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Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1868-10-03

Remember that when in 1861, Mr. Lincoln
came to the Presidential chair, and secession
and rebellion were in battle array against the
Union, and fired into the old flag on Sumter,
that in that dark hour it was Democratic
members of Congress who voted against all
war measures, against furnishing the govern
ment with means to save its own life 1t was
such men as Ben Wood and Vallandigham
who opposed the first loan bill who opposed
the insrrection bill; who opposed the con-
scription and confscation bills; who voted to
keep traitors in the Senate That in 1864, at
Chicago, in National Convention, the Demo-
cratic party, with Horatio Seymour at their
head, declared the war failure, and demand
ed that our gallant soldiers should be marched
home in disgrace, as having been defeated.
1t was men of the intrepid heroism, and ster-
ling patriotism of General Grant who said, no,
never! "we'll fight it out on this line" Fight
it out they did; and that is the great source of
Democratic grief Who that loves the old
flag, and loves the Union, consecrated by
new baptism of blood to human liberty, will
not feel it high privilege, a solemn duty, to
vote for Grant, as theleader and captain, under
God, of our national salvation? 4
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1868-10-03

LAKE GURvEY.-Messrs. O. B. Wheel
er & A. A. Robinson, of the U. S.2Sur-
vey, have settled down upon the bank
of the Lake, on Summit ST., with the ne
cessary apparatus for taking observations.
They communicate with other detach-
ments at Buffalo and Ashtabula, who
are operating in conjunction, by means
of the wires of the w. U. Telegraph
The wires are tapped at any point de-
sired. The present surveys are for the
purpose of ascertain the precise latitude
and longitude of various points on TIE
lakes. These are computed by the most
minute astrominal calculations. This
department of the survey commenced at
Oswego this season, and will reach De
troit before winter.-.CleUelnn0. Herald.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1868-10-03
The split among the Irish Democracy ot
New York city is widening daily.

New York city is widening daily.
The New York Times Of the 26th says:
The FTeenan's Journal of this city-the I'M
yielding Democratic Irish Catholic organ says:
: There is no use-of Disgusting the fact that
there is distrust and disaffection among very
many Democrats" This is becoming more
apparent as the time for the election approach
es. Large numbers of prominent men-and
far larger numbers of men not prominent
whom the Democrats confidently regarded as
supporters of their ticket, have lately declared
themselves for Grant We expect that still
greater numbers will come out in the same
way before November Passengers and crew
desert sinking ship. 4. It---l l---. - :
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1868-10-03

SPANISH lNsuRREcrIoN--A -Aicoya, q ci-
ty of $4,000 people in the province of
Alicante, has revolted. Three ships ap-
peared off Carthagena, supposed to be a
part of Gen. Frim's fleet. Marshal Pa
ria, of the royal army, is still recruiting.
1t is reported the town of Leon has pro-
nounced for the revolutionists. 1t is al
so reported that Saragossa rebclled, and
that Gen. Pezucll was killed.
The insurgents have torn up the rail
way in the Sierra Morena. Count Ger
gente, with his troops is compelled to
remain in the mountain defiles. Gen.
Prim is expeced at Barcelona, where the
people are only awaiting his arrival to
rise. Madrid and Saragossa are also
ripe for revolt. The vanguard of the ar
my under Noveliches, numbering 5000
has Joined tie insurgents He has in
consequence been obliged to wait for
relnforcements. The French squadron
arrived at Barcelona.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1868-10-03

Mr. Cleveland, the Postmaster, at Hartford,
who went over to Democracy two years ago,
has, we learn, sent on his resignation to the
Department at Washington, and will take the
stump for Grant and Colfax next week Cleve-
land is 4 loyal man, and has no sympathy
with Seymour, Blair and Democracy. We
welcome Cleveland back. The Republicans
of Connecticut are requested to join in the
chorus next week, "Home again"
l. f.... ..sI .- AZ YAdseHier
The Albany J01trnog says it accepts the con-
version of this particular class of political
weather cocks, as merely showing which way
the wind blows.
REBELLION IN TExAs.-Adyices through ar
my sources from Marshall, Texas, state that
the country in that neighborhood is overrun
by robbers. All the roads are entirely unsafe,
except for large armed body. A band of
freebooters numbering one hundred and ten
men, we'll armed and mounted, are roaming
through the country. About the fifth instant
they captured forty government wagons load
ed with supplies. The commanding officer at
Sulphur Springs, Texas, which is garrisoned
by small company of the Twenty-sixth In
fantry, had sent an express to General Hayden,
commanding at Marshall, stating that if not
reinforced, his garrison which was surrounded,
would be slaughtered. A company of Infant
ry, and fifty picked men besides, had started to
reinforce him.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1868-10-03
It is stated, upon apparently good au-

