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UNCLE NAT; or The Good Time Which George
and Frank Had Trapping, Fishing Camping
out, etc.: By Alfred 0ldfellow. 16mo, pp.
224. New York: D. Appleton & Co.
This is book to delight the heart of boy,
fresh, breezy and natural. The author says in
his preface that he has ''endeavored to make
book so entertaining that there will be desire
for another of similar kind" In this he has
succeeded. Every boy who reads it is sure,
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buy it.
For sale by Bailey & Noyes 4ti9
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TIE New York Shipping List reports the sale of
new al barque of 600 tons. built at Kennebunk
for $4,000; brig + Nash 3l7 tons, built at Column
bia in 1856, on private terms.
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New Publications,

MELBOURNE HOUSE: By the author of ssWide,
Wide World 2 vols. 16mo, PIP. BOG each,
New York: Carter s. Bros, 1865.
The stories of Miss Wetherell have all a SINH
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Despite slight tendency to diffusene in tie
narrative, her books always hold the interest of
the reader to the last Moreover, they have an
invariably high moral and religious tone, and
are safe books to place in the hands of the
young. The present volumes are no exception
to these remarks, and will doubtless meet the
favor their predecessors have received.
For sale in this city by H. Packard.
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EThe undersigned gives his exclusive atten-
ton to collecting Pensions, Bounties, Arrears of
Pay and Prize Money, for Officers, Soldiers,
Seamen, or their Heirs. Office, 81 1-2 Exchange
St., opposite Postof6ce, Portland.
w. s. SAWYER
References-HoN. SAMUEL CoNY, Gov. of Me-,
Hon. VIM. PITT FEssEEDEN, Sec'y Treas'y.
oct. 10 6m.
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TBY TEL. TO MEEoHANrs, ExoHANen !

NEW YORK. Dec : Brig Daniel Boone, from
Portland for Baltimore, is ashore on Smiths Point
Chesapeake Bay. gunboat endeayoIed TO tow her
off but without success.
PHILADELeAIA.Dec 3o-Ar, sch Nevada, Mann,
Portland. a
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SC; schs Saml Fish, L 4 fecker. Warren Blake fda
May, and Josiah Whitehouse, all for Fortress Mon
roe.
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Nov IL, off St Nicola Mole, sch ABBY Brachatt I'm
Bangor for Port au Prince So
Nov q lat 80 %, Ion So l5 brig BOliver, from New
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EThe Printers Strike in Boston is proving
to be perfect failure. The daily papers all
come out as usual, slightly curtailed in the
amount of reading matter, but this will all be
remedied in a few days. The strikers have hit
only themselves.
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Boston Stock List.

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Officers Resigned.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 80.
The resignation of the following named Of
fcers has been accepted by the President, to
take effect to-day: MAJ. Gen. John A. Nc
Clernand, Brig. Gen. E. A. Payne, Brig. Gen.
Neal Dow.
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Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-10-20
Associated Press Report.
sHERgIAN,N yTCTORI.

NEw York, Oct. I9.
The importance of our victory over Hood
at AlstoOna was not made apparent by the
hrstreport. Itappesrs that there werestored
there one million and half of rations. of
which Hood was informed bya woman, who
sscertained the fact. Besides, AlatoOna is so
situated that with loo, 600 men Hood could
have held the place against ten times his
number. Hood attempted a surprise and
capture; but Sherman, as soon as he learned
the direction Hood had taken, sent forward
three columns with fifteen days rstions on
their back, and signalled a corps to hold
the place. How well he held it is already
known.
General Sherman in his official report
of his campaign states that Gen. Howard
was appointed to the vacancy caused by
the death of General Mcpherson, BY order
of the President. Gen. Hooker took Of
fence at this and was relieved of his COM
mand at his own request.
1t is now asserted that Sherman urgent
" requested the President to appoint
Howard.
The Posts Washington special says:
The Assistant Secretary of War says it
is not yet decided whether the New York
and Pennsylvania invalid soldiers will be
sent home to vote in November.
No favor will be shown to any State.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-10-20
sLr. Co1 at Rtehmond. Ind.

