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Letter from Camp Dennison.
CAMP DENNISON, May 5, 1861.
i k ii i i.ir: promised to write you
mill Mr. IU ax nn occasional communication, lint
aa yet have mil hail time. If 1 can find an
opportunity to write you I will do mi,
J in1 Isiy s stand dry bread, fat pork, mud and
water, first-rate. The only person on the sick
Jim in LiMit. Dickinsom, who him the genuine
old fashioned ague. We hope and expect that
he will lie able tu do duty in a few days. He
is comfortably quartered in farm house a short
distance from the Camp.
1 forgot to incut ion, in the proper place, that
we loft Jam e Maxwkll at Cleveland, nick with
low frver, brought on from a audden checking
of a camp diarrhoea. The Physician mid it
would be several day before he could join us
iitCump Peunisoo. He is in good hands, how
ver, his father being assisraut steward in the
hospital at Cleveland. There in ery little
sickness here.
The rain im beating against our frail tenement
as if it would wash them away. The wenther
is as gloomy a alone watch at a midnight death
tied of an only friend. The boys bear up brave
ly notwithstanding all their privation.
We left Cleveland Friday nmin with a llcgi
mcni of men; mine w tar ns Columbus and
Mopped at 10 o'clock at night; had our suppers
una weut to quartern compoHed of boards and
straw. Git. up in the morning at 4 o'clock, ate
our breakfast, and started for the enrs through a
rain that would drown a duck in timr hours.
Hot to the depot and fooled around until nine
o'rl.ick getting car and getting the men on
board. 1 was acting aa aid to the Colonel of
the Hegiment, and hud of con rue to be in the
rain, and got slightly damp. We got off at 9
o'clock, or thereabouts, and had a gloomy ride
to Camp Denniwm where we arrived at 2 o'clock
to find a mud-holo and no shanties built. It
was remarked bv "Uncle Tobv" that "the ar
my awore terribly in Flanders. 1 can testify
mat mere wan aome, u not more, swearing done
here on that occasion. At a little after 4 o'clock
we found some lumber and worked at our shnn
ties until dark, when Cnpt. Drury of the 3d
liegimentcame to us and kindly offered us sup
per and quarters for tho night, which was grate
fully accepted. In the morning I w ent to Cin
cinnati, where I procured a quantity of necei
Kary article for the Camp.
Our manner of cooking is primitive enough.
A pair of crotches, with a pole for a crane, and
wooden hook to hang our kettles on. Provis
ions are coffee, bread, pork, rice, beans and oc
casionally beef. . If we have potatoes, or any-
ining oi umi Kino, we ouy tncni ut our own ex-
ense,
We were at work most of the rlnv fiiinir our
shanties. We have four of them finished and
tnree moreto ouua. ineir dimensions are
U u w .i.k k.,k. i k i.i. ..t
containiiiir 10 men each.
It is a show to nee our city of huts. There
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m...'r""J """""i r "'en!
inn . J i :.. t ) .i
w'"0!J""y ' SWT "ow. nany
more there will be in the course of a mouth.
Camp Denniaoo will be a nice place after it is
fixed up and the weather clears off. The Camp
grouna contains ikiu acres, me siring oi sen
tinels or guards is six miles long. The huts and
Grade ground are in a hollow, or bottom, on the
nks of the Little Miami river, surrounded
with high hills, and is altogether a romantic
place, barring the mud.
It is ten o'clock and still raining, with vivid
flashes of lightning and loud rolliiie thunder.
The hoys havs all gone to their bunk except
Lieut. Coxoes and myself. He is engaged in
the very necessary occupation of mending his
tromer.
Notwithstanding the exposure to which I
havs been subjected, 1 (eel better to-day than I
have in three weeks.
C. M. FOUKE.
Letter from Camp Taylor.
CAMP TAYLOR, May 7, 1861.
Fsibxd Kbklbb; Having a little spare time
at present, and knowing the Fremont people al
ways to be glad to hear from their friends, I take
the liberty to ask a little spare room in your
valuable paper.
