The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-05-14
Special Correspondence of the Republican.
From the First Michigan Cavalry.

Special Correspondence of the Republican.
From the First Michigan Cavalry.
HEADQUARTERS LIST Mich. CAVALRY,
Fairfax Court House, Va.
May 4th, 1854
Time, ever feet upon the wing, waits
not to serve the capricious within of the
great jostling multitude but steadily
marching onward, firm, unbroken in it's
tread-leaves the busy world to regu-
late its intercourse in accordance with
the teachings and practical results she
has left, and is constantly leaving be-
hind her. as lessons of vast and vital
importance to all considerate minds.
The teachings of the past, all things
being equal, foreshadows what the fu-
ture may bring forth. Let not the les
sons thus brought before us each sue
ceeding day be passed over without
due consideration, or a proper analysis,
that We may profit by the good therein
contained. Many valuable lessons
have been learned from simple discov-
cries, and great philosophical truths es-
tablished by casual observance of Ma
lures phenomeny. m
The Army of the Potomac has once
more advanced. Three army corps
are on the "African" side of the
Rappahannock. You are in possession
of intelligence ere this of the move.
ments, and are aware that thus far our
success has been complete. All eyes
are now turned on Hooker, only await
ing the results of the impending battle,
which is liable to commence on any
day. The roads are in fine condition,
and should the weather continue favor
able you may look for stirring news
from the army in Virginia.
One week ago yesterday our Division
received marching orders with five days
rations, Gen. Stahl in command and at
the head of the column. / herewith
subjoin condensed report of our ope-
rations while out, as noted down on the
way in my memoranda =
MONDAY, April 81 = Marched 80
miles to-day. Passed through Aide,
Middleburg and other small places.
Weather warm and roads very dusty.
Lands rolling and somewhat stony
Soil rich and productive-timber hard
wood, oak, &c. Came on to a small
body of rebels just at shutdown, near
Middleburg. Daniels Light Battery
opened and soon dispersed them.
Camped for the night.
TUESDAY, April 2e.-Resumed our
march about 10 o'clock this morning.
Passed some very fine farms on our
route. Country rather more billy and
stony than that which we passed thro'
yesterday. Passed through Salem,
Rectortown and White Plains-all
small burroughs on the Manassas and
Alexandria Rail Road. At Salem
routed small body of rebel Cavalry,
known as Whites Cavalry" Recap
tured one of our own men taken pris-
oner the day before. Came upon the
enemy again at White Plains. AS
usual, they skedaddled in great haste.
Our advance came in sight of White
Plains about o'clock. Charged the
town at furious speed. Co. nj, in the
advance and Co X following closely.
Lieutenant Clemmer in charge of the
advance-Capt. Alexander in charge of
X Co. and portion of M. Lieutenants
Brevoort and Decker in charge of
fankers on right and left. Rebels
"climb out" in double quick. Counter
marched to return to Middleburg after
dark. Arrived about midnight or later,
and went into camp, or rather correlled
our horses in an open field for feed,
bridling up as soon as they were done
eating, and lying down on the ground
in front of them with bride reigns in
hand and arms on for an uncertain
"nap." No knell awoke US, however,
as good fortune would have it, and we
slept GLORIOUS good sleep" until the
usual hour to "be on the alert"
| WEDNESDAY, April 20, P. NJ
Was OF the move this morning about
Z o'clock. Moved off with alacrity
considering the fatigued and worn out
condition of men and animals. Passed
Aldie and halted few miles out to feed
FOUR jaded brutes and refresh ourselves
on rather limited potation of coffee
and bareback. None the less, however,
do We relish these simple meals because
of their humble pretentions. They are
relished and not unfrequently are they
palatable, to the most fastidious cpl
cures. This noon, however, we dined