The Daily Gazette Davenport, Iowa Wednesday Morning June 4, 1862 >From the Second Iowa Cavalry Army of the Mississippi Camp 4 Miles From Corinth, Miss. Monday, May 26, 1862 Fitz Henry Warren, Colonel of the First Iowa Cavalry, was confirmed a Brigadier General by the Senate on Thursday last. Friend Sanders: Though from the quiet that has reigned supreme through this region round-about for a few days, a superficial observer might be disposed to transpose a well remembered phrase to "all quiet near Corinth" yet the millions of loyal hearts who are anxiously awaiting the lightning flash that shall reveal the eventful result, may rest assured that the keeping of their vast interests are entrusted to those worthy the confidence reposed. Gen. Halleck is slowly yet surely encircling his wily foe within his mighty grasp; one from which, when he chooses to dictate, there can be, will be, but on choice for the poor deluded, misguided dupes here-the "Corinthians." "Skedaddling" has been the final scene in their part of the play in all the acts of the victorious army of the West. Let the curtain drop and that scene now be recorded in connection with our victory at Corinth. Possess your souls in patience; all is working smoothly, quietly and successfully for the good of the ! nation, the welfare of the troops, and the final compete success of our glorious cause. The 2d cavalry moved to this camp a week since, being now a little southeast of Farmington. The health of the men is good. The sick and wounded were sent from our last camp to Hamburg, from whence many of them have returned to St. Louis and perhaps some to Iowa. Sergt. Waterman of Co. G, and John S. Brush of Co. B, died at Hamburg and St. Louis, of wounds received in the charge of the 9th. From John Burgh, who was captured in the skirmish on the 8th and taken to Columbus, Miss, we learn that Lieut. B. F. Owen, Co. H, was a prisoner, severely wounded in the head. Burgh, with a hundred others, was released because "secesh" lacked the wherewithal to feed them. In my last I took occasion to speak disparagingly of the Chicago Times and its "army correspondent," but since seeing the Chicago Tribune of a late date detailing the immortal glories won by the "6,000 brave Illinois boys," who whipped and "drove back 30,000 rebels" on the 9th, we wish to be excused from drawing any line of distinction between the two. This army may be composed exclusively of "Illinois boys," and they may (as per Tribune) do all the fighting; but if so, "bigger" papers with abler correspondents make some awful mistakes, and these New York papers ought to know, for their men were on the ground. But alas for "Illinois boys," New York reporters don't live in Chicago. On the night of the 22d Col. Worthington* of the Iowa 5th lost his life. He was general officer of the day, and in visiting the line of sentinels got outside the line and on approaching the sentinel was shot dead, the ball passing through his head.-No blame attaches to the sentinel, as he had been fired upon that night from persons coming from the direction in which the Col. came. A week since the pickets kept up a constant firing during the day, but for the past few days all is quiet. This afternoon there was some sharp cannonading on the right of Gen. Pope's division. The Adjutant of the 10th Michigan was killed and several wounded. To-day Capt. Lundy of Co. g, was out on picket-guard; he lost two men, Corporal Wm. Smith and Daniel Ferguson. In going to water their horses, they probably got astray and were "picked up." On riding over the field where the charge of the 9th was made I found some of the horses were killed at the very mouth of their guns. Some of the missing may have been captured, as their horses went down at the cannon's mouth. The desperate but brilliant charge of the 2d Iowa cavalry, against 30,000 rebels and three batteries, on the 9th of May, will ever be remembered by the participators therein, as well as by some 6,000 Illinois boys, who will remember it as having proved to them a "saving efficacy." The line of entrenchments here are over thirteen miles long, and the line of the army longer yet; to visit from one portion or division to another is more if a circumstance than to visit from your goodly city Muscatine or Iowa City. Yesterday we had a visit from Major Purcell and to-day from Lt. Col. Sanders, Capt. Frazer, and from Ira. M. Gifford, Esq., of your city, as also from Dr. Maxwell, from whom we receive of late frequent pleasant visits. Col. Sanders had been on his back for some six weeks and is much reduced in flesh. It was the advice of physicians that he should return to Iowa to recover his health, but like a true soldier and well knowing "Iowa men" could ill be spared at these times, he has weathered the storm. He has been up now three days and is fast regaining health and strength. That he may rapidly recover and be again enabled to win laurels in our glorious cause, is the earnest wish of his brethren in arms. Until within a week past the weather had been quite warm, since which, and a day's rain, it is rather cool. To-day Co. E, Capt. Kendrick, were chosen to act as escort to Gen. Pope. They have left the regiment and are snugly ensconced at their new quarters. To-night the 2d and 3d battalions, with Col. Hatch, started off with a day's rations, perhaps to see, learn, or do something. Offering you "lack of items," in excuse for dullness. Yours, &c Diff ~~~~~~ * Col. William H. Worthington from Lee County, Iowa. ~~~~~~ Funeral of Col. Worthington The funeral of the late Colonel Worthington was attended yesterday by a large concourse of citizens. The Episcopal services were performed in the church by Rev. Mr. Jope, who preached a very pertinent and feeling sermon. After these services the procession formed in the following order: the City Rifles, the hearse, (the coffin enveloped the American Flag,) the horse of Col. Worthington, the family and friends, the officers and soldiers from the Hospital, members of the Bar, Rolla Fire company, and citizens. Arrived at the Cemetery, the remains were committed to their long resting place,--"dust to dust, earth to earth, ashes to ashes," and many tears were shed in sympathy with the bereaved family.-Gate City, 31st. The smallest baby in the world, perhaps, is now at Barnum's Museum, to be entered in the baby show. The little fellow is eight months old, and weighs one pound and seven ounces-on ounce less than he weighed when he was one month old. The child is well formed and quite healthy, but its hand and arm up to the elbow, and its foot and leg up to the knee, can be passed through a man's finger ring. Dr. J. O. Kohn, of Cincinnati, furnishes a certificate of the age, health and perfect formation of this little specimen of humanity, which is at times very lively and playful. The child is accompanied by its father and mother, and their daughter, a fine looking girl of eight years. The prize for the smallest baby is $1,000. ~~~~~~*~~~~~~ Elaine Rathmann ACC Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project List Adm: *IA-CIVIL-WAR *IA-DANES