Wears all well, with one or two exceptions of
bad colds. There is no more complaint on the
part of the men in regard to the provisions, as a
vast improvement, both as regards quality and
quantity, havs been made. The men are all in
good spirits, knowing the good cause they are
engaged in. We are all ready and anxious for
active aervive.
I must not forget to mention, that two days
after we arrived here, I got sick. N ot being
accustomed to camp out, I went up town and
stopped with soma friends until I got well.
Coming back to Camp, they had it reported that
I hai ds termed, a thiol I "'d not like to hear
very well. But I am at my post, and shall re
main so to ths last, unless stricken down to rise
no more.
The beautiful Flag made, and presented to our
Company, by the Ladies of Fremont, we have
received with great joy, and are very proud of
it. We shall stand by it to the last man.
Two Reirimenta have left our CamD already.
and we will all of us leave this week. The first
two Fremont oompauies are attached to the 8th
Regiment, and left with their Regiment for
CaiupDenniaon last week.
Our Company will be mustered into the Uni
ted States service to-day.
Our routine of duty for the present is almut
as follows: We rise in the morning at half past
four o'clock; take breakfast at five, and then the
Roll is called. After Roll call each comnanv
has to furnish 10 men for guard. The men have
to be on guard 34 hours two on and four off.
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a ue duuuicc 01 uw voinpunj w meo uriuoa uu-
til noon. We then prepare and eat our dinners, 1
after which we are again marched around until
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uuui uva wiiiwi. jkiiu men buuiaji, aibcr i
which comes the fun. You can see as many as
40 eamp-tires burning all around the ring, and
hardy-looking men with their blankets 011 stan
ding close to each fire. The boys amuse them
selves by wrestling, boxing, jumping, and rein
ing anecdotes, AC.
The druia is beating, calling the men to duty,
nd I must close. When we get into new quur-
rs, I shall write to you again, of the doing of
ur Company.
lours, truly, M. JUDKm W1UZ.
Thursday, O A.. M., Alsty l)tli,18Q.l.
COMMUNICATED.
It cannot be denied that tin old Mililia Mus
ters in Ohio have left a very unfavorable im
pression on the minds of the people. This gen
eral disrespect for the old system in a lime of
peace now attaches itself to the present Militia
of Reserve. If any limn 1ms started out to form
a Company of Reserve Milithi, this prejudice
hod to bo overcome before success was tswihle:
and as general order No. 13 was merely n re
quest to the people of Ohio to fiinn such com
panies, without saying How ninny companies
was apportioned to thisor thiit. county, all could
raise as many or few as they saw fit. The re
sult was that very few romanies were likely to
overcome the above mentioned prejudice.
But Menerul Order No. 17 rails upon Sandus
ky comity for 7 companies, mid if thev ure not
enrolled and organised by the 1st of June next,
other counties will be called upon to dischurge
a patriotic duty which will he as hi ruble to
them as disgraceful to us. IfSanduskv coinitv
shall neglect this duty, who can till her soil
with pride or replenish her treasury with satis
faction? If Sandusky county cannot r.iisc the seven
companies, composed of men who are gisid citi-
sens, ana can oe made gisid soldiers, then let it.
be done where there is less selfishness and more
patriotism. But teil it not on Bunker HiO, nor
let the sound reach Lexington.
MUSTER ROLL.
Townsend, May 7, 1861.
Yesterday's Report.
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Montgomery, May 6tl. Mr Cover, of
Ala., presented a bill fixing the lime l
elections for Representatives in Congress.
Also, providing for election of President
and Vice President under tho permanent
Constitution, referred to Judiciary Com.
An act was passed recognizing the existence
of war with tho U. S., anl concerning let
ters of marque and reprisal and prize g ods.
The preamble recites the acts of President
Liincoin ana ins proclamations, ami ascer-
tains that it is necessary for tlio Conf.
oder-
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",B wii mo war mus coinuieiic-
cd b? him. Tll6 BCt authorize
ulhorizc the grant-
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Wg of letters of ma rone and renrisal on
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certain conditions, a proviso announces
that free ships make free jroods.
