Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-01-27
L.elters from de- FortI.FIrrr,

GAAE WlBALlhEAg N.Y. jan 4stu.
EDIToRs LELDRR-The history of the last
few days may be briefly stated. It is as fol-
lows, the rains descended. and the food
came beating upon men, tents and teams,
but beneath some fatbsms of mud there is q
foundation of rock, and none are as yet
swept away.
Major Coon is ia camp, and the regiment
will be paid of tomorrow up to December
slst. Marching to the pay table is not usu-
ally regarded hard service, and the absent
ones there will be comparatively few. I
think the number of sick is slowly deoreas-
ing, though men in camp gain strength
slowly, and the warm wet weather which
seems to characterize Kentucky winter is
especially unfsvOrable to camp life-far
more 90 than steady cold. The sIreams are
ali on high, and none of any size are ford
able.
The genus Kentuckisn may be found in
these Rilds in his glory, and with all his
natural characteristics. Near here old Abe
was born and between here and New Ha-
ven the old log house is pointed out where
is is said he spent his early childhood. It's
location explains TO my mind why our worthy
President is, like Saul Of old, head and
| shoulders shove the multitude: he wanted
/ to see the sun rise without climbing the
/ mountain. An old scotehman of whom we
purchased forage says he used to go to school
with old Abe, and that he was an "odd
/ chicken" On one occasion, having nice
psir of new moccssins, he told some of the
! bows that he should not wear them at pres-
eut, but grease them and let them stand
awhile, and then they would last forever" "
/ Though one meets some fine specimens oi
| the Genus homo even here, yet think If Abe
1 was like those who remain, emigration ID
| bevond question favorable 70 development.
| J had Intended making an off-hand sketch oi
1 I z,atfUe, but your correspondent " Hills,
i fr.arl this camp, has drawn the picture 90
vze q that I refrain.
/ we learn from the Columbus corresponds
/ sr4.a Of the Herald that several chan ges have
] heen ,Saade 81 the officers of our regiment
| Trbe in 'armation is no doubt correct, though
| the appo irtments hGye not get been pub
/ Hsbed on dress parade.
/ H.H. Pratt, OF Troy, Gesuga county, hal
| been detailed IS clerk for Lieut.. johnson
Brigade Quarter master. No better selection
could have been made,
| Thoae of our sick who had sufficiently re-
covered 70 stand the trip were sent TO Louis
vile day before yesterday.
There was rapid firing Of heavy guns II
the direction Of MumfOrdsVille last Friday
evening and night, but IS yet we have beer
unable 70 learn how extensive the engage
n1ent. a, what was Its result.
Rumor avs that the 18th Brigade is t
staTt for lGumfordsville tomorrow.
The 4lsa Indiana, or more properly tn
I'd Indiana Cavalry, are now eneampe.
about one luile this side Of New Haven.
regiment Of cavalry is almost as bad as a
army Of locuats, 90 far as using up the fod
1 der In the Fe,yioE they pass through is coz
cs-ned. VERY many distilleries in thi
county have bcen stopped, Gen. Mellon say
inc men can do without Bhisky better thai
ho1sea can without corn. We think in ths
his ahead is clear.
, The volIsy fred over the grave Of q com
/ Tade in arms has Just broken upon th
evening air. and brings 10 all minds th
melancholy thought that death has mad
! stilI another requisition upon the 4lst Reg
, ! ment. Mr.. Fr6aizlin PomeroYs Of Sompsn
II, died yesterday evening, and was Durle
tonight. he was about 20 years OF age, an
though remarkably quiet gaVe promise
Q = useful life. To say that he was goc
z how would be but common praiss-thel
( we're no better. Religiously brought up,
departed not, amid the temptations Whic
8 environ 3 soldiers life, from the faith an
= praetiee Of christianity. His last Wor,
were: HTeu my mother died trusting
God" Let the message comfort the sorroV
4 ing, stricken one--Weep not over bic "a
timely grave az thcse who have no hope.
y one Of the ties that bound you TO earth
s- sundsred, mother link is added TO the cha
d that draws you 70 heaven. His probation
early served out, and he has gone 10 IL
y Titk and enjoy that saviour hshere believe
N obeyed and trusted.