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MORNING LEADER
MONDAY MORNING, Ape. IS, Is6z.
The Militia Called Out---Importaut Order
rrnl.. ELintnnr C.-.-,I Co..

The Militia Called Out---ImPortaut Order
from Adjutant GensrnI COwen.
By reference to the special dispatches
from Columbus in this mornings Leader
it will be seen that the volunteer militia
Of the staie-the ''infantry Of the Nation
al Guard, has been summoned to active
service. This step has been meditated for
some time and is undoubtedly nqe Of the
results Of the recent conference Of Yves.
tern Governors st Washington. 1t will
meet the hearty approval Of every right
thinking and loyal citizen. Itob7iates at
once, and we trust forever, the necessity Of
draft in Ohio. 1t places the gallant and
patriotic militia men Of our State in the
forts and garrisOns, where they will be
just as efficient as veterans, and enables the
well-drilled veteran regiments to swell the |
magnificent columns Of the grand army Of
Virginia, IS it marches under Grant to
speedy and final triumph.
Our own 29th will now have an op-
portunity Of proving that it has stuff for
more than dress parades. We
shall expect it to respond with a readiness.
and conduct itself with a bravery, that
9hsll make itstill more than ever the pride
,f Cleveland.
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sr. LOUIS, April "A.

or. LOUIS, april "A.
The $50 P. N. Republicans Red River
correspondence OF the 18th says:
General Smiths command began cros-
sing the river opposite Grand Ecore that
day for an overland trip to Vicksburg, ii
being understood that General Grant sent
orders for Smiths return to that place
Rebel prisoners say they had 25, 900 men
in the recent battles, and that they lost
5000 in last Saturdays fight. They left
their killed and wounded on the field.
Our loss on Saturday wss about 1000, our
wounded were taken TO Grand Ecore, our
killed left on the field, but reported after
wards to have been buried by cavalry
General Smiths command consisted of
portions Of the 18th and 18th Army Corps,
General Hurlbut and McPherson's.
Correspondents ssy that great dissstis-
faction is expressed Of Banks generalship
in Fridays battle, fought contrary to
General Frsnklin's plan, and both Frank
lin and Ransom protested against having
cavalry so far in the advance. General
Smith protested against the retreat from
Pleasant Hill, after the victory of Sstur.
day, he wishing to pursue the rebels but
Banks ordered the return Of the entire
army to Grand EooTe. It is difficult to de-
termine what the result of the expedition
will be. Il will require some time
to reorgsnize the army and the river con-
tinues falling. Alexandra will necessari-
ly become the base Of operations instead
Of some point above. All the forces at
Alexandria have been ordered to Grand |
Esore and fears are entertained that the |
rebels may attack the former place and |
destroy large amount of army slofes
there.
Alexandria dates to the 9TH and Slb say
all spectators are excluded from that |
post and the military authorities will con-
duct trade, sending all cotton and sugar to
NewOrlesns to sell on government account,
parties proving loyalty, however, will be
The gunbosts Neosho, Louisville and
Chillicothe are aground sboYe Grand
Ecore.
The EsstpOrt, Ossge and Mound City are
ordered out in the river, owing to the
river falling.
The gunboat Mozsrk has been ordered to
Mobile.
Captain Todd, formerly Provost Marshal
of Alexandria, and cousin to Mrs. Lincoln,
came into our lines with his family, hav-
ng given himself up.
The rebels are said to have 81 trans.
ports at Shreveport.
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FROM CINCINNATI.

OIhoIHHAIII April q.
Gov. Brough has issued an order calling
the National Guard Of Ohio into active
service for 100 days. They will be clothed,
armed, equipped and paid by the o. 8.
Government and will report for duty on
May ID. The order says: "0ur armies in
the field are msrshslling for decisive
blow, and the citizen soldiery will share
the glory Of the crowning victories Of the
campaign by relieving our veteran regi-
ments from post and garrison duty, to
allow them to engage in me more srduous
duties Of the field.D
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FROM NEWBERN.
WAsH1HaroH, April %.

