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Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-01-29

A resolution amending the Homestead
law was passed.
A resolution was adopted, enquiring Of
the President what steps have been taken
to execute the laws relative to the coloni-
cation Of Africans in Hsyti, Liberia, 80.
A petition from citizens Of Wisconsin,
praying that the Reciprocity Treaty be
modified 90 as to prevent the importation
Of lumber from Canada, was referred.
The resolutions to expel Mr.. Davis were
taken up.
Mr.. Clark Thought the Senate was bound
to accept Mr.. Davis disclaimer Of inten-
ton ofinciting instructions, and he hoped
that Mr.. Wilson's resolution would be
Withdrawn.
Mr.. Foster said that he would not vote
against expelling or oensuring Mr.. Davis,
but he found grave faults with Mr.. Davis
resolutions.
Messrs. johnson, Howard and Fessendsn
followed.
Mr.. Wilson reiterated his love for free
speech, free press, free men, free country
and free world, and after few remarks
relative to the resolutions Of Mr.. Davis
with his disclaimer becoming farce, with
drew his expulsion resolution.
The bill to encourage enlistmsats was
discussed by Mr.. johnson.
Adjourned till Monday.
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The Use Of Petroleum In tie Navy.


Chief Engineers Wood, Whipple and
Sinners, of the navy, have reported 70 Sec
retsry Welles the results of experiments
upon process for using petroleum oils as
fuel for the generation Of steam. These
experiments, extending over period Of
FIVE months, chow percentage Of 1l4.S
per cent. in favor Of the oils over anthTa-
cite ooal for the production of twenty
pounds pressure Of steam. Anthracite
coal Of the best quality was used in the
same boil-r alternately with The oils, and
ss nearly as possible under precisely the
same conditions and circumstances; and
accurate determinations were made as to
time, pounds of water evaporated per
pound Of coal and per pound of oil re-
spectiVely, from water Of known teDpera-
ture. The results gave for the crude Pc
troleum an evsporate Of 10 SO pounds Of
water per pound Of oil, or in the proper
tion Of %, ,206 4 pounds per ton; and for
the mean OF the best anthrseiie coal 81
pounds Of water per pound Of coal, Ct in
the proportion Of II, 424 pounds Of water
per ton Of cosl,-being higher evapora-
tiOn in favor Of the petroleum Of l03 per
esHt in the same bOiler-With a percent
age Of 1l43 in favor Of the oil in the time
required for generating steam.
These results are remarkable, but the
engineers who conducted the experiments
fail 70 report upon the comparative cost of
using coal or oil. Until this part is deoi-
ded, the important question o. economy
remains undetermined. The report re-
commends 3 continuance Of the investiga-
tion.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-01-29
General Grant as n Farmer.
~ N1III4a VI tIV llIIWUUACU " WIsCVI1I
writes to that paper from 81. Louis:

writes TO that paper from 81. Louis:
have been profoundly interested in
Studying the history Of General Grant
while resident Of this city and county.
Six years ago General Grant occupied q
little farm to the southwest Of st. Louis,
whence ne was in the habit Of cutting the
wood, and drawing it To Carondelet and
selling it in the market there. Many Of
his wood purchasers are now calling to
mind that they had cord Of wood deliv-
iVered in person by the great General
Grant. When he came into the wood mar
ket he was usually dressed in an old felt
hat, with q blouse coat, and his pants
tucked In the tops Of his boots. In truth,
he bore the appearance Of sturdy and
honest WoodmBn. This was his winters
work. In the summer he turned q collec-
tor Of debis-but for this be Was not quail
fled BE had q noble and truthful soul
90 when he was told that the debtor had no
money, be believed him, and would not
trouble the debtor again. A leading mer-
chant Of ST. Louis mentioned this circum-
stauce'to me. From all can learn Of his
history here, he Ess honest, truthful, in
defstigsble-slwsys at work at something,
but did not possess the knack of making
money. He Wss honorable, for he always
repaid borrowed money. His habits Of
life were hardy, inexpensive, and simple.
About his being an inebriate: l find moth
ing 10 confirm IT, On q cold day, when
he brought load OF wood to the Caron-
delet market he would take something 10
keep himself warm. This, SO far as I can
trace, Is the foundation of many reports Of
his inebrity.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-01-29
SOUTHERN NEWS
NEW YOHK, January %.

