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Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-01-23

The Charleston correspondent Of the N.
Y, Evening Post gives e sketeh Of Charles
ton, from which we extract
"Charleston. then, is an old-ftshioned
town. without broad streets, its general aspect
quiet, respectable, sombre and unprogressiEe.
Many Of its best houses are solidly and some
times heavily built Of diverse material, often
Weather-stained, and even dilapidated in ap-
pearanee, almost always the reverse of SNOWY
or pretentious. No dazzling white marble
six stories in height, inhicts temporary oph-
thalmia on the spectator, no Arrogant sharp
ly-craven and heavily corniced brown
stone 7" announces recently and rapidly-ac-
quired opulence. Perpetuity, competence,
gentility-ths latter rather decayed in some
instances, but therefore the more inclined 70
stand on their dignity-these are the attri-
butes involuntarily suggested by the better
class Of Charleston houses There are new
looking ones, Of course, and mean abOdes OF
various degrees Of shabbiness; Of these we
speak hereafter.
The private residences Of the colonial pc
riod Il give the precedence due TO their SEN
iority) have, as implied, a very Queen-Ann-
ish look; generally they stand apart from
others, their privacy secured by walled,
rallied or boarded enclosure, adjacent TO car
riage entrance, guarded, perhaps, by heavy
columns or battered pilasters surmounted by
a big stone globe or fantastic iron work
Peeping inside you obtain glimpses OF broad
flights of stone-steps leading upwards to a
central dOOr-Of mansions OF dark brick,
with stone dressings ofa lighter color defaced
by green stains; sometimes of neglected,
often of trimly-kept gardens, almost mOnas-
tic in their seclusion, where the sunlight
shines idly and pleasantly upon bright ever
greens, clipped edges Of box and laurel-leaV-
ed magnolia trees, perhaps with a great
cracked stone urn nesting under the latter.
In some cases later additions, generally Of
wooden balconies and piazzas, Ito which
Charleston architecture is universally prone J
have given these old mansions a hybrid
character curious to contemplate. It is as
though Sir Charles Grandson were offering
his arm to a Mexican donna, the Spectator
eoquetting with lady out of Oh Bias.
Steep pediments columns Of bastard-classiC
order and deliberately formal windows alter
nate with jalousie blinds, Moresco arches,
suggestions from Seville and bits of the AL
hambra, afording a sort Of transition to the
directly Spanish-American houses, some oi
which might have been transported bodily,
like the Chapel Of LOrettO, from New Ora
NADIA As in Charleston, each private house
of any pretension generally differs from its
neighbors; you may behold in one street OF
row an English country mansion of the time
OF George /, a seaside villa, a Spanish Mex
ican house, and & trim, white, wooden Amer
ican one, the last OF which run to classicality
and increase in numbers and newness on the
outskirts. In the city some ofthese are very
handsome, and surrounded by ample plea
sure grounds. They seem to endeaTor to
look as old as possible, as if in difference to
its prevailing air Of antiquity"
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-01-23

The telegraph brings US startling reports
relative to a contemplated attack upon the
Brooklyn Navy Yard night before last
There undoubtedly was some foundation for
the report although it is very dOubtsul if
matters had 50 far progressed that an inme-
diate attack was imminent There is no doubt
that treason is at work in the Metropolis and
the Grand Jury will have enough business
upon their hands, in conforming to the charge
of Judge Smslley, which we published yes
terday,
Commander Foot of the Brooklyn Navy
Yard is brother of John A Foot of this
citv.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-01-23

PRESENT FOR LMooLN.-Mr. Lincoln re-
ceived, the other day. a most magnificent
present from California mechanic. It is a
cane of South American wood, the carved
head formed of solid gold and Ornamented
with perfectly polished specimen of Nevada
quartz. Mr. Lincoln is the constant recipi-
ent of gifts like these. They possess a sig
nifcance beyond their value. They prove
how firm hold his principles have gained on
the heart of the people, and form 3 happy
omen for the troubled times that are i'm
pending.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-01-23

RAISING VESSELS AT SEvAsToPoL.- Colonel
Gowan, the American contractor for raising
the vessels sunk in SevasJopol harbor during
the Crimean war, employs daily about 200
men, who, with clerks &c7 occupy the naval
arsenal, which was converted into a rendez-
vous specially for them. Interpretations con-
nected with the raising of the sunken ships
&C., are on large scale, and it is supposed
will occupy two years more before the harbor
is totally cleared, although it is now navi-
gable. Col Gowan, who is held high in the
estimation of both the Russian and American
Governments, along with Capt Nichols and
Mr.. France, are the parties who have the
charge Of the graveyards.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-01-23

