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Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-08-20
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Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-08-20

THE INDIAN TROUBLES on the overland
Stage line continues and arc becoming ev en-
more formidable. Dites from Omaha Of
the 1th s'ate that the Stage Company
continue to remvove stock to places Of safe
ny from their incursions
The Indians attacked three coaches
loaded with passengers seven miles east of
Cottonwood at the date given
Soldiers have been sent to their relief.
1t is ascertained by reliable scouts that
in less than 90 days simultaneous attacks
will bo made by the combined bands Of
Cheyney, Kiowas, U.es, Snakes, Canaan
ches and Arrapahoes, on Forts Kearny
aud Cottonwood, and oil along on the
Platte Valley. t
Every measure is being taken to give
them q warm reception. All the ranches
are deserted, the proprietors with their
families are taking refuge in the forts -
Depredations continue to be made daily on
stock. i ,tta .iI-
The telegraph operator at Alkali Lake
was driven of. and the stock taken in more
lhickly settled portions of the road between
Omaha and Kearney People are erecting
forts smopg themselves for any emergency
Major Gen Curtiss had arrived aud efficient
measures for the protection of the overland
mail route and emigration will be taken.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-08-20
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Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-08-20

The mailboat from City Point reports
that on Saturday lSib p. IN. a body Of our
troops embarked in transports at City
Point, and mosed up the river during The
night, aud under cover of the fre of the
gunboats, and effected landing near
Dutch Gap. The object Of this movement
is said to be the dislodgment Of consider.
able force of the enemy who had entrenched
themselves on the river, and possibly also
as o reconnaissance TO ascertain what
troops Lee has before Richmond, and If he
is sending any considerable reiuforcements
TO Early.d uo1aJ r.afu Ca 6.4t.t
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-08-20

brokers, printers, blacksmiths, superiutendents I,
managers, agents, &C., &c.
We ore glad that the law hss received this
fair and honest Interpretation. By It the
burdens Of the tax are more equally and justly
distributed and the basis idea Of the Internal
Revenue system--the making all values TO de-
fray their proper share Of the war tax--is more
fully carried out.
Those liable to IN Increase Of TAX should at.
tend to the matter at once rs the old license
are Of no value hereafter.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-08-20

SPECIAL. NOTICE.--AlI persons In.
dsbted 70 the Estate of Stephen Hail. deceased here
notned that payment must b made 10 the
without delay Psyasnt msy bs made 10 Theodore Hail. Al
bis ohee 10 Geneva Edgar HALL at the oes OF J.
Cook, In Ashtabua. THEODOKE HALL.
EDGAR HALL,
July 10, lS4.-3t760 Admnistrator.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-08-20

yesterday afternoon was mostly musketry, the
Qualifications OF the rebels having been turued
on their len, there being, consequently little
use or chance for artillery on either side.
The public may rest assured Of one thing
that oil is accomplished by this movement
on the North side OF james river, ycu may
expect to hear glorious news from our ex-
treme left In front Of Petersburg.
Our loss on SUNDAY was between three
and four hundred killed wounded and pris-
oners, while that Of the enemy was perhaps
not quite so much. while our loss yesterday
was mach less, while the loss Of the enemy
was much more, they leaving some Of their
killed aud wounded 10 our hands,
LATER. fr.
Our forces renewed the attack at day
light this morning where they found the
main body of the enemy had fallen back
during the night short distance to q more
eligible position. where they had commenced
throwing up breastworks. Our srtillerists
were getting their pieces in position when
the messenger left the front, aud hot days
work was expected. ., ..i ss.,3 .sai5
Everything was quiet in iron. Of Peters.
burg on Tuesday. the l6;h. The rebels
for the past two nights had been feeling
our lines on the left bot nothing more than
skirmisbipg between the pickets has taken
place.
Deserters continued to arrive in small
squads. A Lieutenant and IL men came
in on monday. They tell the usual
stories Of the decentralization and speedy
destruction Of the rebel army. .....
Thousands. they say, are leaving on ac-
count Of not receiving any pay, while their
families are starving, and they ore deter.
mined to stay in the rebel service no longer
under auy circumstances.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-08-20

