The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-12-24

| Boone, G. W. Ewing, ]. C. Gilbert and J. A. King.
In the Kentucky Senate committee had recommended
the expulsion Of J. N. Johnson for the Same
/ The expedition from General Schoepfs camp, the
18th nst went within two miles OF General Zocoer
camp and returned The movement only feeler to
| find their locality and view their ground.
| OUR LOUISVILLE CORRESPONDENCE.
] LOUISVILLE, KY, Dec. II, 1881.
The Late Affair at Green Riyer Besueea the Union Troop
! and Re6els-The Forces Esgaged-Desciption Of the
| Battle Feid-Dctaiis Of the Embellishments Of Rebel
Troops Under Generals Rosseau and Characterization
Afdirs Near Green Riper-Or Troops Actively Mouins
F6r,pard-Eastcrm Kentucky-Morements of the Rebels
Confirmation Of the Capture of Captain Prime, Of tht
United States Aymy--Kea.uckiaw Enrolling Temsesue,
inMe linton Army, dc.
The telegraph has announced to you the particulars as
far as known here Of the affair at Green river between
the pckets of the army and the Texan Rangers lnor
nation in detail has suppressed headquarters and
my account cannot be succnct as should desire The
detachment of Colonel wlichs First Indiana German
regiment engaged composed Of but i've hundred men,
The engaged in the outset said to have been in
strong force probably not less than twelve hundred
! The position Of the northern slope Of a
conica hill which, three miles south Of Green river and
two miles east of the railroad rises to considerable
/ height, commanding the railroad well the pike,
which is tho main approach to the ferry at Munfords
ve This position naturally strong one the form Of
the hill making it, in fact natural intrenchment To
this advantage inclined TO think, Colonel Willchs
men partly indebted for their success in holding their
position as long they did, and until renforcemens
could arrive
The rebel Colonel Terry made the attack, as have
stated, in force and from two quarters His men
were mounted Texan Rangers, supported by two regi-
ments of infantry and two pieces of artillery The
attack HAD hardly been made when Gen. McCook COM
menced throwing troops the stream the pontoon
bridge which had been previously constructed being used
In the rst attack COL Terry, in command Of the Rang
ers fell and his retired. sharp exchange of mus
kerry then took place between the infantry Of the rebels
and Col Wichs battalion, while tho rebel artillery open
ed at long range and with little effect advancing
columns The achievements having como and others
being hastily advanced the rebels withdrew bearing on
five killed and fifty wounded. 1t Is reported that the
whole affair done with an admirable GOODNESS highly
creditable to Col Which and his men, There was no
hasy and indiscriminate firing, but the shots were in
tended produce effect and Is stated undoubtedly
did. Tho affair occupied only about half an hour o. time
and the Of killed and wounded testify to the gal
liant conduct Of our mon.
No crossing Of Green river has yet been made in full
force wrote you account of the crossing time
since Of the three brigades Of Generals Neafey, Ros-
and Johnston. It appears that that move
ment was not made with the intention Of occu-
plying permanent positions south OF the stream
but was meant O reconnaissance in force. Pick
having been established and force detailed beyond
the Bridge builders engaged the railroad BRIDGE
the brigades returned to the northern shore, leaving
Colonel Which at the position where he was attacked
and Colonel Critsenden with tho Sixth Indiana, at tho
railroad bridge The attack OF the Rangers, under
Terry made the day subsequent TO the withdrawal
of the three brgades This s probably the only demon
straton shall have from the rebels for tme-at
least until whole force is enabled to advance Until the
supply trains enabled to Green river railroad
bridge such forward movement cannot be expected.
general battle expected by the best informed mill
tary men, although the departure from the city Of
several batteries Of artileryiorty seven pieces in all
such result may be anticipated Gen. Buell. left the
city this morning for Green rver but is not looked
upon final abandonment Of city quarters for the
field.
The city is full of to the effect that second
battle has been fought Green river bridge that
troops have been badly worste have been compelled
10 to the northern Shore have the best
for stating that this extremely doubtful The present
situation of affairs at that point Is about follows
There nobrgades, complete regiment the
southern bank Of the river with the exception of Colonel
gagged in rebuilding it, and the portion Of Colonel Which
which engaged in the fight Captain Stones battery
Is reported the river bu, is very improbable
There is little doubt entertained that strong resist
will be made TO coming in force. The whole Of
the rebel force stationed Cave City has pushed
forward and will resist the passage of troops. II
compelled to fall back to Bowling Green as will proba-
bly, be the will be slowly disputing the way with
vigor We cannot follow them with any great rapdity
until the railroad bridge and track shall have been
| structed. This bridge is being rebuilt, one
| hundred and seventy men being engaged at this
1 II.
weeks to complete it, Until it is done we shall not have
crossing in force and time must then ease before
can arrive at Bowling Green or have pitched battle 1t is
gratifying to knoWtha the centre and wings moving
slowly and surely assuming positions as If IT
| to retain them.
General Zoicofer held in check by General schoep
who is still south Of Somerset movement has been
made In the direction OF Bukesvie, from Columbia by
General Boyle, but with what force is not known The
from Eastern kentucky of less encouraging cha
The counties of that part of the State being
ravagcdby Marshals forces who since Nelson's retreat
from fnnh hQG nrnH rds tna
| terror. One thousand rebels reported Owings
vile, who state that they intend quartering there The
force which lately occupied West Liberty in the
district, has been withdrawn, after appropriating all
articles Of food and clothing available for their purposes
Farther east Colonel Moore, with regiment Of Ohio
troops has been compelled to fall back from Louisa be-
fore the main force Of Humphrey Marshall who last
reported in possession of that place 1t IS mproba
bic that Greenupsburg Greenup county, will share the
fate Of its neighborng city, Guyandotte.
II Is stated here that Governor Morton Of Indiana, will
soon be made Major General with view to placing the
administration OF affairs in the Department Of the Cum
berland in his hands while General Buell. takes the field
No ADLER or moro popular man could be appointed.
Captain Prime. Of General Buelfs sta lately wounded
and taken prisoner is said TO be In Nashville. Captain
Prime was one Of the most important officers in this do
partment aud his temporary loss will be sorely felt
II is stated that the Blue Grass region of this State
which, according to the Nashville Courier, furnished Ter
thousand men 70 the rebels has sent 505 to tho
Union army. Tho Blue Grass region is the name giver
to the rich countcs-sixteen in numbcr-immediatel,
surrounding Lexington and is looked upon s,rons
secession district The total OF Kentucky enlstments
the Union army is 5000.
Presentation TO Colonel Morgan, OF tn.
Nineticth Regiment.
The friends Of Colonel Morgan of the Ninetieh rcei
ment, New York Volunteers yesterday proceeded Il
Governors Island present the Colonel with brace
Colts navy pistols Mr.. VIM H. Walker, of the Unio
barracks at East New York, where the regiment ha
been quarercd made the presentation speech colone
Morgan replied in highly patriotic speech Mr. rran
| W. Sheppard, Mr. Luther Horton, VIM. H. Thifin an,