The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1865-05-20

| town still shows that 1t has suffered
grieTously by its raVsges. Nearly sll
of our good buildings have been de-
streyed, not even the churches being
spared and until very recently schools
have been among the things that were.
Now that the war appears to be nearly
or quite over, our citizens are desirous
of re-establishing those means of dis
seminating knowledge so essential to
the well being of every community.
In the absence of all civil authority,
we are fortunate in having IS COM
mander of the post, an officer who is
prompt to observe these necessities and
willing to assist in providing for them.
During the brief period that Gen. Dad
ley has been in command he has erected
q school building for the use Of the col
ored children of the post, where
school is already in operation under
the auspices of the Christian Commis-
sion, with an attendance Of sixty pu-
pills. He is also constructing a place of
worship for the same class of our pop
ulation. The labor has been mostly
performed by prisoners awaiting trial
for various offences, who, otherwise,
would have been idle and unoccupied.
The same class of persons have been
used for policing the town anG working
upon the streets, which have been very
much improved in appearance.
The movement toward establishing
Free School for the white children,
made known in the circu lar referred
to, was warmly welcomed by our citi-
zens, who waited upon the General at
his head quarters expressing heir graf
ifcation at the interest taken in their
welfare by a comparatAge stranger.
The meeting was called to order by
General Dudley in few appropriate
remarks, stating the object of assem-
bling them together, and nominating
as Chairman, Gen VIM. More, an old
and highly respected citizen. Upon
taking the chair General Moore made 8
most feeling and eloquent address, en-
dorsing the plan and proposing to do
nate the land necessary or the pur-
pose, and to present to the teacher, if
q permanent one could be obtained, a
pleasant and convenient ste for res
idence. General Dudley having offer
ed to erect the school uilding and
provide for the payment If the teach
er, if the citizens would purchase the
books, a committee, consisting OF
Messrs Moore, ,Gannaway, Woodruff and
Marshall, was appointed to take the
matter ia charge, and the meeting adj
, iOurned. Before l write YOU again, the
school will no doubt be il full opera
ton, for nothing here is left half done
, if attempted at all. The selection o.
, books ane arrangement Of the schoo
ubildiDg have been assigned to Capt
, Lowell, A. A. I. G on Gen Dudley staff
The infantry forces at this place con
f stitute the I'd brigade of Maj. Genera
t Milroy's command. There are nov
> nine regiments, I53d, l52d l4Sth, l54th
: and l55th Ill Attn Wis. l5lst an'
; I43d Ind and 18Sth Ohio. The troop
are in high state of efficiency and dis
> cipline. Their brigade drills frequentl,
call forth encomiums from veteran
2 officers, and reflect great credit upol
! their commander as a thorough soldie
b and perfect disciplinarian. Genera
r Dudley is doing duty on his breve
; rank, being Major 18th Q. S. Infantry
f now stationed at Lookout Mountain
: He will carry with him, wherever tn
= fortune Of the regular service may ca
him, the best wishes Of both soldier
f and citizens for his happiness an
4 prosperity.
J. Yours, respectfully,