The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1862-03-14

now the ahouc OF Owls anu uu'ss N"N
devastating aud ruthless hand ofscccssion
traced in lines marked with blood, |
shudscr with horror and rccoil with fear
at the sight.
But a few chastiscmcnts as those adj
ministercd al Roanoke Island, forts
Henry and Donclson, will disporogc the
rrhol cause and impnrt to our troops
firmncss and courage in the causc Of
right, and inspire them with renewed
yigor and zeal to the goal. Many Of our
boys are jubilont with the thought that
the rebellion has received a chcckmotc,
and that they will spend the next Ith Of
July at their respective homes; il may 10
an upparition OF tho mind, but we trust
not---timo alone can reveal.
We have quite comfortable quarters
here aud are enjoying an ordinary share
Of health considering the change of cl-
mate, iuclemeucy of the weather, expo.
sure &C., A good many nrc afflicted
with severe colds and few with the
measles; of the latter class the greater
number are in a state of convalcsccncc.
The mortality list has shown an unsullicd
page until the present week, when the
record has been opened, but one is on it,
sheet. The body has been sent home 70,
intern mt.
Notwithstanding the many privntioni
with which our boys have TO contend
thoughts of the "lovcd ones" steal upor
thcir silent hours; and they arc mcpiiation
which seem pleasant TO r, fleet upon, an,
often act as an mcitcment to action, am
stimulants to more daring deeds of great
ness.
Tie sweet TO think when far away.
In other lands our footsteps stray,
Orehidhood's happy home
Mhcrc'cr we stray " htto'ar we roam
Fond memory clinps to that dear SPOT,
Around the old hearth stone.
IT'S sweet to tliuk or those So dear
By tics otloNc aud kinducss near,
The friends still faithful ever;
Aud twino around ,uch loved ones nam
$ OF memory sweet, AN endless chain
That strengthens ON forever.
=, Washingtnn's birthday was most Of
!. propriately celebrated here. The 50
q and the both were paradcd in close co
umn on the open space in the centre
the town, where two stands were crectu
~ one for the readers and speakers, IL
! other for the band.
Wnshington'S farewell address wa
:, read by Adjutant Ramsey of the 50,
>, formerly OF the Konton Democrat, ait,
n which number Of appropriate toos,
, were read by Maj. Robinson of the Kcr
!, ton Republican,, and responded to h
:, several of the officers present. Col. lie
:, responded TO the toast. "Thc prcsi cnt''-
\ His remarks were timely and well bcf
. ting the theme. Iu his usual fluent an
easy style he dilatcd upon the topic al
presented it in its broadcst and fulle.
sense, and was listened to with breatl
s less silence.
c Responses were frequent, amorg tn
!. number Col. Hoy, Col. Stafford Maj. ID,
n Wolf, Mai. Robinson, aud others inch
. ding the Band.
. A few of the toosts read retained
If memory and will give you.
"Louisiaad.-For which we paid SIS
v 100000, though lost to sight, to heasu,
. deurr'
= BRIG. Gen. John 3. Fioyd. r.
q V.-The ileetest General that ever "a
q away FcoL The ruling passic
nj strong III death. The trait,
d Flcyd sncakiug out of Il
y rebel entertainments at midnight with
If Pilop under his Grm."
r Last Tuesday was general inspectic
II day in camp. Col. Steinbcck, of tho Il
n Ohio Cavalry, was present and cxprcssc
IS himscliwell pleased with our uppearan,
y and department, and reports us luvorubl
ID He paid our regiment very high comp
rs mcnts upon examination.
d He is n very fine, civil old gcntlcma
IS and no doubt, man Of military tact al
! ability.
The S2d, the only full regiment hcr
v except ours, are now receiving the
e pay. | have it from good authority til,
a we will get our money the first Of III
!. coming week. Our boys have been yer
e much exercised about tie welfare of tn
q Paymoster. The hope il now entertaine
It that he may reach here in safety, in III
: full enjoyment of health, with liberI
heart and strong hand. Should he, un
s rightly perform his duty, the petitions {
e a thousand peuniless soldiers will be hi
= peaceful sod for pillow (should b
s ever die) and the Indians faith aud hop
u be his for aye.
r. Yours for the Union.
: A. A. q.
Reduction Of PaymastePs.
d Paymaster General Larned has bee
in consultation with the Committee O.
Military Affairs OF both branches Of Con
y gross, maturing pr ject for the reductio