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MORNING LEADER
THURsDAY MORNING, FEB. is, 1864



The Washington Chronicle advances a
theory to account for the the tenacity Of
Ksntueky's OlingiDg TO slavery, in this
wise:
During thelife of Henry Clay, Kentucky
was the most liberal Of all the slavehold-
ing States, and the least sensitive on the
subject Of slavery. 1t was the fashion in
deed, among the most civilized, enlighten-
ed, and best portion Of her population, to
dsplore slavery as an evil, and to spscu-
late upon plans Of emancipation. The
voice Of the State was never, until ten or
twelve years ago, given in favor Of the
extension Of slavery; and Mr.. Clay, as
late as lS47, when be expected to be nom
mated for the Presidency, made a speech
TO the people Of Lexington, in which he
took ground against slavery extension.
He repeated these sentiments afterwards,
in the Senate of the United States, near
the close Of his life; and was fully su5-
tanned in them by his colleague, Mr.. Un-
derwood.
But since the present rebellion COM
menoed, Kentucky, Of sll the Southern
States which adhered to the Union, has
shown the most tenacious love Of slavery
Her loyalty, in fact was nothing like SO
sturdy at the beginning Of the war as that
Of Tennessee and North Caroline, which
were, nevertheless, dragged out of the
Union in spite of themselves, IN conse-
quence of their geographical oontsot with
the heart of the rebellion. Had they lain
contiguous to the free States, their loyalty to
thejUnion WOuld,,hsve been as unreservedss
that Of New York or Ohio. But Kentucky
loyalty has all along been feeble plant,
and has required constant nursing and
protection from the cold Northern blast.
We sttribute this unhealthy state of
public sentiment in Kentucky primarily
to the fact that, from some cause, her pol
itics, after the death Of Mr.. Clay, fell un-
der the control of the pro-slsvery dem
sgogues and destructives, with Breckin-
ridge at their head. It is true that their
possession Of powor was not uninterrupt-
ed but when their opponents occasional
ly came to the surface, it was by making
profession of principles equally acceptable
to the slave interest.
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FRnM san FRANCIsCO.

SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. II.
The bark Rogers arrived from Kanagauwa,
Japan, January Il.
The Tycoon's palace at Yeddo was burned on
Christmas. The next day the custom houses
we're closed, the officials declaring themselves
so grieved at the Tycoon's misfortune as to be
wholly unable to transact business.
1t was reported THAT the FIRE originated in a
gun powder plot to baw up the paiace for the
purpose of killing the Tycoon.
Yeddo was again invaded by fire on New Iears
day. Eleven large streets in the wealthy and
business quarter, besides numerous adjoining
blocks, streets and alleys were destroyed.
It is estimated that five hundred houses Of the
better classes were burned
News had reached Kanagawa that on the 3lst OF
October nearly all OF the town of HOkadadi was
burned by incendiary fires.
Just be ore the Rogers left Kanagaxa the brig
Mary Capen arrived from China, reporting that
the steamer Wyoming was off Annoy on the I'd
Of January.
Her commander reported that the Alabama
was in the port of Annoy going into dock.
The following letter has been received by "a
mercantile firm in this city which is extensively
engaged in the China trade
KAHAGAEA, Jan. :, 1864.
To MeSSrS. MdeOndrdy d Co., San Francisco
DEAR SIRs We are enabled by the delay Ofthe
Rogers in this harDor, owing TO calmn, 10 give
you the good news that the Alabama is in dock
at Annoy, China. The Wyoming is standing
sentry over her. We may hope her career end
ed The jamestown is also there before this.
The news comes by the brig Mary Capen, five
days later from Shanghai, and is authentic.
Yours very truly,
WALSH, HALL co,
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snIdInr. .fr.rthamnr

Macsulsy, in the portion Of his history
relating to the stste eff English society ct
the close Of the crest Revolution, touches
on g subject curiously psrslleled in our
own times. Speaking Of the fears that
we're then entertained as to the,result of
disbsnding CromweIls s army and throwing
its unruly elements back into society, he
says:
1.-The troops were now to be disbanded.
Fifty thousand men, accustomed 10 the
profession Of arms, were at once thrown on
the world, and experience seemed to war
rant the belief that this change would pro-
duee much misery and orime-that the
discharged veterans would be seen beg
ging in every street, or would be driven BY
hunger to pillage. But no such result fol-
lowed. In g few months there remained
not trace indicating that the most for
midsble army in the world had Just been
absorbed into the mass Of the community.
The rcyslists themselves confessed that,
in every department Of honest industry,
the discarded warriors prOspered beyond
other men; thst none was charged with
any theft or robbery that none was heard
to ask an aims; and that, if baker, a
mason, or wagner attracted notice by
his diligence and sobriety, he qDGs, in all
probability one of OEUer's Old soldiers.
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FROM WAsHINGTON,
WAsHINoToN, FebruarY