cry good and true man. We rejoice TO see
the Union party take so high a stand, and
feel bound by every sentiment Of patriotism
to sustain the course thus taken. Aud
since the nominees Of that Conyention have
so promptly and folly accepted and pedg.
ed themselves TO the principles there laid
down; and as President Lincoln has still
more recently declared that be will make
the integrity OF the whole Uuion and the
abandonment Of slavery, a condition preced-
EFT TO any treaty with the rebels now in
arms, we feel bound BY our regard for hon.
or, our love of country and the interests OF
humanity, to use ell just means to secure
the election Of Abraham Lincoln aud An.
drew Johason; and we here pledged our
best efforts to secure that end
Resolved, That we bovn seen with deep
regret, the recent prot est ngninstthe Presi'
dents veto proclamation OF July 8'h, sigu.
ed by Hons. b. + Wade and Henry Win.
ter Davis: ard We sincerely deplore the mis-
taken policy that has led Que whom we
have long delighted TO honor, to interposc
so serious an imped iment to the success Of
the Union party, at time when The unit
ed efforts OF all loyal men are required to
prevent the triumph Of the enemies Of the
country at the &C mirg elections.
Resolved, That, at the present time our
first great duty is to use oil proper means
in our power to Gil the quota Of this coun
ty under the late call Of the President for
men, as speedily as possible; and the next
great duty is to get every man, whom We
can bouorably influence, to vote the Union
tickets in October and November, aud thus
secure the means Of achieving an early
peace; and to accomplish this we will labor
to the extent of our ability.
The chair then renpponted the old Cen
trail Committee, viz: w c. Howels, D s.
Wade, james Reed, Sidney Kelsey aud
Lyman Curtis, when the Convention ad
jouIu ued.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-08-20

STRAWBERRIES The subscri
bers have ready for setting their nursery soon
the weather is suitable 100 900 vigorous and healthy Straw
berry Plants OF various descriptions which win yield hand
retnrn fruit the II properly set this fall
They Of the best varieties but mostly the Wilson Seeding
which considered TO have supeors 81 per hundred
Orders should sent in Immediately to the certain
fulhhnent. ELIJAH BLISS SONS.
1Ashfabuia, Augu.t 10, 1884 1858
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-08-20

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES and Chear =
style and improvements of the day, Of upe or work
msnhp and wearing qualities from the celebrated Globe
Works. may find such at the Harbor, on inquiry of
7. A. M0SHER, Agent.
ARhtahula HarhOr. IuY AG4. 3nas
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-08-20

Board be had in private families at om 81 25 So 30
per week. Rooms Rented at moderate prices Students
will be charged tuition from the time they enter until the
close Of the term except in Of sickness prions
rangmsm with the Principal No deductions for absence
two weeks less either beginning middle Of the
By order of the Trustees. .stt
H. II. WEBSTER, NJ D. Presid, nt
C. d. ROCKWELL, Esq Secretary.
Kiugsyille, o. June II, 1864. f5s
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-08-20

81 TSs follosias psvs y psbIishsd 10 the
1sIslnoso American; op ths lsth bigsy
BszxCDA Huspsxp, August 10
yssfsrdsy tis Sd Corps. Hsncocks.
uers golsg O. trensportst q City foio'.
~ az, 9ppasentIy Cor Warrington. snd
rAostsd do1n he river. their 6snds playing
~. OF oourse The rebels vsre watching
~ - sters. apd 20 doubt, fels much IN
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-08-20

