GEORGIA- MILITARY - MEXICAN WAR (pt 3 of 3 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 Selected extracts from the Albany Patriot newspaper, published at Albany, Baker county, GA [microfilm 16 Apr 1845-Nov 1847] Note that many of the articles are actually quoted from other newspapers. 3 Feb 1847 From the Macon Messenger. Funeral Honors. The remains of the lamented HOLMES were on Thursday last consigned to the narrow house appointed for all living; and could the universal expression of respect and heart felt grief, solace the stricken bosoms of those bereaved ones who weep his loss, the hand of sympathy would have dried the tears of the mourners. The hum of business, the noise and bustle of every day life were hushed, as the long procession of relatives, of friends, of the brethren of the different Societies to which he belonged, and of the gallant soldiers who came from the neighboring cities to do honor to his memory, passed through our streets. Nothing was wanting to impress the deep solemnity of the scene upon the mind of the beholder. The waiving plumes of the richly furnished car which contained his mortal remains, displaying the habiliments of the soldier in which he had so often appeared, the measured tread of the many footsteps, moving to the low and dirge-like music of the Military Band, and the heavy beating of the muffled drum, the slow tolling bell, and startling minute guns, whose echoes struck upon the heart, all spoke the language of homage to the departed, and of regret for his early doom. The following was the order of procession: Marshal and Assistants. Bibb Cavalry Floyd Rifles of Macon. Metropolition Greys, of Milledgeville. Band of Music. Odd Fellows. Masonic Order. Clergy. The delegation from Columbus of __________________[words not readable] Lieut. Redd, Masons and Odd Fellows that conveyed one body from that city to Macon, accompanied by Mr. George Robinson who brought it from Monterey. Funeral Car, dressed in crape and plumes, drawn by four black horses, flanked by 12 Pall bearers, viz: 4 Macon Volunteers, 4 Masons and 4 Odd Fellows. Mourners in carriages. Macon Volunteers as mourners. General officers and staff. The Executive, represented by his aid, Col. Wm. P. Bowen. Detachment from Chatham Artillery. Detachment from Sav. Vol. Guards, in command of Lieut. Hunter. Detachment from Sav. Republican blues, in command of Lieut. Jackson. Detachment from Sav. Phoenix Riflemen in command of Capt. Mills. Detachment from Sav. German Vol. In command of Capt of Stegin. Citizens. In a quiet spot in our beautiful and romantic Cemetry [sic], the sleeping dust of our friend and comrade was consigned to its last resting place. A feeling and appropriate prayer by the Rev. Mr. Bragg, to Him in “whose hand alone are the issues of life and death,” a tribute of respect from the Odd Fellows, and from his Masonic brethren, and the last honors of the soldier band, closed the mournful and impressive scene,--“dus to dust, ashes to ashes,” until the trumpet of the Archangel shall summon in life again that honored and decaying form. Our tears and regrets are for the dead, our sympathies for the living.-May the cherished memory of his virtues live green and undecaying, in our hearts, and may the God of consolation comfort his widow in her affliction, and those orphan children, (in a dying hour solemnly committed to His care.) may he truly prove a “Father to the Fatherless.” 10 Feb 1847 More Volunteers from Georgia.-We learn from the Athens Banner that Gen. James D. Frierson and Capt. Morison are endeavoring to raise a company in Clarke county-with every prospect of success. 10 Mar 1847 Voltigeur Regiment. It gives us pleasure to state that Mr. L. McIntosh has been appointed to the new Regiment of Voltigeurs. His rank is First. Lieutenant. John Forsyth, Esq., of Columbus, (Ga.) is Second Lieutenant in the same Company. The Regiment will be commanded by Colonel T. P. Andrews, well known as an efficient an experienced officer from the regular service. The undress or service uniform of this regiment will be a dark grey frock-coat, single breasted, with nine regimental buttons down the front, conforming in other respects to the frock-coat of the Artillery. Scales-or counter straps for the shoulder, in lieu of epaulettes, with the usual insignia, denoting the rank. Buttons-Gilded as for the Mounted Riflemen, with the letter V. Trowsers-Dark grey cloth, with stripe of the same colour, edged with yellow cord. Sword-Same as for infantry. Shoulder Belt-Black patent leather, as for the Infantry.-Sav. Republican. _________ Recruits for the Regiment of Voltiguers. We are requested to call attention to the advertisement, in our columns this morning; for recruits for the Army. The Regiment of Voltiguers will be commanded by an officer of tried character and experience. The men will be mounted and will carry with them mountain howitzers and a light battery. The nature of the service makes a situation in this regiment one of the most desirable in the Army. The soldier will receive, in addition to his regular pay, a sufficiency of comfortable and genteel clothing, good quarters and fuel, and ample subsistence. In addition to which, the best medical attendance is always provided, and no deduction is ever made for sickness. Sav. Republican. 7 Apr 1847 COL. ECHOLS. We had the pleasure of seeing at our office, last Thursday, Col. Robert M. Echols. Of Walton, the gallant commander of the 13th Regiment of Infantry, now about being enlisted into the service of the United States in the war with Mexico.-His regiment will consist of one company from Virginia, four from Georgia, four from Alabama, eight men to the company. He will leave for New Orleans in a few days at which point the recruiting officers will communicate with him by letter. Each recruit will receive a bounty of $12, half of which will be paid upon enlistment, and a warrant for 160 acres of land for service in the war until regularly discharged. We have the utmost confidence in the capacity and spirit of Col. Echols, already distinguished in this State by his valuable public services, to lead his regiment to battle for their country’s rights and honor, and to sustain the glory of the American name. Wherever they may be in this noble cause, our hopes and our prayers shall cluster around them, and our hand shall assist to weave the laurel wreath to crown their heroic deeds. Cheers for the gallant band! Cheers for their brethren in arms upon the field of war! And our motto be God and our country!-Athens Banner. 