New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-07-10
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WAsHlsGroS, July g, 1861:
There arc No Sundays in war time, and 20 yerter-
dav waited the camp of the let and I'd Ohio Regi-
mcnts stationed seven miles beyond Alexandria, on
the line Of the Alexandria and Hampshire Railroad.
IN tho vov spent an hour in Alexandria, visited the
No,sbal, II 3nse stood upon the SPOT where Ellsworth
foil and within The sanctuary where Washington
worshiped. Strange combination! Nowhere else in
our country do tie extremes Of patriotism and perhdy
frd stronger historical illustrations than IN tlis Old,
moss-eovered grass-lrowD, Virginia town.
Taking the car the only passenger ear tbat was IN
The ated train, by which Schencks troops were con-
ve,ed in range of The Rebel battery on the oath nit
in q half bours time, found myself at The Ohio
camp IL il pleasantly located upon forest slope,
which forms the margin Of beautiful creek Of cold
spring water The bo,e have cleared away the trees,
and built their city of tents in regular order with wide
avenues which terminate against the sdeof bill COW
Q ed with large forest trees. Very soon found my
self pleasantly seated in the midst Of crowd Of Cleve-
land boys, in The tent Of Capt Ainsworh listening 10
the details OF an experience in soldering which,
can we imagine, has been anything but agreeable.
Camp life must be, to any but regular bred sodiers,
almost uncomfortable. Even the Vienna tragedy, pain
fu ar was seemed 70 break the monooDy, and was,
say about that affair but they generally think well OF
the courage and ability Of Gen. ScheBck and atlrbn,e
the surprise less TO his dealcatons than the orders
he received aid TO the fact that the whole ground had
been fully reeonnoered twelve hours before by four
hundred Of our roops and the Reconnaissance bad fur
nshed the basis Of the order for the advance. Beside
i, is generally understood that the conduct of Gen.
Schenck ON the OCCASION has been approved both by
! Gen. Scott and Gen. Mcdowell.
The camp is named Camp Upton, IN honor Of the
newly reelected Congressman, who lives near by aud
! who Yesterday gave dinner at which Gen. Schenck
and Col McCook were invited. / had the opportunity
! of a few moments conversation with these oicerr
They ere in good spiriIs, awaiting with anxiety
order for an advance, which was hourly expected-and
your numerous readers may be fully assured TINT ii an
opportunity il afforded them they viii fully retrieve
| the unfortunate expedition against Vienna.
Soon afler the departure Of Tie officers, noticed
what seemed % he excited gathering Of 'he Cleye
land boys and upon approschingit, Discovered gen.
teman IN the midst talking very earnestly and using
grea, many emphatic gestures who, upon inquiry
! learned YVES the Hon. Clement L. Nallandig-
ham, Of DAYTON, Ohio. II seems tina, the Cleve-
land Grays had depnted number Of their Com
pany TO inform him that HE presence in the
camp was disagreeable 20 them, and to request
him quietly TO withdraw. lie replying 10 this
quest when first saw him. and in the at Of doing 30
was evidently exertne himself 70 impress the deputa-
ton with sense Of his importance and his courage.
IL am not" sad be, to be ,ntimidated by pack Of
blackRuards here from Northern Ohio. shall come 10
this camp ne oilen as pleass-eyeyy day II wish aud
give you notice thai | will have you taken care Of.
will report your insolenee TO your commanding officer,
and see pass from Gen. Scott u not 20 be respected
Here the honorable gentleman began 10 inquire after
the names of several soldiers who in the deputa
toD they meantime, laughing, Kissing and groaning
defiance Of biz threats which he did not 70 relish.
Resumng he tone Of bravado he said, II Ashamed
of YOU soy for the honor Of Ohio, and the troops Of
Ohio that you have seen ft treat in this manner,
bu, give you to understand that il YOU expect to
frighten me, you have mistaken your man." "Who,"
inquired one Of the soldiers Who has The
10 be ashamed, you Of u.s. or Of youl We are here
fighting for our couuryj you have meany and traitor
ousy tried TO prevent it. We can stand your shame,
and all the shame you have for far the honor
Of our State lie concerned, id sight better
than You can stand tie shame which man
ties every honest Northern cheek at
the mention Of your name" Repairing 10
the camp Of the I'd Ohio Regiment, Mr.. vallandigham
10 short time made his appearance anin at the camp
Of the LIST, accompanied by two officers, whose pres
enee seemed necessary TO protect him. Az he passed
the quarters Of the Grays the Fife Major struck up, in
pleasing notes, the "Rogues March," and he was
asked if he could dance othat several onions thrown
by invisible hands, struck his head, and storm Of
grozns and Kisses followed him HE walk toward the
officers quarters. In that vicinity guarded by the Off
cers and by line Of guard specially detailed for the
purpose, he engaged in conversation some time
Meanwhile an efigy, on which was the inscription
VaIlandigham, the traitor, was suspended from a
tree in full sight from the road along which be took
his departure, and at that time a ccYpany were en-
gagged in practieng psol-shootiDg at it. Before be
was entirely out of sight the eaigy was taken down.
placed asride Of roD, and carried 10 tho trenches
without the camp.
Such is brief description of the feeling inspired in
the bosom Of our soldiers by the presence of a man
among them, who stands, let us hope, alone in the
North as the apologs for the unholy rebellion against
our liberties. If any apology il necessary for this ex-
hibon can we not find it in the earnest that il fur
nisbes of the patriotism and devotion Of our troops.
II was fortunate for this sudacous Congressman that
he visited a camp composed of men who were willing
to temper their love of country with reasonable al
lowance of human frsilty. We would not answer for
the consequences were be to visit some Of the regi
ments surrounding this city who have no such happy
balance.
After he left, the soldiers entered into discussion Of
his political course and all that he had ssid agnst tho
efforts Of the nation TO stay rebellion, 70 HE
motion in the House the Fourth, looking TO the
cuson of such members as had entered the army
and taken the oath Of allegiance, was freely comment
ed upon, and plead classification of their to
pei him from the camp. Doubtless the feeling Of the