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The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-09-28

4Aoyah0m LINCOLN to Req. John p. CULVER:
co There is but one political question before the
People OF this country, which this s slavery right
or is it wrong" ABRAHAM IIscoLE. I.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-06-17
FROM CHICAGO.

CHICAGO, June 16.
The Illinois Democratic State Convention
met ct Springfield yesterday, and nomi.
mated Q full electoral ticket, and appointed
delegates to tho National Convention
which is TO assemble in this city on the 4tb
Of July.
Resolutions were adopted declaring that
in % much as he National Democratic Con.
vention is soon to assemble with authority
to make declaration Of the principles Of
the National Democrat party, it is inexpe-
dent for this Convention, on this occasion
to make such declaration.
A dispatch was read from the President
Of the District Convention, at Hamilton
Ohio, announcing the safe arrival there Of
Hon. @. L. Vsllandigham.
The reading of the dispatch was followed
by wild outburst Of cheering and en-
thusiasm.
A resolution was unanimously adopted
declaring as follows:
That we pledge ourselves to stand by
Ohio in protecting Clement L. Vsllaudig-
ham aud her citizens under the Constitu.
tion and laws.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-06-17
DisooverI Of nlnstodon in michigan.

Discovery Of a MRstodOn In Michigan.
A correspondent Of the Detroit Tribune,
writing from Adrian, tells Of the discOv-
cry Of Mssiodon some miles from Adrian.
The following are the dimensions given,
It being OF email size:
From the extremity Of the skull to the
last bone fonnd, 16 feet inches; width Of
site, or height Of enimsl, 10 feet (2). Ut is
probably near g.
Shoulder BIads-Length u inches lar
cest circumference, 20 inches; smallest
I45; Socket bone, 20.
Thigh Bene--L.ength 191 inches; circum-
ference Of larger end, 244; smaller, l2t;
socket circumference, 164 inches; narrow
est diameter, 81 inches broadcast, 81.
Leg BOHe-Length 49, inchesj largest
circle, l93 inches, smsllest l04.
Smaller l,g Boas-LsDgth 151 inches;
larger en-, II inches; smaller end 81;
smsllest circumference 4f
Knee joints s-Circumfereoe, l6 inches
diameter inches; thickness, 4&.
Length Of leg from top Of shoulder to
pasture joint feet.
Rib Length, SO inches; diameter Of pro-
cess, 10 inches; smallest diameter, 5 in
ches.
VertaJyaa-Breadtb, inches; thickness,
81 ehes.
THIks-Nesr base, circumference, in
chez. The tusks were broken and much
deosyed-spparently about the size Of
those os an elephant.
Testh-The teeth we're Ia wonderful
preservation, the crown Of the molsr teeth
presenting conical turbercles covered with
enamel. The enamel is still perfect. As
it is from this peculiar nipple. tooth that
thsmsstodon derives its name, (ngltcs nip
pie, odOHS, tooth) the character Of the fos-
sill remains thus discovered would seem to
be very satisfactorily indicated.
Whist we took to be the eye socket was
oval; longest diameter, u inches: shortest
dismeter inch; depth, about i inches.
The skull hsd undoubtedly been broken
in getting il out, as no piece large enough
for correct measurement appeared. There
was bit Of cheek bone, another Of jaw,
an,ss tbst Wss all.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-06-17
Second Dispatch
WAaurraror. juno I8.-1l P. 3

