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Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-05-24
Associated Press Dispatches.
FROM WASHINGTON.

FROM WASHINGTON.
WAsHwaroE, May %.
0fleial to GsHeFaI Dis:
Dispatches from Msi9r General Candy,
dated mouth Of Red river at midnight,
May 18th, STATE that Admiral Porter has
jusl arrived, the remainder Of the gun
boats will arrive to night General
Banks will probably reach Ssmmsport on
the Atohafslsgs, tomorrow. A dispatch
from Admiral Porter datei on board the
flag ship Black Hawk, mouth Of Red riV-
er, May 18th, states that the portion Of
the gunbOst squadron above the falls at
Alexandria have been released from their
unpleasant position owing to tte .indefat-
igable exerlions Of Lieutenant Colonel
Baily, acting engineer Of the 18th army
corps, who proposed and built q
tree dam Of six hundred feet across
the river ct the lower falls, which ena-
blei all the vessels to pass in safety the
baokWster Of the Mississippi, reaching
Alexandria, and allowed them to pass over
the shoals and obstructions planted BY the
enemy to point Of safety.
Lieutenant Col mel bailey will be i'm.
medistely nominated for promotion for
distinguished and meritOrious service.
An official report from Cairo, dated
May %, states that the army and gunbosts
were sll safe at the mouth Of the Red river
and semmespor,.
Major General Sherman, by dispatch
dated $50 P. n. last night reports that he
would be ready by this morning to resume
his operations. Returned veterans and
regiments, he says, has more than re
placed all losses and detsShments.
We have no official reports since my last
telegraph from General Grant or General
Butler.
Official reports OF this Department show
that within eight days after the great bat.
tie at Spottsylvsnis Court House, man J
thousand We ersn troops have been for.
Warded to General Grant.
The whole army has been amply sup
piled with full rstions Of subsistence.
Upward Of 10000 sick and wounded
have been transferred from the field tc
Washington hospitals and placed under
surgical care.
Over 5000 prisoners have been trans.
ported from the field to prison depots, and
large amounts Of artillery and other com
pliments Of an active campaign have beer
brought away.
Several thousand fresh cavalry horssi
have been forwarded to the army, and the
Grand Army Of the Potomac is now fully
as strong in numbers, and better equipped
supplied, and furnished than when tn,
campaign opened.
Several Thousand reinforcemenis hsV'
slso been forwarded to other armies in thu
field, and ample supplies to all
During the came time over 300,0 vol
unteers, for q hundred days have beer
mustered into the service, clothed, armed
equipped and TRANSPORTED to their respect
i've posit ons. Tbs statement is due t.
the Chief Of the Army, and Bureau
and their respective corps, 10 whom tn
credit belongs.
(sigued) 3. n. STANTON,
Secretary Of War
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-05-24
Yesterday Afternoons Report,
FROM NEW YORK.

NEW YoRK, May %.
A fredericksburg correspondent Of the
Tribune states that three gunbosts an.
chored there on their way up the river
They sent an expedition three miles into
the councry, capturing and acting Master
OF the rebel navy. The men we're killed
and six others, including the acting Mas.
ter, captured They stated if our gun
boats had been two days later they would
have been boarded and captured by the
rebels organised for that purpose.
The Tribune's Buffers army correspond
ent, dating Thursdsy morning, says The
rebels advanced on our intrenched line
scross the Peninsula snd engaged our
pickets, but were driven back. The firing
on our skirmish line during the day was
incesssni, and our wounded probably
number $50 Towards dusk the rebels
made vigorous attempt to force our skir-
mishes from the roads, but without effect.
Our defenoes have been greatly strength
ened Rebel dessrters represent that the
enemT's force under Besuregsrd is from
10000 to $4,000.
Last Thursday morning rapid artillery
firing commenced in front Of Ames' diVis-
ion, but ceased soon after, probably tenn
porsrily. A rebel battery in the rsVine
on our 'front.' WAS then pounding away
ct the woods on our right, dropping 8 shell
or two into our works. Fighting was ex-
peoted that day, as the rebels hope to take
our position.
INoTE-From Secretary Stanton's dis
patch on Saturday last it will be seen that
the r'bel attack did not take place until
FTidsy.-REPoRTER.
The Worlds correspondent says that in
the event Of Grants hsnking Lee, ss he
will eventually do, and that beyond per-
adventure, fact which even Lee himself
admits, under his undecided movements,
the rebel army will fall back, contssting
ss it goes, at every strong position TO the
immediate vicinity Of Lynehburg, which 1
now learn from prisoner, is being hesVi-
! ly fortified, according 10 rebel camp rumor,
and will fght the main decisive battle of
the war there.
The iTribune's Correspondent states less
than 10000 raw troops repulsed three
divisions EWels Corps
Three o'clock Friday mornir z Birnsys,
CrsWfords and Russels divisions advanced
movement 90 rapid and unexpected that
the Rebel Picket Line captured almost tc
man and pressing on until over two
miles been gained, and hundred prisoners
captured.
Prisonersstste that Lee came With them
across the Ny River, rode along their lines
addressed the brigade telling them if they
we're TO undertake the movement which il
successful would be fatal to Yankees anC
stjuring them to make 1t successful. He
told them how close our rioh stoves snC
immense baggage we're and that de
termined assault would give themeVery
thing We possessed.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-05-24

