, 1862-04-07

Movement ofTroops--Commnnd of the
Post.



Pilot KNOB, Mo-, april 2Rd.
Since your local correspondent moved south
ward, with the advance toward Arkansas,
have not seen any items Of news ia your
columns from this place. Believing, therefore,
that an occasional report from this post would
not be unacceptable to your numerous read
ers, many Of whom have relations and friends
In this division Of the army, I have assumed
the responsibility Of jotting down few items.
Troops arrive and depart almost daily for
Black River and GIeenyi11e, whittier Gen.
Steele has gone to assume command Of as GAL
liant and a meritorious division Of the army, rs
ever Ehouldered musk5t Or swung sabre,
and where all ase 30 Deserving it seems almost
inyidlous to signalize any regiment, company
or man by especial reference ce-but there Is no
gAiLsayipg the fact that the 9Th III. cavalry,
{Col Brackett's) are industIious1y at york in
the field. Maj. Wallace OF this regiment q
few days since, wentout to Currant river with
ers, and o valuable lot of stores, horses, mules,
&c. Speaking Of the 9Th, am reminded Of an
incident that occurred at this post. While un-
der the command Of Col Bfackett, it had be-
come matter Of SOME notoriety that mems
antecedents and conduct were not inquired
into. So that q rebel was just about as likely to
meet with favor under aggravating circumstan-
ces as any other So undeT, Col. B. IS adninlstra-
ton, one pleasant days gallant looking young
man presented himself at headquarters with
an ordcrt from the former Post Commaudant,
for horse which he alleged belonged to him,
and was now detained among the Government
horses. "Very WE'LL" said Col. B., "who are
you? ?'' III was Lieutenant in the rebel ser
vice; was taken pTisone-haVe been released,
and want my horsc.' No sooner had this civil
and modest request been stated, than Col. B.
pointed towards the door and told him in very
comprehensive terms to march and he got &C.
cordingly. Would that We might be blessed
with Confirmation OF his selsible, manly pol.
icy. Col. Wilson, Of the gallant 5th Illinois
Cavalry, succeeded Col. B. in command of the
post-ane excellent gentleman, who understands
his duties. Hills regiment having moved South
cises the functions Of Post Commander.
WI. YanceF at tChattanooxa--Shav
&'onfederafe Bonds-Judge Catron-a
Making Union Men,
rrrom Nashville nanera Of the ad1
Hon. W. L. Yancey raade speech som
days ago, VIC are informed, at Chattanooga
whilst on his way to Richmond. twas chief
q repetition Of what he said at New Orleans
He referred to his reported capture, and re
| marked that the best proof Of its unfoundei
! Furthermore, he said, he had not only got il
safe himself, but a considerable supply Q
arms had been received.
t A gentleman who left this place shor
time since for the South for the purpose 0
exchanging Confederate notes for bank notes
was compelled to submit to shave Of fifteel
| to twenty-five per cent on them. It was no
lis fault he would have exchanged even; bu
the matter having been talked about, h,
came very near being arrested on a charge Q
treason. His being from Nashville, made th
thing worse for him. Shaving Confederate
notes is regarded there as calculated to injur
the credit Of the government, and the peopl
declare they WON'T stand it.
We learn that Judge Cotron is eypecte
here some time during the week. The rcgu
lar term Of his court commences On the t6ir
Monday in this month. For the trial O
criminal cases special term can be held q
any time We take it forgranted that all til
persons recently arrested by the military at
thoTitles, charged With treason, will be turne
over to the civil authorities.
This work OF making good Union men
out Of the citizens Of Nashville was begu
last week, the first effort GEfng the notiacatio
Of the Mayor, Aldermen, Co1ncilmen, &c, t
"step up to the Captains Office" and swea
TO, and sign the oath Of allegiance. The II
I suit Of this Invitation was given in the Bunk
Of Friday. On Saturday last, the Messn
| brennan, proprletors. OF an extensive found1
III this city, and who had been engaged in til
manufacture OF cannon for the Confederat
Government, were arrested IN this city. W
do not know the charge. but understand the
we're released on parole aud we're to have
hearing yesterday. On Sunday, K. B. Cheat
am, Mayer Of the city, was arrested, an
released upon his parole, to report
IL O'Clock Oh Monday, at which hour b