Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-02-26
The army Of the Cumberland.

Of the General Assembly, left Nashville on Wed
nesday che 5th instant, TO attend the meeting o
the Society Of the Army Of the Cumberland a
Cincinnati on the following day, the sth. Beyond
Gallatinf (the name of the station not remembered
the spirit of the chiv airy was displayed by cold
blooded attempt at wholesale murder. 1t had nc
doubt been made known 10 the inhuman fend that
the HOUSE Of Representatives Of the Tennessee Leg
isature bud sdjourned in order TO give the soldiers
of that body, who had served in the Array of the
Cumberland, an opportunity to take part in the
grand rernion at Cincinnati. II was do doubt eK-
pected, IL not known, that many members Of the
Legislature and other tried friends OF the nation,
would be on the train that morning, and it being
common On such occasions Ger an entire delegation
TO travel in body, custom would naturally sug-
gest that they would occupy the rear car. In
spiTed with this conception, some fend in human
form, whose incsrnate villainy far surpasses any
thing civilized except The promptngs Of rebellion,
seems to nave depicted to himself grand achieve
meat of blood by developing the most improved
scheme IF murder. The entire train was permit
ted to pas the SWITCH until the last 80 far
as to eav5 it in the power OF the miserable wretch
to throw himself upon the lever and change its d.
rection oa to another track, which he did, and
which, as consequence, threw It from the track
entirely. The timely pause Of the propelling en-
CINE only averted great disaster. However, if this
Tiny policy" movement had succeeded, the intended
victims would have probably escaped as they were
in aRothes part Of the train. The passengers were
not advised the time Of the cause of the supposed
accident and it is well for the demon they were not
for could ne have been identified, Kentucky law
that is, mob law might have been administered.
only refsr to this quiet effort TO restore "s broth
erly feeling" to show that the franchise and other
disabling acts should be repealed Has not this
"erring brother" forgotten the 'ost cause repent
ed and submitted Should not his gallantry on
the battle-felds of sthe rebellion be admired and
now that ne has Hlaid down his arms and returned
to his allegiance" the past should be forgotten -
He, toe, il genuine specimen of the Southern De-
mocracy, opposed to Congress because they don't
refer the question of reconstruction to him and his
associates. Such is modern Democracy.
At IL o'clock in the evening of the day after we
left Nashville, we all safely arrived at the wharf
in Cincinnati. Proceeding to the Burnett House.
we found = large portion of the Army Of the Cum
berand, who had just concluded the first days pro-
ceedings Of the Society. Many familiar faces were
at once recognized, and general greeting ensued
of the most cordial character. From all parts Of
the country, former comrades in arms had assem-
bled. As l gazed upon the living throng, it ava
kened reflections of the past, and my mind ran
back to tie annual meetings of the heroes who live
il history and song The poetic fire of later days,
inspired by the perils of the rebellion involun.
tsrily flashed through my mind, and the stan2a-
I'VE are s .g1 ,ss father as Abr Abraham
Seemed to be literal fact of the present As old
friends joined in social and almost kindred con-
,erse, the recollection of other days and times and
icenes gone by never to be forgotten, lit up the
,,ounten snce and caused the eye of many brave
soldier to reflect the brilliant dazzle Of many new
porn sum- and amid all the festivities of the ocea-
on, the attraction by which it was surrounded pro-
claimed the sentiments which have been so often
heard above the dir of battle
"John Breen.s soul is marching on"
Like long separated friends, they spent most Of
she night in talking of incidents and events already
'ranspired, occasionally taking prophetic glimpse
nto the pregnant future
The Tennessee delegation, it will be remembered
iled to arrive in time to take part in the first days
proceedings of the grand re- union. But on Friday
morning our party proceeded to comply with the
terms of membership, and became associated once
more with the Army of the Cumberland. The pub.
shed proceedings viii inform you as to the gene
raj outlines and character of the organization The
second and last day, however, was signaized By
the presence of Generals Thomas Sherman, Coz
and many others, whose records stand written il
letters Of blood, aud is part of the history Of the
country These warriors occupied positions on tbs
stage of the theatre, Mozart Hall, while General
r. W. johnson, Chief of General Thomas staff
delivered the Grafton on the occasion. At O'Clock
P. NJ, General johnson appeared, and, to use the
language of General Sherman, his auditory filed
every available inch from the door to the ceiling.
There were present over one thousand of the old
Army of the Cumberland, and should suppose the
other portion of the immense throng TO number moi
less than FIVE thousand. Hundreds had to go away
for want of standing or sitting room. OF the ora
ton of General johnson it is hardly necessary e
speak 1t spoke and will continue to speak for it.
self whenever and wherever it may be read Il
was a mastery composition, combining learning
rhetoric, logic and wit, interpreted with fine spec
mems of true eloquence, and more than all, il con
tanned the matter and principles Of patriotism. Il
was Republican analysis of the issues of tho war
1t announced the true principles and exposed the
false issues involved in the contest of 1868 II was
great loyal speech, and yet neither politics nol
the Presidency were mentioned. 1t was the con
GLIDING argument of national integrity. It an
nounced the doctrines of the Constitution and lais
bare the treason of the enemies Of that immorta
instrument. The horrors Of rebellion were pic
tured in all their enormity-Lho wickedness Of those
who insugurAted it was wildly portrayed. The be
roes Of the Union we're awarded full praise, from
the General-in- Chief down to the veriest recruit
The name Of Thomas elected unbounded enthu
sasm In my opinion, hes he General Of the va
in many respects, and such seemed 10 be the esti
nation placed upon him BY the Army of the Gum.
berland and its assembled friends. Sherman, too
had not faded from the memory of the soldiers Of
tho West. He was admired by all and repeatedly
cheered. lie and Gen. Thomas we're both presses
into service upon the stand. They each briefly ut
tered world Of meaning in Few words Atly spo
ken sherman, by practice, would have become al
orator Of the first order. Thomas Is much ll
Moses--slow of speech---but knows how 10 lead thi
hosts of justice by "pillar of cloud by day and
pillar Of Are by night To attempt here to speal
his pr aises would be work Of superorogation.-
His name is written on the tablet Of every patriot
heart, enshrined in their memory, and viii be bal
lowed by the prayers Of generations yet to como.
The father Of Gen. Ulysses S. Grant was intro
duced to the audience by General Thomas, amids
cheer sNer chser. The nsne Of Grant slectriae
the house. While petite =sss =.SAs=Ts44, i "a
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