The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-06-10
LINGTON CITY, WEDNESDAY NIGHT,.yUNE 10, 1916.

lOddi OF inc "oolle hrullefyj informed MIN mat
was ready to muster volunteers into service; recon-
mended that his fine company should volunteer, and
proceed this day direct to N. Orleans, and embark on
board the steamer Galveston, which would probably
sail on Tuesday, the 5th Capt. Todd was in favor
OF the proposition and invited me to meet the Off
GERS OF Col. McCoy's regiment at the armory, at
III O'Clock; Capt Todd's company was attached to
THIS regimentO made the same proposition 10 Col
Mccoy, and urged that at least two companies be
despatched this day; that time now was more yau-
able than numbers. / informed him that these COM
panles would arrive in time 10 embark in the first
steamer despatched to the Brazos Santiago, and go
in company with battalion Of the LIST regiment Of
United States Infantry, and battalion Of United
States Artillery was especially desirous that
the Mobile Artillery and Rifles should 90, for they
enjoy high reputation for discipline and efficiency
Col. Mccoy rather declined my proposition, being
DESTROYS, believe, that his whole command should
60 direct to the scat of Captain Crawford, of
the Rifles invited me TO meet his company, TO whom
| made similar statements as above, which were
heartily responded to.
On invitation | went with Judge Bragg to meet a
committee OF citizens at the custom-house, and
gave all the information desired. On stating the
importance Of sending of volunteers TO New Or
leans this day if possible and that would muster
into service any willing to go, General Desha one
Of the committee instantly replied that he would 90
for one and taking 100 or $50 men, would be rea-
dy to embark this day at 8 o'clock, p M, with an
aacrlty and energy corresponding with his noble
offer, he proceecsd to assemble the volunteers.
At my request, the mail-steamer Fashion deferred
her usual hour Of departure 10 3 O'Clock, p. m.
Transportation was engaged for Gen. Desha's COM
msnd. Being obliged to leave Mobile at half-past
o'clock for Pensacola, | was not able to muster
Gen. Desha's company into service, but gave him
an order TO report TO division headquarters in New
Orleans, where orders would be given for the mus
tering Of his men.
The collector Of the customs, postmaster, judges
Bragg and Goldsweather Gov. Gayle, and other
members Of the committee, well as the citizens
generally, evinced the best disposition by persoRal
exertions and pecuniary contributions TO meet the
demand made on their patriotism.
The committee having made a provisional ar
rangement with the Of the mail steamer Day,
carry troops direct TO Santiago il was expected
would depart shortly. | accordingly reported to
General Gaines and requested that an officer Of staff
be sent TO Mobile TO muster them into service
May 5th, arrived at Pensacola at half.past 9
o'clock, a. m, delivered dispatches to Col Crane,
and forwarded those for Commodore Latmer by
Lieut.. Talcou Of the ordnance. Col Crane issued
orders for the embarkation ofthe troops-the steam
ship Mississippi had sailed for Vera Cruz on Mon
day evening. Offered my services to procure trans
portaton. Proceeded to the navy-yard and
gagged, through Lieut.. Talcou, the brig Virgnus at
$500. Commodore Latimer permitted the remain
der oil the briggs cargo OF coal TO remain on board as
ballast and undertook to ill up the necessary sup.
ply Of water from the cstern of the navyyard in the
shortest time possible.
Half past II o'clock, p. m, delivered orders to
Captain Taylor, commanding at the Barancas, and
despatched note to Capt. Webster at Fort Pick
ems, giving him notice of the movement of troops.
At o'clock the brig came to the Barancas wharf,
and at 6 O'Clock the troops were embarked The
brig proceeded to Fort Piekens>to take Capt. Web.
sters command on board.
May 6th the brig having got under weigh during
the night was prevented by opposing tides and light
winds from reaching Fort Pickens. A small steam
er was despatched from the navy yard to carry the
troops from Fort Pickens to the brig. Left Baran-
cos at 9 o'clock on my return to New Orleans. Il
expected the brig would leave this day at Ii
O'Clock with fair wind and that the troops would
be landed at Point Isabel by the 9th or 10th inst.
Credit is due to Col. Crane and his staff; to Com.
Latimer, his officers, and men; and TO the officers and
troops embarked, for the promptness and zeal dis
played in this movement.
May 7th, arrived at Mobile. Lieut.. Lowell, U.
s. A., had arrived under orders to volunteers
into service 1t is understood that they will proceed
direct to Brazos Santiago.
The prompt action of Gen. Desha in the premises
deserves the highest praise.
May 9th, arrived in New Orleans, and reported at
division headquarters
VIM. II. CHASE,
Major of Engineers