Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-04-30
LETTER FROM WASHINGTON.

BurRside's Corps en- route TO the FroEI--
Visit of OhIoans 10 Gov. BrOush--OhiO
'''' WASHINGTON, April q.
EprroRs LEADER The city was all
astir yesterday to witness the march of
Burnside's corps through the city en- route
to the front, vsriously estimated at from
80 to 10000. The day was beautiful, and
the heavy rain Of the previous night, as if
in anticipation of their arrival, had efec-
tually freed the streets from dus'.
The whole Of 14,h street from Willard's
to F street was lined with people, and on
the balcony Of the hotel stood the Presi-
dent, hst in hand, and by his side, Gen.
Burnside, and as regiment after regiment
Of veterans fled by, proudly bearing the
taitersd colors with their historic inscrip-
tions, there was general shout and clap
ping Of hands, and as the President and
Burnside were recognized by the troops,
they made the welkin ring with their
cheers. The three blsck. regiments, filed
to the maximum, ELECTED general common
dstion for their marching and soldierly
bearing, and received hearty tributes Of
applause. This is the first time in the
history of the rebellion that the citizens Of
Washington have witnessed 80 large a
body of troops on the march through the
city-and it was truly magnificent sight
to see them marching in pIstOOns, with
music playing, banners streaming, and
muskets glisiening in the sunlight for g
distance Of half q mile Of unobstruoted
view. In any city but this secession
hole" of Washington there would have
been perfect ovation Of welcome to thesl
braves, during the entire extent Of tht
line (3 or 4 miles) but aside from tht
clerks and loyal residents temporarily il
Washing gton, theregimsnts passing through
the city scarcely ever hear word Of vel
come or receive any attention. Disguis
it as you may, the citizens Of the Capita
/ are disloysl TO the core-snd had they
have had Ben. Butler to deal with at tn
outset Of this rebellion, they would hsv
been within the Southern lines lon, age
A large number Of the resident 0hiosn
paid their respects last evening in bod,
to our worthy Executive, Hon. Johl
Brough, at the rooms Of the State Agent
passing q very social and pleasant evenin
: in the Interchange Of civilities. Buckeye
here feel proud Of our Governor, repre-
senting ably as he does the loyal senti
ment Of the State, and Withsl possessing
! goodly share Of the backbone and Jsckso
grit that might be prOhtably used in Othe
localities.
e The oHIo UNION CLUB, composed Of cit
l zsns Of Ohio in the city and department.
was oTEsnizsd about 3 week since, an
will be ready when the campaign opens
take an active part in fighting copper
heads and extinguishing treason.
The military situation is not general
known here outside Of the War Depsr
ment, thanks to the ability Of the Generi
y commanding to keep his counsels but
think there is no doubt but that the Coz
ernment feel every confidence in the abil
ty Of Gen. Grant to give the rebels 81
= we're 1rubbing if they will only fight.
+ Burnside locked and felt well yesterds,
= and the President was said to be in unusl
ally good spirits by those who converse
i with him.
q Somebody viii probably be injured
- Virginia before many days, at least, thi
IS is the current opinion here, and whether
I be triumph or disaster TO our arms, Il
country cannot long remain in doubt,
,e momentous events are rapidly culmins
/ ing. JUNIUS.