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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-03-14

W Nothing like the recent floods in Cali
fornia have ever been witnessed on this CONT
nent, within the knowledge of its c vilized in
habitants. The San Francisco Herald says
It has inflicted blow upon the State from
which ii will not recover in half century,
Thousands of the citizens have been utterly
bankrupted, and in round numbers the loss
may be estimated at $4,000, 900, A great
many deaths by drowning are reported, and
prob1bly many hundred have met with
watery grave. The town Of Alvarado was
tx feet under water at one time, and the in
habitants fred minute guns to call attention
to their distress; but it was impossible to
render them any assistance.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-03-14


~ Backwood's Magazine of February as
sumes that war between the United States
and Great Britain will take place before 1868
and welcomes it with tisfaction. 9TH,
campaign" says Blackwood, sis just IS like
ly to end by establishinga new frontier fol
Canada, with Portland on one flank and Lake
Ontario on the ether, as by leaving the enc
my in permanent possession of mile of Ca.
madam territory"
Disguise the matter as you will, there is an
evident desire on the part of the English ma.
ton to have another tilt with the Unite
States. We should think that British expe
rience on this continent would not make that
government extremely DESTROYS of q war;
Bought wit is the best, however, if it is not
bought too dear, and tho bold Britains appear
to be willing to sacrifice their American pos
sessions for the sake Of having one more
round with US. Well, SO be il. Canada, for
years the ambition of our African population,
will make an excellent place in which to col
onize the thousands of "contrabands" that
are daily coming into the possession of In.
Gle Sam.
READY TO TAKE THE OATu.-Over four
hundred of the rebels confined IS prisoners
Of war at Camp Douglas, Chicago, have sig
nified their willingness to take the oath of al
legance. In fact, they have petitioned Col.
Mulligan, the commander of the post, to give
them an opportunity Of swearing to support
the old flag. s..s
The most of these penitents are Tennes.
seeans who say they were deceived and per-
suaded to embark in the rebel cause by the
Misrepresentation Of rebel leaders. We sec
no reason why, as soon as Tennessee shall
have been reinstated in the Union, their pray
er may not be granted by the Government,
and they be allowed to go home, where, they
declare, they would now be as ready to de-
fend their State against the rebels as they re-
Gently were to fight with them.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-03-14

Further particulars Of the Baftls
Of Pea Ridge, .as.k.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-03-14
Our Loss $50 Killed and Wounded, :.
Rebel Loss 1000.
Twelve Thousand Unionists in New
Orleans.
A New War Arliclc..- X etnrn Of
Fugitive Slaves Forbidden.

WASHINGTON, March II.
The National IntsIiigencer of this morning
asserts IN positive term, that we occupy Cen
terville, and that the rebels have evacuated
Manassas
The Inteliigencer adds: This news was
confirmed by intelligence received at head
quarters last night"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-03-14
TELECRAPHIC.

ItLEGkAPHICu
THE BATTLE IN ARKANSAS.
FULL OFFICIAL REPORT.
EXCITING FROM FORT. MONROE!
Terrible Naval Engagement at New
port News.
THE REBEL STEAMER MERRIMAC
ATTACKS AND DESTROYS SEW.
EkAL FEDERAL VESSELS
She 10 Finally Driven back to
Norfolk, Disabled.
LOSS OF OVER ONE HUNDRED LIVES.
Gallant Conduct of Capt. W0rdcn
GLORIOUS FROM THE UPPER PIG 0MAC
LEESBURG IS OURS!
EVACUATION Of CENTREVILLE
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-03-14

