The Cleveland Leader, 1865-05-01

Left Cleveland Friday night. The heavy rain which commenced before neon to-day still continues, and we leave this beautiful and hospitable city with the remains which have been so touchingly and generously honored. Notwithstanding the inclement weather, crowds have assembled at the railroad station to take their last look at the coffin containing all that is mortal of Abraham Lincoln, we pass in succession Beres, Columbia, Grafton, Wellington, Green Greenwich, - wich, Greenwich, Crestline and other stations. Shrouded national flags and badges of mourning are seen at each. The rain rainstorm - storm rainstorm continues, but this has not prevented the assembling of groups on the way many ot them bear lanterns in their hands, in order that the funeral car may be plainly seen. Cardinoton, 5:30 A. M Faturday. Here is the largest gathering we have seen since we left Cleveland. The depot build ing is handsomely draped with mourning flags, and over the doorway is a long white cotton sign with large black letters " He sleeps in the blessings of the poor, whose idtiors uod commissionnd him to break. Guns are fired, and the bell is tolled. Eden, 6 A. M The rain has ceased, and there is a promise of a clear day. We pass by several small namlets, where spectators are assembled, and at seven o'clock we are nearing Columbus, the Capital of the State of Ohio, and the third State Capital we nave visited since our departure from Washington on our melancholy errand. We have on board Governor Brough and staff, M-jor- General Hooker and staff, United States Senator John Sherrran, and the lion. Samuel Galloway the last nami d being Chairman of the Columbus Escort Committee, who joined the funeral party at Cleveland. 7:30 A M. We are now at the railroad station, and crowds of interested spectators are in the immediate locality. The Com Committee - mittee Committee of Arrangements begin at once to carry out the programme and place the icineral party In camags: the military clBcer form the procession and much activity is everywhere exhibited by others in the same connection. Soon the solemn strains of a brass band are heard, and we see tbe general military officers in open lines, with heads uncovered, and before them the coffin is slowly carried to the hearse, which is neatly festooned with black cloth, trimmed with silver fringe. and tha roof adorned with black plumes, j ids comn is elevated so that every one may soe it plainly from any position. The nowers contributed in other cities lie upon the lid. Tbe precession is formed, the 88th Ohio Volunteer Infantry acting as military escort. Then f tllow the officiatir g clergy, pall bearers and others. On each side of the hearse are Veteran Beserve Corps of Honor. The eacort accompanying theremains from Washington are in open carriages, three abreast. These are lollowed by Major General Urioker and Brevet Brigadier General W. P. Bichardson, each with his staff, all mounted; also Provost Marshal G ineral Colonel Wilcox and staff, Briga Brigadier - dier Brigadier General Swayne and staff are in open carriages. The remainder, a large and imposing procession, is composed in part of iflicers of thf- army, soldiers at this post, Governor Brough and suint, tha Committee of Ar Arrangements, - rangements, Arrangements, Chief Marshal and his special aids, tbe heads of the Department of the State ot Ohio, the Mayois of Cincinnati and Colnmbus,and the Cincinnati Council, tbe Judges ot the Fedoral and State Courts, the orders of Masons ar.d Old Fellows.aod various other organ zttions, including the Fenian Brherhiod. The colors Masons and colored Benev Benevolent - olent Benevolent Association are represente-i in the procession. Moving through High street wa se at ore of the intersecting streets tho Fire Depart.nnnt, wbi.-h is soon to join the procession. Tbe engines are highly pol polished, - ished, polished, and the firemen are in full showy dres:. Nenrbyij the Hook and Ladder Truck, with looped curtni.issnspendod from pillar", which are mounted' with black plnmis tipped with whito. In front is an arch covert-rl with a draped national flag. On ibis truck are a number of ladies dressed in mourning, but the more promi prominent - nent prominent figure is a lady clothed in the national colors, to represent the Genius of Liberty. As the procession passes they all join in singing a funeral ode. In marked but not es affecting contrast to the funeral march performed by the brass bands. On the line we see at the Soldiers' Hos Hospital - pital Hospital a group of invalids, several of them on crutches. They had adorned the pa palings - lings palings in frontof the building with national flags, trimmed with mourning, and dis displayed - played displayed ether evidences of grief. Several of them, from to time, wiped the couising