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Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1866-02-26
Enects or Deeeaued soldlerr.

Mr.. Weston Flint, Ohio Military Agent
gives notice that unclaimed packages of
effects of Ohio soldiers, who died in st.
Louis hospitals, or on hospital steamers,
have been sent to Gen. D. w. Hay, Quar-
termaster-Generalo of Ohio, and can be had
by addressing that officer at Columbus:
Arnold, VIM. Dalton, Wayne Co., o.
Bendell, w. H., Monmouth, Belmont
Co, o.
Brown, James NJ, Xenia, o.
Clenstean, William, Wooster, Wayne
Co., o.
Calhoun, Andrew, NOnpariel, Knox Co.,
Ohio.
Culvert, Asa s., 18th o. v. L, not known.
Dennis, Daniel, Mt. Sterling, o.
Edgill, Charles, Portsmouth, o.
Gnedy, David, Millersburg, Holmes Co.,
Ohio.
Letz, Absalom &, Oeth 0. v. T., not
known.
Parker, L. L., PierpOnt, Ashtabula Co.,
Ohio.
Parker, L. L., Monroe Ashtabula Co.,
Ohio.
Robertson, A, Perryville, RichlaAd Co.,
Ohio.
Robinson, James A, NeWville, Rich
land Co., o.
Slough, Mrs. Rebeeca j., Blachleyville,
Wayne Co, o.
Slough, w. H., Blachleyville, Wayne
Co., o.
Shock, Miss D. j., Congress, Wayne
Co., o.
Trip, Calvin, K, Hath o. V. L, Fair
field, o.
Thompson, Henry, Plymouth, o.
Vincent, J. c., Idoway, Knox Co, o.
Wood, John A, Gallipolis, 0.
Yode, Joseph R., 12oth o. V. L, not
known.
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va,InDdtrbnm and the HeraId,

The Herald is in the line of publishing
speeches made in favor of the Presidents
policy. 1t has given us Stewards and
Beecher's, and promises to lay before its
readers that of Postmaster General Denni-
son. Vallandigham is to make speech
tonight at Dayton in favor of Johnson's
veto and reconstruction policy, and we
predict it will be an able one. AS the
Herald and Vallandigham are now on the
same platform we expect it to lay his
speech before its readers as a convincing
argument, though the difference between
Vallandigham and the Herald is: the for
mer supports johnson from principle-the
latter from nterest.-CZeveLand Plain
Dealer, 24th.
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From California.
Sam Francisco Items.


SAN FRANoIsoo, February 24-The DEM
ocratic meetin., last night endorsed Presi-
dent Johnson's position and called mass
meeting for Tuesday next
The Union State Central Committee to-
day adopted resolutions saying that they do
not yet perceive an irreparable breach be-
tween the President and Congress and until
such breach conclusively appears they will
continue to hope that the fruits of the
triumph of the Union arms will not be
lost; that it is the duty Of all Union men to
avoid ENHANCEMENT with Vallandigham,
Seymour and Copperhead Confederate sym
pathizers; that the abolition of slavery was
the result of the rebellion, and it will be
wicked, senseless and cowsrdly to withdraw
protection from four millions of freedmen
and permit them to be reduced to slavery
again that we believe President johnson
will remain true to the Constitution and his
pledges.
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WASHINGTON NEWS AND GOSSIP
Sec'y SeWard'S Dispatch from
New York.
Ice Gorge in the Creek at Oil City.
Speech Of A. II. Stephens Of
Georgia.
Associated Press Report.
From New York.
Tornado.

