he U. S. A. It was not worship. Ah no! the heart was cold.
It was but Phariseeical affectations. A short sermon on charity was read
at the close. Very good, the effect of which was tested by passing the
plates which were returned well laden with "soldier greenbacks". The
money of that government they will not pray for is very acceptable. I
returned to camp, although not pleased with the exercise, yet I trust,
benefited. The solemn notes of the organ had awakened feelings that are
too apt to lie dormant in the soldier's breast, those that raise the
mind above the din of common life, and look to a future of immortality,
purity, which all hope to obtain ere long. "Heaven is my home".

Huntsville, Monday, Feb. 8. Fine sunny day. Signed payroll in the
morning, which was a pleasant duty as the "locker" is getting light.
Several articles were stolen from camp lately and a guard was detailed
to watch the quarters after night. 3 P. M. assembly sounded and all men
forbidden entering their tents, while Lieutenant Jenawein, Sergeant
Hauxhurst, and Corporal Neefe searched the quarters. One revolver was
recovered in the Battery; 12th Wisconsin Battery, under the same
process. Dillon very angry.

Huntsville, Tuesday, Feb. 9. Called on before finishing my breakfast to
go foraging with Baker. Two wagons from the Battery fell in with a train
of 150 wagons. Drove fast nine miles south where there were one hundred
negroes at work for the government, husking. Protected by infantry.
Entered a field of 1,000 acres. Corn already jerked. Soon loaded and
started back at the head of the train. Arrived in camp by 3 P. M.
Unloaded. Not very tired, but exceedingly hungry, having had nothing
since morning. Peter Green returned. Mail arrived. None for me.

[Sidenote: 1864 Discipline]

Huntsville, Wednesday, Feb. 10. A pleasant warm day. Nothing of interest
in camp to write about. Health and spirits of the boys very good. But
the mind chafes under the fetters thrown around it by military
discipline and style, which results in a goodly amount of cruelty by
many, while the officers too often seek but to irritate such feelings
the more. Twelve guards are detailed every day, six of whom are to watch
the quarters after taps. No use, and intended only as punishment, which
causes the just to suffer, bringing us on every five days instead of
seven.

Huntsville, Thursday, Feb. 11. Very cold night. Heavy frost. Owing to
the heavy guard details, I wa