Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-03-03
noon, by the flag. .of-truce boat, in company
with Mrs. General Helm, and Mrs. MsjOr
Pratt. wives of rebel officers.

noon, by the flag. of-truce boat, in company
with Mrs. General Helm, and Mrs. Major
Pratt wives of rebel officers.
JEFF. DAVIS ADDRESS.
The Richmond Eramine1, of the 27th, in
an editorial on the message of JEFF. Davis,
recently addressed to therebel Congress, in
which he said if the campaign against Rich
mond had resulted in success instead of
failure, and We had been compelled to evsc-
uste Richmond, it would be at theloss of all
respect and authority toward the Confede-
rate government. The withdrawal of the
army from Richmond would narrow the
area Of conscription as greatly to reduce
our military strength, which would finally
dwindls in numbers. It would move
moro and m5pe rapidly westward, and be
fore reaching Mississippi it would have
degenersted into mere body guard of Off
GERS. From the hour Of giving up the
State of the government our cause would
sink into mere rebellion, in imitation of
foreign powers, who would cease to use
the rights of belhgerents, aside from the
disgrace, and the hope Of establishing the
ConfederAcy and securing its recognition
among nations would be sene forever
The Gnnfadaracv enuid not afford to put
base ofone hundred and forty miles from
ssa and in the midst of Southern Virginia,
and thus relinquiSh its last hold upon the
last Of the border States.
The ErGnsirser is very severe upon an
oct of the rebel Congress to adjourn.
The disposition of many of the members
of Congress il. to fee from Richmond.
The Sentinel admits the removal of guns
and stores from Richmond, and endeavors
to quiet the apprehension of the people.
General Lee begs that Congress will not
adjourn and leave his hands fettered and
unprepared for further resistance.
The Whig thinks ,Sherman's abilities are
greatly oVerrated, and says he is especial
ly remsrksbl for caution, where Gener-
al of real genius would exhibit decision
and celebrity, and adds that when the histo-
~ of this campaign comes to be written,
it will be seen that Sherman has dis
played none of the characteristics of a
great General.
The Enquirer gives an account of the
capture of Generals Crook and Kelly at
Cumberland. 1t does not materially differ
with those already published.
The Dispatch says: The restoration of
Joe johnson to command has given great
satisfaction to the country, and is a guar
antee that the Yankees will soon be put to
fight.
The Enquirer says: The Legislature of
is about to convene in extra
session, for the purpose, it is said, of call
ing State convention.
A letter from Secretary Seward to the
Chairman and Secretary of the recent
meeting of citizens held here, expresses the
of the President and Cabinet
of the expressions and support of that
meeting, as eVincing firm and solid pur-
pose to preserve the Union unbroken.
WASHINGTON ITEMS.
WASHINGTON, March 2.
Senator Trumbull and Representatives
Wilson and Dawson, Select Committee,
o-dsy waited upon Andrew johnson, and
him of his election to the Vice
Presidency. They received an oral re-
spOnse that he acqmesced in the action of
she American people, and accepted the
Lrn1st nnnRdnd "a hin.