WAsHIEoToH, June 1911 z. n.
We may soon expect something alirring
from Grant again. 1t is certain that his
army has safely crossed James river. He
avoided the passage Of White Oak swamps,
and took the short cut to Charles City
Court House BY crossing the Chi,ksbominy
at Long Bridge and Jones' Bridge, yester-
day morning. Our advance were on the
march in the direction Of Petersburg, and
General KautE's cavalry were already en-
gsgiDg the enemy in the outskirts Of the
town. Their operations were distinctly
visible from Gen. Buffers headquarters.
White House is entirely abandoned, ard
steamers leave this city now for Charles
City Landing on the James river.
The Richmond Dispatch reesived yester-
day states that sheridsn's forces encamped
on Thursday night at New Market, spOtt-
sylvanis county, about i've miles from
Childsbury and ten miles south Of spott-
sylvanis Court House, We have good au-
thOrity for stating that General Hampton
was between them and GOrdonsville. 1t
is reported that Sheridsn's command is
about 5000 strong, with ten pieces of ar
tiIlery and that they moved in three col
umns.
tits reported that Hampton surprised
the enemy's camp and put them to route,
but this lacks confirmation.
The Dispatch also says that we have re-
csived further intelligence from the She
nsndOah Valley.
Crooks and Averill Joined Hunter on
Wednesday at staunton at which time
e portion Of their force were on the GGr-
donsville and Middleb1ook road.
On sundry at clock, P. Il the enemy's
cavalry made g demonstration on the
Grsenville and SGsuntOn road, and were
repulsed BY General Imboden. The enc
my retrested to stsuntou, burning the
Baskerville Depot on the route.
: Pope, with force of 1000; ;;wasreportei
moving down the Valley to reinfors Hun
ter.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-06-17
FROM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, June 10,
There we're six hundred and ffty-one
sealed proposals for the $50, co., 600 loan.
At rough calculation the offers amounted
to 10000, 900.
The bids opened to-day averaged abOut
the same as yesterday.
No formal awards have yet been made,
ss the entire list has yet to undergo an
official examination.
The return Of Mr.. Vsllandigham to Ohio
was on his own responsibility. It is not
known whether any executive action will
be taken concerning him.
Although the gold bill rs amended BY
the House and published day or two ago,
mas passed both Houses Of Congress,
it has not yet been presented to the Presi-
dent fo- his signature. It will undoubt-
eily be approved by him after his return
from Philadelphia.
The opening Of the bids Of the s75, ,0OO,-
900 loan was resumed On this P. NJ. The
awards will not be made until tomorrow.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-06-17
FROM CHICAGO.

Especial Dispatch to the Cleveland Leader.I
CHICAGO, June l6.
A letter just received in this city from
sn officer in sturges' unfortunate sxpedi.
tion from Memphis, says:
Out of five regiments Of infantry and
one battery only $50 men escaped.
Colonel Humphrey, of the 95th Illinois,
and Colonel MoKing, of tho 18th Illinois,
were killed.
1t is impossible to tell who we're killed
and wounded. TIE 1lth Illinois left with
300 men and brought back ss. It has
been a terrible disaster. We have lost
not less than $500, including 1900 or
1900 killed and wounded, upwards Of 200
wagons, 16 pieces Of artillery, a large
quantity of ammunition and stores aud
5000 small arms.
The fight took place about two miles
west Of Baldwin, on the Mobile s. Ohio
Railroad. The prisoners taken say the
rebels had from p, 600 to 10000 men, while
our fcIos did not exceed 1000. We were
completely overwhelmed.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-06-17
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS
BIDS FOR THE S75,OOO,OOO
LOAN
President Lincoln in Philadelphia
FROM WASHINGTON.
[speoisl Despatch to the Cleveland Leader.7
First Dispatch.
WAsHIFaroN, JuI

- - reSLa
WAsHIEoToE, June 1872.
Mr.. Hubbard from the select Commit
tee to investigate the slIedged frauds on
the Government in certain departments Of
the New York Custom House, reports that
great irregularities have been committed
IN bonds for goods shipped to points
known as rebel trading posts. Seven
hundred an thirty two such bondswere ex-
ecuted. Some we're found to contain names
Of principals different from the sigma
lures. Some having two principals in
the body Of the instrumsut, we're sub.
scribed by one.
Mr.. Chandler, from the Senate Com
mittee Of Commerce, reported the Pacific
Telegraph bill with an amendment strik-
ing out ths contract for $40, 900 annually
for 10 years between the Company and
Government Of the United States.
The bill to punish guerrilIss came up
to-day.
Mr.. johnson, of Maryland, thought the
description of guerrillas too vague, and
seemed inclined, for fear Of retaliation and
other evils, to respect the authority, what
ever it is, BY which they act. 1t was con.
sidered briefly in the morning hour and
went over.
The Tariff bill was then taken up. The
duty upon teas was reduced from 25 to
200 per pound, but finer varieties were
charged loo ad valorem. The committees
amendment on cigars was adopted.
The House bill on the amendment Of the
Peruvian Claim Law was reported by the
senste's committee on Foreign Rslstions
to-day, and passed.
The House is progressing rapidly in its
consideration Of the Ssnste's amendment
Of. the Tax bill. It recsded to-day from its
position in favor Of taxing spirits on hand
by vote Of p TO 62.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-06-17
Concerning !. Yanks ,,

