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Correspondence Of The N. Y. Tribune

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Correspondence Of The N Y. Tribune
ALrok, ILL.,, July 5, 1861.
There lie now encamped this city the Second
Brigade of Illinois Volunteers consisting Of 600 so'
diers under Coils. Turner, Hecler, R0ss, and Marsh
La few dsys Brigadier Pope is TO take the COM
mand, for whom tie eacampment is named camp
Pope.' Toe regiments are osiy from the Bortb part
OF the State and are fine, healthy, and robust Oooy
of men, accustomed 70 outdoor labor, and able OF
great endurance. They have been under drill tor sew
eral weeks and are IN good stale OF discipline. They
aIe uniformed, aud armed at present With hnrPers
Ferry muskeis, changed from fin-ocks 10 percusflSn
caps. They have the promlse of tue improved r'hed
muskes and sword bayonets before being called INTO
active service. They are well provided with tents,
and are enlisted for three years, or the war
Their encampMeut lies about mile hack oil the city,
in the open fields near a pleasant wood The expec-
tation il that lhey will remain till September perlec-
ing themselves in the and discipline Of war, unless
their seryies are required by sadden emergency
in Missouri or NJ Cairo.
Yesterday, the brigade celebrated the Fourth Of
July by grand parade, and the reading Of the Decla
ration of Independence together with music from the
bands, prayer by of the Cbsplsns, and four 70
minnie orstiuls, from Col. Iecker, Capt. -, Capt
Burgess, and Col Turner, and exteupOranecus ad-
dress by the Rev. DIR. Bellows Of New-Yo,k, who was
here oHcial Writ, Chairman Of the Sanitary
Commission, from Washington, u examine tie san-
ary regulations Of the encamIment. Tie orations
were eloquent, and full OF the most patriotic scnt
ments in harmony with the Declaration Of Inde-
pendence, and breathed terrible vengeance against
the Rebels who are in arms against the Republic.
DR.. BelIowss address WIS full Of holy and enthu.
sastic ardor for The cause Of humanity and cyiza-
tion for The defence Of which this Is waged. lie
gave 10 the soldiers tfgIratvely Of counsel bis right
md of fellowship. and cordial greeting from the SOL
ders Oh the other side Of The Aegbsnies and spoke Of
the character Of the grand army that has ren up ut
their country's call. Such army never called
into existence before, composed of from the ranks
Of the intelligent misses of the North, directed by so
much intelligence and animated by 30 just He
complmented the brigade Tor their dne sodery appear
ance aud the character Of their officers aud closed with
aoraiOn to the officers and to preserve
their health and keep disease from entering their en-
caupment lie entered into many particulars on this
subject and impressed tue mnds Of all deeply With It's
importance. During his eloquent address there was
frequent applause, and mony a sun.burnt face was
silently aud unconscously wet with tears.
have been quite amused to-day with the treatment
an a9pledealer met with NJ the camp. For week
pat large quantities Of green apples have been sold and
at the camp and Of oarrbes and dysentey
are occurring. To-day one Of these vtDders Of green
apples was driven off, and bis basket Of green apples
UPSET and split the ground 10 a very unreremonious
manner by the Colonel Of the German regiment-one
of the Effects probably, Of DIR. Bellowss warnings.
The hospitals have good many cases of measles,
Il. e T.. Il
the 18th Regiment there is singular instance OF re-
covery from a wound, in which soldier shot
through the head, by the accidental discharge Of a
nusket. An ball welt through the body Of one
man, and through the face Of another, entering Just
below the temple in the cheek bone and passing
trey through the bony structure just below tire brain
coming out on the other side Of the head at the same
point, just under the temple, without causing death.
Both are doing well tie accident having occurred
ten days ago. II was not of course Mimic ball.
but the recovery Of the man 10 considered almost
miracle. His eyes are still block and blue from the e.
feet of the wound and bis bead sEollen, but lie con-
verses without difficulty and says he expects to meet
the Rebels in battle and 40 good execution against tho
Seeessioniss yet.
Our farmers are gathering splendid wheat harvest,
and the corn looks finely. The army worm did more
good thnn harm, stripping the leaves Of the wheat and
preventing the rust, but leaving the stalk unhiured
The grace suffered come hat aud corD-heIds had
to lie planted second time, but the farmers
alarmed than hunt. Tie worm disappeared in short
time, under the effect of a hot sun.
Since the appearance Of the brilliant comet that now
adorns the heavens, We have had cooler weather and
delightful showers Notwithstanding the scarcity Of
money the prospect Of excellent crops gives hope and
encouragement TO people, and we are strong in the
faith that the Rebels Of the South arc to be subdued,
and the Government! to regain its authority over the
whole land.