Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-10-12
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THIRTEENTH RECT. n. C. VOLUNTEERS.
20 : CAMp ELLIS, FaiYa~ Co., Va,
October q 1851.

Mr. EDIToR thinking that an occasional line
FROM our regiment might be Of some interest to your
readers, especially to friends at home snatch
moment this saezving to give you few items con-
ceraing oar movements and whereabouts just now
We are located on the road leading from Fairfax u
H. to the statscs, on the Railroad of that name
about equally distant between the two places. Our
reEitneRt the 18th is in Gen. Earlys brigade TO-
gether with the 9Th n C. State troops, Col. McKae
and the eth Va Vols and one company each OF
Artillery and Cavalry. The officers of our regiment
are Col. Jno F. Hoke 1t Col. i. w. Leak MAJ. ~
H. Christie, Adutant, S. j. Young, Surgeon, X. ..
Hicks, Quartermastcr, Capt E. G. Cheatham Som-
laissary, Capt. J. F. johnson, Chaplain, Rev. T. Al.
Berry-eo npany officers, Capts. Hariee, Seasie,
Cochran, Webb Horner, McCorkle Blacknai, far-
ris Amis aud Johnston
We have the most unbounded confidence in the
courage. Judgment and ability of Col Hoke. lie
possesses in an eminent degree that hrmness ana
GOODNESS on the field and that kindness and care Tor
the health and comfort of his troops, which are
necessary to constitute great and good comrnan-
der. Under all the hardships and pr:vations TO
which our men have been exposed, they have man.
Tested the greatest cheeruneSs and willingness TO
march at moments notice TO meet the enemy, even
though arrayed against ten times their num0er.-
We have not been in an engagement but have oeen
ready and at hand since the 22nd Of July-haVe
marched all over the country in search OF hght,
and have been quite in sight Of the enemyS lines,
and in full view of Alexandria and Washington
We have suffered much from sickness, and have lost
some Of our best young men, but our health is now
much improved, and we hope soon to have our full
regiment we'll and ready tor duty.
But to return to our movements, IRON whtcn
hive wandered. l must give you a little idea OF
what call the "pride, pomp and circumstance
of war; by haSty sketch Of some incidents connect
cal with a short trip which we have just taken, and
from which we returned in good health and spirits
We received orders last Thursday night, to cook
Io, raflf IunrC
o'clock 4. NJ. The order came at O'Clock, and
the camp soon alive with the din and noise in
cident to such hurried preparations. We were I'M
der arms at the appointed time and took up the line
of march to Sanks Crossroads, where we arrived
before daylight distance of three miles; We re-
manned all day awaiting farther orders our baggage
and tents which had followed us being still in the
wagons. At night we put up our tents TEMPORARY
ly, and on the following morning were ordered TO
proceed to Springfield. By this time, it had conf
menced raiEing rapidly, and the roads were wet ana
muddy; however, went forward without nlnch-
ing, and arrived at destination about shutdown,
the distance being IL miles. Here We commenced
preparations for the night by bivOuacking in
the bushes, tents and baggage being LETT be-
hind. Though within q mile oil the
enemy, We soon were drying our clothes, and cook
ing scanty meals around blazing fire, and were
cheerful as if all peace and quiet around US
but all earthly pleasure is eeng and tranSltory,
We were soon aroused from "leafy abode" by
the order from Colonel to form the lire OF battle
Immediately. We sprung up without delay, and IN
five minutes were in line and ready for orders. We
ascertained that our next point was Anandaie
small village some three miles distant After wait
ing several hours for the arrival OF our advance
pickets who had been ordered in we started thrO'
the dark, road almost iuIpaSsable on account
of the mud. Arrived at Anandale in due time, as
We were expecting to meet the enemy there, but
found every thing in confusion and general move
ment of troops, artillery wagons, &c, all indicating
backward movement As our advance from Ma
sons and Munson's Hill, Springfield and Anandale
were falling back upon the AccOtink, small stream
or run some three miles South of the village, we
ordered proceed to ford on the stream, and
there protect ourselves by temporary earth-works.
We arrived at daylight aud closed long and tire
some march by wading the creek. The men were
much exhausted, and threw themselves the
ground for an hours rest After reposing a short
time, they were aroused, and formed on the banks
OF the stream, where were stacked, and the
work of throwing up entertainments commenced
Two companies were thrown across the stream, to
protect the road leading from Anandale, and were
stationed near the residence of Mrs. Fitzhugh,
lady of wealth, who is connected with the families
OF Gen. Lee Gusts, and other distinguished F. +.
VS.. This estate is of the finest in this section
Of Nirgina-the grounds laid off and decorated
III splendid style and all the surroundings indicate
ease, wealth and refinement We were in hourly
my were occupying Springfield, and advancing their
scouting parties near our lines. Our men evinced
the greatest anxiety to see them, and were deter
mined to dare all and do all that could do if at
tackled. Many exciting reports came in-and fire.
quent discharges of cannon and musketry were
heard, bat we were again destined to have no bat
tie, as the enemy did not advance | must here
mention a sad accident which occurred with one of
our companies while on picket duty. Captain Nc
Corkle was stationed in advance and while on post,
one OF his men fired on of our courers who was
approaching in the night, from the direction of
Anandale; he inflicted severe wound which caused
the death OF the man the next day. We have as
certained that the deceased was a most excellent
young man Of this State and his unfortunate death
is much regretted; but have the qualification to
know that the accident did not from any care
lesSneSS misconduct of the who fired the
gun, from any want of instruction from his Cap
tain or other officer OF our regmeht-but from some
niscOnceptiOn of orders, want of proper in
structions the part of the officer of the day. who
belonged to another regiment, there being three
regiments at the position on the creek.
We were particularly DESTROYS of having an en-
gagement while here Col. part of the
time in command of the post and we were satisfied
that he only wanted an opportunity to make the
18th regiment shine among the best but the oppOr-
tunty did not present ITSELF and after remaining
five days. we were ordered back to camp.
We can form no definite idea of what the move
ments of our army will be, in the fnture-but from
oil that we and learn from those acquainted
with military matters, [ am convinced that some
important movement is now on the tapis. The
falling back from those positions which We had
formerly occupied-the completion of our batteries
on the Potomac-the recent arrival of President
DaEisat Gen. Beauregard's headquarters, all point
to'some great and uomentous event; but our CON-
Inanders very prudentiy keep their own counsels,
and entirely satisfied, and ready at all times
to follow wherever they lead. We are becoming
accustomed to the hardshps ana Inconvenience Of
camplfe, and cur men all seem satisfied and deter
mined to do their duty and should We be called on
to meet the invader in battles magniicently stern
array" we hope that our eupduct on the field will
be such as shed additional lustre upon the bright
fame of our glorious cid State. .--.@ a.
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