The New York herald., 1862-12-15
JeH. Davis at freesbOrO-vio lola tion Of
Flag OF Truce, &c., &c.

NASHVILLE, Dec IA, 1862.
The Murfeesboro Rebel Banner Of Saturday "pre
sident Je. Dsvis arrived there Friday. Bragg re-
viewed Hardce's corps there the same day. Jef DAVIS
reviews IL again tomorrow.
General Rosecrans dag OF yesterday wi,ha
yerhcation Of prisoners rolls Major Clarence prcntcc
was the rebel flag officer He desired " notify his
fnther the editor Of the Louisville ounrf that he was
WE'LL fat, ragged, saucy and rebcilous While the nag
waiting Tor an answer party OF rebels violated By
capturing our vdettes the road. General Rosccraus
protested indignantly today, aud the prisoners vii be
returned to morrow.
Recent dispatches about the rebels senacing battle
Harsve are ridiculous. Their main body extends from
Nolensvile to Murreesboro. Forrcsis whereabouts
unknown Most of woodwards cavalry have disbanded.
That the rebels threaten decisive battle at SteNarts
creek doubtful There Is rebel force at Lebanon.
Recent dispatches, announcing strange revelations
against General McCook in the Buell. military coinm1son
are untrue. II is admitted that Buell. displays
mate address defence Mct ooks testimony against
him Is damaging.
important movements expected soon and the recent
delays viii be satisfactorily explained
Rebel officers with the dag Of say that the affair
last "Wednesday was battle not skirmish. They lost
one nsndred men,
Governor ohnsons assessment Of wealthy rebels or
$50 600 for the relief Of the poor high toned gre
:, IL only the first instament. Brigadisr General W =
smith is relieved from the command of Nelson's old d.
vision by General Palmer He takcs command Of the
cavalry under Stanley.
The Murreesboro Rebel Banner Of yesterday, repeats
from the Gropeins that Grant recently utterly de
sasd by Price with loss of four thousand prisoners at
Grenada. despatch from Grant pronounccs IL "a lie.
Bragg publishes short order threatening to retase
upon Union officers for Imprisonment Of so-calcd non
combatants at Nash VILE General Rosccrans re,rts
| ,arty telling him to in and how he likes It.
Bragg publishes order thanking Morgans troops
for vaor in the affair at Hartsvlle wh6 he says was
accompl lshed by Morgans cavalry 6fxddo and deach.
ments OF the Second aud Ninth Kentusky Colonel Hunt,
all under Morgan. The number actually engaged was
100 OF which Bragg says not exceeding i2j killed
and wounced He estimates casualties at 500 killed
red $50. We had 81 killed and 100 wounded Harris.
| vile will be inscribed on rebel flags.
Governor Lechcr and Floyd candidates FOR seats
| the Confederate senate
The Bonno says tho jackson Mississippon, estimates
the Trans Mississippi rebel army at 1000 strong and
their intention is to winter In Missouri We don't
| Major General N J.. Smith commands at vicksburg.
despatch from Richmond, Va, the 18th instant, re.
pors the prevalence Of smallpox there Voluntary or
compulsory vaccination s recommended, and Confederate
authorities requested to remove all patients from the
city.
A despatch from Mobile 7th instant, says there was
rebel troops at Grenada to resist Hoveys attack and
boasts that the bushwhackers repulsed thcm. They
hsped by quick movement 70 capture them.
Two women who run tn rahsi Aaaksda h NaiAaAxiiis