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Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1865-12-13

Who knows but some of Bully Mere
dith's cowardly rutians picked Mr.. Garri-
s6;, rocket They are mean enough to
6Oit.
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1865-12-13

Among the visitors at the Executive
Mansion to-day was s. C. Trenholm, of the
late Confederate States Treasury.
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1865-12-13
THE SOUTHERN DELEGATES.

A dispatch from Washington says manv
Of the Southern delegates to Congress have
left. Those from Tennessee and Virginia
still remain and are undecided whether Ia
20 or STAY
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1865-12-13

[Tc-TTp : THIS DAT 20 CHESTS "
Rky71t GEo. y. bhoA ASV'
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1865-12-13

Mr.. Garland of Arkansas. formerly
member of the Supreme Court. has moved
the Court to restore him to practice without
taking the required cath, on the ground
that he did not wilfully give aid end COM
fort to the rebellion. The Court holds the
matter under consideration.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-05-03
DETAILS OF HER DESTRUCTION
Preparations fer the Surrender OF
Kirby Smith.
Occupation of Claiborne, Ala, by Our
Forces.
MURDER OF GEN. CHALMERS

The steamer Guiding Star arrived at this port
from New Orleans 25tb and Havana 2sth last evening.
The destruction of the Rebel ram Webb is fully con
frmed. She passed New Orleans under the heavy fire
Of our war vessels the Lachawanna sending a go
pound shot through her bows. Only one vessel the
HOllyhock. Lient. Commander Ghcrardi ready to
follow which kept close upon the track of the Webb
until % miles below the city 10 Rebel the sop OF
war Richmond ready for action, and turned fer the
shore. the Ilolkh0ck going straight al ler.
The Webbs officers and crew fired her in different
places and fed into the sWampS Boats from the hol
NhOck boarded her and saved one man who had been
abandoned, and was asleep. They were unable to put
the flames f.Om the inau mabe nature Of The car
go and from fear Of IN explosion Of Ter moeaznc.
The Webb was armed with three guns one a pound.
and was commanded by Lieut.. G. W Reed. formerly
Of the T. Navy. and commander oi the pirate bark
Taconv which inflicted much damage on Onr commerce
syear or so since There were OF bales Of cotton
aboard, besides r0sin and turpentine. IL seems the
pilei of The Richmond know the Webb. Two Of The
crew had given themselves up.
Tie Ne0. OIsans Ttmes of the 2jth REPORTS thet the
steamer Gen. Hodges came ont of the Red River 2ad
under flag Oi truce for the purpose Of negotiating Win
Col SpTacue Chief Of Staff OF Gen. Pope for The sur
render OF Cen Kirby Smith and bis force Col Snrapue
left Cairo the guubOat Lexington for lie purp0ee OF
meeting the Gen. Hodges AT the mouth of Rcd River.
and there be little dOuht that Kirby Smith has
rendered his tire force he terms those pr0ced
BY Gen. Grant TO Lee. The Lexington and Hodges, at
last accounts, were anchored at Hog Point few
miles below the month Of the Red River.
The surrender Of the Rebel Secretary Mallory. al
Pensacola. is confirmed.
Eight millions Of dollars in greenbacks had arrived
In New Orleans to pay our troops, and as much more
Was on the way.
Claiborne, Alabama. had been occupied by caval.
~ under Gen. Lucas after victory over regiment OF
Rebels north of Mount Pleasant Tie Rebels lost 10
killed Is wounded and - prisoners. Our loss was 3
killed and wounded. 800 bales of cotton secured
Capt Pickens who has fOrsak en the Rebel cause has
issued an address the people of Louisiana.
The Rebel Gen. Chalmus is reported murdered in
Texas.
Deserters coming in from Texas. and enlisting
10 al Brsgos.
An inundaton NJ San Antonio, Texas, had destroyed
twenty five buildings and ten or twelve lives.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-05-03
Arrival of Gen. Banks.

