Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-10-10
The Morale OF the EuslI.h Army.

| lno New York Courier observes, that the most
striking feature in the late from Europe is not
the landing Of the allied troops the Crimea since
that was fully expected; but the unexpected fact that
the morale Of considerable portion of the British
army has been shaken. The extract from the Con-
stantinople correspondence of tho London Times,
| which publish below, leaves no room for doubt;
and the fact is admitted. and sorrowiuly commented
upon in the editorial columns Of the 7imes ITSELF
The Courier further remarks that the existence OF
such feeling is new and important element in a
calculation of tho probable results Of the expedition.
Enthusiasm is = virtue most important for all great
enterprises even in peace but especially is it neces-
ssry in war. Without it no army is respectable no
glory possible. The following is the extract refer
| red to:
IT. however, anything could defeat enterprise so ne.
cessary and hopeful would be the toneu which has
discussed during the last few weeks To pretend
expedition popular would be what must be
couradicted by private letter written fro the
Of There be purpose served by ANY conceal
men and, the effect produced by the dependency
gloomy predictions Ct the officers has been grea, upon the
people Of the country Is better that the public home
should know what 10 secret here. The delays which
occurred the atensss of the and the sickness
OF the army have impaired the confidence which few
months ago inspired by novelty and excitement
That each of these drawbacks well inspire considers
ton Is not TO be denied but they insufficient justify
the Of complaint aud tecrminaion which has recent
~ prevailed For month before the sailing of the eI
pedtion nothing heard but presages Of woe. The
fleets would be destroyed by empests betrayed fogs
cholera would break With tenod viruence during the
crowded voyage the ground would be too hard for throw
ing up ntrenehmeuts or too soft Tor the transport OF
artillery the troops would perish for of water
or DO swept away by the torments OF autumn. That
evil effect will practically follow, far regards the Of
tcers who these op'nons 10 not probable Place
them in front of enemy and these paiuve predc
will be forgotten they will light With the courage
which hss always marked the nations But With the
the case ia different Military discipline generates i'm
plicit reliance the opinions well nstucve ODE.
dieuce TO the commands OF superors and care has
been taken 10 conceal from the soldiers the mis-
siyings Of their officers In fact, the probability ard
the certainty, Of failure has been the
ect OF conversation everywhere and small part
army has been brought consider itself orlorn hope
sent desperate enterprise satisfy the demands OF
ignorant public shelter falling Ministry and gain pop.
ulsy for inm throne NolcSs has been the effect on
The people among whom live. Speak Turk about
the expedition, and he will throw up his head aud suck
nj. BREATH he always does when lie wishes express
ncredult! contempt The Greeks full of hope that
the tide will turn, and their mount more in the
ascendant uuder the shelter Of the uvinci6e Russians
IL said that rockets have been sent up along the
oy these people and the BuEians to notify the
se Geeis have taken. But the tale improbable
and even inconprehensble. Whatever may be the ex-
tent OF the assistance opposition may receive from
the natives oil this country, is most certain that
pectacn prevails Of disaster the allied armies
and il is equally certain lhst such feeling has arisen
rom the mpruderly expressed ni.givngs Of class OF
men With whom open criticism "a q dcfaut 10 duty. We
wait with anxiety the dougs OF the in the
Black Sea and OF the In the various capitals
but one thing should be avoided Ii is possible that
goIiatODs mpy bring this affair Satisfactory eud Il
also probable that force which has sailed Varna
viii perform with credit the duties which England eI-
poets. Either diplomacy effect the objects
he world and of civil ztuon, but little be expected
from either when the other inerieres with it. l. is
hoped that the dipnmstis will hamper the Generals
the oitgs OF the Generals the negotiations
should Gar be disposed 10 submit an atmisiics might
advisable, but still there should by proof Of lis
good faith in the offer before the expedition /. ordered
oack TO port aud the great event Of the deferred
another year.