Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-09-18
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cu55sibg questions dr.s.ug tom differences OF
upon the poIcy Of our civil govern
.aent-questions OF d character making such
allowable, and admitting OF delay
IN their settlement. But tie times have
changed and may, all Of Us-have changed
with them. Our country is involved in war.
| an a politician DO IOUger-have not been
since the war begun, and shall never be again
shouid s TvIye the contest, which l do
not expect, | stall, at least, be 100 old fer the
wearing tolls Of political life, COT which /
have long since had sufficient, if not s~atisfac-
tory eXperieucs)-even if "the fiery ordeal"
we VIII have passed. shall not Gas | tTust it
WIZ 1aVe purified my patriotism enough to
forbid my giving up, again, to party, what be-
longs to our country.
appear before you, now, in another char
acJer, and for a widely different purpose. /
come as a soldier, and as The representative OF
sO.dieTs-0f that band Of devoted volunteers
your own sons, brothers, friends and relations,
who have left all the comforts and endear-
nents OF home, to stand, as they are now
standing on yCu- n0UrAeTn line, 10 defend and
protect your State from Invasion by A cruel
and imPiacdble enemy, woo, but for this de-
Tense, would, even nov, be P~oliutiug your soil
with the tread OF m-TCeHary icglOns, and desc
Grating your hrcSjdeS and domestic altaF5 with
fire and slaughter. l come to ask your co-Ope
ration and assistance il the WOIk of making
good this, your own defense. Not that YOU,
, gu selves, should take up arms and enter the
service, but that you will contribute, what you
can cas- " and without Inconvenience spare,
from your supplies means, and appliances, il
the way Of clothing, to protect and defend
your own volunteers-nOt against the aEGs OF
the enemy, but against the laclemsnt weather
of autumn, already upon Us, and the cold Of
winter, now rapidly aPproachiug-which de-
tense AMI protection against the elements are
indispensable TO ens5ie Us to make good your
defense against the enemy; for vs. are made of
flesh, and blood, and nerves, like yourselves
"a little ruder and s]terner, it may be-; and
while we shrink from no required exposure,
and complain Of no necessary hsrdships, We
are Sd far human as to need some sea5onsble
clothing, to shield us rom the winds snd rains
through the day, and something to cover US
when we lie down upon the cold wet ground at
night we are to preserve our health, and
keep in q condition to perform cur duties With
effect.
Let it be remembered that these volunteers
entered the service and lett home, early in the
summer, aud with only summer clothes-in
many Instances with only a single suit. This
was under the promise that the government
would, in due time, furnish an abundant sup
plV Of suitable and seasOnabie clothing. This
promise has failed. Not an article Of clothing
has been furnished by the government (either
State or Confederate and not d dollar of pay
OF communication has been given to the soldier,
wherewith to furnish himself, while bis duty
to defend and protect you in the safety and
comfort Of your homes and hresides-keeps
him where nothing OF the kind is to be bad.
We do not complain OF this, nor blame the
government. Doubtless, the Teasons for this
failure are good ones, and blame Justly at
tachss to 10 one. But the facts reaain-the
soldiers are without clothing, or tne means or
opportunity for obtaining it-tbey are in a
climate several degrees farther north than they
have been accustomed tO-a large portion of
them (neariy one-hsif) have been Frustrated
and are still feeble from the effects OF fever,
measles, and other facilitating disease5-aGd
will perish il exposed, without the protection
Of clothing and blankets, to the bad weather
OF fall and winter.
These are net questions for politicians, al
lowing Of differences Of opinion, and admitting
Of delay IN their settlement. They are stern
aud sOiemn facts, which challenge the assent
Of all, and demand immediate attention. They
make up business which must be done az once,
for eveTy,citzeH,wno cherishes the senttmen' OF
patriotism or humanity, or has q due regard
for his own interest. Who Will Disregard
who will neglect if
Am here, By order of Gen. Hardee, to aid,
as far as may be in my power, III giving effect
to the Efforts which l know are already on
foot, snd, / doubt not, will be actively con-
tiBued, for the accO npli ,hment of the object l
have set forth. The following is bis letter Of
Instructions, under which / am acting
H~E.rQUkRTeRs Upper DIST. AEKsg
F~ITTMAS's FEaETJ september }, 1881.
CaLogGL: You will proceed to Little Rock,
and concer', With the Military Board OF Ar
kansas, measures necessary 10 secure clothing
for the troops under my command. The men
are destitute of eyerytbing-sboes, hats, shirts,
socks, drawers, psntaloons and coats. Unless
clothing is obtained, it will be imposs Die TO
make a campaign this wiGfcr. But, iudrrcud-
ent OF this consideration, 1t is due TO the gal
liant men Who have volunteered 10 the service
Of their country, that they should be supplied
with clothing to protect them from the iLclem
ency Of the weather, aud the TigCTs OF winter.
The patriotic citizens Of Arkansas, | feel
well assured, will respond promptly to the
call made on them By the Military Board. But
it Is necessary that they should be made &C
qpaiuted with the actual condition of the
troops; and it is for this purpose that you
nave been selected 70 20 to Little Rock. The
people who are appealed to should b. Informed
that their aid is invoked as the only means,
within our reach, by which the troops can Be
supplied.
giBy an agreement made with me, by the mill
tary board, the state Of Arkansas agreed to
furnish the troops os that State with clothing,
and the State was 10 receive from The Confede-
rate States the Coumutation allowed in lieu
thereof. The military board, | am crsdibiy
informed, took proper measures to procure
clothing, beyond the limits OF the State-but
failed. Tie failure was beyond their control.
It was not their fault. They did all within
their power. The only thing now left IS to aid
the military board in getting the cio'hiRg with
in the State. Accordingly, officers have been
sept BY me, to the different counties from
which troops have been raised, to inform tie
people Of our wants. and 10 urge their co-Ope-
IA ion and assistsLcs. 1t is presumed that
each family in the State has something to
spare, which it can give without inconven-
fence. The smallest Offering will be accsPta-
bic a pair Of sscks, a shirt, a blanket-every-
thing and anything which would keep the sol
der warm, and contribute TO bis health and
comfort. Very respectfully,
w. J. HARDEE.
Brigadier-G General Commanding
To Col. Scion Borlaud, lt Regiment Arkansas Cavslry:
That the people, throughout tie State, will
promptly and cheerfully respond to this ap-
peal, I cannot and DO not enteItaiR d doubt
nor do I deem it necessary to add anything
further than the following brief suggestions
Of a practical character, TO enable those who
desire to contribute, to do 80 with the greatest
facility and usefulness.
If practicable, each soldier should have two
good substantial suits Of winter clothing-lcss
than this will not enable him to keep clean as
well as comfortable,-Dore would encumber
MIN on The march In addition, be shDuld have
q good oyercoat, and at least one good blanket!
The shirt and drawers may be of soft cotton
bot all the other articles Cot clothing, socks
and undershirts) should be of wool. Shoes,
,,r;nv v.lI rr, r,,rd the ankles. are bettpr