... he ought to strike a bold and manly blow for his native State, and did not hesitate to attack the enemy with all the energy and force he could bring to bear upon him. We marched from Baldwin to join Van Dorn at Ripley on the morning of the 27th, and our whole effective force was made up of— Maury's division4,800 muskets. Hebert's division5,000 muskets. Armstrong's cavalry2,000 men. Light arti...