Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1862-08-28


camp found that they had sustained no damage,
other than that some Of the tents were toleraby
well ventilated, very agrcoble in such sultry
weather. Had party been sent from this camp
in the morning to certain point on the River,
they could have harassed the enemy from under
cover / c returned, and probably have cnptur
cd his artillery. A party was sent, but too late.
Although firing from ambuscadc is not approved
by us, yet, when i2a country where such mode
of warfare has been initiated and is carried on
by its inhabitants, it is sertainly not unfair to
sometimes retaliatc. "When you are in Rome,
do as Romans do" and "when yon fight the devil,
use the DEVILS weapons"
Saturday evening, (9th inst. > at O'Clock, dc.
tachmcnt Of Infantry and Cavalry numbering be.
tween 300 aud 300. started from camp with the
intention Of destroying a salt manufactory up the
river, which was in full operation, making salt
lor the rebels The Infantry went about two.
thirds of the way, while the cavalry, (only about
2O) venturiously pushed forward rapidly to accom-.
plish their mission. 1t must be borne in IN ind that
they then Travelled in extremely dangerous terri
, tony, and dangers Of many kinds might cncom.
, pasS ttSH' L uc ulSHt Hdu lar uuNUllCCu NnCil
tneir journeys end was attained, and they were
greatly astoni.hcd to find the machinery in mo
ton at high speed, the pIopelng power being a
large and powerful steam engine. No signs of
: human beings did they scc, while casual exam.
naton showed that the salt.boers were full of
boiling brine, and that wood had been put on the
fire short time before. 1t was c%idcnt that the
] l,l,, al AL
b. posed) had all scampered; over estimating the
advancing forces from the loud clatter of horses
hpofs over the stones aud hard road as they came
laundering along. Half the party Immediately
dismounted, and vigorously set about the work of
II DESTRUCTION There being four quite extensive
buildings, the work otdemolition must be perform
n ed by fire. Todo tbs, II lot Of nlimabc material
such as rails, was carried, as the buildings, from
l. long usage, had become so saturated with salt as
lot to readily ignite. Tbe torch was applied, and
o ere long the despondcnt Secesh could mournlully
I gaze upon a heap of c,umbling ruins, where a
n short time before thier fondest hopes ccntercd-
With the buildings some 5000 or 800 worth of
= salt was destroyed.
Having accomplished all that was designed
the party returned to camp, arriving at . o'clock
Sunday morning, thus riding | 5G miles in Is hours
with scarcely halt, and without batting This
over some of Virginia's toughest roads About
t. ~ miles from camp, they were ii cd upon by some
Is bushwhackcrs. without injury to any person, but
S badly wonnding three very fine horses. The cx.
Y, petition is regarded complete success. Salt is
(, valuable commodity throughout all rcbcldom
just now and the destruction of any Of their man
|. utactorcs is a great loss to them, and gain to
US.
ID Night before last there was stir in camp, and
II by mani it was supposed we would be attacked
j. report circulated to the effect that the ieb
els were crossing the river. A strong guard was
e. kept posted all night. As yet no attack, or sign.
al Of any. Such has been the general expectation
- in revenge for the damage done their saline stores
+ though no serious apprehensiOns felt in thi,
G. quarter.
I'd On Wednesday last, an accident occurred in
!" camp which well nigh proved Of fatal termination
l. A vivid flash Of lightning, followed by terrific
/ crash of thunder brought all to our feet in awe
o stricken wonder as to its cause, as it was scrtan i
was near. All eyes soon turned to the guard tent
from which was issuing smoke, and several per
vi sons in state of insensibiity we're dragged out
Six or eight were more or less injured, and it wa
thought that two were killed. Proper application
soon restored their concousness, and all are now
able for duty. The lightning had struck at tn
root Of an apple tree that ,tood within three o
four feet of the tent, and following the spreading
roots, principally those under the tent. being at
tractel thither by the metallic substance inside
the result was as has been stated, besides partl.
tearing some guns to pieces, and communicating
two or three cartridge boxes, exploding them
the powder producing the smoke already mention
ed.
forage party Of this Regiment returned OF
Friday, bringing with them fourteen hcad of Gnt
beef cattle, which were "realizcd," Cn soluier'
parlhncc,) in the border of Boone county, in con
cir formity with Pope's order, which instructs al
his Commanders Of Posts, Regiments, or detachment
his to longer protect private property, and to
70. fscatc sucl from disloya citizen as is ncccssar
to for their commands. Some parts Of the countr
err afford small surplus. which the Governmen
er, might well have, for it to be given in aid
nd rebellion.
On. We are all glad to hear from Ohio that the ir
ms dicativns are, she will fill her quota with all vo
nm. untcers But if men enough do not volunteer
tod let the authorities draft.
ut. There is one thing which Ohio has done, tha
MS, is decidedly disapprovcd by the sold cry at arg
res and doub, not by many at homo, It's the Nl
ing pontment of nearly all the officers in the ne
an. Regiments from civil life, most of whom kno
of absolutely nothing of the things required to
yer known. Had soldiers from the Regiments no
sh. in service been given positions in this arm
rily as by right they should, the efficiency of Il
liar new troops would have been greater, and tn,
uld would have be ecn ft to do active duty
up one third of the time they will as now arrange
cry Who will deny that there are men in o.
in army who enlisted from pure patriotism and wi
ngs are competent to command as any civilian wi
Itch has looked on an idle spectator of this rebelliC
ee' for fifteen months. | care not how high his S
the cial or political posti may be, that does not
ion title him to position in the army over men of ju
as high standing, and who have seen service, b
the ju,tice, right and duty to country, demand th
pri. the latter be rewarded by some token of an
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