The Cleveland leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1865-1865, 1865-06-13

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Dizsd as good law by the Government
These points were substantially made By
Judge Advocate Burnett, in the case
of the United States against Walsh, Nor.
ris and others, charged with conspiracy to
release the rebel prisoners in Camp Doug
las, and approved by the Judge Advocate
General and the Secretary of War.
i TRIAL OF GEN. LEE.
Judge Underwood, of Virgins, has come
here to solicit the aid of Attorney Gen
eral Speed, in the trial of General Lee and
others, recently indicted for treason by the
grand jury at Norfolk, Virginia.
MUsTER-oUT OF CAVALRY.
The Tribune's Washin. ton special says
tie cavalry formerly attached to the army
and that which operated in the Shennsdo-
ah Valley is now encamped on the Orange
and Alexandria Railroad. and is being re-
organized and consolidated in consequence
of the musteriDg-out of those whose terms
ofservice expire before October Ist. About
1000 have already been mustered out, and
but 1000 of the same remain to be dis
charged as rapidly as circumstances permit.
1t is believed an order from the War De-
psrtment will direct the immediate dis
charge of all whose terms of service expire
before January 1st, 1866.
DOINGs IN NORTH CAROLINA.
The Herald's Raleigh letter says: The
contest and scramble for Office under the
new order of things in North Carolina has
already commenced among the politicians
of that State. The number of candidates
for the various Offices have been put for.
ward. In the affair there is much clash
ing and turmoil, owing to the new relation
towards each other in which late masters
and slaves suddenly found themselves
placed. Many of the proprietors wish the
colOred people to continue their labor for
their subsistence, while the latter demand
exorbitsnt remuneration.
Gen. Schofeld has issued an order at Rs
leigh pronID1TIng rne seizure of cotton and
other produce held in private hands, and
directing qusrtermssters to afford all posi-
bic transportation.
CHoPE HILL UNIVERSITY.
At the annual commencement of the
University of North Carolins, at Chope
Hill, on the 1st the graduating class hAd
four students.
RECONSTRUCTION.
The Worlds Richmond correspondent
says the work of reconstruction goes on
much more rapidly than we might expect
after such an exciting war. and gives rise
to the hope that reaction and reunion will
be as sudden and complete as the out.
break. In their conversation and bearing
Virginians manifest clear view of their
situation and strong attachment to the
Union. There is large class who sscri-
feed everything and wished heartily that
the South might be Independent, who now
frankly admit they are anxious to be good
and loyal citizens of the Republic. They
admit defeat and express determination
to abide the result of the war.
WASHINGTON, June u.
VIRGINIA MATTERS.
Judge Underwood, of Virginia, who has
come here to consult with Attorney Gener-
al Speed, brings with him all the docu-
ments connected with the indictment for
treason of Generals Lee, Corse, Ewen and
Longstreet, Ex Governor Smith, Lstcher
and A. G. Csymore, and Newton McVeigh,
of Alexandria, and about forty others.
The Alexandria Journal says Governor
hes determined to call an extra
session of the legislature on Thursdsy next,
and that for this purpose confidential circu-
lars have been sent to the members of the
body which has heretofore assembled in
representing the loyal elements
as contrsdistinction from the late rebel
legislature at Richmond.
The Journal is alarmed for fear the call
is made with view of removing the dis
ability imposed on those who have been
identified with rebellion, and restore to
them the elective franchise, and the right
to again hold Office. There is no certainty
however that such is the object.
b Owing to alleged appointment by the
Governor of several rebels to important
positions, in violation of the constitution,
several meetings have been held by the
loyal people of Alexandria to devise means
for their own protection. Saturday tsey
perfected an organization and adopted
series of resolutions, one of which afirms
in strong terms the right of colored men to
vote.
CIRCULAR.
The following circular has been issued
from the Attorney Generals office, by di-
rection of the President:
All persons belonging to, except classes
enumerated in tie Presidents amnesty
proclamation of May %, 1865, who
may make special application to the
President for pardon, are hereby
notified that before their respective
applications will be considered, it must be
shown that they have taken the oath in
said proclamation prescribed. Every such
person desiring special pardon should make
application in writing or in person therefor
and should transmit with such application
original oath or affirmation, as taken and
subscribed before the officer, authorized,
under the rules and regulations promul-
gated by the Secretary of State, to admin
ister the amnesty oath, prescribed in said
Proclamation of the President.
[signedl JAMES SPEED,
Attorney General.