The Cleveland leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1865-1865, 1865-06-12
THE POST on DAVIS.

W AlaIA AoCcralty No huD4tu % COmp6u6Q
to support the South with the whole en-.
pire. -
THE POST on DAVIS. riH
The London Post says that the absence
of that material element of sll human un-
dertskings, success, alone prevented Davis
from taking his place in after times by the
side of George Washington
THE NEWS on THE SAME. f
The Daily News ssys that if hs were
responsible for nothing worse than the
great sacrifice of life caused by the rejsc-
tion of Mr.. Lincoln's proposals at Hamp-
ton Roads, the weight of such load of re-
sponsibility might break down the stout
est heart. ae
Dsvis' language and sets during the few
months preceding his fight from Rich
mond, disclosed the ruins of his hopes
Il was about the time Of his reckless
Macon speech, that he began to authorize
those strocious outrsges which made it less
difficult to believe his completely in the
plot which resulted in the death of Mr.
Lincoln. .- -a1
THE EATIoEALE's OPINION.
The Nationale is of the opinion that
Davis esp sure viii produce moral enbar-
assments to the government Of the United
States. eae
The Pays scouts tie idea that he is the
assassin.
NEW YORK. June 10.
SOUTHERN DELEGATIONS.
The Hersld's Washington special says:
There seem to be at least two delegations
from every Southern State in attendance
at Washington, in regard to reconstruction.
They are usually applicants for Federal
appointments to be made. The President
has taken time to consider the proposition
and does not intend to be in hurry in
making Southern appointments. There
will be ample time to put the reeonsErue-
meeting Of Congress. The Southern psO-
pie are aOcking here in great numbers.
ARRESTED.
The Worlds Washington special says:
General Candy, acting under orders from
Washington, has succeeded in arressing s
man who offered to be one of one hundred
to pay one million dollars, in Alabama, two
years ago, for the assassination of President
Lincoln. It is possible he may be brought
before the Commission now trying the
conspirAtors. .-.,.. g.,
JEFF. PLAYING CRAZY. -. -r-
The Tribune's Washington special says:
Davis raves and tears about his cell at
Fortress Monroe, in q state of semi-in-
sanity, real or assumed. ri
WASHINGTON, June 10.
IT,. DISTURBANCE.
Ta-dsy about $50 or 200 soldiers made 4
series of assaults on many unofending per-
sons in the 7Lh ward. They attacked the
inmates of disreputable houses, driving
them away, breaking the furniture and
committing various Outrages The rioters
showed particular AnimOsity sgainst the
colored inhabitants. A hght occurred be-
tween the negroes and the soldiers, both
using reVolvers. Among the casualties was
DR.. Wm. Boye, who went out with re-
volver in his hand to restore quiet and was
struck in the face with brick thrown BY
s soldier. His cheeks we're split open and
his jaw bone fractured, and The sight Of one
eye destroyed. Other soldiers then made
rush for him and one Of them was in the
act of clesving his head open with an AZ
when 3 numbar of women succeeded in
persusding the soldier to spare his life
Tonight strong military force has been
sent to the place, also police.
APPOINTMENT.
Assistant Secretary of the Treasury
Field has been appointed Collector Of In
ternal Revenue for the Sixth District of New
York, in place of Mr.. Ortcn; the lstter vii
supereede Nj. Lewis as Commissioners o
Internal Revenue July lst. ". O. Handle,
now Solicitor of the Navy Department
succeeds Assistant Secretary Harring
ton, and ]. T. Hartly, Chief Ulerk Of th
Department, is to take the place soon to b
vacated by N. B. Field.
i MAJOR GENERAL TERRY.
Major General Terry, the hero of FOl
Fisher, who was ordered to Washington
arrived here to-day.
RELEASE OF REBEL PRsoNERs.
Instructions have been Issued to releas
first rebel prisoners who sre sick, and the
others in the order in which they ha7
) undergone ;.imprisonment-those longe
confined are released earliest The wol
: of releasing all who come under the an
nesty class Of the proclamation is rapid
3 progressing; all, probably, viii have be,
e set st liberty in the course of two or thr
t weeks. & ro'a-r
a RESIGNATION. -a5sE H
q ". Il. Lsmon, Marshal of the District
). Columbia, rendered his resignation to &
9 President, to take effect Monday night.
:. III LOUISVILLE, June 10.
PROMOTED.
d Brigsdier General Robert Allen, seni
It QuArtarmaster, of the Valley of the Nj
n issippi, whose headquarters are here l
been promoted to Major General by brew
a. by the President. q..-..-.-.
rs RACE.
to In 8 three mile race to day, Alexand
,e horse, Astsroid, which, on Tuesday
2S made the best time on record, Won
ed race on me hest, Losdstcne sulking at
Ic. end of the hrst quarter Stretch and
nd Lindsay being dissaneed, % fa s- 7-'