Gazette Of The United States, & Philadelphia Daily Advertiser

AT a time when a military spirit pervades the whole Union, when troops and companies of horse and foot, are forming and numbering, it appears a matter of surprise that so little should be thought about discipline and subordination. Giving the gentlemen forming these several corps every credit for their spirit, ardor and courage, which they claim, it is necessary to hint to them, that an uniform only (however military in its appearance) will be of no other use in battle than to distinguish them, as an easy prey to a bold and well trained enemy. Horsemen, in particular, should remark and remember, that unless their horses as well as themselves are well prepared and under perfect control, that they are more likely to create confusion and dismay in their own, than in the army of the enemy ; and that to be any way useful they must be strictly disciplined. A Veteran of the revolutionary war makes these remarks, for the purpose and with the hope of their being attended to; and further observes, that while a military academy for the foot is established in the Northern Liberties, and a riding school near the Centre in the City, and both under the direction of men, acknowledgedly capable of performing all they profess ; it will be to the shame and disgrace of the city and county volunteers, if they neglect so fair and advantageous an opportunity.