The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1862-02-27

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BG5@ We find letter in the Cincinnati
Times, dated Lebanon, Ky, Feb, IS, which
contains some items of interest, few Of
which we copy:
PREACHING AND sECEssIoNIsM.
i have an anecdote which I must relate
to you, and which occurred as follows; A
pious old man, a member of one of the
Union Tennessee Regiments, being called
upon for for prayer one Sunday in camp.
responded to the call, and in feeling and
patriotic manner prayed for the welfare of
the Tennessee troops, and the army at large;
also, for the success of our arms and the
triumph Of the Union cause; and also, for a
speedy return of the exiles, then around
him, to their peaceful and happy homes,
hoping that the mountains now in sight
would not long separate them from those
most near and dear.
His remarks were expressive and touch
ing, exciting the feelings and sympathy of
his hearers. The speaker then asked for
giveness for the sins of our enemies, pray
ing that they might see the error of their
ways, and be returned again TO love and fa-
vor. Whereupon ono of the hearers rose
to his feet, and exeitedly exclaimed, Sc Look
a-here / won't stan anything of that sort
here; this ere meetin g broke up I won't
listen to nobody who prays for Secession,
or the salvation of their souls. | don't
won't to be known in their company, now
or hereafter" The ceremonies were here
closed, and the meetin' was thus bro
ken up.
GEN. sCHoEPFF AND THE SECESSION sYMPA-
TIMERS.
Here is another, of a financial character.
which 1 will give you
After the battle at Logan's Cross roads,
and the rebel prisoners were taken to Som
erset, the offieers-who were released on
parole of honOr-inquired of Gen. Schoepf
to know where they should repair for their
board.
Now, it happened that there was very
wealthy and strong secession sympathizer
then living in the town, and who had here
tofore taken great pains to manifest his af-
lection to the peculiar institution" To
this parsonage they were recommended by
| the General, where they were soon snugly
housed and duly cared for. At the time OF
their departure from the place, neat little
bit of paper was handed to the General by
/ their favoring entertainer
What's this 2 " saws the General. on
seeing the paper extended towards him
bill for the board of those prisoners, y
was the reply. cannot certify TO any
such bill, nor win it be allowed" was the
4 remark of the General. +" How shall then
/ get my pay" asked the man. al cannot
/ tell, replied the General, "but presume
that you will have to take the amount out
III sympathy" The sympathiser sneaked
| off, wiser, if not richer man.
GREAT REJoICINGs EVERYWHERE.
| Well, the welcome news of the glorious
results of cur arms at every point, having
passed with the lightning's speed over the
| length and breadth of the land, has caused
| the great rejoicings of the true and faith
full, and the wailings of the sinful and evil
! doors. The proud eagle of America has
again scared aloft, stretching forth its ex-
tended wings, offering that protection to
all which has ever been its care and wont.
| Great has been the joy and gratitude of those
who have ever been confident of the power
and ability of our Government to put down
| oppression, and sustain its power at home
or abroad.
Let the blows now fall thick and fast,
until those who would seek to destroy the
best and most powerful Government upon
the face of the globe, are driven to the
| shores of the ocean, where they will be uIat1e
| to mourn in tears OF repentance, cleaning
themselves from all political pollution,
until they can again be admitted into the
confidence and trust of free and social
| brotherhood. Let the watch-word now be
''onward," and we need have no fears but
what our glorious cause will be upward.
| CUMBERLAND GAP OCCUPIED BY FEDERAL
TROOPS.
From late information, l have learned
that the Tennessee brigade under General
Carter is now in possession of Cumberland
Gap, and that the forces are on the advance
toward Knoxville. This looks like work,
and gives encouragement of our soon having
possession of the line of railroad extending
through the State of Tennessee. The 23d
Kentucky, Colonel Mark Mundy, passed
through Danville on the 18th of this month,
seeking the whereabouts of the rebels. This
regiment made fine appearance, and is
composed of excellent fighting material
The men are all armed with the late i'm
proved French carbine.