Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1862-01-03
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The Nashville Banner has an interesting letter
from Bowling Green, dated the 30th ult, from
which we gather the following extracts

The Nashville Banner has an interesting letter
from Bowling Green, dated the 30th ult., from
which we gather the following extracts:
Ten days since an engagement of no small
magnitude was imminent in this quarter. Di-
visions and columns and batteries were driving
forward, and our leaders urging on the advance.
The enemy at Green river was in heavy force,
and expecting continually to be Joined by their
entire and immense army, which was moving
down, while their advance were thrown, menanc-
ingly, across the stream. The two armies were
thus in close proximity, and advancing. This
state of things certainly justified the general eX-
pectation OF an immediate fight, and quickened
the public pulse as regarded the result. Since
that time considerable change has taken place in
the military status. Hindman's forces, which
formed our advance, have fallen back this side
Of Cave City, while the Federals, frightened at
the warm reception given them by the lamented
Col. Terry, have for the most part retTeated be-
yond Green river. The brigade of Gen. Breckin-
ridge is encamped about twelve miles above
here, while the Kentucky cavalry still remains
in possession of Glasgow. The Federal force
this side of Green river is v~ariously reported but
it is fair to presume, from the best information
at hand, thati It numbers from three to five thou
sand. They, for the present, seem disiuclined to
make a hasty advance.
Mentioning the return of the Texas Rangers,
the letter says:
They represent the Federals as being afraid of
fight, and not anxious TO attempt an advance.
They confirm the reported estimate of the enemy
this side Of Green river, viz: that is from three
to FIVE thousand. On the 18th the Federals in
heavy force, estimate by some at seven thou
sand, appeared on the north bank of Green river,
opposite Brownsville, which is in EdmondsOn
county, aud distant from this place twenty-four
miles. Their actions and manners indicated a
design to attempt the passage of the river; if
any such design, however, were entertained, it
was abandoned, as none of them have been seen
south Of the river in that regio D.
THE CONFLICT NEAR AT HAM.
Notwithstanding the falling back of troops on
both sides, and the non-occUrrence of any excit-
ing event, during the past ten days, multiplied
in numbers, and more mighty on the rebound,
the two armies are about rushing together for
mastery in the conflict. Our FIXTURE and perhaps
yours is to be decided, and soon, too, by the stern
arbitrament Of the sword. Like Camillus of old,
we throw our steel in the scales, before the ad-
vancing and e~xtorting Gauls, and tell them It is
with that alone we purchase liberty. The vast
accessions referred to as being daily made to the
army, and the eagerness they exhibit to
find out everything relating to our forces and
movements, coupled with the fact that 10000
AA0At VI eAANA AiIANNAAuA lux AAft &c aA- Z
for immediate service IN Kentucky,
show that they intend to move forward with every
available means they can command. On our
side, every indication goes to show an early
conflict impending. Our generals, ever alert,
exhibit increased vigilance and activity. One
day they are on the advance lines, the next in
positions, the third reviewing their troops
They are here, there aud everywhere. Vast re-
Inducements are pouring in, al a rate more rapid
han anything that has yet been witnessed. On
arrival, quarters are Immediately assigned them,
he localities being selected before they reach
lere.
Their instructions are to be ready for any
A few days since, the 4Ist Ten
lessee, a full, brave and splendid looking regi-
reached here. Just after them came three
Mississippi regiments. Yesterday the
,ntire force from Camp B~eauregard arrived. {
General Bowen S entire division, 1000 strong, are .
Of the regiments reached here to- !
lay. They were the 22d Mississippi, Col. Bon =
lam, snd the 9th Tennessee. The others will I
ollow tomorrow. General McCUlloch, the world I
crowned Ben, is On his way here, with his re
troopers, and General Floyd and his =
oTces, however, it is stated this evening, that he e
lad arrived at Gallatin, whence he wOuld take q
lp his line of march for Scottsville, Kentucky. b
+ this be true, he is designed to cooperate with !
5ollicoffer. Scottsvile IS twenty-five miles east I
this place, Immediately on the main turnpike 5
esding to the central part of Kentucky. Cav {
artillery and heavy batteries are also daily
in large quantities. The great conflict,
hen. though 1t may not take place as soon as >
events may have led us to suppose, is near
I hand and can not be long deferred. q
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