GEORGIA- MILITARY - MEXICAN WAR (pt 1 of 2 files) Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Lindy Hard" Table of Contents page: http://www.usgwarchives.net/ga/macon.htm Georgia Table of Contents: http://www.usgwarchives.net/ga/gafiles.htm The Georgia Telegraph & Republic, Macon Georgia Tuesday, August 5 1845 9 Sept 1845 Macon Volunteers At a meeting of that company on Saturday last a resolution was presented and unanimously adopted offering their services to the Government in case of a declaration of war by Mexico. In conformity with the resolution, Capt. Holmes [ISAAC HOLMES] has already addressed the secretary of war tendering his command for any service that might be assigned should it be required.-- Our fellow citizens, and the public generally, we are sure, will join us in rendering a tribute of praise and noble zeal, and alacrity with which this gallant and spirited company have stepped forward at the first whisperings of danger. The Volunteers served a campaign in Florida under Gen. Scott and are among the best drilled corps in the State, officered with gentlemanly and experienced men their noble example will be followed, and rouse to the field at the first call of their country, the flower of Georgia’s chivalry. While such a spirit animates the mass of the people they will prove invincible to every foe, and our country may defy traitors within or enemies without-- for the Macon Volunteers, officers and men, their fellow townsmen will cherish the liveliest regards for their health, happiness, and prosperity, whether in our midst, or waving the stars and stripes in triumph over the hill-tops and prairies of a new Empire. 16 Sept 1845 “We are indebted to the politeness of a friend in a neighboring county, for the following extract of a letter received from an officer in the regiment of Col. Twiggs [DAVID E. TWIGGS]: Extract of a letter from an officer in the U. S. Army, in Texas, to a friend in Georgia: “Corpus Christi, August 30, 1845 My dear---: I have barely time to inform you of our safe arrival at this place. We have nearly four regiments here, and are expecting three more, our force will amount in all to near 3,000 effective men, with which the General intends, if Mexico declares war, to march directly for Matamoros. They (the Mexicans) have in garrison on the Rio Grande some 20,000 troops. I presume we will not come to blows. Heaven knows when we will resume our march. Being a Georgian by birth and attachment, I shall not regret to see an opportunity presented for avenging the massacre of Fannin, Ward and their brave troops.” 21 Oct 1845 For the following letter from an officer in the 2d regiment of Dragoons (Col. Twigg’s regiment) we are indebted to the courtesy of a friend in a neighboring county [in Georgia]. “Corpus Christi, Sept. 1845. “I wrote you immediately on my arrival at this place, but was in such a hurry that I must have given you but a confused account of matters. Our regiment arrived here on the 27th inst, after a March of more than five hundred miles diagonally through Texas. …[letter continues]… I have heard of several names to which you are familiar in Georgia--Longstreet, Hoxey, Lamar, and Wilkins Hunt, who lives in Victoria. I have made enquiries but can hear nothing of Mr. ----, about whom you requested me to obtain some information. Do you recollect our boarding at ---- in Milledgeville, and meeting a Mrs. ---- there? I found her living in a log hovel on the La Baca, in one of the bleakest of Texas prairies. She is, however, still the pure, well- bred, and accomplished Mrs. -----. …[letter continues]… Twenty-five miles from Victoria, due west, is the town of Goliad, near which place you will recollect Fannin and his party capitulated to the Mexicans and were subsequently massacred. Goliad is a beautiful place, strongly fortified with quarters sufficient for one thousand men, and space within the walls of the fort to maneuver a regiment. The whole place is in ruins-not a soul of the 25,000 who formerly inhabited the place, is left. Near the town on the opposite side of the river are the remains of a large convent. This place was abandoned in 1836; it will probably never be occupied again, as the town, as far as I can see, possesses not one single advantage to authorize it.-The soil is fertile, but the whole country looks bleak and barren for want of trees. It is somewhat strange that many of the river banks are destitute of timber. Goliad will long be remembered on account of the outrageous massacre of the 400 men, under the brave but unfortunate Fannin. It is remarkable that he and I should have been born and raised almost in the same neighborhood, and after the intervention of long years I find myself so far from the home of our boyhood, on the spot where he so gallantly fought and fell in defence of the rights of his adopted country. …[letter continues]… I have time to add only a few words in relation to our military matters. For the last three weeks regular troops have been pouring in upon us from the United States, until we have now nearly six regiments, sufficient to encounter any force the enemy will likely bring against us. Here we are awaiting movements of Mexican Government. If they declare war, we will immediately march to the Rio Grande, and attack----Awaiting their movements, if winter should come on, the troops will be disposed of in the adjacent country, where we may possibly remain in a glorious state of suspense until the matter is settled by negotiation. Beginning 2 Dec 1845 the newspaper title became “The Georgia Telegraph” ---the words “& Republic” were eliminated 12 May 1846 The War Begun. [RE: S. B. THORNTON & WILLIAM HARDEE of Georgia] 36 Americans taken prisoner, and 13 killed by the Mexicans, precarious condition of Gen. Taylor’s army-requisition for Volunteers, &c. &c. Macon, Thursday, May 7, 1848. By this morning’s Southern mail we are in Galveston papers of the 30th ult., and New Orleans of the 2d inst., from which we make the following extracts……… On Thursday evening, the 23d inst. Gen. Taylor received information that a body of the Mexican army had crossed to the east side of the Rio Grande, at a point some 20 miles above his encampment. Early on the following morning he dispatched Captains Thornton and Hardee, of the 2d Regt. Dragoons, with a detachment of 70 men to examine the country above, and Capt. Kerr of the same regiment, with a company to examine the country below the encampment. The later returned to camp without having made any discovery of Mexicans. The former, however, fell in with what he considered to be a scouting party of the enemy, but which proved to be the advance guard of a very strong body of the enemy, who were posted in the chaparral, immediately in the rear of Gen. Taylor’s camp. Capt. Thornton, contrary to the advice of his Mexican Guide, charged upon the guard, who retreated towards the main body, followed by Capt. Thornton, Lieuts. Kane and Mason, and some twenty-six of the men, and taking Capt. Hardee and the remainder of the command prisoners. The Mexican commander sent into Gen. Taylor’s camp, a cart with a soldier badly wounded, with a message that he had no traveling hospital with him, and could not, therefore, render the soldier the assistance which his situation required…. The body of Col. Cross was found on the 21st ult. about three miles from Camp [not clear which camp this is referring to- may be Point Isabel], frightfully mutilated and entirely destitute of clothing. The body of Lieut. Porter, who was killed some days previous by a party of banditti, under the command of Ramon Talcon, had not been found. … War-To Arms! To Arms!! … A reconnoitering company of American cavalry, under Capts. Hardee and Thornton, was attacked on Friday, the 24th ult., between the Camp and Point Isabel. Lieut. Cain and 13 men were killed-Capt. Thornton missing, and Capt. Hardee and 36 men were taken prisoners…. 19 May 1846 Declaration of War with Mexico was taken up in the senate Tue, 12th inst, passed 40-2 final passage by the house 174- 14 “The war fever continues to rage at Columbus with unabated vigor. On Monday last a new company, called the Georgia Light Infantry, proceeded to organize a Volunteer corps under the superintendence of Maj. Nelson, Dr. Thomas Hoxey and Justice Clark. The following officers were elected: J. S. Calhoun, Captain. Charles J. Williams, 1st Lieutenant. Ed. R. Goulding, 2d do. James Kellogg, Ensign. H. C. Anderson, Orderly Sergeant. Wm. B. Phillips, 2d do. John C. Mangham, Jr, 3d do. B. A. Hoxey, 4th do. W. T. Smith, 1st Corporal Robt. T. Howard, 2d do. John J. Hedrick, 3d do. Wm. N. Nelson, 4th do. The ‘Guards’ of the same city, a gallant and well drilled corps are filling up their ranks and announce themselves ready to march whenever a call shall be made on Georgia, at a moment’s warning. Honor to the gallantry and spirit of these noble volunteers. 26 May 1846 Late from the Army. [RE: S. B. THORNTON, WILLIAM HARDEE, DAVID E TWIGGS OF GEORGIA] … 2nd battle between the Mexican and American forces, which took place on the 9th, within 3 miles of Camp Taylor…the American loss was but 62, killed and wounded. Among the killed were Col. McIntosh, Lieut. Cochran, Col. Brown (by the bursting of a shell.) Lieut. Eng. And one or two others whose names were not given. … We regret to say that Major Ringgold, who was so severely wounded in the action of the 8th died on the 10th inst, and was buried next day with the honors of war. … an exchange of prisoners took place between the two armies subsequent to the action by which Capts. Thornton and Hardee and Lieut. Kane have been returned to the army. Lieut. Deas was not demanded and still remains a prisioner. … The battle commenced by heavy cannonading on both sides. Gen. Taylor, in passing his lines, accosted Capt. May, of the 2d dragoons, and told him: “Your regiment has never done anything yet-you must take that battery.”…. Lieut. Inge, a brave and gallant officer of the 2d Dragoons fell in this charge… After the route Gen. Taylor dispatched Capt. Carr, of the Dragoons, with a guard to convey the intelligence… … I trust we will hear no more of dismounting our gallant Dragoons; the affair of the 9th shows them to be the arteries of our defence. Their conduct on both occasions speaks highly to the credit of their gallant commander, the old “War hoss” and time worn veteran, Col. Twiggs. Major Ringgold died on the morning of the 11th at Point Isabel, much regretted by all; his bravery and gallant conduct endeared him to the whole Army. … Public Meeting in Houston...23d May 1846 At a very large meeting of the citizens of Houston County, called at Perry, on Saturday the 23d My, 1846, for taking into consideration the recent news from the seat of war, on the Rio Grande. James M. Kelly, Esq., was called to the Chair, and J. A. Pringle appointed Secretary. The Chairman addressed the meeting at some length in a strain of patriotic eloquence. On assuming his seat, Dr. E. J. McGehee was called upon, who in his usual happy manner addressed the meeting, interrupted by thrilling bursts of applause. James N. West Esq. was then called for, who ascended the platform and made a burning appeal to the young men of Houston, which was received with gratification by his young compatriots. At the close of his remarks a call was made for volunteers, when they paraded before the Court House door in such numbers, and with such enthusiasm, as to thrill the heart of every patriot present, leaving little doubt that a full compliment will be made up, whose services will be immediately tendered to the Governor, subject to his earliest call. The meeting then adjourned to Sat the 30th instant. James M. Kelly, Chairman. J. A. Pringle, Secretary. “Volunteers continue to flow into New Orleans for the Rio Grande. We are prevented by a press of other matters from giving particulars. Upwards of thirty-four hundred have already left for the seat of the war.” 9 June 1846 Departure of the Macon Guards. This fine company