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Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-05-02
VOL. XVII.
Can we Stand n Long XysFs ma
From the New yorlr Obs State LAS


When the present rebellion obtained full
headway, and the cost Of the war began to
develop, it was thought by financial men
that the country would be unable TO pro-
long the struggle over eighteen months or
two years. Business received the first
shock, and staggered under it; gloomy
prospect loomed up; war and prosperity
seemed to clash, and one or the other
would have to sueeumb. In the Southern
States these opinions have proved true.
The war has been confined to their terri
tory, and they sre now apparently well
nigh exhausted. Gold has reached pre-
MUM Of 600 to $50 percent. in Richmond,
and the cost Of everything is in the same
ratio. The North, however, has been in
creasing in wealth The resources of the
country were much greater than they were
supposed 10 be; and while the war has cut
off the cotton supply Wherewith to pay our
bills abroad, we have had q new channel
opened to US in the expectation Of cereals
10 supply the deficiency in Europe oeca-
stoned by their short crops during the past
two years. Our debt has been rolling up
enormously, andis growing into huge pro-
portions but with the resources of the
country properly developed and rightly
managed, we can carry on this war FOR
number of years. Our population is re-
oeiviHg accessions daily from abroad, and
instead Of decreasing is on the increase.
The means Of supporting ourselves upon
our own products are within our own
boundaries and the war is the power
which is daily bringing to view our inter
nal strength and. wealth. With his de-
velopment national power and feeling are
strengthened; and the debt, although we
do not think it a blessing, may be made
the means of national security. If we
look TO history for example, take England
when she Waged a war with France for
twenty three years-from 1892 to 1876
and we will find that as the war progressed
the ability Of the people to meet the in
creased taxation increased in the same
proportion. The population increased, and
the wealth and industry also advanced.
What were her internal resources com
pared with our own, and what was her
population? She commenced the war with
a population of little over over 1O,OO0OOO
and with q debt incurred by previous wars
Of s., 200, 100000, upon which the interest
was SAG, 100000, in addition to the ordi-
nary expenses of a peace establishment.
What did that war cost2 Over and above
the necessary expenses Of the Government
on q peace footing-Which were, during
that period, Sl00O0OO00 annually-ihe
sums raised each year were as follows:
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-05-02
FROM NEW YORK.

NEW AOAhl n pEl4 OOs
Special to the Times:
Brigadier General Fitz Henry Warren
was to-day honorably acquitted of every one
of the malicious charges preferred against
him in regard to the organization Of his
cavalry regiments in Iowa.
The World says that yesterday the army
under Hooker prosecuted with energy the
movement thus begun. Troops were Cross
ing throughout the day near Port Royal,
twelve or thirteen miles below Fredericks-
burgh.
Port Royal will be reeollected as the
scene of the recent raid across the Kappa
hammock in pontoons by two Federal regi-
ments, who took the place by surprise on
the foggy morning, capturing large num-
Der of horses and a quantity of stores.
We are in possession of other and highly
important private information respecting
themovement now progressing, the publica-
tion of which we defer for various reasons,
that such publication might derange the
plans Of the General in command and ieop-
ardize the success Of an advance. The Sc
quel Of it, if it be what is now hoped, will
startle the entire country.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-05-02
The Army OF he Fronrier.

A Missouri correspondent Of the Gin
cinnati Gazette says that the Army of the
Frontier, under General Heron, has its
headquarters at Rolla, an ezecrable town.
General Heron has issued an address
to his army in which he congratulates
them upon the opening prospects of new
campaign. It's no secret that this army
will try to take Little Rock, Arkansas, at
the earliest opportunity. The force at
Rolla is not as large as has been supposed
but is full Of confidence and enthusiasm to
enter the field again.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-05-02
TELEGRAP PHIC.
[YESFKRDAY's DIsPAFOHEs.l
THE WAR ON THE RAPPAHAN-
MOCK.
ADVANCE OF HOOKER'S ARMY.
SKIRNISHING with the REBELS.
Important Events at Hand.
DisafTectIOn in the Rebel Ranks.
FROM The MISSISSIPPI FLEET.
Grant and Farragut at Work.
EXPEDITIONS AND CAPTURES.
THE MOVEMENT ON THE RAP
PAHANN0CK.
Federal Forces Steadily Press
ing Forward.
FROM THE MISSISSIPPI FLEET.
Grant and Farragut at Work.
EXPEDITIONS AND CAPTURES,
THE MOVEMENT ON THE RAP
PAHANNOCK.
Federal Forces Steadily Press
ing Forward.

