New-York daily tribune., 1856-09-29
EXPERIENCES OF A CAROLIyIAN.
nd.nc, of The Charleston STANDARD.

Correspondence OF Inc 7 ttifei"h N'ehNNU
LECosPTOs, X. T., Sept. j, lSS z
Having been in camp for some time have 40, bea
ablc fan keen you informed of our movements, but ns
that an opportunity presents, will try and acquahiw
with facts which have transpred since my last "a
which " ere iIclosed dispatches.
In compliance with the proclamation of the Gcyens
Col Woodson actngl. about five hundred men re-
pnired TO this place and after waiting few days hes
for recruits marched out into the Territory. Nothlas
of any consequence occurred anu, win the eicepnoa
of alarms almost every night, we passed very 9us
time. But inaciiOn soon produced dlsconent and or
forces commenced to diminish frst in small bodis,
and tLen by companies, until at last we were scarcely
handful. II was deemed adyisablotnen, on account
our sn oil number land the force of the enemy hsyps
been numbered nj 300 to fall back on this town. od
this morning We were again 1uiet in the capA u
Kansas. not to remain so very long, however, form.
few moments after the cal 10 arDis was sounded md
scouts returned informing MS that this town ws sur
rounded by the enemy. We soon answcrca one ssj
and found tho reports were actually true and tey M
mir, adv occupied the beet posifions round Tue w~1
Cen. Ayres was placed in command, and he sooa sur
co,ded IN placing us in the best possible poslaa~
Too much credit cannot be gwen 10 ten. a. fwus
manner in which he hso discharged his duties hs
nl,eady locked up 10 with confidence by an me ma,
and has more than once Decn ohci'u e"hna"aaT
chief" of the militia here.
"Our bows" were soon in their places, and showed
sn anxiety and readiness TO engage which would ns'.
done credit To older soldiers. Again was our bHs<
Red Flag-THE flag 30 ennsplcuous AZ i%wnene,
and sroktn Of noe in the Ncw-York papers -noat's
consticu, usy above the heads of the Carolina re-.
n,nt. ard had-but will not anticipate.
After arrangements had been made on both aides m
nn engagement, very much 10 our surprise Hle
Flog Was held out Whisperings were heard alongn
liLts-"We will have no flag from them, "N
cO,npromise," and such ominous expressions 10
bearer stated the object of his mission to be, n" ~
"oOnditiOnai surrender of all the prisoners IN our P.'
session." but one reply was made, Come ss9!sS
Mtp." But We soon found that Mdlor-Geaera hNf-
a,dson commanding had acted in this a. in ese7nry
else b, which bis command had been dlstingarasd,
aid had already dismissed all prisoners, but fnrns
the effect such aDnOul cement would have nsa@ w
sine tine resigned his Office.
Twill not attempt to describe the feelings Of thens
when hey found they we're likely to be deprived o.
their anticipated pleasure, but ther excitement ha "
ready got high, they eagerly invited the epemy
Our orders positive not 10 waste shot, % w!
Numbered about seven hundred and We about me-.
Every thing ready, and the first match sp@
to be- applied to our little four-pounder, With whn
intended TO open the ball, wben TO 1ur regrei W.
United States soldiers made their appearance Asus
been in camp moi far a. and sent for by the GoVas@.
and ordered the enemy 10 Ufthdr0n. 80, oter @r''
didnt EcM. a.
But what are we to do and why remain here Csn
| any good be- Effected 10y simply remaining m esnp,
sui jtct 10 ito hard duties and sleeping on onr Sn
Are We to be deceived any Oitener On every ~ %
SON Wien there IL a call for men, Carolina "I'
sre always among the first the field; and ana W
have mar he'd night and Gay, must We con1ni -, =,
selves with the that United States troops 80
settle it all AlresCy has dissatisfaction taken So'i
| hold on the men; and it would not surprise many
us if lie result Of this days work decided many
leave foI hOmc instantly.
| And why should we remain! We cannot fgh u "
Of cannot prevent enemy from voting II'
object Vi our mission will then Of course be deses'
| ano Ne had as well return. .,,
" hlchtyer way the Kansas question be decSr.,
Us ny opinion, and the opinion of all with 1ogm !,
Lave cOLversed that dls-outon Of the Union VI, y
ef,cted by it. Tba Abolitionsts themselves cay Nc;
will Lave Kansas if 1t splits the Union INTO thoaAS'
ploces.'
Our companies will | think return t0 Atsbison 70
nonCw, and God only kn.ws when we viii start gu
SgGn
Al are an1iously waiting for tho time Tor then
return home, and none among them more anIiosf
iLan, Truly yours &C., IS0oHlA