The Memphis union appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1862-1862, 1862-07-24
fyrO@ the Louisville Journal Of saturday,
ExeIsemsnt ON the Lower Ohio--T he
Rebels Occupy Henderson.


Our fellow citizen, Mr.. Wash Wyatt, re-
turned from Memphis last evening, by way of
Cairo and the Railroad. He says the loyal
people along the lower Ohio are much excited
At the appearance of bands of reb Il maraaders
in that region. We find the following inte-
resting details ia the Evansville Journal of
yesterday: eE
1.-THE city has been filled with rumors of the
most sensational character for the last twenty
four hours. The operators on the grapevine
line were exceedingly busy. The arrival of =
number of Union men from Henderson, who
felt it unsafe 10 remain with their families, az
forded fine foundation for operations.
"The first report was, that 1900 guerrillas,
with three pieces of artillery, were within
few miles of Henderson, and would certainly
enter the town on Wednesday night aad COM
NIT unhesrd of outrage. AS others arrived
new rumors found currency. Scouts were
sent out ia all directions to watch for any pre-
monitious danger to our city.
The military were notified and held in readi-
ness. Early yesterday morning a scout re-
turned from near Henderson, who reported
the guerrillas in the city, and that he had
heard eight or ten shots fred by cannon.
Soon after Union man arrived from Hem
derson direct, and reported all quiet. No can
non had been heard in the vicinity, and it was
very evident that the report of cannon being
heard, brought by the boy was q caAard. The
non-arrival of the Gen. Anderson created SEINE
uheasiness lest the river had been blockaded
The Matte Cook was also looked for with
anxiety.
About ten o'clock the Masonic Gem arrived
from below, bringing q number more of the
citizens of Henderson, who thought it not safe
to remain there. They reported the guerrilas
at frem three to eight hundred strong, within
| one and half to three miles from Henderson,
and that numbers of the citizens had crossed
| the river, and would be up on the Anderson
The Anderson arrived about quarter before
| eleven o'clock, but did not bring any further
news or any more refugees. At The same time
the Matte Cook came in sight, relieving the
minds of many.
Thus matters stood during tue day, all
seeming anxious to hear further news from
below.
! By the arrival of two citizens of Henderson
| yesterday noon, we have reliable information
that the guesrillas entered that place yesterday
morning in considerable force, and hoisted the
| rebel flag on the Court House and Hancock
| House.
The number there at latest accounts was
represented at two hundred. A dinner was
prepared for them by Mrs. Fisher, of the Han
cock House. a
| 1t was also stated that they had thrown
/ plckets across the river, but this Is doubted.
One thing ia cnrtain the people of Indiana
will not suffer our state to be invaded for q
/ moment. Considerable excitement exists
here, and the military is rapidly organizing.
| Later.
A gentleman arrived from Henderson late
last evening, says the town is occupied by
about forty guerrillas, who seemed to be en-
| joying themselves very quietly.
| He says the citizens of Henderson cheered
| them as they entered the town, and they
were treated with great consideration by
many of the citizens. s
| At latest accounts Hon. Arch. Dixon and
others were negotiating with Colonel john
son to have the guerrillas Withdrawn from
| the town. a9s -9 +, ...A
The stesner Commercial, bound from Men,
phis for this city, remained below Henderson,
| Captain Archer deemed is unsafe to pass that