The State Journal gives the following
account of the drubbing of Samuel Cox at
Richmond, Indiana:
We have heard Mr.. Cox's own state
ment in .egard to his difficulty in Rich
mond, Indiana He was no doubt, rough
" handled, and acknowledges that had it
not been for the interference of the Re-
pubhcans of the place, who shielded him
from the fury of the roughs who attacked
him under the Impression thathe belonged
to the "Sons of Liberty" he would have
been murdered. Mr.. Cox claims TO have
gone to the neighborhood of Richmond on
professional business, and went TO the
town to stay over night, and that there
was no political meeting there. Mr.. Cox
states that the Republicans Of the place
rendered him their protection, and saw
him safely on board of the cars. They
stated to him that the citizens of the place
disclaimed any connection with the DEM
onstrstion against him, and did not wish
the odium of the transaction to b attached
to the town of Richmond. We give Mr..
Cox the benefit of his statement wishin g
at all times to deal fairly and honorably
with our opponents.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-10-20
Rebel Canadian Raid on st. Al
bans, Vermont.
They Rob the Bank of
S15O,OOO.
Canadian Union Convention
The Confederation Decided on.
FROM WASHINGTON.
Especial to Cleveland LEADERF

WAsHNGToE, Oct l9.
The work of cleaning out the country
along the line of the Manassas Gap Rail-
road progresses, and as the line is cleared
up struggling guerrillas continue to be
captured.
The story that John Wilson, Of Chicago.
has been appointed Second Assistant Secre-
tary of the Treasury vies the present in
cumbent is contradicted,
Judge Green Adams, retiring Sixth Au-
ditJr of the Treasury Department, was
presented with q handsome gold-headed
cane by his employees.
Secretaries Stanton and Fessenden have
returned.
Senator Morgan and General Lew. Wal
lace were here to-day.
The Treasury Department has suspended
further payments of claims in three -fourths
cash and one-fourth certificates of indebted
ness as announced day or two ago; but
there remains standing to the credits to the
various disbursing officers, especially in the
War and Navy Departments, about TWEEN
ty-fve millions of which they have not yet
drawn. This, of course, is made up of the
same funds the Government had been pay
ing out to others, viz: One-fourth Certif-
Gates and balance in Greenbacks. The dis
bursing officers who have these funds will
therefore continue the payment of part
certificates until they are exhausted.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-10-20
FRON KEW YORK,

The steamer Columbia arrived from Ha-
vana on the 5th.
The yellow fever is prevailing at Gal
weston.
Col. Ford is still in possession of Browns
vile
1t is confidently asserted that the Ro-
enOke was captured by rebel passengers
The steamer Continental from New Or
leans on the 18th, has arrived here, bring
ing the rebel General Page and many 9TH
er prisoners.
No papers received,
The HsraLGs Washington special of the
18th, says:
Recent advices from France give sssur-
ance that the rebel vessel building in that
country will certainly not be allowed to
leave the French ports, nor pass into rebel
hands.
The Tribune comedies a Democratic ma
jority in Pennsylvania on the home vote of
ISL, but claims majority including the
soldiers vote of 10000.
The Enquirer has an article in which it
speculstes most wide on the political situa-
tion, winding up with: Should disasters
befall Sherman, should Sheridan be with
drawn from the Valley, should Grant as
sault Richmond and be repulsed, then
General Mcclellan would be elected Presi-
dent.
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Yesterday Afternoons Report.
ARMY NEWS.

