The New York herald., 1862-12-07

instead of following the water il takes the hgi
lands. and this, even 10 the wettest season ~ py mn
road strikes Duck river at tho little town OF
The other road running 70 the east Of the railroad or
different character and follows the course OF tho streams
known ytles creek and Wartraoe creek This ROAD ~
good the ridge road II strikes the river AZ ne
mouth Of Garrisons fork and about i've miles eass y,
Shebyvle These two points are the only ones crossed
by turnpike roads for many miles east and west Inc ne
Nashville and Chattanooga railroad also crosses DUCK
river, near the mouth OF Garrison's fork
The crossings Of the river at Shebyyie ana INC moasn
OF the fork are, consequently the only points wnicn sne
rebels win have to defend. Az the iortner 2. snese
The bends in the river at this point are pa.Mcu
larry fortunate for the rebels The hign GROUND
creek affords high knobby ridge suitable Tor de-
ensive works The peculiar bend IN Duck river puts tDs
stream either fink OF the corps thus posted rendering
il az difficult 70 strike either flank or wing as TO pierce
their centre big Flat creek affords plenty OF water Tor
camps lying the rear and under the protection o the
ridge while Duck river, the front presents an almost
mpassabls ditch which would be very hazardous 10
attempt tocross under tire.
lar advantages not TO be derrated and fully undorstc
by the rebels. ridge Lying between Ihom psons creek
and the river affords positions for works OF defensive
character. Tho Hanks are protected III similar manner
81 the river Plenty Of water ~ to be bad, and both
railroad ans turnpike crossings are defended by this posi-
tion Of Kirby Smith corps.
When General Rosecrans moves 10 is ANTICIPATED that
Hardee Will slowly retire. in a probability by the oost
road which will take him 10 ShelbyvIle Here MS FORCES
could be disposed to advantage with these q pok ana
the advance OF General 0sccrans opposed should 6ene
raj Rosocrsns attack the weaker force At the mouth OF
GarroDs fork ~ could be reinforced IN two houre py
the stronger force opposite Shebyvic IN either case
strong ard determined effort will be made 10 bring Gen.
Rcsecrsps TO halt at this stream
HOW KIRBY SMITH GOT 10 MS rosrnos
The CrUe of KIRBY Smith, another OF the new heuteh
ant generals Of the rebel c0nfeerAcy cross
ing tho Tennessee river at Bridgeport, Alabama on the
2otn INST The bridge the river at this pout de-
stroyed partly by the rebels and partly by Gen. .. ~
Mitchell been rebuilt, and at this time ID nearly Com
plcted The centre spaD between Long Island and the
Ala
was TO have been finished days. The railroad
trains manage tile river by the follow ing neahs
On either eide an inclined plane lets the cars down 70 LUG
river and on 10 large at, which rails are laid The
boat then moved across the stream. and locomotive
pulls The up the inclined plane to the road above
This is difficult task. as the banks oI the river ~
this point are hy abrupt. car can thns bs
carried every bali hour Smiths troops were con-
veyca by rail 70 Duck river, whore they Bnw are
Genera. smith but lately recovered from severe
RrarL ARMY CORRESPONDENCE
The correspondents and editors have their trials
as well as thase 0i the loyal part OF the country Inc
copy .; the Banner which have a. hand IS curious
q ss v.sy psser aan ana ba vn:s
evidently recorded the eveets Of many icng year.
whsle side is taken up with the Conscript NV and
the orders Forrest aud Harris Govern0r requiring its
enforcement. Thcre are Dumerous advertisements OF
csi and xrclcsl and recruising officers As mean
as il tile paper used by tho R0aNe, II appears 10 be
dilic, 10 oolain as appears from the ing highly
elegant do<e loaded business notice IN the extra Of
the 18th
la G.
na6ie i, present thcienders he saulwh the rsus,
.s,o ,hs morning In iheeoi substitute this br
the latest dispatches aud other interesting
matter. v gsetHa, .sNs,
Against like occurrence ha,e made ample pfepara
ois the utiTr. We shah immediately DC placed 10
possession sufficiently large sarpiy of insure
ur daily matters not whether railroads cease
,linEjns telegraph wires twain other
IA must Vi
| aooIitoDists.
suppose occupation Of the road by smiths corps
pat "A stop all other operations The same
+! paper says rrl.
air GRAY The o,opshed sad enerprisiny agent of the
Associated Press Chattanooga. IN onr city, lie has
heretofore served hc public faithfully caterer or 'ele
/ &c, nsnie MI has budget wlh startling items.
| RssIsIiSG CoXsCRipnoS.
,rhe Baaper nf the 10Th sage:
There great demand tcrCovernor Harris In Fast Ter
pessec o the court officials fNc'so,s ~
encscins The Couscrt isw his Exccency Is needed q
| SGT them right A
ponr Tennessee hushakers brought ia by eassl
" guard evcnng. They deserve short shfiit saa
\ tong rope. 4.. #.M M.~W
/ MEscANEtg MATTERS IN RxBEf DON.
A gentleman who reached This atty Yesterday give
ME the following prices current at Montgomery Asbams
/ which city he lett three weeks ago e
! Tea retailing at only Slj per pound.
| BACON retailing AZ only ~ cents per pound.
sngar retailing al oaly 10 ceDts per pcand-
+ Copes-Nona 10 be had.
Flour, $40 per barrel.
Roots. SI5 ESQ ger pair.
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