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Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-04-30

THE DRArr lit is understood that the
Provost Malshals have generally been In
structed 10 bold themselves Ia readiness TO
proceed with the draft 10 such districts as
are de6cieot, but not 10 commence until
further orders. The draft bias not been
postponed to any particular date, 'ud NAV
be ordered at any time. @ edit will be given
for both veterans aud recruits up TO the l5th.
Provost Maishals are also directed TO for
wsrd the tri,nonthy rolls Of veterans aud
new recruits for ,he number mustered be-
tween the lIth and Is h inclusive, imned-
lately after the l5th IN this connection
the following clause Of the third secloo Of
the act Of Congress Of Feb, goth, 1864, is
important, as it will be seen that sub-dis-
tricts may continue to present. volunteers
10 meet their quotas up 10 The time Of the
draft:
All volunteers who may enlist after The
dr0n shall be ordered, and before IL shall be
actually made, shall be deducted from the
number ordered to be drafted in such ward
town. township, precinct. or election dis
tric', or county.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-04-30

BRIDGE OVER THE Ono The Baltimore
and Olio Railroad Company. a. IL rec ent
meeting unanimously approved the cou'
tract with the Marietta. and Cincinnati
Railroad Company, for the immediate erec-
tion of an iron railway bridge over tie
Ohio River at Parkersburg This will be
the most stupendous structure of the kind
in the United States, as the piers are re.
qured by the act of G lugreSs to be of an
elevation not to interfere with the paviga
tion of the Ohio River. This bridge secures
railway Of continuous gauge from ST.
Louis, Louisville, Chicago, Indianapolis
and Cincinnati to tide water.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-04-30

AFFRAY AT GREENvILLE.-Tbe Dayton
Journal of Wednesday earns that some sol
diers were returning from ball, Monday.
and while passing the Law Office of Wm. Al
leu in GreeDvlle, Montgomery county, some
one addressed some insulting remarks to
them, when one of the soldiers knocked the
speaker down. At that instant scme one
in the cfice discharged pistol into the
crowd of soldiers They then ran of aud
procured arms and returning, afer 40 al.
tercstion, 6red at the cfice; aud on the
parties 6eoing, fred at the party, striking
and severely wouuding one. Barsise, who
is said TO have fred at the soldiers.
O s. .IonrnaL
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-04-30


GRATuITous PRINTING. following very
sensible remarks from an exchange, almost
every publisher will heartily endorse. We
have had considerable of this kind OF experience
ourselves.
1t has been the custom Of all associations
and individuals to impose upon editors the
publication of resoiutious; obituary notices,
advertisements of benevolent enterprises,
and various other articles of limited or in
diyidual interest, without charge. We
have done quite our share of that kind Of
work. If associations consider il due to
deceased members 10 pass resolutions tesIi-
fyiug to their vrutes, and condolng with
tbelr relations, they must heuceforth con
slider it due to publishers to pay for them
and u literary. school aud other Institutions.
cannot exist without gra'uitous printing
they must be too slightly priced to promise
substantial Lencft To the members. Unit
We fud teachers who ,each gratis; butch
ers who furnish steaks and roasts with,u,
charge; lawyers who counsel without fees
farmers who donate their wood and pro
duce We must decline being in the list 0
printers without compensation.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-04-30
A,ajliaut G .ueral Ohio
GENERAL HEADoARrERs,
STATE OF OHIo. ADJ'r GEMS OFFICE.
COLUMBUS, April 25, 1861


STATE OF OHIo. ADJ'r GENUS OFFICE.
COLUMBUS, April 25, 1864
GENERAL ORDERS No 70.
The regiments, battaions and ndepen
dent companies Of infantry of the National
Guard Of Ohio are hereby called into act
i've service for the term Of one hundred
days uLless sooner schargrd They will
be clio he'd, armed, equipped, transported
,aqd paid by the Uuited S atcs Govern.
-ment
These organizations will redezrous at
the most eligible places in their respective
counties the place to be fixed by the com
mandhlg oaicer. aud to be on line OF rail
road if practable, on Monday, May 81,
1864, and repoit by telegraph at 4 O'Clock
? NJ OF the same day, the number present
for duty.
The alacri'y with which all calls for the
| military force Of the State have been here
| lofore met. furnishes the surest guaranty
hat the National Guard will be prompt
to assemble at the appointed time Oar
armies in the field are marshaling for a
decisive blow. and, the citiz'n soldiery will
share the glory of the crowning victories
OF the campaign, by relieving our veteran
regiments { ON post and garrison duty to
allow them to engage in the more aiduous
labors of The field
BY order OF the Governor.
B. II GOWN.
Adjnlan g eneTel of Ohio
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-04-30
the case,
Special to the Cleveland Leader.
Columns, April 81

