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Nebraska advertiser., 1862-02-05

It is estimated that in California,
there are 10000 sheep. The wool
clip of the present year will not fall
much short of FIVE million pounds.
Nebraska advertiser., 1862-02-05

BEE HARvEsTs.-There are for lie
bee three harvest seasons every yesl-,
spring, summer and autuf11. 4f
only one Of these yield sbundantlv,
the bees will secure a supply for al
their prospective wants and 50 ike
wise if all three are only moderately
good. When they can gather plep5-
fully during two Of them, they secure
a supply and a surplus; and when al4
three yield amply there viii be a su-
perabundance of stores. As a general
rule, destitution or starvation viii ouly
occur among bees which are disease1
or mismahaged; especially When 5Y
improper or excessive pruning il tho
spring they are constrained to6pse fer
comb building the ayails Of the early
harvest, and the latter ones prove ta
be meagre.-AmeTiean Bee Jourra7
Nebraska advertiser., 1862-02-05

There is.a coal mine in Cheshire,
England, which is 25O4 feet deep
There is q copper mine in Cornwall
21SO feet deep. Engines of several
hundred horse power are required tC
lift the minerals and pump such mines
Nebraska advertiser., 1862-02-05
Years Of Scarcity and Abundance.

The uncertainty Of the weather and
Of the crops is an old subject, but it is
one about whichno agriculturist can feel
Indifferent. Changeable as the, seasons
are, there is yet reason to believe that
amid much apparent uncertainty, law
and order do still prevail At least, this
much may be held, that in the long run.
sunshine will succeed storm, and abund-
ance follow scarcity. There may be a
year or two of poor crops, but these will
soon be balanced by as many Of good
crops. We cannot tell how large period
the cycle may embrace, but we may be
confident that a cycle there will be.
The French are more given to observ-
ing and theorizing on these subjects, than
we busy Yankees are. Some time ago,
NJ Becoueres ssead paper before the
ACADEMY Of Sciences, in.iiaF.s on the
culture Of wheat in France, in which he
presented some statistics worth looking
at. His facts show that "there IS a pc
riodicity in the recurrence Of good and
bad harvests that five and six years OF
abundance and five or six of scarcity
follow each other pretty regularly He
quotes from Count Hugo the following
table, extending 33 years:
Nebraska advertiser., 1862-02-05

Now, let these facts be taken for what
they are worth. They do seem to indi-
cate certain order and regularity amid
apparent disorder. Perhaps, if We should
make careful observations, we should
find a similar law prevailing here. The
cycle may extend three years, or five, or
some other period, but undoubtedly there
Is some regular balancing of the seasons.
An ingenious Scotch writer thinks he
has found natural cause to exrlaln this
law. He refers 10 Schwabe, German
astronomer, who AYERS that the spots on
the sun maln.ain certain perioGicity of
about five and six years; then to Gautler,
Swiss swan, who afirms that this
f, D., riodicsty talIies with that Of the grain
crops. And he reasons that, as the lIght
aud heat of the sun are essential to the
successful growth Of vegetation, it is not
unscientifc to suppose that the diminulioI
of them should augment the crops, and
their increase diminish them.
We are not prepared as yet, TO give
much weight 10 this theory; but 1t vii
do no harm If farmers remember it as q
matter for observation.
Nebraska advertiser., 1862-02-05
Furniture! Fufniture ! /!

The most complete stock Of Furnitre ever offered in
bis upper country just received by T. HILL.
Browuville, April S5th, 1861.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-03-22
Island No. 10.

This island is situated in the corner Of
that bend of the Mississippi river which
touches the border of Tennessee, a few
miles further up the river than New Madrid,
although nearly southwest Of that point.
II is located about two hundred and City
miles from New Orleans. The elevation OF
the river this point is about two hundred
feet above the level of The delta, or It's mouth.
The average depth of the water at this
point is from 80 TO l20 feel and the breadth
ol the stream from mainland to mainland
about 900 yards. The current runs by the
island at moderately fast rate, aAd with
the power Of the 3 Mississippi,
Missouri and Qhio==-combined The island
is near the sOpthern.or what might be term.
ed the eastern, bank Of the river, but that,
at this point, tbe stream varies from its
southern course and taras abruptly 70 the
northwest, leaving this Island IN the south
era apgle OF the bend. 1tisab0Ht 40 miles,
by the course Of The river. south Of Colum-
bus, and about 20 miles froq Hickman
IL is near 0biOnyille.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-03-22

