Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-09-11
Correspondence Of the Ra,eishs,andald.
CAxP l4rH REa'f., N. G. Vols,

(N60T C0oangt0D, VG.,) aug. 40, 0l.- !
Mr. HOLDEN Sir--Knowing the anxiety Of our
avail myself of the leisure afforded by delay |
caused by waiting for wagons to transport our bag
gsge, to give you q brief account of our marchngs
and CONFERENCE.-The.
The regiment left Weldon, N. G., on Sunday, |
August 18th, and reached Petersburg at night |
camped at Poplar Springs, where the hospitable
citizens had made ample and very suitable arrange
ments for us. They soon gave us plentiful and |
very good supper, and the boys, in a jolly mood,
reyellle. Next day about noon the left wing under
command COZ OF Lieut.. Col. Venable, proceeded to
Richmond, the Railroad not being able to take more
than 400 men at time. About o'clock, q note
came from the superintendent of the Railroad for
the rest OF our men to move, and though it was |
raining, Col. Clarke formed us and marched at our
head down to the depot where all the companies !
were placed in comfortable cars. There was. how.
ever no covered car for the guard, and they were
compelled to ride in an open car-but not a man |
complained, for our Colonel jumped up with them,
and rode the whole distance in the rain. We ar
rived in Richmond about 9 o'clock at night, and
marched about two miles to Futon's Springs. in
the suburbs, called Rockets We pitched tents
and got some supper, and rose next morning none
the worse for wear Tuesday, good many of the
boys few at time, went to see the city, and re-
turned almost without dime, for the Richmond
storkkeepers think it no SIN to skin the Door SOL
dier After dark, the COL received orders to march
next day with his regiment to uuntersville, to Join
Gen. Lee and next morning early the cooks were
at work preparing one days provisions. The COL
and Lieut.. Col went into town to see about trans
portation and returned in few hours and stated
that transportation could not be procured until to-
morrow. At dress parade orders were read that
the regiment should strike tents at s. A. NJ Thurs
day, 22d-reyeille at o'clock, A. NJ, breakfasted
and struck tents; the wagons to carry our baggage
and camp equipage arrived about 6 o'clock, and
were loaded and sent with guard to the depot
The regiment marched at o'clock and arrived at
the depot about g. We were here addressed by
Hon. A. w. Venable and Hon. w. s.. Ashe. Col.
Clarke and Lieutenant Venable responded on be-
half of the regiment 1t was one Of the most i'm
pressiye scenes I have witnessed Amongst the
thousands present there was hardly dry eye.
In consequence of some arrangement on the
Railroad, VIC were detained until past four o'clock
in the afternoon and it would have done you good
to have seen how cheerfully our men endured the
irksomeness of the delay. Though We were sur
rounded by drinking establishments, not q man
drank too much, and their orderly behavior both
here and elsewhere has elected universal remark
and commendation Col. Clarke mana ges his men
admirably. When he first assumed command he
placed them on their honor, and 10y his kindness he
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one who would not regard his displeasure as Sc
we're punishment
We travelled all night very slowly, though two
engines were drawing us, and reached Staunton at
sunset on Friday, where stayed all night, conf
fortably. We were detained here until 10 o'clock,
next day, but finally got off and reached Jackson's
river, late in the afternoon We pitched our tents
in a beautiful grove and lay down thoroughly tired
out. This is the end of the Central Railroad, and
hereafter VIC must march.
Sunday 25th-.After breakfast, We spent some
time in cleaning our guns parade for inspection
having been dispensed with. at II o'clock, the
signal sounded for divine service Detachments
from the several companies repaired to beautiful
grove at the foot of the mountain where Col Clarke
read the Episcopal service and short sermon in a
very impressive manner. The scene was deeply
impressive and affecting. The ground was gentle
slope, and the reader stood OH the most elevated
part-behnd him fifty yards distant, rose the lofty
| mountain throwing forward his voice like sound
board; before him were several hundred men re-
Ginning on the green sward and listening attentively
to his words while the wide-spreading branches OF
the oaks formed lofty arches in this temple of ma.
ture. When those strong men knelt in prayer my
heart melted, and when their manly voices Joined
in that noble Psalm, "Old Hundred" the tears
dimmed my eyes. Several citizens, including some
very pretty young ladies, were present. who de-
| tudt uOtuiuS tiicy ever Sccu VI ucdIu VI
| North Carolina impressed them SO favorably.
Monday was spent in camp' waiting for wagons,
which the Quartcrmaster promises We shall have
tomorrow. A good many ladies visited the camp,
and about dozen dined with the Colonel, the Lieu
| tenants acting as walters on the table, Our boys
washed their clothes, drilled by company and prac-
| ticed target shooting. / have never before been
| able to realize the deadliness Of our marksmen.-
| One shot was made at the distance of $50 steps,
which struck about foot from the centre many
of them at 100 PAGES, would have killed rabbit
and don't recol1ect that single shot missed the
target. We have inst be- reinforced by a compa.
ny of Virginia artillery, with four pieces, two Of
them red it is called the Goochland artillery l15
men, commanded by Capt. Grey. 1--we had com.
pany of cavalry now, feel confident that our Col.
onel would offer battle to the best brigade Of Yam
keedom. Yesterday, Tuesday We struck tents
and marched to this place, though three companies
had to remain behind not being able to obtain
wagons for their baggage. We are waiting fol
them now, ana since have been writing, one CON-
pany has arrived 1t has been raining all day, and
as we are encampcd in field from which wheat has
just been cut you may imagine how muddy it is
We expect to leave to-morIo w and march nearly to
Sulphur Springs.
had almost forgotten to tell you that while We
were waiting at the depot, at Richmond, orders
came altering our destination to Lewisburg to joir
Fioyd's brigade We shall soon be among The
tories and near the enemy, and We expect to get uE
| fight before long, for which the boys are mos
| eager. PHILO.
GENERAL GWYNN
| We find the following letter in defence of THU
accomplished officer and skillful engineer in tn,
| Richmond Examiner Of Wednesday: