The New York herald., 1862-10-27

enormiss on both sides would appal any heart
usssss S snssnSsod All ses y blood sHs and Kindred
seem thavs been sundered and In their places there are
loathiA and haas, which might be termed diabolcal
known mothers 10 curse their children, wives
their husbands, and children TO crave the blood
OF their parents in this unholy strife. Our once
happy people seem TO have lost their reason and dwell
on nothing but mode in which they best can wreak
their vengeance on one another The sanctity OF the
domestic household is no security against volence pro-
perty and treasure wantonly wasted the bread s
taken from the mouths Of famshng and crying chil.
dreD and human life held in 80 slight concern that II Is
considered no crime TO shoot down men and women IN
the public streets Two men were shot down IN NASH
Vile the other day. and the maefactor goes unpunshed
woman was shot dead and no more than passing re-
mark made about It. Pickels are shot every night,
and has the curiosity to ask their Names nor even
inquire 10 what regiment they belonged. hospital
which there three hundred PATIENTS Is
quired at midnight be surrendered to sodiery and
and wounded. Surely God and all his good angels must
have deserted In this nations dire extremity and
should We not AL pray for an early restoration to divine
NASHVILLE, Tenn, Oct q. 1862.
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Satisfactory Condition Of The fyoep-PoiIy of Attempting
to Take che CityGusriliss-H Racng-T -Theatyical
&C., &C.
Days. weeks, nay months roll around, and there
TO be change for the better In this unfortunate city
Cut OF from communications with the outer world, our
supplies growing short by degrees, yet we can see no
aterng in the spirits Of the garrison that now holds the
city against the hosts who reported menacng it,
The devotion Of the Union army never tried
than 1t Is here. The occasional sallies upon the
guerilla bands and other enemies are always A.
tended with success, while our foraging parties
IN force daily come in laden with much needed spos
Yet do not think Of being starved out nor do the
troops look as if they were in starving condition They
are all hale and hearty and cheerfumore anxious than
ever fght and anxious 10 share the laurcs which
they hear their comrades are earning in Kentucky The
increasing activity Of General Ncgey combined With tho
wise counses and energetic Of Governor john
SON. is worthy of all praise, and ill doubtless receive il
at the hands Of grateful nation.
We are continually kept in state Of alarm by re-
ports Of the approach OF the enemy in great
strength. Al time we have had Bragg coming upon
us in Overwhelming strength; at another Breckin-
ridge is Murfreesboro, fifty thousand strong, and
siege trains already left for this devoted
spot The next in rotation was that General s.
X. Anderson, with heavy force. had approached
as near as Layergne, and was encamped there BY an
adroit and sudden movement Gen. Negley succeeded in
%hsrss s Who sss rss &
Murfrcesboro in considerable strength, with hundreds Of
mood have Sa.svls At ali leading
himself, if he fell at the nre Gen. Essey was sure
that an atteps would be made last Friday night and
,nuparations made 70 give the enemy warm well
come There Was some firing between the pckets; but
that ALL Nashville is yet safe But their negroes
gone gong their property confscatcd the leaders in
the rebellion have reached point Of desperation which
may incline them to attempt the widest and most exrava
CANT deeds they should by any possibility capture the
city they will achieve an empty triumph amid backen.
ed and crumbllng ruins. They viii enter exhausted
receiver and stife in the very hour Of victory But il
does not appear TO be the policy Of the enemy to attack
this city however much they pretend 10 be so inclined II
they took 1t they would bc able TO hold unless
the Union forces driven completely out Of Kentucky
and Tennessee and there appears 70 be no prospect oi
such thing occurring soon, ever, G last advices
from the North are to be relied upon.
Gueras continue overhau, stages and other vehicles,
assessing much per cent the amount found on each
travellers person Four gentlemen were relieved Of
$4 900 few days ago while their way 10 Louisville.
Although tho city Is duu beyond measure. unless
vsned BY reports Of expected inroads there has yet
found spirit enough to got up several horse races
lately which have been well attended Dufeids theatre
has also been opened two afternoon
for the benet Of Mr. Pnguoy, leader Of the orchestra
and the other for the benefit Of Mr.. Wright, clever
comedian. Mr. Claude Hamilton, great favorte, also
has complimentary benefit on Monday next. We hope
have railroad Communications open in about week