Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-12-11

that our fsg should net be permitted to wave from
any place occupied by US was more than they could
tolerate. Soon the excitement became too intense
to be easily qaelled. With one thought and one
mind the men all declared that the flag should be
raised upon that traitors house Gen, Smiths ofc
der to the contrary notwithstsnding- "and woe to
the man, no matter who, that should dare to pull
it down. The flag was again brought forth, and
headed by the band, the whole regiment Z" broke
guard" marched to the aforesaid rebels premises,
and there distinctly informed him that " the stars
and stripes must be Immediately planted over his
house, =. r-5-5E
The man Voolfolk made his appearance and
tried to smooth matters over by making a set
speech. "He was loyal to the State of Kentucky,
and as long as the State was loyal to the Union,
that long was ne also loyal citizen. A secession
flag had not been in his house since the advent of
our troops. As to my private sentiments am an
swersbls to my God.H
Adjutant Macauley answered him "that as Ken
lucky was loyal to the Union, and "a he professed
TO be loyal to that State, and SIS the flag en-
bematical Of the Union, he should have no objec-
ton to its floating from the roof of his house"
"1ou have the power and the means; you can do
it then, +" was the reply. no
The roof was sealed, and the flag was waved
from it. Three times three cheers and several
"tigers" were given. The band played all the ma
tionsl "himes, +" and warmly were they greeted, !
assure you --+ +
Gen. Wallace, who had entered the crswd unOb-
served, here mounted stand. -..-.
"B6ys the nag is there; your work is done, 20
home" was sll he said. That was sufficient
AS we were "falliug IN, T" Lieut.. Price, who is Aid
de camp to Gen. Smith, and who made hin self very
conspicuous and unpleasant in his remarks, made
the remark that SIT was very disgraceful affair;
shameful act" this raising of the Union flag.
Adjutant- General Kneder hearing of this state
ment, walked up and Immediately gave him his
opinion in very decided terms calling him "a scoun-
| drplt will a nd wa
| Immediately foored by Kne1er, alias Heenan. Then
ensued scene of the widest excitement, and had
it not been for the prompt Intervention of General
Wallace, Prices life would not have been worth q
| farthing. He finally succeeded in auelling the men
and saving Price. No censure is deserved by the
Adjutant General forevery one justifes him in his
| action. The Eleventh then came back to its quar-
tiers, first giving due notice that the first who
meddled with that flag should be instantly shot.
Much indignation is felt by all against the conduct
of Brigadier General Smith in this affair, Must
say this loyalty has long been doubted. He il
certainly the wrong man for such al important pos
as this. The rebels are in such close proximity Il
US that our arrangements become known to them
very soon. .-
But it will do no good fo- a "prfvate" to express
an opinion prejudcial to any c1cer and, therefore
| l for bear further comment knowing the time will
come when hidden things shall be brought t.
Light. 80
What will be the fiusl result of this last freak
the Z0usVes no one knows We feel that we hRvi
done right, and are therefore willing to abide tb
! consequences. Probably we will all be ordered
under arrest for disobedience of ORDERS and it ma
be that only the officers will suffer. With then
we shall stay. come what may Great excitemen
has prevailed all over the different camps thi
evening. Guards were doubled to prevent the sol
diers from Wreaking private vengeance on Price
and even upon Gen. Smith himself In my opinion
it would be the safest policy for the whole matte
to be dropped by the authorities, with merely
slight reprimand. 1t will be tuinous business II
| prosecute it.