Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-06-01
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epecint Letters from Camp Donnfsen.
HRAD.ouARTun GUrHRIr GRAYa1
CANP DuESIsoN, Nay 81.
To hs EaasTs of NJ Dolly Prs.ss b
The excitement caused by the Hsecond
call" has lnterfered somewhat with the
usual exercises Of the camp. Groups Of
SOldiery gather here and there discussing the
all important question, and 50 far does the
Influence extend, that even %Ssntries are
prone to pass you, with the taiismauio words;
three years"
Colonel Mo0oOk, of the Ninth Regiment
informs me that bis men have been provided
with fatigue uniforms, and expect to be
called away ct an early day. Kuspsacks
were distributed 10 a portion Of the Regi.
ment yesterday morning. Fifteen Of each
company of this organization have been pro-
vided with rihed muskets and accompani-
ments, Why so mesger a supply has been
ordered | IN not able to determine.
Were / familiar with military tactics, l
should be glad to describe the " movement
OF this excellent regiment as witnessed this
morning.
Al nine o'clock the men formed for bat.
TALON drill. There were no s~uperfuous
gloves or gilt trsppings, no striped pants or
immaculate shirt-colors, no artificial per-
fumery or unwrinkled broadcloth; but a
thousand brave German soldiers came out
upon the field, clad in rough Government
clothing, ready for fatigue and labor. The
regimental drill was one of the most perfect
actions l ever witnessed. First in line, then
in column, next in companies, then to the
charge, to assist skirmishers next in a hol-
low square, with lines Of sharpshooters sur
rounding in fine, all the evolutions neees-
sary upon the battle field were gone through
with, with q precision that elected applause
from a large crowd of visitors. The skir-
mishers rushed to the roads, brought up at
fences, and fred with all the rapidly neces-
sary in q regular engagement. The COM
mands were given by the bugle, and not a
voice was heard above the tramping Of feet
as the soldiers moved to the order Of the
notes.
German soldiers have ever been distin-
guished for zeal, ardor and proficiency, and
we may congratulate ourselves in having
regiment 60 worthy to represent us in the
present crisis. The destination of this regi.
meat is said to be Western Virginia. Col
onel McCook is in receipt Of sealed ORDERS"
and, Of course, nothing definite is known as
TO what direction the Ninth will take.
In passing through the German Regiment,
| could not but notice the absence of every
thing in the way of ribaldry and dissipa-
ton. Many were engaged in reading the
Bible, others in singing familiar songs, all
seemingly impressed with the conviction
that they had been called to the perform
aHce of a high and holy duty. Il is the
general impression that, with the exception
Of the Third, this is the only regiment really
prepared for duty. They are thoroughly
disciplined, and under the command of off.
GERS in whom they have the utmost conf
dence. Were there more of this latter
qualification, but few of our regiments
would be found incomplete.
In the Fifteenth, Colonel Dunning, many
companies are all right upon the question Of
three years; indeed, a majority Of the regi-
ment have already volunteered. Much dis
satisfaction, however, prevails relative to
uniforms. The regiments upon this side
have been seriously sighted in this respect,
n the soldiers are disposed to impugn the
motives of the dispensers of faYors. It is
possible, however, that contractors have
been remiss, and not a sufficient quantity of
clothing hes. been received. Unable to
tathom the policy which guides affairs here,
the volunteers are becoming very impatient.
was amused at the evening drill of the
Franklin Guards. If you remember the
Earthquakes" you can readily imagine the
style of this performance. Drawers were
substituted for pants, charcoal outlines for
whiskers, paper for shoes, and past. board
contrivances for caps. A fife and key drum
led the van, and scores of MANNED, crooked
and limping soldiers followed. They pre-.
sented q very grotesque appearance. The
~insinuation that these types of soldiery
Were well set up, is without foundation.
This frolic was designed, of course, as a
burleeque upon the uniforms, or rather the
Ednt OF them, and had considerable effect
You have been informed of the fact that
James Blevin, of Buffalo, N. Y, was drowned
while bathing in the Miami River. The
Guthrie Gray Regiment escorted the body to
the depot with mufled drums aud military
honors.
On this side" wells are being dug, and
the troops are being supplied with excellent
water. The Quarters ef the men are tastily
decorated with evergreens, the streets have
been smoothly graded, and every thing wears
the appearance of cleanliness and comfort.
The officers flourish in sylvan bowers and
grottoes, and there is no lack of shade.
Hotels, restaurants, groceries, &C., abound,
and "any other man" has a whole house to
himself. At the hotels the "bill Of fare" is
suspended at the entrance it consists usually
of "Beef, beef, beef" "Pork, pork, pork
Beans beans, beans, with broiled chicken
by way of variety.
You need no further assurance that the
Guthries are in excellent spirits. Mysterious
looking packages, misshapen bundles, pom
derous jugs and hampers arrive upon every
train, and the roads leading to, the quarters
are dotted with soldiers in gray uniform,
each moving slowly with weighty parcels.
IN the face of all this not a single soldier has
died from starvation, and l need not add
that the Grays are rapidly filing up their
companies.
The Sixth Regiment have sent out recruit
ing officers, n the names of three years
men are being added daily to the list. Elec-
tions have been held in every company, save
two, and the old officers retained, with but
n exception. Mentor and q portion of has
band refuse to enter the thres-years' service,
and other bands have taken their cue from
his lead.
In the vicinity of ALI. Burnett's Museum a
crowd Of admiring visitors is constantly
gathered. The following curiosities have
been added TO this immense collection: A
pack of playing cards represents "a Camp
Dennison Bible" containing but fifty two
leafs; "a little Reddish" is the foe simie of
a certain Colonels nose; q candle is hung up
as "An Article from Greece" then there is
a Sausage from ~BoIogna;"raA Crack Shot,
and underneath IA Cracker" Colonel
Bosley has given especial orders that this
museum shall follow the Sixth Regiment,
and the beasts and reptiles are being trained
to fight.
Mr.. O. @. Peck is the Quartermaster-
Sergeant Of this regiment and administers
TO the diling.
There was a meeting of the German Tegi-
ment last night. Speeches were made by the
officers, and great enthusiasm prevailed.
STEPHE.