Tha following genial letter appears in 9
late number Of the Charleston Courier:
" TO the Editor of Che 06drleltoR Courier
"I agree with you in the main in the
remarks you make in your issue Of the
l4th, in relation to your use Of the terms
'Ysnkee' and 'YsnkeedOm. But as We
ought to have descriptive designation Of
that people that can give no ofsnse to the
many worthy and true men amongst as Of
Yankee birth, propose that we Is e pso-
pie adopt the torn 'Ysnk for our insane
eneniesi 30 that We may talk Of the sYark
government Yank army Yank Con-
gress,' 'fsnk news, So, SO. Il is short,
contemptuous, and descriptive Of the thing
aignisad =
81 an sorry to see you fall into the mis-
take Of calling Ysnks 'federals,' and Of
talking Of northern neWs.' Northern and
southern are very well, ss abusive to diff
ferent seetious Of our Confederacy, or one
country; but they are expressions caleu-
lated to mislead when applied tooountriss
so entirely distinct as our OoniederaOy
and the 'Ysnk country Let, then, the
term Ysnk' be applied to that seethinR
mass Of Vandalism that blindly drives
forward foT our subjugstion, utterly iznor-
ing the principles Of the governments for
merly established over them, and utterly
regardless Of those grand landmarks with
which alone all good practical popular
governments can consist. Lstit be fYank
Ststes,' Ysnk people, 'Ysnk navy 60,
SO, '1snk flag So, SO, "A Ysnk,' fYanks,'
50, Sc. In
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-06-17
I'M, riov,n,B.b by the L.ft EInnk,


No serious impression having been pro-
duoed on the enemy's line, by Monday s
operations, the commanding general re-
sumed his faVorite tactics Of developing
the lett flank. This manoeuver appears
TO be characteristic Of him, as he adopted
It both at Spottsylvania and On the North
AIMS. The mode Of executing this in
genious movement is as follows:
The corps holding the extreme left Of
the line is, under cover Of night, with
drawn behind the line Of battle Of the other
corps (the picket line Of course being left
to conceal the movement), and carried to
the extreme left Of the line, where it en-
trenches. The next corps to the right is
then Withdrawn in like manner, and COZ.
nests in the same way with the new left,
forming proloBgstien of its line. In
this manner, In the course Of a cou-
pie Of days, complete reversion Of
position Of the corps has taken place
what had been the extreme right forming
the extreme left, snd what had been the
extreme left forming the extreme right /;
and thus the army finds itself drawn to
the left by the length Of its whole line Of
battle-say eight or ten miles.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-06-17
FROm. WASHINGTON.

WAsHINdroE, June 10.
The Richmond Enquirer Of June 18th
has the following, dated headquarters,
Mountain Gap, June Sth
Crook and Averill joined Hunter to-day
st Staunton. A portion Of their forces are
east on the Greenville and Middleorook
road. Five hundred cavalry made q de-
monstration on WsynesbOro end were re-
pulsed by Imboden. The enemy retrested
to staunton, burning the Fisherville rail
road depot.
General Pope, With four thousand men,
was moving down the Valley .c reinforce
Hunter.
The enemy have no supplies, but subsist
an the country.
Our troops are in hne spirits, snd an I'D
vance is anticipated tomorrow.
MoUHTAH Tor, 9.-The enemy advanced
again to-day with cavalry, and were
driven back by Imboden.
The highest contract ever known in the
Pest QfiVe Department Was sHsrded To-
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-06-17


A public sheep shsering Of the vool
growers Of Huron and Erie counties, took
place at NOrWslk on the 10Th inst, with
the following results:
Best yearling Buck. W. Richardson,
Norwslk, Ohio. Weight Of carcass before
shesring, 100 pOunds-weight Of fleece, IA
pounds.
Second best-Orin Jefferson, Berlin,
Erie county. Weight Of osrcass before
shearing, 81 pounds-weight sf fleece, Is
pounds.
Best Buck two years Old-R. 3. Rogers,
Csstslis, Erie county. Weight Of carcass,
l45 psunds-heecs, 19 pounds; y months
growth CT wool.
Second best Buck two yesrs old
Grin Jefferson, Berlin. Weight Of carcass,
l22 pouHds-neece, 10 pounds Is monthsi
growth Of wool.
Weepstskes-Best Buck exhibited with
six Of his lsmbs-0rion Jefferson, Berlin.
Best shearer-James Dale, Huron, Erie
county.
Second bsst-OsOar Burrsss, Greenfield,
Huron county.
Mr.. Mingus, Of Townsend, Huron soun-
y, had Buck on the ground that shesred
20 pounds. Weight Of carcass after shear
ing, l40 pounds.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-06-17
Apepo.IrIon b1 Jo.h EIllinr..


