Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-04-27

heiu ano the tendency OF prices Is steadily
upward. For Foreign goods there is {
large demand and everything offered il
esq erly taken. Prices are firm and i'm.
proving.
CHARITABLE.
Arrangements are being made for col.
lecting all materials used for dressing the
city in mourning, and selling them for the
benefit of widows and orphans of deceased
soldiers. The goods are to be replenished
at small cost and sold at auction. 1t is
suggested that similar course be followed
throughout the country.
ABOUT BOTH.
An evening paper publishes story
that Wilkes Booth was seen in BrooklyH
last Friday night by the keeper of whis-
ky shop. The story cannot be traced to q
reliable source. All steamboats, and rail
way trains are being closely watched
The detective force feel certain that Booth
has not been here or passed in this direc-
ton.
The Herald's Washington special says,
letter of the Richmond correspondent Of
the London Times, dated March 4th, fore
shsdoWed General Shermsn's recent policy,
and hiss given rise to much comment in Of
fcisl circles; it is regarded as significant,
in view of what occurred recently in North
Carolina, and shows that the rebels have
relied wholly upon shermsn's character
and sntecederts to aid them in their ex-
trsmity.
The same special says Mrs. Lincoln was
not so well to-day.
Secretary Seward is better. He desired
to ride out, as the weather was beautiful,
but did not get permission from his sur
geOD. He was able to give some attention
to official papers.
The TJibune's Washington special says,
when tne whole report of the plot of assas-
sinsti.on is made public the world Will be
ssto.nished at its enormity, as well as at our
forbesrsnce with our Canadian neighbors,
who have constantly furnished safe Asyl-
um TO the most nefarious Williams.
The anticipated retreat of JET. Davis
from the East into Mexico, with the pur-
pose of involving US in new difficulties, has
been considered by the Government.
ARMY MovEMENTs.
The Tribune's Army of the Potomac
special of tho 28d says: The 9Th Corps was
put on the march this morning for Dan
vile, in order to hold that point and guard
the communications of the army under
Sherman.
The oh Corps is now posted on the
south side of the railroad, guarding that
line, and the 9th, which did that duty till
lately, is now on its way TO the Capital,
from which, report says, it will be trans
ported to distant point of rebeldom. 4 he
oath Corps is on the march for Richmond,
where the bulk of it now is. TIE I'd
Corps ia here waiting for orders.
THE SURRENDER OF MOBILE.
WASHINGTON, April 26.
Tae Navy Department has received the
following:
WEST GULF BLoCKADING Sen,
U. S. FLAGSHIP STocKDALE,
OFF MOBILE, April l5, '65.
SIR; In my lsst Dispatch of the 18th
instant had the honor 10 inform the De-
partment that General Granger and myself
had demanded the immediate and uncon-
disional surrender Of Mobile, and that it
would undoubtedly be acceded to, as the
city was at our mercy and we were in pos
session Of the outside forts. The officers
detailed by General Granger and myself
were met by the Mayo and authorities
near the entrance of the city, and a de-
msnd for its surrender was then made
The parties then repaired to the City Hall
where the Mayor addressed the following
communication
MAYORS OFFICE, CITY OF MOBILE, |
April IA, 1865.
Gents Il have the honor to scknowl
edge the receipt of your communication a
the hand of Lieut. Col. r. G.. Laughlin, o
the staff of Maj. Gen. Granger, command
ing the 2ad Corps, and Lieut.-Col. T. R
Franklin, U. s. Navy, of Admira
Thatcher's staff, demanding the immedist
and unconditional surrender of this city
The city has been evacuated by the mill
tsry authorities, and its municipal suthori
ty is now within my control. Your de
mand has been granted, and l trust gentle
men, for the sake of humanity, that all tn
safeguards you can throw around our pee
pie will be secured to them:
Very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
TSigned7 R. d. SLoUGH,
Mayor of Mobile.
To Maj. Gen. GORDON GRANGER com'd
23d Army corps, and Acting Rear Ad
niral H. K. THATCHER, com'dg Wei
a Gulf Squadron.
The flag of the United States was the
4 hoisted on the City Hall, and a portion {
q the troops Immediately advanced to pr
vent pillsge. A Provost guard being e
tablished, and the works around the cit.
s which are of immense strength, were the
: garrisoned.
The navy yard has been seized in beha
of the navy, but most Of its contents hs
}. been destroyed except some lumber and
t, quantity of soft coal.
i The Octorara and three river monito
are now at the city and down tho TeusC
> The former and one of the ironclads VI
y be sent up the TOmbigbee river, whe
l. the rebel ironclad Nashville and gunbo