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Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-12-27

The distinct issue as TO the number Of troops
left in defense Of Washington when Mcclellan
wished to be Joined by Gen. MJDowels com.
mand, ia now made through the medium OF the
Mcdowell Court Martial. The Washington
correspondent Of the New York Post says;
A document will soon be out, which VIII
he looked for with interest in connection
with this controversy, and that is the re.
mort of the committee on the Conduct OF
The War with the accompanying evidence.
The Senate has called for it, and the
House will undoubtedly do the same.
There is in this report the sworn evidence
of several generals which would seem to
contradict the testimony OF Gen. Mcclellan
For instance, there is the evidence Of Gen
eral Wadsworih that less than nineteen
thousand men we're left in defense OF the
Capitol, and not gun was left on wheels
1t is said that the conflict of evidence car
be explained in this way: Gen. Mcclellan
reckons all the troops under Banks, ano
still later under Fremont, and even those
stationed at Baltimore, as being originally
of his Potomac Army, and as constituting
the reserve Of seventy thousand men allud
ed TO. The Government did not reckon
Banks or Fremont as in position TO dc
fend Washington, and counted only 'h
nineteen thousand men left within doze
miles of the Presidents house. 1t is sal
that the Misunderstanding between the SeC
retary of War and Geu. Mcclellan aros
in this wise; certain it is that the Secretar
is positive that no seventy thousand troop
were left last April in defense of Washing
ton, while Gen. Mcclellan swears positive
ly that he left seventy thousand behind.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-12-27
Fortress MONROE, Dec. %.

General Lee, in his official report of the
battle of Fredericksburg, puts the loss at
$4,000 killed and wounded the same
paper containing it says that up to Monday
1000 Confederate wounded had arrived in
Richmond, and makes mention of many
more at Fredericksburg Depot, drenched
with rain and unproVided for.
The Richmnnd Examiner of the 18th
says up to yesterday morning 229 abolition
prisoners arrived at Libby Prison from the
Rappaha mock.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-12-27

THE PRESSURE UPON THE PREsIDENr.-As
the FIRST of January approaches, the pro-
slavery conservatives are in an ecstasy of
apprehension. A committee of such, of the
Kentucky, Wicklffe- Critienden stripe, have
called upon the President, to remonstrate
against bis confirmation ofhis Proclamation
on the 6rst Of January, and to nrge him to
revise the proclamation of Sept. last. The
President is reported to have Informed them
that as to his emancipation proclamation
he had acted from the belief that it would
effect good results, but if be could be con
vinced SO the contrary he would modify bis
position upon that subject, his purpose be-.
| ing 10 do the best be could do under al
the circumstances that surrounded him.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-12-27

The following higbly-honorable specimen
of warfare is reported in a Richmond paper
as having occurred on the Mississippi River;
On the afternoon of the 18th inst, the
Yankee gunboat Essex, and wooden boat,
name unknown, anchored out of range Of
the lower sbattery. Capt. McLane's com
pany OF cavalry crossed the river in the
night, and hired negro to hail the Es-
sex. The hail was promptly answered and
small boat was sent ashore, when the
cavalry fired, killing and wounding two Of
The AbolItonists
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-12-27
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
HEADQUARTERS Dept OF NORM CAROLINA,
(

To Major General Halleck, Generalln-
Chief Washington My expedition was
perfect success. / burned the railroad
bridge at Goldsboro' and Mt Olive, and
tore up several miles Of the track Of the
Wilmington aud Weldon railroad. We
fought four engagements, viz: at Southwest
creek, Kingston, White Hall and Colds,
boro" and whipped the enemy handsomely
each time.
IN FosTER
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-12-27

Our killed amouutn 10 i. .t5z; our wouhd-
ed to abous 1000. and our prisoners to
about 700, which last have been raroled
and exchanged for about the same number
taken by US. The wounded were oil re-
moved TO this side Of the river. and are 0e,
ing well cared for, and the dead we're all
buried under flag oftruee. The Surgeons
report much larger proportion OF shgnt
wounds than usual, 1889 only being sreat
ed iu hospital, I am glad to represent the
army at the present time in good condition
Thanking the Government for the entire
support and confidence which have always
received from them.
remain. General, very respectfully
Your obedient servant,
A. BuRNslpH-
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-12-27

