Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-11-28

Blsck-Rspublican scoundrel, John d. Stephen
son, who had hoped, in that way, 10 arrest th'
progress Of she papers influence. He after.
ward took the stump aud made speeches 70 tht
people Of North Missouri. The federais went
up to Columbia, where he was stopping, with a
large body Of men to effect his arrest ard pu! a
! quietus upon him, but he was t,o smart foi
them, and got ont Of their way. He is now
where he viii receive protection, if there il any
security in being in Gen. Prices army Rev.
VIM @. Caplss is here, also assisting in making
addresses to the soldiers, and preaching the
Gospel to Aen on the Sabbath We need just
such men as the reverend gentleman to lecture
the men. lie illustrates his subject very fcrci-
bly,, and in hOmely, familiar phrase inculcates
the great principles and doctrines of morality and
religion. Yesterday (lOrh) he preached at head
quarters from the words: No man can serve
two masters, etc" It was an excellent dis
course. In the evening he preached in Gen.
Stems division. The Rev Mr. Talbot is also
here. preaching TO the soldiers. SO YOU see we
are not without spiritual leaders and advisers
Monday, November lI.-SnCe / wrote the
frst part Of this letter we have made a two dayn
march from Csssyille, almost west, and we are
now eamped near Pineyille, in Mcdonald
county We Travelled over one Of the worst roads
in Missouri There was but little water the first
day, and il being very hot and suItry the iuisn-
uy almost hmished for water How refreshing
at night for them to reach Indian creek where
there was plenty Of good water. Southwest
Missouri is one Of the finest watered countries
in the world. The streams are from thirty 10 a
hundred feet vide and clear as crystal. They
sTe entirely supported by springs which abound
in great numbers and variety Of magnitude all
along their entire course. Thus furnish abundant
facilities ior turning mills OF other machinery
Bat there is not great deal of good land here
and the better farms ara confined to the creek
and river bottoms. Hence, forage Is very scarce,
as well ss commissary supplies. But We viii
not BE- here long. Before this reaches you we
shall probably be on our way To the Missouri
where Gen. Price says his army shall winter
A great battle viii probably be fought before
HJLEs " LlCIcf / cannot CONJECTURE JlT men
are in poor plight to face the winter. Many Of
them are good as baTefo0ted. and hundreds
sre without tents or blankets. Our excellent
QuaTtermasteT General, Jas. Harding, is
absent believe, in your city, doing what he
can for their benefit He viii be successful if
any man can be- Take good care Of him while
be Is there We all ike him here Col. Jno
slcMertry, quratermaster to the 9Th division,
has been absent with d train Of wagons in Ar
kansas, to bring a lot Of clothing for our
boys We are expecting bis return today
Col, McMertry has been one OF the night hand
men Of the Missouri army and has been doing
all be can for its welfare ever since its orgauza-
lion. lie was a man Of stering business quail
ties before he came into the army aud he Is so
still II he returns within a week il will be
more than was expected by those who under
stood the long and difficult journey he had 10
make. I beg now 10 remain
You're, truly, etc, A