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PIain Talk In Richmonn-

The following is related by Richmond
correspondent Of the Now York Everiaq
Post:
was privileged to listen this morning
to discussion in front of the Spottswood
House, which illustrated in q striking man.
ner the "msrch of opinion" Four years
ago it would have been unsafe to preach
abolition doctrine right in the heart Of
Richmond, but that was the doctrine /
heard proclaimed to-day in presence of q
delighted audience. 1t came about in this
way: civilian visitor, getting into con-
versation with a young southerner, re-
turned some remark in favor of the negro,
1t was resented by the STRIPPING, who car
RED 8 n1mble tongue, whereupon the other
declared with emphasis that the loyal
blacks were "better men than white trait
ors, snY dsy." The youth, flushing up,
said he wouldn't submit 10 such language; !;
it was ungenerous to insult men
who acknowledged themselves beaten.
"But tell you" said the other, '.you shall
submit to it; I've come down here for the
express purpose of saying in Richmond
Whist have always bean free to say in
New York. You are worse than your
slaves; you are even worse than the savsRes
of middle Africa, and I'll proue it. These
ssvsges are fond of making trinkets from
the bones of their victims. So are you.
Didn't you roast the flesh from the bones
Of our dead soldiers at Bull Run to make
finger rings and psrlor ornaments for your
rebel Jezebels The ssvsges of Africa have
fondness for drinking from the skulls Of
those they have slain IN battle, or slaugh-
tered for their fsssts Haven't you done
the same thing? In Central Africa the
negroes divide themselves into small tribes.
each warring against the other, and each
bossting an absolute sovereignty. Haven't
you been trying to cut up the Union into
petty sovereignties, each State striving for
an exclusive dominion? Don't you aim,
just as the ssvages of Africa do, to put
the weak under the feet of the strong
don't you oppress the defenceless; haven't
you starved our prisoners and murdered in
cold blood women and children for no 9TH
er cause than loyalty? Cannibals of Ethi-
opis are shrouded in ignorance, but uoas
have sinned in the face of light and
knowledge; you have known better, but
refused to be human, Just because slavery,
your nursing mother, was born in the lap
of the devil, and feeds her children on hell
broth !"
That was strong talk for Richmond, but
it was listened to by sidewalk audience of
two or three hundred persons-soldiers and
others-and was actually spplauded. The
young southron stamped, rsved and swore,
but it was Of no use; his formentor was
pitiless, and when the crowd opened to let
the victim pass, he shet away as if forty
pound ball was at his backl 1t will take
some time for this dose, administered by q
northern 'fanatic," to accomplish perfect
digestion.
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JEFF. Davis,s Boots.

From the Richmond Whig, April 25.l
The week preceding the evacuation o.
Richmond, JEFF. Davis was measured fol
his last pair of boots by Messrs. Darby
Read & Co, then boot-mRkers to the South.
ern President. The boots were finished,
but came in too late on Saturday night,
April l, 10 be sent home, and on Sunday
Mr.. Davis, being pressed for time didn't
think Of the travelling boots he had ordered,
and departed without them. These facts
coming to the knowledge of a gentleman
in search Of souvenirs, he immediately be-
came the purchaser of the boots, which are
of French calf skin, of elegant make and
finish. The purchaser of the boots desires
it to be understood that although he stands
in the boots of Jefferson Davis, he does not
assume all his responsibilities, neither polit-
ical nor pecuniary. Not bya Jug full
The Cleveland leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1865-1865, 1865-05-04

A correspondent of the Dayton Journal
writes from Wilmington, N. Q, on the 23d
ult, that the typhus or jail fever is raging
there, being brought in by returned Union
prisoners. There we're about one hundred
and fifty of these returned prisoners who
were so demented that no trace of them
could be got, and, as q consequences, on the
hesd-board that marks thels last resting place
is inscribed: ITO the unknown" The NOR.
tality was SO great that cOfins could not be
got and men shrunk from the digging of
graves. Eighsy-nine we're brought in with
out feet, which had rOtted with dry gan
creme, and have been amputated-result-
ing from exposure to the frosts Of winter,
and the filth of those infamous priSOn-pens
where 80 many noble men have been muir
dered By Southern chivalry.
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PERIODICALS.
ONR Y0TNG F0LKS


