The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-12-12

Wednesdays Chicago Tribune. The members
Of the First Regiment Wisconsin Cavalry, Will
appreciate the compliment conveyed IN the 'ein
"Ropnd- head" when they remember that TINS
was the epithet applied by the Royalists to
Cromwell's Puritan followers, that invlncloie
army which overthrow the corrupt ana tyrah'
nous monarchy aud brought Charles lst to the
block, May out First Cavalry boys htly merit
the iIlustrious name, borne centuries ago by SO
many of their fathers
Core spondence OF Chicago Tribune.
KENosHA, Wis, Dec. 9, 1861.
You are doubtless aware that the First Regl-
ment of Wisconsin Cavalry, Col. e. Daniels, was
recently transferred from Ripon to this city
have become thoroughly conversant with tho
condition and prospects of the regiment, ana
believing that a brief notice Of 1t would be IN
teresting to your readers ask place IN your
columns for the following observations
Colonel Daniels has just returned from wash
ington, whittier he went some days since 10 al
range for the speedy equipment OF the regiment.
He brinps official confirmation of what most OF
us felt to be true, that the recent order OF the
War Department in reference to disbanding GER
tain regiments of cavalry, has no bearing upon
his command. However it may be with other
regiments, the First Wisconsin Cavalry is fix
ed fact 1t will be speedily equipped in the
most substantial manner, and may look for an
early call toward Dixie"
The camp, called. "Harvey," in honor OF the
Governor elect,is situated short distance south
of the city, en- pleasant eminence, command
ing view of the lake. The site IS sandy, so
that no matter how much rain fas,there Is new
er any mud the sand at all times furnishes
clean, good footing.
There are now over eight hundred men on
the ground, aud the four companies yet to be
added are filing up rapidly. Five companies
have received uniforms of excellent make and
material, and the others will be supplied in a
few days.
Tie tents are the Sibley patent, arranged with
reference TO heating and ventilation. They are
furnished with stoves, ard are capable of ao-
commodating sixteen men. The boys do their
own cooking, and in not few tents l noticed
good cooking stoves and witnessed some very
superior cooking done therein.
The management of the QuaTtermasters de-
partment is admirable. A more popular or eff
ticient officer than Quartermaster j. G. Mann is
not to be found in the service to-day He is
the moat Industrious person have seen for
long time. In his store.rooms, although he has
occupied them but few days, system, cleanli-
ness, order and economy reign. Let this fact
testify for many others There is saving of
IA cents per day for each man, upon the Bipon
contracts in other words, over 500 per day
are saved to the Government, and yet the men
are as well fed and furnished as ever they have
BEEN The rations are good and abundant,and
to the regular army allowance are added butter,
vegetables, and many other home comforts
Excellent water is at hand. So that, take 1t all
in all, in point of healthfalness and palatable-
IL C al, 7 salts fad 10
above the great majority offamiles.
1 fear you will think l exaggerate when
speak of the moral, intellectual and physical
character of the regiment; but it will appear
short of the truth to our citizens who have seen
these men. 1t is the universal decision that
finer body of troops it would be difficult to find
anywhere. Without any Intention of disparag-
ing others, not a few regard this regiment as the
flower of Wiscensin's volunteers. Physically
they have been selected with great care and
even then not less than 25 per cent of those or
iginally enlisted were rejected, as coming short
of the Ygid standard. They strong, active,
formed, of good size, and bear upon their
faces the impress of mind and purpose. You
will see very few dull, stolid, contracted faces:
they rather radiate upon you warm, open,g gen
erous glow.
As to the intellectual standing of the regiment
let it suffice to say that there is only one man
in it who cannot write his name, and not one,
believe, who cannot read. In one company there
are thirty-two school teachers in another nine
teen college students, many of them graduates,
while still another, recruiting, is to be made up
of teachers and students.
In morals and manners let these facts speak
The Regiment has been in Kenosha two weeks
and we have yet to learn Of the occurrence of
an act of disorder or indecorum There is no
l. ,I,,s, ho-
fore the men got fully settled in camp, they
were free to come and 90, and yet this freedom
begot no disposition to riot or irregularity.-
Poitenes, cheerfulness and self-respect mark
the manners of the great majority. Such is the
state Of subordination and correct public opin-
ion iu their ranks that it is stated authoritative
IT, if twenty-five men were removed tIom the
Regiment, there would be n 0 necessity for plac-
ing guard, so far as the remainder are con-
cerned. A few nights ago, at meeting OF the
"Kenosha Temperance Alliance" some forty
or fifty men signed the pledge. not, as they re-
marked, because they Were not temperate, but
for the influence and as an additional safeguard.
Since the arrival of the regiment in town,not
only are the churches crowded with worshippers
and listeners from camp, but those earnest SOL
diers have infused a new and marvellous lille
into the churches themselves. This is certainly
something unusual for military organization.
The men sing in the chons, throng our bible
classes, take the lead in our prayer and COME
renee meetings, and in many ways show that
they are no noyices in these clements Of Chris
tan culture.
Said clergyman of this cily to the writer a
few days ago. L feel myself inspired with
double energy since those serious, attentive men
have joined my congregation"
These are but few of the points that might
be presented on this interesting subject. Such
men as these are the true soldiers and carry
with them the assurance of victory. The loyal
cause demands pure hands clear heads and true
hearts, and the menof the 1st Wisconsin Caval-
ry are not unworthy to assume the task of vim
dicating it.
Wisconsin owes much to the untiring energy
and singe-mind edness of Col. Daniels for gath
ering such noble baud of men around him
ResDectfully l.. c..