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Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-03-06
FROM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, March 4.
President Lincoln was inagurated at II
o'clock to-day.
The procession reached the Capitol at
II.45 A. NJ. escorting the President. At a
subsequent period, the President and Vice
President together with the Justices of the
Supreme Court, members and exmembers
of Congress, Foreign Ministers and other
persons of distinction assembled in the
Senate. There the Vice President elect
took the oath of Office, preceding it by an
address.
Chief Justice Chase administered the
oath of Office on the eastern portico, when
the President delivered his Inaugural ad-
dress. There was very large attendance,
and the scene was one of marked interest.
The weather was clear and beautiful, but
on account of the recent rains the streets
were filed with mud. Despite this fact
the crowd that assembled was exceedingly
large, and thousands proceeded to the Cap
itol to witness,the Inauguration ceremonies.
The procession moved from 18Th st. and
Pennsy lvsnia Avenue at IL o'clock. Pres
ident Lincoln had been at the Capitol all
day, and consequently did not accompany
the procession to the scene of the ceremo-
nies. Two regiments ofthe Invalid Corps, q
squadron of cavalry, battery, and four
military escort.
The Mayor and Councilmen of Washing
ton, the Councilmen of Baltimore, the Fire
men of this city, and the Firemen Of Phil
adelphis; the Good Will, Franklin and Per-
severance Companies, drawing each its en-
gine along, were in the procession.
Among the benevolent societies present
were lodges of Odd Fellows and Masons,
including colOred lodge of the latter fra
ternity.
The public and private buildingson Penn
sylvania avenue, were gsily decorated with
flags, and every window was thronged with
faces, to catch glimpse of the President
elect.
The oath to protect and maintain the Con-
stitution of the United States was admins
tered to Mr.. Lincoln by Chief Justice Chase
/ in the presence of thousands, who witness
ed the interesting ceremony while standing
| in mud almost knee. deep. The inaugural
was then read, after which national salute
was fired. The procession then again NOV
ed up PennsJ lvsnia Avenue, the President
being conveyed in an open barouche. Seat
ed with him was his son, and Senator Foster
| of the Committee of Arrangements. The
President was escorted to the White House.
after which the procession separated.
Everything passed off in the most quiet
and orderly manner, and although thou
sands participated in the ceremonies not an
accident occurred to mar the pleasure of the
day.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-03-06

| CAIRO, Aarcn D,
Large numbers of refugees continue TO
/ arrive here from various points. Two hun
dred from Arkansas reached here last night
in very destitute condition.
The rivers in this vicinity are consider
ably swollen.
The steamer Magenta, with New Or
leans dates of the 9th ultimo, has arrived.
She took 1900 Federal prisoners from
the mouth of Red River to New Orleans
for exchange, and brought up 90 exchanged
yuariues captured from our gunboats up
the Red River. Steamship Gov. Bailey
from Mstamoras 23d, reports the arrival
there Of steamer San Roman with Amass
Wood, U. s. Commercial Agent who open
ed an office. All quiet at Mstamoras.-
Markets unchanged. Two more cargoes
sugar and molssses arrived from Cuba.
Gen. Roberts late commander of the
District Of West Tennessee has arrived
here.
Gen. Wsshburn has arrived at Mem
phis and assumed commanded the District
Of West Tennessee.
a hundred guns we're fred yesterday at
Memphis in honor of the Inauguration.
Guerrilla outrsges, of the most fendish
character, continue in the vicinity of Mem
phis. A fight occurred at White Station,
near Memphis, on the 25th ult, between
300 guerrillas and so Federal pickets, in q
block-house, in which q number of guer-
rillss were wounded.
Over 1000 refugees have arrived at
Memphis since the lst Of January, 78O of
whom have been sent to Cairo.
A fire is now raging on Fourteenth st.,
which threatens to consume an entire
block.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-03-06
KAnHINGTON TTEna.