y
usual station, at the entrance to Roads. Sh,
Is again ready for action.
The Monitor came down early this morn
ing, and was greeted with enthusiastic cheers
by the various YES els in tire harbor. Gen
Wool and staff, and Assistant Secretary O
the Navy, Fox, went on board this morning
She was found not to be damaged in tht
slightest degree, and is as we'll prepared as
ever she cou be for another attack. Hel
performance was perfectly satisfactory to hel
officers and men, and they all speak of heI
IN the highest terms Of praise
The gun-boat White Hall took fire this
morning and was totally destroyed.
The British sloop of war Rinaldo arrived
here this morning She Is from off CHARLES.
ton no news.
The latest estimate of the number killed
on the Congress is SO, including three officers.
1t. J. Smith, commanding, Acting Master
ihos. Moor, and Coast Pilot VIM. Ri des.
Capt. Smith commanded the Congress until
recently transferred. Twenty-seven are re-
ported wounded and 40 were taken prisoners
none of them officers -on board the Cum
beriand. The Rev. Mr.. Lanhardt, the Chap
lam, was drowned, and Masters Mate, Har-
rington, was killed. But few of the wound.
ed escaped to the shore.
The number of killed and wounded is about
$50. in the White Hall Sd Assistant Encl-
neer Andrew Nesbit, and Robert Waugh and
Charles O'Connet, seamen, were killed, and
or 3 wounded.
On the Dragon, which received shot in
her boiler, 80 wounded-no officers.
The Vim. Whe.don received shot in her
boiler, and the Rescue WIS damsged iu her
machinery. The former was towed to Balti-
more by the Adelaide.
The Mi;.nesnta lost six men killed and II
wounde t, not including any officers. So Ear.
as is Known she is said to have received qul'e
a number of shots. The Roanoke received
but two shots, and little damage was OCCASION
I'd by them. No casualty occurred on board
except the falling of a man from aloft.
Il is generally believed now that the Meri-
ma, must have received serious damage. :
Its the testimony of some that she was con-
.iderably listed one side, as she went behind
Sewsli's Poi.t.
The Secretary of the Treasury has award
ID the contract for the ninety million legal
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-03-14

ST. LOUIS, March. II.
A special dispatch to the democrat, from
Cairo, says two Union men reached t..arc
from New Orleans, to-day. They left cast
city on the 26th ult., and bv careful travel
ing were GRABBED to get off in safety Both
spent the winter in New Orleans, where the
greatest excit ment aud distress prevail Tie
approaches to the city OF the south are pretty
well defended. On the north, Notifications
run back from Carrollton. The only persons
in the city not regularly enlisted are Germans
and Jews The city is also full of secret e.
ion clubs 1t is said at least $4,000 of the
citiz ms belong to these clubs.
The condition of things is no better in
f:emphis. The appeal advocates burning
the city, as last resort, in case of attack
but the Mayor has issued proclamation that
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-03-14

REFER you 10 dlSpatch l Will forward very
soon.
The officers and soldiers in this command
have displayed such unusual gallantry, !
hardly dare::to make any distinctions. must
however, name all Of my commanders of di.
visions! Gen Sigel, who calamity carried
the heights nd drove back the left wing Of
the enemy Brig. Gen. Asboth, who was
wounded in the arm, in his gallant effort to
reinforce the right; Colonel and acting Brig.
Gen. Davis, who commanded the center,
where McCuloch fell, on the 7th, and pressed
forward the center on the 9Th; Colonel and
acting Brig. Gen &. 4. Carr, who is also
wounded in the arm and was under the con.
tinuous fire of the enemy during the two
hardest days of the struggle; also the COM
manders of Btigades, Coils. Dodge, Oster.
haus and Vandever; while that Of Schaffer
and Greusel are distinguished for their gal.
lantry. For that Of others must refer to
the reports of Commanders.
must tender my thanks to my staff Off
cers-Capt. j s. Mckinney, A. A. A. G.,
Capt. W. H, Stark and Capt John Ahlefield,
and Lieuts. j. NJ. Adams and Sits, all act
ing aids. and Lieut.. N. Hooper, my only en-
gineer officer. ALI t staff officers did gal
liant service in carr, ing orders and aiding in
their PROMPT execution.
Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Ohio and Missouri
may prou ly share the honor of the victory
which their gallant heroes won over the COM
bined force of Vandorn, Price and McCul-
Tough, on Pea Ridge, In the Ozark mountains
of Arkansas.
have the honor to be, General, your obe-
dent servant, SAMUEL r. CURrIss,
Brigadicr General.
A special to the st. Louis Democrat. from
Sugar Creek. says after contest of three
days duration We have beaten the enemy at
Sugar Creek Hollow Their forces consisted
of vandorn's, Prices, McCulloch's and
Frost's commands, and were forced to retreat
in wild confusion, with the loss of a consid
cradle number Of cannon, flour, muskets, am
caissons, &c. Their free is vari-
,usly estimated at fr 10 10000 to 3o,00O.-I
McCulloch is ascertained to be mortally |
wounded az we'll "a Mcintosh and Rector.
ION of the Governor of Arkansas. McRea and I
number of other other prominent men are
prisoners in our hands, besides large num-
,er of rank and file.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-05-03
From KRnsns,--April 2s.

