Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1863-12-02
Washington Letter.
WASHINGTON Cry, Nov. "A, 1868.

WASHINGTON CRY, Nov "a, 1858.
The President is, at present, busy pre-
pairing his Message for Congress The
country may expect one of those plaia,
intelligent and honest documents, 50
characteristic of our Chief Magistrate.
Certainly it is to be rejoiced at that, in a
time like the present, we have at the
head of our affairs SO wise and so patri-
otic a statesman as Mr. Lincoln. Mr.
Lincoln has quaint way of expressing
his views in regard to the policy to be
pursued in the future. To use bis own
language, "he never cusses a creek un-
til he comes to it," and certain opinions
and various letters of some members of
his Cabinet, in regard to the future poll
cy of the Administration, are not to be
regarded as official, DOR by authority"
That Mr. Lincoln has proven himself
fully equal. TO the occasion thus far, but
few will doubt, and the country may we'll
trust him for the future.
The moral effect of the recent cleo
tions is already seen and felt Our for
eign relations, for while in such pre-
carious situation, are again relieved of
any doubt, and it may be easily seen, |
from the tone of the English and French |
press, that both those nations are begin
ming to fear the power, if they despise
the friendship, of the North. 1t may be !
set down as fixed fact that no more
pirates" will be fitted out in English
ports, and that aid from abroad, which
the South SO ardently prayed for and GER
tainly expected, has vanished into thin
air." The information given to the Sec
retary of War by Lord Lyons, in regard
to the plot in Canada for the release of
the rebel prisoners on Johnson's Island,
is significant of the increasing good will
of England. 1t is especially to be re-
marked, that che who waits and watches
on the border" either failed to discover
the plot, or if he did discover it, failed
to communicate the knowledge of it to
any of his friends in the United States
Mr.. Vallandighams devotion to the Un-
ION is certainly no longer a matter Of
doubt
Recent arrivals here of released pris
oners from Richmond, fully confirm all
that has been stated of the treatment of
our Union prisoners by the rebels. The
rebel authorities at Richmond refused.
doubtless from motives of expediency,
to allow our Government to furnish sup
plies for our unfortunate soldiers in their
hands, but agreed to permit contributions
from individuals and charitable associa-
tons to go forward. Gov. Morton, of
Indiana, was among the frs; to dispatch
a State agent to City Point, with sup
plies for the soldiers from his State.
While many supplies have already gone
many more will be needed, and
the different aid societies ought to move
actively in the matter
Such treatment to prisoners of war is
a libel upon the civilization of the age,
and is what might reasonably be expect
ed OF Government which boasts that
human slavery is its "chief corner stone.
Surely the most ardent defender of South
rights will haydFs iBffi~ Of War ths' Is one Of
those rights.
The recent decision of Judge Under
wood, of Virginia, confscating the real
estate Of rebels in eesimple, is the sub
ject of much discussion here. Whether
or not the Supreme Court will sustain the
decision, remains to be seen.
"Onward II is the word now at the War
and Navy Departments, and we may con-
fdently look for great victories in short
time The country demands that the
war be vigorously prosecuted, and our
generals in the field will be made to
hearken to the voice Of the people. Many
months cannot roll away before the re-
bellion will be crushed, and even the New
York Tribune fixes the end of the war
on the first of May next. Peace may
not come to our borders so soon as that,
but sooner or later, we will have peace
permanent peace.and that great disturb
ing element, slavery, win be banished
from among US. 81
Slavery deprived cf its political i'm
portance is no longer desirable by the
South, and the manner in which Mis-
souri, wheels into the line of free States,
is as surprising as pleasant @
Mr.. Colfax is regarded certain Of cleo
uon 10 Ine Opeakershlp. lie Is declueuly
the most prominent candidate, and his
chances may be regarded certain. The
West is entitled to the position, and
surely no man in the present Congress
possesses, so eminently, the qualifiea
tions necessary for the person occupying
so important position. His election
will be hailed with delight by the loyal
people, and so great responsibility
could not be entrusted to better keeping
thau in Schuyler Colfax's hands
OCCIDENT.