Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-11-05
Y MORNING. NOVEMBER 5. 1862,

little distance from us. On the Dist the
I'd had orders to strike their tents, and
were soon on the road leading to this place
The 22d, aud the 18th, received similar
orders, and marched hither. The Esd pas
sed away aud no orders for the Sd; we be-
came uneasy, thinking, probably they in
tended to keep us here, we were quite m
willing to stay since the I'd had left us, a
regiment for which we had formed the
strongest attachment having struggled
together for nearly ten months, Late ia
the evening of the oath, we received or
ders TO prepare two days ratiOus and get
ready to march the next morning by six
o'clock, this pleased us beyond conception
We set about preparing our yictuals with
more alacrity than We should if hungry.
Morning came, our tents were struck. at
dawn, and vain line by six, ready to ad-
vance toward the famous land ofDixie. The
| road was very familiar, having Travelled it
in time Ofpeace, and once since the rebelli-
on broke out. The roads were in goodcon-
dition, the weather fair, SO We were not
long in reaching Buckhaunon, arriving
! about two o'clock p. NJ, of the 26th, we
marched through the town and pitched
! tents in an orchard about one mile east of
town, On the 18th Gen. BIiIroy paid us
visit, aud said the Sd must have better
camping ground, remarking that the ground
we occupied was to low and swampy,
accordingly on the 2Sth, we marched into
| town and encamped near the l2th Yirginia
regiment, however, there is only four COM
panies of this regiment encamped at this
place, the other six companies, believe,
are at Beverly. a great many of our boys
and company G, of the l2lh are old ac-
quaintances, associates and schoolmates,
so there was a joYinl time when we met,
we come across many whom we had not
seen for more than year, although We
found them like ourselves, occupying a
hazardous position, we were glad to see
them out. They are like we were in the
beginning, SPOiiing for a fight, but We have
been well salted aud think we would not
spoil IL we should not be stirred until
spring. The five companies of our regi-
nent that were stationed here last winter
could muster more men than the ten com
panies now here. Many OF our brave boys
have fallen a sacrifice to their country,
many are in the hospitals with bruised
limbs, others suffering by disease; iu short,
the Sd ia n mere skeleton, few in number,
but mighty in war. As to the health
of the regiment at this time 'and
place, believe it has never been better.
none in the hospital and few report for
'blue mass" or course, | am not able TO
say where we will winter, or whether wo
will remain idle or not, but as usual Fu.
NOR with her thousand tongues is at work.
One thing / do know, that the citizens OF
this town, both male and female, seem
very anxious to have US stay here, as
they got up petition and sent it to Gen,
Milroy, bGseeching him to let the Third
stay here and-proiect the town. Whether
his answer was favorable or not, avn not
prepared to say, but from what l can gath
er, the Third is to be divided into three
parts and stationed at three points, viz
BuckhannOn, Weston aud Phillip. sup
pose Col. D. T. Hewes will command this
post, perhaps Major Long at Weston and
Adjutant Goff at Phillippi.
The hour for drill is at hand and must
close; however, for the information of those
concerned, will add that quite a change
has taken place in our company (E). The
CaptSin for reasons we'll known TO himself
aud us, has concluded to resign, and, l
believe, has rendered his resignation which
has probably been accepted. Lieut.. P. ].
Potts will fill his place, a man in every
way deserving, fully able and competent.
1t will be remembered that Potts came in
to the service as second Sergeant, from this
to first Sergeant. On the 22d day Of last
March he was commissioned first Lieuten-
ant and is now Captain. He is beloved
and respected by the whole company for
his qualities as a man and his abilities MS
an officer, always ready to lead his men in
battle and never fiinching from danger,
and showing the utmost regard for our
welfare and comfort.
The drums are beating for drill and
must close and put on my traps.
Respectfully, yours,
r L. c. Co, T.,