Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-02-05
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Correspondence Cleveland Leader.l
WAsuTNaToN. February .. 1858.

Correspondence Cleveland Leader.I
WASHINGTON, February ?, 1858,
Army of the Potomac-Negro Regiments
Bankrupt BilL-iStrest Railroads Ohio
Relief Association.
Among the many Generals who have
successfully risen and fallen on the tide
Of public opinion, General Apathy seems
to claim periodical prominence, and at
the present time is virtually COM
mander ofthe army of the Potomac. Still
remaining where they rested on their re-
turn from across the river, the state Of the
weather has compelled them to be station
ary, the depth of the mud constantly mir
ing the wagons and mules, and making
a forward movement impossible for the
present and for some time to come, unless
the mud should suddenly dry.up which at
this season Of the year may be possible but
not probable. But why this general apathy?
this want Of enthusiasm? almost open in
subOrdinstiOn, and daily desertions p
"Facts are stubborn things" and the one
fact that the two semi-rebel sheets-the
New York Herald and World-are about
the only papers that have an extensive
circulation in the army of the Potomac
show to what an extent their poison has
been diffused. Another fact that the New
York Herald is the mouth piece Of " Little
Mac the great paper General, of whom
propose to give few items hereafter, shows
the hobby he bestrode and its influence
upon his followers.
The army are dissatisfied with their com
manding officers, pretend to think they
are fighting for the niger, take exceptions
to niger equality, and on every occasion
to find fault, will do so, so long as the NelV
York Herald and World are dllOwed 10 spread
their poison among them. It is not
so in the army Of the West and they have
had obstacles equally as formidable to en-
counter. You need not look for any move
ment Of the army of the Potomac for some
time to come, that is TO say q forward
movement.
The question Of raising negro regiments
has caused Of late quite an agitation in
the House, during which, Lovejoy, of Illi-
nois, and Dunn, Of Indiana, made telling
speeches completely aRnihilating Wick
life, of Kentucky, who was poWerless TO
"come to time"
They were able efforts, and elicited the
warm eommendation Of members general
ly. The friends of Mr. Dunn, from Indi-
ana, complimented him on the following
evening with q splendid serenade from the
Marine Band.
The Bankrupt bill, which was set for
last week on Thursday, has not yet been
reached, and think in its present state
will not pass, there being some very OBJ
jectionsble and very unjust features
which will be strenuously opposed, and 1
think from all the information derived
from members that its passage this session
is extremely doubtful.
Street Railroads have at length become
an institution in this city, though the
Washingtonians fought them for a long
time. Northern enterprise and capital
finally succeeded in pushing them through,
and they will doubtless prove an excellent
investment.
At a recent meAting Of the Ohio Reli eff
Association, the Ohio soldiers in the va
AAOuo ASo PAbhAo Al INC C4by htEt I6pOEbeu
as doing well in my next will give
you their names as far as can be ascer-
tsined for the benefit of their Ohio friends.
This Association, without making any
noise or stir, is doing a vast amount of
good, more so than any similar association
in this city. send you list of the hos
pitals in this city and neighborhood.-
Ohioans may feel assured of every atten-
tion and care being shown to any wound.
ed soldiers from our State who happen :,
be in Washington.
Among the Clevelehders in 'Wasb;nctor
notice Hon. John A. Foo, orJ ,l- H. ~ w
W. Allen, tsmpOrarp sS;ouTninS NC TS. nv
city swarms With g. III ~-ns 1.Is-N ny
hotels, bOarJ' onJ % nr;Sote I bonsas 81 3s;na ;Is
- n,ieJ "a: " epletiOn. The old story comes
.. a. an peculiar appropriateness just now,
all quiet on the Potomac"
JUNIUs.