, 1861-07-20

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Especial Correspondents OF the Chicago Tribuue.1
CAN'T Rot1A, HEADQUARTERS 13rx = II: B KEo.
The first cry when reached the lamp Was
Hare you got TRIBUNE? We're dying for
= CHICAGO TRIBUNE" and the one had
brought in my pocket for this very object Was
as eagerly seized as IT 1t were the latest buile-
tin Of Presidential election. The boys say
they can get st. Louis papers, hut they don't
compare with their old Illinois papers,
Camp life did not begin very auspiciously,
as far as weather il concerned, for 1t had bsen
raining about twenty-four hours, and the camp
ground waa not unlike slough. But the
comfort that weather and ground failed tog give,
officers and men fully made up. First Of all,
Lieutenant Williams, whom You Of Chicago
al know, deserves the highest praise for the
manner in which he engineered our private
expedition to this point, and the excellent care
be has taken Of your correspondent.
By him was given the first introduction to
camp life-and very pleasant one it waz-
Sut1er Hyde first took us in hand, and very
bountnully satis1ed cravings that had become
quite ferociout In the long ride from st. Louis.
Lt.-Col Gorgas worthily fills tie office OF
and he is exceI1ently supported BY Major Par
fridge, Quartermaster Henderson and Adju
taRt Porter. A11thcse gentlemen, particularly
the Colonel and the QuarteTmaster, have
| shown the utmost courtesy since my arrival
ard have provided everything for my comfort,
| where the Watchfu1 care Of the Co1onel's right
bower, Thomas, furnished every comfort. It
was rare night for the first In camp. The
rain pouring necessarily, yet penetrating the
! canvas only BY its dampness, and your cores
| pondent slept as calmly and comfortably as
| ever within brick wallis.
| house, where was introduced to select
| company OF eeceseionists. They were brought
| In couple Of nights ago from point about
| fifty miles north of the camp; having given
| snch satisfactory evidence Of their attachment
they should be taught allegiance to another
standard. The expedition Was made BY Capt.
Bushnell, senior captain Of the regiment
Lieut.. Dntton and Lieut.. Cole with fifty men,
Yesterday scontrabandh came into camp,
but he was promptly sent back.
ago, under command Of Major Partridge, Capt
Noble, Lieut.. Everett and Lieut.. Brlnckerho1
with one hundred men. They went forty miles
into secession district and came upon nesi
Of eeceshers. They vanished as soon as ou1
men came in sight, but two were shot. Forty
mules and horses were brought back and be
came the property Of the o. 8. Government
Very many OF the people Of this district ars
good Union men; at least, they profess Unfo1
Sentiments, and willingly take the oath, bu
there are nests Of traitors about In the coun
| try engaged In sending supplies to the rebe
forces. The 18th is doing excellent service Il
breaking up these.
AL the way from st. Louis here the star
and stripes were flying in the different towns
| and the soldiers on the train were greete'
with loud and apparently hearty cheers.
Before closing let me say word for tn
P1antera' House In st. Louis. 1t is not neces
ssry to praise 1t to Chicago citizens, as 81
many of them have their own experience a
proof But 1t is pleasant to be able to say
word Of appreciation Of the courteous tres'
ment and good fare their guests enjoy.