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Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-04-24

generally known that, after the death of
6. W. P. Gusts, his iAthsr-in-law, and the
owner of the Arlington estate, and when
Lee well knew that il was the intention
and deeire Of Mr.. Gusts TO manumit his
slaves, he brought q petty claim Agslns'
the estate and held the slaves TO satisfy 1t
Such charscteristics as these he has mani
tested during the whole war. What Un-
ionist has he ever befriended Whatwor
of protest has he ever uttered against
the starving Of our prisoners In the South,
sgainst the mining of Libby Prison,
against the massacre at Fort Pillow,
against the outrages on the bodies cfshsw
and Dahlgren, or against the new modes
Of war" such as the Philo Parsons piracy,
the st. Albans robbery, the attempt TO
burn New York city or the assassination
of the PRESIDENT For the last six months
he has been all powerful in the
South. He might have remedied
these evils or removed their authors. That
he has not so done shows that he is IN SYM
pAthy with them.
Robert E. Lee is imbued with the bar.
barism of slavery and the guilt of treason
he is one of the worst of rebels-perjured
as well ss traitorous. He deserves con
dign punishment, snd only the fact of his
being prisoner of wsr should prevent
him from receiving # at once.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-04-24


Ii is hard for US TO understand the ven
GRAFTON with which a large proportion Of
the Northern people have affected to re-
gard General Lee. It is great folly to
attempt to invest him with romance, or
make hin hero. General Lee has no
claim Whatever on the American people.
Educated by the cOut try, a sslarisd officer
in her service, holding her commission,
bound by his position, BY his special oath,
by his honor, to her defense, be turned the
sword which she had given him against
her heart. BE is more criminal than the
civil leaders of the rebellion, because his
very profession was the defense of the
Unicn. It may be said that he hesitated
long before he took the step. It will
be noticed that he hesitated only until the
Stste of Virgins offered him the COM
mSnd of her armies, and that as soon IS he
had received this offer he abandoned his
commission under the United States
Ambition, not a sense Of justice, prompted
him. Like ether Southern men, he didn't
bslisve the North would fight, and he saw
q more brilliant career open to him IS
commander of the Virginian armies than
IS an officer on Scots stat. He shielded
bis desertion of the Union by the speeious
plea of higher allegiance to his State, and,
when he assumed command, vowed to fight
solely for Virginia. How has he kept his
Yow2 It is notorious that for the last
year he has been the sole reliance
Of the "Confeierscy." He has been the
Commander-in-Oh Chief OF the entire forces Of
the rebellion, and his genius has directed
movements IN Tennesses and Mississippi
as truly IS around Richmond. He has
superintended operations in North Caro-
lima in person, and at the time of his sur.
render was bending every energy to escape
with the remnant of his forces into that
State. BE only surrendered at the last
moment and when Shsridan's troopers
rendered his escape impossible. he has
violated his pledge to Virginia Just as he
violated his oath to the Union.
Not only General Lees honesty, but
also his military skill is much overrated.
Stonewall Jackson achieved his most
famous successes, and Lee'stwo aggressive
campaigns we're inguominious failures.
His Notifications around Richmond we're
stronger to protect him than his genius,
and as soon IS he wEs driven from them he
wAs routed everywhere.
What Of General Lees chivalryl Before
the war he became known to the North
from the fact of his administering with his
own hands logging to slave woman
had attempted to escape when even
bis soysrsesr refused 70 DO II. Il is not 50
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-04-24
The Assnsstnnlion Consnrraer

The New York Times feels satisfied that
Geo. N. Sanders and other rebel emissariss
in Canada, who plotted the St. AIbans
murders, ssihe piracies on Lake Erie, the
hotel burning in New York, and the de
stuction of railroad trains, we're leaders in
planning the assassination of Mr.. Lincoln,
and the intended murder of members of
the Cabinet and General Grant. 1t also
thinks sufficient evidence may be obtsined
TO authorize q demand for the surrender
of the lurking scoundrels. It remarks, in
regard to the plot =
1--WE feel at liberty to state some facts
which have an important bearing on this
point, and which came TO US on good au-
thority. Only the day before he was thrown
from his carriage and disabled, Mr. Seward
received letters from Canada, warning him
of a plot, then nearly ripe for execution,
to GSsasSinate all the leading members of the
Government, and stating that it was got up
by the rebel emissaTies In Canada, and Was
20 be carried out under their direction
He consulted another member of the Csbi-
net on the subject, and although previous
warnings OF slmllsr tenor had proved
groundless, it was decided that certain
measures of precaution should be adopted.
Mr.. Seward s accident alone prevented the
fulhHment Of this intention. But the sccu-
rscy of the Information from Canada is
proved by subsequent events. Booths call
upon Vice-President johnson on Friday
afternoon has already been mentioned its
purpose probably was TO obtain informa-
tion concerning the room, fol, the uss of his
sccomplice. A man the day before had
tsken9the room directly over Johnson's,
which he quit, however, on Friday-proba-
bly, becoming alarmed as the moment drew
Desr-leaving pair of pistols behind him.
That Booth included Grant in his intended
massacre is known-and it is also certain
that some one was awaiting Stsnton's re-
turn to his home at the same hour"
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-04-24

