Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-03-02
The Experience OF n radical IsePub-
Iican or n Trip 10 Washington.

Iican or n Trip TO Washington.
From an article in the Neue Zeit, u Republican
German paper published in st. Louis, we extract
the following:
now 1T LOOKS AT WASHINGTON.
A trip to Washington compensates. One learns
much. and gets rid of manifold illusions. The
latter may not always be connected with the most
pleasant sensations, but such radiance produces
certainly deeper view into the true situation of
the country which, for many, may be of practical
value. | have never been very sanguine with re-
latiOn to the requisites of Il sure progress of
our cause in the East; | have never estimated the
patriotism, energy of our Representatives in
Congress. the penetration of our leading states
men, the bravery and love Of country of our army,
very highly; but to return so bare of all hope
had not expected. In the annexed communica
ton | viii Ell deavor to place before your readers
the result of my observations.
FEELING IN THE EAST.
The people of the East are completely weary of
the war and desire peace, though this peace be
connected with conditions ever so shameful. The
conviction is deeply rooted, that cannot beat
the Southern army; that, on tue contrary, our
troops cannot make a stand against those of the
Confederate States; that it is useless to continue
still further the waste of blood; that the Repub
ican party, after prolOngation OF probation, has
proven itself incapable to administer the affairs OF
this country, ard that the Democratic party alone
understands how TO hold the reins; that.LincOn
is a weak old woman, and renders our Govern
ment Ridiculous; that we can end the war only by
a compromise, and that hence salvation and re
demptiOn are only to be hoped for from the Dem
ocratic party. The hatred against the negro is
greater than ever before; the prejudice against
the black race grows day by day; the message OF
the President excites disapprObation every day.
The country is exhausted in men and money (;
the woful condition of our finances is a more
heavy affection than all others, because it is felt
at every hour of the day, and but wish how
ers on all lips Peace! Peacel
THE ARMY OF THE EAST.
The army of the East is still more corrupt than
the people. This army is rotten and reasonable
from head to foot The Western troops as soon
arrived at the East become equally corrupted
Upon the whole trip have not met a single sol
der who did not curse the Abolit0nists, On the
negroes to hi, and declare that he would rather
fight for the South than to make stand for the
Liberation of the slaves. OF battle courage and
victory assurance there is not the least to be
found in the Eastern army. The soldiers do not
believe that they can beat the enemy, and there
fore consider an advance impossible. They seem
to be so relaxed that it is doubtful whether they
are capable of HOPING for victory
THE GENERALS INCOMPETENT.
OF Hooker hardly anything more is expected
than Of Burnside. The GeSPrtIOns increase with
every day. The Presidents proclamation is pub
licly cursed and the conduct of soldiers in ears
and in cities is vulgar and brutal beyond descrip-
ton. OF patriotism you lind as little in the East
ern army among the people OF the Eastern
States. The people seem to have no longer an
idea Of patriotism; not man speaks of sacrifices;
from love of the cause hardly ten men world re-
main in regiment. 1t is a real treat, after hav-
ing cOnversed with the soli;ers of the Rappahan-
mock to converse with Rosecrans's and Grant IS
armies.
THE STATESMEN CORRUPT.
The statesmen in Washington, in their turn,
are again more corrupt than army and people.
For them there is but one watchword: "Let US
steal while it is time" Every one prefers to
snatch a portion of the booty out of the strong
box of the Secretary OF the Treasury, though as
if the sin flood were already rolling against the
gates of Washington. Does any one accidentally
think of the dreary condition of the country, he
has to 20 and drown his sorrows in brandy shop.
There is not one, of all our celebrated men. who
ventures soberly and coolly to reflect on the lay
of the land, to look into the future. and to take
in time measures of precaut0n. One only hears
words like this: 1--WE do not know what will
come out of it," 1--WE will see." What can
te done!"
CONGRESS PUERILE.
In Congress. time and energy are forfeited
away with puny measures, and as for the main
question. no one cares The Cabinet members
place the crown upon the whole swnde. Sew
ard has long since gone over to the copperheads;
so has Blair; Stanton always was Democrat; so
the always drunken Halleck; Chase PLAYS a high
game for the Presidential candidacy, and Abe
Lincoln is the rueful counterleit of a man. whom
one needs only to look at in order to bet his
/ hands over his shoulde-.
The DEMOCRACY HOLD TIE REINs.
The radicals are now in great minority-the
Democracy have the rover He who knows the
tough and regardless character of the Democratic
leaders, knows what that means In Washing
ton they only talk Of peace Then separation
into four empires would become most probable
In Virginia, Ohio. Pennsylvania. IIiiana, every
where, even OF loyal people. one hears the same
wish-Peacel And the boldest among the cop.
perheads speak already OF an annexation to the
Southern Confederacy under the regime Of Jefier
son Davis.
- We are informed that there was a free
6ght at Noblesville on Saturday, in which there
was great many black eyes aisl bloody noses
decorated Our informant states that six men