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Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-05-14


burg. The depot for our wounded Is es-
tsbhshed at Fredericksburg.
The statement, that Petersburg had been
vacated, aud fred by the retreating rebels,
is not sustained by later news, but the fact
is 8, ated officially by Gen. Butler himself,
that the Redmond aud Petersburg Rail
Road had been reached by hard fighting,
aud that the connection had been broken &.
Beauregar DIS forces which have the com
mand Of bo'h these cities have been worst
ed by those Of the hated Butler, and that
too, in the immediate vicinity Of the Capt.
tai City.
The ,elegraphic news by the Cleveland Her
aid on Wednesday evening adds but little tt
satisfy the appetite for fresh onsets and furthe
advances and successes Of our arms We how
ever, give what there is except verbage an
unimportant sentences. 1t is under the date {
the nth.
The army of the Potomac has had poi
ton of to day to recuperate.
Burnside on Monday began an attack o
the left with great fury and with an en-
couraging degree Of success. He bad
fight The day before. in which, to use hi
own words, We whipped old Longstreet.
Our army could not be in a more cheer
ril STATE. The men are sauguine of succes
aud count the days when they shall in trI
umph enter he rebel capital.
Lee lately issued an der in relation to
.upulies, in which he said communication &c
Richmond uas eut of, and twas impossible
10 furnish the men with stores. Hlps co p'
| had no rati0us issued for three days. lie,
| e, inns upon his men the necessity of cap
turing supplies from The Yankees. Up tt
This m, meut they have failed tc capture {
single wagon.
All the battles this far have been serie
of attacks and repulses. Muskerry was al
most entirely used, owing to the swampl
nature OF the ground.
Gen. Turbett's dsyision Of cavalry whip
ped the rebel cavalry near this place, d. ovC
them from SUotsylvania Court House, bu
beiug reinforced with infantry they drov,
our cavalry short distance The Maryland
brigade, b di,vsion, 6 corps, coming tC
heir support, the fight wis exceedingly
fierce. Gcns Torbeit aud Robinson wcr,
| bo.b wounded
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-05-14

STATE CONVENTION want Delegates OF
fidelity and reliability for the State Convcn-
tion--for there aredelegates at large to he Sc
iected for the Baltimore Convention, aud our
delegates TO the State Convention, should not
only be known, consistent and reliable friends OF
Mr.. Lincoln bu. should be instructed by reso-
ution, to support such men only for delegates
at large, as will faithfully and cordially labor for
the denomination Of Mr.. Lincoln at Baltimore
and further more, the people in their primary
assemblies, and in their conventions should ex-
press their sentiments in reference to the post
ponement of the National Convention. The
enemies of the President are in favor of post.
poucment, aud they will labor in the Conven-
ton at Baltimore to adjourn the convention to
September without nominating a candidate for
the Presidency. Hence it is important that
District Delegates and Delegates at large be
instructed on this point also
PORTAGE Democrat,
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-05-14
The n Y IIerald's correspondent dated y ew
bern NO, 9Th says:

The N Y Herald's correspondent dated New-
bern No, 9Th says:
On Thursday p N Of the 5th the rebel
ram Albemhrle, accompanied. 10y its sattel-
lis Cotton Pltnt, the army gunboat Bomb
shell, captured by them at plimouih, up
peared at the mouth of Ronoak river
The guhboats Miami, Whitehead Ceres
and Com. Hull, lying close to the river
in the sound, on perceiging tie ram design
ing to enter made off as it fearful of en-.
counter TO draw the ram into the Sound
The ram and followers pursued about twelve
miles, where the guuboats iassacus, Wy
homing and Mattahesett double enders ap.
pCared.
Our guuboats seven in number, this morn
ing opened fIe' aud lerIge engagemeni
eusued lasting f. ON till 8 p. IN. During
the carly part of the battle the Cotton
Plant succeeded in making Iier escape, aud
the ram Greing rapidly, slowly aud steadily
reIreated up tie Sound. The gunboaI
BJmb>heIl was soon retakeu with all OF
board. "a in number The Sassacus have
ing an iron paow steamed full speed aud Iar
into the ram strkeing abalt the center but
apparently without lutl;ciing injury.
The Sussacus however, was compelled to
retire hayeing her forward ruder Knocked
off, and 100 pound Parrot shot fred by
the ram through her boiler. Night hat
now set in, and the movement of the ram
could not be accurately disco ned. Closely
pursued 10y the gunboats, and under cove
of dalkLess, the ram SUCCEEDED i'll gaining
aud entering Roanoke river where the gun
boats could not venture 10 follow The
rom carried at least four 100 Founders
She hns NOT hcen seen since
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-05-14

