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Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-05-18


GRAND RIVER CoEFEREScE.-The following
Resolutions on the state Of the country, were
passed by the Grand River Congregational Con-
ierance, at its session, on the 7th aud 9Th inst.
in Kelloggsville.
ResOLred, That the present melancholy
war in our country has been forced upon Us
by Slavery, and it furnishes another illus.
traIion Of the utter antagonsm to the prin'
ciples Of civil and religious freedom.
That God, in the present crisis, is calling
upon This nation to carry out 10 consistent,
equitable aud legal way, the principle Of
the Declaration Of Independence, that 'aH
men are created equal and equally entitled TO
Lte, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" T"
Hence speedy proclamation should he
beard, ''prOcluiming liberty throughout
all the land TO all the inhabitants thereof.
That Christians may aud should aid in
the suppression Of the present unrighleous
Rebellion aud Treason in the spirit Of love;
remembering CromwelPs motto, Trust in
God and keep your powder dry" We
believe that faith without works is
dead.
That II is the duty Of Christians, earnest
y to pray that our present difficulties may
issue in the firm establishment Of our Gov
ernment on the principles Of eternal justice
and truth.
A. d. oLDs, Slated Clerk.
J>RsrsaH, May 9at 1881
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-05-18
Us. c. c. WEST PorxT. Ny.
Nav 10Th 1851

May IUth 1901.
Mr. Editor IL was very much surprised in
looking over your last weeks issue to see that
you had in your colnmns portions of letter
which had written few days before. do not
remember to whom It was written, but il is Ger.
tain never intended it for publication. had
reasons for giving only the bright side Of our
life here. What said. was. however, all very
true, but the trials and hardships Of West
Point lie no one bot q cadet or graduate eGa
know.
AS for the I500 troops which we're coming
here, mentioned that disIiaefiy as a rumor only.
They have not come yet but are expected be-
fore long.
wish it distinctly understood among my
friends, that do not wish them TO publish my
letters or any part of them, for it is a standing
order, laid down in the regulations, that cadets
are not allowed to write anything for pubica-
tion concerning the institution. An official no.
tice Of such all offence might cause me trouble.
Very respectfully. 4. B. HUBBARD.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-05-18

Ora NAvY.-Ths number Of vessels now
In commission, preparing for sea, and ready
to enter the U. s. services Is fcrly Of
which Eve are screw frigates. carrying one
hundred and seventy two guns four sailing
rrigatcs, two hundred guns six sloops OF
war, seventy.two guns; Eve steam gun'boats
twenty.seven guns uiue sailing soops-oi'
war, one hundred aud eighty guns; two
briggs, twelve guns, and sixteen merchant
steam aud screw vessels, ffy guns.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-05-18

The LEGISLATURE ADJOURNED on Tues
day Last. The question which delayed
action was the bill providing for the pay.
ment Of the overdratts of the Board Public
Works. and for repair of the Canals
public letting. After having three Com
mitteeS Of conference. the two branches of
he Assembly agreed on the requied
appropriations, with proViSo that no
furlure over drafts should he tolerated Oh
any prelenCe whatever, that the member
of the Board who should attempt to make
any such oyer.drafts should be expelled
from their ofires, aud shunld be forever
prevented from holding any Office whatever
in the State, and that the contracts they
might make should be utterly null.
This matter settled, there was little left
except the appropriation bills for recent
expenses and The general finishing up and
gathering together Of the loose ends of a
sessions legislation.
The two houses for time disagreed on
the bill establishing the tax levy for
general purposes Of 4 10 mills, and on
allowing the School levy to remain as
already provided for by statute.
The House. through the very unfortunate
abscnce Of u number of Republican men,
berS, passed the Corwin amendment to
the Constitution of the United States. A
worse time for voluntary dirt eating could
hardly have been selected. The Republic.
aus present, with one or two exceptions,
voted against it, bat the Democrats had
the majority, and put it through.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-05-18
Ths Nsgofss Amer wi.s.