ChAs. Macksy, the New York correspon-
dent of the London Times, has written 8
letter to the New York Tribune, denounc-
ing the assassination, and takes advantage
of the opportunity to extract some facts
from the "history of popular delusions" to
show that crimes of that sort, once begun,
become a sort of insanity which affects
others and induces them TO initiate hor-
rid precedent. He slludes toattempts made
some years ago to take the life of Queen
Victoria, which became epidemic in Eng
land. 1t was stopped by giving to each
would. be hero good aogging, in addition
to other punishments. Mr.. MacksY says,
quantity, that it was perfect cure. "These
people have no fear # the gsllows, but
they vehemently sbhor a whipping" He
suggests that the same wholesome correc-
tive shall be applied to the naked CARCASS
of J. Wilkes Booth, tin the night and
morning of every day between his capture
and execution"
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-04-24
[From the Chicsgo Jours.I.l |

Mr.. William j. Hawke of this city, who
resides at 254 State street, has received a
letter from his son Harry, who is member
Of Laura Keene's theatrical company, who
were playing "Our American Cousin" st
Ford's Theatre in Washington, on the night
of the horrid tragedy. Hegives somenew
facts in reference to the assassination and
the assassin. We are permitted TO publish
the letter, which is as follows:
WAsHNeToN, Sunday, April 16.
This is the fret opportunity have had
to write to you since the assassination of
our dear President on Friday night, as I
have been in custody nearly ever since
was one OF the principal witnesses of that
sad affair, being the only one on the stage
at the time of the fatal shot. I was play
ing "Ass Trenchsrd," in the HAmerlcan
Cousin" The Hold lady" ofthe theatre had
just.gone off the stage, and I was answer
ing her exit speech when heard the shot
fred. l turned, looked up to the Presi-
dents box, heard the man exclaim, nSie
senlper tyTGsl'lis," saw him jump from the
box, seize the flag on the staff and drop to
the stage; he slipped when he gained the
stage, but got upon his feet in a momrnt,
brsndished 8 large knife, saying, "The
South shall be free ~ turned his face in the
direction stood, and I recognized him as
John Wilkes Booth. He ran toward me,
and l, seeing the knife, thought was the
one he was after, ran off the stage and up
q fight of stairs. He made his escape out
ofs door directly in the rear of the theatre,
mounted horse and rode of
The above al occurred in the space of q
quarter of q minute, and at the time did
not know that the President was shot; al
though, if I had tried to stop him he would
have stabbed me.
On that night the play was going off so
we'll Mr.. and Mrs. Lincoln enjoyed It
much. She was laughing at my speech
when the shot was fired. In fact, it was
one laugh from the time the curtain went
until it fell-snd to think of such sorow-
ful ending.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-04-24
How the South Feel about Assassna
ting MF. Lincoln.

The following is from the pen of A. D.
Richardson, Esq, the well known and re-
liable ex.eorreFpondent of the New York
Tribune
:'0n the day of Mr.. Lincoln's first inau-
gurstion, 1 was travelling in a crowIedrail-
way in Mississippi and Louisiana. While
the train was stopping and conversation
could be heard through the carriage, some
one alluded to the event. Another passen-
ger replied: C. I hope to God he will be
killed before he has lime to take the oath"
A third said I have Wsgered new hat
that neither he nor Hsmlin will ever live
20 be inaugurased" Nearly all present
belonged TO the educated, wealthy, slave
holding class the class which originated
and conducted the war. Several expressed
approval of these remarks; not one utter
cd q word of dissent.
a wss in the cotton States for''weeks af
ter this and the subject was frequently 81
lAded to in my presence. heard but one
msn condemn the proposed assassination,
and he was q Unionist. Again and Rgsin
leading journals, (which were called repu-
table, asked: HIs there no Brutus to nd the
wolld Of this tyrsnt2' Rewards were
openly proposed for the Presidents head.
If MIR. Lincoln had been murdered in Bal
timoSe every thorough Secession journal in
the South would have expressed its sppro-
val directly o. indirectly"
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-04-24
PROPOSALS,
Beef, Beef, Beef,
OFFICE OoMMIssARY SUBSISTENCE !
JoHEsoS's ISLAND, NEAR sAEoUsKT, o.,

