New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-08-04
Condition OF she Arny-Cail for Re-cn-
forcemeu,s-Movcm OF the Enemy.
Couesp ondence OF The n. V Tribune.
FaAvKLIN's CoRps, ARMY or McCryLIAS,


FaAvKLv's CoRPs. ARMY or McCLyL-,N,}
Thursday. July 81, 1852
Mcclellan army still exists and possesses almost
invincbe power, though it snarts under the
humiliating necessity which compels it TO lie
rnotionless and idle. An invading army always
loses moral strength when it confesses It's
weakness by acting on the defensive, while,
on the other hand, like Virgils Rumor, it
gains strength by its very motion and activity. Our
position here is doubtless secure, but our armies,
snugy tucked away from the fury of the Rebels, are
not very apt to deal many deathbows t. the rebel
lion. But the causes which 80 Unexpectedly COM
PEELED this proud array of human power TO shrink
before its foe are numbered with the " things that
were" 1t is believed tha, prompter measures still
will be taken 10 secure for this Army OF the Union
all tie assisatcs that God has placed within our
reach The time surely has come when the nation
must strHggie for eSstence, and when so much ID at
stake why not discard all false delicacy, and strike
This army pleads by al. that is sacred and dear by
all that is just good, and Wise, that 1t be strength
ened and encouraged by every means compatible
with civilization and honorable warfare. In the
name of the 4" Father of his Country" we swear
thai the blessings guqranteed by the Constitution
.hal be preserved aud defended; tnet the sanderous
impuiafiOn cast upon flag shall be repelled that
our national progress and our national honor shall be
confirmed by neyy baptism IN the name Of Liberty
ana that tie Stars and Stripes snail trlunphantly
float over all the territory Of the TebeOns States If
the Government only pledge us concord OF action
and the powers which lie IDLE IN it's hands
Army events are now repeating Themselves every
day. All the camps have been regularly laid out
And have been beauiifed and made az comfortable
and attractive the genius Of the solcier cOnld ug
gest. Most OF the men are yet Obliged 10 use the
small ehelter tent, Kearney's Division only beng
supplied with the common or wedge tent. Ar
bors gracefully climb about the soldiers home,
n. t.lf. oft.fr- ind hspe ara Il
that comrades can assemble and enjoy themselves
beet they can beneath tie shace Some of the camps
are il t1e woods, where the trees Afford ample pro-
lection from tie scorchiDg sun Now that the troops
have re aimed Of their wasted strength, they
NAV be seen at all hours Of the day engaged in pitch
ing quoits Jumping wrestling, and other gym sstic
Sports, apparently oblivion. of the stern realities
through which they have recently passed, and which
may soon confront them again. The opportunities
for bathing are good that the most soldier
keeps his person clean. The river AID the mil.
ponds arc constantly lined will troops. Indeed, 10
one Looking on il would seem that the American
soldiers almost amphlbious. By constant assoc
citation with the army am prepared to say thai the
Iro0gs seem really never 30 well cOLteutcd
There are a certain class IL the army who always
canting and bewang their condition under every
circumstance. Such officers and men should be dis
eraced and sent home with Tie least possible De ay
They are positive injury 10 the service, and their
conduct is pIejuoical to discipline end good order
Bot those men who have brayeiy fought the battles
and bravely met the enemy wherever ana When
ever permitted are only anxious to he up and dong
YET among a the good feelings which generally
pervade the army, there is one constant source OF
sadnese. The mourlful strains Of music which
hear almost every hour tell that another victim
oi the late campaign II gone. The poor fellows
who Were sick with fevefs, and even men exhausted
by LABOR and constant vigilance one month ago, were
COM eled to walk mere or be left to the foe Many
have sickened and died through the iabOrs OF the
"Baule-Week." As vegetables are now furnished
TO the men, il il 10 be hoped that their health will
be greatly promoted. Anything IN the shape OF
vegetables Is the most economical subsistence that
the COmDissiry Can furnish.
There seems TO be no news in circulation here in
fir NJ. No fears Whatever are entertained OF an
attack by the enemy at any point, though there
indications of a considerable force the opposite
slde Of the river. Our attention Is now more par
ticuarly drawn 10 the army Of Gen. Pope. That
jackson and Eve intend TO make denomination
agsou in the Shenandoah seems quite probable; but
that Pope viii be unequal to The charge intrused TO
him there D. but little apprehension. jackson mas
shown himself 70 be a dangerous man, and It will
require TIE utmost vigilance and circumspeciOn Oh
The part OF Pore 70 IN 4art bis fOray plans.
There was some rain yesterday, and to-day the air
II quite cool. July has finished It's work. A.L.y.