1t is stated, upon apparently good au-
thority, that Mr.. Reverdy Johnson cars
ried out with him instructions from the
Secretary of State, to settle the Alabarff
claims upon any basis that may be sat
lsfactory to himself The Liverpool
1Herc0y announces that he has receiv-
ed Instructions from Mr.. Seward to con-
slider all papers and documents hitherto
issued on the subject Cancelled by our
Government, and to begin ab initl0. 1t
is said that Mr.. Thornton the English
Minister at Washington, had received
hint as to the nature OF these IN
structions, and had advised his govern
ment prior TO Mr.. Johnson's departure.
The very complimentary reception ac-
corded to Mr.. Johnson, on his arrival III
England, is attributrd to the knowledge
of the extraordinary powers vested IN
him. .,.- a.-. ..t'
These marks of respect, with the anne
liorating and sottening effect of banquets
and soft solder will no doubt have a good
effect in preparing the way for harmo-
nious and satisfactory settlement of the
questions at issue, but our minister, we
trust will have sagacity and frmness G
rough not to be wheedied into any terms
inconsistent with the interests and honor
of the country. a...' ''l..
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1868-10-03

. GEN. BUTLER was on the 2Sth renominated
for Congress-only few scattering votes being
cast against him in the Convention. He found
himself forced, however, to make an abandon
ment of bis financial heresies. Among the re-
solutions which he offered is one pledging the
National faith and honor to the payment of
the public creditor, mot only according to the
letter, but the spirit of the laws under which
the contracts were made;" while another one
pronounces against all attempts to depreciate
the value of the currency of the country,
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1868-10-03
Dressing l. RgaOVating Feathers

.LEt.i.tl RI. 81 II Il l. "
The process Is one, patented in june 1867 The
feathers first ceansed by steam and then thoroughly
dried by the agent. Consequently no fire comes
near the feathers during any part the process There
Is ot course no possibility of corchino or otherWseih
JuTing them This process destroys al moths removes
an gummy or gatiROus matter from the aHil frees them
rom all disagreeable SCENT increases the bulk from
fhrd to oneha and gives them the appearance Of
lea Here then is an opportunity for housekeep
erS 10 nave the feather beds and their pillows reova
ted and made as good new. bed taken in the morn
ing viii be returned the evening perfectly dry and
ready for use =. $500 y. ---.-' sl-'.7I7T
Curled Hair Mattresses treaied in the sane manner
are equally benefited. y, HUTsfSN.l i
Middle Rooms, Hubert Block, Ashtabula
Ohio. aia;, -972tf
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1868-10-03
From the Salt Lake Reporter,

UTAH TYRANNY.-We are informed
that Brigham Young has given orders to
Bishops throughout the Territory to cut
off from the Mormon Church every
member who deals at a Gentle store or
purchases of an outsider. We have heard
it stated by parties coming from the
North that preaching upon that sub
ject had been done at Ogden and other
places. This is but part of the plan az
ranged by Brigham and carried out by
his suborainates, to place an effectual
embargo upon the location of Gentle
business men in this Territory; and
which would be made total prohib-
ition had they the power to enforce it.
1t has been the constant aim and object
OF the Mormon leaders to keep out Gen
tiles, and prevent them from selling in
this Territory. To such an extent was
this formerly carried that Mormons were
even prohibited from renting houses to
Gentiles and several who dared to
brave the displeasure of their rulers
were considered as apostates. Late
ly owing TO force of circumstances.
the rigor of that rule has somewhat
relaxed in this city, although the in
tolerant feeling toward Gentiles, up
on the part Of church authorities still
exists in the country settlements of
Utah. 1t seems to he cropping out
with determination if possible, to
drive Gentle traders out of Utah.
Preaching againsta the Gentiles is in
dulged in to greater extent in the
country settlements than would be con-
sidered prudent in the Tabernacle at
Salt Lake City. Thus while matters are
kept quiet at Mormon headquarters, to
pull wool over the eyes of some, else
where the anathemas against outsiders
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1868-10-03

| IOs T. .. g.. ,.., ...
- - On the 18th inst near the house of Lucy
Y: Green. in Austinburg. Il Lady's Eed MarOccO
Forte MOnnaie, containing THREE DULLARS
IN change Papers Cards Though of no great value
II Is highly priced by the owner who will llberaly re-
ward the finder by leaving it at the Office of TELE
GhAfh 919tf.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1868-10-03
vALLANDIGAAM's LETTER.
Copy of the letter captured.

