New-York daily tribune., 1861-08-12

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the general intelligence DOR the cool vaior OF
those of the North, nevertheless, the men OF that
section are accustomed to tho use OF deadly
weapons, are proverbially reckless OF human me-
and exhibit ia large measure that dare-deVii'sm
which is potent in sharp, heady, desperate
contest.
IL. Their officers, both of tho higher and lower
grades, are, we presume, fully equal 70 odrs'
OF the old army, Secession carried of the greater
share of educated military men. We incline 10
the opinion that a large proportion OF men from
the higher and more conspicuous ranks of society,
hold minor Offices in the Rebel army than in
ours. Doubtless there is quite as much, perhaps
more, esprit du corps in their line officers as IN
ours.
H. The Rebels are now superior to us in
cavalry. The South aud Southwest are famous
for furnishing bold riders. The comparatively
primitive condition of the country in regard to
railways, stage-coaches, and other means OF pub
lie conveyance, makes them nation of accom-
plished equestrians.
w. In sharpshooters, experts with the rifle,
they excel the better cultivated and more Industrious
States of the North East, whose people are too
busy in improving their farms, sailing their ships
and running their mills to idle away their time
in hunting.
V. As to the important arm of artillery, the
Confederates have plenty of heavy guns which
they stole from us, beside many of smaller call
ber. They are also able to manufacture cODsid-
cradle quantities And they have in their ranks
some of the best artlIerists and engineers in the
old army. Sumter and Bull Run have proved
that they know how to use cannon of large and
Light caliber.
W. They are undoubtedly troubled to obtain q
full supply of muskets rifles, and revOlyers, OF the
most approved patterns, Notwithstanding the large
quantities they ilched during the reasonable ad-
minstraton of Floyd. But, they have several hum
dred thousand of the best arms recently manuiac-
tured at Springfield and Hnrpers Ferry and, with
the machinery stolen from the latter armory, they
are able to turn out very efficient article. They
have a mandatory IN South Carolina, called the
Palmetto Armory," which furnished some of the
best muskets used at Bull Run.
VII. As to provisions, though the blockade, if ef.
fcently enforced, will deprive them Of some luxu-
ries, fruitful season will supply them probably
with an abundance of hog and hominy" the
great staples upon which those who compose the
body of their army, have been accustomed TO rely.
VIII. Finally. we think they will fight, and
fight desperately, too, because they go into battle
with halters around their necks and gibbets be-
fore their eyes.
Such are some Of the characteristics and re-
sources Of our foe, and thus he appears when
placed in juxtapostion with our own brave
army. Though he has little credit abroad, and
feeble monetary means at home, he will struggle
with the desperation of despair to acquire the
one and supply the other. Let US not underrate
either his genius or bis prowess. Rather let us
feel that 10 overthrow him is no holiday task
but will require the use Of all the appliances aud
advantage. authorized by the usages Of war.
Knowing that be is engaged in wanton re
belon against the most benefcent Government
on earth, let rs be cheeTed 10 the work Of sub
DUNG his revolt by the reflection that We are
thereby promoting the cause of of%il and religious
freedom for ourselves and for all men.