The bill introduced into the House by
Mr.. NOEL. of Missouri, provides that in
case the State of Missouri adopts system
of immediate emancipation OF all her slaves
within year from the lst of Janury next,
the United States shall apply ten million of
six per cent thirty year bonds to the re-
muneration of loyOl owners, and shall colo
nize such of the slaves as desire TO leave the
State. No master who has in any way
aided the rebellion is to receive any COM
pensation for the loss of his slaves.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-12-27

C.ntxrr TusoKs~-Tbe announcement that
reached rs on Monday, ofthe breaking up Of the
cabinet was received with feeling Of grave
ana portep,ous interest, and an impatient de-
sire % know more about the matter and tie
immediate causes that led to II. The receipt Of
later adviees has disspated much Of this solicit
ode The secretaries OF state and the treasury
rendered to the President their designations.
They we're induced to this step by caucus of
republican senators, at which a resolution was
passed 10 the effect, that the pablo good would
IN their opinion be sobseryed by change OF
cabinet advisers. The resolution was FIRST aim
ed at Mr.. Seward. as on expression Of that feel
ing believed to have existed for some time past
that this gentleman was the bane Of the admin
Sstration, but after discussion, changed so as to
stand as a Recommendation for partial recon
struction Of the cabiuet. Thirty senators com.
posed the caucus, and their action seems to have
been unanimous with single exception. A
committee Of nine, to wit. Messrs. Collamer
Wade. Sumner, Harris, Grimes, Pomroy, Fes-
sendep Trnmbull and Howard, was appointed
TO wait on she president, and meet the members
Of the cabinet, who were all present with the
exception Of Mr.. Seward, aOd four hours sit
eng was had. This action was precipitrted, it
il said, by the recent reversss at fredericksburg.
This. then is the provocatiou, OF the resigDa-
tions. The Presidens, however, seems not II
participate in the views of the senators, or s'
least. not 10 the extent of the present recon
struction Of tb. cabinet, for be has reissed tC
accept the profered designations, and th'
seersants still retain their portfolios, and th'
business Of the respective departments proceed
with its accustomed regularity,
OF course, there was 40 delay in supplying
The spprebeDded vacancies with thrice the re-
ouisi,e number of candidates to Gil them. The
names of Senators Fessenden, Sumner, Wade
and Dix. have hoated 10 bea1 en- szure, with
more or less distinctness according to the pro-
fessional faith and fidelity Of the Washington
letter writer's The quid nuncs have en-
loyed momentary thrill, sufficient for the mo-
ment perhaps, and tranquility has settled again
upcu the political horizon, yet the opinion OBJ
taips, that the composure Of the elements prom
g no continuance.
All was quiet 10 Gen. Burnsides army at latest
adviees. Skirmishers on the Rappahannock
above Fredericksburg report no forces OF Rebel
cavalry to be seen. Gsn Burnside's report is
given in another column Of our paper. He
takes the entire responsibility the late move
neut, not only relieving the President, secretary
Stantoo and Gen Halleck from any share in it,
but intmatng that il was against their judgment.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-12-27
Stearn's g. Co.'s
Ash-House and Leach Combined.

THIS is made of Six Stones, fastened
with two bolts erOasedIa the center and Is easily taken
down Il can be shipped set up by II Is Dire
proof The bottom stone projects about inches all around
small crease the outer edge. Making perfect
leach It holds of ashes and can be leaehed out
without changing the ashes
Also feet square, the above piani ustn
six stone Which make . ciseIn holding 80 barrels.
II. UDY, Agent.
Welstones all Sizes Cstern Covers Fagging Of all sizes,
Window Caps and slis, Door Caps and s Coping Water
Table aud Quona TnShed by the subscriber at his Stone
Yard, abOu 80 rods West Of the Methodist Church.
AshtAbuLa, July 10, 1852. 600
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-12-27
The President has issued the following
EXECUTIVE MANSION, WASHINGTON,

