The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1862-09-19

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understanding with them, he arrested Col.
VEER, and assumed command of the Ex-
pediiion. AT once he wisely ordered the
whole command to fall back, and sent out
sufficient forces of Cavalry to look
for the provision train and protect it. A
few companies of infantry and cavalry
were sent out to occupy the Spring River
Ford, the so called Hudson's Crossing
In our rear he established vigilant sys
tenn of scouting, ordered the whole Indian
Brigade to remain near Fort Gibson as a
corps of observation, and by prudent and
careful management he brought the force,
although small, into condition to be able
to resist any enemy in case of an attack.
Then we fell back to the Quaw Paw Re-
serve, so miles south Of Fort Scott, and
went into camp. During our stay there,
We had several skirmishes with the enemy
under Col. STAND WAITE, III which they
always came out victorious.
As you may easily imagine, these acts
of Col. SALoAoN, now Brigadier General,
have created different feeling. The men
belonging to the different Kansas regi-
ments sought revenge in using the most
insulting and abusive language toward
our men and Gen. SALoMoN, and thus of
ten created quarrels. The officers, at least
on our side, made the most vigorous ef-
forts to prevent all casualties, and parity
succeeded In keeping up peace and good
order. AS an instance of the Bleeding
Kansas Ruffians" savage like acts, allow
me to state the following facts:
At the time our regiment left Quaw
Paw Reserve, our sutler, Mr.. KL1NGHoLz,
on account of not having the necessary
means of transportation, lef. part Of his
stock behind under guard of two sentinels,
intending to haul il away next morning.
The same day the 81 Kansas Cavalry, Col
CLoUp, encamped at said place. Towards
night a party of them came up and forci
bly, disarming the guard, like blood thirsty
beasts, demolished, destroyed, and took
away OF the goods stored there, as much
as was within their reach; spilled wines,
stole oysters, cigars, dry goods, and the
res. of the goods they scattered over the
prairie. The sentinels, who tried to get
to their camp to obtain assistance from
the Commander, were threatened to be
shot if they moved step or spoke word.
Mr.. KLINGHoLz' loss is estimated at ST.
900, and necessary steps were taken to
have the villains punished and the damage
restored to him.
Our only wish is to get out of the De
partment of Kansas, and as the enemy is
showing himself in Missouri, we perhaps
will. Since we came TO Fort Scott, the
health of the regiment is improving, and
it will very soon be in condition to with
stand any emergency.
As Lieut.. Col. ORFF has resigned, Mai.
A. jacob of Green Bay, is in command
of our Regiment, which cannot but gain
under his direction. He is highly esteem
ed by all who know him all the men
have confidence in his abilities as an off
Ger, and we hope hope he will remain in
command Of the Regiment.
Gen. SALoMoN has received his commits
sion as such. | congratulate the troops
under his command lie is Chief Com~
mander of all the troops in the fed, be-
longing to the Department Of Kansas, ard
is beloved and highly esteemed by all.
Adjutant BLocKr of our neighbor city,
Sheboygan, acts as Assistant Adju:ant
General, and, will undoubtedly receive his
appointment as such, in which capacity
he will be excellent.
Lieut.. DuMKE, Of Co. B, has been pro-
noted Captain in place Of Z. BECKER, re-
signed. Our Manitowoc boys feel them
selves quite comfortable under his COM
mand Lieut.. HUGo Koch acts as Quar-
termaster of the regiment.
| think | have stated all the news |
know, and as we have just received orders
to march at o'clock p NJ on an eyna.
dition to " Somewhere" | shall close, and
after returning make you acquainted with
the occurrences and adventures Of the
same. Respectfully yours,
ALPHA.
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