Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-10-30

DR.. Robt Gibbon has been appointed Surgeon, he has ths reputation of
Rev. Mr.! Brent has heen selected by the officers of the Reg. for Chaplain.
and 1 trust the Confederate authorities will appoint him to this very impor-
tat post. COL Lane has been ineommand of the Reg. for a few days, du-
ring which time he has given general satisfaction. In conjunction with a
thorough knowledge of military science he manlfestsa practical knowledge
of its &" workings" He issterna and nfexible in the enforcement of the dis
cipine and the laws prescribed tor the regulation of the camp, kind in his
treatment, courteous n his manners, in a word, he is a " soldier gentleman"
Lieut.. Col. Lowe has had the command of the Reg. from its organization up
to within a few days past. Col Lowe, in accordance with the expectations
of his friends, has proven himeslf exactly adapted to his position, he cor
manded with great credit to himself and with benefit to the Regiment. We
certainly made a happy selection in securing mis- services. Major Reeves is
very popular in the Regiment, and has discharged the functions of his Office
with proprety and ability. The 28h is justly proud of its Field Officers.
Among the Captains may be found Preachers, Doctors, LAWYERS, Professors,
Mechanics, Merchants and Farmers. They are generally mn of fine sense,
and exemplary morals, and are dessrvedlS very popular with their mon.
The pnvates-hat very essential ingredient of a good Regiment, are heal
thy, robust men-men whose vocaions have boen to tread the furrow, push
the pillow, &c. A fner.lookings more orderly, obedieni, drawer body of men,
cannot be found in the Confederate ranks. There is n silk stocking, dash.
ing cravat.m men among them. This Field Officers of tho 2Sth have good
ause to be proud of their men
We re now stationed within the corporate limits of Wilmington; and
judging from al article which appeared in the journal, a few days ago, we
ae rather near for the good order and weL>bsag ofthe Town. The Journal
Al point to 10 disturbance created by any member or members of the 18th.
The Journal, a short time since, threatened "to secede from the State" unless
Wilmington !, protected. SOME PEOPLE are in the habit of grumbing.
We know not how loag.we will remain hare, or to what point re will be as
sgned, but go where we may, we intend to discharge our duty bravely and
faithfully.
We are a cheerful, independent " set" The kindest feelings have at all
times prevailed among US. We have been a unit except at our electon-of
Lieut. Colonel, when we had four ballodngs, (oA tn fourth ballot Col. Lowe
received twcnty two votes, his opponent, ssvsnteen) We are always in a
good humor except when soma stout young fellow comes about u.s. who
ought to be in the service. Logan" is certain to be called for then. For the
information of such men I viii. tell who "Logan"is He is a "Hikory
Rail- which the boys brought from High Point for particular purposes, and
when a stranger hears of Logan" if hs legs have any respect for him
they had better take him away faster than Double Quick"
Many hardships and privatiOns arc incident to Military life, but the mar
who can't indure hardships in a crisis like the present, his heart must b.
canous to all philanthropc and patriotic impulses. We are not soldiers b,
trade and of oourseth this life does not suit us, but We intend to stick to
till our beloved country is free. Our country shall be fee. Yes, Hope will
his slvery sheen points to q tims, when all the smoke and tumult of per
haps a thousand batlefelds shall have settled down, when tho potsntou
thunders which have been muttaing so long shall have passed away-whel
tho ST of peace and prosperity shall shine down upon a happy, free and in
dependent people, and when W shah have the happiness of returning to on
families and friends, with the proud consciousness of having taken a part ii
achieving the deathless triumph Of Southern principles, and in establishing
the independence of the glorious Southern Confederacy.
Respectfully, PRIVATE.