The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1862-05-15
Army COrrespOmdc mCe---Firss Negilme2s.
From our own Correspondent.
CAMP WALKER, Tenn,
1870


FRIEND TELEGRAPH The usual routine of
camp life was broken up few days ago, by
short tramp. 1t was reported that Morgan's
cavalry, that band who are constantly hOv
ering around us like an evil spirit, unseen and
unheard, bouncing upon us when we least ex-
pect, were at or near LawrencebuTgh, little
village, by the road, twenty-five miles to the
southeast of us. The dispatch was received
while on morning inspection and at 10 o'clock
we were ready to start on two days march.
The day was fine, and all were animated in
view Of an encounter with the notorious out
law. Our progress was rather slow, for our
road was not much travelled, and we forded
several streams. This wet our feet and ender-
ed us unfit for marching. More than halt of
the distance was through dreaIy wilderness
of stunted black oaks, and it was quite q relief
when, at intervals Of several miles, we could see
what l suppose would be called a clearing, viz:
couple of acres covered with trees killed by
ringing, and log hut, with openings between
each log to supply the place of windows. l
don't see how any man, with the least spark of
ambition, could consent TO settle down in such
a dismal spot and toll away for life. We breath
ed freer when near shutdown, we saw the evil
dences of civilization, and knew we were near
our place of destination. We stopped and
rested till dark, that none of the inhabitant IS
might be apprised of our coming. Then we
went forward rapidly and quietly, and before
they were fairly aware of our presence guard
had been placed about the town, and no one al
! lowed to leave without pass. We didn't find
the cavalry there, however. they're too sharp
to let any one get within sight of them Tha t
night we took possession of the lawn of an ele.
! giant residence. The night was us cold as they
usually are here, but we were tired enough TO
sleep even if we did lay and SILVER A grass
! plot is a more desirable spot to loiter upon in
| the day time than at night, and a shower which
by daylight, would have most identifying aud
enlivening effect, is neither comfortable nor
desirable after dark. These are few of the
axioms which we discovered by actual expert,
ence, on the unpleasant night in question.
| But the longest night has an end, aud we
were not sorry to see morning dawn. The rain
which had been coming at intervals all night,
continued till late in the morning, much TO cur
discomfort. But word was soon received that
Morgan had got into our rear and our own camp
might be attacked before We could get back
So back we started, our journey through the
woods being necessarily slow, as We had kir-
mishers deplOyed ahead of us to prevent sur
prise.
When arrived in camp, about 10 r. NJ
you can imagine how tired we were, having
gone about so miles in 80 hours, without hard
! ly any sleep during the time, the road great
part of the way filed with coarse pebble stones
and fording creeks without number. 1t is, ali
things considered the best march We have
made, But We didn't get sight OF Morgan -
He is a smart man, very SMART enough to
keep out of sis h5, unless he can find squad of
men some where asleep, an unprotected
wagon tran-a fair sample of bravery. Alter
all we have endured on his account, We fear he
would fare rather hard if he should ever fall in
10 our hands.
Time goes on in camp quietly as usual Our
time Is occupied with guard at times, drill oc-
casionally, ami inspection semioccasionally-
The smusements rather limited. PITCHING
quoits, dancing (of rather a rough Sort and
ball playing, are ali brought into use to keen
up the health and spirit of the regiment, Speak
ing of ball playing, the Major is some at that.
Little as one would think it. to see his pcriIy
| proportions and stern countenance at dress pa
rade it takes a boy to out do him at feats of
agility, when he sets out fer it.
Times are rather dull here; we don't have
much TO read, but taking it all around, the
camp at Mount Pleasant, or Pleasant Grove as
it is called on some maps, is the most pleasant
camp we have had III long time, and when
we come to leave it, 1t will seem like leaving,
home, and in the future period of our life ia
the field, many longing thought will be cast
! back to Camp Walker. May it be long before
We shall strike tents and leave for new situa-
| tion. w.
| 2 S. Strawberries in rery limited quaint
ties have made their appearance, one of our
boys having found one to-day