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Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-07-05

A Town WASHED AwAY.--The White river
correspondent of the Missouri Republican says;
Il ommitted to notice fact OF some import
ance to river men. During the recent high
water, the st Francis took to herself new
mouth and now comes almost on a tangent
with the Mississippi. In this change the old
town Of Sterling has nearly been finished" All
ofits dwellings, except perhaps a half dozen,
have tumbled into the water, and the dwellings
Of the dead as weIl-the graveyard that con-
tanned the dead OF twenty years met'the same
fate. The town originally was a half mile higher
up; but it hos gradually caved Off aud boon per.
severingly rebuilt until this year, when there
are not enough houses or people left to start a
new town or graveyard. Such is history on
this ever changing Mississippi An island re.
mains below the old mouth, so that the stream
has really two mouths.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-07-05
Battle Before Richmond
Very Exciting Details.

Correspondence Of the Baltimore american
On Friday morning the first item OF news
from the front, received by telegraph was
gratifying announcement that "Slonewall"
jackson aud E"ell, in attempting 10 turn
the right faux were repulsvd by General
Mccall, with his Pennsylvania Reserves,
aud driven back with great slaughter.
II commenced vt 8 ana had closed at 6
o'clock this morning, with signal victory
The euemY was put 10 q complete rout with
very light loss 10 our forces. The attack
was made at night and intended for sur.
prise. There was every indication of a
general engagement along the whole lne
and Gen. Mcclellan, in order 10 be ready
for any emergency, gave directions to Gen.
Casey and Col Ingalls, TO make every pre-
paration for the instant removal or deSlruc-
tion of all the supplies at White House,
should the result render snch course neces.
sary, his force being deemed too small to
render the defense OF his position a GER
tainty.
At 0 o'clock dispatch was received
that general battle was progressing along
the whole line, the enemy having renewed
the attempt to flank Gen. Porler's position
on the right At II o'clock q second dis
patch announced thai Gen. Porter had dri.
ven the enemy before him and repulsed them
three times with terrific slaughter, and
was then ordered by Gen. Mcclellan TO fal
back. This dispatch was signal for re
newed energy in the work of evacuation
and all the Quartermaslers' papers and val
uables and the chest Of the Paymasters wal
brought on board the mail boat
Some of the suffers became SO panic strick
en- as TO sell out their stocks at half price
and Fastening on board the boat. Tha
there was an intention on the pnrt of Gen
Mcclellan 10 evacuate the White House a
soon as his movements in front should b.
! perfected / here was DO doubt, but whether
as q necessity or strategic movement
could not at the time be foreseen. Th,
steamers and tugs were all in early requisi
ton, and were moving down The river will
long trains of transports in tow Th'
vessels nearest the landing were also stored
lnll OF eommissary stores aud munitions
aud moved out.
The immense piles Of boxes Of crackers
barrels OF pork, aud other stores along thl
I landing, were covered over With bales o
hay, so as TO be ready al q moments notc'
10 apply the torch for their destruction, iii
should become necessary. There was alst
great commotion among the crowd Of con
IrabaBds. They soon understood tha
danger was apprebended, and on being as
sured by Col lDgalls that they would no
be left behind, went TO work with renewe,
energy. Stores and munitions everywher
disappeared from the landings with grea
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-07-05
THE OBJECT.

Tho dispatches We published last week from
Gea. Mcclellan in Te:erence to the fight o.
Thursday, fore shadowed an object on his part,
but what tho object was beyond our escape
from the low swampy grounds they were occu.
pyiDg, we were not informed. The movements
either by these or other disp atches was repre-
senled to be an advance Of the right flank. The
uews since, which is given elsewhere in full, Of
the subsequent struggle left US in the dark both
os to tue results, and the design. From this
pcrpexity we were relieved on Tuesday evening
The object uow appears to have been change
Of the base Of operations from the York to the
james ryer-which requ ired falling back oil
the right wing ard the pushing of the left to the
last named. The work has it seems, been sue
cessfully accomplished. The left now rests on
James River, some eight miles below Richmond
aud communication is opened with the aotilla,
under Commodore Rogers, and With Washing
ton by woy Of Fortress II nroe.
The White House Landing, and, Of course
the railroad East, as well as those North from
Richmond are abandoned. White House i
laid in ashes, over which we will not now stoE
10 drop any salt tears. The st ores were remove
In safety, and now have tho double protection 0
the naval and laud forces eonjointly. The fail
ure of communication with Washington afte
Thursday, was owing to the exposed condition
Of the lines. While the position of The army i
represented to be better for aggressive opera
tiOns, the pernlcious e-ects Of malarious swamp
upon its health are avoided by the occuparc!
ofthe high grounds. which are adjaccu! &c, AID
skirt the river upon which our forces are now
concentrated.
The cost Of this change of plans ia not yet
very fully given. That there was desperate
Sighting, seems very certain, and among the most
desperate we are told was that doue by the Irish
under Meagher, who, according to the dispatch
stripped to the buff aud with yell "went in 'aut
their inpetuosty was irresistible.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-07-05

