The Portland daily press., 1862-08-29
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Letter from Washington.
WAsHINGroN, ID. C.. Aug. 24tb. i

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Aug. oath, 1862.
EDITORS PRESS: No finer Regiment ever
entered this capital than the 17th Maine, and
think have seen the major part of those
which for the last 16 months have thronged
these thorougfares, and tarried wasteiulIy at
the bidding of"strategy" beneath the rheumat-
ic canvas of last winter.
The 18th Maine reached here last evening.
dusty and weary, and, after couple of hours
at the Soldiers Retreat, went at once into
camp on the lower or Maryland side of the
east branch of the Potomac, and about two
miles from the Capitol. They are to garrison
the forts, as lam informed, which command the
heights beyond the Navy Yard, leaving those
who have been there for long time past to
take the field, and enter the more active sery-
ice of the Republic. Maine nav well be
proud of such noble and hardy looking sons
as these.
Gen. Howard, the brave and patriotic Chris
tian hero, arrived here last evening. Al
though slavery, and spades, and pickaxes have
got his rightarm, his heart is as strong in hope
and love for his country as ever. How many
have heard, who saw him on the field of Fair
Oaks, speak of his courage and GOODNESS, in
tones and words Of admiration.
have been somewhat surprised in not hear
ing Of the promotion of the Generals brave
young brother-Lieut. Charles H. Howard
who was SO severely wounded in the Chica-
hominy swamps. We expected from Gov.
Washburn handsome recognition of the serv-
ices of this heroic youth. If he had the dispo-
sition, he has not had the physical ability, to
push his claims. While the ambitious. those
who look upon this dreadful war as the OPEN
ing of career for those to whom all others
have failed, have been busy at the wires, poor
young Howard has lain wearly on his back,
languishing from his wound. Now that he is
about taking the field again, how well deserved
would seem to be some worthy token of rec
ognition of his proves. The Governor has
certainly picked up now and then man whose
loyalty has been for long time considered at
least 'little fishy." Is it necessary to pur-
chase now and then such a one by shoulder
strap? Hence came our Bull Runs, and our
other similar exploits. You may be sure
Gen. Howard knows nothing of this cores
pondent's notice of his brother. Nay, he is as
modest and selfsacrifcing as he is brave
Ny notice of Charles Howard is dictated by
the ''fltness of things"
Hon. Z. B. French, I'd Auditor TO the Treas
urer, left here on a visit to his home in Da-
mariscotta, on Friday. He was quite out of
health, suffering under bilious attack. He
is most faithful public officer, and has, as he
deserves, the entire confidence of the Presi-
dent. His physician prescribed the salt air as
aspecific.
The 10th Regiment, which was the first of
the new levies from Maine, attracted great at
tention as they marched up Pennsylvania Av-
enue, on the day Of their arrival. They have
been already placed in Brigade, and have
gone into camp at Arlington Heights 1t is
said that they will soon be pushed forward to
the field. Stirring times are at hand
Were to attempt to give you even a 1.-THE
of the rumors with which the public ear is
vexed, time and paper would fail. i therefore
cease, and subscribe myself, Yours,