The free man's press., 1868-08-15
THE 1st TEXAS CAVALRY OF u. VOT.
UNTEERS-Its History.
Rx An OFFICER OF THE REGIMENT.
NUMBER Two.

battalion of Texas Cavalry was retained
on duty in New Orleans, and occupancy
OF stations in vicinity. As nearly all o,
the federal troops previously employed
III the defences of the city" were en-
gagged IN the siege, the additional service
required of the battalion, kept it in con.
stant activity. The efficiency NANTES
tee In the execution of order, was the
means OF holding in check the rebellious
element in New Orleans, in great danger
at that time of breaking out afresh. The
situation of affairs was fully realized BIZ
General Emory, then commanding the
defences of New Orleans" and the
services of the battalion in this emergen-
cy were justly appreciated eIiclting his
highest esteem. During the same period
portion of the battalion were sent 10
Boutte Station on the Mississippi river;
at this time, taking advantage of the
concentration of Federal forces on Port
Hudson, B-ashear city was attacked nd
Tetaken by the Confederates; who also
threatend n. 0. from the same direc.
ton with superior body of cavalry. In
view OF this, it was of the utmost impor.
tance to present a bold front as a protec-
ton 10 the city. The demonstrations of
the enemy caused the infantry and
artillery, numbering over two thousand
men; to Withdraw TO more secure quarters
leaving the Texas cavalry to maintain the
ground alone. For some cause no attacI,
was made. That assigned by the com.
mandlng General, was the determination
not to give way OIL the part of the caval-
ryI had any sign OF weakness been exhihz
lieu, the enemy could have made a rnin-
Gus raid down the river, resulting in the
burning ofAlgiers and consequent injury
to New Orleans. Ga the Gath dav nf
August, the Battalion of Texas cavalrv
was ordered to Jefferson city, and here
completely mounted equipped, preparato
ry to entering upon the Fall campaign.
On the 9th of September, Co. A. and
a portion of Co. G.. were detached
from the command and sent ON the steam
er Bagly to cooperate with troons at
Sabine Pass, and on the 18th the remain
der OF the Battalion started for Rrash.
ear, arriving at that place on the 18th.
|olning the army under Gen. Banks
concentrating at that place prior to invad.
hg western Louisiana. Tie failure of
he expedition to Sabine Pass compelled
ne fleet to return to New Orleans. The
roops then being sent by laud, at BASH
'ar the detachments of Texas Cavalry
gain united and joined to the BRIGADE {
by Col. Davis forming a
'ortlon OF the 18th Army Corps undor
On the 22nd of September, the army Ee
vas put in motion, the Texas Cavalry
eng placed in the advance, this being
he order OF march, all of the skirmishino h
nd most of the fighting fell to their lot y
'Ihe engagements with the enemy, ex-
esslve picket and guard duty, and hard Il
larchlng over muddy roads; make this 4 4
erlod of its career one of interest to those :,
ssociated with its service. Being honor Il
with place at the head Of the armv II
both officers and men were ambitions g
excel in the discharge of their duties. - -
I'd sustain such distinguished conf g
snce. n
me ilrst action on the campaign, oc- 9, e,
lrfed Oct. Ind, near the town ofFrank. -
i on Bayou Tesche; artillery being used
e fire of the enemy was silepced and
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