Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-05-27
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publication Of the "three-years call" has out
. sort Of quistus on the regular exercises Of
the Camp. Last night crowds were gathered
in various localities throughout the Camp,
listening TO speeches and ~harangues from en-
thusiastic advocates Of the long term. The
bands blew their choicest airs, flags were
displayed in unusual places, and every
means employed to prop up the zeal Of vol
unteers. Some Of these ~orations were ex.
ceediDgly clever, and ELECTED enthusiastic
} applause. ItAlicised words and emphasized
1 quotations in reference to our glorious
cause" tour country's honor" 'the flag Of
the Free" &c, &C., were the polished points
upon which the cheering hinged.
/ am glad TO see q disposition manifested
on the part of our volunteers to respond To
this three, years call. We shalt now be abe
TO distinguish between the holiday soldier
aud the true patriots the hardy defender of
a nations integrity, and the Boosting pre-
tender, whose love of country is concentrated
in a love for emolument. One of our speak
ers, in his remarks last night, dwelt for some
time upon the profit which would accrue TO
those who went for three years. He told the
boys nothing was doing in the way of busi-
ness at home, and if they did not 90 with
the army, they would surely starve. In the
army they would be well clothed, fed and
provided for. A splendid argument, truly,
for the bread-and. butter soldier, whose 10y
atty is to be influenced by a good or bad di-
gestion.
l am satisfied if q weeks furlough is
granted each volunteer, and better arrange.
ments made for feeding and clothing them.
but few will decline a three years inlistmeut.
At least this is the tenor of such remarks as
/ am able to hear in the quarters of the vol
unteers.
General Cox is in receipt of a telegram
calling for nine more regiments from our
State, making twenty 1.-TWO in all. This an
nouncement was received with cheers.
Enlistment under the new call is progress
ing rapidly. Companies numbering one
hundredimen will send probably seventy. five;
this is the average.
The Colonel Of the Third has expressed a
preference for one of his companies, and has
sigDifed his willingness to lead this excellent
regiment, provided said company would
follow as a unit.
This arrangement was spoiled, it seems, by
the impetuosity of my friend, John W. Will
SOD, of Butler County, a member of the
company in question. He arose in his place,
gathered his comrades about him, aud de-
livered himself of the following:
"This is not the proper time TO determine
the question as to whather we shall go for
three years. If at the expiration Of our
three months enlistment the same causes
exist which prompted us to leave our homes,
our wives and our children, to rally TO the
defense Of the national capital aud the
national flag, there is not one of us in this
company, but would suffer his heart to be
torn from his bosom before he would desert
the cause. In the hurry and excitement Of
organizing, proper care had not been exer-
cised in the selection of officers, and expert
ence had demonstrated, that while it might
be safe to trust some men for ninety days, it
would not do for three years."
Whatever of truth there may be in all
this, the speech was entirely uncalled for.
The uniforms for the Third Regiment
were received and distributed to-day. A
blue blouse, made OF strong navy flannel,
and decorated with the brass United States
button, takes the place of the old-fashioned
roundabout; the pants are gray, with q
broad, black stripe.
The boys are much pleased with the outfit,
and will stick to their breeches while they
last. They now wear the appearance of SOL
dieIs, and think better of the three years
call, since the Colonel gave the command X
"dress up"
This Regiment has been rendered for The
three years enlistment, and l believe ha:
been accepted.
Company F, of the Third, desire me To
present their compliments to Mrs. John ",
Carlisle for repeated favors.
In the Eleventh Regiment the three years
enlistment meets with favor. Some dissatis
faction exists, however, among the officers 0
this Regiment, and a rumor prevails tina
many OF them will resign.
1t is believed by many prominent officer
here, men high in favor, that this thret
years business is TO be controlled entirely
by United States men, that is, officers of the
regular army. II this error, if it be an error
Is not speedily corrected, the consequences
will be %ruinous. Our officers will not sub
nit to such an ungenerous policy.
George w. Fish, of Company F, was pre-
sented with a beautiful sword YESTERDAY
evening by the ladies of Hamilton.
The officers of the Third Regiment lef
this afternoon for your city, upon business
connected with the service, They are to b.
Joined by Governor Dennison and Genera
Mcclellan at the Burnet House tonight.
AS ] write, Colonel Harrison, of the Elev
enth Regiment, is addressing his men.
judge, from the cheering, that much enthu
siasm exists among the men in that quarter
Several speeches were made in the Fourth
this morning, and quite a lumber will go
from that direction. There will be no diff
Guilty in raising the twenty-five regiments
Sincethe publication of the correspondence
TO day, Colonel Marrow appointed a Board
Oi survey u lnNeSLlRdt6 Tue mhIteT OF TIT
beef to which we referred. The quarter il
question was condemned.
Our volunteers are enjoying themselves
hugely to-day, the strictness of discipline
having been modified by the excitement con
sequeDt upon the three years. call.
Visitors are crowding in upon US, and i
is not an uncommon thing to see whole fam
lilies partaking of refreshment in a father o
brothers marquee. Several ladies haV
spopf The Baak IN oanan alfha.,nh I no-r ,
no especial arrangements having been mad
for their accommodation. A brief visit dur
ing daylight, is we'll enough, but l can no
believe this is an appropriate place for ladie
to dwell.
Our evening parades will be unusually al
t%Tectlve, now that the troops are uniformed
Extra trains have been put upon the roa
for the accommodation of visitors. This vii
be quite a convenience to those, to Whor
military doings are g novelty.
There is a case in the hospital of the Thir
Of q soldier who has been subject to spasm
for years. He had fty.eight fits yesterday
which is more than any of us have yet eXpe
rienced in our uniformity.
Tommy hewitt is the official Drum-M aio
of the Third Regiment. Have you neve
heard Of Tommy and his tapsg
Hospitals are being erected in the regi
ments across the way. As soon as the boy
get fully under way, | will send you a lin
from that vicinity. To-.
Company D, Captain Lyle, of the Twelft
Regiment, has been peculiar unfortunate
One of its members, a bright young boy q
twenty, has BECOME afflicted with an attacl
Of insanity. He weeps continually, kissing
his hands to passers. by, and making othe
affectionate demonstrations. 1t is said tn
recent marriage of his 4" girl' was the caus
of it. STEPHE.