The National tribune., 1899-03-30

as he said nothing about it until the in
vestigation was begun, it looks littl
suspicious.
Jan. ia Lieutenant of our regi
ment was arrested to-day for stealing /:
silver knife, fork, and spoon. He doe
not deny the charge, but pleads drunk
enness as his excuse. 1t is not an un
common occurrence for soldiers to pur.
loin small articles of tableware, and not
surprising that we are sometimes treated
inhospitably by citizens; for, all being
strangers, they do not know who are
gentlemen and who are not.
Jan. 16.-Petty stealing has been
going on for some time, but now seems
to have developed into a perfect cpl
demic in our brigade. The gang struck
our camps last night, and several of us
are mourning the loss of wearing ap-
parel, of which we were not overstocked,
by any means. l am one of the victims
to the extent of shirt and jacket. l
can stand the less of my jacket with
some degree of tranquility, but the
other garment is fine WOODEN overshirt,
a present. from sister Rachel, which l
priced very highly, and when l think
of it can't help wishing "bad cess :"
90 the consummate scoundrel who got
it.
Sunday, Jan. 17.-Preaching by
Chaplain Coffee, who gave us a fine
sermon on the text: IF the righteous
are saved with difficulty, what then
shall become of the ungodly and the
sinner" After preaching, he proposed
to have prayer-meeting every night,
doubtless with the view of bringing
back into the fold the erring brethren
who fell from grace during the Christ
mas festivities.
Jan. 19-Rumors are circulating in
camps that we are ordered to Mobile,
but I hardly think it credible. French's
Division is gone from Brandon, and
ours being the only troops in this
section, it is not likely that we would
be ordered away, leaving this country
entirely unprotected, except by the
small bodies of cavalry who are
stationed at the crossings of Big Black.
We would regret very much if it should
be necessary, but if we must go, would
prefer Mobile to any other place till the
Winter is over.
RELIGIOUS MEETINGS IN CAMP.
Jan. 22.-The Chaplain is getting
the boys stirred up again. Prayer
are largely attended, and quite
a number of mourners every night,
among them some who are notorious
for their former disregard of matters
pertaining to religion.
We have made another draw of
clothing; our company got three jackets,
three shirts, six pair drawers, TWO pair
pants and two pair socks; no shoes and
30 blankets, which will be needed more
than anything else when we have to 60
On another campaign.
Jan. 25.-We have been expecting
Gen. Polk, and made preparation for
general review to-day, but as he failed
10 arrive, the review has been postponed.
The past 10 days have been lovely
weather; instead of keen winds and
cold rains usual in Midwinter, it has
'een clear, mild and pleasant. "Ma- ,
este Old Sol, that punctual guest"
,ours down upon us his genial and
'pring-like rays, and at night "pale
Luna fills the Southern air with mild {.
.adiance as she rolls around her cease l
ess career, rivalling the god of day in
One would think we would !
De thankful for such weather; but not .
10, for if it continues thus, the enemy :
viii begin to move, and we will be
orced 10 leave our comfortable quarters
md go upon a campaign, exposed to
,elting rains and cold winds which are
Tet to come.
Jan. 26.-Ordered TO be at the depot
1t 2 o'clock p. m., but countermanded
before the time came to start, so we got
o sleep at home one more night.
ITO be continued)
TO CURE COLD IN OSEDAY