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have obtained an order for sending two
companies Of infantry, with several cannon,
to the sauIt st. Maria, and, if the rivers and
lakes keep open week longer, hope to get
them through to their destination. The OBJ
5ect ct tbs force i te form q nnelens for
from destruction during the winter, in case
we have war with England, which nov ap-
pears quite probable.
sec that some Of the Detroit and many
other papers are continually finding fault with
the supposed iutcrmcddling Of members Of
Congress with the military affairs Of the coun-
try. The people Of the United States have
sent those whom they supposed to be the most
Intelligent and patriotic Of their citizens to
this city, as members of Congress. They
are in the midst Of the largest portion Of the
army, and at the centre Of information. The
Amy Of the Potomac has been entirely mac
tive for six months. We have at least COZ, GOO
troops under arms, and the nation is ut an ex-
pense Of one and q half millions Of dollars per
day. The Genezal-in- Chief has never, on any
occasion, called council Of war, nor does he
consult with his generals in regard to the op.
erations Of the army, as is customary with all
successful military generals.
All our national affairs seem to be drifting
to destruction for want Of efficient, practical,
men to conduct them, while the nation at
large is Ignorant Of the true state Of things,
and nlany Of the members Of Congress hesitate
to do what the exigencies Of the nation de-
nland, fearing the displeasure Of their constitu-
entE. It is time the country should know that
prompt and determined action is imperatiTely
demanded, and whatever you Or others may
think to the contrary, you may be assured that
Congress is the only branch Of the Govern
ment that can save us from ruin, and unless
it sets fearlessly, quickly and patriotically,
, :vi s;;1 want Of a captain zap and 4 pilot.
Whateyer action Congress may take #ill be
for tile best, and hope and trust your paper
and others will sustain its course. There is
no difference of opiHion amongst the ablest
and best men in Congress as to the absolute
necessity Of an immediate and decided change
in tue management of the war. That change
will soon be made, and from that time forward
I the country will have no further cause to grow
| sick under the delays and disasters that have
almost paralyze the unbounded patriotism o1
| the American people.
Our people have almost idolized Fremont
| He has been tried, and, when they learn all
| the facts about his administration, they will
| have cause to grieve over his errors. Fremont
| is not the last or only General, on whom the
| people have lavishcd their highest hopes, that
will utterly fail of meeting the patriotic wishes
| Of their country. But the great drama will
soon change. II the present Conlmander-in,
Chief has proved Incompetent, the Senate com.
mittee knows it, and with that knowledge it il
~ ~ Aoteu lily WILL dCLPEoilptl} III LlG cl5c,
and appoint Lieutenant General who has the
| courage and patriotism to move the mighty
hosts Of the Union towards the terror-stricken
! territory Of the infamous rebellion.
The men who will most likely be offered that
high position arc not yet designated, but it is
known that many members OF Congress are
inclined to favor the appointment OF the Hon.
B. T. Wade Of Ohio. Gen. Banks has also been
spoken Of in connection with that high trust
If either Of these gentlemen should be up,
pointed, rapid and decisive action will inlme,
diatcly superscdc the stupid delays and disas
trous follfes that have SO long degraded and
discouraged our armies. E. 3. Warn.