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Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-12-17
EIectic Magazine for 1865.

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The Rebel Congress.

Late rebel papers con ain reports Of IN.
tercsting proceed ings iu the Richmond Con.
gress. In The Senate. on Wednesday Dec.
7tb, rcsolu,ins relative 10 the seizure of the
privateer Florida by the Wachusett, 10
Bihia Bay, were introduced and ordered
to be printed. They say that the act was
hagrant outrage on the sovereignty Of
| Brazil and wrong to every civilized mar
thine Power, that it is the duty of the
Brszlian government TO protect property
of the Confederate States within its terri
tory, and tba, it is bound 10 enforce the
ora ion of the Florida to the rebe
authorities, which latter will probably bt
little heavier job than the Emperor o
Brazil, even were he so disposed, could
easily accomplish, since that vessel is now
quietly and securely resting on the solid
groundwork of James River, with some
seventy or eighty feet depth of water a.
bove her. These resolutions also provide
for laying a statement Of the case before
all the Europen governments, and for the
appointment of commissioner to confer
with the Brszilnn government in reference
to it. In the Rebel House of representa-
tves on the same day, Mr.. Foote'S Mon
roe doctrine resolutions again came up
and. and after some talk, were referred tc
the Foreign Relations Committee. Mr.
Foote also introduced resolutions declaring
that The Congress cannot interfere in refer
ence TO The emancipation Of slaves, as sug
gested in jeff Davis's message. that
Though it is impoltic at present for States
to act separately in regard to negotiations
for peace, the right 10 do so. il circum'
stances should justify it. naturally inheres
in each one, and providing for the sppoint
mens Of q committee of one from eact
State to consider the subject OF raising g
convention of del egates from oil the States
to devise measures for the vigorous prose
cution OF The war. in order to secure ar
early cessation of b ostities.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-12-17

-,,.l 4. tl.af aru,v or
-. .ioes tbs last enroilnent- :,
~. Having died sircs last enroll
os The cempIsiicn Of The eorrected list,
I. sbould be laid before The Commissioner
sfths Board OF Enrolment, whose duty u
/. 10 cive his particular attention TO these
rorrectioos. The Commissioner will Of
course. require Satisfactory evidence ,ns'
ths claims for exemption ere well foasoeu,
and the committees should be pftRa'eu ~
.Ihrnish sseh evidence promptly ~aen '"e
Bosrds Of BnroIlmeos have been direct.
al 10 devote all the time they can spare
from less pressing duties, TO hearing and
raising upen claims for exemption, and
ihe Provost Marshal General has invited
civil cficers, slergymen and oil other
prominent citizens to appear at all times
before the Boards and point out errors iu
the enrolment.
III Military Committees fail to ast as
sbove requested, each sub. district shosld
at once take steps to act independently,
and appoint their own committees.
The Press ct The State are respectfully
requested TO give this subject such notice
In their columns as its Importance demands
Very respectfully, B. R. eowEN,
zdixiaut General 0hia
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-12-17

A GENERAL BANKRUPT LAw.-The consid-
Grafton of the General Bankrupt Law has been
resumed in the House Of Representatives. 1t
is one Of the bills laid over from the last ses.
sion. which ought TO receive early and careful
attention. Says the New York Post 1T is a
general bankrupt law that we want now, to
lift from its prostrate condition the body OF
American enterprise that stands ready to re-
engage in the arts Of peace, which are the nor
NAL interests Of the eoun ry much more than
the arts Of war. and on wtich these latter de-
pend for high efficiency. We hope to see
the measure carried without further postpone.
ment."
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-12-17
The Georgian.

