The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1861-11-22
NOTES OF TIfE WAR.

publishes long editorial ON the subject of the
great Yankee armada. the article is inter
csting, as showing the Yankee impressions with
respect to the strength of the expedition, thci,
vic MS with regard to its mode of operations
after gaining toothold on our coast, and thcil
hopes as to its speedy results in "crushing the
rebellion" and ending the war. We copy
what the Uerod says on these points:
OUR FIRST GREAT NAVAL EXPEDITIoN-TuE
REAL COMMENCEMENT OF THE WAR.
Our first great naval expedition against oul
rcbcl.ious Confederate States" having set sal
for its destination, we are at liberty to spread
before our readers. as VIC do this morning, the
element and materials. of the land and nava
forces, of which this formidable expedition is
composed. Our copious and accurate details
cover large proportion of our available space
but we chccrtully yield it to the universal and
absorbing public interest which this important
enterprise commands.
STRENGTH OF THE ARMADA
Nothing to compare with it as Il maritime
on this continent. Ships ot-war and transports
the squadron numbers over seventy vessels, in
cluding many of the very largest in our nava
and commercial service. The naval strength
of the fleet is not less than 500 guns, comb
ming, to great extent, the heaviest caibrc
with the latest improvements. The land
forces of the eXpcdition thoroughly equipped
and disciplined for the duties of this
ty thousand men, exclusive of large body o.
laborcrs. The freight of the expedition en-
braces horses and cavalry equipments, in
trenchiEg and building implements and mate
rials, field and siege artillery, provisions, mu
nitons and warlikc stores of all kinds suggest
ed by the wants of large military colony on
a hostile coast. The naval branch of the cx
petition is under the direction OF Com. Sam'l
+. Dupont, and the land forces are under the
command of Gen. Thomas w. Sherman
thoroughly educated, experienced and ap-
proved officers.
TIE OBJECTS IN VIEW.
FROM TINS Drlcf rccapltula:lon the reader
may conjecture the objects contemplated by
this imposing squadron. Many millions Of
dollars have been required to put it atioat but
the results, we have reason to anticipate, will
amply compensate us for these and all Other
expenditures incurred in behalf of that great
and sacred cause, the integrity of the Union
We consider this expedition, in fact, as practi-
cally marking the commencement of the wal
against this southern rebellion. Thus far our
battles and skirmishcs have been the mere pre-
Eminary rcconnoisanccs, incidents and acc-
dents OF great campaign. If they have re-
vcacd to us an enemy cunning and quick in
all the stratagcms of guerrilla warfare, masked
batteries, sudden surprises and mysterious re.
treats, the net rcsnit is the undoubtcd supcr-
ority of the Union soldiers in courageous FIGHT
ing and in all the other solid requirements OF
the tented field. Otherwise, excepting the
brilliant little affair at IIattcras inlet, the cam
paign to this day has been nothing more than
a desultory border war, with no results of a
decisive character.
DESTINATION OF THE FLEET.
This great naval expedition carries the wal
into the vital parts of this rebellion. Where
it will strike it is hardly necessary to conjcc.
turc Among other details upon the subject
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