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Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-08-11

FORT MoSRoE, August 9.
The expedition that lef, here on the 4tb,
under direction of Major General Foster,
accompanied by turreted irOn-clsd Sang
anon and gunb.ats Commodore Barney
and Cshasset, proceeded up James River,
and when within seven miles Of Fort Oar
ling, at a point called Dutch Gap, tor
pedo was exploded under the bows Of
Commodore Barney by lock string con-
nected with the shore. The explosion was
terrific. 1t lifted the gunboats bows ten
feet out of the water, and threw great
quantity of water high in the air, which,
falling on the deok, washed overheard IF
teen of the crew.
Among them was Lieutenant Cushing
and the commander of Barney. Two sail
ors Wers drowned and the rest saved. Ma
jor-Genersl Foster was on board when the
explosion took place. The enemy then
opened upon them from the shore with
q I2-poundeF field piece.
The Barney was penetrated by fifteen
shOis, besides q great number of musket
balls, but not a man was injured, except
tbe psymaster who was slightly wounded
by spEnters.
The gunboat Cohssset received five 12-
pound shot, one Of which passed through
her pilot-house, instantly killing her COM
mander, acting master Cox, striking him
in the back.
The Commodore Barney was toWed to
Newport News to be repaired.
The object of the reconnaissance was ae-
eomplished and the fleet returned.
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TIE Trouble AT THE BEER GARDEN
The row out at the Beer Garden, as rep rted
in the LEADER, is essentially incorrect. The
"roughs," as the LEADER calls them, arc
young men of good standing, and are a lit
tie hurt at the manner in which they are
spoken of. It appears that one of them
made a remark in a joking manner as some
soldiers were passing and the soldiers took
umbrage. Some words passed, but an un-
derstanding Of the matter quieted every
body. This was all. We trust the LEADER
will correct the sta.ement.- Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
The item we published yesterday morning
concerning the row at the Beer Garden was
essentially correct. The "roughs" were Dick
Van TassaI, Jack Saysrs, alias Jewelry
Jack, !" notorious brothel keepers, and asso-
ciatss. Mr.. Plain Dealer, how do you like
the style of "young men of good standing who
are hurt at the manner in which they are
spoken of in yesterday mornings LEADER
Some words passed This was
all" says the Plain Dealer. The circum-
stances in the case we're as follows: Dick
Van Tassel sccnsed lame soldier of insult
ing him,-the soldier denied it, whereupOn
Dick struck him with a loaded cane. Other
soldiers interfersd in behalf OF their Grip
pied companion, when Dicks " hackers"
came to his (Diok's) assistance and the row
would have become general but for the
intervention of the police.
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ALTERATION OF TREASURY NOTES PROM
TwOs TO FIyTIEs.-Some expert counterfeit
ers have, it seems, been beguiling the Ian
guild hours Of the summer season by in
creasing their "balans0 on hand in quite
an Ingenious manner, namely, by changing
:Wo-dOlIar Treasury Notes to ffties. The
two denOminatiOnal figures (II) on the lower
left hand end of the DOts are erased, also the
small figures (2) which appear along the top
margin. The substituted figures (5O) are
plain and prominent, and being well exc
cut,d, are likely to deceive in hasty mo-
ment.
The following is description of the Treas
ury notes according to their respective cur
7. -eye value:
Ones-Vignstte, large oval portrait of Mr..
Chase on the lett hand.
Twos-Vignette, large oval portrait Of Mr..
Hamilton on the left hand, the figure 2,
large, on right and left hands on top, with
smaller figures surrounding them.
Fivss-Likeness of Hamilton on the right
hand, statue of female representing America
on the left hand.
Tens-Vignette, eagle on upper center,
oval portrait Of Mr.. Lincoln on upper left
hand.
Twsntiss-vignette, statue Of female, with
shield and sword, representing America, in
center Of note.
Fiftiss-Vignette, large oval portrait of
Hamilton on upper left center.
One Hundreds - Vignetts, large spread
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II Ell EGR A PHIC.
H1sF ETG1F'sDIsPGFOHES.I
DEPREDATIONS on THE 0. AND
A. RAILROAD.
PROCLAMATION OF GENERAL
MEADE.
EXPEDITION TO FORT DARLING.
COMMODORE BARNEY .JURED
BY A TORPEDO.
NEWS FROM MEMPHIS,
BRAGG AT CHATTANOOGA.
GRANT REGULATES STEAM
BOAT FARE.
He Promptly Heads Or the
EXtOrtiOneFs.
He Promptly Heads or the
EXtOrtiOneFs.
PROCLAMATION BY GEN. MEADE.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY PoToMAC, I