TOEnaOOs
New YoRK, February 25.-The Herald
says a dispatch was received in this city last
evening from Knoxville, by Mr.. Branner,
President of the Virginia and Tennessee
Railroad, stating that q terrible tornado
passed over that city at o'clock yesterday
morning. The roofs Of the depot and ma
chine shop of the Virginia Railroad and the
the round house Of the Georgia Railroad
were blown off. Some thirty or more
houses were blown down and large
amount of other property destroyed.
From Cape Town.
Cape Town adviees to January 18th have
been received.
The Basuto war continued. The army of
the free States was melting away by deser-
ton.
Andrew johnson Clubs.
NFw YoRK, February 25.-At a meeting
of the friends of President johnson at
Cooper Institute, last evening, committee
was appointed to call public meeting and
take measures Tor the establishment of An
drew johnson Clubs throughout the city
and State.
Gen. Grant.
Gen. Grant yesterday visited the Hall Of
the Committee, examined the collection of
left handed manuscripts, written by disa-
bled soldiers. Being asked for q specimen
of his handwriting he wrote:
NEW YORK, February 25.-l have exam
ined the large and exceedingly interesting
collection of left hand manuscripts, written
by our disabled soldiers who have lost their
arms. They are eminently honorable to
the authors, and from the excellence of PEN
manship; it would require task would
be sorry to accept to decide on the merits of
the competitors.
[signedl o. S. GRANT,
Lieut. General U. S. A.
The General having devoted some time to
the examination of the specimens of cali
graphy, alluded to one of the number in
highly complimentary terms. The Com
mitted appointed to award prizes, amount
ing in all to the sum of one thousand dol
lars to the authors of the best productions,
decided that complimentary award should
be bestowed upon the writer Of IKE manu-
script thus referred to.
From Havana.
New York, February 25.-The Herald's
Havana correspondent states that some
alterations took place in the Cuban tariff on
the 1st ult., but there is no material reduc-
tion of duties.
The small pox was decreasing at Regla.
The French transport Jura which arrived
on the Sta inst, with goo French troops
from Mexico, whose term of service had
expired, was still detained at Havana.
There was still a great demand for
laborers in Cuba. LARGE cargoes of coolies
were expected TO arrive shortly.
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Southern News.
Meeting,

| MeeAInSs
ST. Louis, February 24-A large meeting,
mainly organized and addressed by
leaders of the old Claybank party, assem-
bled at the Court House last night to en-
dorse President johnson.
The resolutions which were unanimously
passed declare the message of President
johnson vetoing the Freedmen's Bureau
| bill challenges the cordial and unqualified
approval and lasting gratitude of the Amer
lean people; that all legislation by the
present Congress solely ahecting.the eleYen
States which are denied legislation, is in
valid.
billiard Tournament.
MEMPHIS, February 24.-The billiard tour
nament closed last night. The first prize
was won by Foster, of New York; the second.
by Myers, of Memphis; the third by Brown,
of Nashville. In the game between Rob
erts of England, and Kavanuagh of New
York, 1000 points, Roberts was successful
by 21 points.
Not Credited.
The rumored explosion of the steamer
stephen Decatur is not credited here.
Wigfdll escaped from Texas three weeks
since.
Ex-Gov. Burnett is preparing reply to
Cen Gregory, who demanded proof to sus-
tain Burnetts charges of maladministration
and corruption of the Freedmen's Bureau.
Captain W. P. Turner, of Bucksport, Me-,
commanding the steamer Planet from here
TO Mobile was drowned in the storm.
Southern Pacific Railroad Meeting.
The Southern Pacific Railroad meeting
commenced to-day. The track is already
laid from Marshall % miles towards Shreve-
port.
The Presidents Veto of the Freed
mems Bureau Bill.
The Presidents veto of the Freedmen's
Bureau bill gives general satisfaction.
The steamer Maragretta will leave Mobile
March lst with emigrants for Para, Brazil |
Steamer Sunk.
LOUISVILLE, February 24.-The little |
steamer Kate sank yesterday morning, Six !
miles above Leavenworth, Ind. She will |
be raised, No lives were lost
Rumor prevails here tonight, which can
not be verified, that the steamer Decatur |
blew up, above Memphis.
The steamers Madison and J. R. Gilmore |
have been raised and leave for Cincinnati |
TO- morrow for repairs.
To be Released.
Tom Henry, the guerrilla, who was sen-
fenced to the New Hampshire penitentiary,
will be released soon
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General News.
mass Meetings IN BaItimore.


