The Vivandiere of the Monroe Rifles.
--A noble spirited young lady--Miss Leona Neville--has volunteered her aid and services as nurse to the ranks of the Monroe Rifles, attached to Col. Hunt's Regiment. The ceremony of her formal reception in this sturdy band of soldiers took place at their headquarters on Julia street last evening, and was witnessed by a large number of ladies and gentlemen. She was presented to Lieut. Hinckly of the Rifles, by their commander, Capt. Benjamin, in a very excellent and impressive speech, and the Lieut. formally presented her to the soldiers, who welcomed her with all the deference and respect which careful, soldierly training can instill into the military man. The young lady had of her own free will chosen to brave the dangers of the battlefield, and must indeed be nerved by the fortitude of a — we like to have said, ‘"hero"’--well, ‘"hero"’ be it, for she looked the hero, with her nicely-fitting black alpaca uniform.-- N. O. Delta, 16th.
