The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-08-23
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The ftrst Cavalry Regiment.
OAHr WARREN Burlington, Aug. 90.
Mr.. EprroR You would doubtless like to
know some Of our camp items, and Of our
grand move up the river. Let ma enlighten
you upon the sabjeot, though confess !
have not yet arrived At satisfactory reason
for our return here, unless it can be account
ed for in the we'll known animosity BurliDg-
ton obcrishes toward her rival sister K eoksk.
An ebulition Of that pleasant state OF feel
ing may be seen in an editorial 10 the Hawk
eye Of the 19th, headed, stThe First Csvalry
Regiment"
The last night We spent y Keohuk, I slept
at our camp on the bluff, and got up next
mornir & vet through. We bad . tsrpanlin
drawn and tied to the trees, which was .
good protection from the rs;n, bat the wind
blew it partly down. Some Of the men
thinking TO do the others favor, tried to
re.arrange it, in doing which they lowered
ono corner and let . small niagara down on
our Col. Mike, slightly disturbing bis sleep.
He swoke and 6ourished oil tho small
"swesr words'' be could get at in the dark,
thoroughly arousiDg the rest Of Us to ludi-
erous sense Of HE damage, which psrticn-
larry amused me; whereupon, thinking he
would try that side Of the joke himself, tho
Colonel drew down another side, and let
bucket Of water on my faithful breast. 1
got up, wrung myself out, and resumed my
sleep. Our boys did not mind the rain at
al; they rather considered il . good joke on
the sheltered ones, who thus lost Z strong
chance Of being initiated.
Next morning won't home TO get hot
breakfast. While there, 1 beard the for.ieth
rumor Of orr removal to Burlington. Think
ing il vas the same old wolf, paid no at
tention to it, but left for camp, promising
to return in On hour, but arrived in camp
just 10 time to take my place in line for de-
parture. We were to 60 to Burlington i'm
mediately by order Of Col. Warren, the or
der being brought by Major Chamberlain,
who has not yet been sworn in.
At Fort Madison We were treated to good
supper, and leaving there ct O'Clock .. m,
We arrived in Burlington At 2 a. m, march
ed to camp, carrying our plumber with us,
where We were received in style by Captain
Freeman, who, By his courtssy, won the good
will and respect Of Us all.
Dol. Warren made his appearance next
morning, under a raking FIRE Of criticism
from bis own men, who, however, arrived
at . very favorable conclusion, regarding
him with much faith 10 bis future accept
ableness-a belief which will merge into .
conviction il be holds on ~ be has begun.
Already he has materially improved our
qualities and added to our comfort, BY re.
moving the lumber from the infantry camp
to orr grounds, % that wn don't sleep when
it rains under cascads. lie says he intends
it to be known that this regiment has colo
mel. We have had one or two orders from
Fremont 60 leave. Once, wo got up, break
TASTED, and prepared to march at 4 q. No., and
having waited until noon, 70 were told We
might march the next day, since which We
have lived undistnrbed.
The people OF Denmark seem to think they
cannot do enough for the volunteers. The
family with whom stayed Oh my FIRST march
20 burlington-Mr. Shedd's-were here 90
the 18th, and said they had made every pre-
paration for our reception last week, and
were consequently disappointed. Yesterday
young Shcdd and friend drove over with
. saigon load Of @Fflas Ter tho Aoy@- Fhis
is but one instance Of many, showing their
kindness. trast Mr.. Shedd's son, who 10
10 tbs let Regiment Of infantry, will receive
some such kindness. la fact, the DO 70 have
utterly scouted the idea OF anything being
srotseD 10 DenUark, instead OF which il 10
pow designated as their First Heaven.
The pr esent weather 10 fine for csmp life,
and the regiment generally healthy.
kEOKUK.