Copy of the letter captured.
DEAR CoLoNEL-Your kind note and lnvi-
tation of yesterday was this morning handed
me by your brother-in-law, who will hand you
this in return. 1t would give me much plea
sure to visit you and your command before
leaving the Confederation, but it is now impos-
sible to do so, as have made arrangements to
start this A. NJ. with the earliest train for Will
mington.
You surmise correctly, when you say that
you believe me to be the friend of the South
in her struggle for freedom. My feelings have
been publicly expressed III my own country,
in that quotation from Lord Chatham, my
Lords, you cannot conquer America y There
is not drop of Puri'. n blood in my veins. I
hate, despise, and defy the tyrannical govern
ment which has sent me among you for my
opinions sake, and shall never give it my sup
port in its crusade upon your institutions
But you are mistaken when you say there are
but few such in the United States, North
Thousands are there who would speak out but
for the military despotism that strangles them.
Although the contest has been, and will con-
tinue to be, bloody one, you have but to per-
severe and the victory will surely be yours
You must strike home ! The defensive policy
lengthens the contest. The shortest road to
peace is the boldest one. You can have your
own terms by gaining the battle on your ene-
my's soil.
Accept my kind regards for your personal
welfare, and sincere thanks for your kind wish
es in my behalf; and hoping and praying for
the ultimate success of the cause in which you
are fighting. believe me, as ever, your friend.
C. L.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1868-10-03
FEATHER DRESSING !

i HE Subscriber would respectfully in
form the people of Ashtabula sd vicinity that he has
recently Commented the business of
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1868-10-03

AVerill'S Chemical Paint!! =,
IN mol. H---.- .-.a ....i....I .s.-.cS bra
L HIS is not, like lead and oil a simple
muddy mixture that settles and separates when left
ITSELF but combination Of Lnseed OIL Zinc, dissolved
glass and some other substances iaF ~ : y r
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1868-10-03
CHEMICALLY UNITED!l

Homogeneous and permanent in its character - II
Among its superior qualities are the following =
1t is more durable than Lead and Oil.
II is elastic.
1t is brighter in appearance.
1t is easily put ...-t
1t is perfectly wholesome.
1t dries almost at once. .-.. - p = 5isttft =
Ii chalks cracks. H 80 tHI. 20 -
1t is not injured by soap. ..--s-. 49,. a, q,
1t is always ready for use. t-.' q
1t is Warranted !
1t twenty-five per CT cheaper than lead OIL and
more than fifty per CT better
For sale in any quantity desired By the gallon One
hundred different shades prepared.
Attention is solicited this acleoRe che mest a
valuable Improvements of the times. Orders will be-
flied promptly. C. G. CAIaKINS.
Agent for Ashtabula County.
Ashtabula, Aug. &. 1S6S 9si If
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1868-10-03

For SaIe-The Brewery Property, on Bank Alley,
lately occupied by Robert Fuler-suitabe for
brewery, having fine double cellar and good wells
Ofnever failing water There is building sufficient for
two three tenements for families and the location Is
among the best for business residence.
ENQUIRE of C. G. CALKINs Real Estate Agent, = -
or of SHERMAN AND HALL, Attys.
Sept TO- 1861,
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-07-31
Gone Currency for Rich and
POOr.,'

