The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1863-04-01

McGREGOR IOWA, WEDNESDAY, APRIL !, 1863
Army Correspondence.
CAMP REED, JACKSON, Tenn,
March 18th. 1863.

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CAMP REED, JACKSON, Tenn,
March 18th, 1868.
FRIEND TENNEY The commencement
Of the old piece, "Thank God for pleasan
weather." is brought to our minds and fer
vently endorsed by all Of US. For two
months the roads have had scarcely chanct
to dry, while we in our little wedge tents,
or "paclng our beat" with the moisture
penetrating our thick overcoats, would won.
DIR If it always rained so il Dixie. As Sam
Weller would say, none Of US felt on the
nip up" But these days are almost for
gotten now, for what is called here tho
rainy season, seems to be past, and bright,
pleasant weather seems to exert its genial
influence upon all.
We are aware that the news of dry wealth
er and good roads will cause many heart
in the North to ache with anxiety, for they
know they are hut other words meaning a
renewal Of active military operations. The
storm which has lulled for the last few
weeks, is about to break out again with
greater vialxnee than before. By every
mail We expect to hear startling things -
All We can say is God speed the right"
and support the bercaved ones.
We cannot tell where the first blow will
be struck. bu. circumstances Seem to indi-
cate that the cncmy's design is to defeat
Rosecrans, If possible, for they know that
if he defeats Longstreet's army ",heir cak g
will soon be dough- But all is conjecture,
for the rebels enjoy one great advantage,
hat Of knowing most Of our future move
mcnts, while We are comparatively in the
dark concerning theirs.
Our regiment seems at last to have found
a stopping place, and we have fell into Il e
dull routine Of camp life. which consists of
standing guard and drilling. Our Colonel
who at the start was not, perhaps, very
popular, has got to be general avorite
with the regiment. Capt Miller of Co. !,
of whom you spoke in the last issue Of
your paper that we received, as calling at
your Office, has rejoincd the regiment look
ing first rate. Lieut.. B.njamin, of Co. E,
had to resign bis commission on account ol
Iil.heallh, and has gone home-tak'ng with
him, We believe, the best wishes Of his
company. Orderly Williams is selected to
till the vacancy, and ID. II. Hutchin, o
Far"ersburs takes his place.
Your paper comes ahng tolerable regu
ln; can say, without Aa,trry, that it is 1
general Gvoritc. Those long to be remem
hrred words Of Choate, which Col. Rich
ard>on placed at its head, I'VE march viii
The flag and keep step to the music Of th'
Union," remain there still, and do no
think that the TINES has ever belied it,
rne Ito.
The bitter party strife which seems to b
going on in the north, il persisted in, can
not help but b. productive Of bad results
\ divided north cannot fight unit
south, and fear that division in til
north uiW cause a corresponding dirisio,
IN the army. Your paper takes the groun'
between the two extremes--the groun
upon which all true patriots can meet
The government may have made what "
b.leve to be mistakes, but We must not d
evil that good may come out Of it. AS yo
Justly intimate, there is a way to right tn
wrong, and if reason is allowed to prevail
the people will do it. Let us continue t
hope for good time Gaming.
The railroad from this place to Colum
bus has been evacuated by the federals-
the troops being wanted elsewhere, but
believe that the citizens on the line of tn
read wish to keep it in operation, and hav
offered to give bonds that nothing contra
band Of war shall pass over the line. Thi
I consider to be II good sign.
4 considerable amount Of business
a,ricd on in Jackson, and the strects gen
orally pres MT quite an animated appear
ance was down there last Sabbath am
it reminded me Of home; the church bell
were ringing. and well dressed ladies an
gentlemen were vending their way to tn
places OF worship, and the children wi,
their sabbath school books in their hands
l. was the first time We had seen such
sight in Dixie. 1t made me almost Ion
for the time to come when We might enjo
Sunday in The "ol,i fashioned way and f.,
tina, We wee willing to run risks anl suftt
priva,ions, if the rebellion could be 500
) ended Bu. nv letter is long, and iea
tedious, SO l will remain yours,
y You KNOW VINO.