Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-08-07
CAMP BEE, (near Manassa, Va.,)

August i, lS6l. 80
Mr.. EDITOR: There is news of much impor-
lance here in camp except that the drilling of the
troops goes bravely on and believe that our army
is beginning to become fit for any energeucy-
There is some sickness in camp, but none of Sc.
rious nature. Our wounded are improving, and
many who we thought would die, are recovering
but the sad news comes up to-day of the death of
Lieut. W. P. Mangum, who was wounded severely
in the action He had Bible in his breast pocket,
and was struck on it by Minnie ball, tearing the
book, and severely injuring his lungs. He was the
only son Of Hon. W. P. Mangum, of N c. He en-
listed as private in the Flat River Guards, but
was promoted to End Lieutenancy. He was much
loved by his comrades. Peace to his remains.
Our Regiment at present has only two field off,
GERS, Lieut. Col. Lightfoot and Maj. Webb. Col.
Lightfoot is native Of Virginia and graduated
with distinction at the Virginia Military Institute,
after which he devoted himself to the profession of
teaching He took charge Of Military school, in
Culpepper, Va, where he was very successful He
removed from this place to Hillsboro', n c., having
been elected Professor in the Military Academy
there man of more than ordinary talent be will
doubtless distinguish himself in this great contest
Maj. Webb served through the Mexican war in
the North Carolina Regiment, where he rose to a
Lieutenancy, and is fine officer. Both behaved
calamity in the action of the 21st.
Camp discipline is exceedingly strict here. and
while it is annoying probably is best for us.
We were visited yesterday, by Col. Branch, Dr.
Johnston, Capt Myers, R. A. Caldwell, ESQ.,, and
Rev. A. W. Mangum, from the Old North State
and you have no idea how gratifying it is to see our
North Carolina friends Last Sabbath, we had
fine sermon from the Rev. John A. McMannen, of
N. C. More anon. Y,
SUFFOLK, VA, Aug 8, 1861.
Mr. EDrroR: dislike very much to complain at
such time as this, bat the troops from North Car
DINA have been treated with great injustice Pre-
vious to our leaving Raleigh, the late Gov Ellis and
Adjutant Hoke both gave me every assurance that
the forces FROM the middle and western portions
State would not be sent to the eastern part of Vir
ginia, but they have done precisely what they as
serted should not be done. need not speak Of the
consequences. Look at the list of deaths since We
have been here. Six have died. and the probability
that we shall lose three or four more in as many
days.
We are willing. Unnecessary, to lay down our lives
the battlefield for the honor of the South. We
are here to protect our homes and firesdes but we
are not willing to be sacrificed unnecessarily 1t
seems to me that the better plan would have been
to have sent men from the eastern coast of North
Carolina and other States to this section of Virginia
and sent the forces from middle and western Caro-
lima to Manassas, or some other point in western
Virginia In this way we should have saved great
many valuable lives. - .a ---,.
The soldiers ought to be paid The majority of
the regiment are men of moderate means, and they
are not willing to deprive their families of their tit
tie ALL to appropriate to their own use while in
the army. Time and again they have been promised
their pay for the services they have rendered and
up to this time they have not received one cent
This is not right and hope you will again call the
II they are not to be paid, let them know it and
they VIII make other rr3npempnts
lcannot close without abiding to the kindness Of
the ladies of Suffolk and vicinity. They have been
unremitting in their attentions to our sick in the
Hospital. The 4th regiment can never forget them
have always had very great foniness for the sex,
but never until became soldier, could appre-
clate their dsinterested acts of benevolence and
kindness In leaving home left the dearest objects
to me on EARTH and anything that reminds me at all
of home, affects me beyond expression.
j. w. p, Co. E., 4th N. c. Volunteers.
CAMP ELLIS, (near SUFFOLK, Va.,)
July 81, 1861, g.
W. W. HOLDEN, ESQ.,: have always considered
it discreditable to q man to appear as grumbter,
especially through . newspaper medium, but CIR
cumstances sometimes render honest complaint nee
essary, to procure those things which are Justly
ones dues. wish to call your attention to few
things in which the volunteer soldiery Of our State
are concerned. Our army, as you are well aware,
contains great many men, who were willing to
serve their country in her present emergency, but
who thought it would be unjust to their families to
leave them without some means Of subsstence being
provided for them during their absence. Ample
guarantees for the welfare and protection of their
families we're given them in the way Of PRoxIsEs-
Now. Nj. Editor, how have these promises" been
kepts IN the company to which belong, there
are several 20 who have received letters from their
wives sts ing that they are in the most destitute
cooditun-and in one instances, The wife ssya that