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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 10. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones)

f liberty, and manly independence, has been torn down by the hands of the intoxicated North. The people of the South cannot consent to live under a government in whose administration they virtually have no voice. They are, therefore, compelled to assert their independence, and withdraw from the Federal Union. May 4th, 1861.--Left Memphis to-night at 9 o'clock, on the steamer H. R. W. Hill, in the company of Hickory Rifles, under the command of Captain John D. Martin. Killed at Corinth, Mississippi, in command of a brigade. Our company marched in the afternoon to the Second Presbyterian church, where we were presented with a beautiful flag by the ladies of Memphis. The presentation was made by Miss Sallie White, and was responded to by Sergeant Chas. Pucci, Killed in battle. in a very appropriate and handsome speech. The Rev. Dr. Grundy, Died in Kentucky. pastor of the church, presented the company with one hundred pocket Testaments, and sent us forth with patriotic words,

in; Tony Bartlett, First Lieutenant; John S. Donelson, Killed at Chickamauga. Second Lieutenant; Carter B. Oliver, Third Lieutenant; and George Mellersh, Orderly Sergeant. I bring up the rear as Fourth Corporal. May 5th, 1861.--Arrived at Randolph this morning at 11 o'clock. Raining all day. Was detained on board the boat as Corporal of the guard, which was very fortunate for me, as the company, after marching up a very steep hill to their camping ground, about one mile from the river, ren; but the alarm proved false, and we returned to our camp with nobody hurt. Received a box of cakes from home, for which my thanks are due to my excellent mother. May 20th.--This morning the Third Regiment of Tennessee volunteers arrived at Randolph. There are now about three thousand troops stationed here under the command of General Jno. L. T. Sneed. May 24th, 1861.--To-night we sleep on our arms, ready to meet the foe at a moment's notice. Captain James Hamilton, of the Southern gua

Captain James Hamilton, of the Southern guards, dined with me to-day. May 25th.--Beautiful day. Pleasant drill at noon. Summoned to go on picket duty. A detachment of the Memphis light Dragoons, arrived this evening amid the cheers of the Bluff City Grays, and the Hickory Rifles. Sunday, May 26th.--No sleep last night, as I was Corporal of the guard, and could not, with my sense of a soldier's duty, sleep between watch. Spent the night walking from post to post. Read a chapter from thgive the alarm, roused the camp, and caused the commotion among the braves. May 30th, 1861.--Was ordered by General Sneed to detail four men, and proceed to Hatchie river, to guard some sons of the Emerald Isle, who were engaged in sinking a steamboat across the mouth of the river. The steamer Ingomar arrived from Memphis, about nine o'clock with a number of passengers, among them, many of the most beautiful daughters of the Bluff City. Off for Hatchie river with my guard in the morning.

practice the alarm at four o'clock, and the bugler understanding the order to be, give the alarm, roused the camp, and caused the commotion among the braves. May 30th, 1861.--Was ordered by General Sneed to detail four men, and proceed to Hatchie river, to guard some sons of the Emerald Isle, who were engaged in sinking a steamboat across the mouth of the river. The steamer Ingomar arrived from Memphis, about nine o'clock with a number of passengers, among them, many of the most beautifuive the alarm, roused the camp, and caused the commotion among the braves. May 30th, 1861.--Was ordered by General Sneed to detail four men, and proceed to Hatchie river, to guard some sons of the Emerald Isle, who were engaged in sinking a steamboat across the mouth of the river. The steamer Ingomar arrived from Memphis, about nine o'clock with a number of passengers, among them, many of the most beautiful daughters of the Bluff City. Off for Hatchie river with my guard in the morning.

steamer H. R. W. Hill, in the company of Hickory Rifles, under the command of Captain John D. Martin. Killed at Corinth, Mississippi, in command of a brigade. Our company marched in the afternoon to the Second Presbyterian church, where we were presented with a beautiful flag by the ladies of Memphis. The presentation was made by Miss Sallie White, and was responded to by Sergeant Chas. Pucci, Killed in battle. in a very appropriate and handsome speech. The Rev. Dr. Grundy, Died in Kentucky. pastor of the church, presented the company with one hundred pocket Testaments, and sent us forth with patriotic words, together with an earnest prayer, and benediction. The officers of our company are John D. Martin, M. D., Captain; Tony Bartlett, First Lieutenant; John S. Donelson, Killed at Chickamauga. Second Lieutenant; Carter B. Oliver, Third Lieutenant; and George Mellersh, Orderly Sergeant. I bring up the rear as Fourth Corporal. May 5th, 1861.--Arrived at Randolph this mor

