The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1862-03-21
Yet with all these lasting monuments

7 ct with all these lasting monuments
of our country's independence, the assas-
sins hand has been raised to destroy our
national life, to rob our country of much
of its power and greatness. And whilst
leaders were plotting the terrible plans,
thousands of others, both North and
South, were urging them on 10 greater
efforts in their villainous work The
efforts of Washington, Lafayette, Kosci
usco, Barons Dc kalb and Steuben, with
hosts Of others, We're worthy OF better
results.
What change, in some respects. has
taken place in Washington since the
meeting Of Congress on the first Monday
Of December, 1850 On that day, imbe-
cility reigncd supreme at the White
House Congress and the public offices
We're filed with traitors. outspoken and
bold the city was filled with declarations
of rebellion !; yet with all these no clash
ing sabres were heard in the streets, nor
booming cannon beyond the limits of the
city. To-day, loyalty ,eigns supreme ut
the White House the departments are
| filled with true men the chairs of traitors
| in Congress, relieved Of their weight OF
noisy disunonists, are unoccuped /; the
voice of treason throughout the city is
partially suppressed and the clanking Of
cavalry sabres and horses feet chant the
songs of the Union from morning until
morning again Loyalty can now speak
out, and yet fully one holf of Washington
is dsioyoi! When l say disloyal, l mean
| rabid secessionists
West of the city, across the Potomac,
where stood an almost uubroken forest OF
valuable timber when l was here last,
may now be seen, instead of timber, thou
sands of tents, village after village OF
them, TO the very summit of Arlington
Heights, while the Stars and Stripes float
above all, at least proclaiming protection
to this city.
Yesterday, the 10th, will be a day long
to be remembered in this city. AT four
O'clock in the morning, without any
knowledge on the part Of citizens, the
grand army on this side of the river struck
tents, and until noon one continuous
stream poured over both the long and
chain bridges, until over $4,000 men and
400 cannon had passed Like mighty
flocks of pigeons after supply of food,
pressing onward, so moved this mighty
army, while cheer upon cheer, from the
loyal and tru !, made their task seem light
and their step more firm. Over 10000
cavalry could be seen at one time. After
all these men and horses, there was yet
to follow tents, provisions, DC, and for
hours heavily loaded wagons, marked e.
S, and each drawn by six mules, could
be seen in one continuous string, slowly
moving forward. Al sunset | stood upon
the east end Of the long bridge, and from
there, westward, AS far as the eye could
reach--not less than five mles-could
still be seen this stream of mules and
wagons.
Rest assured that the grand army Of
the Potomac has moved, and to day Ma
nassas is ours! Ours without a fight !!
Many are the conjectures here as to the
course of the rebels, but if ignorance is
bliss, then are most men here happy, be-
cause none can tell what will happen, nor
where they have gone. Civilians did not
follow this time, as the picket lines remain
in the rear of the army now, and they
cannot pass.
The debate in the House to-day on the
Presidents resolution was very warm, and
listened to with much interest. The final
vote was taken amid perfect Babel OF
voices, and the resolution was adopted by
a large majority. ...
1t is rather dry writing, when there is
no hope Of furnishing you with any thing
new, as the Gazette and other papers will
give you all | can, and far in advance of
this, and, therefore, will close with the
hope that this is potentoble. BRINK.