Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-06-05
The Evacuation Of corin,h.


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The Evacuation of Corfnth.
Various are the surmises and specnla
tons made by the newspapers as to what
viii result from the evacuation Of Corinth
by the rebels; whether it was prompted by
fear or policy; whether it indicates further
defensive movements. or determination on
j. the part OF the rebels TO concent rate their
forces for the purpose CT acting on the ag-
gressise in the future. There are some ru-
mars to the effect that the largest part of
the rebel Corinth army has already been
transferred to Richmond. and that it is the
intention of the rebels to concentrate their
forces for the purpose Of making desper-
ate defense OF the capitol. This report may
have some foundation. but when we come
to consider the great difficulties which they
would have to ovcrcosEe in making such a
movement effective. for the reason that their
principal railroad connections have been de-
= stroyei By the federal forces. il looks hard
z-ly probable that such movement could
be made on their part with any hope of
. success.
1t may we'll be regarded IS settled
fact that the rebels are greatly inferior to
the fedsrals; not only in number of soldiers
but In their war material; and they cannot
stand regular siege. or fair battle on
the open field. with any prospect Of suc-
cess. Their only chance to effect anything
is by sudden dashes and skillful msneuv-
ering. and by accepting battle only when
they can do SO with the advantages of po-
.sition and numbers in their favor. In fact
there can be but little doubt that they are
q already .legeneratins into the practice of
guerilla and other barbarous habits Of war
fare; and expect in the future. If at all. to
win success by system of fighting which
IS not recognized by civilized nations
That would be fitting resort for people
who are fast falling into state of semi
barbarism.
signed all hope OF ever again getting pos
session of Tennessee, and Arkansas must
80 with it--both again coming under fed.
eral dominion. They have given up the
blockalins Of the Mississippi as hopeless
job. and the river will certainly be open.
throughout its length. for federal vessels.
before ten days are past
We have not gained possession Of Cor
NTH without loss; many hard fought skir-
mishes have taken place in the swamps
before the rebel defenses, and many of our
brave boys have died from various diseases
contracted in the field. and By oyerwork on
Z the Entertainments. Corinth has cost this
Government 10000 brave soldiers AMI
fully fifty million dollars in money.
Without regard to what the rebels may
hive anticipated heretofore we DO not be-
lieve they now intend invading the north
ern states: but should they attempt to do
so IT is not difficult to see the result; the
Undertaking would prove most disas-
trous failure. If they cannot defend the
UuI C-stcS ~uiic tuci Suppfh1s otC ohCSt-
e ~ around them. how could they expect TO
succeed in an-aggressire movement in the
country Of their enemy whese the senti-
msnts of the people are bitterly hostile;
their base of operations at great distance.
and their means of transportation greatly
deficient.
The evacuation Of Corin.h is not STRAIT
egic m ovement on the part Of the rebels; il
was a matter of compulsion. II was moi
made because their supplies were about to
be cut off, nor because the federal forces
were ia the act OF outhanking their posi-
=, ton: but simply because they had not thu
men and material of war with which t.
.lefend the place. Like Centreville. York
town and Bowling Green. the enemy nevs'
s. intendsd defending the position against ,
vigorous and determined attack BY the fed
falforces. and the instsntthe army was or
dered to advance. and fgkt. the encm,
scattered in every direction. They vii
probably concentrate their forces at NJ
great distance from Corinth and re-ensc
the amusing but costly farce over again.
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tEee Gen. Fremont.
We trust that Gen. Fremont will no
be cheated out OF an opportunity. IN th