To the Army of the Potomac 81 have
just received your commanding Generals
preliminary report of the battle of Fred
ericksburg The attempt was not an error,
nor the failure other than an accident. The
courage which you, on an open field, main,
tanned in the con est against an enrenched
foe, aud the eonsummate skill and success
with which yon crossed and re crossed the
river in the face of the enemy, show that
you will yet give victory to the cause OF
the country and of popular government
Condoling with the mouruers Of the dead
and sympathizing with the severly wound
ed, congratulate you that the number oi
both is comparatively small tender t1
you, officers and soldiers, the thanks of the
nation.
nm kTAN NJ
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-12-27

NEwDERN.- Recent North Carolina pa
pers are full Of complaints about an order
emauating from the rebel Moj. Gen. French,
directing tho burning Of all the cotton in
the counties bordering on the Roanoke
River which is not moved west of Viii.
mngton railroad by 18th inst
The Richmond Era miner, Of the 18th
states that the smallpox prevails as an
epidemic.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-12-27

MRs. BEAUREGARD DYING.-Late New
Orleans letters say that Mrs. BEAUREGARD
is now lying dangerously i'll at her resid-
euce, of disease which must terminate
her life. Gen BUTLER has sent TO Gen.
BEAuREGARD very kind invitation to vis-
it bis wife, assuring him Of every courtesy
and protection possible.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-12-27
A. y. BURNelDE.i
Major General Commanding.
Iremuin. General, very respectfully,

In later letter to Gen. Halleck Gen,
Burnside says In my report to oyou o.
the ] 9th instant, the number ofour wound
ed was stated ut about 5000, and the
number receiving hospital treatment at
1880. Both of those amounts are wrong
On the authority Of DR.. Letterman, our
medical director, the whole number OF
wounded Isl between 5000 and 1000
About one half of these are receiving
treatment in the hospitals.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-12-27

Gov. STANLEY's PROCLAMATION .-Gcv.
STANLEY, OfNOrth Carolina. has issued
proclamation. appointing Thursday, the lth
day Of January next, for holding an election
for Congressman TO gill vacancy. None but
loyal citizens will be considered as qualified
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-12-27

GEN. MEAoHER NOT WouNDED, The
reported woOndiug Of General MEAeHER Is
a mistake. His horse fell upon him, but
he was only slightly injured, and Is still IN
command Of what remains Of his brigade.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-12-27

The ALABAMA.-The schooner Mary G..
Mangum which arrived at New York on
the 23d from DOminico, and reports that
on the 9th ult.. while entering the Port
OF Rosseau, Dominica, she was fred into
twice by the pirate Alabama. On the
night OF Dec. LIST, when passing the lslan d
OF Guadaloupe, she saw the pirate making
signals to the shore, aad saw her next day
close 10 shore receiving proyisIcas.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-12-27

The rumor that Gen. BANKS win super.
sede Gen. BUTLER, at New Orleans, Is
reiterated. IL is said be will fret command
an army Of 10000 men, capture Mobile
counteraCt any schemes that France may
eniertsin in connection with the rebel States
and cooperate in the opening Of the Missis.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-12-27

@
Would Inform he People Of Ohio and
Western Psnnsylvania, Of a Fsw Faets (:
Fact No. I.
rs that Gen. Burnside will take Rich
Il mond In leus than fwo wetha and that
Abraham the Illinois Railsplitter,
e Win sCS1., era cs late. ana & hASr'ham'd ;;S
Food and Rsiment
sout extremely and unaccJuntay Low PRIo rs ,sDd says
Fact No ii,
that there Is not in Benish,ed Ath,sbua,s Complete
or better Selected stOek Of
Groceries,
than our bought the late advance and viii he sold
accordingly They will give AWFUL PILE Of Goods for
Of my Green Backs with my phiI thereOn ana notice
Fact No. III,
That they also have Pile Of
Clothing,
Boots and ShOss,
Hat and Caps,
and BY the advice Of Mrs Abraham and the little Abes
have crammed our store with
Dry Goods,
at prices to beat tho World So yOp so yo can hnd every
thing from pin tOa hOgshS.a OfsuFS And IN
Fact No! ",
You will find they take ali kinds b PRODUCE OF any thing
the Farmer Mechanic has 10 stl FOR their gOods.
| Fact No. "
we se od goods for PAR, and feep no Books 80 come
prepared and don't mention Trust as II has become out
entirely with u.s. You will see in
Fact No. VI,
That they are Paying CASH for FOuf and Nail Kes HOOps
| Lumber, &c.
Fact No. VII.
You viii save at least 10 per cent by buying of us.
Fact No. VIII.
That Old Mechanics Row is to give place to more
commodious and imposing structure. for the accommodation
of our increasing business.
Call aud see ua, door South Of the Post Ofhoe
Ashtabula, RoY. 2S, 1862 HASKELL SON.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-12-27