Z 7 Oar loss 10 the "a corps, SO far, has been
small ll-i lao 70 Heis "7lltfaai fAisa
Generals Grant aud Mead are command
ing 10 person. pt'o'i'ss ,r''
po The mail boat, Keyport, has arrived
from City Point, and hes on board 100
rebel prisoners, captured during the skir-
mishing yesterday. bash .duu iad' mal
Besides the eafthworks captured yester
day, by our forces, there was also captured
one battery that bore on our men VINO
we're working upon the csnei'as heretofore
mentioned. duia gdl ga a1
Gen. Hancock accomplished bis end by
skiilful msneuyering and surprise, aud
consequently our loss was small, ii being
estimated less than l00aqsh 7isal go arol
4 Our troops have now gained an import
ant position within two miles of Fort Oar
ling. sas
Sunday morning, the rebels approached
the town Of Dalton in line of battle
Wheeler sent formal demand for surren'
der, TO prevent the unnecessary cffusiou OF
blood sNo5 .i1sO9ei % 8"
lnh'sTbe rebels ID the attack number
ed 5000 infantry and cavalry aud SIX
brass howl gers, command by Major Gen
Wheeler The garrison at Dalton num
bereSi 400 of 2J Mo under Col. Lieboldt.
fol On The refusal Of Lieboldt to surrender
Wheeler attacked Dalton and gained some
buildings ia the town from which they kepi
up harassing FIRE, driving Leboldt's men
| from their posi- ion to the railroad station
where they checked the rebels The cue.
my was both sid,s Of the railroad and were
trying to cut the road. The Federal for.
ces sought protection in bis earthworks
and large brick building, The Invaders
who swarmed into town we're gallan,ly kept
at bay by The garrison, who, from behind
the works, moved down ;he rebeis. &,
o. Monday morning Gen. Steadnan ar.
rived with reinforcements. A skirmish at
once commenced The garrison rallied out
from the ,earthworks, when at this stage
the 145h U. S. Colored Infantry, Col Nor
gan commanding. were ordered to charge
which they did with an impetus which was
irresistible They charged the rebels who
fed in confusion. They slightly damaged
the track this side of Dalton, but it was
repaired
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i Additional particulars of the action o

particulars of the. action of
Monday. stesa' g SD s5r in nsi5a
Part of the 81 Corps and part Of the
i0,h corps were euga ,cd with the enemy
10 the afternoon near Deep Bottom.
The 10th Corps, under General Birney,
took part of the line of the works with
four S.inch brass guns aud "a number OF
prisoners, with small loss. The enemy
fell back TO a strong position.
The 2d division Of the 2J Corps was
drawn up 10 line of battle and advanced
about q mile beyond, when Hancock cap
tured the four guns lost'two weeks ago.
Here the lst brigade, Col. Macy com
manding. took the lead aud charged across
a cornfeld over bill and down into q
ravine where they came 10 a stream with q
swamp on the other side, the ground being
coyered with unpeneirable brush on the
margins Of II. ~ st na .71a-1s
DRing all this time they we're exposed
TO very heavy fire from the rebel artillery
which did good deal Of damage io A7e-
q IL was found impossible to cross the
ravine, and our men were halted and layed
concealed as we'll as possible until dark,
" wben they we're withdrawn. Hu
The 81 division lost at least 800 men in
the engagement. Z y's2Hi1 eaH
b The 1st and Sd divisions, which were
10 support, lost about $50 men from the
effects Of rebel artillery. 9aE'i 'aai q
ID The wounded were all brought off, 3"
p Our troops still bold their position in
front Of the works which are very strong
and well defended, owing to the nature OF
the country in the vicinity. 7ai a73ia1
The Posts Washington special says that
sdvices from Deep Bottom up to Tuesday
morning, announce that Gen. Grants lines
have been advanced within seven miles Of
Richmond i3 4a-i+ls(
There was considerable fighting during
the day, in which the rebels we're inv variably
driven back. 90 = ''s.' go -at $3.50
90 The Commercials special states that a
division Of the 5;h Corps landed at Deep
Bottom, % 3i % st -s' 'lf
Pns Adyices from Sheridan's department
state that the rebels under Early are a
Strasburg. where he is posted In strong
position aud we'll pro- ected against aani
movements. Sheridap is close upon hiG
ard desperate Sight may occur at an.
moment. - 'l* - 'H-i
From Atlanta there Is nothing gimportsn'
Hood has been heavily 2reipforced ant
operations there have settled down to o re
gular siege. ~ lsl@,s s'l ~ on''li ~
Gen, Sherman is strongly edtrencbe'
and gradually extending bis lines aronn'
the city. His success is only question Q
E.;.no 81 Il4lU fME en I-fHF2 ouIfefg .fI
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-08-20

