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w ANTED-A home for woman with two
w children. The woman Is good Cook aud Washer In
qu General Hospital No l. !. W. Turnsr, at this efiee.
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NOTICE to the Citizens beurico G. unity.
The iostament OF Henseo county salt viii oea
very TODAY the Courthouse 30 all persons en- et 20
and fail IT, will be loss You will get DIS. fer
member ticket at 10 CENT pound ana Tor every 30 ns
Of salt will have to buy empty saek at s2 5e cns
price. Eli All BAKER,
jy2i-lmo Agent for Herueo county,
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exclusive control OF the sale Fancy Soups
At our establishment 10 whom al orders Be
We Are paving the highest price, either cash or In
for soap--for ali kind Of grease. VIM g. WEBB Co.
ie11-u Manches er Soap Works.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-08-21

TEACHER WANTED.--I wish to employ
Il eCmpeten teach branches Music
and Drawing he latter ndpensAbe) t,ks charge Of
nall school family Lazy Of experience az mddl
age would preferred. Satisfactory references; requested and
exchanged. Ny address is Coluubis, IuVsnns county, Va.
aug LEFT WIN X. COOKE.
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AUoNT0N- SALES.
FUTUl~E DAYS.

By VIZ. H. PowLT, soEs 4 CO., Aucr's.,
Nos. ZIG 4 lis Main street.
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A VIRGINIA. LADY
IA Orpetent to teach the English branches desires sua
louse Nelson county Va sugll-dk.Sss
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-01-03
letter srMr. weed rrota wasalneson.
From the AIbanr Lonrnni.


The collision between Senators and The
Cabinet has not, as far as l can learn,
promoted any public interest. Nor, as no
such interest can be promoted by flaming
the embers," am disposed to Go so. But
there is one perplexing phase Of he qnes.
tion refer TO the assumption that the
Secretary Of State has not been in favor Of
vigorous prosecute Of the war. This is
such reversal Of truth that cannot see
how Senator'S could be so ill.informed as to
make the error their basis of complaint.-
The President aud every member of the
Cabinet know how utterly unfounded and
unjust this accusation is. They knew that
upon all war questions the Secretary of
State was prompt and earnest, going al
ways for the largest Army, the larges
Navy, and the most vigorous prosecutions
of the war" in this respect, therefore, the
Senators failed to maintain their accuse.
tion.
This charge was unfounded--its speciica-
tions were disproved But as this must
have been the Ostensible rather than the
real cause Of discomfort, the disprOval oil it
has aggravated rather than removed the
causes OF difference. So that our conflict
with Rebellion is to be embarrassed by II
teud between the Senate and the Executive
branches OF the Government. In whatever
else Gov. Seward may have erred vi fullen
behind, or exceeded his colleagues, kn0to
tnat upon every war question he has been
Tally up to the highest mark. There is.
perhaps 40 objection to saying that, but
for unforeseen delays, Gen. Banks would
have departed, upon his Southern Expedi.
ton, two weeks earlier, thus precluding all
possibility of misepprehending his desIiua
tion and that the breaking out OF yellow
Fever at Hilton Head. and the death oi
Geu Mitchell, thwarted, important move,
unp
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-01-03

we sincerity believe, common cause, urge
us, at the present moment, to address you
on the subject" Of that fearful encourage
ment and support which is being afforded
by England to a slaveholding Confederacy.
I'VE will not dwell on the ordinary top.
ics,-on the progress Of civilization on the
advance Of freedom everywhere, on the
rights aud requirements Of The nineteenth
century; but we appeal to you very serious
ly to reflect and to ask counsel Of God bow
Ear such state Of things is in accordance
with His Holy Word the inalienable
rights of immortal souls, and the pure aud
merciful spirit of the Christian religion.
1--WE appeal to you, as sisters, as wives,
and as mothers. to raise your voices to your
fellow citizens, and your prayers to God
for the removal of this afliclion and dis,
grace from the Christian world"
In behalf Of many thousands Of American Women,
HARRIET BEECHER STOWE.
WASHINGTON, November n, 1882.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-01-03
Haskell e. S6,

