Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-05-21
onuenee OF the state journal.

to Lookout Valley annonadi,,g heard from
tie top of Lookout" Sixty rounds of Anana-
aitioa and no RnapsackS."
Correspondence OF the state journal.
LOOKOUT VALLEY, May 2, 1864.
The 22d Wisconsin arrived last evening at
this place, distant by mountain route from
Nashville about one hundred and seventeen
miles, being thirteen days en- route.
The Journey was made without occurrence
of particular interest, and was probably but
the exact similitude of many previous
marches. The weather was uniformly favor
able, the roads firm and passable as such
roads generally can be, and our marching as
orderly at times as though on drill Music
enlivened the spirits of the men at intervals,
and once in while wild cheer broke forth
spontaneously and rolled along the line till it
seemed to have died in the far distance.
Our surgeon was indefatigable in looking
after the wearied, while our Lieut. Col and
Chaplain shared the toll of marching,on foot.
Chaplain Bradley was frequently observed
carving the rifle of tired soldier and that
act will give him attention and our esteem.
We took our sick along with us and though
weighed down by knapsacks very few men
fell back for ticket to ride in the ambulan-
ces, and we are ready to move again when
ordered.
Murfreesboro looked very home as we
passed through The battle field of Stone
River is cultivated and large fields of cotton
were being put in by negroes as we marched
past.
Shelbyville and Tullahoma are ruined
towns and quiet stroll through them was
enough for US as we recalled the treatment
to which we were subjected about year ago.
Seuuatchle Valleytlooked a very paradise
flor trvo dayG N the maintains WIthOut q
vestige of habitation, and our camp would
have made pretty picture in that mountain
guarded vale for the painter. There was
large spring of clear blue water, the finest
we have found south, and the water it throws
out forms quite large creek.
Bridgeport reached, we camped on Long
Island for night Here Quartermaster Jesse
was injured seriously by the falling of his
horse.
May LIST we marched seventeen miles and
arrived just in time to see and be seen by the
greater part of the goth army corps, which
were under orders and marched this morning.
We are busy to-day in cleaning arms, draw
ing clothing and preparing to march again
tomorrow morning under command of Col.
Utley, during the absence of Coburn. The
goth Connecticut were attached to our brig
ade, but it is reported that already a transfer
of that regiment to another brigade has been
made much to the satisfaction of many.
Among the regiments who lined the road
to see us march by was the Goth Wis. They
are mostly German and were fue-looklng,
contented-appearing men.
Rumors are prevalent of fight in progress
and some of the men who have just
returned from pilgrimage to the summit of
Lookout, which towers boldly to the north
about three miles and looks very Gibralter
to conquer, tell the rest that the rumble of
distant cannonading is audible.
A year far in the rear has prepared us for
the work and excitement of real soldering,
and the number of men who dislike the pros
pect ahead is very limited
Our success and reputation as soldiers in
the event of battle, will depend upon our
officers and position. Circumstances made
the heroes who drove Beauregard at Manas-
sas to be spoken OF as towards when over
whelmed by John ston, but the silent deter
mination of our men is-to revenge the past,
and TO sustain the proud reputation Of Wis
consin men as second to none in intelligence,
character discipline and devotion to country.
Vegetation is well advanced; fruit is formed
on the trees and where an occasional field is
planted, there is fair prospect of crop, but
we cannot judge of this, as the people on the
military roads put in no crop, saying it is of
no use.
Sirty rounds Of cartridges and no kaapsacks,
means work, and we hope soon to write you
good news. w. II. NJ.