Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-09-13
FROM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, D. C., Sept 10Th, 1867.
We have passed through several days of
anxious suspense, not knowing for a week
past when the rebels would attack the city,
and suppOsing that this city or Baltimore
was the requirement they designed, not
withstanding the apparent intention to in
wade Pennsylvania.
The loyal citizens have been ready to do
all in their power to save the capital from
falling into rebel hands, but it cannot be
denied that the military events of the last
days of August, had somewhat discouraged
UniOnists, and prOpOrtiOnally elated Sc
eessiOnists in our midst. We have never
lost confidence in the bravery of our SOL
diers, but we have in some of our Gener-
ais, and it is well known that our soldiers
have also, and have no heart to try to win
battles under their command. General
Pope's defeat on the SOth Of August, was
not chargeable to this, but to the dillatory
movements of General Mcclellan in send
ing reinforeements.
It is q shame that our country should
suffer from these jealousies among the
leaders Of our armies. There is no patri-
otism in the mans breast that puts his
own interest before the interest of the
country; and military law should be strict
" enforced against these criminals as a
warning to other Generals and officers of
Mono-va11'u Ia
the defeat more disastrous, and the only
reason that can be given for Pope's plac-
ing so much confidence in him is that he
supposed Mcdowell better acquainted with
the country, having had command so long
in that department.
McDowelps conduct, and that of some
others high in command, should receive
prompt investigation, for the soldiers have
no confidence in him, although he has
many friends. But if it is proven
that he or any other officer, is in
competent, negligent or worse, he should be
promptly removed or punished, no matter
who his friends are. WeWant good Gener-
al to command and then the job will be
done up right. Notwithstanding all anxi-
ETY. for the safety of the capital and the
cause Of the Union from the above recited
wrongs, there is another that we dread more
in the future, that is, that the Union party
of the country should fail to send to the
next Congress members who will urge and
demand an earnest, thorough and decided
prosecution Of this war until every rebel is !
subjugated. We fear "peacc Congress. !
We don't believe the mass of the people |
would think, for a moment, Of making any |
terms with rebels, but we know that seees-
sion sympathizers are making every effort |
70 work in members TO the next Congress. |
through the medium Of the Union move |
ment, that will do all they can to cripple |
the prosecution Of the war to suppress the !
rebellion. This viii be done on several |
pretenses to lull the suspicion of the peo-
pie, and therefore our anxiety.
1t is evident to every one that the Ad-
will take the character of the
men elected to the next Congress, as an in
dex Of the wishes of the people of the loyal
State. Then let the Union men Of each
district know well the men
they send to represent them. Trust to no
uncertainties or the assertions of inter
ested friends. If district is represented
by an earnest patriotic man, who has been
-ried and found true, the safest way is to
send him again. If not represented by
such man, find one to send that is true;
but don't make a mistake in this time of
,ur country's need.
AN is quiet on the Potomac" as far as
leard from to-day.
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