Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-05-01

| which overshadow the Confederate graves
numerous assembly Of ladies and gentle
men being present;
1. HyuH.-"There is rest for the weary"
2 PIogeT-By Rev. T. r. Goilding.
| 3. Funeral HymR-"P Peaceful be thy slum
bers."
A. Addres8-By Rev. d. Wills.
3. Bcncdiction-By Rev. +. Il. Goulding
The singing was by the ladies, and was
exceedingly solemn and touching, and drew
tears from many eyes. If angels ever dc
regard and approve the acts of mortals, sure
| ly they hovered over that scene, and gave
to il the seal of their appreciation For
| there, in the bright sunshine, and amid the
buds and blooms Of spring, with feelings
| softened by affection, and subdued by the
| impressive solemnity Of the occasion, those
warm hearts sent forth from tuneful lips,
sacred melody, expressive Of love, religion
and patriotism.
THE LOWER OR OLD CEMETERY.-The
same general exercises were observed here
as at Rose Hill. From the remarks Of Rev.
Mr.. Warren, Of the Baptist Church, we
have space only for the following:
1t is meet for US to assemble at the graves Of
the unknown dead Of the Confederate army to
pay just tribute OF honor TO their memory.
These mothers and sisters have not been unInind-
ful TO
Bring flowers, pale flowers, DER the bier to shed
A crown for the bier Of the early dead"
Here lie those who were once the chivalrous
sons Of Texas, Louisiana. Mississippi. Alabama,
Florida; Georgia, South Caroline. North Caro-
lima, Virginia. Tennesse, Missouri, Ken
lucky and Arkansas all sleep together, en-
braced as a common brotherhood in the arms of
death. They offered themselves each, a sacri-
hce on freedoms altar in a cause which we all
oh fg he inst and fhq prrgF AZ NglH oh
has not yet been demonstrated. These are graves
Of as noble patriots as ever sunk beneath the red
ude Of battle; Their deeds and names are I'M
pressed as the unwritten history Of a mighty
struggle, indellbly upon our hearts. We will
not forget them they will still be cherished, not
only by SoutherneTs, but wherever true nobility
Of character, patriotic fervor, self-sacrifce and
chiyalry are appreciated. Both North and South
will these bOnOred dead be loved and admired
their fame is national; they have added new lus-
tire TO the American name.
Each little riII each mountain river,
Rolls mingling with their fame forever"
As We look at these graves the sad conscious
ness comes over US that here lie the husbands Of
broken hearted widows. and fathers of poor or
phans. The discOnsOlate widow gathers her
fatheress children around the frugal board. and
with sorrowful heart speaks to them of their
honored father who gave his life for his country.
Her tears flow down her cheeks rs she remembers
his last afectionate words-hs last farewell look.
That poor widow needs your sympathy. When
you invoke heavens blessings remember her.
That orphan, too. where is he going? 1t may be
poor ragged beggar, going from door to door ask
ing food and raimantl Chivalrous father shall
forget your child? Heaven forbid! Never; so
long as one emotion of gratitude remains in our
bosoms will we fail to respond to the orphans of
our country. Here lie the hearts stilled by the
icy hand Of death that once cherished them as
idols. Here sleep the noble men whose hours
were once beguiled by these desolate and poor
ones. whose charms were thOusandfOld cord |
around the fathers soul.
The mothers and daughters--patriotic women of |
the SOuth-meet to-day from Texas 10 Virginia, |
from the coast 10 Missouri, TO honor the noble |
dead The surviving comrades have gathered. /
too. with traternal hearts, and ready hands. to /
offer every every token of ahectionate remem- |
brance
At Columbus and many other points in
Georgia, and at various points in Alabama,
Florida land South Carolina SINH
lar attention was paid to the dead. AT Atlanta,
where their are SO many of the bruised |
of strife, the ladies with an
expansive nobleness of soul endeavOred to /
pay these sad tributes to all the graves
TO which it was possible. Catching the
tender and holy infection, it is related
that, after the ladies and gentlemen,
citizens of Atlanta had returned from
their sadly grateful work, the Federal
soldiers still stationed at that place went
out and decorated the graves Of the Federal
soldiers who are buried here with such
howers as were at their command. These
flowers which were gathered chiefly from
the woods were done up into rude wreaths
and garlands and strewn over the graves of
their dead comrades. Ii was mans tribute
10 those who had shared with him the camp
and bivouac; those who had gone with him
through the arduous toll of sieges and
marches but who were less fortunate in COM
ng out unscathed in life and limb. The
modest tribute was a touching one.