vuzsz - A1OAls
ka CD
Would Inform the People Of 0lio and
Ne'fern f'ennsyluania, Of FsW Faets.
Fact No l.
| that Gen Burnside win take Picb.
iPnd In less than two weeks and that
Abraham the Illinois Rail splitter.
y oound,e WIN sooner or Ister And he Ahr,b.u, -
" " 80 On and furnish the people with
Food and Raiment
SOu' az 'A'''' a naceouniaDy Low PRrc rs and say.
Fact No II,
dI Rss ssas Srs s..asa i 90s Ahtabus more Complete
Groceries,
than ours bought betre late advance and will he sold
o, 4nS P1 % my Green Backs VIII my phz thereon ana noss
Fact N6A1II,
That they also have arm Of
Clothing,
Boots ana Shoes,
Hats and Gaps,
"Ts S@q by s6s sayso Of Mrs hb and the little Abs W.
Dry GooJs.
e, D gISs S to beat eat 6 the ToId So you End every
uihg hoh pun 'Oa 40 Sshead OF ougarA' Aud In
Fact No: IVN
Yon win End they take all kinds Of PRODtrr - - .,,
the Farmer or Mechanic has to sell for goods.
Fact No. v,
We sell our goods for PAY and keep no BAt. an .o.
prepared and doHt mention Tru it has becne worn out
entirely with You will see in VS." Wv
Fact No. VI,
That they Paying CASH for Flour and Nan Ker Hoops
Lun1bor, &c.
Fact No. VII.
You win save at least 10 per cent by buying Of u.s.
Fact No VIII
That Old Mechanics Row soon 10 give paee 10 mora
cmmodious and iupoEng srusne the accommodation
OF our increasing bus npsH.
Call and US door South C the Poat Office
Ashtahila. Nov 2s, 1862 HASKELL, & SON
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HIissouri-sr. LOUIS, Dec. 80.


The G0vernor's message, after cOngrat-
uatlug the Legislature and State that at
last "a loyal General Assembly is.convened,
reviews the condition OF the States since
the outbreak of the rebellion and says that
the number of volunteers from Missouri
after the casualties of war is q, 500, which
with 10, 500 State militia gives total force
of 38. 600 in the service Of the war. Tie
Governor treats at length, aud earnestly
recommends the Legislature to adopt
measures TO restore the State credit and o
reduce the State debt consistent with good
with good faith towards the holders of th e
State bonds complete the railroads which
are unfinished and secure the interest Of
private stock holders.
On the subject Of emancipation, the
Governor says he has long been convinced
that the material interests of Missouri
would be advanced by substituting free for
slave labor, and recommends a plan by
! which the children of slaves born after the
! passage OF this act shall be free, but remain
I under the care of their owners till they
have arrived as a certain age. the owners
to be compensated for the diminished value
of slave mothers after thus rendered inca
pable of raising slave children.
During the discussion of the emancipa
tion question, the Governor says The Legs
lerure cannot cJustitutloualy adopt a
scheme by which owners Of slaves can bt
divided into two classes, aud the slaves o
one class eman.ipated without compehsa
tion is provided for the other class.
Both houses Of the Legislature complet
ed heir organization to-day by the election
Of all the emancipation candidates. Thef'
seems to he general opinion that Con
gIess should lead off ia the emancipation
movement, aud there is no doubt that I
prompt liberal tender OF compensation
would greatly facilitate the emancipation
measure in the Legislature. There is
strong prospect that he Senatorial qnes
tiOn @lll soou be disposed OF. Under tn
, Constitution Of this Sta,e single mujorit
only is required TO pass any DILL over tn
Governors veto.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-01-03

LaGIsyllLI, Dec. SO-ll:O5 P.

LargsylL4E5 Dec. SO-ll:O5 Pm
Colonel Harlan attacked Morgan at
Rolling Fork yesterday morning There
was an engagemepE of an hour and hplf1
Harlan killed aad wounded number OF
rebels, losing two billed qpd threo wounded
among the latter LieaieBant Paulus, Of
Soutwick's battery, since dead. The reb.
els retrea,ed towards BardestowR, having
lost several killed and wounded, and a
Captain and six priyates captured. Nor
gau spent last night at Bardestowu, and
moved eastward on the Springfield turn
pike this morning. Scouts report that the
rebel Colonel BAIL Duke was seriously
wounded at Rolling Fork. A messenger
reported 10 Harlan that our forces had gu
engagement at New Haven this morning,
and repulsed The rebels there.
Shepherdsyle aud Rolling Fork bridge
are saEe TIE treale work on Muldrah''
Hill is so seriously damaged that it will re-
qui a month for its restoration. Two
small bridges easily restored were burned
10y the rebels near Lebanon junction. The
aUove comprise all dam tges done by tht
rebels to bridges on the Louisville & Nash
vile railroad and its tributaries.
Lieutenant John Speed, Of Gilbert'
staff was taken prisoner by the rebels neal
the treslle work, aud robbed oil his cloth
ing, watch, and purse.
Rysecrans captured several cannon OF
his approach to Murireesboro', aud reports
from below Indicate an engagement pro
crossing there
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Dec. al

