Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-01-30
LATE FROM THE SOUTH.

before
the departure Of the train for this city, brought
information that the Federals had advanced In
force to Murray, KY, only twenty-five miles
north Of Paris. That they would continue their
march TO Paris, between which and Murray, we
learn there are no Conf. derates sufficient to resist
them, was generally anticipated No advance,
however, had been made up to Yesterday after
noon.
IHE Battle IN kENrUckT-LArE FROM vIsHINs
CRKEK-6KN. CRITTENDEN NOT WOUNDED, ETC.
TFrom the Richmond Dispatch.l
We gather few additional facts in relation to
the late Kentucky disaster from the Knoxville
fourteen regiments Of the enemy.
The false informatio OF the enemys force was
brought by one johnson, known familiarly as
When our forces reached their breastworks
Gen CriueHden concluded to fall back to the
south sideof the river. The little steamer which
had lately arrived was taken charge OF by Capt;
SpiIler. Our infantry was safely transported
across under the fire Of the enemy's batteries,
posted on the heights above. We lost the greater
portion Of our cavalry horses, tents and munitions.
Gen Carroll now has command of the division.
Two of Gen. Zollicoffer's aids-Maj Fogg and
Maj. Shields-were badly wounded.
Whistler the enemy had crossed the Cumber-
land river we are not advised, but our forces ex-
Pectsd they would do So Gen. Carroll is reported
as making valiant stand against them.
Gen. Crittenden and all his staff are safe. Gen.
Carroll and staff are safe.
Our loss is reported TO be 800 killed. The enc
my's loss Is supposed TO be twice the number.
Gen. Crlttenden ordered the advance at IL
O'Clock Saturday night, supposing the enemy to
forces were transported speedily across the river
and whenthe messenger left were ordered TO fall
back to Camp McGinnis, twenty. i've miles In the
direction towards Knoxville, Tenn.
In the engagement, Rutledge's and McClung's s
batteries were lost, except two pieces Of the
former, which were stationed with Monsarrats
battery on the south side Of the river and safe
Our loss was not very heavy, but our men be-
Golfer.
Several Of our men came in yesterday, and re-
port large numbers Of others on the way to Knox
vile. Our troops fell back TO the breastworks
under command Of Gen. Crittenden, who was not
wounded, as has been reported.
The citizens Of Knoxville, Tenn, have held
meetings with view to furnish the distressed
and routed soldiers with clothing, beds and
blankets.
Further Particulars.
cRITTENDEN MAKES A sTAND-THE DESTRUCTION
OF ARMS, CANNON AND STORES.
NASHVILLE, Jan. ~, (via Mobile, 25.)-The
most reliable Information we have received here
Of the engagement at or near Somerset is to the
effect that only two regiments-Col. Battles Ten
nessee and Col. Statham's Mississippi-were en-
gagged in the fight near Mills Springs. The esti
mated number Of our killed and wounded, and
hundred.
Gen. Crittenden, with nearly all his force, is
now at Monticello. Stores and equipments are
being sent to him. The force Of the Federals lie
yariouslY estimated az Paris at from 200 TO 90,
600, some declaring IL to reach Is, 600. From in
formation previously received we deem 10, 600 or
II COO more correct estimate.
Paris was In a perfect ferment Of excitement
yesterday, and many anticipating an immediate
descent Of the enemy, which they deemed them
selves utterly powerless to resist were preparing
for various points southward. One gentleman
alone endeavored to obtain transportation on the
train for seventy negroes, fearing they would fall
into the hands Of the Federals.
l,OnfndQFntpa thaf
threw them into the river. The enemy got but
one cannon. They also got about two thousand
horses and mules, and three hundred wagons.
All Of their stores were burnt, to prevent their
capture by the enemy
The stra2glers returning speak very freely Of
the cause Of this disaster and their reports create
intense excitement and indignation here
Gen. Buell., II Is reported, has left Munfords-
vile, and gone no one appears to know where.
In our previous report Of matters at Fort Henry
We stated firing ceased from the Federal gunboats
At one O'Clock Friday afternoon; fact which at
once gave rise to the apprehension that the fort
had fallen into the hands Of the enemy We
learn, however, that Fort Henry is still safe the
the immediate vicinity
The shots Of the gGnbeats were not replied to
from the fort, which will be held at all hazards.
the fort on Friday afternoon was to discover the
position and calibre Of the guns. Whatever were
their designs they were frustrated.
These demonstrations, together with those
threatened at Bowling Green and Columbus, in
dlcate hot work and plenty Of II at distant Pc
IiOd.
STILL FURTHER FROM neutrality-suspicious.
REINFORCED AND FALLING BACK
The Knoxville Wing Of the 25th saws:
Large reinforcements Of cavalry have been sent
from this city to Gen. Crittenden, and a battery
OF artillery Is ready 10 move. The most Of the re-
ports OF me battle nrst received seem to have been
Two guns Of MOnsarratt's battery being on thi,
side Of the river were saved. Gen. Crittenden
made but short stand at Monticello, and then
fel back TO Camp McGinnis, and may fall SUI
further back in order to collect those Of his force
who are scattered. Accounts brought In by the
new arrivals are very conflicting
Capt Shirts, Of the engineers gives the follow
Ing statement OF the battle:
On Last Saturday night, Gen. Crittenden and
forces marched cut to meet the enemy on Fish
ing Greek, eleven miles distant. They met the
enemy lying In ambush, Just at the dawnIng Of
day, when Gen. Zollicofsr, whs was in front
gave the order for an attack. Col. staunton cried
out for Gods sake don't nre-theY are our
friends" The Shoepftes halloing for Jeff Da-
Wis. simultaneously the enemy fred, shooting
Gen. Zollicofer In the heart and killing him in
stantly de spoke but twice-his last words were
parting with his rusty servant al midnight he
shook hands, and remarked that they would prob
ably meet no more.
Col. Battles and Cummings and the 18th
Mississippi regiments fought bravely, saving our
forces from annihilation. Gems Cfittenden and
Carroll were In the engagement the whole time
cNluCluk ktcds courage an0 determination. The
enemy were repulsed several times.
ILArKRJ
SMALL FORCE OF ExDERALs AT PADucAH, KY.
The Bowling Green Courier, Of the I'D s,v.
that instead Of ten or twelve thousand Yankees
occupying Murray, Galloway county, az Reported
the number consists Of only 900 Infantry and sO3
cavalry. They are under command Of Gen Smith.
from Paducah. His object doubtless is 10 de-
stroy the railroad at Paris, Tennessee, and thus
break the communication between Memphis and
Bowling Green, and capture or destroy the army
stores there.
l1H-. VIRGINIA sENAToRs
On the 23d Instant R. III. 7. Hunter vas elected
Confederate Senator by the Virginia LeQlslsture.
on the nrst ballot, by very large majority. vii,
liam Ballard Preston was elected on the second
ballot a. Mr.. Hunters colleague Mr. Preston
was member Of President Fillmore's Cabinet.
Hon. William c. kives 10 named to ali the va
eancY In the Confederate Cabinet, vice Hunter,
chosen Senator. -
FIRE IN CHARLKsroN, @. c. =.
The Charleston Courier Of the I'D says: Our
city narrowly escaped another conhagfation on
Wednesday night. IL was fortunate the Are was
discovered az 30 early an hour. The locale Of the
IRE 10 Immediately NEXT 20 the drug establish