FoRT Pillow FLAG The blood stained
flag Of Fort Pillow was rescued, and some
days afterwards, was presented by the wife
of Maj Booth who was slain there, to The
Garrison Of Fort Pickering near Memphis.
The scene is described as having been most
expressive, the men kneeing to receive the
flag stained with blood Us it was aud prom
isng 10 discharge to the uttermost the ob
legations Of justice connec's cd with 1t.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-05-14

GEN. BAxks--There seems to be some
doubt as 10 whether Gen. Banks is to be
os,ensibly relieved by the recent appoint
meut Of Gen. Candy, but the expectation
is entertained that such will be the practi'
cal effect.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-05-14

A letter from the American Consulate. Mon
treal, written as we Judge from the signature
by the daughter of the Consul General closes
with this statement: In the Consulate this week
some precious specimens of rascally, villainous
attempts to defraud our Government have been
thwarted, aud some cases Of curious interest
have been presented for advice and assistance.
A Female Spy has also beeo in the city, having
in her possession number of letters, and bound
for England We have great hopes she may
not succeed in reaching there.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-05-14
HEADQURrERs, NEAR BEEnUDA HUNDRED, May

HEADouRrERs NEAR bermuda HUNDRED, May
Hon. Z NJ. Stanton;
Our operations may be summed up n q
few words. With 100 cavalry we have
marched up the Peninsula, forded the
Chicka hominy. and safely brought them to
our present position. These were colored
cavalry, and are now holding position as
we advance towards Richmond General
Kaulz, with 5000 cavalry from Suffolk, on
on the same day with our movement up ths
James river, forded the Blackwater au6
burned he railroad bridge al Stony Creek
hrlow Petersnu'g, cutting 10 TWO Beaure
gsrn, forces al tnaI point.
We have landed here, entrenched our
selves, destroyed many miles of railroad
aud got position which, with proper sup
plies. we eau hold against the whole of Lee
s,my. have orde' ed up The supplies :
Beanregard, with large porlion OF b.
command was lelt souIh Of the cutting {
tue railroad by Gen. Kaulz That porto
which reached Petersburg under HUI,
have whipped 10 day, killing aud wonodin
many. aud taking maoy prisoners after
st we're aud we'll contested light. LieuteDan
General Grant win not be troubled wit
soy further reinfofeemenls TO Lee frol
! Beaur egard's forces. b. II BUTLER,
Major General Commanding.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-05-14

The sudden departure Of Garabaldt from
Great Bitain, was occasioned by an init
ma ion that bis presence was embarrassing
to The Government, France having made
some motion in the way Of a protest against
his nrnSencn
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-05-14

From Rev J. Newton Brown D. D. Editor of the Encyclo.
peda OF religious wledge and Christian Chronicle Phil
Although not disposed to favor or recommend Patent
general through distruht OF thei ingredients
may testify benefits he believes Himself to have re-
c.ved any simple preIaran in the hope that he may
thus contribu e the benefit OF others.
10 this readily regard to Hoohands ''eruan
Bitters prepared by Dr. a. NJ Jackson f this cy becaue
peudced against them for many years, under the inns
rressor that they were chiefly alcoholic mixture.
noy of hIs rendice 10y proper tests and for encourage
uent to try theu when suffering from great and ION con
,i ~. debility Ii. uke buttleh Of these Bers, at
,, - o ~. nesent ear, followed by evident
. RESTORATION 10 degree OF So. and mental visop
which had relt for SiA mouths btoe ana mao an"sS sn
S''e', g '' heieiOre thank God aud my irieno
for directing mt to 'he use o. J. NEWTON BROWN,
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-05-14
Is the Best IGnic in The World.
READ WHO SAYS so:

