The New York herald., 1871-01-05

bulance wants rot finished you see, tue workmen
all dismissed SINCE he went"
LACK ARMS IN THE CAMP.
As we proceeded we saw troop OF soldiers
armed With rides submitting 10 what looked Ike
the curious process OF being diSarmed by their CON-
rades. They were quietly resgning their rides 10
similar troop. '.What is that9r asked as we stop
ped TO see. The young man coloted and looked
vexed. Ihe fact is,n he said, 1--WE have been much
disappointed about arms, wo were assured that
Remington was ready for each man when we got
here and behold not hali tns men h have r re ~ nse ~
themY" .yes; does II not sound mlserable2 They
are obliged to drill at various times, and exchange
guns as ysu see.n / remarked encouragmgy tnat
no doubt more were coming.
A CAMP INTERIOR.
"Will you walk into my parior2" said the Breton
10 the special and walked In He was established in
tent which rather tight ut Tor the three gen.
tlemen who had to inhabit IL. Il hope YOU admire
our beds" said he. .Dld you ever sleep upon Tag
OTIS yourselfY II Is not SO bad as IL sounds" Whey
had thrown thick layer OF iagots on the ground,
covered comfortably with straw, and had spread
some skins over all. awe don't feel tine cold much
with these arrangements" he said; ''and consider
my fagots keep me on the damp. otner men tel
me theirs do not; but 10 fo0ots et fagots' you
Know" These three beds. with small box serving
for table, lamp and stand for arms sand and
sucks, upon which some clothes were hanging
formed all the furniture OF this abode. "More
Mobiles than meubles ysu wlll hns here y ne re.
here you see,n exhibiting queerlooKing pot, with
long legs, TO stand over nre and prepare soup In.
have often these In the possession OF soldiers
He Told me that they made their fires outside when
they wanted to cook, but being only half mile out
or q town they got most thlngs tney wanted tnere.
AS we sat down upon the fagot couches two pic
turesque figures appeared at The entrance OF the
tent-an elderly man and woman, Of the real Breton
type, who would have made q nne study Tor q
painter. The man was tall aud bent. bearded and
wan, and wearing the large brgandlike felt hat, the
knitted CATERS and long coat and waistcoas OF his
Western land The woman was pale and wan too,
but o tne sample OF the fair Breton She held
large basket in her hands, her cap was high ana and
waist bright scarlet shawl. For the rest
she was draped in great black velvet cloak, such
as the Breton women delight in Pardon" sue
do for her. II thought this was Simon Lene's tent;
he Is nv son. Some one outside called to them TO
"step this wayn and they vanished like two antique
apparitions. Such specimens OF picturesque peas
They come TO visit their enlisted Kindred.
FOOD AT THE CAMP.
The food, ] was told, was the worst part OF ALL
1--WE drink vinegar and get no meat at ALL said
enough 10 keep from freezing out here; one ought
TO have something to keep One's blood warm" He
ADDED that the food arrangements for the sick were
the worst OF all. The general commander LIE
central kitchen for the ambuances the result OF the
system being most disastrous to the patients.
DISCIPLINE.
There Is much to be regretted IN the want OF dlscip
owwell-met between officers and men may be
republican, but 1t is not at all military. Poor things;
they are so fresh TO the trade one must have pa.
tience with them," said On officer. ''What time is
your revellle soundedYn "Some battalions at six;
some late as eight; 1t Is Just as the commanders
like" '.And the retraitei" ooh. some at nine,
some ten II just depends on the commanders. too."
This sounds very bad No doubt the men are brave;
the Bretons are the "Draves des braves OF the war;
But 1t is impossible Tor an army to be formed on
such system as this. N. de keratry was doing his
things Will be better when he returns to the con-
mand, as they expect he Will soon.