I apologize for the confusion. "The Lion of the South" is typically a reference to General Patrick Cleburne, who was indeed known for his contributions to the Confederate Army. However, the correct statement regarding his role would be that he sent volunteers to assist Confederate soldiers.
If you were referring to another figure or if there was more specific context regarding the use of "the Lion of the South," I would appreciate further details for accuracy. In general historical discussions, this title is often not tied to requiring martial law, leading Union troops, or merely representing secessionists as those do not directly correlate with Cleburne's recognized contributions.
Can you clarify if you were looking for a specific individual's contributions or if there were additional details you had in mind? Thank you!