The Mississippi lynx. (Panola, Miss.) 1846-18??, 1846-07-25
Correspondence of The P,cayune.

ol an uHTd'ny Gay! This may not be
a "grammarful'' word, as the fond IA
Their told his son when he was endea-
voring to beat hurry into his dull
comprehension, but it is a convenient
one On the present occasion. Although
few rumors Of a respondent nature
were heard in the camp during the
boIs'erous, rainy week past, still. one
day of respite has produced a wonder
full ''change in society'' in the army.
Every shrub and every rise of ground
is strewed with widowed blankets and
clothing. The tent-walls are raised
with the hope Of drying the ground in
side, and the soldiers are everv where
engaged IN cleaning up their arms and
accoutrements. The Rio Grande has
risen almost to overlooking, and the
pralries, as seen from the belflev of
the Cathedral, seem TO be halt covered
with lakes. The army has already
proved how calamity it can Stand fire.
am perfectly satisfied, now, that they
cannot be vanquished by acater. San
independent citizen' who came ont
here ''to see the bear dance" and who
has roughed it about the world, and
"seen the elephant" of'en, was politely
invited the other evening by a distin-
gulshed officer of the regulars to sleep
IN his tent, ''Thank YOU" replied he.
looking around the well soaked, diIapi-
dated concern--it had several cannon
ball holes through it, and no flag-"I
think III decline, if you'll excuse me; ;
I've stood some exposure in my life.
but this strainer of yours looks as if il
would siit out the ever ar ague on
fellow rather too literally" and he went
up town and slept on bare table, with
his coat for pillow.
You may have noticed in the mata-
moras papers the death of Capt. Barra-
gan, of the Mexican army. He died in
the hospital on the 18th inst, HAVING
been wounded at the Resaca de la Pal
ma on the Gtn. He was the son Or
near relative Of former President. and
had the reputation of being a brave
and meritorious officer. The brave
fellow was found oy Lieut.. McCown-
commanding company in the 4th Ar
tIIlery-in pond which fills the RAJ
vine, with an American soldier living
dead across his body, and his head pres
sed under the water. Lieut.. McCown
on perceiving his perious situation,
dashed into the water during the hot
test part of the charge and dragged
him out, thus pi olonging his life. AT
ter the battle was over Capt. B. sent
for the gallant young officer, and ex-
pressed TO him publicly and in the most
heartfelt manner his admiration and
gratitude. The lieutenant, who is as
generous as ne is brave, and who has
endured as many hardships, has been
engaged in as many perilous enterprises
IN scouting parties and on the battle
field as any officer in the army, assured
the unfortunate man that he would do
all IN his power TO alleviate his suffer-
lngs, and begged him to command him
in anything that could conduce to his
comfort. This elected smile from
the officers present, as Mac, who is a
true'blo'd. Tennesseean, had left every
thing at Corpus Christi, except a suit
and half of clothes-he was then
dressed in an old buck skin coat-and
blanket, which from the severity Of
the duties he had been so often selected
to perform, were good deal the worse
for wear. He frequently visited his
wounded friend during his sufferings,
and contributed as heartily to his allie
Walton as if he had been a brother.
The remains of the Mexican officer
were followed 10 the grave by a num-
Der of American officers.-The scene
was q touching one, and the person
who thanked the Americans in behalf
of the friends Of the deceased, for their
kind and handsome acts towards him
while living. and for the honor they
had done him at his burial, did so with
a full heart and fearful eye.-H.
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