The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-05-03

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When to these are added the Commis-
stoned Company and Regimental Officers,
and attaches, in their various capacities, the
regiment will number nearly one Thousand
men.
HEALTH OF THE SOLDIERS.
We are glad to learn that with one ex-
ception, (Mr. Curtis, Of Winona), all the
volunteers are in excellent health. We can
scarcely conceive how they could be other
wise, in such a healthy location, and salu-
brious quarters. The constant drilling will
give them sufficient exercise to ensure good
appetites. When not drilling we noticed
most of the men engaged in playing ball,
wrestling, leaping, running, and other
athletic exercises. If they are taken sick,
the best attentions will be shown them, in
medicine and nursing.
SUPPER WITH THE BOYS.
We had the pleasure of taking supper
with the boys last night-not those who
were fortunate enough to get commissions
but with the high privates. Some of
them who had been delicately reared, and
accustomed to sit at fashionable tables,
were disposed to apologize for soldiers fare.
They would have had milk in the coffee,
shut the COW didn't come home,"- the
sugar would have been whittier, if it hadn't
got mixed with our erich, black soil,"-the
coffee would have been better favored, eff
beans hadn't been so plenty" &c. If a
man begins to grumble he is shut up very
quick by some old campaigner, who has bis
tale to tell of living on bones and leather
straps, with now and then very lean dog
thrown in to make the scum of the pot look
greasy. Take them altogether, they are
getting along finely, and are only anxious
that those who stay at home shall appreciate
and reward with good will, at least, their
sacrifices in upholding the flag of their coun.
try. We commend them to the kind atten-
tions of our citizens, while they remain in
this vicinity. Let no one go to the Fort
without taking something along for the
benefit of the privates as we'll as the officers.
COMMISSIONS TO OFFICERS.
The following is the list of Regimental
and Company officers. Most of them have
received their commissions:
FIELD AND STAFF.
Willis A. German, Colonel; Stephen Miller,
Lieutenant. Colonel; w. H. Dyke, Major; w. B.
Leach, Acting Adjutant; Lieutenant Thomas
Foster, Quartermaster; DR.. j. II. Stewart, Sur
geOn; DR.. C. w. LIE Boutellier, Assistant Sur
geOn.
COMPANY.
Coodhue Volunteers. Captain William Col
vile, Jr.; LIST Lieutenant, A. E. Welon; I'd LIEU
tenant, Mark A. HOyt.
Winona Volunteers, Captain, H. G. Lester;
LIST Lieutenant, Gustavus A. Halsburn; I'd Lieu.
tenant, Joseph Periam.
Lincoln Guards. Minneapolis, Captain, H. R.
Putnam 1st Lieutenant Geo. II. Woods I'd
Lieutenant Dewitt c. Smith.
st. Anthony Volunteers, Captain, C. N. Nor.
gan LIST Lieutenant, j. B. Gilfllan I'd Lieu.
tenent, George P6meroy.
LIST Lieutenant, o. F. Hoges; I'd Lieutenant,
VIM B. Leach.
Faribault Guards, Captain, Lewis McKune
LIST Lieutenant, N. S. Messick; I'd Lieutenant,
VIM. E. Smith.
st. Paul Volunteers, Capt. VIM. H. Acker;
LIST Lieut.. Wilson B. Farrell; I'd Lieut.. Samuel
T. Racquet.
Pioneer Guards, Capt. Alexander Wilkin;
LIST Lieut.. h. C. Coates; I'd Lieut.. Chas. Zeiren.
burg.
Saltwater Guards, Capt. G. A. Bromley;
LIST Lieut.. Mark w. Dawnie I'd Lieut.. Minor
Thomas.
Wabashaw Volunteers, Capt. John h. Pell;
LIST Lieut. Joseph Harley; I'd Lieut.. Chas. B.
Halsey.