OFFICE O0MMISSARY 6UBySTRNOE,0
JOHSsoN's ISLAND, NEAR sANOUskT, O.,
SEALED PROPOSALS IN DUPGI-
~ CAFE Will bs received by the undersigned un-
til II A. NJ, May g. 1865 from cit loyal TO the
United States, tor furnishing such
FRESH BEEF
For the Subsistence Department Of the Q. s. Army
for all U. s. Troops ana Prisoners Of War at John
sons island, Oh 0, and vicinity may b. required
by tn Commissary Of Subsistence stationed at
JJhnson's Island Ohio, from the 18th day Ct May,
1855, to the 18th day Of November, 1855.
The B ef to be sound snd wholesome, in alter
nate fore and hind quarters, or parts thereof,
(Decks, shanks and kidney tallow to be excluded,
quarters to be .immed required BY the re n
letioDs of Ibe U. s. subsistence 0epsrtment) to be
deli eTed IN luch quantities and at such times as
may be required by the proper Off eJs.
The sccfP5e bids will form the basis Of written
contract of usual forms and conditions.
bond in the sum Of ten thousand dollsrs,
(elO,t0Ol, signed b. the Contractor and two good
and sufficient sureties, will be required, end the
spOnsb lity Of the suretes must be certified to by
the Clerk Of some Court Of R. cord In the County
in which they reside, or BY tbs o. s. District At
torney.
Each bid must be accompanied ty the certificate
Of responsibility, the cath Of allegiance, and a
guaranty signed BY the bi der and pr, posed sure
ties that if the bid is accepted the Csntrsct will be
sigced and bond filed.
Zach bid must be accompanied by the ad1daVit
OF the bidder that th1 bid Is made In good faito
that be s thsr directly indirectly inter stsd
10 any other bid; that he Is conce' ned In no COM
bination having for its object fraud upen the Gov
eTpmsrt, and has made no effort to induce o hers
not TO ouer proposals.
Psym nts to be made monthly in such funds as
may be supplied by this Treasury.
Bids from firm must specify the name and ad-
dress Of each member thereof
Ths five Papers-bid, Oslh, affidavit, certificate
Of responsibility, 6ui guarantee-must be attached
70 esch other, enveoped, sealed, indorssd "Pro-
sas for Beef" and addressed to the unders gned.
Bits will rot be received from parties who nave
pre- Viousy failed 3 comply with their bids con-
tracts nor from parties Eho are not present to re-
spond TO fheir bid.
This advertisement will be part Of the contract,
aud printed copy must be attached to each BIZ.
B. W. WELLS,
Ap22;td Cantain and q. S.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-04-24

Booth, in playing Richard Ill., was
particularly successful in the sOilOquy in
the fifth act, the words Of which must
hsunt him now continually:
Is there murderer here7 No Yes; am;
Then hy-Whst, from myself Great reason
Why2
Lest revenge. What7 Mysslf on myself?
Ileve myself Whei efore? for any good
That I myself have done unto myself2
o, no aissl I rather hate myself
For hatsful deeds committed by myself.
I am q villain Yet ie, am not.
Fool, Of thyself speak wel!-Fooi, do not fatter.
Ny conscieC ce hsth boussnd several tongues,
And every tongue brings in several tale,
And eYerF tale con -emnJ me for a villain.
PsTjury, perjui y, IN the highs degTes,
Murder Stern murder, IN he DIR Il degree;
All several sins, all us5d in each degreel
throng TO the bar, crying al, Gui,t, guilty
I sha despair. There Is creature l0res me;
1na, i 7 die, no soul U III ply me.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-04-24
BOO,h,s Ab.oIute FiendI.bhe,s.