of hardy volunteers Capt. Holmes [ISAAC HOLMES] commanding, left the city on Thursday last for the seat of the war. Seldom have we witnessed a scene of such thrilling interest as that furnished on their departure. The company consisted of one hundred and two rank and file of good and true men, and we have no fear but their career in the service will not only be honorable to officers and men, but creditable alike to the city and the State. The guards after forming at their parade ground, escorted by the FLOYD RIFLES, Capt. Ross; the MACON VOLUNTEERS, Lieut. Conner; and the BIBB CAVALRY, Capt. Rylander; marched to the Washington Hall, where a large number of their fellow- citizens, including many ladies, had assembled to cheer them on their patriotic expedition and witness the presentation of a National Flag, wrought by the hands of two fair and patriotic young ladies of the city for these ardent and chivalric volunteers. Below we give our readers a copy of the eloquent and appropriate address, made by Thos. Hardeman, jr. on presenting to the guards the touching offering made by beauty to valor and patriotism. [See article for the address.] MACON VOLUNTEERS. The Savannah Republican is correct in stating that there is no foundation whatever for the exaggerated reports which reached that city in regard to the Mexican Volunteers. The remarks of the Republican cover the whole ground, and we adopt them in answer to the reports which have been circulated there and elsewhere, prejudicial to the spirit of this old and highly respected corps: “The services of the company were tendered as militia, and of course for six months, but many of the men could not in justice to themselves and their families leave for a longer period. It was therefore, mutually agreed that a new corps should be formed for the special service. Capt. H., with the promptness and patriotism which have always distinguished him proceeded at once to the undertaking and succeeded without the slightest difficulty. He is still the Captain of the Volunteers, the members of which have passed highly complimentary resolutions in regard to him, and unanimously determined to retain him in his present position, or at least to await the “result of the war” before they select a new commander.-This compliment to Capt. Holmes was a deserved one, and we are happy to be able in the same connection, to correct a wrong impression which has gained some currency in regard to his former command.” ____________ IRISH JASPER GREENS. This fine company, numbering ninety-six rank and file, commanded by Henry R. Jackson, arrived on the Savannah cars on Friday evening last. They were escorted from the depot in East Macon, to the Court House Square, by the Floyd Rifles, Bibb Cavalry, and Macon Volunteers; & received & welcomed to the city by Samuel R. Blake, Esq., an honorary member of the Rifles, in an address of great beauty & appropriateness. We regret that we are unable to lay it before our readers. His speech was replete with the noblest sentiments of patriotism; but our distance from him and the frequent interruptions of his remarks by the deafening cheers of the multitude, prevents us from venturing to give even an outline of it. Captain Jackson responded in behalf of the Greens. He spoke with a fervor and eloquence which true patriotism can alone inspire-which must be heard to be realized. After Capt. Jackson had concluded, the Greens, escorted by the volunteer companies of the city, marched up to Second street, where they partook of a collation prepared for them by the citizens. The Greens then returned to the Floyd House, where quarters had been secured for them & remained the guests of the city during their stay. A 9 o’clock Saturday morning they resumed their march to Columbus, the place of rendezvous, & were escorted out of the city by the companies which had received them the previous evening. The Greens are well officered and as fine a set of volunteers as we ever saw. They attracted general admiration from their military appearance and superior discipline while here. We bid them God speed on their patriotic expendition. DEPARTURE OF VOLUNTEERS. The Richmond Blues, Capt. Dill, left Augusta on Wednesday last, for Columbus [Georgia]. The Marietta Company, Capt. Nelson, consisting of 100 men, and the Cassville Guards, 90 men, left Atlanta on the 5th inst., for the same point. The Fannin Avengers, Capt. Sargent, 110 strong, left Griffin on Thursday last, for the place of rendezvous. 16 June 1846 THE GEORGIA REGIMENT. Gov. Crawford’s maxim of successful ambition, “Festina lenta,” seems to have been imparted to the movements of the Georgia Regiment. Our advices from Columbus are up to Sunday evening. Nine companies had been received and mustered into service, one from Marietta, one from Cassville, one from Savannah, one from Augusta, one from Griffin, and one from Stewart. One company is still wanting to make the State’s quota complete. The election of Colonel will not of course take place until the regiment is full. We understand that Captain Holmes of the Macon Guards; Captain Calhoun of the Georgia Light Infantry; and Col. J. B. H. Hoxey of Columbus are the most prominent candidates for the office. MACON GUARDS. The following are the names of the commissioned, non- commissioned officers, and privates of the Macon Guards. Isaac Holmes, Captain. Elisha L. Shelton, 1st Lieutenant Edmund S. Rogers, 2d do William D. Griffin, 1st Sergeant John B. Cumming, 2d do John A. McGregor, 3d do Peter J. Shannon, 4th do Albert B. Ross, 1st Corporal. Edwin Harris, 2d do Ths. E. Orcutt, 3d do Rich’d T. McGregor, 4th do Wilson J. Aduhold, Wilson Logan, James A. Abbott, John Longbridge, Edmund Barnard, A. D. Logan, James W. Beasley, John H. Lane, Orran W. Buffington, Allen J. McGraw, Edward Curd, John McGowan, Peter W. Clayton, Seaborn Moore, William J Cumming, James Martin, Rufus Cook, Alfred B. McKee, William Carter, William W. Munson, John W Cooper, Robert E. Macarthy, John Cleesby, Thomas McNeely, James Carsons, Sanford Moore, John R. Candler, Robert Milton, William Davis, Sanford F. Miniard, Isaac Domingos, Thomas J. McCrary, John L. Eells, Thomas J. Moody, William English, William Robinson, James E. Flint, Alexander Reynolds, Elijah Foster, Alexander R. Ralston, Alfred T. Franklin, William M. Ralston, Charles E. Flanders, Caleb W. Rembert, Simon W. Furman, David A. Ralston, Alexander H. Franklin, Marcus Roberts, George A. Grimes, Albert L. Ross, Lewis Ger, Thomas Shirley, Soloman Grace, Sebastian Shaw, Richard Head, William Spratt, Elliott Higgins, Robert Snead, William Hughes, Robert H. Tindall, Alexander Hammersly, John S. Tilliston, Andrew W. S. Harris, Gilbert E. Thigpen, William A. Harris, William W. Woodall, Alexander H. Hawkins, William Walker, Simeon Horton, Edward N. Wood, William S. Johnson, Franklin W. Wright, William Kennedy, Robert T. Walker, D. G. Kennedy, Timothy D. Wood, William King, William M. Wright, William L. King, Claiborn Vaughn. John T. Lamar 13 June 1846 THE GEORGIA REGIMENT. We are indebted to the Muscogee Democrat for the following extra giving the result of the election held on Saturday last: MUSCOGEE DEMOCRAT-EXTRA. Columbus, Ga. , June 20, 1846. The Election for Colonel of the “Georgia Regiment of Volunteers,” took place this day, at the Camp, about one mile from the city, and resulted as follows: Capt. HENRY R. JACKSON, 310 “ ISAAC HOLMES 298 “ JAMES S. CALHOUN, 264 Col. J. J. B. HOXEY, 36 Scattering, 2 Total, 910 30 June 1846 The Georgia Regiment is doubtless, before this time enroute for Mexico-on Monday last the election of Lieutenant Colonel and Major was held, and resulted in the election of Thos. Y. Redd, and Charles J. Williams, both of Columbus, we give the vote below. For Lieut. Col.-Thos. Y. Redd, 231 Capt. D. W. Dill, 180 For Major-Lieut. Charles J. Williams, 320 “ Capt. A. Nelson, 107 The following officers compose the staff of Col. Jackson. Adjutant-John Forsyth. Sergeant Major-S. M. McConnell. Quarter-Master Serg’t-B. F. McDonald Secretary-James Kellogg. 7 July 1846 From the Columbus Times, of the 1st inst. PRESENTATION OF A BANNER TO THE GEORGIA VOLUNTEERS. It being generally understood throughout the city, that a Flag, wrought by the Misses Howard, would be presented to the Regiment, ere their departure, on Saturday morning last, music was heard from the Camps of the several companies, and in a few moments they were assembled at the Baptist Church, where the line being formed, the “forward march” of Col. Jackson soon put them en route for the beautiful mansion of Maj. J. H. Howard, situated about half a mile from the city. We hurried on and arrived at Major Howard’s in advance of the Regiment, and found the grounds in front of the house crowded with people, in carriages, on horse back and on foot. The portico which extends around three sides of the house, was filled with ladies, all looking with delighted eyes at the Regiment, as it wound its way across the commons, and up the hill to its point of destination. Arrived, and brought to a halt, the Commissioned officers were ordered from right and left to the front and center, and immediately before a platform which had been erected for the ceremony. Col. Jackson advanced a few paces in front of his officers upon the appearance of Mr. R. R. Howard, (himself a member of the Light Infantry) supporting a sister on each arm, the eldest of whom, Miss Mary Ann, with the banner in hand, delivered the following address: Volunteers of the Georgia Regiment! The bugle has sounded from the chapparel of the Rio Grande!- its blasts finds an echo in the ready response of this gallant band-the best, the bravest sons of Georgia. Though distant the field of conflict, and privations and sufferings are strewed in the way, yet with patriotic impulse you have rushed to the standard of your country, and with praiseworthy enthusiasm, determined rather to perish on the plains of Mexico than suffer to be sullied the bright escutchen of your country’s honor. Appreciating highly the patriotic devotion which calls to war this gallant band of brothers, allow us, Col. Jackson, the gratification of presenting to you, as their commander, and through you to them, this STAND OF COLORS-the badge of the Union-the emblem of civil and religious independence-fully confident that it will never be dishonored while under the protection of the “Georgia Regiment of Volunteers.” Col. Jackson received the standard with this reply: Miss Howard: As the commanding Officer of this Regiment of Georgia Volunteers, the pleasant task devolves upon me of making a sincere, though feeble expression of its thanks, for the beautiful BANNER which you have now presented to it. It is a fit offering from virtue and beauty to the departing soldier. Amid the din and clash of battle, in the hour of confict and of danger, what can be more stimulating to his spirit than to gaze upon the glittering folds wrought by your own fine hands, and to recall to his memory the words of encouragement and sympathy which have just fallen from your gentle lips. Between the donors and the recipients of this beautiful Standard, nature has drawn a line of distinction which may not in our day be passed. It is not for you to seek with us the distant battle-field; it is not yours to mingle in the tumultuous struggles of bloody war; it is not incumbent upon you to vindicate the insulted name and honor of your country-the toils, the hardships, the privations of the soldier’s lot, to which you have so touchingly alluded, are not for your tender frames to endue; and yet amid them all your sweet homage will be present with us:--on the plains of Texas and among the mountains of Mexico, in the peaceful camp and in the storm of battle, in the honor of triumph or in the moment of death, it will still be present with us. It will be present with us in touching companionship with the images of the wives, the mothers, the sisters, the daughters whom we have left behind. A few hours more will find us on our march to Mexico. With us we carry the elegant Standard presented by you. I think I may venture to promise, in behalf of the Georgia Regiment, that it will not in our hands be disgraced. We will strive to realize your own flattering prediction. Ladies, in behalf of the Regiment, permit me once again to return you our heartfelt thanks and to bid you a respectful farewell. The highly interesting ceremony was one well worthy a painter’s pencil, and as we stood there, rapt with the language that fell from the lips of the fair speaker as if with uplifted hand she pointed to the banner which they were to bear to the battlefield, and which she conjured them to maintain and defend as became men, we felt a consciousness that in their hands after such a presentation, it would never be disgraced, and we thought that as they returned, the consciousness of their increased obligation, and this renewed evidence of the respect of the fair, caused them to step with a firmer and more elastic tread. Long live the Regiment of Georgia Volunteers! [Note: The Georgia Telegraph 27 July 1847: Married. At the residence of Maj. J. H. Howard, near Columbus, on the 13th inst., By Rev. Dr. Pierce, Maj. Chas. J. Williams, to Miss Mary A. Howard.] 