IGNORING SECESSION. E.-NotwithstaRding the
State of Mississippi has chosen to declare her
self out Of the Union, her leading Rspreseu-
tatiYs at Washington, finds It convenient to
make use of the little privileges accorded by
the United States Government. The Boston
journal states that a prominent abolition
ist dry goods firm in that city, received an
order from Senator JEFF. Davis, Sndsr his JTosE,
for cloak pattern for his wife; 50 that not
withdrawing the airs he puts on sometimes
he is dependent on the Federal system for his
postal privileges, and on Boston for his dry
goods.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-01-23

ARAls &C. FROM TRoz.-ordsrs have been
received BY the freight agent of the Hudson
River Railroad Company, in Troy, from the
Board Of Directors, not to tranship any arms
or munitions of war from that place to any
Southern city, outside of the demands Of the
Government. .-,...
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-01-23

FoRT PICEEEs.-The Mobile Advertiser
says that the Moultris game has been extern
sively played at Pensacola Navy Yard. The
0ommandant Com. Armstrong, has trans-
ferred all arms, &c, from the Navy Yard and
adjacent forts, to Fort Pickens, which is al
most impregnable, and one of the most pow.
erful fortresses in the country. It commands
the entrance to the harbor.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-01-23

as slols Evidently the Leader
expects Lncoln's Administration to 9sWesp"
the present lsE from the statute books, and
either have no law at all, OF one that can
never Be enfOrced." " n Pam Dsa1e1.
If the Plain Dealers own prophecy is to
be credited, the slave States win all be out Of
the Union By the 4th Of March, and then,
being aJforeign power, we certainly SHOULD
not feel under obligations to return the fpgi-
tivss from the other side Of the river.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-01-23

ARAsoAILY PROoEEDNG.-T Democratic
members are trying to break up the Illinois
Legislature by resigning. 1t is expected the
Senate will soon be without quorum. The
object Of this extraordinary action is simply
to embaTrass the " admistration, and to
throw the affairs of the State into disorder.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-01-23

A DENIAL.-The New York Times is in
formed on good authority that the story now
going the rounds Of the press, that Mr..
Beecher was insultsd, and rotten eggs thrown
at his carriage, after lecturing in New Haven,
last week, is utterly untrue.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-01-23

ExOITEMEET IN VRGEI1.-A correspond
ent of the Evening Post writing from Vir-
ginia, reports the people in state Of fever
ish excitement regarding the present crisis
There are many Union men there, he says,
but they dare not express their sentiments,
for fesr Of opposing the popular win. Raw
ing no business at their homes and upon their
farms, and considering their personal safety
Of primary importance they are leaving
home and seeking refuge in Washington.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-01-23

The ScHooLMAsTER ACCOMPLISHMENTS
we find considerable mirth IN the produc.
tions of would-be schoolmasters but the fol.
lowing from a Director goes ahead of any
thing We have ever seen. We publish 1t ger.
batiss, ct itsratinl, ct punetLahtBs ct spslJatim
Rules for the Teacher il Sub School District
No.--in--county Ohio
First they must be A Stop put to tail
Barring in School and if Lyman Reed wont
Stop his tatling in School the Directors viii
hev to expell him from said School.
2. this is to certify that you haven't emmy
thing to doe with the Scholars after your
School is dismissed without they are saucsy
to you on your way home the pleas inform
thire parents.
3. the Directors wish you tOStOp whipping
your Scholars over there heads.
4. if the Scholars heve ocatiOn to gowout
between resess pleas grant it.
pleas to Assist the scholars in pro-
nouncing ther hards words in thir lessons.
-KHoz County Express.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-01-23
Mr.. nfouros,s Remarks.