The through mail, with Santa Fe dates
to the 18th aud Fort Union to the 18th,
arrived here today
After the battle Of Pigeons Rancho, Col.
Slough fell back to Fort Union, where a
dispatch was received from Gen. Candy,
ordered junction to be formed with him
at Galesto. Major Paul was placed 10 com
mand.
The troops for the junction, ordered by Gen.
Candy, arrived at Galesto on the l9h, in
advance of Gen. Candy, and learned that
the Texans had abandoned Santa Fe, and
were retreating from the country.
Maj Dancan, Of Gen. Canby's command,
who was in command Of the advance guard
had fallen in with large party OF rebels,
when fight ensued, the latter being rout-
ed. Major Duncan was slightly wounded.
Gen. Candy reached Galesto on the llth,
aud an immediate pursuit of the Texans
was ordered, who were 80 miles South.
No doubt was entertained of the speedy
capture OF Shibleys command, as they
were entirely destitute of everything having
lost, at the battle Of Pigeons Rancho, all
their baggage aud supply trains, provi
siUns, &c.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-05-03

For THE LADIEs-AN INVENTION LoxG NEED
ED-Amidon's Wriuger, for wrngng washed
clothes Que of these Machines was placed in
my wash room, for trial the present week, the
result of which, was most satisfactory, mas.
much as found not only au important aid to
labor, bnt by its use the strainiog and wear of
the clothes is avoided, as 10 the old mode of
wringing by hand. am so well pleased with
the result of its working, that l feel could not
do without one. | would therefore recommend
to all husbands who Lore their wives, and for
economy's sake also, to procure one at once,
either of the agent, who will be in town few
days, or at the Telegraph Office, where some
of them will be left for sale by the ever ready
aud obIiging Editor. Mrs. JAMES REED.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-05-03

LEGISLATIVE AND BIoGRAPHICAL-A bienni-
al work of this amphibious character has found
its way upon our table, adapted to the present.
Legislature. Each member Of the assembly is
laid under contribution for biographical sketch
Of himself and thus collection is made of great
interest not only to the member himself and his
immediate relatives, but if be has distinguished
himself for anything, good bad or indifferent, to
a large range Of constituents. So that the work
secures q considerable circulation and of course
becomes a paying and important affair We
hnd IN the copy sent u.s. the following sketch of
our very worthy representative Mr.. ABEL KRUN (:
This gentlemen is one of the very few
members of the last House who were re
elected. His paternal ancestor was a ma.
tive OF N. York, Of German descent. while
MS mother Is native of Connecticut. bro't
up In n. 7. where Mr.. X. was born in 1905
IN what was then called Kinderbook in 90.
lumbla county. tn the fall of 1895 ba come
10 Ohio, and located the farm on which he
now lives in Cherry Valley, then wild land
the road to which was only indicated hy
blazed trees On the opening of his farm
he began the dairy business, which he bas
pursued successfully, and by bis efforts for
improvement, has naugurated system of
emulation that has brought up the dairy in.
terest OF the county TO its present high
standard, In all the public improvements,
OF both the comfy and state, be has been
ap untiring worker, as president director
or private member Of the local agricultural
society, and member Of the State Board of
Agriculture, where several years he render.
ed efficient service, In politics be is a re.
publican. Asa legislator, be is we'll post
ed. and efficient iu management, and a6le
70 enforce, with argument on the aoor, any
measure he would advance,
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-05-03
t;151l -

Every Family should use Speer's Sam-
buci Wine ebated for its medicinal and beneficial
qualities ms genuine Sumulant Tonic Diurec ard Sudn
rite highly esteemed by eminent ply eians, and
lrst families OF Eruope and America.
AS Dluretic 1t impar healthy ACTION TO the
Glands and Kidneys and Urinary Organs very beneficial
Dropsy Cont, EruptiOns, and Rheumatic affections
AS Sudorihc 1t opens the pores and expels all i'm
prties by insensibe persation, thereby driving Erup
ons and cleansing the surface giving and rgor
whole system and BLOOMIsG SOFT and HEALFHY cond
ton TO the Skin and Complexion
Speer's Wine is not a mixture or manufactured n r
tice but is from the juice Portugal Sambucus
ana fyscan as possess ng medicinal properties superior
70 any oher vines in use and excellent article for ali
weak ana debltated persons, and the in6r i'm
proving the appetite aud beneftiDg ades and children
Ladies' Wine, because It will inoxcate as other
Wines as contains mixture Of spirits other liquors
aud Is admired Tor its rich peculiar flavor and nutrye
properties mparting healthy tone the digestive organs
and blooming, soft, and healthy skin and complexion
We refer TO few well known gentlemen and physcians
who have tried the Wine
Gen Winfield Scott T. s. \. Dr. Wilson. 1lth ST. " Y
Gov. Morgan, N. Y State, w. Daughter Nevark J.
Drs. Darcy and Nicholl, DF. Ward Newark n /
Newark -. Dr. Parish Philadelphia Pa
DR.. Parker, y. Y. City, Ir.JR Clinton n Y Civ
And many others too numerous topublish.
None genuine unless the signature Of ALEREp SPRER
Passaic j. is over the cork OF each bottle Make one
trial Of this wine. A. SPEER Pronriator
Vineyard. at Passaic y. J., Office No 2OS Broadway
New York. Sold by Druggists generally.
For safe by C. WILLARD and ", +. COPELAND Druggists
Akhtaonh 69Oy
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-05-03