The Pittshnrg Chronieie says Of the ne
groes encamped at Bever's Greek, near the
Virginia line Their object is to seize the
person Of the tedoubtable sage Of Accomac
Gov. Wise himself They look upon
WISE as the murderer of JoHN BRowN, and
their determination is to have his head.
The men in camp are well dressed aud lib.
erly supplied with pistols. They are pinci.
paly from Canada, aud expect to receive
arge accessions to their numbers before
they start on their mission They are
said to be n determined set of fellows, and
the Elk Governor need expect no mercy if
they but lay hands upon him.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-05-18

GEY. HARVEY his intercourse with
the Mo secessiouists, leaves no room for
mistake as TO the meaning of language
Capt. Mcdonald one OF the prisoners of tie
camp Jackson affair, has been demanded
Oh a writ OF habeas corpus. The writ was
served on Gen. Haruey who answered in
writing IN effect that the person of Cant
McDonald not being at the arsenal wnb'n
reach OF the officers d the court could mo-,
be produced was bound to main1aio ,Lo
higher law Of Government over ali o"S S
every effort at rebellion; that Cant
Mcdonald was taken prisoner while leHdinn
his countenauce aud support to an assemb.
lnge Of men whose every act, move and de
sign was in opposition to the Governmen,
Of the United States that he doub eC
whether, if Capt. Mcdonald was sill bel,
al The Arsenal, he would be justified i
delivering him up. The demand ha,
been referred 10 the authorities at Washing
ton, aud that be should await and endeavo
strictly to carry out the instructions b,
NIGH receive relative ;herelo.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-05-18

The WHEELING CoEvENTIoN adjourned
on the l5Ib, after passing resolutions ap.
pointing central committee TO either call
another session of this convention or a new
one at such time as they may deem ueces,
Sary prior to the general Convention on the
llIh of June.
The resolutions deprecated the sending
Of Confederate troops into Western Virgin
ia aud recommend tue appointment Of u
committee of five from each county TO CO.
operate with The Central Committee.
Mr.. Curlile leading member Of the
convention, aud chairman of the Central
COmmitle, said he saw in the appointment
Of Central Committee the germ Of reli.
zation of all the members had hoped for, in
regard TO the formation Of New Virginia.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-05-18

WEsTERN VIRGINIA-The movement toward
making new state of Western Virginia is rap
Idly taking form. A convention TO form a sepa-
rate state, west of the Alieghanies, met in
Wheeling on Monday last. 1t is expected that
thirty-three counties will be represented. The
intention is, to elect a Governor, members Of
the Legislature, United States Senators and
Representative, and in all other respects act as
II it were sovereign state. All proper coun-
tenancs viii be given the enterprise by govern
e.ant
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-05-18

The SOUTHERN .TAKgRs.-Tbe Seere
tnry OF the Interior, Caleb b. Smith, has re.
fused payment to all persons in the seeded
states who claim compensation for taking the
census. He has also determined to withhold
FROM all persons in the seeded states the bene-
di Of the Pension and Patent laws The states
have further deprived themselves of all adyant-
ages resulting from the Coast Surrey and Post.
al system.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-05-18

APPREHENSION AT NEW. w.0RLEANs.-Advices
from New Orleans Of the 7;h inst. reports that
great alarm and anxiety prevail there, not only
with regard to the vast preparations and the
enormous power which the Federal Government
is putting forth to crush the rebellion, but also
with regard to the negroes. The terror on this
latter subject is greater even than on the former
Seven hundred men are in arms every night TO
guard the city against an outbreak. On Sun
day night the 9Th inst, eleven steamboats, aud
other vessels were burned at the leyee their
value is set down by the New. Orleans papers
at 100000, bat it was really S25O,OOO. The
incendiary who caused this conaagration was
slave
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-05-18

SCHOOLS IN MO.-The diversion BY seces
Fionists, Of the school fund from its legiti.
mate pOrpose 10 the use Of rebel troops, is u
master stroke Of policy on the part of those
consPiratOFs against the people. Free schools
are not PromoIiTe Of rebellion against
q mild and free form Of government for the
purpose Of establishing despolsm in iIs
stead aud Ia sPprOprIaIing the school fluid
G. their own base uses, thereby necessiI tug
the closing Of the schools, the traitors have
done we'll But they are too late. These
schools have already exerted an Influence
which Missouri's betEsyers win End II din.
col, 10 overcome
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-05-18
FIom the New York Independent
Dry Goods,

