Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1863-05-29
FROM OUR JUNIOR CORRESPONDENT,


ing-Incideat Of the Battle of Mur-
yJrcestoro- Gen. Braggs visit to our
Camp Rations- Visitors--Paralysis-
Subscribers, etc, etc.
Dear Wilson We have spent the
last week quite pleasantly on our new
camping ground enjoying excellent health
and delightful weather. At present there
appears but little that would indicate an
early engagement in this Department. All
eyes here are turned towards Vicksburg,
as tie scene Of the next bloody engage
ment. Rumors reach us that troops are
moving in that direction from different
portions Of the Confederacy.
For several days past we bave been ia
Vored with sermons daily from the Rev.
MIR. Roberts, Of Lagrange, Ca, and from
Revs. II. L. Murphy and James p. Pressly
ID. Rev. Mr.. Richards, Of South Caro-
lima, who has been appointed Chaplain Of
the Regiment, arrived e few days ago, and
has also assisted in the exercises. Great
interest has been manifested by officers and
men, and large crowds have been in attend.
ance every day as well as at night Many
OF our officers, including the Colonel, have
participated in the exercises Of the nightly
prayer meetings. With praying officers
and men, Holy mama will be shower
ed all around u.s. Wogive these clerical
gentlemen hearty welcome to our camps,
and hope that their. stay with us NAV be
pleasant.
Rev. NJ. Roberts has an Impressive
style of preaching. His remarks are plain
and simple, and in perceptible manner
touches the heart, and makes lasting i'm.
preston upon the minds of his hearers.
lie is eminently fitted for the missionary
service.
Rev. II. L urphy, Pastor of the A. R.
Church, AJewberry, delivers his we'll.
written sermons with great feeling and
holding the undivided attention
Of bis congregation throughout his dis
course
Dr. James P. Presely Professor of Latin
and Greek, in Erskin College, Due West.
has great store of information and evinces
in his his Sermons deep thought and logi-
cal reasoning.
"e are favorably impressed with Rev.
MIR. Richards, and we feel sure that his
sojourn with US will be marked with much
good. From his sermons we should Judge
that he is gentleman of talent and edu-
cation.
Our men are now we'll clad. In ad-
d't'on to the large amount of clothing dis
tfibuted By the Regimental Quartermaster
We have recently received very large sup.
ply OF shoes, hate, pan.ioons, shirts, draw
ers, DC, &c. from the Central Association
Of South Carolina. for which The many re-
ceipients of the liberaIity of this Associa-
lion will ever feel grateful.
INCIDENT OF THE BATTLE OF MURrREEs.
DoRo.-Jno. A. NelsoD, private of Co. "D,"
10th Regiment 8. c. Vols, was detailed TO
go to tho rear as wagon guard on the day
OF the battle of Murfreesboro, but instead OF
staying IN tile rear, engaged with another
soldier to exchange places that he might 30
IN the ranks. Nelson fought gallantIy until
he fell severely wounded in the foot. BE
after wards fell into tho hands of the enemy
and his foot was a,nputated. He has re-
turned from their lines having been duly
exchanged. We think !. nothing but
justice to place on record such instances
of patriotism and devotion to ones couu-
try. T..
a friend writing to us, says: II have
just read your interesting account of tho
Rabbit Hsnt. You must have caught
every Rabbit in Bedford county. We
should be glad for you to bring your Regi.
ment to this neighborhood and take such
a hunt. The rabbits are playing havoc
with our garden generally. They pay
especial attention to our English peas"
10 reply we would say that every man
10 tho regiment would be delighted to
drive the ruthless invader of your garden,
and the despoier Of your pea. far from
you, but We regret exceedingly being com.
pelled to decline the invitation from cir
cumstances over which We at present have
no control.
Wo are. pleased to learn that Serg't s.
A. Jordan, Of our Company has returned
from Murfreesboro, having been exchanged
We learn from him Corporal L. D. Lee is
froin the sevore wound which
be received in the battle Of Murfreesboro.
Gen. Bragg and retinue rode through
our camp yesterday afternoon. The differ.
ent companies 'turned out" and saluted
him. He made a brief stop at the Colonels
quarters, and took his departure. He did
not have time to take tss with us.
Our rations are plentiful DOW. This is