14 July 1846 The Georgia regiment arrived at Mobile on Sunday, the 5th instant. The Herald and Tribune of Tuesday last, has the following: The steamboats Bradstreet, Amaranth, Lowndes, and Eureka brought down the Georgia volunteer regiment on Sunday. The companies are designated as follows: The Macon Guards, Capt. Holmes. The Columbus Guards, Capt. Davis. The Richmond Blues, Capt. Dill. The Jasper Greens, Capt. McMahon.[Savannah] The Crawford Guards, Capt. Jones. The Fannin Avengers, Capt. Sargent. The Canton Volunteers, Capt. Gamble. The Georgia Light Infantry, Capt. Calhoun. The Kennesaw Rangers, Capt. Capt. Nelson. The Sumpter Volunteers, Capt. Turner. The regiment, until it embarks for the seat of the war, will be quartered at the Independent Press in the lower part of the city. Since the above was in type, we have received the Herald of Friday last, from which we clip the following:--“The steamer James L. Day left last night for the Rio Grand with three companies of the Georgia Regiment, as follows: The Macon Guards, Capt. Holmes; the Columbus Guards, Capt. Davis, and the Richmond Blues, Capt. Dill. 21 July 1846 We have heard nothing later from the Georgia Regiment. The bark E. H. Chapin arrived at Mobile on the 10th inst., from Brazos Santiago. Four more Companies of the Georgia Regiment were expected to take passage on her in a few days thereafter, and the balance on a Steamer. We have seen no notice of their embarkation in our Mobile exchanges. _____________ Among the recent appointments of Surgeons and Assistant Surgeons by the President, we notice the names of Paul F. Eve and John J. B. Hoxey of this state [Georgia]. The former to be Surgeon and the latter Assistant Surgeon, in the army for the Mexican campaign. _____________ The Georgia Constitutionalist states that Capt. Wayne of the Quarter Master’s Department, has purchased for the Government, the two iron steamers, DeRossett and Mary Summers, to be used on the Rio Grande. The De Rossett was purchased from G. R. Lamar, Esq. At $25,000 repairs included, and the Mary Summers, from the old Steamboat Company at the sum of $20,000. They are to be fitted up with all dispatch, and sent to the seat of war. They have been in long use on the Savannah river. 28 July 1846 GEORGIA REGIMENT Letters have been received in town from some of the members of the Macon Guard, which with two other companies of the regiment, had arrived at Brazos Santiago. From these letters we learn that they are now getting a foretaste of some of the disagreeables that attend campaigning. They with a regiment of Alabama volunteers, are on a desolate sand bank about a mile square, with not a single tree or shrub to temper the fierceness of the tropical heat, and hardly a blade of grass to relieve the eye after being fatigued by dwelling on the burning sand. The flies are said to be in such innumerable myriads, that they turn a white coat into a black one in a few hours, besides being otherwise inconvenient. At night the flies give way to the musquitoss [sic], who pursue their vocation of murdering sleep, until the dewy morn ushers in the succeeding day. The water is said to be brackish and intolerably bad. They however have fine fish and fine sea bathing which they enjoy to the full. Their privations are borne with much greater cheerfulness than could have been expected. ________ COL. MCINTOSH. This distinguished veteran soldier passed through our city [Macon, Ga.] on Friday last, on his way to Savannah. We learn that he looked quite feeble, and was still suffering from the honorable wounds with which he was covered at the glorious battle of Resaca de la Palma. We heartily wish this brave Georgian a speedy return to health and vigor, that he may be able to return to Mexico, and partake of the brilliant triumphs that await our army of heroes. The number of “hair-breadth scapes” that Col. McIntosh passed through in a few moments at Resaca, was, perhaps, unparalleled even on that arduous field. After losing his horse, a number of Mexican soldiers attacked him at once. He was soon laid prostrate; and while in this position, one of them fired a musket close at his head, but missed, and the charge went into the earth; another put a musket close to his side, but when about to fire, the Colonel pushed it up, and the shot passed over him; one scraped him across the nose with a bayonet, and he was pinned to the earth by two others, one bayonet passing through his mouth and left side of his neck, and the other through one of his arms. While held down in this manner, the others clubbed their muskets to beat out his brains,--but at this moment our soldiers came to the rescue, and the Mexicans were driven off. All these events occurred in a few moments. Georgia may well be proud of such gallant soldiers as the two McIntoshes and General Twiggs. 4 Aug 1846 There is no news of importance from the Seat of War. Gen. Taylor has commenced his advance upon the interior from Matamoras. The Georgia Regiment had all arrived at Brazos Santiago. The officers and men were all well and in fine spirits. The Regiment was to have left that Island about the 25th ult. for a point a few miles above the mouth of the Rio Grande. The command of the Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia Regiments will, it is said be given to one of the newly appointed Brigadier Generals,--Gen’l Quitman, of Miss. 11 Aug 1846 THE GEORGIA REGIMENT. We are indebted to the Columbus Times Extra, for our latest intelligence from the Georgia Regiment. We give below all that we find of general interest in the letter of the Times’ correspondent. (Editorial Correspondence.) Brasos Santiago, July 24, 1846 The ship Empressarie sails for New Orleans to-day, with Col. Walton’s Regiment of Louisiana Volunteers and Capt. Desha’s company. The troops are the first detachment of the 5,000 six months volunteers, all of whom are to be disbanded and return home as fast as transportation can be supplied. This order will leave Louisiana without any troops in the field, and will make way for the advance into Mexico, of the 12 months men-our Regiment among the first. The first Ohio Regiment marched for the river 3 days since. We move next. Our destination will be near Burita. We had Capt. Desha to dine with us yesterday-not to take a “hasty plate of soup”- for we had none-but to eat some bacon, which the Captain pronounced a prodigious luxury, as he had been feeding on Ranchero beef for two months. From the Captain (and this the object of speaking of the bacon) we learned all the floating news from Head-Quarters. Gen. Taylor is nearly ready to move. He is pushing on supplies as fast as possible, as the old gentleman wishes to take Monterey and Saltillo before peace is made. He seems to think it necessary to be in a hurry tavoid being to late. It is very difficult to get news here. We are on the qui vive for the inexpressible luxury of a batch of American newspapers, from which we expect to learn some news of the Army and Mexico. I regret to say that our sick list is increasing. Nearly one hundred answered the Surgeon’s call this morning. The complaints are not serious-Dysentery and Colds-the latter from the flying sand-are the prevalent complaints. Some cases of fever. Inaction in camp is the worst thing for troops. Yours, F. 18 Aug 1846 CAPT. S. B. THORNTON. The Richmond Enquirer says, “We have seen a letter from Adjutant General Jones, which states that the court martial proceedings in the case of Capt. S. B. Thornton, 2d dragoons, have come to hand. They exhibit the gratifying fact that he is acquitted of all the charges on which he was tried.” Several arrivals at New Orleans since our last, have brought news from the army. Our gallant volunteers seem to have very little prospect of wining for themselves, at least for some time to come, the honors of a triumph. Nothing of importance had transpired in that quarter since our last advices. As fast as transports could be procured, the troops were advancing up the river. We are again indebted to the Times Extra of Thursday last, for the latest accounts we have from the Georgia regiment. Adjutant Forsyth’s letter is dated Matamoras, July 31, 1846. The following extract contains all that we find in it of much general interest. “All the twelve months volunteers who have arrived, are below on the river. They are all, with the exception of detachments below, to be moved up to Camargo as fast as possible; where General Taylor taking with him 6,000 troops, two thirds of which will be volunteers, will leave them in a camp of instruction, and push on to Monterey. We have some hopes (and have been today using all the influence we can bring to bear, to effect it) that the Georgia Regiment will form a part of the advance under Gen. Taylor. I am happy to inform my Georgia readers that the excellent reputation earned by our Regiment for orderly conquest, discipline and subordination, is telling powerfully in our favor. Col. Belknap who has been below examining the troops as Inspector General, reported to General Taylor that the Georgia, Kentucky and Ohio Regiments were the best of the Volunteer force he had seen. He told Col. Jackson himself, that he never had seen volunteers who moved with so much quiet and order, and that he knew from the conduct of the men, that the Regiment was well officered. I could have stated all this on my own responsibility as fact, but am glad to have the disinterested testimony of one of the most distinguished officers in the army, to a fact that fills us all with pride and pleasure. In our Colonel, every day convinces me and the Regiment that we might have gone through and through it, and not found so fit a man for the post. Georgia very well knows that he has talents, but his command have discovered that he possesses a talent for military affairs of a very high order. His authority over his whole command officers and men, without being in the least offensive, is complete. The Regiment is improving rapidly under his instructions, and some of the Columbus people who witnessed its first attempts at drilling, would be surprised to see how steadily and handsomely they go through the battalion maneuvers of forming squares against Cavalry, breaking into column and ploying or deploying. If the Regiment has a chance, you will hear good of it. But alas! General Taylor says, the enemy will run when the American columns reach Monterey, unless Paredes brings a force from the Capitol, and take command, and of this, there is great reason to doubt. But, I must stop. I fear my letter is longer now than my reader will wish. We return to camp tomorrow and I fear shall be detained there a month. F.” 1 Sept 1846 In a letter from Capt. J. S. Calhoun, dated at Camp Belknap, August 3d, we notice mention of the deaths of James W. Beasley, of the Macon Guards; A. M. Dennis, of the Georgia Light Infantry; and Thomas Carter of the Crawford Guards. “On the first of this month, Dr. Hoxey had reported to him for medical direction, one hundred and sixty-two of the Georgia Regiment; not more than half a dozen considered dangerous.”