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Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-03-08

MAsQUERADEs.-A grand Masquerade and Fan.
cY Dress Ball will be given at the Afbeneum on
Friday tomorrow evening. In another column
will be found the list of Managers who are those
who will see that nothing is wanting to add to the
success of the affair.
The Cleveland Practicing Assembly, which gave
series of pleasant Erties at Chapin's Hall last
winter, will meet their friends at Masquerade on
Thursday evening the 18th inst, at Chapin's Hall
A lively time may be expected.
Messrs. W. E. Ambush and Capt. Kidd an
nounce Masquerade to come of at the Atheneun
Hall (Greys' ArmOry) on Tuesday evening the 18th
The supper will be provided by Mrs. johnson, who
viii set forth good bill Of fare. Admittance tt
the gallery, to the "lOokers min Venice" twenty
five cents.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-03-08

THE CLEvELAnD AND DETROIT BoATs.-The
May Queen and Ocean will be put again upon the
Cleveland and Detroit route this season. The De.
troit Advertiser says that the former will probably
commence her trips-by the 18th inst, She has
been reftted throughout.
The officers will be the same as last season, with
exception Of First Mate-Capt. VIM. Keith taking
the place of Capt. Devore. Her prominent officers,
therefore, are-Master, Capt. Viger; First Officer,
VIM. Keith; Clerk, Moreton; Engineer, Cook.
The steamboat Ocean is also being put in thor
Ougb trim for the season, but will not be put on
the line 50 go on as the May Queen.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-03-08

The LAST oNE.-on Tuesday afternoon Aunie,
the only remaining child Of John and Elizabeth
Porter, passed away from their earthly sight. But
a few short weeks ago and four merry, happy,
healthul children added fresh joy each day to the
hearts OF their parents, and now not one is left.
The true and hearty sympathy of all who know
the parents, and of all who feel for suffering hu-
msnty, viii be with them as they mourn the bitter
stroke that has now taken the last one Of all the
household flock. Mr.. Porter is one of the Oldest
competitors in the city, and man universally re-
specled. The funeral will take place at his resi-
dence, l22 Cedar street, tomorrow Friday) after
noon at o'clock.
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Last NIGHTS Report.
XXXVIth CONGREsS---FIRsF SESSION.
WASHINGTON, March T.


WASHINGTON, March T.
HOUSE.
Mr. Farnsworth offered resolution direct
ing an inquiry into the e1peiiency of establish
ing an Essay office and Branch Mint at Chi
cago Referred to the Committee on Ways
and Means.
Mr.. Case asked but failed to receive consent
to offer q resolution desiring the Committee on
the Rules to inquire into the expedieney of so
amending the rules as to prohibit the publiea-
ton, in the official Globe, the report of any re-
marks ofmembers made out of order.
Mr.. Thayer, of the Committee of Public
Lands, reported back Mr.. MerrilPs agricultural
college bill, with recommendations that it do
notpass.
Mr.. MorrII moved that its consideration be
postponed till the third Tuesday in April.
M Branch moved that it be referred to the
Committee of the Whole on the State of the
Union.
Mr.. Morrill, said his object was to afford a
fair discussion.
Mr. Branch remarked that the bill was Of
vast importance, not only as to the public prop.
eTty proposed to be donated, but principle
was involved. He did not desire to see the bill
passed through the house under the whip and
spur of the previous question or the gag law
He desired to offer amendments, as the provis-
ions of this bill were grossly unjust to the old
States.
Mr.. Morrill, repeated that it was not his pur.
pose to move the previous question.
But to give fair opportunity for discussion
Mr.. Branch said recent proceedings show
that a majority OF the House is in favor of the
Homestead Bill. II this should become law
where would the lands come from She building
up Ofthe proposed Agricultural Colleges in the
several Statssl
Mr.. Crawford moved to lay the bill on tht
table. Negatived-72 against l06.
The blu was postponed till the third Tues
day in April.
Mr.. Window reported the Senate bill whicl
was passed enabling Minnesota and Oregon Il
reclaim oyeTflOWed or swamp .landsjwithiI
their limits. 1t extends the provisions Of tht
law for the benefit Of ArkansS1 and othe
States in addition to those above narledF-- +
Mr.. Cobb reported the bill aud it was pssset
authorizing patents to issue to mail contTSctdr
for the lands heretofore authorized to be- select
ed for mail stations IN routes west Of She Mis-
sissipPi to the Pacific. and providing that tn
p. n. General may reserve lands for simill
purposes.
Mr.. Aldrieh asked but failed to obtain con
sent t. offer resolution in instructing thu
Committee Of Ways and Means to inquire int
the expedlency and prOpriety of removing th'
National capitol to some point west Of the Mis-
sissippi
Mr.. Burnett, from the Committee on th,
District Of COlnmbis, reported bill ineOTpo
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-03-08

