Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-10-24

give up, out could not give up HIS OulCe'
This is sacrifice no Republican will be
apt to make.
EDWIN NJ. STANTON
His Ercellency James Buchanan.
WASHINGTON, June s, 1851.
DEER Sir: Your friends here are very
much gratifed by Judge Blacks report
of improvement in your health. The
accounts we have had occasioned great
deal of solicitude concerning you but L
trust that you may now be speedily re-
stored. Ihoye not written to you for
some time because there was nothing to
communicate that would cheer or graft
fy you. While every patriot has rejoiced
at the enthusiastic spirit
with which the nation has aroused TO
maintain its existence and honor, the
peculation and fraud that Immediately
spring up to prey upon the volunteers
and grasp the public money OF plumber
and spoil have created a strong feeling
of loathing and disgust. And no sooner
had the appearance OF immient danger
passed away and the Administration re-
covered from its panic than a determine
ton became manifest to give strict
party direction, as far as possible to the
great national movement. After lew
Democratic appointments, as Butler and
Dix, ereTgthiRg else has been ercttsiyeiy
deroted 10 black Republican interests. This
has already excited a strong reactionary
feeling not only in New York. but in the
Western States. General Dix informs
me that he has been so badly treated by
Cameron, and so disguised by the gem
eral course of the Administration that
he intends Immediately to resign. This
will be followed by withdrawal OF
financial confidence, and support to a
very great extent. Indeed, the course
of things for the last four weeks has
been such as to excite distrust in every
department of the Government. The
military movements or rather inaction,
also excite great apprehension. 1t is be-
lieved that Davis and Beauregard are
both in this vicinity-one at Harper
Ferry the other at Manassas Gap-and
that they can concentrate over sixty
thousand troops. Our whole force does
not exceed forty-five thousand. 1t is
also reported that discOrd exists between
the Cabinet and General Scott in respect
to important points of strategy.
Our condition, therefore, seems to be
one of even greater danger than at any
former period, for the consequence OF
success by the secessionists would be
far more extensive and irremediable
than if the Capitol had been seized weeks
ago. Ould is reported as having gone
off and Joined the secessionists. Har-
vey, the new minister to Spain, it is dis
covered, was a correspondent with the
secessionists, and communicated the de-
signs and operations OF the Government
to Judge McGrath. 1t is supposed he
will be recalled. Cassius Clay has been
PLAYING the fool at London by writing
letters to the Times, which that paper
treats with ridicule and contempt. The
here is that the decided and
active countenance and support of the
British Government will be given TO
the Southern Confederacy. Mr.. Holt is
still here but | seldom see him. Judge
Black is also here. / should have visi-
ted you but dare not leave town even for
one night. Our troops have slept on
their arms nearly every night for week
attack. Hoping to hear OF
your restoration to good health, l re-
main, as ever, truly yours,
EDwTS NJ STANTON