New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-12-25
LATEST NEWS FROM BOWLING GREEN.
Federal Force ESTIMATED at 45eoe to GO, coo.
a TERRIBLE cesFLIcr IMPENDING.


= TERRIBLE cgfNFLIcT INTENDING.
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NssHv.A4E, Dec 24.-Ths Bowling Green cor
respondent of the Union and American, in his
letter of the 23d inst. says The Federal General
Buell., with a formidable force, estimated at not
less than 45 600 men and by many at 60,0c8 men,
has been for several days past moving in the arec-
ton of Bowling Green. Unusual preparations 10
repuIse the enemy are now making, showing that
terrible conflict is impending A force not less
than 6O0en men, the advance Of Buell's army, have
crossed Green river and are now, within five miles
of our advance. which is under the command Of
Gen. Hindman at Cave City. -
It was reported a few days since that the enemy
had retreated across Green river the report was
partially true, Gen. Hndman had 'changedh his pick
| cts from the front of the enemy, who, imagining
that flank movement was being made, fed in the
greatest disorder, leaving behind their tents,
wagons and baggage. Their flight is reported to
have been regular stampede, the Federas double
quicking five miles. They returned on the follow
ing day, goth inst, and are now within thirty miles
of Bowling Green. The entire force which was
recently at Nolin, has been moved to Green river,
where there is now not less than 35 600 men. o.
Every appearance indicates q speedy opening
of the winter campaign. 3 ' ~' |9 .s
| Federal Spy Arrested.
Federal officer was arrested near Bowling
Green on the 2lst inst, with spy-gaass, making
! observations of the different Notifications. He
represented himself to be deserter from the
Forty-dfth New York Regiment, and that he had
made his way from the Potomac to that place. Its
Supposed he belongs to Wek's Indiana Regiment.
which was put to fiighta few days since by the
4 Texas Rangers. He will be sent to Richmond.
gentleman who left the Ohio river on the 10th
says Tom Grittenden's forces had crossed Green
river, and are now at HendersonVlle, preparing to
move on Hopkinsye. Another letter from Bowl
ing Green gives the opinion that no fight will
occur for several days. Passengers arrived by to-
days train report 5000 Federals this side Of Green
river, and that Hndman has fallen back to Bells.
| From Richmond s5@
RICHMOND, Dec. 24.-Two hundred and eighty
four Hatteras prisoners who were pareed and re.
leased, arrived at Norfolk yesterday from the
North. ,., ..--- ,ay ., -
The New York Herald of the 2lst inst. says
Lord Lyons had two interviews with Lincoln of q
cordial character, but no formal written communi
cation has passed, nor has Lord Lyons made a de
mand for Mason and Sidell.- Further Instruction.
to Lord Lyons are expected by the America, to ar
Q rive If the demand for Mason and Slidell be made
$ the Herald says Lincoln will probably yield, il
/ view of the present exigencies of the country il
the struggle with rebellion, and Engand's main
= tanning neutrality. The Herald says it is bette
9 gracefully to yield to the exigencies Of the crisis
e and promptly yield England her convenient pre-
:. text for QUARREL by restoring Mason and Slidel
: to British protection. Some dispatches have bee
sent South the authority Of the Washington COZ
e respondent of the Herald, stating that Lincoln
Cabinet desired to accede to England's deman
- for restitution of Mason and Sdell. IN the copy
+, the Herald Of the 2lst, now before me, no sue
t, statement is made and later news is received.
n Congressional. .-a...-
.s RICHMOND, Dec. 24.-Congress passed and tn
4, President has approved the following acts: A
y act amending an act authorizing postmasters t
e receive treasury notes in payment Of postage, b
N allowing people to deposit five or larger treasur
J. note and taking stamps or paying postage in az
e vance in any amount. An act making appropris
tions to comply in part with the treaty stipulation
a. with the Indian tribes. An act authorizing th
e President to confer temporary rank and comman
a. on officers of the Navy doing duty on land. A
It act amending an act entitled act establishing
If uniform rule Of naturalization for persons enliste
ID in the Confederate army. -e-..,... s-,
4. An act providing for the appointment of chaI
[e lans in the navy. An act authorizing the aI
et pontment of additional officers in the navy. A
act making appropriations for the expenses of th
AZ Government in the Legislative and Judicial Depar
IA ments for the year ending the 18th of July mex
An act supplementary to an act authorizing tt
IN issue of Treasury notes. and providing WI
le tax for their redemption. Congress took rece
in nntil Monday next. f2&
1e The body of Lieut.-Colonel Martin, killed
,e Drainesvile reached here this afternoon en- rou
70 for Alabama. Nothing of interest from the camp
er The Christmas demonstrations have commence
and the agent sends the compliments OF the seas'
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