Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-09-10

OF Polk County.
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Drawing Near.
The time cannot be far distant when
there will be another.. desperate haod-to
hand conflict between the grand army
on the Potomac and the rebel forces il
the same nsighborhood. Seven weeks
have now elapsed since the disastrous
action al Bulls Run, since which time
Gen, Mcclellan has been actively en-.
gagged IN organizing one Of the most
powerful forces that ever went forth to
battle, and from present indications we
should Judge that he is nearly ready to
receive or give q blow, a. the case may
be. Let US not forget, however, that
the rebels have not been idle during
that time, but that preparations have
been going on with great alacrity to
meet any emergency. Their forces are
continually crowding upon our lines %
if to challenge . trial 1t arms. They
will be accommodated soon. We dare
say that within the next ten days the
heaviest blow Of this revolution will be
struck. OF the result there is scarcely
any room for doubt. The defeat at
Bulls Run opened the eyes Of our mill
tsry men. We went into the action
unprcpared, u0organizcd and with not
much more show for success than mob
of the same magnitude would have had.
The face of affairs has been changed
now, and if the fortunes of war in tho
next general engagement do not stand
in our favor the country will be badly
disappointed. We have no fears as to
the result. Our army possesses not on
ly superior numbers but is better armed,
in better condition, and VIC have no
doubt bat we have army officers fully as
efficient in every respect as those which
command the rebel forces.
The entire country is v aiting to see
the question decided and all feel a
confidence that one general engagement
between the main armies will put all
doubt at rest as to the future result, and
will do more to bring about peace than
anything else which can be done. A
few days more will decide the question.
Wait patiently until the blow falls, and
watch we'll the result Of it.
By AUruoRIrY.-The special CORES
pondent Of the Philadelphia Enquirer
states that the action of Gen. Fremont
in procIaiming martial law over the en-.
tire State Of Missouri, is in pursuance Of
express instructions Of the War Depart
ment, transmitted to Gen. Fremont by
telegraph. Gen. Fremont possesses the
entire confidence Of the War Depart
ment and Of tho Administration. The
latter has placed unlimited command OF
men and absolute power within the
State of Missouri in the hand Of Gen.
Fremont, and he is expected to use both
to bring back Missouri to the position OF
of loyal State.
Gov. MAGoFEIN.-A despatch from
Frankfort, KY, reports that Gov. Ma
gotlin has privately declared to several
members Of the Legislature his deter
mination to sustain the action: OF the
legislature, whatever it may be, to the
extent of his power. Gov. Magofiin
may be making a virtue of necessity, or
his assumed willingness to be governed
by the Legislature may be Intended to
cover his secret cooperation with the
rebels. No harm will come of watching
him closely.
The SMALL TREASURY NOTEs.-The
Washington National Intelligencer says
tina. the treasury notes of small demon.
nations, payable on demand, are enter.
ing into circulation there with a free.
dom which proves perfect confidence in
the resources and stability Of the Gov.
eminent. These notes afford great con.
yenience for the transmission OF funds
from place to place, and remind the "old
folks of the prosperous days when Uni
ted States bank notes we're current every
where.
A CLERGYMAN, while walking the
deck OF steamer at st. John, N. b.,
where secessicnism had considerable
footing, noticing the American flag fly
ing from the masthead Of ship, taunt.
'nsly said to Col. Favor: j" Why don't
you take slice off that flag, since you
nave lost . portion Of your country r.
ankee like, the Colonel quickly replied:
why don't you tear a leaf from vour