Ine FhlIadeIphla I'7qalTer'S Washington
correspondent says:
Behind the door of the passage g hole
had been made in the wall, N which, at
night, Booth inserted the end of board,
as brace against the door, thereby pre-
cluding aHy one from following from the
dress circle. The screws were next re-
moved from the lock of the further door,
opening into the double box. The thread
of the screw-holes was broken and the lock
and screws replaced, 50 that should the
inmates of the box fssten the door by
which they entered, the door might be
easily pushed open"
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-04-24

The Washington National IuteLligeneer
Of yesterday says the facts developed by
thr official investigation show that there
was an organized conspiracy, the object of
which was the destruction of the leading
officers of the Government. Prominent
officials, who have access to a n ass of evil
dence which cannot be published, make
,imilar assertions
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-04-24

Charles Keever the deserter, who, it will
be remembered, was arrested for tue muir
der of the Rooss family at DeerfeId, and
discharged after examination, has been
tried before Court Martial for desertion,
and sentenced to FIVE years hard labor Of
Dry Tortugss.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-04-24

On Sunday morning, the Congregational
Church at South SDaI tmouth being found
destitute of mourning, the ladies quickly
removed their black wells, and with them
made festoOns for the pulpit, having pre-.
YiOusly covered it With Union fsg.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-04-24
HARRISBURG.

This scene occurred near nightfall, and
at $50 the train moved onward to Harris
burg, at which city it arrived at $50. 1t
was heavily raining; bat Notwithstanding
this the streets were densely thronged, and
large mSlitsry escort accompanied the
remains of President Lincoln 20 the State
House, amid the sound OF minute guns,
where the corps were exposed to the view
of the public until late hour tonight.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-04-24
GUARDIANS SALE.

TN pursuance of an order granted by the
i Probate Court Of Cuyshoga County, Ohio,
uill offer for sale, at public auction on Tuesday,
the 18th Day Of april, 1876, At 10 o'clock A. Ne
upon the premises, the following described real
estate, to wit: The fee simple Of the undivided
sixth part IN common Of the south half Of lhe fol-
owing premises situated Ia the township Of Parma
IN the County Of Cuyaboga aEd State Of Ohio, and
Is part Of the original lot No. A. in the Ely tract
and bounded as fllloEs: Beginning at the N l.
corner Of ssid lot No. T. thence south ssZ degrees
west % chains aud II links 70 post theneo south
degrees W Sc II chains 43 Iinks 90 post thenea
south 4354 degrees east, chains aud 6S Inks 70
post in the centre Of the read nesr ths BRIDGE
thence north 40 degrees east chain end o5 linss
along the bank Of the stream; thence north IIzs
degrees east l ehain and 40 linFs along said oank
70 a st; thence south 4s1S degrees east . chains
aud 6s links to post standing near large stone 10
the centre OF the road, thence north So>z degrees
east chain and links to post and atonesii hence
north Il degrees west 20 ehsiHs and H. r 70 me
place Of beginning, containing 50 40 100 aer,s OF
land. Appraised st S2ls- JeTms Of ssle cash
THEODORE ". TOWb,
GuAIdian OF William q. ToWl.
LOREN PRENTlSs, Guardians ATTY.
Cleveland, April 10, 1856 apts -
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-04-24
ADMINIsTRAToR's SALE.
A DMINIsTRATORs SALE OF REAL

A DEMONSTRATORS SALE OF REAL
n ESTaTR-In purauance Of an order Of the
Probate Court Of OuyAhogA county, o to me d.
rected, shall oTer for sale the premises IN the
city Of leyelsnd, on the 9Th day Of Nay, $50 81
So'elock P. NJ, the f9noWing pieces Of land stu
atfd 10 the city Of Cleveland, Cuyahoga county
State Of Ohio, and described follOE5s
l. Being part Of ten acre lot No l37, and u
bounded IS follows; Resi7nipg ct the southwest
erly slong the west line Of Ross strtet half way 70
Hamilton street; thence We,terlT parallel with 81
Clair street, nfty fee; thence southerly, parallel
with Ross street, to the 5Outhsrly line OF st. OlaF
street; thence easterly along st. Clair street, nfy
feet, to the place Of begnning being 50 fost mont
on St. Clair street by about l25 feet dep
2. Being part Of said lot No l31, and being %
feet mont on north side Of Sc. Clair street and
tending back half way TO Hamilton street, aoout
l25 feet snd being next west Of and adjoining the
first named piece.
g. Being part Of ten scre lot No. 1ss, and bound
ed as fulloEs: Beginning ct point on ths north
eTly line o. S. Clar street. l4U feet easterly from
the intersection 5f said noTther y line with the
sasterly line OF Ross street; thence nOrtherly At
right angles with St Clair strs {, half way t.
Hamilton street; thence eastsrly parallel with
st. Clair street, TN feet; thence s0utherly along
the westerly line OF land Of Jane Holden, TO the
northsry line Of st Clair street; thence westerly
along said northery line, ~ feet to the place Of
/. Piece appraised at S2,sOO.
s. $500.
Terms Of sale, one-thiFd down and balance on
time. Z. PBEETIss,
Admir- Of James PrOudfO0t.
Cleveland. April 8 1885, sp3.2o6 !
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-04-24

