Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-03-10
.ORNING LEADER.
TUESDAY MORNTNC, nlARCH l0, 1855


FCorrespondence Of the Cleveland LEADEa-I
CAMP sEAR MUETEEEsBoRo, |
March Ist, 1868.
The l05th still has an existence not
withstandins the efforts Of Morgan and
wheeler to destroy it. Colonel Halls brig
ade. composed of the 1o5tb, the l2Sd, and
sOth nlinois, and the lOlst Indiana, has
chased Morean's forces over great part
Of Kentucky, and followed them into this
State. MOrgan's men, being mounted,
gave Colonel Halls brigade chance TO
exhibit its qualifications for long andraPid
marches. and it has won a high reputation.
not only for its endurance on the march,
but for courage and discipline. Morgan,
having the advantage in being able to move
rapidly, mas thus far been able to elude US.
But the prospect is now that Colonel Hall
viii be placed on an equal foothg-that
IL on horsebaek-with Morgan.
It is now understood to be the intention
Of General Rosecrans to have our brigade
mounted. When this is done you may ex-
pect to hear that Colonel Hall is again
after the rebel guerrilla obieftain. Up to
this date Morgan isahead, having captured
One hundred and twenty-three of Colonel
Halls men. Their capture was no faultof
Colonel Halls, but the result Of careless
ness on the part Of Captain in the 1O5th.
The I05th returned from a successful
forging expedition to-day Our teams
were loaded with corn, oats and the blades
Of corn taken from citizens. Some looked
rather sober while we loaded our wagons
from their cribs and barns. Others took
it good naturedly enough, and seemed to
enjoy the sport as much as the blue coats.
We had to witness, this afternoon, one
Of the most revolving speetacles it has been
our lot to see since we entered the service.
The whole Of Gen. Reynolds division was
drawn up in line Of battle, and deserter
from an Indiana regiment deserter
with head shaved and the letter "D' brand
ed upon his right cheek-was made 10
march along The front Of the entire divis-
ion. He was hand-cuffed, and followed by
9 guard Of twelve men aud band Of mu-
sic. After being thus exhibited 10 the
army as q terror to others who may be
aighing for respite from army fatigue, for
the joys and endearments Of the loved ones
ct home, he is to be dismissed from the SER
vice. If his crime deserves such penalty,
what shall be the penalty awarded those
who hold higher positions in our armies,
who have committed greater crimes2 What
should be the punishment Of him, who,
after the battle Of Perryville, traitOrously
permitted Bragg and his rebels to escape
Cur hands that they might kill and main
thousands Of the sons Of the North, here
at Murfreesboro Or the miscreant who
sacrificed Col. Baker and his brave men at
Balls Bluff
Is it possible that our government is so
depra7ed as to wink at crime in shoulder
straps, snd only punish crime in the ranks2
May God have mercy upon us if this be SO,
or the devil will get US. find no fault
with the punishment awarded to the Indi-
ana deserter, for such an example was
needed. But if one is to be punished, let
GH Let justice place the bandage closely
over her eyes that shoulder. straps may not
bedazzle them, and she be cheated of her
rightful prey.
Our mails are very irregular, and home
papers and letters do not reach US with as
much regularity as we would ike. There
must be csrelessness somewhere. Could
this be remedied our soldiers would be
much more cheerful than they now are.
Nothing cheers US more than to hear cften
from home, and to see the familiar face of
the LEADER, OF other home newspapers
Il would do you good TO see how eagerly
the men look over the occasional LEADER,
for it is only occasionally we get the pleas
ure Of looking at one. E. R. NJ.