The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1862-11-19
Ie,,er from The s,stohio Regiment.


Thinking that a letter dated "Nashvillc" might
attset the attention Of your many readers, who
have friends in the 2lst, venture h. give them a
few items in regard to matters herr. The state ot
suspense that has hung over the minds ot very
many here as well as elsewhere, has passed away,
and with confidence we can all cNclaim that Nash.
willie is safe. The advance of General Goscncrans'
army, consisting of Major Gen. A. Mcp. McCook
aud Gen. Sil's divisions, has arrived, and the last
hope of the once confident robels, in possessing the
city, has vanished like a dream. The r'bcl sym
pathizers in the city 50 sulieoly about the streets
the picture of despair. The long pcnt.up tr,cps
and the Union citizens feel relieved from the fears
of an overwhelming force being precipihted upou
the city. Nashville has not At any time, since Bu.
ellis army lcit for Kentucky. been garrisoned by
over 5000 effective men and yet the rebels have
firmly believed that Gen. Negley had from l2,00C
to $4,000 men also, that the defenses were strong
and could rot be carried without great sacrifice OF
life, aud tina, by a force double our own.
Forts Negley and Andrew johnson are strong
Notifications. The balance chiefly consist of rifle
pits, cotton bales stone walls, &c. fer the protec-
ton of our infantry, but is entirely inadequate
against artillery Hundreds of letters have been
written, placing our forces at higher estimate
than they entitled to, and many of these let
ters have fallen into rebel hands, and thus de-
ccivcd them.
Several bands Of guerrillas have been prowlng
about the city, within few miles, watching for an
opportunity to cut oft our forage trains, or some
small force that might be found outside our pckets
but so far they have met with poor success. Gen.
Negley has sent out several expeditions, and in
every instance gave them rough handling. The
most important expedition was that sent out to la
vergne, in which the 2lst bore very conspicuous
part, and had some very close work ON their hands,
which they disposed of in very cool and energetic
manner.
An attempt was made, the 4th of November, to
burn the bridge across the river Morgan dashed
into Edgcfold, the opposite side Of the city drove
in our pckets and burned the depot, but was soou
compelled to fall back and cross the river above.
Later in the day rebel battery was planted near
our pickets, but soon changed their position, as
the found Fort Ncgley could command them.
At p NJ they took position the Franklin
pike when Gen. Ncgley made sortie with four
regiments aud six pieces of artillery, and artl
lcry fight of two hours took place, when the rebels
them as he was unable to ascertain their numbers,
and feared it might be feint to draw him out, and
throw a superior force on his small party. The
rebels lost sixty in killed, wounded and prisoners.
Since then they have not been seen about our
picket lines.
Great credit is due Gen. Negley for his energy
and activity in saving Nashville under the trying
difficulties that have surrounded him. Cut OF from
all communications compelled to send out forage
trains daily, under strong escort; short of pro
visions; and continually hearing reports of the
approach of large forcehc has never relaxed a
moment in his energetic determination 10 save the
oty, which was of vital Importance to our cause.
The officers and men under his command have
nobly stood by him, and worked night and day in
assisting him to hold the place, and have borne
their hardships and want OF sufficient food without
a murmur
Tho removal of Gen. Buell. and assigning Gen.
Rosencrans to this Department has produced great
satisfaction aud joy among the troops and Union
citizens here, and has restored the utmost conf
dence. The change is hailed harbinger of
active, energetic operations, which will insure sue
cess 10 orr arms, and the speedy recovery Of the
territory c, cuated by Gen. Buell..
We all viii vii the welcom, order, " Forward y
hoping again {. long to set foot ON Southern soil
in Alabama, AMI penetrate into Georgia. Yet
we are without railroad communication, and may
have to wait until the road is in order, boats
can get up the Cumberland or Tennessee far enough
to benefit us at present. Yet We are confident and
hopeful of success, and think that ere long the
Southwest will be ely at our mercy.
We have received no mail since August 90,
though large one is hourly looked for, Many a
soldier is anxously waiting for letter that shall
bring him tidings from friends and homeland
though long deprived of hearing from them, the
soldier does not forget that there those whose
thoughts and prayers are daily and even hourly
breathed forth for their welfare and safety. A
Paymastcr is also on the way, which will come
very acceptably at this time, as We have had no
pay for FIVE months, A supply of coffee and sugar
has arrived, and the boys very jubiaut over it,
as they have had nothing but fresh meat and bread
for six weeks.
The health Of the regiment is good, there being
but little sickness, considering the amount OF duty
exposure and short allowance that they have had
TO undergo.
Adjutant Z. l.. Baird is on the sick list, from Al
attack of fever, but is convalescent, and will soor
be able to do duty.
Hoping this will be of interest TO your patrons,
remain, Respectfully, c.