The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1897-11-18

soon we tried to rouse him BY telling him
the Yanks would get him.
"AIl right" he said. go on and leave
me (hic). I'm going to hold this hill (hic)
against Sherman (hic) and all his hosts
(hic)."
Someone suggested that a cold hath
would he good for him. so we dragged him
to the foot of the hill. where there was ii
large spring of almost ice cold water, and
poured bucketful after bucketful on him.
Every time the water struck him, he
would shiver, and say, "More water, boys,
more water"
The bath had the desired effect, and in
n short time he was able To stand alone,
and with the assistance Of one on each
side we got him TO the top Of The hill
again. II was now about night, and lust
as we were cOngratulating ourselves that
We would get another night S rest, we got
orders TO "fal in" which we did, and
moved from one position 10 another TIL
near midnight.
July l1.-From midnight we slept in line
where we halted. many OF uS feeling the
effects Of our debauch of yesterday. The
"teetotaller" Lieut.. c. is heartily re
pentant.
July 12.-This is the first entire rest day
we have had since we left north Alabama ,
two weeks ago. Nothing To do but lie
around in the woods, sleep, and eat corn
bread and bacon-Or at least all who are
fortunate enough to have it.
July 12.-StiIl resting undisturbed in the
rear. Had preaching and prayer meeting
day and night. Many of the boys teem
interested IN the meetings; five CONVEX
Sions at the night meeting.
July I've moved hack into line and
the day passed off as many have since
the campaign opened. with picket fighting
and an occasional cannonade, and With
very few caSudltIc on either side.
July I5.-Gcn. Bragg arrived from Rich
mond. ] guess they are getting uneasy
about Atlanta, and have sent him To see
if something can be done to check Sher-
mans invasion. II is getting 10 he a Seri-
Gus matter, bat we have the utmost con-
fidence in Gen. Johnston and feel like he
viii devise some plan to hold the city. if
we can't whip the Yanks in fair fight.
July i6.-Without consulting The officers
we have agreed upon an armStice. All
firing between pickets has ceased and con
sequenty we have had very quiet day,
with the exception OF the artillery, which
is not included in the truce.
Johnnies and Sanks have become quite
friendly, exchanging many articles, such
as tobacco Tor coffee, canteens, etc, but
IT has to he done on the sly To keep the
officers from finding it out, as they would
/ hardly sanction so much familiarity
| July IA pleasant and quiet Sunday.
/
: everything is so silent on the picket line
But we don't propose TO volunteer any in
formation, Tor we are enjoying the respite,
and they might have so little regard FOR
our feelings as to break up the truce
/ We supplement our short rations by pick
| ing blackberres, OF which there is an abun.
| dance. every time we get an opportunity.
The Christian Association has been re.
organized. after lapse of several months
and the meetings continue to grow in in.
terest, part Of the command being allowed
| 10 attend each service, which * beld in
the woods by the light Of the moon. Heav,
cannonading on the river this evening
probably caused by an attempt of Tho
! fanks &c cross.
july ih.-Movements to-day indicate &
fght ar Il game OF bluff" Troops ar.
hurried from one point To another lines
are Drawn closer and our truce is termi
mated, which - a source OF regret, as thi.
everlasting sharpshootng is very annoy
ing. while If gives neither side any ad
vantage and cannot hasten The termina
ton of the war
About I y. NJ. a circular was Trough
around The lines and read, imparting In,
soTrowiuI news that our beloved com
mander had been removed and Cen j Is