Josh Billing, being duly sworn, deposss
Gs follows:
That mosts men had rulher do smart
thing than few dew good one.
That, bsoksliding is big thing, espesh-
lis on ice.
That, there il things in this life for
which We are never fully prepared, and
that is twins.
That you kant judge man BY hiz relig-
gun eny more than yu kan judge hiE
shurt or the size ov the collar and wrist
bands
That, the devil is always prepared tow
see kompsny.
That It IL treating 3 man like q dog tsE
cut him oph short in hiz narrative.
That, ignorense il bliss, Ignorance Of
saving wood, for instance.
That, meny will fale teE be saved sim
Pls becauzs ths haint got ennything to
ssiVe.
That the virtues oV woman are AMI haE
Own, but hes f-ailtisa have bin taught her.
That some people are fond ov Dragging
about their ancestors and their gFste de-
scent when in fsOk, their Hgreat descent
il just whsfs the matter sV them.
That woman kant keep 9 secret nor
let ennybody else keep one.
That, "a little lsrning is . dangerous
things" il az true 81 It il common.
That, slider brsndee taken inWardly in
Jorge quantitys IL good-for rat hole.
That it ez better teW fail in q noble en-
terprise than tew to suokseed in mean
ono.
that q grRts many folks hsV been ed
dieatsd oph from their feet.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-06-17
Iron NEW YORK.

NEwToRK, June 16.
The Heralds New Orleans correspond
ent says:
It is not improbable that Walkers re-
bel division has crossed the Mississippi,
above Natchez, to +. inforce J ,hnston or
Lse.
The Posts Washington special ssys:
The House Military Committee will next
week report bill to repeal the draft CON-
mutation.
The Posts Washington special says:
Mr.. Chss3 leaves for New York this even
ing or to morrow where he will remain
several days.
The return Of Vsllsndighsm will not, it
is believed, be interfered with by tho Gov
ernmentI especially il he conducts himself
with propriety.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-06-17
HOUSE.

A bill was introduced for the better pro
lection Of steamboat passengers.
The Ways and Means Committee report
ed new Civil Appropriation bill.
Mr.. Myers, Of Pennsylvania, moved
that the Military Committee report on the
expediency Of making future drafts for
is months and requiring persons exempt
to pay commutation, and permit the ac-
eeptanee Of colored men 81 substi tutes.
The Joint Resolution to extend the over
land mail contract was sdoptid.
The Conference Committee reported the
Legislative and Judicial appropriation
bill.
The House now eoncurred in the report
und then receded from it's disagreement
on all the amendments, except that in
eFessing the salary of the Treasurer Of
the United States and that asked for an
other Committee Of Conference.
The Internal Revenue bill was then
taken up and the House resumed the con.
sideEstion cf the sDeudments in which
the Committee on Ways and Mesus re-
commended concurrence. These were
read through and most of them ooncurred
in without division. Not more than half
a dozen Of the amendments on which
conference was recommended we're non
copcurred in, and these were not Of an
important character. On the amendment
striking out the tax on Whiskey on hand,
Mr. Morrill,, Of Vermont said that this
question had been debated and acted upon
so many times that he supposed there
could be no desire to discuss it further.
Mr. Fernando Wood, Of New York, said
that there were great principles involved
in this question Of taxation Of the stock Of
whisky on hand, which would be sustained
notwithstanding any previous action OF
precedents.
Mr.. Nelson, Of New York, said that he
and others who had sustained the gentle
man from New York in this matter when
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-06-17


A wounded Colonel Of one Of the Nav
Jersey regiments, lately desiring to travel
In q sleeping car from Washington to Tren-
ton, and aware that some Of The railway
ofioiass insisted on not allowing any Wsy
passenger on 3 trough line to use such
cars, bought q ticket to New York. He
was informed that the travelling public had
made some complaint against allowing
wounded officers in the sleeping ears,
which had induced the company to issue
an order forbidding any wounded man
entering theml The Trenton Monitor is
our authority FOR this statement. The
setion Of the company makes one blush
with shame. II there is no patriotism in
managers, their business common sense
ought to remind them that the very pre-
serVation and safety Of their property is
due to the noble deeds Of our soldiers, who
have freely offered their lives to preserve
tke nation, and along with it the property
OF these ohurlish railway corporations.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-06-17
FOurth Dispatch

WAsBINoroN, June l6-l2 P. n.
Opening of bids for the new loau wsa
resumed to-day at II o'clock at the Treas
ury Department. The books were closed
this evening, showing the following result:
Amount at discount 5000 dollars, amount
under 4 per cent. premium 2s,249, 500 dol:
lars, amount from per cent. to per
cent. %, 427, 900 dollars, amount over Per
cent premium 17,77l,s5O dollars; total
SO, 445o dollars. There were 65l sealed
proposals.
Secretary Chase will not go to New
York until action has been taken by Con-
gTes5 on the Gold and Tax bills.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-06-17

