Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-05-04
Carap MiIler--l19th Ohio Infan-
try.

We have experienced great pleasure, dur
in tho past week, in visit to Camp Mil
Ter, North of the city, near the Academy of
Sgt. Cecilis The camp was named in
compliment to cur very gentlemanly and
accomplished Post commander, Brig. Gen.
Jno.. 4. Miller and is certainly the finest
specimen of disciplinary taste Of any vol
unteer camp in the country. The General,
We knew, feels highly honored At the dis
tinguished mark OF respect here shown him,
and his many admirers need only to make
a visit to the 10th Ohio, to make them feel
more proud OF their favorite ehieftain.
The camp is situated on gentle slope,
ana Is lald out in strict accordance with the
regulations; cemmodious and comfortable
oantenmeIts have been furnished the men
and they are arranged with beautiful rre-
clsion on either side of the company parade
grounds. Everything within is in perfect
order-a place for everything and every
thing in its place. A fine cook ing range is
attached to each company and the sanitary
condition OF the regiment is enhanced by a
wise supervision of the well cooked and
healthy diet consumed by the men.
Each company parade is shandsomely graded
and dltched, and extends with a perceptibly
slight elevation to the field line upon which
are arranged, in perfect order, the quarters
OF the Colonel commanding and those of the
officers. of his staff.
The intermediate space between the com.
pany parades is srtistically and ingeniously
feHcsd in-,nicely 20 dded and planted with
flowers and evergrcens. One of the mos,
beautiful features here apparent is the hand
semely designed badge of the Twentieth
Corps-the five pointed star and then in
the center of each star is the letter of the
company and number Of regiment, work ed
IN sod. ALI the walks arc nicely graveled
the quarters whitewasbed, and every con ne G
uon closely entwlned with halo OF eongeni
ality and comfort
All this neatness is brought about by the
well-tlmed experience of the commanains
officer. Col. Harley Fl, Sage is fondEof his
regiment ana every association makes il
apparent, that the admiration between of
hcers and men is mutual. Col Sage has 9
glorious record in the present war Unlike
some other Colonels, he has not been an
pointed, through political influence, to .
osltion in the regular army, but has work ed
his way up by bard kRooks and long service
to his present proud rank. He entered th,
service in April, 1851, as private Of the 43C
ONO, and by gradual ascent finally, aftel
the battle OF Corinth, was promoted. first Il
Captain and then to Major. He went int,
the field on the Potomac as Colonel! of th,
l55th Ohio, and on his return from th,
eyentful one hundred days service he wa
offered the command of the fine regime n
which now graces Camp Miller. He i
still young in years, and may look hopeful,
forward for the signet Of his corps to fal
gracefully on his shoulders.
Inc Colonel requests us to state that h,
VIII DO happy at any time to have thos
seeking, recreation call out and see MIN, an,
as sunday Is an idle day we doubt not man,
VIII avail themselves Of the invitation.
we cannot close without returning thank
tor KIND attentions paid us by Lieut. Col
uruoo and other officers of staff, and shal
take advantage OF the arst opportunity t,
renew our acquaintance. Il Nashville Union