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Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-03-31
FROM CHICAGO.

CHICAGO, March 80.
Aspecisl to the Chicago Tribune from
Nation, Illinois, last night says thst 400
men ofths 54th Illinois regiment leave for
Charleston tonight to attack the rebels
who are said to be 300 strong and under
the command Of Sheriff John 8. THAR, and
entrenched at Holidays Mills, ten miles
Northeast Of Charleston. A portion of the
54th is at Mattoon, that place being threat
sned f-e..a shoIby ed L.-tee- se-.-tIvs.
Two companies Of the Invalid corps, en-
route for Springfield, have been stopped
at Charleston for garrison duty. Pickels
are on all the roads. In the fight on Nom
day, four Of the 54th and one Union citi-
zen were killed and Colonel Mitchell, five
privstes and two Union men wounded.
Two copperhesds we're killed and several
wounded.
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WASHINGTON NEWS ITEMS.
LATE NEWS FROM FLORIDA.
The Union Men Arming Against
the Rebels.
They Beat the Rebels Hand
sOmely.
FROM CHICAGO.
Especial to the Cleveland Leadsr.l

CHICAGO, March 80.
have just received the following later
frOn MsttOon, the seat of the Coppsrhesd
war:
The troubles in this county are more Sc
rious than ever. The insurgents are
threatening both Charleston and Matoon.
At midnight last night Colonel Mitchell
started on a reconnaissance from Charles
ton with one hundred mounted men. BE
captured q number Of prisoners, among
them two who had been wounded in the
Charleston ARRAY. He learned that the in
surgents, commanded by Sheriff 0'Hair,
we're fortified about twelve miles from
Charleston awaiting his attack. Colonel
Jones, in command here, has authentic in
formation that the insurgents are in force
ten miles south of here and some eight
miles west Of Nation.
An attack is expected on that place to-
night, IS the COpperhesds have sworn to
release the thirty-fve prisoners who are
confined here. Steps have been taken to
insure the safety Of the place. The 41st
Illinois has been ordered here from Camp
Yates, and five hundred men from Indian
apolis. General Heintzelmsn is expected
here this evening. Sheriff O'Hsir, at his
rendezvous, has been joined by his broth
er, the Sheriff of Edgar Comfy, with a
band Of desperadOes. A spy, sent out by
the insurgents, was captured at four
o'clock this afternoon. He confesses that
that there are large bands at both places.
We have just received the following dis
patch from MattOOn, Coles County, dated
March 90:
| We have reliable authority that there are
four hundred rebel COpperheads en- route
for this place, coming from the west and
within four miles of here, and three hun.
dred and fifty more coming from the
south.
Great excitement prevails, and the town
is under martial law. Colonel Oskes, the
Provost Marshal, is here. Citizens are
aTming, and alarm bells ringing. We arr
prepared to give them q warm reception
Their object is the destruction of the tow1
and the release of the prisoners captured
al Charleston,
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sOUTHERN NEWS

NEw IoRK, March 30.
The following items are from rebel pa
pers.
The LyDchburg Republican says:
The Yankees in East Tennessee have re-
treated to Strawberry Plains. There is no
prospect of fight.
The enlistment Of colored troops in
Middle Tennessee goes on rapidly. At
Shelbyville and Lebanon there are 5000
men ready for the field.
DALTON, GA, March 24.-Genersl Pillow
mas been placed in command Of the cavalry
in Northern Alabama. The enemy shows
no disposition to engage our forces. They
have retTested from our front and their
recent movements sre supposed to be only
q reconnaissance.
Heavy snow fell last night and to day
MACON, GA, March 22.-The Supreme
Court of Georgia to-day unanimously
affirmed the cOnstitutionslity Of the Con-
federate Anti-substitute Law.
The crops in Georgia promise well.
General Finnegsn has sent cavalry,
infantry and artillery to meet the Yankees
at Pulssks.
All is quiet in the neighborhood Of
Jacksonville. Pickets report that most Of
the enemy's troops have left.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-03-31

CAIRO March 80.
Memphis papers Of the 28th contain no
news of importance.
The latest information from Psducah
represent much excitement among the cit
liens who fear another attack from For
rests forces.
The merchants and others are moving
their goool and vslusbles to safer place.
Many exciting rumors are aAoat respect
ing Forests movements.
Several planters in the vicinity Of Ship
with's landing have abandoned their plan
tations and came North in consequence Of
the depredstions committed by the guer-
rillas.
The steamer Won Publ, 25 hours from
Memphis, arrived with 279 bales Of cot
ton to-day. The market relspsed into in
activity with but little offering. Rates
unchanged. Receipts only by wagon and
limited
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FROM KROXVILLR.

