Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-07-12

CANP LYON. July 6.
EDrToRs DEAoCRAT.-I feel that in attempt.
ing to give you an account of our field officers,
am taking upon myself duty which 10 beft.
ting better pen than mine, and would gladly
resign it to . more competent critic. for feel
justified in saying that the field officers Of the
Second Regiment OF Iowa cannot be spoken too
highly Of. and it shall be my earnest eadeavor
to do them full justice.
Col. Samuel r. Curtis. Representative from
iowa to the General Congress of the United
States and formerly Colonel Of the Third Reg.
iment Of Ohio. was elected on the 23d of Nav.
Colonel Of the Second Regiment of Iowa with.
out one dissenting vote. and 60 popular had his
untarnished reputation made him that DO 9th.
er candidate was spoken Of or even thought OF.
His extensive experience in military tactics
gained in the active eng agements Of the Mexi.
con War, and the knowledge of warfare which
he exhibited through that perilous and har.
raising campaign, entitled him to the enthu.
siastic exhibitions OF satisfaction which mani.
tested itself, not only by his regiment but thro'
the country generally. The love Of Justice and
appreciation Of true merit are the leading
characters of the American people, and it is
impossible that a man Of such sterling gu alities
as our respected Colonel should be long in
gaining the merited admiration of her country =.
men. The Coloneis personal appearance is
imposing. his figure large though well proper.
tion. his finely developed head slightly sprink-
led with grey, his piercing black eyes. and
smiling face. coon convinced the soldier that
their Colonel, though firm IN his adherence
to discipline. was naturally good natured,
and would do all in his power for their
comfort and happiness. He entered uDen the
duties Of his important office under the most
Propitious circumstances, and the best proof
OF his competency lies in the fret that TO-DAY
he is as popular in the regiment as when
first elected. His first act was to draft a
code Of rules and regulations, which were
duly published by the Adjutant before the
assembled regiment. They were Immediately
rut into execution by the proper officers, and
the quietness and order which has character
ized our regiment 10 attributable to the wis.
dom OF the regulations. AS a proof of his
Promptne and efficiency. l will state that
the next morning after his election he ordered
q dress parade, to take place that evening.
which order was strictly complied with, though
1t rained In torrents, and the streets we're In
an extremely bad condition, while the firs,
| regiment had never had any dress parade at
ALL though their Colonel had been In com.
mand over two weeks.
As yet there has not been presented any
opportunities for the Colonel TO chow his
proves ia the field, but not a man doubts
his courage, and We are now patiently await
ing the time when be shall 'lead US forth to
BATTLE
Lieutenant Colonel Tuttle, the second in
command. 10 in many respects similar to Col.
Curtis. His principal chara acteristics are firm.
ness. resolution aud strict adh er euce to military
discipline. His friends pronounce him one Of
the best natured men in the world. Colonel
Tuttle is altogether different looking man
from Col. Cortis, being taller and not so
feshy. Col. Tuttl-'s military operations
commenced in the time Of the Mexican War
He did not enter into the active scenes of the
compAign, peace being declared before he
reached Mexico. Since that time he has been
captain of . company in Keosauqua, where he
resides 1t 10 more than probable that Lieut.
Col. Tuttle will be promoted to the rank Of
Col. in case Col. Curtis is made Brig. Gen.
Major Croker. third in command, 10 in
appearance different from either of the former
being rather below the medium size. His keen
eye aud business like appearance convinces Won
at once that he is hot to be fooled BY ANYBODY.
He is one Of the most talented laeyers 10 Des
Moines He has military bearing, aud com.
mands the respect Of the regiment
The Adjutant does not belong to the list Of
field officers N. P. Chapman vas appointed
Adjutant Of the Second Regiment Of Iowa
upon his merits. and never was there . more
just and equitable appointment, Ter though
the Adjutsut has never before engaged In
military pursuits his manner and hearing are
those Of q perfect soldier He is tall,
and just slim enough to be the eoul OF
grace. and he 10 universally pronounced the
finest looking man in the regiment, but be do es
not Say it, All his qualities Of head and heart
are euch % tend 70 endesr him to ali those
whose good fortune it is 10 koow him. None ever
enter his tent without being met with emile
and none ever leave it without feeling the &c.
NAL influence OF his cOmpanionship. In his In
tsrcourse With gentlemen of taste and refine.
ment he is what the French call au fat, and his
good natured smile and willingness TO enter in
to the plans Of others have gained for him the
good will of the soldiers. and nothing would
please them more than to see him promoted.
Wuss WTsSe o. MIN - no iOIo praise, TOP ne II
eminsntiy above 6sttery. and when speak "a
we'll Of him speak the feelings Of the entire
regiment whose love and confidence he has
gained.
And now . word in general and am done
Yesterday We were agrssably surprised By Z
visit from our old friend and fellow cisissu
willard Barrows. Davenport could rot havs
sent more acceptable representative. for any
body Who prstsnds to live in Davvnp .rt, asd
don't know willard" had better get scousins.
Cd With him quicker. Il is evident that ID.
ladies knew what they we're about when thev
sent him to represent them for though he NAV
hsvs passed the Rubieoa Of his lite. be i. :,
ever. fAvorits among the fair sex
The boys were tvsrfloviuR vitl
gratitude to the ladies Of Davenporf for thai,
patriotic kindosss, and we're they sIloved. 4
in days Of yore. to contend for the favor ~
adulstton Of the ladies. by deeds Of proves
and:valsr. the Olyupis asd Pythisa esme
would again be restored; bot ths dev Of ein
gle combat has passed. and the oulv ersss
for using the sword. Il IN defence Of our eoun
Try.
| NJ. Barrovs brought aloss With hi~
trunk fall Of letters and paskases for he bov J
ssd Ae proposed - take bask sith ~ ~
i thing vbleA The boys 0ey viaA - see1