New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-08-18
THE WAR IN THE SOUTHWEST.
The Fight ut TnzeweIl-Dcfcat Of the Reb-
cIs-Fcderal Losses Triding-No En-
Rugement ut Big Greek Cop.

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LOUISVILLE. Ky. Friday, Avg IS, 1862.
Capt J. II. Terry, Division Qnartermaster, has
lust arrived from Cumberland Gap, which he lef
on the 18th inst. at noon.
lie reports Gen. De Conrceys Brigade was at
tackled by Stevensons Rebel Division on the 9tf
instant at Tazewell, and that COL Cochran Of the
18th Kentucky, whipped four Rebel regiments.
Col. Cochran held his fire until they were within
| $50 yards, aud checked their advance.
The Union logs was three killed, fifteen wounded
and u of tie Eth Regiment taken prisoners.
| We took Rebel Lieutenant Colonel, whom we
exchanged for the 81 prisoners.
| Tie Rebel officers admitted loss Of $50 killed
and wounded.
We took 2l3 wagon loads Of forage and 70 horses.
We lost tie knspsacks Of two regiments.
There lies been no fight at Big Creek Gap, rs re-
ported nor any other engagement in the vicinity OF
the Gap or Tazewell than toe foregoing.
All reports Of other engagements and the cutting
to pieces of Gen. Carriers and Col. Byrds forces by
the Rebels are utterly false.
Gen. Morgan has issued special order thanking
Gen. DeCourcey and Col. Cochran for their gal
antry.
Knoxville papers give list Of 100 Rebels killed
at Tazewell.
AUGUST 9, 1902.
To III, Frc.il,ncy ANDREW JOHNSON;
GoyERSoR-On the 5th and 9th insts.. De Cour-
cey's Brigade, with the Fourteenth Kentucky, had
series OF brilliant affairs with Stevensons Division
iu entire toIce. The enemy 0utnumbered DE Cour-
cey four TO one
The enemy Iost two hundred and twenty five, and
IienteDantC Colonel Gordon, Of the llth Tennessee,
was taken prisoner. We captured two hundred
wagon loads OF forage, twelve hundred pounds OF
tobacco aud thirty horses and mules. We lost three
killed, fifteen wounded, and fifty prisoners. Two
companies OF the 10th Ohio were surrounded by two
Rebel regiments, but two.thirds of them cut their
way through.
John Morgan, at the head OF two thousand cavalry,
left Knoxville for Kingston about the ID inst. IL is
ruuored tina, Kentucky is to be invaded.
GEORGE ". MORGAN. brgsdier-Gsperal.
HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES Forces
COLUMBIA. Tenn. Aug ll-3 p m. )
Ny movement against tie gnerrli'as VINO have
committed the late outrage las been completely sue
e. ssful. Major MCGOWAN, Ill command Of the 81
Kentucky Cavalry and lst Tennessee Cavalry num-
bering one hundred and eight men, engaged ore
hondred and seventy-hve OF the enemy, near kin-
derhook, at "a. IN. continuing the contest hereby
for four hours Seven were found killed, aud a
large number were wounded. Tweuty-seven pris-
oners were captured among which are Il number OF
officers. Our loss was three killed. The woody
and broken character of the country, and the COM
batants being scattered prevents an actual estimate
Of the enemy lost.
have received news from Msior s. II. Kennedy
of nv staff, commanding another portion of the ex
petition. He is driving the enemy III every dlrec-
lion. JAS. S. NEGLEY, Brighten. Comd <.
EAsnyIILR Saturday Aos. Is. 1852.
construction train left this morning 70 repair tie
tunnel ut Gallatin. The hands were captured by
Querrillas near Galatin. The engineer escaped with
the locomotive. 1t is rumored that several Union
houses were burned at Gallatn.
CAIRO, Aug. L., 1862
Judge Joshua Allen, member of Congress from the
IYtb District was arrested and brought here to-day,
charged with Encouraging enlistments. Judge Bruf
of Marion County was also arrested on sinlilar
charge.
Tie Memphis Bulletin of the 18th says that a
party of JEFF. Thompsons cavalry surprised CON-
pany Of the 81 Wisconsin eleven miles east of Helena
on the Iltb. Cur forces soon rallied, and poured
such destructive fire into the enemy that they re.
tired in confusion. Several of them were taken
prisoners.
jeff. Thompson sent flag of truce to Gen. Hovey,
who occupies Oldtown, 80 miles below Helena, last
week. demanding the surrender of all negroes within
hi. lines or prepare to fight. Gen. Hovey dismissed
the flag ana started IN pursuit with ten days rsons.
GLASGOW, Howard Co. Mo-, Friday, Aug. Is. 1902
Col. Guitar ID fight with Poindexter yesterday
morning, on Musch Fork, in Chauton County, some
30 miles from this place, and scattered Poindexters
men in utter confusion. Many passed though
Roanoke last night. Not less than 200 or 300 were
killed and wounded.
Guitars men fought him IL miles running, and
would have captured him but he destroyed bridge
across the Chari,an and swan the river at Buckle.
hammers Mills. good many of them are getting
home, and some have sent to know on what terms
they can stay at home. They have taken the oath,
but now they want to stay at home.