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2457

Cleveland Morning Leader, 18 January 1864 (ed; 3 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.3 ~ View at ChronAm

2457 - L. Jan. 18; ed: 2/3 - We have General Meade's opinion on when the
army of the Potomac will advance, and when the war will close. He says:
"We are making every effort to improve the present, and as soon as the
weather moderates and the season will allow, active operations will com-
mence in earnest. The war must be ended by the hard fighting people's
work. Peace will possibly be here next summer." (3)

Index terms:

Meade, Gen. George; *Military Engagements & Campaigns (Civil War); Potomac river

2458

Cleveland Morning Leader, 23 January 1864 (ed; 17 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2458 - L. Jan. 23; ed: 2/1 - There is a lull in military affairs. Plans for
the spring and summer campaigns are brewinº. The hopes of the Rebels so.
far are crushed. They hold out, mainly waiting for new results under a
new administration. Grant thinks they look to the conservatives for res-
toration. General Jackson can't muster more than 100,000 men. General
Grant has 20,000 more, but with the serious handicap of operations hundreds
of miles away.
"Let the authorities be strong and vigilant. Let them not lose the
golden hour for the concentration of all scattered energies. Let every
available man in the west be forwarded to Grant." - (17)

Index terms:

Grant, Gen. U. S.; Jackson, General Andrew; Minnesota

2459

Cleveland Morning Leader, 18 February 1864 (ed; 9 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2459 - L Feb. 18; ed: 2/1 - The expedition to seize the military triangle
formed by Mobile, Meridan, and Selma offers vast military possibilities.
Control of these cities means control of the most defensible stronghold in
the gulf states.
"We shall witness a combination of military power that will strike the
center of the Rebellion and drive the scattered forces to the circumference
where but a short life awaits them." (9)

Index terms:

Meridan, Ala.; Mobile, Ala.; Selma, Aba

2462

Cleveland Morning Leader, 4 March 1864 (ed; 4 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

2462 - L. Mar. 4; ed: 2/2 - Sherman's boldest movement is to maintain himself
on the Alabama river, which will prove a damaging blow to the Rebels.
"Evidently south Alabama is, for a time, to be the theater of important
military movements." - (4)

Index terms:

Alabama river; Confederacy; Sherman, Gen. W. T.

2463

Cleveland Morning Leader, 7 March 1864 (ed; 17 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2463 - L. Mar. 7; ed: 2/1 - No reports have been received yet as to the where-
abouts of General Sherman. One newspaper calls him a military shuttle.
While Sherman is thus striking blows in the Rebellion, "let us listen to
the blandishments of the telegraph until the truth is revealed." (17)

Index terms:

Sherman, Gen. W. T.

2466

Cleveland Morning Leader, 23 March 1864 (ed; 13 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2466 - L. Mar. 23; ed:2/1 - The whole country is in an expectant mood, wait-
ing eagerly for the first movements which General Grant will make to crush
the Rebellion and bring peace to a distracted country.
"That General Grant and his brave men may be saviors of our country is
the prayer of every year." (13)

Index terms:

Grant, Gen. U. S.

2467

Cleveland Morning Leader, 31 March 1864 (ed; 8 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2467 - L. Mar. 31; ed: 2/1 - "There is something loose" in Kentucky and west-
ern Tennessee that the Rebel raider, Forrest, has been allowed to penetrate
from Mississippi as far North as the Ohio river. -
"If he is allowed to make his escape, it will reflect no credit on our
cavalry-men operating in that region." (8)

Index terms:

Forrest (rebel raider); Kentucky; Mississippi; North; Tennessee

2468

Cleveland Morning Leader, 7 April 1864 (ed; 18 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2468 - L. Apr. 7; ed: 2/1 - Everybody awaits the spring campaign, the weather
now making military movements impossible. The Rebels can only maintain a
defensive war. -
"We have tried generals and soldiers. We have a righteous cause. We
have every promise of success and we have a very large army." (18)

No index terms.

2469

Cleveland Morning Leader, 12 April 1864 (ed; 9 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2469 - L Apr. 12; ed: 2/1 - Notwithstanding the perfection of plans on
paper, the American people must be permitted to make shrewd guesses about
the war.
"However the criticisms of plans may result, let us nevertheless trust
that the doom of treason is at hand." - (9)

No index terms.

2470

Cleveland Morning Leader, 15 April 1864 (ed; 6 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2470 - L Apr. 15; ed: 2/1 - Within a few weeks, General Grant will marshal
an army of 250,000 against Richmond.
"Let the army of General Grant be sustained by the hearty support of the
people." (6)

Index terms:

Grant, Gen. U. S.; Richmond Va.

