Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-03-21

fne time the roDeB were Transporting our
prisoners from Columbis, s. O. to Char
lotte, N. G., In anticipation Of an inten-
ton of Sherman TO release them. These
officers hid themselves in Ceiling Hospi-
tali Columbia, and being unobserved, made
good their escape during q dark, stormy
night, and traversed forests, travel
ing only by night, guided by several
faithful negroes. They crossed the line
between North and South Carolina in
safety, and succeeded in reaching Sher-
mans forces as they were moving on Fay
ettsyille.
They belong mostly to Eastern regiments
and are in q very destitute condition.
Many have been prisoners for the last tysar,
and the little money they possessed when
captured was either spent or taken by the
rebels.
LOYALTY IN wILMNeToB.
In pursuance of call of the Mayor of
Wilmington, on the evening of the 18th
very large meeting was held, including
some of the most prominent citizens, hay
ing for its object the adoption of resOlH-
tions whereby the authority of the United
States Government would be recognized
and held in obedience. In the dress circle
of the theater large number of ladies
we're seated, and eagerly interested in the
proceedings. The stage was handsomely
decorated with American flags, placed
there in anticipation Of the meeting by
loyal citizens.
Bonds 1st and Sd brigades Of Amea' d.
vision, Terry's corps, were in attendance
through the evening. Several speeches
were made and resolutions adopted.
The Mayer of the city, in closing his
speech, remarked: Ny friends, let us to-
night forget and forgive all past political
differences, and live only for the future,
resolving that from henceforth it shall be
our aim and object to secure peace, pro-
mote prosperity, and add to the glory and
grandeur of our common country.
This was greeted with prolonged sp-
plsuse.
Richmond papers of Friday contain no
news.
A dispatch says that two negroes, con-
victed recently for burglary and sentenced
to be hung on the 18th of March, have
been pardoned by the Governor upon the
condition that they enter into the military
service of the Confederacy as soon as re-
Ieved from prison. They repaired to the
colored camp for instruction, aud were reg
uIarly mustered in.
TIE enlistment of negroes in Richmond
goes brsvely on.
The Confederate Senate coneurred in
in the resolution of the House relative to
the address to the country.
The Confederate Congress adjourned
on Thursday, at twelve o'clock, P. NJ.
Inthe State Senate the following resolu-
ton was offered, but no action taken for
want of quorum:
Resolved, That the banks of this Com
monwealth are hereby prohibited from di-
minimizing the specie in their possession
except by loans to the State or Confederate
Government until otherwise ordered, and
the Government is required to render to
said banks all the aid it can to secure the
safety of their funds.
STOCKS.
Gallagher's Evening Exchange:
Gold, 15s.
Old Fi7e-Twenties los! Ten-Forties
9O4; New York Central, 1909; Erie Cog:
Hudson 1901; Reading 90; Michigan
Central Get; Michigan Southern 3d.; Ill.
Central 100; Pittsburgh and Fort Wayne
s2s; Ohio and Mississippi certificates 244;
Pittsburgh 6O4; Canton 28i Toledo =;
Rock Island ss4; Northwestern 1855; do
preferred 5O3; Cumberland 383; Quicksil-
yer 65; MsripoSs lOf.
The attendance was large and the eI-
element intente.
Gold after call sold down to 1854, rallied
to 1891, and clOssed at 1881 and l59
asked.
LATER.-Gold 1851.