The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1861-11-13
WooDsFIElD MONROE COUNTY OHIO NOV EMBBR 49, 1861 .
]. Mehrcle. J. Miricle, A. Weggle, --
Faigley, E. Brown, H. Eichelberfy, l..


j. Mehrcle. j. Miricle, A. Weggle, --
Faigley, E. Brown, H. Eichelberfy, l..
Ikey, 81. Kiger. 5s' q sFiasds fggos.
About g o'clock we took up the line
Of march for the river, siaswagons, accom-
panied with martial music; ALSO aanumber
of ladies, whose patriotic spirits Qong
may they live under the choice blessings
Of heaven: aed when1 our soldiers come
home,I may they get the man ofitheir
choice; aud ever live happy did much to
cheer the soldier ON his way. Taking the
boat at Centreview, we soon arrived at
Marietta, where we remained visiting the
camps and various places until Wednes.
day morning, when we started for camp
Dennison by rail; arriving there about
O'Clock in the evening, we we're marched
into camp, and we were greeted with
cheers from those already in camp, and
many times did we hear it said, t'This is
the finest looking squad yet come into
camp" They learned soon where they
were from, and then went up three rous-
ing cheers for bully old Monroe. Soon
we reached our tentss got our clothing,
and then for supper. Here I must stop
moment-for then commenced scene
battling all description. Making fires,
getting cooking utensils, and preparing
supper, &c. 1t would have been of infinite
amusement to the ladies of Monroe to
witness this scene. Our clothing and
provisions are.of a'superior a class, and the
boys are truly delighted with them. They
all say that they couldanot be induced by
even proper !authoritiesEto leave for one
hundred dollars, and that if they were
free to-day they would again volunteer
Tomorrow The camp is a splendid places
covering more than a thousand acres. It
is divided ipto three camps:s lst, the In.J
fantry; End. the Artillery; ,3rd, the ,Zou-,
aves.a The ARTILLERY (our camp1 is, situa-
ted insa splendid grove. with all convepi-7
ence that can be desired, and in drilling
they make the most brilliant show I have
ever yet witnessed, and the Zouave drill
is certainly delightful; almost q regiment
of them in solid columns, at!ired in brill
liant dress. makes pleasing scene. .s.
A great many things interesting might
be said Of this camp. I have talked with
scores of men. and ! find no one dissat-
is6ed.d Perhaps you would be pleased to
hear that on leaving Marietta. the aver
age weight of our company was 1871
pounds. The company in camp numbers
SO men, and we are the last company in
the regiment, being company II. We
will soon be full, and then we want to
tread under our feet the soil of treason,
and crush, i. from the world. Yes, many
an anxious heart is now brooding over the
fate of q country which we love. because
it gives Us liberty, and because it is all the
guarantee we have in right Of property;
and whea it sinks, liberty. property, and
all sinks. q, ,t"We belong to. our country, to
do, OF. die;n'a and we feel to, love that land
so much, that our hearts, blood shall pour
out upon the altar of liberty, if necessary,
to preserve it. If they take nonri liberty,
they may also take our-life; but they shall
do neither. but must pay the forfeit them
selves. .a It was to keep sacred onrIipsti'
jtutions, sand preserve ouriliberty, thattwi
left our quiet and peaceful homes to nbe
come a soldier and subject to- soldier''
| ills, seperils and privations. Our, country
called to us; brave men already lins th'
field, called us to come; our deares
friends at home urged upon uscto go anc
wear the laurel wreaths of fame, in defens
Of your homes, and bear back in returI
your banners of victory. But now, whik
we are preparing for the field, we feel tina
there are many brave and noble sons o
Monroe who should come to our. aid
Our calls are loud andim2loring; and ar
there not men among the noble sons o
Monroe that will respond and show 4
strength of liberty? Your country bleed
ing at every pore, and yet you remain dea
to her calls to come and stop her flowing
wounds!. II we come to the rescue soon
We will soon enjoy peace aud prosperity
Remain inactive, and six months fror
this date we are lost, lost forever! Ho'
important for us to rally at this hour c
peril. and shape the destiny Of our eoantr
forever. Do You wish to have the nam
as a man of honor in the history of you
country? If SO, you will come to the res
cue; otherwise. when peace again prevail
4 you will be- unhonored aud forgotten
while those who have fought the battle
! of the country, will be honored anon
: the frienes of liberty Yes, kind Spiri
I urge on our countrymen toseome to Il
f rescue. And now good bye, withsa prom
! Use to hear again from 4s''qga edi al
). s','s .-5ais.l14f A SON OFbsMARS,
/ Co. H. fst Reg. II. Art.cO Cam
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Post-ofice Orders-Letters from So
.f iss dlers. ,asg- s1.VfsS :
1t will be seen by the following orde
which was imperfectly teisgfapAed. th'
, priva.es in the army can send sleste7
free Of postage by having their lettersi'