Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-12-23
Our Army Correspondence.
Special Correspondence Of the Cincinnati Press
= CAMP NEAR GREEN RIVER, KY,
l. |. nncannhar IL 1891

tspecial Correspondence Of the Cincinnati Press.l
p CAMP NEAR GREEN RIVER, KY,
December Is, 1861.
After march of fifteen miles over one Of
the best roads ever travelled, find myself
safely ensconced in as pleasant location as
man could wish. The camp is situated some
eighteen miles from Green River, where, l
am informed, Buckner, with some $4,000
rebels, awaits to meet us. At all events
think we are ready and willing to extend
martial courtesies with them.
The "bloody Tenth" came over with $50
strong under command of Major Burke,
Captain O'Dowd leading the advance. Then
followed Colonel Len Harris, of the Second
Ohio, with as fine regiment ss man could
wish to look at. Colonel Marrow, of the
Third Ohio, was in the advance, with an ex.
cellent disciplined regiment General Mitch
ell is at present the commanding officer, and
is very much beloved by the entire brigade.
Colonel Smith, of the Thirteenth Ohio, is
expected to join us to morrow, with as good
q regiment as ever marched l could give
you a more minute account Of our position
and force, but am not willing or allowed to
do so just now; therefore | must keep quiet
for a few days, and confne myself to
| the readers of the PREss may rest as
sured, that the first news will reach them.
There was some heavy cannonading to-
| day in the vicinity of Bowling Green, sup
| posed to be between General McCOok and
the rebels. We leave here tomorrow at
four o'clock A. NJ, and the Lord aud General
Buel only knows whittier. Every thing is
kept quiet and still; no man knowing where
| he is going to until he is actually on the
| Tbia 10 ri0ht for many thinOu have
been unfolded by the press, owing to indis-
Greet correspondents, which might as well
1 have been left alone. There have been many
/ changes in the Tenth Ohio since l last met
them. Lieutenant Nick Lacey from Quarter
master of the Regiment has been appointed
| Brigade Quartermaster. A better or more
competent officer could not be found. II
energy, perseverance and sterling worth are
the attributes of an officer occupying the
position, Nick will be sure to fclfill it to the
letter. Orderly Sergeant Lambert, of Com.
pany A, has been appointed Lieutenant o.
that company. A better selection could no
be made. DR.. II. G. Shaw, of Lancaster, O..
has been appointed Assistant to DR.. Muscroft
and from all appearances he is an ethclen
officer, and very much beloved by DR.. Mus
J croft and the men of the regiment. John
Hogan, of the Adjutant's Department, i
also / understand promoted to Lieuten
ancy, very Just reward for his energy ant
perseverance. Luke Murrin, of the Quarter
masters Department, | understand, will b
appointed Quartermaster Of the Regiment
| This is doing well for the brave Tenth. To
, morrow the Tenth are to lead in the ad
l vance, and their friends may rest assure
t that the regiments in their rear will witneE
i some tall walking.
f CAMP WooD, December 1S.
a Reached here from Camp Nevin at abor
10 g. al
night Some few companies of Colonel Wi
e lch's regiment had an engagement at Gree
e River, where ninety rebels were kille
! among whom was the notorious Colon
Terry, of the Texas Rangers. Our loss WI
ten killed and thirty FIVE missing. The rel
els had two pieces The fire was kept I
II brisk for a considerable time. Willich's me
e fought bravely against such great odd
n Some twelve thousand soldiers passed
here this afternoon by railway and on foe
and, as now write hear the bands Of Sc
eral regiments playing national airs, and &
marching to meet Buckner and his myrm
0 doDs--probably before tomorrow. Some
y the brave fellows will bite the dust before
a morrow's sun sets. l will try and be the
b to see, and send you word-of Buckner's
= feat.
e Among the arrivals here to-day motto,
l, DR.. Black burn and Colonel Jones, of Ciuci
~ ~ natl. The former is Brigade Surgeon, and
~ ~ am glad to learn, is very energetic a.
sC watchful of the men. At all events, bO
as officers and men have the greatest confden
le in him az a surgeon and friend.
ne General Mitchell, of Cincinnati, commsn
Us this division. ra
Lieutenant Joseph Hoban, of Company
y Tenth Ohio, has been appointed Captain
l' Company b. A better selection could not
le made, for Lieutenant Hoban is an old 81
= dier of the regular army, who knows
y duty, and will discharge it.
IS CAMP JEFFERSON, Thursday, Noon.
IS Another skirmish took place yesterday
'e Green River. The particulars have not be-
et able 10 ascertain up TO present, but will t
and send you the full account this eveniu
l. The weather is very warm-we have a reg
RS lar Indian Summer. Tomorrow | expe
:, we will heve good time of it. The peoI
i here, as general thing, are hospitable, Al
j. differ from those in Virginia in every sen
lie of the word, and from what can learn, tho
l. who are opposed to us will not do as Flo,
g did, but will "toe the mark"
10 / have been shown a new invention {
r, day, which, if approved by the War Depal
3, ment, will be of the most incalculable val
r. to our army. 1t is a knapsack called-anC
re think very appropriately - the soldie
es friend, for in cold or wet weather it is WOE
T. dozen blankets. 1t is composed of No
y fms csnvas, glazed on the outside and lar
Ds enough for man of any size to sleep und
lie without the least danger of getting wet
cold; and, moreover, it is not as bulky
i'd clumsy as the miserable excuses which I
ID men now carry. The invention is Mr.. Be
le jamin Morris, of New Richmond, Ohio, a
ID / have been requested by several officers
ID bring it before the public through the u
Id dunn of your paper SO that it may reach I
<, proper authority who may take action
he it, and put it through. l forgot to menti
y that haVersack is also connected with
lg which answers for a pillow. NJ. E. j
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