Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-10-07
Letter from the IAN Rsglment.
BUokHANNON, ", Or. 3, ls62.

BUcKHAssON, Va, Oct 3, 1862.
Editors Intsltigsaeer:
You will please accept the thanks of the
members of Co. D, for package of papers
brought by Rev. a. Conner. These papers
were Distributed among the six companies
here at that time, aud know that they
were gratefully received. Next 10 impor-
tance to the Commissary Department is the
Literary Department, and while we cannot
complain Of a-tamine in: either, still there,
is such deficiency in both as to enable Us
10 reseiye our ratious from the former, and
the contributions of our friends in the lat.
ter department, with a relish.
Therefore, friends, one and all, as we have
no claims upon you for physical substance,
send US something upon which the intel
lectual part of man may feed, viz: News
papers, substantial literature and above all
good religious letters. You canuot know.
without witnessing it, with what eagerness
we gather around camp headquarters at
the hour for the distribution of the mall
Could you see hoU the eye of the soldier
lightens up when his name is called you
would be compelled to say that there is a
power in the appearance of n letter. And
thea If the letter Should contain cheering
words and good advice, such as suggestions
for the preservation Of health, indictments
to courage activity and the faithful dis
charge of all duties imposed upon us as
soldiers; and above all, with the soft per-
suasive eloquence of mothers love, or a
wife's fond hope, urge that we may "put
our trust in God" it is u power indeed.
When we say that an army is democrat
lied, we are generally understood to mean
want of discipline wantof subsection
| to military authority. But this condition
is suPerinduced by want of patriotism
and piety.
Let the soldier know that he is looked
upon as the defender Of his home aud cOun-
try by those he has left at home, and that
he has their good wishes and prayers, and
he will go forward with a manly heart, do
his duty faithfully, aud his motto will be,
ssstrike till the last armed foe expires"
''StTike for altars and our fires,
Strike for the green graves Of our sires,"
"dod aud our native land"
Our hearts have been cheered aud our
spirits revived b. the visit of Rev. A. Con
ner. Although somewhat fatigued by the
journey he has been very active in the dis
charge of his duties as minister of Christ
since be came among US. The evening be
came wednesday, was the appointed time
| for public prayer meeting-he met with
us aud spoke impressive from the text;
II am not ashamed ofthe gospel of Christ. u
AT ten o'clock next day he preached at the
church opposite the camp, to large and
attentive audience. The same evening
held prayer meeting at the hospital He
has our thanks for his kindness and atten.
ton to us, and l trust will meet with an
everlasting reward.
The four remaining companies of the
18th regiment came here from Clarksburg,
having, as Lient. Col. Northcott (who made
the round trip quaintly expressed it, gained
lO4 miles upon us. Tue boys looked some
what way worn aud dusty, but few days
of rest-the pure air of the place and a
plunge in the limpid waters of the Buck
haunon will no doubt restore them TO their
wonted vigor and soldierly bearing.
Twill take the liberty in this letter of ex-
pressing our thanks TO Mr.. j. Il Dickey for
the ITO testaments. These testaments
shall be distributed throughout the regi-
msnt in such manner as to accomplish the
desire of the giver.
AS already variety of subjects have
been crowded into this letter making it
much larger than intended, will say
nothing Of the political aspect of affairs in
this locality at this time, but il agreeable
may offer matter for another letter for your
widely circulated and highly esteemed pa
per. Yours, W. a. s.