Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-10-03

Two thousand rounds of loaded shell
were disentombed by the rebels in Multi
gan's cntrenchments on the very day of
the surrender, our troops having no idea
of their concealment, as they were depos-
tied three months before. 1t is said vast
amount of ammunition are buried in diff
ferent quarters of the West and South
having been sent out from Jefferson City
by Ex-Governor jackson before be fled
from here.
Our troops would have destroyed the
powder in their possession if they had
had water, or had not feared an explosion
which must have proved fatal in their mar
row entertainments.
"A feminine seeessionist of high social
standing at Lexington, obtained admis-
sion to Muligans forti6cations, disguised
as muIatto washer-woman, and took
complete sketch and plan Of the works,
and reported her information. to the rebels.
1t is believed the rebels have from 49,
900 to $4,000 men at Lexington, and
are daily receiving reinforcements. They
will make a stand there and await the at
tack of our troops. 1t is supposed that
Price will, in two or three weeks, have
from 10000 to $4,000 there, and will
meet US with that number. The rebels
the two officers say, fight well, and that
our mistake is that we have always under
rated the fact. The rebels at Lexington
are receiving provisions in quantities from
the adjacent country. -
Wagon loads are arriving every day,
and they have, it is said, every means of
support.
Green's, Rains and Parsons troops are
represented as mere mob, half clothed
and without discipline, no one seeming to
hold a less rank than that of Colonel.
Harris soldiers, seven thousand in num-
Der, are very well drilled and execute all
their ruaneuvers in thorough military style.
One of the rebel regiments having
helped themselves to the uniforms of Col.
MulIigan's troops, are now called the Irish
brigade. Lieut.. Col. Thatcher and Lieut..
Tenant leave here by boat for Lexington
this morning; they will return with the
wounded federal troops now in the hands
of the rebels there, about 100 in number.
Before they left Lexington they obtain
ed written permit from Gen. Sterling
Price granting protection to any boats
which might 60 to Lexington for that pur-
pose. Gen. Fremont has approved of this
action, and they will start this morning.
These officers say our troops were treat
ed most kindly by the rebel officers, whom
they pronounce high toned, honorable and
generous gentlemen.
The gallant conduct Of Coils. Mulligan,
White and Grover are highly eulogized,
and all our soldiers are enthusiastic in
their praise.
Major Steele who had command of the
regular troops at Wilson's Greek, has re-
ceived permission to take command of the
9th Iowa regiment.
1t is understood that his battalion of
Regulars will be Incorporated in the regi
ment.
Advices from Saline county report the
rebels are over running that section of
country with scouting parties who are i'm
pressing Union citizens into the rebel SER
vice, and levying upon their goods.
Gen. Fremont went into camp yesterday
morning about half mile back of the
town and it is said will not move forward
before the close of the week.
The health Of the soldier is improving.
Not death has occurred for three days III
the hospital-an unusual occurrencs-and
80 or 40 will be discharged to-day.
Gen. McKinstry and Staff arrived here
last evening.
Gen. Pope is still here.
Totten's Battery was among the arrivals
yesterday.
Scouts arrived last night from Warsaw,
SO miles distant, but they report nothing
new. They heard that McCulloch was ad-
vancing on Jefferson City by way of Linn
Greek. ia7-fi -s
The stars and stripes waving over Mul-
ligan's entertainments, was pierced by for
ty one bullets, but not one struck the I'm.
IONA peculiar and favorable omen.
Col. Richardson's regiment, now sta
toned at the Ossage river, will be disband-
ed to-day, its time having expired, and
Col. Meetings. will take its place.
James w. Bowling, of Miller county,
notorious rebel, who had impressed :wo
boys and an old man, and stolen two hor-
ses, was brought, here last evening and
will be put to work on the Notifications
tomorrow. 1ss,z. - sI7isa o. .ss5s.,.