From The Delta. April %.
As is well known in New-OrlcanS, great prep
arations have FOR some time been made to receive Maj
Gen. Banks upon his arrival in Nrw-Orleans. with a
public demonstration betting his high rank and dis
tneuished services and the affection and esteem with
which he is regarded by the people OF Louisiana. But
the terrible events when have 50 recently rdnspred
at the National Capitol weighed upon the spirits II
or c GEMS that had 1t been appropriate under
TIE circumstances they had not heart enough TO enter
into scenes OF rejoicing.
large coneourse OF the friends Of Gen. Banks how
ever silently assembled upon the leree AT the foot o.
Poydras.st. awaiting the arrival Of the Pauline Car
roll upon which boat the General descended the river
There fully 1000 persons present, and about q
carriages incladng a magnificent barOuchc for Gen
Banks But the assemblace, after waiting some time
learned TO sher extreme disappointment that tie b0e
would not leave the Stock Landing where she haC
stopped discharge freight. for an hour or longer
large number took carriages and proceeded 10 tl'
stock Landing. but again disappointed. for The
General had taken his carriage and with a few init
mate friends driven to his residence on the corner
Fourth and Plytauia-sts.
Here a few others dropped in. aud after cordia
shake OF the hands and heartfelt welcome the party
dispersed, leaving the General and his wife aud The
inmates OF their house to the peace and Quietness o.
home Although the General had desire or intention
of Disappointing bis friends lie was satisfied that The
affair turned out II did, for be was weary and IN
80 Of rest.
The General, Mrs. Banks and their son are all in
excellent health and looking remarkably well and
express themselves highly pleased TO be back with heir
Louisiana friends once more.
Let Col Crosby accompanied the General, and is
also looking well. We had Just Zine 10 shake hands
before be dashed 10 other friends from whom he has
been separated so long. He will receive hearty
welcome from his host Of old friends and acquaint-
snees. He il stopping al the St. Charles Hotel
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-05-03
Naval Movements.
I,UycU OF THE NAUsETT


The light-draft monitor Nausett was launched
IN the presence of 2O00 spectators last week. the
ward of Donald Mckay !of East Boston. She Is the
monitor Of her class contracted for at Boston She
295 feet long s. feet wide and II feet 10 inches in
depth draft OF water 81 feet hight OF turret feet;
Inside diameter Of turret 20 feet Her inner hull is six
feet thick of solid OAK and the outer hull separated by
waertght compartments is composed Of three layers
of one-iuch iron plates. She will carry two l5inch
guns She is propelled by two drectacting engines,
and two fourbaded castron propelers feet IN di'
1ameter aud IL feet pitch Ii will take at least four
weeks 10 make her trial trip and get equipped for active
service
THE GREAT NAVAL GUN.
The great naval 20-inch bore gun cast AZ
pittsburg some months ago and named BeezeDub was
subject 10 trial test day last week OF 100 pounds
Of powder and ball weighing 1850 pounds and stood
tbe trial 10 the satisfaction Of the engineers.
rIIH UNITED STATES STEAMER LAD0SA
| Ths United States steamer Ladona, seven
cnns arrived at the Philadelphia Navy Yard Monday
evening from the OF her late active operations in
the Sonth Atlantic Squadron She very fast vessel
of Sol tuns burden and is captured blockaderunner.
being captured BY the Unadla In Ossabaw Sound Au
Commission In January. 1863. Taking prominent part
in the attack upon Fort sumter, August IL. 1908 she
repaired shortly after to Philadelphia for thorough
oyeihaung. Since that time for the last 10 months
she has been in active service along the Atlantic coast
aud will now be submitted TO overhaung and repair.
The following is a list of her officers
Commanier II. ?. Swami; Ex. Officer, X. c. Mckenzie;
surarou Tho. Neckley Paynaster Samuel Anderson;
Act Master J. C. Wentworth; Act. Ensign LeGrand b.
Richard Nash Act.fhird Assts, James Molneauz. W. IL
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-05-03
The Assassinstiom in New.OrIenns.


