Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-05-02
ARMY CORRESPONDENCE.
"CAMp DENSIsou."


LANCASTER, Pa, April n, 1851.
EDITORS LEADER I'm my last wrote you
that we had left Harrisburg, and were quar-
tered at Camp Dennison, of this place. Yes,
we are here among the noble PenDsylvani-
ans, who treat us as brethren--but we are
not without Captain now, for Capt. T. 8.
Paddock arrived last Tuesday. It would
have done your soul coed to have heard
the Grays' proud "hurrah" when the word
was passed along the ranks, that he was at
the depot-and to have seen the reception
we gave him at the depot.
We then formed in ranks and marched
back to our quarters, where Lieut.. Ellsworth
delivered up his command to his superior
officer. And here allow me to say q few
words in relation to Lieut.. E. AS an officer
ne has proved himself worthy and compe-
tent to command, as well as humane and
kind to those under him. One little Incl
dent will show what he thinks Of his Com
pany. At Harrisburg we were drawn up in
line to be sworn in, but they wanted to send
US through Baltimore without arms or any
means to defend ourselves. He most posi-
lively told them that he was opposed to that
nodus operandi, and we were not sworn in.
That night orders came for US to come here,
and here we are.
To say the least of our officers, they are
the men for the places they occupy; at
least We all think SO, and if we are satisfied
no one on the outside need find fault. But
have digressed farther than intended.
When we arrived at our quarters the Cap
tain made short speech, of which the fol-
lowing is the substance:
Grays, am with you once more. know
it is no more than your right to know why I
have been away from you 80 long; you know
that was in New York when you were or
dsred to start. As soon as could get away
1 left for home. l stayed at home from
Saturday night until the train left Monday
morning, when left to join you. In the
mean time it got nOised about some way
that was going, and that would take all
letters or packages to any of the company
that their friends wished to send. Now all
have to say to you is, my heart is with the
Grays. Where the Grays are, there will
be. Your fate shall be my fate, and if we
are allowed to return to Cleveland, can as
sure you that the Grays will receive one Of
the warmest receptions that ever single
company received"
A wild clapping Of hands was his only an
swer, for but few dare trust their voice.
Then the Captain proceeded to distribute
the packages and letters which he brought
with him.
can assure you when those tokens of re-
membrance were delivered, that there was
more than one moist eye, and more than one
heartfelt prayer: "God bless the dear ones
at home" went up to Him that guideth the
destinies of nations, as well as of individuals.
And your humble servant was not forgot
ten, for which favors, those friends will
please accept my heartfelt thanks. Capt
P. also brought with him files of The differ
ent Cleveland papers, the contents Of which
were quickly devoured. THERE'S but one
sentiment expressed, by not only our
own boys; but by all the troops that we have
seen, and that is few thousand, from vari-
GUS States. They all say "give US some one
| to fight, and something to fght with, and
we will conquer or die"
Our camp at this place has about three
| thousand sighting men in 1t; and still they
come. We have our muskets but not ouI
uniforms. All are in good spirits. A num-
Der of the boys have been up to see Old Buck
but have not done myself the honor yet
4 but TO expect TO ere we le5Ve.
Yours as ever, A GRAY.