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Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-05-13
FRON BERmUDA HUNDHED-

BERMUDA HUNDRED, VA May 10.
Nothing definite has yet been accom-
plished by our forces in the way Of esp.
lures, but every thing looks favorable
Besuregard, with about 10000 men, is
in Petersburg, and We heve all the rail-
roads cut lesIing to tue city and forces
enough TO keep Besuregsrd there until he
surrenders. We shall, it is reported, soon
commence siege Of the place.
There are four monitors and several
gunbOsts within four miles of Fort Oar
ling ready 10 cooperate with cur land
forces-s part of them abreast Of the
monitors; force occupying strong posi-
ton, and are strong enough to hold It, and
as soon as Petersburg is taken to advance
on Fort Darling. With land and wa
ter force, and with the will and deter
minstiOn existing in our ranks, there is
NO doubt Of success.
1t is supposed that General Ksutz is
now to the south of Petersburg aiming
at the destruction of railroads leading
south from Richmond. Correspondents
have probably announced his defeat, many
of his troops captured, SO.
1t is not believed thst Beauregsrd has
no cavalry.
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Yesterday Afternoons Report.
FROM NEW YORK.
NEW YORK, May Il.

NE" AOAAJ unny u.
The Herald special says:
On Tuesday Gibbons and BarloWs' di-
visions were Withdrawn from the south
bank Of the Po, the latter's division close.
Jy followed by the enemy, who we're check
ed by our artillery, posted along the ridge
commanding the river. Early in the day
the whole army began to strsighten out in
line Of battle for q renewal Of the engage
ment. Skirmishing was kept up during
this time between the advanced line Of the
two armies, the enemy bestirring himself
as though intent on offensive operations.
Our line WAS formed with the I'd corps on
the right, the 9th in the centre and the 9th
on the left, with Burnsides' corps in the
rear Of our lef', for the protection Of our
immense trains, and to act as reserve in
an emergency. The epnntry here is quite
rolling, studded with groves Of pine and
hard wood, and sffording much better IA
eilitles for handling troops and the use Of
artillery than about the Wilderness.
The enemy, during the night, strength
ened their formidable position with rifle
pits, brelslworks, barTicades, &C., render
ing it stronger than any line Of defense
occupied by him since leaving the earth
works on the Rspidsn.
Thus matters stood until fsr into the
evening. The fighting became quite sharp
ct intervals at different points, but without
anything definite. Five o'clock was fixed
for the grand assault.
General orders announcing the success
Of sherman in the West and Butler on the
James river, were read to the troops pro-
ducing the widest excitement, and as the
hour approached for the attack, the eHtou-
sissm OF the troops became almost ungOv-
ernsble
General Grant WAS surrounded by his
staff; Meade, Handbook and Warren, we're
all stationed on eminences within sight Of
each other. while the vast columns of our
army slowly gathered themselves togeth-
er for the great struggle. Just as the At
tack was about to be made, the enemy sd-
vanoed on our right threatening to press
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-05-13
FROM CAIR0

CARo, May II,
The dispssoh boat General Lyon frnm
below reports that on the 9th the trans
ports City Belle, Emma and Warner, in
Psssings battery twelve miles below Al
exsndrls, were hred upon and destroyed.
The gunboat Signal was also destroyed By
the battery, and the gunboat Covington
was set on Ere to prevent her falling into
the hands Of the rebels. The battery IL
Banks.
Banks remains at Alexandria, and Il
strong enough to resist any attack made
upon him.
During the fight above Alexandria vhan
the gunbOat Juliet was DESTROYED. the
Cricket Admiral Porter's boat suffered
severely. Both engineers were killed, and
many Of the crew wounded.
Forrest, Chalmers Roddy and Lee are
said to be ct Tupula, where they we're 70
have grand review on Saturday last.
Escaped Federal cavalry officers report
Federal successes at Jackson and Bolivar
Tennessee.
The steamer Belle, Of Memphis, arrived
from Memphis with 104 bales Of cotton.
The steamer Commercial from Little
Rock, arrived with III bales Of cotton.
Steele's forces was actively engaged
terrifying the town.
All is quiet on the Arkansas river.
The rebel cavalry had gone in the direo-
ton Of Fort Smith. It is rumored thew
had taken Dsrdenelles, q small town be.
low Fort Smith. Il is said the rebels ala
not carry out the system Of slaurhterip9
eolored troops at the battle Of Sabine Riv-
er, but took many Of our wounded and
dressed their wounds, and sent a flag OF
truce to General Steele for their exchange.
The reason assigned for this is that the
negroes took no prisoners.
A rebel force is said to be in the imme-
diate vicinity Of Pine Bluff.
Eight hundred bales OF cotton wsra
sold at Memphis on Saturday; Six hun
bales brought II cents, and the remainder
from "a to Is cents. The total receipts Of
cotton for the week were 3,176 bales; shin
ments, 22OO bales. Middling is held at
from l2 to 45 cents; good, 75 to IS; fair,
u to 78.
The Silver Moon from Memphis for Gin
oinnsti, passed here last night with LOTT
bales Of cotton.
The st. Patrick passed up with 700 bales
for Evansville.
General Csuby and staff arrived this
morning en- route his command.
it IS reported that the rebels boarded the
steamer Emma on Red river, forced the
crew into the old, and then sci FIRE to the
boat. The report is not Vouched for.
On Saturday night small band Of
suerrillss passed between the camp and
picket posts Of an expedition sent out BY
General Prince from Columbus, KY, under
COLONEL Moore, encsmped near Msyfeld,
and captured the entire picket without our
forces seeing them.
Memphis sdviees from Vieksburv state
that an expedition had left there for YaEoo
City.
Lee, Ross and Adams were at YaEoo
City with large force, and sn engage
ment was anticipated.
Forrest has passed South, and Stursis
was unable to come up with him.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-05-13

