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The Daily Dispatch: March 11, 1862., [Electronic resource], The surrender of Nashville. (search)
hold out day after day against fresh forces and such odds. I cannot make men. Stay at home. Tell all your friends from me to stay at home. I cannot make a fight before Nashville, and for the good of the city shall retire. I know General Buell well. He is a gentleman, and will not suffer any violence to peaceable citizens, or disturb private property." It might have been well if the General had issued a proclamation. He and staff crossed the bridge that night at 11 o'clock. General Breckinridge followed, and your correspondent followed soon after. The question has often been asked, "Why didn't the people of Nashville make a stand? What! give up their city without striking a blow?" The people were astonished and indignant at the way they were handed over to the enemy's mercy and occupation. But what could they do? When Generals and armed and drilled soldiers give up and retire, what can unarmed and undisciplined citizens do before a foe advancing by land and wate