tears from their cheeks. These soldiers re remarked - marked remarked a citizen, deeply mourn their mar martyred - tyred martyred President. The poor invalids, crippled in their country's defence, had gathered fragrant flowers, principally the lilac, and for sev several - eral several hundred yards had strewn them on each side of the street through which the procession passed. No similar mark of re respect - spect respect has been before witnessed since we left Washington. The buildings fronting on the streets through which the procession passed, were, as in other cities, draped with mourning, and thousands of persons of Columbus and adjoining neighborhoods witnessed tho solemn cortege. Meanwhile the bells were tolled and can cannon - non cannon fired. Tbe remains were conveyed to the Capitol, and with due cerenwny placed on the dais previously prepared for their re reception. - ception. reception. Tbe pillars of that beautiful whito edificoare spirally draped with black cloth. The two national fl gs on each side of the dome are at half mast. On the pedt pedt-mrt - mrt pedt-mrt is an inscription in large black letter, "With malice to none, with charity to all." The windows are hung in mourn mourning. - ing. mourning. Over the entrance is the words, "God moves in a mysterious way." The arch over the gate entering to the grounds is partially covered with black with the motto "Ohio mourns." The remains lie in state in the Rotunda. The west door of the Capitol was thrown open for the entrance of the public. ;The n tunda of the capitof was draped in mourning. The coffin was approached by step?. It rested on a mound of mo?s which was dotted with tbe choicest flow flowers. - ers. flowers. At the head of the coffin rested a large floral wreath. At the corners of the plat platform - form platform on tbe floor were large vases filled with flowers. For about seven hours there was a constant line of spectators passing before the remains. Bands.of music play played - ed played during tha afternoon on tbe terrace of the capitol. Dirges and guns continued to be fired at intervals during the day. Msjr General H. Wilson, who had com command - mand command of the escort from Washington, will accompany the remains as far as Indiana Indianapolis. - polis. Indianapolis. The remains were at last removed to the depot, and at a few moments past 8 p. M , were on the way to Indianapolis, which city we shall reach to-morrow morning. In the afternoon a large meeting was held on tbe east terrace. A dirge was played by Camp Thomas band; a prayer was offared by Bev. Dr. Dwinn. Here followed a hymn from a full choir of male voices. Hon. Job K. Stevenson then delivered a lengthy address, which was commemora commemorative - tive commemorative of the life and services of Abraham Lincoln- . ' ' - .' , -

Jeff. Davit and his accompany ing fugitives as far south as South Carolina has been received at Washington. It is thought he will be in intercepted - tercepted intercepted before reaching the Mississippi river. The Herald's Selma, Alabama, dispatch says amon g the prisoners captured here are; IM cmcers. lieutenant General Dick Taylor made his escape on a steamboat. N. B. Forest, Boddy Armstrong and Crossland, undercover of darkness reached a swamp eatt of the city and eluded cap capture. - ture. capture. Forest's ordinance officer, Captain Brows, is reported wounded in two places in tha arm. Croxton and McCook attacked Jackson's! front and rear at Trion, but having trav travelled - elled travelled by widely different roads. their attack was simultaneous, else he would have been destroyed. " The destruction of the Centerville bridga over the Cabawba, and Croxton's move ment towards Tuscaboosa rendered it ut terly impossible for Forest to carry out his plans. Cahawba surrendered yesterday. Nearly all the parties directly implicated are now in enstody. rune, the Seward assassin, is a brother of the St Aloan's raider. There are sir brothers, all of whom are reckless and dar daring. - ing. daring. Two of them were with Walker at Nicaraugua. Edwin Booth arrival here to-day to ssk for his brother's body. The request will not be granted. The Herald's Bichmond correspondent records an interview he had with General Lee. Ha called on him to obtain his polit political - ical political views and lay them before the public. On informing him of his object the latter said: "I am a paroled prisoner," and added, "I have never been a politician, and knowi but little of political leaders I am a sol soldier." - dier." soldier." He further said he was ready to maka any sacrifice or perform any honorable act that would tend to the restoration of peaca and tranquility to the country. He saiid that, as a believer in state rights, he had considered his allegiance due primarily ta his native State. He had opposed seces