1 Dirty days are allowed fir federal ves
sels now at the ports of the confederate
States, for the purpose of lawful commerce
and to return home.
The 5 percent, prize is recieved as a fund
for the widows and orphans of those killed
00 Privateers and armed vessels, and for the
support of the wounded.
Washington May 7. Major Anderson
has this evening, with the consent of the
President accepted I ho command of the Ken
tuck Brigade.
Baltimore, May 7. The Uuion demon
stration at Frederick to-day' wits a grand
affair.
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Hon. Revere! y Johnson, in behalf of the
ladies, presented a flag to the Home Guard,
which numbered 160 inembor present, be
sides large and enthusiastic gathering of
toe people.
Mr. Johnson said in the original caucuses
wnicn have produced the present emergen
cy, Maryland has 110 share. Her people
ever were, ana now are, zealous in support
of the Constitution and Government which
they were foremost in forming and adopt
ing.
No threat of treason has ever been whis
pered within her limits, while the bleuiiiigs
ana aavauuges 01 U10 union hare been ful
ly estimated and appreciated. The loss of
those advantages it I felt would be utter
ruin. In this ruin all tho States would more
or less shsre; but our geographical position
wouiu mase it immediate ana total.
Separation is impossible.
But for the resistance to the just and le
gal authority, the Government had given
no cause: and had the friends of constitu
tional rights remained at their posts in Con
gross, the powers of lh Government lo
transgress its authority could have boon ef
fotually thwarted.
The leaders of the rebellion were actuated by
an unholy thirst for official power. The fact is
evidenced in the elevation to place of all who
nave desecrated omciai positions and plotting
treason. Tbey may aa well strike at the Heav
ens with their arms as against the American
Union. Defeat was certain to rebellion.
The free Htatea according to the lost census
have 3,778,000 males between the ages of 18 and
45. The slave States exclusive of Virginia, hud
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only qji.uju, and the dmcreuce in wealth is
proportionate to that of men. With such a vast
desparity the end of the struirirle is beyond a
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utiuuu
It was the aim of the South to confine the
war to the border States. Mr. Cobb was even
now congratulating them in the removal of it
from their midst; but Maryland should frus
trate this cowardly policy. Let those who
have provoked the war bear the entire brunt.
Maryland's proper position is to remain firm
in her loyalty to the government
The rebellion leaders had done all they could
for Mr. Lincoln's election, as the means of pre
cipitating revolution in the South. They relied
for t he success of their plans on the interven
tion of the border States and divisions in the
North, but they were short sighted men. The
first gun tired at a noble and starving garrison,
was a blow at the Nation's heart, and a uniled
North had sprung to arms in vindication of the
rlag ami for the uiaiutninauce of the government.
Heaven forbid the duty of that vindication
should lie forgotten by Maryland.
Several arrests were made yesterday and
to-day of parties charged with participating
in the attack on the Mnssacliusetts troops.
There lias been a stampede among the sus
pected. .Seventy of the rioters have disap
peared. The Legislature did nothing yesterday.
Tim Herald's dispatch says:
Washington, May 7. The greatest ac
tivity prevails at tho War mid Navy De
partments, preparing dotails encompassing
and punishing traitors,
Another committee has been here from
Baltimore. They reported to tho Presi
dent that the mob spirit was down and tho
loyalists were preparing lo welcome the
government troops. There will be at least
three Regiments raised in Baltimore of
1,000 men each and be accnplod by the
government.
40,000 troop will be concentrated at
Washington. The Mass. 8tb regimonl
sent 500 loaves of splendid bread made by
themselves to the N. Y. 28tli regiment.
Grin. Patterson of Pouusylvrtnis will
move troops by detachment through Balti
more as soon as the rail nad is repaired.
Maj. Hunier of the U. S army will be
made a Colonel.
Late Richmond pap irs ann hiiicj tho
marching of military coinpani-'s towards
Htrper's Ferry. Tho Kentucky battallion
is expected to go thither.
