The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1862-02-12
A rmy C.orrespondence:
From North Branch Bridge,
January %, 1862

out as Time Is a!toWeu me, L UHS toc'o
through the medium of yeur paper. to
confer honor upon whom honor is due.
Our separation sith its gallant command
er Ger. Kelly casts and stamps indelliby
on the countenances Of our men sadness
and disappointment, all were inspired with
the hope that his health would improve
aud continue him in his former deserved
rather unjustifab!e. Political prophets
always discharge their high Office under
certain risk, and it is rot we'll to single
any one out for exemplary punishment.
We remember, not to go far back for IL
lastrations, that a large number of the
most solid and respectable merchants OF
New York foretold not long ago that the
election of Mr., Lincoln would be fol-
lowed by no disturbances, and if we re-
member correctly the columns of the
Tribune also contained some prophesy-
ing of that sort. After the revolution
position (Brigadier Generally But alas
the wisdom of kind and benifcent
hand has fer a time taken him from US,
aud now while we faithfully 6sl our post,
and listen to our gallant Adjusant-read.
ing orders there is blank, for they do
not say by order of Bris. Gen. Kelly.
Col. Evans stands as civilian and soldier
unimpeached, aud treats with courtesy
all under his command and has as far as
possible his men comfortably qnartered,
Lieutenant Colonel John Kelly though
obliged by sickness to be called away from
us in person, is emnalmed in our bosoms,
a gentleman and an efficient commander,
aud his name will ever live in the hearts
of those composing The T;h Va. Kegi
ment
Major Lockwood is a man in whom ali
have confidence, and thus far ia deserving
Of the praise of his Regiment, as havo
noticed our Adjutant it is only well THAI
I should say he is thorough bred tacti.
clan aud gentleman.
Captain Snyder Of Company A, has
since his come xion with our Regiment
dis inguished himself, and with his patri-
otto company whilst on scouts. killed and
de rebels travel and is friend to the
: 5{=..E-s
soldier.
Capt Thomas Morris of Company B.
is man courteous in manners aud efficient
in tactics.
Capt. Smith of Company G, stands
second to none. Capt. j. B. Fisher or l
may say my Capt. of Co D, stands equal
in the Regiment, and is renowned as a
soldier in the war with Mexico under
Gea Taylor. consequently needs no fur
,her praise. Capt. Lazier Of Morgan
town Co. E, carries fame as Physician
and soldier, all speak well of Captain
Loz'er in the capacity which be now acts.
Next comes company F. commanded by
BENZ. F. Morris of Green County's no.
blest sons with courage and discretion
su fficieut to enroll him in a higher posi-
ton than that which be now occupies
long live Capt Ben Company G. com
handed By Capt. Splapgler of Monroe
County. OHIO, is deserving more praise
taan the writer can confer; but be fil's the
saying of Jack Fallstaff- Discretion Is
The better part of valor, and l feel assur
ed tha, The hills of Monroe, will speak
of praise when they tell of their gallant
Captain, and reverberate the daring of his
noble deeds Company II, commanded
by Capt. Bowers is man though small
in statue, yet of Herculion mind, and is
brave in action and decisive in command.
| and X, are not with US.
:oDse qnen.ly we can but let them rest un-
iii time speaks for them.
Lestly, we are called to notice our suit
Ter, Koehler, man in whom all are well
pleased; man of education, and one
who tries to accommodate soldiers alike
with those of higher rank Thus far
friend KoehIer has the confidence of the
h Va Reg'l; and many others in camp
cave their own sutler, aud deal with
Koeher. Then the character of our sut.
er is tod, for actions speak louder than
.o:ds
Connected with this establishment are
wo clerks Ii oeffl .r aud Henthorn. AL
hough Roeffier is not otherwise connect,
ID with the army. yet he is inspired with
hat patriotism which prompts men to &C
ion; for at the first call of the soldier to
arms, we have seen Hoeffier hunting a
run and 10 readiness; ard when his pes
,nce was needed in the store. the love he
lore for his country called him forth. and
With the ambition of Napoleon We found
riend Hofiicr in arms. AS we have 9th
RS to notice, we will wish IIoefh = good
uccess, AMI coaclude with poetry.
Lieutenant Elliot, first in rhyme,
Is with his company all the time.
Lieutenant Kraus, of company B,
AS nice a as you will see;
With courage bold and great command,
Whenever called is right on hand.
Lieutenant Watson, of company D,
Knows much about our friend Hardee;
Aud if you see him once on drill,
You'd think he ne 'sr had seen Graysville.
Next in line is friend John Denny,
For bravery John is equal to any.
Columbus Correspondence.
COLUMBUS, February 8, 1852.