The news received and published yesterday
morning Of the most horrible and bloody tragedy per
perated Washington the evening Of the 18th in
sant-tbe assassination Of President Lincoln and thu
murderous assault upon Secretary Seward ian aged
man already upon the verge of the graye)cast spirit
Of gloom and horror over our people which hung like
somber pail upon the city during the entire day. Mei
OF every creed aud shade Of political opinion joined IL
expressing their condemnation OF the foul deed. and in
voked the direct vengeance Of Heaven upon the vile
msceants who had been guilty Of 50 terrible and heart
rending a crime. No human punishment, was the gen
eral expression. can be adequate 10 the enOrmiy o
their ofense against humanity and humane prompting
the magnitude OF their injury TO the cause OF ciyia
tiOn and liberty.
realized that they not the victims o. some horrible
dream. rather than had been committed
Murder most foul las in the best iti.):
But this most foul, strange ana unnatural
Bot the doubts that might have remained In the minds
OF many were all too dispeeed by orders from The
sary authorities 10 suspend public business and The
nag az hamas, the public Offices dfaped in black and
.ae ise Dsha ertre, containing official confirmation
rou ven. banks OF the sad news, with additional par
ucnsis soon placed the matter beyond question.
- lue INHERENT military and naval headquarters draft
P1arteInaesicrs' tommissaries telegraph and other
military Oihces, were early hing with black md tbe
City Hall, Custom. House Post.Oelce cifV telo,rarL
The balls Of the different fire Companies he ,csnane,
Offices the 81 Charles and City Hotels, the Suh rtras
nry, United States Direct Tax and Sani'or~ -, -;
offices and Soldiers Home the Indiana siatc A,,o,,
and public offices Of all kinds hung ont sn,o,,ia
symbols OF gTlei aud soIro~ at the calamity which had
1eiaicn the nation. " "''
The representatives Of the different FOREIGN co,
suspended their consular flags At hafnasf and
Of them called upon Commodore Emmons Al naxS
teadquarters 10 Offer their sympathy AID oondorre
In this terrible national bereavement.
fiOm IL 20 o'clock At noon the city bells by orde,
o. Cen. sherman peeled forth in solemn and measured
cadence and tie ships and steamers OF all nltops a
sur levee lowered their faes halfmast. Orders wer
cent by the military authorities 10 Baton Rouge and al
blher points connected with New Orleans by telegraph
b. suspend business and large numbers of army AN,
navy officers and haRdreds OF our citizens crap
nFon their arms IN fact, All animate ana mammal
lnl1es wore an aspect somDre sad and silent
re were many unOTs current during one porto
g. me DAY Nat persons bad been killed IN different sec
i"s e' te eiiy Or expressing satisfaction that Pres
cent i.incn'n was dead. and the universal utteranc
1bs. hghi-ihel deserved death" bat upon inquir
'h' Io-"e fi@iiols and CT! tetgTayb othces, I"
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-05-03
Quicksilver in Nevada.

