Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-10-10
Special Report.
New YORK, Oct. 8.

Markets continue depressed under mil
itary aspects reported yesterday.
There is very little disposition among
outsiders either to buy or sell. The Mar
ket is altogether with brokers, and is, with
balance, poorer on the side eff the bears.
In the morning board there was a gen.
ersl decline of securities, except Govern
ment's, which though dull, we're firm.
The report that Butler whipped Lee, was
freely circulated, and assisted the down
ward movement.
Railroad bonds are steady, with light
sales.
Less speculation in Mining Stocks, and
prices have declined heavily throughout.
Bank shares dull.
Gold opened 2O3f, gradually declined to
1864 and rose again to l99.
Loan market less active. Very little
commercial paper Offering. Rates un-
changed. Gall loans and miscellaneous Sc
curilies, seven per cent. Supply ample.
Coal shares firm, but lower on bitumin-
Gus stocks,
The list of subscribers to the Petroleum
Stock Exchange is filed with frst-class
names, and the institution will soon be
under full headway. The members meet
on Monday next, ct IL A. N, to elect of
AeeTs.
Imports Of dry goods for the week very
light, the total amount being only about
half as large as that of The corresponding
week last year. The dry goods trade con-
tinues unsettled.
Pork speculations were quite lively du-
ring the first few days of the week, but
much higher prices were made towards the
close. Tendency in favor OF buyers. Other
movements in provisions not important.
Business generally dull and great depres-
sion.
Breadstufs opening weak, in sympathy
with the downfall of gold.
On Thursday and Friday the increased
animation caused a sharp rise.
Exchange quiet as usual on Saturday,
with tendency toward lower figures.
Gold checks the disposition to buy.
business of the morning was extremely
dull.
Gold c.osed at the evening board at
1879.
GRANTS POSITION.
The T5iJlaae's Washington special of the
7th, says
The recent rains have not interfered
with the plans of Grant. 1t has caused the
rebels much more annoyance than our.
selves, as they have more wagoning to do
Everything is progressing favorably.
The troops are in the best possible con,
dition.
The report of the Medical Director
shows a small per centage unfit for duty
Notwithstanding the lengthening lines IL
the direction of the South Side Railroad
our position is perfectly secure from any
attack from the rebels as the, guns in oul
advanced position command the track.
FROM RICHMOND.
Richmond papers of Thursday soundly
berate the citizens for their loss of courag,
and unwillingness to go into the ranks 70
the defense of the city.
The Eran1iaeT states that all the detail
are settled for the immediate exchange G
five thousand prisoners, such as will not b
fit for service in sixty days. Major Mul
ford, it states, is to make the first exchang
at once from the Southern Department.
The Tri6seae's Army of the Jane
special says
The importance of the recent movement
cannot be over estimated.
The Lieutenant General, upon actul
survey of the position, admitted that
had not at first comprehended its full sig
nifcance.
That such line could have been carrie
with so inconsiderable loss on our sid
can be accounted for on no other hypotE
esis than that the assault was complet
surprise.
The force which held these works is e
,, timated by prisoners at from 10000 {
$4,000, under the immediate command
? General Hooke, ali under General Ewel
BUTLER's CANAL
: Buffers canal at Dutch Gap is psogres
ing towards completion. The workms