WASHINGTON, February II.
The Conference Committee on the Enrichment
single call, practically one year, on payment Of
$500.
The Committee have not agreed to the amend
ment OF the House bill, proposing the ENROLL
ment Of persons OF African descent, and the pay
ment Of 800 to the loyal owner Of any slave
who may be drafted.
Twenty-seven of the escaped Union officers
from Libby prison have arrived here. They are
nearly all from the west and northwest. Among
them are Captain Norton Tower, 18th Msssachu-
setts Lieutenant-Colonel E. G. Davis, 4th
Maine and Captain N. Gallagher, ID New Jersey
regiments.
q The friends Of General Slough complain that
great injustice has been done to him BY q late
publication, relative to his administration of the
affairs Of Alexandria. They say the report Of the
Examination Committee show General Slough
to be innocent Of any retention of fines and not
to bave been oppressive to contrsbands under
hiD authority.
This evenings Star has the following
The King Phillip, Acting Master Frank, ar
rived at the navy yard yesterday afternoon from
the lower Potomac.
A few days ago the officers at the camp of reb-
ell prisoners Of war at Point Lookout discovered
that some ofthe prisoners were making arrange
ments to escape. By some means some Of the
prisoners had procured some lumber with which
they had built two boats IN which il was SUD-
posed they were to embark for the Virginia
shore. Fortunately they were detected before
they had calked their boat.
They had collected some seventy old muskets
and lot Of stones which must have been brought
some distance.
tits thought that but few Of the prisoners were
to attempt to escape unless indeed more boats
we're to be built, as the two they had Contracted
conld not carry more than hfty.
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FROM BALTIMORE.

| bALfIhOkEi feDruary IL
The escaped Union officers reached here this
morning, and go to Washington this afternoon
The account OF their escape is full Of thrilling
/ interest, but for prudential reasons many par
ticulars are withheld from publication at pres
| ent. They were 81 DAYS making tunnel. Hav-
| ing managed to find access to the cellar, they
commenced work, relieving one another as op-
/ portunity offered. Their instruments were case
| they had to abandon their work, and commence
! anew, on account Of the distractions which they
could not pass.
They hsd hoped to avail themselves of eul-
vert, but found it impracticsble. After getting
| through the wall they disposed Of the excavated
soil by drawing it out in a spittoon which they
attached to cord. This would be filed by the
party at work in the tnnnel and pulled out inte
the cellar by their companions, who disposed Of
10 by spreading 1t in shallow layers over the floor,
coneeahng it beneath the straw. The work was
necessarily very slow. SO close was the atmos.
phere IN the tunnel that they could remain in it
but few minutes at time and then their candles
would go out. At one time they got so near the
bend Of the street that a small hole, about the
size OF stove pipe, broke through, but fortu
nstely this WIS not discovered by the guard, and
consequently was Of great service, admitting air
which enabled them to prosecute their work
more rapidly.
feet long, and opened into an old tobacco shed
beyond the line of the guards. As soon as they
found the way clear, they emerged slowly in
single squads Of two or three, and sauntered on
until they got clear OF the guards, making their
lfay towards the Williamsburg roads by the
Shortest routes. The darkness favored them,
and the fact that the rebel soldiers whom they
met were -habited IN the army coats Of Uncle
Sam, which they hsd stolen from the supplies
sent to our prisoners by our Government, was of
IN our army dfereUzIs, Gt tSST attired
their haversacks, they found the National uni
form better disguise than il they had been pro-
vided with genuine rebel uniforms
In order to elude their pursuers who they
knew would soon be on their track, they scat
tered as much as possible. Many were their
hardships and suferings, and frequently their
narrow escapes from the rebel cavalry who the
next morning were bushwhacking in every di-
rection for them.
The joy which they experienced when they
first caught sight Of our troops sent out to keep
them and protect them from their pursuers, can
not be expressed. To the officers and men of
the llth Pennsylvania cavalry, who they first
met, they express their most profound gratitude
fortheir unbounded kindness, and also bear tes-
timony to the gsllantry with which these gallant
fellows pursued the rebel cavalry and rescued
many Of the way-worn fugitiYes who otherwise
would have been recaptured. There ls good rea-
son to hope that many more will yet come in
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FROm WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON feDEuhry
The recent seizure Of i've stock iR{,6 IL the Gus
tom authorities at aI tRRfI Shows that during the
hffssf three quarters of 1863, the imports into
Canada of live stock from the United States
amounted to 1879 horses, 5,503 horned cattle,
2755 sheep and 1O,3G7 swine. Partial reports Of
the last quarter show still further import Of
277 horses, 66f horned cattle, 2,507, sheep l,757
hogs.
An explanation is asked for in view Of such
heavy importations long after the order was is
sued prohibiting the expectation of articles which
the present policy required. Secretary Chase
expresses surprise in his repy Of January 18th,
that the order of May 18Th had so little effect In
diminishing the expectation Of live stock to Can
ada and declares his intention of Immediately
correcting the negligence or Misrepresentation Of
the custom officers of the frontiers, but cannot
make an exception in favor Of the parties who
suffered loss by the seizure at Suspension
Bridge.
The Senate in extra session to-day confirmed
the nominations of E. H. Dunell to be Judge Of
the District Court, for the Eastern District of
Louisiana; Thomas Seeley, of Iowa, Register of
Land Offices; ]. Hirsh, of Nebraska, as su-
perintendent of Indian Affairs for the Territory
Of Utah; John q. McMonagh, Of California to be
Hospital Chaplain.
The Committee of Conference Of the House,
on the dIsagreeng votes of the two branches of
Congress, and on the whisky amendments, con-
sists of Messrs. Washburne, OF Illinois, Stevens,
and Fernando Wood.
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FROM CAIRO.