Treasurer Of the United States, equal II
Sub-TIessurer Of New York.
The Senate will tomorrow attack thr
tax bill and continue its consideration t.
the exclusion Of all other business till it il
passed. The Finance Committee express
tho hope that it can be disposed Of by the
first Of June.
Judge Wylie, of the District Supreme
Court, in his charge to the jury to-day, in
q suit against. certain brokers, growing
out Of gold speculatiOns, held that such
operations we're contrary to public policy,
and that the plaintiff in such such suits
can neither recover profits made or formed
by gold speculaiiOns remaining in the
hands Of the defendants, or monies de-
posted with them as q margin or collst-
eral security under contracts for the pur-
chase Of gold. The plaintiffs counsel said
that he considered the instructions of His
Honor taking the case from the jury by
practically oOnfscating for the use Of the
defendants the monies placed In their
hands By the plaintiff as profits on OF Sc
curities for purchases Of gold male BY the
defendants as the plaintiffs brokers. As
this was the pioneer decision in America
anuulling such contracts they meant to
take exception and cary the case up on ap-
peal.
The Senate Committee IN Military AT
fairs had a special meeting to day for the
pu pose Of considering the proposition Of
Senator Wilson to allow the Presi-
dent to call out volunteers for
less period than three years. The commit
tee have also under consideration the pro-
position to repeal the 300 dollars excmp-
tiOn clause.
The opinion gains strength with many,
that the Government will not get in the
next draft the requisite number Of men.
Persons, claiming seats in the House
from Arkansas will state to the Election
committee tomorrow that these men cast
at their elections in the first District about |
5000 votes; second District 5000; third
District, 1000.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-05-24

In lOtter said to be from the pen Of
Mrs. Chambers, the wife Of GAribaidi's
Eng lish secretary, the writer says:
General Gsribaldi speaks about fourteen
different languages. Being asked the 9th
er day to write something for little bows
scrap book, he instantly composed soma
verses in Greek. The writer Of this lettsr
has seen him within the last few days
com pose verses in ancient and modern
Greek, Spanish, Portuguese French and
Italian, always Of the request Of different
friends Engiisa is the last language he
has acquired, having learnod il in Amer.
ica in 1850 and 1851. He tells the follow
ing story regarding ts scquisition: He
was told that nothing could teach IN
EJglisb 50 we'll as reading 3 newspaper,
snd accordingly he ordered the Saturday
Review, and read with much difficulty 8
loBg article upon himself, which, among
Other thing, contained ths following
words: "Gsribaldi is pirate by sea, and
q rObber on land, and has always been So"
This was in speaking OF 3 recent article
Of the same paper, in which it Arst gave
as genuine 3 proclamation of which Carl
bsldi had never written single word,
an then argued from this forged proclaim.
alton that Gsribaldi did not understand
constitutional governmenL
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-05-24
GeneraIt,ro,I.,,R.,,a,,Io,


