The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1862-07-22
July IA, 1861.

The Press comes to us regularly. 1t has
already become favorite in the regiment and
we often hear it praised.
The weather for the last few days has been
extremely warm and the mud is fast drying
up. Our regiment was paid off to-day for the
months of March and April, and it is under
stood that as soon as the Paymaster can go to
Washington and return, he will pay the regi-
ment for the months of May and June.
Capt. Charles ID. Gilmore, Co. c, who was
seriously wounded by the explosion of shell
from the enemy, on the picket line at Lees
Mills, on the 18th of April, has not yet recov-
cred entirely, and he has obtained sick leave
for twenty days and will start for Maine to-
morrow. Capt. Gilmore is one of the most re-
liable officers in the regiment and he will be
seriously missed. 1t is hoped that speedy
recovery from his injuries will permit him to
return again to his regiment ere long.
Our regiment has been busy to-day digging
rife pits in front, under superintendent of
Major Hyde.
Chaplain James A. Varney has resigned and
will leave for Maine very soon.
Sergeant Enoch III. Phalon has by his ener-
gy and perseverance, established an officers
mess, composed of all the line officers of the
regiment. He has his table well supplied, and
gives good satisfaction, and the undertaking
promises to be a successful one. This will
take much care from the officers, and give
them a much better chance to devote their
energies to the discipline of their commands
Lieut. W. G. Hall, Co. c., has been, by re-
quest of Gov. Washburn, detailed on the re-
cruiting service. We hope that he will be sue
cessful, and obtain large number of recruits,
as our regiment is much in need of men. Ac-
cording to this mornings report the number
Of enlisted men for duty was 464, and % COM
missioned officers. The total enlisted, present
and absent, was $50. We need recruits. We
hope the gallant sons of Maine viii not be
backward in enlsting for the glorious Seventh
Maine. Come, young men of the Pine Tree
State, we will receive you with open arms, and
you shall share our honors with us.
July II, 1862
We had most terrific thunder shower last
evening, and this morning the air was cool
and healthy. There is no discount on a show
er here. The wind blows hnrrcane-the rain
pours in streams-the lightnings fash almost
continually and pealafter peal of thunder comes
in quick succession. There is something
sublime and beautiful in a thunder storm. We
always admire one finely. But while it is en-
joyment, it leads us to think of the power of
our Creator, and our thoughts are led in a
sober and meditative channel
The enemy does not seem at all inclined to
attack us in our new position. Not a rebel
gun has been heard for some time How
changed from the bloody scenes on the Chick
ahomny and before Richmond, that were daily
enacted. Peace now regns through the whole
camp.
Col E. G. Mason has obtained leave of alb
sence for twenty days. This is as it should be.
The Colonel has been unwell since the injury
he received at the battle of Mechanicsville. A
change of climate, and release from the cares
of his command, which he has not absented
himself from for hardly day since Nov. 18th,
1861, will be a great benefit to his health.
w. now udS Oh
regiment Lieut.. Col. Conner being Off duty
The men are all strongly attached to the Ma
jor. He has proved himself on all occasions.
cool and collected under fire, and of more than
ordinary daring and bravery. He is idoized
by all the men for his galantry, bravery and
good qualities, and is a soldier and gentleman
in every way.
Lieut. Col. Connor has proved himself to be
an able and efficient officer He needs no
words of praise and commentator from my
feeble pen. On him, after the first day, de-
volved the important trust of commanding the
Seventh Maine during the great week of battles
Most of the time the regiment was in the ex-
IRENE rear, and were exposed at times to she'll
ing of the most terrific character The man
ner in which Col Conner conducted the regi-
ment entities him to great praise and merit,
and we know his deeds will be appreciated by
the noble State of Maine. We do not make
these remarks because it is fashionable to speak
in praise of military men, but in simple justice
to faithful men for noble deeds.
ARoosTooK.