New Orleans daily crescent., 1862-04-05
5000 L.onisiana rseg,n,ent.

Seott,s I4ouisiana Regiment.
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pseiai to the New Orleans orrscsnS oseA =
y ~. Editor II esterday was the most noted day
4 The annals Of Seets's Cavalry since their depar.
Nre from home, and will ever be marked by
white stones being no less than the occasion Of
she recepton ef splendid battle. the gift of
The ladies Of New Orleans without previous notice
o. the least intimaton at ALL. No surprise could
have been more perfect Of joyous.
Upon the arrival Of the train from Corinth,
Aeut.- Col. Nixon Commanding in the absence of
Col seott1 being duly advised of all the particu
lars, ordered the regiment to parade, fully armed
and equipped, lin battle array on the grounds
fronting headquarters, at P. NJ, military time,
The weather was never SO propftious. The sky
was clear blue, interspersed here and there With
white fakes Of clouds, the . atmosphere was soft
and genial, tempered with cool breeze, ana the
sun, as if entering into the spirit Of the scene,
shone brightly and gloriousy upon hearts beating
high with pride and exuitation at the memento OF
shome about to be presented TO them-the first
they had yet received from Louisiana. We did not
muster very strong on the occasion, as six detach
ments Of the regiment were absent, scouting the
country on The south side Of Elk nver, from Elk
ton to Fayetteville.
under command Of Capt Gus. Scott, as senior
Captain present, Capt. W. L. Ditto assisting when
Corporal Morse, Of Company I, riding to the front
and centre, addressed to Col Nixon . few graceful
and felicitous remarks, announcing that he was
the bearer Of BATH e.fag, presented to the regi
ment BY Mrs. II. f. Minor, Mrs. Robt. .Cammack,
Mrs. y. o. Nixon, Mrs. Isaac 3. Morse and Mrs. w.
e. Leverich, ON behalf Of themselves and the
ladiesof New Orleans 4. which, in the hands Of
his comrades, he was satisfied would never be
stained with dishonor !, Our gallant young friend
performed his proud task medestly and well. .s
Dnring the deliveryof these remarks our DASH
ms Iieutenant Colonel sat motionless upon his
horse. his cap uplfted, his eye glistening and his
lips quiyering with deep and irrepressible emotion.
Taking the flag in his right hand, and fingng out
III folds 70 the breeze, he found ntterance in few
feeling sentences, and briefly and pointedly, as be-
oanae soldier, expressea his pride and joy at
iceiring this sbeautifd and unexpected token of
remembrance from those we left behind sus.n
Turning to Sergeant William N. Minor, whose
massive form lowered above all around him, lie
;said, In the presence Of this regiment entrust
this standard 10 yonr sacred keeping; ID their
presencs, never desert it.n Evidently Impressed
with d sense Of the honor thus devolved upon him,
ths Sergeant recsived the banner revere entially,
and responded with an emshasis and meaning not
~ be- mistaken: 4 While this flag remains IN my
keeping, and while life lasts itshall ever wave
syietoriousiy Or Aoat Id proud defiance. I swear
1T The Colonel then turned to the off GERS, and
exhorted them that were the war to continue
twenty years, and sbut one of them survived the
issne this flag should be carried home to- be trea-
ssnred up in memory Of those that presentedit.
And thus ended the scene occurring st our .regi.
mental camp, attended by none of the II pride,
pomp and circumstance of .glorions war.'; wit
messed not by enthusiastic crowds of devoted
friends, and graced mot BIZ the inspiring presence
lof the sex Whose unquenchabIe patriotism hassus-
tanned "a III the dark honr Of adyersity, and whose
exquisitey tasteful memente has now neryed US
10 greater deeds OF daring and herosni. Could
thesefair ladies have Witnessed the grateful flush
ofjoy and exu1tation that lit up many a bronzed
and cheek at the sight Of this their beau
tiful Testimonial, I know they would feel amply
reGompensed for the thought and care they have
bestowed upon it Suffering, priyation and ia
tigues Of the past winters campaign in Kentucky
were all forgotten, for now they Knew that their
dangers and peris were fully appreciated by those
they had left at home, and firmly resolving to do
Or die \ in defence Of that flag, softer dream than
eFer before visited tie soldiers sInmbers last night
May Heaven bless the noble women Of Louisiana,
and ever keep from their homes the polluting
presence of the SVandal foe |! ,@Sy s53
Nj Bringing up the rear Of our army and moving
slowly from Tennessees our regiment reached De-
7catur almost q week ago! Here we received
orders to join Gen. Braggs Division at Corinth
Taking up our line Of marehSswe got to Courtland
where telegram from Gen. Johnston reached rs,
ordering us to return and report the movements of
the enemy south Of Elk river, between Decatur
and Fayetteville The camf remains at Decatur,
bat the main body Of the regiment is absent in the
region Indicated, scouting and observing any
effort likely to be made by our crafty foe.
Col. Scott is at present in New Orleans on i'm
portaHt business connected with the service. The
Ward Department has completed our battery to six
pieces, adding TO our three original twelve.ponnd
mountain howitzers 8 three-inch gun and two
rifed feur Founders, and furnishing all the harness
and ammunition requisite. What we now needsis
horses andtmen to fill up the company. As far as
the first is concerned Il know the liberalty of
Louisiana too well to apprehend for moment any
doubt about his success in obtaining then,-and
when the Dreux Battalion, first, second, and third
regiments get home next month, the rush win be
great to fill up the ranks. Your correspondent
|Sssryed from last April to November with the
Crescent Rifles, GO. A, Drepx Battalion, and
spaaks adyisedly when he says. that company. of
light artillery formed of that material would soon
cause the world famous Washington Artillery to
look to their laurels. ss 4.
As fof camp news, there is but little Of moment.
The sick are rapid recovering and porting for
duty, and recruits are daily pouring in, so that
The has never since the frst trying month
in Kentucky, been stronger than now. Major
schater 50 popular and energetic, is much missed
being now in Louisiana recovering from severe
fall fronhls horse. Capts. Taylor, Williams and
Cannon are also absent at home ON recruiting
service bpt an unexpected success attending their
efforts, they will soon be at their posts, eager as
seyerfor the fray.
s Our gay and joyial Adjntant, r. @. Fox, has. i
regret to inform his many friends, been suffering
from fever but is daily looked for. In the mean.
tins, at the request Of Col Nixon, his duties are
performed BY Capt. Robinson, the Comnlissary.
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