4 w HASh4NOIONI 4ANASA C'
The Senate, several hours before its ad-
journment yesterday, cleared its executive
calendar of all the pending Presidential
nominations. Six hundred in number,
nearly all of military character, were
confirmed.
The President yesterday, sent in the
nomination Of John D. DeFrees for Super
intendent of Public Printing and the Sem
ate unanimously confirmed it. This is 3
deserved compliment TO the uniform coup-
tesy and ability which have marked this
gentleman's management of the Govern
ment Letter-press Printing Bureau for the
psst four years.
Many persons are hare from distance
looking after their private interests, and
seeking influence TO assist them in the
procurement of high as well as low posi-
tions. They do not seem to be mindful of
the fact that there are to be no wholesale
removals from places.
The terms OF about nine-tenths of the
commissioned civil officers will very soon
expire. This will give the President an
opportunity to renew their commissions, or
appoint others, as be may think proper.
Previous to the adjournment Congress,
the reporters and correspondents occupying
the House reporters gallery, united, with
out distinction of party, in letter to
Speaker Colfsx, as an honored journalist,
expressive of their qualification with the
courtesy and ability for which he 80 dis
tinguished.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-03-06
nEXICAN NEWS.
ST. LOUIS March 5.

ST. LOUIS, March 5.
Yesterday was celebrated here by 8
general suspension of business, and grand
procession, civil and military.
There was a protuse display of flags,
devices, &C., from public and private
buildings.
A national salute was fred. The whole
terminating with brilliant exhibition of
fireworks in the evening.
The whole passed off with great enthus-
iasm.
Many thousand citizens participated in
the ceremonies.
The New Orleans Bee, of the 26th ulti-
imo, publishes private letter from Msta-
ras, dated January 30, ststing that up to
this time the Mexican Imperial authori-
ties hsd been simply polite and friendly.
Generals Mejis and Slaughter, having
crossed the river in civil dress, dined
with each tother; but yesterday General
Mejis and staff, in full uniform, entered
Brownsville, where General Slaughter
awaited his visitors with whole command
under arms, and gave the visitors an srtil-
lery salute Of 2l guns.
After dinner the Confederate flag wss
raised, and the Mexican General and staff
removed their caps and saluted it, the for.
mer making speech, in which he said the
Confederscy would soon be recognized, and
concluded by inviting the Oonfederstes tc
q grand banquet at Mstamoras, promising
also, to salute their flag with 81 guns.
The importance of this affair consists
mainly in the fact that General Mejis i
commander-in-chiefo fof the Mexican al mics
and is, therefore, the next persenAge to tn
Emperor.
General A. j. Smiths Sixteenth Arm,
Corps is encamped Just outside of New Oi
leans.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-03-06
snnIhs from PrentIce.

The South Sea Islanders thought that
the vslor Of the enemies they conquered
passed into their own bodies. If the VslOr
Of South Carolina were to pass into Gen.
Sherman, we do not think the world would
discover the difference.
Every week or two we hear of the cap
ture and destruction by guerrillas Of trains
on the Lebanon Branch Railroad. We
think it high time that the trains on that
road should either stop running or be pro.
tected.
Upon the occasion of Gen. ShermAn's sp-
proach to Charleston, the Charleston Mer-
cltTy rSved and ragged and staggered and
clustered and bullied and defed and cursed
and sWore and-skedaddled
The Augusta Chronicle calls upon the
Southern people to spring forth like the for
est leaves. They may spring forth IS thick
ly, but most of them may Wither on the
ground as early.
South Carolina will be thousand times
better of for being conquered To her
eyes, the shadows Of coming events, fright
" viewed, would look as bright as Drum
mond fame.
4Ao uc0 VI SduAOai AAAo hAA - JsAos
against people may never win their love,
but it often wins their respect and Obedi'
en3e.
So many dirty guerrillas have passed
over the soilof Kentucky, that the Federal
troops ought to seour the State.
Glorious victories are 80 common that We
hardly notice them more than we do the
glorious stars in the sky.
Perhaps Charleston isn't the worse of
for the late fire. She may have needed 3
little f1migation.
The further General Sherman goes, the
faster he goes. he is GeOmetricl Pro-
gression.
Hon. Schuyler Colfax, after connection
of twenty years with the South Bend Reg
ister, has sold out his interest in that paper
and retired from the editorial tripod.
An impious oil well in PennsylVanis
flows from thirty TO forty gallons on week
days and seventy on Sundays.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-03-06
REREL NEWsPAPEK.TALK.
NEw YoRK, March 4.


