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Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1865-12-29

Gifts for the MIIIiOn.-Those in want of
nice present Tor the Holidays should call at No.
95 Bank street, Cleveland, o. They have received
this day large invoice of Fancy Goods. Be sure
and call at No. % Bank street before purchasing
elsewhere dec23
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1865-12-29
Cotton Agencies.

The Mobile Register of the 18th inst,
in an article on the government cotton
agency system of the South, pronounces
that institution a totalfailure, great pub
lie, private, commercial and social misfor-
tune and source of the hugest robbery
and corruption. 1t says that the agents
seize all the cotton in private hands they
can find, on charge of its having belonged
to the rebel government, and then, as q
general thing, appropriate it to their own
emolument, and that from this example
the planters and other citizens have also
been led extensively into the cotton steal
ing business. The paper also asserts that
of the one hundred and twenty thousand
bales of rebel government cotton surren-
dered by General Dick Taylor to General
Candy, scarcely ten thousand bales have
been or ever will be received by the
national government, the remainder hav-
ing been stolen.
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1865-12-29

Among the on dts in political circles
there Is one that Senator DOolittle. of
Wisconsin, win probably take the place of
Secretary Harlan in the Cabinet In
very short time. Mr.. Harlanfs intention
toresign is well known.
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1865-12-29

Donation Visit.-The friends of the Rev.
II. s. Parrish will make him Donation Visit at
the Parsonage of the Bridge Street NJ. E. Chur, h,
corner ofBridge and Taylor streets, next Friday
evening, 10Th inst All OF his friends are cordially
invited. dec27:275
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1865-12-29

Now is Your Time.-splendid Christmas
and New Years Gifts at No. 90 Bank street-frOm
a Photograph card to a Piano. dec23
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1865-12-29

G. Shaw d Co. are now receiving, at 95 Bank
street, a large assortment Of the best Pianos and
Organs from the eastern citiss, which will be sold
at the lowest prices also Piano Stools and Covers
dec23-lw
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1865-12-29

LATEST NEWS.
BY TELEGRAPH.
LAST NIGHTS DISPATCHES.
FROM WASHINGTON.
GEN. BUTLER VS.. GEN. GRANT
A Speech Expected from fhe
Former.
Freedmen's Savings Banks in South
ern Cities.
Decision by PaymaSter General.
Information Wanted by the War De-
partment of the Residences
of Certain Soldiers.
NEW YORK NEWS
Prize Fight Prevented by Police.
GENERAL NEWS.
Conservation Of an Episcopal
Bishop for Colorado.
Habeas Corpus and Court Martials.
A FIRE IN KANSAS CITY.
Gov. Worth, of N. c., Takes his Seat
in the Chair Of State.
Progress OF Liberals In Mexico.
SPECIALS UP TO THREE, A. NJ,
Mexican News Slightly Mixed.
News from Jamaica and Hayti.
Preparation for Trial Of Pirate
SemmeS.
A Severe Hurricane in Tennessee.
Houses Blown Down and People
Buried in the Ruins.
Gold last night closed 145 f-2.
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1865-12-29

The Empire shuttle Sewing Machine
The best machiue in the market. For sale and
for rent at Room No. Lyons Block, west side
Public Square. dec27:277
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1865-12-29

Pianos Pianos II-C. Shaw & Co., 95
Bank street, have the best stock in the market.
Call and see them. Also, Smiths American Or
gan. 95 Bank street. decl9:277
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1865-12-29

The Large Wholesale Stock of Ladies
and Gents Fucs at reduced prices.
JOHN B. GOODSELL & CO.,
dec23:274 1851 Water street.
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1865-12-29
Purest and sweetest


COD Ii ' z X o L
IN THE WORLD,
MANUFACTURED FROM FRESH SELECTED livers
on the sea coast This oil is characterized by
purity and sweetness peculiar to it
alone. Its reputation Is so great that it takes the
Load of all other oils, and is prescribed by physi-
clans. Remember TO ask for
HAZARD & CAswELL's Con Liver OIL.
CAswELL, MACK CO.,
Sole Manufacturers, New York
Sold by all Druggists dec27:RIO
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1865-12-29

Levi T. ScOGeId, Architect, has opened his
Office on the corner of Enclid and Erie streets;
trance on Erie street. dec2O:2sO
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1865-12-29

