The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-12-17
THIRD EDITION
FROM NASHVILLE.


for eighteen hours but II is all right now. .-,..
General Thomas ana staff arrived here Saturday
morning at O'Clock. They proceeded TO the stacy
House, and were formally received by the Legsla-
tive Joint Committee The day was SO inclement
WSs ABANDONED At Ii 30 ococE the @ party prepared repaired
to the Capitol IN carriages through the principal
streets. lhe Capitol was gorgeousiy decorated with
the colors belonging to Tennessee regiments, which
they had brought through the Mexican war aud
against rebellion. Inc flights OF stains leading to
the second story of the legislative hall were SINH
larly adorned. General Thomas was conducted to
Governor Brownlow aud Senator Grierson, the
Speaker of the Senate, were seated on the left the
latter being chosen President OF the assemOlaRe.
After prayer by the Rev. DIR. Allen, the Leglsla-
tive Committee on Resolutions reported the follow
ing resolutions, which were unanimously adopted:
Resolved That the Legislature of ennessee, flied
with the most profound gratitude toaards their
homas for his successful deiense OF the State capt.
tai extend to him on tnis anniversary of his glorious
victory, sincere and cordial welcome.
ReSOtved, That the loyal men of tennessee, emula-
ting the example OF patriotism and devotion to laws
restored to them by the gallant defenders OF the
Union, pledge their support anew TO the cause OF
freedom humanity, and proB ress.
After the congratulatory address, followed by a
band play ing HaIl to the Chief" Governor Brown
low presented the gold medal with these remarks;
"MajOr.General Thomas, the pleasant dnty devolves
elegant gold MEDAL Voted to you nearly Year ago By
the, General Assembly Of TENNESSEE, whose members
Although this medal the first article Of the kind vet
s Of 50 Il not
in the exquisite workmanship of but in the motis
which It originates It is Intended 10 express he high
Legislature as mil ay cheftan and tried and devoted
patriot, and modest; unassuming gentleman.
to thaL in the great struggle Of tour years
mar ders perhaps, the only one who never lost
cattle and in the gOyss nment OF armies and depart
here something appropriate in the prese ltation of
o. the battle Of Nas6ye Two Years ago today at
the head S ga ta " you were engaged Gsady
city two years ago morrow closed that CON
sG o s G ssDsnS out o@S s
DTf haS he IF e s beSeS e to
right that traitors are entitled to- funeral rites
e e O n %
s o1g to ejSy hs u ts. Of yStO you
one who will never dshonorit"
As General Thomas received the gift, the whole
assemblage broke forth into tumultuous applause.
He replied as tollows:- ...-.- ---
'.Governor Brownie ", and Gentlemen of the Senate
nessee ~Pfo oandy sensible Of high honors You you
& fSs % ON s0R s S
however OF my sincere appreciation OF these hOnors.
awarded to The oicers and soldiers VINO participated
wi me in defeating the enemy two years ago this day
army On receiving that commission ! took the oath
s%R tie snG dSsy al he
ment placed over me- have faithfully M endeayCred to
to he Government some little service ior the great
academy. Henewed applsaseJ WI ie i cannot ven
tore to speak Of myself without the fear Of being
pTde speak oceSs Who the
defHs the e 5 been 1 Sy On
occasions to Witness the devotion Of ohr army and
ees no ee GH s % Sash hs
were OF such nature that sure they would bear
s az at us gsSa adSaSs &c
mind
pertectmg plans OF other operations. Although he had
@ TSO Rey not
attempted drive him back Seeing into thei plans Gene
affairs In the rear of his army and keep open my COM
adTce the force % S Sa s
new communications, ana had done some damage; but
soon Afterwards General sherman conceived the plan
case the enemy should advance on that State, and
attempt to go further North; and in the enemy
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enemy remained quiet oSserTng eacn ohe on
the borders Of Alabama and G. Orgia while enaeavored
s I
to be able 10 defend the post possible but was not
sstsd t9 remain T9 PsEffSP
raj about the same time 3 ststed for
battle %Sti army could 8 assembled su:isay
on The Part OF myself and the part o: my staff and
SR s we 81
o so 900 at Nashville on the lst Of December
needed horses to enable them to do sOmsthiDs more
than simply to fight the battle II was necessary then
supplied. In the meantime the weather became very
disagreeabe and it almost impractcable to move
"This further delayed US some four or i've davs but
being de- the order Of battle was explained to the
S and are tor hs cSns
sR Continued We were delayed until the 18th OF De;
cember. On that day General Steedman, with small
parole, partially organized commenced the battle on
the left so as to occupy the attention Of the enemy
his line and Concentrated heavily at that point ev
deity expecting the battle there II.
raj steeG%sn had opened the bStte and had been en-
pecVe pO sSS Sos IKE mSH on re
yew took post after post and drove the enemy to the
"Sext day, by skIfu movement of the cavalry COM
mands the enemys lett was en- trey t1rnedi and then
ehnre line Of the enemy was swept from the lett to the
right Applause SO ended one of the strongest and
most daring armies the enemy ever equipped (Renewed
rs SSw az Ss G on s s as aRS
mander Il is with the greatest pleasure thatI avail
O those gallant and Ofcsrs then under my com,
mand,"
AS General Thomas concluded the hall rang with
Several short speeches were then made by mem
bers OF the Generals staff, and tho assembage ad
joUIned.
General Thomas and staff returned to Louisville
by to days noon train.
Governor BroWn'ow and the East Tennessee mem
bers lett for Knoxville this morning.
The Legislature adjourns tomorrow tor the hoh
days,
BIZ United States and Earopeaa Associated Press
! NASHVILLE. December Is 1t is stated Officially
that the Board to recover the school fund report
the Governor that they received from the Tennesse