The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-11-06

part OF our ladies for their safety. One OF the
carriages and several wagons beca ne entangsed
and il was nth the greatess difficulty sno ohsy py
dint of upceasing efforts the part of officers and
men that they were extricated and safely crossed
The landing on the west SIDE being higher up the
stream than the entrance on the opposite side IN
pelled us TO move against the current which, with
the roughness Of the bottom, rendered the crossing
almoet impossible Once safely landed we con-
tinued our march and passed through Haynesville,
dilapidated looking place containing not
more than ten or twelve houses. Many OF Us mailed
letters from here, much doubling II they would reach
their destination. Curiosity tempted me TO enter
house, the door Of which was ajar Here witnessed
quite an affecting scene-a young and interesting
woman watching the sick bed Of her only child He
was lovely boy, OF seven summers; the little che
rub, in the midst of his suderings, endeavored TO
console his mother. He locked as if he would soon
be released from all his trials; the angel OF death
nemed even then to be hevering over him, only de-
fening nearer approach in mercy to the afflicted
parent. She would have been study for Phidias;
sbe was the most perfect picture Of hopeless misery
imaginable. In one corner of the sick room sat an
aged man, his thin locks were frosted with the
SHOWS of many winters, and he already outhved his
three score years and ten. Life appeared burthen
to him. left the group moralizing upon the s:ngu-
lar dispensations OF Providence, and wondered why
should that lovely boy be taken in his early child
hood anu for what wise purpose ia the old man, who
has long since exhausted the pleasures of life, still
iipRer on the earth. - -
Nov. 10. To-day we crossed the Gasconade. This
Pney. It at the crossing Of this stream on the
Pacific railroad that frightfu accident occurred
few days since. Twenty-Five persons from st.
Louis were hurried into eternity and the lives Of all
without much difficulty The country in this vicinity
is truly beautiful. One spot particularly arrested
my attention. 1t an humble cottage at the foot
OF a high hill-all its arrangements indicated the
taste of its inmates. On the window were some
broken flower pots containing no rare exotics, but
sweeter far, the fragrant violet and the mountain
daisy, which Burns has invested with beauty that
will never fade. The air redolent with perfume.
ing chickens At the door. In an adjoining
yard was q mule of beautiful dun color,
marked with large black cross on the back. In
the same place saw pony OF peculiar forma-
and as described by Lamartine. could not avoid
contrasting the scene and tranquil life led in that
lovely cottage with ours There, on the house, gar
den, flowers, fields woods and everything the eye
ed repose. a holy calm sacred influence seemed to
pervade the place. With us, how different From
early dawn till the "deep dark thinking hour OF
midnight" may be heard the rude jest and impious
oath. We have had fatiguing march, and are now
encamped within five miles Of the Gasconade. To
morrow we will pass through Springfield.
Nov. l4-During the last four days we have
marched upwards Of 60 miles. This morning we
passed through Springfield, place which BIDS fair
10 become OF some importance. The population is
estimated at about one thousand. II contains some
yery good buildings and several excellent stores.
Here we filled our "canteens" with native wine,
made from wild grape. which Is very abundant IN
this reghbornood II is very good, light, and has
fine bouquet. 1t is used to great extent through
out the Missouri. There are few wealthy indiv1
duals in Springfield, and was told by citizen OF
the place It was astonishing 10 see tne display OF
fnery among the ladies. He related quite an
amusing aDecdote OF two ladies Of that town, who
constantly endeavored to "outdress' each other.
This region Of country is rolling, prairie, and y
covered with different varieties OF the cacti. am
told that the leaves and fruit Of this plant are very
generally used throughout Missouri and Texas. TO
purify muddy water. They grow In great album
dance and beauty here. We marched ten miles to-
day, and eDcamped mile from town. In the after
noon cur camp visited by bevy of school girls;
the procession was headed by their tutor, who APP
peafed, good, easy man, 10 have but little authori-
~ over them. il was refreshing TO see their ENJOY.
ment. They examined everv tent minutely, and
looked at the ladies who were dining at the time,
with countenances expressive OF the dset est COM
missCration, nrdging and whispering 10 one ano-
Their. How they must hate it, One OF the group,
bright eyed hoyden, was greatly fascinated by the
Uniform, and might have been enlisted with but
little trouble. II with great reluctance she fol
lowed her companions.
on the l5th we marched ten miles, with the
exception OF two desertions; no incidents.
On the 10Th we remained at the same encamp-
efRing healthy Weary q tent life and tent Prin
ciples.
18th Rained last night necessarily. 10 day has
been very windy, and extremely cod. We passed
by field OF wheat, the bright green OF which was
strangely beautiful, surrounded as it was by de.
caying grass and leatess trees. The country well
watered. and finely timbeTed; we rode past num-
Der OF farm houees this morning, Of whi.h the ser.
wants took advantage - provide themselves with
chickens, butter and eggs. AT one house quite q
ludicroGs scene occurred scryaut boy OF one OF
our Captains inquired for eggs There were several
children at the or, and three women. His Ques-
ton was disregarded. With comnendable perssyer-
snce be asked again, and, a. before, in vain. In
stead Of a reply, which be reasonably enough ex-
pected, the children looked with asl5nisln,sat and
fright at the WOMEN the women exchanged clances
with each other Looked at the boys, and finally ran.
Far from being discouraged, Pat sill stood his
ground, and al last an old nan appeared. OF whom
lie purchased eggs The females did not again pre-
sent themselves Al the door b4t were plainly visible
from on upper window. This Is = fair sample Of
the utter want 81 refinement we must expect as we
approach the frontier. Captain 4. IN arrest today.
1t Il. In command o. bis company. ~. II. returned
70 Springfield III hopes Of apprt bending the descrs
ers-narched IL miles.
sunday, Istb-A hard frost last night, 80 cold
that eight blankets we're insufficient TO keep me
VAIN; The morning bright and boau'ifal remained
IN camp al day fos tie laudablc purpose OF " clean
ing uT,' sunday though i Is. y has becn sid
tlere u no sunday Ia the army which the most
scepueal would believe could he have witnessed Gle
washing, cake and piebaLirg dpre today.
MopGay l.th.-TAe day charming passed through
M. Vernon, mean hale village, ore-f0uTth the
i've Of -priuqfcld--the ouy osirk building II can
beast OF icing he Court House. went with q
iriend to NAL some letters. 3 tai, gannt-iooling
", man acted a. post master. Seeing my letter
minus post stomp, shc exclaimed, in a very Gle
waited key. Rot kon son want q stamp" Re.
plying in she Affirmative, she thrust ono towards
ne, continuing IN the same dulcet or tones,
Z Hlsie that ere I'D, and drap your letters Ia that
re box We couplied, and, On Investigation, dis
covered il 20 be the lctter-Jox Colonel II. procured
enc excellent tread here made from salt risngs,"
which be ger erously shared with me. ~. l. very
lick: being unable 70 ride his hOrse, be took the
ambulance to-dy-maIchsd twelve mils.
On the 2lst we passed through Jolttcation town,
shcut tseniy fame houses and -four
mill. Tie dag bright and intensely cold: crossed
shoal Greek. Being almost petrihed with
excessive Geld, ! stopped a. farmers q
warm self. Here ! saw o woman spinning cot
'op. Expressing (hy way Of pIopiiatng hor) some
admiration 81 her skill, she replied, with being
liant smile. Reckon l amt no new curiosity Is
you ! afterwards cav her son, hopeful youth
n twelve, running q race with a pet rabbit. which
re tald ne he had found in our wen.' Marched
iphteen miles.
23d.-lntenacly cold. Crossed Buffalo creek, said
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