Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-08-22
ARMY connnspoNDENcs.


ticc. Many rejoiced who had become tired OF
q permanent abiding place, aud would like to
be migrating. Change Of scene, novelty OF in
cident ani adventure, the varying aspect ol
wayside scenery on march, are all pleasing
all acceptable to the soldier. Therefore au Or
der to march is generally hailed with cheers
and glodncss But ut this date everything
obou, us has assumed the usual show Of sitting
down TO stay yet awhile; aud it may be better
that men be not compelled TO march through
the excessive heat and choking dust these days
Yesterday was gala day for the Sd Divi-
sion. Early in tho morning it was announced
that we would be reviewed by General Rose
Grams in the afternoon. He never had review
cd this division before and every man felt per-
sonal ambition TO put on his best, and look as
"picrt" as possible for the auspicious occasion.
1t would seem that q universal sentiment Of res
pect and reverence for our great commander,
was feeling in tho hearts Of all, paramount to
oil others, permanent there, and never to be
suppanted 10y any preferences or predjudices
partakiug less of the nature Of alteration. We
venture TO say this army will do and dare more
at the bidng Of Father Rosa, than any Gcn-
eral who might be placed here to lead it. The
feeling in this whole army, for its great and able
leader, reminds US Of the enthusiasm Of the
French soldiers for Napoleon, or Joan Of Arc.
And Father Thomas 'Pap Thomas" "Slow
Trot"-namcs given him 10 oil due reverence
tempered to nirih, and The love we bear him
as f.om an obedieut con to a much beloved pa
rent Is not less our General. Certainly not
holding second place in our hearts, II has
been remarked by those most intimate with
Gen. George II Thomas, tba. he bears many
points Of rcscmbl incc to Washington; whom
none can ever love too well or remember with
too much of reverence or heartfelt lhankfuluess.
Yesterday at the appointed hour Battery Z,
moved out into the field and took its proper
place in the line to await the coming of the
Chicftan. The I'd Brigade were placed on the
right with our Battery in the rear, the Sd Bri
de iu tue centre with its Battery also in rear
and the lst Brigade on the left with Battery in
rear. And thus we stood and looked longing
ly for our General, by whom We had never be-
fore been reviewed and whom many OF US had
never seen, only in doubtful picture OF an il
lustrated paper l will tell you the extent Of
the line of soldiers standing there in the hot
sun, so patiently waiting for Rosecraus coming
First the ID Brigade, composed Of tho l1th
Ohio, 4th and 10Th Kentucky, 10th aud 74th
Indiana Infantry, and Southwicks Ohio Bate
ry the 3d Brigade, composed Of the 9th Ohio,
German regiment, 35th Ohio, ID Minnesota.
and S7th Indiana Infantry, and the 4th Regular
Battery, (Co. I, 4th Regulars; and the lst Bri.
gade. composed of the 7th 3lst and 36th Ohio
aud SD Indiana Infantry, aud 4h Michigan
Battery. The Infantry was enmassed by rcg-
mcDts, with each Battery holding central po-
sition 10 rear Of its Brigade, and the Batteries
formed line, although q considerable distance
apart. Az last came the gay and imposing
cavacade, headed by the hero Of many battles
mounted on a splendid and swift horse. First
was enacted the formal review; then came the
social aud minute inspection; the General ri
ding among the soldiers saying kind word to
one, asking friendly, fatherly questions OF an
other, Eailng another with joke, another with
slight reprimand for not having on very
clean Shirt land that bappencd but once) then
siapping sergeant corporal or private on the
back with a vim that almost scared the senses
out of him, would smile at the sudden and lu-
dicrous discontinue he had caused, and ask
some familiar question, say some not untimely
word of cheer, aud thus by easy oCd uncompro-
misng means make himself more dear, and
more veneated than ever, If possible. Our
Battery came in for a-good share Of notice from
the General. Riding up to the cannoneers on
the right and looking along the line of pieces,
he remarked that "he never had seen this Bat
terry before, couldn't tell how the canuoLeers
could do until he saw them work" then riding
up to the line of Limbers and taking look at
the horses, "ah,' said he, IL can tell what the
drivers can do by their teams and as the Fa-
therly General rode up to Lieutenant Turner, to
have little friendly chat, we all felt certain
aud comforting truth aud conviction growing
in our hearts. A conviction that all this show
of cordiality, this familiarity from our great su
perior and chief was genuine, and not for any
sinister motive. 1t was so refreshing to be spo
ken to in friendly manner, and in the way thai
q kind loving father would speak to bis family
of trusting obedent children. Oh! the shame
to Corporals, Sargeants, Lieutenants, or Cap
| tains who assume manners and airs that max,
us poor privates almost shudder to come with
in their august presence; the shame to them, t
see SO great chief and noble in all manly al,
soi5ierly qualities, come down to the level o
those who are the Nation 5 dependence, and th,
Nations Noblemen. After all, it may not b.
cJming down great deal; still We will bear il
mind all the pecuiarites pertaining to our rela
tive positions in the Union Saving Army OF th
Cumberland. And may God gr ant success l.
all the endeavors yet TO be made by US and ou
Rosecrans, is the prayer of many men who ar
waiting for an opportunity to meet whateve
the iates have predest ined. Without boastine
but strong in will 10 do. we wait the comm
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