The following extract from The Reese Rirer
RerciHe "a daily paper published at Austin in Nevada)
of March H. gives promise Of element Of wealth in
that new State which, if the anticipations are we'll
founded will prove ofincaculable value. The presence
of quicksilver in large quantities. in the very center Of
mining district so prolific in silver i'll greatly reduce
the cost Of extracting the precious metal and largely
facilitate the production OF bullion;
AN IMPORTANT Dis ovERY.
Mr. Varney Superintendent OF the Pioneer Mil OF this
city, and scientific amalgamat0r has lately been on
visit to lone the Capital of our neigborng county or
Nyc aud during his stay made most astonishing dis
coycty The mill OF that cry has been able to ex
trac bat about SIS per tun from what ha1 tue repu'
ton pf being rich ores and MIR. v went DOWN 10 see
wbal was the matter. Upon an analysis OF the ore ne
0uns il consist OF sulphur aniimony ars enic syer
and Ahat he believed 10 be quicksilver vi course suen
an osa could hot be worked without roasting a rude
6rn.re was found where a few hundred pounds could
he roasted at time and thorough experiments on sew
,ral edges made. The result was that tue rock
ea fade 10 pay without selection $40 per tun; but
the Ost singular Of all the great abundance OF
ouicl- liver that the roasting developed.
Hacing ascertaned that quicksilver was present.
ein it gather On the iron poker used in stirring tho
casting and smelling it in tie fumes. the attempt
a. riade TO ascertain the quantity Three and half
pounos OF the Quartz-not ciDnnbar-was placed IN
retort and heated and nine of pure quicksilver
obtained. being over ls per cent Upon thorough ex-
amnaton Of the lode large quantities OF rich cnnaba
the OF quicksilver. were found. The rock expert
mened on contained this useful metal IN native con.
dion The extent oi hese misunderstanding lodes was
found to be great indicating that We shall be able TO
furnish our own supply OF quicksilver, and propaby
have IL 20 export.
Reese River is evidently the country for the miner.
A bouniful Providence has scanned its hills with the
most valuable of minerals and deposited IN the plains
the salts and akaos necessary for their reduction and
other economic uses of man. Silver, gold iron copper
lead arsenic inter- sulphur. salt, oil, plumbago hie-
clny aud so on without end and now is added quick
silver which, for metallurgcal purposes, 10 one OF
tho most important Of all.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-05-03
500 C0nspiratOrs Plan the
Destruction Of Northern
Cities.
PHILADELPHIA THE FIRST TO Be VISITED.
THE FIRST OF MAY THE TINE FIXED ON.
THE AFFAIR BEING INVESTIGATED.
Associated Press Account.
WASHINGTON, Tuesds

WASHINGTON Tuesday, May Q, 1865.
The Star Of this evening says: The clrcum"
stances under which the plot 10 burn Philadelphia was
discovered hero are about follows: On Friday even.
ing last Sergeant A. 7. McKenny at the Slxth-st.
wharf discovered two suspicious looking indlYduas
lurking about in the dark Who upon seeing hey were
watched, made of. On Saturday evening these two
men again made their appearance at the wharf when
Sergeant McKenny informed his commanding ohcer OF
the fact, who instructed him TO watch them closely.
The Sergeant seeing the two men IN conversation,
got close enough to hear Of them inquire Of the
other: " Do you think they will meet toDightP The
reply not heard and the again started or but
we're followed by Sergeant McKenny. who overlook
them vacant lot -Four and a-halfst. when one
sof the men, seeing they were followed drew pistol
and fired at the Sergeant the ball taking effect IN his
fright breast near the nipple.
] Fortunately Sergeant McKenny had at tie time n
package of letters in his pocket through which the D
rassed, thus deadening its force and preventing its
/ Ito making a serious wound. The Sergeant. being
alone, concluded 10 be STILL although not dangerously
wounded and the fellows. believing they hid killed
lin, Immediately ran OF aud made their escape
Sergeant McKcnny, upon reaining his feet diseoy;
cred letter upon the ground, which tie man WHO hred
the shot had pulled from his pocket with the weapon
Upsn his returning to his quarcrs Sergeant Mchen-
nv discovered that this letter If importance,
and accordingly sent 10 Col Ingraham. Tie letter
revealed the fact that there deliberately planned
plot foot bnrn Philadelphia, in which largo mum.
Der Of conspirators were to take part aud contained
request urging certain parties supposed 20 De the two
alluded to above 10 be in Philadelphia on the 30th
3of pril attempt 10 destroy the city would DO
made on the first day Of May, when the final blow
you'd be struck and the torch lowered until the city
was in ashes and their pockets filled with Treasure.
Col Ingraham, after reading the letter Immediately
dispatched officers to the railroad station when IL was
that men. answering the description OF
those who had assaed the Sergeant had taken passage
Ion the train which left the depot few minutes before.
Information of the discovery of the plot then tee.
lgraphed to Gen. Cadwalader at Philadelphia and
!oary Sunday evening, Capt Potts Chief OF the Nil
ary Detectives the patrols attached TO COL Ingra
hams Office dispatched to Philadelphia, with such
details OF the plot had the knowledge Of the
here.
Facts are within the knowledge Of the authorities
here which 60 20 show that there some 200 con
pirators banded together for the purpose Of burning
Philadelphia and other Northern cities. The affair u
now undergoing thorough Investigation.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-05-03
WHISKY.