BALrINcRE, February 25.-The friends of
President Johnson's policy have called
meeting for to morrow night, and the op-
ponents Of that policy have also called a
mass meeting for Thursday night of all who
voted for Abraham Lincoln and were in
favor of suppressihg the rebellion by force
and who now support the loyal men of the
nation and their representatives in Con-
gress, to provide such terms Of admission
for the rebellious States as will secure the
payment of the national and reputation of
the rebel debt, Bnd the etfectual abolition of
slavery, &c.
Ice in the Hudson River.
ALBANY, February 25.-The ice in the
river in front of this city broke mp between
and 10 o'clock this morning and in a few
hours the river was clear. The water rose
rapidly indicating that the ice had damned
up below the city and il has since been as
certained that it is lodged near Castleton.
The inundation here is comparatively light.
The early train from New York, this
morning, passed over the Hudson river
bridge direct for Cincinnati and the mid
night train tonight will also pass.
Floating lee.
ALBANY, February 25.-The ice in the
river began to move about midnight last
night, and moved a few miles below the
city and there stopped. At six o'clock this
morning it stood still opposite the city, and
as far above as could be seen. At about
nine o'clock it started again, and at half
past ten the river opposite the city and
above as far as Troy was clear. The bridge
was subjected to as severe a test as it can
ever be put to, and stood it with perfect
ease. An immense field of solid ice foot
thick, extending from one side Of the river
to the other, came down with rapid cur
rent using its force upon the channel pier,
the grand pier, and eight piers east of the
grand pier, all at once, without moving
any one of them. The field of ice was bro
ken to pieces and ground to powder against
the piers. At the same time the ice was
passing two trains of cars went over the
bridge, carrying over safely the passengers
bound to and from New York 1t would
have been impossible for them to cross tho
river in any other way. The ice made no
dam at the bridge. on the contrary, the
piers of the bridge broke up the ice so that
it will be less likely to make a dam in. the
islands below the city, and will be more
apt to 60 quite clear of the river. The
bridge is perfectly successful and satisfac-
tory in all respects.
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1866-02-26

Indemnity for Loss of Life or BOdi-
" Iniury.-The original Travellers Insurance
Co., OF Hartford, Conn. insures against Accidents
OF all kinds Cash assets, Sept, 1865, S552, 81 45.
The Travellers Insurance Company of Hartford,
Conn, lie the pioneer accident insurance company
ofthis country it has issued over THIRTY THOU
sAND policies, (up to November ~ and paid over
SIX HUNDRED losses-including the large sum Of
$ss, 900 paid to twelve policy holders within the
year, for LESS THAN $3.50 in premiums.
protective insurance against loss of life or in
jury by accident, anywhere and at all times. No
medical examination required.
GENERAL ACCIDENT PoLIoiEs.-The best policy
for every man, whether he travels much or little,
is General Accident Policy, which insures against
every possible form Of casualty, at all times and
places.
ONE MONTH GENERAL ACCIDENT POLIcIEs.-
REGIsTERED. This Company now issues a very
convenient form of One Month General Accident
Policies, at the rate of 81 per thousand-with IS
per week compensation for each thousand insured.
These are much better than ticket policies, for
travellers and others desiring short risks as they
eau be taken in any amount from $500 to $4,000.
They all accidents, and each policy is register
cd SO that the insurance good in the policy
is lost or destroyed.
For mechanics or others who can not easily
spare the amount of an annual premium, but
would like to insure by the month, these short
time policies are "just the thing" To any per-
son who insures each month, for six months con-
secutively, policy for the remaining six months
will be given without charge, Except policy fee
of one dOllar.)
Policies issued and losses promptly paid By
THAYEB b MUNs0N, Agents,
Park Building. next to Court House,
deosfRe Cleveland, Ohio.
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| the goods. The facts contained in the com
plant were placed in the hands Of Marshal
| Murray nearly three months ago, but the
matter was allowed to rest until a short
time since, when complainant threatened
to put the case in the hands of the United
States District Attorney, when the Chief
Deputy, Mr.. Thompson, by order of the
Marshal, wrote out an affidavit which was
signed by the complainant.
Ihe defendant Thurber put in as defense
that Murray was man of bad character
and could not be believed under oath, and
denied in general terms all the allegations
III the complaint. Mr. Murray produced
several citizens of Brooklyn, who testified
that they knew him for many years, and
his character was good. Complainant fur
nished to the Marshall names of fifteen or
twenty persons who bought these goods and
were requested to have them present on
Wednesday last, but not one appeared and
the case was adjourned till Tomorrow.
sMoTHEREB TO DEATH.
BALTIMORE, February 25.-The names of
the unfortunate victims, who were burnt or
rather smothered to death by the fire on
Saturday night morning, are Henry Hanna,
Sr, his married son and wife and infant
child, and two young girls, sisters of Mrs.
Hanna, aged 10 and Is years. The two lat
tSt HeIo ItolueutS u 1OTk, Ia, ana We're
on visit to this city. Five of the parties
named were dead when their bodies were
extrieated from the building. Mr.. Hanna,
Jr.' is still living, but is not expected to re-
cover.
STEAMER ocEANUs.
Providence, R. l., February 25.-The
steamer Oceanus, hence for New York, |
which went ashore Friday night, on the |
South side of Fishers Island, and bilged
remained at 10 o'clock this morning with
her bow well out Of water, which was level |
with the stern. The sea was smooth and |
weather pleasant The freight, domestic |
goods, and the general merchandise will |
probably be saved.
FREsHET
PITTSBURGH, February 25.-Intelligence
from Frsnlai1 Pa, states that no
iamage to any extent had occurred there
by the freshet.
1t is reported there that S. s. Christy's
irug store and three other buildings in Oil
City had gone down. No account has been
received directly from Oil City.
The Monongehela Pier mark at this point
indicates fourteen feet three inches and
Using. Weather, clear and very cold.
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AJohnson Meeting i'm Cleveland.

