The Daily Clarion

when madness ruled the hour and Mississippi was being hurried out of the Union, Col. Reynolds voted against the ordinance of secession and in the face of the most overwhelming and irresistible tide of secession, did everything in his power to defeat and postpone the measure. And when the fact was accomplished and despite his efforts the State became involved in one of the most desolating wars that have occurred in history, Reynolds was among the first to volunteer and aid in her defense. He raised a regiment among the first that enlisted for the war, and on its organization received every vote for Colonel. He continued in the service until the surrender, discharging to the satisfaction of his superior officers the various military duties entrusted to him and retaining at the same time the confidence and affection of those under his command.