An illustrated Monthly Magazine for Boys and
Girls, edited by J. I. TRIW BRIDGE, GAIL
HAMILTON and LUCY LARJOM. This Mbga-
zine has already attained a circulation unpar al
leled in the history Of magazine literature. With
the issue OF the April number it viii have an es
tablished circulation OF $4,000 cop ss. 1t is cor
daily commended BY both the secular and religious
Pressi also by all persons Interested in the subject
OF Juvenile Literature, while the expr, ssions Of
qualification the publishers daily receive from pa
rsnts, and also from the Young Folks themselves
convince hem that the magaz ne answers a want
that Is universally felt. Il is the aim of the Pub
fishers to make Il q first class MagAzi Q in every
respect, and they will spare neither labor nor
expense in their endeaYOrs to furnish to their
young readers one whose monthly visits shalI be
always welcome, and shall be expected with plea
sure.
Tha -s~T af Cnntributors embrace tie following
among many prominent names: Mrs. STOWE, H
VI. LOh6FELLOW, JOHN @. WHITTIER, o. w.
HOLMES, Mrs. l. NJ. CHILD, Captain MAYNE
REID.
Terms 50 year. Single numbers 20 cents each.
All subscriptions payable In advance. Specimen
copies Of Our Young Folks will be sent to any ad-
dress for 20 cents each.
JOIN q. AhMoE ct Bakers Book store, 25s su-
perior street, Cleveland, being only authorized
Agent for the State Of Ohio all orders for he Trade
as well 81 subscriptions should be addressed to him
- Atlantic Monthly and Our Young Folks sent
20 any address for IS.
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Charac,erIs,Ic

Mr.. Charles Lehman writes, that while
preparing his Dictionary of Congress "
for publication, in 1858, he forwarded to
Mr.. Lincoln the usual request for sketch OF
his life, and received the following reply:
Born February Il, 1909, in Hardin coun-
ty, Kentucky.
Education defective.
Profession, a lawyer.
Have been captain of volunteers in the
Black Hawk war.
Postmaster at very small Office.
-Four times q member of the Illinois
Legislature
And was 8 member of the lower house
Congress. Yours, &c,
A. LINCOLN.
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Suicide of the Rebel Governor of
ElOFtda.
The Mobile Daily NeDs saws:


We learn, through a gentleman re
Gently from Bsrrsncss, that report reach
ed there, short time before he left, that
upon hearing of the capture of Petersburg
and Richmond, Governor Milton of Flords
committed suicide at his residence, q few
miles from Mariana. The report was sub
sequently confirmed by refugee directly
from that place"
The New Orleans Pieayaspe adds:
"Governor John Milton, some twenty
years since, was gay and dashing young
lawyer of considerable practice at the bar
of New Orleans. He had to fee the CITY
in consequence ofs difficulty with young
gentleman, arising out of an affair in which
there wss lady. A short time previous to
his advent here the late Governor killed q
gentleman by the name of Kemp, at Co.
lumbus, Georgia, firing load of buckshot
into him while he was crossing the street,
and another load after he had fallen to the
ground.
"After leaving this city Milton returned
to Florida and became q preacher, but the
vocation not suiting him he turned politi.
clan, and succeeded in being elected Gov.
ernor of the State"
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PrOtsctIOn Tor Presldent johnson.

EEOtGSlAoA lOE EEeSlOenL j IOnp8On.
Last night about eight O'Clock, SAYS a
Washington correspondent called upon
the President at his temporary residence
in the pslstial mansion of Hon. S. hooper
of Massachusetts,, corner of Fifteenth and
Il. streets. Infront of the building walked
asolitsry sentinel, who, upon our approach,
only gave direction where to find the bell
knob. 80 far no bettet than Mr.. Lincoln's
arrangement. When the door was opened
met three soldiers, who prevented fu1-
ther approach. So far very different from
Mr., Lincoln, and Just as it shonld be. a
few feet behind these guards stood two of
hcers captain and major of regular in
fsntry. Our cards were passed to these
officers, we remaining, meanwhile, out
side the door. In moment after the or
der came, aAdmit the gentlemen" Prob
ably this precsution does not fully secure
the lie Of the President from the hand of
the assassin, but it is a step in the right
direction.
The Cleveland leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1865-1865, 1865-05-04

Speaking of the wonderful depth of feel
ing produced in that city by the death of
President Lincoln, the New York EOessrS
Post says: In further illustration of the
condition of the popular mind, we may
here state, what we have learned on the su-
thority of Mr.. Acton, one OF the Police
Commissioners, that during thep past week
there have been fewer arrests for drunken
ness and disorder, than In any week Eines
New York contained over hundred thou
sand population.
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From the ReU. B. z. WeIch, formerly Pastor of
the Pearl Street Baptist Church, Al5any,
NeU York.