Richmond papers assume TO be in igno-
rance Of Sherman's whereabouts, but at the
same time say he is stuck in the mud In
one Of the Southern States. The estima-
ted force under his direction, including
GilmOre's and Schoheld's, Is sixty thou
sand.
The excitement st Charleston has subsi-
ded, showing that Sherman has moved in
another direction.
Nothing is said of the contemplated
junction Of Schofeld in the vicinity of
Goldsboro.
Wade Hampton and his cavalry are said
to be in possession of Columbia. S c., and
the burned section in that city extends ia
one direction three quarters Of mile. No
public property was destroyed.
Rebel deserters arriving st NeWbern re-
port Kinston and GoldsbOro IS being forti-
fed, BY order of Lee, who says the latter
place must be held at all hazards.
The HerGlds correspondent says Rebel
desertersfrom Lees army state that when
he made his late visit South he took two
divisions Of AndersOn's corps with him to
reinforce the army confronting Shernsn,
and that heavy siege guns are being sent
from Petersburg to Greensboro, North Car
olins, and that citizens Of both Petersburg
and Richmond are making preparations TO
leave.
Richmond papers charge Gov. Brown,
Of Georgia, with discouraging the people,
encouraging desertions, and strongly sus-
pect him Of being traitor to the rebel
cause.
The House of Representatives has passed
another bill to place 800, 900 negroes in the
army. In order to satisfy the objections
of Senators, this bill does not guarantee
freedom to enlisted slaves, but lesVes the
question Of emancipation open.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-03-06
NEW YORK ITEMS.

NEW YORK, March 4.
Advices received here through private
sources from Mexico state that the war in
the United States is attracting the special
attention of the Imperial Government.
The police are directed to arrest all who
express their sympathy with the Federal
cause, and one man, named Valdez, had
been sentenced TO a years imprisonment
for speaking faVorably about the United
States.
The Imperial Treasury is constantly get
ting lower.
The hostility of the Church party to the
Emperor MsIimilian is on the Increase.
The friends of the Juarist cause here re-
fuse to give credence to the reported de-
feat at Uaxaca.
The Posts special states that Hon. Simon
Draper was unanimously confirmed Collec-
tor of Customs for the port of New York
this morning.
The Senate has also confirmed Abram
Wakeman as Surveyor.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-03-06
FKOM NEW YORK,

NEW YORK, March 8.
On Sunday morning at o'clock, the
wire Of the Western Union Telegraph
Company were connected with the Pacific
lines and communication established direct
between this city and San Francisco.
Though the weather was bad, rain falling
at many points on the route at the time,
the wires worked well, and a considerable
amount of business was transmitted. The
distance is nearly 1000 miles, and the diff
ference Of time nearly four hours. This
is unquestionsbly the longest telegrsphic
circuit ever worked, and the fact that such
a length of wire was telegrsphed over in
one circuit is noticeable sra in the history
of telsgrsphing.
The HeTaEfs Washington special says
authentic information, not from Richmond,
has been received that ShernIans advance
had reached Fayetteville, n. G.
The dispatch also says that Porters
gunbosts had reached that point.
The N. 7. HeraLfs New Orleans cor
respondent has information from Mobile
to the 10th ult, at which time the rebels
werereceiving greinforcements sndstrergth-
sning the defences.
O6huf6RhIu Whs tuoIo Ou kuo 1tAl Au6p pow
ing works and made speech, expressing
great confidence that the place can be held.
The force in Mobile is said to be much
larger than had been generally believed
General Granger was at Pensacola on the
18th, and inspected the Union troops.
The RerGIGs army of the Potomac cor.
respondent says every fresh batch of rebel
deserters that come within our lines, reit-
crate the statements made by previous onel
that the rebels are preparing to eVseustt
both Richmond and Petersburg.
The Times says; A letter from Win
CHESTER states that on the 25th ultimo cav
airy reinforcements and a pontoon train
arrived there, and on the 9th Gen. Sheri
dan started with about 10000 cavalry, j
is said to operate in the direction of Lynch
burg.
It is stated that Sheridan and Sherman
will meet and act together in that direction
General Hancock assumed command a
Winchester on the departure Of Genera
Sheridan.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-03-06
COLONIZATION.

