The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-11-27

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WASHINGTON NAVY YARD, Nov. IL.
EDITOR REPUBLIcAN-We came up from In
dian Head last evenipg-fOr what purpose OF
how long to remain, 10 yet unknown. Since N,
last, the following constitutes the most impor
tant information of operations on the Lowe,
Potomac.
Our troops have taken possession Of Matthias
Point, destroyed the building and burned the
timber, so that masked battery there is out OF
the question. Gen. Hooker's division i. at Budd's
Ferry, throwing up intrenchments and mounting
guns Tor the purpose of operating upon the Ship.
ping point batteries, nearly opposite. Professor
Lowe is in Mattanoman Greek with huge ba
loon, and has "gone up" on several occasions
tor the purpose Of observing operations on the
other side. The Flotilla have been busy in their
sphere, and OF course, give the rebels no little
annoyance.
Another near battery has been discovered on
Cockpit Point, and our observations of their
movements tends to strengthen the impression
that the traitors are putting forth all the ener-
gies they possess. They are in earnest, and
will holly contest the oceupacy of the Virginia
Shore.
So much for news, and now for a little philOs-
ophzing upon recent events. Gen. Scott, in
obedience 70 the laws Of nature and the wishes
of his cOuntrymen, has retired from active SER
vice. "The world moves" and Young America
in the person Of Gen. Mcclellan, takes control
of our armies. From this date, look for deeds,
not words. To the arduOus duties of his position,
he brings a well disciplined mind, vigor and
strength hitherto strangers to the management
Of our Affairs To all the accomplishments of
thoroughbred soldier, he adds modesty of de-
meanor and so complete a knowledge of all the
ntcacies of his duties, that he is the idol Of the
army. He has inspired confidence before un-
felt. his career will be glorious one 4; under his
leadership the supremacy of Law will be estab
lished, the elements of dscOrd removed. lie is
the Washington of 1861.
The Great Naval Expedition is complete sue.
cess. How good that it is that this first blow
has fallen in the rebel nursery. South Carolina
ought to suffer, for it is from her teachings
the heresy of estate rights" that all our troub.
les proceed. She idOlized Calhoun while he
lived, and when dead, calendered him among
the saints. She has encouraged the growth of
hot-headed politicians holding his peculiar views,
and for the last twenty years has been busy in
forming alliances with her sister States, offensive
to the National Government and intended for its
final overthrow. She has been the old maid of
the sis,erhood; a tattlng mischief maker. BY
a master stroke of policy the leaders of the re-
belliOn transferred their military operations to
the border states, leaving the citizens of the
cotton producing region to the undisturbed cul-
lure of that article which was to procure a re-
,ognitiOn OF their government by foreign powers,
and secure their assistance in opening their ports
for traffic. And while their Potomac army was
building batteries and wasting powder on the
harmless oyster slOops, our expedition strikes
home to the traitors hearts. 1t opens ports for
them with vengeance. 1t takes possession OF
4 good harbor, secures a strong land position,
,uts off a communication between Savannah and
Charleston and offers for sale two million dollars
worth of their cotton free of export duty. Its
'ale will pay the expense of the expeditiou-the
'ebels can add to their defeat, the knowledge
hat they must pay the expenses. 1t is glo-
Ous result-nOw for another feet on the coast
gun boats on the Mississippi and in McClel.
ans own good time a movement of the land for
.es.
The prospect Of a speedy termination of the |
var, is much better than two weeks since The
ebels cannot endure many such blows.
And now wish to give little advice to the
Methodist ministers of Michigan. They have
'een SO unfortunate as to grievously offend the |
'rilliaut genius of the Lansing Journal. His
title vial of wrath has been poured upon their |
levoted heads. They doubtless feel bad, very |
rad about it. Their religious belief, will, of
curse afford some consolation in this, their hour
f trouble, but if insufficient, let them do as did
he man when the jackass kicked him" con-
ider where it comes from this will a.suage |
heir sorrow.
Truly, &C., AC.W.