Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1866-01-17
General News.
ordered Discharged:

FORTRESS MoSRoE, january 16.-orders
were received yesterday from the War De-
partment to discharge all employees in the
various government departments ofthis dis
trict who had been in any way connected
with. the rebel service. In accordance with
these instructions the commanding General
Immediately dismissed such, abouttventy-
five in number, giving them sshort time to
leave the place . --r
The agent of the National Express Com
pany was also sent away for the above rea-
son. This order was undoubtedly caused
by the rumor that an organization was be-
ing formed to resue JEFF. Davis. Armed
picket boats are on duty constantly to ex
anime all vessels arriving in this harbor.
GOV. Wards Inaugural.
TRENTON, n. j.. January 16.-The inaugu-
raj of Governor Ward urges the adoption by
the State of the Constitutional Amendment
abolishing slavery. The people have, in the
election, spoken in favor oft and he knows
the legislature would gladly pass it. BE re-
turns thanks to the soldiers and recommends
action for the welfare Of those who have be-
come disabled in the service of their coun-
try. He opposes anything like reputation,
fayors emancipation, the maintenance of
the purety of the ballot box and economy in
State finances. He expresses full faith in
the ability, patriotism and fidelity Of Presi-
dent johnson, and trusts the legislature Will
strengthen and support the Executive and
Congress, through whose joint action we
shall soon have a reconstructed Union IN
which the natural rights Of all men will be
fully guaranteed. .-.r
Letter from General sherman.
ALBANY, January 16.-At a meeting of the
State Military Association the following was
received from General Sherman;
HEADouARrERs military DIVISION OF THE
MISSISSIPPI, ST. LOUIS, Jan. Q, 1856.
II is impossible for me to come to Albany
on the occasion referred to, but do heartily
approve the object and wish you eminent
success. Now is the appinted time if ever
in our history TO place the militia Of our
ors gained 6yf fotigTs fbsg Tstgffg
their experience in organization, equipment
and drill. hope you, IN the great sta1e Oh
New York, will devise some good system tor
the militia of the State and so represent that
other States will follow her example and
make it uniform throughout. The service IN
times of peace should be made attractive
and honorable so that organizations may be
Immediately available in war, until Con
gress has time 10 provide national troops Tor
the emergency.
AGAIN wishing you all possible success,
am your obedient servant
TSiened1 W. T. SHERMAN,
Major General.
New York Legislative Item.
ALBANY. January I6.-The legislature Of
New York, having authorized the Governor
to examine into charges Of malfeasance
made against certain officers OF New YORK
city, the Governor states in message that
to do SO wonld require the reading over OF
so many and such voluminous documents
that he can not spare the time, and asks the
snnointment of a commissioner to conduct
the inquiry into the truth OF the charges,
under direction of the executive.
Snow StrOm.
PHILADELP4IA, January l6.-The snow
storm as,blocked up the wharYee and IN
terfered with the diseharging Of vessels
Trade very dull. ..-,.-
| Treasurer Elected.
AUGUSTA, Ne, January 16.-HoR. N. G
Hitchborn was reelected State Treasure
for the current year, by the Legislature thi
morning. .,..
SAN Francisco, January I5.-The steame
| America of the Nicaragua line sailed to-ds
with large number Of passengers for Ne'
York. rssf-. r17
struck OH.
NASHVILLE, January 16.-Authentic rs
ports from the Overton Country say that th
tennessee and Cumberland Oil Compan
struck a rich vein of petroleum at Junctio
Rearing and 0bed Rivers.
Order Revoked.
GALVESTON, TEXAS, January 9.-The ord
dismissing troops which was sent here L
day. has been revoked.
The cotton license in Galveston for Il
last four. months is nearly $6S1,OOO.
Destructive Fire. 4
RICHMOND, January l6.-Grsnts war
house near Barron street, containing larl
quantity of cotton, tobacco, and other a
ticles held by the agent Of the Treasury D
t partment, was destroyed by fire this NOR
ing. Loss 100000.