NEW YORK, March 5.
The bark Idaho, from Aspinwan 14th
ultimo, reports that the North Star was in
port discharging her cargo.
The prize stesmer Deer also arrived
from Beaufort, N. @, and proceeded to
Boston.
The Panama Mercantile Chronicle of
February 18th has a report that themission
of General Sickles is to procure from the
Columbian Government a concession of
lands on which to form a settlement of
10000 negroes emsncipsted by the great
secession war.
The Chronicle doubts the statement that
a million dollars would be paid for the
privilege.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-03-06
CONGRESSIONAL.
WAsH1NaToN, March 4.

| AShANNAO1y AAoASA L
The following is the conclusion of yes
terdsy's proceedings of the House:
The conference report on various mill
tary subjects was agreed to by II to 81.
The bill to dispose of coal lots on the
public domain was passed.
The conference report on the bill re-
organizing the Subsistence Department
was agreed to.
The Senste's amendment to the resolu-
ton Of thanks to General Thomas YVES
disagreed to.
Mr.. Colfax, in taking leave Of the House,
made lengthy speech. He said he hoped
he had discharged the duties of presiding
officer impartially, He referred to the
success of our armies during the past few
months, and paid a high compliment to
the gellantry and patriotism of our armies.
BE called earnest attention to the claims of
the widows and children of our soldiers,
and closed by thanking the members for
their appreciation of his official conduct
The Conference Committee on the Civil
and Miscellaneous Appropriation bill, re-
ported the question of exempting civilians
from trial by Court Martial unsettled.
The Conference Committee reported upon
the agreement to make the duty on i'm
ported paper fifteen per cent ad UGLorem.
Without taking final action on these two
reports, the House adjourned sine die.
SENATE.
Continuation of yesterdays Sepate.1
After long debate the civil Appropria-
ton Bill was laid aside, and the conference
report on the Amendatory Enrolment
Bill agreed to.
The civil Appropriation Bill was then
takenup.
An amendment to include among the
persons subject to court martial those en-
ployed, as well as drafted or enlisted, was
adopted.
The amendment as amended was agreed
to and the section was stricken out
The Senate insisted upon its action on
the army appropriation bill.
Mr.. Cowan moved Sn amendment to the |
Civil appropriation bill to pay Pennsylvsn-
las claim for troops in 1868. Agreed to by |
18 to 16
Mr.. Chandler moved for the appropria-
tion of $4,000 to improve the navigation |
Of Lake Michigan. Lost.
The bill was then passed at 6 o'clock A
NJ. when the Senate went into executive
session.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-03-06
FROM MAsnINGTON.
WAsHINaroN. Ms1nh 4

WASHINGTON, March 4.
Nothing was finally done with the Cam
den Railroad Company Bill, the House
bill remaining in the Senate clogged with
amendments.
The floor of the Senate Chamber was
crowded today to its utmost capacity by
Senators, members elect and ex-members
of Congress, Justices of the Supreme Court,
army and naval officers, foreign ministers
in full dress, Governors of States and Ter
ritories, all the members of the Cabinet,
and other distinguished personages. The
President entered the Senate Chamber
after the Vice President had delivered bis
address, and while the retiring Vice Presi-
dent was administering to him the oath to
support and defend the Constitution and
also the oath of allegiance. The galleries
were densely filed, Thousands of strsng-
ers came hither to witness the ceremonies.
Tonight the executive msnkion was thrown
open for public reception. The pressure
was immense.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-03-06
SOUTHERN NEWS.

NEW YORK, March 4.
The Richmond Wing of yesterday SAYS
it is stated that Bragg has succeeded in
bringing Schofeld to halt on the North
east river, ten or fifteen miles from Viii
mington. 1t was thought that Schofeld
would try and effect a junction with Sher-
man at Fayetteville.
The Sentinel, of the 1st, admits that Sher-
man has crossed South Carolina, which
shows that he has entered the Old North
State.
The Whig, of the 1st, says all Northern
Georgia is filed with predatory bands Of
tories and deserters.
1t is reported that Hood will have an
important command in Texas.
The panic in Richmond has extended TO
surrounding country, and farmers re-
fusue to bring in supplies.
AFayettsVille dispatch Of the lstssys no
Yankees have advanced in that direction.
The rebel pirate Chickamsugs was de-
stroyed last Saturday to prevent her fall
ing into Yankee hands in Cape Fear river.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-03-06

and that BE gives to both North and South
this terrible war IS the wee due 70
those By whom the oEanss came, shall
We discern there is any depar-
ture from these Divine attribufss
which the believers in living God always
ascribe to Him. FondIy do We hope. fer
vently do we pray thst this mighty Scourge
OF war may speedily pass away. Yet If
God wills that it contin ne until all the
wealth piled by the bondman's two hun
urea and fifty years of unrequited toll shall
% SUNK, and until every drop Of blood
drawn with the lash shall be paid for
~ another drawn with the sword. As
was said three thousand years AGO 90 still
must be said, that the judgments Of the
Lord are true and righteous Altogether
With malice toward none, with charity for
all, with frmless in the right AZ God
gives US to see the right, let us strive
on to finish the work we ara in TO bind up
the national wounds, and care for him who
shall have borne the battle and for his
widow and his orphans, 70 do al which
may achieve and cherish 8 just and lasting
peace among ourselves and with all other
nations.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-03-06
FROM ARMY OF THs POTOMAC.


