The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-09-27
Our War Correspondence.
BEA UTIFUL SCENERY-COL. GORMAN AND
OTHER OFF7CERS-NEGRO SHOT, &C. &c.
To the Editor of the Pioneer and Democrat
CAMP STONE NEAR Enw Apn'S ErR

OTHER OFFTCERS-NEGRO SHOT, S.e. &c.
To the Editor of the Pioneer and Democrat
CAMP STONE, NEAR EDWARDS FERRY,l
September 10, 1861.
Thomas Jefferson, the sage of Monticello,
was always delighted with the valley of the
Upper Potomac, and if my memory is cor
rect, in his Notes on Virginia." wrote
that it was worthy of voyage across the
Atlantic to behold the scenery at Harper's
Ferry.
On Saturday afternoon, as l stood on a
hill, planted with artillery, which under the
direction of General Stone, had been firing
during the day across the river toward
Leesburgb, for the purpose of drawing out
the enemy, and gazed through glass up
the river with its graceful curvatures, and
the long slopes of its hill sides, l could see
why the great Virginian never wearied as
he journeyed along the banks, with the dis
tant Blue Ridge always in sight.
But although Nature is as picturesque
as in the infancy of the Republic, it is now
painful to see rebellion stalking through the
vale, with all of its attendant evils. Lou
don county groans from the exactions of
the Confederate army, and the deserted
farms and impoverished population prove
that the rebels have in their extremity,
been dead to the calls of humanity.
Within the last few days pickets have not
appeared as frequently on the Virginia
shore, and when they 60 appear are much
more amable, and in the place of firing at
United States soldiers, engage in conversa>
tion with the pickets Of our regiment They
profess to be tired of the war, and complain
that they receive but little pay. 1t is said
that picket from our side swan and met
in the middle of the river Confederate and
exchanged newspapers, the latter presenting
a Mobile paper and receiving in return a
Boston Journal. They had heard Of the
Hatteras Inlet affair, and were anxious to
have the full particulars.
The Washington papers of yesterday, an
nounce that the Colonel of the regiment has
been made Brigadier General.
While there may have been dissatisfac.
ton at what the men have supposed were
mistakes upon the part of their COM
manding officer, now that he is about
to enter upon other and more i'm
portant duties, there is universal feel
ing of regret, and an acknowledgment that
to Colonel German is chiefly due the mill.
tary knowledge and discipline which has
given the regiment name, and made it the
pride of the State. We in the hour of bat
tie want leader, and with all the faults
that the Colonel may possess, the regiment
did not feel afraid to follow him, and they
would cheerfully follow him again.
10 this connection it is pleasant to record
the fraternal bearing of Lieutenant Colonel
Miller to Col. German.
Under circumstances frequently trying he
has been unreserved in bis course and COM
muncation.
Should the Lieutenant Colonel feel that
he has official military experience, there
would be great unan nifty in the regiment
to have him receive the commission of Col
onel.
1t is to be regretted that the illness of
his wife suddenly called him away from camp
and be must necessarily be absent several
days.
Major Dixie has returned, and his genial
presence is felt throughout the camp, and
every man feels sure that be has in him a
friend.
In the Captains of the regiment we found
men who will never disgrace the State.
Wilkin, brave and ready to endure every
discomfort, has attached himself to his men,
Downie, although by Typographical error
made Mary, will, whenever occasion re-
quires, make bis 0wn Marx.
Farrell, gentlemanly, unassumipg, and
with previous experience in Mexico, is an
officer in whom st. Paul should feel just
pride.
Morgan, free from all pretension and
ever ready to follow in the path OF duty
Smith, although novice, as the successor
of Putnam, industrious and prompt. Adams
with fine military bearing, is always ready
for deeds of daring. Pell, a graduate Of
OLD Columbia, traveller of the Old World
and the Rocky Mountains, retiring in bis
habits, always proves himself to be more
than be seems to be. Lester, also a gradu,
ate-of one OF the colleges of the Empire
State, dignified and high toned, inspires bis
company with proper esprit du corps
Messick, like Farrell and Wilkin, a volun'
teer in the Mexican service, honest anc
fearless, and commands the respect of the
regiment.
The impression that there is discord
4ho ofioorc ic orroponuc ond xu;tI