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Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-12-14
TELEGRAPH.
AsHTABU ULA;
Saturday Morning, December IA, 1851.
eg Congress shows a determination to loo

eg Congress shows u determination TO look
after the causes Of failure 10 connection With
the movements Of our army. This is right
A military commission or a court marshal may
be a convenient way Of overhauliug deliDquents,
or supposed delinqnents and pass of as an OH
cial investigation duly reported TO superiors,
while the whole nation is left to guess andwon-
der at changes that seem to vitally affect the
country.
This has been true 10 connection with Gen.
Fremont, os well as several other officers OF the
army. Up 10 th is Hate the nation is left TO
speculate as TO the reasons for tho removal Of
Fremont Gen. Thomas hot-haste sickbed
report as news paper iusinuatious from ST.
Louis contained just enosgh to pamper the
prejudice aud ill-will of his enemies while it
cast a cloud over his friends The heroic Col
Baker was laid under the charge of rashness.-
Others who have ltllen, have been censured for
their ill-timed or useless bravery. Wien VIC
come at facts and circumstances, it may put
different aspect on the subject Now these
facts are what the people want TO inspire conh-
depce in our public men. Perhaps it Will be
said, we ought to have confidence in our rul'
ers-our Generals and the men who represent
US in our national Offairs 1t don't hart honest
men to watch them. And then, how can the
people be blamed for demanding reasons and
facts while our public men set US the example
of superceding those whom they have honored
with their highest confidence How do the
people know but that such men are victims OF
| ignorance or sel6shness. To-day half the ma
tion believe that Fremont is prosecuted, in-
| iured man. The confidence Of hundreds oi
thousands has been shaken, and they are now
/ asking for the reasons that decided the question
of bis removal Why have not those reasons
been given to the country? Now We are glad
Congress is disposed to look iuto such matters
and hurry mp the Investigations Of our military
courts. We don't believe 10 that slow-and-easy
policy which after laying men under OH
cial ban leaves them TO die under the cruel tor
ture of suspense. The lingering of such cases
creates the impression that somebody is afraid
to face the music. Let Congress by its CON-
retent committee, call for persons aud papers,
investigate, and ley the results before the people,
aud if all is right, it will strengthen confidence
thousand fold. But silence, or couceaIment
will awaken suspicion, however wise aud just
their decisions.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-12-14

The Richmond papers mention a cores
pondenee between Lieut.. Maury and the
Grand Duke Constantine of Russia, in re-.
lation to an offer Of service made by the
Grand. Admiral of Russia TO the runaway,
Director Of the Washington Observatory.
Perhaps the precise date OF such an offer
il one was really made-would explain its
opportunepeSs but at any rate, VIC are
sure that the correspondence between the
two parties went through some secret and
underground channel, as the Russian legat,
ion in Washington faithfully avoids any
show Of sympathy aud any contact with
the Secessionists.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-12-14

Sp eeial to the Post

Special 10 the Post
Mr.. Elheridge Clerk of the House of
representatives, received letters from
tennessee last night stating that The rebel
'eaaets had began the impressment of Union
, ,neu '1lo the rebel army, aud hundreds Of
'05al crllens were areiDg into Kentucky.
iae House Investigating committee will
no not 90 aoie to report uutil Thursday -
Their report is likely to produce seasa.
tion.
The case of Senator Bright has been
postponed for few days.
There are seventy fugitive slaves At tbc
Washington Navy Yard They have All
been emfortably provided for by Secretary
Welles, and most Of them are working for !
compensation Of ten dollars per month.
Marshal Lamen reports to the SenOt
that the Imprisonment Of slaves in III
Government Jail in this city was 10 strie
accordance with the laws Of the District Q
Colombia.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-12-14
Our Foreign Relations,