HEADQUARTERS ARMY PoFoMAC, !
March 3.
Nothing of importance is transpiriDg in
this Department
Deserters continue TO come into our lines
in great numbers, ffty-six having arrived
to-day. Nearly all bring their guns and
equipments with them, for which they are
70 be paid. The number of muskets re-
ceived here from deserters since the 22d
ultimo is two hundred and forty, all of them
in good order.
In addition to the usual stories told By
these men, they say that two companies
from each regiment of the several brigsdes
have been detailed from the army defend
ing Petersburg and sent to hunt up des-
erters, thousands of whom are said to be
scattered through the country endesvoring
to reach their homes. This is particularly
the case with the North and South Caro-
lima troops, who are sick and tired of the
contest and are anxious TO join their ia
miles now within our lines. These men are
principally veterans of three and four years
service, and many of them are those lately
exchanged. All of them being refused fur
loughs, and not being paid for long time,
nor any prospect of getting any soon, they
took "French leave"
A few days ago, sergeant was sent out
in charge of team and six men to get
wood. The men were unsrmed; the ser
geant was armed with q revolver and
sword. After getting outside the lines,
the mules apparently ran away, but the
sergeant guided them straight for our, lines,
and the whole party arrived safely. They
received, for the mules, 800, which was
divided equally.
The cheering among the rebels on We'd
nesdsy evening was on account of their
receiving ration of whiskey, which seems
to be quite rarity in their commisssry de-
partment. Gen. Cook, commanding a
brigade in Gen. Hesth's division is said to
have hsrSngued his men on the occasion
while grossly intoxicated.
Anthony Raymond of Co. B, and Neville
]. Engle Of Co q, of the Gath N. Y. Vols.
were shot to-day for attempting to desert
to the enemy.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-03-06
Raid EXECUTED.
OswEao. N. Y. March 4

sOsW EdOJ NJ 7 . 1IdIOH Il
Mayor Grant has received dispatch from
Governor Fenton, stating that the War De-
partment of Washington have received in
formation from Halifax that the rebels in
the Provinces are contemplating raid on
0swego and Rochester.
A public meeting is to be held this eve
ming to take such steps in the matter as
may be necessary.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-03-06
NEWS FROM REBEL PAPERS
CONGRESSIONAL.
Associated Press Report.
OFFICIAL WAR BULLETIN.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
WASHINGTON, March 5,

WASHINGTON March ..
To Sen. Dir:
The following dispatches in relation TO
the defeat and capture of Gen. Early by
Sheridan, and the capture of Chsrlottes-
vile, have been received by this Depart
ment:
General Sheridan and his force commen-
ced their movement last Monday, and were
at Stsunton when last heard from.
General Hancock was placed in charge
of the middle military division, during the
absence of Sheridan. Headquarters at
Winchester.
LSignedl Z. NJ. STANTON,
Secretary Of War.
CRY POINT, VA, March 5, II AN.
Hon E. NJ Stanton:
Deserters, in this morning, report that
Sheridan had routed Early and captured
Charlottesville. They report four regi.
ments having gone from Richmond to re-
inforce Early.
[Signed, U. s. GRANT,
Lieutenant g enersl.
CITY POINT, Mar. 5.
Hon. E. NJ. Stanton Deserters from
every point of the enemy's line confirm
the capture of Charlottesville by Sheridan.
They say he captured General Early and
nearly his entire force consisting of 1900
men. -Four brigades we're reported as
being sent to Lynchburg TO get there be-
fore Gen. Sheridan if possible.
U. s. GRANT, Lieut.. Gen.
CITY POINT, Mar. 5.
Hon. E. NJ. Stanton Refugees con-
firm the statement of deserters as to the
capture Of Early and nearly his entire
force they say it took place on Thursday
LAST between Stsunton and Charlottesville,
and the defeat was totil.
U. s. GRANT,
Lieut.. Gen.