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To hs Ediisys II ne Ffes Pres.
GINrLEhEN.-Some months since, 4
military eneampment OF Volunteer Com
Paniss vas suggested. and The idea very
'oon became popular. II vas intended
that the companies Of the Western Shore
Of Maryland and the bordering counties
OF Virginia and Pennsylvania should be
embraced in the invitation I was
pleased TO see IN the Baltimore Pstrio, Of
the S2d. q short commune alton from 9
Member Of the Poiomse Rife" in refer.
enee TO 1t. The purpose is 4 noble cue
1t springs from an exalted, pure, warm,
patriotic feeling. which must fad q re-.
sFonse ia the bosom Of every true Amer.
ean-acd 10 al evidence Of what our be.
loved country may expect. or depend
upon. whenever she should require the
services Of our gallant Volunteer Compa.
MES. Though the small speck Of War"
may be dissipated. by the success Of Sir
Robert Peel and the Conservaiivesi in Eng.
land-oiher considerations which address
themselves with equal force to the char
ae'er. patriotism and Esprit "a corps Of the
companies should encourage them in the
prosecution Of the desiga. No one doubts
but much good would grow out Of the en-
campment. spirit OF emulation would be
instlled in every company that purpose
attending; military discipline. and 4 com.
mendaole solGierly appearance would be
the consequence. From thirty to forty
handsome uniform companies, Dragons,
ARTILLERY, Infantry, and Rife,
"ln ell the pomP and circumstances OF war;
would =
days, 10 learn the practical duties Of a
camp, and the evolutions OF the Battalion,
Brigade or Division. The members Of
the companies, field officers, and ell. would
be Afforded an opportunity Of exchanging
civllltles, OF becoming acquainted, form.
ing inendshiPs, and as band Of patriot
brothers grow more closely knit together.
These are only some Of the inducements
held out TO the formation Of the encamp-
ment. Fer the convenience Of the com.
panies mentioned by the writer in the
Patriot, II is supposed Frederick, Marv.
lane, would suit ~ well as any other point;
It seems more central aud accessible than
Washington City or Baltimore, though +
vould prefer Washington City to any
other place; by Rail Road or Canal, most
OF the companies could reach IL, and the
common and mall afford a fine field for
the eVolniionS. In addition to the com.
panies enumerated by the writer in the
Patriot. there are companies in Baltimore
County. Carroll. Prince George, Calvert.
Montgomery. Frederick, Washington and
Alleg haDy, Md; Mercer, Franklin, Al.
ANS, &c, Pa; Berkeley il fFerAon Clarke,
Loudoun, Fairfax and Frederick Virgins;
and Alexandra. d. c.. which should
like TO see attend; philadelphia, Too. boasts
OF many splendid companies: they are not
too far of; one day will bring them TO
either Frederick, Md. or the city Of wash.
ingion. II is hoped therefore that every
company within striking distance in Penn.
sylvania. Delaware. Maryland, Virgins,
and the District Of Columbia will attend.
Let the companies Of Washington CITY.
Baltimore. York and Lancaster take 1p
the subject, name the day and place, and
my word Tor it more than three thousand
troops will be found upon :he ground.
PUTNAM.