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Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-09-08

HARPERs FERRY, Sept. Rain has
fallen for the last two days, and this morn
ing, although the sky is cloudless, the
roads are deep with mud. lI
With the exception of reconnaissance
on Monday, everything has remained as
usual along the front since the engagement
of Saturday evening at Berryville.
Our cavalry, which for time was cut
off from the town, by skiIlful maneuvre
succeeded in rejOining our infantry, and
after a three days breathing spell are
again ready to resume active operations.
The arduOus service performed, by the
cavalry with Sheridans command, since
the opening of the campaign has rendered
recuperation matter of imperative neces-
sity.
Another reconnaissance was made along
our 'front.' on Monday, towards the Win
chester and Berryville Pike and no con-
siderable force of the enemy was encount-
cred. Thepike was reached without much
opposition, the rebel pickets falling back
on our approach.
The camp fires of the rebels were still
burning and there was every indication
that they had retired towards the Opequan
but few a hours previous to our advance.
Information was also obtained showing
that the Headquarters of General Early
were situated, three hours before, at a
house on the pike mentioned.
Principal reeonoisance was made by the
Brigade of General Berg of the 18th Corps.
An advance was made by the first New
York Dragons and portions of the 9Th
Corps, and the Commands of General
Crook. Esrly's intentions are still shroud-
ed in mistery, it is probable, however, that
on our next advance he viii, if he has not
done so already, retire across the Opequan,
assuming the naturally strong line on the
other side. Since the capture of the am
bulance train, on Friday, the road to the
front has been well guarded, and journey
there can now be undertaken with assur :
ance of comparative safety.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-09-08

W UAShlNSiONi OSpe--i' f
Ex-Governor Kerner, of Illineis, has
arrived here on his way home, for brief
visit.
The officers of the War Department
Clerks Brigade, have received such COM
missions as are issued to officers in the ar
my, and it is understood that the officers of
the Treasury Clerks Brigade will soon re-
ceive their commissions.
There is a general impression among the
clerks that they are soon to be mustered
into the service and be detailed to their
present duties.
Drill is now had but once week. b..
About four thousand six hundred claims
for back pay and bounty due deceased sol
diers were settled in the Second Comptroll-
ers Office last month.
There is much comment this evening upon
the statement made by Secretary Seward
in his special, last Saturday, that there will
be no draft, no orders relative to the mat,
ter have yet been issued, but Genera
Fry's department reiterates that the drafi
will come off as soon as the quotas can bc
assigned. The privilege of enlisting and
receiving bounty will probably, as hereto
fore intimated, remain open for time
and if quotas are filed within that time
of course, there will be no occasion for {
draft.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-09-08
- Nninn Vecnnltn 8.

Tn sddition tn tho documents heretOfo'
indicated. the Union Congressional Com
mittee win oon issue the Iollowing;
I. Doctrine of the CoPPerheads NoStn
and the Rebels South identical
2. Rebel terms of Peace
8 Can the country pay the expenses Of
the war;
4. The Constitution upheld and man
tanned.
5. Peace, to be enduring must be con-
quered-
6. A history of the ecrueIties and atrocities
of the Rebellion.
4 Z. Evidences of the Copperhead conspir'
acy IN the Northwest
\ 8. War votes in the present Congress.
8 Orders accompanied by money viii b
4 filed at once, Address hon. james Har
! an, Washington, D. 9.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-09-08
THE PIRArE UORInA.

WAsHNeToN, Sept. 4.
A letter from Tennerif, dated Aug. IA,
says: The steamer Florida arrived here
yesterday. She was permitted to take
coal and what provisions che required, and
sailedat noon, going South During her stay
she received none of the eourtesies extended
to vessels Of war visiting this port. It is
reported that she came here direct from the
coast of New England, where she took and
destroyed many vessels including steam
er with very valuable cargo, which the
pirates regret they did not save. It's sup
posed this steamer was the Eclectic Spark,
as one of her officers and two of her crew
left the Florida at Tennerif
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-09-08
RTTLER,s CANAL.


NEW YORK, Sept. 7.
RThe Tri5Hns's special at Buffers head
quarters the 9th, says, the Dutch Gap "a
nal is so far completed that its success is
beyond a doubt. @
The rive- will be taught new and bet
ter channel, and commerce viii be forev-
er facilitated. But how much Of a militia
ry expedient it may be remains to be seen.
1t will by no means open the river to
Richmond. Won ii
The rebel gunboats are mile or two
above it, and there LAY be Instructions in
the channel above. However, BY means Of
it we shall flank Hewlett House Battery,
which is almost as formidable as Drugs
Bluff, and will cut Off six miles Of the
river.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-09-08
Associated Press Report,
FROM SHERMAN's COMMAND.
WAR DEPARTMENT, WAsHIHeToN, I
September 7,-l0:3O, p. NJ.

