Smyrna times., 1862-02-06

tic'pant (perhaps,) but | will give you recital
that will doubtless awaken you to the danger
=" "hich such expeditions are ever liable 10 en-
counter. Ou last Monday week at about eight
clock, z. NJ, companies and II were depu-
used to act In that capacity, and preceded by
progressed Union guide, took up the line of
march in the sirecton of Back River. Dark
ans stormy was the night, and oh how-nud.
dy! bnt with the spirit of'76 animaling and
warming eur vitas, we wended our way alone
the devious route. I will here state that the
object OF the expedition was the Capture Of
considerable body of rebels, who. W. were civ
ca to understand, contemplated a forav tor th,
purpose OF impressing some of the people Of
he neighsOrhcod on tho night in question
Having arrived at the point of destina ion. md
statlonIng pickets at all the intervening gaps.
we anxiously awaited, with loaded mssksts.
the advent Of the foe But we were doomed to
be disappointed. Hours. mighty in suspense
rolled on, but still tna press gauge came not.
AT last with reluctance we gave them up, aad
when the first gray streaks of morning broke
f@lntly over the horizon, we sorrowfuly re.
traced our steps in the direction of camp, and
arrived there IN plight my zen would 90 an
terror In depicting. Wet, hungary, sappanted
and benumIed, We sank dowo to resi-, aud soon
unconscious Of all surrounding objects, were
courIlng
"TlFed natures sweet restorer, bamy s'eep."
when the shrill sounds of the reviHe broke upon
our ear and our ideal lett us--the real appear
ed in view.
Since last wrote you we have had nothing
but one continued series of rains, rains. and all
their attendant luxures; but to adapt himself
to circumstances is soldiers first lesson. and
to brave it with stoicism proves him 10 be one
SO, in The language of the song,
1--WE say let the storm come down."
Scoutng parties daily bring in prisoners, and
aud so common has ii become that we look up)n
1t as a matter of Indifference, and learned to
view rebel as verltable being of flesh and
blood
! As yet we have failed te fcdge our weapons
IN the life blood of our enemies, but we only
lack opportunity; the elements by which such
things are accomplished ceuld be ignited at a
moments notice and would be hailed with de-
light by those who have endured SO much, and
yet accomplished so little, to vlndicate the Ioy
atty of the Diamond State. But the philosophy
OF events may yet crafty our hupes.
| You have heard of the Burnside Expedition.
Of course you have-so have we, and the hear
OF was shorty enhanced by obtaining a sight
OF this terrible GrmGdG-terrible in its bulk,
and alike terrible ia the hopes centered upon it
May the blessings of God go with it on its mis-.
sion OF peace.
A theatre in camp Such language NAV
offend the people Of the good town of Smyrna.
bat that structure is now in a fair way o.
completion at this place is nevertheless true.
What its moral effects may be we know not,
but as humble chronicler of events here we
aPebd the brief statement.
Health has again visited us. Welcome
guest! We will do our utmost to render his
stay of long duration.
A rainy day in camp is always the harbinger
OF fun and devIlment, and 10 day, while tho ele-
menis are beating without, sides splitting far.
ces are being enacted that would almost k,ll
one to recite. Fun, however expensive. we
must have. and to laugh at misfortune is TO rob
tho old fellow OF half his horrors. Yes,
Laugh aud be gay another day
May bring enough of sorrow,"
and who would not laugh when fit occasion
calls for il!
You would be surprised to see the vast num-
Der of letters mailed from here daily. To give
you an idea, will Simply state that the suter
the other mornlng, sold, in two hours, SIXTY
dollars worth of postage stamps. Stationary
is held 10 high veneration by the men, and the
venders Of such are always sure of purchase
whenever they enter our lines.
"Can Delaware raise a third Regiment Z"
is question siten asked, but al yet unanswered
That she can and 10iH | have na doubt. Three
loyal regiments from tho little DIamond State,
would be happy statement in the future history
OF this rebellion. That she has traitors is pa a..
fully evident, but the sleepIess eye of patriotism
is ever upon them, aud the impar rtial past will
recount their damning traits. But forthe pres
emf, RequieSc0t in pace. Yours, truly,
DIDo,