The Memphis union appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1862-1862, 1862-08-06
FROM THE MIDDLE DEpARrAENr.
WHIT General Wool Is Doing.
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Fer tue Baltimore American, 2Sthl
In the division of the vast, military services
of our government, the territory and respon-
sibilities embraced in the middle department.
under Msjor-General John Z. Wool, are
among the most extended and important. Be
sides the entire State of Maryland, Including
the proposed camp Of instructionl and the
States north of it, large portion of Northern
and Northwestern Virginia has recently been
added to the department. 1t is understood
that the object in making this addition, has
been chiefly to put the protection of the Balti-
more and Ohio railroad under one general
command. The security of this line Of COM
munication has proven not only of value to
the government itself in its varied military
operations, but the people of Maryland and
the loyal portions of Virginia, as well as Of
the whole West find it to be more than ever
an indispensable avenue of intercourse.
Welearn that Gen. Wool has just returned
frsm an inspection trip of several days, made
| among the troops along the line of the rail-
road between Baltimore and the mountains
Accompanied by several members of his staff
the general made thorough examination of
the country between the Monocacy river, and
the Great Back Bone Mountain, west of Cum
berland. At Harpers Ferry, Martinsburg,
Sir Johns Run, Cumberland and New Creek
/ grand reviews were held while at many inter
mediate points of minor Importance the vari-
Gus detachments were inspected, and their
officers thoroughly questioned and advised as
to their duties and the military indications in
their respective neighborhoods.
/ At Harper's Ferry, very superior COM
mand is now stationed. We shall not, of
course, give numbers, but we violate no conf
dence in saying that the forces assigned to this
and other leading positions for the important
/ objects in view, is not only respectable in ex-
tent, but its efficiency is no doubt largely i'm
proved by the judicious and the ample and
vigorous provisions which Gen. Wool has es-
tablished. Among the principle officers in
command of the forces in that section of the
Generals Department are General Dixson S.
Miles, of the regular army General b. f
Kelly, one of the heroes of Western Virgins
campaign; Col. Mulligan, famous for the de.
fense of Lexington, ana others may be named
A large proportion of cavalry and artillery is
engaged at several points, and the advce and
example of the General seems to have infused
spirit of pride and emulation all along the
territory of his operations, which promises the
best results. .
We should like to dwell upon the ability
and thoroughness with which this heroic vet
eran seems to have set about putting his ex
tenslve domain in ordory We venture to say
this much, however, that with the preparation
ano foresight ne mas shown IN his plans of 10
eating, and for concentrating large forces q
salient points to meet emergencies, he has ex
hibited breadth and strength of capacity
which has earned for HIM the confidence o
all the officers under his command as we'll a
the loyal people of Western Maryland anC
, Virginia who are familiar with the subject
, We lave no hesitation in adding that tn
enemy will receive a warm reception shoult
they attack any part of the lines under Gen
Wool. Let their attack be made either b,
the redoubtable jackson, or any other rebel
we believe that our veteran commander of tn
} Middle Department will successfully NEE
him on the field wherever he may appear with
: in his range of command. r.