Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1864-11-02
Atlanta Correspondence.
ATLANTA, Gro,
Oct l6 1851

ATLANTA, GEO,
Oct. l6, 1864.
EDITORS CHRoNICLE:-After running the
gauntlet of guerriilas, robbers, murder
ers, bush-whackers, rebels, and all that
kind of human or rather inhaman beasts,
| arrived safe in this place and was duly
installed Chaplain of the 105th o. V. l.
Atlanta is quite a pleasant city, and con
tanned before the exodus about II, 900 in
habitants. 1t was disgusting to the chiv.
airy to be compelled 10 leave, but they
did not consider the bitter necessities of
war, when they undertook this rebellion.
The place was fortified in the strongest
manner by a circuit of works % miles in
length. and strong that flesh and blood
could not go over them. But compre-
hensive military genius compelled their
condition. though it has just closed a cam
paign of four months, continuous fight
ing. The whole route from Tunnel Hill
to this place, on earth and forest bears
the savage marks of the most bitter re-
s~istance and obstinate perseverance. The
Yankee succeeded because he would, and
had faith. The entire army was a unit,
and every man had a will to work, and
the utmost confidence in success. Hence
they were not particularly elated. but
simply pleased, that the work was accom-
plished. It was just what they expected,
and no more. They feel they can whip
the Southern army, and all they want is
to give them a chance.
As to politics, they are all one way
There are a very few Mcclellan men.
But the army may be said to be almost
unanimous for Lincoln. The soldiers
can't swallow the Chicago platform and
Pendleton, and they won't do it. They
have a great anxiety for two things; first,
the draft, and second the election of Lin
coin. The expression of 8 Tennessee
Col. gives the sentiment of genuine Un-
ion men South. Said he, in convection at
Nashville Il am going to vote for Abrs-
ham Lincoln and Andy johnson; l never
thought I should vote for Lincoln, but l
must do it-and thatfrom military necessity
They are the only men who will put this
internal rebellion down. The Chicago
platform proposes to give it up The SOL
diers consider that platform a SANDER On
the army and a disgrace to the nation.
The 105th is in fine condition and spir-
its. 1t has come through the campaign
with small loss, only four killed, and thir-
ty-eight wounded and missing. l find q.
very fine state of feeling between officers
and men. The sanitary of the regiment
is excellent, and very few indeed are i'm
PEELED to go to the hospital. The men
are orderly and not near so noisy as the
regiments around. We have preaching,
prayer me etings, bible class and a choir,
and there is considerable religious inter
est. 1 am anxious that all should come
back to their homes with good moral
characters.
DR.. Woodwork and Lady are here
The DR.. is IN charge of the general field
hospital, a very responsible position,
which he fills with credit to himself and
friends. He has, by the way, some thir-
ty rebel sick, and seven Surgeons and
four of their Chaplains TO look after their
interest. The other day, when u ex-
changed prisoners came in, ten were so
far gone with starvation that they had to
be sent to the hospital. Five died in a
day or two. The DIR. was so highly in
censed that he gathered the Southern
gentlemen together and showed them to
them. Turning to one of the Chaplains,
he said, 81 suppose you are a christian,
and expect to get to the kingdom of
Heaven, do you? He answered, 81 sup
pose So" Then says the Dr., before j
would serve a government that treats
prisoners SO, 1 would beg. If the devil
don't get the whole Southern Confeder-
acy, there is no use of having q devil
The chiyalry wilted in shame. If they
feed the prisoners, they ought not
to carry on war; if they an, and do not,
they are brute beasts.
Hood ismaking new demonstrations on
our rear, and parts of the army are under
marching orders. He will probably be
caught in a trap. You will probably know
how it is before this reaches you, as our
communication is uncertain at this time.
The army will do its duty down here
They look for the men of the North to
10 their duty at home, by furnishing
men and money if need be, and electing
Abraham Lincoln President of the Unit
ID States.