So says the Democracy. And SO say
the Republicans, Notwithstanding the
Democratic lie that the republican plat
form means gold for the rich and rags
for the poor. The Republicans rs fast
as possible, propose to make greenbacks
equal to gold, when it will make no diff
ference which the bonds are paid in. If
the Republican party can ever be relie-
we'd of the necessity of mourning heave
expenditures to keep in subordination
the tendencies of Democracy to au-
archy, greenbacks and gold will speed
lily approximate in value and the whole
financial problem will be solved, without
injnstlce either to the taxpayer or bond
holder, for both will be paid in the same
currency.
The ALBANY Journal thus epigram-
maticslly sets forth the difference be-
tween the Democratic and the Republi-
can Zone currency"
The one currency Of The Democracy is
deprecated paper.
The one currency Of rhe Republicans
is GOLD
Lle1 &c eral Grant end peace and
prosperity will follow. And with th at,
resumption of specie payments. And
with that, gold as the common currency,
the one circulating medium.
Eject Horatio Seymour and another
revolution, more paper money, a deter
iorsted currency and violated public
faith follow.
But one currency, and that gold.
But one way to reach it, and that
peace.
Butoue champion of peace, and he
Gen. Grant.
But one party favorable to peace and
sound uniform currency, the Republi-
can party.
Democracy offers one currency for rich
and poor-depreciated paper. Repub
licans offer one currency for rich and
poor--god. Which will you have
Madison State Journal.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-07-31

SEYMOUR AND INSANITY In the
course of an article attempting to &C
count for the nomination of Seymour
the New York Independent says
Seymour, who had been looked upon
as candidate, had, nevertheless. months
ago, been commanded BY his physician
to refrain from the excitement of po-
litical canvass. With no disposition to
speak ungenerously of any mans infrm
ity, we think it nevertheless due to the
public to state that Seymour is not with
out painful apprehensions of steaIthy
approaching insanity, which is creeping
like shadow into his brain calami-
ty from which We sincerely hope he may
be spared-for his worst political enemy
could not wish such an affection to be-
fail him. 1t was on account of tn, S..
apprehensions that. months ago, he pub
Iished letter declining to be candi
date. Then again, just before the con
vention assembled, (these forsbodings
still in his mind) be stated to the New
York delegation, in positive and peremp-
tory words. that his name must not be
presented. He had, moreover, some
time before, informed Mr.. Pendleton
that, while he would not be his supper
ter he would not be his rival and it
was to this pledge to which Seymour re
ferred when he said, in one of his speech
es in the convention, that he would not
: in honor be a candidate.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-07-31

A Word FOR BoYs.-Truth is one of
the rarest gems Many a youth has
been lost in society BY allowing it to tar
nish character, and foolishly throwing it
away.
IF this gem still shines in your bosom
suffer nothing to displace or diminish its
Iuster
Profanity is mark of low breeding.
Show the man who commands the best
respect; an oath never trembles on his
tongue. Read the catalogue of crime
Inquire the character of those VITO de-
part from virtue. Without q single ex-
ception Won will find them to be profane.
Think of Ibis, and don't let vile word
disgrace you.
Honesty, frankness, generosity, virtue
blessed traits Be those yours, my
boys. and we shall not fear. You are
watched by your elders. Men who are
looking for clerks and apprentices have
their eyes on you. If you are profane.
vulgar, theatre going. they will not
choose you. IF you are upright. steady,
and indu trious, before long you will find
good places, kind master. and the pros
pect of useful life before you.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-07-31
Pleasant Paragraphs.

- clergyman observing poor man by
the road breaking stones. aud kneelng to get
at his work better, made the remark, All
John | wish / could break the stony hearts
of my hearers as easily as you are breaking
those stones" Perhaps, master, you do
not work on your Knees, was the reply.
"A travelling lie insurance agent applied
to Texan 10 : take out policy :" bat the
Texan replied. A fellows life ia so contour
ded uncertain in this community it amt
worth insuring"
= at one of the hotels in New York. the
landlord said TO boarder: See here, Mr.
Baker. the chambermaid found hairpin "a
your bed this morning." well, replied
John found long hair in the butter this
morning, b.t ii did not prove that there was
a female in It.
A woman has been killed 70" { tattling"
in Missouri | We trust this sort of disciplin.
will not lecome universal We are not We
prepared to witness the total annihilation of
the sex.-Chicdgo Post
- The man who never told an editor how
he could better his paper, has gone out West
to marry the woman who never looked into a
looking glass
-" How many regular. steady boarders
are Il ere in this Eouse o. asked a census t..
ktr OF servant girl. "There fifteen board.
ers in all, sir. but not more'n four of EN- is
steady persons, SIR"
Bus driver to conductor of opposition
bus" I've knowed yer ever sence yer was
born. I've knowed yer poor mother she
he'd two on yer that time, One was VERY
nice little boy, tother was half hidiot-a
sort of brown paper fellow. The very nice
little boy died worry young, he did,
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-07-31
H<It is related that Rev. I

