The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1862-08-13
cOuMUSicATED.

FoRT IIkcoLN, Aug. Sd, 1862.
Friend Wia This morning finds me all 5
well and in the vefy best of spirits. Since
You were with us The old eucam pment ha.;
been broken up and new one substituted,
We are now facing North East near the
summit of The hill on which stands th,,
Fort and less than an ordinary stones throw
ffom it. A better location could pot bs
had, as its great elevation renders il L
pleasant and healthy place Around on
ieEts a'e apple aud peach trees laden with
beautiful young fruit. When drill hours
are passed, these trees furnish thick, cool
shade, none the less welcome because Of
its near proximity to camp.
The atmosphere, too, is pleasant. A re-
freshing breeze, from the hills and valleys,
freiehted with rich odors, come 10 make US
happy and gay. Even now gentle zepf-
yr steals in al The tent door and playfuly
rustles the paper on which am writing.
War news, for The past few weeks, have
been unusually meager, and, situated as
we are, beyond the reach of The enemys
guns, nothing can be gathered that would
add 10 the general knowledge of military
movements.
Nothing of an alarming nature is felt here
unless il be among the tmid who fear the
rePued omnipresence OF "StonewaII Jack :
son." Day after day we are required to
pass through the regular routine OF Camp
and Garrison duty, and naught save the
gallant conduct OF our comrades, in the
field, is sufficient TO dispeI the ennui so
contagious among pent mp soldiers.
The recen, call for additional troops will
have saluiary effect il il be cheerfuliy and
largely responded to. The people OF a great
and glorious nation will surely rush to lhe
rescue of those Interests that are dearer
than lifs How fitting that they should =
Your brothers, sick and weary, with heavy
marching and hard fighting, stand with
open arms and warm hearts TO receive Won
Where is the man (menially and physical
ly compeieut) who enjoys the, benefits and
shares in the blessings of so good a govern
meut that's unwilling TO espouse .he cause
and march 10 The relief OF The young veler-
ans
II snch there be, 90 mark him well,
For him no minstrel raptures swell -
The army oil The Potomac, still weary and
bleeding, is now enjoying temporary resi-,
"a rest that may be broken by the deadly
missiles of flushed and infnriaied enerny.
Pennsylvanians are there, noble and true
The hardy representatives of The good old
Keystone Slate, along side of.the. heroes OF
sister States, are there watching ihe steal by
movements of cunning and treacher1us
foe. Pennsylvania hzs done nobiy. Scarce
battle field of the rebellion that is not
liant sons. But greater efforts must be put
forth and other sacrifices made. Let mis-
de done in the true spiri: OF patriotism and
onr nationality will soon be restored.
The weather here for the last few weeks
has bsen uncomfonably warm
The wheat harvest has long been cut
and gathered. Oats are generally light and
mostly reaped.
The sanitary condition of our Reg't (Il2th
Reg, p. '. j is most excellent-ne member.
TO my knowledge, having a maIarous dis
ease. Company Fl is in fine order--bul
one in the Hospital and very few on the
sick list. Fruit is abundant here, and fast
getting ripe. think | will not injure the
reputed morality OF soldiers by avering that
"our boys" will doubtless exact liberal
share.
Will not some of our friends, in Colum-
hla county pay us an occasional visit! We
can promise you hearty welcome and the
novelty, 10 the uninitiated, might nor prove
entirely uninlerestiEg. ARrILLEekr