Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-04-11
ssolsIsrs In Psaee-Oinzen. in war,

sseldIers In Peace Citizens In War,
NoRSHERs Pluck FULLY TEsrED-A NORTHERs
VILLAGE Thrown INTO INTENSE ExcETENENT.-f oul
Northern neighbors of the old Confederacy could
demonstrate their courage by the threats which the
Black Republicans are continually venting against
US poor Southern rebels and traitors then, in
deed, would the world be compelled to recognize
them amongst the most valiant men of the age
But, they are not the men to face danger when il
actually occursthey fight well on paper, but they
certainly don't ike to smell gunpowder. or to face
Southern steel and bullets.
In the village Of c., in New Jersey. not hun
dred miles from New York, is a nest of Republicans
of Greely stripe who have almost split their hroats
in denouncng the Southern treason, and in declar-
ing their intentions to aid Mr. Lincoln in enforcing
the laws, and retaking all the Southern Forts' On
the day of Mr.. Lincoln's Inauguration they became
very jubilant, and were blating their predictions
Ia Greedy that in thirty days the Southern rebles
would be brought 20 their senses, and would be
compelled to beg on their knees for quarters, and
they were ready at any time to go and help whip
the unruly Southern rascals.
A good Democrat, who sympathies very strongly
with the South, concluded he would play little
trick upon these valorous Republicans and put their
courage to the test. Early one morning strange
individual was going through the streets OF the
village, who served notice each and all the male
citizens subject to military duty. The notice ran as
follows
TRENTON, N. j., March 9, 1861.
in readiness (suhjeet 20 draft to enroll yourself in
the New Jersey Militia, to be called out at three
days notice. If you have any lawful excuse, re-
port Immediately 10 the Quarter-master General,
c. A. Arnold, Trenton, n, J. tG
By order of the Governor.
u. C. VEsEY, Secretary
Never was such CONSERVATION produced in any
place as was witnessed in said village, upon the
circulation of these citations. If rumour is to be
credited, in less than six hours there hardly
III. - a. Ill a.
the rheumatism-the third neuralgia--the fourth
the spleen-and one poor fellow discovered that he
had the spine In his back. A noted barkeeper, who
was paying his addresses to young lady, much his
Junior, and who always sssrted that he was not yet
forty, was suddenly made bald by the removal of
his wig; his huge black whiskers disappeared,
and he discovered that he had made mistake by
ten years in computing his age. The physicians had
numerous applications for certificates of disability,
some of which could not be granted; One very
rsbid abolitionst, who could not frame any excuse
went home and taking up his baby caressed it very
tenderly and poured out his griet in eopious flood
of tears because he feared he would be drafted to
90 and fight against he secessionistS deviles down
South-wished all the niggers were back in Africa,
or that 'old Abe would jet the South go-wasn't
worth . curse anyhow.
To the great modification of the Republicans the
hoax was discovered, but not until they had had
full opportunity to show the white feather.' Our
Democratic friend, of course, received a summons,
but full OF pluck, as ne Is, ne was ready 70 go and
stand draft, to shoulder his musket at any mo-
ment. The richest part of the story remains to be
told Qusrternaster, G, A. Arnold turned out to
be a coLoURED BARBER, in Trenton, and Mr.. ]. c.
Vesey proved to be a myth. Mr.. Arnold to his
great SURPRISE received several official communica-
tions. in his new character as Quarter master for
the State of New Jersey, covering certificates sign
ed by leading physicians assuring him that very
bellicose Republicans, who had been very anxious
to the South whipped, were laboring under such
serious physical disabilities, that they could not
take part in the patriotic effort to enforce the aws'
and establish the fact, that zoe hare goveruet.
They received with great satisfaction the that
Fort Sumter is to be evacuated. They breathe much
freer and think after ALL peace policy is the best,
as 1t would hardly pay expenses to subdue the
Southern traitors. Hurrah for Northern pluck
Does not the South tremble in view of danger from
these valorous champions of the Northern Confed-
eracy? We may be whipped some day, perhaps,
but not by scuh specimens of humanity.