Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1863-02-10

Although nothing occurred yesterday Of any note,
either by our own troops or among the enemy, IL was
still a day Of great interest in some respects, the most
prominent feature Of which was The discussion Of prob
able movements among sbs enemy. Considerable mo-
ton was observed in the feet all day, and the departure
and arrival OF transports and gusboats, seemed TO be
ominsus Of a new change Of base" In the morning
some Of The gunbOats Welt up the river, and at the same
time transports were coming down
On Saturday evening the transports started up the
river, and, having been seen to embark troops during
the day, the affair looked like an evacuation but. yes
terday morning, the boats were back again at their old
anchorage. It Is supposed the troops were carried some
distsnce-perhaps to MHlken's bend and landed on
higher ground than where they are at present e~ncamped.
Tbs going up Of me g~unboats the following day may
have been as a protection to the camp, though nc dean-
lite information has yet been received Of this movement
It is now altogether doubtful WHISTLER Gen. McCler-
nand's grand army Of the Mississippi can be brought
into requisition at alln the next attack on Yicksburg
It has been eneamped IN the Louisiana swamp until
driven out by the food, and now It is being removed
further away in order to find 6 dry place upon which 10
rendezvous. It is certain that no large land attack may
be apprehended until this great army can effect a foot
ing upon terra frms somewhere, and the prospects for
such a success on their part is by 10 means hattering.
The higher the water rises the worse It will be for the
enemy 10 find a suitable landing place, and the further
he viii have to go for that purpose. The talk about
landing at shlpwith's landing and marching across to
Yszoo City, is all so much nonsense at this stage Of the
river; and even If It were feasible by means Of
good roads, It would still be impossible for the Yankee
army e7er to reach vieksburg from that direction. War
reniOn is perhaps the only place that Offers a goodlAnd-
ing, and ifthey should attempt It there, twill be neces-
sary first 10 bring the transports and g~unboats down
either through the canal or BY the river.
By certain movements on the peninsula, it is believed
that the enemy is at work throwing up embsnkments-
for what purpose Is not known, and various spscula-
tionT are aAoat concerning it. Among military men 1t Is
supposed that the work is intended as breastwOrks or
entertainments fer mortar batteries, with a view Of she'll
ing the city. A very strong Impression is gaining
ground here that it. is the intention Of the enemy to make
the assault upon the city again By the gun and mortar
boats, especially as the land army viii not be able to co
operate by q flank movement. Ont Of the modification
at their failure to take the place, viii grow an indomits-
bic hatred and revenge, and FOR this they will shell and
destroy the town If possible.
It is expected that a sudden dash will be made with a
view Of creating a panic in the city, and perhaps sflene-
ing some Of our batteries No fears arc entertained Of
any such movement as every preparation Is made to re-
ceiye them with a warm and hearty welcome. The
mortar beats Wi no doubt keep a good distance of, but
by the mortars on the land, acting in conjunction with
The aeet, they may expect to come the John Chinamau
over US, by soaring Us with their big noise.
This morning there are but few boats in sight, and
great ~quietness seems to characterize that vicinity. The
superstition Ia that the army has mostly been moved up
the river to higher ground. No %gunboats are in sight Of
the city, though they are supposed TO be in the vicinity
Of the mouth Of the YaEoo. Nobody knows what 2 day
may bring forth. and a vigiiant eye is kept upon all he
mysterious movements Of the enemy. NEsToR.