Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-11-22
ArrnY Correspondence.
cArr Nsvrr, Ky, Nov. lath. 1851.


Cumberland is still remaining at this point
When our large army win move forward Il is
impossible to tell. The indications are not very
fisttering. predict that our division of troops
will not advance very far from this camp. 1t
looks as if we would go into winter quarters
between this point and Green river. ...
Our army is large enough for an advance, but
it looks as il this was peaceful war against the
rebels. Our delays are expensive and give the
rebels time to fortify. There is no need of such
dilatory action. Let tho war be pushed forward
with vigor, for by rapid movements we gain
much. BY remaining here, the rebels gain ev-
cry advantage, and our forces are put to the ne
cessty of reducing strong notifications. Our
movements should be forward, for If any ad-
yantages are to be gained, let our forces gain
them. There is too much red tape governing
the action Of our army. We have remained
here over FIVE weeks, and winter is upon
us, and yet no battle has been fought; no victo-
ry tells Of the bravery of our men, and no tro-
phies tell Of daring exploits forced marches OF
hardships endured by our soldiers for the pres
ervation of the American Union and of Free
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by the Kentucky rebels, they will find us ready
and effective. But it seems as if the army con-
tractors who are plundering from the govern
ment treasury are anxious to prolong this war
for their own selfish purposes. But the people
are getting tired of such extravagant work.
They demand prompt action and efficient
prosecution of this war, until traitors cease TO
nd of he 49, IN tri-
umph over every State in the American Union.
The men around here are secessonists, but to
swear the dogs and let them go, seems to be the
policy of those in power. The rebels are con-
stantly getting information from our camp, and
reporting our acts to their rebel cbieftains.--
Here we see the rebel signals very near every
night, and our picket guards are within gun
shot of the "fdyncl red skins" yet we remain in
active. But we yield obedience to all orders,
however repugnant they may be to our sense of
right and justice. We are government machines
set to any tune it may desire to play.
Yesterday our regiment (the 49th) was out on
picket guard. 1t was gloomy day, the mud
being about knee deep, but it seemed to go well
for change. Companies A and were on the
extreme right, the farthest from camp and at
points where rebel balls have pierced Union
hearts. Company A is from Findlay, Ohio; its
word. Capt. A. Langworthy is one of Gods
noblemen. He is small in statue, but l don't
think any other little man ever had so large a
heart. Lieut.. Sam. Gray is considered the best
looking man in the regiment and is an able and
efficient officer. Lieut.. Davidson was one ofthe
Kansas warriors, and exerted himself to free
Kansas from the blighting curse of slavery. His
fame shall live forever
Lieut.. Gray was out last night scouting and
] learn captured secessionist at dstillery.
The rats get dry, they must come out of their
holes.
Yesterday afternoon about dusk, Capt. Bart
lett and eight men captured four secessionists,
who have been firing upon our picket guards
for a long time back without blOodshed. He
went through a defile in the woods to an old
forsaken house, where would suppose
white men would live and found them in the
garret asleep His entrance aroused the sleep
| ing villains but they dare not resist, and sur
rendered themselves as prisoners. They were
brought into camp this morning amid the hear
ty plaudits of our volunteers They looked
hard
Capt. James Patterson and John, the scout,
are now out scouting. We look for them to-
might. John is a negro and makes a valuable
man in the scouting service.
The regiment have received their overcoats.
They are dark blue. The boys satisfied
with them, and make good appearance,
Kentucky's fairest daughters do not compare
with Sandusky county girls. They not so
large or handsome. But 1 find the school
marins" are from the North, hence the people
here have some advantages which we enjoy at
Ehome.
Our boys have built bake-oven They are
great on improvements and their inventive gen.
Iius has been let loose Daniel jacobson seems
to be ahead so far in that line. The oven is a
perfect success, and better bread cannot be found
any where than that baked in it. 1t is an old
fashioned mud oven, and it might be said of it,
science directed and Corporal Wilson executed.
Ours is the Printer Company. Five printers
belong to it, and tOe toiH set the type and take i'm
pressiOns rhen re gel to BOiOli'lg Green.
Without Dragging, our Orderly Sergeant, John
Kessler, cannot be beat search creation over
he is always ready, ever willing, and always at
+ tentive to the wants of the men, He is respect
: ed and loved by all.
Our regimental officers are good Col. VIM
c H. Gibson is o. X. The men will fight fo
o Bill until there is nothing left to fight for IL
}. is familiar with all, but is endowed with Ro
4 man firmness, never hinching, and always at hi
post. He is the right man in the right place.
Our Lieutenant Colonelis A. NJ Blackman
b formerly of Fostoria. He was in the three
/. months service, Captain under Col. Morton
in the Ohio 2lst regiment. He left history in
Western Virginia which the rebels will not very
: soon forget. He is courageous able and eff
clent, ana all the prOnciency that mas been made
= in drill by the 49th regiment is due to him.
Our Major is Levi Drake, of Putnam county
Ohio. He was through the Mexican war, is
military by practice and inclination, good of
8 ficer and a brave man.
Our Chaplain is Rev e. H. Bush, son of Eras
f, tus Bush, Of Fremont. He is gentleman anC
a scholar, always attentive to the spiritual want
i of his men.
n Of Adjutant G. A. Norton nothing need b
d said by me; he is favorably known by all Ere
II monters.
: Col. Crittenden's s 9th Indiana regiment clean
. ed out Rains store and dwelling houses at No
lin. Rains was connected In burning bridges
They took his chimney down, kicked all The
siding off of his house and store, and applied his
: goods to their benefit. Every thing was thor
5 Oughly cleaned out
Our army is increasing in strength all tn,
time. Troops are continually pouring in at thil
point Hurry MP the 72nd, for we need NOR
J. men in Kentucky. Union men Of Sandusky
a county, come TO our rescue. Come and go will
= us upon the battlefield and there prove your
: selves worthy of your ancestry. Let il not b.
said you was unmindfui of the deeds Of brave
Y Try exhibited by George Croghan and his littl
a band Of heroes who 30 nObly defended For
Stephenson. Come as the waves come, clearini
out every thing in your course.
y To-day our regiment received orders TO b
Il ready at a moments notice TO march. Wher
to OF when it is not known.
John Tally came here with Col. Gibson ant
!. Joined Company II. He used to be a carpente
at Fremont. He makes good soldier.
= The men in our regiment are in good healtl
!, land are always in good condition.. They hav
v lbeen seriovslv expOsed but have SO far luckil