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Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-12-26

WooL AsD SoRoo.-A State Conyenti1r
Of wool growers is to be held at Columbus OF
the 5th Of January next. and ia TO be address
ed BY Hon. Henry 8. Randall, OF New York
We doubt not the Convention will be largel!
attended. The wool interest 10 Ohio, at leas
while the present prices continue. has got to bt
Of mammoth proportions.
On the same day the State Sorgo Convention
will assemble at Columbus. II will also, we
doubt not. be well attended as the Sorgo inter.
eat Is growing into Importance very rapidly. II
the progress OF the last two or three years is
continued for two or three more. it vii! rank
smopg the large interests in the State. We
see nothing to hinder its increasing still more
rapidly. N f l-l
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-12-26

The rebel suthorities have forwarded tc
Fortress Monroe, signed BY four L'.Colouel'
prisoners at Richmond, in which thet Ger
,ity ,ha, up TO Dec. Alb, date Of the letters
the Instructions for the delivery and dis
tribution Of food from the North TO their
fellow prisoners, had been faithfully compli'
cd with, and that in regard TO the clothing
sent, every facility for the inspection ofthe
prisoners and the distribution Of the. cloth
ing, has been afforded by the rebel author.
ities
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-12-26

DIscHAReEp SoLDIERs. Prov. Mar.
sbal General has decided that soldiers who
have received discharge from the army on
account Of physical disability may be receiv'
cd under the last call for volunteers. They
will not, however, be allowed to re-enier
the service as veteran soldiers, but will re.
ceive only the bounties offered to fresh re.
cruits. The decision will be of interest to
many, as 1t opens door which has hereto.
fore been closed against them.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-12-26
partment.

OUr AT LA,r.-lt is now made public. in
a letter from GOV. Tod o. Ohio, why Nor,
gan was allowed TO escape. 1t appeal s
that there was a misunderstanding between
the Warden of the prison and Gen. Mar
tiu as to who should have the suPerintendenct
Of the cells after the Sd Of November, and
that under this conflict proper vigilance was
forgotten, and NJ organ anh bis associates
were allowed to escape. That such mis-
uudersta ndiog should be permitted to exist
aud remain unadjusted for six weeks. does
not speak well either for the zeal or discre
tion Of the parties. Etiquette is well
enoogh in its way; but when etiquette
bliuks the path Of duty, il becomes not on.
ly contemplate but criminal --Baf. EI.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-12-26

GONE TO RlcHMoND Judge jaime, Clark
of Hamilton, the brains of the Butler Co.,
Vallandigham Democracy, has recently sold
bis law books and accounts, and proceeded
to Richmond, Virginia. He was passed
through our lines 10y Secretary Stanton
and no provision made for his return
Judge Clark was one of the ablest men in
Ohio, but crazy and rabid on the secession
question, holding that State rights included
secession, therefore, that the Confederate
were right and ought TO succeed. He il
a man OF great deal more ability anC
courage than Vallandigham, and has gone
voluntarily where his logic carried him -
What will the Democracy of old Butler d.
now that they have lost their leader.
| Cincinnati Gnxetfe.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-12-26

Mrs Crissey, of Decatur, ILL.,, whose
husband is chaplain of an Illinois regiment,
recently related to visitor that many
years ago her little baby while playing in
the stree, fell down and began to cry. A
very tall young man who was passing with
yoke Of oxen picked the child up, and
landing him inside the gate said, "Yor
will never make soldier if you cry fol
that" The little fellow at once banisheC
bis grief. The tall young man was nameC
Abraham Lincoln, aud Mrs Crissey intro
troduced young captain, home OH fur
Tough, as her son, who was soldier afte
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-12-26

REIsKy YoR rns FsEEnNES Boston
Tresserips says that seven thousand dollars
worth Of shoes. stockings and OF warm
clcthipg. OF English manufacture, 'skea from
bIocka ads.runpsr, and intended for the rebels
ere % their way 70 the Western Sanitary CON-
ulssion, for the r lisf Of the freedmen Of The
Mississippi Valley. is
Thsss Il our pro slavery copPsshsads- who
hsvs always eli . Estshing Of the stomach q
~ sllaeioe 10 ths sIsbss or sympathy for the
~, vill b lepsssssd with ths irrsgulsr'ty
Il ~ Ways of Providence as the logic Of
oyssn : bssiog upon us from day 70 day.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-12-26

