The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1861-11-08
Our Military Correspondence.
FROM AN OFFICER ON BOARD THE GUN BOAT
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EDDYvILLE, ON THE CUMBERLAND }
... RIVER, KY, Oct. 26tb, 1861. (
We lef. Paducab yesterday, in com pany
with steamer carrying 3 companies Of
the 9th Illinois, for the purpose of sur
prising Rebel cavalry camp OF Knights
Of the Golden Circle, situated about q
miles back Of this place. said, by our
scouts, to contain about 100 in number,
with an equal number of fue horses
The troops Landed below this place, and
about 7 miles from the camp, and went
across the country, while we proceeded
slowly and silently on up to this place.
Daylight discovered to the surprised eyes
Of this unanimously traitorous place, The
old Conestoga quietly at anchor, with the
steamer along side, abreast of the to- wn.
There was some hurryng 10 and fro,
and considerable gathering Of knots oi
meh on the street corners, collections OF
matrons and damsels fair at The leading
residences, all wondering what was up
Upon closer acquaintance through the
glass, they appeared not at all pleased
with their visitors. In fact, some Of them
gave unmstakable signs Of disgust and
hatred. About 8 o'clock they were evi.
IDENTIFY getting quite agits'ed and con.
cerned at the quiet and passive manner
We were taking things Presently their
doors were being shut; men were seen
carrying children, followed by women
who took the roads, and were getting out
Of town at double quick. Their panic
was not lessened when they saw the cut
ters and gig lowered and manned with
crews heavily armed. and the balance OF
the crew at their stations a. the ships
guns. -.. ... u.r..
Marine guards and patrols were soon
stationed at points on all the roads lead.
ing from the place, to intercept all fugi.
tives fleeing therelrom. and to allow the
quiet and unobstructed arrest OF some OF
the principal traitors. which was mos,
successfully accomplished. About / past
10 A, NJ, our friends appeared marching
down the road to this place. with flags
flying, 10 the good old tune OF Yankee
Doodle with all its variations. many Of the
privales we'll mounted, Ia very unusual
thing, have been told. Tor Infantry, J and
displaying variety of bedding, saddles
and equipments. .- u
The fac,s,as one Of the Captains informs
me, are ihose: The troops were little
behind time, so that the sun was Just up
and the surprise therefore not as complete
as intended. The Rebels Ind drawn ur
across The road on foot, but Aed after The
frs, volley, and before our boys could
reach them in their bayonet charge, il
among their horses, and commenced cut
ting them loose, and our boys charged
right in among their horses; consequently
killed some 8 or 10 very valuable horses
The enemy fled IN all directions and
manners. Some bolted into the old
church where they had their quarters
and commenced firing upon our men,
But our boys rushed in and soon frished
up the business. The enemy lost eigh
men killed and one man morlally wound
ed, who were left on the field. They
Were carried into the houses by our men
We lad one man seriously if not NOR
tally wounded, and Two or three other.
not so badly wounded. I'D ..s
| lucy o'VuSht III lOiNy Ouu HOTAes hnC
some or 10 mules 2 wagons loaded
with arms. saddles, blankets and equip
ments Of all kinds, which we have pu, OF
board OF fiat now in tow Of the Cones
toga, and 35 prisoners taken 10 the skir
mish. The soldiers have. most OF them
some trophy in their possession Of IN,
battle, such as knives. swords, shot guns
DC. The swords are Of various kinds
sizes and make, agreeing only in one thing
that is. in beiog Of the most primitive do
mes;ic manufacture, varying in lengtl
from tho good-sized butcher knife to al
instrument half an inch thick on lbe back
and three feet long, ground down TO al
edge. The affair, though il was knocko,
a little off the hinge as to time. has been
most brilliant one. and. II our oppera,ion
on larger scale were as successfully
conducted. The war would soon be over.
l have spoken Of the spirit OF ha,re,
!. acluatipg the Rebels OF this place, toward
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