Tue Tribunc's dispatch states that further
confirmation of prisoners statements touching
the barbnrities practiced upon the bodies Of the
Union soldiers buried on the battlefield Of Da \
Ran have been received. The Lieut.. COL OF the
Sd New Jersey Regiment, the first regigment
OF Infantry te enter Manassas has 10 his posses
sion skull which he found hanging over a ia
BILE in rebel but. inscribed with the words
Sic semper TyranniS' and the Virginia coat Of
arms lie satisfied himself also that they used
skulls for ladies and made pipes Of the bones Of
our slaughtered men.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-03-22


Tnr AuAEs IN Mexico 1t is rnmored
that the ArchducEv MAzAHiLLlAS has ses
sentcd 10 accept The throne Of Mexico, ten.
dcrea him By the Allied Powers. But how
about The Mcxcops thcmselvcs2 Are
they TO have no election in the matter p
Are they TO have no word to sny as TO WHO
shall sway the rod --over them Arc they
to hc made TO pass under the yoke without
even the bcnrhtof fla suggestion as TO how
The stamp Of yassalagc should be applied Z
This business Of crushing the vital spark
ont Of the Mexican Republic strikes US as
among The most infamous acts IN history.
Nothing more cowardly or cold -blooded has
ever been attempted. Nothing more mean
and treacherous has ever stained the annals
of the Great Powers" The whole scheme
is fraud and 0, cheat. AS "coufdeuce
game," it would disgrace on association
Of Pickpokets
Ostensibly the Allies sought only ain
IDENTITIES for the past and guarantees for
the future" They Indignantly disclaimed
any intention to meddle with the internal
affairs Of that country. Even NOW they are
reported Os 'going through the notions
Of negotiations with the President Of the
Republic But at the very moment when
they are trying TO convince the Mexicans
that they seek only to Conquer their
affections they are concluding, in Europe
the arr judgements for cleva,ing seedy
scion of the House Of HOpsburgh 10 a
Mexican throne !
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-03-22
wherebouts of the Rebel Army.


From the statement of Tie Richmond
Examiner, and concurrent testimony, it
appears that Gen. Joe Johnston has only
reireaied from the Potomac in order to take
mp new and stronger liue of defense along
The Rapidnn and Rappahannoek Rivers.
This line is deined as extending from Cum
berls nd Gap, in the extreme southwestern
corner Of the State, to the RappahaanOck
forming the are of circle, of which Rich.
mond is the center, and embracing within
its limits "the Central and the Virginia
and Tennessee Railroads, the chief cites of
Virginia, ard the Valley of the James
River, with its canal and rnilroads. A
very important portion of this line is Stat
ford County, extending from The Potomac,
above Acqua Greek, down to the Rappah,
anHock, opposite Fredericko burg, sparsey
settled country, containing about 10000
inhabitants, most Of whom are of the class
known as poor whites about one,third being
slaves. It's roads are generally bad, being
full of ruts in the best season, but almost
impasible in the wet season. Nearly oil
the roads are through dense woods, where
there would be much opportunity for guer-
rilla assaults. The country is said to be
unanimous for the rebellion, and has furaish-
ed several important Rebel officers who are
thOrougly acquainted with the localities
The Railroad from Acquia Landing cross
es three or four important bridges before it
reaches Fredericksburg, one of which, that
over the Potomac Greek leaps deep chasm
As tbs point there might be a defense
some power The Rappannoek is crossed at
Fredericksburg by three bridges Zone oi
which is exclusively for railroad) and a
ferry. The city is built mainly OF frame
houses, which come close down to the
rivers edge. There are earthWorks on
both sides Of the river here, WHICH were
thrown up at the beginning Of the Rebel
ion, but have been much neglected of late
Fredericksburg has, however, been the site
Of one Of the largest Rebel encampments
The city is substantially united against The
: Union. The negroes 10 this entire regioI
: are the only loyalists, and wide-awake
having already furnished the country will
much desirable information GordonsVlle
the new Rebel Manassas, where the Rebe
/, army Is said 10 have It's headquarters, is il
: Orange County, at the junction Of the
Orange and Alexandra, and Virgins
Central Railroads, in southwestern Nir
gina Between the Rapidan and GrdOns
Vlllle' the country is very hilly, and defen
siole. And this description win answei
Tor The entire region esabraOed by tht
s isap'dan and RappshaHnoek Rivers, boil
D aeep aud rapid streams. on the North, anC
n the York, North Anna, and Matapon,
!. RIVERS on the Sonth While the lat,
= Manassas Army is ct Gordonsyille. tha
. portion Of she Rebels previously stationed
} on the Lower Potomac have crossed m,
Rappahannoek. mud ore now iatrsoebsd a
Fredericksburg. II reports can BE credited
Johnston has been fortlfyinghis aew dsier
sive line for months. and thousands of slave
are now engaged on his works
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-03-22
speech by the cemmander-in-chier .
UzsD Quaa1lsn oy rHs PnroNAr. I
FMRFAx CcUnr HoUsb, March IA. :

