Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-11-22
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE


with gratitude 10 Providence IJT Iis kihL lAte--
position in their behalf Abundant yields have
rev varded the labor Of the agrcuturst, whilst the
manufacturing industry OF the Confederate States
was never so prusnerous as now. The nec5sSi-
/ ties of the times have called into existence new
| branches ofmanutactUr-s- and given fresh i'm
pulse 10 the activity OF those heretofore IN opera
lion. The means OF tLe Confederate States for
manufacturing the necessities and comforts OF
life within themselves, increase as the conflict
continues. and we are gradually becoming indie
pendent Of the rest of the world for the supply Of
such stores and munitions as are Indispensable
for war. The operations Of the army, soon to be
partially interrupted by the approaching winter
have afforded protection Co th. country, and shed
lUsteT upon its arms through the trying riciS-
STUDIES of more than one aTduGus campaign,
which euritie our brave volunteers TO cur praise
and our gratitude
From the commencement up 20 the present
period the war has been constantly onlarging IFS
proportions and expanding its boundaries, 50 as
10 include new hells until the conflict now eG-
tends from the shores Of the Chesapeake 70 the
confines OF Missouri aud Arizona. The sudden
calls from the rem0iest points for military Ad
have been met with proMptes- enough not only
10 avert disaster i'm the face 1i superior numbers,
buL also 10 roll back the tide of invasion from
the border where the war commenced. The en-
envy were possessed "uf-CertaIn strategic points
and strong places within the Confederate States
they greatly exceeded ia numbers, IN available
resources, and IN The supplies necessary for war
their military establishments had been long Or
gauized. ana were complies 10 the Navy and
War Departments, also tho most palf ot the army
once ours iu common. both were IN th--I
possession. To meet al. this we had 20 create
not only an army in the IHcg Of war itset but
also the military establishments necessary 10
Ali .t Tr q
be d subject Of g-a.ulalGu that the spirit OF the
volunteers and lH1 patriotism Of the people have
enabled US, under Providence, 90 grapp.e success
fully with these difficulties, resulting IN success
SION of glorious victories az Be.hEl, bal. Run,
Manassas, Springfield, Lexington, Leasburg and
Belm. n which have checked the wicked invasion
which groed of gain and the unnaiIowed lust oi
power brought upon our s.ll and have proved that
numbers cease TO avail when directed against
people fighting for the sacred right Of self govern
ment ana rae privileges OF treemeu.
Alter more than seven months Of war, the
enemy have not only tGiled TO extend their oc-
cupati0n Of our sod. but new States and terrific
RES have been added 90 our Couted5Tacv, while
instead of their threatened marching in on con-
quest, they have been driven 20 assume the de-
tensiyc, and upon taig comparison between the
two belligereuts. the Confederate States aye Ta-
istiyely much stronger now than when the
struggle commenced.
Since your Adjournment the people of Mis-
souri have conducted the war in the face of
almost unparalleled difficulties, with spirit and
success alike worthy ot themselves and toe great
cause in which they are struggling. Since that
time Kentucky, too. has become the tLeatsT of
active hostl6es. The Federal forces have not
only refused to acknowledge her rights to ueu-
trality IN the war, bu. have invaded her for the
purpose Of attacking the Confederate States.