-Aug. Constitutionalist. 15 Sept 1846 From the New Orleans Bulletin. From The Seat Of War. The steamer McKim, Captain Page, arrived on Saturday from Brazos St. Jago, which place she left on the 2d inst. From the Delta, we copy the following letter, giving the particulars of a disgraceful affair which occurred recently in the Georgia Regiment: “During the afternoon of the 31st ult., five companies of the Georgia regiments, went on board of a steamboat, (name not given) to be carried up to Camargo. Two of these companies had been at variance several days-and being brought so closely together, quarrels ensued, and words soon led to blows, and in a short time a general riot was raging on the upper deck. Col. Baker, of the 4th Regiment of Illinois Volunteers, encamped about half a mile from the boat, determined to tender his services to quell the riot. About sunset he ordered out Companies A and G for that purpose-the former commanded by Captain Roberts, of Springfield, Ill., and the latter by Capt. Jones, of Tazewell county. While the companies were forming, a funeral escort, belonging to Company C, of Macon, Georgia, commanded by Captain Pugh, were returning from the grave. Colonel Baker book the command of this small squad, and hurried to the boat. As he approached, the Colonel of the Georgia Regiment asked his assistance in quelling the riot. Col. Baker, at the head of his 20 men, pressed upon the boat, and was at once attacked by the rioters, who were driven back for a while, the Colonel, with his sword, defending himself bravely against the bayonets of several for a few minutes; but he fell as dead, having received a ball in the back part of his neck.- Capt. Post (Commissary) and Sergeant Oglesby, with their little squad, fought over the body of their Colonel bravely, the first two and six of the privates receiving wounds-two mortal. By this time Capt. Roberts arrived with his company. He saw the situation of Col. Baker and his little band overpowered, and rushed to their relief. But in attempting to ascend the stairs leading to the upper deck, he received a bayonet in his neck, it having passed under the skin from the side of his neck to the back, about three inches. Seeing it was impossible to ascend the stairs, so strongly fortified by the rioters, Capts. Roberts and Jones’ companies retreated, carrying Col. Baker from the boat as dead. The Colonel soon revived. The Illinois companies had no ball cartridge up to this time. Lieut. Moore and Maj. Harris now arrived with the balance of the 4th regiment of Illinois Volunteers, with ball-cartridges; and the riot soon ceasing, the Georgians were disarmed and put under strong guard, and were under guard during the night, and up to the time of the departure of the express. Col. Baker’s wound was not considered mortal, but would require the most skillful surgery. Capt. Roberts’ wound was not considered mortal. Capt. Post was stabbed in the breast-wound not mortal. The wounds of the seven others of Company C, not given in detail, but two of them were considered mortally wounded. On the morning of the 1st inst. About thirty of the wounded (some mortally) were laying upon the boat and shore, and it was generally believed that the dead (at least eight or ten) had been thrown overboard. It is said the Colonel of the Georgia Regiment shot several of his own men, ringleaders in the riot. The Captain of the Georgia company, while resisting Col. Baker and his twenty brave volunteers, was knocked down with a butt of a musket, and thus disabled in urging on his men. No one of companies A and G were hurt, except Capt. Roberts. On the morning of the 21st ultimo, the boilers of the steamer Enterprise, burst as she was leaving a point on the bank of the Rio Grande, about 45 miles above Reynoso, where she had been lying to during the night. There were at the time almost one hundred and fifty persons on board, five of whom were instantly killed and several wounded. The Picayune has the following list of the killed and wounded, furnished by a pilor of the Enterprise to one of the editors: Killed.-Enoch Tucker, A. Roswell, Tenn; Mr. Seaps. Texas; Thomas Guafney, N. Y., second cook; and a stranger, name unknown. Badly Wounded.-Lieut. Dearing, of the Louisville Lexicon; William A Crook, C. B. Crook, Tenn.; Capt. Woods, Wm. Grey, Jacob Bowridge, Thomas Eagle, Texas; J. C. Howard, sutler, Baltimore; Joseph Grigsby, Mr. Hickey, sutlers, Louisville Legion; Taber, pilot; Thomas Henepee, Samuel Martin, Patrick Kelly, Frank Tallant, deck hands; F. Clark, mate. Slightly Wounded.-Milton Cunningham, James Wilson, Tenn.; J. Wheeler, J Humrick, Matthew Samson, Christian Coleman, Texas; J. Downing, Mr. Adams, sutlers, Louisville Legion; Edmond Newell, clerk; Capt. Kelsey, Conn; W. Arthines, fireman; Henry A Emmons, mate; Dr. H. S. Tudor. The wounded with the exception of four who went to Camargo, were taken to Reynosa. On the 28th ultimo, it was said that Lieut. Dearing was out of danger and doing well; Patrick Kelly was out of his senses and would probably die. One other man, name not known, was buried at Reynosa the day before. The body of one of those who were blown overboard was picked up on the 27th and buried by some Mexicans at a rancho some miles below Reynosa. Gen. Taylor was still at Camargo on the 27th. He was, as has already been announced, to leave that place for Monterey early in this month. General Twiggs, with his command, had arrived at Camargo from Matamoras, and all the regulars, except one regiment, had left Camargo, following Gen. Worth on the road to Monterey. The 1st and 2d regiments of Ohio Volunteers, the chief part of the Louisville Legion, and the Baltimore Volunteers had also arrived at Camargo. Col. Hays’ regiment of Texas Rangers had arrived at the river San Juan, passed through the towns of San Fernando and China, whihout having met any resistance. It was reported at Camargo that all the Texas regiments, the terms of service of which have or are about to expire, were to be disbanded; but Colonel Hays’ regiment would, it was said, be again mustered into the service for three months. The probability is, from the scarcity of cavalry in Gen. Taylor’s column, that all who are willing to serve three months longer, will be accepted. About 90 volunteers, on the sick list, came on the McKim. Alexander J. Seahorn, or Fulton county, Illinois, a private of one of the Illinois regiments, died on the passage. The Columbus Enquirer of the 2d inst. says: “Capt. Grambling of the Canton Volunteers, Cherokee co., has returned home. We have not understood the cause for his quitting the Army.” ……. [further explaination]… letter dated 11th Aug…speaking of sickness in camp… “Capt. Gambling of the Company from Cherokee, has for some time been very low, and yesterday resigned his honorable post in despair of ever being able again to take command of his company-a loss which, in many respects, would be difficult to supply. He is a man of unaffected piety, and simplicity of manners, and has watched over the morals, as well as military discipline of his men with parental solicitude. They have consequently become conspicuous, in a community where men are cut loose from the restraints of civil life for the purity of their manners, and the sobriety of their lives. He is universally beloved, and when he leaves us, will take with him as kind and heartfelt farewells was were ever offered to an associate in arms.”- Sav. Rep. 22 Sept 1846 From the New Orleans Delta, 12th inst. Head-Quarters 1st Brig., 2d Division, Camp Patterson, Sept. 1st, 1846. Editors of the Delta: Gentlemen-To guard against exaggerated reports of a most painful and and melancholy occurrence, which transpired at this post last evening, and with a view of imparting correct information to those who have friends in either of the regiments interested, I have deemed it the part of prudence to address you the following statement of facts, which can be relied upon as being strictly correct. The steamer Corvette lay at the landing last evening taking in the remaining companies of the Georgia Regiment of Volunteers for Camargo. About half past 8 in the evening, a most disgraceful and violent encounter took place between two companies attached to the Georgia Regiment, on the boat- the Jasper Greens, commanded by Capt. J. McMahon, and Kinesaw Rangers. Melee was kept up for over half an hour between these two companies, in which they generally engaged on both sides, doing all the injury they could with guns, knives and clubs. Gen. Sheilds was absent at Matamoras, which left, Col. E. D. Baker in command of this Brigade. His encampment was immediately opposite the boat, about a third of a mile from the bank of the river. He had just returned with a company of his regiment from the burial of one of their number, and hearing the riot still progressing on the boat, he ordered this company and one other to following to the boat, with a view of quelling it. In his attempting to do so, one of the officers attached to the Georgia companies engaged in the melee, at once attacked him with his sword. They had been engaged but a few moments, when some cowardly villain among the rioters fired a pistol at him, which passed through the thick part of his neck from behind into his mouth, knocking out one of his teeth. Such is the report to me this morning, from the Assistant Surgeon of his regiment. The wound is not this morning considered mortal, although last evening I did not suppose he would be alive at this time. He is more comfortable than could be expected, and we now entertain no doubt but what he will recover. In addition to Col. Baker, Capt. Roberts was slightly wounded by a pistol shot. Capt. Post, Acting Commissary, slightly. Sergeant Helm, of Company C, badly wounded-a ball passing directly thro’ his body. Corporal Ursary, very slightly.-Private Dillon mortally wounded with a bayonet-he probably will not live the day out.-Privates H. Martin, Stewart, Shepherd, and Lee, all slightly wounded. This constitutes, as far as can be ascertained, all who were wounded in the 3d Regiment of Illinois Volunteers, and who acted under the command of Col. Baker, in the effort to suppress this disgraceful and unpardonable riot. How many were killed and wounded among the two companies who were engaged in the riot on the Corvette, I cannot ascertain with sufficient certainty to venture any statements. But one body has as yet been seen by me, and several are said to have floated down the river, that were knocked overboard during the fight. The cause of it was easily ascertained; whiskey was at the bottom of the whole of it. A meeting of the field and staff officers of the two Illinois regiments, and one Indiana regiment, who also had some men on the ground, has been called, to meet at these quarters this morning at 7 o’clock, when, without doubt, a court of inquiry will be organized, and a rigid investigation be had. The boat has been detained with the Georgians on board, and will remain here until the investigation is over, and the course to be pursued with the rioters determined upon. A strict guard was kept up during the night, although some of the rioters escaped previous to the guard being stationed. Yours, with regard, D. P.S.