Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-05-18


SOME bompiaint hss len nsit II hs pa 9
Of soldiers relative 20 tho pfta1nt node ia
which their ratlons are served 70 and dIf-
The old order O fhinFs, Wheh each c1hpany
was divided into messes ofeigbt OF nine per-
sons. In this way q soldier had frequently
more than his share, while a -comrade was
necessarily stinied. BY the present arrange
ment three lpsrgons are selected IN each
company who Get rs cooks FOR one week.
each man having his turn. When the meel
is ready, due announcement is made thereof
when every soldier seizes his tin plate, cup,
knife, fork and spoon, and repairs 10 the
cook-bouse, where three obliginR caterers
are in graceful attendance. The rafiOns arc
spportioned of, each receiving an equal
share, regardless Of variety or appetite.
At The hospital, arrangements could
scarcely be more perfect. The apartments
are cleanly cool and airy and furnished
with excellent conveniencea. Good mat
treeses are in abundance, and little luxuries,
such as ice, lemonade, fruits &c, 50 palatable
TO the feverish patient, are freely supplied.
There are some fifty eases there, nov under
treatment -rsg- aItu
to all parts Of the camp are being laid TO
connect with the different springs which
surround the grounds. am glad 70 add
that no fear is entertained Of the clandestine
Introduction of strychnine or other poisonous
compounds into these natural reservoirs. 1
am not informed whether other pipes for the
protection Of different liquids will be allowed
on the grounds. The soldier has more to
fear from poison in pipes than in springs.
Candy stands, bread and butter stalls, port
able dsRuerreOtype 'saloons' are swarming
along the railroad near headquarters, while
veteran pie and peanut mongers struggle
through the camp from end 70 end. Large
and small spectators upon popular excite
ment and the exigeucies Of the case arc
numerous, and l am forming very queer
opinions Of the quality Of the patriotism
upon which the foundation Of many q nice
little fortune will be laid before our war is
over. Things, however, are getting pretty
well fixed at Camp Dennison, and there are
very many worthy gentlemen in all depart
ments of the service.
/ have been shown by Mr.. Dan Clark, the
efficient agent of the Cosmopolitan Fire-arm
Company of Hamilton, Ohio, a light and
beautiful breech-loading gun, which com
mends itself both to the coBnosseT and sol
der. The ingenuity of mechanics has been
actively employed for years past to combine
all the acquisitions for a perfect breech-
loading fre-arm adapted to military aud
sporting purposes. The result has been highly
satisfactory. One of the leading objects in
view, in departing from the old system is, to
facilitate the operation of loading, and con-
%sequently, TO obtain more rapid firing. L
have seen nothing to surpass the gun in
question.
To. morrow I join a party to visit the new
comers on the "other side" As l write [
recognize the beautiful strains of our old
f~avorite, Mentors brass band, now metamor-
ptosed into a regimental organization. We
have three Of these institutions now, INC in
the band attached to Colonel Marrow's Third
Regiment Menter will have q formidable
rival. Below follows
THE ORDER OF CAMP EXERCISES.
l. Reveille, at 4:45. 2. Breakfast call,
$50. 3. Fatigue call, G. 4. Officers drill,
6. 5. Surgeons call, !. 6. Recall from drill,
Z. Z. First signal guard Mounting, 7;45. 8.
Ad%jutant's call, 7:45. 8. Squad drill, 745.
10. Recall from drill, 10. IL. Recall from
fatigue drill, IL. IL. First surgeons call,
IL. l3. Drummer's call, 1890 P. NJ. Ia.
Fatigue call, 1870. 10. Officers drill, l:3O.
l6. Recall from drill, 230. II. Squad drill,
8. ls. Recall from drill, 8. 10. Recall from
fatigue drill, s. 20. Retreat, sunset. 81.
Tattoo, 800. %. "Taps,n s:45.
! have just learned that the Court Martial
hes adjourned, and though uninformed as to
the verdict in the case of the deserters, l am
assured by q responsible officer, that neither
Of them will be put to death. This will be
cheering news not only TO the friends aud
relatives of the accused, but also to Mr.. Price
land his lady Gttdehesl upon whose grounds
it wss supposed the gallows would be erected.
Adjutant Sage being off upon furlough,
Lieutenant J. B. Ebert, of Company T,
officiates. He makes a fine officer.
Immediately after drum taps, other tap!
sometimes begin, which continue till mid
night, when DR.. Ingram sings the "Chandlel
Boy" of which it is not necessary to MAKE
any further remarks. STEPHE.