Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-12-19

NAo NONeEuu5ub OueFe0 MIN q command
which he deemed inadequate to his rank
in ta1e Army IF s41v FUt1mEc, pfEoInK nm
IN subordinate position, under JUNO
otheers. The resignation has been accept
GTANToEs REPORT.
1t is understood that Secretary stanto1
mas prepared the main portion of his re-
port but Is delaying its publication unit
the result OF the pending military move
ments are fully known.
THE DEMAND OF THE BRAZILIAN eoYERH
AENH
The TINES Washington special SAYS; the
demand of the Brazilian Government fol
reParstion for the sinking of the Florida,
Is understood to lie in a solemn tone. The
reply Of the Secretary of State, which has
Just been completed, is Arm, yet conciIia-
tory, not endorsing the seizure, and ex.
pressing desire 70 have the matter fairly
and satisfactorily adjusted.
SUPPLIES FOR OUR PRISONERS AT MOBILE.
A letter from Fort Gaines, 5th, saws;
There were recently sent a large lot of
clothing, blankets and supplies to our
prisoners at Mobile. The flag of truce boat
was compelled 10 anchor ten miles below
the city.
SOUTHERN ITEMS.
The Richmond Examiner of the I4th has
an article arguing that the United States
desire war with England, one reason be-
ing desire to yield gracefully the inds-
Pendence of the Confederate States.
ATTEMPTED ESCAPE OF PRISONERS.
The Danville Register gives an account
OF an attempt of Union officers to escape
from prison. Eight of them connected a
signal, seized the sentinelS on the ground
door Of the prison and wrested their mus
kets from them, at the same time choking
them to prevent them giving the alarm,
but the call of the sentinels was heard BY
the othcer of the day, who promptly or
dered the guard of the prison to FIRE upon
the prisoners. The sentinels aimed through
the window, and shot the leader of the
plot. Colonel of a New York regiment,
WI Who is supposed to be mortally wounded.
at the guard house, overpower az guard,
make prisoners of the Confederate officers
at the post, and destroy ths town.
STOCKS.
At Gallaghers Board gold closed at 2241f.
New York Central II551; Erie e25<; Mich
igan Southern 72Ef; Hudson I16. Reading
1881; Michigan Central I595<; Illinois
Central 1883; Cleveland L Pittsburgh IO7;
Toledo ll21<; Rock Island 1051z; North
western Az; do preferred TAX; Fort
Wayne 1888 Ohio 4 Mississippi certif-
Gates -; Cumberland -; Prairie Du
Chien 5S7z; Canton S6H Quicksilver 955f;
MaripOss 551z,
WAR IMPAIRMENT, WAsHNeToN,
Dec. II, 1O,P.
To Major General Dir.
nianofcbas ba,o 49,, ,....:l l. l.
from General Foster, who had a personal
on Wednesday morning, the
18th inst, with General Sherman, at Fort
which he had taken by assault
the preceding day. Savannah was closely
oesieged, and its capture, with the rebel |
forces there, was confidently expected. It ]
was TO be summoned in two DAYS, and if ]
not surrendered Sherman would open his |
batteries upon it. General Foster reports |
that Sherman's army is in splendid condi- |
tion, having lived on turkeys, chickens,
sweet potatoes, and other good things, on |
its march through Georgia.
Nothing has been heard from Thomas
Today.
Unofficial dispatches state that the Pro-
VoSt Marshal at Louisville reports 5000
and thirty nine pieces Of artil-
cry as being already secured.
1t is understood that in the transmitting
If General Thomas' report q telsgraphic /
mistake was made at Louisville or Nash
vile, in the estimated number of our cas-
lslties. The dispatch written by General
Thomas stated that his loss would not ex-
;eed 5000, and that but very few were
killed.
4 dispatch from Lexington this evening
tates that General Burbridge had a tight
With Basil Dukes Brigade, and routed
hem with loss TO the enemy Of $50 killed
md wounded.
Our forces captured their train and Dick
Morgan, brother to John.
[signedl E. NJ. srAxrss,
sscretarY of War.
PASSPORTS TO FoRIGEERs,
WAsHIHeToE, Dec. II.
An official order will be issued directing
hat except they be emigrAnts,
II passengers directly entering American
oorts by sea, no traveller shall hereafter
,e allowed to enter from foreign
countries without a passport.
This regulation is inte ended to apply to
persons proposing to come from the neigh
BORING British provinces.
CoseRATULAToRY DISPATCHES.
When the news of General Thomas first
lays attack on Hood was autographed to
" Washington, the President sent q congrStu-
stOry dispatch, thanking him and his
army, for the glorious victory which he
1ad achieved.
The Secretary of War sent a similar dis
patch, as also did General Grant, who was |
at that time in Washington.
This accounts for General Thomas address, |
ing his detailed accounts of his victory to |
all of these gentlemen,
REJoIOIEss.
To-day a salute of 200 guns Wss fred in
honor of Thomas victory over Hood, and
Gags of departments were flying at full
mast.
REBEL PRISONERS SENT NORTH.
Yesterday all the rebel prisoners were
removed from the Old Capitol, and sent
north. Most of these men we're disabled
by sickness and wounds, and have been
confined here for seme time in the hospi-
tails.
EXCHANGED PRISONERS.
Since Wednesday morning 1890 of our
exchanged prisoners have arrived at Anna
polls, l 800 of whom reached there last
evening from Charleston.
REBEL GENERAL sEAHBERRY.
It is said here that the rebel Brigsdier-
General Cranberry, killed at the battle of
was formerly pastor of the Meth
odist Episcopal Church South in this city,
and was afterwards appointed TO Charlotte
vile, where he was officiating as chaplain |
when the rebellion commenced.
pEsTsUoTIVE PIRR.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. II.
A fire broke out this evening in the paper |
warehouse of Charles knight, SIS Com
r,arca gtraaf. loss GT am Tho othar occs1