7 Apr 1847 Four Days Later from Vera Cruz. … It will be seen by the annexed correspondence, that a detachment from the Georgia Regiment, engaged with the enemy and acquitted themselves with much honor. The opportunity which they have long desired to meet the enemy, is now afforded them and we predict that they will give such an account of it as shall answer the warmest expectations of their countryment:…….. Camp of the Besieging Army, 3 miles in rear of city, March 11 1847. About 7 o’clock this morning General Quitman’s brigade was ordered to relieve Gen. Pillow from the position he had occupied during the night, in order that his troops might get their breakfast and procure water to last during the day. The Mexicans saw our party leaving the height, but did not see the other coming up with their cavalry, expecting no doubt, to steal upon their rear, but hey were very much mistaken. Gen. Quitman advanced to the top of the hill, and fire at long shots were kept up for about an hour. Capt. Davis, of the Georgia Regiment, with 20 riflemen were sent out as skirmishers, to incline round under the hill and engage them at close quarters. As soon as they observed Capt. Davis, about 200 advance on him, but with is small force held held them in check until Col. Jackson, with the balance of three companies, and Capt. Dickinson, with his regiment, came to his assistance, when the enemy was compelled to retreat under the cover of the guns of the town, with the loss of several dead and some wounded. Our loss in this affair this morning is seven slightly wounded, viz: South Carolina Regiment.-Lieut. Col. Dickinson, Wm. H. Ballad, Lewis Coka and J. F. Phillips. Georgia Regiment.-B. F. McDonald, (son of the ex-Governor,) John E. Eubanks, Thomas G. Scott, (of Mississippi.) Capt. Davis, who commanded the skirmishing party of Riflemen, was very highly complimented for his gallant conduct by Col. Dickinson, Gen. Quitman and Gen. Patterson. Gen. Pillow has discovered the pipes which convey the supply of water to the city, and intends cutting them off to-night. This will stop their rations of water, and compel them to resort to their wells, which, I am informed, afford but a limited quantity, and that very brackish. I was informed at a late hour last night that Col. Persifor F. Smith, with his Rifles, has had a very pretty fight with a force of about 800 from the city, and compelled them to retire in quick time, with a loss of about 25 killed and several wounded, and sustaining a loss of two or three privates killed and wounded. I have made diligent inquiry into the health of the army to- day, and the surgeons state that they never knew the army to be in better health and condition, and no evidence of any thing like vomito. Yours, MUSTANG. 5 May 1847 Call for Volunteers!! HEAD-QUARTERS, Milledgeville, April 23d, 1847. The Commander-in-Chief, having received a requisition from the President of the United States for a battalion of Infantry, and also a company of Mounted Volunteers, again appeals to the patriotism of the people of Georgia. Extracts of the letter from the War Department are annexed as explanatory of the mode of organization, the term of service, the place of rendezvous, and other subjects relating to the required battalion and company. 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 United States. By order of the Commander-in-Chief. J. H. Brown, Aid-de-Camp. ___ “As it is desirable that no time should be lost in raising this additional force, it is proposed to accept and muster the volunteers by companies. Your Excellency is therefore requested to cause to be organized in your State five companies of Infantry to serve during the war with Mexico, unless sooner discharged. Each company will consist of 1 Captain, 1 First Lieutenant, 2 Second Lieutenants, 4 Sergeants, 4 Corporals, 2 Musicians and 80 Privates. A Battalion will consist of 1 Lt. Colonel or Major, 1 Adjutant (a Lieutenant of one of the companies, but not in addition,) 1 Sergeant Major, 1 Quarter Master Sergeant, 1 Drum Major, and 5 Companies. “Should the number of companies here called for be raised, they will at once be organized into a battalion, and your Excellency is requested to commission the Field and Company officers. It may be necessary to order the several companies to the scence [sic] of action as fast as they are raised, and mustered into service, in which they case they would be organized into battalions and regiments on reaching the place of destination. “Columbus is designated as the place of rendezvous for the Companies as fast they shall be organized, where they will be inspected and mustered into service by an officer or officers of the United States army, who will, in every case be instructed to receive no man who is, in years, apparently over forty-five or under eighteen, or who is not of physical strength and vigor. To this end the Inspector will be accompanied by a medical officer of the army, and the volunteers will be submitted to an examination. “As all the Field and Company officers in the volunteers taken into the service of the United States under the act of the 13th May 1846, (a copy of which is enclosed,) must be appointed and commissioned, or such as have been appointed and commissioned, in accordance with the laws of the State from whence they are taken-I beg to suggest the extreme importance to the public service that the officers for the additional force here requested be judiciously selected.. “The law provides for the pay, clothing (in money) and subsistence to the non-commissioned officers, musicians and privates of volunteers when received into the service of the United States. “In respect to clothing, the law requires that the volunteers shall furnish their own clothing, for which purpose it allows to each non-commissioned officer, musician and private, three dollars and fifty cents per month during the time he shall be in the service of the United States. In order that the volunteers who shall be mustered into service under this requistion [sic] may be enabled to provide themselves with good and sufficient clothing, the commutation allowance for six months, (twenty-one dollars) will be advanced to each non-Commissioned officer, musician and private after being mustered into service, but only with the express condition that the volunteer has already furnished himself with six months clothing-this fact to be certified to the Paymaster by the Captain of the Company-or that the amount thus advanced shall be applied under the supervision of his captain to the object contemplated by law. In this latter case the advance commutation for clothing will be paid on the Captain’s certificate that he is satisfied it will be applied. In respect to subsistence before arriving at the place of rendezvous, and for traveling home from the place of discharge, the allowance is fifty cents for every twenty miles distance. Your Excellency is further requested to cause to be raised and organized for the war, one company of mounted volunteers, to consist of 1 Captain 1 First Lieutenant, 2 Second Lieutenants, 4 Sergeants, 4 Corporals, 2 Buglers, 1 Farrier and Blacksmith, and 80 Privates. The proper officer of the Staff Department will be immediately sent to his place of rendezvous, with funds to defray the necessary expenses which may be incurred, agreeably to law. [Another related article in same issue: “Another Call for Georgia Volunteers.”] [Notice] Patriots Attend! The Governor of Georgia, having by his Proclamation called for a Battalion of Volunteers, to defend the rights and sustain the honor of the AMERICAN FLAG, it is