The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1864-10-26
THE CRITICAL JUNCTURE.
What the Hen and Women
Are to Do.
1--WE MUST HAVE ATLANTA"
Another Call for "Tho8e De8erters,'
PLENTY OF MEN AND MEANS
FOR THE PURPOSE OF DE-
FEATING SHERMAN.

WAsHINGroN, October 2G.-rhe following u IS
been received at the War Department -
GAyLEsULLE, Ala, October a. via Rour, Ga,
October 25.-NIaior General II. W. Halle.k, Chief
of Staa-Ihe following is copy Of the address
of Belurcgard on assuming command of the
Army of the West:-
HEADQuAnrEus MILITARY DIVISION OF rHg
WEST, October Il, lSGi.-lu assuming cOmmlui
at this critical juncture OF the Military Division
of the West, appeal to my UOuntrym.u OF an
classes and sections for their generous support
and confidence.
In assigning me to this responsible position, the
President of the Confederate States has extended
to me the assurance OF his earnest support. The
Executives of your STATES meet me with similar
expressions Of their devotion to our cause.
The noble army IN the field, composed Of brave
men and gallant officers, are not strangers to me,
and know that they will do all that patriots can
achieve. 1ne history of the past, written iu the
blood of their comrades, but fOrGshadOws tho
glorious future which lies before them.
Inspired with these bright promises of success,
make this appeal to the men and women OF my
country, 10 lend me the aid of their earnest and
cordial cooperation. Unable to join in the
bloody conflicts of the field, they can
do much TO strengthen our cause, fill
up our ranks, encourage our soldiers, in
spire confidence, diSpCl gloom, and thus hasten
on the day of our final success and deliyerance.
The army OF Sherman still detantly holds the
city of Atlanta. He can and must be driven from
II. IL Is only Tor the good people OF Georgia and
the surrounding States to speak the word, and this
work is done. We have abundance Of provisions
There arc men enough in the country lllble and
able for service to accomplish this result.
To all such earnestly appeal to report promptly
to their respective commands, and let those who
cannot go, see to it that none remain at home
who are able TO strike blow in this critical and
decisive hour.
To those soldiers Of the army who are absent
from their Commands without leave | appeal, ia
the name of their brave comrades with who
they have in the past so often shared the priya-
tons of camp and the dangers Of the battlefield
10 return at once TO their duty.
To all such as shall report TO their respective
commands in response to this appeal within the
My appeal is 70 every one of all classes and con-
ditions 10 come forward freely cheorfully aud
with good heart TO the work that lies before u.s.
My countrymen l-Respond TO this call as you
have done in days that have passed, and with the
blessing Ofa kind and OVerrung Providence the
enemy will be driven from your sOil-thG security
Of Your wives and daughters from insults and
Outrages OF brutal foe shall be established soon,
ard be followed by permanent and honorable
peace.
The claims OF home and country, wife and
children, uniting with ihe demands Of honor aud
patriotism, summon us 70 the tield. We cannot
dare DOt-will not fail tO respond.
Full Of hope and confidence, | came to Join in
your struggles, sharing your prlyaions, and
with your brave aud true mon to strike the blow
that shall bring success 70 our arms triumph to
our cause, and peace 10 cur country.
Signed by
G. T. BEAUREoARD, Geng-al.