New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-09-13

troops will be electrical, there was nothing in the
whole affair which seemed 10 be done for mere pur.
poses of display Gov. Curtin spoke in good taste,
and the sodierly reply OF Gen. Mccall bore evidence
that when the time for fighting came these troops
would do their duty. The fine appearance Of the reg
ments, their excellent discipline, and perfect move
ment, were highly complimentary to the officers. and
exhibited, an extended scale tho beneficial eects
of the order introduced into the army by Gen McCel
Ian. The troops bore themselves like veterans and al
most for the first time since the Of the
war, as we surveyed them while passing in review,
did we feel proud Of our volunteers
What a striking contrast does thi. magnificent dis
play afford TO the fragmentary army of demorslzed
soldiers that crowded the streets Of this city after the
dsgracefu retreat from Manassas One hardly
realize that the two armies originated in the same
general system. The wizard power which in go briet
4 period has wrought the change, may certainly be
trusted TO carry through any conflict that will here
after occur. Our young commander, in the spirit,
order and discipline which he has infused into the
army has furnished the highest evidence of his fitness
for the station which he holds. But shall have
an immediate conflict. No attack ia necessary by our
troope and the rebels will only make when
forced Ths will occur when the clamor of their
people at home, dearth Of provisions, an exhausted
treasury, and inclement weather demand it.
Meantime their policy will be to provoke orr
troops into recommencement of hostilties For
this purpose doubtless they have effected temporary
occupancy Of Munsons Hill, and established their
pickets within mile of the Potomac II is the
mereet bra yado, nothing more. They will abandon
both when the first gun is fired by our troops, and re-
treat again behind their inrenchments at Manassas
We cannot lure them into an open field fight, and
therefore the better course the pursuing
which is quietly but eiiectuay bringing upon them all
the calamities incident to siege One of two results
must sooner or later they will make attack
themselves, or quietly withdraw from their present
field OF operations In either case, victory il surely
ours. and we have only to follow up the advantage to
crush out the rebellion
Gen. Butler is now here, but intends returning to
Massachusetts, tomorrow TO finish bis visit. He has
performed good service for the country and it ia 10 be
ped that he will be assigned to field of active labor.
Place ten thousand men feet under bis command,
and with some skllfu commander of naval forces to
accompany him, let them follow up by series of coast
EXPEDITIONS the one 30 successful against Hatters and
CLARK. Employ such a power against Beaufort,
Charleston, Mobile, NewOrleans, and Galvestoni and
how long would it be ere the backbone Of Secession
would be brokenl He is proper man for such po-
sition Ten thousand ahoat could cope with three
times that number on shore and let the Rebels under.
stand that they must be prepared for this species of in
yssion at all vulnerable points, at all times and the
great nest across the Potomac would be broken
up and scattered.
Several regiments and batteries have arrived within
the past twenty -four hours Our forces already equal
to any e1igency that may occur constantly aug
menting. We are ready for the rebels whenever AID
wherever they may present themselves There will
be no more failures on our part
The Seventh Michigan, one of the finest regiments in
appearance in the service, arrived yesterday. Il is
composed Of young men from tie pine lumber districts