Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-12-26
Special Report.
NEW YoRK. Dec. "a.
F1NANc1A1 AND COMMERCIAL.

Railway speculation was more buoyant
this morning, and there was q general i'm
pro7ement and mora demand for stocks,
partly on orders from out of town After
call the market was steady with very few
changes from Board quotations.
Government bonds are active and deci-
dedly stronger. The Sub Treasurer has
received no official notification in regard to
the l0-40 loan and subscriptions are still
open to the public
Tne call and miscellaneous list was
stronger, but without any special feature.
Few rumors we're in circulation st the gold
room today, and there was an adjournment
until Tuesday.
Money was easier to-day than yesterday,
days Interest. 'oai-orla of securing an extra
ATTACK ON WILMINGTON.
The World thinks that Porter's attack on
Wilmington defences took place yesterday.
1t gives the names of the heavy vessels
that are to lie outside and shell Ft. Fisher.
They are the Colorado, Powhattan, Wa
bash, Minnesota, Susquehanna and New
Ironsides, all mounting 2O1 guns of large
cahbre and long range and capable Of be-
ing fired very rapidly. 1t is thought that
a few hours of bombardment would reduce
the forts sufficiently to allow light draught
vessels to enter. The naval fight is OK
pected after the forts are taken.
The pirates Chicsmsugs and Tallahassee
are reported 10 be inside the bar, and sever
al blockade runners have been armed. It is
runored, the rebels shsve also some iron
sides on Cape Fear River, that will take
part in the action. The bank of the river
from the mouth ofthe river to Wilmington
is supposed to be partially fortified. The
| rebel force is estimated at 1900. It is
Iumored that it has been reinforced from
| Charleston and Augusta
Many naval and military men think
that the capture of the forts and the closing
of the river, is only an object Of the eIpe-
ditiOn and do not look fsr back upon
Wilmington city.
SHERMAN
There is no later intelligence from sher.
man beyond that already telegraphed.
Military men, direct from Fort Meal
lister, are confident that the city is already
in our hands At the best the garrison
can hold out but few days longer.
Shermsn's base is fully established, and he
Is receiving everything he desires of sup
plies and ammunition.
a large mail was sent to Sherman 8
army today, by the steamer Fulton.
A private letter from an officer in Sher-
mans army, ssys that after the fall Of
Savannah, the army will probablymo to
Augusta, and capture that place to hold as
q new base of operations.
A GLIMPSE OF PEACE.
The Herald says editorially that Foote'S
recent withdrawal from the rebel Senate,
and his accompanying speech, Indicate
that the rebel administration is about to
be overthrown, and General Lee appointed
dictator. It thinks q dictatorship is short
road to peace, and is intended as such. The
Confederate Government being committed
never to make peace, it brings into exist
ence power that can and will make it.
PUeILIsTIC.
Sporting men say that Joe Coburn ia
expecting TO make a match with Mace IS
soon as the latter arrives. The fight will
probably take place in Canada.
FROM MOBILE.
A gentleman who left Mobile on the 9th
instant says, that two-thirds of the people
are hoping for the capture OF the city
About seven thousand troops are at Mobile
all of whom are militia sxcept one small
brigade. There are two ironclsds, both de-
fcient in propelling power.
THE FLEET.
The Tri6a1aSs Washington special say
that the heavy gale experienced by Por
ter's expedition may cause delay, and pos
libIy compel return of the feet to For
tress Monroe. ColdandsicknesB were yer,
exhsusting to the negro troops.
VICE ADMIRAL FARRAGUT.
Vice Admiral Farrsgut is expected i
Washington Tomorrow, when his eommi;
sion as Vice Admiral, and the Congre'
sional resolution of thanks, inscribed .
parchment, VIII be presented to him.
F EVERYBODY WANTS To BE MINISTER 7
FRANCE.
The Worlds Washington special SAVE
The President has received applications
r favor Of fifty different gentlemen for Mi
ister to France.
CoETRABASD NEWS.
| The HeraIds Washington special say