The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1861-09-27
VOLUME xii. NO. SO.
Our Military Correspondence.
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EDITOR DEMOCRAT L.sp FRIENDS or GE.
AUGA IL remc.,.,per hearing an old cler.
gyman sey ~ that ones feelings had nothing
10 10 with his duties, and so, though ]
would prefer TO retire TO my bunk, yet, TO
keep my promise 10 you and some OF your
readers, l must write, and, il | fail to
write Jolly letter, il will not be because we
have not Jolly camp, and, il my com
municston wear somber hue, III only
say because il is my humor. 1t takes
clouds and rain as we'll as sunshine to make
the summer, and life, whether at home or
on the tented field, has its shadows Ms well
as its lights. Happy he who. in tue
darkest hours, and whether the clouds en-
Velop his own life or shroud his country $
future, can work and trust. But, pardon
me; have lost the thread OF my dis.
course, (that is, If l had any, and have
been following my untamed fancy and
truant thoughts into the realms of-mys.
ticsl nonsense.
Among the episodes OF the last week,
was the arrival at camp on Wednesday,
OF our old friends j. NJ. Cook and G. A.
Hawthorne, the one of the firm of
Boughton, Ford & Co., ,and the other Gay.
lord & Co., on their wedding tour
Thanks 10 them and their fair brides for
the cordial greetings they brought us,
and the fine wedding cake they left be.
hind them. May their unions be long
and happy and the new firms ever
prosper.
On Thursday our Company, under Me
command of our jolly and excellent Adj
jutant, marched to the depot Of the CIeve.
land & Erie r. r., to meet and escort the
"Geauga Zouaves," under Capt. Hamb-
ain, TO their quarters in this Camp. We
found them waiting for US, and found
with them our friend Xellogg,o Caridon,
and his Military Band, and.a we marched
back to the music they discoursed, we
found even to weary feet marching made
easy by their inspiring stains, and felt
prouder than ever Of Old Geauga.
That evening after dress parade, Capt.
Tolles (not Zoiler, as the Leader makes
me say,) presented, in behalf of Miss
Ella Armstrong, Of Cleveland, each mem.
Der OF our Company with fine and well
stocked pincushion, the work of her own
patriotic little fingers. The thanks of the
Company and three rousing cheers were
given Miss Ella, and three more Of the
same sort to our Lieut.. Col, for excusing
us from evening drill.
On Friday, Capt. Bushnell's Company
were taken TO the depot Tor the purpose
of escorting a Company from Oberln to
Camp. They returned. tired and wet,
but without the recruits. The Oberlin
Company was first reported the next
week after our own, and is not here yet.
II it takes them as long to get on to the
field as into camp, they will probably fall
IN when Gabriel blows the bugle. Our
music from Claridon also left with the es-
cort, and returned to their homes. As
they were about leaving, Capt. Tolles re-
aurned them the thanks Of The Company,
and also Of the field officers, for their
friendly visit and fine music.
Rev. Warren, OF Oberlin, at dress pa
rade, presented each soldier in the ranks
with little book and tract or two.-
They were gratefully received, and by
many eagerly read.
On Sunday morning the word was
passed from ip.to lip, "rhe Colonel h as
come" and, under the supervision Ct our
excellent Adjulant, Lieut.. Sanford, all was
made ready for his reception. We were
doomed to watch and wait, for time wore
on, and no Colonel appeared. Squads
went TO town to church, and returned. -
Rations were charged and surrounded. !
Heading, writing. lounging and thinking
were resumed, when, about 9 2. NJ, a
quiet, plainly-dressed, pleasant looking
man rode on to the grounds. passed the !
place where l was willing away time with
many idle lancies and occasional use Of
pencil and portfolio. A quiet "Fall ;n,"
was heard, battalion was soon formed,
and before us Stood 'tAe nc ~" OF the 4lsi
Regiment. lie was introduced TO each
of the commissioned officers, passed
through the lines, impressing all favorably
by bis so!deriy and gentlemanly bearing,
and, presentation being over, we were ex-
cused TIL service, when we were formed !
IN hollow square about the Adiutanl's /
quarters, and listened to an excellent dis |
course from Rev. Goodrich, Of the Stone
Church" lie gave as the three essen.
tials TO good soIder--a good cause, self
control, and o good conscience toward
uou tuu nhu, Our men all want to hear
him again. Singing was conducted by
Lieut.. Johnson.
For our daily duties at present, and
The rules we are required 10 observe,
vide General Order No. for The dist,
found in the daily papers this morning,
and which l hope you will publish.
The Oberlin Company, Jftiy three in
number, are at last here, and are now
being examined preparatory to being
mustered in. Things are becoming more
systematized and discipline more rigid
1t is doubtful whether all OF us will be
able to return home before we Leave
When and where We go is as yet uncertain.
For one, having consecraled my life to the !
service of my country, am ready to 90
when and where shs needs.
Thanks 10 Messrs. Robinson and Miller,
of Russell, for butter and cheese, and to
Mrs. Beech and Mrs. Merriam, of Burton,
for large box Of nice cookies and u tub
of fine pickles. Hoping you and your
readers will be lenient, and not Judge me
TOO harshly or condemn utterly Tor so
tedious and uninteresiing communi.
cation, remain, for the Right,
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