BLOCKING THE GANE.-The Government
has decided that the safety of American
vessels leaving the port Of n. Y. requires
that no person shall be allowed TO leave
the port as passenger or otherwise, on
any American vessel. without first receiving
a passport from the marshal of the dis
trict.
1t is understood that gunboat has already
been stationed at Sandy Hook to intercept
every vessel leaving port by that outlet
and another vessel at Throgg's Neck to ex
anime vessels leaving by the Sound, witt
insll uctinns to detain such are without pass
es. Every one can obtain the proper pass
ports who eau have his loyalty vouched for
The adoption Of this stringent measure will
probably prevent repetition ofthe Chesa
Deake affair
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-12-26

TIE NATIONAL IHTELLIascER on TIE Mes
SAGE The Intellegenoer says it has not had
time to ponder the views Of The President,
with the care which their complexity and
importance demanded, and adds:-We are
frank TO soy, however, that, 90 first per.
usal, the general tone of the message under
this head strikes us savorably. and while
we are not at all sanguine as to the degree
of success which is likely to attend the par.
ticular mode Of proceeding marked out by
lbe President for The Reconstruction of the
Union, it is gratifying TO find that he gives
no place in his system to that pestilent po.
lItical heresy which proposes to obliterale
State lines in South.
A good condition and temper Of mitd fol
q midsummer afternoon
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-12-26

The VOICE OF MARYLAHp.--Sneator Rever-
dy Johuson's s manly speech on the Presidents
policy has created decided sensation. Let it
ba borne in mind that Senator from Mary.
land declared II would see the institution oil
slavery arrested at once, Qet the country be
subjected to all the cslamities which l think
would flow from the abolition of the institution
in all these States for time,) rather Than see
The rebellion lire an hour longer"
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-12-26

The President has signed pardon for Brig
Gen. CAN'T, of Arkansas, formerly of the rebel
army, who has rel iented of his treason, aud
brought forth fruits meet for repentance" iu
committing himself opeLly to the work of abol
ishing slavery as d condition of the readmission
of the rebel States to the Union.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-12-26

An EYE TO RErRENcHMENr-Sena
Trumbull day or two siuce, submitted the
following:
Resolved, That the Secretary of War be
direc ed TO furnish the Senate the names OF
all the Major and Brigadier Generals who
are without commands, stating how long
each has been without such commands, and
whether each has a staff. and if so, how nu.
merous, and of what rank, what amount
of pay, Including commutation and rations
each, together with The members of his
staff who have been receiyeing; and also
that the Secretary of War inform the Sen
ate how many Major aud Brigadier Gene.
rails are in command of departments, dis
tricts and posts in loyal States, aud whether
any necessity exists that requires those
districts department is, and posts should be
commended by fiicers of such high rank
with their numerous and expensive stats
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-12-26

THE CHEsAPEAKL PIRATES have been liberia
ted from custody by mob violence, at Halilsx
and placed in possession of the largest liberty.
The provincial authorities are thus put at def
ance BY secessionists and their provincial al
lies.
The conduct Of the people Of Halifax is in
perfect keeping with the spirit Of all that part
OF the British Colonies towards the United
States. They are deeply engaged in contra
band trade with the rebels, and have profted
largely by fitting ont aud furnishing cargoes
for blockade runners, and the collision which
oecurred between them and the autorties. aud
the rescue OF the pir ates. is the Datural result
Of their commercial as well as political sympa.
thies.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-12-26

During violeut gale which prevailed of
Charleston Harbor on Sunday, December
9th, the Monitor Weehaukeu foundered
and sunk 10 Eve fa,homs water, carrying
with her sick men in their cots, unconcious
engineers at their engine, prisoners in irons,
the surgeons, steward, aud Others The
number of men Lost is 80.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-12-26

