Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-01-10
Our Army correspondence The 9th
Indiana in Kentucky.
CAMP W ooD. MUMFoRpsviLLE, KY.,l
January =. 1862

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EpfroR SENTINEL: The weather for the past
few days has been somewhat disagreeable, raining
most of the time, making it very muddy, or rath
er sloppy in camp. Green river since yesterday
morning has been rising very fast. The bridge
made by the 32d regiment has been destroyed en-
trely. Luckily, the pontoon bridge, a few yards
above, has SO far stood the test, though large
amount of drift has passed down to day. Sol
diers are stationed few feet apart whose bust
ness it is to guido the drift so as to make it pass
under without collecting
Last night news came to headquarters that a
large force of Buckner's army Was approaching,
The 9th Indiana, with two other regiments, were
ordered over. They went about | o'clock, and
stationiug themselves about quarter of mile
from the river, waited patiently for the eremy
Daylight appeared, but no Buckner. much to the
chagrin and modification Of the BOYS, who are
spoiling for fight The alarm no doubt origina.
ted in the prolific brain of some rebel who want
ed to know something of the strength and alac
rity of the forces here. AS for Buckner's attack
ing this point no such an idea exists if il did +,
he would not have torn up the railroad track nor
destroy Ell the tunnel beyond Cave City.
The railroad bridge l. about completed Moth
ing remains now but 70 move on until another Oh
structon is met At the present rate of travel,
instead of being at Bowling Green by the 9Th of
January, We will not arrive there before the lst
of Nav | am not disposed 10 find fault with
the leaders. but it does look though there was
screw loose somewhere. They may be afraid
of another Bull Run or Great Bethel Such
catastrophe certainly need not be feared, it the
reports brought, in by men who say they have
been in the rebels camp are half true.
The regimental band, that has been in state
OF suspension for several days, have Just received
Their new instruments. and ready 10 en-
liven and stimulate the soldiers with their soul
stirring music
Measles, the dread of the soldier, has made its
appearance Several cases have been reported
aud If il makes the havoc in this that has been
made in other regiments, il viii be a serious AZ
fair Yesterday there were reported for active
service $50. in another week. if the ravages OF
the measles great, the number will doubtless
be reduced to 100 But even that is an aver
age
The officers are busy making out their paw
rolls. in anticipation Of the Paymaster whose
appearance will Toe very acceptable.
Col Crittenden is very particular with his men
in regard 10 cleanliness making il an imperative
duty This accounts for the general good health
Of MS regiment, there having been only 1--WE
deaths since their organization
Since the resignation Of DR. y y Sharks As
Assistant Surgeon. the regiment has been with
out surgeon, excepting Or Swain, who was
detailed from tie LEGION Or Charleton has
been appointed to nj The vacancy, but has not
vet entered upon his duties, though looked for
every day.
Capt Brown. Of Ripley county. ana Lieut.
Chareton OF Switzerland county are the only
officers who are absent; all Others are here and in
the active discharge OF their duties.
This regiment has the reputation Of being one
among the best in Kentucky. as TO fighting con
drion Gen Rousseau is proud of his brigade,
and well might he be. ".