Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-06-06
The gntlana gerala.
MORNING, JUNE 6, 1861.
GEOGRAPHY AND WAR.

UEOGRAPd1 AND w Ak.
The study of geography is at all times a
pleasant one, and when connected with mill
tary movements of an interesting character,
it becomes somewhat exciting one. 1t mas
been said, with more truth than many will
admit, that the majority of our people learn
geography well, in no other way than in the
wake of advancing and retreatiug armies
and in the din and strife of contending arms.
The maps of India, the Crimea, Italy,
Southern Europe and Mexico have within
the past few years been opened to as, to our
profit, in this respect, and our people are now
called upon to study the geographical posi-
tons of our own country under the same ex-
citing influences.
To those, then, who are most earnest in
their inquiries in regard to the war news of
to-day, or that which is likely to come to-
morrow-we would say--do not only read
the papers-but in connection with this, let
each one refer to his maps as he reads his
daily news Of the movement of tr0ops-and
he will thus get a better understanding of the
battle fields, and The chances on either side of
success, or discontinue To such as have
thus read the news of the operations of the
last thirty days in Virginia we need say but
little in the way of encouragement or hope.
They will see most clearly that Gen. Scott
the greatest captain of the age-has spread a
net which, once sprung, will catch more
traitors and reasonable persons in arms than
were ever before secured since the days of
Declaration of independence ofthe American
people. They will see that the fang of the
serpen. is no more unerring, or the coil of the
anaconda no more uncertain, than the mex
orabIe trap which Gen. Scott has set for the
catching Of such men as set at defiance the
laws Of the United State government.
Let those who would follow the war-path
Of the present day, to find the least possible
IAN Of blood on the track study the plans
OF (5en Scott. lie has won his laurels here
tofore. and he requires no new avatar of
blood to give him character before the Amer
lean people.
As an adendum to the above and as a less
on TO all. We give the following statement in
regard to the present position Of portion OF
the United States troops, which have been
called into service by the Secretary of War
and placed by Gen. Scott, as given by the
Springfield Republican
The United States forces that have passed
into Virginia from Washington are posted as
follows: Four Mile Run. New Jersey Sd.
Columbia Springs, New Jersey LIST and 4th.
Just beyond, Massachusetts 9TH. Towards
Arlington Nights, the New York 18th. On
the summit OF the Nights, the New York 18th
Towards Georgetown, the New York ath.
Over the Aquoduct on the flights, the \. Y.
seth. Alexandria, the Michigan troops. Be
vond. southwark, the New York Iouaves.
Four miles beyond the CT Y at the right, the
New York 18th. The New Jersey Sd hold
an entrenched position, and have tents and
camp eouipage. The 2st and 4th New Jer-
sew troops also have fine camp. The bat
terv of the seth is seven feet high, and built
in squares Sand bags will be added. The
seth have extended banks Of earth about a
mile At the end of Long bridge defensive
works are also going up. This and the one
opposite Georgetown are the main features OF
defense The two Ohio and the 18th Penn
sylvania regiments have gone into camp at
Gilenwood Cemetery. Only two material de-
fensive works are erecting-one near the end
of the Long bridge, and the other directly
opposite Georgetown. Both are going up on
commanding elevations. At Arlington House,
the trees and turf are in June luxuriance and
beauty. The garden is a mass of flowers.
The prospect ofthe river and city is charming.
Gen. Sanford is doing what he can TO pro-
tectthe property.