The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1862-02-07
CAMP WooD, Kentucky,
Rahrnovv fc, 1880

Februory LIST, le62.S
FRIEsU LocKE:-The climate at Green
River is much mi lderthan in Northern Ohio; ;
the Spring birds are bTiskly and sweetly
warbling forth their notes Of love and praise,
and looking about for some secluded spot to
rear their young. while "the spider and the
ny' may be seen in every tent or house, the
modest little violet is seen to peep above
her mother earth, and other evidences Of re-.
turning Spring is plainly visible at every
turn; but, how sad to ref CT that returning
Spring is not emhlematical Of that returning
peace that would be equally hailed by Sol.
dier and civilian, with wife, children and
friends. but that tune will come by and by,
and while waiting for it let us watch and
pray.
Thh Ohio troops are fine body of men,
generally, and are getting accustomed to
camp life and have patience and forbearance
for any seeming Indifference, come from any
quarter 1t may. Captain and Lieutenant
Keller. of Bucyrus, were on hands doing
duty. had the pleasure OF taking our ftl.
low townsmen Capt. J. NJ. Palmer, Brigade
Quartermaster, his son, Mr.. Crawford and
Billy Haven, assistants, By the hand. Capt.
Palmer seems at home in his department,
and will doubtless give good account OF
his stewardship, Of which no one can ques.
ton his ability. | forgot 10 mention friend
Thomas, formerly Of Flndlay, Col. Gibson S
Clerk and Post Master of the regiment, and
Sergeant w. H, Shefheld, Provost Marshal
on the railroad tiains, who have laid me n.
der many obligations, and who Gil their sew.
eral posts with becoming dignity.
The troops from Minnesota are noted fol
their fine appearance and sollierly bearing
and only waitan opportunity to demonstrat,
their skill and ability - equal the forces o
any other state.
walk through the several department
Of the CommissaIy stores would astonish th
natives, as we'll as to serve to a certain ex
tent TO show where the money goes; but thel
1t 10 currently reported and generally be
lieved that there are other places where
'cohs ouS oohhcs pus, Al tuis may De calle
in question, l "draps" the subject an
takes back track 10 Bacon creek. where
came suddenly upon the 2ist Ohio. me
Colonies Norton and Neibling, Captain
Stoughton, MoMahin, Oanfeld, Cusic, Al
ban and Others. Lieatenants Foreman
Martin, Porter, Mixer and all hands not ar
more disconnected than had q regiment {
rebels assalled them, and the reception wa
about what Secessia may expect when the
come in reach of them decidedly warm) an
the PIivates Of the els. can't be beat. The
severe trip up the Big Sandy caused gre,
amount Of suffering and sick kness, but, wi,
a few exceptions. they are fast reco yerln
their usual health. could spin out vo
ume, in praise Of these noble and brave fe
lows from old Hancock. Lieut.. r. S. Mur
gen manages the Quartermaster's depar
ment ofthe 9th brigade, with the kill of
veteran--"may his shadow never grow less. i.
1 trust that the mention Of Lieut.. Joe. |
Stearns', "a. A. A. Genersl) name will n,
fIighten all tho beaux away. Yet. allow m
!, to say, that the public service will not su
feI while suoh men and officers as Joe. a