2471

Cleveland Morning Leader, 18 April 1864 (ed; 3 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2471 - L. Apr. 18; ed: 2/1 - Both in the army and navy there has been of late
a criminal neglect of duty. The MAPLE LEAF was destroyed in St. John's
river, and the frigate MINNESOTA barely escaped destruction by a Rebel
ram. Forts Pillow and Paducah have been captured by the South. It is im-
possible to believe that the Rebels must be allowed to occupy Tennessee and
Kentucky. - (3)

Index terms:

Fort Paducah, Ky.; Fort Pillow, Miss.; Kentucky; MAPLE LEAF (ship); Minnesota; St. John's river; South; Tennessee

2472

Cleveland Morning Leader, 25 April 1864 (ed; 3 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2472 - L. Apr. 25; ed:2/1 - By a brilliant "coup de main," the Rebels were
led into a position (in Louisiana) where they were slaughtered with im-
mense havoc.
"This final victory puts a new phase upon affairs in western Louisiana
and promises the final expulsion of the rebels from that region." (3)

Index terms:

Confederate Army; Louisiana

2473

Cleveland Morning Leader, 25 April 1864 (ed; 12 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2473 - L Apr. 25; ed: 2/1 - Great excitement rages over the army of the
Potomac. General Grant is the one man upon whom the fortunes of the re- ...
public rest. The President has committed entire control over the vast
military resources to General Grant. "He can move upon Richmond by sev-
eral routes. We believe therefore, there is ground for strong confidence
in the success of, 'Unconditional Surrender Grant.'" (12)

Index terms:

Grant, Gen. U. S.; Lincoln, Abraham; Richmond Va.; U. S. army

2474

Cleveland Morning Leader, 28 April 1864 (ed; 6 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2474 - L Apr. 28; ed:2/1 - Recent Rebel demonstrations indicate their part
is to distract the attention of General Grant in order to make a division
of his forces. "The grand policy of concentration is therefore to be per-
severed in, notwithstanding these raids on the outsides of the centers of
war." - (6)

Index terms:

Grant, Gen. U. S.

2475

Cleveland Morning Leader, 11 May 1864 (ed; 7 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2475 - L. May 11; ed: 2/1 - The disastrous expedition of General Banks has
ended with high hopes for its success blasted. "This certainly is a
terrible revulsion from the pleasant picture conjured up by the people of
rebel hordes driven away into the winds of Texas and completely demoralized
and routed." - (7)

Index terms:

Banks, Gen.

2476

Cleveland Morning Leader, 11 May 1864 (ed; 12 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2476 - L. May 11; ed: 2/1 - Generals Grant, Hancock, Burnside, and Butler are
gradually forcing Lee back into Richmond. - - -
"Unless Lee can defeat the three armies closing on Richmond, which is
altogether improbable, nothing but surrender or terrible rout, retreat, and
ruin awaits him and all his crew." (12)

Index terms:

Burnside, Gen.; Butler, General; Grant, Gen. U. S.; Hancock, General; Lee, Gen. Robert E.; Richmond Va.

2477-1/2

Cleveland Morning Leader, 13 May 1864 (ed; 12 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2477-1/2 - L. May 13; ed: 2/1 - No, equal area on the continent has more
natural facilities for defense than southeastern Virginia where Lee is en-
trenched. Grant is cool, tenacious, with stubborn fierceness of purpose,
while Lee has southern temperment which throws him with fierce energy upon
his enemy. -
"The courage displayed by both armies on so many battle fields will be a
bond in the future Union. Each will regard the personal prowess of the
other more highly." - (12)

Index terms:

Grant, Gen. U. S.; Lee, Gen. Robert E.; Union; Virginia

2478

Cleveland Morning Leader, 13 May 1864 (ed; 2 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.3 ~ View at ChronAm

2478 - L. May 13; ed: 2/3 - In Nashville federal troops appeared in the city
streets and seized over 500 horses. The streets were full of teams and
carriages. "If royal Richard were to offer his kingdom for a horse in . . .
Nashville, chances are he would not get one." (2)

Index terms:

Nashville, Tenn.

2480

Cleveland Morning Leader, 16 May 1864 (ed; 11 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2480 - L May 16; ed: 2/1 - The terrific fighting of May 12 and the movements
of our cavalry have completed the withdrawal of Lee from Grant's front in
the direction of Danville and Lynchburg. Generals Sherman and Butler are
in positions to advance toward victory. "The retreat of Lee has undoubted-
ly by this time become a rout. The strength and spirit and moral prestige
of the Rebel army have gone." (11)

Index terms:

Butler, General; Confederate Army; Danville, S. C.; Grant, Gen. U. S.; Lee, Gen. Robert E.; Lynchburg, S. C.; Sherman, Gen. W. T.