The Toronto Globe says that early last
week body Of suspicious men gathered at
Collingwood, and could give no proper &C
count of themselves. They had but little
luggage, aud this was continued in one or
two boxes which they closely watched,
some of the party being constantly guard
ing them, even at meal time. some of the
lumber remaining in the room to watch
the boxes. All The circumstances aroused
such suspicion that the Custom House off
cials se'zed the boxes and found therein O
gnn carriage, with canister, grape shot,
&C., for l8 FOUNDER guns.
While these men were at ColIingwood
the Geo gan was constantly expected and
these men evidently were awaiting lis ar.
rival. The authorities held the articles
the found, and the men left the place.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-12-17

IEGHAM & BRAGG.-We took sort Of leis
urely stroll the other day through this extern
sve establishment, aud were forcbly impressed
With the amount of business and the great
business facilities of the concern. Their stock
comprises almost every department of literature
and science. Miscellaneous and fancy works
are also in great profusion and variety For
the holidays, they are we'll provided with blue
and gold and yellow tints. and photograph al
buns 10 every style. Although they meet the
demands Of the retail trade, the jobbiDg de-
parimcnt is that most desired. Give them a
call.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-12-17

CcsvIcrED. -Frsnk Robbins, the mur.
dersr Of James Ward, 10 Miles township
near Cleveland. has been tried aud convict
ed OF murder in the second degree the
penalty for which 10 imprisonment for life
His sceomplice, Mrs Stephenson. plead
guilty to the charge OF msu slaughter, and
gets on with ten years Imprisonment. ~
Our readers will remember this murder, as
having been committed while Ward, gen
tleman Of the highest ,espectsbility. was
'endesvoring 70 eject the removal OF Mrs.
Stephenson. the psrsmour of Robbins. from
one Of his tenant houses. ~
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-12-17

Secretary Wells report shows that the
United S'ntes Navy, December lst, con.
tsiued GIL vessels, having a tonnage OF
is an increase Of SO vessels and l61 guns
since December, 1868 The vessels con
struc,ed for the Navy siuce March 4th,
1851, number 203, carrying l.63l guns,
not counting those which have been con
istructed within the same period and lost in
battle or by shipwreck. The officers and
men now on duty number 81 900 and 600
ofScers There are six squadrons on dnty
The West Gulf, Admiral Farragut; East
Gulf StribLng, South Atlantic, Diblgrep,
North Atlansc, Porter, Mississippi, Lee,
and Pacific. Pearson. besides the Potomac
FlotiIla. Parker. The West India squad.
ron, as an organization has been dscontin.
ued The consumption Of coal 10 the navv
last year was about 500 600 tons. The
blockade extends along coast line OF 3,549
miles, greater length than the whole
coast Of Enroge from Cape Trafalgar to
Cape North. The iron clad feet has in.
creased TO II vessels. They carry 275
guns, all Of heavy metal. The number Of
prizes captured during the year was S24-
SS Of these were steamers. The gross pro
ceeds from sales of coudcmne prizes were
$l4 1893 250, aud the expenses 81 ,237, 1853.
The balance of $l3, ,909417 was divided
equally between The coptors as prize money
and the government as naval pension
fund The navy department hoe cost $3.50,
GOT .22l in four years, OF this aggregated
$S5, ,733,202 were expended last year
The available resources for the fiscal year
ending June 3o;b, 1865, ore $l39, ,9s9, 95s.
The balance on hand at the beginning OF
of The fiscal year was $50, .224.
Mr.. Welles eularges upon the sutisfacto-
ry condition Of the navy; commends its
officers for sustaining It's discipline 10 eff
cheney. and adv rts with emphasis to the
extraordinary growth of the service since
the fiscal year Of the war. He contends
that the blockade of the ort Of Wllu.ing-
ton is more ficult than any other on the
United STATES. and says the navy is ready
TO attack Wilmington as soon as there is
land force to cooperate. The withdrawn
OF a large portion of our land forces from
the islands in arleston harbor had nee
essarily pnt a sop to serious demons ra,ions
against Charles. on, and threw upon the
ironclad feet the burden of insurng the
safety of the coast and retaining the hsr.
bor. Rear Admiral Dahlgren has kept these
vessels from the past II months where Ad
miral Dupont aud other said they could not
be kept. The destruction of the pirate
Alabama is alluded 10 at lenf,h, but no
explanation Of the capture Of the Florida IS
given.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-12-17

