Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-01-24
TEL EG f. AP HIC.
THE WAR KEyTUCKy.

WAX
The Victory at Somerset-Part'cularss Of the
Nanquish Eight Thousand Rebels-Arrest
of Gen. Hindmau-The Poverty of Rebel
Generals-Gen. Buckner's Child en- Bare.
footed-Gen. Hardee can't Pay his WASH
erwemaa.
CINCINNATI, Jim. % The Somerset cores
pondence Of the Times says that at O'Clock on
SUNDAY morning the enemy drove in the pickets
>of the 10th Indiana, stationed at the forks of the
road, eight miles from Somerset. The 10Th were
drawn up into line, and moved into the woods
where they were met by the enemy, &, 600 strong ,
who instantly opened upon them
Gen Thomas Immediately ordered up the 9th
Ohio, I'd Minnesota and 4th Kentucky TO the sup
port OF the 10th Indiana, the latter holding the
Rebels In check nearly half an hour before Being
reinforced. The LIST and I'd Tennesseeans were
ordered up on the right wing for the purpose of
more,s batteries, In the meantime, shelling the
enemy In the woods.
After being engaged nearly two hours, the 9th
Ohio, I'd Minnesota and 4th Kentucky Regiments
made desperate bayonet charge upon the enemy
ana drove them from the woods, completely
routing and pursuing them to their entrench.
ments AT the heat Of the engagement Capt
Kinney ordered one section Of bis battery within
sixty yards Of the enemys lines, and opened a
deadly hre upon them, which added greatly to
the success Of the day.
Our advance arrived within sight OF the Rebel
entertainments one hour before dark, and fred
upon them with shot and she'll Night closing
In put stop to further demonstration At day.
nght next morning steam boat was observed
transporting troops across the Cumberland w hit
mores battery OF Parrot guns were broupb t to
bear on the boat, which, In few minutes sfter.
wards was In flames. The 10th Ohio and I4th
Ohio were ordered by General Thomas to advance
on the enemY's breastworks. Moving up in line
OF battle and scaling the entrench ments, they
found the camp entirely deserted, and everything
standing as when occupied by the enemy The
houses, tents, horses, mules, wagons, baggage,
perfect preservation. The rebel forces In the at
tack were led by Generals Crittenden and Zolli.
coner, and were 600 strong. The Federal forces
In the fight did not exceed 900
MOVEMENTS PRIOR TO THE SOMERSET VICTORY.
LOUISVILLE, Jan. % The Louisville Journal
says that the instructions of GEN. Buell. show that
he Is fully master Of the situation II was arranged
that Gen. Thomas should lsave jamestown and
Gen. Schoepf advance from Somerset thus hem
ming in Xollicoter from the west and north
some secession spy carried the intelligence Of
zen Thomas movement to the rebel camp, aud
Zollicoter, making forced march on Saturday
afternoon, reached Gen. Thomas encampment
early on Sunday morning.
In the meantime, Major Sheppard with the 18th
regulars, and Col. MansOn's brigade Of the 10th
Indiana, Col. Ha'son's 10th Kentucky, Colonel
Cross 4th Kentucky, reached Gen. Thomas camp
AFTER forced march Of twenty FIVE miles 20 that
be was able to advance upon the rebels and drive
them before him until he reached their entrench-
ments at night.
PllNdH letter from SOInertet saws that citizens
and soldiers are Struggling in loaded with the
trophies Of battle. Our bullets were sent with
unerring aim, and many Of the Rebels are shot In
the forehead, breast and body. The Union people
Aere have Hooked to the battle field In droyes and
are jubllant as to the result
It's thought that Gen. CTittenden Is among the
prisoners, disguised as a surgeon.
GEN. HINDMAN ARRESTED - POVERTY OF REsFI.
LEADERS GEN. BUCKSER's CHILDREN BARE
FooTED-GENRRAL HARDRE UNABLE TO PAY HIS
WAsHERwoMAN.
LoUIsvILLE, Jan % The Journal learns that
zen Hardee has arrested General Hindman for
burning houses at Cave City and other places on
the Nashville road
The same paper also learns, and credits the
statement, that Gen. Buckner has resigned his
commission.
The Rebels at Bowling Green are suffering for
want Of money.
1t Is reported that Gen. Buckner's children are
running about town barefooted, and Gen. Hardee,
the second officer in command, could not nav a
coioIed woman employed by him, and gave her a
pass through the Confsder ate lines az the only
means be had Of liquidating her demand
Inefe are no further particulars from Gen
Thomas command.
AL Is quiet below.