The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1863-08-08
Correspondence Of the Jasper Couner
Letter From a Dubois Volunteer.
DEcuERp's STATION, TENNESSEE,

morning duties. ! appropriate . few moments
for rhe purpose Of writing . brief commune.
cation 20 your columns. although ! have
nothing Of material interest 10 write We
left camp Al Murfreesbero June 81 b. and
started on the Manchester pike. The rumcr
soon became current, that Bragg was in
o rce al H~oover's Gap, MOI more ,hsn -
miles distant.
This report was partially confirmed, BY
1.-The roaring OF cannon, heard in our immedi
ate front, soon after we lett camp. The
rain was pouring down in torrents, very
much TO our discontinue. Noiwi,hstand.
ing. our Veteran band with manly tread
"went on their way rejoicing rather in
vigoraied than depressed BY the stormy
day. AT length night came or, and We
went into camp in a thick Cedar underwood,
Pickets were Immediately sent out 70 scruii-
nize the movements Of the enemy, az he was
supposed 10 be near at hand. We encoun
tered no difficulty tha. night. A few deser-
tcrs, from the Rebel ranks came into our
lines and i~mplored our protection; saying
tha, they had been deco, ell rom the
ways OF justice, and had been forced
10 fight against The principles Of hum
ani,y and constitutional freedom. On
The morning Of the 25th abou Ut 10 o'clock,
we resumed our march, and by . o'clock in
the evening we arrived at the Gap, and there
rested Tor the night. The next morning we
entered the Gap. On entering. q most
magnificent appearance greets the eye Of
:. the traveller. On either aide Of the road,
the hills gradually rise 70 q considerable
hight. When you have assembled to their
tops, you can see a vast scope Of country
, Looking down upon the fores, trees Of the
! Valley, and then far in the distance, the
4 scenery lends enchsntment 10 the view. and
\ we are ready to say. yonder valley was ere
aied for the happiest habitssion Of man.
But their happiness has all heen destroyed
by their acts Of treasons. for there is but
little else known in that fertile region
Many excellent plantations, with fine gsr-
dens, nice orchards, and every thing neces
sary 10 make them desirable and happy
homes, were deserted by the owners. As
: our army advanced, many interesting and
: important events occurred, which will find
ample room in the pages Of future history
II the pen OF The Historian should fail 4
record our travels through that mountainous
but delightful region, we would feel al
! though the grand army Of the Cumberland
! had been grossly insulted. But tc co |,
! tinue our march. We did not delay much
time until we arrived at fiillsboro, Smile.
s south Of Manchester. Up 10 this time ou'
i Brigade had no, participated in any Of The
! skirnishes. Col. Wilder being in the ad
! ~vancs with his Brigade Of mounted infantry
had lone most Of the fighting. Soon after
leaving lIillsboro. ..our Brigade began skir.
mishing with the enemy; but under The dex
p ferrous and skilIful maneuvering Of Genera
v, Beatty, drove the rebels steadily before "
p At length. Elk river was crossed. and no.
! thing more Of interest transPired until We
reached the Mountains, after which We
returned TO Declsard and went INTO camp
= Then commenced nice work indeed-shad
! ing streets. tents &c, and policing has oc
y cupicd most Of the time since. Il would be
a grand sight 10 those who consider q sol
j dier's life, a filthy one. Every thing looks
i neat and clean. Health is extremely GOO
attributable perhaps 70 cleanliness. The
q advance or Gen. ROSY was entirely IN
Il expected by the Rebels, consequently ,hey
~ made a precipiiate retreat, leaving many
"a prisoners in our hands. Gen. Rosccrans il
Dr. universally beloved by this Department
and has the unbounded confidence OF biz
re entire command In the annals OF future
History, will be- found the name Of Rose
Grams, with the highest honors conferrct
ne upon him. and Isurels clustering around him
he that will do honor TO the great name o.
st America. Every American citizen, ami
rs especially the soldiers who served thei
C. country under his leadership. will rehears,
ID, with pride and applause. the immortal nam,
a Of the Hero Of many bloody fields. lie vii
be have won the highest honors his countr,
g. can give. Together With Grant and III,
ed gallant Meade and many others that mirh