LOUISVILLE, May II.
Bruce Phillips, with 25 rebel guerrillas,
on Wednesday, from Palmyra and Cum
berlsnd City, fred some 80 musket shots st
q steamer upward bound with Govern
ment stores The side Of the steamer was
badly riddled, but she escaped safe. To-
day these guerrillss captured William
Yates, telegraph operator from Clsrks-
vile, whom they released after taking his
horse and instruments.
On Tuesday q terrible wind and rain
storm occurred between Chattsnoo-
ga and Nashville, prOstrsting many
buildings in its course, and killing and
injuring several persons
As the 18th Ohio Infantry were pass.
ing through Third street, towards Taylor's
Barrrcks, some soldiers thereof commenced
pillaging, wherenpon Lieutenant C lionel
Hammond, the Superintendent Of the
Draft and Conscript Rendezvous, inter.
fered to prevent their depredstions when
he was sssailed by several soldiers and
severely beaten with their muskets, and
is now in a critical condition. The sup
posed offenders were arrested. Their
names have not yet been ascertained.
Memphis dates Of the 10Th have been re-
ceived.
tits certain that an order had been is
sued from General Washburne, wherein he
states that the practical operations Of com
mercisl intercourse from that city with
the States in rebellion, has been to help
largely to feed, cloth, arm and equip our
enemies, and that Memphis has been more
valuable to the Southern Confederaoy
since il fell into our hands than Nassau.
To remedy this il is ordered that on and
after the 18th Of May the lines Of the Ar.
my Of Memphis be closed no person per-
mitted to leave the city except by river, un-
less specially permitted. Persons outside
the lines who may come within, will not
be allowed, except by permit, to return
outside. Persons desiring to leave the
city must do so before the 18th inst.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-05-13
PROM wAsHINGTON.


During the last twenty -four hours about
1000 men from the Army Of The Potomsc,
wounded in the battles Of Thursday and
Friday, have arrived here. Comparative
ly few of them are suffering from injuries,
and many will soon be returned to the ar
my.
Accounts from the Army Of the Potomac
concur that there was heavy fighting yes
terday, and about Eve o'clock in the az.
ternoon an attack was made upon the
rebel batteries 1t is stated that after the
assault was continued for some time, it
was found that the rebel batteries could
not be carried without probably great sac
riRce Of life, the effort for the tine was
abandoned.
1t was reported here this morning, that
General Warren Was wounded yesterday,
and died on the way to Fredericksburg.
The rumor was repeated tonight and gen
enally believed.
The fighting yesterday afternoon is said
to have been very severe, ss the heavy ar
tlery was brought into action on both
sides. The result as far ss known this
morning was to our advantage. The reb-
els attempted to get on the rear portion Of
our army to obtain supplies, but were
driven of with loss. The fighting was re-
sumed to-day. ,s,
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PURTHER BY THE AFRICA.