Secretary Seward says of the assassina.
tion of the President, and the attempt upon
his own life:
"7his IS only history repeating itself all
great revolutions hGUe their Gssassins 4 uoslL
as their heroes"
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-04-24

The interview between General Grant
and Secretary Seward, in the apartment
of the latter, was very affecting. Mr. Sew
ard grasped General Grants hand, exclaim-
ing, THANK God you are alive Pi
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-04-24
DYEING.
FREDERICK CYRIAX.

FREDERICK CYRIAX,
French Fancy steam Dye Works anG,
Cleaning Establishment,
BelTidere Farm, East cleveland, and
..as SO Seneca Street.
0FTIcE-lO4 Seneca st., Cleveland, o.
mean to make this the BESr DYE.HOUSE IN
THE WEST, and shall spare IO effort to Civ sat.
lBfsction.
call the especial attention of Gentlemen to the
IMPROVED FRENCH STYLE
OF Cleaning or Re-dYeIng of made-up Garments.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-04-24

Miss Laura Ksene and Messrs. Hawk
and Dyott of her company, who were ar
rested at Hsrrisburgh on Monday, were
discharged by an order from Washington
on Tuesday, as soon as the Secretlry Of
War heard Of their detention,
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-04-24
ARTIFICIAL LEG,

A MERIOAN Leg
AThis is the best Artificial Leg
sYar Patented, for DVRABnITT,
SIMPLICITY and ACTIVITY. Gov.
srnmeni has adopted this Leg into
che Army and Navy. This Il .
accommodation 70 the Limb, a.
Government gives TO the Soldier
none but the best.
Sand for . Pamphlet.
AMERICAN LEG CO.,
AtWater Bu'ldlnra
iabS.2m OievsiAsS
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-04-24

The following dispatah, describing the
of the remains OF the President
from Baltimore to Harrisburg, failed to get
through to the Western press on Saturday
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-04-24

Letter from an Eyewitness of the
Presidents AssassinHtiOn-State
Of an Actor WHO was on the Stage
in FOrd's Theatre at the TIme-Ad.
dtIfOnRI Facts,
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-04-24

NEW STYLES OF BUCKLES just
IN received At COWLEs's,
fabIt - :" idol Hnnaa
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-04-24
morning :
IEAvINn RAIrIMoRE.
TIE PEOPLE.

Crowds as large and dense as those
which assembled at Washington assem-
bled at the Ststion on lis departure. They
lined the banks and margins Of the road
for several miles, many taking of their
hats in profound respect. for the deceased.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-04-24
OTHER TOWNS

At various other places the national
banner was displayed either festooned with
Grape OF bearing blsck border. The
same folemnity of couutenAnce was every
where seen, and all seemed to be profound
ly silent spectators of the burial cortege.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-04-24

Shrewsbury Wss reached at o'clock
The common dressed lsbOrer stood bas de
the we'll dressed citizens, and black and
white formed an interesting group. The
gloom produced by the death for the time
leyeled all distinctions.
, 1865-05-16

An advertisement IN the New York Herald
for Il wife was answered by girl In Mttti-
neague, who to1da pitifnl story Of abuse at
home, inability to earn q living her trunk
and best clothes seized by @ boarding house
keeper as ty for board bill Of $15, g.,
aud wound up By saying IN plain terms, after
stating her age and that 'her- friends con
s'dcrcd her good look:ng,'' that. she did not
suppose the advertiser really wanted a wife,
but that she had got to such point that she
was willing to be bis mistress, md # he would
to New Yo1k-say mattorof soo-she Would
meet him in that city. The letter fsll into
the wrong hauds q clergyman In New York
was interested in the case and he wrote to
minister in this city to Investigate aud see il
something sonld not bs done to saye tie girl.
poor AID yirtuous gill, just entering life Of
infanfy from hard necessity. that. there is
family in Mittineague that gets living By
tlis sort Of deing, which takes the romance
and poetry a1l ont Of the story, aud has sud
denly cooled the philanthropy 50 suddenly in
teIested IN the gitl's bahalf alf-spriaafsld: r.
1,ttb7;c0n