Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-09-08
E,st renn..see aforementioned.
CANT Z0LLlCoFFER, NEAR JACKSBoEO'.
Campbt-n County, Tenn. Sept 4. 1861

Campbell County, Tenn, Sept 4. 1861 (
EDTTORs UNioN AND AMERICAN: | am sgan in
Iuced 10 drop yoH line, hoping from this 10
cslity will be OF some interest The last was from
Cummings. near Knoxville, sInce which time two
sections OF the Artillery (Lieutenauls Falconnet
and CockTIi) have been ordered to this place,
where we have been over two weeks. We are at,
tached to Col. Battles Regiment, which is also en-
:amped here. Col Rains Regiment is twenty-f FIVE
miles in advance of US, across the mHuutsms At
Huntsvi Col Newmsns is five miles above us
at Big Greek Gap. Companies and Battlsns of
cavalry continue TO arrive nearly every day. 1t is
believed there will be large force in this valley
before the end of another week indicating if true
a movement in some direction As to trouble in
Est Tennessee with her own citizens, spprehensons
a dIsm-sed-thep people are fast learning the truth
aud are acquieScing heartily in the position which
he State has assn ned. and even those who we're
foolish enough toleave and GO Kentucky join the
Union forces arc returning, expressing themselves
ashamed of their course A very intelligent gen
,leuan il Clinton small town below this, told me
the other day that he knew of nineteen such in q
ueighbOrhoOd near his own. The truth is, the peO
pie here have been cruelty misled. knd-hearted
out ignorant old man. was 10 camp yesterday look
ing at the guns, calsOns, &c, who told they had
been warned that large quantities of handouts
were being brought by the soldiers TO put on all
who had voted the Union ticket and when one of
our sergeants the day before stopped at the old
mans house to ask the way and get a meal, the
oldest son. of about fifteen years, was frightened
almost out of his wits. Before leaving yesterday he
said that if we found 1t necessary and would call
him. he would enlist and 60 with to drive back
those who invade his native soil under the pretence
of securing him and his from oppression. His is
only one OF hundreds just such cases. Col. Battle
and his officers by their kindness. have done much
In reasuriug these people, and they speak Of them
in terms of the highest respect
The tenor Of cur camp life is sometimes relieved
by incidents here varying the old monotonous fash
baya baa limo
watching the rise and set, eating their meals,
and going through the usual routine of drill, you
have no idea with what glee an order is received
which promises anything of adventure 1t is oil to
the craaking Wheel-almnst refreshing as the
roadside well to parched lips Of way worn travel
ers. The other night as we sitting lOunging
and standing around after supper, Col. b. passed,
calling our Lieutenant in command with him aside,
and after short consultation, party Of us were
ordered to load our pistols and saddle horses. 1t
was whispered we were dispatched to intercept an
armed company of Union men who were coming
across the mountains, but we did not know where
or for what purpose We were destined
We were sent out to arrest Mr.. Keiso, who our
leaders were told likely had a COMPANY of we'll
armed men with him. lie was fresh from Kentucky
was Captain OF company he had raised and car
red there some time ago, and Col 8 curiosity
prompted him 70 inquire if his political sentiments
had undergone airy change since, for which purpose
he was that night brought to camp and next day
sent down TO see Gen. Zoliicofer. 1 suppose Kelso
satisfied him. as be has since been released. He
does not stand well here, though trust his sense
will prevent him doing anything of like nature to
attract similar iuture attention.
The situation Of our camp at this place is highly
picturesque Two miles takes you to the loftiest
peak of The mountain, from which an extensive, and
glorious vie smay be had. Did. you ever see from
a high mountain the sun rise on a fOgl Between
where you stan and the first range the scene
minds Won of the ocean, the trees on the highest
Z m d ulp h. hoe oF
the de-p while away beyond, ill the eye is wearied
with the distance, and the is Only shut in by
he Alleghauies looks like arctic region covered
with snow and ice al! gi!ded by the morning sun
light Frequent pilgrimages are taken to this peak
BY the boys from which, no doubt, maRy sweet
missive is sent TO 1.-The girls we LETT behind us"
Heaven bless them, and those we left behind. We
were sorry 10 leave them. ?.