Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1863-04-04
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MORNING EDITION.
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SATURDAY MORNING, APRIL 4.


III
The editor of the Raymond Castle has read
private letter from Vice-PTesident sTEPHENL,
under ds.e Of March I4ih, addressed to lady
st Raymond It contains matters of interest,
IS expressing the views of one of the Arst
minds. of the nation, in the present juncturo Of
affairs, and the Gazstts quotes freely.
In speaking Of the ability Of the South to
usaintain the stand taken. Mr. STEPHENS speaks
confidently, and says; We can, without
doubt, subsist our armies just as long as the
Federal government shall continue to wage this
crusade against US, if we properly, judiciOusly
and wisely avsl ourselves of our resources,
They are abundant if prudently developed, hus-
banded and applied. Ne equal number of PeO-
Die on the earth ever had more Of the essential
elements Of war at thoir command than We
have. Internal resources for subsistence is one
Of the ehiefsss Of these But the development
of these needs looking to by those who conduct
war quite as much, if not more, thsn the raising
of srmiss. I gave close attention to this subject
in the beginning of cur struggle, and was well
satisfied that We could maintain the war in our de-
tense as long as the enemy could prosecute it
for our subsection. Frederick, Of Prussia de-
Tended bis kingdom in a seven years struggle
against 81 the combined powers. The odds
against him in Sighting men were three to one
vet his defense was successfuli and net only
this. but at the end Of the war be did not owe
dollar. This shows what can and may be
done. for his kingdom was far inferior to our
territory in those internal resources essential
70 success in war. All that is wanting with
Us. under kind providence, is the same brains
to manage snd mould our resources that eleva-
ted those of Prussia Every
energy Of the country now in the agricultural
line should be vigorously applied to the produc-
ton Of food and clothing. For while 1 am sat
is6ed we possess the means to furnish the neces-
sary supplies, etc I am equally satisfied that if
they are not properly and efficiently used. the
supplies viii fail, aud then failure viii be at
tended with disaster"
After speaking Of several minor matters, and
dwelling somewhat upon the movements in the
Northwest, Mr.. Stephens says: In the mean
time we must, with patriotism, patience
and fertitude, bear al the ills, privations and
sacrifices which are the price of our inde-
pen3enee. These Ills, privstions and
sacrifices must be heroicaIly borne, not
only by the gallant men in The feld but by all
who are at home. All hsve duties to perform.
Every ore who can turn furrow or spindle,
use a hoe or needle, WELD an ak OF 8 shuttle
in s word, every one who can turn hand to
any thing in the way of supplying food and
clothing for the man in the field, can render inn
Portant and essential service to the great cause,
and contribute something toward ultimate sue
cess"
In speaking of the present prospects Of the
country, in the fighting way, Mr.. Stephens says:
"a We 81 here have been snxionsly wstehing
the movements Of the enemy in your State.
Those who have suffered BY the hand of the
despoiIer, the plundeIer and the robber, have
our deepest sympathies, while the noble spirits
who have defended Port Hudson and Vicksburg
have our liveliest gratitude and highest admi
ration. They have won,s name that viii live
through al history"