New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1846-07-01
THINGS I'm WASHINGTON.
From our Regular Correspondent.

WAsnISGToN, June ooh. 1906 P. NJ.
Patriotism though only assumed, is great thing
for Demagogues. but works poorlyior the unassum
ing friends of that virtue. The present War as It
progresses, gives and will give numerous illusra
tons of this Ii is war not for the benefit OF the
country but for The glory Of men in power. The
game OF War is being played just in such way 10y
our rulers AS Kings dare not were the People wise
The Nation was plunged into war without con-
su,inc the proper authorities, by the usurpcd power
OF the Executive. The old ana established customs
of war were violated, and sueordinatcs consulted
without the knowledge of the rlghItul Commanders
These commanders of Divisions being kept III
ignorance OF facts which they should have had com
nlunicated 20 them. ordered out troops VINO were
again disbanded, because Inc Cabinet had not been
secured ir the accruing glory. Tue ENecuIlve ga"
that the people were looking 10 Gen SCOTT as their
best friend in danger and trap was lnid 10 destroy
him Gen. GAINES, moved by the same Impulse
which makes us all lean little too much 10 the war
spirit; acted in such way 10 secure the approba'
ton of the people among whom he was Stationed
and the Administration recalled HIM, 10 secure The
laurels for their own heads.
A fact has lust come 10 my knowledge which
shows that tho subordinate officers and men whose
blood has been she'd in this 20 be treated as
badly as the higher officers. Lieutenant LUTHER,
VINO was wounded in the right leg III the battle OF
Palo Alto has been in the cry for some time lie
cannot use his leg 81 all and goes about with great
difficulty, on crutches.
a day or TWO ago he called Mr.. Secretary
MARCY 10 show his sick leave OF absence from Gen.
TAYLOR and 10 request that his claims for travelling
ex penses and medical attendance might be allowed
him. In place of receiving HIN with that kindness
which his situation ought have secured 10 him. he
was unabc 10 obtain his request. Nay even COM
mon courtesy was denied HIM. He retired iron The
Office In deep disgust. and lett Immediately Tor bis
home in Lancaster. Pennsylv The country Is
called upon 10 flock 70 the standard Of our country
uplifted without our own territory. Men aud 9th
GERS meet the enemy and are killed or wounded In
the encounter The Administration and iis organs
do no, even give the names OF these brave men.
They are allowed 10 die forgotten, or hoooie soou'
on cru;ches uunoiicsd he the organ and lis echoes
are coming glory IRON their blood for Po!k ana Ma
cy who never saw field OF battle nor performed
one generous and unselfsh actor the country no"
convenient i, Is thus 10 gain glory by proxy
The Senate transacted Little business oil puohc I'M
por,sncc to-day BY vote OF 80 10 II, ihey
agreed 10 meet hereafter II instead OF !! cock.
They were engaged Tor some Time IN discussing
the land Gradaauon Bill, which, a. The suggestion
of Mr.. CALhouS was laid over Tor 8 day or Two 10
allow il 10 De amended. The Senate then went into
Executive Session, where they continued nearly TWO
hours presume they were engaged with the
military appointments
The House has been engaged with the Tariff de-
bste-pot third OF The Members present They
passed rule in the morning. making il out OF order
10 move that the Committee rise III O'Clock in the
evening They are consequently sui IL session
RlCAELIEU.