Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1864-05-03

engaged 10 DONG uuty on the traiOs-tnat
of guarding ra'ions, forage, Nc, as it is
being daily transported to the Army Of
the Potomac. The duty is not very hard,
but very much Of it. Details of from
three to six companies are sent out dnily /;
said details being made by our worthy
Serg',-Major 4 l. Reber, who quite fire.
quen,ly is ceusured by those complaining
ones of which every Regiment IN the
service has its fall comp plement.
Oar camp is pleasantly located about
quarter Of q mile from the city. The
soil is chiefly of sand, compact and solid,
consequently We are but little troubled
with Virginia mud about camp On our
arrival here We were supplied with the
"A' or wedge tent, being about eight
feet sqnarc, and calculated to shelter
family Of four Small shee, iron stoves
were also furnished Us, which answer our
purposes extremely we'll. So you see We
have been getting along nicely.
Troops are being constantly transported
to the front, and, in fact, regular clean
ing ou. of the different hospitals is being
iuaugurated Of all these fit for field duty.
To-day, we had u rumor to the effect
tina, O,O00 troops (supposed to be part
of Burnsiie's forces were marching here
with the intention of being shipped at
this point, by water. As yet, | emit
see the 10000, and | am afraid ,cU not
be able to "see the point" From all
accounts the army of the Potomac is in
excellent condl.ion, and | have no doubt
wheN once the Spring campaign opeus i.
viii! make good report.
The weather has been delightful for
the past week, and if it continues SO a
few days longer should not be surprised
to hear of move being made by one or
both Of the opposing armies. We are
daily expecting orders to join the army,
and possibly We may be participants in
said campaign. lfjudging from the past
is any criterion to 70 By, We have every
reason to believe that such will be the
case for, surely, We have never, hereto
fore, been slighed, when any fighting or
marching has been on the tapis.
The present strength of our Regiment
is 3s3, Of which l32 are Veterans, all of
whom have been home on furlough, and,
like dutiful soldiers, returned. Without
an exception they seemed to have enjoyed
themselves hugely.
Sick calls are scarcely respected at pres.
eut; but very few are under the Surgeons
care.
But little can be said Of Alexandra.
Business is brisk, as is the case in all
places, where troops, to any extent, are
quar,ered. Plenty Of spectators or
"sharpers, who make it business (aud
q profitable one, too, to impose on the
soldiers BY asking exorbi,ant prices for
everything. The city has its places Of
to wit {: the theatre, opera
house, &C., which are largely attended by
both civilian and soldier. Religious
instruction is also duly attended to in the
different houses Of worship. 1t is iuvari-
ably the habit of the ministers to pray
for the success of the U. S. Government,
the President, aud his cabinet, and | have
been told those Of Secesh proclivities
generally wait until the opening prayer
has been delivered, previous to entering.
This doesn't look consistent, for if unable
to swallow prayer, what might they
expect from sermon if delivered on the
principle Of friend Reese? The different
streets Of the city are now being dug up
and newly paved. The workmeu engaged
are chiefly contrabauds in the Government
employ. Gates on the stockade principle
have been constructed on all avenues of .
approach to the wharf and Government
stores, to guard against sudden dash of
he enemy. These gates have been closed
but once since we have been here, and
hat was when Stuart attempted his
unsuccessful raid from the direction of
GEO. W. SCHOCH.
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