New YORK, January %.
Herald special:
1 had long interview to day with an
officer Of high rank in the army Of the
Potomsc who has had opportunities for
frequent conversations with deserters from
the rebels. He does not believe that any
part Of Lees army has been sent out Of
Virginia. BE does not believe that there
has been a fight among the rebels on the
South side Of the Rspidsn that there is g
general distrust Of the fidelity of the rebel
pickets; that the soldiers in Lees army
are anxious to grasp at the earliest pos
sible period the olive branch Of peace held
out to them by the amnesty proclamation,
take the oath of allegiance and again be-
come good citizens.
No doubt there is actual destitution in
the rebel army and that the supply Of rs-
tious is extremely short, and it is with the
greatest difficulty enough reaches the army
to make even the small daily issue that is
furnished. The supply Of forage is 50
short that cavalry horses are cared for ten
derly and nearly all the picketing is done
By the rebel infantry, the object being to
keep their horses in condition for service
when the spring campaign opens.
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The Tnx on sniri,s.

The investigations Of the Committee Of
Ways and Means on the taxation Of spirits
has developed mu,h interesting informs
ton. The annual consumption Of spirits,
% shown by the New York trade, is about
100000, 900 Of gallons By the census Of
Of 1850, Sc, 78l, 557 gallons were produced
in the loyal States alone. Under the Ex-
else law, tax was paid up to October 80,
1864. on S2,6l0,OOO gallons.
This is, Of course, largely below the
years consumption, and is TO be explained
BY the confusion incident to the earlier
working Of the act, and particularly by
the difficulty Of discriminating between
stock produced before and after September
!, 1866. The monthly collections of re-
venue have steadily increased and for the
months Of July, August, September and
October, 1868, the receipts on spirits aver
aged $S22, ,922 %, orat the rate of S.. .s75,-
907 96 per snnum, representing S483,-
795 40. For November and December the
returns were much larger.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-01-29
FROM WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, january %.

W hASulhaTOh, January 20
Times special:
We have authority Tor saying that the
statement in several Northern journals
that General Butler had succeeded in ef-
feotiDg an exchange Of all our paroled
prisoners captured previous to September
lst, 1868, is inooTre3t
A letter from q general officer at Knox
vile, received here, says the rebels are
gathering together all their cavalry, pre-
paratory to grand raid through Tennes-
see and Kentucky to get horses and sup
plies. II they are successful in Kentucky,
the writer says, they may attempt 10
cross the Ohio.
General Halleck having replied in the
negative to Secretary Chase's inquiry ss
to whether th,re would be danger Of sup
plies reaching the rebels if the trade re-
strictions were removed from the States
Of Kentucky aud Missouri, Mr. Chase has
prescribed and the President has sanction
ed regulations for opening those States TO
unrestricted commercial intercourse. The
same policy will soon be followed in Della
ware and Maryland.
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sales to-day we're 5000 bales, closing qui
ct and unchanged for NaE Orleans mid
ding at 2Sd Mobile q ID uplands 2I4d
Bresdstufs-Flour nominal ct decline
Of Sd per barrel wheat heavy and de-
clined 2s4 per cent for winter red corn
declining; sales Of mixed at S0s.
Provisions quiet and steady lard firm,
and has an upward tendency.
LONDON, FRIDAY EyEHIEG.-Consols
closed to day at 90i9905 for money.
American stocks nominal.
PARIS, January 14.-Ms1imilisn is sx-
pected here early in February.
The amendment to the address WAS re-
jected in the Corps Legislatif.
Mr.. Theirs attacked the abusers Of the
Administration, and declared his'opinion
that universal suffrage will prove the safe
guard Of the country.
The Kedsr sailed from Liverpool on the
18th for New York. The following is g
summary Of her news:
The American steamer Scotland was
seized by the Custom authorities at Can
ton for taking aboard guns and other ar
tieles contrsbsnd Of war.
In the Court Of the Exohequer on the 11th,
judgment was given refusing new trial
in the Alexandra case. The ship would
be released.
A Hamburg telegram says the Danes
have opened the dams Of the Elder to in
undste the country.
The approach 10 Frederickstadt is par
TALLY obstrueted.
The principal military force Of DEN
mark, 5000 men, was concentrated in
the city Of schlesWig.
Colossal palisades and extensive bsrri-
eades were being erected.
The class Of soldiers Of the age Of thir-
ty-fVe have been called out by the Danish
Government.
Warlike preparations are going on in
Norway.
Documents taken from the Tour Italians
first arrested in Paris, implioats MaEEini
ss the originator Of the plot, and show
that he paid the mems expenses.
AdViees from japan state that the
agents Of Satsuma had agreed to pay In
demnity Immediately, and relax no effort
to turn over the murdersrs Of Mr.. Richard
son to the English.
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FROH NASHVILLE.

