Colyell Guards, Livingston Parish, Louisiana
From Baton Rouge Daily Advocate, Wednesday, Feb 19, 1861
File prepared by D.N. Pardue




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From the French Settlement Historical Register, published by the French Settlement
Historical Society, French Settlement, Louisiana 70733. The LaGenWeb Archives thanks 
them for contributing this information.

Vol. 3, December 1978

Originally submitted to the FSHR by Pamela Lass

COLYELL GUARDS
Livingston La., Feb. 2, 1861

EDITORS ADVOCATE --- It seems that preparations for war are not confined alone

to cities, for I am pleased to state for the satisfaction of the public and

the honor of this parish, that there is a fine company fully organized here,

by the name of COLYELL GUARDS.  I attended their drill today, and was very

well pleased with their knowledge of military duty and the polite and

gentlemanly way in which everything was conducted.


     The COLYELL GUARDS numbering about fifty brave and fine looking men,

are commanded by Capt. J.S. Gardner, ex-editor of the "Sugar Planter" and

M.D. of this parish.  Captain Gardner evidently understands his duty, and

is an excellent instructor.  His second in command is Lieut. A.A. Singletary.

     The above officers received their commissions and equipments for the

whole company today from the Governor.

     The ladies are preparing a banner for them, which will, I learn, soon

be presented.  Success to them.

W.M.

NOTE:  Copied by Pamela Lass, Port Vincent, La. on Jan 24, 1975 at L.S.U.
Library microfilm room from the "Daily Advocate" of Wednesday morning
Feb. 19, 1861.  Film 101, Jan. 1, 1861 - Feb. 4, 1862