Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-08-14
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breaking or whiting trees, fences or other
property,
The news Of yesterday and the day pre-
vsous is highly important. Tie army reor-
ganization and the call for heavy reinforce
ments are understood as sudden changes IN
the war programme, and the var enthu-
siasm is proportionably raised. A few eiti-
zens of fIarr:shurgh are known to he SYM
pathetic seccssionists, and are suspected to
hold secret lodges; they arethereiore watch
ed, my informant says by spies who pre-
tend to he seceshers. The sympathisers
here, same as in Wisconsin, arc favoring a
convention 10 compromise, willing to con
cede something to stop the war and restore
peace and prosperity they do not openly.
rejoice at our defeat at Manassas, but they
say Il told you so,p and al knew this would
be the result They are clamorous for a
peace patty to save The Union, eensure the
administration for its course in calling for
men to fight without the sanction of Con-
gress, and grieye bccauseBalhmorei is ruled
by Martial law, v hen civil law is the only
law that ought t. be applied. But they
are understood hy all and can do no harm
SUNDAY, II o'clock.
! have Just returned from long walk
among the soldiers, passing several church
es where Divine service is being held. All
the church yards are filed with soldiers,
and they are as quiet as veil behaved Sal-
bath school children. Some were finishing
morning ralions by swallowing their last
BIT Of cracker and coffee / have observ-
ed this morning that city families are in
the habit of gathering IN baskets what is
left after meal, taking the same TO the door
and inviting the nearest soldiers to come
and partake from a table set in the street.
In other cases soldiers are invited in 10 Ia
bles, and often furnished money to purchase
fruits and over rations. Many Of tie sol
diers practice begging, but all ought to
know there is no occasion for tins, as the
regular rations are ample, except ii The
iine of nice things.
The officers are faring far better than the
plivates; most of them board ut Hotels
and are invited 10 stay with families; this
is wrong as it is calculated to beget discon-
tent among subordinates, many of the lat
ter being the superiors of their officers in
every respect, intellect, education, behavior,
and military knowledge. Such subordin-
ates treasure up what they see amiss in
their official superiers and at proper time
turn the wheel Of fortune against the hold
ers Of titles rnjustly secured. War carries
with il just judgment seat and is preg-
nant with more revolutions than loyalty or
disloyalty Involves Men will be raised up
or lowered as Their standard Of merit or de-
merit justifies he age is past when off
cial favors, and high salaries are passports
to aristocracy and licensed privileges to do
wrong. Official favor is a sacred trust
and will lie so held; when abused, better
that such trusts had never been accepted.
Still, we allow that reason and right give
preferences, as far as to allow leisure to
think and for study--but not for abuse BY
idleness, high living, and freedom from
toll. The working officer has no time for
indulging in such excuses as his salary war
rants. His duty is to qualify himself for
leading his men to battle and saving their
lives to the best of his hurlan ability. This
allows him no time for iGleness and half
criminal pleasures.
/ have added these last remarks by OBJ
serving the attentive and perfect conduct of
Col. Cobb aud several. not all. Of his Regi
mental officers, and contrasting the same
with the officers Of Pennsylvania Regiments
posted here. Several Of the Captains and
Lieutenants Of companies Of our Regiment,
whose whole time appears so taken up with
their business that most pleasures and in
dpigence5 are self denied, even social con
yersatops with fiiends II God reigns not
in these men He is very near them-near
enough to beget sacred atmosphere about
their camp. They may not think often Of
a Power Divine or a law that rules over
them, causing them 10 do, not hat which
they will but what God wills; still, hui
name feelings and great patriotism are SO
lnanifestly deep rooted in their souls that
they are thus far cody men, for love to-
wards neighbors and companions and deep
patriotism for a country whose constitution,
if faithfully administered, would make all
free and politically and reIioiously equal,
are among tblillg'8 * and hottest things
implanted 10 the hu22ssitn heart BY that God
who rules, ID war as VOL IS il lleaae.
SUNDAY EVENING.
have just returned from the camp Of
the Fifth; all are well and seem TO enjoy
camp life. Quarter Master Clark was ar
ranging his papers and making ready 10
leave at an hours natice for Harper's Fer
~. His department must beone requiring
great Industry and attention, but be is
known in camp as well as out to possess
poie than ordinary abilities for such
place Chaplain Langley preached to-day
an excellent sermon am told. and large
share Of the Regiment We're hearers.
Capt. Hebert's Company Of Milwaukee
Turner's were performing their gymnastic
feats this evening and attracted large
crowd. notice that number Of colorcd
sontyo6auds are employed " the men 70
cook. Zach i provided with weapons 70
fight bis way, if accessory.
Gown.