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Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-03-11
CLEVELAND STO DYES
The Despateh Cooking stoYe.

always kept on hand he Is now ready 70 sell at the
lowest prices for CASH OR APPROVED CREDIT
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-03-11

To Messrs Wm KEABE Co., Baltimore II can
not but congratulate you upon the immense progress
and improvements which you continually make on
your Pianos which in my opinion, rank among the
very best IN the country. h. sTRAkOSOH.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-03-11
DR. aIB o n

PROFESSOR OF EEECFR0PArHT AND MEnIclsE1
Ohics-ll9 Seneoa-St., teW doors from Superior up
stairs.
once hour8from to i2snd from 70 Q eioak dsily
undays eXcepted.)
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-06-09

well that il should bear in mind that there il
limit to all human endurance, even when the
suffering is inflicted by ones most trusted
friends If Grant and bis brave army shall be
left to be overwhelmed, and the nation be
again agonized with the spectacle Of hecatombs
Of its children slain to no purpose, the loyal
millions will not quail nor abste one jot of their
spirit, even in the presence of so great calam-
ity but they may feel that it would be no
longer duty to tolerate the men in whom they
had confded, and who only day after day have
given proof upon proof that they can neither
comprehend nor grapple successfully with the
magnitude and the demands Of the task before
them.
We feel it our duty to tell the President these
things. The people believe In perpetuity of the
republic, but they cannot believe in eternal
weakness. They believe in the ultimate triumph
Of the national cause /; but they cannot forever
endure chronic apathy and improvidence, that
no experience, however sharp, and no adversely,
however appalling, can stimulate or instruct.
They demand at least the same foresight and
vigor in promoting their cause that its enemies
exhibit in assailing it. The time Is past for
quieting the country under inercnsabls disaster
with assurances that tedious and long wars and
incompetency in wagiug them are as old as the
world itself. With unlimited means, and with
powers, civil and military, that are literally
despotc, placed in the hands Of the President
there ought at this day to be no failures. We
trust that the issue at vicksburg will prove that
there will be none, and there is an end OF the
system, or no system, which, if longer contin.
ued, must waste away and consume, not the
enemies OF the Republic, but the Republic it.
self.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-06-09

CAN A CARPET.BAG EAT s-It was but few
days ago while travelling upon the cars between
Cleavsland and Columbus, that train stopped at
small village, the conductor crying out, Fifteen
minutes for dinner"
The passengers, Of whom there happened to be
a large number, rushed into the dining apartment
aud took seats at the table, one Of them deposit
ing bis carpet bag in the chair next to him. At
the usual time the landlord came around to make
bis collection, calling upon the aforesaid passen-
ger for his payment for dinner.
4" How much ''says the passenger.
Eighty cents" replied the landlord.
Eighty cents for dinner P-vhy, that is e1-
tortionate.'
"No, sir, il is not sxtortionste. Amt tina, your
carpet.bag"
"Yes, sir, that is my carpet.bag"
"Well, that carpst.bag occupies q seat, and Of
course must charge for it,"
Oh is that the case Well, here's your
eighty cents"
Turning TO the carpet-bsg, the passenger re-
marked :" Well Mr.. Carpet.B,g, as you have
not had much to eat, suppose We take something,
at the same time opening its mouth, and turning
therein half ham, roast chicken, plate ot
crackers, and sundry ether articles amid the roars
OF laughter Of the other passengers.
The prevailing opinion among the passengers
was, the carpet-bag won.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-06-09

