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Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-04-18

We have often argued that the whole
tendency Of the slave system was TO hand
en- and bsrbariEe the persons coming m.
der its influence. Thomas Jefferson. whom
the snti-sbolition Democrats" " profess "a
reverence and respect, remarked thia effaot
years ago with characteristics diseernmeot
and humanity. "Tha whole commerce
between master and slave, he said. His 4
perpetual exercise Of the NEST hoistarous
passions, the most unremitting despotism
on the one part and degrading submis-
Sions on the other" THE man must be q
prodigy who can retain his manners and
morals under such circumstanees.P In
deed, we might quote dozen other pass
ages from dozen Southsrn authorities 70
show the cruel nature Of slavery.
But they who have watched the course
and progress Of this war needs the obssr-
Vations and opinions Of no men as the ef-
feots OF slavery upon human character
They now sec II with their own eyes.
Il is- malignant disbolicsl, iendish. Prom
the day on which it was shown, in the r.
port Of the Committee on the Conduct Of
the War, how southern soldiers could
make knapsaoks Of the bones Of our fallen
braves at Bull Run, and hawk them sbsut.
among ths women even, till the horrors
Of the the Libby Prison House were reveal
ed to US by our escaping captives, We have
had reason to know the utter and brutal
cruelty Of those who have been trained in
the school Of slavery.
To these evidences the dispatches Of the
morning add q horrible oumulatioa in the
doings Of the rebel csptors Of Fort Pillow,
near Memphis, Tennessee. Enrsged By
the stubborn resistance offered to them By
its heroic defenders, when they were ems
bled to seize it at last by overwhelming
numbers, they fell upon the victims with
out mercy or quarter. Our brave troops,
white and black, we're put to death in cold
blood tender women and little children
were bsyonetted; neither age nor sex
we're protection against the bloodthirsty
fury Of these ssvagss; and out Of noble
garrison Of six hundred men scarcely one
third remain aliVe.-E Exchange,
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FROM CAIRO.

CAIRo, April 10.
The steamer Swallow, from Paducsh at
o'clock last evening, reports ell quiet, no
fighting had occurred up to the time she
left. The Sd, 7th and 8th Kentucky rebel
regiments are over-running Western Ken
lucky with impunity. The inhabitants Of
Metropolis are in q constant state Of sus-
pense, not knowing what hour they may
be attacked. Everybody slept in their
clothes the past two nights, and were
ready to defend themselves or decamp, ss
circumstances required. The gunboats are
constantly pstreling the river, taking
every precaution to prevent the rebels from
crossing, by destroying all skiffs and all
other crafts that could Re used for that
purpose.
The Steamer Glendale, from Memphis
yesterday morning, passed Fort Pillow
last evening. There was no appearance Of
the enemy, and the river was sll clear.
Nothing remains Of the Fort but ruins.
The Glendale brought $50 bales Of cot
ton for Cincinnati. No papers OF news
from below. a number Of steamers leaV-
ing for the South.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-04-18
FEOm SAN FRANCISCO.
SAN FRANCIsOo, April Il

SAN FRANCISCO, April 10.
It has been ascertained that the schoon-
er Potter, which sailed in ballast for COL
orado River an Sunday, clandestinely took
az cargo, after clearing from the Cusiem
House, three thousand kegs of blasting
pORder, destined for Northern Mexico for
mining purposes. The authorities having
prohibited such shipments, the mines Of
Sonora must be closed Unless means are
devised TO introduce powder claudestinely.
SAN FRAvCIsco, April l6
Sugars, teas, rice, and most articles OF
foreign importation are held hFmer in an
ticipsGon Of an increased duty before
Congress odjourns.
a letter dated La Pas, on the Colorado
River, Of April 1st says that the Indians
we're killing the people, stesling stock, and
preventing the miners from working in the
Welker River District. Unless energetic
measures are tsken, little work viii be
done this season. General Wright urges
that several hundred soldiers DO sent
down.
Tas Indians along the Colorado are yet
peacesble ard probably will remain SO if
the disturbances further east are quieted
soon. 1t is Of the greatest importance to
have Inatsba speedily brought back from
the Atlantic States, as he exercises pre-
dominant influence over all the Indians in
this part Of the country.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-04-18

FOrnaudO wsod ON NiEgsrism.