KNOXVILLE, March e.
About so deserters have come in our
lines during the past week, making the
total amount over l, 100 for the past three
months. They state that all Of Long
streets baggage has been sent back to-
wards Richmond and his whole force un-
der marching orders. They left on the
oath and had reported at NewP Ort on the
French Broad.
Last night party Of about forty guer-
rillss captured A. Mark Foster Of Blunt
county, and carried him off in the direo-
ton Of Msysville.
Colonel Wolford left here on Saturday.
He has been summsrily dismissed from the
sarYice.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-03-31

The appointments Of sundFy claim
agents we're confirmed. Among them were
F. ". Bingham, Cleveland, stationed at
Memphis Royal Taylor, UuyshOga COun-
ty, stationed ct Nashville, and Clark War
ren, Cleveland, stationed at Cleveland.
The House passed the Senate bill spprO-
pristing s., 700 for the encouragement Of
immigration into Ohio the Senate bill to
extend the Provisions Soldiers Relief Law
to those who have been disabled in the
service; Senator WilliamsOn's bill to en-
able your city authorities to extend supe-
rior street.
Lockwood made an able report against
these petitions, asking that further immi-
grafton Of negroes be suspended. Both
Houses are having an evening session.
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FROM ST. LOUIS.

81. LOUIS, Msroh SO.
J. G. Woerner has consented to run for
Mayor at the request Of number Of citi-
zens.
The steamer David Tstem, which reach
ed Cairo last night, reports that part of
FORESTS forces crossed the Cumberland
river at Eddyville.
The gunbost Beaufort has gone up the
river to look to them.
The lst Alabama cavalry reported last
night at Cairo, and have unanimously re-
enlisted. They are seven hundred strong.
They have seen hard service and are now
enroute for Decatur to recruit.
Large numbers Of Union men are re-
ported in North Alabama, waiting to join
the army.
Colonel Spencer has commenced raising
q brigade there, and thinks it can be done
in six weeks.
Alexandria, Louisiana, was occupied by
cur troops on the 18th.
The enemy under Generals Taylor and
Polignso crossed the river and retrested
to Shreveport by land.
Several rebel gunbosts which were
there, have gone up the river.
The steamer New Falls City, laden will
cotton, is reported burned.
The advance Of Banks cavalry under
General Lee, arrived at Alexandria OF
the 18th. The remainder Of the army il
within two days march, and when it ar
rives the combined forces proceed west
ward by land, the supplies going by thu
river.
The rebels north and south Of the Rec
river are concentrating at and nesl
Shreveport
Our gunboals made an extensive 'priz
recently, capturing Eve thousand bales o
cotton.
| Fort De Russy accidentally blew up OF
the 18th, killing and wouading 6.
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FRON MADISON, Wis.
Especial to the Cleveland Leader.l

Especial to the Cleveland Lesder.l
MADISON, March 30.
The Union State Convention met here
to-day. Ex x.Governor Sslomon presided.
Ex-Governor SslomOn, Ex-Governor Ran
dali, Hon. stOddard Judd, and Angus
Cameron were elected Senatorial delegates
to the Baltimore Convention. The follow
ing gentlemen were elected district dele
gates:
First District-J. F. Potter, C. C. shOles
Second Disctrict-J. W. Nook, ]. B. Cas-
sady; Third Districts. Wilkinson, j.
W. Bingham; Fourth District-L. Il. Ca
rey, J. NJ. GiIlett; Fifth District-P. Saw
yer, NJ. 8. Kimball; Sixth District-L. E
Webb, C. C. Pope.
Two alternates for each district were
also elected, snd candidates for electors 81
large and for each Of the six districts.
Resolutions strongly endorsing Prssi,
dent LincOln's administration, and in.
structing the delegates to the Baltimor,
Convention to vote for his denomination
we're unanimously adopted.
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THE RI0T An CHARLRsrON.

