Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-04-23
Correspondence Cleveland Leader.
Arrival o. lhg Graya nt PIttsbHrsh.
PITTsBURdH, SATURDAY MoREMG,


Il, IA o'clock. april 20.
i DEAR LEADER' When left Cleveland, las
evening, It was noised along the line of tn
road that our train would have the Hiber
T. nian Guard aboard. Consequently, crowd
= assembled at Newburgh, Bedford, Hudson
a and RaYenna to give the brave fellows {
~ ~ hearty God speed.
n At Bedford, the citizens had built hug,
bonfire with which 10 greet the military
i At Hudson, our arrival was announced by
the firing Of a cannon, and the playing Of
national airs by band Of music. Express
sions Of disappointment were quite general
along the line, that their reception prepara-
tons should all be lost. However, the GAL
liant Hibernians will see that the hearts Of
. the population are with them.
Ierrived here at 4 this morning, but too
late to make connection with the trains on
the Pennsylvania Central Road, and eensoled
, myself with the reflection that could loaf
around in this smoky but patriotic town till
4P. NJ. Immediately eommenceda search
for the GrayS, having heard that they had
arived last night. Found them quartered
on the steamers Empire City" and "Dio-
mede," which were lying opposite our hotel
the Monongahels. Went aboard and had
hearty welcome from the boys. They were
just getting up from their slumbers They
left Columbus yesterday morning at 8 o'clock.
They speak Of the enthusiasm of the peo-
pie as being overwhelming all along the
route. They were greeted by the roar of
artillery, martial music, the waving of
handkerchiefs by the ladies, and the cheers
of thousands. They speak particularly of
the demonstrations they received from the
Virginia side all the way from steubenviIle |
to this place. At every point on that side |
the Star spangled Banner waved proudly to |
the breeze, in spite Of the act of secession
passed by the nest of traitors at Richmond.
The women waved their handkerehiefs as
the train containing the military moved
alOnd on the opposite side. This shows that
the people of Western Virginia are still for
the Union, and that they viii meet the ordi-
nance of secession as it should be met, by
treating it as Q mere nullity.
While the Grays were en- route here, Lieut..
EnswOrth received an order by telegraph
from Gov. Dennison to take his command
back to Cincinnati. When they arrived
here ne found another and later order to
proceed on to Harrisburgh, where they will
be equipped, and from thence will march to
Washington. They viii start this
morning, on special train, and I shall
avo1 y,,vaaIf of a ,,o1;Eo ;v,-;to4;o,- f-oy, !
Lieut.. Ellsworth to accompany them.
The boys are in capital spirits, and all are =
in good health. They express their deter
minatiOn to fight their way through Balti-
more, and, if necessary, will not hesitate to
qk4at-d -do1nz The plna Hs,liua e tllaU- is1ia1-a
This city is full Of volunteers, and the
cry is still they come. Amongst all the
companies present, none present as soldierly
an appearance as our Grays. It is the sub c
jeet of remark among the citizens here,
that the Grays are the best looking and best
drilled of the volunteers now here.
Much disappointment is expressed by the
boys at the absence Of Capt. Paddock. They 1
hope he will join them at Harrisburg. i
Win write from Harrisburg and give notes
Of the trip. &c.
RELIEF MEErNs.-At a meeting at the
MelodeOn last evening of the Subscribers to
the fund "for aiding the families or such
person as may be dependent for their support a
upon any person who may volunteer and
enlist in any military organization for the g
preservation of our Union and to sustain the /
honor of our Flag" A. Stone Jr. Esq, was
elected President of the meeting, T. P. Handy T
Vice President and VIM. Green and Dan. P.
Eells, Secretary.
Onmotion of NJ. Barnett Esq, a committee
of seven persons to consist of the President !.
and six others to be selected by him, was
who shall take charge of the fund
and disburse it to those for whom
it was intended by the donors. The follow
ing gentlemen were appointed said COM {
mite. A Stone Jr., E. Hessenmuller, Jno. 2
F. Warner, Father Hannah, o. NJ. Oviatt, b. I
F. Brayton, and W. Slade- Jr Mr.. Oviatt
to serve, Arthur Quinn Esq, was
appointed in his place.
1t was resolved, on motion of VIM. Slade, .
Jr., Esq, that the fund be disbursed accord I,
irg to the discretion of the Committee. o
On motion of Judge Spalding, the Com
mittee were empowered to.aet in concert with
the City Council, or any Committee which t
may be appointed by them, to disburse any
funds which may be appropriated by the .
Council for the same object.
There being no farther business the meet
ing adjourned.
A. STONE, JR., President.
TIP. HANDY, Vice President.
W. GREEN, co.-..o-;o,
DAN. P ELLIS, Secretaries
The Committee will meet at the Office OF
Wm Slade, Jr., Esq, ct o'clock P. NJ. to-