-I open this to say that it has just been reported to me that the man who shot Col. Baker has been discovered, and that the commanding officer of the Georgia Regiment stands ready to surrender him. THE GEORGIA REGIMENT We have nothing of importance from the Georgia Regiment since our last. For further particulars of the difficulty between the Jasper Greens, Capt. McMahon, and the Kennesaw Rangers, Capt. Nelson, our readers are referred to the letter in another column copied from the New Orleans Delta, of the 12th inst. The Georgian of Friday last, upon the authority of a letter received in that city, contradicts the report which found its way into the Columbus Enquirer and other papers of the death of Capt. McMahon. It states that Capt. McM. Received a bayonet wound in the mouth, but that it was not considered serious. Corporal Wheelan of the Greens was killed in the fray. 29th Nov 1846 The Savannah Republican of the 26th instant says: “Brevet Second Lieutenant Thos. R. McConnell, of Liberty county, who graduated at West Point this season, has been ordered to the 3d infantry now in Mexico. He left in the cars last event for the seat of the war. He is a gallant Georgian, and we with him good luck and laurels in abundance.” 20th Oct 1846 FANNIN AVENGERS.-It falls to our painful lot to record three more deaths in this company-citizens of this county, viz: James A. Green, H. F. White, and Frederick Dickins, in al [all] fourteen. The last accounts represent some two or three more lying very low.-Griffin Whig. 5 Jan 1847 DEATH OF CAPTAIN HOLMES. [Capt. Isaac Holmes, Macon Guards] The lamented death at Monterey on the 6th ultimo, of this chivalric soldier and estimable gentleman, has called forth more than the usual tributes of respect, not only in this city, but in other communities of the State that sent him forth, but all their eulogies are more than deserved by the lofty characteristics, nice honor and manly virtues of the gallant dead. The news of his death, will product throughout the State wherever he was known, as it has here, the deepest emotions of sorrow. No man while living, had a larger circle of devoted friends, and few have died more deeply lamented. His loss will be felt and deplored, not less by this companions in arms than by the State generally. All that knew him will say of him as it was said of “Earl Walter” “Rest him God, A braver never to battle trod.” ______ We regret to learn of the death of J. S. Dismukes, 2d Lieutenant of the Crawford Guards. The service has lost in him a clever man, and one who has shown that he possessed the elements of an excellent officer.-Columbus Times. 12 Jan 1847 The remains of Capt. Holmes were to leave Monterey on the 9th, in the charge of a friend. It is impossible to say when they will reach here, but we shall be duly advised of the progress, and give timely notice. It is contemplated to celebrate the funeral obsequies by a military and civic procession, and our citizens would be much gratified, could the several Volunteer Companies of the State make it convenient to unite with them on the occasion.-Macon Messenger. ___________ The Columbus Enquirer announces, upon the authority of letters received in that city, the death of Fleming G. Davis and Alexander Scott, of the Georgia Light Infantry. Mr. D. was from Columbus, and Mr. S. from Harris county. ___________ HONOR THE BRAVE. The sad relicts of the brave officers and men who have fallen in the service of the country in Mexico, have been received with the profoundest demonstrations of respect throughout the country. In Columbus, Montgomery, Mobile and New Orleans we notice that preparations are in progress to receive the remains of the lamented HOLMES and other brave officers and men whose remains have been brought back for interment to the land of their birth with the most distinguished honors. From the Evening Mercury of Thursday last, we clip the following: “Guns were fired from the Place d’ Armes and from Lafayette square at intervals during the forenoon, and the flags at public places were at half mast, in token of respect to the memories of the brave soldiers whose mortal remains arrived here last evening, viz.-Col. Watson, Baltimore Regiment; Captain Isaac Holmes, Georgia Regiment; Captain Ridgely, Flying Artillery; Capt. Gillespie, Texas Regiment; Lieut. Graham, 4th Infantry; Messrs. Thomas and Pierce, Texas Rangers. …[Article continues]” ________ DEATH OF CAPTAIN HOLMES. The late arrivals from Mexico bring us the painful intelligence of the death of Isaac Holmes, Captain of the “Macon Guards,” of the Georgia Regiment. It is no newspaper common-place, in the writer to say, that this intelligence smote upon his heart with a deep and chilling force. Our association with Captain Holmes had taught us to respect his high and honorable nature, to admire the evenness and amiability of his temper and the urbanity of his manners; to love him as one who was “every inch a soldier,” and of whom it is no disparagement of his surviving brother officers to say, he was the best informed officer in the Regimental line. Death could scarcely have lighted in the whole Regiment, upon a man, who will create so great a void, in the hearts of his friends, and so terrible a one in the domestic circle of which he was the light, the stay and the happiness. And it is here, that the heart is most wrung! For who can tell what sacrifices to patriotism the loved ones, the devoted wife and children of Captain Holmes, have made to this country! Is not the offering too great for a single family to bear! Let the public, so far as it is possible, break the force of this stunning blow, which, while it lacerates hearts and causes moral wounds which are irreparable, strikes down the support and protector of a helpless circle. We regret to hear that Captain Holmes was poor. He has nobly given to the country, what was so much necessary to his family-his life. To this extent, at least, let the country repair the loss. The wife and children of the deceased soldier are the children of the Republic-let them be so regarded. And we call upon our brethren of the press-we appeal to their generous sympathies, to raise their voices upon this subject, in behalf of an adequate provision from the public treasury, either of the General Government of the U. S., or of the State of Georgia, for this noble object. The remains of Captain Holmes, under the sacred charge of Mr. George Robinson, the devoted friend of the deceased, are on their way to the United States. They will pass through our city, where arrangements are already made to pay suitable honors to the memory of the gallant dead.-Columbus Times. 19 Jan 1847 The sad relicts of the lamented HOLMES, whose death at Monterey it was our painful duty some time since to announce, reached the city yesterday at one o’clock, by the southern train of cars, in charge of Mr. GEORGE ROBINSON, the friend who accompanied them from the Army. A committee from the Columbus City Light Guards, the Masonic and Odd Fellows Lodges of that city, the Lodge at Thomaston, and a committee of gentlemen from this city who went up in the nine o’clock train to meet them. They were met at the Depot by the Macon Volunteers, Lieut. CONNER, the Floyd Rifles, Lieut. DENTON, who, together with a numerous concourse of citizens, followed the body in mournful procession to the late residence of the deceased, where it will remain until 11 o’clock this morning. The funeral will take place on Thursday at 12 o’clock from the City Hall. [See also article OBSEQUIES. which is a formal notice & diagram of the arrangements for paying last tribute of respect.] 26 Jan 1847 HONORS TO THE DEAD. In pursuance of previous arrangements, the remains of the gallant HOLMES, were at 12 o’clock on Thursday last, borne form the City Hall on a superbly finished car, drawn by four black horses, to their final resting place at Rose Hill Cemetery. Seldom have we witnessed a scene more intensely solemn than the ceremonies of Thursday last. His stricken Companion was present, to mourn her husband’s death; and while, pale and weeping, she joined the procession, the deep sympathy of the large crowd around, was visible in the tearful eyes and sorrowful faces of many who, schooled in the rough scenes of life and the world, rarely exhibit such emotions of sorrow. The procession, and pomp of military display, while they were most grateful to perceive, showed that the memory of HOLMES was cherished in every circle with expressions of feeling and homage, only paid to those who dare to do and die in the service of their country. The procession under the direction of Geo. M. Logan as Principal, and Thos. A. Brown, Alex. Scott, T. R. Bloom, and Jas. A. Raiston, Esqrs., as Assistant Marshals, was formed in from of the City Hall, and marched to the grave in the following order: [see diagram-omitted] At the Cemetery, after a short but appropriate prayer by the Rev. Mr. Bragg, and the honors of the Military and Civil Societies were ended, all that was earthly of poor HOLMES, was consigned to the tomb. His inanimate dust cannot be raised or revivified by its interment in his native soil, or by any thing that we can say, but the fact will afford inestimable consolation to this bereaved family, and this other numerous relatives and friends, while to his townsmen, the recollection of his devoted patriotism will shine out from Rose Hill, like some bright flame, burning upon the altar of a ruined temple. Peace to his ashes-honor to his memory! HONORS TO CAPT. HOLMES. The remains of that excellent man and gallant citizen soldier-Capt. Isaac Holmes-were received with appropriate funeral honors by the military and civic associations, and by the citizens generally, of Columbus, on Friday last. ……[see article for details] …While it was not Capt. Holmes privilege to have died in the field with his “back to the field and his feet to the foe”-he yet, died for the country-a soldier’s death. He died in the harness, stricken down by climate and disease, while anxiously waiting for the bugle blast to summon him in action, to win the trophies of a profession which he loved, and was born to adorn…. [article continues] 2 Feb 1847 FROM VICTORIA. ……… Maj. Williams, of the Georgia Regiment, is acting Governor of the town, and affairs go on quite smoothly. ……. 9 Feb 1847 At a meeting of the Officers of the Georgia Regiment held at Camp Allen, near Monterey, Mexico, on the 13th day of December, 1846, Col. Jackson was called to the chair, and Lieut. Kellogg requested to act as Secretary. It was then on motion of Major Williams. … [Resolutions on the death of Captain Holmes of the Macon Guards]… 9 Mar 1847 Among the appointments recently made by the President, in the new Regiment authorized by Congress, we notice the names of the following gentlemen from Georgia, viz: JOHN JONES and JNO. B. CAMBELL, to be Captains of Infantry. JAMES M. DYE, to be first Lieutenant and DANIEL KIRKPATRICK, to be second Lieutenant of Infantry, and LEONIDAS MCINTOSH first and ROBERT FORSYTH, second Lieutenant in the new regiment of Vounteers, to be commanded by Col. T. P. ANDREWS, of the regular service. 28 Mar 1847 ARMY APPOINTMENTS. The following is a complete list of the appointments, so far as published, recently made by Mr. Polk from the State of Georgia, viz: Colonel-Robert M Echols Captians-John A Jones, John B Campbell, Walter Ector and Alexander Scott 1st Lieutenants-L McIntosh, D. L. Clinch, Jr., J. H. Dyer and Joseph A White 2d Lieutenants-S. H. Crump, O. H. Prince, E. E. Crocker, J. G. Mangham, G. G. Wilde, Robert C. Forsyth, and Daniel Kirkpatrick. Surgeon-John T. Lamar. _________ THE GEORGIA REGIMENT. We are indebted to some unknown friend in the Army for a copy of the Tampico Sentinel of the 24th ult. The following is the present organization of the Georgia Regiment as published in the Sentinel of that date: H. R. Jackson, Colonel; T. T. Redd, Lieut. Colonel; C. J. Williams, Major. Company A: J. S. Calhoun, Captain; E. R. Goulding, 1st Lieutenant; H. C. Anderson, 2d do; J. Kellogg, 2d 2d do. [Georgia Light Infantry, organized at Columbus] Company B: J. W. Dill, Captain; John Phinizy, 1st Lieut; A. H. McClaws, 2d; W Phillip 2d 2d do. [Richmond Blues, organized at Augusta] Company C: E. L. Shelton, 1st Lieutenant Commanding; E. S. Rogers, 2d do; W. D. Griffin, 2d 2d do. [Macon Guards, organized at Macon] Company D: J. E. Davis, Captain; R. Ellis, 2d 2d Lieutenant. [Columbus Guards] Company E: J. A. Jones, Captain; A. Sands, 2d 2d Lieutenant. Company F: Geo Corlett, Lieutenant Commanding; D. O. Conner 2d do; J. Devaney, 2d 2d do. Company G: S. Turner, Capt.; O. C. Horne, 1st Lieutenant; J. Hunter, 2d do. Company H: A. Nelson, Captain; L. W. Walton, 1st Lieutenant; W. J. Manahan 2d do; J. H. Winter?, 2d 2d do. [organized at Marietta] Company I: H. J. Sargent, Captain; G. B. D. Alexander, 1st Lieutenant; H. B. Holliday, 2d do; J. Thompson, 2d 2d do. [Fannin Avengers, organized at Griffin] Company K: D. H. Bird, Captain; A. Keith, 1st Lieutenant; W. F. Mullins, 2d do; Z. Lawton, 2d 2d do. C. P. Harvey, 1st Lieut. Com. D. Adjutant. [Note: Company I: H. J. Sargent= Harrison J. Sargent. See The Georgia Telegraph 20 July 1847-nominations for candidates for Senate: Monroe and Pike.