ssl ir ,he enemy attemptto interrupt his sup.
NV vessels by making dash on James river
they will meet with pOrmpt puuisbmet from
the guuboa,s, aud so weaken their forces II
front OF Richmond that the city will fal into bis
hands with but slight struggle.
There is a rumor at Washington that during
the retreat Of the right wing Mcclellan advance,
the left wing some five miles to lofty emi
nenee, where a large quantity Of charcoal is be
log used TO heat shot for Richmond. Tho pc
sition is within easy shclug distance OF TIE
city.
Rumor also says that Burnside has Landed ir
the reor of FIT Darling, aud all his available
troops were ready to attack 1t.
40 officer gives the report that Richmond Il
already on FIRE from hot shot. These report
! are given without vouchug for their credbility
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-07-05
Desperate Fight before Richmond.

Monday evening telegraphic news contains
the following mixed and perpexing account OF
severe Sighting before Richmond, during four
days. inclusive Of Sunday last. Thursdays en-
gagement we gave some account of in our last
from successive dispatches from Gen. Mcclellan
to the War observation-disclosures three or four in
the course OF the day. All further information
from that source seems to have been suppressed
and all that we get is made up of iucoherenl
aud disjoiuted parts, and parcels, which afford
US little or no news OF an intelligent nature
or indeed of encouragement. While We put it
in type as all, and the beat we have, we hope
before going to press to receive something
more satisfactory.
Thursday about noon the enemy made sH
attempt upDn Gen. StOnemans forces in the
vicinity of Hanover Court House, probab bly,
for the purpose Of accomplishing an out
hankng movement on the right aud 10 ell
gOge our attention in that direction, aid
shortly afterwards they commenced a vlgor'
Gus caunonading from their works on an
eminence opposite Mechanicsville, about
one and a half miles distaut. Also FROM
low.
They were replied TO by Campbelps Penn
sylvana Batteries on picket duty one oT
the Mechanicsvile road, another from be
bind earthworks at the right Of o grove
About two p. N. The enemy's infantry ant
FqusdrOu's Of cavalry crossed the Cnicka
hominy ia immense force short distanc
above the Virginia Central r. r. making
rapid advance towards Gen Mcclellan a.
Division who were entrenched on a hill
woodland across a swampy ravine about
mile in the rear Of MechansylIe
The lst Pennsylvania II aes, Bucktail'
and Campbels Pennsylvania Battery wer
on pirket duty all Of whom, except on
company fell back behind the breastwork
and rife pits where a line of battle wa
drawn up. Company X Of the Buck Tail
who were on picket duty beyond the raj
road, were surrounded by the enemy an
the last that was known of them the
were trying 10 cut their way through.
is presumed the greater part were take
prisoners.
The eaemy advanced down at the rear @
MechaniesVille on low marsby ground L
whore our forces were drawn up behind riff
Ilts aud earthworks on an eminenee on th
nertherly side Of the raYine, where the con
lieE became most terrible.
The rebels. with the most determine
courage. atteapled TO press forward owe
miry ground, hnt The bullets and grape sho
EEL amoBg them like bail, moving then
down. This continued till dark, when lheJ
Withdrew. The cannoDading was kept u
on both sides until 9o'cloek, P. NJ when sh'
battle ceased
Our forces weEo covered With earihworks
and suffered bat slightly. Late in the \
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-07-05
FURTHER DETAILS OF HE FIGHT
BEFORE RICHMOND,


