The Memphis union appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1862-1862, 1862-08-10
GREAT WAR MEETING AT WASHINGTON.
LATER FROM THE SOUTH,

He was succeeded by Leonidas Sweet, of
Illinois, who spoke in praise of what Illinois
had done to crush the rebellion. Speaking of
the traitors in Washington he said where
your hearts are, there your bodies should
be also. General Shepley, military Governor
Of Louisiana, then spoke. He, among other
things, alluded to the planting and defense
of the Stars and Stripes in thu so-called
seeded States. A long rope and short shrift
in New Orleans tells the fate of a man who
dares to pull down the American flag, which
in Louisiana is now defended by men from the
green hills of Vermont the pine woods of
Maine and the shores of Massachusetts Bay;
and they will carry with them some lessons
which have been handed down from the Rock
of Plymouth, and from the Declaration Of In
dependence and the articles of confederation,
which came over in the May FIower-lessons
of permanent character, which the men Of the
South might we'll read hereafter for their good.
TApplause.l He knew Of only one issue, and
that was to put down the rebellion. He would
separate the sheep from the goats. Everything
belonging to the enemy to be contraband to be
used against him. If there was one weed of
treason in this city had been stated, let it be
plucked out.
Gen. Shields said cheers and roars will new
er whip the rebels, and put down the rebel
lion. We must do more than this. We must
do away with the old party divisions, and
unite in common cause against men, women,
and children who are smitten with the infer
nal madness of rebellion. If we can only
throw 900 fresh men into the field, we can
crush the rebellion now and forever. What
we want, as was said on a memorable occasion
during the Mexican war, is "a little more
grape" Loud applause.
Hon. Robert j. Walker briefly expressed his
views. Hon. r. w. Thompson, of Indiana,
followed. Senator Harlan said he thought
Mcclellan had the military power to march
upon Richmond at the time he ordered the re.
treat to James River. He believed, however,
that that officer did what he deemed best for
the interest of the country.
Harlan advocated the employment of Ne
groes to put down the rebellion. He did not
see why black men should be exempt from the
burdens of this war. "Gen Darlington, u. s.
Marshal for the District of Columbia, said the
best speeches were, for the Young men to
shoulder their muskets and offer their services
| to the country, and for the old men to put
| their hands into their pockets and contribute
money to defray the expenses of the war"
Hon. j. s. Robinson, of Mo. reviewed the his
tory of the rebellion. He differed from Har-
Ian in regard to the conduct of the war. Mr..
Carlyle Senator from Vermont urged the
peoping of that State by emigration from the
| North. Meeting then adjourned amidst enthu-
siastic cheers for the Union.
| NASHVILLE, Aug. 5.-Gen. Nelson occupied
McMinnville on Saturday, with 5000 troops.
| The rebel forces fed on his approach, leav-
ing fifty stragglers to fall into our hands.
| The rebel Morgan was not there. Forrest
is supposed to be at Sparta, with 10000
cavalry.
Transportation between Murfreesboro and
McMinnville is open for the Unionists.
| Gen. Negley arrived at Richmond yester-
| 6ou 10 dianarSad q larro Of
| guerrillas st Williamsport, twelve miles from
Columbia, Sunday evening, capturing a num-
Der.
Capt. Julian, of the Tennessee troops, put
70 fight gangof guerrillas near Bigbysville,
a few miles from Columbia.
Guerrillas near there have been attempting
to concentrate for some time. The utmost
vigilance Is required To prevent them.
LYNCHBURG, July 30.-A special dispatc
to the Republican, dated Narrows of New
River, July 28th says, 1.-THE gallant Major
Bailey, commandin four companies of cav
airy, in all about $50 men sent to the
rear of the enemy by Col. McCausland on
Friday at daylight, and killed and captured
the entire garrison, including the Lieut-C Col
onel commanding named Starr, three other
commissioned officers, and sixty non-comms-
stoned and privates. Not able to bring away
the stores, Major Bailey burned them"
| 10 OSSuplco ny CulkS0 DIdb6S tTOOps.
Cotton has been burned in considerable
quantities near Columbia.
| The Tennessee and Alabama railroad, from
Columbia and Nashville, was never more
secure.
Morgan is supposed to be at Knoxville.
| Special to the n. Y. Tribune.l
| WASHINGTON, August 6.-Late advices
from Sperryville state that deserter from the
| 7th Virginia cavalry had come into the lines
having left Gsrdonsville last Saturday. He
says there is very large forcest Gordonsvile
and Stanardsville, and that reinforcements are
arriving daily from both the North and South,
and that it is their intention to attack Pope,
whip him if they can, and then fall upon Nc
| Clellan.
The most advanced brigade of Gen. Sigels
corps is now subsisting entirely upon the
| enemy.
A still later dispatch, dated Sperryville this
morning, says Col. Robinson, provost marshal
| to- day received orders to send 100 citizens OF
Sperryville and surrounding country who will
not take the oath of allegiance, beyond the
lines of our army.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6.-General Casey is
here. He is expected to be placed on The re-
| tired list.
Brig. Gen. Candy is relieved from duty in
New Mexico, and ordered to report to the
| Secretary of War in person.
| Brig. Gen. Elliott is relieved from duty in
the army of the Mississippi, and ordered to
report to Gen. Pope.
BosToE, Aug. "a great war meeting was
held here this evening. Hon. Edward Everett
was the principal speaker, and made an elo.
quent and patriotic address, strongly denounc-
ing any idea of giving up the contest. He
might once have been in favor of peaceful
separation; that too, had passed, now the
Union must be restored at whatever cost.
A Coon ILLUsTRATIoN.-In the I,pdspend-
ent of July II, in an article entitled Patriot
ism of the People" Mr.. Beeeher says: