Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1862-04-25
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.PITTsBURG, TENx., April 10, 1862. {
EDrroE GAzETrE:-Since my last communi-
cation the old Goth have led quite romantic,
aud might add, nomadic life Called INTO
active service on the llth of February they
were soon brought face to face with the so
called Southern OhiTalry. The booming Of
the cannon at Fort Donelson was their wei
come to Tennessee. But of these matters i
know but little, as was then sick in hospital
at Cincinnati, viii therefore abruptly dis
miss the subject OF the greatest victory Of the
present struggle.
Afer the battle our Regiment was sent
with prisoners to various parts, until the Twen-
tieth Ohio was scattered so that at one time
they we're in seven different States They
gradually became united, till on Sunday, the
Both of March, the last detachment OF three
companies arrived at point on the Tennes-
sec called Crnmps Landing, for the purpose of
uniting with the regiment. With these three
companies IstOOk passage from Cincinnati, on
the night of tine 26th OF March. The partic-
ulnrs of the trip would be undressing as
it has already been described. cannot omit
giving my unmilitary opinion of Fort Henry,
as cOrless l was perfectly surprised on be-
holding the site selected fov the stronghold of
secession. When beheld this Western Glib
raltar the wafer was four feet deep in it and
the whole concern perfectly untenable. Some
two or three hundred yards to the rear Of it
on rising ground a little army of Union
| troops are encamPed, TO prevent further ag-
| gression from tue heartless, treacherous and
unmanly foes with whom we have to deal.
Passing Fort Henry, we steamed up the no
bic river, and at 3 o'clock on Sunday, Both
| uIt, arrived at Savannah Here remained
with somo Of our sick until Saturday, 5th OF
April, when my desire to see my comrades was
satisfied. My services no longer needed at the
hospital took the boat for Crump's Landing.
just as got there Bieat. Hills had come down
for the purpose OF exchanging some cartrid-
gcs. Four men Of our company were with
him. 1t was quite pleasant meeting. After
seven weeks absence, was again with mt
comrades, whom found recovering from the
effect Of such rapid changes, bad water, &c.
Sunday, the 9th inst. about Z O'Clock a. m.
VIC heard heavy firing in the direction of the
river. The regiment went out on the usual
Sunday morning inspection, which takes place
about % O'Clock. Hardly had they reached
the quarters when orders to march were re-
ceived.
The men commenced preparations, cooking
two days rations, drawing cartridges, and ma
king hasty dinner. in perfectly quiet man.
ner. Tents were struck, wagons loaded. and
the sick carried away in ambuances by one O..
clock. by two O'Clock the Brigade was on
its way TO the scene of action. making quite
an imposing sight to one unacquainted with
the rapidity of military movements, or unused
| to such wnrlike displays. Considerable DELAY
was caused in separating baggage and provi-
sion wagons, it being considered unsafe to take
baggage along.
At length we took the road TO the battle
field, the heavy boom and continuous roar of
cannon reverberating through the woods
We were too late to take any part in the ac-
tiOn that evening, so we halted for the night.
and a sleepless night it was About twelve
! o'clock was awakened by my my comrade
who hurriedly told me at was raining" Nv
bed Of dry leaves was soon forsaken. and /
sought shelteT under wagon The night was
extremely dark occasional flashes Of lightning
fitting through the trees, loud thunder below
ing through the heavens, while the canuop's
flashing light and the angry roar of the NOR
tars from the gun-boats seemed to outvie the
artillery Of Heaven. II was nigh. never to