Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-03-15
Correspondence.
Letter from the sunbury Guards.

1Frtrdt Of Gen. Brdnndn-1he I'D OF FEB.
ruary-ProTamme Of the CeleJraron-A
Bal gicen by The Band Of the AN Regiment
The Dancing-A Concert-Negro INins.
reiS-Healh Of The Boys.
CANP BRAssAS,
KEY WEST, Fla, Feb u, 1862
DEAR WIIvsRr :-Geo. Brauoan and staff
arrived here on Friday last, on the steamer
lie made his fret appearance,
to US, on our parade ground, at dress parade,
and seemed pleased al the improvement the
men had made with their new arms, in the
manual. After dress parade he rode passed
the different streets OF the regiment, ard the
cheers given him showed that he
WINS liked, and that tho men had perfect con.
fidence 10 him.
Saturday last the anniversary OF the birth
OF the Father Of his Country WASHINGTON,
was celebrated in d becoming insnper. The
whole Brigade was formed iD Divisions, which
made three sides Of square the officers in
front, while tho General and staff were 10 the
centre. a prayer was then offered to the
Tbroue Of Grace asking for success to our
arms, that this wicked rebellion might - put
down. and that we might hereafter celebrate
the anniversary Of Washington's birth day in
peace. The farewell Address" was then
read after which the Brigade moved in CO
lumn through the town 10 Fort Tsy lor, TO be
present ut the firing OF the National Salute
OF thirty .four guns. Immediately after the
salute from the fort, the Pensacola, man' Of
war, lying ir port, let 60 oil it's guns, one ef,e.
another. The effect was splendid, aud the
loud barking OF its "bulidops" was dangerous
to secesh window glass. The regiments then
al,.Su nd ~ kats Il III. ran
tired after their march and long exposure to
washing ard enjoying tin Of soup, q holiday
was given, and the men were ready 10 see the
fun to be had in the following
PROGRAMME,
or the celebration Of the 4I:h Reg. IA. Vols
At hey West. Florids,
February 90, 1862.
Music by the Band. Grafton by Capt. GobiD
lst, Toot Race.-Two men from each com
pnny, to run across tho BArrsck yard aud
back. The man making the best time to re-
ceive IS, the second best SO so.
%, liheeljurror .Natch.-T~O men from
each company to wheel 9 barrow, blindfolded
fifty yards at mark or stske. The man
coming, the nearest the stake 10 receive S5 90
Secoud best az so.
Sd Sack Race. Two mon from each com
pany to run o race Of fifty yards 10 sacks uT
to their ntcks. The man making the bes,
time TO receive SIS 90. Second best 81 so
4th. Pig ChaSe.-TeD msD from each com
pany to run after q shaved and creased pig
The men catching and holding it by the tai
TO receive the pig.
Judges were appointed TO decide as to the
winners OF the different fests.
The foot race was very well contested. ia
cob II. keiier, Of our company, came in fol
the second prize. IN a run OF four hundred
yards he would beat oil who we're in that race
'Ehe wheelbarrow match was full of fun, somt
oil the contestants were further of from the
stake OF the end than whon they started. The
big thing Of The day was the sack business
L. III. Rundes was 10 The ring for that -
Lanky started we'll, but when almost to th,
goal he lost his equilibrium, down be fell
! however, lucky thought struck him, be triet
the rolling process aud the consequence wa
"Old Dad" rolled himself into the second prize
The pig race was failure. There were too ma
ny runners for one thing, and another, Mr.. Por
ker being q SecessioniSt, the sight OF so man,
/ CGIon troops rather dsconGtted him, made
| him weak 10 the knees, and consequently h
! could not run. Everything passed off we'll
/ All were pleased and the ludies, who favored
us with their presence. (there was goodl'
| number OF them, declared they never brfor
! enjoyed themselves so much as they did q
the celebration Of the 41th Penn'a. Vols.
On Monday night, the oath the Band o
| our regiment gave ball for the officers.
wOs numetously attended by the knights O
the spur and tinsel. The ladies' we're DO
/ quite so plenty, however, there was euougl
present to form six setts AS for the pei
tormance on the eight fantastic toe," hav
seen some that was more pleasing to my fan
cy--it was too much ou the "bobhin round
! style. The ladies are unarquaintpd with GU
northern figures, but to their credit they wer
willing to learn, and were always reudy TO fl
up sett so us to keep the ball in motion.
should say oil parties enjoyed themselves, 70
three o'clock Of the morning sounded on thei
ears before any motion was made TO NOV
homewards.
On Wednesday night. the Goth, the Ban
gave concert. Ga account Of the heav
wind and rain it was not quite so we'll attenl
ed as it might have been. Notwthstandip
the storm, the ladies turned out we'll. Anus,
ments have been very scarce here, aud th
inhabitants patronize almost anything. Wb,
some OF the boys Of our Regiment, got up
! ueeIU oduu vi uiuslIels, anu LUelr mouse
were so crowded that many were refused aC
mitt0nce. The Band cleared over fifty do
lars-pretty well for few hours Ho,cin,
From the amusempnts and sea. bathing, 20
con perceive the Northern "mud sills" 81
enjoying themselves, aud if they keep it u
this island will soon become famous as VI
teriDg place-second to neither Cape Ma
or Atlantic City.
The "American" arrives regularly, uuC
more so than letters from home but Eve
the latter received since we have been her
The boys were very glad when the pap
came, liked MIR. Masser's letter very muc
but came to the conclusion that the regime
. where the Augusta Raugers" are, they ha'
q strange hour for beating the rereiNe Il
hour specified is the general Army rule {
retreat.
The boys are very well-they have a stroi
desire for little more octive service, thinki
that when the fighting commences this WI
will soon be at an end. aud they will then hs
a chance Of shaking hands With the good pc
!, pie Of Sunbury.
Yours, Fraternally, II. d. W.
Letter from the 67th Regiment,