The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-04
For the South Western.
CANT MILES BEYOND FAYETTE, ARK,

August ~, 1901.
EDIroRs SoUTH-W EsTEEN.-With your usual polite
ness have been repeatedly inyted TO correspond with
your paper and that our homes are behind us, and
in front tie 'immnent peril OF the deadly BREACH it
may be of interest to of your readers to watch
the march Of the Bright Star Rifles in Missouri This
company of seventy flour hardy and robust men, is
from the extreme southern portion OF Lafayette coun-
y They started from Bright Star the 18th of July
under captain J. c. Tison and eitenants Myers, Jen-
kins and Williams In two days they found themselves
in Washington, a distance of 60 miles. Here they
received and treated with every mark of atten-
ton and respect. The Rifles astonished to find
themselves in such elite and polished society while the
ladies themselves God bless them foreyerD We'd with
each other as to who should prove kindest. On the
evening Of the 18th an election was held which result
cd in the choice Of Z. McNair formerly captain in
Jeff. Davis immortal Mississippi Rifles as Lt.-coonc
Before we left Washington, were drawn up before
the hotel for the purpose of receiving banner. The
streets and pavements thronged with spectators
while the galleries and balconies were crowded by the
ladies almost to sutfocatou. All seemed anticipate
of peculiar and abiding interest. The banner
had been entirely wrought by Miss Etter Of Washing
ton and certainly the prettiest thing of the kind
ever saw 4 temporary platform had been erected
III the street, and in few moments Miss Etter made
her appearance, attended by Col. Aikin of the Tee-
graph, Of tall and commanding person, with the hair
combed smoothly trcm massive forehead, her quick
eve seeing all that was around her. we thought she
stood upon that platform that had never bet
ter personation Of the Lady Of the South" Delicacy
modcsty forbade her speaking, but she was repre-
scented simply, eloquenty, gloriouslv, by Col Aiken.
1t would have done your very soul good have watch
Cd the faces of the Bright Star Rifles.
On the 18th We left Washington, accompanied by
the Hornets Capt Garland and the Confederate Guards
under captain RoweS-since then We have increased
almost daily until our regiment now numbers about
720 who have already been accepted by Gen. Nc
Culoch. But We have been compelled to find our own
transportation and it has caused delay after delay until
we are almost sick from sheer EMU.
1t is with regret that report the deSertion of three
of our men-Cicero Crawford, Joseph Porter and Ran
dolph Henman-it created profound sorrow in our
camp not for them but for the innocent relations whom
they had so shamed.
| cannot close without reference to captain Tyson
His unfailng watchfuness aud attention both by day
and b night entitlc him better euogist than my
self No who has never experienced the arduous
task of marching recruits distance of 300 miles
under the most vexaous and annoying circumstances
could appreciate captain and yet know that the
Rifles like him better to-day than when we left
Bright Star. When his duty requires it. he is eminent
y THE CAPrAGS but all other times he is the plain
unassuming 10 Tison, whom you remember on the
streets of Shreveport.
The Bright Star Rifles have also been honored in the
selection of Dr. G. s. Green from their ranks, sur
geon of the regiment. Many Of your readers will re
member him He is finished gentleman and one Of
the best physicians ever saw.
We are lilo miles from Springfield, and there
is but little doubt entertained that we will reach Gen
McCuoch before his march upon that place.
Very respectfully, yours, H0RATIO.