New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-28

Inrn Rienen in this regiment. They are all armed.
iney are qnanered, sone IN the NsVy-fard win t:e
fioridhhs, ano some occupy ing the private houses IN
the vllsg OF Warrington, which the ihbabitans weIe
compelled 10 evacuate
Tie Alabama Regiment, COL Clayton, is about 300
strong This humber includes tie regiment proper,
and rome supplements soldiers who accompany 1t.
These are puartered some in Fort Barranc,ts, rome
in Barrancas barraoks, and some throughout the VII
hge. They are well armed and equipped. AS
whole, they talk loudly about what they would ac-
complisb. But they fair illustration Of the clark
ing dog which never bites" To show this ii is suif
cient TO state that when Lieut.. Semmer had only 20
men, mosly ordinary seamen, unit for active service,
with bin in Fort Pickene, with only four guns
mounted these Alabama gentlemen ard heroes, ha'ig
Tree access to all parts Of the Island cid not care "i'h
aiorce ten times the superior OF that OF Seainer aud
sli ther arnomenis in coed order on Barrshcas ana
McC,ea, To make the iii htest demonstration against
Fort Pickens.
At this juncture the fort might have been taken:
Indeed the gallant Lieut.. Sleriner and his le band
expected they would be taken, but every man was re
soved to die in defense Of the fort Sic nner observed
that lie would XII at least 500 of them before they
could accomplish anything. But they stood oil, con-
tenting themselves with their own noisy denOnstra-
tions, ard lud promises CT what they would DO If
SemTer should happen not 10 shoot. This golden op-
portunity for securing the fort has pasted away,
and the bold but Lot advo .turous Alibau.Bs must
look for some other field in which to win glory and
Distinction for themselves aid the Secession flag.
Before any re6nfOrcements arrived TO the relief Of
Lieut.. Semmer, be had planted batteries on the very
ground which Lieut. Bragg had selected for the rebel
Batteries At eventide Bragg surveyed the spot. AT
night Semmer having watched the survey took the
advantage OF it, and in the morning when Bragg woke
up from refreshing sleep, be found the work com.
pleed but the guns were pointed wrong Tor hira, ana
he dared not touch them. ence that time the whole
of Santa Rosa leland has been In possession Of the
United States forces
The fort has been strengthened, other batteries
planted the isand and Col. Brown the present
commandant, declares that il will take 100 men 10
take the fo aud that 81 900 Of that number must die
in the attempt All honor TO the gallant Slemmer and
his brave little command. Now, the Alabamians
curse the American flag, under which they have been
ted and protected but their glory Is in the subme con-
teutnen which they must exercise while they watch
lie sacred folds ia the breeze Oh the parpet OF
the much-envied Fort Pickens.
There two regiments Of MississipIiaDs complete
L ey over go stroug and are decidedly the best
looking men and most thorough soldiers the ground.
Their lief officers are Col PHILIPS and Col Chal-
ners They are not as we'll armed as some Of the
other regimeus M;,ss-ippi appears not 10 have leen
abe TO arm her own troops for the conflict. Many of
the who constituted thesr regiments have already
returned home in disgust They all seem TO rep
resent the hi shest class OF the population They are
well dsciplined and their drill il good Not few Of
them were in the Mexican war; They are encaElred
in q beautiful grove rear the RedOnbt.
This IL about mile In the rear Of Fort Barrancas
Trey selected this srot in order 10 be separate from the
other regiments 1tey DO no work A. all on the sand
batteries leaving all that kind OF labor to the p00r
rhiies The report of negro labor being employed on
those batteries is incorrect. The wofk has all been
o., accomplished by white labor. IL Is bard work. ina
much is the sand il fine and white and almost blinds
them. The beat il most atense and the sand conin-
ually burning, most OF the work requiring TO be done
ut night. From this source q large number have been
reported sick, aud sent home 10 die. Not few take
advantage of hi. excuse to get home away from the
range of tie guns ut Fort Pickens. This unpleasant
association hauns Il day aud night. In all these
diiculrIes however toe Mssissppiaos take share.
Tney go home when they please, and return in the
came manner.
Tire Louisiana soldier. are all from the City Of New
Orleans They are composed principally of Zouaves,
belonging the lower class Of tie German and tencn
population. These men are all pretty thoroughly
iraned in gymnastic evolutions. They crawl aud
climb like ties. Every morning they extemporze the
taking vi Fort Pckens by practicng on the hayward
wall which Is twelve feet high. They are very tX-
pert and get over with alAcIiy. But, rs Lieut.. slem-
remarked, there are neither bayonets nor cannon
These men occupy the large Marine Barracks, mrne-
dately nd Joining tbe Navy.fsrd. Tie commander isa
Frenchuen. Two II these ulen, /ouayes, were shot
for attempting to desert There are also two compa
nies Of "geuiemen" soldiers, who do not profess 20
do any work. With them, "not doing anything is
an hesitation, the sacredness of which they would
scarcely defend il IL required work. They are the
Crescent Rifles and the Louisiana Guards composed OF
the young nIen and clerks OF Ne~-Orleans VINO are
thrown out Of employment In the Summer searon.
They belprg to the Provisional army They have been
sent to the City Of Pensacola, niue miles from the
Navy-Yard 10 look out for the Southern interests
Their. that lace having been put under martial law.
There are plenty of Union men there.
TIE TWO ARMIES.
The Southern forces consist OF two distinct armies
the Provisional and the Regular Confederate armies.
The PROFESSIONALS enlisted for the space OF twelve
months to 20 wherever they are ordered. Most OF
their belong 10 this class which is generally
made Of volunteer State Mill ia. Their uniform varies,
much the came as the volunteers Of the Northern
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vices of all volunteers who may offer the msel,es
accepted They are taken 10 Montgomery for inspec-
ton.
Large numbers Of the provisional army are there
encauii ed much the annoyance OF the inlabitans
Tuey get into town and call for what they want but
never pay TOR anything. They drink and carouse
night aud day, and flourish their revovers in the
Streets swearing vengeance Oh all Northern men, or
any men who dare oppose them. The citizens do not
dare to come into the streets they do not know what
moment they MI ght receive fatal shot. LaG.es are
exceedingly careful how they make their appearance
III the streets.
The regulars are enlisted for three years These are
composed OF the lowest ciass OF tie white population,
gathered up from the levee Of New-Orleans, Mobile,
and other seaportsInen who resort 10 this as last
means OF Obtaining "A livelihood. Every inducenent
is offered 20 them 10 enlist. Large pacards, announc-
ing large boun,ies-money in sdvanceare extensively
circulated IN the different cities throughout the whole
Southern country. Recruiting offices are established
in Mobile, Montgomery, New-OIlesns, and other
smaller town. Ia tGat section but the recruits do hot
come in as quickly anticipated.
There only go Of the regulars now at Pensa-
cola. Their uniform is indeed varied AT present but
understood thar it to con,st of red flanne shirt
black hat and blue pants. Their pay is only 81 Ier
month. They The very hardest looking willie
that could be got togeherjast like returned flibus
ters. They represent all nations, there being very
few Americana among hem. Men are very frequently
impressed into the service. Gen. Bragg takes POS
session Of every man who lands ut Pensacola, now,
and sets him to work the sand-baiterIes.
DEsERTERs.
Desertions very frequent occurrences in the
neighborhooi OF peus.cola Sometimes deserters are