The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-07-06

VAS done IN expectation OF 81 sIacR
from the enemy, hut they fsiled 10 make
their appearance. Ths, night we sleT
on cur arms. / received number of
articles from home md fel, in a mere
cheerful humor than somc of ,he Others
who we're less fortunate. On the 20ih,
several companies were out ON scout
and captured four hushwhsckers
Dec. 22-Some OF our .cnnting par
ties have just returned. ami brought with
them 13 prisoners. Tn the 24'h more
prisoners we're brought in.
Dec. 15-This 10 Christmas and ] am
to spend a part OF /, on guard. A num-
Der OF prisoners will bo cent 10 Camp
Cha'e. 10 day, and one company has
been. detailed to put up the telegrsph
poles between P tersbu:g and Moore
field. The 2sth, We msrcbsd II miles
snd camped al Moorefeld On this
march we we're unfortunate enough to
lose part OF our wagon train, which the
enemy captured.
30th-On picket on the Romney road.
|3lst-Felling trees in order TO shell the
town il the enemy should capture it.
1S63-Jsn 1-On guard the frst dsv
OF the year On the 81 We we're a~aken.
ed by the long roll, and FASTENED to the
front 10 find the enemr in view They
opened on Us with their artillery, and
kept il up until o'clock p. No., when we
we're reinforced by Col Wssbburne and
his forces iiom Petersburg. They then
retreated. o. examination, our loss
was found 10 be two men, who we're cap
tured while on picket. At night our
company was detailed 10 do picket work
on the Winchester road. As the weather
was very cold, We suffered greatly. The
engagement of the day wss our 6rst cx-
perience in actual hattie 1t is know wn ss
the Moorefeld fight.
Jan. 5-Gen MulIigan and his troops
from New Creek, arrived to day. The
enemy captured our wagon train and set
il a.dre. bu, 1t was saved by an old lady
who extingnished the flames.
About 10 O'Clock on the nigh, Of Jan.
uary 6, | was awaked, and received or.
ders to 60 on scout in the direction OF
the cncmy's camp. did so. and after
marching IL miles. came to their camp,
bat only 10 find that the birds had Gown
jan. Seen. Mulligsu Lett with hi.
troops for New Creek.
Jan. love left camp and marched
IL miles This was liresome march,
as it was snowine and the roads were
frozen. On the llth we made another
hard march OF l3 miles. and arrived a,
Romney. Our pickles were strengthen
ed TODAY, as it was reported that the
rebels are advancing.
17th--Several OF our cavslrymen were
captured.
1Sih-Tent caught FIRE, and cY mail
capture,' ~ enemy.
19th-Company gu. scouting. March,
ed 1S miles and captured 2 whackerr
near Blue Gap.
20th-Returned 10 camp. Our cavalry
captured a wagon train.
24th-A number OF the boys went out
on deer hunt,
: Il. Col. Widee made nea, speech on
the 18th Of February. The came day
our cavalry met the enemy shout Is
miles from here
Feb. 16-Cavalry captured some pris.
oners
17ih-A member OF our company was
sho, dead-tbe result OF carelessness.
The enemy also captured our wagon
train. consisting Of 10 wagons, ll0 hor-
ses and 6 mules. They slso csptured SO
men belonging to Company F ll6tb
O. V. l.. commanded by Cap, Brown
The wagons were filed With hay and
uere burned by the enemy. After march.
ing about 40 miles, their priaoncrs we're
paroled end released.
1S.h-Long roll las; night
19tb-Some of the boys who we're pa.
rolled. on the 17,h returned To camp.
On the 25,h, our company went on q
fcraaing expedition, and after marching
26 miles, returned to camp
March opened up with very windy
day and qnite pumber Of the tents
we're blown down. We were awakened
March 8 by the long roll. and we're in.
formed that the pickets had heen fred
upon. No enemy, however, and We for.
sged that dsy, marching in oil 26 miles
and returned to camp in the evening
Same day our tent burned.
Marct W. oinnt vr;th L.t l:,,i,
comfort last night, as We had no blankets
-our las, ones having burned with the
tent
+ 6,h-Received q pair OF boots from
home.
8,h-The enemy came within our lines
last night, and stole hoTsrs and cattle.
sni made their escape We were here
Joined by the 54'h Pa. Vol !.
On the 9Th very Welcome personsee
arrived-,be paymsste,. 10th, received
8 months pay.
llth-Our company wae ordered TO
Green Spring station on the b. & o. R
R., for the purpose Of obtaining several
new wagons. From there, uumbsr OF
US went up 10 Cumberland on spree
12'h-Reiurned from Cumberland and
vent hack To camp, having marched In
all % miles
l3th-A very COLD day Gen. Kelly
and staff arrived. On the 17th marched
8 miles and camped Mt Winchester, Va.
1Slh-Mored on the camp ground. A
voluntary subscription wss raised, and q
sword purchased and presented to Col
Wildes.
2oth-Snowing. 2Ts,, on picket. 22d,
dreso parade. 23d. expecting an attack
from the enemy, 24'h, on picket.
April 3--Exchangcd our guns for
Springfield rifles. On the 4th Gen. Mil.
ROY inspected the troops. At this time
se numbered abou. IL 600 men. On The
2lst We marched 18 miles. We met the
enemy and our cavalry attacked them
Our loss killed. On the 9th VIC rr arch
ed 10 mills, when we received word the
enemy we're marching upon Winchester
W. returned.
April 28-Three OF our men while
serving on picket duty, were killed by
hush whackets. 29th, marched to Win.
chester. 30tb, inspection OF troops by
Gen. Elliott.
Ire BE CONTINUED.