2481

Cleveland Morning Leader, 19 May 1864 (ed; 10 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2481 - L May 19; ed: 2/1 - There is a lull in the storm of battle in Wir-
ginia. Grant is caring for his wounded and getting reinforcements in
preparation for the last desperate attempt to conquer Lee.
"Let the people only be patient and the powers of treason will forever
be annihilated, and peace will soon dwell in all our borders." (10)

Index terms:

Grant, Gen. U. S.; Lee, Gen. Robert E.; Virginia

2482

Cleveland Morning Leader, 21 May 1864 (ed; 7 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2482 - L. May 21; ed: 2/1 - The Rebel general, Johnston, has been worsted at
every point and has been forced to retreat by General Sherman's attacks.
"The splendid legions of the northwest, that have always moved to
victory, will now add new laurels to their brilliant wreath of heroic deeds
in the cause of Liberty and Union." (7)

Index terms:

Johnston, Gen. Joseph E.; Sherman, Gen. W. T.

2483

Cleveland Morning Leader, 26 May 1864 (ed; 9 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2483 - L. May 26; ed:2/1 - Grant has driven Lee back from his stronghold
around Orange court house. Grant with his large army has outflanked Lee,
maneuvering him out of his works with little loss.
"News from Canby and Sherman is excellent and promises that we shall
have better news. The whole sky looks bright." - (9)

Index terms:

Canby; Grant, Gen. U. S.; Lee, Gen. Robert E.; Orange court house, Wa. ; Sherman, Gen. W. T.

2484

Cleveland Morning Leader, 27 May 1864 (ed; 11 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2484 - L. May 27; ed: 2/1 - The latest information represents Grant and
Sherman crowding Lee into Richmond. Butler has entrenchments south of
Richmond, leaving the Rebels no escape. "With Richmond in Grant's posses-
sion, a like result must follow in the East. We have a strong conviction
that success awaits our arms." (11)

Index terms:

Butler, General; Grant, Gen. U. S.; Lee, Gen. Robert E.; Richmond Va.; Sherman, Gen. W. T.

2485

Cleveland Morning Leader, 31 May 1864 (ed; 9 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2485 - L. May 31; ed: 2/1 - Sherman's troops met the Rebel army at Dallas,
Ga., and defeated them, losing 300 and capturing 2,500, thus giving him a
change of base to the Alabatua river. -
"The only fear is that Johnston may have quietly reinforced Lee. If
so, Sherman will find plenty to do." (9)

Index terms:

Alabama river; Confederate Army; Dallas, Ga.; Johnston, Gen. Joseph E.; Lee, Gen. Robert E.; Sherman, Gen. W. T.; U. S. army

2486

Cleveland Morning Leader, 1 June 1864 (ed; 3 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2486 - L June 1; ed:2/1 - The magnificent movement of Grant, by which he
placed himself within a few miles of Richmond, completely outwitting Lee,
is troubling the Northern "Copperheads."
"This movement is already the subject of sore lamentation among them,
and consequently, they effect to disparage its importance as much as
possible." - (3)

Index terms:

Copperheads; Grant, Gen. U. S.; Lee, Gen. Robert E.; Richmond Va.

2487

Cleveland Morning Leader, 8 June 1864 (ed; 9 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2487 - L June 8; ed: 2/1 - Grant has been maneuvering for a position along.
the line of Chickahominy, and attacking the enemy for two days. The sev-
eral attempts inade to push the Rebels back in to Richmond Lave been unsuc-. A
cessful.
"It is probably therefore, that the most desperate battle of the cam- T
paign is yet to be fought on the ground now occupied by the two armies.
We await the result with undiminished confidence in our soldiers and our
leader." - - - - - -- (9)

Index terms:

Chickahominy, Va.; Grant, Gen. U. S.; Richmond Va.

2488

Cleveland Morning Leader, 9 June 1864 (ed; 9 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2488 - L June 9; ed:2/1 - The battle fought June 3 was a defeat for the
Union soldiers. Lee was too strongly fortified, and Grant withdrew. "We
have tested the enemy's strength, and felt his position. The drift of the
fighting is all in one direction, and Grant goes steadily on toward
Richmond, now the turning point of the war." - (9)

Index terms:

Grant, Gen. U. S.; Lee, Gen. Robert E.; Union

2489

Cleveland Morning Leader, 9 June 1864 (ed; 3 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.4 ~ View at ChronAm

2489 - L June 9; ed: 2/4 - Opposite Natchez, Miss., a force of Union black
troops were sent to disperse a force of Rebels. The latter were badly
whipped. One captive begged to be saved. When the Union soldiers asked
the advice of their captain, the latter replied, "Do with him as he would
do with you." The Union soldier thereupon shot the Rebel captive. . . . .
"This may be considered severe by some timid Mississippi Nancies (Sic)
but to all such we say, 'Remember Fort Pillow.'" (3)

Index terms:

Fort Pillow, Miss.; Mississippi; Natchez, Miss.; U. S. army

2490

Cleveland Morning Leader, 10 June 1864 (ed; 2 inches) ~ See original
p.1, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

2490 - L June 10; ed: 1/2 - Grant has passed all lines to reach his objective,
Richmond. He is now on the line of McClellan's peninsular campaign. "Will
he cross it? It would certainly be in the line of his mode of action to
do so." (2)

Index terms:

Grant, Gen. U. S.; Richmond Va.

