The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1864-03-26
from Hrnts,llIe. Mabama.
Correspondent OF the Nashville Union.l
ITr-,,revtrrp Al, March 0O 1854

day is Sunday-beautiful name. A
more quiet Sabbath have seldom en-
joyed The atmosphere is unusually
transparent; it is clear and sunshiny,
and the thought occurs to my mind
whether, in fact, the sun does not shine
brightest on that hallowed day, and
whether that was not the reason why
it was called Sunday. There is a pecu-
liar charm in such days, when enjoyed
in camp, reminding US more than any
thing else Of the perfect rest where
..No more fatigue, no more distress,
/ Nor sin, nor death, shall reach the place
/ No groans shall mingle with the songs,
| Resounding from immortal ton gues." e
IN the past week we have had deci-
dedly the most wintry weather of the
season. For months we were famed
with perpetual breezes, and were not
prepared for these very stormy and UNI
pleasant days. The heavens frown
with storms, and the wind roars fu-
riously. We are experiencing days of
/ freezing cold, and nights Of brilliant
moonshine. Overcoats and blankets
are in urgent demand.
But what of Huntsville? The longer
I sqjourn in this queen Of southern CT
ties, the more | am surprised by the
/ Ioveliness Of the surrounding country,
and perfectly enchanted with the Clio.
rious scenery. Why have we not heard
more Of the verdant hill-sides, bewitch-
ing villas, and stately mansions, that a
man Of soul could dream about? Why
have not the praises of Northern Ala
bama been more widely sounded ? The
environs of the city are superior to any
thing in the nation and the view from
the hills surpasses anything ! ever saw
except peerless Killarney. The Cal
houn palace is magnificent The shrub
berry and ornamented walks are beau
tiful and inspiring.
In accordance with previous an
nouncement a respectable assemblage
of citizens convened at the court house
on Saturday to discuss the issues Of the
nation. The Chairman briefly announ-
ced the object of the meeting The
famed Jerry Clemens, once Senator
of the United States, made a noble
/ speech. In terse and eloquent Ian
puage he pictured the unrivalled great
ness of the Union previous to the re-
bellion, and exposed the yillainous con-
spirators of this wicked revolt lie
pronounced the cause of the Union to
be just and holy, and certain Of sue
cess. D. C. Humphreys, lawyer and
politician, also delivered an address
Resolutions were unanimously passed
in favor of the restoration Of the State
to the Union By the way, branch Of
the Union league was recently estab-
lished in this place. Branch organiza-
tons are rapidly spreading throughout
the State l firmly believe it is destin-
ed to accomplish immense results in the
reunion Of these erring States. Though
only fortnight in existence, it now
numbers almost two hundred members.
They meet weekly, and are increasing
their numbers. The prime mover in
this righteous and sublime effort is the
heroic Clemens. l have listened with
rapture to his personal "reminiscences
Of the Senate, when it was adorned
with the names Of Webster, Clay and
Shields. In after years the errors Of
the ex-senator will be forgotten in adj
miration for his present splendid devo-
ton to the country
Some may have doubts as to the ulti-
mate success Of our arms. In spite Of
all difficulties we have fast and un-
wavering confidence that the United
States will stand erect in the full gran
deur of her strength, trampIinga as a ser
pent this foul spirit of disunion. De
feat for a time may succeed defeat-mis-
fortune may follow misfortune-crown-
ed monarchs may conspire against US
but the everlasting Arm is stretched
from the throne of light to bless the
patriot flag, and to consecrate the sword
of Freedom 1t is not easy to conquer
united North it is not easy to wrcst
from a free land the liberty to which it
was born; it is not easy to tear from
great nation the honor which they have
worn for so many years, and the glo-
ries which their fathers have transmit
ted to them.
The commanding oilicers-the gifted
Logan is chief Of the corps sbetched
him in my last General Matthias in
the absence of General John Z. Smith,
commands the division. He is a native
Of Germany, that land Of gorgeous i'm
agination. lie is possessed of many of
the elements that have made the names
of Sigel and Osterhaus famous. He
entered the service as Captain in the
three months campaign where he serv-
ed with distinction By skill and bra
very he proved his competency for a
higher command, and when the Fifth
Iowa was organized he was chosen
Lieut. Colonel In the training of the
regiment, the results of his close study
of military science showed themselves,
and he was promoted to the Colonelcy.
His regiment fought heroically, and suf
fered terribly in the battle of Iulla.
For conspicuous gallantry in this action
he was appointed Brigadier General
In the dreadful battle Of Chattanooga,
he was wounded astonishing all by his
artless bravery, brilliant bearing,
weaving laurels which many an older
hero might well be proud to win. He
is a strict disciplinarian, and yet endears
the soldiers to himself and jim camp
and on picket, is familiarity known as
a humane and brave officer Colonel
Weaver, of the 18th Iowa. is still in
command of the post In the dis
charge of his duty he is efficient and