WAohAAdAOAy ApAAA AAs
The following information has been re-
ceiVed here to-day concerning the recent
disaster ct Plymouth, N. c.:
The rebel ram came down the river
about 8 o'clock, Monday morning. She
fosted down with the current and was not
discovered uutil close under the bows Of
the Miami.
Lieut.. Commander Flusser rushed for
ward, sighted and fired the bow gun
loaded with hell, which struck the ram,
rebounded, and instantly killed him, 3
piece Of shell penetrating his breast.
The ram then attacked the southield
and she sank in Eve minutes.
The Miami is somewhat injured
The ram passed the guns at Plymouth
without being discovered. She is $50 feet
long and draws feet Of water, and car
ries only two small guns.
NLW YORK, April %.
The HsraLds letter Of the 18th states
that detachment Of the 18th New York
cavalry yesterday drove in the enemy's
pickets at Beaver Greek, Is miles from
Kingston, and destroyed good sized cot
ton mill with a large amount Of cotton.
The object Of the expedition was accom-
plished without loss.
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BALTIMORE April 24th.
the American having copied from the
New York World what was represented to
be sn extract from letter from General
Butler threatening to resign on account of
the appointment Of General Smith to the
command Of the army Of the Peninsula
has received the following dispatch from
General Butler.
FoRT MONROE, April 23.-T0 the Editor
Of the Baltimore American My attention
IS called to an article in your paper headed
" A Protest from General Butler" which
supposes that have written the silly par
agraph therein contained. have written
no such letter; it is not the kind Of letter
| am accustomed to write. Then has been
no shadow Of occasion for il at aII, and
more than all, the consideration to which
am entitled has been shown me BY the
government in relation to my present
command. l should not break my habitof
lot contradicting newspaper reports save
hat If not contrsdicted it may affect 9th
rs than myself (signed)
B, F. BUTLER.
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Saturday Afternoons Report
NEWS FROM FORrREss mONKOE.

ElOlA lADNELUhs
BALTIMORE, April %.
The following was received from Fort
ress Monroe this morning:
On Sunday last the rebels assaulted our
works at Plymouth, North Csrolins, and
were twice repulsed.
On Monday the gunbost Bombshen r n
up the Roanoke river to look for the rebel
ram. Soon sftsr, she was fired into by a
rebel battery.
In the afternoon the rebel ram came
down past our batteries and ran into and
sunk the gunboat Southheld.
The Miami, q strong vessel was close TO
to the ram.
Captain Flusser fred a nine inch shell
at the ram which rebounded and exploded
killing Captain Flusser.
The Miami ran down the river out Of
danger.
The ram now has possession Of the river
below Plymouth.
Our garrison at Plymouth is cut of
from all communication. The post has
plenty Of provisions, Sc.
General Butler is confident that they
will Withstand further assault.
Little Washington is also threatened by
the rebels.
Butler has sent fleet Of gunboats to
open communication with Plymouth, and
destroy the rebel ram.
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NEW YORK. ADril %.
A special to the Post dated Washington,
April 28d, says:
The Chronicle Of Of this morning con.
lains an suthoritive denial Of the story
that General Grant and the Secretary Of
War have qusrrelled.
The votes in the House last night upon
items Of the tax bill relating to petrolem
and pig iron to increase the taxes on these
articles will be adhered TO, other items
will also be raised. The House is making
good headWsy on the tax bill in Commit
tee.
A special to the Commercial Of the same
date. says:
People who are predisiing immediate
battles in Virgins, will doubtless be dis
appointed unless General Lee either sd-
Vances in force or else makes sdemonstra-
tion towards Pennsylvania.
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RROsr NEW oRLRANs-

AEE YORK, April g.
The steamer Mississippi, from New o.
leans the 18th has arrived.
The Evening Star was detained AZ Hsv
Orleans for dispatches.
among the passengers by the Mlaslg.
SiPPl are Colonel Kimbsll and Lisutsnani
Colonel ulsley.
me New Orleans Picayune SAYS ON
loroes On Sunday last were eneambod
around Grand Ecora -
About 400 wounded came to tba .itv,..-
terdsy. Among them was Brieadier Gsn.
efal Ransom, Colonel Robinson. 81 tho III
Louisiana Cavalry, end Ooloneis Car A.
Green. NJ M
Among the killed were Colonel Wsbb
ffth Illinois; Colonel Mix, Of New YorE'
and Lieutenant Colonel Nevbold ana Iisu.
tenant Logan, 18th Iowa.
Our loss in artillery was I6 or Is pieces
three pieces are reported retakeu.
We captured three Lieutenant ColoneIg
and six Majors.
The following additional casualties are
Colonel Vance, 98th Ohio, wounded and
left on the field; Lieutenant Colonel Cow
sr' Ioth Kentucky, wounded aud prisoner.
Lieu .ensnt Miller, 9Th Missouri cavalry.
mlssingi Lieutenant Graham and ISe1.
tenant MeedOWer, s6th Illinois. Woundsd.
Captain and Lieutenant MoCuiloueh md
Leutensnt Wyman, 11th Illinois; Captain
Morse 18th Indisns, slightly; Lieutsnsnt
Jones, 18th, Indiana, killed; Lieutenant
seobs, Mercantile Battery, wounded;
Lieutenant Slack and Msjor Mann, Of tha
18Th Kentucky, slightly wounded; Lien.
ensnt Colonel Lindsay, 47th Ohio. killed:
Major Reed, 18th Illinois, missing: Lien.
enant Andrew Napier, Lieutenant John
5rshami Lieutenant P s. Meadsr, All 81
he 77lh Illinois, wounded; Captain
Jreege, 9th Missouri cavalry, wounded iR
he srm; Captain Chapman, Of General
frsnklin's staf, both legs shot of.
The steamer Evening Star, from Nav
)rlesns 18th and Havana 18Th. bas A..
ived. News meagre.
Positive information had reached Nav
'rIesns that there hsd been no more iRht-
ng since the accounts already telegrapSed.
ietWeen 300 and 400 wounded had AZ
ived at New Orleans.
liddHng.
Sugar active and higher. Sales at Is0
81. Molssses scarce and held at ssas9.
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mississippi Valley Fair.
Circular from the Committee.
Kansas State Convention,
Delegates to go for Lincoln.
FROM COLUMBUS.
Especial to the Cleveland Leader.I
COLUMBUS, April "a.

