The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-01-30
FROM THE NINTH REGIMENT.

The following letter from former citi-
zen of this place, and formerly a member
of the Kansas Second, will be read with
interest by cur citizens. He gives US an
idea of the feeling which exists among our
brave soldiers who have come forward to
fight in defence Of our country and its clo-
rious institutions. No life Of INDECENT case
IN camp or barrack suits them. but one of
vigorous ard active warfare, with such men
as General Lane for leaders, that this ac-
cursed rebellion may be swept from the
land, aud they be allowed to return to their
homes to enjoy the peace AID prosperity
they are SO uobiy earning. Let Us hear
from you again, Byron:
CAMP HUNTER, Jan. 20, 1862.
DEAR UNION Il have been under the
impression for the last few days, tina. you
would he pleased TO hear from your old
soldier friends occasionally, or, at least, a.
often as enthusiastically. acting under
that Impression, concluded to drop you &
line concerning cur condition and future
prospects, We are now situated apout half
a mile west of Fort t.eavenworth, in cold
bleak situation, near the Notifications, with
nothing to protect Us from the severe win
ter weather but thin sheet OF canvass
The boys were all promised good winter
quarters, but take the slight disappont-
ment philosophica!ly; for the fact is, we
would much peter active service in a south
ern cline. TO life Of ease in good quarters
here. We are very anxious to see this lit
lie rebellion disposed Of, in order to give
England severe rhrasbiug for her auiacity,
when We once more become free, united
AMI happy nation.
We are veil clothed and fed and have
many important items in Our favor; aud
when we think Of the suff.rines of our
harefooted soldiers during the Revolution
through The long, drcary winter, with scarce
IL clothing enough to cover their naked
bodies VIC can bear our trihing inconVen
fences without murmur, for the purpose
Of mainiaining the few sparks Of liberty
which still remain in our distracted land
Yen must be aware that in this quiet,
secluded spot, where it ii is difficult to raise
Inc least excitement, that there could be no
important intelligence to communicate. |
believe il is oftel necessary, in these dull
times, for the ha!itual letter writer to revert
often from the dailreality to the imaginary,
TO Gil "a "wouid be" interesting page, and
then iail Of his object. We seldom hear OF
wars, or 'rumors Of wars" and even Mad
anne Rum0r seldom bids defiance to the
guard, to give US an mixing of what is
. TRANSFERRING around US. Oar accommodating
Orderly Sergeant, John 5. Rosa, has fine
little stove, about two feet by ten inches,
around which usually cnsconce myself up
on a cold day, to read the morning papers,
or discuss seine incident CONNECTED with tlie
war. With these subjects, AID a right
smart" sp,inki;ng Of religions matters,
with our usual routine of duty, we cOniri'e
to make tue time pass plca-antly.
The advent of General Lane is ardent'y
wished fnr by every one. The opinion
ee,aa g. be prevalent that Lane Is lie insn
20 lead Western men to victory. l predict
that if the Administration Will give Gen.
Lane twenty-five Thousand men, lie will
sweep All tie rebels west Of Tue Mississippi
iato the Cuff Of ,ieziea.
There are = great many intelligent men
in Col. a. G. Da,i,'s regiment. There are
many r.en. in the ranks, who are really
worthy Of bish positions in the co1fiencs
of the American people. The terrible con
WILSON'S of tie coubtry brought many true
and loyal men to the standard, who viii
make their mark in the world as public aad
pSsate citizens, long after our country en-
Toys the blessings OF peace and prosperity.
Lieutenant + s. Slower makes very etiic
lent and popular officer.
The health Of the csmp is not the best.
The measles and the mumps are the prevail
ing diseases.
Old Dame Runner says, upon good au-
thoriry. that we shall have good quarters in
VVyaudotte or Quindaro in a weeks tine.
If Gen. lane comes soon, We may expect
stirring times and news of interest. in
that event, you may expect another line
from bltsoN.
i. S. Your paper is ever welcome 'isi-
tor in our camp; please place my name
upon your subscription list. Is.
an Interesting Declaration.