Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-04-30
From the 7th Regiment.


ion that secession is virtually dead! l an
of the same mind as Parson Brownlow =
"Gentlemen, secession is played out-the
name is jeff Davis, Jr."
An observer cannot fail to perceive in
the signs of the times, that the South is
al ertrenlite. We may date our successes
from the 18th December last, on which
day, says the chronicler, '' Large bodies Of
rebels were dispersed by Gen. Pope, in
Missouri; capture of rebel camp with
1900 prisoners; gallant affair at Draines.
vile Va, and retreat of the enemy
What follows? Port Royal, Mill Springs,
Roanoke Island, Forts Henry and Donel-
son, Pea Ridge, Newberne, Hampton
Roads. Winchester, Yorktown, Island No.
10, Pittsburg Landing, and many other
minor battles have been fought and won,
by which thousands of prisoners have
been taken, guns, ordnance and subsist-
ence stores, horses, wagons and camp
equipage of untold value fell into our
hands, and half dozen rebel generals kill
ed, with FIVE or six more, with their stats
captured. Every advance has been sue
cess. Is not this glorious record? Is
the Western Reserve ashamed of the part
her volunteers have played in the great
tragedyf think not. One more ques-
ton. Is Trumbull less proud than her
sister counties? But hold,-I was to write
a Lettcr,-not eulogy.
As YOU have been informed by the tele-
graph, our division now occupies posi-
ton, of which Edinburg is the out post, and
Woodstock is the base. The advance was
made on the lst inst, since which time
skirmishes have daily taken place. Ash
by still fingers in the valley, with his
:" black horse cavalry" small body of
infantry, and four or FIVE pieces of artille-
ry, evidently regretting the fate which
compels him to retreat before his enemy's
advance. But that fate will soon force
him to rejoin the main body of the rebels
on the Rappahannock, or he must be sur
rounded and captured.
Upon our arrival here, we found that
Ashby, in his retreat had burned the turn
pike bridge across Stony creek, which is
high and very steep. Consequently anew
bridge must be constructed before we
could advance further. Workmen were
Immediately put to the task, and the
bridge is nearly completed. The rebel
rifemen were quite annoying to the bridge
builders, but our sharpshooters were
promptly sent across as skirmishers, and
they soon compelled the miscreants to
leave their cover. As they emerged into
the open field, our artillery opened upon
them and the way the dust flew, was re-
ally amusing. {" There goes your f. F.
VS." cried one. I" Yes" was the reply,
81 Fleet Footed Pirgiaians 20 We were not
annoyed by small arms after that, but
they endeayored to shell us from long
range, but no sooner did they unmask
their position, than the uncomfortable
proximity of our bursting shells, compell-
ed them to desist We would soon see
them preparing to try the game in another
quarter. Waiting forthem to throw down
the guantlet, our rifed cannon would op-
en- upon them, and a duel upon large
scale would take place, which resulted in
Eariably in the discontinue of Mr. Secesh |
this is of daily occurrence, no
one of our men have been injured. since
the day of our arrival. By means of glass
es we have seen men fall around the guns
Of the enemy, and the guns dismounted.
Every day attest the superiority of our
artillery and gunners.
One would imagine that we have ex-
element enough, ION our own hook, " |
but the booming of cannon, and bursting |
Of shells, have become a matter of con-
slant occurrence and produce no effect be-
yOnd commonplace remark.
For the past few days We have had such |
cheering news, that uncommon hilarity |
prevails throughout the division. As a |
dispatch arrives, announcing n victory. a /
Il =, IL. al
handing general hastens to announce
he glorious news. Then the air is filled |
With the harmonious discords," of half
/ dozen patriotic airs, from as many bands,
md the deafening hurrahs of the enthu-
iastic multitude which exuberance is pro-
racted until long after tattoo.
We were yesterday, without any pre-
Tious notice, reviewed by Gen. Shields
This is the first time he has been with us,
ince he was wounded in the late engage
nent. He is still suffering from the
wound, although it is improving As he
ode past our line, the band playing,
Hail to the chief" 1 could but notice
he pale and somewhat haggard face, light
ID up by a smile of benignity, and upon
which was impressed stern unilinching
courage, mingled with resolute daring,
md was strnck with surprise, such as |
lad not heard before" that the hero of
and Churubusco, should brave
gain the hardships of campaign, already
vice wounded in the service of his adopt
ID country, the third time at Winchester,
wilhelm discharge of his duty, he is worthy
he love and confidence of the nation, and
10 honor to great, can be conferred upon
i'm. Honor to whom honor is due"
He expressed himself " highly gratifed
" the gallant bearing of his command, |,
nd was proud of being our commander"
The opinion that the war is speedily
oming to a close, is gaining ground
lany fatter themselves that few months
NIL suffice to put the South hors hi COM
al, and that they will soon enjoy home
omforts. But the South have a great ex-
ent Of country to operate upon, and ex-
'erience has shown that they are not des-
ltute by any means; but of course the
ines are contracting, and their resources
'eing limited daily. Still the canker
} at heart, and until it is entirely eradi-
ated, cure cannot be effected. The re-
ellion must be literally crushed.
At present, we can but wait the devel-
pments of the future, and hope for a
peedy termination of the war
Our Regiment is small now, Numbering
ut about 350men for duty, but what re-
lain will endeaVor to sustain our honor,
nd vindicate the bravery of the Reserve
oys.
Company II, has now for duty, fifty |
len, and is ready for another "furse," if {
ecessary. We are proud of the distinc- !
on our company has won, and we are ,
etermined to sustain il. :
A Chronicle" just made its way into {
ur camp, yesterday-the first for mole /
han month. We are lost without our j
ONE news, and we depend, to great l
xtenf, upon the Chronicle" $
But It IS church time, and must close.