New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-11-23
THE CAMPAIGN AS IT NOW STANDS IN
KENTUCKY.

From The Philadelphia Press
Gen. George II. Thomas, who, as senior Brlgadief
in Eastern Kentucky, ranks Schepff and Nelson,
and vino has bis headquarters at Camp Dick Robin
son. has recalled the columns of both these Generals
and ordered them to Join bis. Zollicoiier has evil
IDENTIFY retired with the main body OF his forces into
East Tennessee in the direction of Knoxville. Hii
defeat al "Wid Cat Camp" the rout Of Wiiams's
guerrilla baud at Hketon by Nelson's force, and es-
peciay the burning OF the bridges upon the Tonnes
see and Virginia Railroad, have forced bis retreat
Gen. Thomas seems to have issued this order Ia
prevent Albert S. johnson, in command OF the
Rebel forces along tho line of the Louisville and
Nashville Railroad, from making flank movement
against Gen. Buell's column, stationed along toe
same lue, by way Of Danville and Lexington. Al.
ready there have been serious demonstrations made
against Johnson's column toward liopkinsville He
has therefore, been forced to make counter-move-
ment upon Buells flank. This counter-movement
has grown into so strong menace, that Gen. Buell.
has been forced to concentrate, possible
force near Danyille powerful as that which no
has along his front at Camp Nolin.
IL is therefore, his first Intention to be strong
enough To resist johnson along either Of tbese lines,
if he chooses 10 advance IN force. His second pnr-
pose is, evidently, to advance with two strong col
unns, simultaneously from NoIn and Danyille, upon
Bowling Green. II tie accounts which reach Us
from tht best informed sources in Kentucky, can be
relied upon, Buell. has at Louisville. aud between
that point and Camp Noliu, full 10000 men. When
Scbo,ffrs column aud Nelson's unite with Thomass
force the latter will have full 20 900 men. VAT re-
endorsements from Ohio Indiana, ana the loyal parts
Of Kentucky are pouring into their camps constantly
As AN evidence OF this, three regiments reached
Lonisyil from Cincinnati bat four days ago.
Should the rebels not make an attack this power
ful force must make an advance upon Bowling Green
between the st ana 10th OF December, one of the
most lovely OF the year in that part Of ken-
tuckv. There can be reason at that time for a
non-advance. Cavalry and artillery in abundance
will be present, and the troope toierably well sea-
soned to the use of aTms-at least quite as well as
their enemies.
There are now no regular rebel forces upon the
soil Of Kentucky, save The small portion OF her
southwestern boundary tremulously held by the
columns Of johnson and Polk. The lattets column
has retired since the battle Of Belmont entirely ont
of Missouri. That battle seems TO Incline them to
believe that the soil of Missouri is unhealthy. The
retirement OF tremonts NOW Halleck's column
from Springfield, and the concentration ot much the
heaviest part of 1t ut St. Louis indicates disposition
to move down the Mssissippi simultaneously with
the forward movement OF Buell. upon Bowling Green.
These movements viii both depend, In point OF time
upon the Finishing and equipment OF the heavy beet
of gunboats near completion, at various " est
ern cities. These are all expected 10 te ready for
active service before the 10Th of December The
fact that 500 marines have been sent from the East
TO Cairo shows that the Government expects the
river fleet to move az Il very early day. The real,
earnest vigorous work of the Western campaign
will soon begin. As soon as the result OF these
coniont movements Of Buell. ana llalleck known,
then the grand movement upon the Potomac must
begin.
The naval expeditions, under Butler and Burnside,
will lie ready to strike about the same tine. No
operat ons Of modern times will be more extensive
or grand. Indeed, Sherman may be fully expected,
at or near the same time TO be laundering az the
gaIes OF Savannah or Charleston.