The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1862-10-02

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prove it, if it is so. 1t is possible that he may
find such an accession in numbers as Will enable
him to hold his position for a time and do serious
damage. But his success is all uncertain as yet,
and the chances are about even.
The reports state that up TO September 9Th,
about 80, 900 rebels had crossed into Maryland,
and moved through Frederick City, which p
about A miles \. w. from Washington, theme
TO Westminster, which is 80 miles from Baltf
more and 45 from Washington due north. Here
they will probably rest to receive any Maryland
recruits that may offer to enlist.
The first question that arises here is, what
caused these sudden reverses TO the Union forces!
Surely it was not want of means or men, for
Pope had ON the banks of the Rappahannock, 3
is stated in papers received, l25 goo men, whit
M'Clellan's forces at Alexandria and those il
Washington must have been at least so ,00t.
After carefully reading over all the reports, AMI
comparing each with the other, it appears that
either there was a serious panic or a great wan
of generalship-and perhaps both. We inclin
to think the reyerses attributable to the latteL
because Gen. Mcdowell is said to have been il
New York under arrest for treason, and hal
demanded 4 court martial, while Gen. Pope hes
been sent out west to take care of the Indians
Secretary of War Stanton has resigned, AM
Halleck appointed in his place. These changes
furnish the key to the sudden and singular turr
of affairs. Stanton'S removal and M'Dowells
arrest will rather meet public appreciation, thar
otherwise. But what has caused this sudder
change regarding Pope? Was he only a paper
general and a sham? These are questions which
we cannot solve but the kilograms sufficiently
show that there has been something at fault in
the generals engaged in the battle.
The appointment of Gen. Halleck to be Sec
rotary of War in place Of Stanton, is an omen
of good. \ thoroughbred soldier, an expert
enced statesman, and a patriot of the stamp that
is wanted, he will fill the post with ability. 1t
has been a matter of surprise that the President
has not before selected u General to fill that
bureau and conduct the war. A simple civilian
may answer, but the chances were nine to ten
in favor of a soldiers conducting it more
successfully.
Again MCleilan's form looms up in the hori-
zon. Patiently resting for weeks before Rich.
mond, and waiting for the achievements he
daily begged and looked for, we have seen him
gallantly retreating with his army, under the
Calling fire of superior forces, and bringing it
thro' seven days battles, to a safe retreat, with a
skill and bravery worthy Of Il Wellington we
have seen him quietly obey orders from the
department, remove all his troops to Alexandria,
and pushed into the background, to stand as a
reserve in case he might be wanted to crown the
exploits of Pope; we have seen him calmly
passing through and submitting to all this, like
| true soldier, without 4 word of repining or
defense. Suddenly the tide turns, the supposed
army of Pope is nowhere, the rebels
Maryland invaded, Washington men
iced. Once before, CATER the battle of Bulls
tun,) he was called out to stay the victorious
'ebels and save Washington. Once again, CATER
he second battle Of Bulls RUM he has been
allied but to stay the rebels and save Washing
on. And he tCiH do IL. That little telegra
t three lines, announcing that he has BEEN
estored as Commander in Chief, gives us more
.opc than 4 dozen victories. He is Il soldier AMI
general, in whom the masses have the most
confidence. The reverses before Rich
lond were less his fault than those of his
uperiors. With his army he is almost an idol.
t is only from rabid abolition and demagoyue
apers that complaint has been raised against
i'm, and that without cause. His OILY fault, If
c has any, is his extreme caution. Like Lord
aglan he is slow and sure, and will not move !
ii he is confident of success.
On the 9Th of September, Gen. Mcclellan re-
lived his appointment, and Immediately ordered
is army to be provided with three days ratiors.
probably was in motion by the 7th, and
lough its destination is not limited, it was most
kelly bound up the Potomac, to intercept and
1t off the rebel forces. Beyond that it would
2 premature to conjecture where he has gone;
ut if Stonewall Jackson gets out of Maryland
it'll his $4,000 men and q batteries as easily rs
2 got into it, then he will deserve the fame he
now acquiring for boldness and strategy.
18th Halleck directing the campaign and
'Clellan executing it, the rebels will find the
sighborhood of Washington a warmer place
an ever Richmond was and Union men need
we no fears for the result.
The papers by this mail throw some light as to
e number of men in actual service. Peorle S
i've been supposing all along that the Union :
my consisted of five or six hundred thousand
en-. Nominally it has, but a table published j
shows that only 364 900 were actually in
rvice July lst the balance Of the GOO 900 ,
ing on furlough or in hospitals. 1t is stated |
at over l25 900 of the Federal army have a
instantly been absent among their friends on =
and of course by consent of the Gov t
nment. Now when such 4 state of things t
in time of war, it seems as j. there was .
sm~anagement. "
On the other hand, it is now stated that the 4