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Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-08-23

TnE STRATEGY OF OUR NAPOLEON still puz'
zies US. Laying in the swamps Of the Chicka-
hominy till constrained by the mortality among
his troops to change his base,' be retreats in
the face of the enemy some II miles to gain'a
position which he had long coveted, loosing
thousands more in the execution Of that well.
settled plan, ,forlfes himself in this new position
which enables him to hover over Richmond
with better prospect, 10 neonjunction with the
feet on the james, of successful accomplish
ment of the great design Of the campaign. The
rebel army protecting Richmond, in the mean
time, as we have been told from day to day,
is reddced 10 strengthen Jackson aud others,
and no advantage is taken to fall upon, and sieze
the prize. We next hear that the rebels are
moving towards Tennessee and entucky is
to be again overrun, and at the same time
the abandonment Of Harrisons Landing is con
frmed, and the grand army has made master
ly retreat without the loss of a man or a barrel
OF biscuit. to Williams burgI We bow 10 hum
bic Difference 70 those who have been laying a
our door the charge of ignorance. We cannot
but admit that strategy is t)o much for u.s.
We kAow no paraell to this. unless it be the
great historical one. Of "marching up the hill
and then marching down again" In the exer
oise of trusting faith we will endeavor to be
lieve that that which is too deep for our ken
will in the end yindicate itself.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-08-23
1mportant FRO m BATON noag..

The reports of o rebel victory at Baton
Rouge have been so persistently repeated
that it is only by late arrival from New
Orleans that we learn that the fight at that
city resulted in complete repulse and de-
feat of the rebels, and the destruction Of
the formidable ram Arkansas. The rebel
force was under Generals Rreckinridge and
Lowell. OF these, the latter was killed,
and the former lost an arm. The 6ght was
very severe, our loss being about 250, end
that Of the enemy very much greater
Gen Williams was killed.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-08-23
Cen. Rutlsr,o be Trnnsf.rred.

The iutimations are that Gen. BUTLER
is to be superseded iu his command at New
Orleaus by Gen. DIX. We sincerely hope
that ;his may not prove true. Gen. BrT-
LER should be allowed to remain where be
has shown mself to be equal to every
emergency likely to arise. In the discharge
of his duty as General Of an invading force,
and his subsequent administration of law
end justice in the government of rebel
lious city, he has proved himself TO he the
right man in the right place, aud We should
regret to see au experiment tried that
might jeopardize the strength of our posit-
ion at that point. Gen. BUTLER has de.
monstratcd his fitness to.rule rebelliouS
population. and it. under q change, our
prestige is lost, though Gen. DIX might
do oil in his power to prevent it, the result
would be alike disastrous to the cause and
TO that 0aicer.
We hope, therefore, that Gen. BUTLER
vii remain in New Orleans until rebellion
is thoroughly wiped out there, so that the
authority of the Federal Government will
need no standing army at that point to
maintain It's authority. The duties OF this
station require on iron spirit of rule. which
BUTLER has, and which Gen. Dix has not
in so marked degree We know Of no man
in the army who could have ruled the tar
bulent spirit of New Orleans, at the time
our forces landed there, with half the
ability and success that attended the pol
icy of Gen. BUTLER. 1t is wise, therefore e
to let we'll enough alone. He can keep
New Orleans in subjugation with half the
force that would be required by General
! OF different temper and less severity.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-08-23
Ahont the Ornft.

The Washington correspondent of the
N. Y. EreHing Post says, that the special
draft, If resorled TO, must be, like the
militia draft, for nine months men The
law does not authorize the President TO
raise troops for three years or the war, ex-
cept by volunteering. In fact it expressly
provides that he shall not draft them for
a longer time than nine months. IL Is
illegal, therefore, to draft for longer time
than nine months, aud when language Is
used indicating draft to 6ll up the regl.
ments of three years volunteers, or to NIL
up the old regiments, it is to be under'
stood simply to men that the deficiencies
will be made up Of nine months men.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-08-23
CaIro-Aug goth.

