The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1861-10-10
FROM WASHINGTON.


NASGISuIoN ID. o., sept. -, lool.
FRIEND DANIELS:
The indications, pointed out in my
last letter, have not resulted III any scrl-
Gus conflict of arms. The movement OF
considerable bodies of soldiers, from one
point to another, seems to have been to
checkmate moves made by the cnemy.-
This game Of chess is being played eau
tiously l.y the players on both sides
Who will eventually win remains to be
seen. But we on this side Of the potom-
&C, who favor the Union, have coDhdcnc1
that Gen. Mcclellan is fully equal to
his antagonists. Hc is constantly o" the
alert-haviug a vigilant eye to every de-
monstration of the enemy and always
ready to take advantage Of misplay on
their part.
The citizens Of this city were favored
with grand sight few days ago, con-
sistiug of a review, by Gen. Mcclellan
and his staff, of large body Of cavalry
and artillery little east Of the city.
There had been several reviews on the
other side of the river, but as citizens
are net allowed to cross, unless on special
business, the great mass had not hereto
fore, had an opportunity to crafty their
curiosity to see our little Major General
! or any review of large masses OF troops.
| Thousands were therefore on the ground,
as spectators, at an early hour, and were
we'll rewarded. for the long dusty walk,
by sight Of many distinguished men
and the fpc military display
The grounds occupied on the occasion
were very appropriate, being a level PLAIN
of consider be extent, in the shape OF a
paralcilacram, on one side and the two
ends Of Which were stationed, in column,
the cavalry aud artillery. AT the ap
no,utcd hour G.n. Mcclellan and staff
were, pro aptly, on the ground aud took
position about the center Of the unoccu
picd side Of the grounds. The Prcsi
dents carriage was near by, containing
President Lincoln aud Mrs. Lincoln au'
one or two If the Cabinet officers. | nc
ticcd in Gen. McClclian's staff Prime
D,i in vile. Due DcOrlcans and Du
DeChartcrcS, the son aud grandsons O
Loui, Philippe. The two latter, TAT
sous Of the Due ncOrIcans the eldest SOL
Of LOU, Philippe, have received cap
taus commissions in our service and ar
attached.to Gen. NcC's staff as aids,
There was, also, on the grounds Gen
MeiyS, Gen. Mcdowell, Gen. Blcnkc
with his rev all Prince Salm Salm, au'
any quantity of "fair women and brave
men" The cavalry and artillery officer
having reported the troops ready for IN
= snrc,i n, Gen. Mcclellan and staff rcd
in front of the whole line, and thea i
the rear, aud after Gen. McC had agai
taken Liza position the columns marchc
in review before him, each officer an
man saluting lis commander as the
passed. Thus aaording the General a
!. opportunity to judge Of their elhclene
in drill and material It is evident,
eli who see Gen. Mcclellan, that he is
WORKING man." and his subordinate
have armed that few things escape h
r attention.
Yesterday, being fast day, the Coy
ernmcnt Departments were all closed an
business generally suspended 49, 'plr'
pirate services were held in most of til
churches and camps in and abeut th
city and much devout feeling manifesto
> both by citizens and soldiers. May tn
5 Good of battles aid our country in tn
y lust cause and confound the enemies I
y the Republic?
=. We have had the sad news Of the su
4 render of Col Mulliean at Lcxinsto
ii but it is hoped here that Gen. Fremo'
;, will soon be able to turn the tide in ia
it or of the Union in Missouri. 1t is Il
general opinion here that the Bairs ha'
- "wakcd up tho wrong passenger
irvine to hrovbeat Gen. Fremont.
The cquipoctual rains are upon us al
r the nights ere quite cool, especially f
our soldiers in camp, but it ia warme
they sly, further "scuth." Who hao~$
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