Senator Morrill, of M.tine, tenders a reg
imeut of lumberman from Maine, none to
lie less than 6 loot high, for the regular
army. Tliny are likely 10 be accepted.
Tho G ivernor of Punn., Ohio, Mich.,
nd. and III., agreed on a plan of co-operation
for the supKirt of the foderal govern
ment. They act as a unit, their Bclion
having been ratified by the President.
Secretary Chase has ordered the 8lo
paSe of all supplies of any kind for the re
bellious States at Cario.
Albany, May 8. Orders have been isn
ed for the inspection of the N. York British
volunteers.
New York, May 8. Warren Loland of
1 he Metropolitan Hotel has tendered his
services to ,1, Governor of his native
or Ti regiment.
Philadelphia, May 8. Fiflv West Point
Crdets were detained here last night by the
I'ui.rc, uu im- Fuuposiiion mat tiiev were
about to join the secessionists. Information
Imd been received that they had purchased
arms in New York. The mistako was soon
rectified ami they proceeded to W ashington
where they will be commissioned a second
Lieutenants.
Washington, May 8. A Louisiana reg
imenl arrived at Richmond on Monday.
1,400 Tennessee troops and ft battallion of
Alanania troops havo reached Lynchburg.
At Norfolk there are almut 4,000 troops in
cluding 2 companies of Georgian. The au
thorities were fortifying Norfolk iu all direc
tions, also Hatter's Inlet. N. C.
A Board of Medical Rmminn will sn.
vene at the Naval Hospital, New York, on
toe isi 01 June next, for Hie examination of
candidates for admission into the Medical
corps of the Navy.
Monluomery, May 7. A salute was fir-'
od here this afternoon in rejoicing at the
0th star in t lie constellation. :
Frederick. Md., May 8. The probabili-
ties uow are that the Legislature will ad-
journ on Friday until the 15 ill of July next,
m n caucus ui inn nouse member last
night, it was almost unanimously determin-i
ed to abandon tho proposition of convention. I
St. Louis, May 8. Union Home Guard
f tho 1st and 2d Wards, numbering l.oOO, '
w. re sworn into the volunteer service of the
U.S. to-day. Companies from other Wards I ;
will bo sworn in during tho week. These j
meu are allowed to remain with their fara
lite and follow their usual avocations; but
will bo required to do guard duty one day
in each week. Capl. Lyon has order to
receive 10,000 volunteer. He has already
upwards of 5,000 mustered into the service.
Tho Home Guard of this city will complete
and p ii hops excood the complement.
Louisville, May 8. A reliable nrivate
dispatch says that Arkansas yesterday pas
sed tho ordinance of secession.
Nsshvillc, May 8. Tho proceedinirs of
the Tennessee Legislature have just boon1
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made public. Tho ordinance of secession
and alliance with the confederate States
was passed subjoct to a vote of the people
on the 8th of June.
Tno military bill passej calling for 65,
000 v dunteers and nppropriatiag $200,000
uticond itionally, and $300,000 c jnditionally.
Philadelphia, Msy 8. The 1st Artillery
regiment of Ponnsylvania, Col. Patterson.
started south this afternoon by railroad.
Bjston, Mfy 8. The Minnesota sailed
this afternoon undor sealed orders.
Frankfort Kyn My 7. T 10 Liffislature
has adopted resolutions cilling for tho cor
respoedence of G v. M;Giffin an I iho Con
federate State auihoritios, and, also, enquir
ing whether the Cotifodcrate States had
made any requisition on Kentucky for
troops and the G ivernor's reply thereto, al
so, tj appunt a exninittee to enquire into
the expidiuticy of the smpansion of spacio
payment by the banks.
LAST NIGHT'S REPORT.
torn ha been instructed to prevent ship
1 mente of arm, munitions and provisions, lo
the seceded States, including Tennessee,
North Caralina and Arkansas: and to in-
Philadelphia, M ly 8. Special to Post :
Virginia troops aro concentrating in forcj at
Harpor's Ferry, evidently intondinz to resist
any attempt by the Gwernmont to ro-p)s-
sess 11. apiMMhmsion is felt by Gjv-
trii'iintit of an attack 00 forc.is at Cairo.
