Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1864-06-08

renewed energy. 1t was necessary to rest
for a dav or two, as both man and beast
were well nigh worn down with excessive
fatigGe, from fighting, watching and
marching. OF Kingston, u few words will
suffice. 1t contains i've churches. the
same number Of hotels, a few store houses,
several quite tasty residences, and at one
time may have contained 1900 inhabit-
ants. but now there are only four families
remaining. Most Of the buildings have
been used for Confederate hospitals, of
late, judging from the great number of
empty hunks seen at each door and around
the houses. What few citizens that are
left, seem hopeful in the cause OF the
South, and remain intensely rebel. |
trust the present campaign here in the
South will open to them a better view of
war.
The army had just settled to rest last
night. when the shrill. welcome whistle
of the locomotive announced that the
road was in running order from Chsttan-
nooga TO this point, 20 miles, and at the
present time supplies arrive very rapidly.
Long trains of cars come rolling in, and
they are welcomed with joyous shouts by
the soldiers. Great credit is due the de
partment for this display of energy, and
will render our movements more rapid
and certain. Kingston will doubtless be
used as a base of supplies. as well as a
point to bring up reinforcements from, in
future operations. A branch road leads
off TO Rome, Is miles southwest, where a
force of our army remains. IT, is 40 miles
hence to Atlanta, and the railroad will be
kept in repair. | presume, as we advance,
possibly Gen. Sherman viii flank the en-
emy's position at Atlanta by a rapid move
TO the right or left. IL the latter l.
adopted, there is a hard time awaiting us.
but We will endure hardships and priva-
tons of all kinds 10 bring this rebellion
to a stand. Reiniorcements are arriving
from the lines OF the railroad in Tenn,
joining their divisions and corps. We
are assured that the National Guard are
being brought to front 10 keep open the
lines of communication in our rear. II
they perform their duty, l see no reason
why success shall not crown our every eF
fort, and let the people rest assured we
are determined to wake up the South tc
a reality. Let our friends write us often
as their cheerful letters are of much
value.
AANStuS tObh CulAO anu Ita0EA WI
bear with this lengthy letter, ! will haster
its conclusion. 1t Is but a poor sketch o
our campaign thus far, yet l know all tn,
loyal hearts at home have a care for us
and l would not allow the opportunity Il
pass without a word from the battery
The 23d will find us again on the road
where, / am unable to state.
The 18th passed Us to day, IN thei
way to the left, where the 4th corps lies
Col. Stratton, Capt. Smith, Its. Reed
Culbertson and Briefly are looking finely
The regiment had been guarding Il Gal
above Dalton. Hull, the Sergeant Ma
jor looked well, and is ever ready for du
~. May they ever be successful, winning
more and more glory, returning HON,
with as heaaty a welcome as greeted then
last spring on their Veteran furlough.-
When we halt again, and opportunity OF
fers, | will visit you again.
As ever, TYPO.