mAIIOoEj lLLLi naFUu OO.
On receipt Of the news Of the riot at
Charleston $50 Of the 54th Illinois, rendss-
vousing here, went 10 Charleston. The
Copperheads having left town before their
arrival pursuit was made and about thirty
prisoners taken and brought to this place.
The Copperheads in this and adjoining
counties Immediately commenced muster
ing forces with the svowed purpose Of
rescuing the prison. Reports from differ
ent sources say that they are 1000 or
1900 strong and intend to attack the town
tonight. Every preparation has been
made to give them warm reception. It
is believed that with the united efforts Of
the citizens the soldiers here will be able
to hold the place until the arrival Of
reinforcemencs.
LATER-1l P. M-The insurgents are
said to be threatening both Charleston and
Nation. A reconnaissance last night
discovered them fortified twelve miles
from Charleston Col. True, in command
Of the post here, has authentic information
that they are also in force at Copairn's
Mills, ten miles south, and at place
about eight miles west Of Msttoon.
Colonel 0akes, Provost Marshal General
Of this State, has arrived.
The 4lst Illinois regiment has been or
dsred from Camp Yates and 500 men from
Indianapolis.
General Hintzelmsn is expected here to-
night.
Sheriff 0'Hsix has been Joined at his
rendezvous by the Sheriff of Edgar ooun-
ty with band of desperadoes.
A spy sent out this afternoon by the in
surgents was captured who confessed that
there we're large bands at the two places
above mentioned, but refuses to give any
further information.
The telegraph wires have been cut East
and South Of here.
Scouts returned at half past eleven re-
port that force Of rebels 1900 is within
three miles Of Mattoon.
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LOUISVILLE, March 30.
The business portion Of New Liberty,
Owen county, was destroyed by fire.
About 100 Of Forests forces crossed the
An officer direct from East Kentucky re-
ports that large force Of rebels is con-
centrsting at Round Gap, under General
Buckner. He says the rebels carried five
days ratiOns and forage, and is his Opin-
ion that they intend to make an extensive
raid into Kentucky.
The rebel force which evacuated Bull
Gap several days since, moved North. 1t
is presumed they intend to join Longstreet
in Virginia, or attempt to form junction
with Buckner.
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FROM NEW YORK.
NEw YoRK, March 80.

NEW 1oAk1 mafcn o.
The sale Of 5000 tons Of Scranton coal
realized $7,50@8,15 per tOn-sbout 20
cents higher than the February sale.
The Commercial has received Richmond
papers Of the 25th.
The Enquirer states that official inform
alton has been received at the War De-
psrtment confirming the landing Of q
large force Of the enemy under General
Burnside, in Washington, N. G. The re-
cent heavy fall of snow will, it says stop
any movement into the interior for some
days.
A heavy gale has prevailed during the
day. A large number Of outward bound
vessels are anchored in the lower bay and
North River, awaiting favorable opportu-
nifty to proceed to sea.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-03-31
MORNING LEADER
: s@URsD1Y nOENING MAR. 81, 1854.
q, Rhode Island Democratic Sta

Tzr Rhode Island Democratic State
convsntion - want Of something else to
do, adopted the fo'u0Wing'
ResOlUed, That the a-"Vasion Of Mexico
nv France is a violstion Hf the Monroe
doctrine, which would have never oeen
tolerated under Democratic AdmlG's'rs-
tion.
These copperhsads are mighty valiant
when it comes to fighting 3 nation several
thousand miles away, but object to fight
ing to prevent the dismemberment Of the
nation. tits ell very well to talk about
fighting man who does not want to fight,
but there are the rebels, Rhode Island
copperhesds, ,hght them.
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FROM SPRINGFIELD.

Colonel Cakes, Assistant Provost Mar
shall General, started for Charleston last
night and telegraphed to-day for the 4lst
regiment, which left this afternoon. Gen.
ersl Heintzelmsn has also been requested
to send 5000 troops from indianapolis.
This indicates trouble in that section Of g
serious character,
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-03-31

COLUMBUS, March 80.
In the Senate the local freight bill was
postponed until next session.
The House bill fixing the weight of
stone coal st eighty pounds, passed.
The resolution to provide for a Commits
sion to establish State Asylum for in
ebristes, was indefinitely postponed.
A resolution of thanks to the officers Of
tho Senate, was adopted.
The House resolutions cOndemning mobs
was agreed to, after considerable discus
sion, in which the OOppsrhesds came out
second best.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-03-31
FROM MILWAUKEE,,

WIIWAUhhsI nIbIOu oUs
The Union Convention for choosing del
egates to the Baltimore Convention, met at
Madison at IL O'Clock to-day. Ex-Gover-
nor Solomon was President. Amsng the
delegates chosen are Ex-Governor Solo
mon, Rx-GoVernor Randall and Hen. J. F.
Potter. Resolutions were adopted eulo.
eizing President Lincoln and favoring his
denomination. The Convention was per-
fectly harmonious throughout. The dele
gates ara unanimous for President Lin
coin.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-03-31
AFFAIRs IN NRW oRLRANs.
Governor Hahn and the Constitutional
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Chan ges---Gen-
ernl Bamks---GOssip