The Washington correspondent Of the
New York Commercial Advertiser, speak.
ing of Fernando Woods endorsement Of
Mr.. Longs sentiments, says:
Yet it can be hoped that Mr., Wood
will vote in favor Of the proposed amend
ment to the Constitution, for which alI his
professed sympathy for the southerners
and their peculiar institution he was
sick and tired of the slavery question long
ago. In proof Of this assertion, have on
ly to quote from an autograph letter writ
ten by him to a political friend which has
found its way to the table at which write.
This epistle concluded by saying: Mig
gerism must be ignored Let ms for Gods
sake, get another issue, be it what it may
So Mr.. Fernando Wood was really in ad-
vance Of Mr.. James Brooks in abandoning
the question on which the political hopes
Of the South have been shipwrecked.
What new Issue Mr. Wood designs has
not yet been announced, but let his faith
full followers remember that he has writ
ten, in mis- Nspoleonic style, iNiggerism
must be ignored ="
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-04-18
Plant Larre s,rors.


This is the advice given on all hands.
There are many reasons to encourage farm
ers to double diligence on the opening Of
another season for planting. If the war
goes on, it is obvious that the srmy must
require vast supplies, and If the war
should cease, and the Southern states
be open 10 the introduction Of pro-
visions from the North, there will be an
unprecedented demand to meet the wants
Of those vast regions blighted by the war,
and which now yield little or nothing for
the support Of the people. The Western
producers well remember what osreoes
used to 60 down the Mississippi river when
he fertile fields of the South were teem-
ng with corn and potatoes as well as cot
ton, rice and sugar. Now the production
tb6e b6ss9 oE EFssdy d{ygS EsdqesS and some parts
are actually suffering for the want of
cereal grains and ordinary vegetables.
II the fighting ceases this summer, and
peace with union is restored, ss every good
man prsys it may be, the supersbundance
of the North viii flow into the impoVerish-
ed South like air into 8 vacuum, and the
farmers of the free States will fnd it far
more agreeable business to feed their
neighbors Of the South, and to get good
prices for their crops, than to pay taxes
for the support of armies. 1t is no lees a
cause Of wonder than Of gratitude, that,
in the midst Of long, bloody, and desc
lstiDg civil war, the loyal people Of the
country have continued to enjoy so much
prosperity in all the ordinary concerns Of
business; that trade continues to flourish,
and all branches Of mechanical arts are in
active and heslthful operation.
But more than other honest labor, has
that Of the farmer been prospered, and the
prospect is that it will continue to be more
and more profitable while the war lssts
and for a time after it is over. In the
long run, war is great evil to farmers
ss well as to everybody else. Some are SO
short-sighted ss to wish for war that crops
may bring high prices. This is a wicked
wish. It'll the hight Of selfish depl lavity.
But if the country or the world abroad is
involved in the horrors of war, it is the
duty Of farmers, IS well IS others, to meet
tho emergency by the exercise Of the long
est foresight and the most untiriDg indus
| try.-C Chicago EUeniEg Journal.
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favor Of strict measures Of retaliation
man Tor man or two for one.
Mr. Wilson stated that the Secretary o.
War had this morning received dispatch
from Gen. Sherman, placing the number
massacred at 300.
The Senate then took up the bill to pro.
vide for the collection Of direct taxes in
the insuFrectionsry districts as reported
by Mr.. Harris from the Judiciary Com
mittee. The amendments Of the Commit
tee were agreed to. The bill was here
laid over, and the Senate proceeded to the
oonsideratin Of the Gold bill.
Mr.. Collamer proceeded to address the
Senate on his motion to strike out the
words "foreign exchange"
Mr.. Wade presented 8 memorial Of the
Ohio Legislature that many sufferers from
the rebel depredstions in East Tennessee
had been thrown upon the border States
by aid Of Government transportation to
help feed and cloth them.
Mr.. Harding called up the bill relative
to donating claims in Oregon and Califor-
mia. Passed.
The bill granting lands to aid in the con-
struction Of Railroads in Wisconsin, was
called up and passed.
Mr.. Powell produced the joint resoIu-
tions Of the Chamber Of Commerce Of
Louisville in favor Of the improvement Of
the Ohio river. Referred to Committee on
Commerce.
Mr.. Harris called up the bill for the col
lection Of taxes in the insurrectionary
which after debate and amend
ments was laid over.
The Senate then proceeded to the bill
prohibiting speculative transactions in
gold and foreign exchange, the pending
question being the motion Of Mr.. Collamer
to strike out foreign exchange from its
provisions.
Mr.. Collamer's amendment was rejected,
ayes 13, nays "a.
An amendment offered By Mr.. Harris
was adopted, making uniform fine of
8, 900 instead Of that heretofore Of from
81, 900 to $4,000.
After some further remarks by Messrs.
Lane, Fessenden, Henderson, sherman,
Hale and Harris, the bill was paased, ayes
%, nays II.
Adjourned.
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SURRENDER OF FORT PILLOW CON
FIRMRD.

