Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-05-29
LETTER FROM CAMP JOHNSON.
CAMP JoHNsoN, May 2Ot

CAMP JOHNSON, May 10Th, 1861.
Mr.. EDITOR :-This being cold and rainy
day, and having but little camp-duty to per-
form, thought, perhaps, a line to you, would
not be altogether uninteresting to your rea-
ders. Camp johnson (named In honor of our
Coi.) is situated on the Fair ground, one mile
from Lancaster city and quite close to Wheat
land, the residence of ex-President Buchan-
an. Our quarters would be very comforta-
Bile, If the weather was not so cold. AS " is,
the men do not enjoy themselves as much as
they would if they were properly clothed and
fed. They complain very much about not
having received their clothes; and at times
they are little uprorious on account of not
receiving sufficient to eat. Yesterday, we
were visited by Gen. Neagley. He reviewed
the two regiments quartered here, and ex-
pressed great satisfaction at the manner in
which they acquitted themselves. He promis-
ed to use his best endeavors to have the men
fed plentifully and clothed and equipped as
soon as possible. The ssboys" from Smiths
Mills are in good health, and would enjoy
soldering very much, if it were not for
thoughts of home. / mean those who left
families. When we left home, the citizens
of Smiths Mills and vicinity pledged them.
selves to maintain our wives and children.
We are all poor men, and our families depend
ed upon our labor for their support. We
thought we could trust those who made these
ly and eagerly, to help maintain the honor OF
our beloved country. The first news we re-
ceved from home, was from the wife OF oul
! LIST Lieut., saying that she had at her own eA-
| pense procured enough meat to do her 1oI
| three months, and the night after she received
| it, some poor, contemplate being stole It,
He is known and, unless he makes full resti
tuition, when we get back, we will, Under the
command of our brave Lieut., give him taste
OF soldiers justice. Since then, in every let
ter received, our wives complain of ill treat
ment. Not one or two, but all who have
written to their husbands. When in need OF
any thing, they say they are told to pay the
money or do without it. This they cannot dc
until their husbands receive their first months
pay, when they will send home what money
they can. These are facts, and with such
facts staring US in the face, how can we &C
forward with the cheerful countenance we
should. But there is One that ordereth al
things well, and he will protect those loved
ones we have left behind.
To our friends we send our best wishes, and
they may rest assured, that Clearfield shal
never have cause to blush for the honor of hel
sons now in the army. MAN KENDIC.
Tin the above, our Smiths Mills friends are
complained of as not fulfilling their promises
Perhaps, no arrangements have been made fol
relief? If not, it should be attended to a.
once. There is one remark, however, that We
| wish TO make. 1t is this sometimes person:
expect too much-their demands become rath
er extravagant, and do not exercise the econ
omy that they should. We do not say thai
| this is SO in the above case but, We have
| heard of such, and therefore make the remark
If any injustice is done to the citizens o.
Smiths Mills, in the above, we shall cheerful
| ly give their statement; and, if they have neg
lected their duty, we hope they will attend t'
| it without delay. We do not make these re
marks to censure any one, but for the pur
pose of calling attention to any neglect tina
may exist in our county.-ED. JoURNAL.l