Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-27

Visitors in the Camp OF the Tenth Ohio
Infantry
Especial Correspondence OF the Daily Press.1
BACON CREEK, KY, Jan. rs, e2.
On Thursday last l was present in the
camp of the 10th Ohio at the time of the ar
rival of the two very distinguished gentle
men of the clerical profession the Most |
Reverend Arch bishop Purcell, of our own
city (Cincinnsti), and the Right Reverend |
Bishop Spaulding of Lou isville, KY. As |
these gentlemen are so well known through |
out our country, it is needless to give their |
history, as their reputation for religious zeal, |
goodness, intelligence and beneyolence is |
familiar as household words. Their advent |
to the regiment as soon as known to the |
brave soldiers who compose it, was the cause |
of that spontaneous, heart felt rejoicing and |
veneIation which is so truly gratifying and |
praiseworthy to see among the followers of
their teachings and recipients of their spir-
itual and temporal counsels. These gentle
men are the more than welcome guests of
the regiment and they were received and
entertained as fathers would be by their
children, with true filial affection. These
Reverend gentlemen took 30 much interest
in the comforts of the soldiers, that they
visited and examined every part of the
camp with scTupulous care, sometimes
The afternoon and evening (after mutual
congratulations passing) was held in listen
ing 10 well worded and appropriate address
| by Lieutenant Colonel Burke, and then in
response by the Most Rev. Archbishop and
Right Rev. Bishop, and closed with religious
exercises.
During the night which was clear, calm,
| quiet and decorum prevailed through the
camp, that made it seem more like the house
OF God than the tented field, as the stars
looked down and smiled approval
To day (Friday) review Of the Seven
teenth Brigade was ordered by General
Mitchell (who, by the by, grows a greater
favorite every day. 1t consists of the fol.
lowing regiments: Third, Tenth, Thirteenth
Ohio, and Fifteenth Kentucky infantry, Col.
Kennels cavalry, Simonson's and LOOMS
| batteries. The day was beautiful, with a
welcome bright sun and blue sky, the first
we have had for some time. The General
and his staff we're attended by the distin-
guished guests, who had also been his at din
ner. The review passed of well, and, I
think, was one of the finest ever witnessed.
Every movement seemed perfect, although
comparatively new to many.
After the review was dismissed, the Cen
eral ordered the Tenth and Eleventh Regi.
ments to remain and go through some
further exercises, which they did with great
precision. The Thirteenth was drawn up
into hollow square, inside of which he in.
vited the reverend gentlemen, and intro
duced Archbishop Purcell to its members,
saying he was man our country might be
proud to own. The Archbishop, taking off
his hat, displayed a finely y-formed head,
bowed gracefully, and made few remarks
to the regiment of truly patriotic charac
ter, in which he several times introduced
the name of the great, the glorious Wash
ipgton. He also alluded to the false philan.
thropy of another country, which had done
much to bring on this war, and whose inter-
ests it was to have this nation divided.
After the Archbishop had concluded his re-
marks, the General proposed three cheers
for him, which were most heartily responded
to. The General himself then made some
remarks in his usual energetic and patriotic
style, and ordered the square to open.
The regiment went through some other
exercises, which all present took great inter.
est in; and as the evening began to grow
chilly, and not feeling very we'll, l returned
from the field. On my return to the Tenth
one Of the first persons l met was the Rev.
w. T. OHiggins, its Ohaplain-a gentleman
of whose friendship | am proud to boast, and
whose constant care is the welfare of the
regiment which he has never deserted in
any of its perils, always regardless of his own
danger to alleviate the suffering of others.
He is always found at his post.
Major R. NJ. Moore arrived here few days
ago, and was received with three times three
and tiger by the heroes of Carn:fex. The
Major is an officer of real worth, and ven-
ture to say, will make his mark, should be
have an opportunity of coming in contact
with the rebels. He has none Of that osten.
tation or show about him that makes man
feel always uneasy; but, on the contrary, he
is affable, frank, courteous and generous to
fault.
: Captain John O'Dowd, of the Tenth Ohio
| IN Hauaro1 Pnol q
few days ago, but the conduct and efficiency
Of the Captain was barrier against him, anC
he was informed by the Commanding Gen
eral that the exigencies of the service would
4 net Justify him to accept the resignation
Therefore we will not lose the Captain, aad
1 am very glad to know it.
{ Yesterday the Most Rev. Bishop Purcell
! and Right Rev. Bishop SPaulding visited
! MunfordVille. The members of thei
l. Church Alme were not the only persons tt
N pay them homage All seemed to try ant
= make them feel comfortable and at home
! In every bosom there was an intense feeling
bordering almost on insanity in the minds Q
7 those of their own flock when they saV
j them, and if was sworn on oath | cou
!. not tell which looked the happiest tn
n Bishops or the men. All seemed glad to Sc
y each other and exchange greetings. Their
were several conversions among the officer
: to the Catholic Church during this episcopS
visit, among whom were officers of high II
- mark. regret being unable to give the ez
= act number of persons confirmed, but thin
5 it will not fall short Of seventy. 1t wa
a pleasing to see men who but few days ag
% were open blasphemers, kneel on the froze
" ground and offering up petitions TO HlI
- whose ear is always open TO their entreatieI
Y. | know several whom / thought were pas
g redemption, brought to the knowledge {
. the truth through the fundamentally (
= these divines. This can not fail in maxim
o glad the hearts Of the loved ones they haV
left behind. l venture to say that tn
visit of Bishop Purcelps will be one nevt
4 forgotten by thousands who were heretofol
= reckless, wicked, vicious men. The weath'
during their stay was exceedingly pleasant
indeed it was the only time for weeks tn
On we have seen the cheering rays Of the su
% To-day they start for Louisville, and | CO
!" safely testify that thousands upon Thousand
Of prayers are waited for their safety an
: prosperity
A very fine company of artillery fro
Lacrosse. Wisconsin, arrived at LouisVil
M yesterday. Having occasion to visit tn
nd city, | rode out TO the Fair grounds for Il
. purpose of seeing them, and can truly 81
= that finer body Of men never saw. Viii
passing the Louisville Hotel (by the wa
4 one of the best, one of the most popular, al
one of the most thorough Union Ia the Wes
they gave three lusty cheers and tiger
, Messrs. Steele, Keen h Judge, the gent
"a manly proprietors.