FORrREss MONROE, April 2


The propeller Commerce arrived this
morning from Suffolk, where she left at
o'clock A. n, having run by the rebel bat
teries on Nansemond three in number un-
der their heavy fire, but fortunately she
was not disabled. The boat was riddled
by shNrpshOoters who lined the banks of
Nansemond for nine miles, and kept up q
continuous fire on the boat while she pass
ed that distance.
The steamboat Swan left Suffolk at the
same time, and came down Nansemond in
company with the Commerce; but after
passing below the range of rebel guns got
aground. Tugs were Immediately sent to
her relief. The Swan received four solid
shot through her light wood work, but is
not disabled.
1t is understood that the rebel force has
disappeared from front of williamsburg.
No casualties reported from Suffolk or
Nansemond since the oath inst.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-05-02

The Total, together with the cost Of the
peace establishment sRells the amount 10
81 $40, 100000 She ended the war strong
er than when she commenced it. Her OBJ
'e5t was an aggressive one; Ours is one Of
defense, of self-preservaGon That which
our fathers bequeathed to US in honor, we
should hold No matter how great the
cost in money and in blood, our honor, our
national existence, the hopes of the op-
pressed in foreign lands, hold US account
able for the issue. Ii we are successful,
we shall hand down debt TO our chill
dren; but it will not equal the debt Of
gratitude that they and other nations will
owe to the present generation for the pres
ervation and perpetuity of cur free insti-
tutions.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-05-02
FROM HOOK ER,s ARmY.

NEW YORK, May l.
The Tribune's bulletin announces that
Hooker's army has crossed the Rappahan-
mock in four places. The enemy con-
founded. We captured pickets and re-
serves. 400 prisoners taken.
The Tribune's account states on Monday
that the llth, 18th and 9th corps moved to
Kelley's Ford, and reached there Tuesday
morning. A brigade had been guarding
the ford for two weeks. We crossed on
pontoons superintended by General How
ard. No enemy found but few piokets.
Stoneman's cavalry crossed the next MORN
ing. A wagon train were parked near
Banks ford, and it was evident connec-
tion would be forced from there to the
troops at Kelly's Ford
From IL to l o'clock a regular firing
was heard from the direction of Germania,
on the Rapidsn 1t is supposed the enemy
were trying to check the rapid march Of
our troops.
NOOK, TUEsDAY.-The 1st Sd and 9th
Corps broke camp at daylight. Wednes-
day the enemy's picket reserves were cap
tured and two bridges built four miles be-
low Fredericksburg. Twenty men of the
ll9th Pennsylvania were wounded. A
third bridge was constructed, and a sufi-
cient force to hold the bridge crossed.
Two miles further down Reynolds first
corps constructed bridge in the face of
the enemy's rife pits and effected CROSS
ing. The resistance was stubborn but
our artillery fire was too severe for the en-
emy, who fed, leaving 81 prisoners from
the 18th Georgia and 10th Louisiana Regi-
ments. They report jackson commanding
the right wing.
COUGHS I'd division was in the rear Of
Banks Ford, with full facilities for cross
ing. A good road had been constructed
between Banks and United States Fords.
The corps which crossed at Kelley's Ford
are moving toward Chancellorville, south
of Fredericksburg.
HoOker's headquarters are now in the
saddle.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-05-02

Walt Whitman, author Of Leaves Of
Grass" is now living in Washington City,
and having left off writing bad poetry, he
makes Cruel for the sick and wounded sol
diers in the hospitals.
It is reported that the chosen King Of
Greece, Prince William of Denmark, is
destined to be the husband Of Princess
Louisa, Of England. Queen Victoria dis
plays 6 remarkable faculty Of providing
for her relatives.
The first number Of a rebel sheet, called
the Southern Sentinel, Alexandria, Lou
isiana, has been issued On one side it is
well printed on good white paper. On the
other it is a square Of superb wall paper
hanging, white ground, with a rich gold
and crimson howered pattern.
A gentleman Of Boston has made do
nation Of S2,000to Harvard College, to be
expended in prizes and otherwise, to pro
mete Improvement in the important art Of
reading among the students.
A correspondent who thinks he has
good thing, interprets the cabahstie letters
Z. G. C. to stand for Knave Of the Greasy
Copperhesds."
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-05-02
FROM 1IURFREEsBORO,.

