Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-05-16
weeks. to reinforce, which was Gone
immediately, landing 500 men.


ment, oil idea Of an attack by esca-
llade seems 10 have been abandoned
by Gen. Bragg, and active defensive
measures are being Prosecuted
Sand batteries are being rapidly erec-
ted all along the beach fremibe Yard
to McRea-which are very efficient,
and besides preventing the approach
}of Federal vessels TO Warrington or
Pensacola, (Which is s miks above
this) will open deadly fire on
Pickens when the attack is begun.
The general impression is that an
attack will be made on Pepsacols or
the Navy Yard, and troops from
Louisiana have been ordered TO the
l6fst place. The Mississippi troops
were orotred 10 t,.ke their position
in The batteries yesterday, and the
troops in the general orders of ytster-
day w.re epjoinsd not TO "allow
themselves TO be disgraced by sur
prise This see med to confirm the
Idea that an attack would be made
soon from the other side. If, howev-
err, things remain in statu quo till
Braggs batteries are complete, it is
thought he will begin the siege, and
order an esealade when a breach has
been Effected in the wall. This is
Of course a suImise. In the mean
time they are not asleep on the is
land, sand batteries are beingthIown
up outside the fort, a canal is being
cut across the island to impede the
advance of stolming PARTY, the
ships are drawn up in line Of battle,
and every thing bespeaks deteImi-
patton to give US a vain Welcome.
Brages'S fl, ing artillery was landed
the other night. which gave rise to
the current report that company Of
dragoons had been stationed there
Ey. rytbing is in good fighting order
ov, there, but the weaker SIDE is to-.
wards US, beirg made Of brick, fhe
sesw,rd side is of granit+) aud il is
considered possible TO reduce it
You would he surprised TO see how
admirably Gen. Bragg has prepared
for any emergency that may hIise.
1t. SIemmeI is in perfect iguo-
rance Of the taking Of Fort Sumts r.
Mail communications are cut off
and no vessel has arrived since the
occurrence. Wigs (HaD visited
bis friend Maj Teners, now st the
Tort, on yesterday. He was received
in boat, net allowed in the fo:t. AMI
they we're desperate to learn some
thing. but never a word said be, mo
moro visiting will be sllowed) a salute
Of s guns we're fired When the NJ VS.
came Of Virginia seeding andit is
likely thatthey inferred he meaning.
Gen. Bragg has declared martial law
at this place, and all non cumbaIants
have left the vicinity in obedience 70
his order Very strict discipline is
nov observed, Ill of Us kept close in
qerters, everything has very WY
like appearance. The news frcm
Virginia and the subsequent events
that have transIired at Baltimore,
created the greatest excitement in
camp. The replies of the diff rent
executives to Lincoln's demands,
gives US reasons to hope that the
war will not be proiracted, but at the
same time oil express an unwilling
ness 10 leave here before taking Pick
ems. There is general censure at
tacbing somewhere Cor not having
ordered an attack before the reinforce
ment, but presume Davis and Bragg
know their business. 1t is thought
Ny o'uIc tbde III cbShSy uS III VIII
take place here AT all, but that the
troops will be transferred TO WISH
ington, and the North, but this is on
y one of the many surmises Of the
camp. 4
Cen Bragg made review Of the
Regiments last Sunday on dress Pr
rade. Being now exempt from duty,
l exercised the privilege and repair
ed to The parade ground to witness
il, and was truly delighted with the
excellent carriage Of our volunteers,
every face beamed with pride, patri-
otism and intelligence, which attri-
bntvs indeed are generally concom-
liant. The evolutions we're execu-
ted With the precision of veterans
and elected commendatory remarks |
from Gen. Bragg's staff. "a
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