| UAsAIAGFOH, April 10.
Yesterday afternoon about i've O'clock,
dispatches were received here from Gen
eral Sherman confirming the surrender Of
Fort Pillow, and the brutal conduct Of the
rebels Immediately afterwards which bids
fsir to be amply retsliated in that quarter
in due time. The Star says:
According to General Shermsn's a.
count our loss was SO white troops killed.
and 100 wounded, and 800 black troops
murdered in cold blood after the surren-
der.
Fort Pillow is en isolated post Of no
value whatever to the defense Of Colum-
bus, and utterly untensble by the rebels,
who have no doubt left that vicinity ere
this time, having been disappointed, with
considerable loss, in the object Of their
raid, which WAS the capture Of Columbus,
whence they were promptly, but severely
rePulsed with no loss to us.
We are satisfied that due investigation
VIII show thst the loss Of Fort Pillow was
simply the result Of mistake Of the local
commander, who occupied it against di-
rect orders, contingency incident to all
wars.
The rebels, according To official dis
patches received here last evening, effect
cd nothing at Paducah, losing a soldier
killed or wounded for every horse they
succeeded in stealing, and doing us no
other damage than by few thefts.
It's believed that Forests raiders will
next appear in the vicinity Of Memphis,
where they can affect no more than at Co.
lumbus and Psducah, and stand very
fair chance indeed Of finding themselves
surrounded by overwhelming forces.
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FROM CHATTANOO IA.

CHATTANOOGA, April 10.
the ssiituaif66ff.t the front. No change in
A rebel Lieutenant and ffty-two non.
commissioned officers and privstes came
into our lines last night. They report
that Hardee's corps has been ordered away
from Dalton. Several trains left before
they came away. It is believed in the
rebel camps that they we're going to Vir-
giniss
A fire broke out in the brick block sd-
joining the military prison here this fore
noon. Three buildings, jointly occupied
by the Qusrtermsstsr's and Provost Mar
shsps Departments and the Sanitary Com
mission, were destroyed, before the pro-
gress of the fire could be stopped. The
Jail in which rebel prisoners are confined
was saved with difficulty. No prisoners
escaped.
No government property was destroyed
The loss on the buildings is $4,000.
Major General Newton goes to Cleve-
land to morrow. He is to have command
Of the ID Division, 4th Corps, formerly
Sheridsn'e.
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UnIred ssars. I0-40 Rnua.

The prospect now is that the aeW loan Of
two hundred millions viii rpeedily Be
taken Capitalists are becoming better
satisfied, day by day, that no better seem
rity can be found in any quarter. Wein-
vite special attention to the following par
tculsrs in regard to these new I0-4O
Bonds.
lst. They are entirely exempt from
taxation BY or under any stats or munio-
ciPsl authority. This fact enhances their
value fully two per cent.
able in nooiH. are -radeemable only in coin.
Sd. Subscribers viii receive either FSg=
istered or coupon bonds, IS they may pre-
fer. no
4,h. At the present rate Of premium on
gold, they pay an interest of over eight
per cent. per snnum in currency.
5th- While all others that sre called
hrst-olass stocks are only secured by pri-
Vste or corporate capital, these bonds
have as basis Of safety the whole pFi-
vste. corporate, sndpublic property Of the
country.
9Th. All duties on imports are made
payable in coin, in srder to provide the
means to meet the interest promptly on
these and other Government bonds.
Those who intend to invest money In
these new bonds should act promptly, ss
there is no longer q doubt "a to their be-
ing taken st an early day. Our adTertis-
ing columns viii show which Of the Ne
tionsl Banks are specially authorized to
receive subscriptions A word 10 the wise
is sufheient.-IBdependsnt.
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FROM wAsHINGroN.

