The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-11-23
AFFAIRS IN KENTUCKY.
OUR TOWNSVILLE CORRESPONDENCE.

CAMP AT TOWNSVILLE, Nov. 90, 1861.
Generals Thomas and ZoIiicogr-7Ae Rebel General John.
son IN Chi5 Command in Kea.,lcky-SmaH Portion of
Kentacky in the Hdnds Of the Rebeis7he Rebel Forces
Reimfwcems',ts to Ae Union Army, de-, dc.
It appears from recent Developments that the
zion Of the plan of tho campaign this STATE has been
delayed by the daiorness Of General Thomas in driving
zocoer from the mountains OF Southeastern kentucky
II seems that the force under General Thomas orig
nay detailed to form the left wing Of grand army whose
centre intended to act along the line the Nashville
and Louisville Railroad. This left wing moving stimuli
taneousy with the main army, and the right wing, under
General T. L. Cri.tcnden, to combine with the others
On attack upon General Buckner, moro properly &C.
neral s. johnston In chief command OF the rebels.
But before this could be done Zocoer had be expelled
from tho State and tho ntrenched camp the winding
Blades advanced towards tho Gap and strengthened.
Now that this has been dono and the country freed
from the probability Of advance from Zoliconer,
10 the surprise Of those not understanding the
plan Of tho campaign, the troops suddenly recalled
whcreupon the New York Tines correspondent imagined
a cock and bull story about Johnston marching north
with 1000 men, and the East Tennessceans becoming
disguised aud ebclious into winter quarters
Tho story regard to Johnston may havo boon started
Tor polite reasoIs and intended the ostensbe
for the rctrogradc movement but that the retreat
made In accordance with long established plan po-
sve. 1t is known here that the order for the move
ent Is older than the wd Cat" victory and was given
the condition that zollicoer gotten rid Of This
having been accomplished General Thomas takes up his
<rue position at aivi,le.
A glance at tho map Of Kentucky will show what
small portion Of The State romans In tho hands OF the
rebels and also reveal tho position Of the Union army
The advance guard OF the main army and its wings, from
q line stretching from MorgantoYn, Butler county,
Through Mu,nfordsvle and GrecEsburg to Dan
willie. and ch,nging its at this point,
. continues N ,ugh Somerset to Monticello, in
Wayne County. The main army is encampod
Bacon creek at point five miles from Green river
The forcc he would be very impotc at this time to
state That viii equal the force OF General Backner Is
not TO be doubted and 1t may be said with truth that
1t Is equal any force which the exaggerated
Abatement may have given to General Buckner This
army Is under the immediate control Of Gen. McCook,
and under him are Brigadier Generals Johnston and
Wood, OF the regular service, and Brigadier Generals
Ncgcy aud RcSscau appointed from civil life. The staff
OF each OF these generals have several times hoard
considered a admirable officers, well selected On the
STAFF OF Gonoral Johnston Is one Of Kentuckys hopes
young Horny Clay grandson Of the "Sage,' in whose
delicate features, melancholy look and brilliant eye
can see the genius that descended to him from his great
grandsire thr ugh father not the less brilliantly gifted
with genius than endowed with fearlcssness and moral
courage The quiet earnestncss and rcsou with which
this young m,n pushes his way in life point to result
honorable alike to himself and name and tho country he
mas chosen though otherwise influenced by brothers and
unces to serve in the hour OF her need for all her chva
rous youth.
Lebanon ana Grtcnsburg. may DO said to form part OF
the main army. though at present detached from it,
Those Drgadcs are undcr tho command OF Generals Ward
and jerry T. Boyle both appointed from civil life and
Doth Kentuckans. Tho appointments are by no
means brilliant.
The right wing the army is under command Of Gone.
raj T. L. Crttendcn, of General never surrcn-
ders" notcrety. Although Of the regular army and
appointed from civil life General Crittendcn among the
very bost appointments which have been made in this
State. or tn strength Of his brigade fully ad-
vised It's above ten thousand strong, however and
0sc Of boats waiting nj this post convey him
Eeinforcemcnts in the shape Of five regiments expected
from Indiana General Crittendcn Morgantown
Green river but twenty-five miles northwest Bowl
ing Green.
As befero stated General Thomas commanding the
left wing, has taken up his position nanvile His
force ssts Of two brgades Of unknown strength-he
commanded by HIMSELF and the other by Brgadier
General Schoepa whom he ranks portion Of the
OF the attor remains at Loudon to guard that approach
Central Kentucky.
1t has puzzled many to know why, simultaneously with
She expulsion Of Zocoer, the centre main army has
b zen heavily strengthened, and why renforcemens
rushing in at the rate Of two three regiments
day. Ten tho sand mon have passed through the city
during the past week. To-day four regiments are expect
ed from Indiana 5000 cavalry have been ordered into
the State, and only delayed for want Of this the
eary arms; six Ohio and two Indiana regiments In
Western Virginia have been ordered kentucky These
movements at this time, together with tho rerograde
movement Of Gen. Thornls, have mysicd our good
rctzons but the reader readily form idea OF tho
attention Of Con Buol by tho foregoing state
mont say accurate, for have taken assure my
self that IL is so.