2492

Cleveland Morning Leader, 11 June 1864 (ed; 3 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

2492 - L June 11; ed: 2/2 - Two roads cross at Cold, or Coal Harbor, the
scene of the cavalry fight between. Fitzhugh Lee and Sheridan. One of them
leads from Grant's army to the base of his supplies. Lee lost his fight.
"Its failure was as signal as its success would have been important." (3)

Index terms:

Coal Harbor, Wa. See also Cold Harbor, Va.; Cold Harbor, Va.; Fitzhugh, Gen.; Grant, Gen. U. S.; Lee, Gen. Robert E.; Sheridan, Gen. Phillip

2493

Cleveland Morning Leader, 13 June 1864 (20 inches) ~ See original
p.3, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

2493 - L. June 13:3/2 - In a letter to the editor, N. F. Barrett says: "At
Coal Harbor we remained but a day or two, while General Custer destroyed
the railroad bridge over Mecump's creek on the Central road in the rear of
Lee's army. This accomplished, we moved back to White House, on the
Pamunkey river, where we again received rations and forage." (20)

Index terms:

Barret, Lieut. Col. N. A.; Central railroad; Coal Harbor, Wa. See also Cold Harbor, Va.; Cold Harbor, Va.; Custer, General; Lee, Gen. Robert E.; Mecump's Creek, Va.; Pamunkey River, Va.; White House (Washington D. C.)

2495

Cleveland Morning Leader, 16 June 1864 (ed; 2 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.3 ~ View at ChronAm

2495 - L June 16; ed:2/3 - Cincinnati papers confirm the utter routing of
Morgan and 5,000 men. "Like the clans of Culloden, they are scattered in
flight, pursued in every direction, by our cavalry." (2)

Index terms:

Cincinnati, O.; Morgan, Gen.

2497

Cleveland Morning Leader, 18 June 1864 (ed; 8 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2497 - L June 18; ed:2/1 - Grant has thrown his army against the rebel
capital, Richmond. Lee must stake everything by coming out and fighting
Grant in the open. Hancock, crossing the James at Fort Powhattan, has
already struck at Petersburg. General Butler has a strongly fortified po-
sition at Bermuda Hundred.
"We may now look for very stirring and interesting news from that quar-
ter of the military horizon. God grant victory to our arms." (8)

Index terms:

Bermuda Hundred, Ga.; Butler, General; Fort Pawhattan, Wa. ; Grant, Gen. U. S.; Hancock, General; Janies river, Wa. ; Lee, Gen. Robert E.; Petersburg, Va.; Richmond Va.; U. S. army

2498

Cleveland Morning Leader, 21 June 1864 (ed; 7 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2498 - L June 21; ed: 2/1 - The whole Rebel army is reported to be in front
of Petersburg, Lee's army having withdrawn from the north of Richmond in
order to meet the new movement of Grant.
"It is generally conceded that Lee will defend Petersburg with all his
power; the loss of its southern connections would be fatal." (7)

Index terms:

Grant, Gen. U. S.; Lee, Gen. Robert E.; Petersburg, Va.; Richmond Va.

2499

Cleveland Morning Leader, 4 July 1864 (ed; 7 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2499 - L. July 4; ed:2/1 - The people are in a more hopeful state of mind
since word has been received of Lee's set-back by the destruction of
Danville and Weldon roads. Constructed of strap rails, they were easily
destroyed.
If people are patient, our armies are sure to march to victory and push
the enemy to the wall. (7)

Index terms:

Danville road; Weldon railroads

2500

Cleveland Morning Leader, 4 July 1864 (ed; 3 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

2500 - L. July 4; ed:2/2 - One year ago today General Grant took Wicksburg,
and while the North is doing homage to the memories of the day, Grant is
planning to enter Richmond.
. The people and the army will hold today in devout remembrance, because
both are filled with the same spirit as animated the heroes of the Revolu-
tion. (3)

Index terms:

Grant, Gen. U. S.; North; Richmond Va.; Vicksburg, Miss.