NEW YORK, Oct. 1e.
The HeraLds special, dated Chattanooga,
18th, says that from last account Shermsn's
army was in the vicinity of Villonora Ga.
The rebels were retreating on Summer
vile, and were supposed to be falling back
toward the Blue Mountains Wheeler's
cavalry are hanging about Rome.
Forrest was threatening to cross near
Bridgeport, and hold the gaps on Pigeon
Mountain for the purpose of aiding Hood
in moving his army through Bridgeport.
He is now covering Hoods retreat.
Sherman is skirmishing with Hoods
army. The results Of Hoods movements
are favorable to our army. 1t is thought
he will not give battle unless too hard
pressed by Sherman.
Hoods wagons, and brigade as a guard,
are at ColIadea. He may possibly give
battle at this point. If net, he will have
to fall back on Galens, Alabma, where
communications are open.
Slocum sent out foraging party Of 800
wagons toward Rough and Ready and De-
cstur, and all returned laden with corn.
The army has plenty of supplies both in
Atlanta and in the field.
1t is thought Hood has all his army
with him, and is supposed to be about 36,-
900 men.
Prisoners and scouts state that they are
living on parched corn and some dried
fruit collected through the country.
The Hsralds Martinsburg special of the
18th, says;
General Sheridan returned to that place
on the night of the 18th from Washington,
whittier he had proceeded, by way of Pied
mont and Manassas Gap and the Orange
& Alexandria Railroad.
Powelrs division of cavalry has been on
raid in Luray Valley, and succeeded in
laying that Valley in waste in the same
degree with the Shenandoah. Everything
of value to the rebel cause was destroyed
The TTiblslss Strasburg special says
The rebel army is believed TO be Il, 900
strong and commanded by LOngstreet.
Our loss on the 18th, was about two hun
dTed and forty.
The enemy occupy Fishers Hill.
The Times Washington special says
Rebel deserters report that those Yho
desert the army and come into our lines,
are not the only ones. Many leave the
army and hide away in the back country.
The Richmond Examiner of the l4th
says:
The prompt response made to the call
for men has already changed the aspect Of
affairs below Richmond
The Federsls are erecting mortar bat
teries on Chspin's Farm.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-10-20
Gen. Hooker at ChicarO.

Fighting Joe made q speech at Chicago
on Friday before the Board of Trade.
Among other things he said;
We are engaged in the work of sup
pressing q great rebellion. Up to this
time its progress has been attended with
good effects to the whole country. We
have lost many valuable lives, but we have
gained q name and a character which win
be perpetual while time shall last. am
proud that l have been permitted to take
part in this war 1 have prayed for health
and valor to do my duty. [Applause.1 I
have done what I could do. I have never
failed to attack the conspirators againstmv
country wherever found or with whatever
odds. Deafening checrs.1 If I cannot
fight them South, III meet them rere
l''Good." I expect to see the Union re-
stored, and am ready to take suv respon-
sibilities 10 effect that object. I am in this
business earnestly I do not think YOU
need assistance here; but if YOU wish
hackers you know where to find them.
Great applsuse- It makes but little dif-
ference where they assign me to duty
They will always find me a team horse.
Loud cheers.1
My habits of life have rendered me uu-
1T for the position to which you have IS
signed me- 1 am no speaker. TEYou
will fight Joel Tamultuous applause I
Yes, can take a hand in that. Again
let meexpress to you my thanks for your
kindness. We are engaged in a common
cause 1t is your task to suppress copper
headism, and mine to attack armed rebels.
The Tories Of the Revolution were re-
beside the eopperheads Of the
North. The latter occupy much the worse
position; Appeal to the army for a cessa-
tion Of hostilities, and it will pass you by
unheeded. They tell us the Potomac Ar
my will support General Mcclellan. I
don't soc it. CCheers.
They are as brave, as loyal, as devoted
a body Of men as breathes In any land.
The race has not degenerated. They will
battle for the old flag until it waves over
every inch Of American soil. GApplause!1
As for myself, hope to participate in the
final day ofrejoioing, I shall at least de-
vote my abilities and energies to the task
of surpsessing the rebellion. In what no
bier cause could 1 be engaged than in the
service Of my country2 Once more I bid
you adieu. If you have trouble or riots
here let me know. Good bye
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-10-20
CANADIAN UNION.