TROTTING on TnR FASHION AND UNION
|Counsrs-Yesierday two matches were decided on the
above ro,ting tracks, which witnessed by large
attendances. On the Fashion Course match for $780,
mile heats. best three in five In harness came off be-
tween i. Ogles b. r. Black Diamond and John Lovetts
H. g. Switcail These horses had roted together the
previous week. when Switchtai was dstancod in the
seccnd heat His owner attributed his defeat TO bad
driving and matched him again for double the previous
amount. The betting was tl0O to ESQ on Black Dia-
mond before the start but after Swtchtail had won the
two first heats In 2:fii 2ii 1t yeered round and be-
came 500 to $40 ON the latter Tie gnmeness Of Black
Diamond was now called into requistion. and to it,
possession his victory attributed for he won the
Succeeding three heats and the In 246 2:4J 2A
On the Union Course l.. L. match for $500 mile heats
in harness. between James Whites \. &. Grey Eddy
and T. Keegans b. Z. Black Charley. was troted The
former easily IN 1855. disanciDg Black Charley III
the hrst heat
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-05-03


CITY POINT. Va, April 81, 1865.
CAVALRY MOVEMENT.
Our cavalry is again in motion. The mass OF
il has been ed from Petersburg toward North Car
olina, 10 which the Sixth Corps went on the sd.
IT is surmised that this movement has been made in
consequence Of the large number Of cavalry that len
the army of Lee on the 9th for North Carolina which
could form a corps that might do much mischief with
the communications Of our army under Gen. sherman.
MOUNTING THE CAVALRY.
Troops of horses are brought daily in order 10
mount the men Of Gen. Sheridans command. There
are stil some 1000 men here not mounted Two
ransports-the Nereus and Glaucuscame in yesterday
with loads Of horses which were at assigned to
the cavalry.
FORAGE.
The immense loads of this article which have filed
tie river at this point and lined the quays will now de-
crease as the carried into the SouthWest All
the cavalry and the Sixth Corps being gone, there viii
only be the artillery Of tho other corps and few cav
airy to feed from this depot or base.
CITY POINT AS BASE.
II is thought that CITY Point viii in two o. three
months time cease be The great depot of supplies loI
our army and already suffers aud Others are looking
out for new place of business. cnangc VIII Ger
ainly take place this point, the more 80 fanoher
ofthe corps echeonnod along the soubsGe Railroad BE-
taken 10 some other point.
EolLING STOCK FoR THE REBEL RAILROADS
Il now lying ut the wharycs here II has been brought
from Ncw.York. aud Is 70 bee placed on tie Richmond
roads In a short time the Danyille rad will be in
running order as bow We have engines and 10 III
is gauge.
TIE NEWS FROM SHERMAN
Las caused some surprise here. That such sharp
officer should let the Rebels oyeueach him Is matter
or wonder but think De only meant 10 act in the
same leuent spirit shown by Grant toward Tie army Of
Lee. D.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-05-03
Army Items.

