Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-12-12

mittee was appointed to make arrange
menia for his reception
- HHAT WAS DONE.
The Committee on the Soldiers and Sail.
ors' Dinner report that s56, 1855 was received
in money, besides large contributions in
poultry previously Acknowledged.
jnHlr.r,ruufrs.
The Times Washington special says, en-
listments in Haneock'S Corps are progress
ing very fsvorably. Large mum berI Of
letters from the veterans in all parts Of the
country are daily received, and the indi-
cstions are that in short time the Corps
will receive its full compliment Of mon.
JoKI OF oTTIcERs.
General Butler has issued an order for
bidding officers borrowing money from en-
listed men.
An ESGAGEMEET.
The Tribune's Army Of the Potomac
special gives an account Of engagement be-
tween our batteries and the rebel rams.
One rebel boat was considerably damaged.
sHEENAE's EovENENTs.
A Washington dispatch to the World
learns from deSerters and other sources
that the rebel papers have concealed the
following important facts in regard to
Sherman's movements
First, That Shsrman's march up to the
time he reached Millen, was practically un-
/ opposed, the only fighting being cavalry
skirmishes between Fitzpatrick and Wheel
or. His march has created tremendous
panic. he has swept all central Georgia
clean of grain, forage, horses, mules and
L regroeE.
Il is supposed that he will reach the coast
with two able-bodied negroes for every
white man in his ranks. It is understood
1 L., al. - II
males TO accompany his army.
Having fought no battles in central
Georgia and having kept his army well to-
gether, Sherman will reach tds coast with
his army in splendid fighting trim, with an
abundance of ammunition and shot.
There is reason for believing that in sd-
| dition 10 the negroes, Sherman will be re-
enforced by 5000 Union prisoners.
There is story that the prisoners in
camp near Millen, hearing Of the near ap-
proach Of Sherman, oVerpOwered their
guard and scattered themselves over the
country.
The Richmond Examiner Of the 7th says:
The military drama in Georgia is drawing
rapidly to denoument. Sherman is at last
approaching the coast, whittier he has been
travelling for twsnty-three days. Whether
he will complete his journey or not, de-
peDds very much upon certain events which
viii osaur this week. There are troops in
his front who viii resolutely dispute his
further advance toward Savaanah or Da-
rien, after he passes q certain point. It is
reported that his advance was diminishing
yesterday morning with the outpOsts.
The Macon Confederate saws: Everv
house in Griswoldville has D1eu, burned "
the enemy, except Mr.. Griswold' q and
small frame house occupied by Eome of the
operatives of the mill.
The Augusta ConstitutiSnalist says Gov
ernor Browns hesqduarters are in Macon.
It is stated to have been at Athens.
Macon is now considered to be safe and
refugees are rapidly returning.
tOnly two houses were burned in Clinton
BY the enemy.
The impression still prevails in Georgia
that Sherman is making q move for SavSn-
nah,
The commander Of the post at Macon
has declared the city upon a peace footing,
and the orders of General Cobb, ordering
out every man capable Of bearing arms, are
Withdrawn. The city is very quiet and or
deTly, and We expect things to resume
their usual appearance in few days.
The Southern Express Company have re-
sumed business and now receive freight
and money for all points, except Augusta
and saTannsh.
4uB AlCuuOuu p6bGa 1uBEo II
no news ofim portsnce from Petersburg
Eome csnnonading was kept up on our left
during TO- day, but without result.
The Yankee army have pulled down all
tho dwelling houses between Petersburg
and City Point and are constructing winter
quarters out of them.
We stated yesterday that Grant had been
enforced by the 9th Corps from sheri-
dams army. From the number of trans
ports loaded with troops that have been
passing down the Potom &C for the last four
days, it is probable that the 9th Corps is
also moving to the James River.
We think it certain that Grant is now
mastering mis- forces for the long talked of
attack on Richmond, and that be has con-
centrsted his troops for this purpose. If
the fine weather continues he may bring
on q battle this week.
REBEL ADYERTIsENHNF.
The following advertisement appears in
the Richmond Whig, Of the sthi
To all to Whom il may Concern: The
failure of our employee es to do their work
with skill in New York, makes its neces-
sary for the brotherhood to meet and concert
measures for the more decisive execution
of the great rstaliatory duty they have
taken on themselves ct this juncture. Our
homes have been destroyed in violation Of
all the rules Of warfare, and We must make
our ruthless enemy feel the weight Of our
Justly aroused vengeance in the very cen
ter of his resources and wealth-We can
do it effectually. You are ordered to meet
in this city, by delegates from our several
associations in Virginia and North and
South Carolina, at eight o'clock, on the
evening of the 18Th inst, for business. By
order Of the GRRIT BRoTEHR.
GRAND BALL.