Washington telegraph., 1863-09-09

Lr.-GEs E. KIRBY sMrTH.-The advent Of
this officer into our department was hailed rs
the beginning of new era in our affairs We
all knew his high military reputation, and had
heard of his brilliant deeds in arms We have
every reason to hope that with his talents and
energy he will be able to raise up and sustain
an army capable of our defence.
But he will need the entire confidence and
hearty, active support OF every man, woman
and child in the West. Let Us have no bick-
ering, no dissatisfaction. All depends upon
harmony and confidence. Gen. Smith deserves
it. He has behaved so modestly in his high
position, has shown such q disposition to obey
the civil laws, and regard the civil rights of
the people, has bee n SO deferential in calling
to his counsels our executive and judicial
authorities, has been so exemplary in all re-
spects as a military commander who had at
heart the real interests of the people, and not
the gratifca ton of his own vanity and lust Of
power, that be has a right to demand our con-
fdence and esteem.
The conference of Governors and high off,
cials, which lately con vened at Marshall, felt
this sentiment in all its force; and before its
adjournment resolved unanimously as follows:
"That from our intercourse with Lieut. Gen
E. Kirby Smith, and after hearing his general
plan, We have the most implicit confidence in
his rega I'd for law, his military skill and abb
lity, his devotion to Southern rights. and his
purity and integrity a man, and that we be-
lieve the united and vigorous support of our
people will, under his leadership, insure a
final complete success.
''Chief Justice Merrick, of La, Senator
Johnson, of Ark, Senator Oldham, of Texas,
were appointed committee to present the re-
solution to Gen. Smith.
''F. L. LUBBOCK, Chairman"
Which resolution having been commun icated
to Gen. Smith, he responded as follows. The
document marks the man:
"MARsHALL, Texas, Aug 20. 1863.
"GENTLEMEN:-Yourr recent letter. with the
| resolution annexed, has just been received
| through the Hon. w. s.. Oldham, one of the
| Senators from Texas
81 hasten to reply Def, re your departure for
| your homes. | am more than gratified at this
expression Of opinion by the gentlemen COM
posing the Conference and hope it is the in
de1 of patriotic trust felt by the people of
the States west of the Mississippi. L earnestly
| desire to have the approval of the functionaries
| and people of these States. for my relations
with them require their confidence as well as
that OF the army, for the united efforts of both
| can alone insure complete success.
Il shall have but one object in view, the good
| of my country,-and shall exert every facnltv
| of my mind and body that will contribute 70
| the success of our arms and the preservation
. of constitutional liberty to ourselves and our
children. . thank you, and through you the
members Of the Conference, for your cordial
CO. operation and the industrious and patriotic
efforts that you have made to sustain the d g.
partment.
"With sincere respect for each member O
the meeting, have the honor to be,
''Very respectfully,
II '.Your obt serv't,
e1Signed) E. KIRBY SMITH
"Hon. W. s. Oldham,
"Hon. r. w. johnson,
: "Chief Justice E. P. Merrick."
Enough said for u.s. We are willing to stan
ready and do what Smith says until the bruta
invaders are hurled back to their homes; an
if he says anything wrong, We will settle ths
. afterwards.
Citizensl are you all in for that! Then
work at once, organizing for home defence, vo
unteering for the army, doing ell that Geners
Smith recommends, in every form and fashion
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