Accompanying the Presidents Message was
an immense amount Of correspondence touch
ing our Foreign Relations.
From this mass of matter it is TO be gathered
that our intercourse with foreign powers has
been uniformly agreeable and that our pres
ent relations are emineutly satisfactory.
II is a circumstance somewhat remarkable
that the Great Powers of Europe have shown q
more amicabIe disposition towards the L. S
than has been ex hihited by the smaller Eurpean
States. France, EngIand Austria, Prussia and
Russia have treated US with the most friendly in
terest. The three latter have expressed them
selves altogether friendly to the Uuion cause (;
aud even England aud France have carefully u
voided any communications with the rebel en-
issaries that have beset their salons and besieg-
ed their Ministers. II is now ascertained that
personally Q1een Victoria entertains the live
liest sympatuics for the success Of the Union
cause.
The whole exhibit of our Foreign Affairs
made 10y the Report from the State Department
is in the highest degree satisfactory and en-
cuuraging.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-12-14

UNIFORMS OUT OF PLACE.-Thc fuct that
some of the Rebel regiments over the Po'
tome have been recently supplied with new
uniforms of blue, like those of The soldiers
from n. Y. State, and adorned with the
regular n. Y. button, presents some inter.
estlug questions for the curious OF whom
we're they obtained-by what route we're
they shipped to their deStination-and
what was the object of supplying rebel
troops with this particular kind Of uni
foIm
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-12-14

A letter from citizen in the Western
part of n. G. 10 friend in Washington,
has passed the rebel lines and has been
placed in the hands of Gen. McCleIlen. It
brings the clearest confirmation yet receiv.
ed, that there is large and determined or
ganzation of Uniouists 10 the State. They
are putting themselves in communication
with the Uuionists in East Tennessee, and
await only the dawn Of hope for a general
uprising They expect Brownlow to be re.
iuforced 10y Government and will accept
that moment as the signal for their own
action.
A despatch was received at headquarters
on the evening of the 18Th, stating that 2
regiments of rebel infantry and one of cav
airy, had made their appearance in front Of
Gen. Blenker's division. 1t was also re.
ported that pretty large rebel force had
taken possession of Springfield, place
which had been abandoned by them some
time ago. The rebels have been advancing
quietly in the direction of our lines for some
days in several directions, evidently with a
view Of ascertaining our position.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-12-14

Some enquiry has been made Of late as
to the Whereabouts Zone n. s. MOrse-lhe
late Junior of the Breckiurdge organ the
Bridgeport Farmer. Probaoly few per-
sous " Ill be surprised to learn that after va.
rious wandering TO aud fro, he has made
his way Richmond. Democracy OF the
kind Which tue Farmer preached has a
natural tendency 10 that direction.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-12-14

An IMoDEsr TRArREss. is Iaid that
when Lieut. FAIRFAX made the attempt TO
arrest SLIDELL, on board the Trent, Miss
SLIDELL made a gallant defense for her
father having placed herself against the
statefoom do1F, and barring Aer breast, she
told the officer she would submit to be shot
sooner than allow him to pass, and held
her ground until she was foreibly dragged
away. boxing the officers face maufully all
tho time. II 81 pity so puch yalor
should have been wasted
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-12-14

IeSoBLE END OF THE GREAT EAsTERN.--
Nautical men in England express very dis
couraging opinions in regard to the Great
Eastern. They think it doubtful whether
she will ever make another sea trip, and
think that after remaining a while at Mil.
ford Haven she will be converted into o
bath house or floating hospital The
captain and crew have been paid of, and
the unlucky shareholders are called upon
for more money for repairs.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-12-14

SUCCESS TO HER /! Favoring gales and
complete success to the vessel which the
Secretary Of lbe Navy has sent to inter-
cept the rebel steamear Nashville, on her
return trip from England. 1t seems to us,
however, that the Secretary has made one
mistake. He should have put the gallant
Wilkes in charge of her. That would have
been perfect example Of 'the fitness OF
things
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-12-14

A GLoRtous SioHr.-When the San Ja'
cinto, with Messrs. Mason aud Sidell on
board stopped at Holmes Hole, on her
way to Boston, feet of one hundred ves-
sells, which had been driven to take refuge
there by stress Of weather, paid Capt Wilk'
oil the bonors, dipping their flags and dress
ing themselves in the gayest possible col
ors. At one time fseu the deck Of the
San Jacinto one hundred and thirteen no
tionaI ensigns could be seen flying.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-12-14

