Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-01-08

From the Rorty-First.

CAMP WIcKLIEFR, Dec. 29lh.
EDs. LaADEA. Gen. Nelson's division, and
Of course We as a portion OF the same, are
still stopping and drilling at this camp,
though what we are staying here for is more
than can conceive, unless 1t iu to afford the
citizens Of this loyal but poverty stricken
county an opportunity 70 make an honest
living by selling hay and corn to the Gov
eminent, and hOe-cakes, chickens, apples,
and Indih-rubber pies 70 the soldiers At
round prices for ready pay. Hay is ten dol
lars per ton, and we now have 10 haul It
from Ave To seven miles. Corn thirty cents
per bushel, purchased in the husk, but esti
mated ss so much Bhellsd corn, and most Of
them climb the fence to be sure and get high
enough in their estimates, but are occasion
ally brought to about the true level, The
crust of the pies Is supposed by some to be
q kind of composition composed Of India
rubber and sole-leather, but to me its true
composition is among the mysteries. OBJ
servatiOn, however, leads me TO suppose
that the filling to most of them differs from
nothing by something less than any assign
able quantity.
We received pay on Christmas day from
the time when mustered as companies up to
November lst. Our allotment rolls did not
take effect, but since that time there has
been sent home from companies A and B,
which were mustered August 26th and 27th,
abouf o,,o fboaooa1 1oJIo~e
By the way, my attention has been called
to the statement made by some that boots
were not ft for soldiers wear, and it has
been said that those in our regiment wear
ing shoes got on much better than those in
boots. In regard to what the soldiers think
about it, it is g significant fact that since be-
ing paid nearly every one who did not have
boots befor9 has procured them. One pri-
vate in Co. B bought box of them of
sutler, and sold them out to the boys at an
advance of about $40.
They have springs in Kentucky on large
scale. One about two miles from camp
forms the south fork of Nolin. The stream
is about ten feet wide, from four to SIX incheI
deep, and very rapid, the water clear though
impregnated with lime. The soil in this
region is a heavy yellowish clay. In many
places it is even of deep red color, and as
tough as the corn bread, and I saw the Col
onel's cook drive the faucet into vinegar
barrel with g chunk of that yesterday.
On Friday last an Independent company
of cavalry, which was raised among the
Germans in and about indianapolis, under
Capt. Kelme, and which has been attached
to our division, came into camp. They num-
Der about 100, are all strong, stalwart-look-
ing men, and armed with Halls csrbine,
sabre and pair of Colts pistols each their
equipments are all OF the first quality, and
they will prove formidable foes to those who
have TO meet their charge.
There are still quite a number of cases Of
meqsles in camp, but with two or three ex-
ceptions none are now regarded dangerous.
A Mr.. VIM. PARTON, of Co. /, died with
measles in Louisville last Thursday. bis
company raised funds to purchase metallic
coffin, and he is to be sent home.
We are expecting to have new Sibley tents
in few days, in place of those we crew in
Camp Wood. We shall not probably leave
here until after New Years, and then, on
wardj at least We hope SO. T.
P. s. DKo. SOTH.-D. @. Morton, of New
bury, Geauga county, member Of Co. B,
presses a soldiers bier. He died last night
about twelve-Wss both rational and cheer
full to the last. He was much beloved by
all who knew him, and his death casts q
gloom over the entire company. BE leaves
a wife and child, and we will mingle our
sympathies with theirs over his honored
though distant grave. Yours, T.