The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1862-09-17

For the Express. {
CAsr WsLLAcG. KY
Sept. -, 1862

sept. Ia lCo@.
Dear Express - Thinking that perhaps
many Of your readers would like TO hear irom
the s5;h Regiment ] take this opportunity
TO address you few hasty lines
Nothing Of interest occurred 10 US after
leaving Camp DIoK THOMPSON. until We ar.
rived In Cincinnati. except drs~ ,sg our uni
forms aud arms at indianapolis. which sud
denly transformed our boys into the appear
anee Of real soldiers. aud the BOYS enjoyed
the admiration they elected from the crowds
Of spectators. hugely
When wo reached Cincinnati We began 10
realize that We were nearing the seat OF war.
Tho most intense excitement prevailed.
Martial law had been declared aud all bust
ncss was suspended provost guards pasroled
the streets and the threatened attack on the
city. was the theme Of every tongue.
4 most hearty welcome was extended us
b. the citizens Of the Queen city. A. our
brave boys marched through the prime ipal
streets such waving OF handk ichiefs by fair
hshds. and such cheering by the promiscu-
Gus assemblagc has rarely greeted any regi-
men, ia any city since the war began. We
we're marched 70 one Of the principal market
houses where a boundful table was spread.
when the command was given the gallant
sS.h, made a NEST dashing charge and the
good things gave way before them like frost
beneath summer sun After the repast
was over. the regiment took up their line Of
march for the green hills Of old Kentucky,
making The streets resound with the chorus
Of away down south in Dixie" As soon
A. We touched southern soil cheer after cheer
went forth from these brave men rs they
followed our eolors through the streets Of
Covingtoa
In Kentucky ~ We passed along We saw
little but the "Pomp and circumstance Of
var. Every hill aud valley. sverv field and
woods was alive with soldiers II seemed
a. il the NORTH bad suddenly awakened to
new lie and was pouring forth IL living
Masses IN a perfect avalanche to repcl the
ruthless invaders who would dare poliate
the soil Of free State.
=Since Ne have been IN Kentucky. We have
been constantly IA a line OF battle. sleepin.
nfon our arms al night and preparing bv
dsy ias the mesi sndden attack that might be
made. although no battle has We, occurred
BEYOND the kiliins 81 seme picket. a. hey
arc gradually driven in behind the fosiificA
tots Il = considered certain by the best
military authority that Kirby Smith il nov
inS upon Cincianal with an immense force
OF rebel troops the ma.a body OF which Is
about t~cuty miles distant. aud it may be
thsi before these lines reach you. the great
battle Of the West has been fought defend.
inS Northern soil and the strength aad coar.
aEe 81 this immense mas. OF raw troops AID
state militia has been most severely tested
Cur regiment should be better dr.lled IA
iorr koins into action, tut whenever IL doe.
So 'a'o eas1.s yoa may erpccs to hear good
report O. - courage and determination.
letter from Tie Ssh would be iuoomplese. II
+: failed 60 sPeak ia The highest terms Of Ga,
yeuug Gel Johs Baird. vhe.e rar.,..,,,
witA Tie Troops = uneounced Inc men
helsevc that he wili lead sl.. a. bravelv 80
sk,liisily shronsh sAe sriais ana d.prcrs II
- campaign. Oar Lieut. CD Crane /.
eesi Asd steady .lAlwAvs CO dasv AID s.ss u.
PLAYING military easlities ola god order.
4 package containing fsr nanbers If
The EK7FeS voaii Be gratefully received ~
re uemssers q IN. regiment
Trely Yoar,. sc.
CAPT. 7. BROOKS.