The Cleveland leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1865-1865, 1865-09-11
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giA, they would by a large msjOrity vote
for its abolition.
BuLIARD TOURNAMENT.
AUGUSTA, NE, September 9.
The Billiard Tournament for the Cham
PiOnship of this State, which has been in
session during the past week, terminated
tonight as follows; First prize 3 gold
Cue valued at $500, and championship,
Robert 7. Williams, of Bangor. Second
prize silver Cue valued ct 500. Ell
Gould, Bangor. Third prize, silver goblet
valued at $50, to Charles E. Smith, of Au-
gusta- Mr.. Smith, of Augusta, hss chsI.
lenged the winner of the cue TO play him
q match game for $500 and the eh Ampion-
ship.
COL CHAEDLER's LETTER.
WAsHINGToN, September 9.
The following Letter of Col. Chandler was
put in evidence to-day:
AKDERsoNVnLE Aug. 5, 1864.
Col. R. q. Chiffon, a. A. & 1. g., Rich
mond:
COLONEL: The following additional re-
port of my inspection at this point is re-
spectfully submitted Col. Henry Formes
in immediate command of the guard forces
desires an especial mention of the sctive
intelligent and jealous ofRcer, Capt. Henry
Wirz, in command of the prison, who is
entitled to commendation for his untirine
energy and devotion to the discharge of the
duties Of his position, for which he is per-
sonally qualified. Irespectfully concur in
the recommendation which has been for.
Warded by Gen. Winder for his promotion,
and further recommend that not less than
three captains. or snh-cantains- asrAosaIIy
eiecEed for their fitness for the position, be
f1rniahad hiz.a a-aasiAG4-.A---
Capt. j. w. Armstrong left the DOSE
shortly after my arrival on the 22d, and I
was consequently unable to make sAtisfac-
tory explanation Of affairs. Enough, how
ever, WAS ELECTED to show that he is very
Inefficient officer, and entirely incompetent
for the discharge of the duties of his posi-
lion, and should at once be removed. Cspts
B. Winder, A Q. NJ, an energetic and
'1ficient officer, whose whole time and at
ention are requisite for the duties strictly
pertaining does, devolved upon him
y instructions from the Qusrtermastsr
ieneraPs office, requiring him to establish
nd suPerlntend large shoe factory should
e imposed upon some other officer at this
Department.. The other staff officers at
MS post seem intelligent and efficient in
ne discharge Of their duties, with the ex-
option OF Captain Samuel Bartey, Adju-
mt who is mentally and physically in
hcient Tor the post My duty requires
le 70 respectfully recommend 3 change in
le officer In command of the post, Brigs-
ler General Il. Winder, and the substitu-
on In his place Of some one who unites
'me feelings Of humanity and considera-
on OF the welfare of the vast numbers Of
nfortunstes placed under his control.
,me one, at least, who does not advocate
and in cold blood the pro-
Leaving them in THAR prasant
'ndltion till their number has been re-
need by death to make the present
suffice for the accommodation,
me one who will not consider the matter
self preservation, boasting he has never
en inside the stOcksde, place, the hor-
rs Of which it is difficult to describe
hich is disgrace to civilzAtion-a con-
lion which he might, by the exercise of
tie energy and judgment, even with the
nited means at his command, have con-
erably improved. In obedience to in
uctions, 1 shall next proceed TO the head
arters of the army of the Tennessee and
lqest that any communication tor me be
'wsrded there, to the care Of the Chief
Ces-E.
au, Colonel,
Very respectfully, -
our obedient servant,
d. 7. CHANDLER,