The steamers Skylark, and Callie were
burned by gueIrillas on the night OF the
18th, at the mouth of Duck Greek, fifty
miles above Fort Henry. The Skylark
was heavily laden with government stores,
she ran aground. The officers had unlOaded
sIpoftion CT her stores when they were at
tackled by guerrilas, numbering thirty
The crew heiug nnarmad they were compell'
ed 10 Surrender. The gnerrillas after sremoV
ing The furniture and silver ware, set fire
TO both The boats crews were released
on parole.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-08-23

THE RESIGNATION OF MAG FFIN.-The
resignation of Beriah Magofhn, Ken'ucky's
traitor Governor, puts the extiOgniSher up
on rebel hopes in that State. So long as
there remained the faintest hope of turn
of fortune, affording opportunity for the Sc
cession conspirators of Kentucky to explode
their mines and overturn federal authority
in that state, Magofin held bis place, with
haIds tied and walcbful eyes upon bis
every movement, sulen, treacherous,
and malignant. Magofin yields, to the
loyal pressure upon him, ami abdicates the
Office he has disgraced.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-08-23

CANADA-A dispatch from Montreal an.
nOunces that the Canadian Parliament has been
summoned to meet on the 2eth. The Objec.
Of the sudden and rather unreasonable move
ment is not stated, but Il msy have some
thing TO do with the demands Of John
Bull for military organization iu Canada, with
o view to thut anticipated American Invasion
which seems to disturb the dreams Of Sir Fran.
els b. Head, 10 London, as we'll as his successor
at Quebec That there is something in the
wind is further eviuced by dispatch from the
State Department Of Washington last week ia
Mr.. Giddings, OF Jefferson, urging his presence
at his post, and the immediate departure of the
Consul General for the provinces.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-08-23
NEW York. Anrnst 10.


There wns recenllya village named Don
aldsonvile, formerly the capital of Lousi
ana, on the Mississippi River 50 miles
above New Orleans, which having become
infested with rebel guerrllas who made a
business Of firing upon Union boats, even
upon transports filed with sick and wound
ed The Captain Of the sloop.of.war Brook.
! lyn on the OH inst, sent word 10 have the
women and children, removed, and the
next day DOnaldsonvlIe was o6literated by
Gre.
A Tribune letter says Harrison'S Land
ing is evacuated without struggle, with
out q blow, without even the loss Of single
man. The immense Army of the Potomac
officers and men, bag and baggage, stores,
tents, horses, ammunition and contrabands
are now far away from Harrison'S Land
ing-leaving it deserted aud desOlate. All
agree that the whole affair was admirably
executed.
On Monday last McCalPs division receiv-
ed orders TO strike tents, provide six days
rations, and be ready to move at a NOM
ent's notice. At Q o'clock at night the
whole division arrived at the wharf, and
embarked quickly cn steamers. Left the
landing some time during the night for
Aqua Greek, as supposed, via Fortress
Monroe. An order was next issued that no
more vessels loaded with snpies should
proceed father than Fortress Monroe, and
on Wednesday ten days rations were
served to the arTy, which was required TO
be in readiness to move at an hours notice.
On Thursday the army commenced evacuat.
ing. All the siege guns were removed
from the front and safely embarked on
Thursday AMI yesterday on board barges
and schooners Porter's Corps led the van
of the overland portion Of the army Thurs
day night, aud Friday morning every tent
was struck, and then, for first time was it
generally kown that the whole army was
about evacualing Harrison's Landing. On
Thursday night City sail vessels left the
different wharves loaded with stores, aud
yesterday the remainder Of the stores, were
placed on boats and steamers 10y the con
trabands. All the cavalry that remand
upon the final departure of The land forces
acted as pckets, and strong rear guaro
of infantry and artillery was placed to pro
tcct the baggage train.
The sick aud wounded who remained at
the different hospitals were placed on boarC
the regular steamboats, belonging to the
Sanitary Commission at the long wharf
and were among the first 10 move out int
the stream.
Contrabands were shipped on schooners
barges and pontoon boats Gen. Mcclellan
and most of his officers went by Iand.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-08-23
From the N. Y. Tribune Of Tuesday 10th
state OF the Markets.

