The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1863-08-23

itNptHtafiVh1 acCVfuins 70 Al asteNbANhS
mounted the Iron horse and departed for
carthage via Gallatin, August 18th We
Arsiyed at Gallatin At $50, and from some
mishap or other, the escort from Carthage
had failed TO arrive At the time designat-
ed, in consequence Of which we had TO
lay over until Friday morning, the 18th
Finding that the escort had arrived the
mig previous, at an early hour on FRI
day, after having RECALLED ourselves from
tho beautifully supplied table Of Mrs.
w J. Lewis, wef5oE our leave for Car
thage. Alter leaving The town much
were we delighted with waving fields and
verdant lawns that me. our vision, grand
and picturesque were the sloping hills, as
We onwardly marched, the escort lead
ing. We passed through many noted
rsbellious places but fortunately for
themselves and sympAthizers, they had
gone glimmering through dream Of
things that were
We were met six miles this side Of
Carthage BY the committee on reception,
viz: Rev. j W. Bower, b. F.. O. Smith,
DR.. Moore, Surgeon Of the let Middle
Tennessee, Qusrtermsster Beaton, Stokes
cavalry, and Capt s. Waters, of Stokes
cavalry. hnev
We we're received by Major Murphy, Of
the Tst Middle Tenn, who in few brief
and appropriate remarks, was replied
to By Mr.. j. W, Cready on the part of
the committee from Nashville, thanking
them for the manner in which himself
and friends had been received, and assur-
cd them that through veal or woe, sun
shine or storm, those manifestations of
their respect, should be gratefully
remembered. After the salutations be-
ing exchanged, we all moved on to Car
thage, where we were met by the lofty
spirited and whole-souled Stokes, by
whom we were shown every act of kind.
ness--ss characteristic of the man, We
were then conducted TO the residence Of
our old time. honored friend, John Nc
Claren, Esqg formerly principal clerk of
the State Senate, where rooms had been
engaged by the committee, and retired
for the night.
Having made our appearances at the
breakfast table, we partOOk of sumpt
GUS repast, and horses being in readiness
through the kindness Of our good look
log friend QusrtermAster Beaton, the
committee and friends started to the
camps Of the lat Middle Tennessee cav
airy, about one mile and . half from
town.
Arriving at the head quarters of Major
Murphy, who was absent on parade, we
all partook of the sparkling beverage, at
the hands of our friend B. and proceed
ed immediately, according to a previous
arrangement the evening before, to wit
ness the military inspections Of Stokes
cavalry.
Away we went, considerably exhilar-
ated by the Influences Of the sparkling
wine, friend ID, of Nashville, leading the
van.
Arriving on the parade ground back of
Carthage, on the plantation of Gen. OuI-
lum, we found the gallant Major Murphy
mounted on his noble charger, putting the
boys through the military gyrations of
the day; and far in the distance we be-
held the three noble East Tennessee
Regiments hi camp and drawn up in
grand array, waiting to follow the cav
airy into town. The committee passed
in front Of the column and were chesred
BY the brave boys Of StOkes's cavalry,
aud three cheers were given for Mr..
Myers, chairman of the committee.
Moving forward 60 Carthage by oircui-
tOus route aud entering the town from
the South side, we proceeded with the
grand cavalcade to the court house, where
we were met by Col. Stokes and other
military officers whose names we have
now forgotten.
Every nook and corner of the court
house yard was crowded by ladies, citi-
zens and soldiers.
DR.. Bowen, Of Smith county, was called
to the chair and large number of Vice
Presidents aud Secretaries appointed.
After few remarks from the President,
Mr.. Myers was introduced to the audi-
ence, and in an epitOmized speech Of
lew moments, presented to Col. Stokes a
beautiful Stand Of OOlors from the loyal
residents of Nashville. Col. Stokes re-
piled IN few WELT timed remarks, and
then proceeded to deliver a set speech,
which occupied about one hour and
thirty minutes. AZ the conclusion of
which he handed over TO DIR. Bowen their
old dag, presented to them by the beau
tiful Miss Mollie Il. Bowen, of Smith
county, in the city Of Nashville, over one
year ago. The Doctor then placed il in
the hands Of the committee, with the
request that they would carry il to the
State Capitol, and there deposit, il among
the days of a similar character as me-
mentoos Of the courage and patriotism Of
that brave regiment.
The meeting adjourned al twenty
minutes "a | o'clocl n oeet ao.in .t9lt