CAIRO, February II.
The steamer Imperial from St. Louis has a.
rived.
She reports ofhaving passed the steamer ORR
ent, sunk to her hurricane deck, in Dogholt
Bend, 20 miles above here.
Z She struck a snag at half past seven this morn
ing and went down in ten minutes.
% to 80 lives we're supposed to have been lost,
including the wife of Captain Horton, chamber
maid, stewart, bar keeper, custom house officer.
The boat was laden with government stores, in
cluding 50 horses, all but three of which we're
lost.
The Imperial brought down the surviving pas
sengers and crew.
The steamer Continental from New Orleans ar
rived this m orning with a cargo Of sugar and
molasEes for St Louis The 1st Indiana ATtil-
lery and 47th Indiana Infantry, numbering 1000
veterans, en- route for home, were on board.
no.
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Large Purchase Of Public Lands.

We have seen recently notices of large
purchases Of Government lands by Eas-
tern capitalists. Over a million scres in
Michigan are mentioned as having been
bought by some half q dozen persons.-
This exemphhes the ineompleteness of The
homestead law. At the present standard
Of our currency, the Government realizes
only about eighty cents an acre for these
lends. FQr this nominal sum they are mo-
GopOlized, bnd the settlement Of the country
retarded Congress should either double
the selling price, or stop the selling Of the
public lands entirely.
The time to do this is now, for inistions
Of the currency invariably cause land
Epeculstions, and this undoubtedly will
Il does not come so soon as speculation in
commodities, which are more available for
trade and transfer, but when it comes, the
momentum is likely to carry prices sbsve
the currency expansion, as we see il does
in some other articles whose rise has made
great spocuiaHons.
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FROM CUMBRLAND GAP.

CUMBERLAND GAR, February II.
Captain ]. B. Watkins, Provost Marshal at that
place, reports the average number Of deserters
from Longstreet's army at five per day. They
all complain Of being heartily sick Of the war.
Their accounts are eOrrobersted by officers who
generally consider themselves whipped, but
think that the finances of the North are giving
out and at times when the rebel officers are go
ing the rounds relieving guards they find that
their pickets have deserted. The country is full
Of such awaiting opportunities to give them
selves up.
On Friday last, Longsireet's headquarters were
at MOrristowu. His main force is at Strawberry
Plains, under marching orders. Their belief is,
that Longstreet would not attack our forces for
the want Of confidence in his men.
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PROM NEW YORK;