MURFREEsBoRO, April ~.
At noon to-day a small rebel force sp-
peared on Manchester pike. The videttes
gave alarm saying that the enemy was ad-
vancing in force.
Gen. Negley with commendable prompt
ness moved out short distance, but the
alarm proved false. Negley met several
citizens, residents, near the outposts NOV
ing in.
1t is thought generally that the rebel
demonstration yesterday was made for the
purpose of forcing ROsecrans to cOncen-
trate his lines, thus leaving Van Dorm and
Wheeler at liberty to act on his TANKS with
their cavalry, also to enable them with
force north of Duck river to defeat any at
tempts that might be made similar to one
on McMinnville at present. All efforts of
the rebel cavalry on our hanks are futile.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-05-02
ltunniug the Yiellsburg batteries.

We have made note Of a formidable iron
cased battery which General Grant erected
on the point of the peninsula opposite
Vicksburg. It has been an1iously asked,
why did not the battery open on the city
when the boats we're going past few
nights ago, and protect the boats. A cor
respondent Of the Cincinnati Gazette ex-
plains this by saying that was it aban-
dOned and the guns taken away, for fear
Of capture What a disgraeeful result Of
SO much labor and expense
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-05-02
MORNING LEADER.
MORNING, MAY ?, 1888.
General Rosecraus in the GurdeninF
Business.

General Roseeraus in the Gardening
Business.
Rosecrans twill do to tie to-" He gives
victory to his troops, and proposes to aid
the doctors in keeping them healthy and
hearty. The Cincinnati Commercial says
that two gentlemen Of the Quartermaster's
department at Nashville, have made heavy
purchases Of seed in that city for General
Rosecrans. It seems that this sagacious
and successful warrior is not disposed to
work destruction alone he is q utilitar-
ian, and a commendable conservative as
we'll He has secured about one hundred
and fifty acres Of good garden land, in the
neighborhood Of Nashville, and has selected
from the oonvalescent soldiers in the hos
pitfalls there some fifty men, who are more
or less acquainted with gardening and
direetsd them to cultivate this land in such
vegetables as the army, and especially the
hospitals, need. The work is now pro
crossing, and the purchases at Cincinnati
amounted to fifty bushels Of onion sets,
10000 cabbage plants, a like number of
tomato plants, and large supplies of the
usual vegetable seeds. This is not sim
ply an economical measure, but sanitary
one, that viii promote health and save
life in the army. The friends Of the sol
diers in the Army of the Cumberland will
appreciate this thOugbtfulness.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-05-02
OAYALRY FXPEDTTToN.

FAIRFAX y. H., VA april oU.
The expedition under command of Gen
eral Stahl, which left here Monday the27th,
the men provided with cooked rations for
five days, returned early this morning.
The object was to patrol the country to the
west of the Shenandoah, which was sue
cessfully accomplished.
Several skirmishes took place between
this force and Moby's rebel cavalry, which
resulted in the capture of several Of his
men. The re suits of the expedition are in
prisoners 40 men, mostly MOsby's and
some of Whites guerrillas, and 100 horses.
Among the prisoners is q rebel conscrip-
tion officer, upon whose person was found
q list of the names of conscripts and pa
pers Of Importance. We suffered no loss
or casualties. The rebels lost several men.
Our officers and men are entitled to much
credit, for three days and nights having
little or no sleep, and marching a great
portion of the time.
The Tribune's correspondent, Warrenten
Junction, April 28Lh, says that news
comes by deserter that Gen. Hampton,
commanding the Hampton Legion, has re-
signed his commission and returned home.
His action is said to have originated in
his sympathy with the opposition of
Georgia to food assessment and other ar
bitrary acts of the Confederate Govern
ment. Whether other officers in the Le-
gion have followed his example is not re-
ported, but considerable disafection en-
sued among priVates, and they have been
incorporated into Virginia Cavalry regi-
ments. The Hampton Legion Of Georgia
is defunct as an organization.
Horses are becoming very scarce in the
South, and from no quarter can supplies
be received. FOrsgeis scarce. The horses
in the rebel army are dying in the usual
ratio from sundry causes, and the rebel
cavalry is daily becoming weaker.
1t is now definitely known that the reb-
els have no regular force north Of the
Rappahanncck in Eastern Virginia.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-05-02
What wOrdsn really says Oftbe IrOnolads

