The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-09-26
Letter from n Kenoshn Boy"
{ CAMP WHITE, PARUCAH, KY.

ments ofour company to be in readiness to move
at a moments notice Detachments Nos and
were selected, and left by the Steamer Ora
ham for this place, at 6 o'clock that evening"
We are "a in number, Lieut.. White command.
ing, two guns, caissons, horses, &c. We left
on such short notice, also expecting 10 return
in three days, that we did not bring any bag
gage at all, and as we were very much in need
of change of clothing, writing materials &C.,
we sent one CT our number down to the Point
is to bring the mail. I, of course, expect some.
thing from Kenosha. On Sabbath morning, we
found ourselves anchored just opposite Paducah
which is five miles above Cairo, on the Ohio
We unShipped at 10 O'clock, going to the u s
Marine Hospital grounds to prepare dinner aud
to feed the horses. At 4 in the afternoon we
were again moved, taking command of two
roads just at the edge of the city. Were here
less trees around our present position l mi ght
think myself about half mile south on that
road which passes Mr.. KimbaiPs. The two
places are very similar. Paducah is a very
handsome place quite too pretty for her secession
people. 1t formerly had 1000 inhabitants, but
on the arrival last week of battery of Artil-
lery and regiment of Infantry, they became
greatly scared, and some 5000 or more left in
great haste, taking nothing except what valua-
bles they might carry with them in their fight
Stores and all places of business were closed
most of them remaining so at present which,
with the few people, give the city vey Sun
day-like appearance, all the week. Confidence
as to the intentions of the Federals has been
somewhat restored, and many of those who left
in such haste are returning, though som, of the
most steadtast secessonists consider it bst to
keep out of sight, and are moving their louise
hold furniture.
Gen. Smith came up with US on the steamei
and is genuine soldier We are in hopes tht
the whole battery may be moved to this plac,
that we may be under his command. 1t is SAT-
that Gen. Prentiss is to resume his comman
at Cairo which causes much dissatisfaction
among those stationed there.
Saturday, Sept. 14th, 1861.
AS call to drill ended letter writing, SO co.,
tinue this morning, l have come away frol
the noise and unpleasant society of camp, ald
am seated in very romantic spot; and on q
Gerry romantic seat. In my rambles through ne
woods, I've found a tree growing in the lormo
chair. It's perfect lore of seat and l IS
sure you it shall be often visited hereafter ht
country around our camps is one of the ms
delightful places ever saw, and The weatheli
charming, which makes camp life perfect "a
nc. Our position is much preferable to III
Point We only want the rest of our battry
to make it the more perfect: Kentucky ar
evenings, fruit, and society is far superior t.
either Birds Point or Cairo. 1 have
enjoyed excellent health since my say
here, and think I am improving. There ire
squirrels pigeons, &c, in the woods, and will
rusticating this morning, l started flock o
quail. But the regulation in regard to the lis
charge of fire arms prevents US from shooting
or we might have a change in our diet-thmgl
a pig did run against bowie knife the ohe
rerurn yesterday. He must come this Afternoon
we are quite anxious TO hear from the boys a
the camp. Government steamer runs toanC
from Caro- daily, which will bring ali the mai
hereafter We were out, and drilled befor the
Paducahites MISUNDERSTANDING blank cartidg
es. 1t creates quite stir among the arkies
Sabbath Afternoon, Sept. Is, 1851.
This is real pleasant afternoon, and i'm
prove the opportunity to continue the letta
tear you will think me forgetful or sick, tlt.I
have not written you before, but we have haC
no post Office until Friday, and no means o
communication. Charlie sent a letter hone by
our boy who went to the Point But was de
tailed to write at headquarters on that day and
did not have an opportunity. | went to chlrcf
today and l assure you it was source of much
pleasure, and l really feel civilized again A
great many things that never should have no
ticed at home were source of much thought
1t was Presbyterian Church, very mucl like
the one at home-the text was a good onefrom
the Goth Psalm, the 1st, End and Sd veries -
The minister was a Union man, yet whit be
said concerning the questions of the day WOULD
apply to either party. Imade an acquaintance
with one of the elders, and hope it will intro
duce me 20 society little.
| The people now in Paducah are of the RICH,
kind-nery kindly to the troops and of goo d
morals. A great many own slaves, yet they arc
well taken care of, and appear to be happy in
their stuatons-though one old lady was much
troubled by dozen or more of her darkies, who
supposed themselves free because the soldiers
had come. But aid from Gen. Smith soon oui-
eted the mutiny. The houses about town are
all very neat. Some beautiful gardens with all
kinds Of roses that had come and gone before
my visit home. l often wish myself permitted
to pick bunch of flowers as l have at home.
The people live (or did live) happy, and seem
to enjoy all the comforts of the age-apnrecia.
ting the value of and having a great MANY
things around their residences, to add 10 their
pleasure and comfort, that are never thought of
in Kenosha. All is kept clean and in good con
dition. A great many of their conveniences
are old-fashioned, perhaps, yet they seem all the
better to me. Every well has its "moss COW
cred bucket" Most of the chimneys are built
outside. forming freplaces at the bottom, and
the window shades are wooden Stats running
up on Stats, such as grandmother used to have.
Every house has its verandah with heavy pill
lars covered with ivy, woodbine or running rose.
And in the same houses you will find the piano,
luxurious lounges, chairs, &C., heavy damask