Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-03-25
From the Southern Press.

From the Southern PresS
Southern papers now furnish very cheerful
reading for Northerncrs, but their nome subseri
bers must find it much easier to extract sun
beams from cucumbers than to find comfort IN
the gloomy, dismal yisitations Of dingy socesh
news South Carolina begins to feel the pressure
jeff Davis has called for five more regiments
from that State, and Gov Plckcns announces
that
f" If these regiments are not formed by youn-
teers, by the Goth instant, then CONSUMPTION
will be made to meet the balance OF the requ-
stion
The Governor and Council have also, in view
Of the exigency
Resolrfd, That the Chief Of the Military De-
parlment, together with the Adjutant General,
proceed at once to devise a scheme by which all
the ams-bearlng white male inhabitants OF
South Carolina, between the age, OF i and a.,
shall be enrolled. as well those now i1 service
for less period than the war, as those not in
service, from which roll the troops raised shall
be selected, by lot, except such volunteers az
shall come in as hcraml;cr provided
The Charleston Mercury Is ogitatel on the
subject Of q flag, and after mentioning various
devices appropriate to the rebel eonioderacy
finally describes the one that has captya.ed It's
southern imagination in this strain
It's altogether unlike the ensign ot any
other nation, and especially uabLc tina, ~ ne
a.. III a..
should be symbOlcal, viii find 10 the color. Of
this one--whte and back-an obvious signif-
eance. Such standard r0ud fypifg oar tTh
m ne" pociAiar institution, and BE- az cqdiriHg
uark Of our reS0ire 10 retain that WSfHUfi0H
,ch,le IRE eria as an independent gsop.e For
marAtlme uses this proposed nag. although il
disclrds the everlasting Yankee stars and the
worn out combinations of red, white and
blue, would be dlstnguisbable 40 as great dis
lance as any other that can be devised.
This discussion about flags, however, is vast
iog words and time. There il nothing ef, for
them but - Hobsons choice /, Is Old
Glory or nothing
The Richmond correspondent Of the yiyacous
Mercury is not entirely satisfied with Davis He
says Mr. Davis is motonless as a clod, and,
as if this were not enough, adds that he is " as
cold as ice " 1t is plain that Mr. D. needs ac-
tive treatment, aud the army will furnish IT,
Exercise would doubtless do him good
The fall OF Nashville is thus announced
Thus fell the city-the great Western capt
tai OF the Conlederacy-the depot OF its stores
the seat OF Its manuiactures-without "a blow
struck directly IN its defence. The event, and
the manner of it, has filled all ranks with sur
prise, indignation and dependency. Such ls
the result OF the defensive policy Of tue Ken
lucky campaign. Ii has furnished the glory Of
our arms, and sacrificed a vast amount OF our
resources.
1t Is estimated that about five thousand left
the city, but am sorry 10 say ddt a tarqc sub
MISSION sentiment eas derclOped."
The correspondent also states the following
cheerful fact
As Johnston's army passed through Nash.
ville,the men were indignant at leaving without
a light, and there must hare been al Isas, THREE
thousand Of than that turned off on other roads
homewdrd' many declaring that they would re-
JON the army whenever there vas prospect Of
battle.
The army correspondent of the Richmond
Why thus latterS the rebel authorities
The death-likc torpor which hangs like A
spell over our beleagurcd country will speedly
accomplish our ruin, unless dlspellcd at once
and forever. The authorities seem actually
aralyzed-benumbed-i the presence of the
great danger before them. Tho Presidents
speech emlts not a beam of hope, and il ia no
wonder that his Cabinet and friends are dnmh
as oysters. Will no one speak, and break tho
spell ere we DRIFT to destruction There sre
brave men, clear heads, and bold hearts ready IN
propose as well as to act. Will the President
give them chance to be heard? If SO. let him
convene at Richmond council of our hest Cen
erals--men OF resources, of tried experience If
known yalor, energy, ntrepidity Let him sum
mon to his aid aud for counsel in tins crisis
Mogruder, luger, Johnston, Smith and Long
street They are accessible, and their united
advice Will point the way to safety, and enable
the President to decide what is best to be done.
Then let them, IN such positions as he and Con.
grcSs may assign them, execute his plans"
On the whole, jeff Davis rebellion seems 10
be having rather nice time oft.
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