We have news from Crooks Expedition
which is interesting and important A
dispatch dated esulsy, May 22d, says our
loss is i've hundred killed and wounded In
the recent engagement. General Crooks
left Charleston on the 1st inst, and passed
through Princeton on the 9th; at Clovd
Mountsin had the frat and fercest battle,
and defeated and routed the enemy. Cole
mel Clay, Of the Seventh Virginia Cavalry
with one hVndred and twenty-five men,
charged the enemy's rear and took mauT
prisoners, including &c. eral Jenkias
three cannon, ten FOUNDER Nspoleona, vera
taken Our forces oamped that night near
NeWbern.
On the morning Of the 10th. about o
they attacked the enemy st the bridge, and
fought till .. We burned the great bridge,
and they the one on the pike. We CAP
tured seven cannon, three tWen2y-pound.
ers, which were spiked and thrown into
the river.
On the 11th we marched all day, and
camPed on Salt Pond Mouotain.
On the 18th the advance guard routsd
Brick Wall Jackson" and captured his
ram and two cannon, tWelTe-poundePs.
This occurred on this side Of Salt Pond
Mountain.
On the 18th we reached Union. On the
eve Of the 18th the rear was attacked
while crossing Greenbrisr river, and eight
or ten prisoners lost, though no men were
hurt. Immense stores Of rationg and
cavalry equipments were destroyed as
dublin and tobacco and cigars captured
In great quantities. Since the 9th ATerilPs
men have lived of the enemy. Ihsvs
learned no particulars Of his movements
yet.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-05-24
FROM THE REBEL PRESS.


The Richmond Sentinel Of the 18th inst
contains the following:
The Confederates fud source Of great
encouragement and sbundsnt reasons for
thsnkfulDess over their prosperous for
tunes. If We can conquer now, and God
is giving US this promise, our work is done.
| The Iessonir and the fears Of the enemy
assures Us Of this. Grants army is the
last head and front Of this herrid war.
This is the time, tt erefore, for every man,
who can strike blow for his country, to
render his aid. Let every one assist in
whatever sphere is open to him, ourselves
aud our substsnce Let all be cheerfuIly
and zeslously rendered Sc may be needed
or orllsi for, until this great fight is done.
Tae weak and helpless ones cannot lift the
spear OF battle or assist in sctiVe combat
The news Of yet another victory has
just come down from General Lees army.
Butler has been driven to cover.
The Trans Mississippi sends US cheering
tidings. Let US strike on and strike hard
for our deliversnce draws nigh. The
news reached us yesterday morning that
there had been fighting in SpOttsylvsnia.
The report brought in represented that
Grant had made heavy assault on Lees
right at or near Stsnton's Mills, and had
met with his usual success in his Virginia
operations, beingsrepulsed
The reader will find dispatch relative
to the Trans Mississippi operations, which
will be read by the reader according to his
faith for ourselves. We confess that We
have been waiting for its confirmation.
We have been deluded enough with news
from that quarter to teach us caution, at
the same time the result asserted is not
to be considered improbable.
Banks was undoubtedly in desperate
situation, surrounded by a superior force,
and his navigation interrupted and sus.
pended. His pride, however, would nske
him refuse to surrender until reduced to
extremities. He is fighting tor the Presi-
dency, and to surrender is not the road to
It
In reference to the surrender Of Steele
to Price there has been much confusion
and many contradictions. From q CON-
psrison Of the several stories We are in
clined to the opinion that his army has
been captured just as Milroy's was at
Winchester, on the 14th of June last, that
is to say, Steele with q remnant made his
escape, while body Of his forces fell into
our hands. He probably lost from 5000 |
to 9 900, besides his artillery and teams
Steele, with about q, 900 men, had race
with Msrmsduke which should enter Little |
Rock the first Steele carrying but light
weight won by neck.
The telegraph may bring Us more
accurate details besore going to press.
There was some firing on the south side
yesterday, together with some skirnishing.
Though we have not Learned that it was
Of material importance.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-05-24
VOL. XVIII,
MORNING LEADER
TUKTD1Y mORNiNG. mar a, 1854


The lull In the storm we have already
commented upon ss not indicating any re.
verse to our arms, but simply ss'semOni-
tory to the final struggle.
1t is now said that both the armies Of
Lee and Grant are moving south or south
west on parallel roads, and that Lee will
fall back upon Lynchburg, and there abide
the final struggle.
General Sherman having passed over
half the gronnd between Chattanooga and
Atlsnta, gave his army two days rest at
Kingston. We presume he is under head
way sgain this morning. A battle is exc
pected at AIatOons, nineteen miles in ad-
vance Of Kingston, but Sherman may flank
Johnston there as at Dalton. The indi-
cations are strong that Atlanta will fall
about the close of this week.
General Sheridan, with his immense
cavalry force, is upon 8 new expedition
and will soon be heard from. Our forces
are again in motion, and before the close
Of the week We expect to chronicle great,
and possibly conclusive victories for our
arms.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-05-24

