New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-05-08
military Correspondence.
Special to the New Orleans ore.censE

Special TO the New Orleans Crescent[
PENSACOLA, May 4, 1861.
M1. Editor" Thus far into the bowels of the
earth have we marched without impediment.n l
am once more seated to inform you what we are
doing here at present. Since my last note to you,
we have got on swimmingy. Some days in water
to our waist, other days in sand to knees; our
batteries are nearly completed now, the one below
the city is the one we are to work at. We hauled
two big cannon there day before yesterday, and it
would have done you good to see 200 men in line
pulling those large guns from the wharf down to
the battery. As we passed through the streets
with them, we were cheered on every side by old
and young rich and poor, black and white; for all
were assembled to see the Instruments of destruc-
ton and view the noble forms of men of honor and
patriotism-the Crescent Rifles and the Louisiana
Guards-who have come here to answer our coun-
try's CALL or die in protection of its noble cause.
To-day has been a day fer reviewing all COM
panies stationed at Pensacola by General Bragg
we were formed and ready for inspection at ii
O'Clock A. NJ, and as our music began the flag of
the Crescent Rifles was futtering in the breeze Gas
it is the flag of the regiment) Every eye was
riveted upon its inscription, Sensper perdt,tf1
always ready.) As soon as the music was through
General Bragg was presented to the different
companies; he is line looking General-his look
is frank, honest aud independent, and would put
to flight horde of petty enemies, such as oppose
him. The inspection lasted for about two hours
when the parade was dismissed and each company
10 their quarters, lully SatlS1eQ
that nobody aUas hart, but that we had spoken
loud word for Louisiana. We are all well at
present, and hearter set of gentlemanly soldiers
never graced table, or rather plank, as that is
our table now. Our sunburnt faces present
different appearance from what they did when
we left you, but yet our hearts are not changed for
tits but yesterday one of our company led to the
altar one of Louisiana's fair daughters. t'None
| but the brave deserve the fair.n
Every day and night brings its pleasure to the
soldier; the day is passed in work or drill, and
after tattoo comes jubilee or singing, such as
| s'Ho, my Johnny has gone for Soldier" or the
..Marselaise Hymn and 1.-THE Girl left Behind
Me,i and some are quite heavy on g the Wine
Cup.n Last night several Of the different COM
panies gave serenade to Major Bradford, and his
response basket containing the staff of life.
/ (champagne) They all returned early in the
evening, feeling in good humor and making
many enquiries about g Gonzales dog" so
| think they must have had very pleasant
time The resignation of Captain Coppen, of the
First Company Of zouaves, has been received, and
he is now private in the same company; but
such gentleman and soldier as he is will do honor
to the company he is with. But night is coming On
and will close, but before do will assure you
my soul is in arms and eager for the fray. Good
night to all. 0.S.B.