The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1862-10-11
FROM WARRINGTON.
Of ~ Burlington Havk-4yel.
WAsu,uorou, D. c., Oct. 3, 1862.

FROM WASHINGTON.
fcorrsspoadenoe Of ~ Burlington Havk-Iyel.
wAssrsaron, D. G., Oct. 3, 1862.
: M EprroR: II have often thought Of sending
you few liues, but have deferred writing from
time to time.
l,The old song, Gall quiet along the banks Of
the Potomac" has given place to the variation,
"Wsshinston is safe" and Maryland and Penn
sylvani. are safe" The chief topic of conversa-
zion on the streets ID the rumor, which sincere.
II hope 10 false one, that Gen. Sigel has asked
70 be relieved from command, alleging, amongst
other reasons, that Gen. Halleck has treated him
in an insulting manner. Az this mornings pa
mere give no confirmation Of the report, l am in.
clined to look upon it as unworthy of credence
Gen. Franz Sigel is too good General to lose
critical juncture. He is undoubtedly brave and
capable, and is. fast winning reputation in the
Eas, equal to that which he has held in the
West since be first took the "war. path"
We are all, here, in that state Of mind which
renders US incapable of surprise as to army
movements. Let the evening papers report
Richmond taken, and doubt much whether it
would create great sensation; on the other
hand, we're old "Stonewall," with his ragged
brigsdes, to march down our streets, with the
keys of the city in his possession, doubt wheth-
or it would create much more than q momenta
~ hum of excitement. We have been, in fact,
90 fed upon false rumors, that we have all grown
iucredulous Although We all have reason to
rejoice, and do rejoice over the late victories on
the Upper Potomac, yet think the popular
heart is sad, because OF the fact revealed in the
sad story of our defeat at Bull Run the other
day, that jeslousies and bad feeling exist among
our Generals, and apparently have more inau-
ence with them than the veal or woe of the ma
ton. That page Of our future history which
shall detail the movements of our army and its
divisions before that eyentfu battle, will be one,
fear, which will cause the patriots cheek to
mantle with shame IS he reads.
The happiest day Of all the year, however,
was that memorable day when Abraham Lincoln
proclaimed freedom throughout all the land, to
all the inhabitants thereof" That proclamation
is rallypg point, and is drawing the line clear
" and distinctly between the enemies and the
friends of tits nations unity. do not mean to
assert that be who does not think this proclama'
ton the right paper in the right time is traitor
but do asser. that be who is driven by bis OPP
position to this measure, to fall into line with
the Vallandighams aud Ben Woodses, whose
evil designs are now so apparent, can not justly
claim a place with those who truly love this
Union. And to this it has come at last. Milk
snd.water Unionists can no longer pass for the
genuine article.
have, since my stay in this city, read, with
pride, of the brave deeds of the Iowa soldiers on
every battlefield of the West, and have never
had reason to blush for her name. Iowa sol.
diery stands at par here, and have often heard
the wish expressed that small modicum of that
element might be infused into this great army
Of the Potomac.
The saddest sight one sees 10 passing around
thls city is the crowded hospitals, where those
humble and unknown ones who threw their bod
les as barrier between the Infatuated enemy
an0 our country's prosperity, and received the
cruel blows aimed at the nations life, are cared
tor Many of them will 60 forth only to the sad
strains of Saul's Dead March, and the record of
their fate will be with the Government underts.
ksr. Many others will 60 forth MANNED and
crippled for life, and dependent for support upon
that country for which they risked their lives
have heard that's great deal of dissatisfaction
exists as to the management of some of these
hospitals, and fear that, as to some Of them,
there is good grouncs for complaint. Yet there
are many noble exceptions to this; and there
are hundreds Of kind-hesrted men and women
here who are devoting their time and talent to
the care OF the sick and wounded soldiers. They
have accomplished much, and are untiring in
their efforts. The spirit manifested by these
brave fellows i very cheering. venture the
assertion that more self-sacri6cing, Drawer set
OF men never existed than the American soldiers
lhavs seen boy, only eighteen years of age
with nothing left OF his right arm but bloody
stump, show spirit worthy Of spartan var.
sor. Said he: my arm is gone, but when
went into battle was willing to give my life,
And have ou!y given my arm. I regret its
loss only because cannot fight for my country
Gy longer, and because instead of victory" land
here his eyes filed with tears,) "Col. Miles sur.
rendered" l am not ashamed to say that when
heard that brave boy speaking such brave
words, my tears were shed with his But must
close. Orrs
The Indian War In Minnesota.
We copy tie following from the St. Paul Pho.
leeF, Of Oct 4th, which publishes letter dated
CFow Wing, Monday, Sept. 29th: