Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-02-03

OhNlNG EEBRU
There are powerful officers of the Govern.
ment, and powerful men in both branches
, of Congress who are impatient of the
whole "olive branch business. When
peace upon any other terms than submis,
sion becomes Cabinet question, the well
known division instantly takes place.
ADDITIONAL CONGRESSIONAL NEWS.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2.
The Committee on Commerce continued
the examination of the gentlemen who
hold permits 20 trade in cotton.
1t appears that these permits have been
obtained from persons connected with the
Treasury Department.
The witnesses in most cases refused to
tell where or why they got their permits.
A Washington special predicts that the
Niagara Falls Canal, and the Illinois Ship
Canal bills have no chance of passing the
Senate this season.
FROM RICHMOND PAPERS.
The Richmond Dispatch, of the 3OEh
says;
We think 4 certain that General Breck-
inridge has been appointed Secretary of
War; though the appointment has not vet
been presented to the Senate for its On
ELIHU BRUCE TOBE COMMIssARY GENERAL.
1t is said that Elihu Bruce, of Ken.
lucky, is to be appointed as Commissary
General
Z Should Congress pass a law giving mar
ket value for all property taken for gov
eminent use the labors of the Commissary
Department would be immeasursbly de-
creased. There will then be no necessity
for impressments.
The House Finance Committee arc now
perfecting a sweeping tax bill which will
be ready to take the redundancy of cur
rency that would otherwise be created by
immense sums necessarily diffused by gov
eminent if it pays the market price for the
property taken for public use. The tax
bill will raise $3.50, 100000 and discount
of fifteen per cent is to be allowed for
prompt payment.
The Dispatch mentions the arrival of
Senator Foote North of the Potomac and
says: Let Us hope that Mr.. Footo will 90
to England. The United States is no
place for emigrating Confederates. He
will find good many hoart-broken exiles
in Great Britain, who will like to hear
news from their dear country. He can
give them the latest advices, especially
upon one point which virtually touches
their sensitive nature, whether sequester-
ing in England means secuestering in the
Confsderacy.
The same paper mentions the visit of
Mr.. Singleton to Libby prison, who ex-
pressed himself highly pleased with its
condition.
The came paper mentions the arrival of
large number of blankets and boxes for
Federal prisoners.
The ErGnairer says: The House of
Representatives passed the Senate bill, to
provide employment for free negroes and
slaves to work upon Notifications, &c.
1t is understood that the nomination of
General Lee will be sent to the Senate to-
day, to fill newly created offices, and to
consider if no steps have been taken by
the executive, with reference to the reso-
lution recommending the reinstatement of
zen. johnson.
Gold on Saturday, ran up to $52 for 81.
News of the appointment of peace
commissioners brought it down rapidly
and considerable quantity was sold
The Sentinel has long article on the
attitude of the North and South toward
England and France. 1t looks for trouble
between the United States and France on
the Mexico question, and thinks it will
bring about peace between the North and
South. It closes by urging its people to
stand firm few months longer, and as
sures them of ultimate triumph.
The Sentinel publishes Mr.. Foote'S let
ter to the rebel House of Representatives.
He announces his mission to have been
pure, and says no one is responsible for it
but himself
| FROM CHARLESTON
Charleston dates to the 29th say that
the enemy's infantry are encamped near
Eames cross road on the road to Grahams-
vile, towards Sisters Ferry. They have
wagon trains with them
A reconnaissance in force was reported
within four miles of RobertsvilIs on the
25th.
General Hsrdee telegrsphed that the
enemy crossed at Springfield on the nigh
of the 26th and moved north with two
columns. On the 27th he reports that al
attempts to cross the Canbehee has beer
so far bsfied.
The Goldsboro Journal learns that be
yond the garrison of Fort Fisher and
few cooperating vessels, there are no Yam
KEGS below Wilmington, the feet is said +
> have disappeared, and it is probable tina
) the bulk of infantry has gone to reinforc
Sherman.
The Lynehburg Republican learns fror
the Army of Tennessee that Gen. Beaure
gard would resume command, and that tn
:. army was about to move, but in what d
= rection ia not known,