The Portland daily press., 1862-10-27
Correspondence of the Press.l
From the Maine 25th.

NashlnStOu. Oct. Zou. lcOz-
DEAR PRESS Thinking that the numer-
Gus friends OF our regiment in Portland and
vicinitf might desire to hear something con-
corning our condition and whereabouts, l
write this for their ediffcation.
After pleasant journey of three days we
arrived safe and well. Our journey was
marred by no accident, quite an unusual thing
here, for the regiments generally lose one or
two men on the passage. The one that pre-
ceded us had three men killed at different
times and places on the journey.
In Philadelphia tLey used us spenddly-
gave us nice warm supper, hearty shake of
the hand, and kindly God-speed on our per-
ilous mission. The streets through which we
passed were lined with ladies and children,
each of whom insisted upon grasping orr
hands, and saying "Good-bye,-I hope you
will come back y but the tone in which it was
said certainly indicated that they thought we
should not. Occasionally some fortunate fel-
low would have pair Of white arms thrown
about his neck, and a sweet kiss would be be-
bestowed upon the young patriot. THE re-
cipients of such favors were Of course good
looking, therefore your humble servant got
none.) think the town should be called the
city of "sisterty love-" What would the prud-
ish young ladies of Portland think of kissing
strange soldiers passing through their city?
Fortunately, or unfortunately, which ever
you please, our regiment has been placed in
Gen. Caseys Division of the Reserve Army
Corps for the defence of Washington. Our
briagde is the Sd, and is commanded by Col.
Fessenden, now acting Brigadier General.
The regiment is under command of Mai.
Tolman, who discharges the arduous duties of
a Col. in a very satisfactory manner. The Ma
jor is one of the most popular officers in the
regiment, and is respected and valued scarcely
less than our gallant Colonel.
The splendid proportions of Capt. Doughty
loom up on the left wing. He is acting Major.
Let his many friends in Gray take notice
Adjutant Hubbard is, to speak in the emphat-
ic language Of Capt. Jones, "a perfect stun
ner." He is every inch soldier.
Our location is about half a mile from the
city, and is very pleasantly situated, barring the
9 aust, WllCn Is something tremendous III TINS
vicinity at present. No one can comprehend
what dust is until he sees it, and feels its eff
fects in this locality.
Sleeping on the ground is not without its
results. Capt. Chase, Lieut.. Carswell, and
about dozen privates, are down sick. Chap
lain Furbish has been quite i'll. but is at pres
ent improving rapidly. We miss his pleasant
smile, and hearty hand-shake.
The 23d arrived day or two ago, and are
encamped beside us. They have been assign
ed to Growers Brigade, which is in the front
aal will very soon stand upon the 'perilous
edge of battle"
The 5th Maine Battery took up the line Of
march Tor Harper's Ferry on Monday last
! The Battery is in good condition.
Co. AS boys are blooming, dirty and tough
Some anxious mothers in Portland would be
astonished to see their young hopefuls at just
this time.
All letters four our regiments should be adj
dressed 25th Me. Reg, Washington
d. c., and they will reach us promptly.
Yours in haste,
| SERGEANT MAJOR.