Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-07-10
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From Tennessee.

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Tho following letter has been handed as
for publication. u Is from young man m
the Union ssny there 70 his father in this
CAwp ErHsEIDdE,
Wcskley Co., Tenn. sJune Il
DEAR FATHER a large Union Mass
Meeting, hold in grove within few rods
Of our camp, has just dispersed Citizens
say that they have never, bad such meet
ing hero before. Il was largely attended,
and sverything was conducted in good STYLE
There were about one hundred and fifty
ladies' present. with young mon 90 CORE
spond, besides large conccurse Of old peo-
pic and children. Wehad fine speech py
the Hon. Marcus J. Parrot, Of kansns-r
He smoke for two hours, and waslis,ened to
with breathless attention. Gen. Mitchell
made some renarks, defining the course be
intended to pursue in Tennessee. lie said
that Il = bridge was burned, the perpetra-
tors, IL they could be convicted, would be
punished ~ith death, and secession sympa-
fhizers living near such places should be re-
sponsible for damages His policy is
thorough, and will have agood effect IN
Tennessee.
We are campcd on farm, belonging 70 a
rich old Secessionist, in beautiful grove.
The old rebel has furnished all our forage
thus Ear, and it is very doubtful IT he gets
any pay for it. :,
This county Is decidedly Union, and the
ueople seem to be oyerjoyed that the FEEDER.
al troops are among them. They have had
a hard time, many Of them having to make
their escape iato Kentucky, and concca
themselves to prevent being drafted into tn
Southern army.
Everywhere inthiscounty the people hay
met the soldiers with glad welcome. Ever
day they come in crowds to camp, and brinl
in littie delicacies, such as eggs, butter
milk. chickens, blackberries, &c, &C., ant
would almost take It as an insult to be offer
ed pay. The soldiers are invited. to visit, z
their houses, and are always treated wit
the utmost kindness and respect. lhav
never become 30 much attached to a plac
iuso short time in my life.
Preparation was made to-day for 4th o
July celebration at Dresden, about min
miles from hore. hope we will be nea
enough TO attend. Etheridge will be there
and | would like to hear him speak. He
almos. worshipped by the people here.
The band has been invited to spend tn
day on Monday, 23d, at good old unio
mans house, about five miles from here. :
There will be q social gathering there mad
mp for the especial enjoyment Of the bant
Weexpect pleasant time. The band a
tracts particular attention. Crowds Of Wis
tors collect about our quarters every da.
and insist on hearing tho band play. l d
not think there ever was such q think as
music band in the country before.
If you think the poetry which | enclol
worthy Of publication l would like to hay
you send it to some Of the papers whic
you take. If you can, send me few cop
Of the paper containing the poetry. lwou
like To have you publish the remarks hay
made, or something similar, so that any Oh
rsading the poetry will know the object
is publication.
How long We will remain here, or whe
we will 60 when we leave, is uncertain.
like the appearance Of Tennessee remar
ably well. 1t Is certainly fine State natu
ally. It's great pity that Il was ev
cursed by the Sum Of all piiidiaies.
sm still in good health. Tho Southel
climate seems to aRroc with me very we
Direct 10 Cairo, Ill. - -