COLUMBUS, April II
Militia matters continue TO be anie ac.
tive. The Adjutont- Generals Office is
crowded daily with persons asking all sorts
OF questions about the militia, and with
many seeking exemptions, but very few,
however, being successful
Substitutes furnished under General Or
der No ] ] must be acceptable to The com.
pany ,fiic,rs, leaving tie question Of
physical ability TO the Surgeon.
Any person presenting full company
of volunteers for one hundred days, will be
received, and the company accepted for
that term.
Railroad companies will be furnished
with transportation receipts which the
commanding officer will be required 10
sign, stating the number OF men transport.
ed
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-04-30
Attention NatioaaI Guard.


The following important orders have beer
issued by the AdjutautGeueral Of Ohio. by
order Of Governor Brough. 1t is to be hoped
that the patriotic Natronal Guards viii prompt.
ly respoud to the call Of the Governor
GENERAL HEAD QuAEr's. STATE OF OHIo J
ApJCrASr GENFRAL's OFFICE.
CoLuxBUs, April 25 b, 1854
GExERAL ORDERS No. H..
|. When the Natoual Guard shall be
called Into active serv ce, all Telegraph
Operators, Riirosd Engineers, officers,
ioremen aud mechanics actually employed
on Government or State work for military
uses, aud all st amboat Englneers and
!leeused PHO. s, Will be exempt frem duty
herein, and will uot be allowed 10 iuln
any Comp .uy of the Nalional Guard in
acilve service. 4
II. When any Regiment, Bltialion or
Independent Company Ut the National
Guard is called iuto active service, every
member thereof must report bmself prompt.
ly at The stated rendezvous, or oe deemed
aud treated as deSerIer provided that
any private or Don-commissloned officer
may oe exempt FROM duty uuder peu1Ing
call on furnishing an acceptable substitute,
at the. rendt Evous at the time specified in
the call. Such substitute shall Only serve
for he telm Of active service then peudlug.
This shall not be construed iuto releasing
aGy suoSiitute from the payment Of bis
commu alton fee, as provided iu section
OF be 'act 10 organ 70 aud discipline the
Militia OF Obio," passed March 3lst, 1864;
nor shall 1t be so construed as TO release
lhe member furnishing the substitute from
duty With the company uf;er the expiration
OF The term OF service hen reudiug.
By ORDER OF TEE GOVERNOR
B Il. COWEN.
Ee Afiliaut G sueral Ohio
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-04-30

COMMERCIAL BROKERAGE The House Of
Representatives went into Committee Of
the Whole on the Internal Tax Bill on
"Wednesday, an amendment was made redu
chg commercial brokers' license to $25,
the same as wholesale dealer. with the off
ference that no limit is affixed 10 the amount
OF business.
A new section was added to the tax bill
as follows; Tba. where any tax or duty
Is imposed BY Law, aud the mode aud tims
Of assessment is not therein provided. the
same shall be. provided for by regulation
Of the Secretary Of the Treasury.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-04-30

The Cineinati Gazette says: There lie
great c0mmotou over the Rhine. Tue
SIZE of beer mugs has been reduced, aud
the suddenueSs with which the guZzer
reaches the bottom thereof is putting all
necks out of joint. judging from the sig
nifcant waggiug OF heads. The question
to be settled is, whether to pay dime for
TWO of the new glasses. or restore the old
glasses at ten cents each
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-04-30

3 OsE of the objects with which the rebels
propose 10 undertake grand invis on OF the
North this spring is recruiting. The Mont
gomery (Ala.) Mail. in recent article on the
subject says Let US invade them with our
whole force. Missouri, Kentucky, Maryland
and The 'eopperheads' will swell our raDks.-
The Copperheads are exercising themselves
(as in Coles Co.. ILL.,, for inst staaee) )-prepar
to enlist when the stars aud bars make their
appearance"
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-04-30

Surprise aud indignation are expressed
at recommissioning Frank Blair, and the
House almost unanimously voted resolu
ton calling on the. President for the facts in
the case.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-04-30