-In this Senatorial District… Capt. Harrison J. Sargent, late of the Georgia Regiment of Volunteers, is the Whig candidate…] ARMY GENERAL ORDERS [excerpts only] An Order has been issued from the War Department by the Adjutant General defining the organization of the 10 new Regiments authorized by the Act passed at the late session of Congress. … Thirteenth Regiment of Infantry-1 company from Virginia, 4 companies from Georgia, 4 from Alabama, and 1 from Florida-Col. Robert M. Echols-Head quarters at New Orleans. … The Regiment of Volunteers, under Col. T. P. Andrews, composed of 2 companies from Pennsylvania, 3 from Maryland, 2 from Virginia, 4 from Georgia, 1 from Kentucky, and 1 from Mississippi will have its Headquarters for the present at Washington, D. C. … 6 April 1847 ARMY APPOINTMENTS. Among the recent appointments of Officers in the new Regiments authorized by Congress, we find in the Washington Union of the 31st ult., the names of the following gentlemen from this state. [Georgia] John Wofford, to be a Captain. Ely H. Howell, to be a First Lieutenant. Nathaniel Grant, to be a Second Lieutenant. William D. Gray, to be a Second Lieutenant. We understand, says the Union of the same day, that the appointments of the following named gentlemen have been laid over at the War Department, for some weeks, in consequence of their respective places of residence being unknown. Should this notice meet the eye, or come to the knowledge of any of the persons concerned (or of their friends) they are requested to communicate the desired information to the Adjutant General of the Army, Washington, D. C., without delay. Major Ralph G. Norvell, 16th infantry, of Indiana Major James Eagan, 12th infantry, of Missouri. Capt. Robert G. Beale, 14th infantry, of Louisiana. First Lieut. A. G. Eastman, 15th infantry, of Michigan. Second Lieut. Richard Eastin, 14th infantry, of Louisiana. Second Lieut. Ormsly Blanding, 12th infantry, of South Carolina. Second Lieut. E. E. Crocker, 13th infantry, of Georgia. _________ HO! FOR MEXICO We notice that a recruiting office has been opened in our city [Macon, GA], by Lieut. J. A. White, of Capt. Alexander Scott’s company; being one of the four companies to be raised in Georgia, constituting a part of the 13th Regiment of Infantry. These companies are to be recruited forthwith, according to the order of the War Department; and if their services are to be made available in the present campaign with the enemy in the field, they must be organized with the least possible delay. The quota assigned to Georgia is four companies. New York is filling up her companies rapidly. Maryland has already sent forth one company and others are in readiness. Virginia, North and South Carolina, and Alabama are moving, and the companies required of them will be promptly supplied. Georgia must not then be a laggard, and slow to respond to the cause of our country. She has already done nobly; and her gallant sons have in all probability ere this, achieved for themselves & their country imperishable fame. They need assistance. Every consideration of patriotism, of honor, of country, and of duty calls upon us either to assist them, if our aid be required, or to share with them the triumph and glory which are yet in reserve for the American arms We confidently entertain the hope, that the four companies which are to be a constituent part of the 13th Regiment, will be among the first in the field. The recruiting service gets along admirably in Savannah and Augusta, and we have no doubt, that Central Georgia will, with equal alacrity and patriotism, meet the call that is made upon her. Aside from these promptings, which should influence every chivalric and patriotic bosom the terms of the recruiting service, prudentially considered, are liberal and advantageous.-The pay is sufficient for all necessary wants; clothing and subsistence ample, and of the best quality, and a comfortable provision for a rainy day, when discharged from service. Let then our enterprising, spirited, and patriotic young men respond with promptness to the call of their country, and by their devotion to her service, prove that they have inherited the spirit of their ancestry and are worthy the birthright of FREEMEN. 13 Apr 1847 WEST POINT GRADUATES. The following is a list of West Point graduates at present in command of our volunteer forces in Mexico. … 11. Major Good Bryan, of Georgia regiment graduated in 1834. … UNITED STATES ARMY [Recruiting office ad-gives rates of pay, bounties, etc.] 18 Apr 1847 CAPT. SCOTT’S COMPANY. This company of Volunteers for Mexico, is, we are glad to announce, filling up rapidly.-It now numbers thirty-six and the full compliment will doubtless be secured in a few days. The recruits are mostly steady, manly looking men, chiefly from the country and from rural pursuits, and we doubt not, will make as good soldiers as any in the service. By an advertisement in another column, it will be seen that there is yet a chance, if application is made soon, for a few more gallant young men to enroll their names in the army of the Republic. _______ CAPT. CAMPBELL’S COMPANY. The Company of Volunteers for the United States Service, says the Constitutionalist of Wednesday last, which Capt. John B. Campbell has been recruiting at the Rendezvous in this city, is now complete-it numbers eighty six rank and file. We understand that Capt. C. has received orders from Col. Echols who will command the Regiment of which it will form a part, to proceed forthwith via Charleston to New Orleans, and that he will leave in the cars tomorrow morning, with his company. Another Company has been raised in the Counties of Scriven and Jefferson, have elected their officers and sent on their application to be taken into the service. S. A. H. Jones has been chosen Captain, W. F. Leon, 1st Lieut.; ----- Rudesil, 2d Lieut; and -------Crafton, brev. 2d Lieut. [notice] Recruiting Rendezvous 13th U. S. Infantry, Macon, 14th April 1847, Proposals in writing will be received at my office for furnishing the Recruits at the rendezvous with the necessary subsistence: the ration to consist of one and a quarter lbs. Fresh Beef, or three-quarters lb. Salt Pork or Bacon, eighteen ounces Bread, or one and a quarter lbs. Corn Meal, and at the rate of eight quarts Beans or ten lbs Rice, six lbs of Coffee, twelve lbs Sugar, four quarts Vinegar, one and a half pounds of Tallow or one pound Sperm Candles, four lbs Soap, and two quarts Salt to every one hundred rations, or the contractor shall furnish the men with good and wholesome Board and Lodging, at the option of the recruiting officer. JOSEPH A WHITE, 1st Lieut. 13th Infanty. April 29 20 2t 27th Apr 1847 CAPT. SCOTT’S COMPANY. This worthy officer, we are pleased to learn, has succeeded already in recruiting more than half of his compliment of men. The recruits are of the best and most effective kind, ad as we have said before, this company will not be surpassed by any in the service. Such as are desirous of entering the Army and sharing in part the laurels yet to be won by our soldiers in Mexico, would do well to make application as early as may be practicable, at the Rendezvous in this city [Macon, GA], as the number required by Captain Scott, will doubtless be made up in a very few days. 27th Apr 1847 [letter from Capt. Calhoun of the Georgia Regiment, Alvarado, Apr 3d 1847] 4 May 1847 CALL ON GEORGIA The Milledgeville papers of last week contain an order of Gov. Crawford, announcing a requisition from the President for a Battalion (five companies) of Infantry and a company of Mounted Volunteers. Gov. Crawford appeals therein to the patriotism of the people of Georgia to respond thereto, and announces that “Companies, when organized for the proposed service, will report directly to Head Quarters, to the end that they may be forthwith ordered to the general rendezvous, inspected, and mustered into the service of the U. States.” Columbus is designated as the place of rendezvous. Here is a fine opportunity for a summer’s excursion to the Halls of Montezumas. Who will be the first to raise a company of Volunteers in Macon for it? 18 May 1847 SOUTH-WESTERN VOLUNTEERS. At an election held on the 10th inst. for officers of this company, says the Albany Courier of Saturday, Thomas Walker was elected Captain, Wm. H . Campbell 1st Lieutenant, Wm. H. Wood, 2d Lieutenant. The election of the other officers was deferred. There appeared to be some dissatisfaction at the result; but we are happy to state that it has been removed, and peace and harmony restored. Their numbers are still increasing; and it is thought that the Company will be ready, shortly, to report themselves. 25 May 1847 THE MACON GUARDS From the intelligence given in another column, it will be seen that in a few days we may expect to have with us the remnant of this gallant corps, which nearly a year ago, with the lamented HOLMES at its head, left their homes, and all the sweet charities and endearments of social life to protect the rights of their country, and the honor of her flag in a foreign land,--The fortune of war denied them, the high privilege of sharing as full as some of their compatriots, the honors of the battle field, in the brilliant campaign in which they have been engaged; yet their services and chivalry are none the less honorable to the State. For one we would be ashamed, should our citizens fail on the return of these gallant men, to offer them becoming marks of remembrance and esteem. Officers and privates, every man among them deserves, and should receive on their return to their homes, a token of the public respect and good will. ____ We learn from the Griffin Jeffersonian of Wednesday last, that Captain Ector’s company is now full, and will start in a short time for the Seat of War. ____ DISCHARGED VOLUNTEERS. Three Tennessee, two Illinois, one Georgia, one Alabama Regiment, and Capt. Williams’ Kentucky Company, left Jalappa on the 8th inst. on their way home. A friend in this city, has kindly furnished us with a copy of the following general order issued at Jalappa on the 5th inst. which, at the present moment, will, no doubt be perused with great interest by those having friends in the Georgia Regiment. HEAD QUARTERS OF THE ARMY. Jalapa, May 5th, 1847. ORDERS, No 17. In accordance with orders from the Headquarters of the Army, the Tennessee Cavalry, the 1st and 2d Tennessee Regiments, the 3d and 4th Illinois, the Georgia and Alabama regiments of Infantry, and Capt. Williams’ Company of Kentucky Volunteers, will be held in readiness to march to Vera Cruz, thence to embark for New Orleans, where they will be severally and honorably mustered out of the service of the United States, and paid off by the proper officers on duty there. To facilitate the march, Col, Campbell, with the regiment of Tennessee horse, the 1st and 2d Tennessee Infantry, and the company of Kentucky Volunteers, will march tomorrow morning, the 6th inst. The 2d and 4th Illinois regiments, under Col, Forman, will march tomorrow at 2 P.M. The Georgia and Alabama regiments, under Col. Jackson will march on the morning of the 7th inst. The troops will march with their arms, ten rounds ammunition, and their personal effects, and