New YoRK, Dec ll-The Tribune'S des'
patch SAYS Government has decided posi-.
lively on the policy of filing up the mum
hers of he regiments 10 the field to l04G
men IF it shall be necessary 10 do this to
break up the imperfect regimenral organiza-
tions now in progress taking the rank aud
6le it will be done The government has
no notion of putting into the field an army
of officers, or Of putting them into the
treasury either.
The Worlds despatch of the 10Th says :
The question Of the exchange of prison
ers seems 10 be fairly settled The New
York Executive committee had several
lengthy interviews with The President, Gen.
McCIelleu, and Senators and members OF
the House, all Of whom favor it. The
Committees interview with Gen. McCleleu
was especially gratifying. He spoke of the
subject briefly but warmly, and from his
conversation had evidently given the sub
ject much study. The military committe,
in both Houses have reported favorably OF
the subject. aud joint resolution which
passed the House requesting the PreSiden
TO make au exchange. will pass tho senat,
tomorrow. An exchange of prisoners ha
been practically going on.
Times special dispatch says
Our government has replied TO the invi
tarion Of England, France aud Spain, 1
take part in the expedition against Mex
CO, declining 10 have anything to do wit
it.
A private letter from Martinique, date
Nov. 23d, states that the lroquois is off tha
port waiting for the Sumpter.
Another dated the 25th says the Iroquoi
arrived last night, but the Sumter has es
| capped.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-12-14

A few days since the Provost Marshal at
Fortress Aonroe discovered package Of
letters in the upmentionables Of an infant
which he was holding, while the mother
was getting her band.boxes on board the
truce boat. A new style Of mail bag that
ut takes the women" after all,
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-12-14

A SIGNIFICANT CHANGE Until lately the
southern papers were accustomed to speak
of the northern soldiers as the "cowardIy
Hessians." Now, We observe, they call
them the fierce and cruel Hessians." The
change is significant.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-12-14

1t understood by the President that the
Legislature Of Ky. will abolish slavery and
reimburse loyal masters.
The worlds dispatch says the small pox
is getting prevalent by the carelessness Of
the Surgeon General in allowing cases Of this
disease to be in the same hospital with 9th
er patients.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-12-14
MIssOuri-sedaiia, Mo, Dec. II.

It is reported that a eight took place yestsr-
dao near Wavery. Lafayette Co., between a
body Of rebels under the notorious Joe Shelby
and detachment of Federal cavalry. They
are 6Sbting again this morning, but no particu..
lars are given.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-12-14

N. Y. CEErRAL RAILROAD The Annua
Reaest Of she Directors shows the earnings
q the road. ia. tbs month Of November 10
have besn 395l,l2O, being an Increase Of
422o. 1856 over the same month last year,
and the largest earnings Of the company In
any one month
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-12-14

MONTICELLO E>TArE.-Com. Levy owner
OF the Monticello estate in Virginia, who
remained loyal has prepared his will, in
which he leaves the Jefferson homestead,
aud 500, 900 to keep it in repair, legacy
TO the U. S. Government.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-12-14
From Missouri.

GLASGOW, Dec. s.-Ine notorious marauder
Capt Sweeney and his hand of robbers, who
have for some time past kept this section of the
country in terror, were captured yesterday at
Rogers Mill near here by a detachment Of cav
airy under Capt. Merrill. Sweeneys Pckets
were surprised aud captured, and his whole
band 35 in uumber, taken without firing a
gun
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-12-14

ANOTHER ENCOURAGING SIGx.-The Leg
islature of Kentucky is to abolish slavery |
If a man had predicted this year ago, he
would have been put in straight jacket
and confined as raving fuRatic. Again
we say The world moves
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-12-14

Judge Trumbull has given notice Of a bill or.
ganzing the Supreme Court, on the basis Of
population, and makes Ohio and Kentucky one
circuit, and provides for the appointment of 8
new Judges
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-12-14

ANOTHER TRAITOR. "A traitor has turn.
ed up in the staff of Gen. Banks. He
may make trouble, as it is said that he has
decamped with important papers. Heav-
en- send that he may be captured | If So
short Shrift and stout cord to him.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-12-14

A resolution looking to the recognition of
the independence of Hayti and Iberia was a.
dopted with the amedment that the Committee
on Foreign Affairs enquire into the expediency
of doing so.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-12-14
Sharpe and Desperate Conflict!
THE OLD FORTRESS 1aPREGNABLE

