Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1865-03-08
Fourth Tennessee Infantry at Greene
vile.

MosERs MILL, Tenn, Fob. %. 1865,
Mr.. E3itor;
Allow me, through the columns of your valuable
paper small space and | will give your many
reader, the trip of the Fourth Tennessee Infantry
from this point to Grccnoville, Tenn.
This regiment, under the command Of Major
Thomcs II. Reeves, who is brave daring, and ac-
complishcd officer, broke camps on the morning Of
the goth instant and arrived at Grceneyillc on the
2lst instant-dstancc thirty-onc miles, Nothing of
Importance transpired during our march to that
point. Having arrived at Grccncyic, we were
soon summoned as we thought, to the battlefield,
but to our sad astonishment it was only demon
stration upon our picket lines by ten rebels. They
soon "skeduddled" and we returned to our camps
hoping that they might come again
22d-Athough excitement was the most
prominent fever among the citizcns and false rumor
rode as it were, on every passing breeze, that the
enemy, in overwhelming numbers, were marching
upon us. Still the brave boys Of the Fourth mani
tested every desire to fight any number which, to
some extent, aeviatcd the pains of the citizens,
At 10 o'clock the polls were opened and scarcely
had the first vote been cast before heavy firing was
heard on the Buckingham road. But soon all was
quiet, for no sooner than the regiment was formed
the rebels fell back Having no cavalry with u.s.,
who attacked us were under the command of Col
Toolc whose force numbered about l5O.
This little demonstration by the rebels did not
deter the loyal citizens from casting their votes but
gave them fresh courage and the result Of the cleo
ton is as follows:
Ior ItdlluCutlOn.
FOR 90
The Fourth Tennessee also voted, and is as fol-
lows:
For
for Vo
| hope in the future our Copperhcad brethren of
the North after examining tie votes of the Tennes-
zee regiments, will form different opinion about
the loyalty of the Tennessee troops together with
! hor citizens
23R.-This morning hoorts that beat proudly
and happily but yesterday, were now overwhelmed
| by grief and sorrow, and eyes that sparkcd with
JOY and happiness were now suitusod with tears
Grecneville is not my home and of course my en-
tire attention was directed TO the sad spectacle that
met my eye. The homes Of our regiment prin-
cpally at and near Greenevillc. Upon every corner
and upon the sidewalks of the streets could see
the aged and inirm father and mother, whose tot
ering limbs were trembling, as it werc upon the
very brink OF the grave, admonishing their cxiled
boys to stand firm and defend the flag of their coun-
try God bless the fair daughters of Greencvic
for they too, took the soldier boy by the hand and
with their STILL calm veccs pointed him to brighter
days and happier hours. In every countcnance
could be depicted gloom and disappointment Ats
o'clock the regiment moved Off yet we left behind us
people subject to the mercy Of incarnatc devils
we left behind Il: a people whose patriotism and f.
deity to the Federal Union are unparalleled. and
although they suffer the insults Of an uncuual-
led enemy, yet pray God the period is not far dis
tant when the binding chains that now oppress them
will be thrown Off and under the sacred folds Of the
star spanglcd banner take a new stand for liberty
for glory, and for God.
This command arrived at this point on the 18th
inst without the loss Of man, after capturing six
prisoners, seven horses and several stands of arms
| cannot close this communication without ten
dering the thanks Of this command to the kind and
generous citizens of Greeneville and vicinity, for
their kindness towards us during our short stay
The people want protection, they need it, why not
send it? F.
Ii is not every investment of ones capital which