will turn in at this place all tents, and such other articles of camp equipage, as may not be indispensable on the return march. Each man will take in his haversack hard bread for four days, and Bacon for two days. The Brigade Commissaries will obtain from the Chief Commissary, money to purchase fresh beef, on the road, for two days. The Quartermasters of the command will make the proper requisitions on the Acting quartermaster General for the necessary requisitions. In promulgating this order for these gallant regiments to return to the U. States, the Major General, while he regrets that the term of their service will not afford another opportunity for these troops to gather additional fame in the future events of this already brilliant campaign, cannot forget that the recollections of a glorious past will be carried to their homes. The services of the twelve month’s Volunteers will always be perpetuated in their country’s history with the remembrances of Monterey, Buena Vista, Vera Cruz and Sierra Gorda. The Major General avails himself, on this occasion, to take leave of the 1st and 2nd Pennsylvania, the South Carolina and the New York Volunteers, and to tender his thanks to Brigadier General (now Major General) Quitman, and them, for their obedience to orders, attention to duty, and their faithful, ready and cheerful support under all emergencies since they have been under his command, and he assures these fine corps, and their gallant and accomplished commander, that he will always be happy to meet, and to serve with them. By order of Major General Patterson. (signed) Wm. H. French, Acting Asst. Adjt General. … [article continues] 1 June 1847 THE GEORGIA REGIMENT The Georgia, Alabama, and a part of one of the Illinois Regiments arrived at new Orleans on the 26th ult., on the barque John Odlin, schooners Harry F. Lutterlock?, Ozenola? And steamer Gen’l Pike, from Vera Cruz. [indistinct type] VOLUNTEERS FOR MEXICO. Gen. Charles H. Nelson, says the Dahlonega Wachman of Thursday last, is now at Auraria, our neighboring village, beating up volunteers for the Mexican war. His well established military fame acquired in several campaigns in Florida, we doubt not, will be a sufficient guarantee that those who may desire to enter the service in the defense of their Country’s rights, will be led by a gallant as well as a brave champion. We therefore hope the young men of our mountain region will flock to his standard and fill up his company immediately. 8 June 1847 We regret to learn that the departure of Captain Scott’s company has been delayed in consequence of the severe indisposition of the Captain, and his only officer, Lieut. White.-The company have been in camp for some days are a well drilled and fine body of men. The ranks are not yet filled, and a few more recruits are wanted. As soon as the officers have recovered, and we are happy to say they are convalescent, the company will be put en route for Mexico. THE GEORGIA REGIMENT. Col. Jackson passed through this city on Friday last, on his way to his home in Savannah. The numerous friends of this gentleman will be glad to hear that he returns to his native State in fine health. Lieuts. O’Conner and Delany of the Irish Jasper Greens, accompanied by some four or five men, passed through this city on their way to Savannah, on Sunday. Capt. Shelton’s company, the Macon Guards, we understand are expected to reach their homes in this city [Macon, Ga], this day or tomorrow. FOR MEXICO. Capt. Ector’s Company, numbering one hundred and ten men, rank and file, arrived in this city [Macon, Ga] by the southern train of cars, on Friday last, on their way to Fort Moultrie near Charleston, where they will embark for the seat of war. Capt. Ector’s Company are as fine a looking set of men as every shouldered a gun, recruited principally in Merriwether [sic], Harris and Troup counties. We wish them, what they are sure to have, if they get a chance to show themselves-a brilliant campaign. 8 June 1847 ARMY APPOINTMENTS. B. F. McDonald, of this State [Georgia], who was wounded at Vera Cruz has, we learn from the Union, received the appointment of 2d Lieut. In the third Regiment of Artillery to date from 23d ult. … [article continues] 15 June 1847 COMPLIMENTARY DINNER TO THE MACON GUARDS. We are glad to notice that preparations are on foot to give these noble fellows a public Dinner on Saturday: This is as it should be.-These volunteers deserve such an expression of public favor. Let it be as generous and ample of the gallant recipients have shown themselves ready and willing to uphold the reputation of the State, and the honor of their country’s flag in a foreign land. COMPLIMENTARY DINNER TO VOLUNTEERS. After a company muster, under the command of Captain Joseph Johnson, on the 5th inst., there was a general meeting of the citizens of Macon and Houston counties, for the purpose of giving a welcome home to the Volunteers. The meeting was composed of the most substantial yeomanry of the county-simple in its proceedings-manifesting plain and heartfelt gratitude to the noble boys. Upon motion, Ichabod Davis, Esq. Was unanimously called to the Chair, and Maj. Cicero H. Young, requested to act as Secretary. After some preliminary remarks by request of the Chairman, James McCoun Tilford, Esq. offered the following resolutions: 1st. That we deem it our duty to give a complimentary Dinner to the citizen soldiers of Macon County, who volunteered and were honorably discharged from faithful service in the existing war. 2d. That we believe the aforesaid Volunteers have nobly discharged their duty in connexion [sic] with their brother soldiers from other counties in the State, whenever circumstances required a manifestation in opposition to a merciless and vindictive foe. 3d. That Captain Turner and his portion of the Company from Sumter and other counties, be specially invited to participate in the festivities of our approaching welcome to the Volunteers and that this invitation be extended to the citizens of the State generally. 4th. That a Committee of thirteen be appointed by the Chairman to make suitable arrangements for the time and place of this public festivity of grateful citizens on the part of republican citizens. The foregoing resolutions being unanimously adopted, the Chairman appointed the following Committee, viz: E. H. Adams, Esq., Dr. T. L. Rives, Wm. J. Tilman, Esq., J. W. Horne, Esq., Davis Gammage, Rev. Jno. McKenzie, Jno. C. Rodgers, Willis Beddingfield, Capt. Jos. Johnson, Wm. Snowden, Esq., Shadrack Felton, John Jones and Wm. Felton, and upon motion, the Chairman was added to the Committee. The Committee having retired a few minutes, returned and made the following reports, which was unanimously adopted: 1st. That a Free Dinner be given on Saturday, the 3d of July next, at or near the residence of Davis Gammage, in the vicinity of Horse Head, P.O. 2d. That the Rev. John McKenzie, be requested to act as Chaplain. 3d. That Maj. Cicero H. Young, read the Declaration of Independence. 4th. That J. McCoun Tilford, Esq., deliver an address. 5th. That J. W. Horne and Wm. J. Tilman, Esqs, and Dr. T. L. Rives, act as a Committee of Invitation. The meeting then adjourned with the determination that no political differences should marr [sic] the anticipated festivities; and with the resolution that the Georgia Telegraph, and Journal and Messenger, be requested to publish these proceedings. Ichabod Davis, Chairman. Cicero H. Young, Chairman. 22 June 1847 DINNER TO THE MACON GUARDS. The dinner given by the citizens in honor of the returned volunteers came off on Saturday last at camp Oglethorpe, near this city. [Macon GA] They were received by the Macon Volunteers and Floyd Rifles at the Court House Square, and from whence they were escorted through the principal streets to the camp ground. Samuel R. Blake? [Blare?], Esq, made a short but very appropriate address to the volunteers, on their arrival at the camp, to which G. A. Thigpen, Esq., of the Guards responded. The hosts and their guests together then partook of an excellent collation prepared for the occasion, at which, we understand, all enjoyed themselves fully. 6 July 1847 The Augusta Constitutionalist of the 30th ult. contains a letter from an officer of the Richmond Volunteers, dated at Matamoros, June 14th, which states that the two companies were twenty-nine days on their passage out, but enjoyed good health. He says, “this much is very certain, that Gen. Taylor cannot advance on San Luis Potosi, until he is re- inforced-which from the present prospects, will take till fall.” The climate is reported to be very fine, and the men are all very healthy. Letters intended for them should be directed, after giving the name, 13th Infantry, U. S. A., Gen. Taylor’s Division. 27 July 1847 Another Requisition on Georgia. The Milledgeville papers of last week contained another order of the Governor, for a Battalion of mounted men from this State, to serve in the Mexican campaign. VOLUNTEERS FOR MEXICO. A company of Infantry from Cass [county, GA], under command of Capt. W. B. Grant, (says the Muscogee Democrat of Thursday last,) arrived in that city [Columbus, GA] on Friday last, and has been mustered into service. If this company is filled up, as it will be, probably in a few days, it will make the 3d company, only, of Infantry, as Capt. C. H. Nelson, we understand, will mount his men and attach himself to the new Horse battalion. The same paper [Muscogee Democrat] says, Lieutenant Goulding has a good prospect of speedily raising a company of mounted men, under the last requisition for a battalion of such troops-having already enrolled a considerable number of names, and engaged an ample supply of horses for the service. The latter being provided, there can be no doubt but that the requisite quota of dragoons can be easily raised for at least one company from this place and immediate vicinity. Another Company.-The Democrat adds “just as our paper was going to press, a Handbill was shown us, signed by C. P. Hervey, late Adjutant of the Georgia Regiment, F. M. Levison and A. Iverson, Jr. calling for Volunteers to form the 5th company (supposing Gen. Nelson’s will be the 4th) of the new Infantry Battalion now being made up from Georgia. Adj. Hervey is an accomplished officer, whose military experience and skill will be the best guarantee of his fitness for the command of the new Company proposed to be raised to complete the Battalion. Success attend him and his associates. 17 Aug 1848 Appointments of Georgians. We recognise [sic] in the Army appointments published in the Union of Monday last, the following Georgians. Duncan L. Clinch, Jr., to be Captain of company D, in the thirteenth regiment of Infantry, July 30, 1847; vice Captain Alex. Scott, resigned. Cadet Julian McAllister to be Second Lieutenant in company B, second regiment of Artillery, July 1st , 1847. Smyth M. Miles to be Assistant Surgeon, August 4th, 1847; vice E. N. Miller, resigned. 7th Sept 1847 THE BATTALLION OF GEORGIA MOUNTED VOLUNTEERS. The Columbus Enquirer, of last Tuesday, says the Battallion [sic] has six companies, and were mustered in as follows: 1st. Captain E. R. Goulding; 1st. Lieut. B. A. Hoxey, 2d Lieuts. J. O. T. Reider and L. W. Chandler. Sergeants- Younge, Burnett, Ivey and Duke. Corporals-Toorane, Robinson, Law and Logan. 2d. Capt. H. Kendall; 1st. Lieutenant, W. A. Renfroe; 2d Lieutenants, D. Boothe and C. B. Baker. Sergents-Smith, Collier, Parker and Roquemore. Corporals-Ship, Poesy, Moore and Calhoun. 3d. Captain, C. H. Nelson; 1st Lieutenant, Isaac Walling, 2d Lieutenants, J. C. Davis, J. W. Anderson. Sergents- Allen, Gray, Crombie, Humphries. Corporals-Miles, Fletcher, Chambers and Nix. 4th. Captain, C. A. Hamilton; 1st Lieutenant, John C. Hately; 2d Lieuts. Seth Jenkins, Joseph Richardson. Sergents-Forsyth, Owens, Drommonds, Jolly. Corporals-Frost, Ragan, Luke, Frost. 