Daily national Republican., 1863-04-11
MKLINGS OF DLENESS.

customary goaaip, for that beat Of all reasons-i
hod nothing % say. To-Day, could al several col
umns with chat, but compoaitors and readers will
be spared the innietion, because, 70 quote from a
scotch song. 81 ken what Iken, but mauna tell
you.p The plain truth is gentle reader, that this
day week followed the example Of Y, Doodle, and
"went down TO camp" where l enjoyed pro-
Ionged visit Infinitely, and although wholesome
fear Of the Provost Marshal acts like marhngaie
on my pen, I cannot but say that although had
heard wondrous reports Of the efficiency and con
dition OF the Army Of the Potomac, and Of its gal
liant commander, can now quote the remark Of
the queen Of Sheba when she visited solomon
Howbeit believed not their words until I came
and my eyes had seen it-and behold, the one-hali
was not told me.p To which Let me add as doN.
ologyi Bully for Gen. Joe Hookerl
TIE PRESIDENTS VISIT.
II was ahappy thought on the part Of Mr.. Lincoln,
10 escape, for few days, from the cares Of state
and the opportunities Of politicians, and seek re-
taxation In camp, while at the same time he glad
dened the hearts Of thousands Of gallant deendsrs
Of the Union, who are only waiting for the bugles
10 sound I" JorBardf' that they may "rush TO glory
or the grave.r And the visit was all the more
prized because tho Chief Magistrate Of the Repub-
llo came almost unattended by his officials, and
without pomp, yet brought his wife and youngest
son TO cheer the soldiers and revive In the hearts
Of many Of them pleasant recolleotions Of their
own loved ones at homo. What more suitable
termination TO her winters lAbors In the hospitals
could Mrs. Lincoln make, than 10 mingle with
those more fortunate Champions Of Liberty, who
have thus far escaped wounds and sickness, and
who are soon to march boldly southwark, to pick
up the star-Spangled Banner from the mud Of seeeS
slon, put ts foes to rout, and replace everywhere
the FlNg OF the Union.
TAKING the FIELD.
Two commodious hospital tents were pitched
near that occupied by Gen. Hooker, one for Mr.,
Mrs, and Master Lincoln-the other for Judge
Bates and three or four gentlemen from the Pacific
coast, who accompanied the President. Furniture
for these canvass apartments was improyised,
making them very comfortable, and the caterer for
the meas at headquarters achieved culinary won
ders. Every night, the bands Of the Eleventh and
Thirty.third MASsaehusetts, and the Sixth cavalry
disooursed sweet martial strains, while at dawn
the Presidential party must have been awakened
by the stirring notes OF the reyellle, mingled with
the hoarse Asthmatio oroakings Of solitary Shang
hAe rooster, who struts about camp In security,
too tough to be eaten, but ever endeavoring to
crow the NINth psalm In Dutch. When the Presi-
dent went forth to review troops, he mounted a
high-stepping bay charger, caparisoned with the
magnificent saddle and equipments presented to
Gen. Hooker by the CaliiorniAns, while Mrs. Lin
doln rode in q spring wagon. At reviews, Mas
a
youthful orderly, and made quite martial display
Of equestrianism, rivAIllng Mrs. Gen. stoneham,
and other more Die Vernon-like danes.
THE REVIEWS.
The reviews were imposing, indeed, and only
wish that could state the numbers Of horse, foot
and artillery which passed on each successive day
before the eCommander-ln-Chiefw with serried ranks
and martial bearing. Nothing In or about camp
strikes a civilian more foroiby than one Of these
congregations OF men, mAssed together, their wea-
pons glistening in the sun. The well regulated
and machine-like movements and the uniformity
Of dress and equipmentSi the national and State
oolSrSi the bands, and the martial music, all com
bine to arrest the attention. Then, examining
more closely, the regularity and precision
with which details are organized throughout a
vast multitude of human beings, all numbered,
clothed, fed, armed and drilled as parts Of one
mighty instrument Of destructive pOWer-and all
obedient to one word OF command. A review is
not an Assemblage OF men idle pageant, but
the impersonRtiOn Of war, irresistible In proper.
tion aS II is rendered valuable by organization.
As Gen. Hooker passes along line on his white
charger, It is easy to see that he Ia eritieiEing
ofnoerS and men, forming mental estimates ol
their capacity which will be OF vast service TO him
hereafter, when he will have to use them.
"TIGHTING JOE"
las the congressional report shows) 10 spur on and
to hurry up OF his generals must be eonvincet
that he will never have to accelerate the move
ments Of Gen. Hooker. Indeed, when that officer
was placed In command, MIR. Lincoln might have
said to the Army Of the Po OmAo what Napoleon
(when first consul Of FrAnoe) said to his consular
guard when he introduced to them General Soult as
their commander "IgiVe you" said Napoleon, "a
man As your commander, both of strong head and
laf nd All han ha \ hn "a
knOw.n such a man Ia Fighting Joe Hooker, II
and when the time ATriycs-not belore-he will
make an overwhelming and irreslstAble movement
displaying profound knowledge OF strategy, or
didn't read his clear blue eyes Alright. The enemy
II they do not skedAdde rBt, will net only receive
pounding, but the blows will be followed up thick
and fast until every spark Of Hocesh vitality is ex
tinct mo extra charge for this prediotionl
THE HEADQUARTERS STAFF.
Gen. Hooker IL fortunate In the selection Of hi
staff. His chief, Gen. Dan. ButterheId, possesses
brilliant executive capacity, right-minded activity
and as ehivAlrio bearing aA any graduate OF weGt
Point Gen. Seth Williams, gentleman OF calu
good sense and well trained thought, is invaluable
as an experienced adjutant general. Col. Rufus
Ingalls, has on every hand testimonial Of his ex,
cellence as chief quArtermaster In the healthful
and hearty appearance Of -, men, and
- animals, especially the latter, who have
been carried through the hArdships OF the winter
by his careful provision for their wants. Then we
have the reSolute and Sanguine Col. Dickinson
the pAins-tAking and accomplished DR.. Letterman
and at least Of other officers, each one with
his allotted duties. Lowest, perhaps, in rank
though III be bound they'll be first in the fray
are the aides-de-eamp, prominent among them thai
gallant Saxon cavalier, Capt Uric DAhlgren, and
. daahing representative Of the Emerald Isle, who
may well sing;
"Oh, there's not trade that's going,