The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1862-07-16
FROM WASHINGTON.
w AsHINGToN CITY,
July 9Th, 1862.

Mr.. EDIToR:--Gloom sits enthroned at
the Capitol. The recent occurrences bsfore
Richmond the disaster to our cause--for
view it in whatever light we may, it must
still be regarded as dsaster-has filled the
minds Of all the truly loyal men in the city
with apprehensive forebodings. Even the
ultraists in Congress start back alarmed at
the precipice that seems opened before them,
and have actually stopped quarreling about
the ineftieiency Of our Geserals, to consult
about the best means Of retrieving our lost
ground. 4 ,.ss. .t.s.a
1t is generally understood that the Secre.
tary of State bad an interview on Sunday,
with many OF the prominent members OF
Congress, and urged them very strongly to
hasten an adjournment, and 60 home and use
their influence in raising the troops called for
by the recent proclamation OF the Governors
and accepted by the President. On the
speedy and efficient organization OF this ad.
ditonal force Of 800, 600 men, rests the hopes
OF the Government for the early re establish
ment OF the Union. Without them, months
must elapse before we will be able to advance
successfully upon Richmond.
III consequence VI tuiS Stht6 vi HldTS, II
is generally understood that Congress will
adjourn on next Monday. God grant tina,
it may, for its discussions henccforth can be
Of but little benefit to the country.
The news from McClelan's forces sounds
omnibus, but as the telegraph will uRdoubt-
ed convey intelligence to you oil the true
state of affairs on the Peninsula, long before
this reaches you, will not burden this com.
munication with recital Of the rumors
ahoat. II is believed by many we'll in formed
men here, that the entire effective force o
General Mcclellan, in the recent engagement
before Richmond, did not amount to over
$4,000 men, H a-
General McDowell's corps has taken pos.
session Of Warrenton, Virginia, at which
point it is presumed that Gen. Pope intends
concentrating his forces. General Mitchell
is on visit to his son at West Point, and
Gen. Scigel is now in this city.
As many inquiries are being made in re-
gard to the Tax bill, herewith send you Z
copy OF the law complete, from which yor
can publish such information as you maj
deem proper.
The House passed bill to day, providing
Tor the discharge of political prisoners, and
vesting in the President foil power to suspend
the writ Of habeas corpus.
The city is rapidly filling up with th'
sick and wounded of McClellan's army, apt
notwithstanding the great amount OF hospita
room hitherto furnished, the demand is such
that new and more extensive hospitals will
have to be erected. -
There was call for Republican caucu
last night but the attendance was so slim
that it was compelled to adjourn withou
organizing. The ultraists and conservative
Of this party, are evidently at logserheads
and split is imminent. They have bee
heretofore totally unable to agree in regar'
to the objects and policy Of the war, and i
all probability Congress will be compelled t
adjourn without any explicit declaration o.
on that point. The effect Of this upon tn
coming elections Is dreaded by many Of th
more moderate school; but the extremists ar
determined to carry out their policy ut a
hazards. The effect Of this win show itse
in the most startling manner before man
days. y.