OeptenDeE tt--AO.oOi I. NJ
To MAJOR General Dir:
This Department is still without any dis
patches from south of Nashville
1t is supposed 10 be Sherman,s design to
withdraw his advance columns and give
his army rest on Atlanta, and 're-establish
himself securely there, and restore his
railroad communications broken by
Wheeler and Forrest, before making fur
ther advances. a
No operations by the armies of Grant
ano Sheridan are reported to-day.
The Provost Marshal Generals Office i
busily employed in arranging the credits
of the everal districts, and Is ordered to
draft without delay for the deficiencies in
the districts that have not filled their quota,
beginning with thosemost in arrears. Cred
its for volunteers will be allowed as long as
possible, but the advantage Of filing the
armies Immediately, requires the draft to
be speedily made in the defaulting districts
All applications for its postpOnement have
therefore been refused.
ISigned1 E. NJ. STANTON.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-09-08
The Coal strike I'm western PennsyI-
vanfa-The Coal Diggers I'm Council.
The Pittsburgh GIroniele of Friday

VanAa-Ine Coal D1egers IN COuucAs
The Pittsburgh Chronicle of Friday
says;
"a mass meeting of the coal-diggers
was held at BIaddocks Fields on the 29th
of August, at which resolutions were
adopted TO the effect that the present en-
ployers, by a continued series Of vile usilr-
pations and encroachments upon the rights
of free people, have forfeited all trust
upon our claims and confidence. That we
recommend to the National Convention, to
be held at Cincinnati, the consideration Of
some practical plan for making more uni
form, throu ,hout the various mining states,
the prices paid for digging coal, always, OF
course, to be ruled by the height of the
vein and the quantity of coal to be cut or
mined. That during the coming campaign
we recognize as friends only those who do
recognize or rights, no matter of what po-
litical faith or opinion they may be, and
that we will support those with our votes
that support u.s.
The Chronicle adds;
"The last strike of the coal diggers of
this region is attracting more than usual
attention. 1t is universally considered en-
y
we are glad to know that it is to be firmly
resisted. 1t began to be the belief of many
that if the coal-dealers and our mAnufac-
turers were not in actual collusion with the
diggers, yet that they were not very anx-
ious to oppose their exorbitant demands,
finding actual profit to themselves in every
advance. We are credibly informed that
through the improvidence of diggers, they
are no better off with five cents per bushel
than with three. They workless and waste
more. We are also informed that it is
only their leaders who demand this ad-
vance, and that the rest have been per-
suaded into the strike because it has been
urged that all they have to do is to ask the
advance and it will be given them.
awe understand that measures are now
projected to bring on here large number
of workmen fIom the East, and to push on
the manufacture of efficient and labor-sav-
ing coal machines. This can very easily
be done. Every emigrant ship brings over
numbers of diggers who would be exceed
ingly glad to work at present rates. We
are told that even now there are more dig
gers than can find employment, and that
numbers would gladly 60 to work, but are
prevented by those who have gained the
control over them, and such as are -hus
willing, should know that they will be
amply and constantly protected in their
rights. Coal miners are now standing in
their own light, and are doing everything
to damage their interests, and prejudice
their future prospects,"
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Meaary,s Crisis Groaneth-The wheel
Hnraa PlnnrPfh.

The Crisis Of this week comes out in
mourning and tiibulstion. 1t calls the
Chicago Convention 1.-THE Great Sell" The
Crisis thus describes Belmont" the
wealthy New York Jew that carries the
Democratic party in his pocket:
We have been asked several times who
this Auguste Belmont is who seems to have
a perpetual lease upon the Democratic par
ty. He is foreigner, connection by
blood or marriage of the Rothchilds of
Europe, and their agent in New York TO
manage their immense mOnied concerns in
this country. He lives in the style OF the
European nobility, feeds and drinks well,
and is put by the mOney-mongers and
shoddy-contractors Of Wall street, who
claim TO be War Democrats, at the head
of the Democratic party to keep 1t con
seTvatirsi -s
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SECOND DISPATCH.
Especial to the Cleveland IrADra.I