| AM AS COOP AS ANYBODY. Are you indeed ?
Then we honor you from the depth Of our nature,
for the world contains unquestionably some very
good, very excellent people. There are tho
whose daily life is a religion, whose hearts are full
Of the chd.liks sweetness of reverence and trust.
They are prone to forget themselves in their
brotherly kindness towards neighbor. 1t is a
pleasure to be near them, and you, we are glad
to learn, are quite as good as they.
No, you don't mean tina; exactly. You only
mean to assert your equality with the loftiest and
the proudest Liberty, equality and fraternity
are condensed summary Of your social creed.-
Very well. Society is known to contain limited
number OF accomplished men and women. 1t
boasts few stars OF the first magnitude, as we'll
as myriads Of lesser lights from the luminous
points that stud the blue TO the millions that are
only perceptlble IN groups as lustrous and me-
bulous haze. There are men and women who
exhibit rare harmony of tevelopmsnt-the re-
suit of happy accidents Of birth and training
There are graceful forms animated by serene and
beautiful souls-choice buds OF being unfolded by
the most udcious culture, and enargng our con-
ceptions Of the possibilities OF our race. There
are those whose fine instincts are almost unerring
who glide into the right place as by magic, who
drop the right word at the fitting moment, and
act upon the spur Of the moment as We often de-
liberately wish we had done In the group whore
they are leaders in unity and pleasure, differ
ences are recoBclled excellsncies blended, strong
points displayed in an agreeable light, and con-
cessions yielded with alecrity where they are no
longer Extensively claimed Social angels are
these people-not always through moral superb
orty, bu, through happy equabiliiy Of temper,
and rare endowment Of tact. They help TO sof-
ten and beautify the asperities cf life tfey
4" breathe through the sky Of March the airs Of
May" They are moonlight on the landscape, OF
fragrance to the flower.
No, this ID by no means what you claim. In
truth you have never been remarkable for polish
and suayiiy Of manner. You despise hypocrisy,
and your genuine nature fairly acted ou,,s little
harsh and abrupt. You do not always place your
undeniabe good qualities in the most attractive
light, aad you often fail to impress people with
the benignily Of the impulses you really feel. You
are not eminent for the traits tina. win acceptance
10 society these are not your boast, and you add
TO this admission disclaimer Of unusual wealth,
beauty and intellectual or physical power. You do
not claim to be one Of the remarkable men or wo-
men OF the age, but only TO be their equal in the
mere fact OF Your humanity. This is the last
anal lysis--it is the sum of your self-assertion.
This is oil, and it is also much. To be human is
to possess nexhaus,ible capacities for improve
ment, and one Of the most hopeful manifestations
is the reverent appreciation OF persons better than
yourself.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-06-09

PkDLER u.s. QuaKER,-A Yankee pedler tray-
cling in Pennsylvania met Quaker gong to
mill with bag of corn.
Il say, mister, what do you ak for your
corn inquired the Yankee.
I" 1t isn't for sale, friend" mildly replied
broad brim.
But I'm greatly in need Of corn, just now,
as my mare is nearly starved, and nobody round
here pears willing to trade. thought you
Quaker fellers were chock full of the milk of
human kindness. Now as I've been robbed
back here apiece Of all my cash, don't know
what on airth l'm goin' to do when the mares
gin out
/" Well, friend" said the shrewd Quaker,
/" if thee hast anything that can turn to the
same account as my corn, | will trade with thee
at dollar bushel, but not otherwise.
+" And pray what are you going to do with
h?"
4" Grind Il, to be sure F" said broad-brim
obuckling at the thought that that was poser
for the pedlsr.
+" Wall, III dew it on them terms, and you
NAV empty yeur corn in my ieed-box at once r
said the pedler. :
" And pray, friend, what am to have IN
exchange for the two bushels OF corn tha'
can turn to the same account i"
=" Oh, you can take your choice l'yc gos
iaek-knivss st twenty-five cents apiece, razeis Nv
the same price, axes at a dollar. and various
other notions. You II lind that they can oil be
Ground 10 great Advantage. In short you can
grind 'em as often as you please, and 1t won't
hurt EN-. x,,.
The Quaker was SO tickled at the Yankees
wit, that he gavs him the corn without further
parley, and took his pay in trade.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-06-09
The Source of the Nile.

