The New York herald., 1862-10-23

res linen, started torcc march for zen =, NJ rn'
sneSn pcspe nS sas % n'sa. AZ several points they
were hart, brt one man Of - Tsmsy y'ersi 3ho was
wounded & n s the .heh Our men returned the sre We
about Of their nt"ls ,sse' na. came we
were aDops one ,le from the village Of Iayergne, which
snnc from the city, on the railroad leadiog 70
- .ssboro there ,ha, heard firing il The
osecon OF the village orders were given by Colonel
Ssrwell, commanding the Seventy-eshth 10 doubleguic
very important par the night tho ecss sss
marched by the right flank directly ,oposs ho susnys
cavalry then appfc1aSShns 1Sa u rn Supposed ps lssn
's As an sS ssSs' is he 6 sts Hhss"
cap,an Can nisyv - anu G7under the command 4
Of the enemy. II then that j, required
nno s1 s1S Judgment 70 Rebels
was more than equal % all OF them When Companies
dacav a@a were ere marching to aans She rebels they
hundred horseeu who were ~ - " I ~ sas pus
% r1ns osmo ssss ss riding
:sss;si ne" .. s.a.s 3 ss2':ay C.
ir' aret tvssn The enemy, discharged full volley
20 tlr ranks Of the rebels, which sent them back in
@ oaes
10 Then il that the rebels heard thun-
der: for more incessant and well directed hre was
never given by any companies The rebels, although
Ave hundred yards of. were compelled to fall back
with loss Of eleven men, as afterwards ascertaned
self with that GOODNESS decision which mark him as
ono fit 70 command. Our COLONEL, when he heard the
10 their relief They came in on their right in time
ss ss s,ogss ss Of as ~nS
and indeed in the opinion Of many oicers as far as ne
whole fight went The rebel cavalry under the notorious
road where the were but were
eignaly repulsed. COL Sirwe having seen that great
number OF rebels in large cornfeld, where they
had repused Stokes Tennessee cavalry and also killed
two and wounded several Of the Fourteenth Michigan
and Twenty FIRST Ohio threw his remaining SIX companies
| by the LETT aark upon the hidden enemy, instead Of
rushing them through the corneld. when the rebels
| flushed with their success in driving back the
First Tennessee cavalry, Colonel stokes, at once
\ came in full view Of the cleaning bayonets Of
| the Seventy eighth. An immediate and unconditional
surrender was The The rebels proved to be
portion Of the famous Thirty second Alabama infantry,
Colonel Maury. They 50 completely surprised that
their entire force taken captive including the Lieu
tenant Colonel and the captain Of Companyl The num-
Der surreaderng Colonel Srwe ninety two, with
given the battle field Colonel Srwe left TO choose
his position and by SO doing nos one Of his men was
scratched All the other regiments did their duty
fully, and gained aurcls but there is questioning
the fac; that the capture Of the Thirty Alabama
the coolness and military judgment Of Colonel srwe,
who thrown upon his own resources without orders so
handled bis men as 70 prevent the escape Of tho Thirty y
the officers and men Of the Seventy eighth all were at
their poss skukcrs but every eager 70 do their
whole duty. Preud am TO say that the bully Seven
tyeighth," the walking regiment has proven to be
also a lighting ono. Our Assistant Surgeons Drs Ross
the wounds Of rebel well Union soldiers and
busy during the entire day. and won many thanks for
their skill Snd attention. The entire force returned to
Nashville with all the captured stores Of the enemy, and
while passing through the streets the joyful faces and
tras with the woe begonc the secesh who could
be readily told from their gloomy looks and downcas
features.
