The New York herald., 1862-02-02
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donal rations for the troops who have nearly exhausted
their supplies. The recent rains have swollen the
tributary 70 the Tennessee between this point
and Aurora that il impossible to move the forces 10
that point. We hope to Aud transportation waiting
to take across the river, when we shall
most probably push on with all possible rapidly
to Fort Henry. But alas for all hopes human, Is
chemically reported that the last vestige Of rebel has
fed the sert taking rst to spike their guns
and throw them into tho river and destroy such OF the
works there capable Of destruction This leaves
us without the chance Of immediate Aght the flying
rebels have much the start Of that 1t does not
seem at oil probable catch them should IL be
deemed worth while to attempt it. However, presume
the post will be occupied and held basis for future
operations II is also reported that the enemy throw
ing up defensive works few miles further up the
river on this side; but this is questionable.
In passing through Murray, yesterday, We had the
extreme pleasure Of capturing secession descendant OF
the late Hon Lynn Boyd who for eighteen years repro
sented this district of Kentucky In the federal Congress-
and four years Speaker OF that body The son,
Lynn Boyd Jr., charged with aiding and abettng
the murder OF certain young man named Jones' Union
citizen Of Murray II that last August brother OF
this Jones invited to icn the rebel army Not being
able to write himself he called upon his brother to write
letter for him declining the service. The brother wrote
the letter. couching IL In rather strong language
meeting Of ctizers was thereupcn held, at which q
committee appointed 10 wait upon Mr. Jones aud In
vite him leave the neighborhood. In tho meantime
the particular Jones interested had gone to Tennessee
The wait cd uron his brother and inquired
him. His brother asked them their business and, when
informed told them that he wrote tho letter. and in
qured what they were going to do about it, whcreupon
he taken into custody and Immediately conveyed TO
rebel camp at Union City where investigation OF his
was had, resulting in bis discharge, the military
authorities declaring that he had commit ed gnza
bic onence. Aftor his release he was followed by the
Murray committee to piece Of woods lying between the
camp and the railroad station whore ho was br'ltaiy
murdered hasty Investigation OF the case by Colonel
Macarthur In camp showed that Boyd had nothing TO
do with it further than attending the public mootins in
Murray. His offence consisted in not protecting the man.
rather than aiding murder. Ho confessed Mini
self secessonst and admitted that he had aided in the
rebel by making speeches. writing letters, and in
general conversation He therefore released upon
taking the following oath
al do that will support, protect and defond the
constitution and government Of the United states against
all enernies whether domestic or foreign; and that
will bear faith allegiance and loyalty TO the same
ordinance resolution law Of any State conv enon
or Legislature thu contrary nowithstsndn whatso
ever And further, that will not directly indirectly
give aid sstance to the people OF the states In rebel
lion against the government Of the United States. so
help me Cod
Upon subscribing to this oath Mr.. Boyd was furnished
with safe escort out Of camp, aud sent on his way
home rejoicing. Or. Boggs-father Of the famous
Miss Hortonsia Boggs, OF "buddng intellect pro-
pcnsty-was arrested at the Same tme and for
participa,on in the same act. lie pleaded that
he attended tho meeting TO prevent violence bopg done,
and that he moved the appointment Of committee to
tigato the case that justice might be done He,
however admitted striking Mr. Jones rather roughly In
his face but asserted that Jones grossly insutcd him
Further he repented him Of his rashness Immediately
after the commission Of the assault He had nothing TO
do with the final killing He was offered his freedom on
the same terms that Boyd obtained his but his con.
science would not permit him TO take such oath He
was willing bind himself by oath OF neutrality with
the reserved privilege OF dropping either side OF the fence
that the OF the might throw his State. Such an
oath Colonel Macarthur declined administering and the
Doctor brought along prisoner, greatly to his
disgust.
MILITARY MOVEMENTS IN KENTUCKY.
Tho First and Second Kentucky regiments Of infantry
the Fourth Kentucky cavalry, and the Thirtynfth In
diana regiment encampsd about three miles from
| Bardstown.
Tho troops under command Of General Smith are at
village called Aurora about ten miles distant from the
Tennessee river not very far from Fort Henry General
Smith had sent to Paducah for days addtiona
ratons which forwarded by the gunboa Conestoga
The First Kentucky, Colonel Enyart Second, Colone
sedgewck and tho Tweneth, Colonel Bruce, have beor
briaaded under Colonel s. d. Bruce.
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