The great geographical secret which has puz-
zled mankind for ages has been solved. julius
Caesar declared that he would abandon his career
Of conquest in moment If be thought he could
discover the fountain Of the Nile Bayard lay
lor wrote few years ago: Since Columbus
first looked upon San Salvador the earth has but
one emotion Of triumph left in her bestowal, and
that she reserved for him who shall drink from
the fountains OF the White Nile The brave
drinker has been found. 1t is Capt Speke, an
Engshman, who really discovered the lake VIC
toria Nyann on the Sd Of August, 1858, but his
claim that this was the true source of the Nile
having been dscredited, he has just returned
from a second trip which confirms the claim be-
yond doubt. The lake lies between the equator
and four degrees south, and between longitude
81 degrees and 32 degrees. This is nearly the To-
cahty which the general conjecture Of scientific
men had fixed upon.
The river had formerly been traced by expe-
ditions sent out by the Pasha Of Egypt, to within
five degrees Of the equator-and there the ex-
ploration had stopped. The length cf the Nile,
as now ascertained, is something over 5000 miles.
II Is peculiar among large rivers 10 having no af.
fluent within f4UU miles from its mouth, and Ia
having periodical inundation Of great regularity
and fertilizing value. The latter begins in June
and ends in September, and is owing to the peri
odca rains in the region around the rivers source.
In the days OF Herodotus l6 cubts was considered
rise necessary for fair overflow. Now % Gu
bits Is the average, which indicates the elevation
of the valley by reason Of the successive deposits.
We do not know that the discovery Of the source
of the ME is of much practical consequence, but
it is well to have all these questions settled
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-06-09
The following letter from Gen. Hunter to
JEFF Davis is printed in the Free South
rAnou ARrRRa DRp'r nF THE SoIrru \

The following letter from Gen. Hunter to
JEFF Davis is printed 10 the Free South
HEADQUARTERS DEP'r OF rnE SouTH, !
Port Royal, April %.
Jefferson Davis, Richmond, Va;
The United States aag must protect all its
defenders white, black or yellow. Several ne.
groes in the employ Of the Government in the
Western Department have been cruelty mur.
dered by your authorities, and others sold into
slavery. Every outrage OF this kind against
the laws Of humanity which may take place in
this department, shall be followed by the imme.
diate execution of the rebel of the highest rank
in my possession, man for man. These execu-
tions certainly will take place, for every one
murdered, or sold into slavery, worse than
death.
On your authorities will rest the response.
blity Of this barbarous policy, and you will be
held responsible in this world and in the world
10 come for all the blood thus shod. In the
month Of August last you declared oil those en-.
gagged in arming the negroes to fight for their
country to be ielons, and directed the immediate
execution of all such as could be captured. |
have given you long enough TO reflect on your
FOLLY. | now give you notice that unless this
order is Immediately revoked, will at once
cause the execution Of every rebel officer and
every rebel stakeholder in my possession. The
poor negro is fighting for liberty 10 its truest
sense, and Mr.. Jefferson has beautifully said,
in such war there is no at,ributs Of the Al.
mighty which will induce Him to fight on the
sidc oil the oppressor.
You say you are fighting for liberty. Yes,
you are lighting for liberty-liberly to keep
1000 900 Of your fellow beings in ignorance
and degradation liberty to separate parents
and children, husband and wife, brother and
sister I; liberty to steal the products Of their Ia
Dor, exacted with many cruel lash and bitter
tear liberty to seduce their wives and daugh-
ters, and TO sell your own children into boni-
age liberty to kill these children with impu-
nifty when the murder cannot be proven by ono
Of pure white blood This is the kind Of lber-
ty-the liberty to do wrong-for which Satan,
chiel Of the fallen angels, was oontendinp
when be fell into hell.
Very respectfully,
Your most ob't. servant,
d. HUNTER,
Maj. General Commanding.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-06-09

The Military situation-the Responsibility

An evening Journal Of late date had a dis
patch IRON Washington stating that the Presi'
dent, speaking of the military operations on the
Mississippi, said, {" he expected the best results,
but was prepared for the worst" II the worst
comes, we hope he will be prepared to satisfy
the country that everything that could have
been done to avert it has been done.
We note this statement, and refer to it now,
in order that the Government may be apprlsed
that the country, il called upon to bear the re-
verse that is appareatlv halt-foreshadowed, will
require information that it does not now possess
to convince 1t that the disaster could not have
been avoided.
We do not hesitate to make this suggestion,
when we remember how the first Bull Run tight
was lost, aud the Rebellion set firmly upon iis
legs, while there were Union soldiers enough to
crush tho traitors twice over reposing idly on
their arms within hearing Of the din OF battle
and when we further remember how, on that
same field, in the following Summer, Pope and
his gallant army were left to contend for two
days against murderous odds, and finally to fall
back, while more than thirty thousand men
were allowed to remain in sullen il not treach-
erous inaclion al and near Alexandra, hardly
days march from the field that was being
made drunk with the blood OF their compatriots
and when we remember how, still later, Hooker
was permitted ingloriously to rolinquish the
field Of Chanoellorsville to the rebel enemy
(lest, 50 It is said) his communications with his
base of supplies a, Aqua Creek should be Gu,
of, although National troops almost equalinp
in number the whole rebel army opposed L
him, lay scattered and unemployed around biz
flank and rear, not forty-eight hours journey
from the scene Of conflict
We shall believe, however, so long rs we can
that the government will not again be charge.
able with such fatal mismasagement But ii i
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-06-09