From the ReU. B. z. WeIch, former7y Pasto, of
the Pearl Street Baptist Church, Al5anv,
NeS0 York.
NEwToNYILLE, Nov. 10, 1864.
DIR. LIGHTHILL-DedT' Sir: Allow me-
to express my grateful thanks for the skill
and kind attention rendered to nv dsugb-
ter, whose ears have been badly affected
for many years, and for some months past
has been nearly deprived of hearing. The
loss of this important sense is certainly
sad deprivation, painfully embarrassing,
and to degree known only to those who
have experienced it. If therefore, there
be remedy for this great evil, the cause
of humanity obviously requires that it
should be universally disseminated. 1 feel
it my duty, therefore, and it affords me
much pleasure, to give my testimony TO the
happy effects of your treatment and reme-
dies. Ny daughter has suffered from deaf.
ness since early childhood. The left ear
has been badly diseased. The right ear
also, for several years, was seriously affect
cd, and the disease apparently increasing.
threatening the entire loss of her hearing.
Il was with extreme difficulty that she
could participate in the econversation of her
friends, and for two years has been deprived
of this source of social enjoyment. Hap
PLY my attention was directed to your sd-
vertisement, and was induced to place
her in your care. Your treatment. nnder
favor of q kind Providence, has been sue
cessful. Her hearing, SO far as can Judge,
appears to be perfectly restored. Whether
this restoration is permanent is a question
time alone can determine, but present re-
suits are certainly very gratifying.
am, dear sir,
Truly and gratefully yours,
b. T.. WEIGH, D. ID.
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A Strange Disease In Canada--.Is il
the Plague?
A frightful and fatal disease has made
its appearance in the townships of Hay,
HILBERT and Osborne, in the county Of
Perth. Several deaths have already oc.
CURED. 1t generally commences with a
pain in the back of the head or neck; the
body gets spotted in few hours; delirium
then ensues; then death. - Hamilton (C.
W. Spectator.
The Cleveland leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1865-1865, 1865-05-04

General Halleck shows a disposition to
rue with an iron hand down at Richmond.
Than Gene al Butler, We do not know Of
any one better calculated 10 tame the seces-
sionists of that section. General HAlleck,
when in command at St. Louis, in the early
stages Of the rebellion, did well in this line.
One Of his first orders in Richmond was to
require persons engaged in business to take
the oath Of allegiance.
The Cleveland leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1865-1865, 1865-05-04

France indulges in new egg-cup, half
hollow sphere resting on thin entabla-
tnre, supported BY csrystides representing
Cesar, Chsrlemagne, and the two ,Nspole-
ons, land III. When the egg is in the
cup the figures appear supporting globe.
A pretty illusion, but easily broken.
The Cleveland leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1865-1865, 1865-05-04

The Partisan rulers of fashion have de-
creed that the female dress of the Empire
shall be brought into full fashion this sum-
mer. Already shops and saloons discover
the queer-loOking little hslf-hat bonnets
of the days Of Napoleon 1, and there are
dresses to be seen with very, very low
waists, which will reveal more than we
have seen Of the ladies for many years in
society.
The Cleveland leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1865-1865, 1865-05-04

Mr.. Francis D. Gage, formerly resident
of Columbus, and widely known in the
West as writer and lecturer, has taken up
her residence st LAmbertsville, New Jer-
sey, pleasant village among the hills on
the banks of the Delaware.
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DISSOLUTION, &C,

DIsSOL UTION-The Lumber firm of
II SHELDON FRENCH is this day dissolved
BY mutual consent. The debts viii BE- settied at
the old stand by either party. Claims must be
paid promDtly to save trouble S. q. Sheldon will
continue the business At the old stand
8. b. SHELDON,
Cleveland. April 8, 1858 spIi.sns
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AT CLEVELAND, RUSSELEs FOR
EST CITY HOUSE,
from MONDAY, May 18th, until SAT-
URDAY, May 2Otb.