NfW 1oRE, FeDrnary II.
The Worlds Nashville letter Of the 18th says
the army at Chattanooga is preparing for imme-
diate operations. Chattanooga is now q base
well supplied with munitions of war. The roads
in Georgia are in better condition than was ex-
pected. The writer believes that General Logan
with the 18th Corps will start for Rome, Georgia,
to operate on JohnsOu's flank General Grant
will move against Johnson, assuming Logan s
direction to be Rome, with nearly $4,000 men.
General Shermsn's force will be ample for the
object for which it is intended, even il Mobile
should be the ultimate objective point
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FROM COLUMBUS.
Especial to the Cleveland Leader.I

OVIUlDOoi T UUs tt
The invitation of the managers of your
Sanitary Fair to the Legislature to at
tend the Inauguration ceremonies Of the
Fair was read in both Houses and referred
10 select committees.
There is general desire to accept the
invitation if facilities by special train or
otherwise are furnished SO that too much
time will not be lost
In the Senate Mr.. Williamson intro
duced bill to provide for the punishment
Of common vagrsnts in cities.
Mr.. Wssner introduced q bill to in
crease the pay of Assessors and to pro-
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FROMBALTIMORE.

bALTIMOhkt F6D. II.
The undersigns d'escaped officers, held meet
ing here to-day, and passed a vote Of thanks to
Gen. Butler, and other officers and mon who had
assisted them in making their escape from Lib
by prison, and on reaching our lines Of picketsi
Tor many acts OF kindness, &c.
VIM. b. McCreery, Col. 2lst Michigan Infy,
Geo. G. Davis, 1t. Col. 4th Main Vols, T. 5.
West, 1t COL, 24th Wisconsin Vols, H. C.. Ho
bert, 1t. COL, 21st Wisconsin Vols, S. C. Bay,
Capt. 4th Wisconsin Cavalry, L. @. Clark, Capt.
18th Illinois Infy Albert Wallber, list 1t. 26th
Wisconsin. Jas. NJ. Wells, 1t. Col. sth Michigan
Hauo1rv
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sILVER WATCHKsI

FiTst Class Hunting TimsPiscss for accuracy Of the
movement, beauty Of material and shove all,
cheapness in price, these Watches must
iusu.e universal APPRECIATION.
An Imitation fautless that it can ,rily be de-
tected ~ the most experienced judges. The materi-
al bel g t two met ais the outer oas first quality
Sttr ng Silver while the inner Is Ger man ell SER
it cannst be ret OgnZ by cutting or heavy euera-
wing, making it. not Ou'y in tearance but in du-
rabi iy, tue best resemblance Of sslid Sterling Sill
YER IN existence.
The SAL OF thess Watches 10 tha Army Is a source
Of enormous profit, retailing 80 III readily do,
at SZ5 aad upwards Many hundred dollars can Be
m 1de 10 single pay day by any oIe Of Ordinary bus
inCss tact.
sSAT WHOLESALE ONLY Ia h,a7y hunting
cases, beautifully engraved white enamel dial, abd
fancy cut ands, IN good running order, BY the half
dozen, s66 Sold Onlyby the case Of six.
~ Upon Tece pit OF Two Dollars, as guarantees Of
good faith, We wi send watches by express to any
part o. the loyal States, co citing balance Of bill
delivery. Tbs ensures buyers ag inst iraud giving
hem their watches before payment Is rCQu red.
So ders in he dslOya states must remit cash in
ADVANCE as the express companies psiemptOraly re-
fu making collections 10 such dangerous localities
Remember, ca b IN Advance from within the army
lines rObol s-atesl We guarantee the safe &c iyery
Of al Watches, whether they sent by mail eI-
press.
HUBBARD BROS,
soils Importers.
febl7-ls9 III Broadway, New York.
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vile for their appointment by the County
Commissioners.
The relief bill passed the House. 1t
goes back to the Senate for its CONCUR
renee in several amendments.
No great change has been made, other
than an addition to the State Tax Of two
mills and the County Tax Of one mill.
There is allowed City Tax Of half 3
mill.
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LEAvESwoRTH, Feb. IT.
Indian country state that ne Pe6ettited mfr PdPtiIee he
into the rebel territory than vas before reached
and is marching on to Texas with Kansas troops
and loyal Indian brigade.
The rebel Gen. Cooper's headquarters arc at
Fort Washington
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ROBBERY,

NEw YORK, February IL.
A clerk of Sturges, Bennett & Co., who was pay
ing duties st the Custom House to-day, was rob
ed Of bsg containing Eve thousand dollars in
gold.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-02-18

One Of the Prsttiest most COnvsnient and decided
y he best and cheapest tims-piece for general and
reliable offered. IL has within 1t and con-
neettd with its mschnery. It's own winding attach
TeLt, reno ering key entirely unnecessary. The
cases OF this Watch are composed two metals, the
outer one being tne l6 carat gold IL has the i'm
sroved ruby action lever vement. and Is arrant.d
sn &c -urats piece. Price, superby engraved,
per case Of half dozen. t20f. Sample Watches, in
aeat morocco boxes, s35.
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UNION NOMINATION..

