The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1862-06-19
WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENTS,
Correspondence Of the State Register.
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Correspondence Of the State Register.
WASHINGTON, May 2e.
There is a hush over the city thi.
morning. The excitement last evening
after the news from Gen. Banks army
was, in its effects upon the individual
very much in accordance with whatever
the said individuals peculiar constitution
and temperament might be capable oil
sustaining. For example: The coward
ly are in great panic, "and what is to
prevent the rebels coming direct to Wash
ington!' is their piping cry. The pru-
dent are estimating the forces about the
city; and the brave are exhllerated at the
thought of danger! For my part see
Gods hand in it all; and believe that
this temporary success for the Man sellers
is only means for their abasement. To.
day, the vote will be taken in Congress,
with regard to confscation These re-
verses will straishten the backs and nerve
the courage of the tender hearted, State
street Bostonians, and may be, the vote
will be carried against the rebels. Hon.
Thomas D. Elliott of Massachusetts will
close the debate at half past twelve to day
and | am sure he feels twice as strong,
for these disasters, since he sees more
than ever the necessity of taking from
the Traitors every means by which they
support this war. 1t is very hard for IA
man, working with all his soul and strength
for right, to be harassed and annoyed
with the weak argument of men from his
own State, whose loyalty pales before
some Border statesman, aud who do more
harm to the cause of freedom than fifty
avowed traitors. Satan, in the form of
an angel Of light, is more to be dreaded
than in his own monstrous shape and at
this crisis, it is absolute anguish to the
true patriot, to meet at every turn, North.
crn doug ehfaces hate to use the term
but how can otherwise express my mean
lug. These men are not traitors they
love their country; they give their means
and time to maintain her cause; bat when
they get so far on the right road, to driv-
ing the Evil one from his den, they hear
him give an awful growl, and, humbly
begging his pardon, they politely retire,
and argue how very untrue they should
be to their county should they unhorse
the monster and arouse his mighty ire
Now, the louder | hear him growl, the
more sure | am Of his own insecurity
Hike 10 hcur him Mr. Editor; the mad
der the Southern people get, the better
feel The ilea Of succumbing to this
grim dragon, SLAVERY, when he is in
our power OF yielding now; of com.
promising here. Why, it would be a
shame to US forever. Is God hardening
our hearts? DO we need more chastse-
ment? Let it come, then, say | what
ro noea VIC Hhaa i"sr, i''s'~. c,"'~'y
shall conquer US, or we shall conquer
Slavery and believe Heaven has heard
the black mans cry, ana the oppressed
shall yet 60 free. | dread to hear the
vote to-day, for it may be closely contest
ed. 1t may be that the "Elliott confs-
cation bill'' will be defeated and in that
case, am sure we shall have darker days
before us. Here, in this very city, every
street is full of rebel property and am
heart-sick with the boasts aud taunts of
women, who, renting their homes to Off
GERS aud loyal families, send to the South
our money to help their sous and hus-
bands who are fighting in the rebel
armies. These women, many of them,
keep their handsome houses full of board
ers, and oyerhear much that is said among
the officers, and find some means to send
communications to the enemy. To live
in this atmosphere is perilous to the loyal
soul; for everything breathes Southern
sympathy, and it is as difficult TO shake
the influence off, as to resist the malari-
GUS effects of such a climate.
Now for local gossip. The ladies of
tho Diplomatic corps have been giving
some very pleasant parties lately. They
are conducted somewhat differently from
our own entertainments, and have de-
cidedly foreign air. OF course, whenever
our Minister entertains, it is etiquette
that all invited foreigners should attend.
and therefore the parlor resounds with
catter of divers tongues, like Babel on a
small scale. Then the various badge aud
insignia of rank, the bows and flourishes
of "my Lord and Lady," all afford
pleasing novelty to tho American unac,
customed to court manners. / cannot
help laughing to see the agitation display
ed by some of our would be .fashionists
when meeting some distinguished for
eigner, and it is plain to see how much bet
ter it is to be at ease and natural than to
ape French manners instead of keeping to
our own. A careful study Of life in Wash
;ngton has led me to this conclusion, that
one who goes much into society here has
the fines, opportunity to profit by what
transpires, to the elevation OF their char
acter, to the good of their soul, or they
may plunge into the vortex of dissipation
and in the bewilderment of life full OF
variety and excitement, lose sight OF all
else beyond the days diversion. But the
allurements of Washington, it strongly
and sternly resisted from the first, soon
loose their glare and glitter, and as one
lives on he becomes more and more awake
to the hollowness of this little world OF
change and temptation, and profits hy
whatever passes, be it good or i'll. -,
The President aud Mrs. Lincoln will
soon leave the city for place called the
Soldiers Home, which has been fitted ur
for their reception. near Washington
Mrs. Lincoln has suffered greatly from
the loss of her boy. Every one is no"
looking for summer homes, aud George
town Heights will be favorite resort fol
rnpy. The city will be very unhealthy
this year, owing to the numerous hosp't
ais, aud the great number Of half.buriee
horses about the suburbs. Well, th'
time has come for me to 60 the Capitol
| will tell the vote before close.
MAY 27rH.-You will have heard err