New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-10-04

Rebel observation-disclosures Of the Union
Arrny-Gcn. Nelson's Death Satisfnc-
toriiy Received-non Carlos Baeirs
Unpopularity-The Fight nj Augusta.


UnpopuIarity-The Fight nj Augusta.
From Our Special Correspondent. 49,
CIycINHArI, Tuesday Night, Sept 30. 1852
The question, When will the Rebels be driven
out Of Kentucky is, as you may imagine very
frequently asked in this vicinity but no one seems
able TO give satisfactory answer, though We have
rumor from official circles that grand expedition
is about TO move and viii start as soon as the neces'
gary preparations are made.
TIE REBELS IN KENTUCKY.
The Union army is 10 move in two columns-pro-
yided i ever does move-on the enemy, who seems
to he entirely at home in Kentucky, piiasinG the
country, and imprcssing the citizens into the traitor
GUS service, after the most approved Rebel style.
He saems 70 have no fear Of disturbance, and con-
duets himself as If he never designed quitting tic
State Most of the cities AID towns, however, are
occupied. 80 far az we can learn, by small bodies Of
hostile troops and tie presumption Il that the greater
rart OF Kirby Smiths army has joined Bragg, whose
wbereabout 10 one knows though rumors OF his
preseuce in half a dozen localities at the same t-e
continue TO be ndustriously circulated
Ali the tui,ves who arrive here agree in stating
that the Rebels are making clean sweep Of ire
cattle hogs horses, and whatever needlnl supp lies
they can reach in the invaded districts Of Kentucky
aud say that every day the Coniederates are per.
United 70 remain renders the condition OF the loyal
clilZenS more hOltltFo, ana bouH w
influence OF the Southern forces.
/ That the foe will eventually be driven ont Of the
state 10 one Questons bnt thousands ask the cause
OF all this delay. There are men enong-dlsciphned
soldiers neau-here and al Louisville TO annlhllge
twice the number Of Rebels in Kentucky. Why 90
they not novel Why 90 they not make M effort Ia
exTel the insoent enemy, who seems 10 defy us
I even OF the borders Of the Obol
ADVANCE OF THE UNION ARMY.
A considerable force of Union troops is at present
stationed at Walton twenty miles from CovingtOn
and seven from Florence which is said 10 be the Hd
vance of the army that is to march from this city.
They have been there for some dayP, and have been
as far out Falmouth, without encOuntering any
other than Struggling and Isolated bands Of Rebels
who fed at their approach.
GEN. A. J. SMITH.
Gen. Lew. Walace's successor, Gen. 4. j. Smith,
j. TO take command Of the column that il TO march
from this point, and lhose who know hlm believe him
TO lie competent officer. No one IN the West, out
eide Of tie regular army, has any knowledge OF
smith; never beard Of him before; were lot aware
OF bis existence until he appointed TO supersede
au officer who was very popular, and in whom gen.
efal confidence was rcpOfed
/ TIE sole information have Of Cen A. J. Smith
Is that he has Threatened to hang any newspaper
man" he inds in his aImy-a menace be will hardly
carry out If he Is wise.
GEN. NELSON'S DEATH.
TIE intelligence OF the recent death of Gen. Mel
eon at the bands Of Gen. Davs-so far AZ have
been able to learn, and have heard hundreds Of
persons express themselves on the subject-was re.
oeiyed here with great satisfaction. There Is no
doubt he was an insolent BLACKBOARD and brutal
tyrsui, insulting and abusing all with whom be
came in contact 1t might well be said Of him, to
parapArisc the trite verse Of fitz Green Halleck:
None knew him but to hsie him;
None named hiA bit 10 swear
The world is better when L tyrant dies, and hui
mainly purer for the taking Of Of Nelson. II il
marvel he was not killed long ago. for lie deserved
death almost every hour lie lived. Nelson Las in
brutality and cruelty far too many inators, though
few equals in the army; and It is to be hoped they
Will mend their manners, If not their morals after
leaning Of his melancholy, but merited fate.
GEN. BULLS UNPoPULARITY.
Tie unpOpuaIty Of Gen. Bne in the West con-
nues steadily increase, and the desire for his
mova 10 be almost universal in tins city. The
belief that be might have attacked and defeated
Bragg is largely entertained, aud has acted III a
coup dc grace to his waning reputation.
THE FIGHT AT AUGUSTA, KY.
The news of the fight at Augusta, KY, and Of the
partial burning of that town by Morgan msrauders,
caused considerable feeling here, and renewed de-
sire that the Rebels should be driven out Of Ken.
lucky. The conduct OF the officers OF the two gun
boats which, 1t IL stated upon good authority, might
have destroyed the enemy bad they done their duty
nstead of taking to ingorious flight, excites much
and Just indignation; and learn tonight that the
offending parties bave been arrested a charge Of
cowardice, by order Of Gen. Wright.
QUIETNESs OF THE CITY.
Cincinnati continues very quiet. business s pro-
ceeding ar usual, aud is just now active than
was anticipated by the merchants few weeks ago.
The draft in Hamilton County takes place to-mor-
row. Something less than | 200 men needed TO
satisfy the call, and it is presumed these will be
drawn from the wards and precincts where the most
prosperous citizens reside, who can abGndaDtly AZ
ford TO employ substitutes. JUsICs.