HARTFORD, Conn, Feb. II.
The Union Convention to-day re-nominated
Governor Buckingham and the whole present
State officers.
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WATCHES.
MAGIC ME OBSERVERS,

Being Hunting or Opeu Face or Lady's or Gentle
man s watch Ombined, with Patent Soif-WiCd-
ing improvement, most pleasing Novelty.
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ESTATE OF g. B STORER-No.
NOTICE TO BUILDERS S-SE.L
TMPIRE MINING COMPANY

4 " The annual meeting OF the Shareholders in the
sDogo Company, will be held at the office Of O. A.
read Co., Cleveland, Ohio, March lst., 1854, at
o'clock p. N. L. W FORD.
iRL28-I2q Sarraforv
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NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN

! That an application was made to the City Coun-
Gil Of the City Of Cleveland on the 18th day Of Janu-
aryi 1854, by the Cleveland & Pittsburgh Railroad
Company, for the vacation for the reasons therein
stated OF SO much OF BankSt. in said City as lies
north OF line drawn parallel with the northerly
line Of Lake-st,y and twenty-four rods northerly
the part Of said City Council the sh day OF
1SS4 iaDIl-Iso
, 1864-09-19

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, 1864-09-19

4 I5andson1e Union Demonstration.

Especial Dispatch to the Chicago Ttibuuef !.
MENDOZA, SATURDAY, Sept. II, 1864.
The Union demonstration here today YVES
respectable Affair. The numbers In attendance
were about 3,oo0. Had the meeting been sElcieatly
adseztised-oulg Two dass' notice hariug been
-gfEen-.here would have been 1t least 10000 pre-
fent- The meeting Was organized by appointing
S. N. He:let. President; Hugh Wilson, William
Edwards. ard VIM. Bond, Vice Presidents; and
VIM. E. Beck, Secretary.
The first speaker introduced Was Hon. J. D.
Ward Of Chicago. Els expedition Of the peudin2
tsueE was cicsr and decisive, and for two hours
be kept apprcciatlse audience breathese, except
when interrupted by rounds OF applause. H:s
esa1slng was encoursgtrc, and satisfying to Union
ps ace fntake present.
A. r. Stone oi Lonistsna, folio red in speech Of
IN hour, perfectly oyerdoH1ne with good hlte, and
Speaking with ge1ns pf the true eloqnence Of txpe
fence. Al first. come disappointment Tas maui
1ttted, hecsuse neither Gov. Yate. nor General
ccle=br were preatnt, hat this. soon wore of.
uIdt< the =t.alous eloquence Of the speakers.
Cenainly no audience Of three thousand pczsons
ever dispersed better satisfied.
1t E2s been truly day oi regeneration for. t3fz
vicinity. At tbs cencuslon Of the addresses.
ttrce 1lMes three roueio5 cheers were given for
the Union, t+Old Abe" the ape1kerz, anu the
whole 1irkef- Epton ttoca bcass a large premium
IN this section. 4 meeting is called 1or this even
tng, to te addressed b the came speakers.
, 1864-09-19

( WAsuwsroH. Sunday. Sept. 1s:-The following
Is IN ezs1nct from rtirolt oi q Peoyoat Marshal,
and there are many mere to tho same efftc.:
i ~Rec1uitIng has been the main business Of the
office for the past ten days. Never before during
aeie RrSseSc been ike thc interest now ds
p!aycd by tho people n Obtaining men for the
army. The class Of men enlistfhg are from the
20 into the Rervice with eonsciences behind their
bn3 oncts. During the present week have m1H-
tered and forYarded to the several Icndezyous 600
cheerfuliy.
From present indications should say lint the
quota Of this District can be a1ed or nearly 50, By
working night ,nt<d day TO take caro- OF the men as
they come, Sundays not excepted, and viii con:
tp1e t. DO e enza 5o
.turfnE The Inst ten days nearly 600 recruits haYe
been accepted md mustered at these headqnart-
ere. The mcn- presenting themselves are By far
The best men that h.re neen examined Since this
Office wat established" )"