What Wordsn really says Oftbe IrOnclads.
The Washington correspondent Of the
Cincinnati Gazette, who may be set down
as a really "reiable gentleman" in ninety
nine cases in a hundred, writes on the
oath;
1.-THE force of impudenoe could 60 no
farther than in the recent assertions that
Captain Worden, since his arrival in
Washington, had been declaring his un-
shaken faith in the Monitors.
al need hardly say that Captain Worden
has declared nothing Of the kind. More
than any other living man, he ought to
know what the Monitors are. From the
first contest Of the mailed Sea Knights in
the waters about Fortress Monroe, he has
been identified with the Monitors, and has
superintended their every trial When
this man declares, as he has done in this
city within the last tWenty-four hours
that the Monitors failed in the attack on
Charleston siMply because they lgere not
equal to the task they had undertaken, there
is no authority on ironclads on the conti-
nent that can venture to contradict him."
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-05-02
FROM FREDERICKsBURG.
FREDERIoKsBURaH, April p:

FREDERICKsBURGH, april ~.
Special to Herald;
Thus far the wounded in this corps in
skirmishing, four miles below Fredericks-
burg, all from one division, namely: 14th
Brooklyn, 22d New York and 18th Indi-
ana, none wounded dangerously. Nearly
all wounded in skirmishing by musket
shots.
Our batteries have just opened on the
rebels, but we fail to draw their artillery
fire or to silence their musketry.
Signal lights have been observed in busy
operation upon the heights that border the
Rappahsnnock, doubtless used for the
purpose of warning to the rebels any move
ment of our army. Esrthworks and lines
of defense extend far up along the rebel
side Of the river, and at night reflection Of
many camp fires light up the sky for miles.
All conversation between the piskets is
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-05-02

New York gave a splendid reception to
the Seventh and Eighth regiments, which
returned from their two years service on
Tuesday last. They were mostly Ger
mans, and were greeted with sonorous Ger
man welcomes and regaled with true Teu-
tonic hospitality in unlimited flowing
glasses Of lager. The press speaks indig-
nantly Of the decision of the War Depart
ment that forbid the-soldiers taking their
arms to the place Of disbandment. The
veterans seemed lost, as they marched up
Broadway, for want Of their muskets.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-05-02

BRUTAL AssAULT.-Last evening, about
nine o'clock, man named Thomas Nolan,
who lives at Bedford, met a couple of coal
beavers, named Patrick and James Moran,
brothers, at the intersection of St. Clair and
River streets, one of whom struck him with
the edge Of q shovel he had in his hand, in
iieting ghastly wound on his forehead, lay
ing it open for space of four OF five inches,
wide enough to lay couple of fingers in the
wound. Some person who saw the blow
given hastened for the police, who quickly
arrived aud conveyed the wounded man to
the house of Mrs. Ferrey, on River Street,
where his wound was dressed by Dr.. Sterling,
who was sent for. Officers Smith, Givens,
Lewis and Mcintyre afterwards arrested the
men who made the assault, and locked them
up. They are to be examined on the fourth
inst, on a charge Of assault with intent to
murder. Nolan says he does not know the
men, and that no words passed between him
and them before the assault. They were in
liquor. The wound Nolan received is Sc
we're but not dangerous one.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-05-02
News from Port Royal.

Adviees from Port Royal to the 26th
Sunday last report that the second move
ment against Charleston had not COM
menced, though troops and iron-elads we're
all ready for duty. That is contradictory
of the previous dispatches, which reported
the iron-elads again across the bar at
Charleston.
The third regiment of colOred troops
was nearly full.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-05-02
FROM WASHINGTON.

WAsHINGToE, April 80.
A Mllburne special to the Government
gives further gratifying intelligence from
the Mississippi, indicating that Farragut,
Porter and Grant are making good use Of
the feet which so gallsntly ran past the
Vicksburg batteries.
The Sanitary Commission have establish
edrelief stations at Nashville, Cairo, Mem
phis and Louisville for discharged soldiers,
something similar to those in this city.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-05-02

acres good Garden and Fruit land about 80 fruit
trees in bearing and other small fruits, cheap
frame house 2'6 miles out; sl520, hall down,
balance on thus.
l45 aor in Brecksy e. % to 30 sores timber; good
two story frame house, barn 30Ni0, shed, horse
barn and cheese house. good water, 3UU frdtt trees
s35 per acre, parf on time
$50 acrys miles from Wilioughby and IS from city
hrst class falm well improved S3756 rer acre
HOuse and LOT on Parkmsn street, lot 25xlO0 rs stO
~ frame house, BAN, &C. slD0J.
q acres on Cuyahoga River, miles from city, IS
acres god river bottom, IS acres timber, brick
house and small barn, f53; VIII exchange 40 part
itbGl0fE- -propagtT.
lIl acfes sinrl.-n city, good Iaud, no buildings,
go per acre.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-05-02
FROM PHILADELPHIA.


