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Important from Washington.

effect of the Manassas battle Abroad — martial law — the Busted capitalists Demand a Charms in the Cabinet.



Washington, Aug. 26.
--The foreign correspondence received at the Departments does not disguise the fact that the United States Government has suffered severely, in the estimation of foreign Governments, by the disastrous defeat at Bull Run. They consider that that battle has closed the door to any reconciliation between the sections.

The special correspondent to the Herald says that Washington city is much excited by the report that martial law will soon be declared.

A committee from Boston has been here to induce President Lincoln to change his advisors. The committee represent a body of capitalists who will not risk their money unless certain changes are made.

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