The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-10-18
Prom Kentucky.

ion Of the Confederate army in the Mis-
sissippi Valley is destined to perform n,
uniinportant part in the present heroi
struggle AMI trying crisis Of our infan
Confederacy, | deem its impoi tant dispo
sitions and movements, to those who sy,n
pathize with the cause and are solicitor
as to its final issue and ultimate determi
nation, a matter of deep interest and mo
mentous concern. In consideration O
this fact, | shall endeavor to report faitl,
fully the proceedings, as far as is comps d
bic with necessary military precaution, o
the army at present quartered in thi
section OF octntry. The monotony O
camp life was, on yesterday, again broker
and all on the sd rirc. owing 10 reap
POsranee Of 80 sral Federal gun boat.
INN cut the uAio, Two cf these boats in
advance Of thSr eompSuious. and rum
ine, " y mos; tsn,alisjue manner, within
range & sInA7 ss,;cyy We had previous
y cceSsci On tie a,uG, above Columbus
oa~Scs ~ to cr~a eur guns upon them
wesca = hySs8> sri animated fye ensued
\ SAon ;Aros~ stcsn he foremost boat
6asss IN Saaac,.iasc proximity 10 cur bat.
ieyT--l,ei sSos ~ ttmsse. while several
sce~ lrahca9cs u ,1e e,0f bcuesth. Two
Shoss hoga opoof cs- r.,'eJ Seld pieccs o.
campsrHpvo,g 81, -sleye sc1 with cf.
Sccl the asnSsrarc 5,cCctcy Of cur alm:
are shol ~ ncn.,, o., az ccc,i nudge stalk
nc niNoet mja~.g, ;Ae csher all, bu.
oaraac-ins ths Essseee. AMI ssrenSsh OF
hns1 abe iniay TsvsS1oe 10 BE- iueoa.
siarHhlo ANt. ,r,yaig lie sport ior
shuoe simc. Glo .,,t.> at-te - ~ s'a5oa.
face ana hogan a sy5rcs-ais ss5veaispt.
when She ;Asn35,5sc vvsc~ at the hase
Ns}crolsr> ts,S o. .-,sstt> Composing CTR
man haae,y ,4a-gtl n Toe southwest
crn onG q iAot,ss Sms5.r aud COO, &and.
nc ihe ssvcr. vCrv at-i to pour forth 4
. parting ss'0,t aa; ,lss ,ts>,arce irterven.
ine htsas 10 s-eti, ia compliment was
LOST in ~. Tie sri which induces
these tgceSoai ana taroyjrs visits, lam
unable 10 &5c.rN ar,s>< II j. 70 ryN,cnnoi.
ire and as-e; ~, IL position ef cur guns.
als1 gam = t..:s - = ;.ss ~ otab,e strength
Of the place Tie establishments and
treroAcs, >l,v-c.z',i;a. this place being
nearly complete, Columbus may be said
in IN admirable state OF defence. and can.
in n few DAYS IL maintained by com.
raraiively small torcc against fearful odds.
The works while in process of erection
were visited almo>; daily by Gen. Pillow,
whose encouraging words never failed
producing salutaly effect, and often
elected loud and prolonged cheering
which compliment the old General always
Acknowledged in a courteous and digni.
fed manner. The work General Pillow
states to be in the highest degree salts
factory, and that never did work of this
description, in his experience, grow so
rapidly, and beneath so willing and cheer
full hands. This argues well for the spirit
of the Southern Boys" and plainly en-
hibits that element Of true greatness
which enters so proiusely as an ingred-
ent in the combination of our Southern
armies. The exact numerical strength of
our forces at this point, have been una
bic to ascertain, Lut suffice it to say we
are in force-and a more daring, energetic
army, believe could no where be found;
men well deserving to figure high in the
ranks Of modern chivalry; bold, determn.
ed, and resolute, having plighted their
faith never to lay down their arms, so
long as Southern soil is polluted by the
unholy footsteps of abolition hordes of
mercenory soldiery. Speculation is busy
as to the future movement and policy OF
this army on the Mississippi. Gen. lTar-
dee has been with his command, in Co
lumbus for several days, but is now maxi
ing active preparation for march, the
destination of which is supposed to be
Bowling Green. Gen. jeff. Thompson,
the gallant hero Of Missouri, who has been
rendering such invaluable service in the
Southern portion of his State, has gone
with his command to New Madrid, in Or
der, as is supposed, to effect from that
point junction with Gems. McCulloch
and Price. This chivalrous leader, like
the renowned Iimour, the bold, intrepid
chieftan of the Usbec Tartars, is indom-
itabie of spirit, indefatigable of exertion
and will certainly lead his brave followers
to a rich harvest of glory. Various have
been the conjectures relative to the posi-
ton Kentucky will eventually assume
|, for one, feel confident all will yet be
right in this glorious old commonwealth,
as even now the light of hope and more
suspicious day begins to dawn upon the
public mind, and the hideous deformity
of Republican misrule to crouch beneath
the curses and excavations of q wronred
ana ehraSed people. lie people IN this
section generally, cherish for our cause
the warmest feelings, and manifest the
liveliest sentiments of greatful acknowl-
edgement, for our having come in their
midst TO Protect their persons and peace
Tul homes from the 'red aria,' of n ruth
ess invae'e~. 1t IS true, however, there
ire some, either blinded by n soothing
indifference, or enjoying q 's1lissfuI ignor-
'nce" of the proximity of danger-appar-
entity "know nothing--and care loss" of
he great revolution going on over their
leads, so it affects not the price .of corn,
or the worse. The mind of the people
being in this critical condition, shall we
onger indulge in the Fabian policy of in |
activity? Certainly we would wrong those |
Who have already imperilled their lives