Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-06-11
From the MtmphI. (Atlanta) Appeal.
THE WAR IN MISSIsSIPpI

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Contradictory and ncomprehensble az are the reports
that have been received from the seat Of war in Mis-.
sissppi, it is impossible to correctly state "the sua-
ton" From General Pembertnns army now SO com.
pletey surrounded in Vicksburg, we have but te and
most Of that rnmor only OF General Johnsions move
ments, his force purpose, etc. would DO no good to
speak Something decisive must occur however with
in few days, and public anxiety wait yet awhile
One thing only is certain: Vicksourg had not fallen
up TO Wednesday night last In this one fact we fiud
our greatest encouragement Ihe uOrst is OUern said
General Pemberton days since; we feel almost as
If we could say with certainty the danger is over. 1t
IS not nearly SO imminent it was when General p
and his little band Of heroes threw themselves into the
trerchments twenty days ago. and halted the advaHc
ing hordes Of previous victorious fce Subsequent
events show that glorious defense is being MADE as
day after day the enemy foled in his attempts,
until he is reporttd to have one TO nrenchny in front
o cur works. hut byond reach of our guns, ard sso
be attempting ~ p.V.l1, GI.-Sti "Gtr u 4 a.
by erecting deenses the various crossings ON the
Big Black.
II Grant ever expected take Vcksburg by assault,
ne lost the hour to do when he first halted in front
OF the works thrown up to defeat his purpose The lit
tie army defending them was TO extett dsheart-
ened by previous defeats the Federal troops were Ella
ted by partial successes The ceilings Of the forces
have changed and that which might have been DOS.
sble had Grant advanced with his usual mpetuosity is
not at all probable.
This delay will enable General Johnston to bring to
the assistance OF the defenders OF Vlcksburg the fine
army he has been quietly massing and organizing on the
line of the New Orleans and Jackson Railroad in the
vicinity Of Canton. OF the strength Of this army there
are greatly exaggerated reports in circulation bat we
speak from personal knowledge when We express
the opinion that is sufficiently strong disappont the
enemy. There are those who have been impatient at
General Us delay in advancing, but we are con-
tent to await his WILL Time was necessary TO
get lis army together TO secure transportation and
procure supplies aud munitions of war. Evey ,,
of delay has been improved and at latest adyo- our
80 situated and in such position, that 10, ne wss
go to the assistance OF General Peuh> oouo AZ leas
ne RecSssaT We do not credit tho however that
Wednesday evening On y -s.s s character up 10
gTTS eu nd 1S %{ e" days delay would be very des
decides 10 nva rOGaby employed When he once
J;a,eIv aSrar independent of an urgency - imme
son H. to the support of the vi?ksbury garl
IN VOL OF determined assault, he will be eparsd
res"I ana the public may expect early ard glorious
s. II Grant waits we will bide our time, feeling
at ms punishment ultimately will be more certain 10
come and severe IN its nature. How the blow will be
IS known only to the great strategist who is at
the head Of affairs. Let US exercise patience.