NAsHvILLE, january =.
Later information from General Dodge,
at Pulaski, Tennessee, under date Of the
9th, says the enemy crossed the Tennes-
see River last night, attacked Athens this
morning, and were defeated. They are
now trying to get back.
The troops at Athens had mostly gone
to Florercs to attack Johnston's force
crossing there, and Colonel Harrison; with
600 rebels aud two pieces Of artillery, took
advantage Of their absence, but was badly
defeated.
Still later advioes say that General
Dodge badly whipped Johnston at Flor
enee.
In all probability the raid is at an end.
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FROM THE POTOMAC ARMY,
AMY OF PoroMAo, January 2

ARMY OF Potomac, January %.
II was two Mississippi regiments that
opened the ball on Saturday last by at
tempting to fight their way out Of the
rebel lines for the purpose Of taking the
oath Of allegiance to the United States
Unfortunately they did not succeed, 81
though they made 8 brilliant attack upon
the troops that were ordered to resist their
progress. 1t is expected that full infor-
nation will reach here soon by which
some idea may be formed Of the loss on
both sides.
From 25 to so desarters come into The
picket lines Of the Second Corps daily and
as many to the Third Corps, notwitbstsnd-
ing four skirmish lines have been thrown
out by the rebels to prevent it.
The construction train Of the Military
Railroad was attacked this evening by
gusrrillss at Gravel Switch, about one and
q half miles from Alexandria. Twelve
shots were fred. General Slough immed.
lately disps.ched q squadron of men in
pursuit.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-01-29

The New York Daily News is shocked at
the manifest indispositioR Of our Govern.
ment to 90 to war with Frsaee concerning
Mexico while the slaveAs1ders' Rebellion
still threatens our National existence.
The News would gladly see us involved
In war with France, Great Britain, or any
other great power, whereby the Confede-
rate trsitors should be enabled to triumph.
But if it is really gFieved that Gov. Sew
ard does not plunge into hostilities with
France because of Mexico, what is its opin-
ion Of its friend Self. Davis course with
regard to our nearest sister Republic
He, it is perfectly notorious, has been
egging on French Intervention in Mexico
in the hope Of embroiling Napoleon with
the Union. His organs have openly ex-
ulted at every blow struck in Mexico at
the Monroe doctrine.' Have you no word
Of eeusure for jeff
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-01-29

ST. LOUIS, January Zo.
A large quantity Of ice fosted past the
city this afternoon, sinking the steamer
Moderator at the le7ee to her cabin floor I;
although badly careened, it is thought she
csn be raised
General Grants son is ccnvaleseent.
The General visited the theater last
night. He received quits an ovation. The
complimentary dinner to himis to be given
at the Lindell Hotel to morrow night, and
will be one Of the grandest affairs ever
gotten up in this city. The General leaves
for the South on Monday next.
General Rosecrsns will arrive to NOR
row noon. He will be welcomed by COM
mittee Of sitiEens, and escorted 10 his
hotel by o procession.
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FROM ARKANSAS.
Especial Dispatch to the Cleveland Leader.l
Fam C.r1Tu Tonuorr 90

Especial Dispatch to The Cleveland Leader.l
FORF SMITH, January %.
SCOUTING EXPEDITION.
A cavalry detachment has just return
ed from a scout into Polk county, Arkan-
sss, on the oath inst. This detachment
passed through CaddO Gap and found the
notorious guerrilla Williamson, with 40
men, posted within log houses. Our ad
vance, under Lieutenant Williams, charged
into the village and attacked the rebels,
killing Williamson and wounding five Of
his men and taking tWenty-seVen prison
ers. Lieutenant Williams was killed and
one man slightly wounded.
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FROM NEW YORK.

