The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1846-06-11
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR.
CAMP, New ALBANY.

CAMP, New ALBANY
Iuesddy morning, June 8, 1916.
DEAR SIR,-Accordng 10 promise pro-
coed TO give you, as we'll as am able, from
the herry, hustle, and excitement incident 10
the occasion, an outline of events, prospect
etc, since leaving Evansville in the Metcalf,
on Sunday morning last, for the camp at this
place.
And first let me speak of the officers of the
Tom Metcalf. They are, in every sense Of
the word, noble set. You are aware that
they had proffered 10 bear the company up
10 the point Of destination, free of expense
They did more, much more, than they had
promised. Every attention in their power,
was paid to the members Of the company.
The sable, the berths, every accommodation
which the boat afforded, were al! freely pia-
ced attheir service may eventh pGy-pdsSen-
gers iceafe called on to contribute phdt they
had right to demand, for the convenience
and comfort ofthe company. II was an act
ofgenerosity, on the part of the Captain and
his officers, and we trust that it will long
be held in remembrance, by generous pub
lie.
Arrived at New Albany, we were most
Hospitality received, and are gratfed to re-
cord that we we're the first on the ground.
Old Vanderburgh stands right side up, first in
the State; and Evansville, first in Wander
6urgh. She stands on the right of The first
Regiment, and honors the station she fills.
II would have grxtifed our citizens to wit
ness the enthusiasm with which we we're re-
ceived, furnished with provisions, camp e.
quipage &C., and marched into barracks.
Captain Walkers company, which was not
full when we left home, now numbers one
hundred men; and such is the anxiety to join
him, that verify believe he could with ease
form regiment. His Company is indeed, a
fne-loOking set Of men and will be "sonae,"
you may depend, when they are mustered
into actual service. You will hear from that
company again, take my word for it; and
old Vanderburgh will feel that she is honored
in the representation.
The Sharp-shooter of The New. Albany
Greys challenged the "Indiaua Riflemen" to
produce his equal in trial of skill with the
rifle. Whe.eupon MARTIN SrINsoN stepped
forward, accepted the challenge, and beat
the challenger tioice ont Of three times. So,
you see, Evansville is ahead throughout
| visited Camp Oakland, this morning, and
found there twenty odd companies of Ken
lucky troops-fve or SIX of them Cavalry
we'll uniformed and appointed, and finer Sc
of men, never saw. Indeed the spirit o
Cid Kentuck is thoroughly reused; and tn,
world knows all that is implied in that ex
preston.
Gen. Wool, with his staff, is at Louisville
on his way south. Itiscurrently reported here
that Gen. Scott has declined the appoint
n.ent super-ceding Gen. Tayler, and that
the troops will be divided, so as 10 give Ger
Wool command equal 10 that of Taylor
How true this may be, can't undertake t
say: could not trace il TO IFS source. Bu
we shall know ere long.
Col Churchill is, hear, the officer az
pointed to receive and look after the Indian
troops.
send you, for publication, General o.
der, No. g., received here on yesterday
II will be well TO lay il before your readers
for the public should be well informed as I
all these things.
Old Vanderburgh was greeted with shout
of enthusiasm in Louisville. "Why," say tn
citizens, "you must have the REAL KENTVcl
SPIRIT IN EVANSVILLE. How is the rest Of til
State?' Kentuckians think that this is tn
highes, compliment they could pay us-an'
TO tell truth, she is not far wrong.
Yours, etc.
THE EDITOR.