Correspondence Of the Evening POST
New ORLEANS, March I8.
There seems to be no doubt but the Con.
stitutional Convention Of this state will
be composed Of men who are determined
to sustain the Administration as enunei-
ated in the proclamation of the President
and who have the courage to destroy every
vestige Of slavery in this state.
Governor Hahn has judioionsly deter
mined 70 make no appointments to otiee
until after the election, his motive for
this course being that he does not wish to
distract the free state party by creating
divisions on account Of disappointed Office
seekers. BE has Issued his orders to the
sherifs Of the several counties or parishes
in this state to attend to the arrangements
for the coming election. there is no doubt
Whatever, that as soon as the constitution
hiss been adopted, the busines Of the state
viii &c on smoothly.
aEHER1L BANKS.
General Banks will go to the front (thst
is to say 7exss) on Sunday or Monday,
for now sn his troops and nearly
sn his officers have gone, and an
active campaign is anticipated. The Gen
eral is confident and cheerful.
CONDITION OF NEW ORLEANS.
The city is very healthy and pleasant
with warm days and cool nights. Our
levees are repairing, 80 as so be ready for
the spring rise, and the prospect now is
that this work will be better done than it
ever was before, because Of the energy
and activity Of our present Acting Mayor,
Captain Stephan Hoyt, who is proving
himself good and efficient officer. BE is
lsboring hard to put the city into such
condition that we may escape q visitation
Of the yellow fever, and from what is seen
from day to day Of the work to accomplish
that end, think there can be no doubt Of
his success.
A great many strangers are coming snd
going. The steamers are well filled with
passengers and freight and it seems like
old times to see so much hustle and actiV-
ity here.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-03-31

We do not deny that individual mem
bers of the Democracy hold widely differ
ing views as to the proper policy for the
national crisis, but there is bond Of union
among all which prscludes the idea of the
administration party making capital cut
Of their dissensiOus.-BIfdIO Courier.
We have no doubt the bond of union
will be strong enough to weld peace and
war together. The insane hungering after
public plunder which has possessed the
leaders of the Miscegensted Democracy,
will keep them together, no matter how
fearfully the nation grOans beneath its
burtheD Of war. It is sad commentary
on the total deprsvity Of man.
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FOREIGN NEWS,

The Africa from Liverpool the 18th, and
Queenstown the Goth, has arrived with
three days later news.
Cotton firm snd unchanged.
Breadstuffs dull and prices weak.
Provisions quiet and steady.
Consols closed at 9l3a9ls for money.
Illinois Central shares 16s163 discount
Erie 661a674.
The Germans are vigorously prosecuting
the siege Of Duppel.
The English Parliament separated with
out expressing any opinion on the present
state Of affairs,
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-03-31

The funeral Obsequies of this brave
champion of the rights of man, took place
in Plymouth Church on Monday last
We append few extracts from the SER
mon of Mr.. Beeoher:
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DIED.

In this city on the 18th inst q pasu1eaias Nh.
ELECTA HOhTaROP SEXTON, aged So years.
Funsral st the rssidsnos Of n. n. BiIssst, as
franklin street, at,2 O'Clock P. u. Of FrieAI 1eEt
Fdends Of the family are invited 20 attsnd.
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FROM ST. LOUIS.

Sr. LOUIS, March S0
The steamer Florence ran against a
snsg and was sunk, in the Missouri river,
eight miles below Atohison, yesterday
morning. She was freighted heavily.
Loss not sscertsined.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-03-31

4 secluded quiet place is the little vii
lsge Of Monroe in Massachusetts. It hss
only two hundred ihhsbitsnts aHd but one
mail . week, and is destitute Of lawyer,
doctor, shoemaker, blacksmith, tailor, bar
her, store or tavern,
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SPECIAL NOTICE.

