The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-07

correspondence OF the hlenmOnd Dispatch.
Military Organizations in Rodnoke-Glortous
Reception Of Louistanians, dc.
SALEM, May 4th, 1861.
This has been big day in Salem. The 157 tn
Regiment was out in full force; besides
which, the Salem Flying Artillery, Roanoke
Grays, and two other volunteer companies
not fully organized, were all on parade, Civ
ing our town lively appearance. After
brief but stirring addresses from Geo p fay
loe, Esq, our delegate to the State Conven-
ton, Colin Bass and Henry A. Edrnundson,
Esqs., large number of volunteers stepped
from the militia ranks, and are now in pro-
cess of organization. While this was going
on, the telegraph announced that at o'clock
large number of troops from Louisiana
would arrive at the depot and partaka of
any refreshments our citizens might have
In readiness. NOTICE was immediately
gwen to the citizens, who responded
promptly and cheerfully to the call
A large number of families sent what was
intended for their own dinners, and thus in
little more than an hour, an inpromDtu en-
teftainment was prepared sufficient 10 feed
SIX hundred hungry troops. The larges crowd
ever seen in Roanoke gathered at the depot
where most cheering sigh greeted their ewes
Six hundred gallant troops from Louisiana
were huTrying with railroad speed TO the
defence of the Old Dominion, fully armed,
equipped, and ready for active service -
Amongst several beautiful flags there was one
that struck me as most becoming and emblem
attic. On one side of its ample folds were the
words Louisiana Guards" on the other
" Louisiana is our home-her cduse is ours ,;
The graceful wreaths of Suyar cane and cotton
plant around these glowing words gave them
a striking and beautiful effect. This is the
third detachment OF Southern troops that has
passed on to Lynchburg, and 1.-THE cry is still
they come" Tomorrow 900 Tennesseeans
are expected, and during the coming week
several thousand more from Alabam and
Georgia
Thus the glorious Southern column is NOV
al A
ham Lincoln. Yes, let them GOMEZ We defy
them and their worse than savage threats-
The people throughout this whole country are
becoming thoroughly aroused. Little Roa-
noke' don't intend to be behind-hand III the
patriotic cause. She will send four, perhaps
nve, volunteer companies. The Salem Fly-
ing Artillery, seyenty-Hve strong anu com
posed OF some OF the best material in the
county; are rapidly preparing for active ser
vice. They are commanded by Capt Hupp;
Heary r.. Blair, list Lieutenant; David g.
Shark, %, and Warren l.. Jeter 3D. The
Roanoke Greys are also nearly ready. They
are commanded by Capt. Robert e. Allen, a
graduate of the Institute; Madison = Dey-
erie. {also from the Ins titute) LIST Lien tenant;
Chas. w. Burwel1, I'd, and VIM. Watts, 81
This company will be one hundred strong,
and will embrace a fine body of soldiers. The
ladies have been actively engaged for a week
past in making uniforms, and preparing ban
dages and lint.
This county gave Union majority in Feb
ruary, but now we are heartily united for Sc.
ceSSion. The deceitful and treacherous course
OF ''old Abe his declaration of war and
violent usurpation OF power in blockading our
ports, have shown him to be at heart our
enemy. With all our might we intend to re-
slst his tyranny, and with one voice do saw
4" Remember him, the villain, RICH eous Heaven.
In thy great day of vengeance; blast the man
md his peridious counsels, who for power
The prids OF greatness, or its scourge,
Would plunge his native land in civil war ~