Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-12-31
From the atlanta intelligencer.
Johnston, Bragg, and HArdse.

Johnston, Bragg, and H4rdse.
On the reception of the news by the soldiers of the
Army OF Tennessee, that Gen. Joseph E. Johnston had
been appointed to the command Of this army, there
| universal rejoicing among both men and officers. he
warscared veteran and hero of the First Manassas and
Seven Pines, has eadeared himself to the sodlery and
people Of this Conederacy by his lofty patriotism and
purity of character He to the army of Tennes-
see as no stranger; but as one we'll remembered and
beloved Gen. Johnston on assuming command OF the
Army Of Tennessee, for short time, at luahoma, IN
March last, mixed freely with the officers and men, and
by his easy carriage and approachabty, the
love Of the by his familiarity which Is necessary
to inspire confidence. The reputation OF Gen. John
ston military aud strateglst, Is second to
none in the Coniederacy. With such leader, the
Army of Tennessee must prove invincbie TO any force
which the enemy can mass against it.
! While Gen. Bragg has made military fame before
the people OF this Confederacy untarnshed Pet
reproche, it must be limited that be has been
Fortunate Luck, success, is the great criterion by
which all governed, and it is the supe1sitous
talisnan by which the made to believe Gen.
Bragg should not, however, be made to suffer In his
military reputation for rot having produced perfect
in the campaigns anG schemes planned by Others
and which were failures before their attempted
ton In this respect it is believed that Gen. Bragg
was but obeying ORDERS and which produced the I'M
preston that he sraegist. But IS brave and
gallant soldier and executive officer we think Gen.
Bragg has no superior.
! While tie army rejoices at the coming of General
Johnston, they at the tina have had the fullest
confidence in the military talent and ability Of Lieut.
Gen. Hardee, and would have been well c0ntented had
he been left in command as thsr leader, un1er whom
corps commander, they have been 80 often led to
victory, AID saved from disaster. At Shiloh, Muir
sreesboro and at Missionary Ridge, before Chattauoo
ga Gen. HaEdee exhibited the most mastery quaiifca
tons Of military commander and brave soldier, which
| has inspired his with love and VeneratiCn.
To the exalted, unseitsh patriotism OF General Har
dee, the army and people the asst gnment OF Gene
raj Johnston to the command of the army. While the
President had iull confidence in the military capacity
| of Hardee commander and would have, no doubt
kept him In that position it is but just that be known
that it was at General Hardees own urgent soiicta.
ton and request that the President CONSENTED to relieve
b m.
Instead of being governed by al.mltary am
bon and selfish aspirations, Gen Hardee alone looked
to the welfare Of the country and of our
and therefore considered would be the interest of both
that full General should be put in command of the
army. Gen. Hardee being but junior Lieutenant Gen
s!al and army corps commander, Zone of the most i'm
portant positions ia the service) felt that in that ca
pacty be could I'LL up gap which, should another
Missionary Ridge calamity oVertaks u.s. he might again
save the army
Since he has been in command the army of Tennes-
see has been tremendously reorganzad, and is now
thoroughly armed and equipped the ranks having also
been filled Up aud large rentorcements added to its
former strength. All DEFICIENCIES in the different depart
mens have been supplied, the C0mmissariat has been
vastly improved, and the are now well fed clothed
forage for animals.
all we require is, that the people shall come
forth to Sustain that army which has been long
tecting their hearthsones and fresdes for while the
pampered citizens have been enjoying the comforts of
home, the poor soldier has been freezing his lonely
post Or wet hungry, and chilled to the qack shiyerng
over camp fires, with frosty sky only tor bis shelter
exposed to storms and cold rains-tordnS streams
waist deep at freezing temperature, and on the forced
march, barefooted tainting under hot summers sun.
| For three years nearly has our army borne these
harlships without murmur, to say nothing of the
storms of battle they have often encountered
to save the homes Of the citizens and heartess specu
ator from being sacked by vandal infdel foe
The peoples time has now coma-eVery man s
cal upon to take up arms in his countrys
defence, if he would win Liberty and indie
pendence. By next Spring We muat have 100000 men
in the field Come forward then, and rally for great
victory Join our brave soldiers in the field who will
cordially welcome you and share with them the gories
of triumphant success, and before another wir"f
shall come our country shall be FREE "o.
TIE LAST WORDS OF Coon WoxAsso;Ine vile OF
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remarkable for her pety be u Of ntspas snd
her last words we're shs expire The good Woman
50 they WERE lust p" Remember to give the Bishop
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