The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1862-02-05

RussRLLyrLLx. KY Jan o. 1870

,'f*- RussRLLvILLs, Kr., Jan. ~, 1852.
Russellville, situated in ga low, green val.
iey," twenty-eight miles from Bswling
Green, and two hundred and thirty miles
from Memphis, by railway, is a town con.
tanning three thousand Inhabitants. and
noted as the place where the Provisional
Government vas put on its legs. For the
present. 1t is the headquarters Of Generals
Floyd and Buckner. There Is a large army
here. the tents being pitched for miles along
the railroad, which touches the western par
of the town. AS in other localities where
troops have been massed, there is a perfect
squeeze here, all the available space in the
hotels and private houses being fully appro-
priated But Notwithstanding the absence
OF comfort, one feels more at home in Russell
Vile than In bowling Green. In the latter.
the people are cool In their treatment OF
Southern soldiers, or at best, only tolerabiy
rolite and attentive. The truth is, that be-.
fore Gen. Johnsion's army went to Bowling
Green the bulk of the inhabitants sympa-
thized with the Union cause Of Lincoln. A
power ful reaction mas taken place within the
last two months, and those who still cling to
the " flesh pots Of Egypt" are as mute as
particular nice. The ladies', God bless them,
are outspoken for the South. Here, our
friends are not few or tar between. They
speak ont and act out manfully. Hence
there is feeling among the soldiers that
they are In the midst Of the best and the
bravest Of Kentuckians.
There are plenty of the very finest artillery
here that are In the service-plenty of the
best horses-plenty of soldiers to whip twice
their number of "Yanks"-plenty to eat and
wear. The mules that pull the transporta-
ton wagons are, beyond all doubt, uneu ual
led by any in the Southern army.
l give you the result Of the election for
members OF Congress as far is now known.
Capt. Robert j. Breckinridge, son of the
Presbyterian minister v no thinks that wo.
necessary to crush the rebellion, is elected in
the Ashland District. He Is q gallant gen
item An, and will take high stand in Con
gress. The two Bruces are elected in the
seventh and ninth districts. Boyd is elected
In the first and Crrckett in the second In
the third, it is doubtful between Hawes and
Read. In the fourth, Ewing is elected by a
large majority, and Burnett gets the return
In the filth, by an overwhelming vote. The
delegation is regarded as an able one, and it
will faithfully reflect the will Of the State
rlght people of "Uld Kentuck."
Yesterday was spent by Generals Floyd
and Buckner In reviewing troops. The dis
play was imposing, and the General in com
mand " IS well pleased with the thorough
training and preparation for marching OF
the various brigades. The SecoI Kentucky
was the observed of all observers. Composed
chiefly OF the old Kentucky State Guard
and commanded by Col. Hanson, most cap
ital officer and brave man, the regiment
evinced q proficiency In drill and a soldierly
bearing which would reflect credit upon the
veteran regiments of France. Gen Floyd
was evidently greatly gratified BY their ap-
pearance as they passed in review. Colonel
Hanson will make figure with his regi-
ment wherever he engages the enemy. Mark
that!
When we will leave this place, is unknown
to me get no Dispatch, and hear nothing
from Virginia except through the Nashville
papers. The election of MIR. Hunter to the
Senate gives great satisfaction, as does also
that of Mr.. Preston. Since the death Of MIR
Tyler, tho impression is universal that
Hon. Thos. s. Bocock will be elected Speaker
of the House without serious opposition -
His elevation to post for which he is so ex.
cellently we'll qualified will be suitable
recognition Of the consistent record Of Mr.
Bocock, and an appropriate tri butte to Vir.
ginia, whose sacrifices for this war are al
ready matters of history. OCCASIONAL.