NEW York, January %.
There was some excitement in Panama
when the Champion left. A British Cath
ollie clergyman had been brought before
the Prefeot. and had criminal suit enter
ed against him for performing Mass for q
few persons in q hotel. This matter is
likely to cause trouble between New Gran
ada and England.
An engagement had occurred in the
State Of Antiogus, between the govern
ment forces and some 400 Conservative
The latter were routed.
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How Persons may become Infested with


now EeFsonE may become infested with
BmaIi-POX.
One dsy last week a hackman drove up
10 the east gate Of Camp Douglas and an.
nounced that he had an invalid in his
hack, q member Of the 18th Illinois caVal-
~, who wanted TO see an officer. The
lieutenant Of the guard stepped out and
opened the door Of the vehicle, when the
sick soldier handed him o note. He
opened il, andi Immediately exclaimed to
the haekman, "GoOd heavens why didn't
you tell me that man had smallpox ?"
"Whst exclaimed the sstonished Jehu,
has he got smallpox If l had known
that / wouldn't have brought him for fifty
dollars The note was a certificate from
physician, stating empha5ieslly that the
soldiers malady was smallpox, and re-
commencing him to the hospitality of the
camp. he was sent to the pest house, and
the hack returned TO the city to be at the
disposal Of customers. 1t is probable that
some persons who rode in it after the c.
currence we have just detailed, received
more for their money than they aniicipa-
ted.
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WASHINGTON NEWS.
WAsHIEaTON, January 2s

WASHINGTON, January ~.
Special to the Post:
Twenty members Of the House desire to
speak upon the Conhscstion Bill. II Is in
tended, If possible, to get vote on it Mon
day.
The New York Custom House inYestiga-
ton here, grows interesting. Certain
persons are deeply involved by the evil
dencs already presented. It is probable
that the investigating committee will ad-
journ to New York.
The following has been received at head
quarters here:
CHATTANOOGA, January q.
To General HqlIaeE:
Col Borne with force Of $50 men Of
the Twenty Eighth Kentucky mounted in
fsntry, and the Fourth Michigan cavalry,
attacked camp Of Home Guards, Col.
Cslbsrtssn commanding, and routed them,
destroying their camp and considerable
number Of arms and other property, and
retired TO their camp without any essuali-
ties in his force.
JOhnsOn's brigade, Of Roddy's command,
crossed the Tennessee River st Bsinbridgs,
intending to make junction with q bril-
gade OF infantry VINO were expected 70
cross the river at Lambs and Browns
Ferries, and thence proceed to Atoms to
capture our forces there. We engaged
them, killing 10, and wounding quite
number, and taking some Of them prison
ers, among whom were three commissioned
officers. Our loss is ten wounded.
Signed, GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major General Commanding.
From official data in the War Depart
ment, it is ascertained that the whole
number Of troops that have been enlisted
for actual service in the month of October,
is one hundred thousand.
1t is understood that the House Commit.
tee Of Commerce will, in a few days, re-
port in favor of the abrogstion Of the
Canadian Reciprocity Treaty.
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FROM COLUMBUS.
Especial to tine Clevelsnd LeRder.l
COLUMBUS, January %.

COLUMBUS, January %.
Nh. MESSENGER TO TAKE HIS SEAT.
The House decided that Mr.. Messenger,
(UniOn) Of Marion county, is entitled to
his seat.
AN IMPORTANT BILL INTRODUCED.
A bill was introduced providing for the
registstion Of the names of voters in this
State: also one authorizing County Trea-
surers to receive notes of National Banks
for taxes; also one to allow jurors, in cases
before Justiees Of the Peace, one dollar per
day instead Of fifty cents fer each case.
A BILL ALLOWING PROSECUTING ATTORNEYS
TEN PEA CENT. FOR COLLECTING FINES, ETC.
The Senate passed bill allowing Pro-
scouting Attorneys ten per cent. commits
sion for collecting fines, etc.
A BILL TO REGULATE SECOND HAND rUREI-
TURE STORES.
Mr.. Gunekel introduced bill to regu-
late second hand furniture stores, by re-
quiring prOprietOrs to keep a register of
articles received, and from whom, which
shall be subject to inspection st all timer.
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FROM FORTRESS BIONROE.