In this city we have o. S. Marshal,
U. S. District Attorney, Collector of In
ternal Revenue, Sc, &c, all Of whom have
host of subordinates. Throughout the
entire country meetings are being held to
sustain the President. Why is it, that the
ofice-holders under Mr.. johnson, in Cleve-
land and Northern Ohio, stand back, and
do not come boldly up TO the work of sus-
tanning the President in his policy2 Are
these gentlemen attempting to play a
double game? They must show their
hands The "eagle eye" of Andy john
son is on them, and they may rest assured
that ne duplicity, dodging or shutting will
save their heads. The President has noti-
fed them that they must aid him in fight
ing Sumner Stephens & Co., and if they
fail in ardor they must go to the block.
The Democracy of Cleveland heartily en-
dorse the Veto, and so far as the President
has gone in opposing the innovations and
encroachments upon the Constitution of
the country they sustain him. Do all his
office-holders do as mueh2-C Cgereland Plain
Dealer
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Hoop Skirts and COrsefs.-Isaac J.
Frank l29 Superior street, has on hand of his own
manufacture Hoop Skirts and Corsets made up in
the latest style and warranted perfect in every
spect. Among our latest styles will be
found the Empress Trail We have also Corsets
of the most approved make and style. Wholesale
dealers will find our stock full and complete and
sold at Eastern wholesale prices. Remember the
place, l29 Superior at. feb26:292
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Spec1aID1SpatcheS.
RECEIVED UP TO O'CLOCK, A. M.
Especial Dispatches to Western Associated Press


FRAUDS.
New YORK, February 2j.-The morning
papers have full details of extensive frauds
in bonded warehouses mentioned yesterday.
E. T. Wheeler & Co, owners of the Atlantic
Dock Stores, Brooklyn, are said to be i'm
plicated. Some years ago they made con-
tract with the Government for storage of
bonded goods When war broke out car
goes of captured blockade runners were
stored there. Daniel Murray, an old citi-
zen of Brooklyn, was foreman at the Attain
tic Dock Stores of Wheeler Co., sand
Frank Thurber, brother in-law of Wheeler,
was chief managing man of the concern.
Murray was subject to orders of Thulb Der,
and compelled to deliver goods to his order.
Murray has now made complaint to the
United States Marshal, in which he alleges
that Thurber and others, at various times
since August 1858, have stolen goods from
prize cargoes amounting in value TO two
hundred thousand dollars or thereabouts,
and he has furnished detailed statement
describing the goods, names of vessels out
of whose cargoes the property was stolen,
and in many instances the names and place
Of business Of the parties who purchased
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The Presidents SpeeeIl-Bisxraeeful
Scenes about the White House.

The Presidents Speeeh-Bisxraeenn
scenes about the White House.
Washington (Feb. 23d.l Dispatch to the Chicago
Tribuns.l
If anything could be disgraeeful enough
to match the outrageous proceedings Of
the meeting called here to endorse the
Presidents policy, it was the scene enacted
in front of the White House when that
meeting adjourned and went up to present
its resolutions to Mr.. johnson. A line Of
soldiers was placed around the entrance to
the porch of the House. None but Demo
Gratis and rebel sympathizers were allowed
to pass. Republican members Of Congress
were driven back by the guard and the
policemen acting under the special orders
of rebel marshal. The crowd was COM
posed in great part of the scourings Of
Washington; a noisy drunken mob.
There were few conservative Union men
there, but old politicians said that in fifty
years of political life they had never met
a ruder crowd. The Union State men ap-
peared, supported on one side by. Mr.. Ak
en-, and on the other by Mr.. Clampett-
both counsel for Mrs. Surratt. Next fol-
lowed Coyle Of the IHtsttigencsr, and
Florence Of the Constitutional Uli0s, both
with ex-mayor Barrett Of
Fort Lafayette, and with them about
dozen as disloyal as they. Mr.. Hogan, of
called for three cheers. During
the speech of the President, party Of
rowdies were engaged in dragging negroes
up to the front, where a prominent Union
Congressman stood, and after loudly ask
ing if he was Republican Congressman,
said "then give way TO your superiors," Is
they thrust the negroes before them This
occurred repeatedly within ten steps of the
President.
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Squibs from the New York Tribune.
The President felicitouslY suggests that
Forney is dead duck. We thought he
would find him game.
If anybody says that the President did
not celebrate Washington's birthday with
spirit, we must consider him mistaken.
The Herald having finished johnson as
a candidate for the next President, now
turns upon Grant. Happily, the Lieu
tenant-General is no speech-maker, so
that he cannot be used up SO easily; but
we think he has fairly earned the right to
be let alone.
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1866-02-26

