Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-07-25
CAMP EDWARDS, LIST Reg't N. G. s. To journal
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CAMP EDWARDS, LIST Reg't N. e. tU s. t4 h Journal
WARRENToN N G.
Messrs Editors Since nv last to Won NJ na ao0l.
nothing mas transpred IN our quarters beyond the ord
themselves pretty erenSiuely- least anv one Toying
from the vivacty and humor which thew exbb ldVe
lively conversation and general ioviatv Tn d Their
as the duties of each requires either At spent
ing walking guard and the evenings in sucb & urH
and amusements as are most congenal to the tos,c
feelings of those who participate. Some aud
rous athletic sports some in the more quiet games
checkers whist, &c, and in reading and Chess
strumental music 1t would be quite dvertng TO one au H.
customed to anything of the kind to visit our na
just after nighta, and listen to the diversified t
music which rise from strong voices in the derent
Some of the Boys" have great zeal for sscrsd ens
whilst others exhibit equal animation in chanting
and other humorous patriotic and sentimental necoe
this connection would say that our opportunities for
gious instruction are good could be desired Ie
Chaplain of the Regiment, Rev. Mr.. Spainbower - me
Baptist denomination, breaches twice for us on b me
bath, and visits the different tents occasionally GAP
week for the purpose of distributing religious he
have the privilege of attending the different C We
in Warrenton the Sabbath. The duties of sode Gs
less and less irksome as we become accusom3Oe
them. Our cooking, which pretty good for "a.
hands at first has improved until some of our cooL green
get up first rate meal In the exercises of the aim can
Much praise is due to commanding ofHcaou I-
drill MASTER for the pains they have taken in aM
especially in bad weather. is of the most rving S
we have to perform. If the enemv forces were yi~
few miles of us, it would probably be somewhat more &
esting We were amused few days ago at little co u
which took place of the guard posts of onr
Well Joe, said one of the officers. how do yoU Tps
walking guardY' ooh! pretty WE'LL, replied Jos mT
would not mind it. but hate to be always walking and mt
going anywhere" ""
By some means report has reached Ellington, that :,
faring rather badly-gettng almost nothing to eat %
sleeping upon the wet ground, &C., but beg leave ~
that such is not the On the contrary we are fn
amount of good wheat straw being placed at our dspo
Mr.. Sledge the worthy owner of the place where va 1
quartered. Our arder, too, has been well supplied with
bacon, beef, mutton, -four meal rice beans peas cos
sugar. molasses candles vinegar soap, &C. and instead
scarcity we have enjoyed the greatest plenty. And %
dtion to this supply from the Oommissary Department We
have received many contributions from the ladies in W
vicinity, Gor which may Heavens kindest blessings a,
them) Such reports not only injurious the cause for
which are at war by keeping back recruits &C. Int
they calculated to bring uneasiness distress p
ia miles which have representatives in the Camp.
To those making inquiries would say, that we are sry
far better than even the most sangune anticipated before
left home. If meet with the fare until the war
closes, may consider ourselves more than fortunate
The health of company, too, as we'll as that Of Ns
other companies stationed here has been very cool W.
have had but four or five of sickness worthy any
especial note amongst the members of the L. Guards
and but two of them presented any alarming sup
TOMS The other cases. by numerous have gene
rally been mild have resulted mostly from mprude
| the men from duty but day two. We have no Local
cause for disease and those who have relations and friends
here need give themselves alarm upon this score Per-
who claim to be fat in war matters pronounce
this the healthiest encampment in the State.