FMnrSx Ccvnr HoUst, March Ia
Soldiers ef the Ayuty of tke Poiomae:
For long time have kept you Inactive,
but not without purpose. You we're TO
be disciplined, armed and instructed. The
formidable artillery you have now had to be
Great, d. Other hlnies were TO move and
accomplish certain results. | have held
you br K that yon might give the death.
blow 10 the rebellion which has distracted
this once happy country. The patience
you have shown, aud your confidence in
your Gtncial, are worth dozen victories.
These preliminary results are now accom-.
plished. feel that the patient labors OF
many months have produced their fruit.
The army Of the Potomac is now q real
army magnificent in material, admirable
in discipline aud Instruction, and excellent
ly EQUIPPED and armed. Your commanders
are oil that could wish.
The moment for action has arrived, and
| know that | can trust in you to save our
country. AS ride through your ranks, ]
see in your faces the sure prestige of yicto
ry. feel that you will do whatever ask
of you The period OF iuaction has passed
1 will bring you now face to face with the
Rebels, and only pray that God may deleud
the right In whatever direction ! may
move, or however strange my actions may
appear to you, ever beat in miDd that my
fate is liuked with yours, aud that all / do
is to bring you where ! know yon wish to
be-on the battlefield. 1t is my business
to place you there. am to watch over
you as parent over his children, aud you
know that your general loves you from the
depth Of his heart, 1t shall be my care, as
it has ever been. to gain success with the
least possible loss but know that if it is
necessary, you will willingly follow me tc
our graves for oNr righteous eaase,
God smiles upon US victory attends u;
yet / would not have you think that oui
aim is to be obtained without a manly
struggle, Twill not disguise it from you
that You have foes to eucouuter-foemel
well worthy of the steal which you will us
so we'll | shall demand from You grea
and heroic exertions, rapid and long march
es, desperate combatS and privations. w
will share all these together, aud when thi
sad war is over, we will return TO our homes
aud feel that we ask no higher honor tina
the proud consciousness that we beonge
to the Army of tue Potomac.
| (Signed) GEO b. McCLELLEN,
Maj. Gen. Commanding.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-03-22
Anot her FIght In ArLansas..
RoLLA, No., March Is.

0. RoLLA, No., March H.
A shOrt time since, anticipating rebel move.
meHts IN Texas county,. No. Gen. Halleck or
dered Eve companies of troops and two light
steel 6,pounders, mounted on two wheels and
drawn by two horses, under Col. Wood, TO re-.
pair to that vicinity. Finding DO enemy there
Col. Wood pushed on TO Salem Fulton county
Ark, where be encountered largely superior
force ofrebels, and after sharp fight routed
them, killing one hundred and taking many
prisoners, among the latter 3 Colonies. Our
loss was about so. The demoralized aud Grip
pied force of Price and Van Dora ere moving
south,
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-03-22
The Battle of Pea Ridge.

We find the following list of wounded
and killed, &c, taken from the special Of
the Mo-, Republican. The Lieut.. SMITH,
of the I'd OHIO Battery. is supp Osed to be
n. j. SMITH, Of Couneaut.
Among the wounded are Gen. Asbolh,
in the arm Col Carr, also in the arm
Lieut. Col. Galligan, Lieut.. Col Heron,
and Major Coyle, of the 9th Iowa. BE.
sides being wounded, Col Heron was tax.
Gu prisoner. Col. Dodge had three horses
shot ander him. Lieut.. Smith, of ID Ohio
battery, was taken prisoner, jumped from
a wagon to make his escape. aud was
allied.
Rebel officers killed and wounded Brig
Gen. Slack, dangerously wounded Brig.
Gen. Mccullough, killed Col Mcintosh,
kILed ;.Col. Is. II RiVes, I'd regiment vol.
nnteers, dangerously wounded Col Her.
bert, Sd Louisiana Volunteers, killed or
dangerously wounded Major Gen. Sterl.
ing Price, slightly wounded.
Thirteen pieces of artillery were captured
by our men. Among them, one lost by
Seigel at Wilson's Creek.
Our loss is regarded at S00or 900 kill
ed aud wounded. The rebel loss is not
known, but supposed to be from 1000 to
5000. A large number of rebel prisoners
were taken, probably 1900 or more. They
were constantly being brought in. 1000
Indians were engaged in battle Is of ouI
killed were alped bs lhem
Price, with about 1000 men retreated
norlhward aud then took an easterly di-
rectiuu. Gen. Jeff Davis is after him
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-03-22
Capture OF Nswbsrn.