|. AddluOnal particulars of the laId TO Van
Bmeu are received. Our army was ten
miles this side Of Van Buren, yesterday
morning aud would bivouac or tue moun.
tain top last night and expected 10 reach
Prairie Grove again to-day. Gen. Schu-
field joined them few miles beyond the
loot Uf the mountains.
The steamers Violet, Key West, Rose
Douglass, Frederick, Erie No 6, and Van
Buren, with their cargoes of grain and
provisions for the rebel army were burned
Also Il large amount Of army stores
The rebels burRed their arsenal and ferry
boat al Fort Smith to prevent them falling
into our hands also, q large quantity Of
| forage aud provisions on the opposite bank
of the river. A general conhagratiou was III
| progress when our forces left
Many deserters came into our lines who
reported that two regiments of Mllsourans
stacked their arms few days ego, crossed
| the river anu went home Another regl.
meut of Mssourans lett short time after
taking their arms with them. Two regi
ments of Texans also stacked their arm,
and started for home. A regiment of cav.
airy was sent iu pursuit, but instead oi
arrestiug joined the runaways.
Every ylnlng goes to show that the rebel
army OF the Trans Mississippi is completely
disorgauized,
= The Arkansas is at bostable stage, and
the country bordering ON the river from Il
point 25 miles below Van Buren to Little
Rock, Is well provided with passage ano
food to suOsiSt an army.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-01-03

OF. hpui'I O0S' o.
General Blunt telegraphS 10 General
Cutiss, under date of Van Buren,, Arkan
sas, December 28th, as follows:
My long range guns are now Smelling
the rebel camp across the river, five miles
below here. If The enemy does not retreat
during The night, shall endeavor 10 cross
my troops over 10 the morning, aud offer
battle.
Among the property captured are four
steamers, three OF ,hem heavily loaded with
supplies, ferry boat snd lalge amOun
Of ammunition. Quite u numOer Of the
euemy were killed
A cavalry brigade mas beeu sent to King
George County, lying between the Kappa
hammock aud Potomac, ior what purpose is
unknown. Probably il has gone 10 assist
STUART. A new rebel encampnent is to be
seen ut Fredericksburg. The rebels are
receiving plenty of tents from Riebmonl,
The enemy is throwing up breaslworkE
along the street fronting the river, to pre-
vent any further crossing by means Of pom
toon bridges Gen PLEAsANTos has cap
tured l50 head Of cattle from the rebuls
He has also taken an cilicer OF LoNesrREEr
staff. who had crossed into King George
County with the delectabls intention o
getting married.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-01-03

CAPTURE Of THE ARIEL-We have the
humiliating news that the Calitornis steam
ship Ariel was captured by the famous pi.
rate Alabama, on the. 7th instant, while
the former was on her way to Aspiuwall
The only plunder secured was $4,000 in
greeubacks aud $4,000 iu specie, on
freight for Nicaragua, The arms and anu,
nition were taken from l20 marines on
bourd end thoy ~orn pAralod. il Eas the
lrst intention Of SEMNEs, the pirate cap
tain, to fire the Ariel, after putting her
passengers ashore but he finally permit
ted her to pass on, after taking bonds in the
sum of $26O,OOO SCENES was on the
look out for the Champion when he captur.
ed the Ariel.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-01-03

The report that Geu. GRANT has fallen
back across the rallahalchie is confirmed,
He seems TO have done SO of his own ac
cord. He will now open the Memphis aud
Charleston railroad to Grand Junction aud
make Memphis bis beso Of supplies. Mem
pnIs lies SO miles nearly wei Of the June
lion.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-01-03
RetaIIatOry,