The Stock market again displays great bouy-
ancy, and prices Of all descriptions with an even
" distributed business, ore 7e cent higher.
The rise for some days has been slow and sure.
The frmness in Governments was particularly
noticed in Coupons of 1881. Freights are rath-
er frmer, but the offerings are moderate. Mon
ey continues to be quoted on demand at 3(05 u
cent, and ans have been made to-day on mis-.
celaneous collaterals at 80 59 cent The mar
ket for -four is little more active, but at lower
rates for shipping brands Of Western and Stale,
but the medium and better gra des are firm, aud
in good request. Canadian is in limited demand.
Wheat is better supplied, and rather more &C.
tive and quite firm Oats are firm, and in iair
demand. Rye is quiet, but is scarce and firm.
Pork is better supplied, is more active on gov
ernment account. Beef is steady, aud in mod
crate request. Butter aud Cheese are firm, anC
in good request. There were over 800 beat
Of Beef cattle in market yesterday, selling at
over half a cent pound advance over las
weeks rates. Live Hogs were selling &C.. u II
advance supply light. Sheep at full price o
last week, and Lambs better Ditto Yea
Calves. Corn is in active demand, and price
are hrmer
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-08-23

DRAFrING NEGROES. Gov. Andrew has
decided to include negroes in the fortbcom.
ing draft for militia men in Massachusetts
As the word "whte" is not used in the
cali of Secretary Stanton, aud as negroes
are citzeus of Massachusetts, the Governor
has an undoubted right to embrace them
within the draft. The people of Massachu-
setts have no such infatuated affection for the
negro as to wish to exempt him from dan
gers and hardships of war; by performing
his share of the common duty in addition
to their own When it comes to draft
they want no partialty shown in favor OF
the black race.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-08-23

How Gov. YATES PRoPosEs TO TREAT
TRAIToRs s--A few days ago Governor
Yates of ILL., received letter, in which
the writer complained that traitors in bis
town had cut down the American flag, and
asking what ought to be done in the prem,
ises The Governor promptly wrote him
ito shoot such offenders, down and l will
pardon you for the oifense"
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-08-23

Mr. CoRwIN's Return FROM MEXICO
Gov Corwin's friends at Washington state
that he is likely to return from Mexico, and
are talking of a plan to have him returned to
Congress again. He only went to Mexico
to negotiate treaty, and as the Senate is
thought to have virtually rejected that. his
friends think he will regard his work there
as ended, aud come home at once. He
said when he went out that be did not
expect to be gone more than year.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-08-23

The latest news from Cumberland Gap states
that on the 9th inst, at Tazewell, Stevenson'S
Rebel division attacked Gen. DeCourcy's brig.
adge, but we're forthwith whipped. The Union
loss was killed, Is wounded, and 81 prisoners;
all the latter were nferward exchange for a
Rebel Lieut.. Col The Re"els admitted q loss
of $50 in all, and Knoxville papers give the
names of lO9 killed. All the stories Of Union
defeats in that region are false.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-08-23

Dr.. Z. B. OLps, Of Circleville, was ar
rested Tuesday night, and taken through
Columbus, early Wednesday morning, ell
route for Fort Warren. The martyr" was
in bed when the officer called for him, aud
refused 10 be disturbed, but il was no use ;
his dreams" were ended for that night
While the officer was waiting for the np-
pearance OF the Doctor his daughter raised
the alarm of fire, and soon had q crowd
to assist her in opposing the Of
fcer, bu; be coolly took from his pocket a
revolver, and plainly declared that be would
shoot the first man that rendered assistance.
OF course Ods was arrested for encourag'
ing the rebellion.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-08-23
The Peril in Kentucky.

a dispatch from Indianapolis to Cine innati
rspressnts matters in Kentucky as exceedingly
perilous. 1t suys the invasion of Kentucky has
commenced at several points Somerset has
been captured and the rebels are moving on
Glasgow aud Bowling Green, Ky.
Kirby Smith, with about 5000 men,
"a pieces OF ul tillcry, and an adequate force
of cavalry, is moving from East Tennessee,
to cut of the supplies of our men at Cum
bellund Gap, and compel its evacuation
and advance forces of his command have
taken possession of Somerset aud Molticel
10. The former point threatens our com
municalion seriously. Gen. Morgan has re
tired part Of bis force TO BarboursviIle to
hold the place aud asks for reiufUrcemeuts.
Morgan The guerilla is still in the vicinity
Of GalalIn, aud had driven off the hands
at wolk on the Tunnel and broken the hand
cars. Forrest and Stearnes are expected
to Join him.
IL is feared that they will cut off Gener.
al Morgan's train for Cumberland Gap,
aud gain his rear They are also said 10
have foI ce of $500 IN Scott county, Tenn i.
Two hundred rebel cavalry are at Month
cello, and are supposed TO be the advance
guard Of the enemy The crisis is truly
alarming, and Gov. Morton is putting fort h
all his energies TO meet 1t.
Two Indiana regiments were sent on Sun.
day into Kentucky, aud seven were TO tol
low on Monday.
A later dispatch has the following
! Gen. Kirby Smith has taken LoudOu in
the rear of Gen. Morgan, and will doubt
less attack him in front and rear. Gen
Buell. is cut off, and it is feared he is in 4
~ ecarious situation. Communication j:
cut off between Kentucky and Nashville
Bridges GU the Edgcfcd road were
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-08-23

