Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-11-21
Letters from Kentucky.
Correspondence Of the Fremont Journal.
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UFFIoF OF Provost MARSHAL
LExINeToN. Ky.. NoT. 9, 1862.

Correspondence OF the Fremont Journal.
OsEIcr or PRovosr MARSHAL,
LKxISoToN, KY, Nov. 9, 1862
DEAR BRoTHER:--I have just returned from a
short ride with Capt Nat Haynes, TO visit the
Cemetery, and see where the remains Of Ken
tucky's noblest statesman were deposited, and to
have view Of the monument erected 10 his
memory. The monument is splendid piece Of
workmanship The base is placed on vault Of
hewn stone in which it is designed to place the
remains of the Clay family. The spire 10 COM
posed of white granite, and is surmounted by
a capital exquisitely and elaborately carved, and
the whole surmounted by a statue which any
one who is at all familiar with the portrait Of
Clay, would at once recognize. felt solemn
awe creep over me as l stood looking at the spot
where rests the remains of him, who when living,
was so perfect an exemplifcaton of the pure
minded statesman. No stone marks the mound
where he is buried, but even the smallest boy in
the city can point you TO the spot, and as q citi-
zen remarked to-day, "There is no need to put
up stone for the present generation TO mark
the spot where Henry Clay lies buried"
We rode along the winding carriage way and
examined the many splendid monuments erect
ed by mourning friends to mark the resting
place of dear, departed ones.
We found circle in which were said to have
been buried 81 confsderates, who were left here
in hospital, at the time of the great skedaddle.
We found another circle that was fast filling up
with those who had left friends and kindred at
the north and came here to help redeem Ken
lucky from the bondage Of the C.S.A. There
is some one of our friends going in there every
day to his long home; two were being buried
while we were there. We came away with sad
hearts. was cheered to find letters from you
my wife and others.
You will see from the heading of this, that ]
am Provost Marshal of this Post. was on the
7tb appointed "Provo" of this place. and Capt
Slough succeeds me as "Provo" of the Division
ed Div. Army of Ky.) Ny duties are arduou
indeed have to direct and superintend all ar
rests of political prisoners, and all searches 0
premises for government or contraband property
Have to examine the evidence and decide on al
cases (political) before sending the parties away
to Louisville, en- route for Vicksburg. l have
fathers, mothers brothers sisters and near frind:
to listen to in behalf of their friends and rela-
tives, that have been arrested. / can stand any
thing but the slang of the secesh ladies; they
beat me out. l am sending off daily about G.
secesh prisoners that are picked up by oul
scouts, and have on hand 100 to send tomorrow
These go to Vicksburg and are exchanged fo
our paroled men. There seems to he a dispos
ton on the part of our commanding General t.
make the southern sympathizers of Kentucky g
where they can enjoy southern sympathy.
As to the "nigger" question, the army mus
keep itself aloof from it. the negro gets with
in our lines we must obey the Acts of Congress
in regard to him. But it is foolishness to per
suade them into lines, for not able t
take care Of all that would come. We must
willing to leave them where they are for tn
time being, doing nothing, no, not in the least,
rivet their chains, but to give them all the pro
lection contemplated in the act of Congress-
they come within our lines.
Lexington is beautiful city. 1t contain
about 10000 inhabitants, great deal of wealt
and many straight backed, stiff-kneed Unio
men, and they are men that will do to tie to-
This is the centre of the "blue grass" region an
may truly be called the garden of Kentucky
This county (Fayette) is second in point
wealth only to Jefferson, the county in whic
Louisville is situated. The farmers and Unio
merchants have suffered severely from the pi
laying of Morgan's and Kirby Smiths bands.-
Horses and cattle have been driven away in hui
dreds; you know that stock is the main prOdil
of this section.
For the information of yourself and friends,
give you the composition of the different brig
ades of the Army of Kentucky, under Maj
General Gordon Granger:
FIRST DIVISION,
Brig. Gen. A. ]. Smith, Commanding.
lst Brigade-Brg. Gen. s. G. Burbridge; 96t
ID Brigade-COl. Landrum; 9th, nth, ar
IOsth Illinois, 18th Kentucky.
SECOND DIVISION.
Brighten @. A. Gilmore, Commanding Po
Lexington.
Ist Brigade-Brig.- Gen. g. Clay Smith; g
and 18th Michigan, ll2th Illinois, 45th Ohio al
18th Kentucky.
ID Brigads-Col. s. A. Gilbert; 44th, IOOt
l03d and l04th Ohio.
THIRD DIVISION.
Brig.-Gen A. Baird.
Ist Brieade-Col Ooburn; 33d Indiana, 10
Mich, 22d Wis, and S5th Ind.
ID Brigade-Col. Swaine; 92d, 96th, ll5th ii
nois and l4th Kentucky.
The Batteries here are, 2lst Ind, 5th KY, 9;
18th, 18th and 18th Ohio
BY this you may see where the several oh
Regiments are, and what compose this army.
To-day George Campbell, of Fremont, and
NJ. johnson, of Clyde, came into my office.
They are in the 18th Ohio Battery. soyou
that meet old acquaintances. The gene
health of the troops is good. How long we I
TO remain here is of course unknown.
Ed. N. HuLBuRD,
Capt. Co A, 18th Mich. Volts.
Tor Frxruta XIV Nov I 1852