SINGULAR STYLE OF MEsRY.MAKSG.--Al let
ter from the Army OF the Potomac, written a
few days ago, says
" The rebel pickets taunt our men with the
delay in capturing Vicksburg. They suggest
that we shall have a sweet job of it, A party
from each side, lately, while bathing, swan to-
ward each other, shook hands with how are
you, old fellow, in the middle Of the river, and
agreed to change positions for the time being.
Our men, therefore, swan to the rebel shore,
while their antagonists continued to this side.
The latter then personated Yankees, shouting,
How are you secesh with many expletivee
not calculated for ears polite, aud were answered
by How are you, pork and molasses When
are you going to pitch into us again etc. AT
ter a friendly talk with those near by, both par
ties recrcssed This may seem odd, among men
engaged in killing each other, but private and
professional life are two very different matters.
1t is demoniac rifle ball one day, and friend
ly hand-shaking the next"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-06-09

West VIRGINIA. This new State-tho thirty
fifth in the Unon--chose her State and County
officers on Thursday last. The Union ticket met
with scarcely any opposition, although in few
counties now held by the rebels votes were given
for rebel officers, their election being held the
same day. The new loyal officers chosen are all
said to be- men Of high character and standing.
A contest has begun for State capital between
Parkersburg and Charlestown. Two United
States Senator's are to be chosen by the Legisla-
ture elect. The new State, with a loyal popu-
lation of only Two hundred thousand, has al
ready sen, twenty thousand soldiers into the
field
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-06-09

what might have delayed the movement Of the
army, l.ordered the vessels to drop out of fire,
which they did in cool, handsome manner.
This was the hottest fire the gunboats have ever
been under, but owing to the water batteries be-
ing more on level with them than usual, the
gunboats threw in their shells SO fast that the
aim of the enemy was not very good. The enemy
hit our vessels q number OF times, but fighting
bow on, the shot did but little damage Not a
man was killed, and only few wounded. ! had
only enough ammunition for a few moments
longer, and set all hands to work to fill up from
our depot below.
After dropping back found that the enemy
bad taken possession again o! one OF the lower
bill batteries, and was endeavoring TO remove his
guns, and had mounted 22-pounder field piece
to fire at Gen. McArthur's troops, which had
landed a short time before at Warrenton | sent
the Mound City and Corondeet TO drive him of,
which they did in few moments.
beg leave to enclose letter from Gen. Nc
Arthur, explaining why he did not Ito use hi.
own expressioh) take advantage Of the results
gained by the gunboats
have since learned through Gen. Grant, that
the army did assault at the right time and vigor-
0uSy. IN the NOISE and smoke we could not see
or hear it. The gunboats were therefore still
lighting when the assault had proved unsuccess-
fu.
The army had terrible work before them, and
are fighting as well as soldiers ever fought before,
but the works are stronger than any Of US dream
ed Of. Gen. Grant and his soldiers are confident
that the brave and energetic generals in the army
will soon overcome all obstacles and carry the
works. DAVID d. PORTER,
Acting Rear Admiral. &c.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-06-09

ENGLISH GlRLs-Tho English girl spends
more then half her waking hours in physical
amusements, which tends 10 develop, invieo-
rate and rpen the bodily powers. She rides,
walks, drives, and rows upon the water, runs,
dances, plays, sings, jumps the rope, throws the
ball, hurls the QUOT, draws the bow, keeps up
the shuttle-eock, and all this without having it
pressed forever pom her mind that she is thereby
wasting her time. She does this every day until
i, becomes a habit which she will follow up
through life. Her frame, as natural con-
sequence, is large, her muscular system is in
better subordinalion, her strength more enduring
ami the whole tone of her voice healthier
Girls, think of this.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-06-09

