Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1863-04-30

ply OF powder Tor our cannon. Yol
de votion and patriotism have II
umphad over these obstacles, an
called into existence the muniiioI
lof war, the clothing, and the sui
, Isistence which has enabled our so
Idiers to illustrate their valOr on nu
merous battle fields, and inflict cruss
ling defeats on successive armie.
each Of which an arrogant foe fond
Fly i'm agined to be invincible.
| The contrast between our past an
present condition is well calculate,
to inspire foil confidence 10 the tri
umph of our arms. At no previou
period of the war have our force
been so numerous, SO we'll organized
so thoroughly disciplined. armed ant
equipped, as at present. The Season
of high waters, on which our enemie:
relied to enable their feet Of gun
boats TO penetrate into our country
aud devasta,e our homes, is fast pas
sing away. Yet, our sirongholds Oh
the Mississippi still bid def,nce td
the foe, and months of costly prepa-
,ations for their reduction have been
spent in vain. Disaster has been the
result Of their Efforts to turn or to
storm Vicksburg and Port Ho3son.
as well as Of every attack on our
batteries on the Red river, the Ta!la-
hatcbie and other navigable streams.
Within few weeks The falling Wa
tsrs and the increasing heats Of sum-
mer will compile their discontinue,
compel their b;ffl4d and defeated
forces to the abandonment Of expedi-
tions on which was based their hope
of success in efecling on, suhjDgl-
ton. 81
We must not forget, however, :hat
the war is not yet ended, and that
we are still confronted by powerful ar
mics and threatened by numerous
fleets; and that the government which
controls these fleets and armies is
driven to the most desperate ell
forts 10 effect the unholy purposes
10 which it has thus far been defeated.
1t will use lis utmost energy to avert
the impending doom, so iully merit
ed by the atrocities it has committed,
the savage barbarities which it has
encouraged, and the crowning infamy
Of its attempt to excite sersile
TO the massacre of our
wives, daughters, and helpless chill.
dren.. G
With such a contest before us
there is but one danger which the |
Government of your choice regards
With apprehension, and TO avert this
danger il appeals 10 the never-failing
and spirit of self Sacrifice !
which you have exhibited since the
beginning Of the war. The very
1nfavorable season, the protracte0
thoughts Of last year, reduced the |
harvest on which We depended far
below an average yield, and the de-
liciency was unfortunately still more |
marked in the Northern portion of |
the Coufederacy. where supplies were |
needed for the army. II, !
confidence in early peace, |
which may prove delusive, cur fields
should be noR devoted to the pro-
duction Of cotton and tobacco, in
stead of grain and live stock, and
other articles necessary for the SUBJ
sis,ence of the people and the army, |
the consequence may prove serious
if not disastrous, especially should |
the present season prove as unlavora- |
Bile us the last. Your country, there. |
fore, appeals to you to lay aside all
Of gain, aud devote your
selves to securing yourliberties, with /
put which these gains would tie val.
,e!ess. Ii is true that the wheat har-
vest in the more Southern States
which will be gathered next month I
promises an abundant yield; but
ven il its promise be fulfilled. the
iilficuity Of transportation, enhanced
IS it has been by sn unusually rainy (
sinter, will cause embarrassment in
military operations and suffering
'moug the people should the Middle
nd Northern portions prove de-
iclent. But no uneasiness may be
elt in regard to mere supply Of !,
,rsad for man. 1t is for the large )
Imount of corn and forage required
or the raising Of live stock. and for
be supply OF the animals used in
q military operations that your aid !