FATE OF THE CoLoRED SoLDrERs.--The re.
cent appre tensions as TO the fate Of the Captain,
Lieutenant and eighty colored troops captured
at Milliken's Bend in June last, have been con.
frmed.
BY information received at the War De.
partment, by way of Texas. 1t appears
that the prisoners were conveyed into the
country several miles and placed 10 close
confinement. No iutimation of their fate
was given them. After several days the
two fiiceis were taken out at the dead OF
night, aud the word given out they had
escaped 1t now appears that they were
hanged without previous notice or even q
semblance of trial, in obedience 10 secret
order from the rebel Secretary of War. A
few days afterward the other prisoners also
dsappeart M seriously. and The is no
doubt that they also were secretly murdered
by the direction of the Richmond authori.
ties. What retaliation shall be Inflicted
for these most barbarous atrocities is yet
TO be determined 1t does not appear as
yet that any colored soldier has fallen into
the hanls of the rebels who vas not either
put 10 death on the spot or subsequently
assassinated in secret by order from Rich.
moUd.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-12-26

Twenty.four of The Arctic Aeet of wha,
lers have arrived at Honolulu, averaging
each l,l60 barrels Of oil and 400. 600 lbs.
of bone. Whales were very abundant du
ring the latter part of the season--the wa
ter was perfectly alive with them. Hun.
dreds Of vessels could easily have been filled
with them without perceptibly diminishing
their bum Der.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-12-26

On Thanksgiving day, Judge Bond, Of Bal
timore, (son of the late Dr. Bond so long the
editor of The Christian .4dcocate and Journal
the central organ of the NJ E. Church, made
open confession of his error in advocating the
pro-slavery' side of the controversy in the
Methodist Church, that terminated with the
memorable Staunton Conference in, Virginia in
$780, aud boldly recanted his views then en-.
tertaiued, having for more than two years past
been engaged n actively pushing on the aboli-
tion of slavery throughout Maryland.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-12-26

Heretofore, as will be remembered, all letters
TO and from members Of Congress, passed
through the mails free OF postage. Now how
er, it must be borne 10 mind that only the let
tiers from member of Congress can pass free
of postage. All correspondence with an NJ
G. must be paid, as are all the letters to pri
yate individual.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-12-26

The building for an Inebria,e Asylum in
New York, at Binghamptou, is approaching
completion. 1t is to be magnificent struct
ure. covering au area of nearly three acres oI
ground. A farm of $50 acres of land ia at
tsched to the Asylum.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-12-26

MORGAN IN KENrucKY.--The Louisville
Journal has sdvices, which it credits, that
the rebel General Morgan was in Cumber
land county, Kentucky, on the morning Of
the 7th, 10 company with Ave of bis officers
proceeding twoards Dixie.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-12-26

EDIroRIAL OPISIoN.--The following we
take from last weeks United Prssbyterian
one Of the most influential religious papers
in the West. Speaking Of the Wheeler 4
Wilson Sewing Machine il says: This I,
unquestionably the best sewing machine for
Family purposes now 10 the market. and il
more in demand than any other. 1t is the
one which We can most upqusli6edIy recon.
mend, and for this reason have selected II
% premium.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-12-26

A NOBLE GIFr.--The Cleveland Colon
bus and Cincinnati Rail Road Co. have
appropriated $4,000 to be distributed
within the Counties through which the
road ruDs, during the year 1864, for the
benefit Of the needy families of soldiers who
are or have been or may be in the United
States service. The gift is munifceni
one. and worthy Of emulation by other
corporations.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-12-26

A few days since, scow broke from the tug
having it in tow, and went over Niagara Falls.
At the time the accident occurred, there we're
overheard, two Of them reached the shore; the
Others were taken off by the prompt action oil
a man with small boat The scow shortly
after passed into the rapids, and thence ove'
the falls.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-12-26

The Catholic Telegraph, at Ciuciunali, de-
clares emphaticaliy for ",he total abolition o.
slavery" aud argues that without this there will
be little compensation for The blood and treas
urc expended in putting down the rebellion:
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-12-26

Sunset Cox, according TO bis home admirers,
b p:aying the very deuce in Congress His
resolution 10 reference TO prisoners 10 Richmond,
they say. immediately started Commissioners
from Washington to Fortress Monroe; and bis
subsequent resolution, calling for documents
from Secretary Stanton. was to brtng forth
Gen. McClelans interminable reporl
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-12-26

The Conscripton act, has been, by the Sen
ate and probably will by by the House, SO
amended as TO strike out the $500 clause, ant
that also of distinction between the classes ii
able to draft.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-12-26
NOTICE of Filing Petition Simon b

