The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1863-07-30
Letter fron, Our Soldiers.

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letter from Our Soldiers.
yaou CO. A, 54rH P. V. M.-DIFFIcULrY CON-
rysX1sG REGIMENTAL OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
rHUSrISeDoN MONITOR" AGAIN OUTRAGED
ursr1NspoN-THE pRAFT-vARIoUs ITENs
OF INTEREST.
"CAMP JUNIATA," HUNTINGDON,
July 26, 1868.
Correspondence of The Alleghanian.
Although, as stated by your correspon-
il. dent last week, the ten companies rendez
vousing in this camp have been formed
into regiment, it still remains question
ouen to discussion as to whether they
really constitute a regiment. 1t is posi-
tiyeIy asserted that an order has been
promulgated by the proper authorities
nullifying the organization, upon the
ground that State forces and United States
forces are unable, by the very nature of
the thing, to coalesce. The truth of this
propostion becomes evident when it is
remembered that the field officers oe State
regiments are elected by the line officers
Of the companies composing the same,
whereas the field officers Of United States
regiments are appointed by the President,
upon recommendation of the Governor
As natural consequence, our late election
for field officers, wherein not only the
State officers but also the United States
officers had a voice and vote-the latter
manifestly without legal authority must
be null and void Besides, the bare idea
Of cffce,s hailing from militia companies
attempting to assume command over troops
sworn into the United States service bears
upon its very face the impress of an un
m;tigated absurdityl
On the other hand, it is asserted that
the formation of the regiment of its pres
ent constituent parts is by authority ty-that
the different classes of troops composing
it are, and of right should be, ,on precisely
the same footing. Both are called out for
the emergency" and for State defence.
The fact seems to be lost sight of, howev-
er, that the "three months men" are called
cut for specified time, whereas the
"eulergency" men are not.
Meanwhile, the 54th 2. Y. H. contin-
ues in 04ull tide of successful operations"
so to speak-havine dress parade every
evening, and battalion drill semi ni-occasion-
ally Co. A retains its old position, and
its reputation as.well of being the best
drilled body of men in camp. Whatever
may be the result of this imbroglio, or
misunderstanding, or whatever you may
choose to call it, your correspondent will
not fail to chronicle at the proper time.
Col. Miles, formerly commandant of
this post, was relieved from duty last week,
and ordered to rejoin his regiment, with
the Army of the Potomac. Col. M'Keage
is his successor
"Camp WARRIOR" mentioned last week
as being deserted, once more teens with
life and animation. One six months and
Three or four three months companies are
Stationed there, to form, probably, the
nucleus Of other regiments.
Copperheads and Copperheadism meet
With but little favor among the soldiers.
As an illustration of this fact, permit your
correspondent to narrate the following
incident: The Huntingdon Monitor, of
last weeks issue, contained letter pur-
porting to have been written by member
oi this regiment, the same abounding with
'he toulest vituperations and abuse of the
Iovernment, of the constituted authorities
and Of the Union cause generally. Not
'eiishing such stuff, and desiring to afford
The Aonitor and his anonymous correspon-
dent convincing proof of the unqualified
loyalty of the soldiers, as body, squad
Of the latter paid the Office visit on Fri.
Gay night, ard, without ado, proceeded to
gut" the establishment. They were in
'eriered with and dispersed by the patrol
guard, however, before they had succeeded
Ia dong more damage than that resulting
.fOm the 'pi-ing" of couple of cases of
9pe In the street. This, of course, is
mere exhibition of mob law-an outrage
upon private property by irresponsible
'gents-an act worthy only of unmeasured
sOndemnation-yet in II We cannot foil fo