, 1863-06-17

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troops from Philadelphia southwark, or
from the West through Pennsylvania, is,
perhaps, by this time at an end, and Wash
ington must be left to its OWL present re-
sources, it's strong system Of defenses, and
our army under Hooker, whose hour Of
weakness the rebels have studied perhaps
better than our own people, Yet We be-
Ieve it is ready for stout and stern work,
and rs We trust, victory. But On the bat
tie, reported already begun, hang certainly
very grave issues.
In this brief review Of the present u.s.
poets Of the situation, we have desired
strictly to follow our dispatches, and to
keep within them. We have called it the
new phase Of the strife. It has
come upon Us suddenly in this
the third campaign or the war:
The summer Of 1862 finds the. rebels
again on the Upper Potomac, md the ter
xor at their near approach spreading
among the homes Of the Susquehanna
valley. It is humiliating. But out Of
this darkest hour will be born, we believe,
a fresh md brighter aspect for this
war. It viii bring home to our
Northern people the consciousness TINT
this is war indeed, that it Is our own
homes, our own liberties, our own people
whose interests are embarked in this
struggle. It will destroy the evil Of
1cmotcness go diligently cultivated in
our communities Blazing court houses
and court. officers flying with
their records, viii be unlikely to suggest
grand jurjes and civil processes as the best
agents for the stay Of the rebellion. The
duty Of defense is brought home to the
people. The call 10 save the country from
it's enemies has startling nearness.
The rebels are penetrating region Of
Pennsylvania suspected Of being more
1han lukcwar7n in this war. The vision
may be sa1utary that gives to Northern ad-
1uirers Of the South the rebel rough riders
rs the reality, in place Of the graceful ideal
cavaliers they have worshipped from afar.
the Copperhead element Of Pennsylvania
Tillfnd it their hour Of trial It will be
nov time to see whether the rebels expect
actual aid from them, whether actual aid
will be rendered. We listen for the open.
ing Of the 1ire!inthe-rear, now that the
tory element have received SO large rein
dorcement.
It is certain what will be the fate Of men
1who preach the cause Of the rebels in com
muniics, freshly sore from rebel visitation
The vision Of the wide, fair region Of Penn
,sy1yania rayaged and desolated By these
troopers, will rise as q vision-speed5
Judgment against all who dare in the pre-
:sencc Of loyal men avow satisfaction at tht
event Treason must be dumb, whcrt
legitimate fruits Of treason shine red ani
near in burning homes. This raid mus
lie bricf. It can work no wide havoc, no
reap permanent advantage. Gnerson'i
wide sweep through Mississippi was onl,
feasible in sparse1y settled region. but il
the dcnser neighborhoods Of q Northern
State, the wave Of population at first re
treating Will speedily roll high enough tx
.0yel Thelu and crush the invader.
Pennsylvania has been sluggish in th'
work Of enlistment She has tried to trad'
off her nine months men as the full patter1
of volunteers, and to have her army con
tractors counted into her quotas, She ha
ncen s}ow in turning out her citizen
~ save the nation. In this sh'
nus perhaps erred not more than some O
her Sisters A great recruiting party j
nois'fy pushing It's way into Pennsylya
MIA, and now indeed recrnitin,
for the Federa1 Army is nroceed
ing in earnest Thousands INV
turn out where tens before cnme ~
10 the help Of tue Government. WIN othe
States light their torchcs Of enthusiasm
from the fiery trial. of Pennsylvania, q
must VIC have invasions along our who]