The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-05-06
FROM THE WEST.

FIGHT AT CUMBERLAND GAP.-A despatch
from Knoxville states that engagement occurred
at Cumberland Gap, the 2Sth, IN which the
Confederate loss was trifiing; the enemy were re-
pulsed, with considerable loss The Federals
were reinforced by eight regiments, and have
completed floating bridge across the Cumberland
River Cen Morgan is commanding 1t Is be-
lieved that the enemy will attempt to make flank
movement.
KENTuCKY-We had the pleasure of meeting
Oh Yesterday with ii gallant young kentuckian
lust arrived from his home near Lexington. His
report of the condition and feelings of the people
is Gratifying in the extreme.
He saws that the cause of the South is gaining
every dav. Lincolns policy in regard to slavery
is oienno the eyes of the lukewarm, who are ar
rayinc themselves on the side of the South.
The war tax is represented as odious in the ex-
treme, and that the people are anxiously looking
for our army to relieve them from lis onerous
burdens
The PEOPLE are chatting under the military des-
potsm to which they now compelled to bow
but when the grand retreat comes as come it will,
woe be to the nvaders!-KnorrWe Register
AprH 20.
The Atlanta Commonwealth learns from friend
who left Corinth on tie 18th that the main body
of the Fcdcrals previously nine miles from the
recent battle field, have fallen still further back,
leaving nothing but strong picket guard to pro
tect their old encampment. The motive Tor this
is supposed to be either to divert Beauregard at
tcnton from Corinth, and to weaken his force
there or else they intend to go down the Iennes
see river in gun boats, march across the country,
and make direct attack on Memphis. Gen
Beaureyard remains quiet behind his Notifications
aud it is not known that he designs any early
movement upon the enemy. His lines have not
been extended by this recent movement OF his foe,
and very little diminishing occurs The officers
of the army confident that the great battle OF
the " est must be fought at Corinth, and it IS sad
that council of war has DECIDED upon the retain
ing of all the Confederate forces there
Very heavy rains had fallen at Corlnth aud the
prospect was that bad weather would continue for
some time The roads were nearly impossible
for artillery and wagons, and with more rain, 1T
would soon be impossible for either army to make
any Important movements by land.
A despatch in the New Orleans Picayune, dated
Corinth, April 18th says
A letter from. Gen D. G. Buell., dated Head
quarters Of the Army of the Ohio, to Gen Beau
REGARD, commanding the Army Of the Mississippi,
was received to day, ratifyin the exchange OF
wounded prisoners, arranged by Gen. BreckiL-
ridge.
CoRIxTH, April 22.-DcspatcheS just received
here state that Gen. Buckncr and Col. Roger Ham
son, who were tlkcn prisoners at Fort DOnclSon,
arc to be exchanged for Gems. Prentiss and Me
Micken.
The cncmys forces reported as leaving Fort
Pillow and moving up the Tennessee.
The report Of Gen. Beaurc9ard Of the battle Of
Shiloh has been completed, and will be forwarded
to Richmond tomor by special messenger.
Gen Beaurecard has issued orders for COM
handing officers to report all cases of distinguish
cd gallantry among our troops.
Dcsrrfing If Federal Kentucky RcgimcntS.-
The following, from the Memphis Argus, seems
to confirm the reported resignation of two Federal
Kentucky regiments, mention of which we made
some days since:
Information derived from parties who have just
returned from Nashville, states that last week two
Kentucky regiments, Col. Manson and Col Price,
marched across the river into Edgefeld aud
disabanded. Col. Manson made speech to the
regiments, telling them he did not intend to fight
another day for Lincolns abolition government.
Legislation upon the slavery question was the
cause of the regiments being diSbanded. The
abolition government has now many in its service
who would be glad to resign, but prevented
from so doing