Outrages Of the most despOtic character have
been perpetrated upon her people. Some of her
most eminent citizens have been seized and
borne away % lanEutsh ia foreign prisons, with
sUt knowing who were their aceUsers OF the
specific charges made against them, while 9TH
eTs have been forced 20 abandon their homes
families and property, and seek refuge m dis
tant lands. Finding the Cou.edeTate States
were about 20 De invaded through Kentucky,
and that the people at.er being deceived into
mistaken security, veI5 unamel aud in danger
Of being subiugarad 5y The Federal forces our
armies were marched into Chat State TO rePei the
enemy and prevent their occupation Of certain
strategic points wsich would have given them
great advantages in the contest step which
was justified not only bv the necessities Of de-
Tense on the par 81 tHg Confederate States, but
also by desire to aid lhe people OF kentucky
II was never intended by the Confederate
government 70 conquer or coerCe the people oI
that state, but on the contrary It was declared
by Our generals rlai they would Withdraw Their
troops if tie Federal gos8.uI5ut would do like
wise. Proclamation Nas also made OF the de-
sire 10 respect the neutrality of Kentucky, and
the intention to abide byS1e wishes OF bel peo-
Die as soon as they were free to express their
opinion. These declarations were approved by
me. and ] should regard 70 IS one OF the
best effects OF the march Of cur troops lu.o bel-
lucky if it should end IN giving her people lib
ertv OF choice and q free opportunity 90 decide
their own destiny according 10 their own will
The army has been chiefly Instrumental in pros
ecutinr the great contest IN which we are en-
gagged but the navy has also been euectE EN- ii.u
proportion 10 It's means The naval officers de-
priv5ed to great ex-ent OF an opportunity 10
make their professions. skill aFa-aoie al sea
have served with conmeuda5le zeal and gal
lantry Oh shore and upon ths inland winters,
further detail Of which viii be found ia the rs-
port Of the Secretary OF War
IN the transportation of tie mails many didi-
culties have arisen. which viii be found fully de-
veloped in the report of the Postmaster General
The absorption Of the ordinary means Of trans
D0rtgaou for the movement Of troops and mile
tarv supplies the usutHclency of the rolling
stock Of railroads for the agc0AL4odatloq OF 5us!-
ness resulting both from military operations and
the obstruction OF water communication, tile
1.reseucn Of the enemy fleet tie failure and
even refusal of contractors 10 comply with the
.erms OF their agreements, the difficulties inner
eut in iuauguratiug So vast and complicated
system as that which requires postal facilities Tor
every town and village iu a territory SO extended
as ours, have all combined 90 impede the best
directed efforts OF the Postmaster enrTa!, whose
zeal, industry and ability have been taxed 10
the utmost extent. Some Of these difficulties
csp only be overcome by lime and the improved
condition OF tlls country and 10y the restoration
of peace, but UtIeIs nay Ge 1amealea by lusIS-
iati0n, ana your attention Is invited tC th- Ie-
Communications contained ia the reports OF Inc
heed Of that Department
Tie condition Of the Treasury win doubtless
be g suh,egs o. anxious inquiry on your part
] am happy 10 say shaJ lis financial zystam al
ready adopted has worked well so far and proIa-
ises good results l0r the future. To the extent
that treasury notes may be issued, the govern
uieE. :s enabled TO borrow money without inter
est. and thus iasilitets the conduct of the war.
This extent is measured by ts portion o. the
field Of circulation which these notes can ue
made to occupy. The proportion Of the ueid
thus occupied depends again upon the amount
Of the dyDts for which they are receivable not
only to the Confederate aad state Governments,
but also 10 corporations and individuals. ray
ab,e in ghis medium large amount of it may be
circulated at par there Is every reason 10 believe,
but the COnit~elats treasury note ls fast eecQm-
ing such a medium.
The provision that these notes shall be- CON
! vertible into Confederate stock bearing q per
cent. interest at the pleasure Of the holder in-
| sures them against depreciation below the
value Of that stock and no considerable fan of
this value need be feared so long as jaa interest
: shall be Fuuciuauy paIl tGc pUuc-ual payment
/ Of this interest LGs been secured by tle act
passed by you at the lass session, imposing such
] a rate of taxation as must provide sufficient
msaus far that purpose and for the successful
! prosecution OF This HaT Il IS Indispensable
| that the means Of Transporting troops aud nils
/ tary supplies be furnished as far as possible iu
! such manner as not 90 interrupt the commercial
| intercourse between our people, or 10 place
check on their productive energies. For this
/ sud .ha means of transportation from one section
! of our c0uu4, = the other, must be carefully
guarded and improved, and tnls .,ciE be the
/ object of anxious care on the part Of the State
| and Confederate governments, 50 lar Us they may
/ Lass power over the subject
We have aif5aiy t.Eg main systems OF through
transportation from tie NorJh TO tic h-ltG-one
from Richmond along the seaboarl, and ihe
other through Western Virginia 20 New Orleans
! The third might be secured by completing link
O. about forty miles between Danviila, in Viz
| Cini6, ana GTs5usaorCGrh iu North Carolina
! The construction Of tls Comparatively sLGU iins
would give us Is through route from North 20
/ South iu the interior of the CouieGeraia States
and give us access to population and 10 military
/ resources from which we are now in a great
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