General Negley has struck in the right place,
few days there viii no longer be safe place for rebels
Colonel Colonial
Thompson and othors, were entertained prisoners
Or war by him n over night, when they were taken
good opinion Of the Seventy eighth for the universal kind
ness with which they treated as prisoners Of
We have 10 regret the loss OF Major B. Bonnaon Of the
Seventy-eghth. lie was detached on Col. Mler's STAFF
and when last seen he was in full pursuit Of some flying
His loss to us will be great he is rst class officer
and brave soldier but we hope he win be returned to
us safe again.
| FORCE OF THE REBELS.
II is estimacd that the rebels at least twenty
cooncss bravery They say their only surprise was
chiefly regard to the number of Union troops having
been led TO believe that there not half many
troops Nashville attacked them at daylight
on the morning OF the 7th.
CASUALTIES.
Major Bonnaon attached Colonel Mllers staff miss
ing and supposed killed. sergeant Van Na;ty Fourteenth
Michigan woanded pvaies John oDonne mS Company
and Edward Wilbur Fourteenth Michigan killed private
Tue q" b 81 ,h sh ~ arm ana loo,
is officially reported to have done excellent service the
advance guard under Captain May, wounded IL is
surprising that the Seventy eighth Pcnns escaped
without serious casualty, for they exposed the
enemys lire on many occasions. Colonel Sirwel acted
with that degree Of prudence and caution which charac
| terze discreet and yet determined and courageous
officer His command captured the chief par, Of the rebel
| officers and soldiers.
| WHAT WAS CAPTURED.
| Among the captured property belonging to the rebels
about five hundred rounds OF she'll brass twelve
| FOUNDER, about FIVE hundred stand Of arms, large
amount of bacon salt, sugar &c, taken by the rebels
the evacuation Of Huntsville drove of bee cattle focks
Of sheep poultry &c 1t was evidently their intention
make regular and permanent camp at Iayergpe, having
southern points and with facilities for bringing supplies
which the Union army in Nashville had not few rail-
locomotive escaped with Anderson who is reported
70 have started upon the FIRST alarm for Mnrreesboro for
| in very high terms OF the General.
| TALK WITH THE PRisoSEFs
The Thirty second Alabama Is composed OF hardy
looking set OF soldiers you will find Ia any army but
their clothing is bada cotton, and well worn at that
They mostly have good shoes indeed several cases of
they from 1t is difficult to tlrcrhaps Pearl street.
Boston Except few sick, there searcey among
the whole number captured who seems depressed The
officers are ali In high spirits aud In conversation with
them they declare that thought Of under
old government has entered their minds those OF their
fellow Southerners They be exchanged
so that they may return 10 their camp aud prepare for
an assault on Nashvillean IDEA which is encouraged
by the secessionists here every hour they remain
the city. The secesh ladies particularly lavish
in the bestowa Of their smiles and favors, with that
end ~ view. ~ tney ever 90 re-enter the city IN
the shape Of victors they will have complain
Oi hlrSn OF unclvl treatment. IRON either friend
foe, during tho period of'their captivity thus far
| MIscErLASEors.
| NEw YORK HERALD OF September 25 was received in
this city todayiho first since the 9Th or the same
month.
lie Ables coaches returned day from owcnsboro on
the Ohio The road Is reported free from gucrilas They
are perhaps waiting for big haul, or, IL may be-
| afraid of Negley.
Butter is sellngat IS cents TO 81 per pound The leo
supply to citizens has been Ieremptoriy stopped for
benefit Of the sick in hospitals. whiskey supplied to
soldiers in lieu OF the usual coffee allowance. Some sol.
diers rather like the change Flour aud tea hold
well Twenty two dollars asked for pair OF boots
fifteen to twenty dollars for common pair OF pants
fine flock Of imported merino sheep. costing $500
70 $500 each brought into the city Yesterday by
foragng party and slaughtered for the benefit soldiers
Geese turkeys ducks chicksnsspoils Of -garnish
the festive board OF many humble private Layer bier
Is sold in some camps ai Eve cents per glass while 1t 10
declared 10 be criminal offence sell the city No
barrooms OF liquor saloons open the city The thea