QUEBEC, October 10.
After long discussion the Canadian
confederation has been decided on. Its
main principles are arranged, and only the
details of settlement remain. The great
difficulty was the proportionste represent
alton of the colonies in the Upper House.
It is nov decided that Arcadia-that is,
Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince
Edwards Island-sre to have twenty-four
members, Of whom eleven are for Nova
Scotia, ten for New Brunswick and three
for Prince Edwards Island. New
foundland is to have four, and Upper and
Lower Canada twenty-four each; total,
seventy-six. These are to be selected from
the existing members of the Upper House
by the Grown, which is also to I'LL all va
csncies occurring by death. Representa-
tives In the Lower House Of the Federal
Legislature are to be according TO populs-
ton, periodically rearranged. The Con-
stitution will be such that the chief power
will reside in the central legislature. The
provinces will have few separate rights.
It is decided that the whole scheme shall
be submitted to the existing Psrliaments
in all the colonies without direct refer
ence to the people,-which is very sum-
mary measure, as none of the Parliaments
were elected with reference to this ques-
ton.
The local Legislatures will not, neces-
sariy be alike in their constitutions. There
is no decision as yet, whether the local
Governor shall be nominated or elected.
This point will likely be left to the Impe-
rial Government. 1t is believed that Otto
wa will be the seat of the Federal Legis-
lsture. The only difficulty remaining is,
as to the constitution and power Of the
Federal Judiciary.
The question as to the militia or army to
be maintained by the Colonies, will likely
be settled by Convention with England.
Hon. John A. Mcdonald has been the
leading man in the conference. His views
have been adopted in almost all cases. Mr..
Gait and Mr.. Cortier are also much looked
uD to.
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GnaI.
A LII N 80 n & S
MORNING LEADER.
THURsDAY sEoRNINa. o. 60.
The northern Light on Company Of

The Northern Light OIL Company Of
New York.
Our readers have already observed the
advertisement of the Northern Light Oil
Company, whose capital is one million of
dollars, and whose lands embrace portions
of the very best oil territory on Oil Creek.
Ali the farms mentioned, on which are
found the lands of the company, are known
by oil men to be the very best. 1t will be
seen that the company holds two hundred
acres in fee simple, and two hundred and
seventy in fee and leasehold interests. The
wells already put down yield one hundred
barrels a day, which at eight dollars a
barrel is equal to three per cent. per month
on the whole capital. The men who are
already identified with the company are
among the leading and most reliable of
New York City.
An examination of the inducements Tor
investment in the Northern Light Com
pany will show that the advantages offer
ed are very great. A man may be too
cautious for his own good, when opportu-
mites like this are offered. If he will
simply consider what vast number of
wells can be put down on the 47O acres
held by the company, in addition to the
eight already at work and yielding Sc per
cent annually on the entire capital, he
must be convinced thst its resources are
very great Mr.. H. G. Deming, No. l39
and l4l Water street, is the Western
Agent of the company, from whom fuller
information may be obtained.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-10-20

CISCINNATI, Oct II.
The Peace Conuention met here yester-
day with closed doors. There were fifty
delegates present. VIM. NJ. Cory was
chosen permanent chairman The Com
mittee on Resolutions were appointed The
Committee adjourned to meet to-day.
1t is understood that independent Presi-
Dental nominations will be made
The final arguments in the case of Fl.
b. Dodd, were made yesterday. The find
ing Of the Commission will will not be pub
Hched until it has been submitted to the
authorities at Washington.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-10-20

EHe EeaOe convention at cincinnati,
The long-mooted Peace Convention as
sembled in Cincinnati on Tuesday. The
Commercial of that city thus speaks Of its
doings:
There is going on in this city, in one of
the rooms of the Catholic Institute Build
ing, what Is called a HPeace Convention"
1t is composed of the unconditionals-
The men Of this locality who are figuring
in it are Mr.. Alexander Long, Mr.
William NJ. Cory and B. P Church
i'll The most noted characters from
abroad are General Singleton, Of
Illinois, Colorado Jewett and Late
Develin, of Indiana. They or
ganized temporarily yesterday. call
ing Mr.. Cory to the chair. They
were engaged last night in drawing up
platform and address, and it is not likely
they will Gall behind the great conven-
tons of Baltimore and Chicago, or even of
Cleveland, in the quantity of their litera-
ture. They propose tC make nominations
for the Presidency and Vice Presidency,
and Mr.. Long is likely to head the ticket.
They did not allow any body TO witness
their proceedings who had not signed
pledge to support the action of the con-
vention. Their own repOrE of operations
will be found elsewhere.
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SECOND DISPATCH.
Especial to the Cleveland LrADra.I ]