New York, M ty 8. A etutloinan of this
city, bearer of despatches to Washington,
report 111s cmversation with Scy Siward.
lie told Mr. Howard of the determined fuel
ing in Now York to sustain tho Gjvornmsnt,
iwl en-rgotic actioo was expjeted it the
Government. Mr. Seward renlied: Tho
people should not bo disapp tinted, and b9
thtught they would bi wall .tisfijd with
what would lake place in a very fow day.
This gentleman also had a conversation
with P. M. Gen. Blair, who gtve him the
programm f ihi Gjvornment, and thinks
it will be etf Hitive in q'tolling the disturb
ance. Troops will probably be sent to N.
Orlean. Mr. Blair thinks the war will be
diort, spirited and energetic.
Special to Commercial A Ivertiser, Wash
ington, May 8. Reported, troops now si
Perryville will soon arrive here. It is un
derstood they will land on the Baltimore
side, joining Butler's forces at the Relay
House, and with troop from Harrisburg,
will in ike force enough to pass safely tbro'
Baltimore.
The 31 regiment U.S. infantry under
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s-naU,r Johnson of Tenn., made a man-
til iirWVll flip iKa AnfivrAmnnl et ika t.
(and the preservation of the Union stall has-
ards, at Knoxville a few days since.
It'
received with great applause.
Express Washington dispatch says ft
schooner fully armed was captured off the
mouth of (he Chesapeake and taken to An
napolis. Two men were captured, the rest
escaping in boat.
Frederick, Md., May 8. The Legislature
last evening voted unanimously against call
ing a convention.
Washington. May 8. It is renorted that
x-uov. rteeder or Kansas, now of Pa., will
l appointed Brig. Gen. in the Army.
Liiout. Jones, who fired the Harper s Ferry
Arsenal, la appointed as t yr. Master Gen.
with the title of CapU
the Virgimens are not ready vet for an
attack on Wash no-ton. Gen f
insists
that the Stale line shall not be crossed by
(Virginians until they are attacked.
Tvmisville M.v ft TK r ....
tercept ucb shipments passing by cr going
mrougn Liotusviiie.
Annannli M ft T it a
Navy, arrived here with the Light Boat
wbich was stationed off Wind Mill Point,
d removed by the secessionists. When
he wa 12 miles up the Wic mic's
River. Her crow deserted her. Lt. Cros-
by reports seeing largo numbers of cavalry
on shore. The importance of Annaoolis as
military depot is daily becoming more
apparent.
Milwaukee, May 8. First regiraont Mil
waukee volunteers reviewed lo-day, Rtifus
King. Minister to Rome, has been appoint
ted Brigadier General of the State.
Djtroit, May 8. Extra session of Mich
igan Legislature mot at Lansing yesterday.
Governor's Message rooomraonds that the
law of last session providing for raising two
regiments, be amondod to authorixe four
more, with power to raiso ten if needed.
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To pay volunteers while in service of the
State, preparatory to being mastered into
the service U. 8 at the same rate as they
are entitled to after being mustered into
that service. Also, that all subsequent en
listments bo for three years unless sooner
dischareed. To meet every exigency he fa
vors a loan of not less than $1,000,000;
bonds to be issued in small amounts. In
which case he thinks the whole will be tak
en by citiiens of the State. He recom
mends Legislature to enact law authoriz
ing township to levy taxes for the support
of the families of volunteers. He says Na
tional Government cannot longer confine it
self to mere defense, of natiooal domain and
property. It must strike treason wherever
it is found. All the delusive pretense of
reboels, about coersion and invasion of
States must be thrown aside, and the full
right of the Federal troop to march at pleas
ure over every inch of territory of the Uni
ted States; put beyond question the Stste
which refuses to respond to the lawful call
of the President, as much guilty of treason
as one which m ikes actual war.
