The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-07-06
Army Corresronaence.

CAMP MCGINNIs,
Cumberland, Nd, June 25th, 1861.
EDITOR JOURNAL To-day a mail was
brought into camp and the eagerness with
which all rushed to headquarters for letters
can scarcely be imagined by those who re-
pose quietly at home in the calm pursuit of
business, and sadly speculate as to the final
result of the great rebellion-this awful feud
between the people of one nation-men of
one blood, with like interests and hopes, and
whose common welfare seems so indissolu-
bly, blended by the hand of nature As
each name was called the fortunate one
escaped from the crowd and betook himself
to his tent or some secluded shady spot to
read over the words penned by relative or
friend-a brother or sister or fond parent,
and, as often too, a sweetheart containing
the news fIom home the village gossip,
messages of love, kind words of admonition
and encouragement, all of which so grateful
ly and feelingly touch the heart of the vol
unteers far away from their idols and the
scenes of their fondest memories. Though
the errand of these brave young men now
bivouacked upon the Alleghanies may be
one which fortells of blood and courage, and
the dread deeds of war, yet they must for
get dark pictures in the short distance ahead
and turn back to give vent to those traits,
which prove them to possess hearts as gen
tie, as their sinews are strong.
Rumors of all sorts have prevailed in
camp for week past. Every morning
brings upon its wings before the sound of
the reveille, fresh report that we are going
to have battle, that our Colonel has or
ders to Immediately take up the line of
march to some point or other that reinforce
ments are to arrive in an hour or so; that
several thousands of secession troops that
will not, perhaps, run, approaching in
different directions. All these rumors have
each their turn flying through the camp
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annapolis 10 discharge all who will not enlis
for the term of three years and to get re-
cruits to fill their places.
One thing, however, is certain, as W.
have all had repeated and emphatic evideuc,
of the fact-not over one hundred (if tina
many of the present members of th,
Eleventh can be induced under any circum
stances to remain in the regiment for
longer period than three months; aud thosr
who leave will be devilish glad to get off 81
soon. 1t is not because the men are un
willing to serve their country longer, 70
uhauS u bneA WILL II possible, JOIN Othe
military organizations. a deep-seated dis
satisfaction has existed in the regiment sine
the first ten days of its organization, ant
no doubt the causes that have brought abou
so much discomfort and such general de
termination among the members to get ou
oft will be made public at the proper time
There is q little unwritten history connect
ed with the regiment which may, at no dis
tant day, prove of some interest to the PEG
pie of Indiana and of no particular advant
age to certain military gentlemen who hay
good deal more ambition than moral prin
eiple or bravery.
1t is to be regretted that the Eleventh
Regiment as it exists at present cannot
kept in the field, as it is known to be on
of the most efficient in the service
The secession traitors still continue thei
rascally work of destroying bridges an
private property belonging to loyal citizen:
People in Virginia opposite here are leavin
their homes to avoid the wanton and crue
oppression of the tyrants who presume t
hold the sway in that section.
Yours &c