The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1861-11-20


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ammunition for the Southern army was
manufactured, which no doubt was the
case, as some two or three tons of lead
were dug from the ground near it. lo &
This town was the home Of Senator
johnson. of Missouri; and while Lane
was 10 town. he quartered at his residence.
When he left it, he burned it to the
ground, and hoisted the Stars and Stripes
on tree, in the yard, which still wave,
[ The situation of this town seemed very
good for defense, being the head of nayi-
gationson the Usage, and having q good
country around it. likewise having local
advantages not often seen in q country
I like esthis. Many condemn Lane for hav-
ling destroyed i. but we think be did per
fectly right. Q 9@y 2 a'a'4esa 6
GREENFIELD -
When we arrived at Bolivar, Polk coun:
ty, we were ordered to Greenfield. At this
place we found Q Secesh aag waving on
the urt.house, which we were not long
in removing and placing the Star Spangled
Banner in its stead, which was greeted with
three lacheers ssby us as it .foated TO the
breeze, which caused many 'Secesh' to
quakein his boots.4 forgot to say that
the flag we raised was made by the Union
ladies Of the place to whom we gave the
flag we removed, which they soon rent TO
ribbons. After remaining here one day
we repaired to onr present position un-
der the circumstances already referred to.
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This town is small nnimportant look.
ing place not larger than Woods6eld. and
not being one-third as well provided with
comfortable houses. OF course most Of
the inhabitants have fed, but are return.
ing every day. About ten miles South
of it is the old battle field assit is called,
and ii is now reported that it is occupied
by FIVE or six hundred rebel cavalry which
is no doubt about as true as such reports
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geLeraily are in camp. g = sen
There is now vast army concentrated
here, and ISL dared to give figures and
particulars, you would be surprised at the
immense resources Of the Western De-
partment. Tents and camps meet your
eye on all sides, single glare of which
renders the mind certain of the success Of
the Union cause in. Missouri.
Owe have no newspapers at all here in
camp, and we are perfectly ignorant as to
how things are moving in the world around
us. One day We have one rumor, and the
next we. have another, and no doubt you
on the out side know more about the gen.
eral matters Of our army than we do our
selves. General Fremont it is said is re-
moved, and whether It is so or not posi-
lively ! cannot say, and his headquarters
are or were within half a mile of where
I wrote. The soldier knows nothing only
what comes under his, personal yobserya
ton, and if he wishes to know whether
he is refreshing or advancing, he has tt
consult. the surrounding circumstances
and from them draw his own conclusions
The reenlt is wild tales are in continue
circulation, and nothing is hardly ever be
,ieyed until it is confirmed two or thre
times. This was illustrated the other da..
by an excentric individual who had bee
bored several times by the remark that
his head was shot off, two or three me-
would have to swear to the fact before b
would believe it. salaa8 -
IT must close as my time is rather limit
ed to-day, and we are expected to NOV
soon. Asking pardon for nay long silenc
and promising better conduct in future
Istill remain BRIGHAM.
I p s. The report has just come int
camp. that Gen. Price has sent in q fla
of truce, and offers TO surrender his Who'll
command, Whether there is any truth j
the report or not cannot say, but yer
likely it is false. although it is said tina
California troops are pressing him on th
South, together with old Sam. Houston
which if true might render such move
ment q necessity. Another report is tbs
we will soon repair te st. Louis, which {
course we of the 9th believe, and nez
lime listen for me from that place. B.
~ s aa For tho Spirit Of Democracy.
Review of the Army, at Cam
! Demnison. OHIO. ION Wednesday 81
1861 So i
.-f,s5. .c November 7th, 1851.
Dear. .Sps,it:-Since this unhappy d
vision has marred the peace Of the ono
glorious Union. We fnd your commun
cative departments to be of invaluabl
merit. But we propose to submit an art
Gle in reference to the review at Dennisor
which will eclipse in point Of grandeu
and magni6cence, all military celebration
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