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

among the people Of the North generally:
the latter would seem to be that Of the Government
to Judge from the movements now going on.
Some, however, not ill-informed persons scout
both suggestions and say that the invasion of Mary
land is q fcnt, designed TO draw the bulk Of our
army out Of the defenses Of Washington, with the
purpose of suddenly Withdrawing whatever troops
may have crossed into Maryland making forced
march from Leesburg, and attacking with the hope
Of carrying by q coup de main some weak point ID
our Notifications, Or failing that of threatening and
beleaguering the National Capital long enough to
clinch the substantial they have gained TO
he satisfaction of their people and Of foreign
Powers.
To us here who incline to the opinion that our
army will fight. and who know the excuses which
may be framed for delaying forward movent unless
it be necessity for purposes of defense, the men,
acing policy seems the wsest course for the Rebels
to take, and the invading policy the most desirable
for US. Ii they throw all upon one cast at this mo-
ment and lose, they must wait long before they can
organize another army equal to that with which they
drove Pope within the Notifications, and terrible
blow will have been dealt the rebellion. But If on
the heels Of their victory comes long period OF re-
pose and stagnaton the advantage remains with The
Rebels during Its continuance. But with the Rebels,
who think our soldiers towards, who are urged by
the public sentiment Of the Southern people to take
the Offensive vigorously, ard to make the Free
States feel the horrors Of war; the daring rather
than the more cautious policy may prevail. Prot
ably three days week, at iurthest, will tell.
telesraphed you last night that the talk in Ex-
r..fo
,n,ion of the war; in favor Of attacking pursuing,
and destroying the enemy wherever he can be found,
whether in Mary land or Virginia; opposed TO repeat
ing this year the soth and bybernaton OF lat; OPP
posed to the ditching policy. Such is the talk but
former experience admonishes US not TO place too
much reliance upon it. Like canses produce like
effects, temperament does not change, and unless
the people make known their wishes that THE sbsll
be 70, d relapse is to be feared.
Official porous, like private persons military men,
like civilians, are subject TO changes OF mind and
changes of mood. Now one influence gets the upper
hand now another, and news which is true when
drop it into the telegraph Office may be al,e before
il gets uto print. For example, night last week
leegapbed, upon indisiulable authority, that
cheerful spirit prevailed al the Headquarters Of the
army, ana tuAt ~ was bcItNCd lucfc tidt
had struck his last blow, and lad in effect, though
not to appearance, failed. Had the qualifying and
explanatory words which accompanied this state
meni been allowed to 60 over The wires, the whole
would have been the precise truth a, the moment
But have reason to believe that in the courne Of
that night Gen. Helleck received dispatches which
changed his mind altogether.
The hope that there was TO be Court Of Inquiry
into the Of our recent disasters 10 disappointed
Charges were filed by Gen. Pore sgsnft several
Of his officers. Gen. Mcdowell begged for an in
vestigatiop; q court was constituted, and II was 10
meet this morning but. Ii may be unwse vi
this moment even to hint at the reasons which led
TO change Of purpose on the part OF the Govern
ment. Certain il is that the court 10 10. To he held
probably never. Gen. Pope is sent to Arkansas;
Gen. Mcdowell IL granted leave Of absence; Gen,.
Porter, Franklin, Griffin, and Alexander remain at
the head Of their respective commands. Az yet no
court Of inquiry has been convened during the
VIII one ever meetl And # not, why not