2501

Cleveland Morning Leader, 7 July 1864 (21 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.3 ~ View at ChronAm

2501 - L. July 7:;2/3, 4 - In a letter to the editor, Lieut. N. A. Barrett
writes of the part played by the sixth cavalry in Sheridan's raid, and de-
scribes the condition of Spottsylvania battlefield, and says that old,
worn-out, lame, and gray plantation hands rushed out to greet the soldiers
and express joy in their freedom. One old gray-haired mother said: "Bress
de Lord, you's cum. We's been watchin' and prayin' for you."
Rations were scarce, and the corn and bacon that was hidden was always
found.
The loss of men at Ladd's farm was 40 killed and wounded. Adjutant
H. M. Baldwin, one of the bravest officers, was left mortally wounded on
the battlefield. - - (21)

Index terms:

Baldwin, Adj. H. M.; Barret, Lieut. Col. N. A.; Ladd's farm, Va.; Sheridan, Gen. Phillip; Spottsylvania, Va.; U. S. army

2503

Cleveland Morning Leader, 14 July 1864 (ed; 6 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2503 - L. July 14; ed: 2/1 - The country has quieted down since the last
Rebel Raid, though Baltimore and cities on the Atlantic coast are fearful
lest they will be the next victims of the Rebels.
"We hope that the Rebels received a royal welcome as they approached the
rifle pits and fortifications around Washington." (6)

Index terms:

Baltimore, M.J., (Cont'd); Confederate Army

2504

Cleveland Morning Leader, 15 July 1864 (ed; 4 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2504 - L. July 15; ed: 2/1 - People in Maryland and Pennsylvania are panicky
over recent Rebel raids. Fifteen thousand Rebels landed in the vicinity
of Washington and remained over night, but forces in Maryland and Washing-
ton should catch every one of them.
It is hoped that such a ridiculous panic will cease. Raids in the west
don't set the people shivering with mortal terror, and the fright of the
east is supremely disgusting. - (4)

Index terms:

Confederate Army; Maryland; Pennsylvania; Washington, D. C.

2505

Cleveland Morning Leader, 19 July 1864 (ed; 8 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

2505 - L. July 19; ed:2/2 - After three years of war, General Sherman has
led his army through 500 miles of enemy territory to the city limits of
Atlanta, the center of the railroad system of the gulf states, and an im-
portant place for government workshops and iron works.
"Ohio may take genuine pride in the success of Sherman, as most of our
troops are with him. Let us award all Honor and Gratitude to the brave
Army of the Cumberland." º (8)

Index terms:

Georgia; Sherman, Gen. W. T.; U. S. army

2506

Cleveland Morning Leader, 20 July 1864 (ed; 7 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

2506 - L. July 20; ed: 2/2 - The expedition of 20,000 men under General A.
J. Smith, on its way to Montgomery or Selma, has met with success.
Another important expedition, under General Rousseau, is also headed
for Selma or Montgomery and will probably meet Smith enroute and inflict
great damage to the enemy, as General Johnston cannot spare a man to re-
pel them.
If they reach Selma, the Union force will move on to Mobile or Mont-
gomery. "We watch with the greatest interest, this important expedition."
(7)

Index terms:

Johnston, Gen. Joseph E.; Mobile, Ala.; Montgomery, Ala.; Rousseau, General; Selma, Aba; Smith, Gen. A. J.

2507

Cleveland Morning Leader, 20 July 1864 (14 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.3 ~ View at ChronAm

2507 - L. July 20:2/3 - In a letter to the editor, N. A. Barrett from a
camp near City Point, Va., tells of the activities in camp and describes
the attack on General Wilson and General Kautz's men by Rebel forces near
Petersburg. "It is a mystery how they escaped, as their horses were
fatigued from heat, dust, and want of water. We were sent out to check the
rebel pursuit, and after three days on the battlefield, reached our present
camp, and are making preparations to move on to Maryland." (14)

Index terms:

Barret, Lieut. Col. N. A.; Cincinnati, O.; City Point, Va.; Kautz, General; Maryland; Petersburg, Va.; Wilson, General

2508

Cleveland Morning Leader, 23 July 1864 (ed; 9 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2508 - L. July 23; ed:4/1 - Atlanta, the most important point to the gulf
states, has been captured by General Sherman. His next step will be in
the direction of Augusta, and the seizure of the same would mean the sepa-
ration of the Confederacy into two parts, each part incapable of support-
ing a large army for any length of time.
The capture of Atlanta must, therefore, give new hope to the country
of the speedy termination of the Rebellion. Grant will be able to act
with greater decision than ever. If Johnston can be kept from reinforcing
Lee, Lee must soon fight under great disadvantage, or retreat with the
danger of annihilation. (9)

Index terms:

Atlanta, Ga.; Augusta, Ga.; Grant, Gen. U. S.; Johnston, Gen. Joseph E.; Lee, Gen. Robert E.; Sherman, Gen. W. T.