proposed to raise a Company from the Counties of Baker, Randolph, Early, Decatur, Irwin, Dooly, Sumter, Lee, and such other counties as will join in the effort to raise the Company. The Volunteer will be entitled to monthly pay and rations, and if he serve to the end of the war, or be honorably discharged before that time, 160 acres of such land as he may select, not already entered, or one hundred dollars in money, at his option. If a sufficient number of men are enrolled in time, the squad will be at the Superior Courts of Dooly, Sumter, Lee and Baker, at which places names will be taken as members of the Company. An office will be opened at Albany, where all members who desire it, will be supported free of charge, until the Company is made up and organized. Persons in adjoining counties who are disposed to assist in raising the Company, can address E. H. PLATT, Esq. Albany, Baker county. Citizens of South-western Georgia! Arouse yourselves! Let it not be said that we are unwilling to battle for our country; but organize a Company, and in the Halls of Montezumas, revel in the honors of victory, or court an honorable death upon the alter of patriotism. Albany, Geo., May 5, 1847. 4 tf To Discharged Volunteers. The undersigned having received the necessary forms and instructions is now prepared to bring to the attention of the Government the claims of those who have entered its service. By the 9th section of the act to raise for a limited time an additional military force &c., Approved Feb. 11, 1847, “each non-commissioned officer, musician, or private, enlisted or to be enlisted in the regular army, or regularly mustered in any volunteer company, for a period of not less than twelve months, who have served or may serve during the present war with Mexico, and who shall receive an honorable discharge,” &c. shall be entitled to a warrant for ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY ACRES OF LAND, which he will be at liberty to locate in one body, upon any of the public lands that may be subject to private entry; or he may, at his option when honorably discharged, receive treasury scrip to the amount of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS, bearing six per cent interest, payable semi-annually, and redeemable at the pleasure of the government. The sooner these claims are presented the more speedily will they be adjusted. The Treasury scrip when obtained will readily command the money. Communications from a distance must be post paid to receive attention. ALEX C. MORTON. N. B. Office in Winter’s Buildings on Broad st., up stairs, in the room immediately back of the Post Office. Reference.-Hon. Alfred Iverson. Columbus; Porter Ingram, Esq., Hamilton. Columbus, Geo., April 27, 1847. 4 1m 12 May 1847 We have received from our friend KAIGLER of the Columbus Guards, a letter, dated Vera Cruz April 11, enclosing half a dozen watermelon seeds, which he says came from the finest mellon [sic] which he has ever seen, and which he helped to discuss on the 2d day of April, last. ___ South-Western Volunteers. This is the name assumed by the company which is now forming in this section [according to previous article: proposed to raise a Company from the Counties of Baker, Randolph, Early, Decatur, Irwin, Dooly, Sumter, Lee], to serve as volunteers for the war, under the late call by the Government. We learn that they already number 35 men and it is hoped they will shortly be able to report a full company to the Governor. According to the previous notice an election for officers was held on Monday, and resulted in the election of Thomas Walker, Captain, Wm. H. Campbell, 1st Lieutenant, Wm. H. Wood, 2d Lieutenant. The election for the other officers was deferred.-Those who are elected are well qualified for the duties which will be required of them, and are such men as may be relied upon under any emergency which may happen. The friends of other gentlemen who were also well qualified to fill the offices were at first dissatisfied with the result, be we are happy to state that they patriotically yielded their personal preferences to promote the object which all had in view-the service of their country. “I want no office-I go to fight as a high private,” said one of them who would have donor honor to any office in the gift of the company. That is the right spirit. Let the object be kept in view, and all rival each other in devotion to the common cause. _______ Col. James S. McIntosh, U. S. A., arrived at Mobile on Wednesday last, en route to join his regiment (the 5th Infantry) in Mexico. Twelve months ago our community was excited by the news of the glorious achievements on the fields of Palo Alta and Resaca de la Palma, and the first intelligence of the triumph of our arms was embittered by a report that Col. McIntosh was numbered with the dead. Our grief, however, by the next mail gave place to joy at learning that the hero with three wounds at Resaca survived to receive the heartfelt tribute of admiring countrymen. Recruited in health, though still disabled in his left arm, the old hero is hastening back to be left at the head of the glorious 5th. Such soldiers should never die.-Savannah Georgian. ________ U. S. Voltiguers. Lieut. McIntosh, 1st Lieut. Comd’g of the company raised in this City and State [Savannah, GA], is only waiting transportation to embark with his company for Mexico. His regiment, commanded by Col. T. P. Andrews, will join that portion of the army under Gen. Scott, their original destination being changed.-Sav. Georgian. The Volunteers. We are informed by the officers of the “Southwestern Volunteers,” that the Company now consists of seventy men, being still a deficiency of twenty-four, which it is hoped will soon be made up.-All who are desire to go to Mexico in the service of the country, should come forward at once. A barbacue [sic] dinner was given to the Volunteers on Saturday last. After dinner, several short and appropriate addresses were delivered, one of the most happy and eloquent of which, was be GREENLEE BUTLER, Esq. of Lee, (son of Col. Thomas Butler) a member of the Company. 2 June 1847 South-Western Volunteers. We learn with painful regret that his company, after having enlisted 70 men have disbanded, and are joining other companies in squads. Twenty-three men left yesterday morning, to join a company in Columbus, and others we understand intend to join other companies. The Government refused to muster the S. W. Volunteers into service with less than 94 men, and it being found impossible to raise that number within a reasonable time, has led to the course which has been perused. Honor to those who make such sacrifices for the rights and honor of their country. 