The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1865-06-09
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celebration at Fort CleaTeIand.

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feel grati6ed in writing TO you, and
through you to your numerous readers,
of what occurred here and hereabouts
to-day. Previous notice having been
given, at little before o'clock, pm,
the citizens, IS well as soldiers belong
ing 10 Lieut. Col W. ]. Cleavelands
command, 18th Tenn. Mount. Inftyl
might be seen vending their way up TO
Fort CleaYeiand, three-fourths of arlile
from town. This Fort, think, COM
mands as fine view as can be had any
where in the world--ssye upon q regu-
lar mountain. 1t has been terror TO
rebels in arms for many months. had
not visited these works since their erec-
ton, neither had many of our citizens.
1 heard some say, that had nothing else
occurred but the grand scenery upon
which they were permitted to muse,
they would have been well paid for
their pains and toll in ascending the
hill But to what else were they treat
ed-men, women and children, both
black and white, who hsd come hither
What else did they see and hear
Notwithstanding everything and
everybody were amidst the very
clouds, there was seen a staff em-
planted in the rocks, whose head was far
above ours. The quick firm tread of
Cleayland's battalion, sth Tenn. mount
ed infantry, was now heard. The forms
of his brave officers and men were seen
ascending the fight of steps which
lead to the place where the guns were
mounted, and the magazine lies safe
and secure beneath base Of almost
solid granite. Anon the boom of the
cannon startled the spectators, every
where musing out tupon the scenery, so
grand and so beautiful. First upon the
right and then upon the left, the shells
went hustling on and on, until they
burst in the far of distance. Their
verberation and reTerberation from the
surrounding hills was truly grand
What else was on hand2 A most
beautiful, slarge, a splendid flag, The
Star ,SpGngled Banner, was seen at
tached to the halliards, and rising
gracefully far Ger our heads. As its
pure, and might say hallowed folds
russelled in the breeze, every heart beat
with emotions Of patriotic JOY.
These demonstrations may by some
be regarded as perhaps of not much
service; but it is mistake. Deep and
lasting Expressions are made upon all s0hO
.oitness them After while Judge Nc
Claim came forward and gave US an
other treat he having been previous
ly invited to speak, did 50. 1t was well |
timed and fraught with many noble /
sentiments. 1t was well spoken and
well received I cannot close without
saying what all agree to, that Col.
cleveland has won the good opinion
of all who have been governed by him,
and long may he 1--we to reap the re-
wards due his labor and toll during our
bloody war. SPECTATOR
VIZ SPEECH OF lUpGE M'cIAiS.
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: This is in
deed TO me an interesting occasion. Ire
joice to be here at the close of this cruel
and bloody war, of four years duration,
during the larger portion of which time
it fell to my lot to he an exile from
home. Under these circumstances it
is peculiarly gratifying 70 be here upon
the occasion Of throwing to the breeze
the flag of the Uhion from the summit
of this bill which overlooks my humble
cottage And to you, soldiers, permit
me to say that to you who are present
and others elsewhere who have worn
Federal blue, / owe a personal debt OF
gratitude for having been brought safe
ly once more to my humble dwelling.
There is a fitness and propriety in pay
ing our respects TO the flag of the
Union at this time, here and elsewhere
throughout tho States which went into
this rebellion. We have seen that flag
trail in the dust and the flag of treason
reared in its stead, and now st the close
of this war, when the flag OF treason
has been torn down and the enemy
vanouished, and there remains no long
er an organised rebel army in the field.
it is fl and proper that We reinstate
this glorious banner of freedom with
becoming ceremonies.
AS to the mere material of which
this flag is made we of course attach
no Importance TO that 1t is the glori-
ous principles of which that flag is EN-,
blenatic TO which we do homage and
reverence this day. And what are
those principles2 They are the prlncl-
pies OF Liberty and Union. They are
| the principles Of popular and represent
] alive government, of which it has been
/ the good pleasure of Heaven 70 make
this country Of ours the great exemplsr
among the nations of the earth. They !
are the principles which have elevated
| and improved the moral, social and IN
tellectual condition of man wherever
they have been adopted
Need contrast the conditien OF the |
people of this county in these respects, |
lat least rs it was before this war; with |
the condition Of the people living nm
der other systems OF Government in |
the old world2 Need point to the |
numerous instances which the history |
Of our country affords of the humble |
youth rising from the depths OF poverty !
and 0bscurity 70 the highest pinnacle |
of fame2
| And in this connexion let me say one !
word to you, ladies' In this Govern
ment of ours, where the principle is
recognized that sl power is inherent IN
the people, your influence is known
and felt Indeed, il were called upon |
70 point TO one single source of inhu-
Ance upon the destinies OF our country
in 8 moral social and political point Of
view, which towers above all Others,
should point 70 woman. Il is true you
do not appear in person upon the bat /
4le-6eld, in the Legislative hall or in the !
nnlpit. but never was battle fought, OF !
Kw passed, or sermon preached, but
vvon,an was duly represented It has
/ been said that more il done during the
e-.t fourteen years Of our lives 70 fssh- /
ion and mould the character than in
an the balance Of life put together.
This rule doabtless has numerous ex
centions. Bat taken IS q general rule, |
am not certain II IL "a not very nearIy /
correct 10 whom, during this spring |
season of life Is the teak Of shaping the |
character Of the child committedf Un,
ouestionablg 70 the mother more than !
an others besides. Ii hss fallen 70 the |
lot of woman then to have been placed I
az the very fountain.head Of influence. !
Yours. indeed, is an exalted and most /
responsible position. l rejoice 70 see
you here this evening, ladies, testltylng |
by your presence your attachment 70 /
/ the principles of the eOvernment OF 1
Washington.
And are there any people snF where
IN this country who do not revere the /
principles Of the Government Of Wash
ington Why you might 90 10 the /
meet rabid secessionist in the whole 1
eonrtry and he viii tell you that be /
-..-.o-.d fhaaa s,riFlsirioa Ha rronld I