WAsHNeroN, Sept. I.
The lately published report that Gener-
al Grant has written a political letter, to
some body, is true only to the extent that
he says in private letter to prominent
gentleman, that he believes it the duty Of
every man to do all he can to put down
rebellion as well as by filing up the army,
and contributing the means to support as
in sustaining those who are and have been
using their efforts. He also expressed the
opinion that the rebel confederacy is SO
nearly exhausted that it would soon col
lapse, if the nation would put forth its
strength vigorously.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-09-08
GOLD MARKET.
NEW YORK, Sc

NEw YoRK, Sept. I.
The Gold Market continues steady. The
chief support of the market now is the un-
settled short contracts, many Of which were
made during the decline of the early part
of last week The fluctuations were OPEN
ing at 2421 and went down to 24laa, and
weak at that. aa r
The Commercials Washington special
saws:
The United States Treasury will, in
twelve days, have ready money enough to
pay of every man in the United States
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-09-08
SEVENTH DISPATCH.
Special to the Cleveland IrADEl-l

WAsHNeToN, Sept. 7.
The following deaths of soldiers, in hos
pitals, are reported:
Benjamin Perry, K, 152nd n. Y. Vols.
Geo. Bentley, D, 10th New York heavy
artillery.
John Downing, Issth o. vi
Ira Robbier, 3, 10th New York Cav.
Elias Carpenter, ssth New York heavy
artillery.
James Dermont, 9Th Virginia Regular
Cavalry.
Geo. H. SUIT IN, B, PepSeQ Legion.
John Morgan, 18th Chic Volunteer
Cavalry.
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HEAVY ROBBERY--
HoNEspALE. "a. Sol.

--V1' 1l117--1Ii 2 ~ ASVVEs Y
Judge Hamlin's store in Salem, Wayne
County, Pennsylvania, was entered on
Tuesday night the safe opened and con-
tents taken, amounting to $4,000.
! A large number of individual notes were
also stolen, chiefly given by Salem men.
The robbers took three $500 Government
bills, and from fifteen to twenty 500 Gov
ernment bills; also number of $l5 and
$50 Treasury interest-paying bills, and
5000 or more in silver. A liberal reward
is offered for the detection of the robbers.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-09-08
a ADMINIsTRAToRIsI sALR ol

A DIN ISTR RATIO RS SALE Of'
HLARD.-Iu pursuance OF an order e sale is-
sued from the Probate Court Of CuyahogA county
Ohio, shall offer at public sale, at the dOoT Of r. :
Court uau-s In tbs city ef Cleveland, on the II -
day Of September next, between the hours o. 1
O'Clock A 81 and i2 O'Clock n. the following real
estate, 10 Wit: Situate in the township Of Eucltt
IN said county, and bounded as follows beginnin,s
In the centre OF the Plank road, aud 3 ehAlns al
81 links westerly along the Plank road frOla A.
chain and 81 links thence 5. 49 deg. w As luks -
the lot line; thence S. lot line chain IS links
thence N sos deg ". chains aud 5s links 10 tb ;
eentre Of tho Euciid Piank road tbeDos North g
deg. e chains and 10 links 70 the plsee Of begin
ming; containing acres, sublsct 20 tie Life estata
Of the widow ot c. Z. 0Fiatt, deesssed.
Appraised at S400. L. fKENTISSi
0yiAtt, deceased.
Aug. IL, is64- anil-l
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UNION MOTIVATION.

oIkACUbk1 Dept. Z.
A dispatch was just received by Ward
Hunt from Gen. Dix, positively declining.
Reuben E. Fenton has been nominated
for Governor by the Republican Union
Convention, receiving 2473 votes to SO for
Lyman Tremain; S53 for John A. Dix.
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Yesterday Afternoons Report.
NEW YORK ENIIsTMENTs.

NEW York, Sept. Z.
Horace Greeley telegraphs to the TTi5-
ltge IRON Syracuse;
1 have cheering reports from throughout
our State. Everywhere the best spirits
prevail, men gong forward, mainly hardy
and strong farmers sons, intelligent and
resolute patriots. A very little exertiOn
will be required to fill our State quota by
the middle of the month.
General Hooker made an effective and
firing War Speech at Watertown last eve
ming.
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FEOM sHERTDAN's ARMT.

