The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-06-19
Letter from the Camp.
HEAD QUARTERS n. j B.,
CAMP PRINcEToN,, June 10th, 1861.

FRIEND BLACKWELL II had intend
ed to write to you before this, but m.
time has been taken up SO much witt
military affairs, that it has been impos
sible You, no doubt, are pleased q
all times to hear from those that hav'
gone forth in the defence of th9i
country and it's flag, and especially
from those that have gone out of you
own town.
The gallant little State Of New Jer
sey has nobly responded to the cal
made upon her-her noble sons going
forth with a free will, proud 20 defen(
those liberties so dearly bought, anC
handed down to us by our forfatherS
that we might ever keep them sacred
and unsulied. 1t is for the defence 0
these rights that we have gone forth
leaving behind US those that are ncal
and dear to US by earthly ties. in whom
we could place all confidence and trust
at all times and we have the assar-
ance that the same feelings prevail il
their hearts-that they will follow us
to obtain that great and glorious OBJ
| iect for which we are aspiring. All
respect and feeling for the rebels is
now entirely gone, and al are united
in the one and great OBJECT, and are
willing to give up everything for its
defence. Even life itself appears to be
of little moment and how troe is the
language of the poet which is SO beau
tifulIy expresstd L, and which is truly
applicable in times like the present;
What ia life
IT'S but vapor
Soon it yanishes away.
We h&ve gone thus fer unnolested,
until we have arrived safely upon the
sacred sol" of Virginia but al
though she comes to US with a sweet
sounding name, yet we do not feel en-
tirely safe, as attempts are being con-
stantly made to attack US from differ
ent quarters, but to no effect The
Union men are continually gaining
strength, not only from one, but every
side. The hearts and hands of all
true patriots are now prepared, not
only for the defence Of OR common
country, but of their homes and their
rights. And why should it be other
wise, when we consider how these
rights and the glorious liberty and
freedom which we now possess were
achieved The cause in which the
American people are now 50 earnestly
engaged, has not sprung from mere
impulse or ambition, but its course is
marked throughout with such emotions
and desires thai it fills the heart Of all
patriots-and that can flow only from
the hearts Of those that are true low
ers Of their country, lovers of the prin-
cipleS and liberty so triumphantly
achieved for our comfort and welfare.
1t is feelings like these that enable us
to press forward fearless Of the COM
ing contest, having the approval Of
Him who rules oil nations
Arouse, then men of freedom ! let
us meet the enemy boldly, and Civ,
them a warm reception in the coming
contest. May the God of battle be
with and shield us, and bring us off
triumphant over every foe May the
trials through which orr country is
passing tend to strengthen the bonds
of the Union. Soon may the sound
of clashing steel and the roll Of the
stirring drum be done away, and not
be heard again in this free and happy
land, except for peace.
The New Jersey troops are now en-
gagged in throwing up breastw0rks near
the Potomac, in which the Lambert
vile Rife company perform an active
part. This company has gained q
high reputation by. conducting them
selves in q soldicr-like manner, and for
which they have received great praise
from other companies belonging to
this (the 3rd,) and other regiments.
This is owing in q great extent, to
the strict military training they have
received from their worthy and re-
spected captain, A. ", Angel, who
has won from his company that respect
and esteem which nothing can erase.
Our other officers, though Of less no
toriety in point Of rank, are much re-
spectcd by the members Of the COM
pany. The whole company Is banded
together as one, and will sacrifice all
they have for the protection of that
Star Spangled Banner which SO proud
ly waves, "o'er the land of the free and
the home of the brave"
That star-spangled Banner, Of
World renown fame, may it
Soon. In triumph wave over all,