cruvn,, ,MT1 E9LUHRgs, M April "A.
The regiments, bsttalions and indepen-
dent companies Of Infantry Of the National
Guard of Ohio, are hereby called into ao-
tive service for the term Of one hundred
(10O) days, unless sooner discharged. They
will be clothed, armed, equipped, trans
ported and paid by the United States Gov
ernment. These organizations will rem
devious at the nearest eligsble places in
their respective counties, the place to Be
fixed by the commanding officer and to be
on a line OF railroad, when practicable, on
Monday May I'd, 1864, and report by tele-
graph to these headquarters st o'clock Of
the same day the number Of men present for
duty. The slacrity with which all calls for
the military forces Of the State have been
heretofore met, furnishes the surest guar
anty that the Nstionl Guard will be prompt
to assemble at the appointed time. Our
armies in the field are marsbsIling for 8
decisive blow, and the citizen soldiery will
share the glory of the crowning victories
Of the campaign by relieving our veteran
regiments from post and garrison duty to
allow them te engage in the more srduous
labors Of the field.
By order of the Governor.
B. R. C0WEN. Adj't. Gen. Of Ohio.
The Adiutant General has issued an
order to the effect that when the National
Guard shall be called into active service,
telegraph operators, railroad engineers
officers, fOremen and mechanics actually
employed in Government OF State work
for military uses shall be exempted. EY.
cry person waiting to report, except those
who furnish substitutes, shall be treated
as deserters.
Major Jonas D. Elliot Of the 1O2d, hsr
been promoted to Lieutenant Colonel, snd
Captain John Huston to Major.
The Secretary of War has ordered tht
pay Of the commanding officer Of the %
Ohio Csvslry to be suspended until h,
furnishes q history Of his regiment as re
quired by the regulations.
The 1ressuser Of State has so far re
deemed about $50, 900 of the Seneca COun
ty Bank bills.
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groes from Plymouth are atROanOke island.

| 6-SSo @ANAAA AAOALh HNo o. ASV1EOAt
EEwBERN, April 2O.-The dispatch
steamer Berry has just arrived from Ply
mouth She brings q confirmation Of the
sinking Of the Southfeld and injuring Of
the Miami and Whitehead by the rebel
ram, which now commands the approach
to Plymouth, which prevents our reinforo-
ing it. The ram now has sll the island
waters Of North Carolina open 70 her, and
there is no knowing where she may strike
the next blow. Firing has been heard in
the direction of Washington. 1t is sup
posed that the attack on that point has
commenced.
General Peck ordered reinforcements to
Plymouth the moment he received the
news Of the attack they have doubtless
failed to reach that place, owing to the
presence Of this ram. The ram draws
nine feet Of water. Her hull is fifteen
inches out Of water. She carries feur
guns and is built much like the Merimac.
General Rickett is in command of the
rebel force engaged at Plymouth There
IS quite force at Kingston, which
1t IS believed intends an attack on this |
point IN connection with their Ram No. 2, !
now at Kingston. Longstreet's cavalry has |
Joined Lee, in Virginia, and the rest Of his |
force is on the way to the same point, some |
or them, hoyeYer, are reported at Welden. |
Many Of the women and children are lesv- |
ing Newbern for Beaufort. The fremen
and citizens are ell ordered to be in resdi-
ness st moments notice to meet the enc
ny.
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FROM THE POTOMAC ARMY.
New YORK, April %.

