The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1861-05-30
FROM WASHINGTON.
Correspondence Of the Upton Advertiser.l
WASHINGTON, Nav IS.

WASHINGTON, May IS.
FRIEND DANIELS: Yesterday the first
regiment arrived here from cover the
mountains" This was Michigan rcsi-
ment, and a fine lot of men they were,
too. They are accompanied by their own
band, consisting Of twenty-five instru-
meuts. There are no Ohio troops here
yet, but two regiments from that State
have been in Eastern Pennsylvania over
two weeks We are having some fine
military displays here. A few ev' nine9
since Pennsylvania Avenue was throoced
with troops as stood at one end Of ,he
Avenue, aud looked its whole length, it
appeared as if there was one solid mass
of men and bristling hayonets its entire
length. The Avenue, being So wide, is
a ine parade ground, and company pla-
toons can march up it comfortably. The
18th N. Y. Regiment made fine appear
ance on the evening referred to; they
are fue body Of men, and their hand
some chasseur uniform adds much to
their appearance.
Several regiments have encampcd on
the hills surrounding the city. We can
see their white tents from the Capitol, in
pleasing contrast with the green hills
Some of the regiments are making more
permanent encampments by constructing
rough wooden buildings. The Rhode
Island Regiment are preparing to encamp
i'll this last style. The tents, or buildings,
ara placed in regular rows, foruiu.
streets. Each regiment has its regular
hours for drill and parade, and every day
you can see companies going out to con-
venient place for target.shoot;ng. They
intend to make themselves efficient for
service when called for. Gen. Butler,
of Massachusetts, who has had the charge
of operations, in aud around Annapolis
and Baltimore, is now here, having been
relieved By Gen. Cadwa,lader, of Penn.
sylyania.
Before you receive this you will bear
of Gen. Butler on another field, and
probably striking blows where it is not
generally expected now. Tho North viii
be satisfied with the delay that has caus
ed some impatience heretofore.
The New York Union Safety Commit
tee were here yesterday, and made it
part Of their mission to offer the Srcre-
tary of Treasury money in advance Of the
authorized loans, if need be. This is in
dicative, especially when it is known that
such men as Vim. B. Astor and Simeon
Draper compose the Committee.
"Od Ben, ," of Ohio, is here. lie is
the real " war horse " Of the Republican
party When others were timorous aud
undecided, Senator Wade was urging CO.
ercop against the traitors There is a
great deal of jackson decision about
"Old Ben, and courage to do what he
believes is right.
The army Offices are being distributed
indiseriminately to Republicans aud Dem
ocrats. This is all right. for as both are
willing to fight for the Union. all should
share alike in the distribution of honors
belonging thereto. But there is grea,
deal oc complaint that the civil offices
are not given to the m.a who put the
administration into power, but that Dem
ocrats who have done their best to oppose
their election, have actually been appoint
ed to some Of these Offices. The Demo
cratic party have availed themselves OF
this element Of power to the utmost, aud
no administration will be successful that
neglects its friends, any more than an
individual who adopts this course of ac-
ton.
We we're glad to hear of tha capture
Of the rebels at St. Louis, and expect to
hear Of more good deeds of our Western
Union.loving men. We will try and send
gooo news from the East rs often as you
send the like from the West.
Coo md Liberty! LoRzo.