Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-09-22

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appointed by their reception in Maryland.
The Richmond Di,pateR OF the 18th inst,
deretes an elaborate article 70 the cause of
Maryland. 1t assumes that Maryland is in
full sympathy with the rebel States, and
various excuses are given for her delay in
casting in her fortunes with them. But it
argues that the time has come for her to
strike. "a 1.-THE of the sacrifice that Yir-
GINA has made viii. in all probability,
secure her freedom.
eve have every right to expect that her
people will not only be prepared to fght
10 the cause. but that they viii cheerfuily
contribute all ia their power to the support
OF the army. Should they remain apa-
thetic at this crisis, it may be regarded as
a proof Of indifference if not hostility =
Such course would be almost incredible.
Forthcoming rumors have heraided to US
the enthusiastic cooperation of the people.
1t is 70 be hoped that these joyful tidings
may be confirmed. We have right 10
expect Us much. and, if true, they may be
considered as a snre harbinger of success"
Read 10 the light of the events of the
past week, these events are somewhat
amusing. swifs-comtug rumors" were
as arrsut liars as ever rOnmed through the
soGth.
But recent debate in the rebel Congress
indicates that the "relief of Maryland" as
the rebel leaders call it. was by no means
the only object they had in view in cross
! ing the Potomac, or at auy rate that the
dominant parry At the South desired far
other and greater results Than the harness
ing of Maryland TO Davis car. They want.
ed regular invasion of the North. They
clamored for the execution of the daring
plan, which has so often been commended
aud urged upon Davis by the most violent
party in rebellion.
On the 18th inst. the committee on mill
tary affairs in the rebel Congress reported
resolutions thanking Gen. Lee and his army
for the victories in Virginia, and express
lug confidence in the skill of Lee and the
vaior of. his troops "to achieve new tri-
umphs, to relieve oppressed Maryland, aud
to advance our standard into the territory
of the enemy" Nr. Lyons, of Richmond,
who is said to he particular friend of Da
Wis, moved to strike out that portion of the
resolution which refers to the advance of
the standard into the eaemy's cOuntry.-
ArsrOreher Miles, of South Carolius, led
off the party who favored the invasion
Said he in his speech:
IL is the determination of the people of
the Confederate States TO retaliate, 70 free
themselves, to drive their oppressors back
into their own territory, and let our swords
CLEAN and banners float over their own
territory, make them bleed and strike their
dagger to their hearts. We do not propose
a war of conquest, but we do propose a
war of invasion. 1 do believe it is the true
policy Of war to strike wherever you fud
a weak point within your own limits or on
| the soil Of the enemy"
Mr.. Lyons-Do you believe that We could
safely go into the heart ofthe north?
Mr.'Ailes-I say promptly, yea! was
told by General, for whose opiuion
know the gentleman from Virginia has
high regard, that give jackson one-half of
our present army, and although there were
600. 900 men 10 the field, he could drive
them all before him. believe now is the
| time 10 strike the blow. The regular
armies of Mcclellan aud Pope are unable
TO make oue-ffth of the number they
\ ought TO be. If the House is induced to
strike out the words indicated, it will
create, with the public and tho country,
the erroneous idea that Congress does not
favor what believe the country desires
an aggressive policy.
Mr.. Conrad of Louisiana had hoped that
the "pOpular sentiment" would never be
brought into that House. He did not want
politicians and congressman to carry on the
war.
Nj. Aver Ofsouth Carolina supported Mr..
Miles. Said he:
Now is the time to make the enemy
sutfer-to make them bleed, and feel the
iron heel OF war. believe we can do it
\ at least am willing to make the experi-
ment We have battled long on our own
territory, aud now is the time to cease
and speak the sentiment of at leas. INV
own constituents when | say go into the,
enemE's country.
go with banner, brand, and bow,
Asfoeman meets bis mortal ioo1S
Mr. Lyons motion WAS lost, % votes be-
ing given for 1t and SO against it.
Mr.. Smith, ofAlabams, opposed the res
oiution. he remembered how disastrous
was the invasion of kentucky last winter,
costing the South Nashville. and opening
the way to the mfsfortpnes in the Missis-
sippi Valley. Tho debate continued for
some time, and tho resolution was fnally
passed by vote osss to 10.
We have therefore the deliberate express
sion of the desire of the. south 10 send an
invading army into tho North, and also an
expression of the opinion that 1T can he
done. This opinion may be modified by
tho reeeptionofl tho late news from Mary
land. But they ofthe North, who have been
haliayfnr, fJtst ti,s So,,th n,I,, ,v;st,al ~, t,t