Business continues to collapse. Credit is
refused, except to few houses The commiss-
ion houses especially are indsposed to sell goods
except for cash. The notes of very few houses
are at present negotiable. Military goods are
the only goods wanted; and some mills are
making these goods exclusively, while many
wooden mills have stopped manufacturing.
The country is in for q war, aud trade and
commerce are suspended, except what ministers
to the war and forms part of the Government
aud States expenditure. AS stocks are PREFER.
ed to doubtful notes, there is more 6rmness in
prices unless for cash. Prints are in light de-
maud for the desirable styles. Other kinds are
almost unsaleable There is a moderate export
demaLd for drills and brown cotton goods, but
the home demand is tridng. Cotton ducks
have been in request for military purposes. aud
the stock is reduced maternity, and prices have
advanced considerably Liberal orders have
been given to manufacturers for new supplies.
Blankets are 10 active demand, being wanted
for the army. Delaines are quiet. Flannels
are iu great request Of all colOrS, mostly blue,
red aud gray. Cassimeres aud gray cloths are
also much wanted. In foreign goods, there
are actually no transactions, except in those
few descriptions which are suited for military
clothing. A few ribbons army cloths, and
blankets sell well. The ribbons most wanted,
aud which have advanced in price considerably
are the narrow blue, white, and red.
r ~ 4
almost nominal. There are no goods offering
at auction, and the stocks of al! dress goods are
put by for the season. ... ....
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-05-18

GgA soldier belonging TO Capt. Sprague'S
company was drummed out OF Camp for theft.
The drumming out scene was rather rich. There
we're six fifes, eight snare drums and Eve bass
drums, whose combined noise was nearly deaf
neing. The soldiers marched the culprit twice
around the grounds and then marched him out.
Cleve Plain Dealer.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-05-18

A UNION BEAR.-Oae Of the trained bears at
BARNuM's N. Y. Museum has been taught to
give three cheers for the Union, on demand
We don't thing the rascal is much better than
secessionist seeing that be is, at best, bare
lr potriotic
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-05-18

Gov. Hicks OF Nd. has issued proclama-
zion 10 answer to the Presidents requisitiOn for
troops He calls Onthe loyal citizens of Mary
land 10 volunteer their services to the extent Of
.four regiments for ISree months, To serve with
n the limits Of MaryIa7d. or in the defense Of
the capitol, subject to the orders Of the Com
uaDdsr-in-ehief the United States The loyalty
and patriotism Of Maryland aud her authorities
b Of the progressive kind.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-05-18

Ine remains Of Washington. we are inform
60 by dispatch 10 the N, Y. Herald, have
eesn removed from their resting place at Nj
Vernon. oy Col Washington, the former pro.
pFsessF Of that venera'sd spot. No object l.
sssigasd. bat that the Col. has joined the rebel
army. Like mapy Of the HerAlds dispatches,
Ne appsshead this viii bs better established
Wbsp eoBhFDsd
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-05-18

hieHr-A committee of gentlemen
from .ne city OF Ny. had long interview
WIN the President aud Cabinet ON the
loIh' and The result was their consent TO
accept the services of IA additional regi.
menLs from N. Y. The commirlee urSss
more prompt and effective measures with
no halt in the proceedings, aud it appears
from their private VeISatIon that the
supply Of money TO support that increased
force. is a matter which should occasion no
concern 20 the Administration.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-05-18

Missouri. The New York Times wisely
suggests that if Missouri would be hon.
est, let her send the "mllion of dollars"
appropriated by her Legislature for treason
able purposes, to New York, and invest it
in her own discredited bonds at 40 cents
on The dollar, thus reducing her indebted
ness tUO and half million Of dollars.
Her defence" will be cared for. as Of old,
by the Federal Government, without its
costing her Peep c cent.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-05-18

CARL SEIZURES REGIMENT regiment Of
cavalry which Carl Schurz is to raise will, if all
expectations be realized, be one Of the most ef.
lecIiVe 10 the service. The object is to enlist
and organize body Of men who have seen SER
vice, and do not ueed drilling. It is well known
there are hundreds Of men in the west who have
seen service 10 Europe, and who, il engaged
would be Of great use.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-05-18

The Chicago Tribune suggests that the
present difficulties, instead of being referred
TO the arbitration Of Tyler, Fillmore, Van
buren, Buchanan, and Pierce. be referred
70 pair of the old brooches Of GeD. Jack
500, in which the eOnuutry would have some
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-05-18

piscOntent Il Is said prevails among the mill
sary 81 harPerS Ferry. A serious and bloody
row occurred day or two since, 10 which oDe
OF mOrs Of the Kentucky volunteers of BlaDtOn
Duneans squad were killed and Others wounded
Danean threatens to disband bis squad and re-
tafU hOms.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-05-18