Wheeling, May 8. A large Union raoeting
wash3ld at Ringwood, Preston county on the
4th inst. Resolution were adopted expressing
umlterable opposition to the Ordinance of Se
cession, and Uvoring a division of the State.
Dulcgnte were appointed to the Wheeling Con
vention. Nothing has been heard from the Kanihawa
region. Advices from varion Western coun
ties indicate great increase in Union sentiment.
All necessary arrangemmt are being made for
holding the Convention in this city on Mnndoy.
Fourteen counties have thus far appointed del
egates. A great deal of enthusiasm is mani
fested over the receipt of $3,000 stand of Qav
emmjnt arms which reached here to-day.
Indiaiiap ilis, May 8. The 11th, Col. Walla
ce Zouve K''unMit, wa presonted with tvj
Silk Flag this p. m. One by the Ladies of In
dianapolis, and the other by the Ladies of Ter-
rehaute. Atter the presentation ceremonies, the
whole R:giin3nt knslt down and took the oath
to protect the American Flag, and avenge the
wrongs done to Indiana Volunteers by Jeff. D.i
j vis at ths battle of Bueni Vista.
The 7th Rsjiin'nt, C 1. Dj m int's, was also
presented with a Silk Falg by the Ladies of
Aurora.
M.intgom ;ry, Ala., Mty 8. The Postal Dv
pirtineut is ready to take charge of the mail
any moinant Congress directs. Office, Seal,
Bjoks, Blanks, Riutes. and clerical force com
plete. No detention of the mails feared in con
sequence of any policy of the Lincoln Govern
ment. Cobb re id a despatch from D. P. Hall, Com
missioner from Georgia, announcing that Ar
kansas had unanimously pissed an Ordinance
of Secession.
Morion, of Florida, offjred a resolution en
quiring the propriety of appointing Chaplain
in the Navy; adopted.
Ochilleree Texas bill, provining compensa
tion to disbursing officers in the several Execu
tive Departments, adopted.
Conrad's, of Louisiana, motion to appoint a
Committee on Claim, adopted. Secret session
followed.
Memphis, Tenn., May 6. Block on corner of
Front Row and Court street burned. Loss
$90,000.
Persecution at the South.
We have seen in this city, says the N. Y.
Tribune, whole families men, women and
children who have been compelled to es
cape from Virginia, and were glad to escape
with their lives. They have left farms and
houses, implements and furniture, horses,
cattle and produce, as spoils to the mob.
Sometimes tbey bare been permitted the
use of their own teams to the nearest rail
way stations; but once there, they bave left
horses and eftirisges standing at the road
side for the use of whomsoever chose to
take possession, and bave got into the first
train, stripped or all their worldly wealth,
exoept the clothes tbey stood it. Only
two weeks ago, we had from the lips of the
head of family, nn account of their escape.
At 1 2 o'clock at night, be received notice
that tbey must leave within twelve boors,
unless be took the oath of allegiance to
Virginia, and enlisted in local company.
He swore that "so belp bira God" be would
never raise bis band against the flag under
which be and his had always found protec
tion. In the morning they effected their
escape, leaving even the breakfast table as
they rose from it. This man has left be
hind him not less tban $50,000 worth of
property, of which now, no doubt, his rebel
neighbors are in the full enjoyment These
are examples merely of numerous Instances.
The persecution which bas already been
brought against hundreds and perhaps
thousands of person, compelling them to
fly for their live, has brought upon that
class woich i reluctant to engage in rebel
lion all the horrors of the most relentless
The leading rasrehants of Boston are fitting
out a large steamer carrying ten guns and three
hundred men, to cruise against Jeff. Davis' pi
rates in the Gulf. It will sail under the author
ity and commission of the United States, but
the expense will be borne by State street
MoasTaxisoN in Askahsas. Under instruc
tions from Gov. Rector, the U. S. Ordnance
stores at Napoleon, Ark., were seised on the 22d
inst. They consisted of 150 kegs of powder,
200 saddles, 500 sabres, 103 Haynard rifles, and
140,000 cartridges, fcc. They were all intended
for Fort Smith.
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