NOIICE OF Filing Petition Simon Is :.
1> Holbrook of WestRed, New York and MoreA P. Bow
will take notice that Sabrina Bower wife OF said MOrsf
Bower, by her next feend Henry ". Bower did the
7th day of December AID 1863 file her petition 10 the Court
Of Common Pleas within and for the ny Of Ashtbua
In said State Of Ohio against the said Simon b. obrook aud
More p Bower setting oh that the plaintiff entered into
contract with the said Simon b. Holbook for the puchase
OF 81 of land that she paid Of her seperae
Hundred dollars in September 1863 That she entead
possession of said land in September 1868 and remained in
possession until December ls 1862 when by the procure
nen and direction Of the said Simon b. Hobrook
iocby removed from said land That the said defendant
Simon B. Hobrook by his agent went O. Farmer with
whom said contract deposited for the benefit both
ties and without the knowledge consent OF this plaintiff
frandenty obtained the possession Of said contract dee
the rescnded and has since insisted that said
tract rescinded and ha refused abide by same
and has not refunded part OF said money PAID d
mon b Hobrook for $780, with interest sAd
amounts paid said contract The deendent is
notified that order Of attachment issued in this
against the goods chattes lands and tenaepts OF Simon
b. Holhoo, and the following lands aud tenaments Of the
said Hobooks attached by virtue Of said order: Stu
ate in Ahabula Townships n the county Of Ashbua and
State OF Ohio bounded the Sout in part by lands OF Hen
y Johnson and In part by the North Ridge Road the
West by lands OF Winthrop WATous the North by lands
OF L. Shayor and the East In by lands owned by
the heirs OF Peeg SHeed and in part by lands OF N. Net
teton and being the land fer which said contract
given contanpg 81 The said deendeDts hereby
before the 18th day Of February 1884 said petition
be taken TO be true and decree taken according to the
| theTeof WILDER FITCH,
Dec. 18th, 1872. 6t730 Attys for Plth
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-12-26

The coperheads North are opening their
arms to give theLouisville. Journal kindly
embrace. Next thing the rebels will begir
to speak well of it, and then it will be
ready to give up the COST
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-12-26

Sir. said a young wife to her husband, a
few days after marriage, you were homes
enough to tell me that your chimney smos
ked, but why didn't you tell ne that you
smoked Yourself
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-12-26

Mrs. Partiugtoo Is Of opinion that Mount
vesuvius should take sarsaparlla to cure
itself Of srapiisns. The old lady thinks it
has been vomiting So loog. pothing else
would stay on its stomach
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-12-26
goth day OF January. 1864.

2Oth day OF January, 1864,
the following described Real Estate situated the township
Of Plymouth in the county Of Ashsbua and State of Ohio
being part of No nineteen In said township and bounded
follows-Begnnng at the centre of the highway, the
line between the land of James Hall and OF the OF
Chauncey Hail. deceaHed and running south
six chains thence west degrees four chains twenty
links to poplar tree thence north sixteen degrees west
four chains and MY Ave links to hemlock saddle thence
noth nine degrees west chain and City links thence
north degrees east to the foot of the Main Brook
thence along the foot Of said bank till it opposite the
place where the line between the lands OF said James Hall
aud Of snid Chauncey Hairs estate fails into the brook
thence easery TO the line between the ana James
and Channeeys estate thence south TO the place Of begin
ming; toge ther with the privilege Of building dam
the stream Of water raid land six feet high, the
onh part Of the s6ovc described premises spop which Said
premises there stands Woolen Factory together with
machinery and fixtures excepting the steam engine boiler
and excepting strip of land of the east side Of aid pem
three rods wide extending from the highway the said
piece Of land set of part Of the homestead Of Sarah Hart
| Appraised at 81 600
Terms SALEOne- third in hand. third year.
and third in two years from the day Of SALE with interest
the TO be secured by mortgage the premises sold
RUSSELL B. HART,
At $50 Executor Of John NJ. Hart, deceased.
Dec, I6. 1853
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-12-26
Notice

7 OST-On the l0lh inst, either at East
~ Village the Harbor between the two places, n
leather pocket book containing $l2 in bills, and
note drawn by H. Hubbard Co. fol the OF $74 90
which the finder will be ueray rewrrded for II returned
TO the subscriber at the residence Of Maj Waters, East
Village. ROBEBT RUICK.
Ashtabula Dec. 18th, 1868. 3t73O
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-12-26

Bosros CHARTER ELECTION the
charter election 10 Boston, Mass. last
week, the Union ticket was elected by
$500 msjoritY-a Uaion gain of about
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-12-26

A correspondent of The Cincinnati CONNER.
eiaI, says that The widow of Senator Douglas
is at present 10 Washington and engaged by
Secretary Chase as Clerk in the Treasury De-
nartment
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-12-26
Lock, and Gun Smithing,
H II LIZ H a NJ Gr NJ O.

