Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1862-11-11


array Correspondence Of the savau ussis
ExrPublscah.
RICHMOND. October 25--We have had heavy
] rains since the date of my last etteu-not sufIi-
cienf, however, 20 interfere materially with land
transportation, though quite enough to render the
condition of the aruiY Anything but comfortable.
When General Lee started 70 Maryland be car
RED with bin no tents for the protection OF bis
troops, and conseg aently, with the exception Of
bush srbors and such other temporary shelters
as the men could erect, they bsye had to take
the weather ss if came, whether good or bad
The supplies Of shoes and clothing sent up BY
the governments, under the stimulus adminis-
tered by the late outery Of the people, smslioT-
sted the condition OF the more destitute and
fortified them somewhat against the heavy frosts
and rains with which the valley Of tue Shenan-
dosh and the adiseent mountains had been Wis
tied THIS valy, as you are aware is long and
narrow, lies between the Blue Ridge aud the
Allegheny mountsins and is subject to sharp
and sudden charges Of tenperstuIe-
Mcclellan has remained quietly on the north
side Of The Potomac since his late reeonn distance
in the direction Of Charles own. At last ac-
counts, jackson had advanced sone miles
toward Harper's Ferry. and destroyed the Win
chester branch OF the Baltimore and Ohio Tail-
road as be proceeded. He did all be could to
tempt MeClelisn 10 cross the river, bat up TO
yesterday the willy and Rstu,e Federal CON-
Inauder had declined to seeept the guage of bat
tie thus thrown down to him. O1her forces were
held in readiness 10 support Jackson, in the
event be was attacked The men are repre-
sentsd 20 be esger for the contest, especially the
brave bsrefeote3 boys, many Of whom have just
been supplied with comfortable outfits Proba-
bly, they desire to show their new clothes,
like the boy who had just purchased paiT of
new suspendeTs.
The health of the army is good Only three
or four deaths have occurred among the small
pox patients and the disease is nO5 spreading
Il supplies of shoes. socks, blankets and cloth
ing can be had in time, there need be no cause
Of uneasiness, in regard TO the health Of the
troops this winter. It is of the highest import
snce that these supplies should be ample and
timely, especially shoes and socks, without
which il is impossible for The meH to live in q
region which is visited With slternste rains and
SHOWS thrOughoui the winter.
Learning that considerable uneasiDess is felt
in Charleston, Savannah and Mobila for the
safety Of those cities, made iHqairy yesterday
of gentleman who is likely to be well informed
as 10 the intentions Of the government BE as
sured me in reply, that far as he could learn,
every disposition is feh y the Pfesidant and I
Secretary Of War to defend these cities to the
last, and that every effort would be made to
save them from the fsse Of New Orleans and
Memphis The formidaba preparatons now
mskmg in the navy yards Of the United States 4
induce the belief that the enemy's chief reliance
Tor the capture Of those important paris is az
attack BY water. Should be fail in that, OF
should be ehage his purpose and send cut 3
heavy co operating land force, it would not be /
difficult with proper energy, 70 throw sn army /
down ON the coast in time TO meet him. 1bel
iron monster, IsOBsides, about which so much /
bss been said By the Federal press, is believed /
here to be failure, in that it is not seaworthy /
and has been so pronounced By tie CficsT ap- I
pointed to command her. Tue same may be 4
said of the Monitor and other like crafts, which !
though fJrInidabie enough IN smooth wetegs I
sTe unfit to encounter the perils of the sea. It
is reported th&t other iTen vessels sre il pro I
gTess OF construction which may be safely sent /
to ses, but that it will probably require month /
on more to complete the hrsi enc OF them.
This information is derived from very trust 1
worthy snd intelligent s6urcs; and get, past 1
experience teaches US the folly OF relying too 4
mpIicidy upon the government. With every /
disposition to protect al parts OF the country, It
s not always abe to Gerry oat iss good puT
poses from lack of means IS well as tue proper
zeal and intelligence On me part of its agents. /
It is fortunate that the defense Of South Caro-
ina and Georgia has been entrusted to SO setive
md able s8 eficeT as Gen. BasuTegard While 1
rusting il de good intentions Sf She gOvarn-
nent, however, the people residiBg IN the States
likely to be attacked, cannot err By streng them
ng the hands Of the officers sent TO their relief 4
Dy furnishing whatever labor may be required 4
.nd rallying il person If paed be, fer ths d.
erse of their slsars and fresides. The gov
cRnnot do everything, and there is q
iuty for the people to perform well rs the 4
~ 80 NJ T,,1-, ~, 49, ,,,-,..,,, 5.,.L I
Of the London Times, and Mr. --. the coz
respondent. q. Of the London illustrated Nelos,
have arrived here.
General Howell Cobb and his brigade have
been ordered 70 report 70 General BeaUregard
for duty. COlsnel Thomas HardeRan has re-
signed the command of tire 45th Georgis regi- /
ment.. Colonel William Gibson, Of the ash, az
uved here last evening en- route 10 Milsdgeviae /
to lake his seat in the Ssats Senate. He brings /
the latest direct intelligence from the srIay, aud
says al was quiet on the Potomac when he LEFT. |