The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1861-08-30
From the uHitchcock Guards Of Geauga'
Their Arrival in Camp.

--Thelr Arrival in Camp.
CAMP wooD, Cleveland O., Aug. 96.
DEAR DEMocRAT We'll, here ] am,
In soldiers camp, meath soldiers tent, !
with my old portfolio on my knee, pencil
ing-in accordance with my promise-a
few items for the readers Of the Democrat.
Time will not permit lengthy letter, and
you must be contented with brief one
this time.
We arrived safely here last Wednesday
eve., about O'Clock. Went into quar-.
ters Immediately, and, although it rained
coplously, slept very soundly the first
night. We left Burton about 8 O'Clock,
A. NJ, Wednesday, amid The tears, ,choers
and wavings Of handkerchers Of the citi.
zens and ladies, and hastened on to New
bury. Here hundreds lad gathered to
bid their gallant friends farewell, and
many tears were shed, that told how
deeply struck the pang that must sever
some fond hearts forever. But our
country calls, and we must rot wait. On
to Russell, where we meet band of in.
teresling ladies and school-chidren, with
boquets in their hands, TO present TO the
brave soldier, as testimonial of their re
gard. Silently the ceremony is per.
formed. while many hearty "God bless
you l' is bestowed upon their blooming
youthful heads. No response but the
silent tear--more eloquent than words
can portray. Farewell, girls" and we
move on to Chagrin Falls. Scarcely
within the limits OF the town, when the
shrll notes Of the life and the beat OF the
drum attract our attention, and we find
Captains Hall and WycoG on hand with
their companies, TO escort us in. We un-
loaded marched through the dusty streets,
and were getting somewhat tired, when
we were commanded by Gle left, march, u
and 10 there we were, in the beautiful
yard of Mr.. Blakeslee, where were spread
all the viands Of king, surrounded by q
thousand handsome ladies, whose ever.
hosplabe hands were ready TO pass them
10 the weary soldiers. We were vel
coined by the Hon. Mr.. Blakeslee, who
was responded to by the Hon. Peter
Hitchcock. This reception was entirely
unexpected 10 US, but, be assured, was an
agreeable surprise. We ate heartily, and
then cheered the ladies and citizens Of the
Falls lusti!y--thc best we could do for
them at present. Heaven bless them
May their shadows never grow less
No particular incident occurred between
here and Cleveland, where we safely ar.
rived, as noted above. We are living on
the "top shelf" We like our qaarlers,
all our officers, and a more contented,
happier set Of boys than We are, cannot
be found. On Saturday last, the right OF
the Regiment was secured for US; and we
are now Hitchcock Guards Of Geauga,
Co. A., 4lst Regiment, o. V. NJ" We
shall have rifles with sabre bayonets.-
We are TO be mustered in tomorrow, when
we shall receive our uniforms and equip
meuts.
Last Thursday morning, we held an
election for officers, and the following re.
suit was unanimol.y reached: Captain,
William R. Toles, Of Burton; First Lieut..
Wallace w. Mum, Of Newbury Secont
Lieut., Henry w. johnson, of Middleied
We love all these men, and nothing cal
separate us from them. The appointed
officers have not yet been announced. Ii
my next l will furnish you list OF them
and of the priyates. We have now sbou
80 men in camp. A few more Geaug,
boys are wanted 10 Gil our Company t
the maximum number (1Ol.). The fol
lowing resolutions, with hearty "thret
times three" were unanimously adopted
ReSO'Oed, That we extend to the Hon
Peter Hitchcock. our hearty and sincere
thanks for his kind and generous efforts
in raising this Company.
ReSolved, That tho Burton Excelsior
Band receive our heartfelt thanks for 81
kindly iavoring us with music on differen
occasions, during our organization, anc
for so handsomely escorling US into th,
city OF Cleveland. ..
Resolved. That our wsrmest thanks ar
hereby rendered 10 those citizens G
Geauga County who SO generously fur
nshed teams and wagons to convey us I
this city.
No more atpresent. Yours truly,
+. A. F.