Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1865-11-01
The Drill Of the 5Ist.--EXperi-
enCe of aus q. y. G..

MR. EDIToR:-"Niy voice Is iar war;.
Naturally a man of peace: constitution
ally opposed to warlike measures: ;u,
not ~ any means |fercciou> cor s.nlujna
~ in my disposition: yet. i,l alte
taking "a Iali iu ;Ec magnificent r.u:nl
display on tie Public Square. uu We'd
ue-day last, that 'lr man wiz. rti,.
peace, "a uu.,~ alike .h,.-r. nuts; bee .
]c'ranl l-am Comply \" man
When the tocsin Of war Sounded. s"ugh;
refuge il the iL.um",i-m. ana r". ir.'
Iar g.. !I,cus" " Substitute 80 -r,a .N-
,u~e a rnauge i:s come o..I ruc
~~l1riI of nay dreams" IL" in.rer dreld
the bullets Of the foe. Fortified with
heroic resolutions, &c, ! am prepared to
hurl myself upon the enemy. The
change was brought about ia this wise:
The order Of Col. Taylor callin- us Is. ,s
sembia at Warren on the 18th inst,
aroused the Spirit of Patriotism that had
siumbered so long IN my peaceful bosom.
! made ihc necessary preparations, and
when the hour come. 70! the subscriber
was at his post. was particular IA as
suming the '-soldirriy hearing 80 cay
nestiy requested in the order arorcsaid !:
and liaiter myself rla; if there was t,ui
ore man who 'toed the mark" on ghat
eveniiul day, that man WAS the subscri
Der. Though not weil verse,i IN military
tactics. my experience being decidedly
lmited-l managed 10 "a through "a MA
'r:iy oflhe maI.esuvres successfully and
for uy success am indebted to gentle
uieE IL The Tear far eccentric bui ylgor
oIs assistance. J felt that smelling Of
tie heart 30 frr!iugly alIud-,i ia b., the
pot Tl.e ai-ungui-hed appearance ana
gallant bearing Of our officer diff
cult 10 imitato-made a favorable and
lesting impression upon my mind. and IN
small degree contributed 20 increase
tiny warllke ardor. I was AT first some
what frightened al the reckless manner il
which some 81 The boys handled then
guns, ana felt very much inclined la %
home; tut in time became used In it
Now ! look upon guns and other deadly
weapons, merely a. implements Of wal
and ~subjueation." Il there was one thing
that pleased me more than another, IL
was the splendid discipline OF the batiai
ion. Our company was the observed OF
all observers. | am sony TO say many OF
members were afflicted with a severe
aud Kept NJ an uumitigated
barking, very much 10 NY distIess. ! am
many Of those Young men viii
die the death of the coDsumptiye. | was
with the smoke at numerous fra
cigars, which Steadied my nerve.
aud enabled me 10 initiate the action O..
the tiger" The most inspiring feature
IF the occasion was battalion drill. We
marched, and counter marched: wheeled |
by single man, section. PLATOON and com |
pany filed right, and left: walked
double quicked, ran, and some took q
dog trot:" s~houideIod, supported. ORDER
ID, and dragged arms INDUCED in "a very
profanity. aud had a good time
generally.
My experiences that day changed the
current of my life. I am satisfied that if
had gone forth to battle four years ago.
ny record TO day would be a proud one.
Evidently ! was born to command" Ny
opinion to the contrary, notwith
standing. | feel that the elements of a
are within me. Now for the gio-
ious opportunity! Bring on your recruit
officers for the army OF the Mexican
Republic, Tell me where | can find q
organization.
Nalorously Yours,
KEMPTON.