A rotaiatory proclamation by JEFF
DAVIS, has been issued in view of the fact
that President LINcoLNs emancipation or
der is soon to take effect. 1t is principally
aimed at Gen. BUTLER, against whom DA
Wis brings all manner of charges aud whom
he declares to be feon and an outlaw.
He also issues the amiable order that, ia
case General BUTLER is caught, he shall bt
sommarily hung. The same gentle fate
shall be meted out to the officers under
him. As for the privates, they shall be es
teemed prisoners Of war aud treated al
SUCH Negroes caught with arms in the
hands shall be turned over to the tender
mercies of the authorities Of the States
wheace they hail Any Federal Office
found abetting negro nsurreclion shall
incoBtinently swing. No commissioned
officer captured FROM the United States
shall be psroled We presume the sweet.
tempered and guileleSs President" of lh'
"Souihern Confederacy" has read Of tht
bun which endeavored to bat locomoiiv,
OF bridge. His balderdaSb, in spite 0
our accustomed award Of u fair degree o
shrewdness, leads us o look upon him as
fool
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-01-03

MORE DisGRAcEFUL PEACE PROPOSITIONS.
Rumors are rife, says the Tribunes Wash.
ington correspondent, that certain Pro
Slavery politicians Of the North are striving
might and main to put an end to the war
by patching up an ignominious peace with
the rebel, before the Proclamation of the
lirst of January shall take effect, aud put a
tiaa end to all such schemes. They boast
of having received promises of support from
leading men. aud Of having allies in unex
pected quarters.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-01-03

TENNESSEE -ELEcrIoNs have been held
for Congressman in the OH and 10Th
Districts of Tennessee These districts n-
clude Memphis and much of Western Tenn.
essee They will be enrolled among loyal
districts just in time to escape the Procla-
nation Of Emancipation that will, three days
later, be issned by the Executive. We nre
Informed that Governor johnson, aud other
distinguished men of that State, are petit
tioning to have Tennessee exempted from the
Proclamation. We have not learned the
ground. upon which the exemption is claimed
that Tennessee is effectaally loyal as to her
own population but that her expression
Of loyalty is suppressed by means OF Con
federate armies now on her soil There
may he force in this. Aud if it be wei
founded. We hope that Rosecrans will no
much longer delay in making the matte
manifest.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-01-03

joan MORGAN, with about 5000 Of his
guerrilla gang, suddenly appeared at Eliz-
absthtoyn, KY, on the 9th, aud surpris-
ed Federal force Of $50. Our men
fought gallaniIy. fuaIly relreating to the
eoUarr House, and Other buildings. The re.
suit of The contest is unknown. Elizabeth
town is situated on the main road from
Louisville to Nashville, 43 miles southwest
Of the former place.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-01-03

STUART's cavalry were at Accotink, Q
miles southwest of Alexandria, and at Po-
hiek Church, two miles further, on Sunday.
At the former place, they attacked several
companies of our troops. The Issue Of the
fight is not revealed. 1t seems that SrU
ART left Dumfries through fear of capture
by our troops. frightened teamsters aud
eaValrymen poured into Alexandria on
Sunday night, in consequence Of the raid
The details of the affair remain to be told
Its object is to divert the attention of Gen
eral BURNSIDE
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-01-03
" EEKLY TELEGRAPH
A S II I A b U L A
Saturday Morning, January. 3, 1858

The LEGIsLATURE.- body will assem- BILE
on Tuesday of next week. The great subject
of interest will be the choice of Senator. We
shall be able to give glimpse of the posture
of affairs, perhaps, in our next.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-01-03

1t is reported that MoRGAN's guerrillas
have destroyed the trestle-work on the
Louisville and Nashville railroad, near
MudraugGs Hl about 40 miles nearly
south of Louisville. If it be true, there
can be no communication between Louis
vile and Nashville Six hundred Of our
soldiers opposed this act Of vandalism, but
they w@o everpowered aud compelled to
surrender.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-01-03

Two steamers, loaded with sugar, and a
launch, filled with arms aud ammunition,
have been captured uear New Orleans.
The notorious priVateer, the OVietO, has
succeeded in running the blockade at
Mobile
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-01-03

An, Yes Says Vanity Fair: How
graceful and fitting it is that the wife oi
the Secretary of the Interior should be the
bouutirul provder of u Christmas dinner for
the soldiers at Washington !
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-01-03