HE5aAAdIVAj ApEll To-
Dispatches from the headquarters Of the
Army of the Potomac state that yesterday
about noon party of rebel cavalry made
an attack on the pickets at BristoW Sta
tion, but were driven off after q brisk
skirmish. One man was killed and two
wounded, belonging to the 18th Pennsyl-
vania. Several Of the rebels were wound
ed but were carried off by their comrades.
The mail train with General Grant on
board had just passed few minutes be-
fore the attack was made, and it is sup
posed the intention was to capture him.
The Suffers and citizens have all left the
army, and will not be allowed to return
until next autumn.
The following is the bill which passed
the Senate to- day, and which awaits the
action Of the House:
Be It Enacted &C., That it shall be IN
lawful to make any contract for the pur-
chase, sale or delivery Of any gold coin or
bullion, or any foreign exchange, to be de-
ivered at any time subsequent to the
making Of such contract, or for the pay
ment of any sum either fixed or oVnsia-
gOid CUIu tsvS.s---E7 ~ A--5nliEarv of any
change, or upon any other terms than the
immediate delivery of such gold coin or
bullion or foreign exchange, the payment
in full Of the agreed prices thereof by the
annual delivery Of United States notes or
national currency, and not otherwise, or
to make any contract whatever for the sale,
loan or delivery Of any gold coin or bull
lion, or foreign exchange, Of which the
person making such contract shall not at
the time of making it be the owner in act
usl possession.
SFo. ID. That it shall be further unlsW.
full for any banker or other person to
make any purchase or sale Of any gold
coin or bullion or Of foreign exchange or
any contract for any such purchase or
sale at any other place than the ordinary
place of business Of either the seller or
purchasers, owned, or purchased, or oecu-
pied by him individually, or by partner
ship of which he is 3 member.
SEC. Sd. All contracts made in violation
Of this act, shall be absolutely void.
SEC 4. Any person who shall violate
any portion Of this act shall be held guilty
Of misdemeanor, or on conviction thereof
be fined in the sum Of $l0,0 900 and be i'm
prisioned for period not less than three
months, nor longer thsn one year, or both
at the discretion Of the Court.
SE0. 5. The penalty imposed by Sec
ton Five may be recovered in an action at
law in any Court of Record Of the United
States or any court Of competent jurisdic-
ton, which action may be brought in the
| name Of the United States. If any per-
son who will sue for this use Of the uni
ted States and the other half for the use
Of the person bringing such action, and
the recovery and satisfaction of judg-
ment in any such action shall be bar to
the imposition Of any fine for the same Of
fence in any prosecution instituted subse-
quent Of the recovery of such judgment
but shall not be bar to the infiction OF
punishment by Imprisonment, as provided
by the 4th Section.
SEC. 6. All acts and parts Of acts in
consistent with the provisions Of this aei
are repealed.
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are eongtantlY robbinp reonle and onmmit.