TINS DrArr 70 rs EyoRctD. "A die.
patch from Columbus says the Assistant
Provost Marsbsl Geuefal foe this State
hss received orders from Washington to
bring up credits, aud then proceed with
he draft at once
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-04-30

Gov. o. p. Morton of Ind ana, it is
rumored. is arranging his business 10 take
the field at the head of the Indiana legion
recently rendered TO the Government for
special service. His immense popularity
in Indiana will induce almost universal Gu
listment in that state.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-04-30

The Boiler of the new gun boat while on
the trial trip, few days since, 10 the har.
Dor of New York, was attended with q
serious loss of life. Tweniytwo have al.
ready, died. and some ten or dozen more
are expected to follow. She was called
the ChenaDgo and was built by the Gov :
erumoDt
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-04-30

A special dispatch from Washington,
April 25lh says:
General Grant has taken measures to
add to the regular army 10 the field 10
make them irresistible. Concentration is
be order of the day. The troops are now
massed upon such lines as the Lieutenant
General believes will lead to the possession
OF oil the vital strogetic points Of the
rebellion. Instead Of being discouraged at
the apparent weakness Of our forces 10
Tennessee, Kentucky, North Carolina, and
elsewhere, the country should be encour.
ogcd by the fact as an explanation that
oar forces are massed against points and
armies of much more Importance. When
tbe next shock Of battle comes Il will 6nd
the Union armies in stronger force than
they have been before. II is the rebels
who ale now pursuing The scattering policy.
hence their recent successes in unmpornant
quarters. The storm will come upon them
at most unproptious moment.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-04-30

TRoors CALLED our IN INDIANA Gov.
Morton has issued q proclamation to the
people Of Indiana, saying the Governors
of Illinois. Ohio, Iowa, Wisconsin. aud
Indiana have offered TO raise, for the ser.
vice OF the General Governmeu', IS, 900
men for period of 100 days, to perform
such military services as may be required
Of them 10 any State.
The Governor calls for 90, 600 volunteers
and says the importance Of making the
approaching campaign successful aud deci.
sivc, is not TO be over-estimated. He feels
coo6dent that this call will be promptly and
fully responded TO.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-04-30

Ruvozs are Aying abou. thIckly 10 regard e
the Potomac Army. and other military meve-
ments bot everything is so crude and uore''-o'e,
that such rumors are not worth repeating y ms
is rather a gratiyicg feature Of the case. Tor II
shows one thing. at least aud that's. thA, scrib-
Iers and sensation moogers are thrown upon
thar Own resources for aliment for the public
NAV. Our military fuuctionariss appear to be
keeping their own councils. THIS, In connection
with The fsct jas, traaspired that every men i
TO be made available iu the Geld. has rather al
orninous and hopeful look.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-04-30

INDIANA Divorces Judge Fitch, in the
Common Pleas Of Seneca county, has deci-
ded that Indiana divorces are not valid in
this Slate, if granted to parties who are
residents of Ohio at the time. If other
contiguous States establish the same rule.
what will be the effect upon the immigra-
lion of indiana?
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-04-30

ARMY APPROPRIATION MIR. Wilson, of
Mass. introduced joint resolution appro.
pristing, twenty five millions of dollars for
armiDg, equipping. clothing. subssting aud
Transporting the one hundred days troops,
just called out. it was referred to the Fl
nance Committee
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-04-30

Preliminary measures are being entered
into to form line of steamers in connec
lion with the Philadelphia & Erie & Pitts.
bnrg Railroads, 10 Iun between Erie and
Detroit.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-04-30

The l0-40 LoAN.-A new Government
'oan has been put into market called tie
1910 loan, bearing Eve per cent. interest,
and principal payable in ten or forty years
at the option of the Government. 1t is
selling rapidly.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-04-30

Gov. Seymour of this State has rendered
to the War Department the use of the
militia regiments for the defense of the
forts around New York and elsewhere on
the frontiers He thinks this desirable, as
well 70 relieve the regular troops detained
within the State for such purposes as to
afford the national guard desirable op.
portunity for drill and practice
" " Tribune
Where are Wood. Harris. Long. t al?
Let them protest. Where are the Metro
politon Record, ~ Y Ne0s 3e?. This
will never do. Gov Seymour needs espe-
cialIy TO be attended to by his 'friends or
be will become altogether estreDged from
them - He ought at Iepsi 20 apologize, by
some fresb declaration Of war sgainst the
Adminisiraiion, or bis motives win be mis-.
construed BY bis friends 10 bis hurt
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-04-30
b. r GOWN.
Adjnlan g enerel Of Ohio.