NEW York, Sept 7.
the 9Th, says:
Our position at Bsrry7ills remains un-T {.
changed. 80 :
The enemy developed himself in faIl
force IN our 'front.' and the time had bean
faithfully improved on the part Of our -
troops in strengthening their position.
All suPerhuous materials, trains, &C.,
nave been sent to the rear, and decks clear
ed for action, which may be considered
imminent and by others equally informed
as more likely to be averted.
The two armies confront each other. and
any movement on the part of either will s-lis
Preelpltate an engagement az our
'front.' Is now twenty miles cut
from mere, and the road not very we'll
guarded, and the Communication ia 1stting %
preearious which intensifes the interest n %
the situation. - = IT,,
The Times correspondent with Sheridan,
near Berryville, says;
General Sheridan's entire army Is now
building nhe-pits, entrenehments, 90.
Our present line is almost the same one
We occupied when falling back from Win
chester and is capable of q strong and
stubborn resistance
The same correspondent gives the fol-
lowing account Of the battle of Berryyills:
AT the hrst sound of hostilities our men s
turned out rapidly under arms, scsreeIy.
waiting for the bugles to give the alarm.
Quickly the 9Th Virginia and Beth Ohie
formed in line of battle, and moved steadi-
y forward to the pickets, who were all
this time hotly engaged disputing further
advance The enemy at last getting with
In striking distance, the charge was sounded
and on went our troops, driving the rebels
before them, and regaining theouter line Of
rifle pits held by our skirmishers before the
tight The enemy seemed determined to
regain and hold, if possible, these WorkA
and they soon came up and massed 4
heavy force preparatory to a charge. sar
No sooner was it ascertainsd that q
strong body of the enemy were manouver-
ing on our front than Gen. Crook ordered
up Duvafs and Thornburn's divisions, and
with their support our advance calmly
awaited the attack. The disposition of cur 30
troops by Gen. Crook was not q minute
too soon, for Early hurled his force upon
US with redoubled fury, only TO be met with
stern and stubborn resistance, ultimately j
resulting in a complete repulse. Again. D
and again our lines received their furious
charges, only to send them back, bafaed =
and disorganized.
The battle lasted until after dark, and
artillery firing was continued almost to Bal
midnight
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-09-08
FOURTH DISPATCH.
Special to the Cleveland LrADrr.l
wAsH1SoroN, Sept. Z

WAsHINeToN, Sept. Z.
Mr.. Raymond, Chairman of the Nation
al Executive Committee, arrived here this
morning.
The news of the Vermont election is
considered here decisive indication Of the
direction of the popular will in reference
to the Presidential election.
War Democrats here have abandoned
the idea of supporting the Chicago nOIni-
nees, while the Peace Copperheads declare
that if Mcclellan should write War let
ter, they would prefer Lincoln to him.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-09-08

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
~ Prcposals will be received at the City Civil
Fngineer's office until Il O'Clock M, Monday, the
18TH ipst for grading Case avenue north Of Euclid
street also for grading Miami street,
Al the same time and place proposals will be re-
oetved for building board fence around the City
Prison lot
Plans and specifications may be seen and more
particular information obtained at said Engineer
office.
The Board Of City Improvements invite the sub
mission Of bids reservng the right to accept or re-
iect the same.
- JOHN WHITELAW,
.-5as Citv OK Yfl EnRiuser.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-09-08

Georgia State money was quoted at go
In Augusta the price Of lodging was $40
and hackman charged for two miles ride
s25. .H
In Richmond -four was per Dbl. $3.50
| fit had been as high as S460,] Butter
was $I20Is per pOnnd, and eggs $40 per
dozen. Gold was % for one.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-09-08
changing Of votes among the delegates
AHairstn RebeIdom.

Through a Union refugee who came
through Richmond since our forces took
control of the Weldon road we are enabl-
ed to lay before our readers few items
showing the value of Confederate funds
and the pass to which the rebels have been
brought by their rebellion.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-09-08
The Draft Ordered to take place
Immediately.
LATE NEWS FROM MEXICO,
FROM + WASHINGTON.
Special to the Cleveland LEADER.)

WAsH1NGToN, Sept. Z.
The Agricultural College Scrip of
the State of Ohio has been prepared in
the General Land Office, and is now ready
to be signed by Commissioner, which will
be done in q few days.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-09-08
SIXTH DISPATCH.
Special to .h. Cleveland LsApsp.l
- WAsH1EeroN. Sept.