soldier. By Rev. J. G. Law. [One of the most important offices of the historian is to show the inside life of the people concerning whom he writes, and anything that contributes to an understanding of the feelings, habits, character, and private life of the men who wore the gray, will prove valuable material for the future historian. The diary of Rev. John G. Law, just as it was written at the time in camp, or on the march, will be, therefore, both interesting and valuable.] Wednesday, Nov. 6th, 1860.--Cast my first vote to-day for Bell and Everett. Very little excitement. Citizens go to the polls, cast their vote and return to their homes, impressed with the solemn fact that this day is to decide the destiny of our country. Dark and lowering clouds hover over the political horizon. The recent elections in the northern States indicate the triumph of the Republican party, in which event a disruption of the Union, and a civil war will probably follow, as the South will not su

. Sleeping in an open tent with one blanket is not comfortable. Wednesday, May 8th.--Beautiful day. Squad drill at nine o'clock, company parade at four o'clock, and regimental drill at five o'clock is the order of the day. Our respected Captain, Jno. D. Martin was today elected Major of the regiment by a handsome majority. Our regiment is the One Hundred and Fifty-fourth Tennessee, and is under the command of Colonel Preston Smith, with Promoted to the rank of Brigadier-General.Marcus J. Wright as Lieutenant Colonel. May 10th.--A dark and gloomy day. No morning drill on account of the unfavorable weather. Spent the day in walking to Randolph, and cleaning my gun which was considerably damaged by the heavy rain last night. May 14th, 1861.--This morning, Sergeant George Mellersh was unanimously elected Captain of the Hickory Rifles. May 17th.--To-day at two o'clock the alarm was sounded, and springing to our guns we were promptly on the ground ready for action; but the

dependence, and withdraw from the Federal Union. May 4th, 1861.--Left Memphis to-night at 9 o'clock, on the steamer H. R. W. Hill, in the company of Hickory Rifles, under the command of Captain John D. Martin. Killed at Corinth, Mississippi, in command of a brigade. Our company marched in the afternoon to the Second Presbyterian church, where we were presented with a beautiful flag by the ladies of Memphis. The presentation was made by Miss Sallie White, and was responded to by Sergeant Chas. Pucci, Killed in battle. in a very appropriate and handsome speech. The Rev. Dr. Grundy, Died in Kentucky. pastor of the church, presented the company with one hundred pocket Testaments, and sent us forth with patriotic words, together with an earnest prayer, and benediction. The officers of our company are John D. Martin, M. D., Captain; Tony Bartlett, First Lieutenant; John S. Donelson, Killed at Chickamauga. Second Lieutenant; Carter B. Oliver, Third Lieutenant; and George Melle

--Roused from sleep this morning at five o'clock by the tap of the drum. Sleeping in an open tent with one blanket is not comfortable. Wednesday, May 8th.--Beautiful day. Squad drill at nine o'clock, company parade at four o'clock, and regimental drill at five o'clock is the order of the day. Our respected Captain, Jno. D. Martin was today elected Major of the regiment by a handsome majority. Our regiment is the One Hundred and Fifty-fourth Tennessee, and is under the command of Colonel Preston Smith, with Promoted to the rank of Brigadier-General.Marcus J. Wright as Lieutenant Colonel. May 10th.--A dark and gloomy day. No morning drill on account of the unfavorable weather. Spent the day in walking to Randolph, and cleaning my gun which was considerably damaged by the heavy rain last night. May 14th, 1861.--This morning, Sergeant George Mellersh was unanimously elected Captain of the Hickory Rifles. May 17th.--To-day at two o'clock the alarm was sounded, and spring

Diary of a Confederate soldier. By Rev. J. G. Law. [One of the most important offices of the historian is to show the inside life of the people concerning whom he writes, and anything that contributes to an understanding of the feelings, habits, character, and private life of the men who wore the gray, will prove valuable material for the future historian. The diary of Rev. John G. Law, just as it was written at the time in camp, or on the march, will be, therefore, both interesting and vaRev. John G. Law, just as it was written at the time in camp, or on the march, will be, therefore, both interesting and valuable.] Wednesday, Nov. 6th, 1860.--Cast my first vote to-day for Bell and Everett. Very little excitement. Citizens go to the polls, cast their vote and return to their homes, impressed with the solemn fact that this day is to decide the destiny of our country. Dark and lowering clouds hover over the political horizon. The recent elections in the northern States indicate the triumph of the Republican party, in which event a disruption of the Union, and a civil war will probably follow,