Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-08-12
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To he Editors cfHc J6giniaa: a search Of
some hours, have at length found coo and shady
spot, where can sit and write you few lines about the
present encampment. Feeling confident HAT the ~
NJ ~ holds high place in the high estimation of Ir
ginians moi 10 speak flhe dear ladies Of our State.
hope short dcs 'rpton Of her 'manuers and custUs
may not prove unInieresung to ur readers,
The ". Nj. l., as we love To cali her is situated
upon commanding eminence, III the vicinity OF ieSlng
ton and her lofty walls aud waving coors present fine
martial appearance Unlike too many Of our public IN
slltulons however, her greatness consists not in mar
bic halls aud lofty columns but rather in her thorough
training and practical utility Her Profess aware
tha the public expect great deal at their hands, and
her corps of Cadets cndcayor sustain the reputation
of the prnc al Military Academy in the South. We
cannot refer 10 our rich donations and friends IN high
places, Tor Your patronage but in all that should make
valuable public institution. challenge your
esteem. W hlle young men IN other institutions have
INDUCED in which shocked the feeling et the
try, proud To- boast. that amongst of
Decentralization has occurred so IN lis
tire 10 demand the interference OF Board Of Wis
ltors You will excuse me, hope, for this short dl-
gessun ffan the original purpose Of my communication.
have been induced To speak thus warmly OF our lnsil
tuition, because fear that school for moral training
she is not fully appreciated.
But TO return 10 the pifsnt cncampmoni. Camp
Braxton is situated upon an ernnence close under the
walls of the ". NJ. l. and is beautifully laid Of I'm
der the direction Of Maia Gillian. late Of The u. 5. Ar
my. Ofcourso all scholastic exercises suspended,
and tasting al present the genuine sweets "t mll
ary life At day break the revcle is beat 10 call the
soldier from his scaniy couch in oaicly after which,
our new brothers. the Piebs drilled until breakfast
Poor fellows. lis hard work for hen-but they are
coming on finely and with drills by day aud moon light
rides by nights they are fully ocrnped
The morning is spent in louugiug, reading, visiting
aud drilling and in the evening we are engaged III Arlile
ry practice. Many your citizens no doubt, saw onr
beautiful new battery passed throneii lrnchbnrg
n tpN Is
and splendid affair you could mc zine, and il quite the
admiration of the natives.
At half past nine, p. M, have "Tattoo," and lhir
y minutes after. at Taps" urlghs extingnished
and the soldier lies down 10 his rest, with his martial
cloak around him" During the night, 'the sentry
walks his lonely round.''
''And should some footstep hapy stray
VIII re caution marks the guarded way,
Who there? Stranger quickly tell.
The word Friend good night, as well"
little circumstance occurred This morning. which
considerably relieved the dull routine Of camp life.
On account OF the Glsauangement of the haiards, We
had been unable To raise flag for some days past.
The INJURY could not be repair unless sklliul pei
would To The top of our lofty flag satal exploit Of
considerable hazard and labor. Our dauniless color
bearer. Pollard Of Abemarle eagerly volunteered for
the task and safely accomplished 1t. He asceuded with
the agility Of cat bearing The ropes between his teeth
hen he reached the top aud carved his name, me
mortal Of his adventure hailed him with three hearty
cheers and he again descended. Slowly and mascaly
our beautiful flag and. it reached the summit the
stars and stripes haicd the breeze. The zophyrs
seemed proptous TO the adventure and, the sllken
folds rustled and svclled ahuve us, hailed
ys banner, with ''three times three as hearty cheers
from bandof Amerc' youth.
Ia addition to uhr usual amnsemens this summer. the
Corps giving series OF colillion PARTIES every FIJI
day evening, which Affords great source of pleasure,
and flour puritan friends will not be shocked at the
preston, considerable profit too. BY this means we
are becoming well acqu nied with the fair damseIs of
classic Lexington, and while ''we know them. but 10
love them,' the they Of us. the they love
tn, ir darling ". NJ l." Let Inc, through the medium
of your excellent and widely circulated paper, extend
invitation to the bright eyed ladies of Lynchburg to
come and see our buttons.
Hoping that have not wearled the patience Of your
readers aud with sincere pIonise to oube you
again, remain,
Yours sc.