New-York daily tribune., 1861-06-06

O'Clock; there we dned af,er fast Of some twenty
Two hours. Some news being impaired to our COM
mander it was deemed advisable TO arrange the can
non on an open ear, wl'h doubleguard port-nfes
burning, ready FOR any emergency, till Cairo was
reached-that was ii o'clock p. IN. Monday. Between
Cenraa and Ciro, ,s the BIZ Muddy ,spanned by the
famous bridge of the Illinois Central Railroad. IL was
minated that trout lie might be expected there. The
train Stacked, and the officers with detailed squad
examined everything around 1t was rumored that the
destruction OF the bridge bad been threatened by one
Corder violent Secess0nist with others IN the vlcn-
ity One company OF infantry was left al the bridge
for its protection We regretted TO leave those noble
fellows in that desoate place, who would have 10
stand there all night without shelter and with few
blankets, to watch that bridge, which, If destroyed,
wOnld ct of all communication with Caro- and North
ern Illinois. When arrived in Cairo, large crowd
had gathered along the Levee, and when they ascer-
tanned that the filled with volunteers, tbey
not sparing of their curses for they were taken
by surprise. Had it been delayed twelve or eighteen
hours later the place would have been IN OF
the SecessiCniss. For there many here from the
South, this place being near their interests Yet, 10
ustice 10 the city, there a gOodly number oil
strong Union in IT, who dared not give expression
10 their feelings; but vast change has occurred since
then. -
Leaving Chicago in the hurried manner we did,
many Of ns had nothing with but the Clothes on our
backs and therefore uDprepared for camping out
with no tents. The weather became unptasanti ram
and mud was the order Of the day. Some would creep
under old sheds with only oyercoat fora covering;
others creep ia between bales Of hay, without cover
ing; while some would do the beet they could. Our
officers Jared like the boys, ard willingly shared their
suHering-. j have seen them lie down wlhout coat
or blanket. Cairo may be considered only second
in importance Washington. This il the junction OF
the Ohio and Mississippi-a very important position
for, from this point all communication by water WITH
the rebel States be and Is cnt OIL Inc large gnhs
have arrived ] learn to-day that there are IN CAIRO
nine 2i-pouuders, three 32pounders, one lOineh
howitzer, one l0inch mortar. They VIII soon be
planted TO command the whole line OF the rivers,
making the point formid able and secure To-day Cen
Lvon from ST. Louis passed down the Mis,sSlppl 10
the steamer Louisiana, loaded with regulars and vol
uneers 10 take possession Of Birds Point, which Is
oppOsite Cairo. The batteries planted there the
position here will be impregnable.
A word in regard to our company. Ihe Cnicago
Light Artillery il commanded by Capt. James Smith,
an experienced officer; thorough discipliDarian
braver nor ruer heart doesn't beat. Beloved by his
company, 10 man, wherever he VIII Iead lney
will follow. HIS board of officers are ger tlelen ol
nerve coOness, and in1omtable determinations res-
pected By the boys who look up 10 them as models oi
intreTidity and fearlessness. The young men VINO
form the pTivates with few exceptions are ifori
Chicago and sone from homes Of opulence and hgh
social position. Some gave mp spcndld sltuhtIohsi
others ,acriiced business that was houIishing, TO
promptly meet the call Of the President, To suppress
this dark rebellion. 1 could tell you much which
wond excite your praise and admiration, but spare
will not now permit The bugle il sounded nj nye IN
eial thiog, few absent except those on guard
After rol-call quarters cleaned up. breakfast at
oclOck after which the morning drill aud pracuclhS
firing by sections. Could you witness the promftness
with which il is executed, it would call forth yoar
warmest appreciation.
Recently very beautiful flag was presented TO the
company by Nls Kate Sturges, daughter OF MI
Sturges Of the firm of Sturges, Buckingham a 20,
Chicago. 1t il the pride Of .he boys. Appropriate
resolutions prepared and forwarded to her. com
plimentary 20 her generosity and taste, with the assnT
ance that a. long AZ It shall wave not one gill
ever desert or see il decorated There are those
among who have relatives ia the South, ana where
their fathers have carried extensive busiuess opera
tons but their fathers have cent their sons, ana they
are willing to 70 to aid in the Preservation OF INA,
Union 20 dear 10 every heart in which still burns the
love for truth and freedom. IL seems that great
household i divided against iteelf bat may that G0d
who holds the destinies Of all in the hollow Of Ills
hand guard aud defend ;he right. II is now Union or
Di-union the traitor the patriot But one isehng
artuntes Ms all if our country is doomed to fall, we
will fall with her ard be buried amid the wrecks oil
her empire or with our own willing bands amid he'
splendid fragments dig ont our own dark graves creep
iuto them, and die. WILLIE MILL.