Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-11
rHE WAR.
INCIDENTS, FEATURES AND SPIRIT OF THE CAM
PAIGN

PAlGN.
We continue our summary of current events and indi'
cations connected with the war
[Prom the Missouri Republican, Sept sol
THE IMPENDING CONFLICT.
The arrival of Major.General Fremont in Jefferson
City seemed have inspired much enthusiasm among the
tro ps remaining at that post prssagpg as 1t does an
early advance upon the enemy Large numbers OF SOL
ders have already gone forward with the munitions and
caparisons of war and the preparations for the mpend
ing battle rapidly coming TO head. General Pnce
appears be convinced would have him be. OH
ability hold Lexington and the prospect OF meeting
between the Federal and Confederate armies therefore
good We do not permit ourselves 10 question the re-
suit of the conflict when It comes. The Seceesonists
will nd that they cannot always enjoy the odds oil hve
or six to one They have already tried the metal oil
troops fighting for the Union and discovered that Drawer
harder patient and resoue soldiers never ress ed
desperate foe Soon they will have the opportunity OF
testing the proves Of numerical strength combined with
zml and coursge-of power and force Joined with willing
spirits.
One feature of the campaign row opening-for up to
this time hosties have been only predatory and preim
iuary-is matter Of congratuation among the
opponents of Disunon In this State and that Is the d.
rectipe officers on the Federal side are men OF military
experience and tried qualifications. With leaders IKE
Hunter Sge Sturgis, Pope Totten, Ashbotb, and NC
Kiuistry-a of unquestoned daring ana OF that PETER
alaty imperturbabe cooness-headed by the bold yet
cautious Fremont what may not be anticipated In any
engagement where their abilities be brought fully in
to action?
The details Of Gen. Fremons present expedition are,
of course not to be known to the public until day by day
they are unraveled the progress OF events It's not
to be supposed that Of bis comprehensive and
alive mind has started out the commander OF large aud
reasonably well appointed army without some deliberately
matured plan for the campaign. We nigh. wish that his
preparations had been mpeded the doubling cavs
that have sprung quarters not to be name
or might regret that his acquisitions had not been sooner
aud more cheerfuly supplied; but it sufficient now to
know thu in spite Of all drawbacks he feels confident Of
his own success and of the Ultimate triumph Of the Union
arms in Missouri Toe unavoidable reverses of Spring.
field and Lexington to be Cancelled, and the good
cause 10 this State is destined to chine brightly through
all the miss of previous disappointmenss.
In taking this cheerful view Of the impending conflict
in which uncounted hopes and interests are conferred We
do not conceive that we sauguine than ust-
fed by the indications on every hand. If for time,
however fruton does not the earnes. wishes OF
all true patrioq we beg that they will not too soon give
way to gloom and despair The righteous God OF Bat
ties will not abandon ths struggling people. Sooner or
later the hand Of retribuon must fall upon the ruthles
invaders four peace the wicked destr Of our po.
,ical and domestic prosperity. Victory will attend the
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