Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-04-29
ARMY CORRESPONDENTS.
HAaR1spuRa, Pa., AprII q. lsel

dARRIsBUk9J fe.J APrl ~ 1901.
DEAR LEADER :-on departing from our
beautiful Forest City, l intimated to you
that occasionally the readers Of the Leader
should be posted up in regard to the move
msnts Of the "Grays," of which am proud
to be a member.
The particulars of the first part Of our
journey towards the United States Capital
has, no doubt, long ere this, been given to
the CleVelanders.
On arriving at Pittsburgh, We found the
depot thronged with gOOdly citizens of that
thriving city, and the scene was almost as
grand and impressive as that displayed on
our departure from home. The citizens
turned out en- mGsss, laden With refresh
ments, and passed them along the ranks,
while cheer upon cheer was called for and
given in honor to the Cleveland Grays.-
Then we were escorted to the finest and
most extensive eating house" in the city,
and were sumptuOusly provided for. Alter
supper we again formed in line, and march
ed for the river, to go into sleeping quarters
two or three captains of steamers having
rendered the use Of their boats.
The following morning, when we appear
ed on the streets, some of the boys changed
color on observing number of drays pass
by loaded with huge cannon balls. One Of
the Grays-s great wit, by the way-haying
kept US in loud grin ever since we left
Cleveland, stated that he observed the "iron
hail stones" very minutelY, and that names
of number of the boys were engraved up
on them. Of course they all felt brave af-
ter that, no doubt.
The same morning the Grsys marched to
The depot, followed and preceded by great
numbers of the patriotic citizens, and soon
we were on our way for Harrisburg, at which
place we arrived in good condition consider
ing the amount of fatigue We encountered
at Columbus and Pittsburg, in connection
with loss of necessary rest.
There are about three thousand II oops con-
centrated here, waiting for marching orders.
The Glays are quartered in the House of
Representatives, a large, well ventilated
room, and fitted up in magnificent Style
While waiting there I am occupying the
original chair in which John Hancock sat
when he placed his name first on the list of
the signers of the "Declaration of 1ndepend-
ence," and though eighty-fve years have
passed since then, yet the chair is still in
good condition. The same red leather cush-
ion covers the seat. The chair is of solid
mahogany, and some five and and half feet
IN height. On its back is represented the
rising sun, while heavy brass easements
contain the lower half of the legs.
Last evening Sunday the Pastor Of
New York church was introduced to the
Grays, when he delivered very impressive |
address, exhOrting them to fight bra7sly for
the glorious cause, which they had vol
unteered to uphold.
Ever since the Grays left Cleveland, they |
have received much attention, and elected |
great admiration on all sides.
Captain Paddock, it is expected. will Join |
tO-rHvrrUW morning, when We will prob |
ably leave on the first train for Lancaster,
where, it is said, we are to be armed and
equipped for service.
LATER-Tuesday P. M.-We are now at
Lancaster, and Captain Paddock has joined
US, bringing numerous letters, side-arms,
and others tokens of remembrance, from the
friends and relatives we left behind; for all
which, we are truly thankful.
ETbe boys are all in good fighting eOndi-
finn and hold them seI yea in readiness to an
counter the enemy at any time. We go to
Washington by the way of Philadelphia;
but when we start, have not yet ascertain
ed. Truly yours,
Dror