Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1865-10-31

ties by which we were threatened, W,
thank Him for having inclined the nations
OF the earth to interpret these crimes anC
their consequences so justly. We humbly
trust that our success will be benifeent, mo-
only at home, but throughout the world. II
will give assurance that war and cononest
are so directed by God, as to produce bene-
| ficent effects. Yet benevolence and peace
are better agencies to promote the progress
of civilization.
The portrait of the Bey which he has sent
us, besides being interesting as a likeness OF
national friend, is valuable, too, as work
of art. 1t is received with satisfaction, and
Congress will be apprised of the gift. The
Executive government will endeavor to
make our solOurn agreeable, as it will at all
times be pleased to know the wishes of vour
government.
The letter sent by the Bey was then pre-
sented. The distinguished visitors were
severally introduced to the President. who
said that while here in their individual
capacity, every facility would be presented
to make their sojourn pleasant. This was
outside of the usual eOurtesies. and he ex-
pressed the hope that all relations between
the United States and the Barbary States
may be conducted in an amieable manner.
Ihese remarks were interpreted in French
by Consul Berry, and Secretary Seward
then handed a acopy of the Presidents speech
to Gen. Hashem. The audience here ter
minated their interview, the Tunisians, the
President, and Secretary of State shaking
hands. Everybody present seemed much
gratified with the interview.
Feeling i'm Texas.
Letters from Texas say that directly after
the war the people Of Texas were willing TO
agree to almost anything for the sake of
paclhcaton, but now owing to the dilatory
movements of Provisional Governor Hamil-
ton, much dissatisfaction begins to be shown.
The State has made but little progress in
restoring her relations to the Union, nor are
the proper facilities yet afforded throughout
the State for taking the amnesty oath.
The Tunis Embassy.
The Tunis Embassy will tomorrow visit
the fortifcations, and a salute will be fired
in their honor In the evening they will
receive the officers of the army and navy at
their hotel.
Appointed.
Clarence Etyinge, clerk il the State
Department, well known and appreciated
for his gentlemanly character and scholas-
tic attainmentsshas been appointed Seere-
tary of the United States Legation at Lima,
Peru. t...
Jelt Davis
There have been no arrangements made
for the trial of jeff Davis.
Release Of John Mitchell.
FoRT MONROE, October 3O.--Jno. Mitchell
is released and goes to Richmond to-mor-
row. -......, ....
From Nashville.
NASHVILLE, October 3O.-Brig. Gen. Fisk
has issued, an important circular in regard |
10 regulating the statutes of white refugees, |
freedmen, and abandoned orphans of botl, !
sex, and the late laws of apprenticeship |
will be recognized by the bureau, provided |
no distinction of color is made in case they |
10 so. The laws applying to whites will be |
extended to colOred children. Officers of |
he Freedmens Bureau are regarded as |
guardians of orphans and minors of freed
men within their respective districts; each |
Dorish or township shall care for and pro
vide for its paupers. The vagrant laws |
made for free people now in force will be /
extended to freedmen.
Arrival at New Orleans.
NEW ORLEANS, October SQ.-The steamer |
Flag and Mississippi arrived from New 4
York, both experienced heavy weather. The !
lost cargo of books, sixty bills |
aiding, and an office mail bag. She saw |
arge vessel off Cape Carnaderal, and a large |
quantity of wrecked stuff was seen.
From MatamOras.
Matamoras dates of the Goth, direct, say |
he Liberals were whipped and driven of.