The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1861-08-16
Our Military Correspondence.
CAMP CREIGHTON. near Sum-

EDITOR DEMoCRAT Since my last
letter 10 you, have pursued the even
tenor Of my way, having been engaged in
no great battles, and won no great viclo.
lies. We have had some slight skir-
misheS, which tended to relieve this con
slant marching Of its monoiony. While
at Camp Easement, near Bulltown. we
killed one rebel in skrmish. All the
regret we had, was, that we did not
succeed in killing dez.n.
think my last letter TO you was writ
ten at Weston. Since then we have per-
formed march Of $50 or 900 miles, built
n half mile of Notifications, and done lots
of other ohunny things. We have been
close on the heels OF Wise's forces, for the
last hundred miles, but thus far they have
run too fast for us. We supposed they
were TO make a stand at the ford above
Bultown,. on the Little Kanawha, but
when we arrived there. the main force
had left for Flat Woods. only few strag-
lers remaining. These rhscals got or
hill in our rear, and cheered for Jeff Da.
Wis. We opened fire on some Of them, but
they were too far away 20 effect much.
At the ford, we met Col. Tyler with
large force, swelling our number TO
about 340O. With this force we moved
on toward Sutton, thinking to surprise
them in their camp ut Flat Woods. which
lies about half way between Bulltown and
Sutton. Put, before we arrived there,
they had fled. We encamped directly on
the ground on which they had previously
encamped. We saw where their cavalry
had been stationed. the position Of which
was an available one. SO situated as to be
ready for charge on our lines.
Sunday eve, we moved dowhto Sutton.
and took our position on hill, overlook
ing the village. Sutton is located on the
north bank Of the Elk River. and is the
county seat Of Brax'on County. We
found :he village nearly deserted. no one
remaining. with. the exception Of two or
three families Of women and children.
The slaves are frequently taken further
south. though they are generally left on
the farms, and often concealed. They
are told by theirmasiers that we are a set
Of towards and murderers, and, being
ignorant OF our designs, they readily take
to the woods for ,safety though we oc-
casionally meet some of these contraJands,
who. with broad grin on their faces.
greet us with the utmos. enthusiasm.
At,SuttoD. we we're busy erecting for
tiications, for which we aGerward found
we had no use, as Wise's troops had re-
treated TO Birch Mountain. We imnnedi
ately followed with our available force.
consisting of the Ohio Seventh, Eve COM
panies OF the Ohio Thirteenth, one battery
OF mountain howitzers, (regulars.) and
two pieces lightsrtilery and one company
Of Chicago Cavalry. The Ohio Seven
teenth refused 10 proceed further, as their
time had expired. We encamped the first
night on the Little Birch, and the second
night on the. Great Birch. There we re.
mained till five companies Of the Twenty
third Regiment came up. when, on the
9th o! August, We again pursued OuI
weary way, and reached this Camp at
P. NJ. We are now within miles OF the
advance guard Of Wise's army. The re.
mainder Of his troops. 1000 strong, are
go miles from here. We shall march or
Wise to-day. Whatever may be the
turn OF the battle. we shall endeavor &c
do our duty.
IN our march from Sutton to this place,
we saw some mos: beautiful scenery
Birch Mountain is noted for beauty, while
PowelPs Mountain. (the next one south
OF Birch, is noted for grandeur. From
the summit o! Powel's Mountain, n mos;
lovely panorama Of natural scenery j:
opened up to the view. The view ex
tends for over 80 miles, in south
westerly direction. Kentucky is seen il
the distance also Ohio, overlooking th,
kanawha River. Here and there farm
is to be seen in the distance, with its yellow
fields OF ripened grain. The peaks, al
they are seen rising one above another
look like great body OF water, lashed in
TO fury by the wind. the rocks projecting
frcm the crest of their peaks, and covered
with white moss, giving them the appear
ence Of foam crested waves.
On tho very peak of Powoll's Mountain, Il
comfortable farm house, with nothing o
beauty about II to relieve tho place of III
grandeur. Evory tree 10 cut away from the
house, as If TO open a contrast to tho sidel
OF the mountain below. Tho door wal
crowded with women and children, like
all others in this country, whom not entirel,
deserted. Those mountain passes are noted
for three thiDgs--children. dogs aud rattle
snakes. Co. ii have killed seven rattle
snakes within as many miles. Last evoning
not feoing very we'll. had cup of wate
set on the ground near mo. and on awakinl
this morning. found frog luxuria,ing in il
While am writing, the Band are playing
for guard mounting. john Parmeles horI
sounds al sweet as usual. John is all right
| cannot close this letter without saying
word with regard to Edwin Woods, of ou
Company, who is Geauga Co. boy. He il
Col. Tylers scout. Last night no was taker
prisoner. After being guarded by fivo mer
most all night, no played sharp, and eIudinl
his captors, came into camp safe and II
possession of valuable information. lie is
brave young man, and is doing marked scr
vice for tho Regiment.
j Our Company will soon have the position
Of the right of the Regiment. Capt. Aspe
is senior Capt, and am senior First Lieut.
! Our Company will have the first post o
; honor when our new commissions come on
l would bo very much delighted to SEQ
Chardon paper. Have not seen ono sine,
l came into the State. will keep my friend
posted through your columns, Nc well as ma
be undor the circumstances.
Yours truly, GEO l.. WOOD.