From Norfolk.
[special Correspondence of the Dispatch.]We have been still farther reinforced by the arrival last night and this morning of the Louisiana Regiment, numbering over a thousand men, and expect by the train to-day the Oh Regiment from Alabama; also, this afternoon, 500 Indians from the west and southwestern part of North Carolina. The latter are to be employed to act as far as may be deemed necessary as scouts, and I have no doupt will prove very useful, they having a peculiar tact for that duty; besides, they are sell trained in the use of arms, and are said to be the best marksmen in the world.
The authorities at Norfolk thought it best to detain the steamer Wm. Selden, which arrived on Thursday from Old Point, bringing the mails and passengers, which were transferred to her from the steamer Louisiana, from baltimore, at Old Point. She now lies snugly required to one of our wharves, where it is likely she will remain for some time to come.
The regiment from Louisiana is under the demmand of Col. Blanchard. Of his ability, and I might add, superior qualifications, for so important a trust, it is needless to speak; but should any be so inquisitive as to inquire who Col. Blanchard is, I would refer them to the hard fought battles on the plains of Mexico, and by a still further glance at their country's history they will be fully satisfied.
Of. Col. Withers, in command of the 3d Regiment of Alabama Volunteers, now quarted here, I can say no less — a true descended of Col. Withers, of South Carolina, of revoluntionary fame, he stands unsurpassed.
Two companies, being the advance guard of a large number from Kentucky, have just arrived. If these that have arrived are a special of those that are to come, we may well a proud when we hear the name of the shouters of Kentucky "mentioned.
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