The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1862-06-25
Washlnglon Corre,ponaenoe.
WAsHISaroS CTTr, \
June 20, 1882.

June 20, 1902.
Ma. EDrToR.-Every Western man who
designs visiting the Capital Of our Country,
should, BY ell means. purchase his ticket via
the Baltimore & Ohio RaiIroad-Graaon,
Oakland, Martinsburg and Harper's Ferry,
names destined hereafter to occupy conspic-
uous places in the history OF our country,
all invite his attention, and considered in re-
lation 10 the events Of the war that have
taken place at or near them, will amply re-
pay him Tor the trip. From Cumberland al.
most to the Junction, on every side, we see
the ruinous effecrs of the sad, sad conflict
in which we are engaged. At Harper's
Ferry this is particularly the case. The
magnificent bridge that spanued the river at
that place lies in a vast heap Of ruins; but
amidst it all, one cannot but wonder at the
immense energy and untiring perseverance
Of the managers Of that great thoroughhre.
To the officers OF the b. & o. r. R. the na-
tion will be forever indebted. Through the
facilities for transportation furnished by 1t,
thrice has Western Virginia been saved from
INVASION, and twice has the Capital itsel
been made secure. They have overcome all
kinds of impediments; have stood unmoyed
in the midst of the greatest difficulties, and
BY constant stretch Of ingenuity perseve
rance and self sacrifice, have successfully and
successively resisted the fiercest assaults o.
'tme, war, food and fire." Garrett and his
"Ralroad Brigade" have certainly earned fcr
themselves the title Of "the InvncibIes."
At the Capital, the most noticeable move
ment at present, is the vast preparations
which are being made to secnre hospital
room for our sick and wounded soldiers
Nine churches and a large number Of other
buildings have been taken possession Of by the
Government for that purpose. 1t is calcula-
ted, that by the time the labor Of transform
ing these buildings is completed, there will
be room for the comfortable accommodation
of twenty thousand invalids, in this immed.
ate vicinity; and glancing at the preparations
that are being made for the great struggle at
| Richmond, we know not how soon the entire
space may be occupied. Twenty thousand
MANNED, mangled and diseased wrecks of hu.
manity! What a spectacle for the Capital
Of our nation! What commentary on the
folly and madness of mankind! If lis pic
ture of human suffering, W hich has alread ,
began to grow by rapid aggregation towards
frightul reality, only operates to check, in
some degree, the mania for human slaughter
that seems to possess and animate some o.
our more radical representatives in Congress
it will not be without its good effects. Hea.
ven grant it may be so!
Citizens from the various States are busy
organizing Societies for the relief OF the dis
abled among their own CT izens; and the good
they have already accomplished has beer
great
In Congress, legislation, "lke wounded
snake, drags its slow length along" The
Tax Bill is undergoing the most laborec
manipulations, and while all agree that 8
bill should pass, members are compelled t
resort to series of the most "artful dodging'
to avoid threading upon their neighbor's
toes" In the Committee, "What will Mrs
Magruder say?" is asked twice by each mem
Der, concerning each provision ofthe bill, be-
fore it is finally passed upon. They all ap
pear to have holy horror Of the 'after
claps."
The Pacific Railroad bill appears to be in
volved in an intricate labyrinth of amend
ments and supplements, from which there i
but little hope Of safely extricating it.. Al
to the confscation and emancipation bills
there appears to be an immense anxiety OF
the part Of certain members to get hom
and consult with their constituents before
committing themselves. On this account i
is believed that there will be an adiournmen
soon after the great battle, which is now i'm
pending before Richmond takes place.
cannot. OF course, give you any accoun
OF the movements OF Mcclellan, which yol
have not already received by telegraph. Tn,
strongest indications here are that the rebel
have at last found their "last ditch" shall
however, endeavor to keep you posted on al
LEGAL and other matters of interest; and 81
for the present Adios. CABLE.