DEPARTURE OF MIssIoNARIEs.-ReV. u.
W. WOoD. one of the Secretaries of the
American Board, left by the steamship City
of Washington for Coustantinople.
In the same ship sailed Rev. Mr.. JEssUP
and his wife, for the mission 10 Syria
Mr.. JEssUP is son of Judge JEssUP, OF
Pennsylvania. aud brother of Rev. IL. H..
JEssUP, already missionary in Syria.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-12-27

Recent information from the Cherokee
Nation discloses the shocking condition Of
affairs there. Loyal and disloyal Indians
are slaughtering one another. The Govern
ment has been severed and o new one or
gOnized by the Confederate party, which is
in the minority.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-12-27

Does anybody know Of any Soldiers vote
cMy 'ohers this year which shows Domo-
cratic majority We know there was no
State; but was there not q regiment, q
battalion, or at least company, that went
that way?
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-12-27

The new Captain General, Dulce, had
arrived at Havana, and General Seno left
tor Spain. The secessionists intended join
ing in an ovation 10 him by accompanying
him TO the entrance Of the harber in q
steamer, but be requested them not and
General Duice forbade it.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-12-27
SKIRTS (!

Il HAVE just received direct from the
IL American Skirt Company,
.Aving the JobberG commission II dOz Hoop Shirts rang
ing from ID TO ~ Hoops They will be sold very cheap
Second Edition Of Boots and Shoes Just Recslved-
Croeksry, also, splendid Lot now on exhibition, at
November 60 1895. ROBiNsONs'
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-12-27

LIBERIA-The President has received
and transmitted to the Senate for ratl6ca
ton treaty of commerce and navigation
between the United States and the Repub'
lie of Liberia
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-12-27

1t is SAID that there is doubt about the
Presidents signing the bill admitting Wes-
tern Virginia. Senators understand that
he has grave constitutional objections to
the bill
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-12-27
We have elaborate accounts of the Free

We have elaborate accounts of the Fred
ericksburg 6ght from Richmond papers, -
The statements of the Rebel loss are very
blind. Que writer fOols up /, 759 but hi;
text and table do not agree at all sa. From
the arrivals of wounded at Richmond, theiI
loss cannot be much less than 900.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-12-27

The Butler (Pa1 Herald says that SILVER ore
is found 10 that country and that company
has been orgauized 10 mice 1t.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-12-27

GEN. SIGEL was awitness in the McDowall
trial on Saturday last. His testimony is clear
aud frank, though given with evident reluctance
as to the iucapacity of Gen. McDowall.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-12-27
EXECUTORS Notice.

THE Udersigned have been duly ap
Il pointed Executors Of the win and Testament Of
Herman Reed, deceased,
late Of Ringsvie Ashabula county, Ohio. All persons In
debed 10 the estate requested 20 make immediate pay
men and IN ose having claims against the Will present
them 10 the undersigned for allowance
CHARLES REED, r..,,or.
WIN, II. BABDER, AA''
KinRsville, December 2s, 1862. 3t619
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-12-27

p.srsppr LAw.--Tbe pressure in IssOr OF a
bankrupt law Increases, and lis passage this
session becomes probable.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-12-27
Charge for medicine for month, from slOO to s2OO
DR.. S. G. CLARK;

DR.. S. g. CLARKi
Having had years experience h practice OF
medicine during which time he has treated thousands pa
tents forms of acute and chronic diseases with unpar
aeed success (of which of your friends neighbOrs
can testify and prspaTsd to give relief toa who may ap
ply. Particular attention will be given to the of Con-
sUMPTIoN ard all diseases of the lungs and chest Dyspepsia
Nervous Diseases Female arrangements Of every character
will be treated with success.
ALSO will cure sores and all eruptite diseases of what
character they may be- He makes of universal
BotOes remedies No calOmel other delserous drugs
used
Persoss Et distance desiring advise and Medicine win send
general description of the appearance of the urine with
of the cause origin Of the disease and
general history of the symptoms, with naune age, &c.
All communications must be directed to
a. y. G., CLARK, NJ. D.
Cleveland, Oct 1861
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-12-27

Stock Farm
3IOrses CowB 4S Sheep, IL Store HSss II Fat Hogs
dead w.t. 1896 lbs.
n II. BEEJkaIN,
j. u. EASTMAN, Directors.
676 D. d. NErrLESCs,>
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-12-27
From North Carolina.

j. O. FOSTER,
Major General, commanding
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-12-27
Inirmary Directors Report.