The New York Herald's report, dated
the 2Tth, states that our killed, wound aud
missing that day rea ched |, 200. The ob.
ject Of the movement was to bring Porter's
and other divisions into more close connec.
tion with the rest of the army In fact,
changing the ground OF the whole Of our
forces, with our centre and left pressing
immediately on Richmond ITSELF which
would be done, it was expected, on Satur.
day. 1t was a virtual surrender or vacat'
log of q long liHe of defence, heretofore
kept up to Mechauicsville, 10 order to have
the whole force within more effective dis.
lance, aud also to allow the rebels to follow
up, aud If possible to bag them. Mcclellan
ordered Porter to withdraw TO two miles
ills side of Gaines Mills early on Friday
Oh orning, which was DONE the enemy follow
ing up, thinking they had gained a victory
over our troops, which wele slowly moving
back in order, fighting as they went, cross.
lug the Chickahominy, aud reached the
position designated for their occupation.
The rebels followed in great force, anC
by three o'clock p M. was a general anC
heavy engagement here, lasting till sever
o'clock, when a lull took place. but th,
rebels again renewed it with greater feroc
ily having been reinforced. Oar mel
stood the unequal contest like heroes, an(
did fearful execution.
Our forces were increased by Generals
Slocum's, Palmer's, French'S aud Meagher
brigadcs, aud the rebels were badly beat
en-. Meugher'S brigade went into the bat
tel with coats of, sleeves, rolled up, fight
ing like tigers.
The ground which Gen. Mcclellan or
der Gen. Porter TO occupy and hold, wa
occupied and held.
Ia the first part Of the day Gen. Porter
corps onIy con ended against the rebels
but subsequently reiuforcemenls swelIed th
number to 4j, 900.
The rebels had $4,000 men ander Gtr
erals Lee, Hill, Anderson and B anch.
Among The killed arc Col Cove, %
Massachusetts and Col Roberts, Of tn
Ist Michigan.
The West Point va correspondent {
the Post, under date Of the 2Ttb, state
that it was reported there that our picket
were driven in on the afternoon Of the 26t
at the White House, and the shipping ha
all been sent to West Point from th
Whi'e House.
A rebel mail captured states that Beat
regard had arrived at Richmond with th
= maiu portion Of his army, and that 300
men had been sent to reinforce Jackson
aud HAT The latter could at once attac
the right Hank Of our army. while 1t
could make Il desperate attack in front.
The Philadelphia Inquirer states tha
soldiers by The State Of Name report tina
y hen they left the While House on Thurs
day it was Iclered he advance guard 0
Jackson lad driven 10 our pickets five miles
off, " bile his main body was ten miles il
the rear a Union regiment, and all th'
sick at the White House able to bea
arms, were at once ordered out. Wort
was sent to Cascy's division, and all lh
trees on the Pamuukey river were cut dow
TO give play to the batteries on the gun
boats. All the stores aud munitions wer
sent on ahead to transports which we're al
choYed out iu the stream uuder protectio
OF the gunboats.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-07-05
WEEKLY TELEGRAPH.
AsHTABULA U L A
saturday Morning, July 5, 1852.

Among the sigus Of the times, one OF the
most auspicious Is the general confidence and
respect reposed by all parties 10 the President
We do not hear, 10 tho range Of our peregrena-
tons any other than expressions OF approoa-
ton OF bis course. Even our CONSERVATIVE
frieuds who have tho. least relish for anything
Republican defend bis measures aud If they 90
not endorse bis policy, they affect to 500 IL 10 .
different light from bis party adherentS ana 10
such a light as they are unwilling to oppose'
Democrats, while many Of :hem are ready to
fall in with any movement having for its object
the upbuildiug Of The party by distinct party
organization and interest, say but little in CEN
sure Of tho Executive. Neither wing OF the
Republicans-- or radical-6nd much
10 complain at. All gse the Presideat credit
for honesty ofpurposo. Some times he is hard
" decided enough, to be cure, bu then, at eve
~ point where be Is called to act be is found
with eommendable resdiness,espousing the cause
OF true progress and some Statesmanship. 1t is
true, perhaps, that he excites no enthusiasm -
we hear no hosanuahs raised. or peaus sung to
bis nsme Nothing impulsive or capricious
appears. The feeling he inspires is that which
spring from the convictions Of the judgmeut-a
calm and deliberate approval of the man and Bis
qualities, Of head aud heart. II he shall succeed
in serving out his term of Office and holding it
check as he is doing, all the elements Of part!
selGshness and strife. aud challenging the Oppro
baton OF the patriotic and just, his administr'
ton will be one without parallel except in tb
immortal Washington.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-07-05