Gems. BLUNT and HERON have made a
splendid raid TO Van Buren, Ark ausas, sit
uated on the Arkansas river, 90 miles south
Of the Boston Mountains AT place call.
ed Dripping Springs, our cavalry encoun-
tered two rebel cavalry regiments. The en-
emy was routed, with several killed and
many wounded. Our troops rushed right
on to Van Buren. where a splendid charge
was. made, the two Generals leading it in
person. 4 portion Of the enemy took to
steamboats aud escaped across the river.
Two steamers and 100 prisoners, including
a number Of officers, were captured. A
third boat was run ashore. Our captures
in corn, camp equipOge, mules and horses
were important. HINDMAN, at latest dates,
was ON the opposite bank of the river, un
able or unwilling to attack US. Thus the
pathway to the Arkansas has been opened.
A more gallant achievement than this has
not been recorded in the annals OF the
present war.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-01-03

Further in regard TO SrUAkT's raid shows
hat he was badly repulsed at Dumfres
He took Tie operator at Burke'S Station,
with his instrument burned a small rail
road bridge at Aceotink +; captured fifteen
empty wagons aud eight or ten suffers
ditto; and took few guns and ambulan
ces. He carried eff forty citizens of vari
Gus places. This tells the whole story.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-01-03

Our pickels at Memphis have been driV'
en within the fortiGcalions and the rebels
are extensively depredating in.lhat vicinity.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-01-03

WESTERN GAME-ToH tons of prairie
chickens and daaiI were shipped from Chi
clgO to New York Gy one of the Express
Companies, few nights ago.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-01-03

SasSscus is the name of new war steam
er launched at the Portsmouth, N. IL.
navy yard. Why not call ii Saucy Cuss,
aud be done with it2
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-01-03

The Secretary Of the Treasury in compi.
suce with the request Of the Committee Of
Ways and Means bas prepared and sent to
them bill embodying his views. The first
sections Of the bill give authority to raise
three hundred millions Of dollars for the
service Of the current year, and six hundred
millions for the service Of the next fiscal
yeor, aud 10 raise these sums in any of the
modes therefore, sanctioned by this Congress
as the public eSigedties will require. The
notes include the issue of 6 per cent bonds,
I 30 bonds, per cent bonds or bonds,
bearing less rate of interest, and also the
issue Of small notes bearing 3.65 per cent
interest, and legaltender notes bearing no
interest, The Secretary IN a letter to the
committee, expresses a strong desire to have
the limits as to the modes OF the provis.
ions and the amounts to be provided in each
mode defined as precisely as possible bv
Congress. The remaining sections of the
bill authorize the formation of banking ms.
sociutions to issue notes furnished by the
United States, alike in form, and secured
alike by United States bonds, but PAYABLE
on demand primarily by the issuing associ.
ations The bill in its main features is the
same as that introduced by Representative
Hooper during last session. In his letter
the Secretary expresses his profound sense
of the Importance Of this measure 10 the
negotiation Of loans. to the collection of The
internal revenue, aud to the security of the
people against the evils of an enormous and
rredeemubie paper money circulation.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-01-03

JOIN MORGAN was 10 possession OF Glas
go@., Ke0tucky, midway between Louis
vile and Nashville, at last accounts, aud
only about l6 miles from Soulhwick's Bat
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-01-03

There was a fight at Bear Wallow, in
Ken ucky, on Thursday last, in which the
Federals were successful.
CLAIB JACKSON, The deposed Governor OF
Missouri. died recently at Little Rock,
A kansas
Two more ships report having been ehas
ed by a priyateer,
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-01-03

ing accomplished a most daring and sue
cessful aid without the loss of single life
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-01-03

CHARLE>roN-A Norfolk letter contains
the following
A British subject who came here from
Charleston, South Carolina, within few
days, brings the information that 10 ne
groes were hung in the streets just prior to
bis departure This occurred in conse-
qnence of q discovery made in rather sin.
gular manner The whites there for some
time past have been closely watching the
movements of the blacks, and thinking
they observed an unusual number of funer.
ais among them, white man disguised
himself and followed in one of the process
ions On arriving at the burying ground,
he discovered that the coffin contained
arms. which were taken and buried in II
vault. in which number had already been
dUpusIIvu
The consequence of this discovery, was
the execution of l9 of the most intelligent
of the conSpirators.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-01-03

Intelligence from Alexandria represents
that Sluart's cavalry force, with artillery,
were Friday ereamped twelve miles
from that city, no far from Burke's Sta.
lion, on the line of the Orange & Alexan-
dria Railroad Two rebel cavulrymen.
came into aud rode about Alexandria on
Sunday. They did not remain long.