To the Commissioners Of .qshtGbatG County:
GEK7LEMEE.
EN compliance with the requirements of the
n Statute beg leave to submit the fowing report os
the County In6rmay for the year ending Dee 1s 1852
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-12-27

VIEW RATA 5pSE.
Capital actually paid ia .s... .4.....' $1,000 70
Surplus OF over. .s.s-......ss.s'.. 1ArSVo W
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-08-08

up to the support Of Fields, finding the enc
my routed, commenced cheering vOcitero0s.
ly. The Federal General Mccall. hearing
this cheering. and installing the scource
from whence it came, rode up and said,
"Hurra, boys l am glad you have held the
battery. Hold Oh for u short time and rein-
torceuiWts will be up to sustain you "
He was accompanied by Major Biddle, his
acknowledgement, Major Williams, another
aid, and two couriers. Suspecting that he
had, perhaps. made mistake, he asked
what regiment it was that held the battery.
An officer present replied, the 47th Virginia.
On obtaining the Information. Mai Williams
and Biddlc and the two couriers, wheeled
about and endeavored to effect their escape.
They were fired upon, and Maj. Biddle shot
through the head and killed instantly. The
others, so far as is known, escaped without
injury. Gen. Mccall, being in advance Of
his party was brought to stand by Il pri-
vatc in the 47th regiment, who drew his gun
upon him and demanded his surrender His
sword was received by Major Mayo. The
gene al was particularly solictous that no
indignity should be offered him, when he
was empha,icaliy assured by Major Mayo
that he had not fallen into the hands Of SOL
aiery unaequainted with the usages of civ
ilized warfare. Under an escort, Mccall
was then sent to Gen. HiII.-Appeai.
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-08-08

yet. and will either capture or dis
troy some Of them. Our presence
too induces many to desert aAd thew
flock to US rapidly. Fifteen in one
gang came up to Powell's Fort day
before yesterday. and Eve in another.
Four hundred deserted from, Front
Royal the past week, leaving moth
ing but officers. There is great dis
satisfaction and demorilization in the
Yankee army here. and if there men
at home have no greater inclination
to fight this war through than their
hirelings have, old Abe will have a
sorry time Of it in getting his 3OO,-
600 additional troops. Gen, Rob
ertssn paroles all who voluntarily
come into our lines.
The army Of the Valley were
turned from their march through
Manassas Gap by a few guerilIas.
They then Went up the Page Valley.
There was great panic in the whole
army. Thirty men turned tho course
Of more than $500
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-08-08
A dispatch from Waahingtonto the

A dispatch from Waahingtonto the
New York Times says:
Col. NJ. Miller. of Mo-, and Major
Stone, OF Iowa, Union prisoners cap
;ured ut Shiloh. have returned to
Washington from Petersburg, Va.
They came to Washington on parole
some weeks ago, by consent o: the re-
bel Government, to negotiate a gen
eral exchange OF prisoners, They
failed, and went back to the Conted-
crates to give themselves up, Gen.
Dix subsequently was directed to &C
cept the Confederate proposition
which only required that Gen. Buck
ner should be included by the Nation
al Government in its list Of prisoners
to be surrendered When this news
reached Petersburg, Col. Miller and
and Major Stone, at the instance OF
the rebel Secretary of War, returned
to Washington to facilitate a matter
so desirable to suffering prisoners on
both sides, Miller says there are 20,
600 Union prisoners in the South,
and that their food is deficient and
their sufferings great. He says. fur,
Their, that the rebels are jubilant owe,
their late fight, that CONSUMPTION is
rigidly enforced, and their army a,
Richmond is very large, though none
of Beauregard's army is there.