The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1862-11-01
Correspondence.
Correspondence of The Cecil Whigl
Letter from the 9Th Md. Regiment.
CAMP Of the 9th Regt. Nd. Vols. |
W1IIIAMsroRT. Nd, Oct. 9th, '62. I

CAMP OF the 9th Regt. Md. Vols.
WlILIAMsroRT. Nd, Oct. 9th, 90. !
DEAR WING We are still here. but have
not much news to tell you Of real charac-
ter. might tell you any quantity of ru-
mors. as our camp is never without some
thing of that kind, but perhaps it is well
enough, for it is all the stimulus our boys
get. On last Monday, (the 10th inst. Gen.
kcnly had our Brigade out on review. The
pearanc, and complimentcd the Colonies
who III turn complimcnted us; and if you
will allow me (as one Of them,) Lwoud say
ue mude II fine display. We were paradcd in
our future line Of battle, the 9Th on the
right, the 18th next, and the lst and 18th on
the left wing, and the Sth in the Center. with
Alexander battery on the extreme right
But it didn't end there. Our parade was in
full view of the Rebels. and ! suppose they
thought we were intending to cross the riy-
cr. and consequently exhibited more than
usual uneasiness, by doubling their piclets
along the bank OF the river and rs their
manGuvring led us to think they intended
to pay us a visit, we also doubled our pick
cts force. SO much for the review.
Last week our arms and accoutrcmcnts
were examined twice, Which looks something
like we might soon be wanted Tor action
u
the funeral ceremonies of fellow soldier,
the first that has died in cur Regt. He was
of company G, from Carol county. Each
of the other Regiments has had several
deaths and Il number of accidents. The 9th
has been very fortunate this far having no
accidents.
Lieut. Benjamin of company B. has re.
signed his commission, and received an hon
orable discharge from the service from ply
steal inability. His discharge dates on the
10Th inst. The vacancy will be filled by
regular promotions in the company. Also
1t. S. H. Jack. of company &, has resigned
from physical inability, ana received an
honorable discharge from the service on the
18th inst. Joseph A. Roman Of Cecil (but
for the last Is months serving in the Pa
" Bucktails," will be commissioned to fill
the vacancy. 1t is entirely unnecessary for
me to speak of his qualifications or merit to
the people of Cecil when all know him
either personally or by reputation. The
non commissioned officers in the company
that are entitled to the promotions. have
signed memorial to the Governor, asking
that he be commissioned, which shows his
appointment will be in entire harmony with
the wishes Of the company.
We moved our camp from the exposed
position we occupied few hundred yards
nearer town on Saturday last, and are now
encamped in an apple orchard, which very
much shelters us from the cold winds of
the already snow capped mountains which
are only about seven miles distant. Our
former camp lost the charm of its /" bcauti-
full view when those chilling winds came
threatening to tear our ''cotton houses
from their foundations and carry them back
to ''DiXie.n We may stay here few days,
or a few months. lou know about as much
in regard to that matter rs we do.
Col. Webster, Of the 9TH, has gone to
Washington, to get those that were drafted
i'll Hartford county put into his Regiment as
it is not yet full.
The 9Th, would have liked to have had IL
few more from Cecil, of their own selection
Perhaps the next 800, 900 will reach few
special cases.
But must close, thanking you for the
visits of The Wig. We don't care half so
much for The latest news in the city papers as
we do to see the iocul nens in The Wig,
even if it is few days old. Hoping our
fag is coming Tor at least progressimg.)
Yours, LIEUTENANT Co. q.
9th Regiment Md. Vols.