WANTS TO STAND His CHANcE.-A young
man employed by the Central r. r. com
pany, went to the City Clerks Office and
finding that his name was not registered,
and willing to 'stand his chance" for draft,
ordered it pnt down, with the word 'sound
following it, He was accommodated
RocheSter En-.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-08-23
UNION CONGREssHoNAL CONVENTION,
10TH DISTRICT.


The undersigned believing that the first and
highest duty ofall loyal citizens, irrespective OF
earnest support Of the Government OF partyis an
to maintain the supremacy Of the Con-
situation, and to secure the suppression OF the
unholy rebellion cordially invite slt loyal citizens
IN the 10th Congressional District, who are OPP
posed TO all compromises with traitors, who
arc in favor ofthe vigorous prosecution of the
war with ell the aids the government can con.
troll. and The coniscaticn Of the property Of the
rebels. and the liberation Of their slaves as de-
fined by the act OF Congress aud approved
Of the emancipation policy as proposed by
President and sanctioned by Congress-and
oil who regard The preservation Of the Gov
crDmeat as Of more Importance than the pre-
scryaiion Of Savery--are requested to meet
at their usual places Of holding elections 10
their several townships. on Saturday August
30 1862, at such hour Us shall be designated
by the Committees Of the several Counties,
and elect Delegates to a District Convention
10 be held at Garrettsville, in the County Of
Portage on Tuesday, the I'd cay Of Septem-
Der next, at eleven O'Clock A. NJ, to uomi
nate a candidate to represent said District
in the 3Sih Congress.
Delegates to said convention will be ! dele
gate for every 100 votes cast for Gov. Tod at
the election Of 1861 to wit:
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-08-23

TIE Government has granted TO thu 22d to
volunteers for the new regiments,and to the lst
of September for the old regiments All men
thus enlisted are to be credited first to the call
for 300 900 volunteers, and the surplus goes to-
wards the draft. The credits are first given to
the counties, and in the counties the townships
and wards will receive their fair credits for
what thew do
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-08-23

A report comes from Washington that
Gen. Butler will soon be recalled from the
Department of the Gulf and that Gen Dix
will take his place there with his headquar-
ters at New Orleans and that he will be
associated in the administration of the loc-
al affairs with The Hon Reverdy johnson,
as Provisional Governor of the State.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-08-23

THs N. Y. Times says that Col CuARtEs p.
sroNR, U. s. A., and Brigadcr General OF vol
unteers, who has been for many months confined
in Fort Lafayette, neOr that city, is at liberty
II not being certain whether Gen. Stone was
or was not guilty when imprisoned, his discharge
untried throws burden Of responsibility up
on the Government
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-08-23

MILITARY NEwa--The State Journal gives
the following interesting items Of news from
Adjt. Gen. Hill
Foriy,seven regiments are now being
raised In the State.
The l25lh is the highest number that has
been recognized.
Four six gun batteries have been or
ganized. three Of which are nearly COM
plete.
The 10Th regiment, Lieut. Col Myer. OF
Stark county. aud The goth Ohio battery,
are specially set apart TO serve under Gen.
Sigel.
The three months regiments, the s4th,
85lh. Ssh, 8Tlh and S9ih, will have an
opportunity TO reorganize FOR the war.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-08-23

The Russian Legation at Washington is in
reception Of the news OF the early arrival Of
the Emperor Of Russiu's second son in the
u. S. This visit is said to take place in
answer to nn invitation recently made by
Mr.. Cameron, our Minister to the Russian
Emnpror
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-08-23

