New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-08-25

timated at 3OO hearing Of the approach Of the brig
AIDE, had stationed themselves with the intention Of
surprising the advance guard. 1t 30 happened that
the Colonel was in the advance, looking Tor a camp
ing ground. Being unwell, he riding in am
bulance. The Rebels sec upon this and captured the
Colonel and at least two Of bis stall Having set
fire TO the ambulance, they compelled the prisoners
TO walk. After going mile or two, Col. McCook
refused to walk further claimed the right OF prs
oner of war, aud made known his rank. lie was
Immediately fired upon and left MORALLY wounded
three different shos taking eject on bis person. Ihe
two officers captured with him still in the hands
Of the enemy. The BODY of the Colonel was recov-
cred, and has been rent North.
Although nv information on the subject Is more
meager than could wish, have no doubt OF the
correctness Of the main particulars rs given above.
The widest excitement exists among the men OF
McC0ok brigade. We hear r-ports OF their taking
the punishment OF the aesassins Into t.ir own hands,
and OF saiiating their ven by the hanging OF
a large number OF the citizens OF the vicinity, ANA
the committing oil all sorts Of dePredatl0ns on prop
erty. Though the innocent may thus suffer with
the guilty. Vet it will be an etectua lesson 10 these
r0bber muIderers.
Yesterday morning. a body Of sick and GONZALES
cent Soldiers numbering near hundred, who were
being taken 10 Decatur, III wagons, with guard OF
~
OF cavalry, and the whole party captured with but
little resistance, all except the guard were IN
armed. Two soldiers, who attempted TO escape,
were killed, one being shot and tie other having bis
brains beaten ont with mrskef. Ga intelligence
Of the disaster being received at Decatur, miles
distant. IOree of cavalry WAS immediately sent IN
pnrsuit, and, nc the time OF the latest intelligence,
were reported TO have surrounded the retreating
party, rescued the prisoners, and taken many, ii not
ALL Of the enemy. have neither the time nor the
disposition t. make comments.
Gen. Rousseau has Issued the following order,
which will explain Itself. IL receives the unq nall
lied approval Of tie soldiery hero.
HEaDouAKTERs THIRD DIVISION. I
hUNfsyLIE. Al, August q. 1862
SPECIAL ORDER. No 5i-Alnost every day MURDER
committed by less bands OF robbers and nurderer
RIO the railroad trains.
To prevent h. the guilty suffer with the Innocent,
j. ocsod that the preachers aud leading Of the church
IS tnoi e1ee-00g Twelve IN numD.f snd aoont unrts
who have been active s,cesson ne arrested and Kept ~
custody and tht OF them be detailed each day aud placed
ooad the rood running by OF Athens. and
tSArn 20 Fix River and btcs and That iss deai oe mace
sd taken to Stevenson and back Each detail shall Dc in
charge soder, who shall be armed, and allow
HIN ~ communicate with any persoD.
When ou duty these gentlemen shall be comfortably
qusgterod In Hunt vile out not allowed TO ncate with
without leave from these Headquarters The soldiers
detailed FOX quad Of this character viii report these Head
quse Tor urter Instructions upon the day preceding their
BY eoiniIano Of LOWELL H. ROUSSEAU. Z
Brisad.erGeuera al Comd's
f. J. JOINS. 4. A. A. g.
| very much fear dat this order will hur. the feel I
ings OF some Of the citizens. g. L II. (
HUNTSVILLE Ala Aug :, 1862. /
The thermometer stands az ninery-siX ia the
shade: too warm Tor comfortable letter writing bat
not for whiting, If we are to decide by The number
Of citizens of both sexes 10 De at any time IN
Gen. Rou.seau's tent, nesr whicd my present guar
,ers are. Good looking, gallant, and courteous de \
the General lie, 1t Is probable that weighty and
important motives influence, even tie fair Ones IN
their frequent ard pfotracted "calls" than de-re
to cultivate his acquaintance knowing that il Is Y
OF the utmost importance TO a commanding officer
that he -hould be Intimately acquainted with the po
sii0n, movements, amount, aud quality Of the /
tons &C., OF the forces under Lis command. there
citizens interest themselves In giving
Ibis information, even 10 the most minute particu- 4
lars: such ~ an independent expedition, planned
aud executed by privae, having for lis object
procuring Of provisions and resulting IN the seizure
o. ono-half bushel OF roasting ears and "qugnIi-
~" OF peaches, for army purposes.
TLis ching has gone until IL lie small matter.
More than one-balf Of Gen. kousseans tllne or o.
some OF his aids, is occupied in listening 10 these
COMPLAINTS made by men aud women Of whom not
one in ten profess loyalty.
As IA iibe specimen OF Union man Ia rare thing,
by the way) said TO ne the other day-Gen. koG,.
.eau is guarding the property OF men in this togn,
v no. dared they do II, would gladly put bullet .
through his heart
The most bitter Secessionsts do not hesitate for
pomeu or seem 10 think il in The sligues, degree
their families and property, including
heir negroes, that they should receive exorbiant
,Iicee Tor any and all things found necessary for oag
lse.
Our occupation OF this country has been god.
end to many OF the planters They receive almost
NY prce they ask for the products of their farms
nd are paid in funds which they themselves e
refer to Confederate bonds, and despite their pro-
estatious of outrage and tyranny most of them live
|. quietly and se.ursly Wien under the protection
i their own beloved army
Among this mass of traitors IL is refreshing to fud
true Union man, aud of these we have few. Most
prominent among these is Geo. W. Lone, appointed ]
Judge OF the District Court OF Northern Alabama,
" President Lincoln. had the pleasure Of seeing
letter written over year ago by the Judge, 10
rend VINO had endeayored 10 dissuade him from ac-
eptiug the appointment. In that letter he an
,ounc,d his determination 20 abide by his convie-
ions of right and duty AT whatever cost. The Tact
hat on our arrival here Union ag was 10 be seen
loatnx above the door Of the house occupied by the
Iuu ge, tells how he kept his word All say that he
,ss been unW3NeriDg IN his adherence 10 the good
ause. While he right in theory. his PERSONAL
friendly relations with many of the Rebels, together
y ith his natural kindly disposition, have made him
iisposed to advocate Is ieneut policy In particular
Instances, but this Is only natural. i
Another man deserving honor Is Gen. Bradford G
IL he is fnniary called irom his having been Nj the |
ime OF It's secession the senior Ma,Or-tenera Of D
Militia in tue State. The old is honored a. !
,avng been in the war OF 1872. Al the age OF ~ !
~ commanded /. company at the battle OF New J
)rleans " Born and raised under the United States
government, | never did, l never could think OF |
wing under any other" With his two sons espous-
ny the cause OF the Rebellion, one oil them now IN
he navy. with all his pecuary interests and all bis
rieuds in the South, he advocates decisive policy
Que that will not show mercy where mercy is not
deserved. 1