The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-12-27
The Grand Forward Movement
INDICATIONS OF 1T.
of the N. Y. World.

tiously striving with might and main to do
something which shall satisfy the patriotic
ardor of the MOI, th. Perhaps, as soldier,
he would prefer to keep his forces inactive
during the winter, in order that be might
have we'll drilled, instructed army in the
spring. But other than solderly consider
ations press upon US. Every thoughtful
citizen appreciates them, and for intelligent
readers they need not here be rehearsed.
On their account General Mcclellan is max
ing preparations for concerted effort
Remember, say his confidential friends, that
only for six weeks past has be been fn act
ual power that he knows better than any
one else the impregnability of the enemy's
position at Centrevile, and that such lines
cannot be directly assaulted-they must be
turned that our flank movement must be
simultaneous and overpowering rivers
must be crossed and new roads cut +; that
two or more coincident movements OF this
sort necessitate three times as much time
and equipment in preparation as an advance
OF the united column.
1t is therefore pretty well understood that
We are all awaiting the complete formation
and departure of Gen. Burnsides expedition
from Annapolis and Fortress Monroe, and
that this movement, instead OF being des-
tined against some extreme southern point,
is to co operate with, and be a portion of,
Gen. McClellan's campaign with the main
army. Ten days more will cover, it is be-
leved, all needful delays at the two ports
mentioned, and this day fortnight may wit
ness four great columns in motion against
the Confederate army.
CORES ponderce OF the New York Herald.
LOUISVILLE, Dec. 10.
The preparations III this State, to all ap-
pearance, have been finished, and action is
now in contemplation. A forward move.
ment of the main force OF the 10000 men
encamped in the vicinity has taken place.
General Nelson's brigade of eight regiments
has moved forward to strengthen the left
wing of the main army, and will take up an
advanced position at Columbia, Adair coun
ty. 1t is thought that the force at that
point, with General Nelson's combined, will
move south to a poiut on or beyond the
Cumberland river. Should Zollikoffer att
tempt to push forward, he could be easily
caught in trap by such movement. But
it is not thought that Zollikotfer will move
north of the Cumberland river. General
Dumont's brigade of six regiments has also
moved to strengthen the main body on the
line OF the Nashville Railroad. General
McCook has advanced to the banks of
Green river, and his advance" is at pres
ent occupying the deserted and fortified
camp of General Buckner. General Crit
tenden is in strong force at Morgantown,
on Green river. A accommodating party
from his brigade is represented to have ad-
vanced as far south as the line of the Bow
ling Green and Memphis Railroad, and de-
stroyed the railroad bridge over Black Lick
Fork of Barrow river. This is not credit
ed here.
The rebols are expecting the Union for
ces TO attack soon, and judging from the
bravado OF Southern papers, are making
desperate attempts to defeat them. Arri
walls from Nashville and other parts of
Tennessee report the utmost CONSERVATION
existing among the people on account of
the drafting goirg on. Hundreds are re-
ported TO have fled from Nashville to East
Tennessee, where forcible resistance to the
drafting system is gaining strength and
power. The rebels evidently expect an at
tack upon Columbus and Bowling Green at
the same time.
Correspondence of the i. Louis Republican
CAIRO. Dec l5.
Ask an officer now what he is doing, and
the answer will be, ''GettiDg ready" Ask
a soldier similar question, as he bustles
around mere busy than usual, and similar
answer is obtained. On all sides prepare
ton is seen, ana activity will soon take the
place OF inacti0u, while th0se that study the
different movements feel new courage as
they see how thoroughly each little act,
serving to effect one great whole, is per-
formed. Nothing cashes everything goes
silently bat smoothly on, and Memphis and
Columbus seem nearer 10 the Federal grasp
than al any tins since The war broke out.
When the gnnbOa}s are finished, ] well
disciplined aod effective army will be ready
to accompany aud support them fomor
row t.ete Is Q grand review, attended by
Genera ~,preis ,5WecuY and Van Rens.
se,21. Il Two former Wiil, | understand
report tLe coalition Of things TO Gen Hal
le,k; Tie -, er no arrived is. night from
w sLu9r3c, ACTS fyr Cen McClcIiYn.
Early M To. morning 2 bot leaves Fer
-bC&tt't '-tst a. 80 MS e'oFf.- w. ~. w 90
regiment, all tie whole amy; which Gen
Graut has 0tlG putting il proper trim Tor
months, will be prepared eveg eager for
INSPECTION. Gove,uweat seems at Ia { to
fully appreciate the necessity for cavalry,
ana IS gathering that par, Of . military arm
Leg- as rapidly Is possible Two regiments
OF Ii II have arrived within the lest few
days. Considering What has yet COS to be
Gone, although a. Immense amount is low
doing. Il month viii probably eapse before
the descent down the Mississippi commences.
Gen. Mcclellan seems determined that the
grand moves from all points, which will
decide the success Of the campaign, shall
take place simulaneOusly-by himself in
Virginia, Gen. Buell. in kentucky, and Gen.
Halieck here. thus preventing one OF the
threatened rebel points from reinforcing the
other, and, as each attacking force will be a
formidable one, distracting secession genius
from concentrating for moment in one
direction. Perhaps Q single week will
number victories decisive, almost final, i'll
success to the Union cause, and destruction
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