PHOCLA8lATION BY GEN. MEADE.
HEADQUARTERS Army PoToMAc,
August 10.
The following proclamation has been re-
eeiVed by General Meade:
HEADQUARTERS ARMY PoToMAC,
August IL.
The numerous depredstiOns committed
by citizens or rebel soldiers in disguise
harbored and concealed by citizens along
the Orange & Alexandria Railroad, and
within our lines call for prompt and ex-
emplary punishment under the instruc-
tions Of the Government. Therefore, every
citizen against whom there is sufficient
evidence Of his having engaged in these
practices will be arrested and confined for
punishment or put beyond the lines. The
people within ten miles Of the Railroad are
notified that they will be held responsible
in their persons and property for any in
jury done to the read, trains, depots or
stations, by citizen guerrillss or persons
in disguise, and in case Of such injury
they will be impressed as lsborers to re-
pair all damages.
If these measures sholld not stop such
depredations it will become the unpleasant
duty of the Undersigned in the execution of
his instructions, to direct that the entire
inhabitants of the district or country along
the railroad be put across the lines and
their property taken for Government use.
(Signed,) GEO. G. MEADE,
Major General.
The depredations having been continued,
a number of citizens suspect d or known
to be complicated in these transactions
have been promptly arrested.
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MEMPHIS, August s.
The report Of General Hurlbut's resie-
nation is untrue. General Halleck de-
elines to receive it. General Hurlbut
therefore, remains in command Of the 18th
army corps.
Mobile news to the 3rd instant say that
we have multitude Of reports horribly
detrimental to the character and patriotism
Of the people in many places in Alabama
and Mississippi, some Of them too disgrace
ful to mention; 3 portion Of our people
have gone stark mad. They are bastard
SOutherners and reeresnt Confederates.
The Chiefs Of the Chootaws have gone
to Richmond.
JOhnsOn's army, $4,000 strong, is still
at Meridian and Enterprise, ready to 20 to
Mobile or East as circumstances may re-
quire.
Bragg is still at Chattanooga, with part
of his forces at Rome, Georgia.
Extensive preparations are being made
to finish Notifications at Mobile.
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RIIssIssIPPI RIVER NEWS.

CAlhO5 august ..
Major GreenwaldL one Of the psymas-
ters supposed to have been lost on the
steamer Ruth, is safe. He was not on the
Ruth, having been left here, but followed
in the City Of Alton early in the morning.
The latter boat passed the burning wreck
but not knowing what it was went on to
Memphis, where the Major first learned of
the loss Of the Ruth, and returned here TO-
day.
-'4ambost men on the Mississippi to eX-
s., -koFbitant rates Of fare from sol
mort eA- up and down the river, Gen
dlers passing orders regulating the
eral Grant issue~ officers will be
prices. Commissioner - cents per
charged three and q quar-, -th, and
mile, cabin passage, including be.
pay nifty cents for meals.
Enlisted men one half cent per mile
with the privilege of cooking rations.
Boats are.not at liberty to refuse carrying
any soldiers travelling under proper or.
ders. The penalties for violating orders
are hne imprisonment, at the discretion
of the Court Martial.
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CLEVELAND OPERA HoUsE.-A lager
beer concert saloon, situated on Centre
street, between Bank and Water streets,
bears the above dignifed name. The per-
formers, both male and female, are general
ly of the indecent and vulgar of the
profession" using prOfane and filthy
language in all their acts and plays.
The youth Of our city are largely represented
in this saloon every evening, and are
more enthusiastic in their applause of the
performers than their older and more sinful
companions. We are told that prominent
men of our city visit this vile institution, and
thus, by their influence, lure the young and
inexperienced thitherWard. If parents call
their sons to account for visiting such place,
the latter justify themselves and claim re-
spectaBility for the performance, by saying
that Mr.. A., Mr.. B., Mr.. c., &C., are attend
ants there.
We urge parents to faithfully investigate
this matter,..tO ascertain the haunts frequent
ed by their sons, and before too late try TO
save them from contamination and ruin.
Delay in this matter is dangerous.
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HUMAN HAIR GOODS
1857, WAISTS q FOUND.