9 June 1847 Georgia Battalion. We understand that Capt. Nelson has effected some sort of an arrangement whereby Capt. Walker, of Baker county [RE: the formerly proposed Southwestern Volunteers company], will unite his force with the “Georgia Greys,” so as to fill out said company to the full number. A portion of the Baker company, under the lead of Lieut. Campbell, is also expected to join Capt. Gaulden, of Stewart, and complete his organization. Messrs. Barber and Martin have good prospects, likewise of making up their company of “Muscogee Blues,” with some aid from abroad. And then there is a company being raised in Randolph company, by Col. Kiddoo, which promises fair. These, when complete, with the company reported from Cass county, will make up the full battalion. We shall be glad to find that these patriotic gentlemen have not had their laudable exertions in vain.-Muscogee Democrat. Voltiguers. Capt. Jones company of Voltiguers, with 2d Lieuts. Robt. Forsyth and Larned, sailed from Savannah on the 30th ult. in the brig “Magnolia,” Capt. Leslie, for Vera Cruz, under command of Lieut. Welch, U. S. A. who had also with him 22 recruits for company 1, 3d artillery. Lieut. McIntosh, in consequence of indisposition, did not go out with his company. Capt. Jones will probably be at Vera Cruz or neighborhood, when his command arrives at its destination. 16 June 1847 “Georgia Greys.” This company of volunteers, under command of Capt. Wm. N. Nelson, was mustered into service of the U. States on Saturday last. It is the only company that has, as yet, been mustered in, of the battalion lately called for by the War Department from this State. Where are the rest of them? We understand also that Messrs Barbough & Martin have nearly a sufficiency of names to complete another company. We should like to hear from other parts of Georgia. It is surely not intended that the ‘frontier settlements’ shall furnish all the soldiers. Don’t all speak at once!-Columbus Enquirer. 23 June 1847 From the Columbus Times. Tender of Troops to the Government. We copy from the Enquirer of last week, the following. Of Capt. Calhoun it is not necessary for us to speak in this place, where his character and capabilities are so well known. In Capt. Nelson, of Atlanta, we recognise [sic] a brave and enterprising officer, and a man who will do honor to whatever military service he may engage in. Should the President accept their offer of 1000 horse, as Georgians, we should feel proud to see that number given to the field from this State. From the dispositions for troops made by the War Department, it is highly improbable that they can be accepted. A full brigade from Maryland, and offers of several other independent commands have latterly been refused by the Government for reasons which will doubtless, govern in this case. Whilst noticing the return of our gallant volunteers, we beg leave to mention, we trust with becoming pride, that our fellow-citizen, Capt. J. S. Calhoun, and Capt. Allison Nelson, of Atlanta, Ga., have made a tender of their services to the war, and have pledged themselves, within sixty days, to raise a Regiment of 1000 mounted men volunteered at the first call of the government, and served at the head of their respective companies, thro’ the 12 month’s campaign, from which they have been but a few days discharged. Again they tender their services, and from their experience, patriotism and former honorable positions in the army, are entitled to the confidence of the Executive. We sincerely hope that an opportunity will be granted them further to merit the confidence of the country. 23 June 1847 The Army. B. F. McDonald, of Georgia, who was wounded in the skirmish near Vera Cruz has received the appointment of 2d Lieut. In the 3d Regiment of Artillery, to date from 22d ult……… Letter from Col. Echols. We had the pleasure to receive, by Saturday’s mail, from the gallant commander of the 13th Regiment of Infantry, the following letter, which we lay before our readers. Col. Echols has been, for a number of years, engaged as an officer of the highest military grade in training the militia of this State, and from his known character for personal firmness, we have every confidence in his capacity and fitness to lead or direct his troops in battle, with credit to himself, to his State, and the Administration which has confided to him a commission in its military service. We are happy to learn that his regiment will soon be completed and en route for Gen. Taylor’s Headquarers.-Athens Banner. New Orleans, June 4, 1847. Dear. Sir:-- The 13th Regiment of Infantry, (of which I have command) is approximating to completion. I have seven companies now en route for the seat of war, numbering some 440 or 600 men.-The other three companies are fast filling up, and I expect in a few days to leave this place for Point Isabel, then to Monterey, or Gen. Taylor’s camp. Captain Wofford is encamped near this place with 100 fine mounted soldiers. Capt. Campbell at the Brazos on the 27th ult. and marched to Matamoros, where he will be stationed until I join the army. …….[letter continues] ROBERT M. ECHOLS. Hon. H. Holsey, Athens, Ga. 30 June 1847 The Georgia Battalion. Since our last, Capt. Gaulding has reached his rendezvous with a fine company of men from Stewart county. They have been mustered into the service.-This makes three companies, on the ground. Capt. Loyall’s ‘horse;’ Capt. Nelson’s ‘Greys’ from Muscogee, and Captain Gaulding’s Infantry from Stewart.-Times. 14 July 1847 “Newton Independent Horse.” This fine company of Cavalry took up the line of march on yesterday for Mexico. They go, we are informed, by land direct to Mobile and thence to Vera Cruz. During their stay of a month or more amongst us, they have won the good opinion of our citizens by a gentlemanly and soldier-like bearing, and will carry with them to the scenes of their toil and their glory the best wishes of this community. We have never seen an entire company so uniformly sober, gentlemanly and well behaved, and surely we have never seen one which, in all the physical qualities of the soldier, looked more like hewing their way through the serried host of the enemy. Led on by their hardy and fearless captain, such a company, in the excitement of battle, would be a sight to cheer the heart of old Twiggs, and nerve the soul of the intrepid Harney. We boasted somewhat of the Infantry Regiment from this State which has just returned from an arduous service, and we feel ourselves justified in speaking with more than ordinary pride of the finest, best appointed and best looking troop of horse that will go to Mexico from any State in the Union. They are just one hundred rank and file, and we are mistaken if they do not prove troublesome customers to the enemy whenever they lift their swords, or point their carbines. We have a muster roll of the company, and will publish a full list of their number next week. Columbus Enquirer. 