The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1861-11-27
From the Carroll County Union.


From Western Virginia.
The following letter was handed US for
publication 1t is addressed to j. L. Price
Esq, Of this place.
CAMP llUDDLEsToNE, VA
Alias, "DIsGUST,'
Nov. Ash, 1867
FRIEND JIM Here We, the 18th are en-
canppd in one of the Finest mud holes, sit
ualed on the kanawha, miles below Gau
lev Bridge, or rather the place where the
bIidge fused to was"--and no doubt you
would like to know how in the world got
here? It's a question that can scarcely an
swer myself. However, will try as the trip
has been very exciting, may be able to give
You some Of the particulars. On the the
morning OF the 1st we received orders to
march, and ty O'Clock we were "under full
headway," facing toward Gauley Bridge, and
in good spirits. The weather was fine, the
| roads in good order and the men in good
trim, riehi well pleased to bid farewell to
Camp McNeal, where We had b., en- stationed
about three weeks in the hope Of having a
good time wi h 'secessh' but were greatly
disappointed. We had proceeded on our
march about four miles, when we were met
by one Of Gen. Rosecrans' Aids bearing in
diligence Of "fun ahead"
This information was received with three
hearty cheers, and onward we marched in
quick time and were soon brought up at
Gen. Rosecrans' Head Quarters, where halt
was made to await orders.
All were on the qui vive for the fray
Our Col. (Smith) was advised to await the
darkness Of night and then proceed to Gau
ley; but he was like his boys, eager for the
fun. will give you the positiod OF the Reb-
els. Our way lay along New River for dis
tance OF three miles. The river on our left,
and very high mountain on cur right
The mountain opposite to us, across the river
| was literally filled with the enemy only wait
ing for us to proceed, when they would open
their fire upon us. You can now form an
idea Of the place and position we were in
Our Col told us we had TO march three miles
under the fire OF the rebels. McMullen's
batters OF howitzers attached TO our Brigade,
come up and took position at different places
on the road. The advance was soon sonn-
ded, and down the road we started. We
were ordered to load our pieces and proceed
single file as in 50 doing we would not be 50
likely toget "knocked under" by secessh
bullets. We had not proceeded far, until
bang. bang, bang, went the rebel guns, aid
quickly was it returned by our men, who
started double quick down the mountain, bu.
silly loading their pieces. Soon volley after
volley was poured into US, but their aim must
have been very bad, or it would have told
heavily upon u.s. Soon Mem ulen's shells be-
gan to be poured into them and under their
fire, which served as protection to US, ena-
bled us to proceed with more safety. We
were not long in getting to Gauly river, and
there we found that it would not do for us
to take to the ferry as it had received several
shots from rebel cannon during the day rem.
deriDg the boat unfit for service. We then
had to go up the river short distance and
cross in skifis. Altogether, our march from
Camp McNeal to Gauley Bridge, was rather
exciting and interesting.
BY the time we had crossed the river the
rain began to pour down in torrents, and soon
rendered the sacred solp' in q fit condition to
mould in any shape you wish. After Cross
ing the river we tried in vain to ct shelter,
every available place was occupied Our