Tothe Citizens Of Cleveland, o and Vicinity
The undersigned would respectfully ssk s'te2tieB
70 the preparations known ss
HUNNEWELL5S
UNIVERSAL COUGH REMEDY
For all Throat and Lung Complaints.
HUERKWELL's ToLU ANoDy
The great Neuralgia, Rheumatic, Headache. Tooth
ache, Loss of sleep and general Nervous REMEDY.
Also for the pains in Monthly MeDslruatiO9,
= Per ect belief.
HUNNEWEbL's EbECTRIO PILLS,
The most perfect form Of Csthartic ever given to the
pubiic which never REQUIRE more than two end SCI
dom hui one for q dose, act without gripping, and
cure
Indigestion, Dyspepsia Billiousness, Liver Oom-
plainfs, Piles worms, and all arrangements Of
the Stomach and BoWeis.
The above preuarRtions, of tuch unboundsd repu,
tation in New England have the confidence Of AID
are used BY, great numbers Of PhysicanE ans prlc
within reach OF all worthy the attention Of inva
lids, who VIII ind them strict conformity to ma
Iure in medicine
Without Tesortipg to the common method OF col
umns o. advertising, 1 would ask confidence 10 lest
IN m, which vii be sacred
JtHN i. HUNNEWELL, Proprietor,
Practical Chemist, boston, Mass.
FOR sale BY whOi sale and re all dealers.
. ne greae fresd0m OF CORES spundence Selected
Sold IN Cleveland by Geo. W Clara. s roDg Arm
strong. Ben on BrJhgrs Churchill Brother, a. w
Bock, n. ". Ssckr'deT, II. U. Ca lord.
m.rsl- b2inthsatS5vy
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Two years ago this week 1 came down
this same railroad. my last trip until now,
but under very different circumstances.
was prisoner, guarded by rebel bsyoneis,
and called for at every depot, by malicious
and blackgusTd psrtissns Of the rebellion.
The cry usually was, "bring out the id
old traitor and let Us hang him on limb. y
These seoundrels were not in attendance st
the depots as come on this time-some Of
them had fed the country, and others had
gone the way Of all the earth.
was met by different class Of men
on this trip, and in different spirit. was
taken By the hand most cordially, congrst-
ulsted, occasionally called on for speech,
but had to decline on oocount Of my feeble
health. The vile wretehes and unprin-
eipled traitors who thronged the depots and
stations, rejoicing over my banishment
haze ingloriously fed from their homes
oiety.
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UEAIQrARTzRs, iE9ycsr MABsHALL's CTFICE,
Cleveland, March 9th, 1864. J
NAVAL SERVICE & MARINE
IN OJRPs.
Rncrnifs NEnnfeh-

The subscriber s prepared to recsivs applications
tor mia meat into the Naval aud Marine Service Of
Ghe Unitld Stat
Able sea ns,I enI'siing into the Naval sesSioe re-
eeive edVaHfc Ct thres months pay es bounty TO
may be EMIT Cd
ksoruiis enlisting 10 ths Marine C5rps do not re-
ceig6 adTa tce ay NOunty, f ~ theUnited States,
but aie enti 10 90 prize money
Men for the Naval Sc Yic5 rr Marine Corps are
credited on ths Qustas draft the same as men for
the ArmT FhED A. NAshs
maFsrI45. Capt. and Pr. Mar hal, 18th. o
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ALstsr from Parson BrownIsw.

The irrepressible PsrsOn writes to his
paper from Nashville under date Of March
2, ss follows:
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-03-31

The Cincinnati Euquirer Declares the Co
Iumbus Platform Neither for Peace or for
War.
In Yesterdays Enquirer we are confirm
ed in our viewsof the Democratic platform,
that it is an effort to misCegenste Peace
and War. It says:
Although not very decidedly for peace,
il is certainly not distinctly for war. II Is
not a platform upon which to build 3 war
party, inaugurste q war policy, or elect .
war President. The objections Of the peace
men to the Columbus Platform are that It
does not speak out: that il reflects rather
the polioy Of its individual authors than
the sense Of the masses; that it is a mask
which does not conceal, put on when there
| is no need Of disguise; and, so far as such
testimony goes, subjects the party to the
charge Of duplieity.
The Enquirer is doomed to scquiesoe in
II however. The Plain Dealer dsres It to
bolt but it sucoumbs beautifully BY de-
claring that the platform is not for war,
as may be seen by the following;
A party which blows the war trumpet 80
family, and with a sound 80 uncertain, is,
to sll practical inteuts, q peace party
Willing ss were the authors to put from
motives Of policy, as little as possible In
the way Of the nomination Of War Dem
ocrat by the party as its candidate for the
Presidency, they too well understood the
masses to represent them So devoted to any
sort Of prosecution, vigorous or otherwise.
The negative testimony upon this point Is
oonplete. Had the authors Of the Colum-
bus platform been themselves or had they
been convinced that those whom they pro-
fessed TO represent, we're in favor Of fur
ther war, they would have put forth doc
ument of q very different character. The
blast would have ratified in tone in which
there was no uncertainty. We csR best
perhaps comprehend what the platform
really is,by coneeiving what it would have
been had the party been known to be per-
vsded with q spirit Of vigorous prosecu-
ton. Then the language would have been
searched to depletion to find terms In
which 10 express obstinate yalor, exhsust-
| less viRor and inhsxible determination.