2509

Cleveland Morning Leader, 27 July 1864 (ed; 5 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2509 - L. July 27; ed:2/1 - Generals Lee and Johnston are working hand in
hand to defeat Sherman. Johnston already has falien back from Chattanooga
to get in position to be reinforced hy Lee, who has also sent off large
numbers to defeat Sherman in Georgia. It seems the South has suddenly de-
cided to invade such northern states as Ohio, Indiana, and Pennsylvania.
"This magnificent scheme hatched in Baltimore, will undoubtedly succeed,
unless General Grant concludes to modify it. We shall see what we shall
see," (5)

Index terms:

Baltimore, M.J., (Cont'd); Chattanooga, Tenn.; Georgia; Indiana; Johnston, Gen. Joseph E.; Lee, Gen. Robert E.; Ohio; Pennsylvania; Sherman, Gen. W. T.; South

2510

Cleveland Morning Leader, 1 August 1864 (15 inches) ~ See original
p.1, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2510 - L Aug. 1: 1/1 - In a letter to the editor, P. says: In a camp near
Atlanta, several boys were collected around a house where there were sev-
eral fine-lonking young women. One of them remarked "You'ns don't
fight we'ns fair. Hooker takes his regiment and goes around and fight
we'ns end ways." They do not approve of Shermans flanking operations.
The Rebels announce they will hold Atlanta till the last; and if they
are finally driven out, they will leave it in ashes. -
Major General McPherson, who was killed in the early part of the engage-
ments, was a brave, gallant, and efficient officer, and commanded the re-
spect of all who knew him. "The loss of such an officer in such a time as
this is a great loss and keenly felt. We hope to be in Atlanta soon." (15)

Index terms:

Atlanta, Ga.; McPherson, Maj. Gen.

2511

Cleveland Morning Leader, 2 August 1864 (23 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.4 ~ View at ChronAm

2511 - L. Aug. 2:2/4, 5 - In a letter to the editor, "Ceylon," in a camp five
miles north of Atlanta, says: During the entire campaign of the advance
toward Atlanta, we had not been charged by the enemy and had about con-
cluded that we never would be when a shower of balls came whizzing over
our heads, followed by savage yells. "The enemy massed in heavy columns
and tried to break our lines; but Hooker thundered away with heavy artillery
and drove the enemy back in confusion. Night came, leaving the field in our
possession with satisfactory results, our losses being small; but the ground
was literally covered with dead Rebels, among them many officers. The
entire Rebel loss will exceed 2,000. Our loss will scarcely exceed 200
killed and wounded. -
"We expect to reach Atlanta soon." (23)

Index terms:

Atlanta, Ga.; Hooker, Gen. Joseph

2512

Cleveland Morning Leader, 5 August 1864 (ed; 11 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.3 ~ View at ChronAm

2512 - H Aug. 5; ed:2/3 - The Union army failed at Petersburg July 29.
"The conduct of those troops to whom was assigned the glorious duty of
carrying the enemy's position was as disgraceful as it proved disastrous
to themselves." - - (11)

Index terms:

Petersburg, Va.; Union army

2513

Cleveland Morning Leader, 12 August 1864 (ed; 12 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2513 - L. Aug. 12; ed:2/1 - Attention of the nation is directed toward
Mobile, Ala. Word from that city warns us that Mobile is in greater dan-
ger now than at any time during the war. The capture of Mobile will have
important bearing on affairs in Alabama. Its possession will give us the
navigation of the Alabama river as far as Montgomery, and will enable
Sherman to advance to Alabama and Georgia. -
"On the whole, the speedy fall of Mobile is predicted, if Admiral
Farragut and General Asbothano allowed to indulge their fighting propen-
sities." (12)

Index terms:

Alabama; Alabama river; Asbotharo, General; Farragut, Admiral David R.; Georgia; Mobile, Ala.; Montgomery, Ala.; Sherman, Gen. W. T.

2514

Cleveland Morning Leader, 15 August 1864 (ed; 7 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

2514 - L. Aug. 15; ed:2/2 - News received at Washington gives assurance
that things are progressing favorably in Mobile. Fort Morgan, with 132
guns, is still holding Mobile, but is in danger due to her weak defences
on the east.
It is certain that the capture of Mobile will result in splitting the
Confederacy once more. - (7)

Index terms:

Fort Morgan, Ala.; Mobile, Ala.; Washington, D. C.

2516

Cleveland Morning Leader, 31 August 1864 (ed; 5 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2516 - L. Aug. 31; ed:2/1 - The capture of Fort Morgan is confirmed. This
gives us the key to Mobile harbor, which is a fitting climax to the three
weeks' operations of Farragut.
"As its result we have released our blockading squadron from duty and
sent them to other points, to save our commerce from destruction." (5)

Index terms:

Farragut, Admiral David R.; Fort Morgan, Ala.; Mobile harbor

2517

Cleveland Morning Leader, 6 September 1864 (ed; 6 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

2517 - L. Sept. 6; ed;2/2 - The possession of Atlanta by Sherman is a great
victory for Union forces and cannot be too highly estimated. His next
victory will undoubtedly be the state of Georgia, leaving the two Carolinas.
and southern Virginia confined to the Rebellion. -
"The country is grateful to Sherman for his great triumph, which comes at
an opportune time and brushes away the miasmas that arose in Chicago and
spread all over the land. The sunlight is again shining and the Republic
is sure to triumph." (6)

