The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1861-08-28

brought on the cars in tanks. On our ar
rival about o'clock in the mouring we
were emptied out by the side of the Road
in an open field, and there remained until
we pitched our tents. about 2 O'clock
Some Of US had not eaten supper the pre-.
vious night You may readily suppose n
breakfast would have been enjoyed
Many in fact, nearly all, had to unite that
meal with dinner. Through the kindness
of some members Of the Washington Ar.
tillery Of New Orleans (who had fought
so gallantly on the lSth.) got my break.
fast. It was freely bestowed and gratefully
received. Go not mean there is any con-
fusion or hubbub with the military nj
Mannassa--that is reduced to science and
system-each Regiment is encamped in
Military order, has its own boundaries an d
lines, and sentinels-but it is the getting
off and getting on place, the Terminus for
the whole army Of the Potomac. Here too
all the prisoners taken in the Battle of the
2lst have been brought and many of the
wounded, Here too many of our killed, and
those who have died from wounds and dis
eases are brought aud buried. Here too
may be seen the cannon, and guns from
the Sherman Battery, muskets, rifles, cart
ridges, wagons. picks, handouts, and other
military matters captured by our forces in
the Battle Of the 2lst II seems the enemy
had made every arrangement to whip us,
| and even to hold us Afterwards for among
the articles captured are quantity of hand.
cuffs
We remained at Manassa four days and
most of our men enjoyed the sight seeing.
| was quite unwell the most Of the time,
this together with my official duties preven.
ted me from seeing liz much as desired or
would have done. At Mannassa | was de-
lighted to meet with Lieut.. A. NJ. Perry,
who gave us a full account of the Battle,
and the active and gallant conduct of Capt
McManus and his company-since then
have seen other officers Of Col Kershaw's
Regiment, all of whom speak in the highest
commentator Of the coolness, efficiency
and bravery of Capt. McManus and his en-.
tire company. Coils Kershaw, Bacon, Cash
and Williams Regiments compose the Brig.
ade Of Genl. Bonham, and are ut Vienna,
about IL miles from our present camp
From our orders Of yesterday we expect to
join them in few days-our orders are for
q forward movement at moments notice.
The wounded and sick Of Capt. McManus'
Company have been sent back to Culpeper
Court House, where they can be better car.
ed tor. In moving, bediess camp il is
impossible to treat the sick as they should
be-. In our Regiment the sick report to day
number los men. These are the sick re-.
ported to the Surgeons and who are excu-
sed from duty, besides there are number
quite unwell who do not report themselves
on the Surge cons sick list. but who in Fact
are too unwell to do duty. Colds, Dar.
rhGa, with some Fever and Chills, and Mea-
ses, are the prevailing diseases. The Mea.
ses we brought with US but found it here
also. The colds are caused by getting wet,
sleeping in wet clothes on the cold ground.
The DiarrhGa from the same cause and the
hot marches, the driving in profuse per-
spiration by cool, drenching rain. The
number killed in battle are few when COM
pared with those who die with the disease
incident to an army life. Some Of US may
be killed in battle, it is to be expected ;
! many will die with diseases contracted in
the army-the fate Of some are already de.
creed, death has marked his men. In Capt
Wylies company l3 are on the Surgeons
sick list to day, but I am pleased to state
none dangerous. Drs. Johnson and Foster
have been added to the Surgeons depart
ment and are kept busy-fortunately the
Regiment contains many physicians. In
! this war the Doctors and Preachers have
exhibited and illustrated n practical and
praiseworthy patriotism. 10 many instances
Doctors have loft their families and lucra-
tive practice to serve their cOuntry-alI
praise to such. Preachers have left their
families and congregations, the ease and
comforts of home, for the uncomfortable.
ness, Inconvenience and privations of a
camp. life, conscience, duty and patriotism
called him and he responded-aIl blessings
to such. In the battle Of the 2Ist, n Vir
ginia preacher commanded a company. He
led his company into the battle after prayer
He led them on victorious, and after hard
fought and effective fight. in which his com.
pany did capital execution, killing, wound
ing and routing the enemy. he led thedS
out without man being killed--several
were wounded but none dangerously or
mortally.
To-day our Regiment was reviewed and
inspected by Gen. Jones. The Regiment
made 6ns show and performed we'll. Af.
terwards we had sermon from our Chap
lain, Rev. Mr.. Craig He IL great favor
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