The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-01-01
Letter from q Bulltown.
20 "CAPIToL" W. Va, }
BULLToWN. Dec. IL.


EDITOR REsIsrER:-We are deep in the
mud, all quiet and "the goose hangs high"
There has been very little going on Gin a
military sense) at or near Bulltown, since
the fight on the 18th of October last, in
which 'Mudwall" Jackson was so hand
somely whipped by force which he out
numbered, three to one However the
command has been very active doing secret
duty, and now and then killing bush
whacker-the last of which was the notori-
Gus Bill Wine and Mat. Hine, both killed
lately BY squads of the 9Th and llth 1Vir-
gina. The scouting parties from this place
often penetrate far into Greenbrier, Web
ster, Olay and Nicholas counties.
Some three weeks ago 1t. Dils, of Co.
&c." 9Th Virginia Infantry, with squad Of
thirty-fve men, secuted through Gresnbri
er, Nicholas, Clay, Webster and part Of
Gilmore counties, but met no rebel force
The boys got back after ten days scout
all safe, but very much used up.
Our Christmas passed off rather quietly,
but the boys had good time, considering
the distance from what should be called
civilization, Git being forty-nine miles tc
the railroad from here). They had got uE
fund of which they purchased some forty
turkeys, and had dinner, and naturally a
good time. Some of them had also received
boxes from the dear ones at home, all oi
which came in nicely. -.- 49,.
| expect you will wonder how we all en-
JOY ourselves and manage to pass time out
here. The principal way Of, doing so is in
a band. There are some seven violins in
camp, one bass viol, one guitar, two banjo:
and tambornes, &C., &c, all of which,
sounding together, makes good music, and
by which many pleasant hour is whiled
away. The band is known in camp as the
"Bummers'"
l suppose you are aware Of the fact that
Bulltown consists of lone" house. We
have erected some fifty houses in camp for
Winter quarters, and one large commissary
building which we term the "Capitol."
The houses are not handsome, but very
comfortable. They are also made to fight
out of, each house being well provided with
loop-holes, besides the houses are we'll pro-
teeted by an immense earthwork, and we feel
perfectly safe and often wish that "Mudwall''
Jackson or some other enterprising rebel
would come around and give us call, feel
lug sure uc WOulu uceC Will "dtlueI TO'
ception than before-as we are so much
better prepared than We were then.
We have four of the rebels here who were
wounded in the fight on the 18th. They
seem to be improving very slowly.
Capt. Mattingly is still here recovering
slowly from his dangerous wound. We hope
our Government will not forget meritorious
officers.
Major John Ii. Showalter, Of the 9th In
fantry, has been in command at tuis post
since the 1st of December. He is now alb
sent, and we regret to learn has resigned his
position. The officers who have served
under him deeply regret to part with him.
He is good officer and perfect gentle
man. He will always have the best wishes
of the officers of his regiment in his future
career, whether military or civil.
Capt Chas. J. Harrison, 9th Va Infantry,
is commanding the forces here.
Lieut. VIM. H. Adams, r. Q. M. ofthe 9th
W. Va, is hero as A. A. Q. M. & Q. s., and
keeps the command we'll supplied in the
necessaries.
Lieut.. j. I. Drake is commanding %. G,
9th Va, which is among the troops here.
VIM. Harrison H. Lancaster Is here run
ming the telegraph machine and is always
at his post.
Surgeon E. l.. Stafford, of 9th Va, is here
attending the wants of the sick and wound
ed, Yours, "CoNsCRIPT."