Index terms:

Atlanta, Ga.; Chicago, Ill.; Georgia; North Carolina; Sherman, Gen. W. T.; South Carolina; Union army; Virginia

2518

Cleveland Morning Leader, 16 September 1864 (ed; 4 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.3 ~ View at ChronAm

2518 - L. Sept. 16; ed:2/3 - Evidences are accumulating to show that “...
General Lee is massing as many troops as he can command to make an attack
upon General Grant, and, by defeating Grant, to assist McClellan's politi-sº
cal ambitions. - -- .
The Richmond EXAMINER of the 8th says: "Military success, then, will not
retain Lincoln in his seat. The influence of the South - more powerful in
the shock of battle than when throwing her minority vote in an electoral
college - will be cast in favor of McClellan by this indirect yet effi-
cacious means." - (4)

Index terms:

Grant, Gen. U. S.; Lee, Gen. Robert E.; Lincoln, Abraham; McClellan, George B.; Richmond EXAMINER; Richmond Va.; South

2519

Cleveland Morning Leader, 29 September 1864 (ed; 13 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2519 - L. Sept. 29; ed: 2/1 - Amid all the victories over which the North is
exulting, there is a constant looking forward to the prospective capture
of Richmond. At present every indication points to its speedy capture.
Sherman will no doubt send two corps of his army to Lynchburg by way of
Knoxville. This would enable the combined forces of Sherman and Sheridan,
on both sides of Richmond, to move down on the city "like an avalanche from
the mountain sides."
"Lee will make a desperate effort to avoid impending ruin in Virginia,
but it is written in the decrees of God." (13)

Index terms:

Knoxville, Tenn.; Lee, Gen. Robert E.; Lynchburg, S. C.; North; Richmond Va.; Sheridan, Gen. Phillip; Sherman, Gen. W. T.; Virginia

2520

Cleveland Morning Leader, 29 September 1864 (ed; 6 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

2520 - L. Sept. 29; ed:2/2 - Latest reports represent great agitation in
the Rebel lines in front of Grant. Lee is putting forth every effort to
check Sheridan's men as they advance toward Lynchburg, but he may find
Grant suddenly swooping down upon Danville or making some other unexpected
In OVe.
"The signs are hopeful in the North. Dismay reigns in rebeldom." (6)

Index terms:

Danville, S. C.; Grant, Gen. U. S.; Lee, Gen. Robert E.; Lynchburg, S. C.; Sheridan, Gen. Phillip

2521

Cleveland Morning Leader, 10 October 1864 (ed; 4 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2521 - L Oct. 10; ed: 2/1 - When McClellan was before the committee on the
conduct of the war, he was asked where he was on the day of the battle of
Malvern Hill. He replied, "I cannot remember."
"The reason he could not remember is because he left the field and
spent the day enjoying himself in a gunboat several miles away; and yet
such a soldier is running for the office of President. Mac knew that his
admission of having left the field and retired to a gunboat would brand
him as a coward, and he therefore told a deliberate falsehood to get him-
self out of his unpleasant predicament." (4)

Index terms:

Lincoln, Abraham; McClellan, George B.; Malvern Hill

2522

Cleveland Morning Leader, 14 December 1864 (ed; 2 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

2522 - L Dec. 14; ed: 2/2 - The battle at Savanrah has not been fought ac-
cording to latest reports, but Sherman is steadily advancing and will soon
strike the first blow. The Southern press, "from which accounts of his
movements are gained, is a distorting medium, and news is almost worthless.
We shall have news from Sherman himself in a few days, of this grand march
through the heart of the Confederacy." (2)

Index terms:

Confederacy; Savannah, Ga.; Sherman, Gen. W. T.

2523

Cleveland Morning Leader, 15 December 1864 (9 inches) ~ See original
p.3, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

2523 - L Dec. 15:3/2 - In a letter to the editor, T. M. Davidson, a re-
leased prisoner says, many things regarding his experience in the Southern
Confederacy. Of special interest is his description of the fortifications
of Savannah and the condition of that city. He says: "The river at Fort
Jackson is lined with thirty-six huge siege guns. The river is blocked with
heavy timbers leaving just enough room for a boat to pass. Just above this
entrance are two ironclads, well manned, and above these are torpedoes.
Their location is known, by the sharp pointed projection of a log about
six inches from the surface. No man could be seen at, or near the forti-
fication, earth works being thrown up around the guns for the men's pro-
tection. These guns, together with obstructions in the river, are intended
to crush anything that may come up but offer little resistance from a land
force from the direction of Savannah. Sherman will have little difficulty
at this point. The swamps will impede his progress more than anything
else. The force at Savannah is composed of old men, little boys and
crippled officers. Business of all kinds in the city is stopped, re- -
minding us of Sunday." - - - - - (9)

Index terms:

Confederacy; Davidson, T. M.; Fort Jackson, La.; Savannah, Ga.; Sherman, Gen. W. T.

