New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-09-23
NEWS OF, THE DAY.
THE WAR.

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We have, by telegraph, few unimporiant
items about affairs on the Upper Potomac. The
lstest accurate and comprehensive intelligence will
be found in the letters of our special correspondents
who have on several occasions recently, been the
frs. to inform the President and Secretary Of War
of important transactions. In addition to these let
tiers, we give great many names of wounded not
before made public. OF these names of killed and
wounded we have nany more tkan we can possibly
make room for this morning They will be printed
with all speed.
Loyal San Fransisco is too far off to participate
TO any considerable extent in the active movements
Of the war; but her staunch Union sentiment comes
TO Us, nevertheless, in the tangible shape Of one
hundred thOussnd dollars as free contribution for
sick and wounded soldiers The President Of the
Sanitory Commission yesterday received notice by
telegraph that this municent sum had been trans
mitted by steamer. See the eloquent correspondence
printed in another column.
-Shepherdsvills advices say that Col. Changers
command at that place. was attacked on the Dist by
Rebel cavalry, who intended to burn the bridge.
Granger repulsed them, killing five aud taking %
prisoners. On the Doth, Lieut-Col Wood, with
$50 Union cavalry attacked and, after most despe-
rate encounter, routed from Owenborough 800 Rebels
under Col Martin, who lost % killed and p wound.
cd Our loss wac three killed and eight wounded.
We bave dispatch from Salt Lake OF yester-
day saying that party of fifteen persons, bound for
the East, were recently attacked by the Snake In
dams at the City of Rocks. They fought the In
dams for twenty, miles, losing six killed and two
wounded, and all their outfit. Reports of Indian
depredatons northward coming in daily, and
much trouble is expected to emigrants.
Louisville, Ky., is in momentary danger Of at
tack from the Rebel army under Gen. Bragg Dis
patches dated yesterday state that Bragg had evaded
Buell., and was several hours ahead of him, march
ing on the city, Gen. Nelson was making prepare
tons for defense, and had directed the women and
children to be prepared to leave without delay.
Missouri, Arkansas, and the bordering Indisn
Territory win hereafter constitute the Department
Of the Missouri, and viii be commanded by Major
Con. S. Il. Curtis, headquarter at St. Louis Alton,
Ill.,. attached TO the Department of the Missouri.
Whesern Virginia is attached to the Department Of
the Ohio. headquarters at Cincinnati.
Gov. Curtin Of Pennsylvania is sending home
the State Militia raised to repel the threatened
Rebel invasion. Some of them said to be greatly
disappointed at going back without having chance
70 meet the euemy.
Gen. Grant corrects the first report OF losses in
tho battle at Inka Miss, between forces unde:
Gen. Rosecranz and the Rebels under Price. The
Rebels LEFT 26l dead on the field, while our loss is
less than 100.
All the private and non-commssioned officers
just released from the prisons of Richmond have
been exchanged The commissioned officers will
await an exchange.
Further "Reminiscences on the other side OF the
river in front of Washington continue 10 demon
strste that there il considerable force of Rebels
this side Of the Bull Run Mountains.
-Trustwortby advices from Cave City say, that
portion of Gen. Buells forces attacked and repuIssd
Gen. Bngg's rear guard from Horse Cave on Thurs
day evening.
We hear from Memphis that Gen. Vilhpigue's
forces are reported to be stationed ~ miles from
Memphis, in the vicinity Of fernando. They army
Of Gen. Breckenridge is at Holly Springs.
Things are getting lively in Kentucky. New
castle was captured and burned few days ago, the
Home Guard defenders surendering without fight.