Umbrella and ParasOl Repairing,
FINISHING CANES. SAW FILING SETTING, &c 4e
THE Subscriber has opened shop in
10 Hulbert,s Block Ashtabuls, ,or carrying on the
above business where he win be pleased receive the pat
Of the citizens OF Ashakna aad vicinity show
them what he do. J. LOUIS.
Ashtabula, December 10, 1883. smsT29
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-12-26
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
ofsee OF the Comptroller Of the Currency.

ITO the Stockholders of the Ashtabula
l. New Lisbon Railroad Co.--Geutemen- you
may be fully Informed TO the important questions which
will be presented TO the Sockholders the next
meeting take this opportunity TO state to that prop
osilion has been made to Directors for leasing
term Of 9e years. that portion Of the Road from Niles
New Lisbon by parties outside OF the organization
Company For the terms of the lease proposed reference
will be had to blank FORM to be presented TO the Soekhol
ders at said meeting which will be held at Firemens Hail.
In the village Of Ashabula Thursday the h day Janu.
airy next. ii. HUBBARD, President
Ashtabuls, Dec le-ls63. f3i
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-12-26
ITO William E. Cole and Gilbert Cole Of

Il Connesut Ohio, and Harriet E. Weskett, OF Buffalo in
the State OF New York. Heirs ut law Harvey Cole deceased
You hereby notified that Casta Cole Administrative
Of the estate Of Harvey Cole deceased filed her Petition in
the Probate Court within and for the county Asbbua
and State Of Ohio the 2th day Of December A lo6
aedgiug that The estate OF said desceent nsu
cen pay his debts and the charges OF administering his
essiae that he died seized and the equitable
teres by vesure Of contract OF purchase Ia the following
described real estate situate in the township Of Ash
the county Of Ahabua and State Ohio and known by
being lots No and H. in Block No a. in Samuel W. Hum
phreys Village Plat the North side Of the Cleveland
Painsvle Ashtabua Railroad depot grounds Asbtabu
la, that the undersigned Caesta Cole the widow Of the
detceden is entitled to dover in said premises aud that
said William and Gilbert Cole and Harriet e. Wesket as his
heirs al law, hold the estate Of inheritance therein
The prayer Of said petition for sale Of the interest Of
ad decedent in said premises subject to the dover inter
est of yonr Petitioner.
Said petition will be r hearing the 18th day Of Janu-
ary, AD, 1864, thereafter the be
heard. CALESTA COLE
4ts3l Adminstrix OF Harvey Cole, deceased
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-12-26
IEAD ouARrEas PRovosr MARSHAL,
10th District Ohio.
WkhRxs. Dee. n, ltes.

.ipth District Ohio.
e 80 NIL.E5 wknRks, Dee. q, lscs- !
Ed. TxLsoRAPB: - Please announce that
claims for exemption from The operations Of the
Enrollmeut Act for lst. alieuage, %, unsuita.
bleness OF age. 3D., manifest permanent pbysi
cal disability, will be heard BY the Board Of
Enrollment until the 6th day OF January, A.
ID. 1864. Your obt servt,
fsb sa DARIUS CADwELr,
cod f Cart and Prov Mar ieh Dist. o.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-12-26

hAILROAD NOTICE. The Annual
Meeting Of the Stockholders Of hs Ashabula New Lisbon
Railroad Company for the Election 0oe and other
sine Of the company will be holden at Firemens Hail. n
this Village Of Ashtabaa, on
Thursday the 7th day Of January next,
At o'clock forenoon general attendance Of the Stock.
holders requested there be questions to be oond
cred important 70 the Interests Of the
Ashtabula, Nov. 30, 1888. stT2s