Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1861-06-19
LETTER FROM CAMP CURTIN,
CAMP CURTIN, near Harrisburg. Qr's. !
Washington Cadets, Jpre IA, lstl'
DEAR REPUBLICAN


1t is some time since have been able
to drop you line. You may think it is
Incidence alone that prevents me from ;
but think it is other duties that take up
so much of my time that have none to
spare for literary pursuits. This alter
noon find myself sufficiently rt leisure
to devote an hour to noting down some OF
the incidents of Camp Curtin.
Some ch ,nges have taken place in our
company since my last. The Captain, as
you probably are aware, went home and
brought recruits enough to fill up on:
company to the requisite number. Dur
ing his absence, fifty-six men, including
the first and second lieutenan.s were
sworn ito the State service, and upon his
return, the balance, twenty lone men inclu-
ding our Captain, were sworn in; and we
are COW full company number seventy
seven men including officers.
We have very little sickness in Camp
yet. A number ct eases Of the measles
have occurred, but none of them fatal
We had but one yet in our company. or
the seventy.seven of US, there are but two
on the sick list one with the measles and
the other with a dislocated elbow the re-
sui. Of the improper and useless practice
of wrestling. Both however doing very
WE'LL We have also a few supernumera.
rios, one of whom was too sick to be worn
in, and will be too delicate TO 90 into ser.
vice for some time, although he is very
willing to try it The other TWO we're re-,
jected by the examining surgeon, one for
physical deficiency and the other for be-
IN, I.r a, ,rl,t taa nj
We still have plenty TO eat, but like the
unfortunate and unhappy Flora McFlin.
sey. positively nothing to wear. Govern
meat have never furnished US anything
but food and a few pairs Of s,oes, at least
not that know. Our officers 90 almost
daily to the Qurter Master Generals
Headquarters to inquire when the men
will get some clothing and the invariable
answer is, 1--WE do not know" Notwith-
standing the brave volunteers appear very
contented and complain Of nothing but
nudity and inaction. Give them clothes
and active service and 4 murmur would
never be heard.
We have had very VAIN weather for
about ten days, the nights being pleasant.
We are BADLY off for shade trees ia our
II SlONt VI NiN'S "'"i' w -
priceless boon to us. There are but three
trees in camp, one apple tree stand'ng in
our qnarters one chestnut, consdc rably
dilapidated, and ono small locust. The
sun beats down on us from the time it
rises until it sets, unless obscured by
clouds.
Lieut.. Bigler, who was at home on n
furlough returned yesterday morning.
bringing Us the latest news from home
An arriN al from Cleartield always creates a
sensation in our quarters and starts nu-
merous inquiries concerning the welfare
and prosperity of our mountain home. -
We occasionally hear important news but
it is generally something relating to our
selves and furnishes us something to
lugh at The most staitliog we have
heard lately from Cleartield was the news
of tie arrest of our Captain for treason
This story was doubtless Invented for n
purpose, but if am not mistaken, if the
authors are detected they will get what
they richly deserve. The language imrn.
ted to Capt Lorraine in the telegraphc
despatch 10 the Philade!pha LgVirCr was
meyer used by him and amy man who
would make information under oath Ia
the effect that lie did use it, would be
guilty of PERJURY No man here would
dare make such an oath The only lam
guage used by Capt. Lorraine was in rela-
ton to the purposes and objects Of this
war, aud his sentiments accord with those
of the most gallant spirits in the service.
They hold this TO be Il war ~aged in de-
fence of the Union and the Constitution,
and rot n crusade against the domestic in.
stitu,ions of any section OF this country.
When the supremacy of the Constitution
and the laws shall have been asserted and
the rebellious citizens of this Union re-
duced TO submission to the only govern.
mant known to or ACKNOWLEDGED 10y the
people OF the United States, then the mis-.
sion OF the legions who rushed with such
alacriiy and enthusiasm TO arms when The
President declared his authority sst at
defiance and the Union endangered, will
be performed, and our brave soldiers will
be ordered TO return to their homes. IF
such sentiments are reasonable, where
shall we Rnd loyalty? ! should not have
deemed il necessary to allude TO this az,
fair. if you had the opportunity OF seeing
or hearing the facts as they exist, nor do
intend any defence or explanation on
behalf of the Captain. Here he needs
none but know it will be a satisfaction
to know that while they believed him to
be under arrest, he was, and still is quiet.
ly attending to his duties in Camp unmo.
Tested and even ignorant of any injurious
charge until the despatch in the Inquirer
met mis- eye
But must draw my letter to close,
Our tent is warm, my writing implements
are rude and inconvenient, and altogether
find it tresome work If can accom-
plish so lierculean task ! will writa
again next week. We do no. know any
better than when last wrote, how long
we will be kept here. We may be order
ed away in few days and in my humble
opinionwe may be retained here some
time yet.
Serd me a RsPUDL,cAN if you think OF
it, each week.
Yours &C., SOLDIER.
On THE MEND.-We were somenhat al