G75 TO $3.50 PER MONTH -THF
~ ~ Little Giant Sewing Machine Company want
an Agent in each County to solicit orders for their
new 81 IS Machine with gauge. screw driver and exc
TIA needles. We viii pay a liberal salary and exc
perseg, or give large commission. For particulars
terms, etc, enclose stamp and address
T. S. PAGE, Toledo, o.
General Agent for the United States
fuiFI5.dtwam $50
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PICNIC ExCURsIoE.-The new popular
steamer Morning Star, capable of aeeomOda-
ting, with ease, over a thousand persons,
will leave the Michigan Genital Railroad
wharf, No. 55 River street, on Thursday
morning, August Goth, at O'Clock, for
Commodore Perry's battle ground land at
Putin Bay; remain at the wharf st least
two hours, and return to the city at 8
o'clock, P. n.
The proceeds will be devoted to the bene-
6tOf Bethel Church, on Water street, and
Rev. VIM. Day.
Leland's band will accompany the party,
and, as usual, add to the pleasure Of the sx-
cursion.
Tickets, fifty cents each to be had at the
Book Stores, Messrs. Morgan & Roots and
at tba boat.
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NTAsTER's sALE-Pursuaut .

MASTERS SALE.-Pursuant 70 the
lNl command Of an order Of sale from the
Court Of Common Pleas Of Cuyahoga county,
Ohio, At the suit Of James K. Hitchcock against
Electa G. Hayes and Silas g. Stone, to me di-
rected, shall expose for sale at public auction,
at the door Of the Court House in the city Of
Cleveland, on the 18th day Of August, 1858, at 10
o'clock A NJ, the following described premises
Situated in the township Of Brooklyn,
being number seven in the thirteenth range
Of townships, in the Connecticut Western Re-
serve, in the State 0fOhiOi and which are also in
the county Of Cuyahoga, and are known by beng
part Of original lot 81 in satd tegnship, and are
bounded a. follows: being sub division lots
numbers 500 to 522, both inclusive, and numbers
5Sl to 54f, both inclusive, and making 28 lots n
s S. stones survey Of College Tract in said los
81.
Appraised as follows; Lots 500 to 522 at Sl5I.5o
each; lots 53l to 81 at sl25 eseh.
July Is, 1868. LEWIS ". FORD,
Master Commissioner.
s. ]. AEDEEws, Pitts AttV iulvls.453
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Report Of the New York HARRIET

For the week ending August S, 1863, by John BoTce
Son, Commission Merchants, 60 Rearl-st.
Butter-The weather for the past week has been
extremely warm and the trade in Butter has been
dull The foreign advioes per Arabia were more IA
Torable, but the heat checks operations We do not
change our quotations of last week, although the
sales have hardly been large enough to give tone to
the market. We quote Western Reserve choice
marks at l66c to l7Eci good marks do l6c to l61sc
and ordinary marks do I5c to l6c. Middle and
iuthern Ohio, il yellow and even color, and in
neat packages, l5c to Ice ordinary lots do llc to
l5c. White and streaked Butter is good sale at l2c
to l3c. Michigan hoice marks from the Southern
section of the State, I6c to I7c; common Michigan
I4c to l5c. Illinois, Wisconsin and Indiana in neat
packages, if color, l5c to I6c do l2c TO
I4c. Ths demand for inferior Western at 10 to lc is
good other qualities dull. We hope to see more
tivity as soon as the weather becomes cooler, but
would not advise parties TO ship during this extraor
dinary heated term.
Cheese-The demand for Cheese has continued
good and prices better although the foreign ad
vices are less favorable, and do not change our
quotations. The small lots arriving show signs Of
the heat and until the weather changes should not
advise shipping. We quote good to prime &C to Ice;
fair to good do &C to &C and English dairy &c to
IO1<c.
Hams-smoked country cured 616 to &C Western
in bags II to l21kc.
Lard-Has ruled quiet and firm. We quote No
in bbls "a to 9J6c; steam rendered in bbls 95c to
gc and kettle rendered in b. Is 9lc to IOc and llfc
for kegs.
POrk-Has been generally du,l and prices have
deoli0ed. We quote new mess sl2 .3g5s prime $500
to slO75; new prime $500 to $1,000; clear
western $3.50 to 10.
Ashes-Market is firm with good enquiry but
transactio4s are limited by scarcity Of stock. We
quote Pot 81 and Pearl 5000 2 lOOlbs.
Beans-The market is UNSETTLED with some talk
Of lower prices edo not change our quotations
however We quote Marrows good to prime s3, 90 to
:S,5J; me dium good to prime $3.50 to s3,25; Kid
neys good to prime, s3,4Ot $3.50; Mixed parcels,
prime $500 to Ss25 Inferior $500 to 800. Quota
tions for beans include packages.
Eggs-Are lower and hard to sell. We quote WCst-
EN- by Express floss of, lsc to Hci W,stern or
dinsry 'oss off, I2c to I3c Egs oats PR bush 5Oc
10 55c-
Beeswnx-western Yellow l2 to 4sc.
seeds-Clover seed is dull and nominal Western
prime rev - to Sc fair go do &c to 755c. Tim
othy j. in demand at 81 60 to 2,25. Rough fax seed
sales at s2,45 to 2 90 per busheI Sc ibs.
WhisIky-Sales at 44c TO 4516c.
TalIOw-Western. Sales at ~ to lOc
Dried Apples-Good to choice new 81 to &c fair
to good SC to SIC, and inferior and old &c to &c
WOOI-The market remairs quiet with small
sales at CSC to 75c for Americon fleece.
Fealhers-Prices are very firm. Live geese
prime Western, 45c to SOC
DB-Information furnished and business transacted
by H. c. DEMING, Western Agent.
Office with Alcott Horton, Water-st Cleveland
Ohio
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AIAsTERls sALR.-In pursu

