New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-07-28

from Arkansas lie the common topic Of conversation
in this city, and the probability that such I'll nva
zion will take place is seDsiby strengthened by the
know ledge that since Curtis has arrived at Helena
there is adequate force in the southern tier Of
counties TO prevent it. Hindman, Mcbride, Rains,
ard Coffee, with aggre gate force nearly 10000
strong, are, were Of last accounts occupying VA
rous points between Little Rock and Fort Smith,
and they might Missouri az this moment with
ont serious opposition. Their sympa.t izers in Mis-
sour will doubtless cquaint them with tins fAcf,
and at the same time create diversion in their "a,
vor at remote points by threatening railroads ana
towns north Of the Missouri River.
The reports referring 10 the recrossng OF the MIS-
sissipii by Price and large Rebel gang are eau
tiously received by Missourians. Nobody doubts
tba; thousands Of Rebels now residing IN the Interior
would Hv TO arms tomorrow If Price was in Mis-
sour and could furnish them with equipments. Not
withdrawing these wel-kncwn facts and prohabili.
ties the shipment of gun?owGer and small lots OF
arms from this city to the interior goes on as brsk!y
as ever and with very light restrotons.
TIE Administration has gwen It's consent to nice
lob for the benefit Of the State of Missouri. Tho
President. through the influence Of the Attorney
General, has given an order to bUHd a ropr00d
from RoHa To LebcaoH, n dstGrce of(Gy-Sir miies,
al an estimated cost If 81 600 600 lhis road will be
continuation OF the southwest branch or the PacIhc
Railroad. From kola to Lebanon is cOniessedly
ore of the worst parts Of the State, and t1e Com.
pany would not be- able to build the road wiihou'
this assistance for ten years The plea il military
necessity" but what necessity can there be FOR only
building ifty-six miles OF road when it caDDot he
finished IN less than year and lalf, no matter
bow vigorously the work is pr ssed, and then stop
pipg at Lebanon, a place OF no earthly importance
as a military post, aud which, when the road ia I'M
isLed 70 nat point, viii only become IendeLvcusior
teamsiers loading their wagons for Springfield aud
other places If Tie Southwest. Does the President
suppose the war will continue in sou,h-WeSt Mir
souri, for the next eighteen months Does the
President imagine that S2,OOO,OOo Will be saved,
after tie trbJGta0a OF eigh.tca months, by TIC bni-
ing Of this railroad The ve.oie Joo Is so l;ilnshy
for the benefit Of the Railroad Company and OF the
State OF Missouri (which bad f:sl Ipoftgagr Oh 'ie
road for It's whole value rs far 81 hoi" tnnV iue
local pride and attachment Of the AttTBtS 'eher"i
Las led him TO advocating measure wiNcu c+uio'
fail prove "a eeIious burden 10 the Treasury, wl'i.'
out corresponding benefit TO the country ut l'rge
Tie large military prison located in Mcdowell
College, III tlis city, las been given up aud only
temporary guardhouse VIII be used hereafter TO de-
tam prisoners until they can be sent 10 Alton, ILL.,
One OF the largest hosptas-tbe Fourth street, has
also been closed, and the patients distributed to
other buildings. The number OF patients Continues
to diminish very materially,
,i6N. Gamble u not showing remarkable amount
of energy in the enlisting baa'Eess. His hear; is
doubtless al right, but the truth must be tod-Gov.
Gamble is first-class old togy.'
He shows this IN every movement. lie was the
last 10 issue call for trools, ard has not succeeded
in rousing the slieheet zeal in the work anywhere.
Ii lie should set hiuef work he could rsise funds
Tor offering an extra bounty TO induce volunteers 10
enlist, but he has not raised finger for that pur
pose. Every Northerl State offers sums varylng
from $50 10 $780, IN addition TO Government allow
ances 10 volunteers. Missourisn receives only
S3S all told aud il is not surprising the number OF
enlistments is 90 small.
II is reported to-day, in the sreete, that all the
troors III and around 81. Lonis about 10 be Or
d. red away excepting enough for "a provoet guard.
I his would be unfortunate move at this time.
he city Seceseonists are very docile Just now,
the presence OF troops, but if four i've tbourand
Rebels from Arkansas should get into Missouri v
where il would be dangerous TO trust Socessioists
in ST. Louis any more than at any other point.
The weather ia sufficiently warm for anybody not
ealaInander. The nights are a. snlry the days,
and everybody is wishing for cool snap.