SENATOR Wants assault upon the P.csi-
dent, meets With general disapproSal.
Both press aud people look upon it as a
most unfortunate and ailladvised step.
fine aud reflection ouly adds momentum
70 The current that sets against The protest
and It's authors. Already, in isomse quart.
ers, we notice. the question. Of requesting a
resignation Of the Senatorship is talked
upon. So far from the effort Of injuring
the position Of the Baltimore candidate.
there is good reason for !, the conclusion
shs. it will add materially 10 his strength
by the appeal which The spirit Of the as
sault makes to the sober sense and discre-
tionJ OF the people, while there is reason to
apprehend that il will make sad hovac
with the political capitle Of It's authors.
Every journal in the l9h Congressional
District repudiatcs the protest. r-.,.,.'-..
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tercsted in the movements. Transports
did certainly 70 down the river for ten
niles or more. when however, they put
about and. usisf cover Of the darkness. re-
turned, coming up By this place under full
speed st loP.M M and proceeding up the
river, at TIE same time, the 10th corps,
with the artillery Of the I'd corps crossing
Of The North side OF the james River. and
were alI landed within IL miles Of Rich
mond before o'clock, this morning. This
force, with Gen. Fosters, makes quite q
respectable army.
II is understood that their hrst move
will be to destroy, il possible. the rebel
pon'oon bridges above Fort Darling. II
this m done Lee win be unable to transfer
his army to the north side, without march
ing by way OF Manchester, more than 20
miles. Thus far al works WELL
N Our brces drove 10 the rebel picke,s OF
Thursday morning aud during the day sue
iceeded in carrying two lines Of the enemy
/ bresstworks the outer one being about
miles from Richmond 'sp 's"a'
lo Oor loss 10 the "a corps, so far, has beef
/ small id' I'D 70 F'is "7latt2W titA'
Generals Grant and Mead are command
ing 10 person. us'o'i'ss 'l'
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-08-20

I. PRINTERS SrRIKE.-The Printers Of the New
York City Union, have he'd n strike, ouisrip-
ping their Cleveland brethren in their demand
of wages They ask for 60 cents per 900
ems, and on the 18th all the morning papers but
the Tribune are said to have yielded There
is determination on the part of this concern
not to employ members Of the Union at all, but
to fill the Office with non.members. and paying
what they consider fair remuneration. Other
Offices that have adopted this course have had
but little attention paid them, but the printers
say they will not be SO Indifferent with the
Tribune. They have a vigilance committee at
work, and threaten TO prevent those disposed
from entering the Office.
The te rm en-, met with in the notices OF
printers strikes of late, puzzles many reader
and The inquiry is often pu, to us--wbat is an
EN-. To enlghten such, we would say that the
term simply IN cans the square ofa ine-tbe
letter m being usually of four equal sides, it is
adopted as the standard of reckoning. liza line
Of type is equal to the space of 20 EN- in length,
then so such lines contain 1000 ems. The
size of the type makes no difference. The in
crease or diminntion is relatively the same An
ordinary hand will set some 5000 em's day
or that which is equal to that space, for all let
ters are not of the size of an m. 1t would require
at least three OF such thin letters as J., aud t.
to equal an EN-. A fast compositor will set
from 10000 to $4,000 and occasionally one
will exceed that. A compositor working by
the 1000, distributes bis own matter, which is
estimated at one third the labor of setting up.
He also corrects bis proof the labor of which
depends upon bis accuracy in composing. Some
areSso accurate as to have little or nothing to
do. in this respect. while a sloverly blunderiDg
one will make himself much vexatioD, labor and
expense of time. ~, ,o
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GUARDIAN SALE.-In pursuance