From Our Special Correspondent
BLACK AND WHITES STATION. S. S r., April 25. '65.
At this station | learned to-day that some
bushwhacking" is being done along the line Of the
Southside Railroad.
Capt Ncgey A. A. A. G. Of the First Brigade, Third
Division Fifth Corps is supposed 70 have been taken III
this way. lie went out TO visit the pckets on the oath
and did not return at hit To-day he is missing and
can only be inferred that he is in the hands Of bush
whackeTs
Some other men of the Fifth Corps have been taken
in this way and officers declare that If the thing
becomes at all serious. they will put stop to 1t in
summary manner by burning the houses along the line
of the road.
At thi. station the 9lst n. Y. " is posted. II
il now one Of the fullest regiments in this army,
being about LOO strong. In the late campaign OF
twelve days it played active part, under the com
mand of Col Tarbcll, officer Of merit and one much
liked BY bis men for his quiet good ana gaantry
On the 3lt ult., when the Second Division Of the
Fifth Corps met with check. which was arrested By
the Third division the 9st N. Y. V. of the
regiments that helped to change the fortunes of the
tight and lost many by its bold stand 1t would
be 10 the advantage OF the Division If Col Tarbel wa'
put in command Of Il brigade
SEVENTEEN HUNDRED REBEL MULES
passed this station their way to City Point yescr
day They are the remainder Of the mules Of Gen. Lee
army and form very large drove Of animals but this
is all for their condition is most meager In fact. they
are the hardest lot Of mules 10 use teamster'S
words that have ever looked upon, and fear that
our army will get little service out OF them The way
in which they forced by the lash through the deer
mud during the last two days Of Lees retreat wa
enough 10 break down the most hardy animal, and
! thar Is o Rebel mule.
THE REBLL ARMY MATERIEL.
On all the trains that have past this station for
the last few days piles of dismounted gun-cnrriages
and wagons we're to DO They were their way
to City Point and are the mater turned over by the
Rebel army on the 10Th.
The batteries were good as our own, but very
poorly hmsed. As 10 the trains, there was great con
tfast between them and strong and we.drawi
wagons. IN ambuances We also Ear ahead Of the
enemy most Of theirs looking Ike mere milk carts.
No array in the world has such trains those of the
Earmy OF .he Potomac. and must say that the mud o.
sNTgia has made this sis non. Tor who does moi
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-05-03

formal ratification Of the articles will take place. The
weather is fine an occasional thunder storm making the
air more pure and comfortable The health ofth army
is excellent and all is ready for the march toward home
The Fourth of July win see many Of our veterans IN
the good City Of Gothan-among them, tCRoQuIS.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-05-03
.e reports were without foundation

learned that tie reports were without foundation in
truth.
One man. however who tore down some Grape from
messed the dastaIdy act and terribly beaten His arm
was broken and head badly scared and bruised. An
other knocked down by citizen of the Second
Ward for utterng some remark satisfaction and II
falling inflicted ugly wound upon his forhedd bl
coming In contact with tie curbstone. These are TN
only persons We have heard Of WLo did not condems
the murder as ylllanOus and blIbdTOus.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-05-03
TuE RECENT CLOSING OF growers TnsArER

IN wAsuNGToS.-Mr. Leonard Grover Is one Of the
few managers who appear TO respect tho personal rights
and feelings of their employees. Upon closing his tbeater
in Washington last week. he issued the following card;
It Is deemed proper say that in view OF the recent national
anity thi. thcae- will be closed nn further notice. Ih
aoes Of the esfabshnent hare generously dorogdss Mv
contract nth the manager to enable hm 70 oose,'e "'a
proper decorsm season which should be ptnitentiai
This same general fact was true Of the New-York
Heaters but no manager here thought 1t worth whie
TO let the public understand that the actors shared the
burden OF the suspension of business On the contrary
the ,npression was allowed 10 prevail that the
ayers with patriotic zeal alone endured ell the pecurs
|sry consequences