Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-02-08

NV oIH1E, Va, Feb. s, ls87.

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having been partly organised BY cOnsolida-
tiOn with the Abth Ohio, and the latter com.
ing originally from cleveland, or vicinity, ]
thopghi that Perhapas few words relating Gc
our whereabouts in Virginia would not bC
unWsleoms to cur anxious friends at home,
Here ct New Greek, among the mountains,
G colder may indeed live q true soldiers
life. In close proximity to the snsmy-dAily
expecting 70 attack, or 10 be sttaoked-OuF
minds are constantly awakened to excite
ment. We have at last learned the great
principle Of = soldier; 70 boready for sotion
By 8 moments warning, ct any and all
times. 8slea1
Who would not be a sOldisrS Who would
noslike to live on hard biscuit and fat pork ?
to sleep with clothes on, little wet straw
beneath you for couch, your knapsaok for
pillow, the drum for 8 writing desk7 10 be
ready at any moment 70 take up your bed
and march. end to stand as target for the
careless shooting Of the rebels3
This must be beautiful country in sum-
mer, but assure you it is cold and dreary in
winter, although 70 the eyes OF an ar iSt
there iS splendid scenery displayed. The
high erowning peaks ofthe Aneghanies, clad
with mantle Of snow, stretching in the
distance, as far as the eye can resOhI the
glorious, rushing waters Of the Potomac
streaming through the eva.ley; the beautiful
laurel slopes rising up on either bank the
large, noble, time-marked trees spreading
their branches in long black lines across the
aged, towering rocks: Here is Nature clad
in all its beauty.
Although tho weather ct the present time
is not very agreeable, as lar as can learn
from the citisen inhabitants here, il is ccOl
and pleasant in the summer season. Yet it
has been known, even in the month of June,
when the soldiers would be obliged to wrap
themselves in their blankets to keep warm.
The climate is very changeabls, and per-
son not used to the mountain life will be ST.
ways complaining of cold yet, I have not
experienced such cold, piercing winds as
you are subiectto in Cleveland.
+ Our forces here hold strong positions. Be-
tween this place and PattersoD's Creek, and
on this side of ROmney, We have about 40
900 troops. It was reported that the enemy
had evacuated Romney, but as usual among
thousand other reports, It was not confirm
ed. We hope TO hold them in bad fix be-
fore long. You may expect to hear good
news from this part Of the army within
short time. We are constantly alarmed in
the night time by the firing of our picksts,
and our cavalry scouts often find sport by
brush with the enemy's piekets. ROmney
is just Is miles from here; Cumberland %
miles By rail, and Patterson's Greek, 50
miles.
As regards the military news Of the day,
and particularly concerning the region o.
the Upper Potomse, even about the portion
Of the army to which we are attached, you
in Cleveland have better chance for knoWl-
edge Of sueh than we have here, for we are
ignorant Of almost everything that happens
outside Of our regiment.
If there is one thing that soldier badly
misses, it is the newspapers. Did our friends
not be behind-hsnd in posting Us papers.
ALL what would soldier do without his
letters3 You ct home cannot imagine the
enjoyment we experience in writing and re-
ceiving letters from abroad. With what
eager expectation we welcome the coming
of the mail, and what feeling OF disappoint-
ment and sadness takes possession Of when
we see others enjoying the pleasure of let
ter, and We not any ourselves. They are as
the tar Of our hoPe-evsr welcome, If they
be the herald Of good or bad news.
One word concerning our officers. Colonel
BurstenbendeF has seen service in Europe,
Our Lieut.. Colonel, A. G. VOris, of Akron, is
every inch soldier and 8 gentleman, and
very popular indeed among the men as is,
also, Major Bond and Adjutant Faskins.-
The rank and file Of the 67ih is composed of
good aud courageous men and patriots, and
iS destined some day to make its mark in the
h 'StoFy Of the rebellion. Nay we all prove
Ourselves worthy of the trust reposed in us.
and live % participate in the rejOioings of
glorious vicio-T, With such officers 70 lead
1s es Col. Voris, We will 60 through thick
and thln. BE has 2smonstrated the fact
that soldier may be gentleman and
Christian.
Whenever our regiment shall have passed
through any adventure Of interest viii,
with your pleasure, be happy to inform yeu
of our doings.
Good health and good spirits are the bless
ings on which the troops in this vicinity
' Co. c, o7th Rsg't o. V. Q. S. A.