WHERE TO GO,-FOgg, Ellsworth Co., on the
corner of Superior and Seneca streets, have on
hand very extensive andcarefully selected stock,
comprising every article of China, Glassware, CUT
lery, &C.. required to furnish the table, together
with sundry cOnvenisnees in the way Of kitchen
utensils. Those in want of Lamps of any de-
seriptiUn, Gas Fixtures, Tea Trays Water Filters,
Refrigerators, Water-eoOlers, Looking Glasses,
silver,pla'ee Tea sets, Forks and Spoons, viii do
well to call upon them. Many house furnishing
articles for which person would be at loss whore
to enquire, can be found there. Young house
keepers, and persons going to housekeeping this
spring, win find it to their advantage to look
through this stock,
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FROM CINCINNATI.

CINCINNATI, March Z.
Last night Patrick McHugh cut his wife's
throat, killing her instantly.
John Miller fatally stabbed Chas. Brill in
street affray, and A. H. Bayard fell dead In the
street.
Yesterday morning woman was found dead
in her bed, corner of Pearl and Western Row.
On Sunday daughter of Noah StrattOn, on
Montgomery Turnpike was burned to death.
This morning tho,Ha and Cap Store of L.
Gsascs d Co., was damaged by fire to the ex-
tent $500
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AFTERNOON SESSION.
FRoNI WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON March Z.
The Committee on elections decided to-day,
by vote Of six against three, to report in IA
yer of allowing testimony to be taken in the
case of Williamson vs.. Siekles. The afirma-
tive vote is Understood to have been MessTs
Mcknight and Campbell of Pennsylvania; Da-
vid Dawes, of Mass Marston of N. II Strait
ton Of n. J., and Boyce Of s G.
In the negative were Messrs. Gilmer, of N.
c.; Stevenson, of Ky; and Gartrell, of Ga.
Mr.. Dawes was direc'ed to make the report
which is to desire Mr.. Williamson to serve 3
notice on Mr. Sickles within ten days, specify
ing the particulars that he intends to prove, to
which Mr. Sickles may reply. The parties are
10 have 60 days to take testimony
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-03-08

SENATE BILL No. lO4.-In yesterdays Leader
we stated that Il loas claimed that this bill was
gotten up for the benefit of parties interested in
one of our Banks, that il this was tho case the
House should examine into its private nature be-
fore passing upon it. We understood that this
bill was intended to interfere with case already
in Court, and hence our remarks.
Since then We have been informed by the par
ties alluded to- that this bill is not intended 10 in'
terrere with quo l1aTrantO case now in Court no
further than to have it take precedence other
cases now being tried. 1t is claimed also, that it
is intended to prevent dishonest practicesin Bank
ing, and that the bill is perfectly legitimate and
proper.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-03-08

New FIRM.-A new firm are Just entering the
field in the sale of fancy goods, hosiery, &C. at No.
los Superior street under the name Of Smith,
EzekiaI & Blahd. Mr.. Smith has been long en-
gagged in this trade, and Mr.. Ezekial has until re-
Gently been connected with S. Hyman & Co. The
new firm have enterprise and capital. and in their
importing wholesale and retail trade, they will do
well and be deserving of full success.
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PERsoNAL.-Mr. John R. Surbrug. formerly
proprietor Of the johnson House in this city, and
more recently of the johnson House, New York,
has become the New York Agent for the sale Of
the Celebrated Chestnut Grove Whiskey, well
known to the trade and to druggists. Mr.. Sur
brug is an active business man, and will not, as
some men would do in bis position, be guilty Of
drinking up all the profits.
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NEW YnlEIl ITEMS.

