Year: 1861

II


Mr.. EDIToR: Believing that line from
one Of Dur fraternity is at all times accep-
table, embrace leisure moment to in
form you, in feeble and very brief man
ner, htw the regiment that caps this
greasy piece of foolscap is thriving in this
portion of the continent, where Lincoln
vandalism has hitherto been so rife.


We encamped at this point last Sab
bath, at about 3, p. m, after travcrsing a
muddy and rock bound road, and being
subjected to the winds and rains Of heaven
which almost uucea'ingly attended us
from our departure Of your beautiful city.
Not leaving ClarksyiIle until afternoon, we
did not come over ten miles that day, but
proceeded early in the morning to make
tracks toward this almost defenseless local
ity. But now we are all hete-the sick
we left in Tennessee coming in yesterday,
looking far better than we left them; for
what soldier could not improve when such
fair damseh as I saw in Clafksville the
other day, during our absence continually
minister d TO Sisir wants. Surely "the
sick chamber Is destitute of its chief solace
unless graced by the presence of her sex"


Hating in the vicinity, We formed and
paraded though town, amid unccasipg
cheers from both sexes, and we're met by
Gen. Tilghman who conducted US to the
camping ground he had selected for Teros.


Since we have been rendeEvousing at
this place body Of soldiery could not
have received more attention at the hands
of the citizens aud fair ones than has the
"Te1as Regiment" Good coffee, already
made, and the choicest edibles have been
brought and sent by them almost daily,
while the secession ladies Of Hopkinsville
visit our camps, and seem to admire the
soldier { ar more than the accomplished
indolcnt civilian. We are located in a
beautiful grove, with any quantity of
wood and water, both of which are Of
superior quality. A more fertile country
than this section Of Kentucky I do not
think I ever saw it is worthy indeed Of
protection and of Southern acquisition,
and go long as the boys from Texas re-
main here, we'll stand, as one man, upon
one footing, in vigorous vindication Of
her rights as a sister State struggling for
independence. Yes "Give us liberty or
give me dcathi" We will submit to no
"higher law" propagated by such men a.
claim to be guided by the constitution of
their country-for disciples Of such q
crew, in various garbS, in every age of the
world, and under every form of faith,
have despoiled tho fairest hopes of the
human race. Nay


awe will, Keutuckians yes we viii


Be with you in your hour Of strife;


Nor will we psnse-God wot-until


We win your freedom and your life


All shall be well--the bolt of doom


Suspended Der our foes shall burst,


And out the darkness and the gloom


Shall light, and life, and hope be nursed."


But am getting lengthy. Since we
have been here we have had the mildest
Of weather, although the nights are very
COOL We drill daily, both Company and
Battalion, aud occasionally Regimental
drill. Yesterday the Regiment formed
the Hollow Square" and after prayer
to the Almighty, offered by Capt. w. B.
Hill Of the Texss Invincibles, Col. Gregg
gave US the privilege of voting by aecli-
nation for President and Vice President
Of our young Republic. An unanimous
vote was cast for JEFF. Davis for the for
mer Office and also Stephens for the latter
with the exception of one voice, whose
preference was Wm l.. Yancy. The la
dies were many Of them present on the
occasion, and appeared highly delighted
at the choice Of our Regiment.


As yet, no intelligence of importance
has reached us concerning the movements
of the Federals. The boys are almost
"spiIin" for a fight, and hope if there is
any to be done soon that they will have a
showing. But must prepare for drill
and consequently close. Good-bye-more
anon.


Yours &C.,