The Steamer Commodore arrived at Balti-
mere, March Is. direct from Burnsides expe.
ditiOn, and reports the capture of Newbern,
North Carolina, the defeat of the enemy, and
the capture of large quantity Of artillery after
a hard fought battle. Our loss at Newbern is
about 900 killed and 400 wounded. Our men
displayed great bravery. Gen Burnside is not
only advised Of the evacuation OF Manassas, but
eOnSdeut Of his ability to delend himself
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-03-22

Dr HnTdS Neuralgia NouAnhehEs RlAstarH are the Inss
pleasant and successful remedies prescribed for this
painful disease The patient applies becomes dow
' falls asleep and awakes free from pain, bitter o.
other unpleasant mi uTous consequences ensue For Eay
ache and He1V0ss Hedaeh apply according TO dreesiOns
ana reiaf Will sarsy foiow Nothing be obtained equal
entirely novel; curons and original preparation and won
deHny suceesal They are OF two sizes, small the
body price 81 cents VA be mailed receipt Of price and
stamp.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-03-22
From Missouri.
ST.. LOUIS, March l5.

ST. LOUIS, March 10.
Brigadcr General Pope in dispatch
to Gen Halleck says> Our success at New
Madrid has been even crater than was re-
ported.
Twenty-Five pieces of heavy artillery,
consisting of twenty.four ri1ed thirty
TWO Founders, two batteries of field artill-
cry, an immense quantity Of fixed ammuni.
tion, several thousand small arms, hundreds
of boxes Of muskcis cartridges, three hun
dred mules aud horses, ttnts FOR au army Of
twelve thousand naen, and an immense
quGntity of other properly, Of not less
value thsA one million dollars, has fallen
into our hands Their men only escaped
The enemy's whole force demorazed and
dispersed lin the swamps on the opposite
side of the river. The enemy abandoned
their works so hurriedly as TO leave all the
baggage of their officers and the knapsacks
of their men, their dead anburried. their
snppers on the tables, and CANDIES burning
il their tents.
A furious thunder storm which ragged all
night enabled the enemy to get across th e
river without being discovered.
Oui uSo'y odIttIy hus eleCtSu uuiIuB
the night Of the l2.h, within eight hundred
yards of the enemy's works and opened at
da ylight on the 18th, just thirty-fonr hours
after the guns were delivered to us at
Cairo. During the whole day yesterday
our lines were drawn closer aronud their
works under a furious fire Of sixty pieces Of
artillery. The fear of an assault on their
works at daylight induced them to Zee
precipitalely during the night. Many
prisoners have been taken, also the colors
OF several Arkansas regiments. Our loss
is about fifty killed and wounded. HOlIiDs
was ia command OF the feet, and Generals
MeConn, Stuart, aRd Gnatt in command
OF The land forces. The gunbOats went
down the river.
Gen. Pope has twenty-five heavy guns
planted In the enemy's works, which com.
mand every part of the river.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-03-22

Dauia WrghtH9rr, PiG v, Charlotte = VgAtFOur, Grt
Court Of Common Pleas Ashiabula County.
THE defendant Charlotte 4 Wrighinour
Il will take notioe that the piAnti David Wdehtu0ur
did on the 10th day Of febgnag, 1867 le bs petition ID
the Office Of the Clerk Of the Court Of Common Pleas for ad
county Of Ashtabua praying ~ be- divorced said defend
ant and alleging for Cause wila absence from the plaintiff
for period % over three ysafs last past.
aidPettion will be for hearing term ef saia Court
llaintGE Attorneys.
Ashtabula, lebruiy lss2lotb, otoS5
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-03-22
ANOTHER ACCOUNT.