We trust every one viii read attsntiyely
the able and eloquent remarks Of Senator
Monroe, upon the noble resolutions which
passed the Ohio Legislature on the 18th in-
7tant
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-01-23

are worth the money" "They are worth a
great deal more, replied the dealers. They
packed up their stock and left Charleston,
passing here a day or two since, en- route 70
the North.
UNION FEEtIEa ~ WASHINGTON.
tits understood that the President will
strike the name Of Captain Armstrong from
the list Of the navy as soon as that officer
ofheial report is received. Traitors in the
civil service Of the government are being
spotted every day, and the whole force Of the
conspirators will receive no quarter. The
President is determined that every man who
feeds at the public crib shall at least be a
faithful advocate OF the Union.
The local authorities Of this city, a. well
as many leading citizens begin to nistrust
the fidelity Of those high officials who claim
to be Union Secessionists, or, in other words,
to be for or against the Union, according 10
the chances Of ultimate success. Argus
eyes are everywhere penetrating the motives
Of all officials.
1t seems that on WaShingtons birthday
the flag Of our country is to be displayed
from every public edifce in the city, and from
those private residences whose owners can
afford the expense. In 3 word, the Union
and the anti-Union men are beginning to
take sides, and many predict that before
many months these differences of opinion
will be expressed in the language of mus
kerry and cannon.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-01-23
slFoRr SUMrER, S. O.,

January Il, 1861. !
"W. D. LEWIS, ESQ, Philadelphia Dear
Sir; have the honor to acknoWedge, the re-
cept of your favor of the 7th inst, enclosing
3 copy of the proceedings of the public meet
ing held in Philadelphia on the 9Th inst.
81 will not sttenptto express the feelings
which such sn spproTalof Imy,pOVr efforts to
do nay duty excites, but viii now merely thank
you personally for the handsome man
ner in which you have performed your
part as presiding officer Of the meeting, and
for the fattering terms of your letter of
transmittal
'Hoping that by the blessing of God the
impending political storm may be dispersed
without bloodshed, / am, dear siE, very rss-
pecfully, "Your obsdient servant
E3IgS 'fR0BI. AEDERsoE, Major q. 8. A."
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-01-23

OBJECTION TO THE TARIFF.-A country
Democrat suggests an entirely new objection
to tie tariff. He says sailors have enough
to do anyhow without Government specify
ing dudes for them.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-01-23
CHANGE OF NAME.

Col. Aldrich, NJ c., of Minnesota, received
& letter to-day, from q member of the Mime
sofa Legislature, stating that upon the re-
ceipt Of the news of Major Anderson's gal
liant exploit in changing from MSultrie to
Sumter, the Legislature passed an act chang
ing the name of Toombs county to that Of
Anderson.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-01-23

REINBORoED.-The infantry department at
Fort Sumter was reinforced by the birth of
boy last week. He appears on the breast
works daily.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-01-23

HOEoR TO A HERO.-Gen. Scott was burned
in efigy at the University of Virginia on the
18th. The indignity was an honor to the
hero of Lundy's Lane
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-01-23
- !. FeasraI Omoes q New York.

t-.. q FEDERAL OldCes In New York.
The New York correspondent of the Boston
Post gives a list of the candidates for Federal
Offices from that city. Horace Greeley stands
the best chance tor the Senatorship which
Seward viii vacate. Raymond Of the Times
is one of bis competitors. For the Surveyor
ship of the port, Gen. Nye is one of the can
didates. The correspondent says:
"James A. Briggs, formerly from Ohio,
and the agent Of that State in this city, is up
for the Naval Office, without any competitor
that know Of His chance is considered a
"sure thing"
He adds the following names in connection
with foreign Offices;
IAN ready to sail % England at short no.
tiee is David Dudley Field, who, next to the
Attorney Generalship, which he didn't get,
would dote on the st. James Ministry, which
he won't get Ex-Governor John A King is
spoken of in the same connection, and, out
side of the local circle, some speak as though
Charles Sumner were likely to be exparted
to Windsor Castle l have heard of Hildreth
as HawthOrnes successor at Liverpool, and
Richard @. Mccormick as Consul, in future,
to London. George William Curtis is to go
to Venice, and Palke Goodwin, probably, to
Paris, 10 finish his history Of Franee). Both
Fremont and BigeloW (Of the Evening Post)
are mentioned as Ministers to France, while
Bryant is the rumored representative OF the
United States at the Italian Court. News
paper men are on the top wave; for Ray
inond il talked Of for Brazl-a profitable
place. and General J. Watson Webb wants
70 be confirmed as Minister to Austria, by.
Fay ct salving over the old sore. George
Folsoms hopes centre In 'fthe Hague"
taI3 sg ---4----e-d.-p
TIE Colon GUARDS" The Washington
Correspondent Of the Boston traveller saws
IA secret nilitaEy association is rapidly
spreading through the East and West, called
the Color G6afdJJ the object Of which is to
protect the Star spaagled Banner under all
circumstances, The organization has sprung
from fbs remains Of he order of United
Americans and from kindred associations
and is composed of resOidts and daring fsl-
IloWs Who are ready to march At the tan Of
the drum, whenever the Gag shall be in dan
ger. They viz soon offer their services to
the GoHsru6rs Of their respective States and
to the President -Thsyg viii mere than
match the Knights Of the Golden Circle in
numbers, discipline and muscle"
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-01-23