The improvements contemplated in last circular
accomplished fact The Academy building has been
enlarged and entire renodeng of the internal arrage-
perfected. We have ample accommodations for
Students and present indications give the
long the building will be crowded to its fullest
iy 1t will be thar the strength Of the Faculty has
been ateray increased by the accession of Mrs A. judi
Birettas Teacher of French and Pencil Drawing aud
Miss Hough Teacher of German. Mrs Barrett has had
large experience teacher of these Branches in Eastern
Schools
Glasses under her charge rest assured that they will
receive very superior instruction Miss dugh also to
bearing Testimonials of splendid scholarship
ability as an instiuctress in the German
The which has attended the Efforts of Miss s. Z.
Barrett the department of Inst Music and Poee Culture
surpassed the sanguine expectations of herself
and eDds. The progress made by her pupils both the
piano and the voice, prove her the Teacher
have recommended her TO be- We earessy
vcon that equal facilities for obtaining musical education
cannot be found in any similar school in the State.
Bookkeeping will still constitute Important feature in
Instruction We deem it due to patrons that their
and daughters shall have afforded to them the c-
ties for acquiring thorough business education The
class under the Instruction of Prot Waters during term
cng shows that scholars duly appreciate the oppou
nifty thus presented
is aim to make every department of the school char
acterid by energy, ability and fhfuness the part Of
Teaches-by ZEAL devotion to their work and consequent
restraints and respectful Difference to Teachers
quiredby every pupil None Others long remain men,
bers oithe Institution.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-12-17

REVENUE MArTERs,-The Commissioner
of Internal Revenue besides the real estate
passing by inheritance from husband to
wife, or wife to husband, is suhjpct to q
succession tax Of six per cent upon its
clear value. The gronpdless impression
that the oDsti'ntioDality of the special In.
come Tax is being tested, has delayed its
payment, and sui jected persons to penal
ties in some quarters. The revenue q flee
has no knowledge of any suit, nor believe
that the consiitutiouality Of The act is any
where questioned
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-12-17

The Wheeling Intelligenesr says the chief
thief among the rebels in the late rade up
on New Creek was drunken, blesr eyed,
pug nosed. Major Mason. This fellow
searchen aud robbed with bis own hands
eighteen or twenty citizen prisoners. taking
everything Of value found upon their per-
sous. Although thrice ordered by Gener-
Rosser to send his prisoners TO the front,
he refused 10 obey until be had finished his
pocket picking.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-12-17
AsHTARulA Co. Mn. Con-. Rooxs,
JEFFERSON, Dec. T. 1854.
70 7b,cnship Military Comms. Ashtabuh County 1:
lur

10 7b,cnship Military Comms. Ashtabula County
GKLrLENKN;
The above circular has been
received from Adjutant General Cowen
with the request that it be laid before the
township committees, ct the earliest mo-
ment. II yeu have not before this, you
soon will receive circular of the same i'm.
port from Charles Field. Committee OF
Board of Enrolment for this District
We have deemed it advisable to impose the
labor and duties required to be performed.
upon the Township Military Committees,
rather than make new appointments as sug-
gested by Gen. Cowen.
We trust the benefit to result, to each
township and subdis,rict, from an accurate
ly corrected enrolment, will be sufficient
inducement to Military Committees as vel
as many loyal citizens to give to the mat
ter their early, earnest, and careful atien
tion.
ABNER KELLOGG, Chairman.
J. ID. Nxsfey, Ssc'y, Ash. Co. Mil Com.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-12-17