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10.
The sons of free Maryland now in Wash
ington psraded the streets this evening
with transpareneies bearing their stirring
emblems of the free arms and broken chain,
and serenaded the President. His speech
WAS carefully written out and read. The
Associated Press promise to transmit it in
full, its reference to Stewards unfortunate
phrases about the conting encies of Demo
cratic success, and its dark intimation that
whatever might be the meaning of certain
dark Democratic threats, he should con-
tinue to discharge the functions of the
Presidency till the fourth day of March,
and then see that whoever should have
been elected in November should assume
the duties of the Office.
He closed with touching reference to
the devotion of Sewerd and Fessenden, but
got no speech out of either.
A couple of weeks ago, the Government
received dispatch from the King of Ba-
varia, asking for full information about
our financial affairs.
To-day letter was received, and re-
ferred to the Treasury Department, from
Earl Russell asking in behalf of the British
Government for full details about our in
ternal revenue, system, capacity and re-
sources of the country, accumulation of
national debt and such other particulars
as prudent British capitalist would be
likely to enquire about before investing in
our bonds.
The indication Is st least not unfsYor-
able. Our Government will furnish facts
as soon as possible.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-10-20
FOH NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, Oct. l9.
The French transport steamer Allier,
from Vera Cruz, arrived here this evening
with 1000 French troops for Brest France.
A passenger by the Columbia says that
an organized plot for the capture of the
Roanoke existed, and was publicly looked
for in Havana. After securing the Roanoke
the Columbia and the new steamer Moro
Castle we're to be captured,
I pa large meeting of the officers Of tho
national banks was held in the Astor House
with closed doors. 1t was rumored, how
ever, that the object was new movement
against the State banks.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-10-20
RUMORED CAPTURE OF THE
ROANOKE.

Her Britannia Msjesty's steamship
Steady reports that it was rumored that
the Roanoke was captured by the rebel
Lieutenant Braine, who took her to Ber-
muda and landed the passengers, but was
not allowed fuel or provisions. he then
proceeded to sea, and burned the Roanoke
off Bermuda. Returning with the crew in
boats, he was at once arrested by the Brit
ish authorities.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-10-20
FROM CAIRO.

CAIRO, Oct. l9.
Great excitement prevails in this sec
tion of country in consequence of the raid
in Western Kentucky by the ftRces of
Gen. Forrest.
Gen. Merdith issued proclamation,
calling citizens to suspend business and
Ially,to arms and drive back the rebel
hordes.
Forrest is reparted to be at Corinth
with strong cavalry force, and express
es his intention to free Wesrern Ken
tucky from oppression and allow people,,to
vote as they please at the approaching ell
ectiOn.
The rebel force who left East Port. Mis-
sissippi, are estimated at 300.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-10-20
ELECTION NEWS.
PH1LADrLpH1A Oct
ispatch from Harrisburg says:

A dispatch from Harrisburg says
Official returns from 50 counties have
been reliably tabled here, showing Dem
oeratic gain of 1922, and Union gain
of 2,916, over the gubernatOrial vote Of
1863. The excess OF these gains, 1883,
deducted from the Union majority of is6S,
viz; 1895, leaves a Union majority of
1852, with the counties of Clarion, Forest
Jefferson, Mercer, Venango, Wyoming and
York yet to hear from.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-10-20
ARMY VIEWS.
NEwIYoRK, oct. Is.

NEwdYoRK, Oct. ls.
The Coanmsreiapz Washington special
says;
Gen. Sheridan's operations have not
ceased in the valley. He was still engaged
in carrying out General Grants orders to
render the country untenantable for s re-
bel force.
The mail boat from City Point brings no
important news
Secretary Stanton has left the front for
Norfolk
Admiral Porters visit TO General Grant,
at this time, is regarded as significant.