In Parliament Lord Derby had denounc-
ed the course pursued by the Government
in relation to the Laird rams
Earl Russell warmly defended the Gov
ernment.
A long debate occurred in the House Of
Commons on the Tuscaloosa case. The &C.
tiOn of the Government Was sustained by
"a majority.
LIvERPooL, SOth.-FlOur frmer and aa-
vanoed Cd per bbl. Wheat has an upward
tendency, with an advance Of l02 per
cent. Red west. Is 10d@Ss 4d; red south.
IS Sd@8s Sd; white southern do So Sd.
Corn firm; mixed 289285.
Beef quiet and firm. Pork steady.
Bacon quiet and steady. Lard dull and
easier at 1904. Butter very dull.
Petroleum quiet and steady; crude 18d;
refined 2s Per gallon.
LoEDoN-- Bresdstuffs quiet and steady.
Sugar quiet. Coffee firm, with partial
advance Of Sd. Teas quiet.
Petroleum steady.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-05-13
FROM NATCHEZ.
Especial Dispatch TO the Cleveland Leader
NAToHEz, MISS, May 5, I
via CAIRO, May II.

Especial Dispatch TO the Cleveland Lesder.l
NAToHEz, Miss, May g.
via CAIRO, May II.
GUERRILLAs.
A great scare has been created here by
the appearance of party Of guerrillss,
(77O). The town is admirably fortified,
and no fears need be entertained.
QUAETRELL's MEN.
Qusntrelrs men have been committing
depredstions on plantations in LOuisisns,
between Vicksburg and Nstchez, opposite
Davis plantation, where the negroes are
armed. After a skirmisb with them, in
which twOSrebels were killed and eight
wounded, they fed.
The rebels msssacred Professor Win
chslI, lessee of q plantation, from
Michigan University, Ann Ar
Dor, and thirty of his COlOred
h nds. Two days after they visited Wat
er Proof and stripped all the plantations
Of mules and negroes, and carrying of all
the white men they could find, saying that
they intended to hang them.
We have news from Alexandria to the
I'd Of May. Up 10 that time there had
been no fighting Of any consequence. A
small force Of rebels had appeared on the
north side Of the river.
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FROM WASHINGTON
WAsu1HoroN, May II.


The Star says Gen. Burnside's colored
troops we're held in reserve but Were sub
sequently brought into action and fought
with desperation Their officers expected
to have considerable difficulty in restrain.
ing them, as they appeared te be disposed
not to take any prisoners, being sxssper.
ated by the remembrance Of FoIt Pillow
and the atrocities committed there.
It was believed in the army that siegel,
had destroyed Lees railroad connec-
tiOns with Lynchburg, and that Sherman
h done the same to his communications
with Richmond.
An order was given for another advance
yesterday morning at 8 An, when our
informant left and our centre and right
were heavily engaged with the rebels.
The 9th corps was then on the march.
Our losses are repre- ented to have been
very heavy, but everything looks hopeful.
Prominent officers say that we shall soon
see the end.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-05-13

Gentlemen prominently connected with
the aovernment are to-day in good spiritg
IN view Of the recent movements, Otksr
movements are in progress, which viii
soon be developed, forming part Of the gen
eral plan looking 10 success.
Burnside sent word to his friends In
Washington that everything looked favor
able and hopeful.
The Tribune's special Of the Ilth says
that Burnside advanced to SpotisylVanis
mat morning, driving Hills corps before
nlnI and now holds the place.
Dale : rebel brigade, 2,4O0 strong, Eas
cap ured oy a charge Of Vermont brig
sde tuesday night but nearly half esoap-
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-05-13
Careless Delivery ofL.ttsrs.

Our citizens must expect under the new
delivery arrangement, to have their mail
matter often 60 kidng over the city, and
II they find their letters they will be
lucky. We know Of an instance in which
two letters-one Of money vslue-Which
were directed plainly 10 one Of our prom
inent business men, and his business
place added thereto, and which is as prom
inent business locality ss there is in this
city, and yet those letters we're delivered
ct the residence Of another gentleman of
the same sur name, but whose christian
name, and whose business were entirely
different from those Of the person TO whom
the letters were addressed. And, more
over, no directions had been given TO have
the mail matter delivered by carriers. II
some Of the carriers could be put inside
the Postofioe, to relieve the arduous duties
Of an insufficient number Of clerks, some
good might come to the community.-Hsr-
aid.
The prominent business man alluded
to above is Mr.. George A. Benedict, and
the motives which Influenced him to make
the above malignant attack upon the sys
TEN Of free delivery Of letters is 80 sOsu
kHoUH 81 this community that it is not neo-
essary for us to refer to them further.
: It's true that the letters alluded to were
delivered BY mistake at the house of sno-
ther party bearing the same name. Since
the 26lh Of March the letter carriers of
this city have delivered over 6e, 900 let.
ters' and collected over $4,000 from letter
boxes, and 50 far they haps only made too
@i'taE'', including the one charged against
them BY Mr.. Benedict.
The delivery Of letters is bound to be q
permanent iustitutiOn in this city, and a
successful one, too, and all that Mr.. Beno-
dict can say against it viii have Just as
mush effect IS the baying Of dog a. the
moon.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-05-13
FORRIGN NRWs.

