The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1862-02-26
OUR ARMY ColsREsPoNDENCE.
CAMP PIERponrl Feb. 18th. 1862.


Mr. Editor Having a few leisure mo-
ments, | shall endeavoi 10 inform you OF
the little that is now transporting in and
about camp.
At writing, and for he last three weeks,
we have been almost lost in the "sacrsd
soil, or more properly this deluge of mud.
Occasionally we are favored with slight
sprinkling of snow, but it seldom, if ever,
lasts six hours. Wading through mud iha,
is almost unfaih omable is not calculated 10
inspire one with patriotism or love for the
"old Dominion bat on the contrary damp
ems the arder of many. With the excep-
tion OF dress.parade and guard duty, scarce
ly anything has been done, and we remain
with no indications TO the contrary, her.
metrically sealed in our huts. The dull
and monotonous scenes OF Camp and our
inaciion combined, is enough to breed des-
pondency among soldiers.
Rumors of every description, as numer
Gus as conflicting, are now afioat in camp,
in regard 10 the movement of this regiment,
and the reserve. Now most oil these have
no found alton, and not entitled 10 credit but
often receive it, and of course create some
excitement. Excitement is, in my opinion,
indispensable, for soldiers can almost live
on it,-independent of "Uncie Sans" cast
steel crackers. The rumor mostly credited
is that the reserve will reinforce Gen. Hal
lock in the west. What makes this seem
probable is The arrangement the government
has made with certain rail road com panles
to transport troops tor eight consecutive
days.
Notwithstanding the inclement weather
there is every indication OF an early advance
OF The army of the Potomac, large bodies OF
troops have at different times crossed the
long-bridge into Virginia, ano every des-
crip.ion OF ammunition, together with sub
sistence and Tor a vigorous campaign. On
the 10th two batteries of the best rided can.
non passed camp on their way to Gen
Smiths division. There is quie large
number OF these infallible expounders of rea-
son among us, and am inclined TO believe
they will be brought into requistlon al no
distant day, and the inference may be
drawn that they will make a march that
will lone be remembered by the ragamuffins.
What course the reserve will take remains
to be seen. If it is marched against Lees
burg or Cenireville it will have a pretty
hard road TO travel These are rebel strong
holds, and are well provided with natural
defences. The approaches. which are few,
are guarded with the best guns OF the "Con-
federacy." So we can expect pretty
warm reception in tia, quarter, for we have
reason 10 believe they will contest every
inch OF ground between this and Manassas
The late success OF our armies in Ken
incky, Tennessee and Norh Carolina, was
| received with every manifestation of Joy in
camp; the mountains of the "Old Domln-
ion" have again and again reveEberated
with the "three cheers and tiger OF Penn
syvanians. This is, we may vel! believe
an index 10 a glorious future
Ten secessionists, 'honored" by caval-
ry guard, passed camp the other day, and
are this time enjoying the hospitality OF the
government Their appearance indicates
anything but comfort being ragged, dirty
and saucy They were captured while in
the act of searching a house. A few shot:
were fred from the windows, woundins
! Capt Wilson aud private OF the Game
( ron Dragons"
Considering the weather, the regiment il
/ in a healthy condition. Yours &c.
c. S H.