Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1863-04-24
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CAMP SNYDERs MILLS. MISS
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April 70, 1868
EDITORS APPEAL: Everything has remained
IN stasn quo at this point, since my communica
ton of the 9Th instant. No. g ripple of the
waves of war, which are laundering with 5ucI
angry fury against the fortified hills of Yicks
burg, has disturbed the quiolude of our position
While the late successful passage by cur bate,
RES of SO many Of the gunb9sts Of the enemy
is regretted, yet it is to be seen in what maRne1
it will contribute to the success of their designs
or work injury to Us. There are many and CO.
gent reasons why they should not retain exelu-
sive control of the river between Port Hudson
and Yicksburg, and we hope the day is not far
distant when we may chronicle the destruction
of their entire feet. Nous 5erTons.
The Yankees fondly imagined that their late
ruso of a pretended abandonment Of the siege
would cause Us to withdraw our troops and
weaken our position, when. by sudden and
unexpected assault, he could gain possession Of
this coveted prize. This ruse de glerrc has sig
nelly failed. They retained only to find us still
prepared, his designs understood and the only
plan left for adoption a direct assault OF our
stronghold The qitid nRucs proclsin this rs
probable at an eaFly date, both from above and
below.
1t seems scarcely probable that Gen. Grant
viii make the insane attempt of crossing troops
below Yieksburg with his present available
means Yet we believe ths time is not far 6is,
tant when be must either abandon the siege or
hurl uoon rs his whole loTce. Tho storm viii
expend its fury il impotent anger, and, like the
ocean surge laundering against the base of
Gibraltar, each wave will DO buried back upon
the succeeding one in inextricsble confusion and
disorder. The attempt to destroy Vicksburg, or
frighten away the rebels with the bsttery plant
ed opposite the city, IS futile and an unnecessary
waste Of ammunition. Men, women and chill
dren move about the streets as uneoncernedly as
if the thunder of their guns, followed by the
shrill scream Of the Shells had never disturbed
the pursuits Of every dsy life.
It is with feelings Of deep regret, feelings
shared alike by officers and privstes, that Wa
chronicle the departure from our division tosa
new pest in Tennessee, Of that sterling patriot
and soldier, Msjor-Gen. D. II. Maury. Ia his
farewell address TO tho officers and sol
diers Of his late division, be says to tbeir
chivalry and valor does he owe much of the
praise and honor bestowed upon him. Each
officer and soldier in bis command can respond |
that to the efficiency, discipline and galantry
of their leader do they eve all that has con
tributed to make them name for bravery and |
daring. To his new field of operations does he /
carry with him our heartfelt wishes for increas- |
cd success, as well IS those feelings of friend |
ship which united the soldiers Of Napoleon to |
their leader, and made him inyincible in battle. !
No soldier was there of General Msury's divi- |
sion, too humble for his notice, as well as the |
highest officer in his command.
Understanding and approaching the position
and feelings of the Southern volunteers, his in /
tercourse with them was such as to gain their |
1nbounded admiration and entwine ground /
each soldiers heart those tendrils of affection
and devotion which death only can sever.
We have seen him in the fierce field of battle,
Firm the granite, willie the muskets sharp rattle,
The csnon's deep roar, the charge of the foes,
Told where thekest the fight, where ercest the blows.
We have seen him march, long tcilsome and dreary,
Encourage the men, travelworn weak and weary;
mid the quiet Of csmp the snowy review,
Always sffa0ie, kind, BRAY courteous and true;
Ever cherished, remembered where'er thou shalt go
Brave Dabney II. Maury, loved cheftan, a6ieu
W. H T.,
Third Regiment Louisiana Infantry.