The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1861-11-14
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.
from our Volunteers.

,x,ts-Repieps and Huspections-Nel0 Regi-
,,.tal and Company Officers, etc, etc.
,.--ssnondence of The Aueghanian.
CAMP P1ERPo1NT, November 4, 1861.
Time wears away tcdiously, nothing
.,surring to break the monotony of camp
re We are under the strictest disci-
nire, the army regulations being enforced
n every instance. We are seldom allowed
70 leave camp, and it requires an extra
mount of shrewdness to enable one 10
procure q pass outside the lines. The
GLOWING is the modus operamdi: In the
srst place, you apply toyour captain, stating
business and length Of absence required J;
then, if you are fortunate enough to secure
pass from him, you take it to the colonel
for his countersign; and last but not least,
the colonel being agreeable, you repair to
the General commanding the brigade for
bis signature, which is forthcoming plovi-
aed that respectable parsonage be in a good
humor and has pen and ink handy; 9th
rwise it is not. A great deal depends,
however, on the nature and urgency of the
business of the applicants. This little
matter of ceremony, you will see, is no
small item; but were it different, the Off
GERS would be pestered almost to death.
An order has been issued by Gen. NJ
Clellan to the effect that all soldiers wear
their knapsaks while on drill. This idea
il not particularly admired by the boys,
from the fact that, when 'Edouble quick
ing is the programme, knapsacks are
perfect abomination. 1t is all for the best,
however, as it will habituate the men to
their duty and make their future marches
less laborious.
The daily routine of our camp is about
this: Roll call at sunrise, and drill in
the manual of arms Immediately after;
breakfast at seven O'Clock; police duty at
eight company drill at nine ; dinner at
twelve; battalion drill at two; dress pa
rade at half-past four guard mounting at
five; supper at half-past five; roll cali at
eight; taps for retiring at nine, when all
lights are to be extingashed and silence
observed throughout the camp.
The boys amuse themselves after vari-
Gus manners, but dancing appears to be
the prevailing pastime. Carney, our i'd
der, as in days of yore, still continues to
furnish Us with superior melody for such
occasions. We experienced little diff
Guilty at first in distinguishing the 'ladiies'
from the gentlemen, but that defect was
easily remedied by the former going bare
headed I!
We have hal several reviews and in
Spections during the past week. His e1-
cellency, Governor Curtin, was present at
a review on Tuesday, and appeared highly
pleased with the appearance of his Re
serve. Our regiment was inspected on
Wednesday by regular officer, prepara-
tory to being paid off. The inspection
vas conducted in the strictest manner.
specially that part appertaining to the
hFe-arms and aceoutrements. If gun is
condemned on account of the carelessness
OF Its possessor, he is "docked' of a suffi-
Gent portion of his pay to cover damages.
In consequence of delicate health, Lieut..
Col Porter last week resigned his COM
mission. Maj. Jackson was unanimously
chosen to fill the vacancy thus occasioned,
aud Capt Litzipger was elected Major by
large majority. First Lieut.. Lewis was
then elected Captain of our company by
aeclamation; Second Lieut. M'Coy was
elected to the First Lieutenancy; and
Corporal James Burke was chosen to be
Second Lieutenant. Success to them all ! |
Another member of Co. E. died last
week of typhoid fever. Our boys, as a
general thing, enjoy good health. Z.
OUR RAILRoAD.-We are happy to
announce to our readers that, weather |
lermltting, the Ebensburg & Cresson
''aiiToad will be completed to the Town
snip Toad, in the extreme East Ward, du- I
t'hg the present week. From thence to
tS terminus-a distance of only about
4aii milc--work will be pushed forward
With all possible celeriry. The erection of
.ae depot building is also progressing rap
'aly We may confidently expect to see
'ue Road in out and out running order by