21 July 1847 [Letters praising The Georgia Regiment written by J. A. Quitman, Brig. Gen. U. S. A. & R. Patterson, Maj. Gen. U. S. A. to Col. H. R. Jackson, 1st Reg. Ga. Vol. ] 28 July 1847 Another Company for Mexico. We received a letter by last mail from Wm. H. Campbell, Esq., formerly of this place, stating that a new company was being organized under the command of Charles P. Hervey, late Adjutant of the Georgia Regiment. We understand from another source that Mr. Campbell will be a Lieutenant in the Company. If any of our young men wish to travel, see Mexico, and enjoy a pleasant tour at Uncle Sam’s expense, we think they would do well to join the above company soon. There is a probability that the Mexican War will last much longer, and on their discharge they will be entitled to a lot of land in addition to their pay. The troops in both divisions of our army are healthy. The country where they are stationed is beautiful, abounding with all the luxuries of that delightful climate. Who will go? Lieut. Campbell says he sent one of their handbills, which he wished us to publish. We would have published it with pleasure but the hand bill has not come to hand. 4 Aug 1847 From the Columbus Times. The Infantry Battalion. C. P. Hervey, Adjutant of the late Georgia Regiment, assisted by R. M. Levision, Esq., and A. Iverson, Jr., has taken the field to raise another company to fill up the Battalion, now partly organized here. Hervey was born with a soldier’s taste, which he has ripened by study into an acquaintance with a soldier’s duties and a comprehensive knowledge of the military art. We know no officer, under whom men can enlist, with a stronger assurance that the corps will be a “crack” one, in its discipline and tactics. An accomplished drill officer, he was in Mexico, assiduous and untiring in the performance of his duties; and any company that he commands is obliged to be No. 1, in its regiment. …[article continues]… Georgia Troops. A company of Cavalry under the new requisition-making the 5th company furnished by this city, for the War-were yesterday mustered into service by Lt. Ward, of the 3d U. S. Infantry, Quartermaster. The following are the officers: Capt. E. R. Goulding, late 1st Lt. of Co. A. Georgia Regiment. 1st Lieut. B. A. Boxey, late Sergeant Co. A. Georgia Regiment. 2d Lieut’s . J. O. Reeder and L. W. Chandler.-Times [Columbus Times] 18 Aug 1847 We have received a communication from Alfred Iverson, Jr., an officer in Capt. C. P. Hervey’s company, stating that news had been received from the Executive Department, that five companies of mounted me had already been received which makes the Battalion complete. In consequence of this information our fellow-citizen E. _(?) Platt, Esq., will suspend his exertions to raise a company for the present. He had already succeeded in enrolling 23 men in this country, and thinks he could have made up a full company in a few days. Mr. Iverson wishes us to state that Capt. Hervey’s company of infantry still requires some 10 or 12 men to make it complete. Ten dollars bounty will be given to those who apply soon. It is now reduced to a certainty that that corps will be full in a few days, and all who wish to go will apply immediately. ______ From the Muscogee Democrat. Battalion of Mounted Men. The following companies have been reported as complete, or nearly so, and have been accepted by the Governor, as constituting the new Battalion of mounted men, lately called for from this State. We may look, in a few days, for the arrival of the companies at this rendezvous, preparatory to organization as a Battalion and taking up their line of march for the war: Capt. Kendall, ‘Upatoi Rangers,’ Muscogee co. “ Goulding, “Calhoun Guards,” Muscogee co. “ Hamilton, Cass co. “ Wofford, Cass co. “ Fulton, Chattooga co. We understand that Capt. J. S. Calhoun, in compliance with the suggestion of the War Department, will receive the appointment of Lt. Colonel of the Battalion, from Gov. Crawford. This is but a just tribute to the gallantry and patriotism of the gentleman thus honored, and will give general satisfaction to the several companies placed under his command.-May the Battalion win many laurels, to the credit of the State which sends it forth, and to the honor of each individual member of the noble hand, who have so promptly responded to the call of the country, in its hour of need. 1 Sept 1847 From the Crawfordville Review. TOM CORWIN. Lieut. Col. Henry S. Lane, who has just returned home from Mexico delivered an eloquent and patriotic speech on Saturday last to a very large and respectable audience. In the course of his remarks he hook occasion to brand Tom Corwin a traitor, and his infamous anti-war speech as nothing short of ‘damning treason!’ He also declared that on the reception of the honorable Senator’s speech in Mexico, the Ohio Volunteers not only burnt the speech, but burnt its author in effigy! The Whigs have heretofore stoutly denied the truth of the above statement. Will they now take Mr. Lane’s word as good evidence? or will they put the brand of falsehood upon it also? …[article continues] From the Georgia Jeffersonian. Mr. Editor.-Through your valuable paper I would ask the Whigs a few questions: What was the cause of the Whigs not giving their principles at the Convention held in Milledgeville in July last? Are they afraid to tell what they are? I see the Democrats publish theirs. Mr. Editor, I can tell you what I think was the reason: they have none: if they have any, it is the old federal principles. To prove my assertion, there has been a party always opposed to a war. The Federal party was opposed to the war of 1812. The Whigs have always been apposed [sic] to a war-they were opposed to the Seminole war. I will prove what I say, Mr. Editor. In the journals of the House of Representatives, page 95, you will find Governor Call’s letter to the Governor of Georgia for him to raise 1200 volunteers; and that Charles Nelson should have the command. Nelson raised 1800 men.-On his way to Florida, he passed through Milledgeville-the volunteers bore their own expenses to Milledgeville. The Quartermaster failed to meet them there the legislature was in session; they seeing their condition, Mr. Crain, of Lumpkin, introduced a resolution for the Governor to draw thirty thousand dollars out of the treasury not otherwise appropriated to pay their expenses to the seat of the war; and the Governor was to have it reimbursed. Every Whig, with the exception of four, voted for the volunteers not to have a cent. Lamar, McDonald, Toombs and Cleaveland were the four. The Democrats passed it without the crack of a whip, and Gilmer vetoed it. Here is one time the Whigs believed in the Veto Power; for they visited the Governor night and day; they told him he had to veto the resolution, for they had got into a bad scrape, and nothing but the veto will save us you know; we are always opposed to a war-there is no just grounds for a war. This you will gnd [sic] on page 73 of the journals. Every body knows they are opposed to the Mexican war….