Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1862-06-27
Correspondence of Delaware Gazstto.
From the 26th Regiment.
In CAMP FIVE MILES EAST OF JUKA, Miss.
june Tth, 1862.


IN CAMP FIVE MILES EAST OF JUKA, Miss.
june Tth, 1862.
HzADQUARTERs 26ih Reg, Owl U.S.A.)
Dir. Editor: r:-Sirce the evacuation of their
stronghold, by the rebels at Corinth, and the
changing Of our position thought to give
you sketch Of our late movements and the
position we now occupy. As is already known
our advance on Corinih was slow, but strong
and sure of wiping out secesh in the MissisSip-
pi Valley. They seeing their trap was not
likely to catch Gen. Halleck and lis Yankee
army, but get caiched in their own devised
trap, thought to secure their safety by giving
leg bail, which they accol dinghy did on the
night the 29th of May, and Gems. Mitchell
and Pope were put in immediate pursuit.
The evacuation cast mist over the minds of
all the soldiers, as they would rather risk a
battle Than foot race through the sunny
Southern canebrakes. On the morning of
May 3lst our Brigade (15th) marched into
Corinth, which is a thiniy built place of about
900 inhabitants. We found their defenses of
weak character, easy to shell or flank, but
difficult to have been taken by charge. The
rebels in their fight left considerable provis-
ions and munitions of war, but the destruction
OF property was not as great as might have
been expected, but the want of time might
have been the reason. On the morning of the
End OF june we broke up our camp near Cor
inth, and took up the line of march for Flor
ence, Alabama, passing through a section oil
country with gentle hills, but -swamps inter
vening. which made il slow marchiug, as the
roads through the swamps required some re-
pairing before crossing.
South FLORENCE, ALA, June l0th.-Since
writing the above we have marched to this
place, arriving here this morning. Since we
crossed Bear Greek we have passed some ine
| plantations, but of thin soil, well stocked
with slaves. The wheat is principally all har-
vested, but it is very light, and small yield
such as would be harvested by swine in Ohio
There is but small quantity of Cotton plant
ed this season, but much larger quantity o.
Corn than usual, showing by their own actions
| that their theory of Cotton is King" is alb
surd, and Corn is the rightlul heir to the throne
The citizens through this part of our route arc
generally at home, but feel rather uncomforta
bic. Last night as we marched into Tuscum
bin we could see the white flag run up; we tool
them by surprise; they not knowing anything
of our approach until we came in sight or til,
place; but they were worse frightened thar
harmed The Brigade encamped in the Fail
Grounds, a very pleasant camping ground anC
handy TO plenty of good water. This morn
ing our regiment came on to this place leaving
the remainder of the Brigade at 1uscumbia. :
Our camp is on a hill with the river in view
and the piers of the bridge lately burned b,
the rebels, are Of great length, there being
road for wagon crossing with the rail roa,
track over head. How long we viii be sta
toned at this place l know not, but hope I
find something Of interest to write you 1oos z
i NOW AND THEN.