Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1864-11-26
General Beauregard, in taking command
of his new department, issued the following
stirring address and general order;
lid qrs. Military Div. of the West,

of his new department, Issued the lolloWlhS
stirring address and general order:
lid qrs. Military Div. of the West,
October II, 1864. !
In assuming command, at this critical
;uncture, of the Military Division OF the
West, appeal tony countrymen ofall clas-
ses and sections, for their generous support
and confidence.
In assigning me to this responsible po-
sitiou, the President of the Confederate
States has extended to me the the assurance
of his earnest support; the Executive Oh
your States meet me with similar express
sons of their devotion TO our cause the
noble army in the field, composed OF brave
men and gallant officers, are no strangers
10 me, and know that they Will do all That
patriots can achieve.
The history of the past is written in the
blood of their comrades, but f0reshadoWs
the glorious uture which lies before them.
Inspired by these bright promises OF sue
cess, | make this appeal to the men anu
women of the country, to lend me the all OF
their earnest and cordial cooperation. IN
able 10 ion in the bloody conflicts OF the
field. they can do much to strengthen our
cause. fiji up our ranks, encourage our SOL
diers, inspire confidence, llspel gloom, anu
thus hasten on the day ot our inai success
and deliverance
The army OF Sherman still defantly holds
the city of Atlanta. He can and must be
driven from.it. 1t is only for the good peo-
ple of Georgia and surrounding States TO
sneak the word, and the work IS done
We have abundance Of protislOns, and
there are men enough in the country Liable
nj Ial he r. 4.
To all such | earnestly appeal to report
promptly to their respective commands, ana
let those who cannot 90, see TO II that none
re main az home who are able 10 strike d
blow in this critical and decisive hour.
To those soldiers of the army who are ao-
sent from their command without leave,
appeal in the name Of their brave comrades,
with whom they have in the past so often
shared the priyations of The camp ana the
dangers of the battle field, to return at once
TO their duty. 10 all such as shall report
to their respective commands in response
to this appeal, within the next hirty days,
an amnesty is hereby granted,
Nv appeal is TO every one, of all Glasses
and conditions, to come forward free:y'
cheerfully, and with good h art to the
work that lies before us.
NV countrymenl respond to this call as
Won have done in days that have passed,
aud wi h, the blessing of kind anu over M
rnl,ro Providence, the enemy shall be driv-
On rre,, vour soil. the security of your wives
and dauchters from the insults and ouIra-
ges of brutal foe shall be established, soon
70 be followed by permanent and honora-
The claims of home and country, wife ana
children, uniting with the demands oil non
or and patriotism, summon US 10 .ne neiS
W. csnnot. dare net, will not fail to respond.
Full of hope and confidence, l come 10
iOin in your struggle, sharing your Priva-
lions. and with your brave and true men,
70 strike the blow that shall bring success
to arms, triumph to our cause, and peace
to our country.
(Signed) g. I; BEAuREsAhp' oeu' a
Oihcial. Geo. Wm. Brent Col and "A. w.
m A.. yorL Times onfesses honestly