The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-05-08
Mississipni Army Intelligence.

citizens enlgrated from the State OF MISSISSIPPI, ant
feel anxious to learn what is going on in their native
4 State
! The report that requsition had been made upol
the governor of this State for three thousand troops
addition to those already in the field, spread like wild
fire, and responded to from every portion OF TIT
State with enthusiasm which indicates how esolute on
people are defend their homes and hresdes and t.
| yindicate the sacred right of selfgovernment which
which has been ruthless assaed by the black republican
administration. The history Of nations does not pre-
! sent example of unanimity among any people com
parable to the extraordinary spectacle now presented
! the Confederate States We can speak confidently
Mississippi In the fervor of patriotic feeling all dlvl
! sons about mere details have been completely merged
and there is but one sentiment anmang her sons anC
daughters-and that is sentiment OF devotion to then
liberties and infexible purpose come sunshine OF
come storn-cone peace come war with all It's dsas
ters-to defend them This spirit pervades all sects-
all classes-all ages. From hoary age to helpless in
fancy her people will bear their bosoms to the tempest
of battle and form united bulwark against the nsO
lent foe who has assumed the to dictate the govern
ment which they to live under-a government, too
conducted upon the odium and detestation which its
rulers bear towards their cherished institution.
On last friday the Vic1sburg artillery and the Jackson
Quitman artillery both gallant companies left this city
to join their comrades in Pensacoa-the former com
manded by Capt. Tull and the latter by Capt. Kerr
Before their departure, ceremonial OF rare interest
took place the depot in the presence of large
patriotic ladies of jackson, Capt VIM. N. Estele pre-
scented to the Qutman artillery beautiful banner with
appropriate Inscriptions token OF their devotion to
the glorious in which the brave volunteers have
gone forth to offer up their lives if it be necessary that
the sacrifice be made. The eloquent address of Capt
Esello was appropriately responded to by Lieut. R. H.
Purdom. When this ceremony, had concluded, the
train moved off amid such manifestations OF feeling
from the concourse III attendance and from the voun-
teers natural to occasion so full of interest
BATTLE House. MOBILE, April 18th, 1861.
EDITOR EIGKTBURG CITIzEN:-I promised you on my
departure from your dear city, that you should hear
from US on way to Pensacola, &C. I've made few
notes and here below give you description of our jour
neY so far: After getting off from the terraced city
amidst shouts of enthusiasm endeang tears, and boom
ing of cannon, JOY and mrth prevailed and every man
seemed if he going to his glorious post his soldier
duty At every station crowds gathered to bid
adieu and hail us with shouts of enthusiastic expressions
and tokens of Their gratitude, blessings and Loves flow
ers with cards and notices and ribbons showered
upon US and every heart sweed with his highest God
like emotions of duty he viewed it were, his dear
old Mississippi shore receeding from him, and the
thoughts that he going to defend such anobe land
We were greeted at jackson by thousands of citizens
and looks of love from the sparkling eyes of beautiful
women. We found captain karr and his gallant Gem
pany waiting at the depot, and eager to be off We
received ratOns camp equpage and appearances,
and off again amidst just such "a scene we had
witnessed our departure from our own dear home.
The Quitman artillery generous brave, noble corps
Of men, beautifully uniformed and bearing themselves
in s0ldier-Iike manner. We proceeded on our way
amidst rebounded applause and showers of flowers from
every station and arrived at Chunkey at ). You may
imagine that our arrival Chunkey made us all feel
''rathcr spunkey' and twas but moments work to
convey our baggage &c the ferry to the other
train in which we to this lovely city. | am sorry
to relate incident, painful in this part Of jour
new but must do so. About IL o'clock last night as
trni, tba bod of
Sumpters seige, and the men in their enthusiasm were
unbounded and at this time of ourmen, Mr. Wright
ran out and jumped from the platform of the car in
which he seated, the train in full Roadway and no
officer being that time in that car the train could not
be stopped and is supposed that the unfortunate man
killed yet still hope he may have escape DEATH
1t is thought he laboriug under mental derange-
ment
We arrived here at G o'clock this A. NJ, and were
assigned large want space near the depot, when we
cooked breakfast and Jared like soldiers after dvid-
ing ourselves into messes. There we remained until
II O'clock when we received orders to march-we pro-
ceeded down Royal street, through the greatest excite
ment Imaginable (Which was occasioned by the des
patches arriving hourly from fort SUMTER to Matthew's
Press landing, where the companies embarked on the
steamer Carondole for Hollywood the east side of
the bay There they are encamped tonight, and will
take up their line Of march (the battalion being under
Capt. Kari by to-moTow'S to the connection with
the r. K. about II miles thence to be conveyed to
Pensacola our humble servant, the writer is left
here behind acting quartermaster, to bring add
tional supplies and accoutrements furnished by the
armory of the Confederate States. expect to leave
early in the morning and overake the battalion by 10
O'Clock Sarg Leis accidentally left behind by missing
the connection with the boat which conveyed the men
across the bay His foot, which accidentally hurt
before we left home, is, | am glad to state, much i'm
proved and will not prove bad at first sup
posed and he will soon be able take his place in the
ranks again. He will 20 on with me in the morning.
1t is now near midnight, and the excitement is begin
ming to abate ThcBate House, and telegraph office
have been thronged for hours and speeches were made
by many prominent souherners Many ladies were out
and shared in the patriotic sentiment and now at
this late hour the boy sings --latest dispatches
extra extra extra" and in the distance hear revelry
and shouts of applause for the gallant Beauregard and
the Southern Conedcmcy.
One word for this elegant hotel, and am done. My
quarters here, and am treated III prncey style. 1t
deserves its fame and Of the palaces of the south
May the Battle House and her officers long live.
Good night. You shall soon hear from me again
TENNESSEE