THh Conseryaliye members Of COpgress bag
Q meeting 10 The Representatives Han on sat.
urday aricfnocn last at which o seriesor resola.
tons was submitted and adopted declaring that
they met 10 no party spirit; that the war should
not be prosecuted any further than the suppress
sion OF the rebellion, and that when suppressed,
the States should repossess and exercise tho
rights secured them by the Constitution. A
discussion took place, during which avowals
were made that while the rebellous leaders
should be severely punished, au enlightened
policy toward the Southern masses should be
INDUCED, etc
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-07-05

Senator SIMMONS, Of Rhode Island has been
exposed 10 connection with contract at the
War Office, in a manner not calculated to add
TO his reputation for integrity. Mr. Schubarth
Norwegian by birth, but for twelve years q
resident OF the United States, procured a con-
tract for the manufacture OF guns, by the iOAu.
euce of Senator Simmons, who was promised
S50OO0 for his services. Simmons "acknowl'
edges the corn" and attempts to Justify himself
Preparations for the expulsion of the Senator
are on foot.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-07-05

GEN. SnIELDs.--It is said that Gen.
SHIELDS did not get singal vote in the
executive session for confirmation as Major
General 1t is is olso state that he and
SIonewall JAoKsoN are brothers in.law.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-07-05

MORE ENGLISH INTERNEDpLIYG Under this
caption the WOrid justly comments upon the
imperiinent criticism Of Gen. Buffers "Wo oman
order" which the English Parliament, with char
acteristic impudence, has been induIging. 1t
says ut never seems to have occurred to any
one in England that Gen. Butler is amenable
to the American aud not the British govern
ment for his acts. When, after the war is over,
our Congress discusses the tenure by which
England holds Ireland, and seriously proposes
to interfere when next the British power puts
down insurrection by blowing rebels from the
mouths Of cannon, Johnny Bull will open his
eyes 10 astonshment at our impertinence but
the Charleston harbor portest and these discus
sions about General Buffers order indicate his
desire TO give Us a suitable precedent"
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-07-05

Ma ColYER whose connection with the col
cred schools Of North Carolina, and whose hu-
name efforts were represented to have been go
suddenly suspended by Governor Stanley, is ont
With a card in the Tribune in which the Gov
ernor is cleared from oil design to interfere with
the schools in the following strange aud unac-
countable manner, considering tho position Civ
en- to himself aud the Governor, aud the reasons
assigned for tho course of each respectively
"Iu accordance With the request Of Gov. Stauly
wish il published that misunderstood his
Excelcncyi that he had no intention Of closing
any schools for colore1 people at Newbern N
c.; that he never intended to put in force the
laws Of North Carouaj that until he gots ex-
plcit instructions from the Government at
Washington, no will neither interfere With my
schools or return fugitive slaves to their mas
ters." Was the Governor mis- epresented 10 the
FIRST, or does Mr.. Colyer misreprescnt aud be
little himself iu the latter.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-07-05

JEFF SAFELY Our OF RIoHMoND.-The des-
patches assures us that mister Davis" has hit
upon lucky expedient to get himself safely
Out of Richmond. The excuse Of sick child
at Raleigh, N O., got him away, aud being
there seized himself with sudden illness keeps
him away His voluntary return to bis pseudo
capital is extremely doubtful. Poor jeff He
gets more kicks than coppers. No wonder he
is sick.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-07-05

McCLEIAAE's FAMILY. Some idea may be
formed Of the size Of McClelAn's military family
from the statement that Il occupies the time OF
three locomotives and two hundrsd cars day
and night 70 supply L with subsistence stores.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-07-05