secession, - sion, secession, but when his State went out he con considered - sidered considered it his duty to go with it. When ha accepted a command under the rebel gov government - ernment government he considered he was serving hia State. He regarded his surrender ot the military of no political significance, that it was not asurreiiderof State rights doctrine. When the south was wholly subdued, then only would the doctrine of State rights ba surrendered. The surrender of a single army was on only - ly only a military necessity. When the south surrenders all its ferces and returns to tha Union, then only will she surrender her fa favorite - vorite favorite doctrine of secession. That princi principal - pal principal will thsn be settled by military power. On this question of State sovereignty ha contends that there exists a legitimate! casvi bilti. The question was left unset unsettled - tled unsettled in tbe convention forming the original law, and the war is destined to settle it, therefore the war raised on this issue can cannot - not cannot be treason. If the South is forced to submit to it of course it can only be looked upon as the triumph of the Federal power over State rights and the forced annihila annihilation - tion annihilation of the latter. The South has not been and are not yet prepared to beg for terms, but are ready to accept fair and honorabla terms, their own political views being con considered. - sidered. considered. As to slavery they consider it dead and the beet men have long been anxious to do away with it. - - He expressed the opinion that should arbitrary, or vindictive, or revengeful poli policies - cies policies be adopted tae end was not yet. Ha remarked that the assassination of Presi- aene jjmaia was a crime beyond execra- tion. Iteoall not be approved by a ,w iiou inai ine rouueaa craitoni on w h hoi he asked: "Would that Davis done mora dm ug affent or tha tthat haa made him nr U 1. at a t i m S3. a. at tat vial more nor less I i rebel than tea r-rt tt;. si4hi9-wf thr, whole peer,', I w ; .

The steamer City of London from Liv erpool tbe 19th and Queenstown the 2oth arrived to-day. The fall of Bichmond monopolizes the attention and affect partially received per Africa, (joivor; market, at reopening, heavy and rrrtgnlar, but only aid lower, afterwards beeame nrmer. Urn partial ly recovered. Tne same remarks apply to Manchester. Later news by tbe America, publiched the morning of the 19th. Effect hardly ap apparent - parent apparent at the closing of this summary, but cotton exports with continued firmness. The following comments were made before the arrival of the America: The Times thinks the loss of Bichmond might itself be perhaps smtuined, but could not witn tne oeieat oi ioe. it is due to Grant that his military ability should be recognized. He did fight it out on that line, and the reward of fortitude is his at last. The Times also pays a tribute to Sheri dan and to Lee, and as regards the future it says : Time only can sol ve the problems. If the (south now proves powerless and desponding, the work of the North will be easy; but if we have now arrived at tbe end, not of a war, but of the first stage of political revolution, tne real troubles ot the Worth are but just beginning. The Daily News sayg it is not yet in a position to judge how decisive the result is. The Star considers the Bichmond catas trophe as tbe end of the slaveholders' re rebellion. - bellion. rebellion. It thinks, however, that Davis and Lee may attempt to carry on their career a few months longer in the Missis Mississippi - sippi Mississippi provinces. The Daily Telegraph says it seems now beyond human probability that the confed confederacy - eracy confederacy should conquer independence. The fall of Bichmond ia the catastrophe of the south. The Post says, that, admitting the vic victories - tories victories claimed by the federals, they must now enter into the real difficulties of their tusk. In the French Chamber of Deputies on the amendment to an address proposing a paragraph on American affairs favorable to the North, M. Eugene Belletan made a speech highly eulogistical of the Northern cause, and rejoicing that the pro-slavery rebellion was crushed by the fill of Bich Bichmond. - mond. Bichmond. He thought the American ques question - tion question ought not to have been passed over in silence in the speech from the throne and in addresses. M. Pellantal was continually interrupt interrupted - ed interrupted by Southern sympathizers in the Chamber, and finally was compelled to de desist, - sist, desist, owing to the noise. The amendment received twenty-four votes, but was, of course, like all amend amendments, - ments, amendments, respected. . Many prominent men abstained from Toting. The Address was finally voted entire and presented to the Emperor, who returned thanks' in a brief speech. ,