The Worlds special from Washington,
22d, says:
There is no foundation Whatever for the
rumors that Grants army is on the ad-
vance. All is4uiet, and, 50 far ss known,
Lee is making no demonstrations.
The Richmond Enquirer states that
cartel has been effected for the exchange
Of rebel prisoners in the hands Of the Fed
ersl Government.
The latest suthentie intelligence states
that tho rebels are now busily engaged In
strengthening the fortihcstions around
Richmond.
Ths opinion prevails at Richmond that
Lee will fall back there when Grant adVsn-
ces, and no considerable resistance viii be
made along the line Of the Rspidan.
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FROM WASHINGTON
Especial to the Cleveland Leader.l
WASHINGTON, April "A.
THE OHIO CAMPAIGN CLUB.

THE OHIO CAMPAIGN CLUB.
The ohiosns, clerks and others, here,
who are forming a campaign club, having
finally perfected their Constitution, pro-
gressed, last night, so far as to get an Ex-
ecutive Committee partly selected.
SENSATION RUMoRs.
The town is full Of excitement tonight
over impending and anticipated opera
tiOns. Rumors abound, and the few facts
that are known ought not to be stated.
Among the craziest rumors that ay aloDg
the Avenue are such as these That Gen.
eral Butler has been for some reason, put
under arrest; that Burnside's co-opera.
tive operations have been abandoned
that Lee has broken camp and begun an
aggressive movement; that Grant is con.
centrsting with view to receive the at.
tack; that great movements Of large
bodies Of troops are in progress. The
best advice is to believe none Of them, anG
to look upon everything as possible, moth
ing probable.
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RROm LRAYFNEgnRTH.

LEAYEaWoRTH, April Y.
AT the State convention held at Topeka
yesterday the following deleg tes were
elected to the Baltimore National Conven.
ton; A. c. Wilder, t NJ. Bowen, NJ. H.
lnsley, F. ". Potter, J. H. Lane and W. Il.
H. Lawrence. They were instructed to
vote for Lincoln.
Governor Carney has written q letter
withdrawing from the Senatorial contest,
which leaves the election of United States
Senator with our next Legislature.
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FkOsI LOUISVILLE.
LOUISVILLE, April %.

Eighty mounted rebels came into Ken
lucky on Tuesday, at Three Pound Gap,
but were immediately driven back By
detachment Of the 45th Kentucky mounted
infantry.
General Robson reports that Eastern
Kentucky is now free from the rebels.
Colonel Weatherford, Of the 18Th Ken
lucky cavalry, sent one company from
Burksville in pursuit ofs band Of guerrillas
Of about 40, driving them into Wasan
county, Tennessee, killing eight and cap
turing ten prisoners and 50 horses.
AsjOr Generl Gordon Granger arrived
here tonight en- route for New York.
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FROU FLORIDA

Nk" 1OhKi april 70.
AdVices from Hilton Head report the
evacuation Of Pilstks, Florida, by our
forces, who brought away everything in
the shape Of military stores. They were
not molested BY the enemy.
A number Of families came away with
them.
The transport steamer General Hunter
was dertroyed by terpedoes in st. Johns
River on the 10Th inst, twelve miles above
Jacksonville. The quartermaster Of the
steamer was killed, but the others on
beard were saved. She had neither cargo
or passengers.
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81. LOUIS, April 22.
Edward B. Benton, Of Wslthsm, Ver-
mont for nearly two years past q resident
Of Fort Pillow, who wss in the fort during
Forests stack, was examined at General
Rosecrsns headquarters on Tuesday, and
fully corroboratsd all previous reports Of
rebel baFbsriHes there, making the sddi-
tional statement that blood hounds we're
used to discover the hiding pisces Of those
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FR0m WAsHINGTnN.

WASHINGTON, April "a.
The general impression in this city is
that active movements in Virginia will
not be much longer delayed by the armies
on both sides. Rumors prevail to-day in
relation to fight at Wsrrenton, Va, but the
one entitled to the most credit is that our
troops merely fell back few miles from
that place for proper purposes. General
Burnside is in Warrington.
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FRO1I CINCINNATL
NINnTEELrI A

NlNOIhhAfli april "A.
Governor Morton issued q prOolsmtioE
to the people Of Indiana, saying that the
Governors Of Ohio, Illinois, Iowa, Wiscon-
sin and Indiana, had offered to raise for
the service Of the general government, 85,-
goo men for the period Of one hundred
days, to perform such military service as
may be required Of them in any State.
The Governor calls for 10000 volun-
teers. He says that the Importance Of
making the approaching campaign sue
oessful and decisive, not to be over estima-
ted, feels confident that this call will be
promptly and fully responded to,
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FROM WASHINGTON.