The following is the Tribune's account Of
the sword contest at the n. Y. Fair;
The great sensation of the Fair-ihe sw ord
on Saturday night, and
resulted in General Grant being the victor
At2 P. n. the books were closed. with ma.
jority Of 225G for Mcclellan. The ballot box
and the swords were then removed from the
Arms sud Trophies Department to the main
hall, where the voting by ballot took place
The crowd was very great. aud the excitement
rapidly increased as the hour for closing the
polls drew nigh Several rough looking indi.
yiduals proclaimed themselves the friends OF
Little Mae, and said they wanted to see faiI
play. b. the foresight OF staiioninga force o.
twenty-five determined policemen about the
stand order was preserved The polls having been
closed, the boxes and swords were taken by
the police TO the armory 10 the building and
placed in charge Of the Committee consisting
of Wilson G. Hunt, Judge Daily, Wm Kemble
J. Butler Wright. and William II. Webb =
Mr.. Hunt was chosen Chairman. After ar
ranging pleliminaries, the ballots were taker
out one by one. and duly registered. ~
The votes were then counted, and an uouced
as follows
Tot Total ot;.,,. sots t.sss Gen. GTlnt so,sal
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-04-30

Scientific meu have come TO the con
clusion that The great Northwest is too
bare and unsheltered by trees aud shrub
berry 10 ever be productive of fruit. An
open country has been found TO be nineteen
degrees colder than wooded one. Prac'
tca men found his out sometime ago,
some of them to the sorrow Of their pock
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-04-30

eMAhylAsD CoSvESnos,-!T The Convention
chosen TO freegthis noble old State Of the
curse which has 50 long impeded her growth
and impoverished Der fields. meets at An.
uopolis, THIS Conseu,ion is composed OF
81 Free Sia,e members and IS chosen as
Democra,s--that Is, edbereuts Of Slavery
The Free State majority in the popular vote
was about $4,000. But the P'o-Slavery
portion Of the State is intensely. bitterly
so, aud there will doubtless lie fierce
stroggle ia the Convention, though we
think no, a long one The Slavery
Couutes. though choosing moe than one
third Of the delegates. contain little mere
han one fourth Of The population of the
State.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-04-30

TEMPORARY INCREASE OF THE TARIEF.-
The House resolution temporarily inereas-
ing the tariff ffty per cent has been
promptly referred to the Senate Finance
Committee, and is expected TO pass. II
causes aatter ring among business men.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-04-30


Com. Wilkes, who has bt en- under trial
before court martial. is said by the Worlds
correspondent to have been dismissed from
the service. The sympa,hies Of the coup.
try have been with the Commodore since
his capture aud release Of the Confederate
Envoys.
The steamer Grey Hound has. It Is said.
been sent up james River to City Point tc
order down two French steamers, aud two
sailing vessels there, after tobacco.
COL Conrad Baker has been nominated
Lieutenant Governor Of Indiana, to gil the
Vacancy caused by the decluation OF Gen.
Kimball.
Volunteering IN Indiana In response to
the call for twenty thousand, buudred days
men. Is progressing favorably.
News from the interior portion Of Ohio,
indicates that the National Guard viii turn
ont 10 large force on Monday.
1t is believed that Gen. Lee will not
venture on an offensive movement. as has
been stated.
Gen. Foster who has applied for COM
mand in the field, will probably be assigned
to position under Burnside.
Dahlgren leaves Washington 10 few
days to resume command Of the feet of
Charleston.
Il is said in high quarters that the
President thinks of sending Gen. Sickles to
take the place Of Gen Banks.
Rnmors are aaoat that the rebel Govern.
ment is leaving Richmond. aud that Lee
is sboat to fall back behind its defences.
Chinese merchanisin San Francisco have
rescued thirty girls from the hands Of kid
nsppers. who sold them there. aud will re-
turn them to China.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-04-30

A para graph saying hat Gen. Butler
had written TO high officer refusing to
serve If Geu. w T. Smith should he placed
over him, or something to that effect, has
been generally published. Gen Butler
expressly denies that be has written any
thing of the sort, and says there has been
no occasion for such action. The state
meut seems to have originated in The ~.
Y Worlds fact which is little impor-
tant 10 estimating the veracity of state.
ment with any Political bearing
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-04-30
Tombes g. wetherwax,
Dealers in Provisions 4 Groceries,
Main Street, Ashts6ula, Ohio.

