New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-24
FROM THE SEVENTH REGIMENT.
Of The n. Y. Tribune.

FROM THE SEVENTH REGIMENT.
Correspondence Of The n. Y. Tribune.
CAMP CAMERON. Washington, May q, 1861.
1t is curious fact, but none The ess true on maj ac
count that we have TO look for news almost eXci'-
sivey to the NewYor papers and that, too not only
IN relation TO items Of general interest, but actually lii
reference to our own movements.
The runors about the camp would, Judge, average
about fifty per diem. One man, who has been all
night on guard will rush into bis tent NJ about H. M,
and surprise his hsawakened mates by an oracu-
lar announcement: Well, boys, we are gong to
march 10 Harpers Ferry When" asks one
Who says sol" inquiries less sangnine man.
" Are YOU iohingl" asks Il third and hasty but en-
phaiic Don't know answers all three at once. And
then follow speculsons surmlses doubts, expressions
of anxious eager delight at the prospect OF getting
something 10 do, instead of lying idle here growing
fat II is useless to attempt TO conceal tie fact that the
Regiment is absolutely aching for some work. never
saw in my life happier, eontented net of men
than those who left Annapolis as Advance Detachment
for then they really had good to believe, may
almost sy TO kaoT that there actual work, serlc
work, before them. But now, for the want Of excite
meut-I do not say Of work in the way Of constant
drils-the men are going into all sors of quiet devry
a few nights ago some dozen twenty men took adj
vantage Of the OccasOn Of certain officer being on
guard, and began peculiar OF badgeriDg amuse-
ment difficult describe, but still difficult TO he
endured with equauimity by the badgtred. A few
but still enough OF your readers Will undertand The
whole affair when siy that the amusement consisted
in calling from different parts of the camp; foarh
Divso-o-o-o-on-balt! !" The consequence of this
- -. Of frut
meanwhile in just the opposite direction breaks upon
the midnight air in meiuous but TO one man heart
rending tones: Fourth Diyirio-o-o-on-balt where
upon Righabout- march on the part OF the chaser
doube-quc dodge The par Of tie clateer; result
ar before then ditto otto, 0d 'nhHUrn, OF until some
party starts something new. In some parts Of the
camp certain degree Of rrepressibe domesucy seems
10 crop out One tent has its kitten, another lie dog
another two crows, anything, in short, TO pet And
is curious 10 see how there pes-except the Crows
are borrowed and jealousy watched In front OF some
of the tents limitations OF eOurtyards are made with
sods and small evergreoDs To 20 back 70 rurnors;
Just drop in almoft any hour OF the day, and
you will hear q new one. visit to Alexandra
is no longer practicable cell. stn, there plenty
of men who are constantly stirring up some plan Of
running down there to bring back Secession flag
I
and-Us Tor somebody else). Even late yester.
day, members of the companies volunteering for
tbs duty but visions of red tapestry cours- martial,
etc., were presented to them, and, with elongated
phiz, they made up their minds to wait There s the
inevitable question of being sent home "Orders will
be ont tomorrow "Nc they WON'T" " heard that
we were to 90 home neyt week." 1.-TWO months
longer" sincs out another man. "Wbat and DO
H. d t.tl. q LIT
us make up a party in the regiment, hire ID email
steamer 90 down to the Gulf up the Alabama River,
march rapidly to Montgomery, and capture JEFF.
Davis and carry him back 10 New-York, TO be exhib-
tied by Barnum;" and not a but Gays Count
me ill.," And by Jove they mean it. And 30 they
90 on specializing, vsgsrizDg, and wishing. Then, to
while away spare minutes cannot Say hours-come
hayonet fencing gymDastic exercises, games Of ball.
mock parades funerals of salt Junk, etc. One very
notable and interesting feature of conversation is in
relation 10 members OF the regiment receiving COM
missions in the Army, OF in volunteer regiments. Of
fcers are being supplied in large numbers from our
regiment Five men from one single company, only
above the position of private, and he a sergeant
have received commissions in one regiment alone
three of the rank of captain. One Brigadier com.
mandaDt wants twelve captains from Tue 9TH 1t is
really sad to them leave in such numbers. All
DO is 10 wait for chance 10 do something as
ace are.
One real benefit has this expedition worked for US.
Ii bas brought about feeling which will result in an
eDtire change Of our present oldfogy uniform. No
tight-bodied drers-coats; more pretty white
cross-belts 10 hamper down; no more heavy, stiff
cape, no more fashionable pantaloons. Give us a
little time alter We get home I. e. if We do get there,
and we will show you serviceabe, neat, and mex
pensive uniform There 10 be but sentiment
now in this respect. DO you think New-York viii
know US IN a new rigl