The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1863-04-08


A TuIP TO MURFBEEsBoR,.--A few
d,,sa.o we paid lying visit to the
ancient seat of government Of Tennessee,
MurDrccsborJ; at present the Headquar-
l.rs Of the Army Of the CUMBERLAND.
We were somewhat surprised TO 6nd 30
much order and quiet prevailing at a
military post 81 extensive, and contain
, ing a., many soldiers This condition OF
things is due TO the iron will and un-
firing energy Of Gen. RosEcRANs, than
whom there ia not more rigid disci pill
marian or more able commander ia the
armies engaged in the holy work Of sup
pressing rebellion, and preserving the
free institutions whose foundations were
ccmcnicd by the blood OF patri,ts, whose
equals we may ne'er look upon again.
The town is kept remarkably clean
and neat aud, we opine, if disease should
prevail here, at any time, it will not be
attributable 70 the negligence Of those
h wing charge Of the sanitary regulations
Of the army.
The Police Department, under the
direction of Capt. WILEs, and his corps
Of able and Efficient assistants, is worthy
Of all communication not only for the
good government secured 20 the town,
but also for the certain arrest and
bringing TO judgment, of the hordes
Of rebel spies aud retainers who
are constantly endeavoring to steal
log 10 steal their way into the Federal
Ines and obtain Information from their
lellow- traitors who remain at home, Tor
the enlightenment Of their fellow traitors
lwho have gone South. This is one Of
lhe most important and responsible de-
-parlmcnts oe the business Of a camp, the
ainore so when that camp is in an enc
my's country; aud it is gratifying to
know that It's duties are dis charged with
tmness, energy, and discretion, and
successfully.
We congratulate the authorities on
their good future ia securing the services
VI Mr.. c. f HERMoK, (mine hosr) for
lie position of Army Postmaster. lie is
on unusually polite and accommodating
officer. lfany,hing should ever so wrong
with the mails, we are sure he will not
be- TO blame. His untiring exerlions TO
keep his business in proper order, con-
nocted with his unceasing endeavors to
please all who may have occasion TO deal
with him, is bound to render the "P. o.
D. at Murfreesboro, 30. K" as poll
iicians are wont to say; particularly
wheL he has SO clever, ever -social, and
efficient an adjunct as our friends BROoKs,
the portiy route agent from Nashville to
that poiat
We are under many obligations FOR
polite attentions, TO Mr.. A. +. MURRAY,
the gentleman VIII, has charge of the
Army Directory. He gave US much in
formation relative TO the whereabouts Of
FIIiaries whom our business compelled US
to see, Persons visiting the town, on
business connected with the army, if
1hey consult their own interests aud
comfort, will not omit calling upon him.
The establishment Of an Army Directory
Is another indication Of the systematic
operations aud sagacity Of the wise head
Of the Army Of the Cumberland, and of
his capacity for taking care OF and sue
ccssfuiy controlling large bodies Of men.
Amongst the many gentl,men whom
I've met there, and who showed us stten-
iIons, was our clever friend, K. K 0rEY.
Post Su,ler, with whom we had previ-
Dus pleasant acquaintance, We think we
are justified in stating" that his repu-
ion for sociabilily, and kindness OF
heart is moi oxcelled by the many good
things be eudeavors TO dispense for the
4purpose Of a'lcviatpg the hsrdships and
lq'd living Of those who have left their
homes, and all that is dear to them, Ia
reunilc our distracted country, and re-
store 10 peace and prosperity, To the
best Of our recollection, he keeps, amsng
other very good things, an article demon
mated Sparkling Catap5a," a glass o.
which is quite refreshing, at times.
The army is we'll supplied with
newspapers and other reading. Ou
friend W. W. TaUEsDAM, newsdealer, ia
indomi,able in bis efforts to throw rays
Of light into dark places and to reliev,
the mouolouy Of camp life, by Away
having on hand "lhe latest news.P
Despite Of guerrillas, we made the tri
60 Murirecsboro and back In fine styl,
aud find ourselves right side up wit
care
II would be iuadmissAble In "a [
speak Of many gratifying things wbio
We saw during tho trip. The readers
,ho UNION, who are looking to the arm
Of the Cumberland with hope aad conf
lynce-the whole couniry indeed-ma
rest satisfied that whenever it encouu
l,rs the hosts Of the enemy again tho'
hosts will be as completely routed an
g'cr,lrown as were those Of SennaeheriI
I,is said to be the boast Of "hshtir
Joe Hooker" that no has he best arm
90 "lhis planet" We challenge him
Hoycit in his frst bout with the enem.