DR.. C. B. LIGHTHILL s first visit TO
Ohio was induced by numerous spplics-
tons for treatment from parties unable to
visit New York for that purpose, and who
can not be successfully treated except alter
q personal examination. His practice has
been sosuecessful that he has repeated his
visits to Cleveland several times. Still he
finds that it is almost as difficult for some
parties desiring his service, to visit him at
Cleveland, that in compliance with the re-
qests of many citizens, he has consented,
before returning to Europe, to visit several
central points in Northern Ohio, making
Cleveland his headquarters so that all who
desire can consult him.
For the past twelve years DR.. Lighthill
has paid exclusive attention TO the treat
ment of deafness and cstarrh in its vari-
GUS forms. He has prscticad in New York,
and other principal Eastern cities, where.
until few months past, he wss associated
with his cousin, DR.. K. B. Lighthill. and,
together, they have acquired a standing
which has earned for the "Lighthill In.
situte' its present grest reputation.
The Cleveland leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1865-1865, 1865-05-04

a77s Black RepasbIiean" is the signih-
cant title of q Newspaper established in
New Orleans By eolOred men. It is edited,
the type set, and the edition worked of by
men who probably were slaves year or
fRs ago.
The Cleveland leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1865-1865, 1865-05-04

General Wager SwAyne, who lost leg
in ShermAn's South Carolina campaign,
was presented with handsome sword by
his fellow citizens at Columbus on Friday
evaning. -se----
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.-Pro-
IN pOsals will be received at the office of the CITY
Civil Engineer, until o'clock P. NJ. on Monday,
the eth cay OF May, for grazing and paving pOT-
tien of Main and Pearl treets.
Plans and specifications may be seen and blank
proposals obtained, at said Engineei's ONCE
The Board Of City Improvements invite the sub.
misson Of bids, reservng the right to accept or re-
Iect the same.
By order Of the Board.
JOHN WHITELAW
n
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NOTICES.

DAVID w. CAMP, MARY CORBIT,
IL UFst tia Corbit, UinsloW Corbit, and Mary
Corbit sre hereby notified that on the 9th day Of
April. 1867, Darius Adams, Executor OF the viii
OF Emily Camp, deceased, late OF Cuyahogs conn
~ Ohio. filed his pc! iti0n In the Court of Common
Pleas Of said county, the Object and prayer Of
which petition Is to obtain from sAid Court lu-
dieisl construction OF said viii woich shall as
thorize and empower said Adams IS such Exeou
tor aud Trusee under said will to cell the real as-
tate named in said WILL and for tuch other relief as
equity msy require. said parties are notified to
answer said petition before the 18th day of
June 1860. L. PRENTISS,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
Cleveland, April Is, 1865 ap2l:2l4
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PROPOSALS,
mO BUILDFRS.-SesiodP P


TO BUILDERS-Sealed Proposals will
Il perceived rntil noon OF the 10Th dsy of NAV,
1865, for furn shing all the materials ald doing
eli tue labor required for enclosing the new Deaf
and Dumb Asylum building nov ia c. urse of erec-
tiOR In the city of Columbus, for the state of
Ohio, In accordance with the plans and s2eciica-
tt'ns and under the direction Of the Architect and
suserint-ncent.
Each bid must be accompanied by a bond in
the sum Of twenty-five per cent of TIE amount
involved, conditioned that the party making the
proposal OF bid will accept the contract, il the
same is awarded to said party, Tor the faithful
performance Of the contract on their psrt
Plans and speci6cati ms may be ssen at the Of
fee OF the Sup Ginte- dent, said Asylum grounds
Ia the ci Of Columbus, and alss TT the Off es OF
The Architect, No. Perkins Block ana 80 Ore.
gOn street, Cleveland, Ohio
The bids will be opened at ths Office in Column
bus, after IL O'Clock on ths 18th day of May 1865
The Superintegde dent reserves the right 10 reject
any or all the bids coRsideied incompa IDLE with
the interests Of the State
J. NJ. BL ACKBURN,
Architect and Superintendent.
Cleveland, Ohio. NAV Igs 1863 Ynv1.0Oo
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Semi-AnnuaI Session Grand Division
Sons Of temperance.