5th. Captain, Wm. T. Wofford, 1st Lieut. W. W. Rich; 2d Leiutenants, W. E. Curtis and Reuben Conner. Sergeants- Rhodes, Mann, Sarton, Evans. Corporals-Goodwin, Thompson, Sterling, Knowles. 6th. Captain, W. D. Fulton; 1st Lieutenant, Thomas Berry; 2d Lieuts. , William Cooper, James H. Hill. Sergeants- Austin, Boyle, Sumner, Burnet. Corporals-Cown, Harlow. It is understood that two of the Companies will leave to- morrow, and before the end of the week the remaining companies, with the exception of one, will be en route for the seat of the war. The energetic character of the Captain whose company will not be ready to march during the present week, is a guaranty that it will follow at an early date. Capt. J. S. Calhoun has received the appointment of Lieutenant-Colonel of the Battallion, and his Staff appointments as follows: Lieut. Hately, Adjutant; Lieut. Berry, Quarter Master; Allen Lee, Sergeant Major; John E. Jones, Quarter Master Sergeant. [Note that previous articles indicate the companies were raised at different points around the state with Columbus, Ga as the point of rendezvous for mustering into service.] 2 Nov 1847 DEPARTURE OF TROOPS:--The Mobile Advertiser of the 23d ult. says: A portion of the Georgia Battalion of Cavalry, numbering 48 men, with their horses, &c, under command of Capt. Goulding-embarked for Vera Cruz yesterday, on board of the U. S. steamer A. R. Hetzel. MORE VOLUNTEERS. The fifth company, which fills the requisition on this State [Georgia] for an Infantry Battalion, was mustered into service on yesterday morning. It numbered about 70 men under the command of Capt. James H. Foster, to whose patriotic exertions, aided by the efforts of Lieutenants Holden, Phillips and Welles, our State is indebted for the completion of the Battalion.-Columbus Enquirer, 26th ult. 9 Nov 1847 Died, In this city [Macon, Ga], on Sunday morning last, E. N. Wood, aged about 28 years. He was a member of the Georgia Regiment, and contracted his disease in Mexico. 12 Nov 1847 Lt. Col. Seymour. This gentleman has accepted the command of the Georgia Infantry Battalion recently tendered him, and will leave this city to-day or to-morrow, to join his Battalion now en route for Mexico.-The appointment of Col. Seymour is one of the very best that has been made in the State. Thoroughly skilled in military matters, watchful, energetic, and brave, we hazard nothing in predicting for his command, a high stand in the army, in any service that may be assigned him. His fellow-citizens, among whom he has so long resided, tendered him yesterday a public dinner, in testimony of their regard and esteem, which he declined for the present, as will be seen by the following correspondence. Col. S. leaves behind him may warm and devoted personal friends, who wish him all honor and promotion in the service upon which he has entered, and who will be rejoiced to welcome his return among them again as early as may comport with the duties of the service, or suit his own inclinations. [Letters follow, dated Macon, Nov. 10 1847 & Macon, Nov 11, 1847, the 2nd declining the invitation until after his return, signed I. G. Seymour] MEXICAN WHIGS.-We notice among the several officers chosen by the present Legislature, “a right smart sprinkling” of Mexican Whigs. Mr. Digby, the worthy Messenger to the House of Representatives, lost an arm in the battle of Buena Vista, and had the honor of serving in Col. Jefferson Davis’ celebrated Rifle Regiment. Mr. Digby though a resident of Randolph county [Georgia], was on a visit to Mississippi, and was impelled by his patriotism, and Mexican Whiggery, to enter the service. Major Charles J. Williams, who served with honor through the entire campaign with the Georgia Regiment, has been chosen Solicitor of the Chattahoochee circuit, and Mr. Weems, the Solicitor of the Northern circuit, was a private in the same Regiment. It is thus apparent that the people are resolved to rward [sic] those who have periled their lives for their country. If they are thus regardful of the Boys, what will they not do for “Old Zac.”-Journal & Messenger, of Wednesday. This is all very handsome, but the Journal & Messenger forgets or omits to add one very important fact, touching the election of these Mexican Whigs, which we will supply. The gentlemen mentioned in the extract above, were all elected by the votes of Democratic members-neither of them having, as we understand, scarcely a corporal’s guard of Whig votes, on any ballot. Verily, “if they are thus regardful of the Boys, what will they not do for Old Zac!” [speaking of Zachary Taylor] 19 Nov 1847 PROCEEDINGS OF THE LEGISLATURE [Reported for the Georgia Telegraph] Senate. Saturday, Nov. 13, 1847. The senate met at 10 o’clock. … Mr. W. J. Johnson offered the following resolutions, which was agreed to, viz: While the Legislature view with feelings of pride and admiration the glorious achievements of the American arms abroad, felicitate themselves particularly in the recollection of the heroic exploits of the gallant, brave and intrepid Brigadier General David E. Twiggs, whom, for his distinguished and meritorious services on the battle fields t he State is proud and happy to acknowledge her native son, and as a tribute of applause from the State which gave him birth-a tribute due to his illustrious actions. Be it therefore unanimously resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Assembly convened, That his Excellency the Governor be and he is hereby respectively requested to have purchased and presented to the said Brigadier General DAVID E TWIGGS, an elegant Sword, suitable for an officer of his rank. …. __________ Capt. Loyall. We are indebted to the Editors of the Muscogee Democrat of the 13th inst, for an extra containing the following letter from a correspondent at Vera Cruz. Vera Cruz, Friday, 5th Nov, 1847. Dr. Andrews: Dear Sir:--I was awakened this morning about 7 o’clock, by a loud rap at my door, and who should be there but Capt. Loyall, looking as well as I ever say him. I hope the report of his death may not reach his family. His friends all believed him dead. He sat down and gave Lieut. McCurdy [McCardy?] and myself a long account of the fight at Haamantla, which may be relied upon. Capt. Walker was in command of only 175 cavalry. They charged the town when the infantry was 5 or 6 miles off, and captured three pieces of artillery. The Mexicans were commanded by Santa Anna. He had near 2500 men. They fled in every direction but were rallied and made fight. Capt. Walker was shot in the breast with a small ball in less than ten feet of Capt. Loyall and did not live more than 15 minutes. He told the command to fight on the odds were against them, but that the infantry would soon be there. Capt. Walker was shot from a house which had raised a white flag. Capt. Loyall then took command. Soon the infantry arrived and the Mexicans cut out. Lieut. Anderson of Capt. L’s company, with live men, pursued and captured four Mexicans. They proved to be Col. La Vega, brother to the General and Maj. Iturbide?, an aid of Santa Anna. The Major is here with Capt. L. and appears to be well satisfied-and says he is sure Santa Anna would like to change places with him. Lieut. Pitcher wears Col La Vega’s pistol-it is a splendid [sic] one. I am sorry to hear that Lieut. P_has [indistinct type] resigned, and will leave for home, soon. Capt. Loyall’s company (what few are left) arrived here last night. They number, all told, 46- the balance have been killed, discharged, and in the different hospitals. I see here today, Murshon, Spencer, Luckie, Smith and Barnard, from Columbus [Georgia], members of his company. This company has seen as much hard service as any one in the army, and done as much fighting. At this fight, 16 of Walker’s men were killed and wounded; one of Loyall’s killed and three wounded. Capt. Loyall, escorted by 100 Mexican Lancers, brought official dispatches from Puebla-they were brought there by the Lancers. They will be carried to Washington by Lieut. Seers. The contents of them are not known here. In fact all the ‘news’ comes here by New Orleans. ‘Tis said Gen. Scott has ordered no more to advance beyond Puebla, but to garrison every point between here and there. The Ga. Battalion of Infantry are left to garrison a post called San Juan, 13 miles only from here. They will remain there until the next train goes up, and I fear that will be sometime first. The James L. Day arrived yesterday, with Captain Hamilton’s company. The Fashion put? Back to New Orleans, which was the cause of the detention. As yet, only Goulding’s, Nelson’s and Hamilton’s companies have arrived. We are looking hourly for the others. I attended the funeral of Lieut. Stewart yesterday. He was buried with Masonic and Military honors. He was the son of Gen. D. M. Stewart, formerly of Glynn county, Ga.-now of Florida. As the procession passed through the principal streets, I think I saw more than 10,000 Mexicans, and all appeared to look rejoiced. I helped fill up his grave, and saw as many as seven sculls that were dug up from the place where he was buried. On the 1st of December, Col. Miles will act as Governor of this place. He is now second in command here-----I should not have written you so early again, but I wished to correct the report of Captain Loyall’s death before it reached his family. I will keep this open untail [sic] the last minute, wanting to see what has become of the balance of the Battalion. One o’clock-and nothing from them, only that the Maria Bart had put into Tampico. I fear I shall not get this letter on board, I have waited so long. Peter A. 30 Nov 1847 Honor to a Georgian. It affords us pleasure to state, that Surgeon J. T. LAMAR of this State was among the Georgians who distinguished themselves at the battles of Hunalo and Huamantla in addition to those already mentioned. The lamented WALKER in his report of the former battle, pays a merited and well deserved tribute to the bravery and good conduct of Surgeon LAMAR throughout the engagement. He was also with Capt. WALKER, engaged hand to hand with the Mexicans, when that brave officer was killed, and narrowly escaped with his life. After the death of Capt. WALKER, his faithful servant DAVID saved Mr. LAMAR’S life by receiving in his own breast a lance aimed at the life of the friend who had so gallantly fought by the side of his master. Surgeon LAMAR, is the son of G. W. LAMAR, Esq. Of Augusta, and first entered service-with the Macon Guards, the company made up by the lamented HOLMES, in this city. He subsequently received from President Polk the appointment of Surgeon in the regular army where he has always distinguished himself whenever an opportunity has offered. We notice that some of our contemporaries have fallen into an error in publishing these despatches-giving the name of Surgeon LANEUR-for that of Surgeon LAMAR. In justice to this gallant young Georgian we trust they will correct the error. 30 Nov 1847 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. [Georgia] Tuesday, Nov. 23, 1847. …The House took up, and passed unanimously, the resolution from Senate, requesting the Governor to have purchased an elegant sword, and presented to Brig. Gen. David E. Twiggs, of the U. S. Army. On motion of Mr. Walker, of Richmond, a similar resolution was passed, authorizing a suitable sword to be presented to Capt. William H. T. Walker, of the sixth Regiment, United States Infantry. Mr. Nesbit introduced the following resolution, which was read and unanimously adopted, viz: Resolved, That the noble and chivalric bearing of Capt. Isaac Holmes, as an officer in the Georgia Regiment, under command of Col. Henry R. Jackson, in Mexico, his untiring devotion to the discipline of the Regiment, and his lofty patriotism, which caused him to lose his valuable life in the service of his country, command the admiration of this General Assembly. And be if further Resolved, That this General Assembly deeply condole with the widow and children of Capt. Holmes; and that the Clerk of this House furnish them with a copy of these resolutions.