It is related Of Grant that sffsr tha
battle Of Shiloh, and his complets viotorV
at that point, Gen. Buell., q thorough
soldier, began critioising in a friendly
way the impolioy Of his having fought 4
battle with the Tennessee river behind
bis men Where, II beaten, could you
have retreated, &c eral2" asked Buell.. HI
didn't mean TO be ested," was Grants
sent ntious reply. "But suppose you had
been defeated, despite all your exertionslH
"Well, there were oil the transports to
carry the remains Of the command across
the river" "But General" urged Buell..
''your whole transports could not contain
even ten thousand men, and it would b
impossible for them to make more than
one trip in the face Of the eusmy.D
"Well, If had been beaten" said General
Grant, Pausing 10 light another cigar ss
he spoke, transportation for ten thousand
men would have been abundant for an
that would be left Of us" This sueodote
IS eminently characteristics, the dsia for
the proper appreciation Of It being tkat
Grant had about fifty thousand men over
the river. =
D.. Mary Walker is the new Hssas Of
Richmond, Of whom the Examiner SAYS:
The strong minded DR.. Mary ]. Walk
er, now in Castle Thunder, is sngry for
horse, snd anxious for 3 ride through Ehs
streets Of Richmond. As horse assh is
growing scarce, under the influence Of II,
impressnent act, it is not probable hat
she will be accommodated at ; very early
day The Doctor, according 10 Atlanta
sutt ority, rides with each foot In = stir.
rips and 1t would doubtless be an inter
esting spectacle should she be fortunate
CROUCH to have her wishes granted. AL
Richmond would turn out to see the FaFa
Gpl' on horseback, and bestow upon her
during the performance, possibly more
marked attention than her modosty would
like to undergo
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PrsssrvnrIvss Of P.maIs-B.,u,,.


In overhsuling some mustv books tha
other day We came across littls volume
entitled Lectures BY Lola MOntssp IRE
qulsaeat IN pace y To renew our acqusint-
anoe with her peculiar style, we read sew
eral pages, and confess TO have been not =
little amuse and interested in her descrip-
ton Of the different standards Of female
beaury, and especially where shsspesks Of
artificial deviors for the preservation
Ct beauty. Among these Lola speaks Of
milk baths, which once become so general
in certain European city, that it produc-
ed scarcity Of article, and Anally the no.
lice discovered that the dealers obtained
their supply for tee and coffee by puroE as
ing OF servants what had been used for
their employers baths Tepid water and
bran form q remarkable purifier aud soft.
ener Of the skin, and Madame Vestris was
accustomed to sleep with her face ooatsd
with hick paste.
The eoquette Of Paris al one time had
fashion Of binding slices Of raw b ef on
their faces to keep out the wrinkles; but,
exclaims Lola good gracious me, what
eight for lover 10 see face bound up in
3 sandwich and tied with q napkin.
These things, however, are no for lovers
to SEQ. The Spanish women Were fond Of
small feet snd Whits hands; the cosmetic
Of TIE Turks is frictiOn; the Mordavians
drink the water Of arsenical
sPringr But after sll, concludes Lols,
there must be an accomplishment Of
mind and heart. 1t had been her privilege
to see most Of the celebrated beauties Of
the world, but had never found any art
that can atone for an unpo ished mind or
nnlovsly heart Here was the true sourcs
Of trmiOine beauty that never fades. We
mey tske another peep into this little
book, some Of these days, snd appropriate
a f v more items.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-05-24

NEW YORK, Msy 2S.
Dispatches from Grants army to the
Philsdelphis Inquirer state that early on
Saturday morning Birney silently ad-
Vsnced, captured rebel pickets, pushed on
and cut of portion Of the rear columns
Of the main rebel army at Ny river, cap
turing some four hundred prisoners.
Three stands of rebel cOlors were taken
on F 'idsy morning.
A special to the Post, dated Washington,
2Sd, says:
Mr.. Stevens has just got through the
House resolution 30 constructing the
Joint Resolution to increase the tariff du-
tie that it shall date from the 30th Of
April, and also exempting all goods in
bend from the payment Of the additional
duty.
The Treasury investigation go far fails
to discover any frauds. The committee
is now examining into the moral character
Of some Of Chasb's suboTdinates.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-05-24
A Large Rebel Mail Captured
near Annapolis.
The letters Contain Highly I'm
portant Information.
REPORTS FROx GEN. BANKS.
OONGRI SsIONAL Pro OEEDfNGs
DEBAF ! IN THE HOUSE.
FROM WASHINGTON.
Especial Dispatch to the Cleveland Leader.l
First DIsp4 ech.

