The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1862-04-09
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Army CorresponIence.
HEAD QUARTERS, 3erx REGIMENT, o. V.
.Sumnsersvsue. Va. Murch l6. 1869.

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HEAD QUARTERS, 3erx REGIMENT, o. v.
.Summersville, Va, March l6, 1862.
Mr.. EDITOR AS will be seen by the
caption of this article our Regiment is
still in Summersvilie, and although we have
long since been required to sepd off trunks
and all baggage not absolutely necessary
and bring the weight of our baggage be.
low the weight allowed by the army regu-
lations, still we are not as yet advised of
the time of our movement.
On yesterday train left for Gauley
taking most of our sick to the General
Hospital. Every movement indicates
preparation for active duty. We urder-
stand that Gen. Heath and staff with
from $500 to 5000 rebel troops are at
Louisburg to oppose our march. am
satisfied that we will no, be moved for.
ward until we have force sufficient not
only TO take Louisburg. but any other
place and hold it after taken.
Some days since Gen. Milroy sent some
scouting expeditions down into Webster
county. 1t was expected he would drive
the rebels out; their principal lines of
travel being dowA Elk and Birch rivers
on one side, and Cranberry creek on the
other; whereupon two expeditions were
ordered from our Regiment, the one to
Cranberry Co D. Capt Durham, the 9th.
er to Birch and Elk rivers, Co. E. COM
manded by your correspondent. My or
ders were to procsed to Birch, observe
che movement of the enemy, engage and
thrash them of course. IF none were to
be found, proceed to Elk river at Sutton
with similar instructions and finally to re-
turn from Sutton with lot of prisoners
to be there turned over per trial at
Charleston.
On the morning of the 9Th myself,
Lieut. Ford and 70 men of Co. E we're
in line with knapsacks, hsversocks, blank
cts aud about 5000 rounds of cartridge.
The road was--well there is no use. in
talking about it, bad of course. We
halted at the foot Of Powell mountain,
and took dinner. These scouting dinner
meals are quickly prepared, and about as
quickly disposed Of They generally con-
/ sist of piece of raw bacon or mess pork
and piece of pilot bread. The meat is
almost invariably eaten raw. and with a
little practice, and a hard days tramp is
extremely palatable.
I Powell mountain is one Of the favorite
haunts of the Bushwhackers Two miles
ascending it. SIX on its ridges and two
descending, 10 miles without habitation
is dreary and used to be very dangerous
march, But better days are dawning ip
this part of the country. The Enfield
Rife is great peace maker, its power
has been often felt and its effects greatly
feared. Bushwhackers say that it make
no difference how far off they are, that ou
balls always reach them. We crossed
, !, the mountain cautiously, but with entir
: safety finding not the slightest trace of al
q enemy.
= Ascending Powell Mountain two miles
brings you to the summit, where pano
: rama, majestic, iudescribable, surpassin
: in grandeur, suddenly presents itself t
: , view You seem to have mounted to th
'. . pinnacle Of The world, aud only fail to di
's cern objects in the dreary distance ou az
= count Of the limited range of human vi
: ion. M M,untain piled upon mountain,
sc all imaginabls aud phantastic shape
y deep, dark mountain gorges, With dashiI
y spray from Numerous rushing torrent
~ Geld mountain tops, perpendicular elf
~ bold rocky promoctories, and an int
>" minable unbroken forest. whe elm reig
, :, eternal solitude, altogether make up
~ :, scene iadescribabla. In spite of the rou
~ parts of the country, there are thousan
s"fupon thousands of acres of land, with
oo good soil, capable Of comfortable cult,
~ ton. Tne road over this mountain
70 dry at all seasons. and is full of sm
white stones, such as are found on G
,r' river banks. Night found US 20 mi
he from SummersviIle on the banks of Birt
+ where we camped--no signs or intel
'at genee whatever of the enemy. At ca
ca dawn we crossed the Birch, and prooet
'e- ed to Z k River. The general appe,
U.s. ance of the country in Brax:on county
'no very much like that of Nicholas, vt
broken aud rough, but still less populat,
Toe town of Sutton was, before it VI
> burned, quite village. with some v,
respectable buildings, most of Which
Srs now destroyed We spent day he
E. waiting ant enquiring for the enemy.
!. Sutton is well fortified; the for.iG
200 tions were built by Col. Tyler, on b
q, rsS q hill that overlooks and completely ce
900 mands the town. am satisfied that
600 nay company l could hold it against 4
OOs rebels; / should certainly not hesitate
ooo ooo Try it. The inhabitants, both ciliz
and soldiers, were very kind to US,
900 did all in their power to render eur