MASTERS sALE.-In pursuance Of a
lNl order Of sale issued from the Court o.
Common Pleas ofCuyahoga County, Ohio, in ths
case IN which Samuel Ferguson is Plaintiff, and
rected, shall expose for sale al the door OF the
Court House, in the city OF Cleveland, on the 12fh
day Of August, 1853, at two o'clock in the alter
noon Of said day, the following described lands
and tenements, to wit:
Situated in the township sf bIidd1eburgh, IN ihl
county Of CuyahOga, State Of Ohio, and is known
as part Of Fraction E, in the village OF Berea
bounded Recommending at the sOuth-easteorner o.
Alexander Laird's lOt-thence south three chains
to a stake-thence south s75< east chains and
. links 10 stake-the1ce north 1Oo west one
chain and two links to q stake-thenee north 81
east to the place Of beginning, containing i-1Of
acres ofiand, subject to all legal highways. Ap,
praised at $500 90.
WI. v. TOUSLEY,
Master Commissioners.
H. D. CLARK, Plaintiff 8 Attorney.
iulVI0.452
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FROM CAIRO.
Sickness at Helena--Guerrillss
Driven from West Tennessee.
ITO the Chicago Tribune.1

ITO the Chicago Trbune.I
CAIRO, August Z.
By the steamer Won Phul we have dis
patches from our Memphis correspondent
Of the 9th. General Kimball had arrived
from Vicksburg. He brought no news Of
Importance that can be communicated.
There is some considerable sickness among
our troops at Helena.
West Tennessee is now comparatively
clear of rebel guerrillas, Richardson and
his brother horse thieves having been
driven from the State. There is another
of the same sort named Bob Morris, and
still another gang headed by one William
Wilder, who are committing some petty de-
predations in the vicinity Of Memphis.
The prospect is, however, that their time
is very short, as the residents will them
selves arise and bring them to judgment
and punishment. The impression seems
to prevail that there will be no proclams-
ton issued for an election Of State Leg
islature in Tennessee during this month,
as was contemplated when the Union State
Convention assembled at Nashville.
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FROM WASHINGTON.

