New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-09-22

well dressed and amply provided with supplies Tor
Il short campaign.
When il is remembered that Pennsylvania h'H
800 900 troops in The regular army, and that hai cl
her regiments have been retnced, and rehlisa
with new recruits, making the number sent 10 the
war nearly 200, 000 the mastering into lervice on
ten DAYS notice Of Is coo more will lie regarded as
most extraordinary exhibition of military power. IL
is fair to presume, however that any other State I'D
the North wond. under similar circumstances nave
made an equal show of strength. Who then, VIII
reckon the power of this people ?
II must hot be suppose that there is -earcify oil
arms or that the Pennsylvania militia are beipgssnt
forth with Indifferent weapons. MnSkets aud rines
of the most serv ceabc sort frnIsned to all the
recimeuts and the State Arsenal Is sil nnexhausted.
The .qnrrel guns andeertsn rifles Of he Northern
Hunters are carefully stored in the srsena to await
the return Of their owners Knapsacks aud accouter
m.nrs are supplied to ell; nor are blankets and camp
equipage at all wanting but each soldier anu cou''
PAW is abundanty supplied.
Yesterday morning Gov. Curtin left the capital In
suecal train, carrying about fifty surgeons ana
phys cisns for the OF the late battles II the
p,eution of the Governor to remain in the field with
bs soldiers and TO use Bis best endrayors to make
them IA comfortable 40 an impromptI campaign will
admit Of
The Cumberland Valley Railroad has been for
eighteen hours completely blocked up with trans.
The passenger train yes erlay afternoon was reverei
bours behind time. The road has been again closed,
and last night troops were rushed through with oil
possible speed.
Nearly four hundred cara from the Pennsy wanna
Railroad, are now 10 on the Cumberland Valley
road and hence its sidings are crowded TO Their
utmost capacity; it will require tie most skiliul
management to keep the road open.
In times Ike these il ir natural to suppose all loyal
men would act from purely patriotic motives. Try
ing timer. however, not only develop grea. men, bu;
iley also discover small men. &c. while in Penn
syiyauia, the best in tie STATE volunteering
as privates in the ranks, we find also pack o!
f1urth-ratc lawyers and bar-roon politicians. swarm
iug about the CAPITAL soliciting commissions rs col
onels majors and captains, TO lead brave patriots to
battle. Unfortunately, and 10 the discredt of the
State, il iunst be admitted t-at in few instances,
these unworthy pacc.huntors have been successful,
and have been placed over men, the latches OF whose
SHOES they are not worthy to unloose. Though gem
elnlly the regiments are well Offered and If called
upon to snsiln the honor Of the State IN battle, they
will doubtless 10 30 in becoming manner
Tie great body Of the militia men understand that
they have been called out for purposes OF State de-
fense, and hence if it II necessary in order to defend
the State that they should march to the Potomac, or
even - on 10 Richmond" then to the Potomac or be-
yond it will they cheerfuly 90. There are, how
ever, as is always tho case among the brethren, a
" select few who arc weak in the knees, and who
are wont to stand by the waysde celebrating until
all danger is certainly over. They love the glory
bn, despse the toll and danger. These, Of course
fear that there may be fighting across the line,
snd hence across tho line they refnse to 60.
These braves say tie Governor cannot force them
10 30 out OF the State and if they voluntarily cEoss
the line che got them, and may take them to the
Calf. Such men are unfit for soldiers. They yolun-
teer for glory, but wish TO gain the glory near
home and with as little danger possible. fouu-
naiey FOR tie safety and honor OF the State their
fervices ere not wanted; there brave men enough
and To spare; let towards stay at home.
Relieving that preparation for defence il the furest
safeguard against attacks, Governor Curtin has ap-
pointed Captain Jeiires to make survey for the To-
cation Of works for city defence. Tie work is being
vigorously prosecuted and heavy guns Will Boon be
mounted commanding the approaches both sides
of ihl river.
The citizens 81 Harrisburg have shown a com
mon liable spirit in their efforts TO relieve the wants
of the soldiers IA they arrived in tho city. The
Penny lysnia railroad depot has been converted into
a mammoth eating saloon where tie thousands who
daily arrive are supplied with substantial food. In
addition to this provision many of the citizens have
provided for and invited whole companies to come
and larake freely.
Capitol Hill is covered with tens. churches school
buildngs and public halls opened FOR the receI
Ton Of solders and effort is spared 10 make them
comfortable; aud notwithstanding the sudden arrival
Of overwhelming numbers, there has in no been
a want of attention. but all have Jared well.
The Governor has not inteT.ered with the City
Government hut all has been LEFT with the proper
authorities. The Mayor has required all persons de-
string TO leave tie city TO procure pass at bis office.
No one was allowed TO take passage on any Of the
railroads without first having exhibited to the guard
the required pass. The object of the order was to
prevent the fleeing OF the citizens from the draft
but in as much as the draft has been deferred the
order has been removed, and travel 10 again free.
Good order has prevailed to remarkable extent,
and from the police reports, no one would suspect
that fifty thoutand soldiers occupied the city j. H. s.
4 Lnrgc Rebel Force Reported nj Hrcnk-
water Hi'er-Cnr Troops I:cady for
Them.
forTEEs' bioynoE. Friday. Sept 10. 1862