HALIFAX, May II.
The Africa from Liverpool, SOth, via
QusvH5tVuHg 1st, L. 4--s-.1
The Danes had evacuated Brederica, and
had Withdrawn to Furmes Island.
LATEST.
LIvERPooL, 3OEh-Bresdsiuf firm.
Provisions quiet and steady.
Produce quiet and steady.
Cotton buoy ant and advancing tendency.
COnsols Sl&s9ls; Illinois 22a2O dis
count Erie 62a64.
The rebel loan has advanced.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-05-13

The contemplated dam at the Falls will
not be built, and our gunbOats will have
to wait for rise Of the stream.
A rebel battery sunk the steamer Emma
at Fort DeRussy. POrter's flagship is st
mouth Of Red river, and reinfOrcements
are passing up to alexandria.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-05-13

BOSTON, May II.
The subscriptions that have been started
here already realize $4,000 to aid the
wounded.
The funds subscribed here for the East
Tennessee sufferers now amount to S94,
000
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FROM sHRRMAN,s ARMY.

TUNNEL HILL, May IL.
After three days heavy skirmishing, in
whie oil the corps participated, the en-
emy were driven back to Rocky Ridge and
Buzzard RoOst Mountain, from which we
are fsst sxpeiling them, and everything is
going on in 9 most satisfactory way.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-05-13

BosToE, May II.
The draft commenced here to day, and
was submitted to in g quiet aud pssceful
spirit.
Additional surgeons left this city for
Virginia to-day.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-05-13

The yield Of gold in Australia for the
last year will show decrease Of seven
hu adred thousand pounds. The amount as
stated for 1868, was really about Eve nil
lien, eight hundred and forty thousand,
seven hundred and eighty-four pounds,
and Of this writer in Victoria says one
million three hundred thousand pounds
went from the Australian banks.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-05-13
BANKERS nEETING IN CHICAGO.

OhlOAdOi NAY 1As
The bankers Of this city held meeting
last evening when it was resolved that on
and after Monday next to adopt green
backs as the standard currency. Similar
action has boen taken in many places in
the interior.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-05-13

BUFFALO, May u.
No confirmation has been received here
Of the rumOr Of SigsPs having formed q
junction with Grant.
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FROM PHILADELPHIA.

PHILADELPHIA, May II.
The family of Gen. Joshua ]. Owens
have received intelligence Of his death
while at the head Of his brigade.
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FROM THE BATTLE FIELD.
H- w. nTo-- I

The Posts Washington special Gays that
dispatches just received from the army ds-
ted late yesterday, state that Grant has
won another victory. Lees whole left is
crushed, and We have captured q whole
rebel brigade. Burnside chased EWsll
over miles.
The World has q rumor from Washing
ton, that the 10th and 18th army corps on
the north bank Of the James, are to be
sent around to reinforce TIE army Of the
Potomac from the north. That they COM
prise too small an army to capture Rich
moDd, and that they are too numerous to
permit their being kept out Of the field.
The Worlds special says: Grant msssed
nearly 400 pieces Of artillery against
Lees position at Spottsylvsnis Court
House, on Tuesday, and fired for two
hours. When the assault was finally or
dered the advancing column met with but
feeble resistance. Lees line did not waver
until just before the close of the battle,
when it fell back and we gained consider
able ground.
The correspondence from General But
ler's army contains nothing later Of that
Generals operations than was announced
In his dispatch.
Tee Herald has an extra just issued,
which has the following
WAsHIsGToE, May livery important
news has just been received. The result
Of the last great battle is the defeat of the
rebels, and the retreat Of Lee. 10000 pris-
oners and twelve cannon have been cap
tured.
1t will not take General Grant all the
summer to finish this fight at this rate.
LATER.
Up to this writing we have received no
confirmation Of the rumor above mentioned,
but the fact that such report was cur
rent in fredericksburg yesterday shows
the bouyant feeling there in regard to our
position.
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HOUSE.

