Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-08-30
TFrom the Knoxville Register. ~

FROM inc hnONV1lle keR1ster ts1N
Mr.. EDITOR R:--Accidently we got hold
of Chattanooga paper yesterday, in whose
columns we noticed an article strongly in
sinuating that our hospital ''was only one
in name" &c, ga place fit for BRUTEs," and
such other insinuations ms the cowardly
author could throw out without making
direct references.
Now, to correct the impression which
will naturally arise from such a sllr, we
pronounce it unhesitatingly an unmitiga-
ted falsehood In point of honor 1t is con-
temptible, and were it not for the distant
friends and relatives Of the sick and disa-
bled soldiers who are so fortunate as to be
here, we would treat it with that silence
which it deserves. The Government Hos
pital at Knoxville is, for the present, in
the large capacious building which is so
beautifully situated-formerly used as an
asylum for the Deaf and Dumb. It's rooms
are clean and commodious The beds for
the sick are well arranged the mattresses
of new clean straw are placed on comfort
able loungs and bedsteads. The rooms are
carefully examined daily and kept scrupu-
lously clean.
As for attention, DR.. Frank B. Ramsey,
an old and highly esteemed physician Of
Knoxville, is the Hospital Surgeon, than
whom kinder man never lived visits ev-
cry inmate twice day regularly, and in
special cases oftener. His talented and
able assistant Surgeons--Murfree and Nor
row---are in constant attendance always
ready to administer to the wants of the sick
and suffering. DR., Ramsey promising son
can always be found at the prescription case.
carefully and accurately compounding
medicines according to the prescriptions.
Now, if this kind friend (?) Of the insti-
tutio aud the cause. will go with us to the
kitchen, we will take great pleasure in
showing him, where, in n room for that es-
pecial purpose he will End an experienced
cook constantly preparing Cruel, soups, &c,
for those who are yet unable 10 come down
10 the dining room. and where, in another
apartment, he will find several Of the best
cooks in the country, preparing meals for
those who are not dieted For our meals
we have good coffee, ten, &C.; in fact every
thing which the country affords, except such
vegetables as it is unsfe for US to use. All
arc satisfied, perfectly. Why need disin-
terestcd outsiders interfereH
The Principal Supervisor Of the culina-
ry department, is Mr. SheT ard OF Knox
ville-well known by the eiiizpns as good
kind aud charitable member of society
His wife, that estimablc lady Is known by
eyery inmate as the soldiers friend. Her
untiring efforts for our comfort has made
her feel to US, more like mother than
mere matTon.
Every soldier who has been so fortunate
as to be sent to this Hospital, will remem
| il to his dying day, as resting place for
the weary, home for the homeless. The
feelings naturally arising in the bosom Of
the helpless amongst strangers, will be in
stantly dspelled by each and every oiiicer
Of the Institution who makes you at once
feel that he is your friend.
ed. II CORNWELL, private co. X. 18th
REGIMENT Tennessee volunteers.
X. G INGALLS,, private Louisiana
Polish Brigade
In the name Of the yolspissis ip she
Hospi'sl. ra .1