HASAAAaAoAl APhA -
Gen. TOtten, Chief Engineer Of the o.
s. Army, died yesterday evening, in about
an hour after the Senste confirmed his
nomination as Msjor General, BY brsVet--
title conferred in compliment for his
long service.
John W. Hunter has been honorsbly &C.
Quilted Of the forgeries charged against
him. He is one Of the Deputy Collectors
under Mr.. Barney.
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NEW YoRK, April %.

New YORK, April %.
The Worlds Baltimore correspondent
says:
The rebels now have thirty iron-elsds
ready for serVice-ten at Richmond, i've ct
Mobile, seven ct Charleston and Savan-
nah, three on the Neuse river, two on
Fair river, and two on Rosnoake river. Il
is also said twenty iroR-clsds will arrive
from Europe before the end Of June.
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FROm BALTImORE,
BALTIMORE, April %.

-1---S@-1 ARAAA 80
The following returned prisoners died
at Jarvis Hospital to-day: Sergeant
John Cline, Co. K. seth Ohio; John R.
Robinson, private Co. E, 45th Kentucky;
NJ. L. Erstrander, Co. B, 4th Michigan cav
alrv
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CONGRESSIONAL.

HOUSE.
Mr.. Wsshburn, from the Committee on
Commerce, reported bill to create an sd-
dItional supervising Inspector Of steam
boats, his duties to be confined to New Or
leans and also to Boards Of Local Inspsc-
tors at POrtlsnd, Oregon, and Memphis
Tenn.
The Board Of Inspection ct Wheeling is
discontinued, for the reason that there are
two other Boards Of Inspection for Ohio
river. The bill was passed.
Mr.. Highly, Of Cal, from the Select Com
mittee to examine into Representative Nc.
Clurg's charges, reported that his col.
league Mr.. Blair Of No, had violsted the
law in the matter Of an alleged liquor
speculation, and also to investigate the
genuineness er fBlseness Of an alleged or
der for liquors, made report thereon to
the effect that the original order signeI
by Major General Blair and other officers
was for liquors, cigars, SC, to the amount |
Of $3.50 or Sl75 but that the order was al |
tered by Michael Powers to call for S8, 900 |
worth Of the same for the latter Powers,
speculsting purposes.
The Committee are satisfied that no Vio- |
lation OF law was committed by Mr.. Blair. |
Mr.. Blair spoke Of his intention soon to /
take leave Of the House. He said the
charges against him were made while he
was in military command, and circulated
against him because he was opposed TO the
trade regulations Of Secretary Chase, and
differed from the plan Of Mr.. Chase to let
the Southern States 60. His colleague,
Mr.. MoClurg hsd brought the charges
mere with the eosrseness and brutality
that chsTaoserize5 low and vulgar minds.
Tne Speaker called Mr.. Blair to order,
him that personalities must not
be INDUCED in.
Mr.. Blair begged the pardon Of the
Speaker. His colleague, MeClurg, had
gone to the trouble Of having what he
called the forged orders photographed.
He, Blsir, intended to follow out the hint.
and have these orders ornamented with
the portrait of his colleague MoClurg, after
the manner of the "Rogue's Gallery" The
dogs and hounds had been set on him by
their master. He, Blair, had driven these j
dogs and hounds into their kennel, and he
intended to hold their master responsible.
MIR. Blair read from letters to show the
destructive effects Of Secretary Chsse's
trade regulations, and stating that large |
1N"A'A'ASo Va SVOuS pass tnHOu8A our une5 |
10 the enemy. The letters also say that
Secretary Chase is using his power for
sleetioneering purposes, and Mr.. Blair sd-
led, to oppose Presi ient Lincoln, who
gave Secretary Chase his plsoe.
Mr.. MeClurg said if it be the pleasure
u the House he would postpone his re-
marks until the tsx bill shall be disposed
II. He believed the members, (Blsir's) !
character, if he has any, would suffer by
he delay, and he was sure his own would
lot. He gave way to Mr.. Morrill,, who
moved that the House resolve itself into
committee on the Tax Bill, which prevail.
ID.
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OIhULHAAIII ApfII Zoe
A dispatch from Columbus contrsdicis
the report that Crawford county, Ohio, has
been placed under martial law. The mili-
tsry authorities have no knowledge Of
such step having been taken or contem-
Mated
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Gen. Meade has written a letter to the
Committee appointed to raise funds for
the great Central Fair for the Sanitary
Commission, to be held at Philadelphis,
endorsing its objects in the highest terms.