Mario "A. Dunbar, u
rs In the Court Of Common Piees
Ed,cin a. Dunbar for A'A'''Hl' County.
EDWIN A. DUNBAR, of Saginaw in
n the State Of Michigan is notified that Mai. rsn-
bar did on the 10Th day Of January D. 1851 ale her petition
n The oce OF the Clerk Of the Court OF Common Pleas With
IN and oT the county Of Ashtabua state Ohio eharon
e SAID Edwin A. Dunbar with extreme eruety gross neglect
OF duty, and adultery and asking that the may be a.
petition will be for hearing at the next Of said eout
nsIed Aprl "A, 1851. MARIA A. DUNBAR,
otSSz By sherman & Farmer
Gorp
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-05-18


Tbe way through Baltimore has been opened
bJ. and the city under the surveillance Of Mas
Saehusetts troops not from mere accident, but
purposely it is said as an acs Of justice both to
Baltimore and the Old Bay State, whose cit.
Sens fell in the attack of the mob. The reap
Pearanee of the 9th regiment was not particu.
larry paIatable TO plugugyisu.
Members OF the Massachusetts, and y. York
regiment are stroling through the streets Of tn,
city unarmed, generally in couples, without ap
prebeBsion or molestation. Things is better
Those who talk of the difficulties in the wa
Of Improving the manners of the south, an
translbrming them into peacesble and loya
citizens, may find some employment for thei
easustry, 10 explaining this phenomena at Bal
timore.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-05-18

The witty Mr.. Sparro~grass recently
joined the Home Guard" at Yonkers,
New York, and in speech said at is
understood that the Home Guard Is not to
90 10 the wars, aud not to lesTs Youkers
eIcSPi ~ GaS of iRuq ron.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-05-18
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
NANADA STRAW HATS-3O dozen
= Jus, received and for sale very ehesp BY T s. lay
Ashtabula Union School.


Rev. Q. Il. Bruce, A. M. Superintendent
G. +. BRUcE, A. NJ, Principal Of High School
Miss SARAH H. ScHooSuAEER Assistant In High School
Miss ELIZA A. SrovE. Grammar School
Miss NJ. CooHRANE, intermediate Department
Miss SUSAN SAMPSON Primary
Miss ANNA FoRD, Assistant In Primary
The School Is Free to all persons Of suitable age residing
within the village limits and tile "Disrct attached thereto
for School purposes"
Forty weeks constitute year Terms for pupils from abroad
will De
For Primary per aunum. $500
For Grammar 1900
For High School 1900
Tuition payab le In advance.
All applications for admission 10 be made to the Supen-
tendant.
The Fsn Term cOmmences September 3d. 1860, and the
Winter Term January eth, 1851
Is highly desirable that all pupils should begin At the open
ing OF terms No pupils out Of the village will be received fof
Ses period than tem and deductions for absence
cept In cases OF sickness reaiova
II. l.. MORRISON, PTeSL
A. F. HUBHARD, Clerk,
STEfHEN HALL, Treas. n, -, v,,,.
O. c. CULLET, Doau O' Huuea'o"
l.. Hall.
n. FAssETT, 452
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-05-18

Two thousand Western Virginia troops have
been sworn into the United States services.
All Ohio Valley supplies are cut off from
Virginia.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-05-18

a special Washington dispatch to the Tribune
VI Tue lz'h contains record of all the troors
10" ID the capital, by which it appears Il nt the
humber is about 10000
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-05-18

A cir! from NorWalk, Ohio. joined a voun-
tesr corps at Camp Taylor, adopting Of course
male costume and attempted to follow the 7th
regiment and the destinies of the soldier Her
unnatural adaptation to such mission leaking
out, che was induced, though much against her
choice, to return TO her home. So much for
love.
The Secretary of War, is said to have accept.
ed Gen. Sicks5' brigade 5000 strong for the war
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-05-18

The thousand Enfield Rifles have arrived at
N. York in steamship Africa from England, for
our Government
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-05-18

The Tribune states that large bodies of Mexi
cans are garrisOnng their frontier towns, and
that Texas will soon have lively times in look
ing after our government troops, various tribes
Of merciess Indians, and predatory bands of
Mexican soldiers.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-05-18

F REIGN-Lord John Russell, in answer
10 inquiry ia the house of commons. said
that Her Majesty's Government had direct.
ed that naval force for the protection Of
British shipping be sent to the coast Of
America.
The Lordon Times Euys the ezcilment in
the northen and souther states of America
has had 70 parallel since the early days of
tho French Revolution.
The betrothal of Princes Alice to Prince
Louis Of HeSse. had been formally snnouuc.
cd by the Ministers in both Houses.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-05-18
From New York.

