseo, N York. Mr. Perkins efforts
in conducting Musical Conventions have been emnenty
cess and his ability for giving instruction. squaled
by exedpt Mr. Bass MI who pupil he is. As it is the
object the convention to benefit the singers rather than
crafty the public there will be concert but the time will
be spent in vocal training and scuh exercises will prove
most beneficial the class II hoped that ali who possess
the requis quaie ons will attend. Toe examining
mttee appointed at the last session. will be hand to dis
charge the duti Of the Office
TUITlON-Gentlemen, 81 Ladies so cents.
Kngsyille October. Is. A b LUCE, President.
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All persons having Notes and Accounts with me- here
by notified TO call and settle without delay.
Ashtabula, April Z, 1860. 642 W. W. SMITH.