Petroleum OLIVE prepared to fur
nish our friends the best quality Of Illuminating
Petroleum Oil at the lowest market price, in large
or small quantities. J. G. SIMMONS & co,
decI6.274 so MerWin street
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1865-12-29

"kESS 2nONhOEf OcCculDtE CO. uC
weather for the past ten days has been thick
with constant gales.
Arrived.
Mrs. Clement Clay has arrived from
Washington to visit her husband,
COnse ration.
BOsTON, December 2S.-The conservation
of the Rev. Geo. Maxwell Randall, DID,,
Rector of the Church of Messiah in this
city, the newly elected Missionary Bishop
of Colorado and parts adjacent, took place in
Trinity Church, in Sumner street. Right
Rev. John Henry Hopkins, Bishop of the Di-
Ocess of Vermont and Presiding Bishop of
the Protestant Episcopal Church in the
United States acted as eOnsecratOr. The
conservation service was exceedingly inter
esting and impressive and attended by
great congregation, the aisles and the gal
cries of the church being crowded.
Ralph hAbererOmbie.
PHILADELPHIA, December 28.-A special
dispatch from Baltimore to the Evening
Telegraph says that Judge Giles in the
United States District Court, this morning.
had up the important habeas corpus case Of
Ralph AbercrOmbie, who is held by Gener-
al Wool charged with being spy and with
desertioD 10 the enemy, also, with giving
testimony before a rebel court martial, in
Richmond, on which testimony Captain
Deaton, of the United States Army, was
wrOngfully convicted and executed. Judge
Giles decided in favor of the military au-
thOrity, remandihg him back to custody for
military trial, as he belonged to the United
States service, and he could not set aside
he habeas corpus.
AbercrOmbie will soon be tried by court
martial. He was Lieutenant in the old
United States Army.
The court martial of which General Fes-
sender is President and Colonel Bingham
Judge Advocate having adjourned sine die.
after disPosing of the important trial of
private Thomas Murphy, new court mar
tial will probably be formed to try Aber-
bromide, very soon.
Assumed the Duties.
RALEIGH, N. c., December 2S.-Jonathan
Worth, Governer-eleet took charge of the
Executive office to-day, relieving Proyis-
ional Governor Holden. Governor Worth
telegraphed Secretary Seward that he has
assumed the duties of the Office.
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1865-12-29

Winter APpIes--3OO bbls. Greenings, Rus
sets, Spitzenbergs, and other choice varieties Of
Winter Apples in store and for sale by
PELTON FRENCH 4 CO.,
n3O.274 Oviatt's Exchange, foot Of Superior st.
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1865-12-29

The Tribune's letter from Galveston says
q large quantity Of goods are beng sold ct
auction at very low rates. The market Il
largely Overstocked. At most points in the
interior specie is almost the only kind Of
currency in use. In Galveston and ether
cities specie is demanded for rent freight
and cotton
The Second and Tenth Illinois Cavalry
have taken steamers Tor New Orleans on
their way north.
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1865-12-29
The Amendment FOrbIdding Payment
of the Rebel Debt.

The Amendment FOrbIdding Payment
Of the Rebel Debt
The proposed amendment to the Con-
stitution, recently introduced into the
House of Representatives by Mr.. Wilson,
of Iowa, forbidding the payment Of the
rebel debt, is almost identical, in effect, with
the proposition originated in the editorial
columns of the LEADER several weeks ago.
The scheme of the copperheads was to
place the Federal and rebel debt upon the
same basis. For this reason, the adoption
of the amendment of Mr.. Wilson would be
equivalent to declaring that the obligations
Of the Government must be honored.
Hence we claim some credit for being the
first to advocate such a measure, against
which, as or readers will remember, the
copperhead press hereabouts inveighed Bit
terly, calling it denial of the right 'to
discuss our financial affairs" The follow
ing is the amendm Mt proposed:
"ARTIcLE-No tax, duty or impost shall
be laid, nor shall any appropriation of
money be made by either the United
States, or any one of the States thereof,
for the purpose OF paying, either in whole
or in part, any debt, contract, or liability
whatsoever, incurred made or suffered by
any one Vi nuore OF the States or Tue P0VPie
GU, Ine purpose OF aiding rebellion
against the Constitution and laws of the
United States"
The fact that the resolution of Mr.. Will
son, declaring this amendment a part of
the Federal Constitution upon its adoption
by the requisite number of States, passed
the House of Representatives by vote of
$50 to IL, indicates the importance attach
ed to it by the loyal representatives of the
people. We are proud to say that it re-
ceived the support of every Union mem
Der. 1t was supported by the 13s Union
members, and by II of the 80 Democrats.
Ohio gives no vote against this patriotic
measure. Finck, of the Twelfth District,
voted in the affirmative, and LIE Blond,
of the Fifth District, shirked the response
bility by dodging the vote.
1t is very important that this amend
ment receive the sanction of both houses
of Congress, and three-fourths of the bona
tfde States of the Union, prior to reaching
period in our reconstruction policy when
it shall become possible for "whitewashed"
rebels at the South, and unregenerate cop
perheads at the North, to disgrace the
country and destroy its credit by so legis-
lating as to make the payment of the Ma
tional debt, created in defence of the I'm
ion, conditional upon the assumption
by the Federal Government of the debt
created by the so-called Confederate gov
ernment" in attempts to subvert the Con-
stitution and overthrow the American
Union; and nothing short of this radical
measure will save the Government from
the disgrace of paying the expenses of
rebellion organized for the purpose of dis
membering the country.
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1865-12-29
Postmaster Benedict's Attempt TO Ex-
eIude the Leader from the Mall.

