Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-10-15

juicy days and dark nights, when thew are ohi;aaa
to endure the merciess peltngs of ihe storm
ihe erloyments OF the present hour absorb all
dlsagreeable rec0llections. Whnt n hnnnv con
stitution OF the human mind which disposes the
being to seize upon the fieetiug moment. and
avail himself Of the sources Of enjoyment within
hls rcach, without retrospecting periods when
there were annoyanGes aud discomforts or an
ticpating troubles that may never come If ona
should get tired Of communion with himself and
fancy some other society. he can be gratifei. for
he has but just to step outside Of his tent and
advance few PAGES, and he will meet with
friends with whom he can confer.
AZ tho first tattoo Mt night when the drum
mers aud hters march up and down between the
officers and company tents, playing spiritedly.
the company parade grounds, which a moment
before were deserted, swarm with the men who
arc soon formed iuO line preparatory to roll call
aud soon the almost continuous "here |" is heard
from all the lines on the encampment in response
to the call OF the Sergeant. The same thing Ia
gone through with at reyeille, at o O'Clock in the
morning. One is abruptly snatched from the
embraces of morpheus by "Yankee Doodle" OF
some other equally inspiring tunes from the mu-
sicans passing iu front of his tent. II he has 10
be aroused BY noise at all, the noise of good
music acts ms kind Of salyo to feelings slightly
ruillcd by the necessity Of turning out 80 early,
MOST peoplo-we mean men--get up in the morn
lug just little bit mad, at lenst they are petu-
liant, little given to irascibillty and it wouldn't
require any great provocation to cause an exhi.
htion OF temper. IL is q consequence of being
elected from the rosy aud parRdasioal realms Of
| dream land into the cold nnd unsenti mental
world of stern realities where the first thing that
| greets him is the Consciousness Of puneent
| pinch OF cold and Il surface of white tent cloth.
and q line full Of coats scarfs and unmention-
ables suspended over his head. But if he has
| to be awakened at all, he can submit TO the ne
cessity more philosophically, if good music s
tho agency hc Immediately throws the blankets
oil OF him, gets up in perfect good humor, whis.
Ting the very tune he just heard played is
well satisfied with himself aud every one about
him and in this nmiable mood washes his
face and hands
| General inspection on Sunday morning yariea
the routine the Field, staff and non-commis-
sloned stan inspect the companies drawn upon
their respective parade grounds, the tents md
clothing; an inventory is taken of axes. hatcbets
spades and picks, which are al brought out
All are in their finest attire, the officers are re-
splendid with sword, sash aud belt. and the whole
Affair is quite imposing.
To-day after inspection, the men were marchad
into the centre of the wood where tbey were
formed into hollow square, aud the Chnplain.
under the spreading branches of the noble trees
expound the gospel, the soldiers were attentiye
and respectful. Dress parade was held in tbe
afternoon in the presence of large assemblage
OF persons; il was leautiful spectacle and
calculated to inIuse a military spirit in the be-
holders brass buttons, gilt plates aud cleaning
mu9kets had charming effect
The Regiment has received orders to move IN
another locality, hut We are unable to sav nj
what precise time it will make the advance
BOuthwArd
Yours, B,tty