The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-03-05
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patch says that six miles below Nashville
there was a battery which mounted fifteen
guns, but several Of them were thrown in
to the river before the Cairo arrived He
also reports a strong union feeling was
manifested, and that Gov. Harris, after
vainly attempting to rally the citizens and
others, left Sunday morning for Memphis
He also states that the gun boats were well
coined by the people of Nashville and at
other points on the Cumberland river, and
that on hearing of my arrival, supposing
the gun boats would proceed Immediately
to Nashville, the enemy rctrcated panic
stricken. The unusually high water of the
river enabling the boats to ascend the river
is providential.
The following is the enclosure in Flag
Officer Foote'S letter:
Nashville, Feb. 25. TO Flag Officer r.
H. Foote, Commanding, &c,-Sir I'm
certain that my letter Of the 23d inst.
reached you, repeat that departed from
GAINESVILLE for this point by the request of
Brig. Gen. Smith, Commanding at Clarks-
vile, and arrived here this morning, pre-
ceeded by seven steamboats, conveying an
army commanded by Brig. Gen. Nelson. -
The troops landed without opposition, and
the banks Of the river are free from hostile
forces. The railroad suspension bridges
here arc all destroyed.
Very respectfully,
"A. &. BRYANT, Lieut.. Commanding
LOUISVILLE, March B.
Railroad communication between here
and Nashville, except over creek ten
miles north of Nashville damaged by the
r fnr Nnt, ho ,nI
to morrow.
The election at Nashville on Saturday for
municipal officers passed off quietly. The
retiring Mayor issued proclamation, as
suring the citizens of protection by the
federal troops if they quietly pursue their
accustomed avoca ions. Several rebel pris-
oners have been brought to Nashville, and
twenty five negroes seized by the rebels in
the vicinity Of Bowling Green have been
recovering at Nashville and sent back
Mail communication is established to Bowl
ing Green, and for military letters to Nash
vile. Col. j. j. Miller, government mail
agent for KY, is making energetic exertions
to extend mail facilities into every part of
Kentucky.
Fl. MONROE, March 2.
In relation to the expected prisoners it is
not known when they will be sent down
the river. 1t is uncertain whether Colonel
Corcoran will be among the number
Another interview took place yesterday
off Craney Island, between Gen. Wool and
Gen. Howell Cobb in reference to general
exchange of prisoners
Nashville arrived at Wilmington, N. c.,
yesterday, having run the blockade at that
place.
A quantity Of tclegraphic cable has ar
rived here for the completion of the line
across the bay.
There is satisfactory authority for stating
that newspaper announcement in yester-
days Mercury that Gen Rockers division
had crossed the lower Potomac is entirely
false.
VERY LATEST.
CHICAGO, March 3.
Special to Tribune from Cairo, says very
bright light as Of confagration in the direction
of Plankville was seen from here Friday night.
o'clock On saturday night the sky was brill.
iantly illuminated by reflection Of "a large con-
fagration, directly in line with Columbus, ap-
parently about as far distant.
Second Nspatch.-A gent just arrived here
from Charleston, Mo-, brings the intelligence
of the capture of 40 men of Jeff. Thompsons
band, and small l-pounder guns near Seek
stoue.
The gun boat Lexington had an enga cement
day or two since with rebel battery at Sa-
vannah, Tennessee.
DETROIT, March g.
An explosion took place to day, at the oil re-
finery Of J. II. Harmon d Co, demolishing the
building and killing several persons. -Four
dead bodies have been recovered. among them
Robert Higham and Chas. l.. Debble, two of
the pr0prietorS. Others are supposed to be
buried in the ruins.
ST. LOUIS, March g.
Special to Missouri Democrat Cairo %, says
great light was seen in the direction of CO.
lumbus last night, and it generally believed the
rebels there have burned everything of an in.
hamable nature.
The Memphis Appeal of the 2sth ult., has
the following:
eve have information from Nashville up to
noon, Wednesday, Baell and Com. Foot had
arrived and occupied the place. The U. S.
flag was raised over the dome of the Capital
and floats there now. But one federal flag was
exhibited and that from the shop of Yankee
Jeweler, who had long been suspected of dis
loyalty. The feeling in ashville is strongly
southern. deep gloom seemed to cover the
community, and citizens avoid intercourse of
any. kind with invaders. Two British flags have
been raised by property holders, thus evncing
their intention to claim protection Of that-Goy
eminent.
''The sick are being removed from Column
bus, and we are pleased to learn that Beaure-
gard is making prompt and energetic prepara
tons to oppose any attack which now seems so
imminent on Columbus. a
"The reported capture of B. r. Johnson at
TT. Donnelson is in correct. He arrived at
Nashville Saturday, having escaped from the
hands of the enemy. #
''Jef. Thompson left his old headquarters
day before yesterday on secre; expedition
He will turn up somewhere.
"Both Houses Of the Tenn Legislature met
on the 9th ult, and adjourned for want of
quorum"
Concerning the Presidents Message, the
Appeal says: "He is free to confess the error
OF his past policy and exteut of disasters which
have followed from the war, will soon be made
on the advancing columns OF the enemy; that
We will attack, pursue and destroy, in. tead of
being attacked, pursued and destroyed. The
spade will be dropped and bayonet resum ed
in other words fabian Davis will yield to that of
the Napoleonic Beauregard.
sin view Of these facts we can see light
cleaning through the dark clouds that present
environ us, which will burst forth in less than
80 days"
The Rebels are said to be fortifying Island
No. 10, 50 miles below Columbus, which place
they will fall back OH. High ground is found on
the island which is well adapted for planting
batteries to command the river.
Prominent officers believe that Colambus
was burned last night
New YORK, March 3.
The Lynchburg, Va, papers publishes the
following: "a private letter received Fl ON
Centrevi!le last night stated that onr forces had
received orders to send their sick to the rear,
and put themselves in marching order" BY
passengers who arrived ON last nights train the
report is confirmed and they also state the wo-
men and children were ordered to leave yestcr-
day morning. We understand from the same
source that the Yankees have succeeded in
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