Gov. Tod appeared before the Fairfield County
Court Of Common Pleas in obedience TO bis
recognnnce to answer to the charges filed
against him by DR.. Edison D. Olds. The attorney
for Gov. Tod filed motion declaring that as he
Tod) was the chief executive Of the State, he was
not liable to arrest until he vacated bis office, eli.
,her by the expiration Of his term or by impeach-
meu,. He, therefore, could not be punished now.
The case should be removed to the Federal court,
under the provisions Of the act passed by the last
Congress. The Governors case was then con-
tinued by consent, he entering into new recog-
nizance TO appear at the next term ofthe court.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-06-09

I" Nv DEAR said an anxious father to ba'hfal
+" intend that you shall be married,
bu, / do no, intend that you shall throw yourself
avay 10 any Of the wild, worthless boys Of the
nrs:en, day. You must marrya man OF sober
md mature age--one that can charm you with
,s.s.onal attraction. What do you think OF tine,
S,sIl;.snt mature husband Of fifty ?" The timid,
mssL blue.syed little daughter looked in the
.nso,s face, and with the slightest possible touch
maj ~ !. tsrest in her voice replied, think twoof
~ ,rsnty.6ye would bs better, pspa.'
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-06-09
The Earth is full Of Thy Riches.
WILLIAM euLLkS spr.Sr.

EIwiLLlAH CULLEN BbTASr.
ALxiGHfI, hear as, while We raise
our hymn Of thankfulnes and pfaise,
That thou hast given the human race
10 bright, 90 falr dwelllnE-place.
That when this orb Of sea and land
Was moulded Ia Thy forming hand,
Thy calm, bsnignAnl smils impressed
A beam OF Heaven upon lu breast
Then lowered the hills, and broad and green
The yale's deep pathway sank between.
Then stretched the plain to where the sky
stOoPs and shuts in the exploring eye.
And stately groves beneath thy smile
Arose on continent and lsle
And fruits came forth and blossoms gloved,
And fountains gushed and rivers flowed.
Thy hand eutspreAd the bllloVy plAins
OF ocean, nurse Of genial rains,
Hang high the glorious sun, and set
Nights eresseis In her arch Of jet.
Lord, teach US, while the unsAted gaze,
Delighted, os thy works delays,
To dee m the forms Of beauty here
But shsdows OF brighter sphere.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-06-09

LIFE IN KANSAS AND MIssousl.-A dispatch
from ST. Louis Of May IL, says that some days
previously party of Usage Indians went into
Fort Scott for ammunition. They reported that
they had fight with the guerrilla Matthews,
and had succeeded in killing Matthews and
twenty or twenty FIVE of his gang. A CORES.
pondent of the Leavenworth Times says: " They
chopped Of the heads Of eighteen rebels and
piled them up together. | did not learn that
they took any prisoners
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-06-09
Idaho,

This is the name OF the new territory consttu-
ted by act Of the last Congress. 1t is taken from
eastern Oregon and western Dakota, and extends
from the eastern bounds Of Oregon to the 9th
meridian Of longitude, and from the 42d to the
10th parallel of latitude, covering hundred and
twenty-five thousand square miles The whole
breadth of the Rocky Mountains and all the head
waters Of the great rivers are included in it.
In the plains westoi the mountains are the gold
mines OF Salmon river, and Others more or less
important, but said 10 be generally productive
throughout the whole territory. A town is es-
tablshed in the centre Of the gold district with
the Indian name Of Bannoek, which has popula.
tion Of about thousand, and receives constant
accession Of emgrants. The great rivers which
dIain the territory in every part and are navigable
by steamers, give direct communication With St.
Louis. A railroad is expected to be built along
the valley Of the Platte river, throughout Nebraska
and Idaho, to the South Pass Idaho is an In
dian name, signi'ying Gem Of the Mountains
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-06-09

NRw VARIETIES OF CoTroN. The United
States Consul at Panama has lately sent to the
State Departmenttwo specimens Of cotton taken
from cotton trees at Sierra Pine, one variety be-
ing white and the other colored, but what color
is not stated. The trees are seven inches in d.
ameter, the top branches Of which are fifteen
feet from the ground, and spread twenty feet
each way Cotton in that part OF Pine is FIVE
or six different colors. The trees are so full Of
cotton bolls that the leaf can scarcely be seen.