[portion omitted]… The Whigs here talk a great deal about Clinch’s military talents-the great battle he has fought. I should like for them to point out one of his great battles. I reckon they must allude to the battle he fought at the Withlacoochee. Every body knows that Clinch crossed the river, but could not find a place to come till he got back the same side he started from … [continues] [signed] RED BONE. ______ Latest from Mexico. By last night’s express from New Orleans, we learn the arrival of the Galveston at that place with dates from Vera Cruz to the 12th. The most important intelligence which the Galveston brings is, that Gen. Scott left Puebla for Mexico on the 7th inst., and that Gen. Pierce arrived at Puebla on the 6th. Major Gaines and Midshipman Rogers escaped form the city of Mexico and arrived in safety at Puebla. They state that Santa Anna has about 15,000 well drilled soldiers, besides the rabble. General Pierce did not lose a single man on his route. Capt. Ruff, with his cavalry, has given the guerrillas a severe drubbing at San Juan de los Llanos-killing between 30 and 40. The train which left Vera Cruz on the 6th inst. with about 500 soldiers, under command of Maj. Lally, Col. Wilson being down with yellow fever, was attacked about 24 miles from Vera Cruz. The gurrillas [sic] harassed them all the way, until they were engaged in a dashing daring fight, and brought the escort to a stand still. Capt. Loyall, Georgia mounted men, at the first onset gallantly charged on the enemy, and drove them back-killing some 25 of their number. One account states that 30 of our men were killed-three Georgians-and 30 horses. But the correspondent of the Picayune states that only 10 men, non-commissioned officers and privates, were wounded.-none died, although some were expected to die. Captain Colwell of the Voltigeurs, and Captain Cummins of the 15th Infantry, were wounded. He thinks they will have more fighting, but can move on securely. The National Bridge is the point where the matter will be tested. Columbus Enquirer, of the 24th ult. 8 Sept 1847 THE INFANTRY BATTALION, We are happy to announce will soon be completed, and in readiness to march-should their services be required-to the seat of war. Should Gen. Nelson’s company be accepted by the Secretary of War as an additional company of cavalry, his place will be supplied by Capt. Boggess of Carrol, who, we understand, has a company in readiness. The ‘Jackson Guards,’ being raised by Capt. C. P. Hervey, lack but a few names to complete the company. On Friday morning last Capt. H. marched into town with 27 fine looking recruits, enlisted on a recruiting expedition. Capt. Grant’s company has more than the full compliment of men and the companies of Capt. Nelson and Gaulden are both full. Georgia has not been backward in furnishing her quota of volunteers. Authority has been given by the War Department for the volunteer officers to enlist men, who are entitled from day of enlistment to rations and pay. Had this authority been granted earlier, the Battalion would have been completed two months ago.-Columbus Times. The Battalion of Georgia Horse. This corps is more than full. Five companies were called for. Six having reported and rendezvoused at this place, an application to the War Department to receive the sixth was made and has been successful. The Battalion now stands. J. S. Calhoun, Lieut. Colonel; Capts. Goulding, Wofford, Fulton, Nelson, Hamilton, Kendall. Staff Officers, Lieut. Hately, Adjutant; Lt. Berry, Qr. Master; Allen Lee, Serg’t. Major; John E. Jones, Qr. Master Sergeant. The whole battalion will number five hundred strong. They are a hardy body of men, and well mounted. The Georgia spirit is of course in them, and we hope to see them depart for the seat of war substantially equipped and uniformed, in order that to the native spirit of the citizen may be superadded the military pride and esprit de corps of the soldier.-Columbus Times. _________ Mounted Batallion. James S. Calhoun, Esq. of Columbus, has received from the Executive of the State, the appointment of Lieut. Colonel of this Batallion [sic.] The appointment by the Governor, is based, we understand, upon the absence of any provision in the Laws of Georgia for the election of the Commanding officer of a mounted force, by the troops composing it. The Executive power to appoint, is therefore inferred or assumed. It would seem that the power to order an election might equally well have been inferred or assumed, especially as that course would have been supported by the analogy of the law in the case of Infantry troops. We make this remark, without intending to express any opinion in regard to the qualifications of the Lieut. Colonel appointed. Personally, we are glad that Col. Calhoun’s predictions for the service have been thus gratified, and we sincerely hope that his career may prove both gratifying to his own ambition and creditable to the arms of Georgia.-Columbus Times. 29 Sept 1847. The Georgia Horse.-We learn from the Montgomery Journal, that this Battalion passed through that City, after a short halt. All well. They are, no doubt, to day at the point of embarkation.-Columbus Times, 21st. 6 Oct 1847 Troops Arrived.-The Mobile Advertiser of the 27th ult. says: Six companies of Mounted men, comprising the Georgia battalion of Cavalry, under command of Lieut. Col. J. S. Calhoun, of Columbus, arrived here in the course of Saturday and yesterday, and have encamped two or three miles out of the city.-They came by land to Stockton, thence to this city, per steamer Selma. The troops are in fine health. 13 Oct 1847 The Georgia Infantry Battalion arrived at Montgomery on Thursday, and departed the same afternoon for Mobile, on boats awaiting them. Lieut. J. N. Ward, acting Quarter- Master and Commissary deserves great credit for the energy he has displayed, in mustering in and sending forward 10 companies of Georgia volunteers with so much promptitude.- Columbus Times, 5th inst. Extract from the Washington Correspondent of the Columbus Times. A distinguished officer of Gen. Taylor’s command, has written to a friend in this city, saying that the order detailing a portion of the army of occupation to the assistance of the army of invasion, meets the full approval of Gen. Taylor, on whose suggestion, by the bye, it is said to have been issued. The arrest of Walker (late) Ranger, by the order of Major Lally has created considerable feeling among the good people of Washington-W. being himself a Washingtonian. You will recollect, that Walker had just recaptured the mail, entrusted to the care of Major L., of which the Guerrillas had eased him. This mail is believed to have contained the last, and perhaps the most important budget of dispatches intended for Trist. … [article continues]… Writing of armistices, I may mention to your readers, that when the two Texan Regiments, engaged at Montery [sic], heard that Taylor’s armistice was on the tapis, they volunteered-unaided by the other troops-to force Ampudia to a surrender in a given number of bouts. Their offer was rejected, to the mortification and regret deep and well remembered to this day, of every man serving under Hays & Woods, Woods, who commanded the Eastern Texas Regiment on that occasion, is a Georgian, by the bye. He is now a candidate for the Governorship, and I feel assured, will be elected by a vote of two to one over either one of his competitors. 