Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-09-07
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wAsHrNeToN, September 3, 1861.
To ne Editors Of 0e Daily Pyess,
"Hasten Slow" is ar old, II not an an. |
proved maxim. Steam and lightning have |
rather snubbed Lstiniau philosophy; still |
there is world of truth in it. Thorough
ness is apt TO be more effective than speed.
General Scott was always particularly OPP
posed TO "a fire in the rear" Grand events
may cast their shadows before. Whenever
and whatever the next move may be- it will
show we are ready for all contingencies
Beauregard is quite satisfied, no doubt, OF
this, but circumstances may oblige him to
either an advance or retreat. Maryland is
the land of plenty, and opens the door, as the
South believe, to Washington. 1t is well
known that forward movement was Or
dered at-not to-Richmond some three
weeks since. Unfortunately, no doubt, as
the rebels suppose, long and severe south
easter "set in"-such q deluge of rain in
August was remarkable. In the mean time
the War Department made convusive eff.
fort-hurry up the troops-old or fresh
companies or regiments. Of course the
North responded, as it always has done-the
troops are here-not to be too particular say
from one hundred and fifty TO two hundred
| thousand men, of all arms and all degrees of
efficiency. The "bars" are nearly put up
| MaTylandward, approach what way you will.
| Heavy siege guns are already in place; brig
AIDES of the best troops occupy all accessible
| points the magic circle is swept by wires,
which can instantly put in motion, if neces
sary, the entire corps d arme-in word, we
| are in forward state of preparation.
| Beauregard again hesitates, and we'll he
may. He knows the immense risk he must
incur, but the feeling South, arrogant and
vain, glorious as it always has been, is now
so buoyant that the reckless demagogues
flatter it to the topmost bent. Phiadelphia
is largely prated about by the Richmond
press. "a dash for Philadelphia" is the
war-cry nova dash it would be indeed.
Davis knows better, and the old heads in
the secret conclave called Congress, will no
doubt put heavy curb on their aspirants for
msrtyrdom. The glorious news from North
Carolina may make some demonstration
necessary, but if Dsviss advice is followed,
their line of policy will be carried out behind
batteries and forts. The best informed men
here incline to this opinion, and that no
great battle will occur until we advance to
their lines of defense. 1t is questionable,
however, as before remarked, if so large
force can be sustained in a country nearly
exhausted of supplies. Commercial reports
do not confirm the yield of the Southern
wheat harvest. Flour in New Orleans, by
last advices, was $500 so; at Charleston,
81 50@8; at Memphis, $6 so; Montgomery,
$40. Corn ranges at same points, 1901 20 (;
DdCOu lfUY1l lCs, luSSS pOTh pGOCYGl, awful
prices for army supplies. Groceries command
still more exhorbitant rates. Brown sugar
at Richmond, 25(030c; and at interior points
as high as SOC. per pound coffee, 30(950c !;
tea $2(02 %, and so on. Butter is not put
on the Richmond tables and ice long since
melted away. AS to winter clothing, what
is the army to expect2 No flannel, no shoes.
Philadelphia So boots command from $90l2.
These matters may decide their movements,
whether of their own choice or not; adding
to the above an almost entire destitution OF
medical stores, and the supply of powder so
limited that the soldier is charged one dollar
for every missing cartridge not used in active
duty.
There is some anxiety felt here with re.
gard to operations in the West-Mssouri
, especially. General Mcclellan has great
confidence in the Western troops After his
first reconnaissance, he observed to military
friend, II must have eight or ten regiments o
Ohio and Indiana troops but the demands
. of the Mississippi Valley are likely to US,
= the entire requistons by the Government
: how large they have been, as well as nobly
: answered, every Western man here swing
: his bat with an honest pride. The low
boys have been the toast of late-tbey ar
, perfect bricks. 1t was a noble ovation theJ
|, received at Dabuque-responded to by tht
whole country"
There have been some "peace meetings" il
!, | SOuutCtiSuh-dlGN WIO 50 ueCh
would grace the halter pick out some factor
village which has enjoyed considerably
|, trade with the South, and work up few
! operatives to "secesh' movement. Thi
!. : largest liberty, the usual cover for treason
. will not avail them any longer-the Govern
: ment has determined to act promptly an
u decidedly hereafter.
1t has only been week or two since ther
- was daily communication with Richmond
: starting just below the Navy. yard. Crino
. line carried the mails, but what was the con
% tract price is not stated. Though this lin
4 has been broken up, gentleman arrived o
: lower route only day or two since. Th
. right ferriage over the river is rather expen
- sive-$l0 head would not answer for mis-
AZ cellaneous travel, but Government dispatche
-, are doubtless free. The same gentleman sa
10 10 the New Y York and Baltimore papers at IL
., 1a principal places. So many points are OPT
~ ~ it will be rather difficult to make this er
-, ~ barge effective.
u The sickness of friend rendered visit
=, the other side of the river quite urgent bus
~ ~ ness" warm day, and so mauy hours
u u the saddle, makes brevity desirable -partic
u larly for the needs of daily press. Aft
Il, due arrangements for the removal of the i
~ valid, accepted the invitation of an offic
- =: on a Reconnaissance of out posts. The rebC
~ are advancing their field works; why tn
" are permitted is beyond my ken. They m
roI NO easily Dub lNo VI
ib". ba miles is rather too close for good neighbc
n 20 hood. 1t is idle to suppose any intention
rn -, attack on our heavy Notifications. No dot
rra if the passage of the Potomac is "mIita
NU necessity" as the De Kay correspondent
uo the Louisville Courier atfirms, then gra
no nr' 'splurge" will be made opposite, to keep O
oa1 troops here active. This is silly feint at {
,at "a. best. They know we have troops enough
nJ meet them at all points; still l must say {
nSe ne opinion over the river is, that an engag
", On ment is imminent. The rebels may not
y obliged to wait for the chance of trying,
M ~ Mcclellan has the most formidable prepal
III, tions ready for any contingency.
e. Below Alexandria, also, as l learned, tht
40 is every evidence of some intended mo-
Tho ment by Beauregsrd. The position of pic
'n0 cts, occupying opposite sides Of a farm, m,
keep up constant state of agitation.
= On myreturn the rumor of the morning,
to JEFF. Davis's death, comes back from N
York. No credit is attached to it, howe'