The New York herald., 1862-01-21
OUR PADUCAH CORRESPONDENCE.

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OUR PADUCAH CORRESPONDENCE.
PApucAs, Jan. IA, 1862
Early Movement of Gemsral SmitAs DipisiOs-Specula
tsons-Amothe~ Espsditsos Probably up Ae rsnesset
RiuU-Ceu1 Martial Traitor-Hes COmuieted, and
Fined Hc1syfpe Husdred Dollars and 10 be Imprrso'ed
DuvsagA tie War-TriaI Of Asother Alleged Tra'tor-En
ooxsagtng State Of Affairs Western Tennessee, de- dc
Gen Smiths division of army of Western Kentucky
yet waiting perfect readiness The order 70
advance Eat eight O'Clock morrow morning" 10 given
daily and q often supplemental order issues postpon
ing the march 'for twenty hours' The column 10
now under orders 10 move TO- morning, with
eleven days rations The impression prevails at
Headquarters that We shall go this time at the
hour appointed: bus there have been many false
starts that it seems after all, IS though
the whole movement but fent, designed to aid Gen
Buell. at Bowling Green by retaining the rebel forces
stationed Columbus Camp Bsauregsrd Fort Henry and
points in this section Of the State those places
prevent their reinforcing the Bowling Green rebels. It
may that this all that intended present. and
many officers urge that view but am persuaded this Is
really offensive movement fact that will be fully
demonstrated before many more days pass.
There is second expedition hitting out here now that
will in day after the starting OF the main
column Its destination is, without doubt the Tennes
see river to Fort Henry on the boundary line between
Kentucky and Tennessee This will be composed oil the
left here and at Smithandabout four thousand
in alaccompanied and assisted by two gunboats The
gunboas already lying here in readiness and the
rangements being rapidly completed for the exped
tion. 1t is under orders 10 move on Thursday.
The military commission convened here for the trial Of
John L. Shields former proprietor of the st. Francis
Hotel In this city has concluded its abors though their
sentence has not yet been published Shields was
aged with aiding and bsssting the rebels by commu
ncatng intelligence them, and furnishing them with
supplies He 10 perfectly well known secessonst,
and had rebel flag flying from his hotel unti the advent
OF the federal troops here The commission convicted
him. and sentenced him to pay fine OF 81 500 and be i'm
prisoned during the continuance of the war.
The commission is now engaged in the trial of
another well known rebel named Woolfcar-he by some
members of whose family some time since rebel Tag
displayed in the face Of the federal troops who at
put the Stars and Stripes upon his housea pro-
ceedng in which General Smith interfered to preserve
order and severely criticised in sundry abolition
prints. Woolfcart subsequently arrested hostage
for certain Owen, Union man. formerly residing about
twenty miles from here, who was arrested by The
rebels and taken Columbus because OF his determine
ton 10 support the Union Charges have since been pre-
erred against Woofcart and he will be severely dealt
with.
met yesterday several gentlemen from Western Ten
nessee from whom gather encouraging accounts
Of the condition of affairs in that region They represent
that in the country the majority Of the peopea large
maorty-favor the Union, but only held in subjec
ton tho Davis tyranny by the armed bands that
Kept constantly moving about in that region. In Mem
phs there great panic in anticipation OF descent by
General Halleck They anticipate a flank movement
around Columbus and argue that that place will be CON
quered without blow being struck by the Northern
troops Memphis, they cry is wholly unprotected and
when Columbus shall Rl will be entirely at the mercy of
the Lhcohltes' fuoHc meetings nave oeen heiu auu
various military organizations perfected embracing the
entire male population Of the city. The question was
being discussed whether in the event of their inability
to successfully defend the city, should not be burned
This will undoubtedly be its fate and many families are
preparing for by moving with their effects into the
country.
Hon Emerson Etherdge has been for several days past
in this city, in consultation with his business partner.
He Just been informed Of the death Of his father and
is seeking arrange for the settlement Of his Affairs
Paducah now like besieged city. For week past
all egress except to Cairo has been stopped and
consequence provisions, excepting for the army are be-
coming very Farmers can no longer make their
daily visits market, and the vegetables, fresh meat
and other supplies they have been accustomed hereto
fore to brig in daily are now sadly needed The re-
stricton however, will not be removed until the army
moves, unless the present contemplated movement
should be indefinitely postponed