Although some diversity of opinion existed in the country
as to the proprety of celebrating our old national BIRTH
day, the 4th of july it observed here with little no
abatement of the usual spirit which has always marked the
return of this momentous occasion in the history
country. The military companies stationed here five m
Der, were invited on that day to dinner in WarenO
which gotten up expressly for their benefit. At
the appointed hour we took up our line of march, and
after a pleasant but rather warm tramp" of mile
and half, reached the of action" where we were
greeted by large concourse of old Warrens best spec
of the brave aud fair. The dinner which served
in fhn all he dA
sired by clderbeing made up for the most part Of sn
edibles cannot be full nished regularly the camp TIE
ladies, large number of whom graced the occasion With
their presence deserve the highest praise for the tasteful
manner in which things were done up Uld Warren sdaug
ters like all true hearted women of the South have
the flame OF patriotism, and when they snccumhto thea
vances of Black Republican tyranny soldiers GROUND
their arms and weep doeful requiem the grave Ob
man liberty We ought to require no greater stimulus b
our arms for the contest than the encourage
ment we receive from the ladies' We should be willing a
times come veal or woe, to breast the storm their e'
and if we fail to do our duty now, when they urging u.s.
to strike for liberty let the inscription, "TtKsL
chselled above gnomnious graves, and every gaeu
remembrance OF what we once were be botted even n
the unwrltten record OF memory. After the dinner WIZ
over (rom which had uncOnsciously digressed) WeV'
favored with short but stirring and appropriate species
from COL NJ. s. Stokes and Lieut.. Col NJ. W. Ransom
this Regiment, COL Robert Ransom of the State Cavalry
Mr. Solicitor Jenkins and the Captains of the different com
panes represented. Everything passed off happily '
quer or die could be read in every countenauce Whel
"speechifyng had closed, the military companies united
marched to quarters, much pleased with what we a
and heard Tins passed off day long to be renen
bered by all who partook of its festivities. om,,s.
Our Regiment is fast filling up and will soon be cou
ed. Five companies have arrived since ours VIZ. 5
Washington Life Guards, Capt Latham, from Py mO.1
Washington county, the Hartford Greys Capt. haT-
ftom Murfreesboro, the Bagley Guards Capt. RlVes @
Wlliamston Martin county, Capt Gees company VII VI
Halifax, and Capt. JAS A. Wrights company IRON n%
Regiment, are expected in few days The comRaGs nj
far, made up of excellent material as VIII
service on the field of battle. The officers are ce
lows-generally from the refined and educa'eu e
es land the men all have the same splrlt-hal VI g
resistance to oppression and vandalism, come HON r"
source it may. Such being the caste of the Regm H.
ture 10 predict for it brilliant in the annals
present crisis. go
Much as we regret to leave our pleasant quarter Ir
we needed nearer the field OF action Hence UU sI
Stokes says he expects to take about hall OF Dis
to Richmond in week or two where we Will ssrI
quartered until the remaining companies are
drilled to reunite with AS soon as this rDjg
filed, which will not be long expect to be placed s
some of the great military leaders IN I'm en
then, we hope it win not be long before we YANKEE |
opportunity to test skill soldiers IN ssrd
Our Boys the Ellington Rife Guafds are Vps
the fray and the prospect for active service Fct M
they but seem the more anxious to enter ne amid
will never be satisfied until their metue u nons j
cashing of resounding arms, and the Oua FIter G
unearthy roar,-where towards are are n nrayo "
victory perches upon the banner ofths oraHe vesG
So far as we can learn, we think it propaDle upctO
be placed under Gen. Beauregard, at AsDsSH ns0uto
This will be far preferable to the malaria ana he No
Norfolk, Sufock and Yorktown. some VI rorV accepsO
and Portsmouth, oysters however would 80
after few weeks. We willing TO gns:c rebel ion
we can show old Abe that this little !. unite seTO
some of the States as he would term IL have met
matter. The reverses which his hirengsh him that
their advances upon Virginia, ought 70 ciids play
subjugation of the South is not mee for 81
may double, or even treble, his regut .bo yocsive
money, and still he win find himself IN IN iS inst say for y
may imagine conquered South, nut WIN With Justice S
information: :" the thing can't be did, . to shield ~
right upon our SIDE and the God Of Bstssb that
armies, we are invincible against any iofc0 'A"