Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-02-18

Hennan's Ford and Ewing's Ferry. Abatis
have been formed in the same manner as those
previously noticed. .rrf f.--t.-
THE FoRDs OF BARREN RIVER
There are three points within three miles of
Bowling Green at which Barren river is ford
able. At the western foot of Mount Airy-is
Stranges' Ford, to and from which a good
road affords fine approach. Hennan's Ford,
to the northeast, is q point used as crossing
by the people Of that neighborhood, the road
to it being only cow-path. Ewing's Ferry is
mile east Of Hennan's Ford, and near the
mouth of brakes creek. These fords are prac-
ticable at all times, except the June or fall
foods. .... ..-.-.-
wEBB's AND PRICES RANGE.
The two hills forming this range lie in the
mouth of small peninsula, formed by the
course Of the river, which, making a curve
west of Bakers Hill, runs north for mile and
a half, and then runs south again, approaching
to within a halt or three fourths Of q mile of
Bakers Hill, and then of to the west and
around Judge Underyood's Hill. A fertile
and broad valley lies to the north of the hills,
frowning upon which are the Notifications on
the northern slope of Prices Hill. These
mount two guns, both bearing northeast.
Webb's Hill is fortified on the western slope as
well as the northeastern. One gun on this hill
looks to the northeast ard two to the west.
These works are only the heavy embankments
noticed before.
JUDGE UNDERwOoD's HILL.
Upon this hill are the main defenses of the
Southwestern approaches, and, in view of the
fact that the position is naturally weak on the
southwest, splendid bastion fort has been
built upon this knob. The summit of the hill
expands to broad area, and its slopes, unlike
most Of the hills encircling the city, are gentle
and regular. Upon this point the rebel engi-
neer has devoted his chiefest labor and skill,
md the position is considered as nearly i'm
pregnable as such works can be to shot and
shell. The fort en- this hill is of the largest
dimensions possible and was intended to mount
thirteen guns Of the heaviest caliber; but cir
cumstances have rendered it impossible to
mount heavy pieces, and it is thought the fort
has been supplied with smaller ones.
BoBsoN's HILL.
Southeast, and on the opposite side of the
river from Judge Underwood's hill, is the
basis Of additional defences of the sout west
ern approaches. The lunette fort on this hill
mounts tive guns, and the breastwork as many
more.
THE SoUTHEAsTERS DEFENCEs.
The defences to the southeast are planted on
four hills forming a range and familiarly
known as Calvert's, McGoodwin' g Orders and
College hills. OF these, all but McGoodwin g
are fortified, and, with the exception Of College
Hill, in the same manner as noticed before.
CALvERT's HILL.
On Calvert's Hill, which lies due south from
the city, behind strong lunette breastwork, !,
two guns are mounted bearing south and south
weet.
ORDERS HILL.
Upon Grider's Hill, behind similar works,
three guns Of heavier caliber are mounted
This position looks to an approach from the
east via the Scottsville road.
COLLEGE HILL.
The foundation of what was originally in
tended TO be college building now forms the
basis of the strong and extensive bastion fort
which stands upon the summit of College Hill.
The work has been completed in the most ad-
mirable manner; and is looked upon as the
strongest fort built at this point. The hill upon
which it is situated is high and Of q ragged,
abrupt slope, and the abatis formed render it
almost impossible to make an ascent of it ex-
cept from the city. This fort, mounting ten
guns, commands the approaches from the east
and northeast, and renders suoh a approach
hazardous and dangerous. The heavy guns
intended for this fort have never been placed,
and in all likelihood never will be.