The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1862-07-03

OF the enemy have not, we Judge, been
yet subjected TO the fire Of such batteries
as protect our harbor. Unless they have
a number Of Monitors, which we by no
means believe, they are likely to pay
dearly for the venture in running such
gauntlet.
our troops can make nc, and, we
trust successful defence, a, inst great
| ly superior numbers, which is not very
likely, if we are rightly informed.
Our people are calm, and prepared for
| desperate resistance. Except the ex-
empts for railroads, workshops, banks
and newspapers, and the foreign popula.
! ton, few are not in the ranks Of the ar
my. We have everything TO stake in the
/ struggle, and little TO hope in case Of
! failure. We trust the defence of Charles
ton in 1862 will ever be memorable for
| its heroism and its effect upon the coun-
try. Il must be worthy Of the cause,
| and of the old city of the Palmetto State.
Criticism Of Generals by civilians.
A correspondent of the st. Louis Union
furnishes the following translation of the
speech of Roman Consul, recorded in
L1vY's immortal history. Although de-
livered some twenty-five centuries ago, il
might with great proprioty be spoken in
every city of the United States to-day:
SPEECH OF LUcIus EMmrUs PAULUs, ON AS
sUMNG COMMAND IN THE MACEDONIAN
WAR.
From iiyys History e Rome Translated by Geo
Baker Vol. H., page 453
Romans, think have perceived that
your congratulations, on my obtaining,
! by lot, the Province Of Macedonia, were
warmer than either when was elected
Consul, or on the day of my Inaugural
ton; for which can assign no other rea-
son, than your having conceived an opin-
ion that l shall be able TO bring the war
with Porseus, which has been long pro-
tracted, 20 q conclusion becoming the
majesty of the Roman people. l trust
that the gods have also favored the dis
posal of the lots, and will give me their
| aid. That some of these consequences
will ensue, / have reason TO believe; that
the rest will, l have grounds 10 expect,
One thing know, and take upon me 10
affirm, with certainty; which is, that will
endeavor by every exertiOn in my power,
that the hope which you have conceived
of me may not be frustrated. Every
thing necessary TO the service the Senate
has ordered; and, as IL has been resolved
that am to go abroad Immediately, and
l do not wish TO delay my colleague,
Caius Licinius, whose excellent character
you well know, will forward every meas
ure with as much zeal, as if he himself
were TO carry on that war. request
that full credit may be given TO whatever
| shall write to you in the Senate but
that you will not encourage the prcpa-
cation of rumors unsupported by au-
| thority For, as the practice is at pres
ent, (and l have observed 20 be uncom-
monty frequent since his year began) no
man can so entirely divest himself Of all
regard for public opinion, as not 10 let
his spirits be damped. Tn every circle,
and, truly, at every table, there are peo-
pie who lead armies into Macedonia who
know where the camp ought TO be placed;
what posts ought TO be occupied by troops;
when and through what pass that terri
tory should be entered; where magazines
should be formed; how provisions should
be carried by land and sea and when il
is proper to engage the enemy; when TO
be quiet And they not only determine
what is best to be done, but, if anything
is done, in any other manner than what
they have pointed out they arraign the
consul, as If he were on trial before
them. These are great impediments
to- those who have the management
Of affairs, for every one cannot en-
counter injurious reports with the
same constancy and hrmness Of mind
as Fabius did, who chose TO let his own
ability be questioned through the folly Of
the people, rather than 10 mismanage the
public business with a high reputation.
! SUI not one Of those who think that
commanders ought at no time 10 receive
advice; on the contrary, / should deem
that man more proud than wise, who
regulated every proceeding by the stand
ard Of his own single Judgment. What
then Is my opinion? That comman dcrs
should be counseled chiefly by persons Of
known talent; by those who have made
the art Of war their particular study, and
whose knowledge is derived from eXpe-
ricnee; from those who are present at the
scene Of action, who see the country, who
SEQ the enemy, who see the advantages
that occasions offer, and who, like people
embarked in the same ship, are sharcrs OF
the danger II, thereiose, any one thinks
himself qualified 10 give advice respect.
ing the war 1 am 10 conduct, which may
prove advantageous 20 the public, let hin
/ not refuse his assistance 10 the State, bu
let him come with me into Macedonia
Tie shall be furnished with a ship, q
horse, a tent, even his travelling charges
shall be betrayed But If he thinks this
too much trouble, and prefers the ropos'
Of city life TO the tolls Of war, let hin
not, on land undertake the Office OF
pilot The city, in itself, furnishes abun
| dance Of topics for conversation; let d
, confne its passion for talking within ID
own precincts, and rest assured that vi
. shall pay no attention 10 any counsel bu
, such as shall be given within our camp.
=
, A bird collector died in Paris, lately
, A test Of sagacity on his part was 10 in
sure the attendance Of the iackdaws o
the Louvre 10 his funeral which be eli
fectcd 10 the following manner;
His residence was on The Quar- Noltaire
and Tor the last seven years Of his life b.
always placed on bis balcony, exactly q
three o'clock Ia the afternoon seVcra
plates Of meat cut ia small pieces. Tn
b iackdaws were most punclual boz thoi
b attendance lie had, therefore, only d
r give directions in his will that bis iu
P neral should take place at three precisely
% The iackdaws came that DAY a. usual