While we are engaged in crushing ont
The rebellion, another rebellion is going on
on among our antipodeS, the Chinese, which
threatens TO destroy their government
At last accounts Shanghai was fortified
and an attack by the rebels was anticipated
at an early day. 1t is satated that five
British, two French, and two Russians war
vessels and 1000 armed foreigners would
participate in the defence.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-05-03

New GooDs.-Among the mntitudes OF new
goods which have been brought into town this
spring, we have only time this week to refer to
the stock of Messrs Mansfield g. Bruce. 1t is
one OF richest and largest ever brought in. The
selections have been made with the well known
Mr.. Mausiield-and that is enough to be said
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-05-03

DR.. Jackson, the ludian Physician has en-
cOuraged us to expect from him professional
call, bat IN every instance has failed to afford
US the frution Of his presence Our case is not
very desperate, to be sure but still we anguish
We suffer from fabbyness, or collapse OF the
exchequer, and if the DR.. has any means within
the range of bis remedial agencies adapted to
our tOants, we trust he will not longer defer re-
lief Oh Doctor
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-05-03

We have accounts OF two deserters from
the national army before yorktown, to the
rebel ranks. The name of one is given as
Col. Crutcber, said to have been under in-
diclment for murder in n. York, and the
other as Maj. Cassday, brother of the
editor of the Albany Atlas and Argus.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-05-03

The Louisville Journal says whenever
you hear man declaring that the present
war was brought on entirely by abolilionisls
you may set him down as Knight of the
Golden Circle.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-05-03


from whatever cause and return nature to its
proper channel.
II NHE Combination Of Ingredients in Dr..
l. Duponcos Golden Pills perfectly harmless. They
have been used in the private practice Dr. Duponco over
thirty and thousands of ladies testify great
and never falling in almost evory case In correcting
irregularities, relieving painful and distressing mcnSiaon
particularly at the change of life From five TO ten Pills will
cure the common yet dreadful complaint the ucoreah
Nearly every lady in the land suffers this complaint
above pill has permanently cured thousands will
you use them They cannot harm ynu-nn thr contrary
they remove all distractions restore nature To its proper
channel and nvgoate the whole system. Picc 500 pcr
box Sold by GEO. WILLAlsD Sole Agent for AshtaJula
Township and County.
LADlES BY sending him s1OO to the Ashtabua Post Of
nee can have the pills sent to any part of the county, free of
postage by mail.
N. B-Beware of COunterfeits.
But no Golden Pills of kind unless the box signed s.
d. Howe. All Others base imposition and unsafe: there
fore as you value your lives and health say nothing
being humhugged ont of your w buy only of those who
show the signature of s. ~ Howe box which has re-
Gently been added account of the Pills being counerp
The Ingredient composing the above pills made known to
every Agent and they will tell you they are safe and will
perform all that is claimed for them.
sod also by b. c. Ely Girad, Pa; John Carter Erie,
Moody Clark. Painesve o. Wholesale in New York by
Hall Rucke wholesale Druggists 2ls Greenwich Street
and by S. ID. Howe Sole Proprietor, New York.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-05-03

Mas. MERRIAM & Mrs. PnLIIrs have a
pleasant business location, and are prepared to
fill all orders in the Millinery and Dress Making
line Their goods are choice and well selected,
and are worthy the attention of ladies about to
make their Spring and Summer purchases.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-05-03

speciality and the thst has attended them In reach
ing appreciation of the Farmers Of thus vicinity during
year and hallss residence, warrants them in asking
general business recognition by those who hold the piOw
well ms others want OF other kinds OF Foundry Work.
They making both
Curtis and Titus Iron Beam Plows Nos 3, t.
Their Pows are finished up with much care and furnished
with Sweed Iron Golfers laid with Steel and thoroughly
grlnnd and sharpsned for Shares also finished
the stone.
Sugar Kettles Mill and Pow Castings, Hollow Ware and
all other descriptions foundry gotten up ord in
the most workmanlike manner. Call and see.
March ls62 63s H. H p. J. RICE
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-05-03

