Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-06-08
Ffom our CORD ,ndent,
From waahi Jon.
WAsHmaTOx, June 5, Is

IN AhAlh0IOAt June D AooAs
Ems. LrABaR.-AsrOsably to promise
ssnd y6u q few jOttings from the n ptiOnal
Capitol, where Ne arrived this morning at
l6AM. Our trip from Cleveland 10 this
point vas very pleasant and agreeable
one, the recent rains having eifeetually
laid the dust, and we lake this occasion 10
return our acknowledgeuents for eOurte-
sizes rendered by tho President Of the C, B.
| P. Railroad, also to I. ~ Carnegie, Esq,
Of he P. c. Railroad at Pittsburgh and
Gen. War6eld Of HaFrisburgh. From Pitts
bureh to Harrisburgh We ran fer 8 long dis
tanee along the shores Of the Blue Juni-
sta the memories Of the beautiful song be-
ing heightened by its actual presence sur
rounded with beautiful undnlGting fields
and lofty hills, covered with the Verdure Of
Spring, making q variety Of the most
charming pictures in existence. At Hsr-
risburgh, through the pOliteness Of 9. W.
Boyd, ESQ, the geutlemanly Superintend-
out Of the State House, we Wfre shown the
veritable chair in which John Hancock sat
during the deliberations Of the Continental
Congress at Philadelphis and OF course
svailed Of the opportunity thus Afforded,
Of sitting in q chair thus honored by his
torical recOlleotions. Abraham Lincoln
Lady Franklin, and the Prince OF Wales
when in this country, availed themselves
OF similar opportunities. 50 We we're in
formed by Mr.. Boyd. ua1A.
Ne we're also shown on the banks of the
Susquebauna, (in the city, the stump OF a
mulberry tree inclosed by an iron railing, to
which, over one hundred years since, John
Harris, the founder Of Harrisburgh, was
bound preparaiory to being burned by the
savapes. aud only saved from death by the |
intersosilioa Of a friendly tribe who rescued |
him. Passing through the country, We mo-
ticed on many OF the farms In Pennsy lvania, |
that the cattle were still kept ia the barn |
yards, and were informed that it is general |
practice here to keep them there until the |
grass has attained sufficient growth 10 give |
them constant iced, at they viii not touch old |
hay after having taste of grass. Ne should |
think the plan good one, and worthy the |
consideration OF our Ohio farmers.
Washington is very quiet this morning, |
there being nothing exciting on the street |
We were however, informed that Gen. Scott
has obtained reliable intelligence of the |
whereabouts Of Cen Beauregard, and unless |
the enemy are apprised Of this fact, in less |
than forty eight hours important events will
transpire, and stirring time may be expec- !
ted. The city Of Baltimore Is as quiet and |
orderly as any northern city now, and per-
sons need have no fears of coming TO Wash |
ington. Trains over the Baltimore and Ohio |
Railroad have been discontinued in eonse-
quence Of distractions, and bridges burned
By the rebels. The Northern Central road,
for 6ffy miles outOf Baltimore is guarded BY
troops, and large force is stationed at the
Relay House aud Annapolis Junction
We have had rain all day yesterday, and
nearly all this morning have not had
an opportunity yet of seeing the Ohio b'ys,
but shall do so during the day. will write
You again n q day or two. JUNIUs.