Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-03-11

United States, ell Of whom enjoy the
most uDquestionsble loyalty and devotion
for the preservation Of the Union. This
document is by some called letter, and
by ethers circular. The Committee in
sddition to the circulation Of this docu-
ment, distributed others in the shape Of
speeches of members Of Congress on the
increasing and interesting topics Of the
day. There was nothing secret about cir
culsrs unless some porsOn marked that
word on it. The only motive for its dis
ssminstion at all, was to notify the country
Of the existence Of the Committee and the
purpose Of it's organisation. Copies were
sent by mail to the President of the United
States, Judges Of Courts, Governors of
States and other distinguished persons
throughout the loyal portions Of the cOun-
try. do not know whether the Secretary
Of the Treasury was consulted about the
organization Of the Committee. So far as
I an informed, the Secretary had nothing
to do with the Committee or its action.
This is an ers of drafting men into the
service without notice, and the Secretary's
name was used by the Committee in con-
neetion with the Presidency. I believe he
is suitable person for the position, and
one whom believe the people will delight
to honor; and find there are others who
think in this matter as do. an in fsVor
of putting the Executive Government in
ssfe hands. The National Committee still
lives, and, in my humble Judgment it will
live for some time 10 come. Indeed, it has
become military necessity, for through it
we expect to stimulate the loyal people Of
the country into more vigorous and sue
csssful prosecution Of the war, believing
a speedy issue will save the credit Of the
Union, the lives Of soldiers of the army,
and the perpstusiion Of Free Government
among men.
The election planks in Senator Pome-
roy's platform, are crushing rebellion with
out an amnesty proclamation, COnstitu-
tional amendments, abolishing slavery,
adherence to the Monroe dsetrine, riged
economy in the Administration Of the
Government oonfscstion Of property Of
leading rebels and the organization Of
Republican form OF Government, in every
State; to the perfection OF sound system
National Currency in such state of sub
ordination rs shall secure true Nation
ality, adherence to the one term, rule,
thorough protection Of the rights Of
free speech and free press, Habeas Corpus,
a liberal protection to foreign emmigrs-
tiOn and the extension of aid to the Pacific
Railroad.
The examination Of General Warren by
the Committee on the Conduct OF the War
was concluded to-day. His statements
touching the action of General Meade
at Gettysburg cOnficted with those made
by Generals Siekles and Doubleday. He
throughout. The next important witness
will be General Hancock.
Charles Gilpin has been appointed Uni
ted States District Attorney at Philadel-
phis, vice Coffee, deceased.
coSsTFUTIoEAL CONVENTION.
The Constitutional Convention OF Virgin
ia passed the following report Of the Com
mittee on Emancipation, to day, at Alex
dris;
HYour Committee on Emancipation beg
leave to introduce the following as a part
of the Constitution Of Virginia to be
inserted in name under the caption
Of Slavery or Freedom.
1st. Slavery and involuntary Hervitude,
except for crime, is hereby abolished and
prohibited in this State forever.
ID. Courts of competent jurisdiction
may apprentice minors of African descent
on like conditions provided by law for ap-
prenticing white children.
I'd. General Assembly shall make no law
establishing slavery recognizing proper
ty in human beings. There was but one
dissenting vote. One hundred guns were
fred in honor Of the event, and the bells
were rung throughout the city.
General Grant, according TO arrange
ments, went down to to the Headquarters
Of the Army of the Potomac this morning,
notwithstanding the heavy rain storm
which has prevailed al day.