The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1862-11-08
An Expedition to Texas.
ndence Of the Philadelphia Press.

Of the Philadelphia Press.
Washington, Oct. %.
The departure of Major Gen. Banks, for New
York on Monday afternoon, there to open his
and to organize the great expedi-
ton about to be set on foot under his command,
marks one of the most important epochs of this
war. Various copjectures, near and wide of the
truth, will, of course, be hazarded as to the
design and destination of this important expe-
dition. Information derived from various
sources and differences from sundry facts induce
mo to believe that the following will be found,
substantially, the aim and purpose of this new
movement The attention Of the Government
of the United States has, for long time, been
earnestly directed toward Texas, and the impor-
lance Of extended military operations to restore
the Federal authority in that State has been
strongly and persistently urged by several dele
cations of loyal Texans, under the solemn assu-
rance that large portion of the people of Tex
as are only waiting for an opportunity to return
to their allegiance and establish within their
boundaries one or more Free States, thus putting
under progressive control and civilized cultiva-
ton the entire empire which declared its indie
peHdence of Mexico nearly thirty years ago, and
was sealed to the United States in 1874. To
accomplish this vast design will undoubtedly be
the object Of the expedition under Gen. Banks.
Only two weeks ago, an expedition, also looking
towards Texas, after first clearing the Mississip-
pi of rebel Instructions, was intrusted to Major
Gen. John A. lcClernsnd, of Illinois, who is
now in the Western States, earnestly engaged in
its organization. The concurrent movement on
the seaboard, headed by Geu. Banks, and look
ng to the same object, after having been long
and favorsbly considered by the military author
tiles, has now been formally decided upon
Texas wrested from the rebels, and loyal gov
eminent organized at ito capital and throughout
the State will be IN immense gain to the Repub-
lie, and q fatal blow to the rebellion. The com.
Mercial and political results of the conquest Of
Texas will surpass in importance any and every
thing heretofore attempted in this war. The
choice of commanders Of this movement is for
many reasons . happy one. Gen. Banks and
have already greatly distinguished themselves
ern States, Gen. Banks epjoys the unbounded
confidence of the people, while General McCler.
nand has inspired The whole West with enthusi-
astic faith In his courage, untiring energy and
military skill. The people of the United States
will also DO glad to know that it il designed by
the Government to clothe these two command
ers with the largest discretionary power. They
have entered upon their task, therefore, with
the full confidence Of the Administration, and
will be supported BY the whole influence of the
civil and militury authorities; and, should the
aims and results Of these coujoined expeditions
prove to be what have foreshadowed, then ev-
cry patriotic heart will give utterance to pray
er that God may speed them triumphantly on
their Way. OCCASIONAL.