Helena Ark Aug. 25 (1862 
Halth good.-drill one hour Every morning, -have Dress parad in the Eve. Latest report is that the rebels have taken Clarksville, and have attacked Ft. Donalson. If the rebels are not soon checked they will hold all the ground they did the 1st of Oct. last year. Our Gen's deserve great sensure for incompetency. 
Aug. 27th 
Last night at 10 A.M. Co's "H" & "F" were arroused from their slumbers and embarked on a boat and went down the river 20 miles, to help get a Gunboat off a sand bar; but when we arrived she had been pulled off. Arrived in camp at daylight.
 Sept. 4th
 Great excitement prevails Every where in camp, concerning affairs in Va. and Ky. Our army has been shamefully defeated & routed near Richmond Ky. under Genl. Manson. And our army in Va. is hard pressed by Johnston & LEE. The South Western army is in a state of inactivity, while we are pressed at
