Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-09-21
1919 "a oohumnUs.

CCLUMBUs, KY, Sept. 10, 1861.
EDITORS APPEAL: The different encamp-
ments were decidedly hilarious this morning,
owing to the arrival Of Gen. Albert Sidney
Johnston, whose opportune advent among as
mas awakened a renewed yigor, and inspired a
healthy confidence among our gallant troops,
Gen. job, sion Genes heraided by announced
glorious achievements, and it is devoutiy hoped
bis management Of this division of the army
may fully sustain bis reputation, as one of the
most brilliant and accomplished military off
cers Of the age. His appearance indicates d
Jacksonian disposition, and bis repu'ed firm
ness and decisiveness Of character will com
pare fayorably with the hermitage hero. He
has already assumed command, and with the
valuable aid offered him by General Polk, will
soon become familiar with the &c all Of our
army. AS soon as he shall have arranged bis
campaign programme, let the enemy beware,
as their day Of rstribu.ion will be near at
hand.
There is no question of the result Of our
hourly anticipated battle. An unequaIled
body, with such a head as Johnston, viii
never fail or waver, before The hordss Of LIN
coin. Let all gloom as to our success be dis
PEELED it is as certain as the succession CT
day and night. The destiny Of the South de-
ponds not a little upon this portion Of the army.
God grant that Davis, With the brilliant
achievement az Manassas, may not be dazzled
20 a ruinous degree may be be mindful OF our
great peril, and award such heads as are capable
Of managing such devoted bodies. Yesterday
morning p detachment OF cavalry, under COM
mand Of Lieutenant Colonel Lo-wOod, en-
brscing Capt. TayiOr's Memphis Light ORA
gcons, and HIPS cavalry, Lieutenant Glai-
borne, went up the river on a scouting eXps1i-
ton. A march Of twelve miles BROUGHT them
to EIliott's mills, situated on Mayhsid Creek,
whore three hundred FedeFaiig,s are sncsnped.
Our cavalry proceeded down the read toward
the mill, until they came 20 Puntney's bend,
where they reached the Neibg-n road, down
which they TscoBnOiteret until they come
within sight Of ten mounted Federal scouts
The Contederstes Immediately gave chase,
coming within pistol sho' Of the Fed ralists
who ran into their camp, p~ursuipg Them TO
within a distance OF fifty yards OF the camp
guard, 2nd within fair range Of their cannon,
! WdIoh had been mounted sc % 70 rake tie
road. Before reaching the Federal cavalry Our
troops bad passed Immediately in front Of one
Of their regiments ia camp. Col. LogwOod
AID Ajiutant Stocks, Cho were A. the head OF
3ur colunA, each ire i've pistol shots At the
fugitivss, all, however, withou, effect.
Atiutsnt Stocks and LieHt. TrezeVant each
got an officers hat, and private Ben Hart, an
aTtisticaliy made car, all Of which the terrified
f~ugitIyes lost a short distance Of their infantry
guard Il had been intended by Col. LogwoOd
to dash int camp ard capture the officer com
mantIng the post, and the plan would ave no
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the merest accident, came into the Io7I and
gave tie alarm, as psll nell they rushed back
into camp. Mayfeld creek is quite an impor-
tsnt stream at present, being be line OF 0peT-
alton for both armies. 4 rises about eight
miles east OF the Mississippi river, into which
it emptiss a, old Fort Jefferson, ten miles
above here, and whore are encamped several
hundred Federal troops.
Tie site cf the fort, which is pow entirely
demolished, is considered one OF tue most i'm
poTtsnt natural military posts upon the river !:
It is surmised ths- is occupation b. the Lin
c~olnites will be disPu ed, aud that hey will BE-
dispossesset. A gentleman direct from Cane
GIFaTdeau, Mo, informs me that there are only
600 troops there, Z ttbdI the largeT portion Of
the force stationed at lrORton have been aiken
to Cairo, ard from thence sent to Paducah.
Those who profess to be we'll posted estimate
The Federal force this side Of Washington CITY
at GO. 900 It certainly does not exceed u, ZOO
Gen Fremont was reported at Cairo OF the
18th inst. aud is said TO have made a p~ersonal
reconnaissance Of the country several miles
below.
Iregret to inform you Of the serious illness
Of Col. J. Knox Walker, who it's not expect
ed will survive twenty four hours. Tue fatigue
Of camp duty a ded to a constitution weak
ened by severe mental labor, have 50 far re-
duced him as to leave bu. little hope Of his re
coveTY.
The gun boats from Cairo have not been in
sight for several days they have 10 doubt
made their last visit to these parts, at least for
some time. MEMPHIS.