Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1863-09-04

-. ~ W., oI Tire I9th . =. Regiment |
No man moro competent, or better suited
for the Office could have heen found in our !
Regiment. Onr men arc much pleased
with his promotion.
Wednesday 10 Very unexpectedly to
us, VIC were to-day ordered to be in read
mess to move at moments notice. Re
port said that we were going to look Out
Greek, distant six or eight milos. by way
Of Chattanooga and ovor look Out Noun
tain-ohject Of move unknown-supposcd
TO 10 for better water and to be in sup
porting distance Of Brigadier General
Anderson's Brigade, doing duty at Bridge
port.
Thursday, 20.-.A, O'Clock. tlis a.
IN, we were ordered up and ordered to
cook rations Immediately 10 be in readiness
to move at o'clock, p. m. The mules
wcro harnessea, and tn. Qrar,ermas,er
commenced moving tents dc, to the De-
pot; baggage ordered to the Depot by
n. m., TO be put on the cars. At p. m,
took up the line Of march over dusty
road, beneath a scorching sun. After
resting occasionally we reached our camp
ing ground near Wahatchle Station about
8 o'clock, and made preparations for sle"p
ING. Al.were tatrguei aud ready for
rest, and by dark We were asleep.
Friday ol.-Waked up this morning
much refreshed by the last nights rest.
To-day is appointed by President DA"is
as dag Of lasting, humiliation and pray
ser. 1t ia q"is. still morni"g-oll S"l
rises and casts his rays over the mountain,
aud lhs
II 80
,.y. About ten or c cvcn O'Clock distant
; cannon breaks the stiffness, and another,
and still another. What does !, mean
1t is in tho direction Of Chattanooga. Tic
caunonading is k'pt up'at intervals during
the next few hours. Reports reach us
that the en"1ny are shelIing Chattanooga
Later in the day ths report is confirmed
Tho enemy without any previous notice
moved up to tho opposite bank Of tho Ten
uc>see and commenced sheil,ng the city
while tho inhabitants wero at worship il
E different urches. Our batteries replied
With spirit. There were but few casua:-
tics Many citizens have left the CITY
The weather is dry and warm.
Saturday % The enemy threw fey
shells into the city to-day. To-day We di
? but lit,se except TO cook rations to DO i
}. readiness 10 mova. All citizens and la,lie
> were orde' ed from camp: Divers rrpor:
y reach us OF tho "nemys movements ; non
. considered reliable.
is Sunday 23.-The emery threw n
It sho'Is into III. city to-day. We hay
learned that the enemy captured the Reg
insntal wagons and mules belonging
,s Col. Mtol,rlrs Regiment of our Brigad
{. Fhey were sent foraying over tho rive
ID We bad preaching at II o'clock. tt
o attendance Was very good. Our Cbaplai
Rev. Mr.. Rirhards, no has been abse
70 on furlough returned to-day. Our m.
ii were glad to see him back. This erenin
y about Iour o'clock, We were ordered
I'd pack up and load the wagons. About 81
no set we took up the line Of march ac'oss Il
- mountain, and continued the march un
- eleven o'clock, when we halted aud rest
e, FOR the night near a creek. Anderso,
Id and Dea's Brigade are with US.
Monday 2x.-Afier marching. haltil
aud turning about considerably during Il
day we turned up about mile from Il
ground camped on last pight. Nere '
cooked ra.ions. At 40 early bour We b
down to rest.
- Tuesday 25.--Vesy warm last nigl
ra This morning warm and su'try. We ha
10 not seen the sun to-day. Rain expecte
Lying on our oars" waiting for orders
=; move, Received no mail yesterday, b
. trust We may get it to-day.
EueH'ng.-Hamed this morning at
o'clock. fnot very interesting it n ve
=, engaging to the soldiers to kesp dry d,
:. ring rain. At ono o'clock, the 8,
shone out. At three and. a.I,aif o'clu
e fell iD." and marched to our prsse
camping ground, two miles distant fro
where we slept last night. Tho gronnd
, y very pleasantly located and convenient
y, y good water. NJ mails to-day.
Wednesday 26-Every one 61ing
=, - beds and clearing up the grounds. 7
" , weather uUu>uslly cbilly--ha, the sppea
y lancs of q fall morning. -
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