Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1842-07-07
ENcAMPrNG-4TH OF ULY-srEUREN.

ENCAMPING-4TH or JULY-STEUBEN.
NlLLE-We are not over enthusiastic in our nature
hut we fear that what liule enthusiasm we possess
has been ~ Car aroused lhat.f we attempt TO do jus.
uce TO The last few days Of our existence, We shall.
m the opinion of some who were not here to see.
render oureli obnoxious. though not properly to the
charge Of eXaggera.ion, or atleasi. looking at mat
tiers and things with a bias which We would avoid.
We will make Ihe aiicIup'; bot 10 be successful in
dong justice IL an. we would require a brain pug
Ell from The druss II carh, a heart void Of is pas
sIOn', a pen from an eagles wing tipped with a sun
beam and DIPPED in the rainbow's light. We could
then tell Of u few days in Ibis world. devoid Of care
and trouble and devoted 10 Wholesome recreation,
the enarms Of hospitablc and intelligent society The
pure air Of heaven and the Improvement OF he mind.
But We must be more systsma tic about the matter
or We shall never get through with n description Of
the late cncamPment Of the City Blue, a, Sleul en-
vile, where they spesi the Alb OF July 1912.
On Saturday the % INST. The company numbering
thirty odd. ate, having despatched her tebts. mess
chests well provided, and other baggage TO he Sreu.
benville mail boat, commanded by the urbane and
pleasant Capt Doyle, marched down in full uniform
and went on board al a liIle pas, twelve O'Clock. NJ
Alter o pleasant trip oil, in harmony aud high hope,
the company was me by the Steubenyille corps
commanded by Capt Orr, at the wharf or that town
and escorted TO the camp ground. eligibly situated
about half a mile from the heart # The town. There
we found IN eadiness for Us. prepared by the utien-
lion Of Capt Roberts, the three requisites ola camp.
plenty of wood, water and straw. In very short
time The eats were pitched arranged and supplied.
messes npportioned, supper prepared, evening par.
nde, senlinels siationed and all the proceedings Of a
regular encamPmeut gone through with according
toScou. The FIRST night in an encampment Of vol
untee is not usually one or sleep--Ihs excitement
Of chlnge, the resilessness, the disfincrness with
which every sound is conveyed in the ground. the
challenge Of the sentry aud the low conversation in
the adjoining tents will Danish sleep In the morn
ing the revellie summoned every man to his duty,
and II being Sunday, after morning parade and roll
call, the corps was dismissed 10 assemble OF ten in
fatigue dress TO attend church. We heard an excel
lent sermon from The Rev Geo Holmes toa large
congregation, and were dismissed agun until even
ing parade. On the 81 night, we had the pleasure
Of being detailed for guard duty for four hour. and
we consider il as making up not the least part Of our
enjoyment. The camp was still. The heavens were
bright and beautiful. and no better lime for contem-
plston could be found. We thought ourself ON re-
iirisg, wiser a happier and heller man The roll
Of the drum al sunrise on The glorious fourth. 70 md
every man again al his P1si, prepared to DO his duty
TO himself and The corps. The routine Ofcanp duty
was gone through with as before. and at nine the
company was in order for the duties Of the dav.-
Accompanied by The SIeubenville corps, we Gem.
nsnce1 orr street parade. The streets were lined
IN every quarter with citizens Of all ages sxes and
conditions with happy faces. and evidently patriot.
nc hearts. Our attention was particularly attracted
by theornamcnts az The wiuduas-lbough we were
obliged 10 catch views Of them by exceedingly mod.
eel side glanccs as we marched along-and We came
deliberately 10 the conclusion that there is no place
in this vicinity Of the size that can boast Of as much
beauty and grace,in the sex diyiue.us Steubenvile.
or more hosritObiiy among lis citizens. About ten
O'Clock the corps escorted the orator of the day, the
Rev Mr. Hclmes 10 The church aud we believe we
express the opinion Of all who heard II when we saw
that we have never heard a more eloquent, impress
sIVe' patriotic and happy address Than was given Us
that day. IL was all that could be wished, and we
nre much pleased to understand that arrangements
are made TO procure, II possible, a copy for public,.
Ton. The afternoon was spent in a street parade
and the evening in Puraking ola splendid supper
and by q portion oflhe corps. in music. dancing. and
The delights Of the society oflhe beautiful. agreeable
and accomplished Of The gentler sex. in which we
have before remarked Srsuben vile abounds.
The next morning the tents were struck al ; O..
clock. and we believe every member saw them fall
with regret. The attention orCspt Roberts emile.
hun 10 the lasting gratitude Of Inc corps CHe Is one
oi natures r%oblemen) and they have nothing {,
complain Of in any one. The whole is ~remcmbere,
as an agreeable and lively dream, fall ola good np
petite fresh air. good spirits md good everything
Good bye Sleubenville. We intend to visit va,
again, The earliest opportunity.