2524

Cleveland Morning Leader, 16 December 1864 (ed; 9 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2524 - L Dec. 16; ed: 2/1 - Yesterday's dispatches prove without a
doubt that Sherman is in full possession of Savannah. His glorious
movement has met with the most complete and triumphant success. He has
moved through the very heart of the Confederacy, proving its hollowness
and weakness. He has cut the Rebellion completely in two by the entire
destruction of its railroad system, and has established himself on the
Atlantic with a convenient base for operating against Charleston, and
within easy communication with Grant. These are the grand results of
the expedition and all this was achieved without almost any loss of
life, or ammunition.
"Let us all unite in the north and "Hurrah for Sherman and his gallant
soldiers.'" (9)

Index terms:

Charleston, S. C.; Confederacy; Grant, Gen. U. S.; Savannah, Ga.; Sherman, Gen. W. T.

2525

Cleveland Morning Leader, 19 December 1864 (ed; 24 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2525 - L. Dec. 19; ed: 2/1, 2 - "Never before has the war been prosecuted
with such terrible efficiency as at present, and never before have the
prospects of a sure and speedy triumph of our cause been brighter.
Within the last few days the events that have occurred point to the suc-
cess of the Union forces... the Confederacy has been literally split to
fragments. The first important event was destruction of the Weldon
railroad, which connected Richmond and Lee's army with the South.
Further south, valuable commissaries have been destroyed, together with
a million dollars worth of rebel supplies. The most brilliant of the
glorious successes is the one in which that gallant veteran, Thomas, is
still winning in front of Nashville. Five thousand prisoners have been
taken and thirty-nine pieces of artillery. Such is the inspiring cata-
logue of Union successes of the last few days. The news of the last
week shows that only a few weak garrisons are held by the rebel forces,
which will soon be in the hands cf our Union Generals." (24)

Index terms:

Confederacy; Lee, Gen. Robert E.; Nashville, Tenn.; Richmond Va.; South; Thomas, Gen.; Union; Union army; Weldon railroads

2526

Cleveland Morning Leader, 19 December 1864 (ed; 5 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

2526 - L. Dec. 19; ed:2/2 - Official dispatches announce the capture of
Fort McAllister, a strong and important earthwork at the mouth of the
Ogeechee river.
But we need not wait for the capture of Savannah to rejoice over the
success of Sherman's movement. The object of that movement--to disem-
bowel the Confederacy by a destructive march from Atlanta to the Atlantic,
is already gained. Let us thank God that the army is in safety at the
sea-board. (5)

Index terms:

Atlanta, Ga.; Confederacy; Fort McAllister, Ga.; Ogeeches river, Ga.; Savannah, Ga.; Sherman, Gen. W. T.; U. S. army

2527

Cleveland Morning Leader, 27 December 1864 (ed; 6 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2527 - L Dec. 27; ed: 2/1 - General Sherman is sure that he will capture
Savannah. Richmond papers have given up Savannah, and make little of
this triumph. The Richmond and Savannah papers had Sherman's army ruined
many times, but "the operation seems to have agreed with our General and
our veterans. Everything goes to prove that this grand anabasis of
Sherman's is the most successful movement of the war." . . . (6)

Index terms:

Richmond Va.; Savannah, Ga.; Sherman, Gen. W. T.

2528

Cleveland Morning Leader, 27 December 1864 (ed; 5 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

2528 - H Dec. 27; ed:2/2 - "It was a glorious morning start of a "merry
Christmas, ' to hear of the capture of Savannah.... We hope Porter and
Butler can lay a New Year gift of Wilmington upon the altar of liber-
ties.... It was hoped that the investment of Savannah meant a com-
plete hemming in of Hardee's army.... It became a question of whether
he should save his men and give us the stores, or run the risk of
losing both. Hardee decided wisely, for his men could not be re-
placed, while supplies might be." (5)

Index terms:

Butler, General; Hardes, Gen.; Porter, Gen.; Savannah, Ga.; Wilmington, S. C.

2529

Cleveland Morning Leader, 27 December 1864 (7 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.3 ~ View at ChronAm

2529 - H Dec. 27:2/3 - In a letter to the editor, "P. F. Y.," on Dec.
15, writes about the 107th regiment's position and other army news.
He says: "At Deveaux Neck, S. W., we have Hammer's battery posted
within 3/4 of a mile of the Charleston and Savannah railroad---Both
cities must fall ere long, and this rebellion will soon be a thing of
the past, never to be repeated within our borders." (7)

Index terms:

Charleston, S. C.; Deveaux Neck, S. C.; Savannah, Ga.; U. S. army