Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-11-04

The Worcester Companies at Readvine.

The Worcester Companies at ReadviIIe.
CAMP MEIGs, READvILLE,
Nov. ., 1862. :
The removal of the three companies from
Camp Wool, at Worcester, to Camp Meigs,
at Readville, and their subsequent life, does
not furnish any very extended subject for a
letter for your readers; but there are many
who will watch even their slightest move
ments, with interest, and therefore it may be
thata correspondent can fndmatter with which
to fill up TWO or three pages.
Our departure from Worcester was a re-
gretful act for many, and perhaps most of US.
We supposed ourselves to be a part of Wor-
cester county regiment, which we hoped
would be speedily filled up, and sent wherev-
er we could be of the most service to our
country, and where we could best uphold the
honor of that dear old flag, for which a million
men are now doing battle. But the powers
that be willed otherwise, and here we are at
Camp Meigs, again settled down much as we
were at our old camp.
Owing to the lateness of the hour (haf past
one o'clock P. NJ when we arrived in Boston
on Friday, some of our arrangements were
frustrated The three companies intended to
perform escort duty for the Emmett Guards to
the Maine depot, and afterward dive out to
the Hancock House by invitation of our lieu
tenant colonel, who is "mine host" there,
when at home; but, instead, we marched di-
rect to the Providence depot and after a few
minutes necessary delay, started for this camp,
where we arrived at about three o'clock. Ten
men from each company, under command of
the captain Of company ii, met us at the de-
pot, which Is about half a mile from camp, and
escorted us to the barracks, where we found
the regiment drawn up in line on the parade
ground to receive lis. But the most impor-
tant matter to us, and the one which best suit
ed us after our journey and long fasting, was
q substantial and bountiful dinner of sand
witches and hot coffee. This was served out
Immediately upon our arrival, after which,
our escort, the Home Guards, took their
leave. Our thanks are due them for the very
handsome manner in which they performed
their duty. The companies will not soon for
get the compliment.
Our barracks beng shown us-the same the
4+th occupied-all hands were soon busily
engaged with hammers and nails in making
repairs and fitting up our hunks in cOmfOrta-
bic manner, for Worcester county boys. donot
like anything slip-shod or rickety, and for
truths sake, | must confess that the buildings
were no credit to the Glover of the youth of
Boston," as the members of that regiment
were called If that regiment expended
$4,000 while in camp here, as it is asserted,
1t is certain that very small portion of that
sum answered fer the buildings. Our build
lngs made more comfortable, the next thing
was to dispose of our effects but they were
delayed in Boston, and so it was nearly s
O'Clock before we could arrange them. But
now we are allwcl settled and have an oppor-
tunity to look about us.
Seven companies were here before us, an
at a distance Of less than half mile are the
encampments of the 43d and 45th regiments
and the 18th battery-all being under the gem
eral command of Brig. Gen Pierce, though
each regiment has its field officers. The field
officers of our regiment make very tavora-
bic impression upon the new companies. Col.
BUrrill is the old commander of the I'd regi-
ment NJ. V. NJ. which formed the nucleus of
this regiment, and is spoken of very highly
by those who know him best Lieut. Col.
Perkins was also connected with the same
regiment, and is also spoken of favorably.
The major, whose name | have not yet heard,
has also the enire confidence of the men,
None of the field officers, however, are vet
elected. These officers have acted since the
formation of the regiment.
Yesterday, Saturday, was employed in uni
forming the new troops. The Overcoats, hats
and undertaking are not yet furnished, but
otherwise the uniforms are complete The
quality of the garments is very fair and the
men would now hardly be recognized by their
friends should they march through Main
street.
Our transfer to the 42d regiment is hailed
with great satisfaction by those who preceded
u.s. Our appearance upon arrival was such
as TO INSPIRE confidence in, and respect for us.
Our reputation is already made, and we are
tod we nave only to maintain it by perform
: ing our duty faithfully. This all are disposed
to do, and good account of us as compa-
nies-and | am safe in saying as a regiment
| may be expected whenever we 90 into active
service.
Camp rumors are VIGOROUSLY unreliable
| We have reports that we are destined for
Gen. Banks expedition for Texas and an
other, that we are to sail on Wednesday for
Newbern The latter is so improbable that no
faith is placed in the rumOr. The other is
more probable, and, if true, makes it certain
that we shall remain here for several weeks.
But none can tell our destination, or time of
departure. We await orders patiently.
Our friends at home may be assured we
are comfortably and pleasantly located The
famous "blue hills Of Milton" are directly in
front of our quarters, and are the first range
Of hills to be seen. The camp ground is
level-too level, in fact, for the best interests
Of the men; they resemble in that respect
the agricultural grounds. Directly in the
rear is the New York central railroad, while
in front, between us and the other encamp-
ment, is the Boston and Providence railroad.
We are so nearly surrounded by hills that our
only view is in front, and the beauty of that
perhaps makes up for the lack of it in other
directions.
But am making lengthy communication
OF this, and will reserve other items for fl-
ture letter. Il.
A man named Bronson, at work in i. II.
North q Co.'s buckle mandatory, New Bril-