Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-02-14

/ DuI 4eol hdIIduLc4 IN saying llAk Lue Dig
I ade would have been much better pleased,
and there would have been less dissatisfae-
ton existing among the troops, if We had
been sent to reinforce RosecTans, or 20 Vicks-
| burg, where there is possibility of some
thing to be done. But, instead, il seems
/ that the "Powers that Be" have ordered
otherwise, and troops just oRt Of their camp
Of organization, flushed with expsotant VIC
| tory in their FIRST engagement, and " eager
for the fray" are sent to the much desired
points, while "ioe old toar Deterans1 (of six
months experience in wet tents and liying on
hard taek) are suffered to remain in unin-
portant and Out-of-the-way places, where
there is nc possible opportunity Of " distin-
gushing" or extinguishing' ourselves.
Like old soldiers, we bear with fortitude our
disappointment, and hold ourselves in resdi-
nefs for nything that may turn mp, from
capturing wounded " rsb" TO chasing John
Morgan's mounted gusrillas at the rate Of
nine" miles day.
Lieutenant Harris, who met with an aeci-
dent at Camp Clay, Lexington, which re-
suited in the fracture of one of his limbs,
some three months ago; is still unable to re-
turn to the battery. 1t is feared that the
injury he has sustained will prevent him from
rejOining US for a long time yet, and may
possibly compel him to offer his resignation.
We trust more favorable news viii be soon
heard from him, and that in a short time be
Wil b5 with as again.
We we're rather startled few days ago at
the rumor that Lieutenant Smith, who has
been lying i'll some weeks past, had rendered
his resignation. The certainty Of it, and
the announcement that it had been received,
and that he was ne longer in the service, was
received yesterday with deep feeling Of sor-
row and regret, and when the Lieutenant
had visited US for the last time, previous to
leaving for home, though no one could say
how much we would miss him he understood
by our sober silence and quiet " good-bye,"
that We would feel his oss, and he left none
behind him here, but earnest and sincere
friends. By his quiet and gentlemanly con-
duct as man, and his efficiency as an OIL
Ger, he had endeared himself to the whole
Battery, and no one felt willing to bow re-
signedly to the stern necessity that compel
led his resignation. He leaves with the kind
wishes of every one for his speedy recovery
and long enjoyment Of good health and
happiness.
At an assembly Of the members of the
Battery, Monday evening, the 9th inst, the
following preamble and resolutions were sub
mitted to the Battery fer their adoption,
They were received with deafening "aye,5
followed by three prolonged and hearty
cheers for Lieut.. Robertson Smith, given
with will by every one.
WHEREAS, Lieutenant Robertson Smith,
being compelled to resign his commission in
the 18Th Ohio Light Artillery, on account of
i'll health, therefore be it unanimously re-
solved by the members Of the I9th Ohio Bat
terry:
ResolUed, That we, the members of the
18th Ohio Battery, deeply regret the stern
hot aIs D II
Smith to resign his commission in the Bat
terry, feeling that in his resignation we have
lost the services Of an able officer, and the
cOmpanionship of gentleman-one who has
endeared himself both to officers and men BY
his unassuming kindness of heart and noble
disposition. Being unable to fully express
our appreciation of his conduct since be has
been among us, and the sincere and heartfelt
regret felt by every one on his leaving us,
we deem it q pleasure and our duty to give to
his friends and the friends of the Battery in
Cleveland and vicinity, the assurance that
he leaves rs with the kindest wishes Of every
one for the recovery and long enjoyment Of
his health, now in so precarious a state.
ResolUed, That the above resolution be
published in the Cleveland daily papers.
The General commanding this Department
has decided on mounting one or more regi-
ments Of this brigade on horses, for the pur-
pose Of more rapid movement against the
numerous hordes Of guerrillas (or) and horse
thieves who are continually making raids
into the State 1t is to be sincerely hoped
that the move will be efectual in banishing
them from the Stats-something that the
troops in Kentucky have hitherto decidedly
failed in. So says rumor-alWays, Of course,
reliable.
The LEADER comes to the Battery regular,
and is gladly hailed by every one. We trust
prosperity will attend it, and that you will
always be able to reach US, wherever we CO.
With congratulations and well wishes for
yourself, now doubly editOridlly zee, remain
sincerely yours till write again.