THE OLD FORTRESS IMPREGNABLE
Renforcaments are arriving daily in the
shape of the LATEST and NEWEST STYLES Of
GooDs, not only bought for Cash, but paid for
when bought, which enables the Old For ress
to distance oil competitors n the way Of Lou
Prices. The proof of the pudding is in tho
eating.
1 am now in the daily receipt Of NEW
GOODS, purchased in New York with the
cash at the very lowest prices, by an experience
ed buyer and can offer extra inducements 10
the way of Good Goods, at Low Prices.
Ny stock comprises almost everything that
is needful for comfort or luxury, and to enumer-
ate all the different styles. would, require more
room than the printer could we'll spare ip, the
present crowded state of the advertising list
But just remember three things:
Rsmember--That oil that glisteOs isnot gold,
neither are all tclegraphic dispatches reliable.
Remember-That most merchants claim TO
sell goods for the fun of the thing, but that I
do it because like it, aud make money by IT,
Rewember-That cash buys cheaper any
where, than credit for credit is a slow coach
that requires a vast deal Of labor to keep in
running order.
ant Don't Forget
To call aud look before you buy elsewhere.
To bring your money with you. IfyOu don't
spend it, it will do TO keep.
But dboUe all
Don't forget TO keep your credit good by 9
prompt fulfllmeut of all promises.
All kinds of Produce taken in Exchange for
goods at the-highest market prices, aud on ac-
count, at cash prices.
November 81, 1861. a. b. MORRISON.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-12-14

Or CoURsE.-Great efforts ore being
made TO defeat Gen. Wilson's bill to abolish
tbe Office Of Sutler, every Vender Of grog
aud gingerbread in the camps being requir.
ed the contribute $40 toward that end.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-12-14

CoNs1,TENcY.-DAvIS, in bis late message
says the blockade is totally inefficient, and
proposes to invoke the aid of European nat
ions in breaking it up. On the other hand
Mr.. YANcEY, in his speach to the dShmon'
gers at London, says that the Confederate
States 'rhoug cut off by block from oil
foreign trade, have been able-from their
internal resources alone--to equiq aud
maintain in the field an army of over 25O,-
900 troops"
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-12-14
Ths President and the Secretary Ofwsr.

The EEcntoent anu Nhe HeeNoAAAg u " eAs
The Times Washington correspondents
writes The account given by o New
York paper, Of the difference between the
President and Mr.. CAMERON In regard TO
amending the report Of the latter, is grossly
uninst to the President 1t represents Mr..
CAMERON as obstinately refusing to strike
from his report matter that the President
regarded as Cxtraneous, and conniving at
the publication Of the report as originally
written, in defiance Of the wishes and com
mands, even, Of the President. II Is sufi'
cient to say that the President would never
have tolerated any such contumacy, fit
had been exhibited, and 1t is equally clear
that Mr.. CAMERON understands the propri.
cites Of official life too well to have coduct-
ed in such style. The truth that MIR.
CAMERoN yielded to the suggestions of the
President, aud himself amended bis report
10y striking out such parts as the President
object ed to, agreeing to srport the Presl
dents views fully and cordially. On nc
other CONDITION would be, or could be
have remained an hour in the Cabinet.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-12-14
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
r IST Of Letters Remslning IN The p