SMITH Il GILKEY, have received a variety Of
new goods such as Prints. FlanneIs, Cassimeres.
Ladies' Cloths, Cloaks aud Cloakings, Shaws,
Nubias, Scarfs, Hoods. Ladies Collars &c.,
suitable for Holiday selections, which we were
expected to advertise this week. but have been
unable TO get Into type. Cal and see for your
selves.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-12-17

HARDING, the officer who was iu charge
OF the prise steamer Greyhound, and who
let the captain thereof escape, and who
Subsequently married Belle Boyd (who
was passenger on the captured vessel. }
was captured at Msriinsburg. Va, on the
I'd inst, aud sent to the Old Capitol Pris
on. He says bis wife is in Europe, writing
o history Of her edyeatares.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-12-17
MAJOR GENERAL HANCOCK s

HEAD QRs PROVOST MAR, 18th DIsr. Q, I
WARREN, Dec. 6, 1864.
Any white man, who Ia abe-boded ard ft for Military
srviee who has been honoaby discharged ser two years
service has opportunity enlist in General Haneocks
Corps, organizing at Washington d. c., any time
prior TO January lst, 1,65. ...'.
applicant will present himself at the Head Quarters
Provost Marshal taking with him his Discharge, IL
that cannot be procured then satisfactory evidence that he
has such Discharge If found qualified he will receive free
transportation to Washington where he will be enlisted and
mustered.
The enlistment Is for year.
Three Hundred Dollars Government bounty will be paid
when mustered
the expiration OF their term of SERVICE these soldiers
will be allowed to retain their a of honor
able and distinguished service These recruits only be
credited the sub.drict where he his family omi
ced An excellent Opportunity is offered to the Veteran
Soldier and 7o,onship military Committees would do well to
take this opportunity provide surplus calls.
DARIUS CALDWELL,
7SI Capt. and Prov. Marshal, 10th Dist. Ohio.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-12-17

CoEaRHss-We have not been able, neither
very strongly inclined to devote space to the
proceedings Of the National legislature, for
the reason, that those proceedings have been
too much Of q preliminary character to be oI
any considerable interest. The Bankrupt Bill
from last Session is sgain up with earDestpess,
aud passed the House on the l2th ny the tr
umpbant vote Of rs yeas to Sc nays. (Last
Session, il was beaten by one msjority,) and q
bill to prevent speculstions 10 gold-vain and
fatile-has been introduced by Mr.. Stevens, of
Pa. and the whisky log rolling that disgraced
last Session. is in fsir way to be resumed a.
shis. Both Houses adjourned over till this
week, on Thursday last eviuciog the usual re.
Iuctanse to attempt anything like earnest work
before the holidays.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-12-17

A. JUDSoN BARRETT-A. NJ. Principal,
CURTIS R. WATERS-3ook Keeping and Natural Sciences
Mrs, A. JUDSoN BARRETr-French and Pencil Drawing.
Miss l.. c. .PALMER-Mathematics and Latin.
Miss BESSIE A. sMIrH-Engllsh Depart.
Miss EN- LIZ F. WEBSTER Mathematics.
Miss NELLIE HOUGH--German.
kiss SUSIE E. BARRETT-Music and Voice Culture.
AMOS B. LUCE-Vocal Music
c. r. WATERS-Spencerian Penmapsnp.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-12-17