WAsHMoToE, August 10th.
During his recent visit to New York,
Secretary Chase, on consultation with the
capitalists Of that city, determined to con-
tinue the sale Of FiVe-TWenty's till after
ten days notice had been given to the pub
lie Of their discontinuanee.
Plates for Treasury notes bearing a per-
centage after date are being prepared for
use, should it be deemed necessary.
No doubt is entertained Of the ability Of
the Secretary to procure all the funds ne
eessary for the successful prosecution Of
the war if economically and vigorously
conducted
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A LOCOMOTIVE IN MELANCHOLY WAY.
There is locomotive used for switching cars
on the Flats, that gives forth daily the most
pIaintive and melancholy whistle. It falls
upon the ear like the wall of a despairing
heart, and has very depressing effect upon
heard while we are in a cheerful vein, our
spirits feel an instant chill, and if we are sad
our sadness is increased to degree border
ing on despair. We are curious to know the
early history of that locomotive. We i'm =
asine that we detect in the tones that are
borne to our window the accents of broken
heart. Did it once dash proudly along at
the head of a passenger train, and now,
" old and wearied with service is it con
demned to drag out the remainder of its days
switching cars on the Flats? Does it recall
the days of youth and vigor, in which it
swept like comet along the iron road, Gre
ating mingled terror and admiration where
ever it went; and now does it sigh for ths
times that never will come back again
Perhaps it was created "pony " from the
first, and aspiring above its station is ambi-
tous to break away from the confines of the
" Yard and assume the dignity and i'm
portanee of locomotive that has "travelsd"
and seen the world. Tired of being restrain
ed, like kite with very short string, and
dsspairing of ever realizing its ambitious
yearnings, the "pOny" can only vent its
feelings in the heart-rsnding vail which
suggested this paragraph. If our readers
can see nothing in the above they have
" paid too dear for the whistle ," that's all.
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STRAws ABOUT TIE DRAFT.-The Clnoln.
natl Commercial discovers signs that the
draft is near at hand. It says:
"0ficers are arriving freely, with instruc-
tiOns from the War Department, to report at
various camps throughout the State, and take
charge Of a sufficient number Of the con-
scripts to fill up their regiments to the maxi
mum. We have already noted the arrival of
officers for this purpose from Grants army
aud the Army Of the Potomac. The detail
ordered by the War Department, consists Of
q field officer, two batteries, and six ser
gesnts. Several such parties are here, and
more are coming, and from this it is easy to
infer that the wheel of glory will soon be re-
vOlving.
at is reported that the regiments in the
Army of the Potomac will first be filed
then successfully, Grants, ROseerans' and
the Army Of the South.
The unlucky ones in the first class may,
therefore, pack up their WardrObes, after
taking approved precautions against the
ravages Of moths. They should prepare to
receive their cartss ROires with good grace,
and rehearse the line from Claude Melnotte's
role
Place me where France most needs man."
LITTLE MoUETAN.-It is rumored that
number Of Cleveland gentlemen propose to
form joint stock company for the purpose
of purchasing Reynolds House at Little
Mountain and =" keep hOtel' to suit them
and friends during the warm months.
The number Of visitors at the Mountain
is not as large as during previous seasons
The cOzy little cottages are all occupied.
Last summer Governor Tod had cottage
built, for his own accommodation, near Rey-
nold's Hotel, but the pressure of official
business has not permitted him to enjoy it as
yet as yet and it never has been furnished.
OEsTERs.-The New Haven Conn,
Journal says:
owe understand that the oyster dealers
hereabOuts intend, after the 10th Of this
month, to advance the price to 81 2Op par gal
lOn-as at present rates they are losing
money. It may have been noticed in our
paper of Monday that the beds in the Ches-
apeake are almost entirely destroyed, and
that, as yet, those in the Virginia rivers can
not be approached. Another thing that
makes this advance absolutely necessary is,
that the weather has for a long time been so
warm the oysters will not keep good, and
great quantity have thus been lost"
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SUDDEN DEATH.-About two o'clock
yesterday afternoon acarpsnter employed on
ths new block that is being erected by
Meiger & Co., on Water street, fell down in
a ft while at work and died almost instant
ly. His body was taken to Howland's Cof-
fin Warehouse, and mis- friends, who live in
the country, were notified. We did not learn
his name.
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10 AvoID THE DRAFF.-Baggage-msster
Duncan, of the c. c. & C. railroad, informs
US that man at Columbus, yesterday,
placed bis right hand on the railing Of the
Central Ohio track, and allowed she wheels
of an approaching train to pass over it, cut
ting it of just below the wrist. His object
was to exempt himself from the coming draft.
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WANTED.-LOCALAND AND TRAVEL
w mG AgeRtB in every Town or County. Circu-
iaras With Testimonials Of Oiergymen and Scientific
mens In regard to the business, sent free.
ISAAU HALF, } 2 & CO.,
tunsl5-4Ss NeWhurvnorf Mass.
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MASTERS SALE.
IEAsTER,s SALE

MASTERS SALE.-Pursuant 10 81
VI command Of a deeTetal orderof sale iro.
the Court Of Common Pleas OF CuyahoRa count
Ohio, az the suit Of George WOrthmgton ag1iu'
shall expose for sale at public auction, at d
door OF the Court House, in the city Of CLEVELAND
on the 3Ist day Of August, ls63, at II O'Clock 4
NJ, the following described premises: Situai
IN the city OF ofCleveland, being number seven
the 18th range Of OftOwnships in tbs COnnecticr
western Reserve IN the State Of Ohio, and Whic
Is also IN the county Of Cuyahoga, and is knou
as lot No. IN block No. in ten acre lot N.
49, being thirty feet ten inches in front and rea
on the noTtheTy side Of Lake street 10 SAID citI
and one hundred feet deep, agreeable % n
survey Of Ahaz Merchant, December IL, 1855, ID
corded in Book u, page 50, Cuyahoga count
Records.
Appraised at S7OO.
August l, 1858. LEWIS ". FORD,
Master Commissioners.
JOIN CRoWELL, Attorney. augl.855