The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-11

YORKTOWN, Va, june lst, 1861

AohATOWN, A., une ISt, ISOI.
Nr. Editor: Col. Magruder, commander of this
tion, and consequently our Colonel, Hill, is in tenn
porary command of the forces here Our Quarter
master Boom has been temporarily promoted 70
Quarter master of the Post
We have had several false alarms, which brought
the Regiment into battle array; and yesterday Col.
Magruder gave marching orders towards the
enemy After proceeding about four miles, We
received orders to return.
My tent is within few yards of the Hornets
Nest Battery-a work performed mainly by that
company. over which their flag floats Our Rcgi-
ment has astonishcd the other forces here by the
immense amount of work we have done since our
arrival. The entertainments and redoubrs have
been pushed forward with great rapidity-the men
working willingly and faithfully. Each company
naa'es its work, which will stand as a monument
amidst the storm of time to mark the spot where
the brave sons of the Old North State sacrificed
the comforts of home and loved oIes in defence
OF their Country.
We well fortified, and ready for the enemy,
who, We learn, is in great strength at Newport
News, little place "a miles below, on James
River. Rapine, murder, aud confagration mark
their track; but the day of vengeance is at hand
when virtue, justice and humanity will be vindi-
Gated. That battle will soon be fought here, or
hereabouts is almost beyond peradventure.
The sentiment pervading our Regiment is "VietoIy
or DEATH
There is no telling when we will leave here
perhaps not this summer, We occupy the track
which the enemy would take in advancing upon
Richmond.
JUNE 3d.-Col. Magruder has returned, and
things remain in stntu quo. The camp was toll
erably quiet yesterday We had preaching, after
which Col. Hill closed with some well-timed re-
marks and prayer.
Our sick are getting we'll We have had
very serious cases of sickness as yet.
When anything Of interest transpires, you will
hear again from SOUTHRON.
GARysBuRa, n. Co. juno 5th, 1851.
Mr.. EDITOR 1t may not be unintercsting to some of
your readers short article respecting the Mon
roe Light Infantry.
On Tuesday evening, 2sth ult the ladies Of Monroe
presented wit a very beautiful flag Next morning
we started for Garysbnrg and arrived at Charlotte in
the evening. We camped at Charlotte, and Thursday
morning got aboard the train and moved off in the
midst of cheering by friends left behind. Throughout
whole journey met the smiles and cheers of all
we saw-even the darkey as he hoed de corn and
cotton" would off with his hat it. and show his
shining teeth, We must say for the ladies that they
exhibited many marks of respect and approval. At
every possible opportunity they showered upon
numbers of rich boquetS. accompanied by smiles and
cheers We feel grateful for these manifesatons,-t
encourages to go forth and the horrors of
We arrived Goldsboro Thursday evening about
dark ana were very hospitality entertained few
minutes after arrival, Gen. Beauregard passed
through and saluted by the firing of Mrs.
jeff Davis passed through day and also .au-
ted. Owing to the great number of soldiers passing
could not leave Goldsboro until o'clock Friday
evening, and then could procure some box only
but rode very comfor ably and arrived at Weldon
about dark. We expected to go TO Garysburg the
night, but detained for the same S
Godsboro.- Oar men spread their blankets and slept
very comfortably till morning, We then got aboard
the train and in few minutes landed at Garysbarg
where found twenty-five hundred troops in
camp The camp beautifully situated, and has
the appearance of being healthy place. We drill
regularly, and many of the companies we'll drilled.