I Especial Dispatch to the Cleveland Lesder.l
First DIsp4 Gch.
WAsHsEaToE, May %.
From letter Of the Secretary Of War to
the Senate, it appears that the total rum
Der of Generals acting as appointed in the
Regular service, since the commencement
of the was, is tWenty-nine, namely !;
on Lieutenant General six Majors and
twenty-five Brigsdisr Generals. Three Of
the latter have died, three been retired, one
dismissed, one declined, and two Msjor-
Generals have been relieved. Eighteen Of
all grades in the regular service are now
in the volunteer force. One hundred and
three have been appointed Maj Generals
and four hundred and seventy seven Brig
sdier- Generals. or the latter, forty-siK
have resigned, thirty have died, twelve
declined, nineteen have lost commissions
by constitutional limitations, six mustered
out Eve we're rejected, one discharged, one
dismissed, ninety -One been appointed Ma
jor Generals aud two hundred and fity-
seven are now in the service. Eight Ma
jor Generals have resigned sixteen died,
cne declined, and seventy we're in the SER
vice on the 18Th inst.
The Iudepeddent Telegraph Company
received letter from Secretary Stanton
this evening, fully exOnersting them from
any implication in the transmission or
publication Of the bogus proclamation.
Senator Morgan introduced bill, abOl-
ishing the commutstion feature Of the con-
ScriptiOn law, without, however, interfer-
ing with any action in procuring substit-
utss.
Hitherto, authorities consider it i'm.
proper for US to give any details Of army
news. Nothing unfsTOrsble, however.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-05-24
FROM NEW YORK.

-oAf ny ~
A Washington dispatch Of yesterday af-
ternoon states that the rebel army hsd
been retrestiug since the attack on our
right, on the 18th.
AT four o'clock Saturday afternoon, our
forces occupied Guiney's station and Bowl
ing Green, and not enough rebels had
there been found to fight with.
Two men we're captured near Annapolis
with q isrge rebel mail, destined to Balti-
more, with letters for New York, Boston
and Philsdelphis parties; also 1000 dol
lars in gold and 2 600 in greenbscks. The
letters spesk Of scarcity of food, Sc and
contain highly important information.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-05-24

About fifty buildings were swept away
and large numbers sheep and eattle
were drowned.
Among the buildings destroyed wsfe the
Rocky Mountain News Office, the City
Hall and several other brick buildings.
The bridges soross the Platte and Cherry
Greek were swept of. Hundreds Of farms
for miles above and below with growing
crops are completely ruined, being now
covered with and and water six to twelve
inches. Thr loss Of property is estimated
ct over amilliOn dollars,
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Second Dispatch.

WAsaIKGroH, May 23-ll P. n.
The Government secret police have in
tercepted a rebel mail, going from Rich
mOnd to Baltimore. Among the letters
thus taken, were some to important per-
sonsges in New York and Philadelphia,
and their contents implicste number Of
others.
The Treasury investigation thus far re-
suits in the complete Vindicstion Of the
department. The committee is now en-
gagged on the charges, involving the moral
character of the superintendent of the
Priati Bureau, and Of one or two sub
ordinstes. Hls
Mr.. Chandler, Of Norfolk, is made ex-
ception to in the resolulien paying per
diem and mileage to claimsnts of seats in
the House from various districts Of Vir-
ginis, for the reason that he was holding
another Office uader the Government while
prosecuting his claim.
RKcoEsrRUoTIoE POLICY
The whole subject of the policy Otrecon-
struction, begun under the Presid nPs
sanction in several rebel States, will soon
be brought up in both houses.
On the question of admitting in sens-
tors and Representatives from Arkansas.
The House Election Committee will hear
claimants tomorrow.
THE THEEoH QUESTION.
Winter Dsvis's resolution calling fol
she explanation which the French official
organ says the Emperor has received from
this Government, concerning the recent
House resolution about French interfer.
ence in Mexics, passed unanimously. Il
derives its chief significance from the fac
tast dates show that if any eIplanstiOr
really was offered, it must have been vol
unteered before the French Geveinmen
had time to ask for it
Irrepressibie conflict between Senators
Grimes and Hale on Naval matters brokt
out again in the Senate to-day. Grimes
attacking and Hale defending the courses
Of the many departments in furnishing
supplies. It is worthy Of notice, tha
although defending the management il
other places have made no sllusion to NeV
York.
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