20 Oct 1847 Capt. Grant, of C. Company of the Georgian Battalion of Infantry, died in this city [Columbus, GA] on Saturday morning about 5 o’clock, of inflammation of the chest. He was buried on Sunday morning with military honors, by the ‘City Light Guard’ Capt. Cooper. The funeral sermon was preached by the Rev. Mr. Slade, at the Baptist Church.- Columbus Times. 27 Oct 1847 Mexico, Sept. 26, 1847. Assassinations continue. No less than ten murdered soldiers were found this morning in the vicinity of the quarter of San Peblo [sic], and eight on the day previous. The fault lies partially with our own men, who straggle from their quarters and get intoxicated at the first pulqueria or grog shop; yet the fact that even in this state they are set upon upon [sic] by gangs of armed ruffians shows that feeling of revenge and deep hatred obtains against us; and the frequency of the murders would prove that a regular system of assassinations has been organized, the wire workers very likely some of the priests and leading men. In my last I stated that Col. McIntosh was sinking under his wounds-that brave officer died last night, and is to be buried to-morrow with all military honors. He fell pierced by two balls while gallantly leading his men to attack the Casa Mata on the 8th September, and his system, suffering under wounds received in former battles, was not able to overcome the shock. Yours, &c., G. W. K. [Kendall] _______ Death of Col. McIntosh. This oft’ distinguished officer it appears has at last fallen, where he no doubt wished to fall, in the front of his Regiment and on the field of victorious battle. He has served the Country long and faithfully, as has been proven by the fact, that he has been wounded in almost every engagement in which he has ever participated. In the last war with Great Britian [sic] he was shot in the neck and his life was at one time despaired of at Resaca and Palo Alto he received tow severe bayonet wounds, one in the arm and the other in the mouth, the weapon passing entirely through the neck. Notwithstanding his neck was stiff and his arm paralyzed he returned, at his own solicitation, to the head of his Regiment, to find a grave under the very wall of Mexico-Descended from the purest blood of the revolution, he has lived the life of a patriot and died the death of a hero. He has deserved much at the hand sof his countryman and received but little.-Now that he is gone we sincerely trust that if the general government will do nothing for his children the Legislature of Georgia, soon to assemble, may honor themselves by taking care of the descendants of one who has conferred such especial honor upon his native state. When Col. McIntosh last left Georgia to take command of his Regiment before the city of Mexico we understand he had upon his person no less than fourteen scars of serious wounds received in the various engagements in which he had participated during his connection with the army; Speaking of Col. McIntosh, Mr. Kendall in his letter of the 26th says: “this brave officer died last night and is to be buried to-morrow with all military honors. He fell pierced by two balls while gallantly leading his men to attack the Casa Mata on the 8th September, and his system suffering from wounds received in former battles, was not able to overcome the attack.-Journal and Messenger. _______ Major Wade.-Kendall in his letter of the 26th ult., mentions Major Wade, well known in Georgia, and states that though severely wounded, he was doing well.-The major has a large and interesting family in Savannah, to whom this intelligence will be especially cheering. [to be continued] _______ Recruits! Recruits! Persons desirous of serving in the Mexican war are reminded that superior inducements are now offered at the Recruiting office recently opened in Macon under Lieut. McIntosh, son of the late lamented Col. McIntosh, who fell before the walls of Mexico. Twelve dollars bounty will be allowed to recruits, besides an additional two dollars to persons who may present them to the recruiting officer.-Journal and Messenger. ________ The Georgia Infantry. We last week announced, on what was deemed good authority, that the command of the new Infantry Battalion had been tendered to Capt. Seymour. We had not a doubt from various letters received in this city from Capt. Seymour that he would accept the appointment. We now regret to learn that in consequence of the illness of his lady he has been compelled to forego his cherished object and decline the appointment informally tendered.-We regret this result most sincerely not only because of the reason assigned but because the country has thereby lost the services of one that we believed would have done honor to our arms. We know not upon whom the appointment will now fall, but have heard it surmised that the commission would be tendered to Capt. Nelson as the senior officer of the Battalion.-Journal and Messenger. 3 Nov 1847 From Vera Cruz. By a letter received in this city from Capt. Campbell, of Company G. 13th Infantry, which left this city in April last for Mexico, we learn that he and his company had arrived safely at Vera Cruz from the Brazos. In the letter before us, Captain Campbell says: Being somewhat troubled with many letters relative to my men, I would be glad if you would have published in both of the city papers, the following list of names of members of my company, who died at Mier, Mexico. The health of the company is generally good at present: Corporal H. M. Torbett. Privates-Chas. H. Garrard, Francis M. Pitts, John Nallon, E. H. Harper, Nathan T. Quick, B.? L. Baggett, Nathan Fowler, Enoch B. Duncan, Thos. J. Bugg.”-Augusta Constitutionalist, 22d inst. _________ Late Battles at the City of Mexico. We would recur to the capture of the city of Mexico to make honorable mention of several who were natives of this city, and of Georgia, and who were wounded on those bloody fields. The veterans McIntosh and Twiggs, fell covered with wounds, of which they subsequently died. They could do no more than yield their lives in the service of their country. The brave Capt. William H. Walker, who was wounded, as also Lieutenants _.? Smith, and F. Selleck, who were likewise wounded, were natives of this city. The former were of the regular army, the latter belonged to the regiment of S. Carolina Volunteers. They have all fought bravely under the flag of their country. Peace to the ashes of the honored dead; honor to the gallant living. The country will cherish the memories of the first, and do honor to the heroic bravery of the latter.-Augusta Chronicle, 22d inst. _____ The Quitman Guards. This company, the fifth of the Georgia Battalion, was mustered into service yesterday. Its officers are J. H. Foster, Captain, W. J. Mallard, 1st Lieutenant, J. B. Wells, 2d do. It numbers 80 men. The men were recruited principally in Alabama. Capt. Foster is from Tuskegee, and could have gone into the Alabama batallion [sic], and received from that Sate the $500 expended in recruiting.