The New York herald., 1863-10-24
ChaltanOOQa.

BRscKiNRIDGE-JEFF. DAVIS ADDRESS TO THE
TROOPS.
MISSIONARY RrpcH, Oct II, lse3
General p. II. Hin has been relieved from duty and
hmse and staff ordered to report to General Cooper at
Richmond for duty General Breckinridge has been put
in command Of the corps recently commanded by General
Bill
Tennessee river The valley OF Chattanooga is sheet
OF water. Tho bridges Chickamauga and Chaooga
creeks have been swept away by the food The Tennes
MISSIONARY RIDGE, Oct. II, 1853.
For the frst time IN four days we are blessed with
the bridges arc rapidly being repaired.
The eoemys poutoons were swept away again and tho
trestle bridge above the town submerged
General Adams was brought out under flag Of truce
TO day His wound is dong well, and his arm will be
ssos corps reported to have been at Stevenson on
MISSIONARY Rrpor, Oct. IT. 1863
The Following address from The President to the troops
was published yesterday producing the greatest enthu
eiasm-
HEAD D.rAnrrns, Army or TENNESSEE,
Oct IA, 1868. I
soIpnRs-A grateful country recognizes your ar.
dnous services, and rejoices your glorious
coantrymen shall more fully ieasn the "a adverse
circumstances under which you attacked the enemy,
though they cannot be more thankful, they Iuay
admire more the gallantry and patriotic devotion which
secured your success Representatives every State Of
the conederacy your steps have been followed with
afecionae socitude by friends In every portion o the
country defenders OF the heart OF territory your
movements have been object Of interest," anxiety and
Our depends you, and happy IL is that all can
rely your achieving whatever the blessing Of
Providence, human power effect.
Though you have done much, very much remains to
be done Behind you IL people providing for your sup
port and depending your protection Before you
coutry devastated by your ruthless invaders, where
gentle women feeble age ana pcss infancy have boon
sub eoed to outragcs without parallel IN the warfare OF
civilized natons.
With eager eye they watch for your coming 70 thor Do
verance and homeless refugees pine for the hour when
your vlcorus arms shs restore their family shelters
arms to vndcate their political rights freedo, equality
and State sovereignty, which O heritage purchased
by the blood Of your Revolutionary sires.
Yol have but tho alternative Of beng slaves Of sub
mission 10 q despotpc usurpatcn or Of Independence,
which vigorous united and persistent effort win secure
An which hres manly breast. moves a patriot. or sx-
Nobly have you redeemed your pledges, given ia she
OF freedom. 70 the memory Of your
the rights Of your posterity.
That you may complete the mission 10 which you
devoted yourselves WIN require You such sxertons
The future as you have made In tho past and tho contnu
self denial which rejects every consideration
anco with tho public service nworthy OF tho holy
Cause IN which you are engaged.
When the shall be ended tho highest mesd Of praise
cmsa aSe sas for smss IN ro,on nm ~ ,h
he has rendered And tho btercst self rcproach which
may hereafter haunt the memory 0 any one Will be 70
him who has allowed selfish aspiration 10 prevail over his
desire Tor the public good.
United rs we in a common destiny, obedience and
cordil c. peraton are essential There no higher duty
than that which requires 10 exert aud render ~ all
what due TO their station. He who the seeds Of
discomfort and dsrust prepares for harvest Of slaughter
and defeat
To your gaantry energy ana fortitude you crown this
harmony with due srbordinaton and cheerful support Of
lawful authority.
ferventiy hopc that this ferocious war, 80 unusty
waged against country may end, aud that. with
The blessing OF peace may be restored 70 homes
and useful pursuits snd pray our Heavenly Father may
and endow you with the virtues which Will close your
trials 10 victory complete. JEFFERSOS DAVIS