Government has taken one decided step
in abolishing the Post-ofioe in Pensacola, and
ordering ali mail matter directed to that
Office to be sent to the Dead Letter office in
consequence Of the interruption Of the mails
by the Florida authorities. Such course
in all the Southern States, that take upon
themselves the censorship of an matters pass
ing through the mails Of the State, wOald
quickly bring them tn their senses True,
since the passage Of the acts Of secession,
this law viii not be so heavily felt for the
reason that business between the seeding
States and the North is nearly al cut off
SHn, the loss Of all letters and newspapers
would be the most fOrcible "starving out q"
process that could be put in operation. It
would at the same time be an immense saving
70 the country if all the mails to South Car
plina, Georgis, Florida, Alabama and Mis-
Sissippi-..the i've seeding Statss-should
be cut of tomorrow. The gain wOnld be
all on our side, the loss all on theirs.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-01-23
q without Regard @ IndlviduaI OBlniOn.i'

sWIthout Regard % Individual ORiniOn.''
The Georgia Convention has queer way
Of doing business. It cOnesses that there is
difference of opinion among the members,
IS to the best mode OF obtaining redress for
their wrongs-in other words as to the poli-
cy Of immediate secession-but it gets over
tbis little difficulty, and ensures unanimity, BY
passing a resolution that the ordinance viii
be taken as pledge of the unanimous deter
mination Of the Convention to sustain the
State, whether all vote for it or not or, as
the resolution reads, "without regard to in
dividual approval or disapprOval." Such 3
parliamentary system of obtaining unani-
nous action, is only equaled in impudence
BY tbs forced loans under pains and penal
ties of conhscation Of property, if not loss Of
life. The twelve who vo.ed against the or
dinance have the pleasure of being noodles
for their negative votes do not prevent the or
dinance from passing unanimously. Among
the signers of the ordinance was Herschel V.
johnson, late Douglas candidate for the Vics
Presidency.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-01-23
- - IS. 1hdsr.or.

I In response 70 > letter written p kaj. An
derson By the Chairman oi an Anderson sym.
pathy meeting IN Philadelphia, ths following
repIya vTss receiyed.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-01-23
OOAn4IssIONERs AT WASHINGTON.

Active measures are in progress to have
the course Of Virginia, in sending commits
sionsrs 70 Washington on the 4th Of February,
responded TO by similar movements in all the
States. Dispatches have been sent to Har-
risburgh, Albany, Columbus and other State
capitals where Legislature are in session,
urging the prompt appointment of good and
able nen to confer with the Virginia Com
missioners.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-01-23
FoR sALE Or -RxcHANaE
10 LET

Store, Ofices and Dwellings.
FOR sALE-An old 10 y cent. mortgage tor 5000;
secured good properly on Lake streaf. Also-
another mortgage for s. 900. anf
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-01-23
MR. sFRLRnla sPErcH.


Mr.. Stewards speech is now freely circu-
lated under Southern franks, to disabuse the
false impressions which some of these very
men excited against him, and the Rephbli-
can party, by deliberate and wicked misre-
presentations.
SEIZURE OF WAR MUNITIONS AT PEEAsCoLA.
About forty cannon and mortars were
seized blythe rebels at Pensacola some of
which may be found more dangerous in the
reSs than in the front. They also appropri-
Eted IT2,OO0 pounds Of cannon shot, 1000
pounds Of musket powder, 90, OOOthirtJ two :
FOUNDER shells, andlarge quantities Of other
sizes.
IN AR. CHASE AND TIE EEW GARNET.
No formal offer has yet been made to Mr..
Chase, of seat in Mr. Lincoln's Cabinet,
and all rumors to that effect were premature
.II18 Special dispatches 10 the n. ]. Herald.
FROM oHARLEsToE-FoRoED Contributions.
Letters received here from Charleston give
gloomy accounts of affairs there Slave
holders who formerly had to pay tax of
seventy-fYe cents on each Of their slaves,
are now taxed sixteen dollars on each. It
was in this way that ex-GoV. Aiken was
taxed Fifty thousand dollars, which, he in
formed the authorities, he could not pay,
because be bad not the money. The reply
to this excuse was that be could sell his mig
gsrs and it is reported that he sold part to
pay the tax, moved most Of the others to
Virginia, and left for Europe himself An
other statement IS that two booksellers were
taxed one thousand dollars each. They re-
fused to pay. The reply was, "Your books
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-01-23


