Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-12-05
The War in Western Virginia.

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WESTON, LEWIS Co., Va, Nov. 26, 1861.
DEAR CHRONICLE: After various 'lnov.
ing accidents by food and field, your cor
respondent turns up in this pleasant village,
on hsreturn from Buck hannah, Beverly, and
the region round about Cheat Mountain.
But few troops are stationed here, and in
truth but few are needed, but rumors are
rife Of troubles in Braxton, an adjoining
County. Great stories are current here of
the terrible doings of the bushwhackers and
predatory bands Of rebels there
Notwithstanding the pride, pomp,t?)
and circumstance" of war, the citizens Of
Western Virginia have not entirely forgotten
the more pleasing and less dangerous arts Of
politics, and votes ahe solicited, and speech
es made here, in that behalf was highly
edited at the perusal Of circular the other
day, headed with the usual large capitals,
and exclamation points. Said circular pur-
ported to emanate from q gentleman at
"Ritchie Court House, an aspirant for the
honors Of ofCommonwealth' Attorney. In this
document the affiant sets forth the astound-
ing fact that ''he was born, educated and
studied law in Maryland IN the month of
april 1887 "Why, he must be great
April fool, quoth my travelling companion,
when l read it to him. He must have been
a prodigy Of precocity, at least
While at Clarksburg last week l had the
pleasure Of meeting with the lst Virginia
Cavale. Regiment, a portion of which is
stationed there. DR.. Capeheart of Bridge
port, the Surgeon Of the Regiment, though
but few days in the field, takes to the work
like veteran, and is making a most excel
lent Surgeon. The Sanitary condition of
the Regiment is excellent, and the DR.. is
fast clearing out the hospital. In addition
to his duties as Surgeon he seems to exercise
general supervision over the Quartermas-
ter's and Commissary departments, and
seems resolved that the men snail be com
fortably situated if in his power to make
them 50. Such men are too scarce in the
army. In this Regiment are also several
tothcr Bcimuut 9e,mty~ ~a,en :. .als.srs. D.
Trueman. JAS. N. Turner, II. NJ. b. Clay
land, ID. f. Howell and Capt. w. G. Ca,.
man, with his company are all there, and
seem at home in the tented field" A
portion ofthis Regiment Will probably winter
in Clarksburg.
The Sd Ohio Regiment, Col. Marrow,
; passed through Clarksburg on Saturday
their destination probably being Kentucky.
This was the first "thrce years Ohio Regi
ment in Western Virginia, and has seer
enough hard service to have annihilated any
regiment less admirably disciplined anf
commanded Col Marrow looks ever incl
soldier as he is, and Western Virginia anc
the country owes him a debt of gratitud,
for his untiring efforts here that can never
J be paid. Notwithstanding their hard ser
! vice, and the fatiguing march from Elk
I with full ranks, and looking in good condition
| IL,
in the Regiment, aud this, too, in tie fac,
Of "A driving snow storm
i The roads in this delectable' country ar
J terrible, unsurpassable. and altogether hor
v rible Such roads were never seen or rea,
of before
From Adam down 10 McAdnm.'
Riding over them in q "rambulance'
may be all very nice and comfortable to ren,
l,l. h,,k th.., nIaro, paI n ,sx.s
'i impression that the actual experience is anv
: thing but pleasant after several days tria
!, thereof The sensations derived from sue
: jannt may he said to he altogether unique
=" and can compare them to notking e's
: than certain episode, in the thrilling ritus
!. of the Sons of Malta" l would mos
cordially recommend all dyspcptcs to whor
g. this may come to try jaunt in an Java
i, lanche" from Clarkshurg to Cheat Mour
Q, tain; ifit don't kill them think it nlu,
&c prove beneficial
J. To add to the already imnnmerable attrat
/. tions Of this route we have been enjoying
in snow storm for the past four and twent
:. =, hours, and there are now about six inches
sy snow on the ground. Still another fruitfi
source of enjoyment to the pleasure seeker
e e, the pleasing reflection that the heavy unde
growth by the roadside, or on the adaceI
hillside is the lnrking place of some bloc,
: thirsty bushwhacker, lying in wait to put
4; hole through some part ofyour clothes.
= you can readily imagine, this lends kee
" zest to the pleasurable sensations of the a
ready happy traveller The scoundrels a
F! tually shoot bullets, too, as | was credib
!; informed by an old resident here, in rep
\, to my inquiry, ratherinnocently, he though
!" as to whether they really shot at people
10. earnest.
ted This counery is very far from being rid
lhe the rebels, and it does seem that the lea
leniency towards them is entirely throw
'e' away. While our armyis pursuing this W
ars in as civilized manner as possible, the r
=, bells are committing the most unheard Of ba
"' barities upon the Union men, and up'
nio Union troops whenever they can 6nd the
in small enough bands to overpower ther
) Kind treatment has been known to slbd
: wild beasts, and even belieye rattlesna
might be brought under its influence, but
fy- Western Virginia rebel, neper! l have Sc
", ", it tried so often and so long without ava
ned that | am now an advocate of extreme mea
nm ures towards them all. Eight the de
, with fire '--or,in O. h,rwo'd rive the bus
' whackers short shritt, and they will soon
. cleaned out, but no other troatment "
avail aught against hem.
itk Sh,,ld Una. ,naaf With po had lr,ct tr,