New YoRK, March Z.
By an arrival from Barbados we learn that a
terrible confagratiOn occurred on the 18th ult, at
Bridgetown. A large portion Of the business part
OF the town was destroyed, and also an immense
amount oHmerchandise. The loss is estimated at
s., 500, OOO Among the warehouses destroyed
were that Of TrOWbridge Co, of New Haven.
The National Union party State Committee have
agreed to hold State Convention at Troy, to Sc
lect delegates 10 the Baltimore Convention.
Gen. Scott yesterday issued orders for the move
ment Of 500 troops from Northern Stations to the
frontier of Texas They will leave March 26th, III
vessels direct to the mouth Of the Mississippi
Capt Palmer takes command
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t7@I It win be seen by an advertisement publish
ed in another column that Capt. T. s. Paddock is
in the field with new and elegant stock Of goods,
al selected with great care in regard to quality and
fashion, He has added variety of new articles
and besides hats, caps, trimmings, &C., keeps
trunks, satchels, gloves, ohildren's wagons, etc {,
aad vill in a few days open full assortment Of
straw goods. The Captains is particularly
neat and attractive establishment, and tho an
nOunOement that he is In receipt of new goods will
keep him and his polite assistants fully employed.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-03-08

ANTI-SLAvERY LECTUR Es.-Mrs. Oneida E.
Day, an escaped slave woman is delivering anti
slavery lectures in this section, her object beingo
obtain means to complete her education, that she
may be prepared to act as missionary to her
own race. She speaks upon Slave Life on an
Alabama Plantation and tells Ofwhat she has seen
and known.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-03-08

EUCLID REPUBLICAN CLUB-The Euclid Repub
licsn Club will meet during the Presidential Cam
paign on Thursday evening of each week. The
are the officers
President-Wm. Gardner.
Vice President. Hancock.
Secretary-L. NJ Lovelace.
Treasurer-N. Noses
Corresponding secretary-H. R. Horton.
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FRONT PITTsRURGH.
PrrrsBUReH, March z.

PTTTsBURGH, March z.
The Democratic Ratification Meeting last night
was one Of the largest ever held in this city, hun
dreds being unable to get into Masonic Hall, Dr..
McCOok presided.
The meeting was first addressed by Judge Shan
non, who was greeted with universal applause. -
He spoke with great feeling and effect relative to
the proceedings at Reading. The speech was
eninently conservative and Anti Seward, expires.
sive of earnest feelings to the united Democracy.
Gov. Samuel w. Black, Of Nebraska, also made
a brilliant speech Of two hours duration, reviewing
the slavery question throughout, and making
points Of telling effect.
Several other speeches were delivered, and the
utmost harmony prevailed.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-03-08

TOsoNTo, C. W., March T.
large public meeting was held at st. Michaels
Cathedral last night to express sympathy with the
Pope. Over 1000 persons present.
An increasing Tnxicty is felt in regard to Mr..
Hogan, Member Of Parliament from Grey county.
When last seen be was about taking the cars at
Hamilton for Niagara Falls.
Mr.. James Vance, an old resident of Toronto
committed suicide to-day by shooting himself
through the head.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-03-08

Editor ofhe Morning Leader:-FOr fear that
some Of my friends may fell anxious as to ny
sanity, must bog Of you to correct q statement
made in your issue of this morning, to witt that I
had purchased a certain house and lot on Kins-
man street, paying for the same So, 600.
Now the fact is, that have never purchased OF
owned one foot Of land in that locality. If any
Real Estate dealers have axes TO grind BY circu-
lating big stories, hope they will not make use d
my name to turn the stone. d. 7e...t
Cleveland, Feb, 2, go, FAYETrE BRowv.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-03-08

CARD DIsTRBUToR.-Mr A. W Hahn of this
city has projected a very neat and convenient
poster or bulletin board for professional and busi
ness cards, for which be is canvassing the city,
The design is to have it hang in all the hotels.
steamboats,, &C., in the city. Business men will
find this a cheap and effective mode of adver.
tising.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-03-08

THE LisRARY AssocurioS.-Tbe Committee
OF, twenty one appointed on Tuesday evening to
solicit subscriptions for membership met at the Ii
brary Rooms last evening, and resolved that each
member Of the Committee should provide himself
with ten certificates Of membership aud dispose of
the same TO purchasers and that he be able to re-
port full performance Of this duty on next Wed.
nssday evening at an adjourned meeting Of the
Committee. ..
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IMPORTANT 10 FEMALES.
DIR. CHEESEMAN'S PILLS.