From the Rev. Levi G. Beck Pastor OF the Baptist Church
Prberton, frm.ry OF the Nor. Baptist Church Phil
have KNOW n Ho0fat de- German Bers hvorabiy for q
number of Years have them 10 my own family, and
have been 50 with their elect that induced
recommend otLeo and know that they bave
oueruted in stiklngly beneficial | take great
measure ~ thus publicly procsning this fact and calling
the attention of these afflicted with the dcases for which
they are recommended to those Bittes, knowing from
u.ri.nce that INV recommendation will be sustained. do
this eheeriuy ooands bittes Is Intended TO BEN
ell the afflicted, and is mot u drinks"
Yours truly, LEVI @. BECK.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-05-14

From Rev Warren Randolph, Pastor OF Baptist Church,
Germantown. Pa
DR.. c. NJ Jackson-Dear sr-Personai experieuce ena.
bles ta Ievaid aAe GtInan bitters prepared
b, you as most excellent medicine. In OF
cold general debility have been greatly benefited BY
the ute Of Bers and doubt they will produce SINH
lar elects on otheas. YUurs truly,
WARREN RANDOLPH.
Germantown, Pa.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-05-14
Philadelphia, June 20, 1861.
From the Rev H. Kennard Pastor of10th Baptist Church

DIR Jackon:-Dr sir i have iequen'ly requested 10
my with cnBend tUns of different kinds
medicine but eSarding the practice out my apprp-
ate sphere, have all d. cned; but with cl Ar
proof instances, aud particularly in my family, Of
the useunrss o Dir Hoands German Bitter Depart for
usual course, full conviction
that, general debility the system, and especially for
Liver Complaint, IL j. safe and valuable lre hraii In
some cases tail; but usually, doubt not, II will be
very beu-bca those who suffer ir6n the above
Yours, very respectfully, J. ii. KkNNARD
Eighth beiuw Coates street, Phiadelphis
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-05-14

The condition of Lee is thus stated by q
y. Y Daily:
BY two such battles as were fought on
Thursday and Friday he has made it certain
that Lee Shall spare 10 troops TO Richmond.
He has taught Lee that his every soldier is
wanted to preserve his army on the R1pidan
from destruction. Yet, unless Richmond is
rc.enforccd, it may fall into Buffers hands.
If it is re-eulorced, Lee may fall in,e Grants
The choice Of alternatives, perhaps, is with
The rebels, but v hicheyer ditaster they pre-
fer to acccp', the other follows in its train
Richmond is helpless without Lee, but il
Richmond falls, what refuge has the rebel
army tha' clngS to n desoIate stronghold
far to The North? With its communica ions
severed, lis source Of supplies iaterrupicd ed.
aud its morale destroyed by the loss of the
capital in defense of which its men cared
most to (ghr, they could then have no hope
but in retreat, aud no pla e to which secure
retreat would be po >ible. We believe
therefore, that while Gen. Batter makes
good prog ess--as he clearly ha>--lho pres
euce of Gen. G. ant on the flank of bis enc
my is an assurance Of his triumph.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-05-14

NOlItB - ne uhdersignrd has been ~.
IN pointed Administrator the estate OF Alfred epdrv
late Of Ashiahua in the County of Ash anua deceased
All lersons ndtbed TO said etate requested make
immediate payment and those having claims again te
same will nj esent "a the undrtiged for allo~nce
Ashiabula. April ", 1904 IiI SAML HENDRY.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-05-14

Iris known that within week Gen. Grant
has said that he has not experienced any Of that
mcddleso meuess on the part OF the President
Secretary of War, or General llaIleck, alleged
to have been so embar RAISING to other com.
manders of the army Of the Potomac. General
Grant says he has not been troubled wi b ad.
vice, or asked to give his plans. All the re-
sources of the country have been placed at his
disposal. lie has shipped troops from post to
post, and reorgunized the army at his pleasure.
The President and Secretary of War know that
be intends, if possible, to whip Lees army and
take Richmond but have not asked him when
or how he intended to make the fight.
How different from all this was the expert
ence of the young Napolcanl The friends OF
little Mac assure us that it was only the want
of some this kind Of freedom that prevented
the defeat OF Lee long time ago
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-05-14


IN j. and the hilesIown q al Baptist Churches.
New Rochelle, N. Y.
DR.. G. NJ. JaeksOn-Dear Sir-I feel 1t pleasnre thns
Of Accord to bear testimony 10 the exceence OF
the German BitteB Some years since being Afflicted
with dyspepsia, used them with very beneficial results
have often recommended them TO peron' ebed by that
tormentng dsesse and have heard FROM them most fat
terng testimonials to their great value In cases of gen
passed I'M. LYONS.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-05-14
From Rev. II Turner, pastor Of Heddng N. E. Church,
hiladelphiA.