are constantly robbing people and commit
ting all manner Of depredstious.
Mr.. Nixon, State Representative from
Franklin County, has been murdere d
and the Representative from Arksnsa.
county was kidnapped, and has not beer
heard from since.
On llth, 400 Texan cavalry attempt.
ed to surprise camp of 240 Fsderals al
Roseville, on the Arkansas River, but were
repulsed with 3 loss of twelve killed and
8 largs number Of wounded. Our loss was
five killed.
The Steamer Liberty passed for Louis
vile with All bales Of cotton.
Ike Hammett from Alexandria, Red Riy-
er the I'd, arrived with four more guns
from Fort De Russey.
Two bsrges arrived containing 800 bales
Of cotton, prize for the Navy.
1t is reported that there are 600 bales
Of cotton up the Black Yszoo river. The
gunbOats AveDger, 0rsohita, Ohachiten
and Lafayette have gone up to secure it,
and two others were ordered to assist.
There are ten gunboats up Red River,
this accounts for there being but one gun
boat at Fort Pillow. The Red River is
rising.
TIE steamer Emma was fred on Thurs
day night near Fort Pillow by so rebels
in Federal uniform. They were supposed
to be the rear guard Of the enemy with
drawing in Northern direction. II Is be-
lieved that Forrest has not yet removed
his headquarters from Jackson, Tenn.
Officers report that Writ Adams cavsl-
~ drove in our troops from the Big Black
q week ago and took several hundred pris.
oners.
The steamer Hope passed up for st. Lou
is with q large cargo of groceries and $50
bales Of ostton. She was fired into about
10 mile above Memphis, but the fire WAS
returned ana the guerrillas repulsed.
The steamer Golden Gate, from Memphis
for Fort Pillow, laden with boat stores and
private freight, was taken possession of
by guerrillss on the night Of the 18TH st
Bradley's Landing, fifteen miles above
Memphis. The boat, passengers and crew
we're rifed Of everything.
The steamer Clinton was fred into near
Augusta, White River, four days since.
One man was killed and three wounded.
All steamers approaching the shore
above DuVsps Bluff are fred into.
The fight at Roseville, referred to in
pEefloGs ulspatohes, laSteQ Iour houfs.
Seven hundred bales Of cotton were
loaded on to steamer during the fight.
An affidavit taken here, declared that
the Quartermaster of the 18th Tennessee
Cavalry was, while living, nailed to a
board by the rebels and thrown into
burning building.
Brigaaier Crocker and staff have ar
rived from below.
The 9Th Indiana Infantry, 4th Wiscon.
sin Cavalry, and q portion of the 18th
Illinois Infantry Veterans, arrived en-
route home on furlough,
A private letter, dated Greenville Mis-
sissippi, April 18th, state that the hospital
steamer WoOdford recently sunk on the
shoals above Alexandria, Red River.
The same letter also states that the
navy are capturing large quantities of
cation in that region.
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LATE NEWS FROM MEXICO.
Ten Thousand Men Ready to
March on San Luis POtOsl.
Military Matters at indianapolis
Ohio Soldiers Voting Law Con-
stitutiOnal.
FROM WASHINGTON.
Ispecial to De Cevelsnd Leader.l

W LaE111anar Anril I6
Amemorisl from the louisville Bosrd
Of Trade asks Congress to improve the
navigation of the Ohio River so that it
may be available through the summer,
either by direct appropriation or by com
psny, to be reimbursed by tolls and rents
Of water privileges developed by the i'm
provements. 1t represents that such
measures should be we'll mstured and re-
ceive sanction, as six States were interest
ed in such improvement.
Resolutions from the Ohio Legislature
asking sid to feed and clothe sufferers
from East Tennessee, thrown upon the
Border States were submitted by Senator
Wade.
Mr.. Trumbull's bill provides for the pre-
VsntiOn of frauds on the Treasury, and sll
person or persons committing the same
shall be subject to the penalty due to felO-
ny, Of any person heretofore or beresf-
ter wilfully neglecting, or refusing to de-
liver any paper, record, or document to
his successor in office.
The Senate passed q resolution ofInqui-
ry relative to the need Of legislation on
account of the anomalous position Of the
Judicial District of Virginia, west of the
Allegheny mountains, OccasiOned by the
creation of the State Of Western Virginia.
Mr.. Hendricks submitted resolution in
the Senate relative to what regulations the
certificates for the payment of customs
have been issued, and whether they are
paid for in coin or paper money and at
what rate for the letter.
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FROM KNOXVILLE.

KNOXVILLE, April 10.
A large mass meeting was held in front
Of the Court House today. Resolutions
were offered by Psrson BroWnlcw iavoring
the Emancipation, snd recommending
Convention, szd requesting Governor An
dy Johnson to call the same at the earliest
practicable period, and endorsing the sd-
ministration and war policy of President
Lincoln. Unanimously carried. Cover
nor johnson inside powerful and telling
speech; rebuking strong terms the Cop
perheads Of the late Convention.
The celebrated guerrilla Reynolds and
command were surprised yesterday by
small force Of our cavalry. Ten were
killed, and Reynolds, with fifteen others,
captured, with horses, equipments and
arms.
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FRnn FORTRESS MONROE.

FORTREss MONhOkI April 70.
An expedition under the command Of
Colonel Graham, consisting Of the army
gunbosts, the 9th New Jersey, 2Sd and 25th
Massachusetts,, 18th New York, and "
sections Of artillery, under Captain Esrts-
ly, left here on Wednesday night last and
landed at different points. They concsn-
trsted at smithfeld, Virginia, and sue.
ceeded in routing the enemy, capturing !
commissioned officer and i've men, sll
wounded; also several horses and car
riages, and a quantity Of commisssry
stores, rebel mail and piece Of artillery
formerly taken from the gunbost Smith
Briggs. Fifty contrsbsnds were also
brought of. Our loss was one missing
and twenty-five slightly wounded.