The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-02
bursting sholls ave TO be seen, in every

ais
Turning to the opposite side, are
the French troops on hill very much
like that just named and still higher
above them, the Germans, who have
them thus hemmed in, In the valley
between these hills, and near the 100,
OF the same the battle RACES in every
conceivable form. Infantry, artillery
and csyelry are to be seen, charging
and falling back, with the smoke as
cending in every direction. The
ground is covered with the dead,
wounded and dying,
Dead horses are lying around in
every direction.
Cannens and caissons, are here
and there in use, or disabled, in great
numbers. In the midst Of it all, are
to be seen tile surgeons, dressing the
wouned also litters and ambulances.
The wounded are to be seen bleeding
upon the field. At one point not far
distant is to be seen the town OF Baz-
eilles wrapped in flames, where it is
said 1900 persons perished in the
flames. But as it is impossible to even
approximate a description of this
memorable battle, | will turn from
it suggesting to any Of your readers
who may visit the New Orleans Expo
sition, to take in the battle OF Sedan. Z"
| forgot to say, that standing with
the German generals and staff, is TO be
seen Gen. Phil Sheridan, an American
spectator OF this bloody scene.
Turning from this picture OF a battle
of years ago, will ask your readers TO
look at another battle of more recent
date, and one in which they are per
haps more interested, | refer to the
battle between the people of Tenncs-
sec and the railroads.
After 4 days Of hard fighting the
battle ended, leaving the railroads in
possession of the field. When the re-
suit of the election last fall was an
nounced it stood Democrats G3, and
Republicans "a, it the house. And
during the winter campaign we had
several dresscarades, in which our
forces behaved well, making, when in
full uniform, splended display. We
had begun to think the people had a
pretty reliable force, (and they had,
for parade occasions) but as the day
OF battle approached, and preparations
were making for the struggle, many
bagan to turn pale, and trcmble in the
knees, and when the order was given
to "charge" they had not strength of
back bone to stand to their colors, nor
to get out OF the way, so
they fell prey to the enemy and were
taken captive. At the close of the
battle, it was found that the forces of
the people numbered 36, and those
OF the railroads 56. The battle ragged
hot, every inch of ground being CON
tested by the brave band OF Sc, who,
overpowered by superior members,
fell in the last ditch, with their faces
to the enemy.
In their fall they have the proud
conciousness Of duty discharged, and
console themselves with the assurance
that "truth, crushed to earth will rise
again"
Hope the captivcs will receive hui
name treatment at the hands of the
victors.
In the battle OF Sedan arc to be
seen the German generals and their
staff, on high point overlooking the
battle, so in this contest, as the battle
was raging the railroad commanders,
Gems Garel Duke Stalhman and Nc
Carry were to be seen in the gallery
overlooking the mighty struggle with
all composure OF those whose victory
is assured,
Now the commission act, is repeal
and we are told, the question is re-
moved from politics. To believe this,
is to believe that complaints OF the
people were created by this act, and
that ON its repeal, we will hear nc
more about discrimination in freights
and fares by Rail Roads. We will
hear no more Of injustice being done
by the railroads to the people in. the
destruction Of their stock, or injury to
their persons; the repeal Of the com.
mission act is u panacea for all oul
ills, social, financial and political, SC
the millennium is promised
We might as &ell try to stop The
cry Of the hungry for bread, or tile
thirsty for drink by n revenue bill
as to stop the complaints Of an out
ragged people, by such legislation.
The people have one promised rcliei
for years, by their representatives
and they were elected, under specia
pledges in regard TO this question, ant
in open violation oftheir pledges, they
refused the desired relief, and still
say the question.is settled, and out o.
politics.
) will predict. tllat as hong as tie
people are IN politics, and their gricY
anccs continue, this question will b,
in politics. But I'm not a prophet
+ PLrRIBrs.
r---- - - -
TI.o I ,t.,ian Gfapt{or ! anpu n, - .