Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-01-13
Our Army correspondence The 9th
Indiana I'm Kentucky.
AMP WOOD, MUMFoRpsvILLE, kY.,I
January 5, 1862.

CAMP WooD, MUMFoRpsvILLE, KY.,l
January 5, 1862.
EDITOR SENTINEL: The weather for the past
few days has been somewhat dsagreeable, raining
most OF the time, making it very muddy, or rath-
er sloppy in camp. Green river since yesterday
morning has been rising very fast. The bridge
made by the 32d regiment has been DESTROYED en-
tirely. Luckily, the pontoon bridge, a few yards
above, has so far stood the test, though large
amount of drift has passed down to day. Sol
diers are stationed a few feet apart, whose bust
ness it is to guide the drift so as TO make it pass
under without collecting.
Last night news came to headquarters that a
large force of Buckner's army was approaching.
The.6th Indiana. with two other regiments, were
ordered over. They went about o'clock, and
stationing themselves about quarter of mile
| from the river, waited patiently for the cremy.
| Daylight appeared, but no Buck.er, much to the
chagrin and modification Of the boys, who are
spelling for fight. The alarm no doubt orgna-
ted in the prolific brain Of some rebel who want
ed to know something of the strength and alac
rity OF the forces here As for Buckner's attack
| ing this point no such an idea exists, if il did,
he would not have torn up the railroad track, nor
destroyed the tunnel beyond Cave City
The railroad bridge is about completed. Moth
| ing remains now but to move on Until another ob
struction is met. At the present rate of travel,
instead Of being at Bowling Green by the 9th of
January, we win not arrive there before the LIST
of May. l am not disposed to find FAULT with
the leaders, but it does look rs though there
a screw loose somewhere. They may be afraid
Of another Bull Run or Great Bethel. Such a
catastrophe certainly need not be feared, il the
reports brought in by men who say they have
been in the rebels camp are half true.
The regimenta band. that has been in state
of suspension for several days, have just received
their new instruments, and are now ready to en-
a,i cffr to he ~
stirring music
i Measles, the dread of the soldier has made its
appearance. Several cases have been reported,
and if it makes the havoc in this that has been
made in other regiments. it will be serious At
fair. Yesterday there were reported for active
service $50; in another week, If the rayages OF
the measles are great, the number will doubtless
be reduced to 700. But even chat is an aver.
age.
The officers are busy making out their pay
rolls, in anticipation of the Paymaster, whose
appearance will be very acceptable.
Col Crttenden is very particular with his men
lin regard to cleanliness, making il an imperative
duty This accounts for the general good health
of his regiment there having been only 1--WE
deaths since their organization
Since the resignation OF Dr. n B. Sharks, as
Assistant Surgeon the regiment has been with
out Surgeon, excepting DIR. Swain, who was
! detailed from the Legion. DR.. Charleton has
lbeen appointed to fill the vacancy, but has not
yet entered upon his duties, though looked for
every day.
Cant. Brown, of Ripley county, and Lieut.
Charieton Of Switzerland county, the only
officers who are absent; all others are here and in
the active discharge OF their duties.
| This regiment has the reputation Of being one
, among the best in Kentucky, as TO fighting con
dition Gen. Rousseau Is proud Of his brigade,
and well might he be- w