Postmaster Benetict's Attempt to Ex-
eIude the Leader from the Mall.
Some of our citizens have expressed
doubt that the charges against Postmaster
Benedict of attempting to exclude the
LEADER from the mail, and thus extend
the circulation of his own paper, the
Herald, were correct. They could not be-
lieve it possible that. he would commit
such a foolish, unlawful and outrageous
act. We would respectfully refer these
doubters to the fact that Mr.. Benedict's
paper, the Herald, has remained utterly
silent upon the subject, and has attempted
no excuse or apology for his conduct, as a
convincing proof, if further proof is need
ed, of his guilt. He could not offer
word in defense, and is compelled to exer-
else what little discretion he has left by
saying nothing.
The marter will probably be investi-
gated by special agent of the Post Office
Department in few days, when all the
facts will be brought to light.
we NOuiu say W OuI COuuII AllchusJ
in reply to large number of letters COM
planning of the non-receipt of the LEADER,
that the cause of the delay is, as we have
stated, the attempt of Mr.. Benedict to s1-
clude the LEADER from the mail, but that he
has now condescended to give his consent
to our paper being carried through the
mail. As soon as a special agent arrives,
the route agents, who have made them
selves oficious in carrying out Mr.. Bene-
diets orders, will be taught their duties in
the premises and, perhaps his Post
will make the discovery that
be cannot run the Post Office Department
for the exclusive benefit of the Cleveland
Herald.
In the meantime, if the LEADER con-
tinues to be delayed or is not received, our
subscribers will please notify US imme-
iiately, and, at the same, inform US
whether the Herald is received at the
same Office promptly on time.
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1865-12-29

To Oil RefnerS.-We prepared to do all
kinds Of Oil Refinery Plumbing in the most per-
feet and durable manner. Before engaging work
elsewhere Oil Refners will find It for their inter-
est to call on SMITH COSBY,
OIL Refinery, House and Ship Plumbers,
nE6;2ss III Seneca street, opposite City Hotel.
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1865-12-29

During the Holidays, G. Handbook, No.
3s Pnblic Square, will sell Picture Frames, Look
ng Glasses, Mouldings, Cord, Tassels, &C., at a
discount of from Is to 20 per cent. decl3.27s
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1865-12-29

Gents Furnishing GOOds.-Mott d
Hsight, have just opened splendid assortment Of
Gents Furnishing Goods for the fall and winter
trade, at No. l4l Superior street, under the We'd
dell Houaa oot7:Rs
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1865-12-29

ambulating the streets all day. Transfer
ring the jurisdiction Of punishment Of Of
tenders from military TO civil law causes
fewer arrests than formerly.
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1865-12-29
DROWNED.