Dr. Jackson:-Dear Sf-favng used your German Bit.
ers IN my family frequently, prepared to say that Ii
hat beeu great service. believe that In most
debility Of the System th safest ami valu-
alle Iemeoy Of which have any knowledge.
Yours respectfully, J.H. TURNER,
No. 726, n. Nineteenth ST. eet.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-05-14

The NATIONAL GuARD, composed Of the
sewers al independent military organizations under
present and previous laws, are found to be suli-
cieutly numerous to meet the demand of the
Governor for the 100 day emergency. Nearly
40 600 have responded TO the order--showing
promptuess very gratifying and honorable to
the State. As might be expected, the order
strips some communities rather bare and cx.
poses many business establishments to incon-
veniences, and even to closing up. The burdens
however seem to have been borne with patriotic
cheerfulness.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-05-14

Lees report OF tie battle Of Thursday
last, published in tie Richmond papers,
has been lelegraphed to Washing'o on by Gen
Butler Lee says that Gen Grant attack
ed him which contradicls the report re.
ceiVeG here TO the effect that Lee made the
attack upon our army. Lee employs this
language "Thauk God we have repulsed
the attacks of the enemy" He states that
Longstreet is badly wounded. Lee says
nothing in bis report about the fight of Fri
| day.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-05-14

Brg.-Gen. Candy was on Saturday last
appinted by the President Major General
aud assgped to the command of the Depart
ment Of Western Louisiana aud Arkansas.
His appointment was Immediately conf med
by the Senate. He supersedes Gen. Banks
aud Gen. Steele.
Gen. DIX has published an order retir
ing Brig Gen Slannafd from the com.
maud OF the troops 10 New York City and
Harbor, and putting Brig. Gen. II. De Tro.
hrand 10 the place Gen. Slannsrd goes
10 Fortress Monroe
A riot OF females. demanding "bresd oil
blood, took place in Savannah on the I'll
ult. The band appeared armed 10 th,
streets seizing oil the food they could fnd
The military were called out suppressed th'
lnmult, and the ringleaders we're consigned
' TO prison.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-05-14

A surgeon arrived from Fredericksburg
SAYS there was heavy firing nearly oil day
Sunday and Monday. Lee was still slow.
ly reHeatiug aud our forces advancing =
Up to Saturday night our wounded amount
ed to fully 10000, besides some in the
hands of the enemy. Very few Of the enc
my's wounded fell into our hands. 600
ambulances aud all the army wagons that
could he spared were employed in carrying
them Two days were occupied in making
a "trip. The houses in 'edericksburg are
all occupied ns hospitals Secession ci'l-
zens were driven out. Up to SATURDAY
night we had only taken 300 prisoners
General Sedgwick's staff are all Safe -
General Getty, commanding the Second
d vision Of SedgNck'S corps, is wounded
General Seymour was taken prisoner OF
Friday night. lie is The man who con-
manded at the florida disaster, aud had
only arrived q day or two before. The
/ wounded ore brought to Fredericksburg
except those who were wounded in Sunday F,
fight, near Spoltsylvania. They are SAID
to number from 10000 to $4,000. They
arc being moved to Washing ON as spe.dl
! ly as possible, .r
Both armies are understood to be stu IN
the neighborhood Of SpottsyIvania Court
House.
l. was not intended that there should b(
any fight or the l0h; the probability il
there has been no move. Our army is en-
gagged in distributing rations. Grants dis
patch asks for no men, nothing but am
muniiion and provisions, an agreeable varr
alton from ;he custom Of his predecessors
The two armies are lying close to eaci
other, aud another collision docs not seen
Hhely 10 be lorg postponed Auolbe
heavy battle is yet to be fought before be
ginning the siege Of Richmond.
Brigadcr General Wight, formerI,
commanding the Department of the Ohio
is the ranking division officer in Sedgwck
corps, and it is Supposed he will be assignee
to the command as Sedgwick's successor
General Robinson is wounded.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-05-14

'HE subscriber will sell second hand
for dairy pf 70 or so cows ~ " w pR6kN"
Lake shore. the hat boz "
Ashtabua, april 15. 747
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-05-14

