Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-12-19
Correspondence Of the Fremont Journal.
Letter from the 10Th Regiment.


CAMP NASHVILLE, December %, 1862.
Friend Jo'rndl:-It would seem, to all ap-
pearances, that unknown" had departed with
the fallen fortunes Of Buell's administration but
its all mistake a letter from him will attest
know it is with great deal of interest your
readers keep an eye the movements Of the
army. The papers are daily teeming with ex-
citing news from the different armies both East
and West. While the Eastern army are watch
ing with vigilant eye the army across the Rap
pahannock, immense preparations are being
made 10 remove all distractions the Missis-
sippi River, and Grants army have moved in
quest Of the enemy, we are notidle. Rosecrans,
with an immense army is waiting for forage
and ratiOns wherewith to supply the troops
and the Nashville road is kept busy day aud
night. If the heavens would supply rs with
bountiful supply of water, we might look to the
Cumberland River to operate with the Railroad
| suppose that it is intended to leave Nashville
strongly fortified, so as TO be able to resist an
attack defended as it will be with but a small
force. Oh one Of the forts they have an i'm
mense body Of contrabands, and about 1900
pioneers at work. and the fort, when finished
will be quite formidable structure.
In making disposition of his forces. Rose
Grams has placed McCook on the right. Critten-
den in the centre, and Thomas on the left Nc
Cooks command is composed of tho divisions
of Sill, Sheridan and Woodruff
We have had the pleasure Of seeing the Gen
eral, who reviewed and inspected the division
at Nashville. We had always understood him
to be very attentive to the wants Of his soldiers
and found that such was the case as he seemed
to notice every soldier. Seeing one with poor
shoes, he would tell him to give no peace to his
Captain until he supplied. II seemed that
not an instance escaped him. We were very
much pleased with his countenance of strongly
acquiline features. A smile seemed always
beamng on his face, a striking contrast to the
stern, rigid features of Buell.. He is a man of
energy, spirit and determination, and, Judging
from the tone of his orders, we may form the
opinion that he is the man for the place. What
ever tends to the efficiency Of the army is not
overlooked by him, and one Of the worst abuses
is to be reme1ied,-that Of struggling. alt has
become source of regret that persons calling
themselves soldiers. who enlisted 20 put down
the rebellion should struggle from their COM
mand to fall into the hands Of the enemy" All
such persons, believe are to have their heads
shaved and drummed out of camp-a punish
ment well deserved.
Sill's Division was camped on the grounds
belonging to the State Insane Asylum, but left
the place few days ago The grounds on
which we were encamped present quite deso-
late appearance; although the orders were posi-
tive and stringent that no fence should be de-
stroyed, still great gaps could be seen here and
there. What made it worse was, that it was a
cedar fence.
1t seems that an army bears with it death and
destruction. 1t would make the farmers Of the
North open their eyes, if they would see their
fences consigned to the flames in one night, and
they could not prevent it. And it makes no
difference how strong they may guard the pre-
mises, everything disappears like magic.
| don't think we have inaugurated the Poto-
mac reviews and inspections, but such a step
Q hae olAh hva
or to each division, and Brigade inspector TO
each brigade, which is going to have a beuef-
cial aud healthful effect. Capt. Bartlett has
been appointed Division Inspector, and is now
on Gen. Sll's staff, and Shepard Green of Put
nam county, Brigade Inspector, and is assigned
| to Gen. Wellech's staff, both worthy appoint
ments.
As to whether we have large rebel force on
our front is matter of conjecture; although the
rebels are continually menacing our pickets and
we often find them in some force when recon-
noisance is made. 1t is very difficult matter
TO tell of the number in the front they would
picket with the one half and scout the country
/ with the other.
Our otherwise changable life has been reliev-
ed to considerable extent by few ofthe good
! people of Ohio, who came to see how their boys
/ and friends are getting along. 1t did our eyes
good to look upon their familiar faces ii we can't
enjoy the pleasures of home we can enjoy theil
society.
( Col. Gibson has again taken command of his
regiment, having boen relieved of the command
of the brigade by Gen. Which. We felt his alb
sence from us, as he had by his promptness wor
encomiums from his superior officers.
/ A few degrees farther south presents per
ceptble change in the climate. The weather
has been beautiful with but little rain, and bu
little cold weather. But appearances betoker
storm soon. We are well provided with clothing
! having every thing that we want; all we aH ask
is, not to give us shelter tents until summer, an6
then haul them for us; no doubt Gen. Halleek
means benefit, but if he had gun, cartridge
box, and all his clothing and effects strapped OF
his back, he would not like an addition of shell
ter tent 1t may be good thing; but the sol
dier don't see it,
Loyalty in this section is below par. If
premium were offered, but few would be fount
to accept. 1t is good deal as the nigger says
'Dey am loyal when de northerpers am around,
1t is difficult thing to get any thing from hin
only at exhorbitant figures. The out-building
of widow were burned because she refused t.
sell potatoes for sick soldiers. The emancipa
ton policy is not well received by them, anC
they continually ask the question "What will b
done with the slaves?" saying, that "ther con
dition is far worse, since flying to the northern
states, than whilo in the south"
i When things will be on the move is
Il UNKNOWN