FoRTKEss monroe, January 2s.
The Riohmsnd Examiner, Of January
25th, contains the following, dated
Charleston, January z3d:
The firing on the city has almost entire
ly ceased, only nine shots having been
fired since nine o'clock last evening. The
position and number Of the feet are sbout
as usual.
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FU0M CHICAGO.
[speeial . the Cleveland Leader.1

CHICAGO, January %.
A dispatch from Lansing says it is now
quite certain that Michigan will extend to
her gallant men in the field the privilege
ofvcting in the field. A system has been
adopted for taking ballot box to them,
which passed to final reading in the
House to-day, by vote of GO to %. II
will pass the Senate.
The Grand Rapids and Indiana Rail-
road bill, passed the House to-day.
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FROM NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, January %.
The steamer Champion has arrived from
AspinWsll.
The Herslds Key West letter says 3
State Government Convention will meet
at St. Augustine, Florida, on the lst Of
March next.
World special:
The Committee on Ways and Means have
decided On an amendment to one of the sp-
preparation bills, providing ten millions
for the payment of minute men and militia
raised in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Kentucky,
Missouri and Tennessee to expel guerril-
las.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-01-29
FROM BALTIMORE,

BALTIMORE, January %.
Seven refugees from Virginia have ar
rived here, who declare that they could not
stay any longer, partly on account Of the
great scarcity Of provision, and partly
for fear Of the CONSUMPTION.
The banking house Of PHrvis s Co., was
robbed yesterday of $500 in Usited
States Treasury Notes. The notes were
all Of the denomination Of $500.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-01-29

is against the advantage Of the Treaty to
US. Those who have instigsted the subject
say the effect Of it will be to bring about
the abrogatiOn of the Treaty.
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FROM WISCONSIN,
Especial to the Cleveland 1eader.l

MADIsOE, WIS, January 28.
TIE resolution which passed the House,
as telegraphed to you, endorsing the Ad-
minist-stiOn of Abraham Lincoln, and re.
nominating him for reelection, passed the
Senate to-day by nearly a unanimous vote.
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RRnlfNRW YnRH.

The slOOp Of war Falmouth, recently
sold at auction ct AspinWsll, sailed from
there on the 9Th inst, flying the English
fBg.
The overland California mail vas re-
s1med this afternoon after fortnights
suspension, OccasiOned by the storm in the
West.
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A NEW POSTAL SYSTEM.

1t was stated week or mora ago, that
the Chairman Of the House Postofice Com
mittee, had bill prepared adapting the
English money postal order to this coun-
try. The bill has just been introduced.
Its provisions are Of such general interest,
that the following full synopsis has been
forwarded; 1T authorizes the Postmaster
General to establish money order system
through the Postofices of the United
States. Officers designated for that pur-
pose are supposed to be known as
money order officers of the Post
master. Such officers, under the diree-
tion Of the Postmaster General, are to be
directed to issue orders for money paysbls
by any other money order officer which
the person applying therefor may se-
leCt. The Deputy Postmaster who issues
such orders is required to send through the
mails promptly to the Office upon which 1t
is drawn due notice Of them. The money
must in sll cases, under heavy penalty,
be deposited before he issues money or
ders. Blank forms, engraved, will be
supplied to Postofices, and orders not in
proper form are invalid. Persons apply
lag for a--mOney order, on receiving it shall
enter his name and address on record,
together with the date and name Of
the Postmaster, to be reserved in the
Office issuing such orders. They
shall not be for less than or more
than 80 cents which shall be 5 cents for
all orders under 20 cents, and 10 cents for
all orders over 20 cents. Mistakes may
be corrected by the issue Of new order
and the payment Of an additional fee, il
the first order has not been forwarded
An order not presented for payment with.
in ninety days becomes invalid, and car
only Be recovered by an application to thC
Postmaster General and the payment of an,
other fee. Orders which are lost or de
layed can be replaced BY the Postmaster
General, on the oath that such order hal
been lost OF destroyed, and the oertifestt
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FROM NEWORLRANs.

NV YoRK, January 3.
The New Orleans papers, Of the 9Th,
state a Young Mems Union Association
has been organized in New Orleans.
General Banks has agreed to modify his
proclamation 80 as 10 have the election for
delegates to 9 convention to form State
Constitution to take place at the same
time as the election for State officers
February 22d.
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Deash Of Asiutant smlth.

We learn that Adjutsnt Sesbury Smith,
Ct the l25th 0. vi, was killed at Blane's
Gross Roads, some II miles from Knox
Vile, Tennessee, on Sunday, the 18th, in a
bkirmish with the rebels Three others
were killed, and nine wounded. Adjutant
Smith was from Kinsman, in this county,
and at the time Of MS enlisting, he was a
clerk in the store Of Messrs. Parks &
Wentz, Of this place. He was a brave,
gallant young officer, and his death will
be a loss to his regiment, and will be
desply regretted by all his friends at home
". r. Chronicle.