The New York herald., 1862-03-03

thirty three south of Bowling Green II rs pretty vii
age not Of extensive dimensions, the county seat Of
Sumner county, and situated on small branch Of the
Cumberland, which IL also within five miles OF
this point. good road leads southeast TO
the river and section Of artillery has been planted on
its banks The river is not navigable to this pont ex
cept in OF high water shoals Nashville being
the chief interruption. When possible to pass these
shoals small boats can the river to Mill Springs
1t Is reported that Crittndens force at Gansboro has
boon drawing its supplies by river from Nashville. This
section Of artillery planted here will obstruct any fur
ther intercourse by this route. Tho railroad passes
through this place; but tho turnpike to Nashville is
ten miles west, by way Of Tyree Springs. road from
Mitchelsve, the Kentucky state lne affords d.
rect connection, however with General Mitchell's
mand. Galatin is town Of about thousand nhabi
tants II Is the residence Of Hon. Bas Poyton, late
member of Congress from this State and father the
Lieutenant Baile Peyton killed At Mil Springs. Tho
father is Union man, but, ovepowered bv the mob.
been silent. This place Is the residence OF Hon.
Joseph Guild Judge Of the Confederate States supreme
Court for the district including Tennessee. The Judge
Of the first OF the democrats who went over
tie enemy. Bailie Peyton was a. John Bell man, an old
line whg and Unionist II t. save his iather IS
property from confscaton that Lieutenant reyon reluc.
family joined the rebel army. have not seon Mr.. Pey-
but learn that he is ut his residence in this city
II is understood here that the rebels have retired to
Murfreesboro, small town thirty miles southeast Of
Nashville having evac aed that pace, and are concen-
raipg III r whole strength there The public and State
documents at Nashville, II s stat d, being removed,
and the idea ertained that defence will be made
OF Nashville The point at which he rebels are reported
eutrating is tie ue Of the Nashville and Chatta
nooga Railroad the head of Stones river,
and is surrounded by hills Of considerable dimensions
II the first point south OF Nashville suitable for dee-
works, and has probably been chosen with eye
the erection of such works Araroad bridge at Nash
vile we'll the turnpike suspense bridge, viii be
destroyed ii they not already besies two three
between Nashville ard Mafreesboro But Aarfreesboro
is a weak point.
In the meantime Nashville must fall an easy prey,
and this shall ha, reached you expect write
you from tho capital Of Tennessee aud in the shade CT the
tag of old. If my old frieDd Judge Megs, who Is in
your city refugee from Nashville will hasten hone
he may have the peasure, in week. OF putting the old
flag where il flew year since over the door OF his
beautiful residence, which faces the Capitol buildings
II is rumored here that The flag is waving
the Capitol and that Harris the Governor has ordered
all the rebel troops to leave Iennessee but this is not
believed 1t is certain, however, thai great Col sterna
tion and great rejoicing also exist IN Nashville
The results Of Genci oil Mitchells forward movement
have been commensuIat ate with the risk by him. lie
has, thc first place, saved nfty five miles Of railroad
from destruction, and captured a large amount OF its
rolling stock He his hreatenci Nashville and caused
(in all probability its evacuation He has saved
Bowling Green from destruction aud advanced the
tire Of the line far south is at tho points west Of
this. His vigorous &C, ion has met with the ap-
proval Of tho commander, and will with that
Of his countrymen. Tho situation has be.
Of great interest. aad the results
before Zolcor defeated that the defeat OF his army
would cause the evacuation OF BownR Green In less
Mitchell marched in. Allow me to indulge, In Russell,
in another prophetic paragraph. Away beyond cvli-
zaton anxiousy waiting 10 learn in what direc
ton tho troops which, by this tme should be evacnaing
Columbus going. The position Of forces
should the evacuation Of Columbus by the 1s of
March, and Of Manassas in fortnight Afterwards.
close hastily to take advantage Of hand Bowling
Green where hope mail this and other letters grow.
ing old in my satchel for want OF . mail.