NN-'SAhHA ANNOONls
Our troops, under Gen Burnside, land
ed Thursday evening near the mouth of
Swan Greek, on the west side Of Neuse
river, fifteen miles below NeWbern. Owing
TO a dense fog the naval vessels did not
participate in the fight.
Early on Friday morning the fight com
menced. Our troops advanced along the
country road running parallel with Nense
river, but q mile or two in the rear. The
road was skrted on the west side by rail-
road and dense Swamps. All along the riv-
er were q series of batteries, which were
taken by our troops, one after another, af-
ter some bloody hand TO hand contests.
Our troops were divided into three brigade s,
under Generals Reno, Foster and Pa ks.
We advanced gradually, the enemy desert
lug their guns, until we reached line Of
earthworks extending across the road from
the river TO the swamp on the west, dis.
tance of some two miles. These earthwoi ks
were very strong. They were located about
two miles south ol Newbern, aud between
there and the city ran the river Trent.
The country road aud the railroad both
passed through these works and crossed in.
10 the city by bridges. In front of these
works the rebels had felled q large number
OF trees, forming an almost impenetrable
ahattis. Here the flying rebels we're raj.
lied and made for while desperate
stand.
Our men fought until all their ammuni-
ton was spent, when an order to charge
bayonets was given, and the works were
hn"lly taken at the point of the bayonet,
the enemy flying and leaving everything
behind them. In their retreat the rebels
burnt the bridges communicating with the
town over both the eonutFy road and the
railroad. AS they had their trains of cars
in their rear just across the bridges, they of
course were alone 10 carry of their wound
cd and dead. Their loss is therefore not
certainly known, but it must have been
severe.
1t was in front Of this last fortiGcatiou
that our greatest loss was sustained.
The force of the rebels is supposed to
have been about 5000. We captuerd a
number of prisoners, including Col. Oveny,
who cursed his soldiers as towards.
Just as The battle terminated the fog lif-
ted and enabled our gunboats, which had
been waiting for an opportunity to partici.
pate in the fight, to come up the river. and
our troops were furnished with means of
transportation across the Trent TO New
bern
The rebels tried to Gre the town ON their
retreat, but were prevented by the citizens,
who extinguished the flames
None OF our general or STAFF officers were
killed or wounded. We coptnrsd from 80
to 90 cannon. The officers of the rebels
left their baggage behind. and the men
threw away everything. The fight termi.
mated ut p. NJ.
The fall of Newburn leaves Beaufort and
the pirate steamer Nashville, at our mercy
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-03-22
WAsulxGros. March ls

MAJOR GEEERALs,--Gen. Burnside was con.
frmed Major General today, A discussion but
no action was had touching BaellI 5 nomination
as Major rGeneral
Wendell Phillips had an interview with the
President to-day by special invitation.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-03-22

A dljAetoa 10 tbe New xork Tiebssne says
thai Gen ILeCisllan did not know that he had
CEASED 10 be Gensraldn- Chief Of the army uatil
amer the Preuidents- war order No. had APP
peAped IN the Nnsionah madagascar
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-03-22
Administrators Notice.

AUCTION by order Of the Probate
Court Of AshtabulA COanly in the state Of Ohio Isall
sell at Public Yendue.
on the 9th day Of April, 1852,
The Farm lately owned Andoconpied by Aaron Field deaaa
3D. situate tie township Of AahAbga N said county con-
ainng 400 acres of land appraised AT 81 200 Sae be
made upon the premises betsefp the hours Of 10 O'clock
and O'Clock, Pm.
Terms Of sale third in hand third IN one year.
aud the balance In two year from the day Of sale. Deferred
gnynens be interest," and secured preIuise
4to81 JOHN HARMON. Adniiuistratof
Dated March 0tbs 1861. Of Estate Of said fiald,
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-03-22
Durnsido's Expedition.
Special to N. Y. Times

Special to N. Y. Times
The onemy's works, six miles below New.
bern,w attacked ON Friday morning the
l4th. They were defended by force of
$4,000 strong, having 2 guns posted be.
hind formidable batteries over two miles
long. The fight was one of the most des.
peratc Of the war Our troops behaved
with great sieadincss aud courage, and af.
ter nearly four hours hard fighting drove
the rebels from all their positions, captur.
ing three light batteries of field artillery
A6 heavy siege guns, large stores Of Bxed
ammunition, 1000 stand Of small arms, and
200 prisoners. including one Colonel, three
Captains, aud four Licutenants The enc.
my bSt large number Of dead on the 6eld
They escaped by cars to Goldsboro burn
ing tho bridges over the Trent and Clare
mont, and firing the city Of Ncwbern. NJ
extensive damage was done TO the place
We lost about LOO killed aud 400 wounded
mostly of the New England regiments.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-03-22

Petitions such as that, from citizens of New
York on Monday last, asking Congress to dis
pense with the agitation of the Slavery ques-
tion, aud attend to the restoration of the Uni
on, take somewhat different aspect since the
Presidents proposition and the action thereof
BY Congress. They look little saucy and
meddlesame, like as abolition petitions used 10 |,