The New York herald., 1862-02-16


river al Bowling Green oday, and 10 mak,rga bridge
cross The enemy burned the bridge a, one O'Clock 10
morning, and were evacustns tho place when lie ar.
cd. y. C. BUELL., Brig Gen. Commanding.
OUR LOUISVILLE CORRESPONDENCE.
LOUISVILLE, KY, Feb. IL. 1862.
seral B.c1sv at Rssssiirslk sviA PCeem Txousa,d
saay Dsy kes-s sitsatios Of Bowling 0reex-Iss Topo
rapAy, Railraad casmeeioms. Ree<l D,fses, dc-EacA
HH observation-disclosures and Positions Of he Rebel
'nns-StremstA of Ne RebeI Ircs--Escap< ef a Union
fs's-Reee' Grvpousier Very Pe0--siuy Day Rebel
|ocps Su6erin0,Seuws -BScA~er Suspected Of Union-
's" and Arrsssd-HoW tie Rsbe, Gen, rails Repea Each
fher's Guarantees, &c.
he information which sent you yesterday in regaid
he probable evacuation Of Bowling Green is corrobo-
ed in every particular one General Buckners
gade did not go to East Tennessee but at Russelv
ere additional brigades Of sixty day men have
elled bis command to fifteen thousand men. General
ll has such information leads him fear that the
els have deserted their stronghold, having become
arc OF the dangerous situation in which they had
ced themselves. He has for somo time been fearful
his plans would too reveal themselves and that
evacuation Of Bowling Green would take place too
TO be OF any advantage to him. Fearing to frighten
IN away, he has refraned from crossing Green river
rs said that any such movement would have
doabtodly ressted in the fight of the whole
ny and the destruction Of Bowling Green Such
ight would have been no benefit whatever to u.s. Blu,
surround and capture the whole force, arms and am
milton would have been blow from which they wond
20 been long in recovering.
SITUATION o. BOWLING GkEEN.
rom several sources am in possession of interesting
rmation and documents which reveal a sad state Of
irs at Bowling Green. Accurate information CT the
alton and character Of the efences hard TO obtain
se occasionally arriving here generally under oath
eveal nothing, while those who have escaped are in
instances, entirely ignorant For the absolute cor.
ness of tho information which follows regarding the
ences cannot vouch; but am assured by Mr.. John
iraham late resident Of Bowling Green (and driven
the place for holding the most nncompromisng
on senmens); Mr.. Quigey. banker Of this city, and
ers intimately acquainted with the country, that the
p Of "the neighborhood around Bowling Green,
. ~ nearly perfect - could bs aEy toposraphical
tThoso maps were published January IA
2o.-ED. HEa1D.] Tho city Is situated, as laid
70, at distance o' i've hundred yards from Barren
r at point where il makes bend not unlike horse
The town s about fifty feet above tho level Of the
am, and occupies an area Of about threefourths Of
square. The southeastern portion ~ built at
foot Of College Hill, many Of the build
being upon the western slope Of this and another,
wn as Grider Hill. Both these prominent points
enclosed within tho southeastern limits Of the city
buildings Of Bowling Green in many instances or
tocratic proportions and rich design but in tho main
Of cheap, neat and pretty style. The city is. or
remarkably clean, as il it had been undergoing a
tewashng process. The streets are wide and
light. 1t is not lit by gas, has It the benefit Of
er works.
yrs rcroGEArHY.
be topography Of tho three miles Immediately sur
hiding the city would interest the indifferent OF
neers, and send thrill OF pleasure to Porte Cray on
ri. The dozen Of prominent and important hills rs-
above aud hiding the little city in the valley would
act the keen eye that hunted positions for his guns,
is not to be wondered at il find that the desert
POSITION was IA fair way to become another Aanas.
stronghold. And may IL not be that tho Wanted vr.
"a position win soon be deserted as this has been?
be limos Of tho Louisville and Nashville Railroad and
turnpike Of the same Barren river in lines
alel to each other and whose courses are little east
orth, and which are not over one hundred and fifty
apart, the turnpike line boing 10 tho east. Immo.
cly crossing the river both lines strike promi-
point which is known Familiarity as Bakers Hill
in avoiding which, the lines depart from thcir
alle course and wind around the different sides OF
hill. The railroad runs to tho west through on
tson twenty feet cut in the side OF the hill and
making sharp curve, runs due northeast for three
ps. The turnpike, having wound around the eastern
Of tho hill, and running due north, ntcrsccts the
road at the distance Of three miles from the town
they again separate, the railroad running and
turnpike west Of what is known as Gowan's Hill,
"a which and another, without name, planted
THE REBFIs' ouIR pEpEScrs.
owan's Hill is mile north Of the intersection OF
railroad and turnpike Another kaob rises to tho
Of Gowans, and between the two the railroad
ls. On these two hills the outer works Of tho
ls, established only lure to draw on the Union
y. My informant has hoard the men and officers in
ge speak Of these defenees being Of no strength
Of little importance, they can be entirely avoided
N attacking army. The works and guns made and
ntcd hero will hardly make show Of resistance, II
manned for dofsnce attack both Of which alterna
3 arc improbable.
BAKu's HILL
hksr's Hill is the point around which the railrosd
turnpike wind Immediately after crossing the river
one OF those isolated peaks so prevalent in Kentucky
called knobs. Bakers Hill In about seventy five
ehty feet above The level Of the country to the north
with broad and level summit, exactly suited, with
labor, for the works which have been mounted upon
On the northern slope tho rebels have erected
h which mount three guns, and behind these q
tie fort mounting three othors Of q larger csbrc.
lower works on the slope In the form Of cres-
and are made in the following manner:-A founda-
was made, and upon II were placed four strong pens
. Of logs and bound together by brushwood These
placed at regular distances apart thus making the
razures for the guns, and then filled with and
b. ditch was then dug m front wide and deep, and
arth thrown up aganft the pens, as in the case of
piis. Ihs whole was then soddod. On a level with
OF of those works was made the foundation Of the
fort tho summit % which is a little above
Of the bill Thus fort Is mnda in tho same strong
uor and Is undoubtedly work Of inheritance. Tho
ia front anil 70 the rishs aud lett of these works
fcled with their h,nt@ down the hill and the brush
1nlopped thus lotmne IN abats OF formidable pro.
nps aud character To the south IN tho rear of the
Inc way is open for retreat. A road WINDS up the
hern scpc o. the hill, aud reaches the turnpike at
ont OF turngag 70 cross tho river at right anglo
AtRY
main liue II northern defences are those on Baker q
md the four MS eest ard west OF IT, To begin with
ast About tbreeq quarters OF milo, and on the Oh.
"a aide ~ barren river from Bakers HILL Ia the knob
., .s Aha ti,,naf r@ssdpnCe Homer r Inder xoot