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BOWLING GREEN, Nov. !, 1869.
Our division reached this place in good sea-
son last evening, ard are ntw encamped in
(H1a: is IeT to us) beautiful and well Wa
tered region. For some days We have been
marching along the track Of the Louisville
,nd Nashville rlllrcad, and also in full view
Of ra1ge Of hills upon whose woody sides
tie autumna1 trosts have painted all their
gauoy colors.
Il is truly brautlful country, and thacaves
which eve1y*htrc abound, are to our soldiers
otj. cts of curiosity as we'll AZ exr1or.l-
tioD. short distance from our camp, copi-
Gus stream issues from one Of these caves,
ard for many rods within it you may sec our
merfwashirg their and clothing, epjo5ing the
luxury c1 hath.
None Of us visited Mammoth Ca7e, a.
though We passed within few miles Of it.
Sill, some Of our mea think they have seen
the eggplant, ard felt quite satisfied. Weare
all in good spirits, and get il this war could
te at opce tnded on right principles, We
" ould all be glad to return to our homes.
| Until then, and until secession Is killed and
| Saver, destroyed. let our government Lift the
I.rd Of Vengeance on its mean aud treach-
estus foes They light for a negro
/
| BtHlmg Green is really 4 beautiful place,
| bGrh IS tu locality, arrangement and buildings.
| 1t St. MS kcasCt1y to belong to Kentucky. It
| c1aime 10 have Is go inhabitants. 4 large
rsrt OF the houses APPEAR neS, and It LOOKS
| more like thriving Illinois tosn than any
| lave before seen. The water OF Green River
has il deep green hue, from wbtcait WAS prob
| ably named. The railroad bridge is reonalt,
and pontoon bridge takes the place Of the
turnpike bridge, which also the rebels had
sudden valley and on the nights both sides OF
| tie river, stand strong iort!tcatlous thrown
up by The rebels. but now occupied BY our
1orcte.
Oar division ia pow being mustered for psy,
htnce We shall probably remain here day or
two, and have an opportunity for washing,
nj ndiDg, ard general repairs. Whether or
not We shall at once be p id is not SO certain.
The bea}th OF the regiment (o9th lihnols) ia
good. The m+n are fast recovering trom
| mt as]es. and tie di,rohea is not spreading,
Our boys gre hardening in the service, and
march Equal 10 an old regiment. MA1or Hal,
Capt. Smith, AID Lieut. Jackson, have been
irdi>posed tor few days, but not severely,
ard tEty bear 1t well
Too much eau hardly be said Of the bene6,
in the experience, yigtlenee aud kindness a
our Lieut.. Col. C.. 7. HurcMngs. The bettel
We know Kim, the more he rises in our re-
gatd<.
Crest pleasure Is felt In the Intelligence tha
Col. Christopher sill be with Us in few days
ard that he will bring company with him.
We finc g1tGt b-nefit in being brisaded Wit
old regiments, fsom whom we !e1rn witt
. great 1cadint s. the :rts add inventions OF sol
: / d1erlitc. We are happy to say that We ca'
| strike tents and be Fvady for march o. SOON =
| any Of sleM.
; Col Gibson, WHO now commands our brig
ade, Is az experienced soldier, and very gen
tltlus,1y and communicative towards Us ~h
arr 3oui ger officers. Having passed severd
1int s TN. ugh this region, he imparts muc
useful /. formation.
# In a lev days, We expect to be In Nashville
= aid hope there TO find some copies Of th1
!. precious paper. the C:lcIgo TRIBUNE. "
r are ssaryii & to death on tue fodder furnishe
. hy thRr ropdescrlpt, nonentity, called tn
: | Louisville JOURNAL Prearice's paper /
thnrf, butt is only las Get, good for noshio
n | TO eat or 1ghs Nth There seems to BE- n
d lrjpcirle Of body in the paper.
. VIC are all rrtoicinx in on rnew commando
q Gen. k.seeraHs, and expect that some:hlu
q tt1icitnt viii coGIe to pass.
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