New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1846-07-17
THINGS IN WASHINGTON.
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From our Regular Correspondent
wAsHlSoros, July Is, 1876.


The Union OF las. nigh. makes q very lame at
tempt 20 reply to statement which made some
weeks ago, about the reception by Secretary
MARCY Of Lieut.. LUTHER, who was shot IN the leg
in the battle Of Paio Alto. Ny Statement; was given
on the authority of one OF the most ultra Loco Foco
Polk men in the country. Upon his authority which
was confirmed by the Lieutenant himself stated
that Lieut. LUTHER called upon the Secretary, hob
bling on clutches from wounds received al the bat
lie of Palo Alto, and requested that his claims FOR
travelling ex peuses and medical attendance mig be
allowed him. on the authority OF sick leave grant
ed by Gen Taylor.
also stated tina, instead OF being received with
that courtesy and kindness which even common
generosity might have prompted the Secretary 10
show 10 one whose limbs had been severely wound
ed while rescuing our army from The dangerous po
si,ion in which an imbecile Administration had
placed il was treated cody that be eft the office
In disgust and went home 10 his friends TO receive
sympathy from them.
To this The Union replies that il has taken pains
that is has seen Mr.. MARCY 10 ascertain how Tar
nv statement was correct, and the h dtor says Tor
Mr.. MARCY says through the Union ne has found
NV original statement g minus Of very essential
quality and that is truth" Now, with all due de-
ference TO The Union and Mr.. MARCY, reassert the
charge and besides my other authorities prove It TO
be true from the statement OF the case in this very
MARCY if not written by himself.
The Union acknowledges that Lieut.. LUTHER
the first time he hobbled upon clutches 10 the w ar
Department from Colemsns 5, nearly mile-not hav
ing money believe. 10 pay for hack, and being
TOO high spirited 10 ask it from triends-was not re
ceived by the Secretary. who was occupied wiki
otter visitors probably some political gamblers who
were intriguing for military appointments Tor men
who never met an enemy except truth and political
integrity Unable TO obtain an interview win Inc
Secretary that day, except 10 De permitted 10 see
him as he walked into the office OF one OF the Clerks
he returned 10 his hotel.
The MON contends that the mere fact that Lieut..
Luther was permitted Mr. Marcy, when he
walked into the room, mot 10 see him. bat on bus
ness with the Clerk was sutiicen; courtesy and
kindness" for one limping journey oil mile, with
out ex pec,ing 10 get bis business attended 10 the
ssme day | differ from The Union. think the
Journey was too much for the show, but de gustl6us
non dLsputaadum.
The mex. day Lieut.. Luther mustered strength
sufficient to 90 the Department again, and asked
for the usual compensation. The Secretary raised
a difficulty about Leut. Luther not having witt
ten order from General Tay or, economy. &c-
IL is strange that Mr.. Marcy should harp on
written order after his controversy with General
Scott Does the Secretary mean thar wounded
Lieutenant wants more ceremony 10 return home
than Major General requires TO move 10 the held OF
battle The Union, however, does not deny thai
Mr. Marcy had the porer TO order the aLtowance
Though il Is tot denied that the Secretary had full
power to grant the request The Union after
great deal of verbage, acknowledges that the re
quest was refused. The Secretary assuring 1t. Luz
rner tha, he would examine the subject an an
swcr usually returned 10 Office seekers hen there
is no hope for them. Whereupon (says the rumor)
the Lieutenant retired The Union thinks he
should not have been Disguised; l think he should
Nv opinion is as good The Mon $, with this ex
ception-The L niou is the side OF patronage and
tha do nj I NO M
The Union complains OF my charge that the AID
minstration and its rgans do not give the names
OF the Privates killed in the battles. repeat the
charge. They killed IN deadly conflict with
the enemy Their blood, il is hoped, will nourish
laures for the brows of Polk Marcy, and other
pseudo democrats while their names and memories
are left 10 rot with their bodies. Such men as Mar
CIV care ue for the common People Their bodies
are thrown into ditch or left unburied, TO be The
prey of raveBng wolves; but II their bodies are un
buried their friends may console themselves with
the reflection thathis has been made up by the deep
burial of their memories.
The Union says il has published the names OF the
killed and wounded as far rs reportsd.' This
is no, meeting my charge. which that they
40, reported. VIII The Union deny this
noticed this case, and refer 10 II again, not from
personal Wind ictiveness toward Mr.. MARCY, but to
illustrate principle. | contend that this is war
for the glory OF men VINO never smelt powder. II
is war for the elevation and ambitious designs of
YOUR PoLKs and BAscRoFTs and CAVE JoHssoNs
who ride through the city in carriages decorated
with coats 0! arms. attended BY llvered fooImen,
aping the follies OF European aristocracy, while
they are ro5bing the poor sodier-lhe common SOL
cier-of his fame and blood. to secure them in
power and 10 perpetuste the reign OF public plum
der WHY have no, some Of these wounded and
scar covered observation-disclosures even In youth been
rewarded By such Offices as are hesped upon poiit-
cal parasites whc have more qualifications Tor
the Offices bestowed upon them than money has
for Professorship in University.
LIE, The whole conduct OF this Administration be
examined in their attempts 10 break down the popu
ariry of Gen. ScorT in their unjust treatment OF
other officers in their neglect OF faithful public ser
wants in their want of attention to the brave who
noby fought aud fell for their country, and it must
be seen ina: this has been waged solely for sell
fish and pnholy purposes.
The Union talks OF the harsh and vulgar epitheis
applied in nv first notice OF this matter. appeal 10
the facts whether | was 100 harsh. | presume the
editor thinks my illusions 10 the only wound which
the head of the Wax Department ever received
was vulgar. VIII the sensitive Editor give me due
credit il t-y 10 throw the veil Of Poetry over the
hideousness Of q vulgar" idea:
Marcy and Luther wounded were,
And both their had got;
Macy received awkwArt tear
Luther received sho..
Now marx the difference between
Tom pants and wounded legs;
Marcy received his pay, swear,