The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1863-12-16
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CuLPEPrER CouRTnOUsE, Dec Il De
serters fiom the rebel lines state that
large number Of soldiers will take advan-
tage Of the amnesty offered in the Pfesi-
dents proclamation, as soon IS they can
become acquainted with its provisions.
Soldiers would have come over to us in
bodies long since il they could have been
satisfied they would not at once have
been impressed into the Union service.
They have been assured By their officers
that would be the fate of every deserter.
No doubt large majority Of the North
Carolina and Border State troops are
heartily sick of the war and DESTROYS of
returning to their allegiance.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 14-Accounis from
the Army of the Potomac state that re-
ports are prevalent in camp that Long
street has succeeded in effecting q Juno
ton with Lee; but, after due inquiry, il
cannot be traced to any reliable source.
Nav YoRK, Dec. 1.-THE Posts Wash
ington special mentions a rumor that
Gen. SchOfeld is ordered to report at
Washington.
FoRFREss MoNRoE, Dec. 14.-General
Mcdowell arrived here this morning from
Baltimore, and had = lengthy interview
with Gen. Butler.
The Richmond Enquirer of the 10Th
contains the following:
Bristol, Nov. Gen. Genter's brigade
encountered the advance Of Wilcox's
corps, 200 strong, near Msynardsyills,
Tenn, routing them and Capturing q
number of prisoners. Wilcox's command
was composed IF rsW troops.
In the Confederate Congress, on Dec.
%, Mr.. Foote expressed great indigna.
ton at the course pursued by JEFF Davis.
When PembertondishOnorably surrender
ed Vicksburg to the enemy, the President
made him his companion, and carried
him TO Bragg's army, when, as he rode,
the soldiers were heard 10 say There
goes the traitor who delivered us over at
Vicksburg." The President never visi-
ted the army without doing it An injury;
never yet, that his visit was not followed
by disaster.
He was instrumental in the Gettysburg
affair; he instructed Bragg 81 Murfrees-
boro be had opened Georgia TO 5000
of the enemy's troops, and laid South
Carolina ii lble 10 destruetiOn; be charged
Davis with having almost ruined the
country, sud declared that be would
meet his champion anywhere to discuss
the matter. Would to God he would
never visit the army again.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 14-Senate-M Mr..
Dixon presented the petition of large
number of assessors and assistant asses
sors, asking for an increase of cOmpensa.
ton.
Mr. Dixon also gave notice of bill
amending the CONSUMPTION act in such
manner as to exempt all clergy men.
Wilson, introduced the following req
olution:
Resolved, That the gratitude Of the
people and the thanks of the Representa-
lives in Congress are due and are hereby
rendered to Major General Hooker and
the officers and soldiers of the Army of
the Potomac for the skill, energy, and
endurance, which first protected Wash
ington and Baltimore from the meditAted
blow of the advancing and powerful ar
my of the rebels, led by Gen. Lee, and to
Gen. Meade and the officers and soldiers
of that army for the skill and heroic
valor which, at Gettysburg, repulsed,
defeated, and drove back, broken, and
dispersed, beyond the RappahAnnock,
the veteran army of the rebels.
The resolution was referred to the
Military Committee.
Mr.. Wilson introduced q joint resolu-
ton that the thanks of Congress be prof.
fered to MsjOr-Genersl Banks, and the
officers and soldiess under his command,
for the skill, courage, and endurance
which compelled the surrender of Port
Hudson and then removed the last OBJ
structiOn to the free navigation of the
Mississippiriver. Referred to the Mill
tAry Committee.