1HE Subscribers wish TO Dispose of
4 their Busress Stand, Tools and Good Will situated In
the Village # Ashtabua consisting OF new convenient
and commOdious Shop Horse Double Cylinder Engine
with Tubular Boiler, Iaihes, large and small Upright
Drills lot Of Blacksmiths rOOs and general assortment
OF small tools such generally needed in establish
ment of this kind.
portion OF the purchase money would he required down.
but on the bulk satisfactory accommodation would be given
with sufficient security Possession given when desired
II preferred the tools would be sold separate from the Real
Estate, WEIGH would be renteL moderate terms.
TOWER & SON,
on the Premises.
Ashtabula, April 1862.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-05-03

SOLDIERS A1D,-The report of the First
Soldiers Aid Society of Ashtabula, which
was handed in, though at rather late hour
last week for publication, will be found up.
on the outside of the present number.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-05-03

The 'DoRG' Law has passed. and all ca
mines are required to be listed or stand ex.
posed TO ''cold pizeD," or cold lead, without
recourse or recovery.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-05-03

Tell me, ye Angelic hosts,
Ye messengers of love,
Shall swindled printers, here below,
Have no redress Above?
The smiling Angel band replied
To us knowledge is given;-
Defquents on The Printers books
Can neUer enter. Heacen.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-05-03
AsbtabuIa Marble Works.

DAINTS, OILS, &c.-300 gal. Idnseed
u 0il-lO0 gallons Sperm Oi-1OO gallons Tanners on
90 gallons lard OjO gallons Lunar Oil-5OO GALLONS C.l
O-lO0 gallons Spirits TurpentiDe60 gallons Burning Fluid
30 gallons Alcohol, 9S per cent.
5000 ID White Lead 10 Oi2O00 fba MinereI Pant-5OO u
yellow Ochre5O0 lbs jet Red3OO TBS Putty In Bladder
so bF Furniture Varns40 lbs Coach YarnshO lbs jap
pan Varnish--25 Tbs Demar varnsh.
Aleo Chrom Green Paris Green Hampten Green, Chrome
yellow, Red Lead Black Lead LhrIge Indian Red Chinese
Veilion, Ivory Black. Whtng md large assortment Of
Artists Colorn, for sale by GEO. WIDLARD.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-05-03

TuAr pLccK Of the eyed hemlock. showing
the ax.wound made on the body Of the tree
three centuries ago, can be seen by the curious
at the Union 0nice.-- Girdrd Union
We don't care, bro. Hunt for the occular de-
monstratiou, but will take your voucher for the
centuries.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-05-03

Hon. PETER HITcHcoCK, has been ap-
pointed Trustee for the State A sylnm for
idiots, for the term of three years.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-05-03

The vagront swine which have been put.
ting the gracts Of our Connenut neighbors
TO so severe q test of late by their unclean
presence about the streets, have, at length
been 'marshuled' into more proper limits
aud the peoples organs are ngain restored
to their legitimate and unrestricted use.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-05-03
Butter Wanted /!
Ashtabula County Musical Assn.

THE Annual Spring Session of this So
Il ciety will be held in NEW LYME, commencing
T'ueSd0y. .AprH 29h. and piU continue 3 days.
This session will be under the direction b. Luce assist
ed at the Piano. by Miss :. f. Barrett.
The books used will be the Anthem Edition of the Jubilee,
the Oriental and the New York Gee and Chorus Cook.
Session fee for members-rwenty five cents
All who mny attend requested To procure many copies
Of the above named books they conveniently that there
may I've want of books.
With the increased interest Of late in the pleasing art
trust that this be Of most successful efforts
BY order of C, A. BENTLY, PTest.
WM. II. HARDER, Secty. 4t64ls.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-05-03

Lr. CHAPLAIN, the Rep. says, has so far
recovered as to be able to ride out, but is
yet too lame to bear much weight upon his
injured limb.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-05-03

The Poetical Army Letters, we have not been
able, as yet, to reach. So with letter from
Carlin's Battery.