The Newbern Progress states that the
final result Of The election in North Carroll.
na indicates the defeat Of johnson, the Sc
cession candidate Tor Governor, Sy sG,eSSe.
The Union opposition has elected nearly
every member Of both branches Of the Leg
islature by still greater majoritles. Every
candidate advocating the continuation OF
the war and a separation Of the Union has
been defeated.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-08-23

McCooEs MuRDER AvESoED "A telegraph
operalor, iuss from Northern Alabama, reports
TO the Cincinnati Times that the 9th Ohio has
avenged The murder Of its Colonel by hanging
between two saplings the rebel who led Nc
Cook into the ambush---that they have destroy
cd the adjoining town and plantation houses
aud shot every male rebel they found. lS5 is
the number said to have been killed.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-08-23

The remains Of a man have been found
under a coal bed in Illinois. This distrubs
the theory that man was later crea.
tion than coal, unless it be as Ike suggests,
who has looked into geology somewhat,
that the man crawled under the bed after
il was made
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-08-23

Grx. BuRksIDE was at Fortress Monroe, on
tbs 18th. and there Is some talk Of bis taking
command Of the army nOw IN command Of Gen.
Mcclellan Thai position Of this army must
remnIn on ghe PeninsalAIs Is eyidsnt, and between
nanp,on and Yorktown. as there are twenty
acres eOtsRd By hospitals At Hampton. A
lallsoAais = noe bslng eompleied between there
I'd Foniess Monree
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-08-23

A New Orleans correspondent of the N.
Y. Times in letter dated August 9th,
says that Col. H. e. Paine, Of the 4th Wis
consin, was in that city still under arrest
for refusing to turn negroes out Of his camp
as ordered by Gen. Williams at Baton
Rouge This was the Gen. Williams killed
at the late battle.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-08-23

On the 4th inst, the steamer Huron cap.
tured The sch Aguiln, while attempting to
ran the blockade of Charleston har. She
is of II tons burthen, and was laden with
between 5000 and 1000 bbls. of turpentne,
and was bound for Nassua.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-08-23
General.in.chief United States Arm

The property Commission in Memphis
under he ConfscalioD act is getting along
swimmingIy. Already three hundred and
seventy. i've houses have been rented aud
taken possession under the recent order,
and over seventy five Of the same have been
rented out to good rents, are payable one
month in advance.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-08-23
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Notice.

THE Undersigned will offer for Sale ut
Public Auction, at the late residence Of CALVIN @.
THAYER, deceased,
on Wednesday, the 10th day Of ofScptember, 1862,
the Goods and Cbaes Of said deceased consisting Of the
undivided fourth part Of the
Schooner New Lisbon,
the Sails Boat Anchorr Cabes and appertennnces. Sale
10 at 10 O'Clock A. NJ. Terms: Notes at three
months with two good sureties will be taken
MARY THAYER,
Ashtabula August IS. 1862 3t66I Administrative.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-08-23

Fnsr HxAniso.-The Philadelphia Press
alludins to the Presidents interview with CO.
lored delegation on the subject Oi colonization
remarks
The negro may we'll say thai under Pre-
sident Lincoln he has had his FIRST bearing
IN the White House. Other presidents
have bought and sold him, and driven him
from the territories, and closed their eyes
to the nefarious system under which he Yves
captured in Africa and dragged over 'ne
ocean in chains. But President Line u
has listened 10 his story and given bin
counsel and advice.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-08-23

Hon REvERpY JouNsoN Of Md, has made his
report to the Government upon the points in
the administration Of affairs in New Orleans,
and the President has approved its conclusions.
l, is understood he recommends the return to
the Consul OF the Netherlands the Ss0l 900
seized by Gen. Butler that the 100000
be returned to the French Consul and, also,
that large amount Of sugar and other merchau-
disc be reliuquisbed to Ethe Greek, British aud
other foreign merchants domiciled in New Or.
leans as as,according 10 Mr. johnson, these seizures
by Gen. Butler cannot be justified
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-08-23

A correspondent Of the Grenada Appeal
says that at the battle Of Baton Rouge
Capt Alex II. Tod "a brother Of Mrs
Linccln) was instantly killed.