WILMINGTON, December 28.-On Saturday
last a small boat containing three white
men and two negroes put out from Middle
Sound on the coast opposite here for pleas
ure excursion, and went TO sea Later in
the day the boat drifted ashore empty. 1t
is supposed it was caught il a squalb and
all hands lost. One of the white men was
named GGnsell, the other names were not
aseertained.
There was a disturbance last night be-
tween the police and some eolored seamsn
of the gunboat TacenY. The seamen came
ashore on liberty and got drunk and dis
orderly. The police attempted 70 arrest the
seamen, when the latter drew pistols and
fred a dozen or fifteen Shots Their ammu-
nition becoming exhausted they fled to their
boat and put off to the vessel Captain
Hanover, of the pelice, received a flesh
wound. Noothers were hurt. Commander
Temple, of the Tacony, has taken measures
to identify and punish the men.
SUICIDE.
A. Rosenburg, clothing merchant Of the
firm of Aaron & Rosenberg. committed sui
eide this afternoon, BY taking laudnum. Nc
cause is assigned.
FENIAN NEWS.
New YoRK, December 2s.-President
O'Mahony issued a brief address to the
FenIan Brotherhood, stating evil disposed
persons, desiring TO perpetuate dissension
IN the Fenian ranks, seek to prevent the
healing effects Of the Congress Of the I'd
proximo, by inducing delegates to remain
away from and in ignorance of its delibera-
ton. 1t rests with the Brotherhood, he
says, to reform in column and to recover
its endangered gOOdname, and 70 send hope
and cheer to the brothers in Ireland BY &
full representation Do this and your Tx
ecutive abides the result with perfect con-
hdence in the Brotherhood and the cause.
Advices from st Louis have been received
here, stating that the Fenians of that city
intend sending full delegation 70 the Con-
gresss on Tuesday next.
The Cabinet Council was held yesterday
at the headquarters in Union Square. Two
General officers, members of the Military
Council, who arrived during the week, are
in deliberation with them, on points which
are said TO be Of a very important character.
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1865-12-29

To PrInters.-The best kinds Of PRNrERs'
News INK for sale at Leader once.
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1865-12-29
General News.
The weather.

Fortress MONROE, December 2s.-The
weather for the past ten days has been thick
with constant gales.
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1865-12-29

The official accounts of Simeon Draper as
Collector of this port to September, 1863, have
been audited and approved at Washington,
and the bonds given by his sureties have
been released
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1865-12-29

New York. December 2s.-The Posts
Washington special says: 1t is reported that
Gen Butler will make his reply TO General
Grants "Corked Bottle" criticism in a
speech to be delivered at Lowell before New
Years day
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1865-12-29

THAYER & MUNSON, Agents,
Park Building, next to Court House,
decIG.Rq Cleveland Ohio
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1865-12-29

Special Dispatches to Western Associated Press
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-07-04
For the Register.

Mr.. EDITOR:-About the time OF the
amnesty proclamation of President John
sou we were told that, before the benefits
of said proclamation would effect the
people in rebellion, all of the Union sol
diers who had at various times been sen
fenced to punishment, and whose sen
tence had not expired, should be released
from further punishment or disability on
the account of such sentences. Such is
INV recollection of the orders from head.
quarters. l was surprised on visiting
the camp of the Both regiment. Ohio Vol
unteers, to find guard over prisoners
and learned that some of them had been
so guarded and punished for tive months
past, and for offenses against military dis
ripline alone
Is the war over! or do tue officers OF
the Both still imagine they are i'll the
country of the enemy9 If the trouble
vas taken to enquire, they might learn
that depredations against the property
Of citizens in that neighborhoo| have oc
Cured which have nevef bee heard OF
hy the officers of the military organiza,
tlOn
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-07-04
FOREIGN NEWS.
The Atlantic Telegraph.
Uniform Tariff on Messages
Arrival Of the China-Pr0bable Suc.
cess Of the Atlantic Telegraph Gable.
Press Dspatch.l