The Treasurer Of the State of Ohio deposited
with L. L. Carson, United States Depository
in Cincinnati, on the 25th, $3.50, 1000, the amount
of the National direct tax assessed on Ohio.
The Tribune's Washington dispatch Of the
10Th says the question of the validity of the
acceptance by Floyd Of the drafts of Russell
Majors & Waddell having been referred by the
Secretary of War to the Attorney General
that officer has delivered and elaborate opinion
against their validity, holding, among other
thugs, hat the acceptance of drafts OF con-
tractor by the Secretary of War in advance Of
the money, against which the drafts are drawn,
is unauthorized by the law.
RRsIGXArIoS OF FRENoST.-Geu. Fremont
having beeu superseded in the command OF his
Department, by the Orders appointing General
Pope, his inferior in rank, over the Army IN
Virginia, and having asked and been refused
leave o. absence, has, at his own request been
relieved from duty. The command is turned
over 10 Brig. Gen. King, the next highest 10
rank by order Of the President, aud General
Fremont with the regrets of his army, has left,
aud at last accounts was in New York. His
! retirement from the service at this critical mo-
neut, cannot but prove loss TO the country.
| The energy he has shown has scarcely coun-
terpart in The history of the war.
The n. y Times pays this just tribute TO
| Gen Fremont: Thus closes, amid disaster the
second campaign OF Gen. Fremont--disasIer for
which in this, as in the instances Of his first es-
say, Others than himself are undoubtedly respOn-
s;ble. Both of the campaigns, that in Missouri
aud that Just terminated in Western Virginia,
form most remarkable episodes in The history OF
the war. Iu both of them he has certainly
encountered aud Surmouuted difficulties great
as could befull a commander; aud il, in neitler
of them be has enjoyed perfect aud triumphant
success, yet ip both be has performed ieats-
such as The recent extraordinary march from
Franklin 10 Strasburgh, aud his pursuit OF
Jackson from there up the Shenandoah Valley
which prove him to be possessed OF military
ability Of kiud which is likely 10 be hereafter
much needed in the war"
The commands of both Mcdowell aud
Banks, come under General Pope aud are de-
signed under the arrangement to operate in
connection with Gen. Mcclellan upon Richmond,
However, we may regret any step which con-
strains Fremont to retire. the policy oil conceu-
trutiDg our forces upon Richmond, would seem
to be au eulighteued and necessary one, aud no
leader Of American armies will Inspire more
cOrfdence iu the speedy defeat Of the rebeIS,aud
the capture of their capitol, than the gallant
Pope. The Effect ofIhis step upon Banks aud
MDowe is yet to be seen.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-07-05
A DMINIsTRArOR,s Sale

A DMINISTRATOR'S Sale of Real
IA Estate. In pursuance order Of sale granted by
the Probate Court Of Ashabula County, Ohio will offer for
sale at public auction, on
Tuesday, the l5tL day Of JULY, "A. d. 1862.
at IL o'clock A. NJ at the dwelling upon the premises
following described Real Estate situate in the County OF
Ashtabua and State Ohio tOwt One piece parcel of
situated in the township OF Saybook being in township
seven 81 in lot No o. and rounded follows viz;
Moth by land Of Lyman BoyntOn, EsEast by the east
line said lot No 52SOuh by land ia the lot owned
by A, Wghmanand est by the west line Of said lot,
being the lot conveyed u james W. DcOler by Wiz
liam and wife, by deed bearing date May l4h 1885,
subject To the right Of way OF the A L. Rail Road an
the widows dover estate and homestead Appraised su b.
10 said encumbences at two hundred and ten dollars
Also another piece parcel Of land, being In said town
ship of brook In township No. r. In the third range OF
townships and known ten 10 oil from lot No ~
stake in the original east line of said lot No. ~ anu uha
thence s. IA W. said lot line chains and o. hnks
saethence westerly 2l chains and 81 links 10 stake IN
Wm BabcOes east nethenee north IA H. along sala bao
cocks East chains and 81 links TO stake-thenee
eastery chans and 81 links TO the place OF oegnhg
sefand On E. Tyler Of Che privilege OF crossing on the
line said lanu aud the said Deoie hts heirs and assigns
10 have the privilege Ia two rod road running noith from
the above granted premises and also To have the privilege OF
line OF land conveyed 10 Orn r. Tyler
by VIM O. Benhan to the Rail Road appraised at two han
TreSs or ,1E-oAe third in hand, third IN year
and one third in years. from day OF sale with interest
The payments be secured by mortgage upon the premises
sold. s r SoiiN ~ G.el,n, III. ~ ma .n;
oH6E.H FITCH, Atty for Adm.
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