DIR. CHEESEMAN'S PILLS.
TIME G COMBINATION OF INGRE-
II DIENTs in these Pills are the result Of long and
extensive practlse They mild in their operaon and
certain in correcg ell Irregularities, Painful Menstrua
stions removing all distractions, whether from cold or
otherwise headache pain the sae palpation Of the
hst whites All aiIocti0ns, Mysteries, fatigue,
paia in the back and lmbs &C. disturbed sleep which
arse from iuterrunti0n of nature
DR.. CHEESEMAN'S PILLS.
was the commit sncement Of in the treatment OF
those irregularities and Ohsrucons which have consigned
sany thousands of the young the beautiful and the be-
oFed to q Premature Crave No female can enjoy good
oat unless she regular and whenever obstruction
takesplaee the general health begins to decline.
DIR. CHEESEMAN'S PILLS
ate the eectual remedy ever known for all COM
plants peculiar to Females To all clnsses they inva
uable tauoing Nth certainty periodical regularity. They
are known thousands who have used them at dieren
periods throughout the county having the sanction Of some
Of the most eminent physicians AHlsrIoa. Explicit dTee-
fons stating s 0hsn tsy should not be used with
each Bor-ths Psiee One Dollar each Dor, containing 20
Pills.
valuable pamph7e bo had free Of the Agents Pills
snf By mail promptly by enclosing price 10 the General
AGENT sold by Druggists generally.
r. B. HUTCHINGS. General Agent,
Sold in Cleveland at WIN. Fizk's and Galord Ham
raonTe dec7eupvd &v-Ra0
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PLAIN Ann oRNAMRNTAI. PRINTING.

PLAIN AND ORNAMENTAL PRINTING.
~ Plun and Ornamental Printing Of every description
done the Printing Establishment Of the LEADRR Office
the latest improved and rapid Steam Presses the
best STYLE short notice, aud at reasonable rates Par
tsular attention paid Blank Work Every description
Of Binding DONE especially Blank Books LOdgsrS journals
Sales Books. Receiving Books Sc SC.
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

MILWAUKEE, March 7.
The Supreme Court of the State has refused to
graut a writ of Habeas Corpus applied for in
Sherman NJ. Booths case.
Chief Justice Dixon is against the APPLICATION
Judge Cole for it. Judge Payne considered dis.
qualified on acccunt Of his being Booths Attorney
in the case before bis election to the Supreme
Bench.
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Yesterday Afternoons Report.
CHARTER ELECTIONS.

BUFFALO, March g.
The Charter Elections we're pretty generally
observed throughout the State yesterday.
At Rochester the Republicans elected their
Mayor by $50 majority, and majority Of the Com
mon Council.
At Auburn Republican Mayor aud the entire
Republican ticket were elected by 400 maj
At Troy the Democrats elected their Mayor, and
have majority Of the Council.
At Utica the Republican Mayor Is elected by
So majority. The Democrats elect the rest Of the
ticket.
At Geneva the Democrats elect all but three Of
their ticket by $50 msj
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-03-08

IMPRovEMENTs-The large business block,nOW
in process of erection by Mr.. Atwater, on Merwin
street, just west of Gordon, Mcmillan q Co.'s is
progressing rapidly. 1t will be three stories in
height and viii comprise f our large stores.
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GERMAIN'S STEAM SHIP.

