Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1863-04-29
CAMP NEAR FALMOUTH, Va,
April 18th. 1863

rled account OF the late GoiLys Nv the
| Wisconsin Sharpshoote:s On the 28.h
ult., Col. Berdan, having been released
from arrest on charges and specifications
preferred against him, again took com
mand OF the brigade, to the great delight
OF the two regiments of sharpskooters.-
Capt. Wilson, who had been in command
OF the 1st regiment, having appointed
Jas. s. Webster, of Madison, Sergeant Ma
jor. the order was revoked by Lieut.. Col.
Trip on taking command, and B. D. At
we'll of Madison, appointed in his place.
On the 4th of April, 1t. Judkins, having
lately returned from Wisconsin, was de-
tailed On the Ambulance Corps, and with
him private j. K Hawes of the same
Place.. S. B. Vincent has also been de-
tailed on the Pioneer Corps.
On the 18th President Lincoln paid us
visit at our camp, and on the 9Th we went
dent, Gen. Hooker, &c. The sharpshoot.
ers were afterwards favorably mentioned
in special orders, with two other regi-
ments of Gen. Whipple's division, for their
soldierly appearance and good discipline.
On the 9th the Sharpshooters had a grand
celebration In honor of their first advance
on Yorktown, on which occasion a splen-
did new flag was raised, and target shoot
ing, foot aud sack races, the creased pole,
cock fights, wrestling and jumping were
the order of the day, under the supervis-
lon OF the Committee of Arrangements,
composed of the following named officers
OF both regiments, Wis: Capt. Nash, X,
1t. Stevens, G, and 1t. Wells B, of lst
regiment, and Capts. Mcclure, D, Guest,
b, and Smith @, of I'd Regt. The regi-
mental prizes which were commended for
by one picked man from each company
were silver medals, to be gotten
10 in splendid style aud which
were won by Albert F. Culver, of Go. E,
I'd, snC Samuel Ingling, OF Co. |, 1st.
The winners then shot off tor valuable
gold medal, and the Go. | man, of Michi-
gan, was the winner. The terms were 5
consecutive shots, off baud, at 100 yards
string measurement. The Co. l man
made the shortest string, viz: It's inches
This was beaten few days before by
Chas. Baker, Joe. Sleeper and Eli Vim
NCue, Oh VI w. VI, III oiiOOtiIiR lOE tIS 70.
diploma and the choice to represent the
company. Bakers string measured on
that occasion Isl inches, Sleeper's 16IIaS
inches, Vincent made a uisshot, but at.
forwards made 49,. @. L Moore, from
near Madison, also made from tree, 20
feet up, with climbers on some distance, a
string of 3, whion takes the lead. Col.
Berdan, also at otfhand from ground, made
I Jpahac Ralar oh y
q, and will be entitled to the Co. diplo-
ma, which it is proposed will be gotten
up in the respective States the COM
panies belong to, and will have affixed
thereon the State seal. Baker was thrown
out at the trial for the medals on his I'd
shot, the rifle going off before be was act
ually ready. He is good marksman,
and his success was looked for as GER
tainty. Several of G's old marksmen de-
clined the trial, although their chances
were considered good against the strings
made. The next in order was shooting
from a tree, 200 distance, for $40, which
was won by Co. T, Cd regt., in 134 for
shots, that being the number fired by each.
Sleeper, of Co. q, LIST, made the best string
from the tree in our regiment. He is a
splendid marksman, and with a little
more practice with his rifle will be hard
to beat. He is a new recruit, lately ar
rived.
The foot races were decided as follows
1st 200 yards, VS.. time, for two prizes,
$40 and So won by Edward Bartemy, of
Co. f, and Sergt. ii. Ley, of Co. l, both
of 1st Regiment, in 2S5 seconds each.-
Ley being unwell, then withdrew and took
the I'd prize. The 400 yards race for two
prizes as above, was won by Sergt. Gard
ner, Co. FL. 1st prize, and Corp. Van Bu-
rem, 90. G, I'd prize, beth of 1st Regt !;
| time, Loo ard 1:06t. The sack races
were won by members of other compa-
MES.
The many attempts TO climb the creased
pole, were futile, and the prize of $40 re-
manned untouched. Much am Gsement
was obtained from the so-called cock
SIGHT, or men bucked, and the after-pieces,
in The shape of wrestling, jumping, and
gymnastics generally, created considerable
excitement. Col. Berdan took the lead in
jumping, and obtained $40 forfeit from
a Vermont company Captain. Many dis
tinguished military visitors were present,
comprising Generals, Colonies, Captains,
Aid-de-Camps, &c. The Col. was few
nights after, serenaded by neighboring
brass band, and to their musical strains
the .. .. TSSpouueu Win uappJ CHEERS.
On the 10Th, the regiment returned from
four days picket; heavy rain soaked
them as they marched back, sgain making
mud plenty, and delaying movements gen
orally. Yesterday, your correspondent
paid short visit to the I'd, 9TH, 9th and
9TH Wisconsin regiments, encamped near
Belle PLANE Landing, and fouEd them
well and prepared to move at moments
notice The late order in regard 20 badges
to be worn by each soldier, representing
the different corps and divisions they be.
long to, is being carried into effect. The
Iron Brigade being in the 1st division, LIST
corps, (under Gen. Reynolds) wear on
their hats a round badge of red cloth and
the Sharpshooters being in the Sd divis-
ion Sd corps, under Gen. Sickles, wear
blue diamond.
The soldiers here away are prepared for
business and are ready to be again g march
Tag on F" whenever called on. The feeling
here among the soldiers, whether Demo-
crat or Republican, is in favor OF sustain
ing the government in all efforts to put
down the rebellion and once more restore
| order to our now distracted country. 1t
| has been rumored here that the enforce
meet OF the conscription act has been in