The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1862-02-28
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ST. LOUIS, Feb. IS.
The Republicans Cairo despatch says the oc-
cupation Of Nashville Is confirmed. Our troops
took possession without opposition. Floyd fed
rs usual. The report that Gov. Harris had or
dered all the Tennessee troops to lay down their
arms and 60 home 10 confirmed. The Tennes-
see Legislature Is called for next Monday. No
opposition to Union troops 10 made anywhere
on the Cumberland. II Is reported that white
flags are flying OF Memphis.
CAIno, Feb. IS.
The following Is o special despatch to tho
Chicago Tribune:
Nashville was yesterday occupied by $1,000
troops under Gen. Buell. The Federal Dag is
| now FIXING over the State House. The Tennes-
see Legislature adjourned on Saturday week
and met again at Memphis.
II is reported that Commissioners have been
appointed to confer with the Federal authorit-
les ut Washington co arrange terms for tho
transfer of allegiance, and that Gov. Harris Of
fered to turn the rebel forces over to the Un-
ion.
A gentleman who escaped from Columbus ar
rived herr last night. lie represents TINT there
Is n general Union sentiment In Tennessee, and
thinks the Legislature will acquiesee In tho
nominatihn OF Gov. Harris. because fearful Of
the rising Union sentiment. when he Jeff Co
lumbus there were 10 900 troops there.
Another gentleman who arrived from Nash
VILE reports that the rebels will make another
stand at MurfreesbOro'. AL the troops had
Harris fed with the Legislature to Memphis no
burnt the State library and distributed large
amount Of commissary stores and provisions
among the citizens. The stores were closed and
business entirely suspended. The secessionists
we're leaving With their stock and negroes, fol-
lowing the Confederate army.
LOUISVILLE, Feb. 2a
The 9th Ohio and u Minnesota this afternoon
received two splendid flags from the 10y al ladies'
OF Louisville In eommemOrntion oftbeir victory
ct Mil Spring, Jan. ID. Considerable enthusi-
asm attended the presentation.
A deserter from the rebel army arrived ut
Munfordsvills to-day. lie reports the Nation
oil flag flying over Nashville, and that the rebels
pretend to be concentrating zoo, 900 men nj
Murfrssboro', intending to give battle there.
ST. LOUIS, Feb. 25
Two old citizens Of 81. Louis, Who lett Mem
phis on Tuesday last, have arrived here. They
report that the day they lsft Memphis, the Leg
islature arrived there from Nashville. They
were to meet On the following day to discuss
State affairs. They state that people we're rap
idly arriving from Nashville, and in large num-
bers.
An the gold and silver that could be got hold
Of had been moved to Memphis A panic Of
State, and Confederate scrip Vas Of no value
whatever.
There were only 5000 rebel troops at New
Madrid under Col. Gunter. EarthNorks were
being erected OF o short distance from New
Madrid. jeff Thompson held no command
there.
Sunday evening last thirteen steamboats, land
ed . strong force Of Federal troops nj CON-
msree, . few miles above Cairo, whose destns-
ton Is supposed TO be some point in Arkansas.
Gen. Ilsllsek this morning autographed to
Gen. Mcclellan - follows:
seen. Prices army has been driven from his
stronghold ut Cross Hollow. The enemy len
his SICK and wounded and such stores ~ he
couM not destroy. lie burned his extensive
barraet. Of th.. .Plscs to prevent oar troops
Gen. Curtis says: "Most OF our provisions
for the last ten days have been taken from tho
enemy"
GEN. BrRTsrpE's rnooRns.
We shall probably soon have intelligence Of
the progress Of Gen. Burnside's EXPOSITION.
As near % We can make ont frpm the neagsr
details OF the last fortnight, Gen. Burnside.
amer tho FIRST victorious opsrstioas In Albsr-
male Sound, forsbore TO sndsrtakenny nrduons
enterprise, fOr want etn<r VI suhCNnt IN
munition or reinfocenents, Thee have been
furnished him in abandance, and b has doubt
less before this made nm effective strike In sopo
direction. when last heard from he had taken
the town OF Winton, amer slight brush with
the enemy, and VAS moving mp the Cbouan
river with several gunboats and . large number
Of troops. That WAS last Thursday, since which
time nothing has been heard.
There are two suppositions - to the course
M might have taken amer the capture OF VIM
ton. lie could 20 mp the Blackwster river
about 30 miles, and striking the Seaboard and
Roanoke Railroad, advance upon Suffolk which
4 IL miles from Norfolk, and 10 the point ut
which all railroad communication with tho
latter city can be cut OF by this route the In
yestmept Of Norfolk would soon be complete,
and the city would have to surrender or be
taken. Or from Winton the expedition might
continue on to Murfresboro, from which .
march OF little over 20 miles would take the
land forces to Weldon, the centre Of oil the
southern railroads communicating with Rich
mond and the army Of Manassas. But rumors
from the rebels viii probably soon indicate the
direction taken by Gen. burnside and the sue
cess with which be meets.