-But his services had been tendered to the Executive of Georgia, and he felt in honor bound to march his men to this rendezvous. Capt. F. also thus lost a fair opportunity for the command of his State Batallion [sic]. The State of Georgia should at least re-imburse him for the pecuniary sacrifices he has made in her behalf. Will some patriotic member of the Legislature see to this?- Columbus Times. _______ For Mexico.-Capt. J. Jones, of the Voltigeurs, Capt. E. J. Jones and Lieuts. Marsh and Perkins, of the 13th Infantry with 211 men, will leave this evening for Vera Cruz. These troops have been encamped at the Barracks for some weeks past. Transports have been engaged, and are now in the river ready to receive on board any troops that may arrive here.-Delta 1_?th inst. 17 Nov 1847 From the N. O. Picayune Extra, 5th inst. … A letter from an English house dated, Puebla, Oct. 20th, has been received at Vera Cruz, from which our correspondent makes the following extract: Puebla, Oct. 20, 1847. … However, we may soon have our communication open, for 1500 Americans left yesterday with eight pieces of artillery, and entered Atlisco, as we understand, with very slight resistance.-Particulars have not yet transpired. This will make our State Government remove to a distance, and carry along with it the Guerillas which have been doing so much injury. They all (guerrillas) come from a distance- the population in our immediate neighborhood never having shown any great disposition to take up arms in this present war. The principal part of the force recently under Santa Anna is understood to have marched for Puebla. Being entirely unprovided for, they subsisted by rapine and plunder. It is said, and we believe truly, that Capt. Walker, of the Rifles, was killed in the affair at Huamantla. Capt. W. left the Castle of Perote in command of three companies in advance of General Lane’s train. Nine miles south of Puebla he met 900 Mexicans, said to be under the immediate command of Santa Anna. In charging, Capt. W. received a lance wound entirely through the body, and also last a leg by a cannon shot. His personal antagonist in the charge, and who lanced him, was a celebrated guerilla chief; it is said he had sworn vengeance against W. But he, too, fell in the conflict, and by Walker’s hand, receiving two balls from his revolver. Capt. Loyall, and eighteen of his company of mounted Georgians, and from six to ten of the Rifles, are also known to have been killed in the charge of Capt. Walker. A man named Raborg, of Baltimore, interpreter for Capt. Walker, lost a leg from a discharge of artillery. Col. Wynkoop writes that the Mexicans were slaughtered after this like sheep. Torres, the editor of the Monitor Republican, was cowhided for aspersing the character of a lady. A duel was fought near Vera Cruz, outside the gate of Mercy, on the 1st inst., between Capts. Warrington and White, with muskets, at sixty paces. At the first fire Capt. Warrington received a ball through the fleshy part of both legs below the knee. The steamer Ann Chase and two three masted schooners have gone ashore in the harbor of Vera Cruz. All, it is supposed will be a total loss. A duel was fought about the 24th ult. between Capt. Porter of the Rifles, and Capt. Archer of the Voltigeurs. At the second fire Capt. Archer was shot in the abdomen-a severe but not a dangerous wound. Gen. Mora y Villamil has been appointed Mexican Secretary of War. Lt. Shackelford, of the 2d Artillery, has died of his wounds. As far back as the 14th ultimo, Generals Pillow and Shields were able to be about. …[continues] [Note that from other correspondence, the report of Capt. Loyall being killed here was incorrect. llh] 24 Nov 1847 SURGEON LAMAR AND CAPTAIN HARDEE. Surgeon John T. Lamar, of Georgia, is spoken of in very flattering terms in Capt. Walker’s report of the battle of La Hoya, for volunteering his professional services and remaining with him during the pursuit. In an account of the same action, the following account is given of the conspicuous part performed by Capt. Hardee of this State [Georgia], which we clip from the Delta: “At an opening between two hills we encountered the company of 2d Dragoons, under command of Capt. Hardee, and joining our force, we all proceeded to dismount, and descended on foot, until, at the abrupt turning of a rocky point, we perceived about 300 yards below us, in a rich and beautiful valley, in which was a pretty hamlet, a number of the enemy, probably some 250, who were in a compact body, seemingly listening to a harangue from a person whom from his dress we deemed a priest. They seemed to have no idea of the danger which hovered over them, until the sharp crack of twenty rifles, dealing death and destruction among them, told them of the relentless foe with whom they had to deal.-- [continues]… _______ LIEUTENANT LONGSTREET. The following account of the gallantry of this young Georgian, we find in the Charleston Mercury, extracted from a letter from an officer of the 2nd Dragoons, to a gentleman in Charleston: “The South Carolina Regiment behaved with distinguished gallantry at Churubusco, and again at the storming of Ghapultepee. In the former they suffered terribly, losing one-third of their number, and very severely also in the latter, so that now, out of the nine hundred men, who composed the Regiment when it left Charleston, it can muster but eighty or ninety. I should say though that sickness at Puebla had reduced them more than half before we left that city. S. Sumter was wounded at Churubusco, but is rapidly regaining his health. I take great pleasure in relating an account of an exploit of our friend Longstreet, who highly distinguished himself at the tete du pont at Churubusco. This work was very strong, and its guns were served by the deserters of our army, who fought with the energy of despair, whilst a hail-storm of musket balls poured upon our columns from all parts of the parapet, from the fortified church near by, and from the banks of the canal. This terrific fire drove back a regiment in confusion upon the 8th Infantry, (Longstreet’s) and it also began to waver, when L. seized the regimental colors, and accompanied by another officer, (Captain Bomford?) rushed forward, calling upon all brave men to follow their standard. The men, cheered by this courageous act, rushed with a shout upon the tete du pont. Longstreet, still bearing the colors, ran in advance of all to the very ditch of the work; it was full of water, but he plunged in, crossed it, and climbing the embarkment planted his standard on the fort, which his bold act had caused all to fly from, save the deserters, who fearing, if they ran, they would be shot by the Mexicans, stood their ground to the last, and all of them (about eighty) were made prisoners.-L. was badly wounded in approaching the city on the 13th, but he is recovering rapidly. Hill was in the storming party at chapultepee, but came off unhurt. Thomas, Brown, Judd, and Austine are safe and well. I was completely worn down before we entered the city. For the last month, in fact, ever since, we left Puebla, it would not be an exaggeration to say, that we have been constantly in the saddle.” [SOURCE: ALBANY PATRIOT APR 16, 1845-NOV 1847, MICROFILM]