ISL OF Letters Remaining in the Post
~ 0mco, Ashtabnla Ohio December n ig8i
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Audrews-Mre Minda Iueas-FA
Benton--Emily T IauRhlin-Iosepb
Barber-David Mathews-Charea Y
Babbett-James Merriman-Charles
Bront-Shth Merriam--0eo W
Buie-kale Macomber-Fanny
Cram-Harvey Merrit-Clsrisa
Ceveland-Wesley Moonson 4 HINT
Covei-LB Phepa-N2 2
Cole-WmE Powell-ES
Donnely-hu Sarah Parmater-CbAfsa
DifIord-Miss Jane Pierce-J
Durkee-Roxana Russol--Jonathan
Fuler-Mrs Elizabeth Rosier-Darius
Fisk-John Robinson--Chander
0eary-Ell Rodgers Peter
Hotton--Jua Raneer-Mrs Lucetia
Hammon--James StrieAnd-MS
Hannon--HK Smith-LuciuH
Hoye-Iorin Stewart--Robert
Uatetine-Niss Sarah Storritt--ThOmaa +
IItu-Haryey Seameua-Mrs Harriet
Observation-Disclosures Strong-Mrs Anna
Johnson-Mra Emily Tarbel--Mrs cynthia
Johnson--Mss Mercy Iihany-CuTtss
Kahn-Mra Wilcox Hart
Keppey-Ieul waite-Ars Betsey
Knox-Mrs Emerett wgent-Lucey
Kuovlton-JB Wigent-Lemuel
Persons calling for the above will please Sny ApyERIsEn
II. HARRIS, Pm
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-12-14

A SLIDING SCALE Fernando Woods
popularity is becoming small by degrees,
and beautifully less" The World publish
es a 'dissoIving view showing that his vote
in 1857 was nearly 1000, in 1859, 3O,-
900, aud only $4,000 at the last election.
If he keeps falling at this rate, be will soon
be entirely out OF sight.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-12-14

A telegram from Savannah, via Fortress
Monroe, states that Gen. Buffers expedi.
Iion had arrived at Por; Royal.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-12-14

ZoLLrcoFFER has not advanced north Of the
Cumberland River as reported. Geu. SchOeF
has Withdrawn to Somerset and there awaits
reiuiorcemens.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-12-14

U. S. SKyATon-Garrett Davis was elected
o. S. Senator for the remainder Of Breckin-
ridges term, by 81 to IL.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-12-14

II seems to be the policy Of the rebels to
insult and dshonor those who consent to do
their dirtiest work, To this outrageous pol =
cy Price has fallen victim.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-12-14

ZU.UUU Pounds of Pork in the Hog
Wanted on Notes and Accounts and in exchange for Goods
AshtabulA, Dec. l3, 1861. by GEO. WILLARD.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-12-14

An epigram from Vanity Fair;
Brittania's breast with pity swells
For slaves, their wrongs are ne'er f rgO:ten.
Poor NJ aid we fear her bosop'S swell
Is but the rise and fall Oi--Cotton.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-12-14

Price SUPERsEDED.-The dispatches tell
US that Price has been superseded Poor
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-12-14
A Great Chance for Bargains in
Piano Fortcs and Melodeons.
VEO. HALLS Large Stock Of Pianos
and Melodeons to be Closed out at Reduced
Prices for the Next Thirty Days

This Is Opportunity before offered to the citizens
Of Ashabula county vicinity for procuring instruments.
Persons expecting to buy in year two, should embrace
this opportunity at once, Hs
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-12-14

Sl. .OOO CASH to be distributed to
our customers for Pork, BY HASKELL SON.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-12-14
Money Can be Saved.

Persons living at distance have instruments sent To
them and may rely upon being fairly dealt with though
they were here 10 select.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-12-14

Hsrness Work.-On hand, 8 Fine Stock Of HAz-
and Harness Work. which will be sold at very mode
rate 6gues OF che workmanship and material Of these goods
there Is question. Call aud examine for yoursevss
SAMUEL BENHAM
Aahtabuia December. 1851 GA
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-12-14
FOREIGN TRADE.

Mr. HALL has shipped Instrument to almost every state
in the Union Persons residing 10 Indiana Michigan Illinois
wisconsin and other states Of the West particularly in
ved TO correspond with Mr. at this time, he
tany make greatly to their advantage to order of him
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-12-14

EASY PAY.
All kinds of Produce received 10 payment Wood, Hay and
Grain wanted the present time. GEO. HALL
Ashtabula December 2, 1861. 624
good second hand Piano to rent
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-12-14

MY Wife Polly having left me without
1fl provocation all persons hereby forbidden
tract any obligations with her my account will pay
no debts Of her contracting FRIEND PHELPS.
Geneva. Nov. 2 tn, 1851. 3ts822
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-12-14

RROMA, CHOCOLATE, MACE
- Just received and for sale cheap for cash Ready Pay
at the store Of HASKELL SON.