Brutality and Brigandism of the Federal
--The Federal commander at Memphis, as will be seen by the following, is determined to punish the women and children of that city for the acts of our forces on the river:Hdq'rs 5th Div'n, army of Tenn.,
Memphis, Sept. 27th, 1862.
Special Orders, No. 254.
Whereas, many families of known rebels and Confederates in arms against us have been permitted to reside in peace and comfort in Memphis; and whereas, the Confederate authorities either sanction or permit the firing on unarmed boats carrying passengers and goods for the use and benefit of the inhabitants of Memphis, it is ordered that for every boat so fired on ten families must be expelled from Memphis.
The Provost Marshal will extend the list, already prepared, so as to have on it at least thirty names; and on every occasion when a boat is fired on, will draw by lot ten names, who will be forthwith notified, and allowed three days to remove to a distance of twenty-five miles from Memphis.
The following is a speech made by Gen. Pained the Federal commander at Tuscumbia, Ala, to his troops upon the occupation of that place: Soldier ! This country is yours; these people have unwittingly planted everything we need in this beautiful valley, and it shall be dealt out to you with a lavish hand, and not stingily. If you want corn, these waving fields will supply your wants, take it. If you want quit, vegetables, chickens, or potatoes, take them, they are yours.--If the cows need milking, milk them yourselves, or make the milk-maids do it for you, Everything here in this rich and beautiful country is yours and for your use enjoy it; you deserve it all, for you are in arms, exposing your solves in defence of your country against rebels and traitors, who have no rights. They own no property but through the Government. They are outlaws. But, remember soldiers! we are not done yet; there is yet work to do. The idea of a restoration of the Union as it was, is now a humbug — It has passed away. It is now a war to the knife, and to the hilt, hilt and all. Yes, soldiers, it is a war of extermination. Then I say to you take everything you want; it is yours;--but remember to preserve your discipline.
