The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1861-09-27
Our Military Correspondence.


f1R. EDITOR .-UpOn looking over ono OI
your papors recently received, IL docs not
appear that you are much troubled with
comm niUations from soldiers in the Army
of tho Potomac. Owing to this fact, again
dare to impose upon your good nature. by
sending you fow facts relative to Con
McClcllan's command.
The battle at Bull Run has not, at this
date, been fought over again. Every sold.
ier. eager for tho fray, awaits its approach
in uncomfortable suspense. At the report
of every cannon fired over at tho Chain
Bridge, a messenger is expected, by tho
more excitabe, to summon us to tho awful
contest; and yet 80 long mas been tho delay
that many now entertain tho hope that the
great sacrifice of human lifo will not be
necessary.
There is much speculation in regard to
tho policy of the Government, as to whether
IL over will ddUdnce upon tho robol army at
this part. 1t is thought that only defensive
preparation will be made, after which a
movement of a largo fOrco to some other
section will invite and command tho at
tentiUn of n ma ajoritv of tho Rebel troops,
now at Manassas. But, bo this ms il may
groat preparations are hore being made for
war. Tho arrival of troops is kopt rs secret
as possible, but census clerk informs me
that the average arrival for n week past.
has boon two Thousand per day. Those
unarmed are armed and equipped ns fast as
practicable; those, too, who bavo for sOme
time beeu in the SERVICE using tho old mus.
kets, arc receiving in exchange for them
moro efficient arms. The huadd at
Washington havo been connected BY line
of telegraph with tho headquarters of the
various sub. division Of tho command, so that
orders are conveyed with tho velocity OF
lightning. Rodoubts havo been and are
being erected on both sides of the rivor.
Ono ut this place has recently boon mounted
with ton worry heavy guns another one is
now being built; both of which will make
this "hard road to travel to Washington,
tor the Rebels. And. while every prepara-
ton 10 apparently boDg made, so that our
army may fight adyaGtageously. IL called
upon, there is no neglect in providing for
tho soldiers, so that thov can fight. Great
caution is exercised to keep disease from
the camps. Clothing is supplied in abund.
anco; provision in supcrabundance. No
man ever provided better that "Unclo Sam" :"
for 80 largo family.
The man for tho times, Con. Mcclellan.
has surpassed the expectations Of all in
disciplining this division of tho army. Tho
| soldiers are now kept, ready for duty. within
the limits Of their respective camps. Upon
assuming command of the division, he first
mado an attack upon liking Alcohol" and
completely routed him, which victory is no
doubt conducive both to the good ordor
and hoaIth of tho army. His frequent gen.
eral orders are unanimously received with
appreciation. With particular satisfaction
did all receive tho order that tho Sabbath
should be strictly observed; il has quickly
done away with much Sunday labor, which
was heretofore considered as q military
necessity to perform. The order that tho
time of morning roll call should DO changed
from fivo o'clock to sunrise. Immediately Y
after which hot cotfeo is served out to the
troops to prevent malaria, has ided new
splendor to his glory in tho eyes of many,
| He will soon demonstrate that even q pOinn
teer army can bo kept "deccntly and in
order" His soldiers believe that he is III.
man, and, II he over loads us on to the con
tested field, no will bo followed with ful
confidence that the tide s at its full = tha,
he has taken it at its flood, to lead us on tc
victory and every soldier, bearing this as
surance within, will
"Strike. till the last armod foe expires;
Strike, for the green grave of bis sire,
God and his ndtire kand."
Skirmshng aud picket.shoOting over the
river, ia quite too common. Last Wednes.
day, McCaII's brigade was called out just at
night, and, as much firing had boon heard
during the day, bloody timo was expected
Each Regiment was on tho march within 10
minutes after receiving the order, and
strange as it may seem. believe every one
would havo been glad had therc been an
engagement for thom; but the fight was
only between two or three regiments OH
each sido, and was over. Tho brigade ro.
turned about ten o'clock, the same evening.
The fifteen Regiments of Pensy ylvaniu
troops. formerly known as McCall's brigade
has been divided into throe brigades anC
now constitute Gen. McCalls division; thus
part of the Pennsylvania troops alone form
"A division OF tho army of tho Potomac; and
being all together. if they are ovor called /,
fight, they will have tho opportunity to
and will win for tho State laurols, or brinl
upon her everlasting disgrace.
Yours for tho triumph of tho Fedora
: army and tho Union.
! GEAUGA SOLDIER.
Will our correspondent. who writes a YER,
interesting and acceptable letter, and 1
evidently an occasional reader of tho Demo
crdt, favor us with his name?