Hamilton btresf, between Bond and Erie-tln, and
half story house and los suxli2 fset-allsy 10 tiq
Bridge strsst-stors, Dwelling and Lot-ehssp.
Bolivar trest east Of Erie-tuo story frame house
vacant LOt-eornsr Of Pittsburgh sna "a sh.ou
BroEnsIl strsss-HOuss and lot, very haap, at
'seoTlie Stree, near Psrry-TwO-siory Jri-E houss
Ten Acres, % Superior street. extension, nsar viii
8on ATenus-fl,7U0
F0R SALE OR EXCHANGE.
One and three-fourth Acres on Eucuu strssf, 30
tween Wilson Avenue and frst toll gufs-n hanI
some lot, to exchange for = iarm.
Yarn, sd acreg-i5 miles frQm City house, barn
orchard &C. VIII take one-htlf in Illinois lands-
Farm, III acrss-s rIes from city. good buildings
orchard, &C. Sisoo0 cash value IN western lands--
Yarn, So scres-In NeWburgh, miles irom city;
soil sandy loam, well Eaterrd- Ezchauga for = lar.
ger grazing iarm.
CT, ,enWood Street, near Kinsman, good oiss and
half story house and lot House well finished, barn,
lrult and shade trees Exchange for ilrm and pay
/ 81 90 difference.
Yarn, l55 acres-east Of Jefferson, Ashtabula Uo.,
on the RennsylFania line Soil sandy and EfgFolly
orchard, &C. Exchnrge for Iowa lands. 80 3 acre.
Yarn. 80 acres-in Clinton county, Eieh-, Dear she
| Grand Rapids Railroad Exchange for q hoHss and
Cedar Street, near st. Charlss-Houss aud lot.-
Sl,600.
n-ependence-Farm Of 80 acres; house t.srn OF
ch ard, &c, 4 cash, balance western lands.
Yarn, 90 acras-g00d improvements ane good land
adjoining O County Seat, "a miles from the city
$50 per acre, terms easy.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-01-23
NTRaINIA.

Some apprehension is entertained lest snap
judgment should be taken on Virginia. The
election of delegates to her Convention is
ordered for the Attn of February, and the
meeting fixed for the 18th. It is doubted
whether the necessary notice can be served
in remote counties, with unfequent and IL
regular mails, and where the Union feeling
is strongest, in time to call out full express
sion of the popular sentiment. The seces-
sionists live in towns, and along lines Of
railway, and can readily concentrate their
strength. It was more than s month after
the Presidential election besore the returns
Of several distant counties could be received,
which decided the political complexion, Of
the Stste.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-01-23

EhALN aNM n MIA q F4ANA INV
nE- Plain hnd oruamUntM printing Of every do
sorptun done at the Printing Establishment Of ths
LRknru lifca on the latesi improved and nust rapid
Steam Presses In the beet style on short notice, and
Al reasonable rates. Particular attsntion pelq 70
blank work. Every description Of bindtng DONE
srneciaiiy Blank Books, bedgern, Journals, Sales
books, Reoolving Books, &C., &c.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-01-23
CHARLESTON POSTAL ATTAIRs.

Gov. Pickens has not answered Mr.. Holts
letter of the l4th inst, which notified him
that unless Maj. Anderson and his command
we're allowed to receive and transmit their
correspondence, without any obstruction
whatever, the Charleston Post Office would
be Immediately abolished. Information was
received here yesterday, however, that it was
proposed as a compromise on behalf of the
State authorities that Maj. Anderson's mail
should be sent daily to Fort johnson, half
way between the city and Fort Sumter,
where it would be delivered to q messenger
from him. The Department will not tolerate
this surveillance, a1d Gov. Pickens must
submit to the law, or the service will be cut
oR
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-01-23
HOLT AND sL1DELL.

During the debate in executive session on
Friday night, Mr.. Slidell denounced Mr. Holt
personally, using very offensive language
In the event Of the injunction OF secfSSy be-
ing removed, Holt will quite likely hold Sill
dell accountable, and trouble may ensue.