Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-09-22
Letter from the Iath Reglmant.
DUckuAENOS, Va, Sept. is, 1862.

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Editors IntsLkiaeaesr:
Permit me through your columns TO let
the people know how The gallant Twelfth
is getting along, away down bordering on
Dixie, and now stationed where the noto-
rious Jenkins gave vent to his desire few.
days ago, because there were not enough
here (such as form the Twelfthl TO battle
against him or turn his face in another
direction, from annoying loyal and peace
full citizens. ..eF,.s, ,r,r--,,
Well, as for part of our regiment. four
companies, we cannot speak, as we have
not seen or hardly heard OF them since We
came to Glarksburg, but they were at
Beverly the last account We had of them.
Of the remaining six we can speak favor
ably. They are encamped upon rolling
piece of ground southeast of Buckhanuou,
a very pleasant little town aud situated in
a beautiful plaes, the Bnckhannon riverpas-
sing along the northeast corner otit to the
southeast an extended plane, to the south
and west. Il is covered by hills, upon one
of which the recent battle was fought. The
road leading from CIarksburg is very good,
rendering provisions easily brought TO Us
by wagons. We have plenty to eat and 10
wear, but good many Of the boys are alta
loss for home news. AS they were so ac-
cnstomsd to reading your daily news at
home We do not wonder at this, however,
But speaking 10 general the boys are in
good spirits, making the hills and valleys!
ring With their joViSl songs, and mirthful
laughter. We would speak more particu-
larry of company D. IL is in good tune, ex-i
cept some of the boys are little unwell,
bat will recover in few days, with care.
It ia astonishing how all that are stationed
here, are advancing in the manual aud dali
lI- ill ,fr,l-
that II jenkins comes back here, -as he said
he would when he left, that he will meet
with a warmer reception the0 before.-
The cannon that the sneaks spiked
and threw into well, has been
drawn out, unspiked, and put in order
again. This afternoon as we were on drill,
it was taken to an eminencs about quar-
ter of Il mile from town aud several salutes
were fired. Now the cannon Is ready and
the boys have been oiling aud preparing
their guns for day or two, and as soon
as we get a little better aversed iu
military tactics we think we shall be able
to strike an effectuai blow at the rebellion.
Some of these may be interesting items
concerning the 18th, but we do think the
most remarkable item that can be mem
toned of the 18th is the religious aud
moral principle which pervadss the bosoms
" AAs All 6GEut W 10
any band who may collector singing or
which congregate in the b. 4. Church
hard by for Divine Worship, on which oc.
casions our LIST Lieut., Mr.. PoWel of COM
pauy II, and some otbers preach, Aud
IN connection with this there arc, we be-
.lieTe, in each company, evening and morn
ing prayer offered in the tents, and also
have weekly prayer meetings 10 compe-
ny D, this is the regulations. In some three
or four tents men from other companies
come and engage aud soon tho song of
praise is raised. We think thatto consider
all things which accompany this regiment
it cauuOt be exceIIed. Its hurried advance
from Camp Wiley to olarksburg did not
amount to much, nor its forced march TO
Buekhaunon on the 9Th inst. for at each
place all was quiet on its arrival.
AS We stated above, it is beautiful
place aud We believe tito be a beautiful
place, consequently We think progress will
mark the advance of this regiment. May
Heavens blessing be upon il.
Yours respectfully,
80 J.W. G., Go. D.