Gen. S,urgis's cavalry had q Gght near
Bolivar, Tenn on Monday 2nd with the
Rebels under Forrest Oar troops number
ed 100 with two pieces ofartIlery; hose
of the enemy were 1000 After fight
of two hours, in which Gen Stnrgis lost
Two killed end ten wounded, the Rebels
were driven across Tie IIatch,e River, dcs.
troying the bridge behind them. Advices
from Bulls Gap announce the destruction
of The East Tennessee and Virginia Rail
road for distance of IS miles Le;ween
Lick Greek and GecuY.le, Tenn, by a
brigade of;roaps belonging to Gen, Cox'S
command Every bridge and railroad tie
in the whole extent off miles was burned
and the road left in snch q condition that
it cannot be repaired for months Another
expedition bu ned all The bridges on the
road over the Wntauga River, aud tore up
the entire track at all points within iheir
reach
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-05-14
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Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-05-14

The Richmond Sentinel, in mentioning
the withdrawal of National troops from he
forts about New York and the filling oi
their places with militia, says: "This is
Seymour's chance 10 free his State, if he has
the pluck to use it,"
The Sentinel also republishes Alex.
Longs celebrated speech, pronounces it
truthful, able, deliberate and brave" and
comments upon the resolution of ceusure in
much the same spirit shown by the Copper
be I'd press Of the North
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-05-14

We have New OllelnS dates TO the 30th
II is reported that skrmsh has taken
place 'wcrn Grand Ecore and Alcxan.
dria. Gru Lpcas, with our rear, guard
engaged the Rebels, uuder Wharton, two
or three brigades strong and fought him
day and night for three days We cleaned
hem out. The Rebs had about 10, 900
cavalry aud barasscd our forces until with
in seven les of Alexandria Our forces
were under Gen Emery.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-03-11
Auction Sale.
OF TEg az
Valuable Citv PROPERTY.

THE subscriber will sell at public auction, at the
i front door Of the Court House of Ohio coun-
ty, West Va, on the 29th day of March, 1864,
the following described property, situated on Mar
ket street, Centre Wheeling, West Va, Lot No.
80, containing three parcels. one part 81 feet
front, the other two, 1912 feet each. Upon each
of said parcels there is a good two story frame
house. Also lot No. 20, on the corner of Market
and Marshall streets, This lot is divided into two
equal parts-each with 81 feet front, on Marshall
street, upon one part there is good frame house
containing rooms and cellar; upon the other a
good brick house containing 8 rooms with large
hall, porch, and all the modern improvements, -
Also the North half of lot No 2s, on the East side
of Market street. This lot is divided into two equal
parts upon the front haf there is good two story
frame house with rooms, &c.; upon the r ar hall
there is a frame house with three rooms.
SALE POSITIVE. .f-sH
TERMS ne-third cash, the remainder in three
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The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-03-11

New HAMPSHIRE has apparently voted
as wrong this year as it has been in the ha
bit of doing for many year. past. We did
not expect any different result; and warned
our conservative friends net to anticipate q
victory. Circumstances favored the admin
istration party this time. Governor Gil
more is desefvedly popular, apart from his
politics; while the Chase and Fremont men
whow were suspected by tn Lincolnites, were
forced to be extra Jealous, to ward off sus
picioD Then the administration favored
thestate in the matter of the draft, which
helped it in the canvass. 1t shows the mag
nsnimity of the Democratic party, that it
should be piling up heavy majorities in this
city and Brosklin in favor of soldiers suf
rage on the same day when the administra-
tion was using soldiers whom ithad brough
home from Chattanooga and Port Royal to
vote the Republican ticket.-Woru
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-03-11

GENERAL BUFFERS department is gettins
''smali by degrees and beautifully less. "
Terrible as he is to the unfortunate people
under his care, the rebels seem to pay very
little respect for his military power Since
he has been in command he has lost nearly
all we held in. North Carolina, while the
rebels have become so bold that they seize
vessels almost within sight of Fortress Mon
roe 1t is now reported that Gen. Kilpat-
rick's cavalry will be retained for time
On the peninsula in order to clear it of the
bushwhackers, who have started into life
under the fostering care OF Butler If we
had few moro Buffers in command the
war would soon be ended, by the North los
ing all the territory it has gained, and in
time, ell its armies.