Daily union appeal. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1862-186?, 1862-08-16
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OFT THE coAsT or PADUcAH, LATrTruDE S4o, !
August 9th, % minutes past 3 o'clock P. 4.

s August sth 20 minutes past O'Clock P. N !
/ DEAR DocToR:-Nothing of Importance
having transpired since We weighed anchor
at your port, 1 have neglected to write you
sooner, and now l am at a loss to ind enough
to interest you or your thousands of early daily
readers; but here goes for an effort. On yes
terday we passed the far famed Tiptonville,
| Madrid, Island 10, and during the night
Columbus, KY. To the passer-by none of the
above named places presents anything psrtic-
ularly interesting in themselves, but 10 the
reader of our countrys history they will in all
time to come cause rush to the decks of
every boat that may pass them. Around
Madrid and near Island 10 are to be seen TIE
wrecks of several boats left as monuments of
secession frolic and the destructive ravages
| of war. Columbus reminded me of the bloody
scenes which Witnessed there, and the hun
dred cofins filed with the innocent sons of the
South, the victims of :raitorous intrigue and
political perfdity. At Cairo several cannon
caught our eye, and with sullen gaze seemed
to say "thus far thou shalt come and no
farther" Illinois has responded to the call
for 300, 900 men, and has one regiment, 1
learn, over her quota. Good for the Sucker
State. also learn that they are enrolling the
militia of that State, intending to raise home
guard of sufficient strength to repel any band
of marauders which Morgan or any other
prowler can be able to command, and if neces-
sary they will be on hand wherever duty calls.
This is a step in the right direction, and one
which should be followed up by every other
State. Our trip thus Tar has been pleasant
one, and too much praise cannot be bestowed
upon Capt. B. II. Bugher, Benz. III. Mirrillus,
first clerk, D. j. Sedand, second clerk, and all
the officer' of tbs BOAT .or t. cir A.ui atten-
tIv4. 70 = many wants for which am rsr-
unitted TO say the thanks of our entire battal-
ion are returned. g- ss-rs.-
But twenty cases of sickness have been re-
ported, all of which, under the skillful care
and devoted attention Of Drs. Iaskl and B.
+. G. Brooks, have been prevented from assum-
ing seriouslfcrm. On the day, and about the
time we left Memphis, Capt. Hough was at
tackled with what is commonly called sun
stroke, which, but for the early attention OF
DR.. Brooks, might have assumed critical
form. His numerous friends will be pleased to
learn that the Captain is himself again. The
ndomitable Captain Lynch is as full of life
and Union patriotism, as when delivering one
of his stirring Union speeches. Capt. Densos
is the same unswsrVing devoted Union officer,
the pride of his men, with whom he stays most
of bis time, and when the cabin is full, and
filed with passengers crowding for seat al
the table, benson may be seen on deck, with
q tin cup Of coffee in one hand, and half
loaf Of bread, wrapped in slice of ham, in the
other, mingling his smiles with those of hi.
delighted men. Well, well, cannot write
: and I'd like to knew who could, while Lieut.
Truax is above, compelling the calliope to is
Q sue strains of music, such as Yankee Doodle
9 Hail Columbia, Star Spangled Banner, etc.
: much to the delight of our boys, the ladies il
i the cabin, and The hundreds of fair ones tina
q line both banks of the river, and fill the win
It dows, porches, and doors of Paducah.
Indeed it is quite treat for one who ha
. been pent up in the South since the rebellion
d broke out, to take trip up the Ohio river
y On each side the farms seem to be more exten
. sive and in better condition than they wer
eight years ago. The river is full of boats
o and everywhere the din of industry greets US
!, The dock yards are filed with workmsn, ant
!. nowhere could the stranger, if uniformed
le see any indications which would lead to tn
. conclusion that this people are prosecuting al
y extensiye war. All is quiet, and how unlik
% oursow native South, discomfort destruction
ii and sorrow does not seem to have woye a man
If lie for each brow. / have said that there ooul
y not be seen anything which would indicate :
to the stranger the fact that war was bein
ly prosecuted. .g SO
III should have excepted the tents whie
- cluster upon the banks of the river ct almo:
10 every town and village, which, however, loo
be more like 5 camp of Western emigrants tha
We hostile body, so cheerful are all arounc
e Buoyant with hope and confident of the tr
N, umph of their cause, they leave their home
es- to meet hostiIe foe, as the christian mee
ne ne his end. Having but. one thought, but on
Iv aim, they leave their homes with the prid
d. that has always filed the breast of an Anne
lean soldier. / go to uphold and ldefen
the flag of my country, to maintain the Law
and perpetuate the Uni5n. .-+s
1 cannot close this note without referring
OF our own boys, and am proud to say that the
d faces are no less bright than those of whom
Of have been speaking, and feel confident that
Ia after days the pride of theirs wives, childrt
aai and friends will be TO point to them and the
Tar gallant deeds as pre-eminently connected wi
for their country's history. May the God of bs
ate ties protect them. By the by, one word
ld- those who have been left as recruiting Office
M M at Memphis. Your companies who have go
Fas before Yea evrect Esas sssiaau yeE-4aas
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