Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-08-29
lailg Sppeal.

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Z DSSASE ER AZ MANASSAS ;
AIMS.
DO one can say what 2sy-Or night
ring forth, particularly in time OF war,
myself of a chance Of probable quiet,
it is, amid the rolling OF drums, the
lg Of trumpets and bands. the noise Of
fBg men, rolling Of wagons and general
ID activity in the streets, to write some
Ks on the action at Manassas or Bull
its General effects abroad, and on the
and South, a larger nd perhaps better
can be taken from Europe Jhda on this
the Atlantic. There is a natural and
De anxiety to learn what impression viii
sde abroad by the battle; fer notwitb-
ing the vulgar and ins0leat arrogance Of
ast reputable portion Of the press in he
d States, generally cnndgcted By aliens OF
rs who have left Great Britain from
it is felt that the result OF the action
have verv strong Influences over the for
Of the contending parties, particularly in
lonev market, to which recourse must be
ID fear and trembling.
would be well noJ 10 arrive at hasty con-
oas in reference to the bearing of the de-
on the actual struggle. Those who are
laded that the North must and will sHbiu
the South, see in the disaster merely a
bngation Of the war, a certain loss Of mate
or even an Increment Of hope in the spirit
u arouse, as tbey thiuk, among the Union
Oilers regard Il as an evil omen for the
promise they desire to effect, as it will give
|FNorih another Insult 10 sveHge and inspire
South witt additional confidence. The
fedsrates viii accept l. as proof demon
tive Of their faith that the North cannot
luer them, and may take it into their heads
OrrobUrate it BY 40 attempt TO iHfict on he
th that with which they have beea menaced
the Cabinet Of Washington and its sup
ers.
the Cabinet, Mr.. Chase, the Secretary Of
Treasury, is perhaps the only man who
: against the disheartening Intelligence OF
s aday morning but Mr. Seward and others
recovering their spirits as taey find that
4 IL armv was more frightened than hart, and
. { the ConfsdeTates did not advance on the
5ital Immediately after their success. L
a sad, rude sweep Of the broom to the
.web spinners-tO the spider politicians,
4 o have been laying out wsrps in all diTec-
and are nov lying in frowsy hears
Iong the ruins OF their curious srtihces.
i popular estimation: nothing could have
|pt them there bat the rapid, complete sue
1 3 OF t5eir policy, and be speedy fnlh'iment
their prophecies. The sword they have
kwn is held over their heads By the hands
some cOn.nE nan whose face 10 one can
Z yet, bat bis footsteps are audible, and the
oUnd shakes 5eBeath bis tread.
II 8lr. Lincoln were indeed a despot, with
E genius to lead or direct an army, now
Duld be bis time. All The odiun which could
heaped upon hin By Ais enemies, all the
cus2tion that could have been preferred
1r-h and Sou.h, have been fully urged, sud
could not add to them by leading his army
victory, while with victory would certainly
me the most uneXampied popularity. and
Thaps an extraordinary and prosperous ten
e Of power. The campaign would be one
1rthV Of a Napoleon. nor could it Be deter
med by even $500 GOO coo and 500, goo men,
less they we're skilfu!ly handled and we'll
IL popular passion be excited 5y
and if it be permitted 30 affect
e council Of the State, it is easy to foresee
e end, though 1t is not so easy 10 predict by
lat steps ruin will be reached at last.
TIE great question to be decided Just now is
e value OF the UniCn sentiment ia the North.
Ia the men ard The money be forthcoming,
d that soon enough 20 continue the war Of
grsssion OF recupeTstion against the seeded
stes?
Vale Congress has been passing bills Of
ias and penalties, confscating rebel properly
d amending sundry laches in the penal code,
well as filling up Tat-hoies, through which
nquered nd runaway Secessionists might
caps, In thszIaws and body Of the Constitu-
N, the conquest is suddenly deferred, and
tier staEds king Of the battle hsl3. ave
I clad Of G" CRY the extreme abolti01ists,
5siiy delighted, because now slavery is
otsed.0
II the bulk Of the capital and population Of
E North is thrown into this struggle, there
D be bat one hope for TIE Confederate
.llisnt victories on the battlefield, which
lst lead to a recognition from foreign pow
3. The fight can rot 20 on forever, and il
e Confelerste States meet with Teverses-if
cir capital IS occupied, their Congress dis
Tssd, their territory Chat which they claim
theirs.) occupied, they must submit to the
nseouehces Of defeat Is that equally true
their pponents2 On what ground can the
nited States, which were founded on sue
ssfuI rebellion, claim exemption from the
Iiversal law which they did so much to es-
olish
Whatever the feelings Of the North may be
~, there can be no doubt that the reverse at
ansssas caused deep notification and de-
ondency ia Washington. Gen. Scott, Wheth-
be disapprcVed, as it is said, the movement
ward OF not, was certain that the Confed5-
tes would be defeated. Every hour mess-n-
rs we're hurried off from TIE field to the end
the wire some miles away, with reports Of
G nroereEs made by the troops, and every
lur the tsiegTsms brought good tidings up to
ur O'Clock OF 50, when the victory seemed
.eidea in favor Of tbe federalists; az least ths
aprsssion was that they had gained the day
? driving he enemy before them. Then came
s news Of the necessary retirement Of the
oops: nevertheless 1t is affirmed that up 70
ght O'Clock in the evening Gen. Scott be-
sved in the ultimate success Of the United
stos troops, who under bis own immediate
(ars ad never met with reverse.
ne President, tue Secretary Of War, and
ber members Of government, were assembled
the room where the telegraph operator was
work far into the night, and as the oracles
fate uDc0iled from the wires, gloom gath
ed On their faces; and at last, grave aad ST.
ut, they retired, leaving hope behind them.
must have been 10 them a time Of anxiety
svond words; but OF old the highest honcrs
ere given to him who in calamity and disas-
= dii not despair Of the republic And it is
the credit OF the President and bis advisers
at they have recovered their faith in the Ill
mate auceess Of their cause, and think they
n subiogate the South after all.
But the raw Iegies are not likely to be ft for
uch for months to come, aud it is difficult to
e how they viii be f. for anything an il they
Z proper officers. Some Of tie SO called reg
rents which have recently come in are mere
obs. without proper equipments, uniform or
ms others are in these respects much bet
r, marching well and looking like soldiers,
Il still DO better than the soldiers who were
,steD. It is no courage (need it be said y
hich IL waHting-it is officers and without
.en men are worth little or nothing. The
en- of some regiments fought well others did
d. There was little or no difference between
.e privates Of the one and those Of the other.
here was probably marked distinction be-
ysen tbe officer The West Point cadets
so all be used up by the increase OF the Tegu-
T army Of the United States to 10000 men,
St agreed upon by Congress; and the bulk Of
.e officers with military experience and edu-
.tioa are provided for already.
- President is not exempt from the fate
rthe unfortunate in sllrepublics, but be has
II good deal Of the fIture to draw upon, aud
,e people are amused by changes among the
iiitarv commanders and by threats and prom
e. for which they will an have to pay before
10 quarrel is adjusted. Il is so generally as
=. Cd that Gen. scott did not approve the sd-
spcs. for which bis plans were not matured,
sDd it is go probable, too,) that it may be be
eve,, bv those who have not the greatest faith
I, the fTnness Of his character, and who think
= misbt be induced to give ordeTs for the exc
uiion Of ili-coBceiVed and hasty projscts, or
/ All events, TO precipitate operations without
be Necessary coBiitions Of success. It is GER
/ in The country was becoming freiful and i'm
stfent. and that men, ike Mr.. Wilson, chair
an OF The military committee OF the SeHa e
ere i,f9 in their complaints OF the delays and