The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1861-11-28
Letter from Camp.


Mr.. BNLEY--Dcar Sir;--I promised you
an article last week. but as we made no ad-
vance movement, | concluded yourself and
patrons would not be displcosed by the
omission. Yet, in camp life, there are some
incidents which, if properly presented, may
be interesting. One of these incidents
was the capture of rebel Clergyman by
our scouts. He was brought before Col,
Gibson, (who was acting General at that
time in consequence of the sickness of Gen.
that he yot owed duties to the Government.
His Reverence contendcd that the sanctity
of his profession should exoneratc him from
an examination as to his principles, but Col.
Gibson replied that if he had sufficient time
he could convince him from the Bible that
he was an arrant traitor. aud to this and
other potent arguments, he was induced to
make profession to be u Union man.
On the 9th inst, Gen. Rosscau went a
head II miles, with 1000 infantry and SEQ
cavalry, in search of rebels. They rctun
cd however, without amy "thrillmg adven-
ture," not even getting sight of "secosh,'
and since then we have put no confidence
in reports of bands of rebels being in our
vicinity.
We are cncampcd on the line of the Lou
isville and Nashville railroad, which is in
good running condition between this point
and Louisville; but ahead it has been dam
l,.H ,In1c mud ,,t oil
advance until it is repaired This state of
affairs is very unpleasant to the members
of the 49th for on number of accounts
they are anxious to get further south. One
thing, we want to get further south before
winter, for we cannot protect ourselves IA
gainst cold weather in camp, like we have
been accustomed to do at home Another
is, we came for the purpose of cleaning
out the rebels" and we would like to ac-
complish the object of our mission. Our
Colonel induced us to believe when we en-
listed, that we would be led forward fully
as fast as we wanted to go; and the men
are anxious TO go farward and repair the
railroad, and thereby prepare for the trans
Some of the men have mcasels, but gen
orally they are healthy and in good spirits;
but their spirits would be better if they
had their overcoats; Though they expect to
receive them in few days;) for the wealth
er is rather cool for comfort, especially
the nights, with the present supply of
clothing.
There is not a little complaint against the
quartermastcr of this regiment, for that
functionary appears to conduct that depart
ment more for his own benefit than for the
comfort of the soldiers. Last Sunday he
endeavored to palm off some rotten pork
ON the men, and refused, with an oath, to
take it back when his attention was called
to that fact; but tho Colonel was appealed
to and he concluded to take it back rather
than do worse.
Attached to this regiment is very good
brass band, and Secretary Cameron is not
alone in his view respecting such insttu,
tons, lie thinks they are more cost than
profit, and we concur with him, and think
if the amount of money they receive has to
be used for the benefit of the army, it could
be applied moro advantagcously in some
other manner; for they add to the efficiency
of All army about as much as would an equal
number of katy-dids.
The 49th to-day received 80 new tents
which makes quite an addition to our can,
vass city, and add not little to the comfort
of the soldiers; for instead of ! 8 or | 6 being
crowded into one tent, only or 10 arc now
apportioned to one.
The name Kentucky was given to this
county by its original inhabitants, and il
their language it was significant; meaning
dark and bloody ground" This name was
given to it by the aborigines, because or
its soil they fought many sanguinary bat
tics. The name continued to be appropriate
during its first settlement by the present
race, and, sad to relate, tne name appears
to be more appropriate now than ever be
fore; for Notwithstanding all her efforts tC
the contrary, the soil of Kentucky is now
occupied by near 100000 opposing hosts
Bucllner is said 10 be apprehensive that We
intend wintering in Kentucky, and we fee
like saying what will he do about it, for W.
intend to choose our own place of winter
ing, Providence permitting. 1t is reported
that Buckner is within few miles of III
with a strong force, intending to dislodgt
us, and if he succeeds | may have a sorry
tale to relate at some future period; bn
fighting for the right, and relying upon th'
strong arm OF Jehovah for aid, we expec
to succeed. If we pass through The battle
and this "tuneful tongue is not stopped un
timely" may have some exciting news tC
relate; till then adieu. A. p. Donaldson.
Nov.I. No Buckner yet, but our com
manding General has sent the women from
camp, and has also sent away the famileI
in the immediate vicinity, and this looks
like he thought there was mink in tht
swamp" A. p. d.
BSy~The National Intelligencer says tina
among the arrivals at Washington last weel
was Col Charles S. Todd, an aid 10 Genera
Harrison in 1872, aud Inspector General o
the army. His mission there is to offer hi
his services TO the Government by again
girding on the sword which he wore witt
/. ! so much hOnOr in his aorIv manhood Tho