Crude is firmer sales of 600 bbls at 39 40; Bcflned steady at 55,5G for bonded, 75(3,76 for free. The Post has the following report of the wholesale market during the past week: Flour inactive and low medium grades decidedly lowrr. Prices have declined during the week 6075o. Decline in Southern flour very marked, and freely offered. It is expected that considerable quantities of wheat and flour will reach us from Virginia. W heat has ruled comparatively firm, particularly for choice quality. Corn with limited arrivals has improved. New in good request, and old is neglected. Oats have declined ton cents, and are heavy at close; the stock is large for the season. Bye and barley remain without change, and quiet. Pork has been quite active in part to complete contracts ; at close it is heavy with strong disposition to sell. Beef has slightly improved ; is held with good demand. Bacon has improved ; light receipts, and good inquiry. Cut meats have been active, at improved prices moderate supply. Lard hai been in good request, with moderate arrivals; is firmer at close. Butter and Cheese lower, large supply. J Whiskey has sold slowly and lower, clos closes - es closes dull. In Tea there has been a decided im improvement - provement improvement principally for trade, stock much reduced and with light receipts. Prices have advanced half a cents pound on Cotton. On Monday prices advanced seven cents. On Wednesday 7000 bales were sold. Since then prices have fallen off. For the week the amount was 56,000 bales. Ia Molasses a fair demand has prevailed, andjpricee advanced. Ia Petroleum there haa been much activ ity. In Crude prices have advanced and are quoted at 3D40 for refined. Ia bond fiirly active and firmer at 0355 free, it advanced and has met with a fair inquiry, closing firm at 73 a 75.- . in the -flroiAniL Tt y nsyo. ajyan. B4 1

Executive Chamber, 1 Washington, April Being desirous to relieve all loval citi zens and well disposed persons residing in insurrectionary States froM unneceisnry commercial restrictions, and to encourage them to return to peaceful pursuits, it is hereby ordered, First, That all restrictions upon internal, domestic and coastwise commercial inter intercourse - course intercourse be discontinued in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, Virginia, Mississippi and to much of Louisiana as lies east of the Mis sissippi river, as shall be embraced within the lines of the national' military occupa tion, excepting only such restrictions are imposed by acts of Congress and regulation in pursuance thereof, prescribed bv the Secretary of the Treasury and ap proved by tbe President, and oxcepting also from the effect of this order the fol lowing articles contraband of war, to wit: arms, ammunition, and all articles from which ammunition is manufactured, gray uniforms and cloth, locomotives cars, rail road iron and machinery for operating rail railroads, - roads, railroads, telegraph wire, insulators and in struments for operating telograr hie lim s. Second, All existing military and naval orders in any manner restricting internal, domestic and coastwise commercsal inter intercourse - course intercourse and trade with or in localities above named be and the s .me are hereby revoked, and that no military or naval officer in any manner interrupt or inter fere with the same or with any boat or other vessels engaged therein, under the proper authority and pursuant to the reg regulations - ulations regulations of the Secretary of the Treasury.

The Times' Washington special says: The authorities are engaged in the most thorough investigation of the assassination plot, tending out in all directions in this vicinity. Competent officers are to take testimony, so we shall have a full and complete history of all that haa transpired sinoj the flight ot Booth and his accom accomplice. - plice. accomplice. As the iuvestigalion progresses addition additional - al additional arrests are made. The whole number of arrests already made reaches to nearly two hundred, principally taken from the adjacent counties in Maryland. The Times says all the funds required to pay General bherman's army in full, will be ready by tne middle of next week. It will require eleven millions of dollais. The Herald's correspondence from Mo Mobile - bile Mobile savs: On the morning of the 14th a Cincinnati tug struck a torpedo and was blown up, killing two men and wounding one. Shortly afterwards the Ida struck another torpedo and her port side com completely - pletely completely broken in ; 1 men killed, 3 missing and 3 woaudea. w niie running across, to tbe city, on tne same Laura, which had been headquarters, struckujt struck by a' torpedo, trsodfk a rWetep wreckv At three c !Owa'-t: vaaz-a- of to Jrayingtwo'fcenr-i...