fHILADELPHIAi april y.
Jay Cooke, general subscription agent,
reports sales Of 5.20s to-day 2, ISL, 700, dis
tributed as follows: q
New York, $4,000; Boston and New
England, 100000; Philadelphia and Penn
sylVsnis, 408,700; Ohio, $4,000; Balti-
more and Washington, 100000; Michigan,
Illinois and Indiana, $4,000; large orders
anticipated for May 1st, as on that day in
terest on these bonds is paid, and invest
ments can be made without any calculation
of interest.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-05-02

The reported capture at Falmouth of
telegraph operators, who were signalling
to the rebels at Fredericksburg, turns out
to be hoax. A Washington dispatch says
it is to be investigated, and the perpetratOr
to be punished.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-05-02

TEE SEVEN SISTERS John s. Nc
DonOugh, Esq, of Philadelphia, who has the
interesting play entitled Seven Sisters"
arrived at the Angler yesterday. The play
will be produced on Monday night next, and
will no doubt be continued through the week.
1t drew immensely in this city last summer,
and no doubt will again.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-05-02

The State Journal chronicles the feat of
eating fifty oranges, in rapid succession,
by peddling girl at Camp Chase, on be-
ing stumpedo by an officer, who offered
her ten cents epiece if she would do it.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-05-02

o. s. CoURTs.-On Tuesday next, May
9Th, the United States Circuit and District
Courts commence their stated session. Judge
swayne will be present at the opening Of
Court. The docket will be called on Tues
day end permanent assignment of cases
made. The Grand Jury will be impanneled.
The cases set for next week are as follows:
Wednesday, 6h.-591, Pennsylvania Rail-
road Company vs.. Sergeant; 745, Morris VS..
Lewis sol, Wilbur vs.. S. & I. Railroad Com
pany S94, Aultman VS.. Fisher 934, HOga-
man vs.. Smith LII, Haussnecht VS.. VIII
helm.
Thursday, 7h.-1OS2, Bank State Of Indi-
ana VS.. Candy 1859, Same VS.. MeCulloeh.
Friday, sh.-lO9O, Same VS.. Crockett.
Saturday, 9h.-IO49, z. Clark VS.. Butts.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-05-02

We are indebted to Hoa. Schuyler Col
fax for an early copy Of Part Of the Re-
port Of the Committee upon the Conduct
Of the Var. It is a valuable document for
the historian TO peruse and the citizen to
study.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-05-02

ENTHUSIASTIC UNION MEETING AT AU-
RoRA.-Last night Thursday the citizens of
Aurora had an enthusiastic Union meeting at
the Disciples Church. Hon. R. F. Paine
addressed them in an eloquent and effective
manner. The meeting was an appropriate
conclusion to Fast Day, which had been re-
ligiOusly observed.
The attendance of ladies at Union meet
ings should be more general than it is. No
cause can prosper without their eountenance
and approval. The women of the North are
all loyal, but they should demonstrate their
loyalty by attending meetings of the above
description. Men are strengthened and en-
couraged by their presence and smiles.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-05-02
saUCAL MATTERS
TFrOm Last evenings EdltiOn.I

JOLLY RAFTsMEE.-A car load of jolly
raftsmen came up on the Cincinnati train this
morning and went on East. Many of them
were Indians. The jolly raftsmen were jolly
drunk as a general thing.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-05-02
FROM WASHINGTON

WAsHINGToNi AprlI 2.
Special to the World:
General Hooker sent a woman to the city
to-day for Imprisonment, charged with be-
ing q spY in his army.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-05-02

THE COMMERCE OF DETRoIT-We have
received pamphlet containing the Annual
Statement of the Trade and Commerce of De-
trOit, for the year 1852, reported to the Board
of Trade of the City of Detroit, by Ray Had
dock. Secretary.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-05-02

The execution of Thomas Campbell, at
JOhnsOn's Island, as a spy, has been post
pOned from the 1st to-day to the 9Th
inst.