, 1861-05-25
NOTES FRDm CAIRo.
Letters from Efaerent STAND PoInts,

y CHICAGO, May "a, 1851.
Editors Chicago Tribune: >*.,.;.S>
have Just returned from i moet agreeable
visit 10 the several Camps at Cairo and its
Eeighhorhood It Il almost incredible that
10 much could have beer, done In such brief
perlod and the Thousands Of our fellow clti-
zens who, one short month ago, we're busily
engaged in the peaceful purauits Of Life, should
hare sprung forth, as: If by magic, into q well
drilled and disciplined army, fh4 gEoVn ana
complete, n 81 It's arrangements and appont.
ever, and equally influences all native and
adopted, to accomplish In the briefest period,
and most perfect manner, WhatEVer may be
determined on ; the emulation being who
shall best nnd most speedily accomplish It.,
II, actively and systematically at work, and
the most perfect harmony and good fellowship
preFaIls. Gen. Prenttss seems almost to pos.
sess nhigulty, as he IL at uu points requiring
attention, reviewing the troops, inspecting
operations and Issuing ordera, with the cool
veteran. In eseyt thing he Is ably. actively
and efficiently assisted and sustained by hts
stad, regimentM dnd company of1cers and
thus, while every duty Is performed with tho
utmost certainty and ceierity, there Is no
hurry, hustle or confusion. It Is certainly
must be g5atising to those haying ftends '.st st
q lis actIvity I'D diligenee, ii The the Utmost pa:
ternal care is exercieed to secure the comfort
md heslth Of the troops. The Camps are
fIed On elevated grounds, forming streets OF
lanee, which are thoroughly rounded aud
drained. The utmost attention is given to the
cleanliness Of the troops themselves and Of
!, tie grounds, tents and surroundings the
food Is abundant, of excellent quality and well
prepared each tent hss plank floor, with
plenty Of hay making excellent aud Portable
bcde,and each company is furnished with abnu-
dance Of pure, filtered Ice water. The drill
iug IS severe, occupying several hours each
day, and is most cheenu11y performed BY the
soldiers, Who fully appreciate It's benefits, not
cnly IN teaching them the arts of Har, but In
strengthening and indurating their frames to
endure its hardships. The officers are 1oTed
by their meu, in the strongest acceptation Of
that term, and hence tho willing and cheerful
obedience that attends every order; and fur
ther, heard several Of the soldiers say, and
1t appeared to be the general sentiment, that
they would cheertu1ty screen either Of their
officers from woundB or death, By the inter
position of their OWN bodies. This devotion
I fe owing to no la1itJ Of discipline, OF undue
indulgence. but to the severe Justice Of the
right, and nothing more. The men are In fine
condition, healthy, active and lively, with a
auperabundance Of animal spirits, that gtTe
activity and elasticity to every movement.
The Hospital Depart tme ent, instituted By the
perseverance, and care Of Doctors Sims and
Haven, Of Chicago, and supplied and sustain
ed by the ladies Of Chicago aud Cairo-hea7eu
b1ess thern-is perfect gem. The building Is
lofty, airy and perfectly ventilated, with CON,
Portable cot beds arranged on each side, hay.
ing ample space between them, and there, In