The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-11-20


par BY the arrival of the steamship
Atlantic, from Port Royal on the 10th, we
learn that everything is quiet in that local.
ity. The troops have been assigned their
respective positions, and most Of the trans
ports unIoaded Some Of them have left
on their return before this. The feet is
still at Port Royal. Weawere anxious 70
believe the report published the other day
that large Federal feet had been seen of
Fernandina, Florida, bound South, but the
Atlantic spoils the story. We were in
hopes Commodore Dupont would not CON
tent himself with Smelling outathe rebels in
Forts Walker and BeanEegard, but that he
would pay similar respect to various other
portions Of the coast and make them acquaint
ed with the thunder of his guns and the
music of his shells. AnKiously have we
awaited news from Fort Pickens, in the
belief that the rebelR who have been be-
leaguering that stannch post were soon to
receive the reward Of their evil doings -aa
We exceedingly regret this disposition on
the part Of our commanding officers, 30 be
satisfied with partial success. Gen Butler
and Commodore Stringham may have been
limited by specific orders, but it is quite evil
dent no great amountofgood has yetresulted
from their conquest Of the forts at .aatteras
Inlet which, at the time, occasioued so
much rejoicing and glorifoation in the
North. They returned home to make
speeches and receive congra tnlations, while
few regiments were left on the lonely
island to be pelted by pitiless storms,
scorched by the burning rays Of the sun ans
blinded by the drifting sands Beyond the
capture of few vessels who were enticed
into the Inlet ia the belief that they were
still in possession of the rebels, little tangi-
BILE towards putting down the rebellion
can be seen growing out of that expedition:
Commodore Dupont and his snbordinates
have done much TO merit the thanks of the
country. Their skin in Drawing the perils
of the most terrific storm that has visited
the Atlantic Coast for years, and the scien-.
tifc manner ia which they attacked aud
overpowered the rebel batteries have voa-s
the heartfelt applause of their country meu =
But having demonstrated what his feet is
capable of accomp lishingr Commodore Du-
points expected to repeat his blows with a.
rapidity and power that win spread terror
and panic through the entire South The
navy should not be permitted to remain idle
until the rebels reeoverfrom their fright. -
10 is not very hopeful sign where our
people become so elated over the most triv-
ial successes. Rather is il an Indication Of
acknowledged weakness kind of "thank-
fnl-for-smallfavors feeliug that is, to US,
quite humiliating. If a small puugee, load
ed with coal, succeeds in running the block
ade of the Potomac, it is telegraphed from
one end Of the country to the other as
something, worthy Of note, apparently I'M
mindful that It but recalls the hnmiliating
reelection that the navigation OF the Pc
tomac is closed. With $780, 600 men en-
camped onits banks, its waters are forbid
den TO our vessels unless they choose to
brave the fiery storm of shells which is sure
= to greet any attempt to ascend or descend
she beautiful stream afPe- s--ts ala41 M
Our preparations have been extensive and
comprehensive. The most magnificent army
and the most powerful navy that ever
answered the cali of single ruler, stands
ready to obey the commands of the Presi-
dent and his advisers May we not antici-
pate that the hour is neer at hand when
the inquiry will be-not where aresthe reb-
els weakest, the most poorly fortified,
the least expecting an attack-but
where are they to be found at all .
Their armies must be met In the Geld,
fought and conquered !; their principal sea-
ports must be bombsrd I'd and ssized OF de-
stroyed, or the acknowledgment Of their In
dependence is but question ofstime When
are we to behold the -Generalship that will
rise to the occasion, and, placing itself az the
head of an army, which only needs lead
er-march to victory and triumph
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