CAPE RACE July 3 The sseamshi
Chiua, from Liverpool, Saturday, oath
via Queenstown, Sunday 25th, passed
ihia point at O'clock this morning, Ell
route to Halifax and Boston.
The general and political news ART
meagre and unimpOrtant.
The advices by the Persia caused de
cline in American securities.
GREAT BRITAIN.-The Atlantic tele
graph cable was on board the Grea
Eastern, and as soon as the balance o
the paying-out machinery was pu: M
the ship would sail for Valenta. 1t va.
hoped that a l.. s. Government steamer
would join them at Valencia. The
vessels will prabably leave Valencia Oh
the 10th Of July at Hearts Content
Trinity Bay, about the Goth of July.
The directors of the company have de
cided on the following uniform tariff
between all points Of the United
States and British North America tc
Great Britain: Twenty pounds for q
words or less, and one pound for each ad
ditional wordto the continent of Europe
81 pounds for 90 words, and one pound
shilling for each additional word The
addresses, date and signatures are all tC
be counted and charged for in messages
Messages for places in Asia and Africa
to which the telegraph does not extend
will be forwarded by the first mail, post.
age paid Messages in cipher will be
charged double their value
The directors are convinced that I'M
less they charge high prices at first, there
will be such an accumulation of business
that great delay will arise in the trans
mission of the messages
The cable will be opened for business
as soon after it is laid as possible, and all
messages will be forwarded in the order
in which they are received at Hearts
Content and Trinity bay.
The new stock of the Atlantic Tele,
graph Company sells in London at a
premium, and the old one thousand
pound shares at l60 pounds sterling. On
the 2lst of June. the share holders in the
Telegraph Construction Company visited
the Great Eastern by invitation from the
directors of the Atlantic Company, and
on the following day Mr.. Adams, Ameri-
ican Minister, and the Duke and Duchess
of Switzerland end Duke and Duchess of
Somerset, and large member of other
distinguished people visited the ship. No
mora visitors were to be allowed on board
the Great Eastern.
The condition of the cable was all that
could be desired, and those most interest
ed in it seemed to be perfectly confident
of its complete success. The report of
the Hudson Bay Company is ready with
regard to the claim of the Company
against the United States under the
original treaty. The hope is expressed
that the question may be concluded be-
fore the end of the year
FRANCE.-Prince Hass was about to
proceed to Switzerland. His interview
with the Emperor is said to have widen
The Opinione Nationale had received
a warning for an attack upon the Gov
ernment speech in the chambers.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-07-04
FROM THE SOUTH.
IA Piece of Secret History
ORGANIZATION of the Rebels.
rap,ured Archives aud Correspond
4 ence-RebeI Preceding i'm the Ear
Iy Days of the Confederacy D''c"s'
sions in Regard 10 Names aud lie
coRuitiou Of the Bible.
Press Dispatch

New YORK, July 3-The Herald's
Athens, Ga, correspondent says Some
light is thrown upon the hitherto secret
history of the initial proceedings of Jeff
Davis Southern Confederacy, by Gen
: wilson's recent capture in Georgia OF
Arguments and archives containing a re-
cord of the proceedings of the rebel pro
risional government at Montgomery,
Ala They show that the rebels lost no
time when once they got fairly at Work
in organizing their provisional govern
5ment which they had in full operation
Kin less than FIVE weeks from the assem-
s &bling of their National Congress or Con
Ayention. In the work of framing their
4Constitution, the documents show they
shad considerable tinkering and discus
sion There was strong. feeling IN Ia
vor of naming their Southern establish
ment the Republic of Washington which
only defeated by majority OF one vote
in favor of the title of Confederate States
of America There were long debates
over propositions to insert IN the Prean
bile of the Constitution recognition OIL
the divinity of both the Old and New
Testaments of the Bible, and in the BODY
thereof provision enforcing the observ-
ance of the Christian Sabbath. The
former is understood to have been Votea
down out of respect to Judah + BEN
iamin, and the latter in deferance to the
wishes of the people Of Louisiana and
Texas Many other curious disclosures
besides those noticed are made by these
documents.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-07-04
Arrival from Havana-l.nte Mex'e"h
News.

New YORK, July 3.-The steamer LIB
erty brings Havana dates to the 2Sth
Tropps were constantly arriving from
San Domingo, and by this time the island
is completely evacuated hr Spanish
troops. The Spa,liards blew np all the
Notifications they had constructed before
leaving It was said treaty was made
protecting those Domincians who assist
ed the Spaniards, but the numbers OF
families arriving at Havana shows no"
much faith was put i'll such treaty
They will be considered traitors by the
Dominicians, aud their treatment can be
imagined.
Advices from Hayti represent the Ie-
bellien as gaining strength ana that
President Geffrard had received reverses
From Mexico it is reported that the
bands of guerrillas are increasing IN all
narts of the country, doing much dam
age and augmenting the general mis-
trust of the empire. There is also want
of harmony between the French ana
Austrian troops.
A brigade of Mejia's troops is said to
occupy Monterey. 1t was reported IN
Vera Cruz that forces had been sent to
Tampico, where an attack by Jnarez $
troops, reinforced by American emit
grants, was expected.
The indications are that aiialEs III
Mexico are growing from bad 10 worse.
A dispatch received from San Lonis an
nounces that Saltillo was occupied by
French troops, Negrete retreatmg to
Monterey.