Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1884-02-03
A ELoODLEss BATTLE
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tributsd by the kind hearted farmers OF
neigl borhood; all feel better after the rest
al d Roud dinner. Fail in! The march
Is continued until aoout 8 r. u. when
halt 10 called and We are allowed 10 rest
until about IL O'Clock. when the march 10
resumed and continued until No reach
Pbilippi, which 10 at about day break. by
some bluAder the town was not surrounded
as contemplated, all the troops advancing
towards the same point which
- Lett xeaa Open
for the enemy to escape.
As We near the town the Cleveland Ar
tilllery" opened fire on the enemy. As We
were new in the business in which Ne we're
engaged, and not knowing that the battery
was Of our own forces, many OF Us did not
know Just what to make OF It. but We were
not long in finding out We enter the
town and end the enemy gone. They we're
taken some what nv surprise and left much
baypa behind Ia . ammunition md arms
Col. B. +. Kelly, At toe head Of his com.
maBd, was shot and seriously wounded OF
one of the enemy. NorE-Here OF iste
this las been in dispute, but At the time II
occurred there was no dispute, 1t being
generally understood and believed that h
received the wound from the hands ct an
enemy II our lueg &c at camp Carlisle
presented motley appearance II could not
have been any mole so than that LETT be-
hind by the late occupants OF Philtppl
From appearances they ware ss new In the
sris Of warfare as ourselves and not any
better equipped. The march to Philippi
was
Made Under Many Difficulties.
The night was dark and rainy; the roads
rough and muddy. After occupying the
'ovn and getting some OF the excttsm snt
OF our first affray Quoted down, We ma
Il at We are very tired. Certainly We call
Il is fight end victory.
June Srd-Baggage arrived from GRAFTON.
Fine weather. 49,,
June 4th-"Are You not glad you come"
How the folks at home will be pleased TO
hear how their brave boys chased the
~, cesh" out OF Philippi. We will write
long letters home and tell them all about 1t.
Our girls that We left behind us will be
more than happy 10 learn OF the valor oil
til. IL b. aux. Yes We are glad that We come
out for q soldier bold. Two negroes got TO
di,puting about secession to-day AID one
shot the other. Talk Of hanging him that
did the shooting.
June 6-Col. Kelly removed to Grafton.
|. H. puval arrived to-day. from Wells
Burg. He has been commissioned as
Major Of the Regiment.
A regiment Of Ohio infantry arrived to-day.
The boys all in good spirits. Oar dinner
to-day consisted Of pork, beans, and slap
Jacks; pretty good dinner.
June The boys are taking things easy
-briehtenipg up their guns and induls
ing in o quiet little game OF cards all Tor
fun. Many OF the soldiers are quartered
in the houses vacated by citizens. Com.
pspy G occupies the Virginia House.
Quite a number OF the men are sick. The
rerimental surgeon, DIR. Jos. Thoburn, calls
on them daily. When We get sick We
b, Gin to think OF home and would ike 70
be there, but We are too spuuky to admit
il, Tor We came out here 10 aunihilate tue
IS. cfsh," and we are Just spelling TO get a
yhsck at them. Now We begin to call our
errpy "rehels.' All kinds Of rumors are
float 90 10 the doings Of the enemy, one
ia csptrfred here and another there is fire.
quently reported.
June l2-Capt. Crawford, OF
One OF the Ohio Regiments.
was accide ntally shot and killed last night
BY a pi, ket guard.
June l4-Some fears OF an attack to-
night called TO arms about NJ. pro,
ct.ded to the court house yard and formed
\ hollow square. The boys all walked up
. to the scratch but were not disturbed.
June 1--we move quarters to-day
c. mp on hill above town; arrange our
quarters the best We can by spreading
Quilts and comforts over boxes and stakes
al i crawling under. The report Is going
the rounds of the camp TO look out Tor an
l. hy, ha hnnr
Sunday, June l6-We were expecting an
attack last night but were very agreeaSly
disappointed. Ohio! We are colsing 70 ou;'
selves; n OF quite so anxious for the fray a.
We we're. We are beginning to realize that
there is some danger 10 life and limb con.
nected with this business, still we don't
scare worth a cent. Rumored that eX.
Governor Wise, OF Virginia, is marching
uron Us with a large force. So We are
kept
In Hot Water All the Time.
June Uncomfortable excitement last
night because OF a rumor that large forcs
of the enemy WIS marching upon us.
Well, we are prepared for them. Some
talk OF going to attack q camp OF rebels
&c might but II did not come OIL.
June 1--we are still harrassed with ri.
mors of the enemy lurking around about
stop thtse annoying reportsf We are do
ing first rate and hAviDga good time.
June ga march expected last night
but did not 60. The Welisburg companies
received bed clothes and caps to-day.
Maybe will get rugged up like soldiers
after awhile. Col. Kelley sends us word
to report 10 him v hat We want TO make us
comfortable. We want tents and want
them badly. We are tired OF brush and
rail pens. The sick are sent oil 70 Grafton
for better treatment.
June 26-During the rain last night sew
eral OF the boys got soaking wet. This
morning they raised q muss and sSors by
slI that is good and bad that they would
without Tents 10 shelter Them,
whereupon Lieut.. Col. Hubbard proceeded
10 Grafton to procure tents II possible II
he cannot get the tents he will make 9th
er arrangements for our comfort.
June 29-Hurrah for Hubbard. he cot
the tents and we are gay and happy still,
Now we were all right and fixed up IN Il he
style. Gen. Morris arrived to-day.
July 3-Scared! BY George, We though,
they were upon ~, aud We grabbed our
guns quick. and was ready for q fgbt.
They did not come. Why! Because 1t ~As
not them, II Was Q company OF our own
forces that marched out from camp q short
distance TO discharge the loads In their
guns. About this time We received our
uniforms which we're made at home aud
sent to US. Rounabouts and pants of gray
cloth. Now We lo,k like soldiers. Who
would not he q soldier? Us youngsters
like TO soiGirr, We are getting fat
To morrow is the glorious Fourth OF Ju'
ly. We are going TO have big time,
which We all speak OF hereafter.
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