The GREAT EVENTS OF TRK DAY, since the cleo
tion, and the one to which all eyes were turned
with absorbing interest. is the filing OF the va
cancy upon the bench OF the Supreme Court
Of the U. s. Attention was more generally
tnrned upon Mr.. CHAsE, as the man for the
place, but the apprehension arose from the
fact. that that gentleman had gone voluntarily
out Of the Cabinet. without any interpos
tion from the Executive, that q feeling might
have existed unfavorable to bis nomination by
that fsnctionary, and therefore some one less
qualified and holding less exalted place in
the confidence OF the nation. might therefore,
take precedence. The fact, whether there was
any such feeling or not, that the President has
impartially consulted the public choice, and
suLk every consideration of a private nature
and called to this elevated and responsible po-
titisn the man who has challenged the public
appreciation and admiration ia administering
the complex affairs Of the finance department
Of tbs Government, aud carried tina. govern.
ment successfully through strain, to say the
least, as severe as any to which it has been
subjected, and who with bis intellectual
power and Judicial attainment, will 10
fact as we'll as in the public confidence aud
respect. restore that Office to the veueratiop
and lustrs impaired to it by Marshall, shows
the President true TO himself and faithful to his
exalted position. and commended himself anew
to the best feeling Of his constituency. The
weight that rested upsn the national mind and
heart 10 view Of the grave responsibilities 10
settlement Of the questions likely to arise from
the new state Of things into which the country
has been precipitaied, has by this nomination
and confirmation been lifted. Respiration is
~ once more deep and refreshing. The ques-
sioa Of Stats Rights. 10 itself. the pandora
Of evils. msy now come. and the public mind is
sslm In The thought that we are prepared
fos the emergency. Public gratitude and con-
6dspes will be divided between noble and
patriotic President and pure. exalted and
judicious Chief Justice.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-12-17

TIE propeller Georgiana it seems, was
after ell intended for piraiical business on
the lakes. A few days ago a gun. with
ammunition, was taken from scme men at
ColIingwood, who belonged on board OF
her, by the Custom House officers.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-12-17

The excitement iD regard to the Fenian
Brotherhood has been revived and is be.
coming more and intensified On the night
of the 5lh an Orange lodge at Toron o,
was broken open and oil its property de.
stroyed by FeDians. Some fine portraits
o. Queen Victoria were disgracefully mu
tilated. The excitement is running high,
and fears Of violence are entertained.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-12-17

gin, had q ALT viii, tie ILdiaus near
Fort Lyon, and kintd between 400 and
$50 Of thsz> end esp'nred ebou, 500 ponies
and mules. The Chi,fs, Black Kettle,
White Antelope, and Little Rob were
killed Our loss was nine killed aud thirty.
eight wounded.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-12-17
WEEKLY TELEGRAPH.
A s II T ABU LA:
Saturday Morning, December IT, 1854

THs St. Albans raiders have at length been
discharged on the ground of want of jurisdie
ton. Since this decision, Gen. Dix has issRed
an order to shoot every marauder or raider If
possible, aud If not. to follow them up and take
them, even though they find refuge on the 9TH
er side Of the line.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-12-17

public longer hesitate what antdote to employ for the
dstres sng and dangerous affections of the pulmonary
Rans that are incident to climate While many inferior
remedies thrust upon the community have failed and been
discarded this has gained friends by every trial. conferred
benefits upon the afflicted they forget and produced
cures and too remarkable to be forgotten.
We only the public that its quality Is carefully
kent the best IL has been, aud that 1t be
upon to do for their relief all that II has done.
Great Numbers of Cergymen Physicians Statesmen and
eminent personages have lent their to certify the
paraeed usefulness of remedies but space here will
permit the insertion Of them The Agents below named
furnish gratis AMERICAN ALMANAC in which they
given with also full descriptions of the complaints they
Those who require aRerat,re medicine to purify the
blood will find AYERS CoMP. EXT. SARsAPARILLA the
dy to Try It and you will know its value.
Prepared by J. Or AVER Co Lowell, Mass aud ,old by
G. WILLARD, and II. A. HENDRY, Ashtsbua, snd dealers
everywhere.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-12-17

TIE CONSTITUTIONAL AxsNDsrSr.--It is as
serted that several Of the Mcclellan members
from the border and central States will 60 Tor
the Constitutional amendment with reasonable
compensation TO loyal owners, and some might
do so with proviso that the heedmen shall
not become citizers or electors of States con-
trary 10 State laws Il is believed that com
pensaton cannot pass 10 any form.