Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-02-07


ing At The rate Of 90 miles an hour, and the 9th.
cr at the rate Of ten miles. They came together
as they were both winding curve. The effect
Of tho disaster was one man killed, one wound
ed and horses killed. Both engines and tcn-i
ders were beautifully smashed up. (, ~. $
+ On the 30th Of January Company p, 49th
regiment under the immediate command Of
General Johnson proceeded to the wreck Of the
Railroad disaster and acted as an escort to the
remains Of Gen. zollcofTer and Bailey Peyton,
which were taken 10 The Head Quarters Of Cen
erol McCoos. They were accompanied by
Surgeon Trih Of the Rebel army, and were yes
terday taken through our lines and placed in
possession Of the rebels by Gag of truce, and
now are on their way to Tennessee.
SO old Zollicofer has at last found the end
In his last speech to his men before the fight he
told them he would lead them TO victory or to
h-ll. How soon his hopes were realized. But
he has gone around by way of the Southern
Confederacy, Once a member Of Congress,
honored and respected, but now, alas how sadly
the reverse. His coat has lost IL shine; he has
departed and sleeps the sleep Of death, unhon-
ored and disgpced, traitor TO God, man and
his country
Milton +. Miles, of Morrow county, Ohio,
has been appointed ID Lieutenant of Company
vice Lieut.. Wilcox. resigned and has commen-
ced the duties of his office.
The papers state that the Government has
shut down on any more Cavalry. The only
thing we need here is good Cavalry.
wish to acknowledge the receipt of some
excellent fruit cake from Misses Emma and
Kate Whitaker, of York township. They are
mindful of the wants of "Red Stick" and I
shall ever cherish in my memory this act Of
kindness to stranger, and return them my
heartiest thanks.
To-day the weather is warm and pleasant,
causing us to feel that Spring-time has come
again, making us feel happy and conientod =
The hardships of soldiers life are not thought
of here, for all are cheerful and gay and while
writing the soldiers are sounding their discor-
dant notes, and enjoying an old-fashioned dance.
The rations now furnished us are of the best
kind, and for this state of affairs we are under
lasting obligations to our gentemanly Quarter
Master, Lieut. II. A. Spaytb. The bacon has
ceased to squeal, and we are being furnished
with fresh beef and Cincinnati cured hams.
To-day our Company quarters have been
thoroughly renovated, for the purpose of main
tanning the health and improving the comfort of
the men. We removed all of the tents, dragged
brush about one mile and burnt it on the ground
and dug ditch two feet deep on each side
of the TENTS causing the moisture to leave th'
ground, rendering it dry and subservient to oul
wants.
Col Gibson has returned from Ohio anc
joined his regiment.
| At the time our forces were engaged with
Zollicoffer's command some 40 miles from here
our whole force here was ordered to prepare for
march with 3 days rations cooked, for the
purpose of cutting off 're-enforcements from
Bowling Green. But our services were not
needed, so we remained here living upon cold
victuals for days. 1t was hard-what might
be termed durance pile--but we went through
it manly, and still live.
If any thing transpires of Importance look
out for letter Army correspondence is gen.
orally bore, 50 look out dear friends, or you
may get bored
Yours, for the Red, White and Blue
RED STICK