Wanted.
NEW YoRK, February 24-Southern tele-
graph lines are much in need of more ex-
perienced and competent operators, and we
are authorized to say 8 score or two of first
rate sound readers will find desirable stu
ations at healthy cities by early application
to the uperintendeRts Of southern lines
The great number of very young and in
competent operators in the principal offices
south have much embarrassed both the
press and other Business over the lines.
Theft.
The Post has q rumor of extensive frauds
and theft of U. S. prize goods, stolen from
the Union storehouses IN Brooklyn. 1t is
said that U. s. officers are implicated and
that evidence has been accumulating for
two years. The thefts, it is said, will
amount to $2OO. 900.
Secretary Seward.
Secretary Seward is to be entertained by
Hon. Richard Sehell this evening, at the
rooms of the Manhattan Club, were grand
banquet has been prepared for him.
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1t Will be seen by advertisement in another
column that DR.. Roback, of Cincinnati, o., (whose
Stomach Bitters and Scandinavian Remedies have
achieved ,eord gide reputation, solely by virtus
of their intrinsic and uneqEaIled merts) has sold
out his entire business to the enterprising firm Of
Prince, Walton Co who will continue the busi-
ness at the old stand, Nos. 56, 5s 60 and G2 East
Third street, Cincinnati, o.
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burning Of the Winehester.

From the Cincinnati Commercial Of the 23d.l
We record another appalling steamboat
disaster-the burning of the Winchester
yesterday morning, at half-past three
O'Clock, near East Liverpool, three or four
miles above Wellsville, Ohio, while bound
from Parkersburg to Pittsburgh on her
first trip. From fifteen to twenty lives
are reported lost by drowning. The
Winchester was large and splendid side
wheel steamer, just completed at Pitts
burgh, for the packet trade between
that city and Parkersburg. She was
valued at 100000, and insured for $50, 900
in Pittsburgh offices. She was owned by
her commander, Captain A S. Shepherd,
Captain George D. Moore, Captain Daniel
Moore, her clerk, Captain w. j. Kountz
and Andrew Ackley, all of Pittsburgh
and Wellsville.
As soon as the fire was discovered, the
boat was run ashore The fire originated
in the forward part of the boat. Its origin
is unknown. The fire interfered with the
workings of the hose. The porter sue
ceeded in awaking most of the passengers
The flames spread rapidly, and, the fire
being in the forward end, forced the pas
sengers aft, with no way to escape but to
jump into the river. Four men jumped
into the yawl, cut it loose, and foated
away, while the women and children were
crying on all sides for help. A few saved
themselves by clingiDg to empty barrels
and fragments of the steamer. From ff-
teen to twenty lives were lost-the Cap
tain thinks all by drowning. Among
those lost were Mr.. Algeo and lady, and
Mrs. Sheets, of Matamoras, Ohio; bar
keeper; George Young, of Rochester, and
the chambermaid, name unknown; a man
and three children, who came aboard at
Barnesville, Ohio, name unknown a man
and three children who came aboard ut
Woodland, names unknown. A man
from Sistersville, Va, named Martin, is
reported missing. These are all we could
ascertain. The books being all burned,
consequently it cannot be correctly stated
how many were lost. The crew and pas
sengers numbered about 100. The boat
was loaded with oil, grain, hay aud stock,
and is a total loss.
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The Wellsville Union says the Com2a-
ny from that place, operating for oil on
Big Raccoon, met with serious disaster
last week. AT the depth of about 400 feet
they struck a heavy vein of gas which
ignited from some cause and burned all
the baildings, derrick, ropes, and every
thing about the place, except the engine,
which was saved from destruction By he
presence Of mind of the persons operating
the well, in tearing away the shanty COW
ering.