WASHINGTON, Sept. l..
Commissioner Dale, of the Indian Bu-
reau, has notice .fIOm the Indian agent
Turner, at Omaha, dated August 18th, that
a party of Sioux Indians had made their
appearance there and killed eleven Win
nebagoes. The Omahas were absent on a
hunt. No Gov ernment property was de-
stroYed.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-09-08
How sIeCl IIan is supporte /.

As an illustration Of the manner Ill
which both Peace and War men manage
TO support Mcclellan we publish tie two
following extracts illustrative o! both the
War and the Peace Side OF the Democratic
party. The Daily Nes0s says;
"The triumph Of the Peace party in the
Convention at Chicago was not ouly assur-
ed by the character of the resolutions pass
ed, but in the nomination of GEORGE II.
PRRnLRToN, the eloquent advocate for
peace, whose whole record in Congress
makes manifest that he disbelieves in er-
cion by arms in a Government founded
upon consent. To restore our Union by
war, Is an sbsurity that never entered the
vigorous mind OF this young statesman of
the West. He has studied the consttu-
tional history of the country too closely
ever to be carried away BY any su,h delu-
sion as this. Should the DemGcIatic ticket
beelected, and a cessation of hustilities secur-
ei for few months thatman does not live
at the North who will have the moral cour-
age to advocate policy that shall open
again the bloody drama of war with al its
terri BILE surroundings
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-09-08
REpuRLrCAN CONVENTION.
SyRAcusE SAINT

OLhAOVaL- DUpI' U
The Union Convention to nominate
Governor and State officers, assembled this
morning. The attendance is quite large.
The only contesting delegations are from
New York city.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-09-08
FROsI SAN ERANCTsCO.

SAN FRANosco, Sept. 8.
The Supreme Court of California has
decided that this city must issue bonds for
$400, 900 in aid of the Central Pacific Rail-
road. This will give the road great i'm
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-09-08
The World saws.

"General McCLELLAE, when inaugural
ed will find "a war on his hands unless Mr..
LINCOLN shall, meantime, have made G
disgraceful disunion peace and until re-
union becomes possible, he will conduct it
with all theskill, vigor and efficiency which
the country expects from 50 accomplished
q soldier and so staunch friend of the
Union, but in such a manner will not OBJ
struct the growth of Union party, in the
South
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-09-08

LANCASTER, Pa, Sept. I.
At a meeting Of the Union Republican
County Convention to-day, Hon. Thadeus
Stevens was re-nominated for Congress by
acclamation.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-09-08
The Vote of the ohio Delegation.

On the hrsC ballot the vote sJoOd Snus=
FoR GEoRGE D. McCLELLAS.-Rnfus P. Ranney,
John L Winner, Charles W Oowan, samuel Cox,
George Spence, John Glossner, Peyton Hord,
Charles Powers, L Platt, George W Morgan
Charles Foilst, A Estili, W Stambaugh, J II
Collins, JabeE W Fitch, Van Humphrey, W
GisOn-l7.
FOR HORATIo SEYHoUR.-WilliOm Allen, Allen
C Thurman, James R Morris, Martin D Follet-4
FOE THOMAS II SEYNOUR.-George Peadleton,
George Fries, George W Martin, c smith, Alexan-
der Long, L Valiandigham, Charles hughes, Da-
yid Loudepbach, George Baxter, Chiffon White,
] NJ Trimble A N Jackson, Edwin Phelps, William
Newman David Vance, EshelWan, B Olds
Thomas J Kenney, MeGregor, II Wallace,
Michael Stuart
After considerable excitement and
changing of votes among the delegates,
the vote stood thus:
FoR GEORGE B. .McCLEILAS.-WilliamA Allen, Al
| len G Thurman, George II Pendleton, Rufus Ran
| ney, c L Valandigbam, John Winner, David
| Loudenbaek, George NJ Baxter, Charles W COwan,
/ Chiffon A White, Samuel s Cox, George Spence,
/ John GlessReT, Peyton Hord, Charles Powers, y
/ L Platt, K B Eshelmau, George W Morgan, Charles
Follett, A Estell, james Morris, Martin D Fol-
/ lett. D W Stambaugh, j II Collins, McGregor, j
i II Wallace, Jabez W Fitch, Van r Humphrey
/ Michael stuart, 5 W Gillson.-30.
| Foe THOMAS d. SEYNOUR.-George Fries, GeoTg'
| " Martin. c ] " Smith, Alexander Long, Chris
| Hughes J N Trimbie, 4 NJ Jackson, Edwin Phelps
| william Newman, David G Vance, u Oids, Thos
| J Kenney-l2.