DAYTON, o, April ~, 1866.
EDTToRs LEADER: The semi-snnual ses-
sion of the Grand Division Sons of Tenn
persnce has just closed two days session
here. 1t was more largely attended than
any session for some years past. A new
interest seems TO have been infused into
the order, and the measures here initiated
will result within the coming year in a
general revival in the temperance cause.
Meetings were held in the Wesleyan
church on Tuesday and Wednesday eve
nings. Large and enthusiastic audiences
attended. S. F. Carey, of Cincinnati, J.
K. Williams, of Salem, D. W. Gage, of
Cleveland, and Rev. Mr.. Hill, of Xenis, ad-
dressed the meeting.
There is large and fourishing Division
here, and many of the clergy and leading
business men are among the active mem.
hers.
May we not hope that this order will
speedily plant its Divisions all over the
land, to be IS srks of safety for returned
and returning brave defenders of their
country, that they may be rescued and de-
Tended against an enemy more terrible and
deadly than rebel bullets. SCIo.
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NHOICE BLACK TEAs-OULONG,
A5ouohong and Japan Teas Of very fins quality.
o. saie by CHURCHILL 4 BROTHER,
Nls laa OptsrieetF
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The commission on the whole claimed
by Stinson was $55, 725, nominslly for
tune, which ought to sppeass the smbition
of almost any incendisry for the further
commission OF disbolical crimes of q SINH
lar nature.
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INC NaaionaI Loan

The President was ssssssinsted on the
night of April IA Beginning with that
day, the subscriptions to the seven-thirty
loan as reported by Jay Cooke, up to and
intending April 2s, afteen days, we're as
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ADMINISTRATORS SALE
a DMINISTRATORS SAFE on REAT

A DMINISTRATORS SALE OF RRAL
"a ESraTE.-In pursuance Of an order OF the
Frooate Court OF CuyahogA county, o to me d.
rected, Hh.l OYER for sais the premises IN the
eltl ct leveland, on the 4tn day Of May, 1856 At
o CLOCK r. n, the Lowing pieces Of land gftu-
atta u me city of Cleveland, CuyahozE county
state Of Ohio, and described as follo~s:
l. Being part OF ten lot No 13T, and Il
bounded ss follows; beginning at the southwest
cor ner OF ST air and Ross street; thence north
ery along the west na Il Ross str ct half way to
hamilton street, thence we terry parallel wits ST..
OlAir street, 1fty tees; theuce southerly parallel
WIN hoss street. to the southsrly line Of st. Clsir
street. thence easterly along St. Clair street. hfty
ieet to the place OF beginning, being 50 fest mont
on 81 Clair street BY about lZ5 feet deep.
z Being part OF said lot No. 1877, and being 50
ieet ront on north side Of ST. Clair street and ex-
tendiDg back half way to Hamilton strssf. about
10 feet and being next west Of and adjoining the
hrst named piece.
8. Being part Of ten acre lot No Iss, and boupd.
ed as f'lloEs: Beginning st point On the north-
cry me O. 81 Ola'r street, 14O feet eastsrly from
the Intersection 4 said northsr y line With the
easterly line OF Rosa street thence north erly It
right angles with st Clair sire t. hzIf waY "a
81 Clair street, 7T14 feat; thence southarly along
the welteriy liue Ot land Of Jane Holdsn, to the
northsrly line OF st Clair street; thence westerly
song said northerly line, ~ feet to the place Of
beginning.
j. Piece apPrsised at $3.50.
5. s. '5oO. aoo.
Terms Of sale, one-third down and balance on
time. L. PRENTISs,
Admir- Of James Proudfoot.
Cleveland. April ls65. aps:20s I
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COAL.
A l. RN 10 Es,

T h. DEWITT & co. OPEN TODAY
- .the most elegant Black six Nantes ever offer
ed in this market. together with q fall Iins of
Oloih Sacques, BAsques and Fitted Coats.
J. H. DRWITT 4 CO..
ap2s and IL Public sqnafa.
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PROFESSIONAL.

nR. J. NJ. JOHNSON, HAVING Re-
II moved his once to No l4S Outsrio street. over
OotWells Hardware store, Woold be pleased to zee
ell biz old patrons and as many new ones 81 may
please TO call. Particular attention paid 70 Dis
eases Of Women and Children, Rheumatism, scrs-
thea, and indeed to al tue 1 Is to which humanity
IL heir. COnsulta' ion free. Ofics hours from 70
10 A. and from / 70 and to 10 2 M nnI.22l