IA Abolition cotempoFary eulogiGss An
drew johnson because he was formerly q
tsi'or; and argues theFefrom that he
should recsive the support Of the working
elssse, and everybody else. We own to .
complete inability to see any particular
virtue in Mr.. johnson in the mere fact
that he once cut and lifted clothes for q
living Chicago Times.
The particular virtue" Is In the mere
fact that the distinguished Tennessee tall
or will be very likely to give the Chicago
Times party hts.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-06-17

The enemy have no supplies, but subsisi
off the country. They were doubtless
aware Of the richness Of THE region into
which they have penetr ted, and will
strip the inhabitants Of everything they
possess.
A dispatch from Mountain Gap says our
troops are in fine spirits, and anxious to
measure strength with the enemy.
The Yankee cavalry made another sd-
vance on Thursday, but were easily re-
pulsed BY ImbOdeE's infantry.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-06-17
CONGRESSIONAL,
WASHINGTON, June I6.

SENATE.
The bill for preparing duties on foreign
salt before fishing bouniss were allowed,
WAS pas ed.
The tariff bill was taken up and amend
ments acted upon seriatim.
On motion Of Mr.. Chandler the House
bill providing for the prepayment of du-
ties on foreign salt before the fishing
bouBties were allowed was passed,
Mr.. Wilson called up the House bill for
the mora speedy punishment Of guerrillss
and for other purposes, the discussion on
which consumed the remainder of the
morning hour.
On motion of Mr.. Fessenden the Tariff
bill wes then taken up, sc reported from
the Finance Committee, and the amend
msnts we're scteo upon.
The Amendments were adopted reduc-
ing duties on tea 60 20 cents, with ten per
cent advance on finer qualities. The fixed
duties on cigars worth SIS or less per
thousand, T5 cents per pound and 2 per
cent ad velorum; between $40 and $50,
81 80 and 80 per cent sd vslorum; be-
tween $40 and $45, S2:eer pound and 90
per cent sd vslorum; above $45, So per
pound and 60per cent sd valorum. Paper
Cigars and Cigrettes are sub ecGed to the
same duty, also decreasing duty on Inn
ported Railroad Iron from 80 to 20 cents
per pound. The ad vslorum duty on steel
wire less than l6 was raised to20 per cent
Numerous other amendments were agreed
to as far as reading ofthe bill progressed.
The action relative to wooden goods was
left for future action. The Senate non.
ooncurred in the House amendments to the
Senate bill to prevent smuggling,
On motion OF Mr.. Wade inquiry was or.
dered in the manner Of engraving and
printing fractional currency, bonds, notes,
&s.
Mr.. Chandler, from the Commi tee on
Commerce, reported on the bill for in
creased telegrspbic facilities between the
Atlantic and Pacific States and the Terri
tory Of Idaho, with sn amendment strik-
ing out the compensation Of $4,000 per
annum for ten years for the use Of the
line by the United States.
After Executive Session the Senate sd-
journed.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-06-17

The country around here Is swarm
ing with loeusLs. The trees, bushes
and fields are literally covered with
them, and the people are very much aI-
armed lestTthey prey upon the grsia
crops. There are many kinds and va.
riety Of loeusts, and from the most re-
Liable sources We learn that the variety
now infestiug this country are perfectly
harmless and never trouble the grain
fields, but Of its truth We really know
nothing. It Is alleged, BY those claiming
to know, that the long spell Of dry weather
has brought them into existence.-Mars
qHstts Express.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-06-17

The Charleston Courier Of Nay 24fh,
evidently copying \ news paragraph from
9 northern paper without alteration, an
nOunoes thst European adVioes to the
28th ulHu have been received, and that
two fast steamers were launched ct Nantes
on the 23d for the rebels" The Courier
men should be more careful
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-06-17

The Troy Times puts the following per-
tinent question, which the opponents Of
President Lincoln will do we'll tc consider:
.'If Mr.. Lincoln hts fallen into errors
and made mistskes-if he has done some
things that he ought not to have done, and
left undone some things that he ought to
have done, who that wa ever called upon
to do 90 much has erred 50 little2"
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LEGIsLATIvR INsFRUOFIONs.

UohooRDl n. b., June 10.
The House ofRepresentstiVes to-day, by
vote Of l63 yeas to l0a nays, adopted 3
resolution requesting the Representatives,
Of this State in Congress, to do all in their
power to secure the passage in Congress
Of the proposed amendments to the Oorsti.
tuition. aboIishinR Slavery.