A LII PERSON in need Of any thing In
n the above line will do well 10 call snd
Goods before buying elsewhere Wevi rot be outdons By
any other house In Ashtula eoun, eithsr IN the Pes OF
You will and at our house Al kpdsof
Groceries, Wet or Dry. Flour OF all Grades
and Prices. all kinds Of Fish, Pork, Cheese,
and IN fact, sysry thing usually fpapd iHs
Family Grocery aud Provision Store.
you wi can and see US We are bound % do Jon good
H. O. TOnBxs. u. WtfhEhWAx
November u, fso3 TN
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-04-30

OuR DErEAr AT PLYMoUrH. = The disas.
ter at Plymouth grows more serious, when
it Is reueul beted That We have no iron'clad
vessel 10 cope with the reielS ram None
u them being light enough draft to en'er
the inland waters of North Carolina.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-04-30

CLEVELAND MARKEr-Aprti the 27th
FL0uR-In better demand. Saes 700 bbs xxx Ted at
81 75 800 bbs Xxx red 81 6 100 bbs XXX te ut s. so
WBEAT-Dull and unsettled Sales 1900 bush red, free
on board at 81 cans red track at 81 So; red
track at 81 81; choice amber track at 81 So.
CoRN-ln good demand and hrm. sales off shelied
free on board at 81 20 ear oil track at 81 u.
0ArNThe inquiry continues good and the market is firm
Sales OF cars on track at zoe
BUT1ER-Du,l and nominal
CHEEIE-Good TO choice W. L. is selling in small way
at l76l7J8c.
EGGS-ln fair inquiry at lac.
SEEDSIn modeIat. request aud selling at So 003 25 for
Timothy, and 81 75@s 90 for Clover Sales of 10 bags
thy at s3 1915.
SALT-Fim Fine 81 o5. coarse 81 10.
DRIED APPLES-In good request at S96l9ISc.
BEANS-The market Is firm at 81 2592 % TO
pine.
P0TAToES-In good demand and irm at 81 1o9l is for
Neshai mock and Peach blows.
CARBON OIl.-Firm at 65a70c.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-04-30

Upon this announcement of the result. cheer
ing and waviDg OF fhandkerchefs was commenced
and continued without cessation for at least
Ave or six minutes by the friends Of General
Grant, the friends OF the other candidates EN-.
alaiing each otber5n the production Of that
Ipeesliar voice which emanates only from geese
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-04-30


CALL Fer TRoors Gov. Brouglps order
calling out the Infantry Of the National
Quad Of Ohio for one buudred days, will
be found in our co!0mns. That the order
will be responded to with alacrily and
cheerfulness cannot be doubted. ii says
our armies in the field are marshalng for q
decisive blow, and our citizen soldiers will
share lbe glory OF the GROWING victories
OF the campaign, by relieving onr veteran
regiments from post and garrison duty, 10
allow them to engage in the more arduous
duties Of the field.
This movement Of the Governors, after
consultat ion with the President and Gen.
Grant, may he regarded as The most aus.
picious sign Of the times 1t indicates en-
erey, carnestness, and determined purpose
TO strike Determined blow, aud 10 strike
IL nOw. The one bundred days will cover
the. .spriug and summer campaigu now open
ing, during which the greatest, the mos
decisive, and il mOy well be hoped the las,
bloody battles of the war may be fought
aud the rebellion broken, and substantially
snbdued
Everything indicates that the Govern
meDt intends if possible, to make this cam
paign the last aud decisive one.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-04-30

From Rev. Warren Randolph, Pastor of Baptt Church
Germantown. Pa.
DIR. G. NJ Jaekson-Dear sir:personal experience ena-
bes me to say that regard the Germ Bers prepared
by most excellent medicine. In cases OF rsvers
cold and general debility have been greatly benefited by
lar effects otheas Yours truly
WARREN RANDOLPH.
Germantown, Pa.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-04-30

From Rev. H. Turner. pastor of Hedding NJ e. Church,
~ Philadelphia
Dr. Jackson;Desr sirs--Faving used your German Bit
ters in my aaiy frequently prepared to say that It
has been OF great service. believe that ID cases
gene debility of the system thu most yalu-
able remedy Of which have any knowledge
Yours respectfully, J.H. TURNER,
No. T26, N. Nineteenth Street.