NAY I3.--A special Washington dispatch OF
Che 18th to the Commercial says evidence that
eaDnO, be cOntradicted is proving to the Ad-
ministratiOn that treasonable operations are
going on among the citizens Of Baltimore. The
government will take decisive measures to exc
cute it's authority in that city. The union men
must be sustained, and Baltimore must be kept
loyal to the government.
4 special Washington dispatch to tho Even.
fog Post dated the 18th, says it is reported
chat martial Law will be declared 10 Baltimore
in day or two. Winans and some other rank
sscessionists need attention.
The Union men in Virginia who occupy the
Congressional District on the Potomac, iucIud.
ing Fairfax comfy. will ran candidate for the
Federal Congress The latest news from that
region states that Charles Il. Upton, of Fair
fax agrees to r1H.
Preparations indicate that tho government
b getting ready for a contest at IlaTper's Ferry.
A dispatch to the Express says the British
Minister has applied for pei mission to ship Ger.
tain productions. particularly tobacco. from
Virginia TO England. TO fulfll contracts. bat
the government politely declined. The best
feeling prevails between the British Minister
and our government.
Forty cannon are planted at Harpers Ferry
Fifteen hundred Alabama troops aud twenty
cannon landed last night at Maunassas Junction,
en rouis to Harper's Ferry.
May l5.-Special to the n Y. Com.
mercial-The Government has officially
eomplimented Gen. Butler for bis prompt
aciion ct Baltimore. 1t is said Wnans
will be seat to Annapolis for trial What
disposition the Government will make Of
Of his case is matter of conjecture.
Gov. Hicks reports that FIVE Maryland
regiments will be ready next week for Fed
sral service. It is again rumOred that Vir.
glnia eOntNmplates removing the remains Of
Washington from Mt Vernon.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-05-18

A FINE RACE OF MEY.--The virginans
running from Alexandria, on the approach
Of The Federal ships.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-05-18

SHOCKING BEAsrliSEss. The Richmond
Wig Is moved TO polite disgust
by the fact that at Washington "sll the
public buildings, including the Presidentia
mansioh and the Capital itself, are crowd.
ed with filthy, beastly armed men" We
do not wonder ut this refined horror Of our
citizen soldiers now IN possession of Wash.
ington. 1t must he sckening to the seces.
sionists stomach TO think Of them.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-05-18

IL Is saId that the officers and men who we're
captured in Texas after the treason OF Twlggs,
and released on their promise not to bear arms
against the Southern Confederacy. are to he
called on to renew the oaths Of allegiance, and
to serve against the enemies Of their country.
Failing to obey this order, they will be at once
dismissed from the service
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-05-18
From Harrisburg.

HARRISBURG, Pa, May IA It is understood,
that Governors Curtin aud Dennison have
pledged the Union men Of Western Virginia
the united support of a the forces OF Pennsyl-
yania aud Ohio, to protect them against SeCesS-
iouiSts.
Indiana and Illinois have also pledged the
Union men Of Kentucky and Missouri the same
way.
The Governors OF oil the free States, from
Pennsylvania west have asked and obtained a
pledge from President Lincoln. that no compro.
mise or cessation OF war shall take place until
the national Gag floats over all the national
property.
May l5.-Col Anderson arrived at Har.
riShnrg to day.
He stated to Gov. Curtin that John c.
Breckenridge would join him at Cincinnati,
to take command under him. This on
nounerment created profound and graft.
flying sensation.
Col. Anderson also stated that the Euro
pean steamer which arrived yesterday =,
brought large quantity of improved arm,
for The Federal Government, aud each sue
ceeding steamer will bring more.
Apprehensions are felt Of an attack on
Wheeling from Harper's Ferry tomorrow