26,h day OF September, A. d. 1864,
at o'clock p NJ said day, the premises offer at
M Public Sale, tL m
undivided eighth part of the ollowng described
estate situated in the township Of Geneva county Of Ah
bua and state Of Ohio to wit the South half 81
j. range In said township and bounded the East South
and West by the original lines Of said lot 37 and the
North by line running through the OF said LOT
81, aud parallel with the North and South lines thereof
Also undiyi led eighth part OF the following tract
land being part of lot &c. in said township and bounded
follows, to wt-begnnng at point 80 rods links West
OF the North West OF lands owned Polly Aen
running thence South 81 rods and is links thence West IL
rods and links to the East line of Section No. 2; thence
North 81 rods and is links to the center Of the East aud
West roads thence East Al rods to the place obegnning
containing l6 3S aces less subject to the
dover estate therein of Clarinda Spring.
TERMS OF SALE-One third in hand, one-third in
and n two years from day of sale Deferred pay
ments TO be secured premises sold. 4tT64
THEODOR HALL, ]. d. MORSE, Guardian of
Atty for Guardirn. LILA A. CHARLiED & DORA MoRsE.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-08-20

GesenxssiosAL NoamArrox.--Tbe Convex
,tion which assembled at Warreu on "Wednesday
last, for the nomination OF q Congressional
Representative ofthe 10Th DISTRICT by accis
mssieo placed 10 nomiuatiIe the present able
incumbent OF that place. Gen. g arfcId wal
present and in Z brief speech before the Con
venticp, cleared himself Of all completely, hsd
been charged, ID. the Wade Davis protest
deeming il as be did an, ill-timed adair--born
out OF due season--aDd upon sbis, first know
ledge. regretted its appearance aa aar02lU
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Hard,oare ! Hard,oreil

Some Kinds at Almost old Prices,
CAN BE HAD AT TALCOTT'S, Jeffsrsop.
NOME, Farmers | can do you good
~ one more year in the purchase Of HAY TOOLS. b
Reord eIo,,,s N-,5b,. ~ a.. f.JI4......-- n. -
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HOWARD ASSOCIATION.

New an reliable treatnen reports Of the Howard Asso
ciationSent BY IN seaRd letter euvelopes free Of
charge. Address Dt sKlf1AN HOUGHTON Howard Az.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-07-28
FROM NEW YORK.

New YORK, July 27.
The Commercials special says the War
Department says that the raid is a hum
bug.
A special to the Evening Post dated
Washington, 18th, says Advices from the
Upper Potomac represent that some of our
forces re-entered Nartinsburg yesterday.
Cavalry skirmishing has occurred at
WilliamspOrt.
1t is untrue that the rebels occupy either
Frederick or Hagerstown.
A special to the Commercial of Wash
ingtOn, 9th, says; Marshal Lamar adyer-
tises, to-day, an auction sale of the confis-
Gated property in this District owned by
Crowen, Ashford, John Letcher, VIM. fl.
Thomas, H. H. Lewis, Oscar R. Hough,
Thos. w. Greer, Trusten Polk and VIM.
Smithson The sale is to take place on
Monday, the sth of August next.
The correspondent with General Butler
date of the 23d says: Rebels on Thursday
night attacked the 10th Maine Regiment,
which was holding Strawberry, in superior
force, and Lieuennant Colonel Hill, COM
nanding in obedience to orders slowly
fell back before the assaultreturning to Gen
Foster headquarters with the loss of one
man. Not disposed to yield the point, Cen
--.l T.stes,y rsJvr usty ,iiIvTninS rtiIJlvI
of a fire from cur g1nboats again sent the
Maine Regiment to retake the position
and they succeeded, holding it all day.
Last night reinforeements were to be
thrown over, and we shall doubtless
hold the place permanently. If we do
this without more fighting it will be sure
sign of weakness In the enemy, TO whom
the position was full Of advantage.