Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-11-18

s'ry around; 50 they were, for the way the rails
were being burned, was a caution TO all farmers
IN the sacred soil, who have worm fences, for
they can't dispose of their enclosures. as the nap
VINO lives near our camp did to-day of his pigs
lie put them In his garret to keep them from
being, by certain military process, pre-
'naturely converted into fresh pork. An anus
sng chapter written, entitled "a soldier in search
oil his grub" A few moments ago, we saw sew
efal officers enter the camp, with considerable
exoltalion, which was accounted for when it was
seen that that they bore in their hands turkey
some antiquated chickens aud few hoe cakes
Ill OF which they had bought at farm house.
FhIDAY NloHT, Nov. 7.--Wiuirr is trea ling
upon the heels Of autumn with "a threat to trip
her up The snow has been falling all day, and
the ground is now covered. The men collect n
the vicinity of the fires. stamping their feet aud
warming their hands, and are in IL quaudary
which of two evils to accept; tu esconse them
selves in their diminutiye tents and endure a few
nlps OF cold, or to post themselves where they
can receive the intermittent issues Of calorc from
burning logs, and have their eyes smoked out
Tor 60 on which side you will, the smoke persist
emily follows you. But that is the style OF chin
neys down in this section you know they build
all their chmneys outside of the house The,
say they will put up a large one aud put fire in
IT, and If it draws we'll, they build a house to
it.
SATURDAY NioaT, Nov. s.-we have migrated
To-day eight miles further south, throuth Fau-.
quier county, passing the village of Salem, where
we saw a lotof rebel prisoners half clad ltwas Il
wintry scene, the snow covering the mountains,
out the sun soon appeared and thawed us into
NE Our wagons not having come up with the
tents tonight, the prospect is good for the ofi-
GERS to sleep out but that that is nothing mate.
rlal' When we have to endure any slight dis
comfort, the reflection that We shall only be ob
uged 10 remain in the service two years longer IS
very consolatory. The usual morning salutatiou
now is not "how are you but how did you
sleep last night"
SUNDAY Ni0nr, Nov 9.-Ths customary ro-
ling OF blankets, striking Of shelter tents and
packing of them on the knapsacks was gone
through with this morning, after the bugle and
drums had caused US to creep out from beneath
our covering, moistened by light fall of snow
through the night, and walk OF nine miles re-
lreshed us with sight Of Warrenton with lis
pleasant streets aud houses. Oar march exten-
ded mile aud half beyond the town We arc
now encamped in beautiful woods under the
noble trees Of which gypsy scene presents it. !
self The tents are conspicuous by the light of
The iirea around which groups are sitting, smok
ing aud talking, Some are raking leaves To-
gether to soften their beds. This laboring TO
provide comfort, is what the boys denominate sa
hard way of serving the Lord"
The day has not had the Appearance af Sab
bath. 1t has not differed from other inys in n
single respect. Indeed we were not aware tbat
it was Sunday until informed of it, Time Sins
away almost lnsensibly, and one day is like
another. Such is the habit OF campaigning
Yours,