OhAIlN' . HALL,
On the evenings of Tuesday Thursday Friday and Ssur
day the 6h sh. 9h ana 10Th St, commencing at ~ o.
clock. -
Doors open at 6S o'clock Admission single tickets Is
csn single tickets for the so cents and tcEe cts Tor
the course admlttings gentleman and lady Is cents
In which propose TO eAtabish the following pTopo;u-
iiOnsl - TO
FirsThAt steamers may be constructed that be mads
"a run more than one hundred miles per hour
SecOnd-Ihnt they Will be strong and stesdy that tB
greatest oceanic forces Will not endAser helr salet
Much disturb their equilibrium. Sea sickness vi
be impossible
hird-That the nomy Of thermovemens viii be such
20 reduce the cost oftuyel and there
by to less than h Of their present ordinary rates
FOurh-That when Light they need not draw more than
fourteen feet, and when loaded with a very large
amount Of freight and passengers ana with tuel enough
than about p feet
Fith-That as War-sbip one Of these would be
match for all existing navies.
The above rsates particularly steamers for the ocean
also intend 10 exhibit and explain working moIel OF
paddle wheel ofyery simple constrBctI for steamers
that is thought by engineers and machnls TO afford
feet solution Of the difficulties that attend the operation Of
all existing wheels for both paddle and
shall also explain method inexpensive In ships Of this
construction but perfectly effective, OF condensng their
steum by surface cOHdensa on by me aid 81 which fresh
may be led marine boilers and all the advantages
Of both The condensng and locomotive engine combned in
one.
As questions Of LEGAL interest TATtieuaTy, shall show
thai a moderate expense, stesneTs my De Quilt ior ur
lakes that can easily atain velnci Of not less than fy
miles that will he safe and steady, economical In
their compared WITH our ing steamers,
aud that can draft OF about eight feet carry three
shall also eho that full lead Otreight can be placed
on board or unOaded and without injury, and at marked
OcOnOmv than hour and that vessels OF ts
construction by simple ooutVance Tor winter use,
be made 10 nun all winter and not be seriously incomo
| ~ - = tt R0LLIN GERMAN.
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FROM NEW ORLEANS.

New ORLEANS, March 7.
The steamship De Soto, from Havana, is below.
News unimpOrtant.
AdVices from Northern Mexico, via Galveston,
state that CaraVasal was seeking American aid
for Juarez.
1t was reported that Miramon had ordered Cor
tenas to hold out till March, when he would res
ceiVe rein nforcements
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MORE ARour THE WRECK.
MONTREAL, March z

MUNIhEALl ILaICU Y
EdmunsiOu, Allan i Co. have received
telegraph dispatch from Darlington, saying that
the body of a man had been found ct Cape Sa-
bic. His head was cut of and no identification
could be made. A trunk had alsU been found
containing letters to W. 8. Boulton. Also
desk containing letters directed TO Barry B.
Bostin, Samgoor Hocse.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-03-08

EucLID.-William K Sherman, Esq will address
the citizens of Euclid, on the various Political
issues of the day, on Saturday evening, the lO-h
inst A large gathering is anticipated. The Re-
publicans Of that village are at work in earnest.
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FIRE.

ST. LOUIS, March z.
The Planning and Flouring Mill Of Glasscock
Mills Co. at Hannibal, No, wrs burned on the Sd
inst. Loss SlOO, ,OOO-uninsured.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-03-08

Orderly Sergeant.

E8 E. RufliDi, ITS Superior st. has received
the Spring Fashions of Hats and Caps. It en-
braces all styles and qualities, and of course viii be
sold as low as possible. We should advise those
who wish beautiful and well becoming hat or cap
to call on Mr. Rufflni.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-03-08

EBIINsrRELs-Kesp a sharp look out for the
Hooley s Campbell Minstrels, who will soon visit
the city. Under the name of Christy's Minstrels
they have performed to crowded houses here in
former times
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NAVIGATION RRsUmRD.
Hartford, Ct, March 7.

LIAHIFUhUi OI'I UIAItH 7.
Navigation has been resumed on the Connecticut
river. The steamer City Of Hartford. which left
New York at P. M yyesterday, arrived at her
dock this morning, having met with no ObStruc-
tons from ice
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NORTON's OINTMENT,
ssALT-RHEUM AND sCRoFULA;

ssALT-RHEUM AND sCRoFULA;
Permanently cures sealdhssd RnEworms and all Itching
Eruptious Of the Skin.
This Ointment Benetrates to the basis Of the disease
goes TO It's very sourcs-nJ cm the ssh beneath
to the skin on the Sold in large glass boxes price
co cents.
Prepared by GBRETT norton Proprietor, New York
DEPOT a. PENFoLD. PARSER MOWERS. No. Is Beck
nan street.
soldby STRONG s. ARMSTRONG feb2s
BR. McCLmTocK's CeLD AND CoUsH Mix.
TURE-Amoug the cold and cough remedies that food
the market this sione stands thc solid basis Of true
medical science Dr. BIcChnook stands in the fore iron
Of the profession He stakes his reputation what he Of
fers 10 the sick a genuine curative. Never has thu
Precipitation falsifsd his guaranty Price % cents.
sold BY wN. FISKE, and by STRONG ARM
sTpoNG Cleveland feb25