EFI 1t is related that Rev. Edward
Wolfe the writer of the memorable and
popular lines on the death of Sir John
Moore, who fell at Corunna, Spain, was
a posthumous child of his mother
that is, he was born after the supposed
death of his mother and her burial. The
story runs, that after she had lain some
time 10 the vault chosen for burial place.
scme sacriigious wretches, knowing that
her jeweIry had not been removed from
her person, attempted to rob her in her
grave. They did so, SO violently than in
tearing the rings from her fingers they
caused the blood to flow, which revived
her, and she was subsequently rescued
fromthe grave, and afterward bore the
author Of the azores aid lines.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-07-31
The NatiOn's Prayer.

1.-THE following poem, written by young
lady of New York, for fast day service, first
appeared in the New York Post. August Sd,
1864. Its words seem prophetic, in view OF
the coming election of Gen. Grant as the next
President j
Father, TO Thy throne ascending.
List the Nations prayer TO Thee
With their hoarts and voices blending,
GoD-GRANT--VI
We have suffered o our Father,
In the great cause, Liberty
Now we come to Thee for sUccor--
GoD-GRANT-VIcToRY
Vacant chairs are in our households,
Vacant hearts each day we see,
That IN anguish often Whisper
observation-disclosures
Father never let base traitors
In this land of brave and flee.
Rule DER those whose hearts are saying
GoD-GkANT--V IcToRY
Thus to Thee our prayer is rising
Thus we humbly come to Thee,
Asking Thee in broken accents
GoD-GRAST-NIo ToRY
But if Thou wouldst longer listen,
Wen submit our all 10 Thee,
knowing that in His good pleasure,
GoD scai grant US VICTORY
Then, when this dread strife is over,
And the day of peace we see,
We shall keep our counirys watchword-
GoD and GRANT and VICTORY !
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-07-31
gAn exchange defines a countr

An exchange defines country
editor rs an ''individual who reads news
papers, writes articles or any subject,
sets type, reads proof, works press. folds
and mails papers, prints jobs, runs err
rands, saws wood, works in the garden
talks to all who call receives blame for a
hundred different things which are no
ones business but his own, works from
Z A. NJ, to 10 P. M, and frequently gets
cheated out of half his earnings"
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-07-31
sE Our readers will perceive by

EE Our readers will perceive by the
Congressional proceedings 10 another
column, that the time of the Land Grant
TO the Tomah & ST Croix Railroad has
been extended three years, on condition
that the company complete said road to
Black River Falls the present year. I'm
less there is fair prospect that the rail-
roac will be speedily built, we believe no
more extensions should be granted :.
Doubtless the road would be of vast ben
eft to the people living on the line of
contemplated route, but if not built in a
reasonable length of time the lands
should revert to the government and be
subject TO entrr.--DuaR Co. Neaes.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-07-31
~ A notorious hotel keener in No

EF A notorious hotel keeper in New
York, himself Democratic Turnkey Of
the first water. and whose house, from
the beginning of the war to this day,
has been the nest of copperheads and
traitors. is said to have remarked recent
ly 1: / know that the South is being
reconstructed. for there has been more
tobacco spit on nv carpets during the
last three months, than there was during
the whole war;"
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-07-31

Gen. Robert Toomb's speech at Allan
Ia boiled down--"Yes, I'm Bob Toombs
Il am; and this is d. pretty state
of thingsl First United States Sena
tor, then Major General in the South
ern Confederacy, aud now, my God,
nothing but a d. runaway niggerr
How different from that speech in which
he predicted that he should call the roll
of his slaves from the top Of the Bunker
Hill Monument,
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-07-31
NEWApE HAMPTON SAYS: 81 insis

NJ " ADh IIAMFION SoIo' I '''oF'I
that if a majority Of aohite voters give the
Electoral College to SEYMOUR and
BLAIR, that they shall be put in the
White House at the point Of the 6ayo-
net" The New York World says there
is nothing objectionaI in this, and declar.
es the contrary course would lie craven.
Give the vote of the North against
them, and no such revolutionary call to
arms will ever be made.