Inc HOUSE resumed tho consideration es
the bill to give homestesds to sailors and
soldiers, without distinction Of color, on
forfeited lands in ninsurrectionsry districts.
After debate the bill passed BY vote Of
rs to 54.
The House resumed the consideration Of
the bill declaring the Camden and Atlantic
r. R., and the Rsritan and Delaware Bay
R. R., and the branches thereof built and
to be lawful structures aud public high
ways Of the United Sta ,es.
Mr.. Wilson offered as q substitute that
every railroad company ia the United
States, whose road is operated by steam,
and its successors and sssignees are auth
orized to carry on over its road, boats,
bridges and ferries sll freight, mails, pas
sengers, Government suppl 5 and troops
from one State to another, and receive
compensation therefor.
A motion to table the bill was disagreed
to by Is majority.
The House adopted Mr.. Wilson's substi-
tute for the bill and passed it as thus
amended. Yeas, 63; nays, 81.
Adjourned.
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CONGRESSIONAL.
WAsHIEGTON, May Il
SENATE.

SENATE.
Mr.. Wilson reported fsvorsbly on the
bill to facilitate Interstate communica-
tion.
The resolution oslling for information
as to the erection Of depot at Hitting,
Maine, was adopted.
Mr.. Wilson submitted joint resolution,
calling for information as to the general
officers in command since the Wsr began,
and otherwise, their birth and subsequent
history.
The bill to regulate the purity of cleo
tions in the District of Columbia, was taken
up. The question being on Mr.. PoWelPs
amendment to restrict the elective fran
chise to white males.
The bill to promote the purity Of cleo
tions in the District Of Columbia, allowing
every male citizen TO V to without regard
to color, was considered.
An amendment Of Mr.. CoWsn to insert
the word white SIS qualification for voters,
was adopted.
Mr. Morrell offered substitute for the
amendment, restricting the right to vote Of
tax paying citizens who can read and
write, which was ruled out Of order.
Considerable debate followed without
action on the bill or amendment.
The Senate went into extra session and
subsequently adjourned till Monday.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-05-13

Nswbsrn has been again threatened By
The rebels. -
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1864-10-20
Seneca County

sTAvE AND HEADING FACTORY. rIFFIN. o.
W. r. ChambeElin has eonsisntly on hand Flour
aud Frult Barfsl stAvss, well sessonsd, a.d kiln.
8r ed hssding Prompt attention given 10 s orders.
Also Scroll Saving aud Tuning done to order.
Nave ubeF ,ls63. SIT
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1864-10-20
Davis House.

tFornleriy called the "City House,D Tifhn, ohio
a.EyI WEIRioK, Proprietor.
The unders esires to inform alh's friendsand
the atepauons OF the City House Cnow the DaYisthat
his hotel 10 resdy for the reception Of guest. The
House has been re.built, re-furnshsd sndis now az
kocdss any In the oountry. 1874
now have stsbling spongh to socommedste any
number OF horses, and willAways have an ahundsnee
of feed. LEvIwEIRIcK.
Tifhz, October I. is5s-l5ts i.l
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1864-10-20
m. g. Wenncr,

Manufacturer of Carriages. Bugsies, ssltis', &c.
Uoraer Coe and Jefferson streets, near The aiinsn
Catholic Church, Tifhn, Oaio. A fne stock OF the
latest styles Of Busgies, sto, flashed IN the best
and OF tho most durable matsras, oonstAntly
on hand, and promptly nSde 10 order.
Tina, Ansust 25, I8se. AZ
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1864-10-20
School Examiners Notice
To TEACHERS.

Meetings Of the School tExsminers CT
Seneca County, for the exaIpira,ion Of
teachers, will be held at the ofice of the
examiners in Tomb's Block, THIN. 90 each
Saturday. from the 24th day OF September
until the 18th day OF December. 1864. inciu
siye. JAMES PILLARS.
JOHN MoCAULEY,
PRANK BAKER,
Examiners.
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1864-10-20
Frank Baker,

Attorney at Law, rifhn, Ohio. Once, In Tomb.
Block. All Just claims for Bouaty, Bsek Pay md
Pension, y, pfomutly collected for soldiers OF their
nsirs At the loved rates. No advance payment re-
auirsd- NOV. 90, le6s-7.iy
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1864-10-20
q. Clay,

Attorney aud Counsellor At Law and Notary Pub.
To- Fsstoris, Ohio, will auead promptly TO sii bust
mes snrasisd 10 his care. Particular will
be paid TO all kinds Of cellssliens, in Seneca and
adioiniar eountiss.
ornor--wishJ. Y. Jons'. ESQ.,, in HslsT Block,
up ssaiss'
Yssien., Assat Ns. EeL
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1864-10-20
Notice.

The undersigned has been duty appointed
Administrator with ths will annexed Of Isaac
Krabill. late of Seneca County, Ohio, de.
ceased. GEORGE W. KRABILL.
Sent I5-4w