Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-11-13
Camp correspondence.
CAur SHERMAN, NEAR JEFFERsoxvILLE.
IYp., November LIST, 1861.


now encamped at this place, and as |
thought your readers would like to know
how aud when we came here, | resolved
to pen few lines for the benefit of the
friends Of the ST. Croix Rifles.
We pulled up stakes nj Camp Scott at
10 o'clock A. NJ on Monday morning, the
2Sth ult., and embarked en- route for Lou
isyille, Ky. We were received at Racine
by the Cavalry encamped at Camp Ut
lev, who fired a salute Of "a guns.
At Kcnosha we were treated to sump-
tuous dinner with hot coffee. Many
thanks to tho patriotic citizens of IS no
sha. After stopping about an hour we
moved on to Chicago. Arriving IN
Chicago, we were welcomed by \ large
concourso Of citizens, and marched a mile
and a half in the dust, which | think |
never saw equaled. even on Fourth Of
July parade, to the cars which were to
take us to indianapolis.
The citizens Of Chicago, remembering
that soldiers are human, filed our haver-
sacks with the good things of the land,
and we went on our way rejoicing.
The trains arrived at Indianapolis
about P. M. on Tuesday. Immediately
upon leaving the cars, we were marched
to the Market House where the citizens
had prepared dinner for us. We were
received and waited upon by portion
of the Seth Indiana Regiment, which
WIS encampcd near the city. After par
taking Of hearty meal and rcplenishing
our haversacke, we marched to tie Capt.
toI grounds, formed into square, and
were permitted to rest for half an hour ;
then marched to the cars and took our
departure for Jacksonville at 10 P. NJ.
Arriving at Jacksonville at A. NJ. on
Thursday, we were allowed to sleep " in
our places until day break, when we
were marched to the leyee and embarked
on board steamer for Louisville, on the
opposite side Of the Ohio.
All were in cxstacies at tho thought of
camping that night in q !" hot bed of Sc
cesson." The boys babe "good bye
to the free Institutions and free people
Of the North. believing they should en-
Joy their blessings no more, or for long
time AT least. But, alas they were
doomed to be disappointed. The boat
was only permitted to touch "thc old
Kentucky shore" ere we were ordered
back to Jacksonville.
We are CT CAM ped on beautiful tract
of land situated upon the bank of the
Ohio. The ground is owned by the rob
eli, Jezsey d. Bright, y. S. Senator from
the State of Indana. who is not resi-
dent of the State, never has been, and If
the bloody lst can have their way about
it. never VIII be. The man whose home at
Warsaw, Kv.,is the rendezvous OF rebels,
and whose doors are ever open TO receive
traitors.
All were in want Of rest when we ar
rived ut camp, and there was some sound
sleening for about ten hours after pitch
Ing our tents.
Last NIGHT there was considerable ex-
element in camp for an hour or two
Everybody had retired for the night and
were fairly locked in the arms of Nor
pheous, when the alarm was sounded e.
Every man was up, dressed, armed and
equipped and in his place in the ranks in
three minutes from the sound Of the
drum.
1t appears there had been fling on the
Kentucky side during the evening, and
about l ! o'clock there were red and blue
rockets seen in the mir near Louisville,
and the officers and guard thought them
to be signals for the troops on this side to
hold themselves in readiness for action al
n moments warning.
The boys showed no lack of courage
in coming to time, although all knew
there was not cartridge in the camp
without which our arms would be OF ut
tie account.
There is Michigan Regiment encamp-
ed about mile above us on the river,
and the 3Gth Indiana Regiment came
here last night, and is encamped IN close
proximity to us.
| learn that the Minnesota Cd has gone
down the river about twenty miles, and
is encamped at the mouth of Salt River,
on the Kentucky side.
There are several of the boys in Co
f in the Hospital, but none Of them are
dangerously i'll. The surgeon thinks
they will be able for duty in the course
Of few days.
noticed several of the boys to-day
with faces drawn down, looking about as
disconsolate as certain editor on fish
inn excursion. Uupon inquiring the cause,
I Was informed that they had received nc
mail for several days, and they would
} like to see a JoURNAL.or letter from some
Of their friends in the Valley of the St
Croix. They feel as though they were
FORGOTTEN at home. Won't you just re-
mind your readers, dear JOURNAL, that
, thew have friends in the Grand Army Of
the U. S. who are possessed of hearts
susceptible to the response of friendship
and ask them to write. If it is but &
word, it will be welcomed as it comes
, from home.
Tell them to direct to Co. "F" lst
REQ. Wis. Volunteers, Louisville, Ky.
and we will be responsible for their SAFE
arrival in camp in good time.
Fearing l have wearied your patience
already,
remain yours,
QuAp.