Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-01-24

and find plenty to eat. It says the great.
est necessity Of all is to make Lee Com.
msnder-in-Ohief. It considers that that
is the only thing to save them from subju-
CATION. ID 1-
The Wing tells the rebel Congress that
the country is becoming alarmed at their
negleeting 10 pass the army bill, and look
uponit as an indication that Congress has
given up the cause, and that they think it
vain to contend with an enemy 60 much
stronger than we.
To this belief, in great measure, is
owing the depression of the people. Moth
ing would change public spirit so power
fully as the attention of Congress 10 this
branch of their duties.
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After the call Gold st 200 with transse-
TONS and at the close 1873
REGARDING OUR PRISONERS.
WASHINGTON, Jan. %. ?
The Secretary Of War communicated to
the House a statement in regard to the ex-
change Of our prisoners, together with a
correspondence on the subject, not hither-
to published. On the 18th of October the
subject Of exchanges was placed under the
the direction of General Grant, with full
authority to take any step he might
deem proper to effect the release of
soldiers, and of loyal persons held as
prisoners by the rebel authorities. He
was instructed that it was the desire of the
President that no efforts consistent with the
national honor should be spared to effect
prompt release of soldiers and loyal per-
sons in captivity with the rebels as prison
ers of war, or on any other grounds. An
arrangement was made to supply our pris-
oners articles TO be distributed under the
direction of our own officers, psroled
for the purpose, and corresponding priv
ilege was extended to the rebel authorities
in order to afford every facility for relief
Special exchanges have been offered when
ever desired on behalf of our prisoners
Such exchanges have, in few instances.
been permitted by the rebel authorities,
but in many others they have been denied,
A large number efexchsnges, including
all the sick, has been effected.
Another Commisssry General has been
directed to make detailed report Of all
exchanges which have been accomplished
since the general exchange ceased. He
will furnish tothe House of Representatives
as soon as complete list decentralization
Of General Grant give reason to believe
that q full and complete exchange Of pris-
soners will speedily be made. It also ap-
pears from his statement that the only
supplies are furnished our prisoners and
by officers of our own select
ion. His letter is subjoined as follows:
HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES ARMY
WAsHNeTOE, Jan. 21. :
Hon E. d. Stanton .
I have authorized Col Mulford, Agent
Of Exchange, to renew negotiations for an
exchange of all prisoners now held by either
party The first interview between our
agent and the rebel agent, Col. Ould has
already been had. No doubt but that an ar
will be entered into; indeed, on
the strength that interview an exchange,
q limited one, is now going on near Rich
mond. Yours truly,
o. S. GRANT,
LIEUT. General