The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-11
WAR NEWS.

of the Tennessee, is much more desirable imam the
previous one, the enemy will be unable to get
in his rear. The river is navigable to the Muscle
Shoals for light draft gunboats, from which
force could be landed 1t is necessary, therefore,
to take stand behind this point to prevent being
surrounded.
The strength Of the Union feeling III Nashville
seems to have been greatly over-estimated by the
Yankees, and their soldiers express themselves
both surprised and chagrined to find SO little
sympathy among the people. Every Union flag
in the citv-some two three in nunber-have
been raised by their own hands.
AFFAIRS IN THE WEsT-We have received
Memphis papers as late as March 1st, which
make no mention of the evacuation OF Columbus,
reported from Northern sources. The Avalanche
has late adyiccs from Nashville which state that
the Federals had arrested about fifty prominent
Southern men as prisoners, the object being to
intimidate and strike terror among Southern
sympathizers
The enemy is reported to be in very large force
in the vicinity of Cumberland Gap, " the Key to
Fast Tennessee" but our Increasing force at that
point and the late storms OF snow and ram, nave
undoubtedly deprived the Yankees OF an opporu-
nifty which they would have been glad to have
availed themselves of-namely, invasion III the
direction Of Knoxville.
Advices from Florence state that the Federal
sunboats are making frequent visits up the len
nessee river, and cndcavoring by every method
to reduce the people into sympathy with the Lin
coin Government.
From NAsHvILLE.-We have information
from Nashville through gentlemen who left there.
Gen Buell. and Commodore Foote had arrived and
occupied the city with about 10000 troops
Buell. had crossed over from Edgefell, on the
! north bank Of the Cumberland with twentythree
regiments and Foote had brought ur nineteen
transports and one gun boat from Fort Donelson
with about 10000 men, and formed junction
with him. The United States flag was immediateI y
raised upon the dome Of she Capitol, and floats
there now.
We are informed that, upon the entrance Of
the cnemy's army into the city, but Federal
flag was exhibited and that was from the shop OF
Yankee eweler who had long been suspected
Of disloyalty. The feeling in Nashville was
strongly Southern, and deep gloom seemed to
cover the community. The stores all closed
and business was at perfect stand-sti The
citizens represented avoiding intercourse of
any kind with the invaders, and as keering aloof
from them socially.
Two British flags had been raised by property
holders thus cviacncine their intention to claim
the rrotcotion Of that Government,-:H~mpIs'<
4pp,oi, 2Sh.
Capt John " Morgan with detachment of
cavalry dashed into Nashville and captured 25
Yankees Every night Federal pickcts either
killed captured. The Federal pckets ex-
tend thtr operations to Franklin, twenty miles
south of Nashville.
\ skirmish occurred at a locality called Savan-
nah, near Passport, on Friday last, in which Is
FederalS, who had landed from their eunboats,
were killed. Four were killed side.
THE BATTLE OF FORT DoNELsoN ten
Pillow has published his official report of the battle
of Fort Donelson. He says that force con-
sisted of about 10000 men; that the army fought
with the greatest gaantry aud that he desr-
of fl .htng his way out bnt Gen Buckner con
tended that three-fourths of the army would be
lost in an effort of that kind and that there could
be no necessity to sacrifice many to save
the remaining one-fourth; the command then
turned over to Gen Ruckner, who surrendered
Gems. Pillow and Floyd, with portion of their
commands, rctrrating from the field.
Brig. Gen Bushrod johnson, of Tennessee,
who was among the prisoners taken by the Yam
KEGS at Fort Doneison, succeeded in making his |
escape and arrived safely at Murfreesboro' Sun
day last lie states that account of their terri
bic luss, the enemy not at all exultant over
their victory. |
The Memphis Appeal learns that the Federals |
report their loss Fort Donelson IN killed. woun |
dvd and prisoners, at between FIVE aud eight thou |
sand.
WILL YoU WALK IN, Mr.. FLY?-The Yankee !
General, Buell., is reported to have issued proc
lamation to the people of Tennessee promising |
them all manner of good and gracious things, if
they will lay down their arms and submit to lie !
slaves He does not use these precise words
but talks about allegiance and loyal subj ects &C.
forgiveness for the future But the language is
Ineligible enough Only remain ouiet until we
Yankees can get the fettrrs upon you-thats all
ask.
FERNASDINA OcCUPIED.-A despatch re-
ceived here, yesterday, states that the enemy had
landed on Cumberland Island. and sent forward "A
detachment to occupy the town of Fernaudina
Fla Most of the citizens abandoned the place [
some weeks ago, and the military was Withdrawn
from Amelia Island Ton which Fernanlina is .
situatedl about ten days since; consequently no
resistance offered. If the enemy should not
burn the place, they welcome it, as they
will reap but lit'le benefit from it's possession
Ssconn"h Republican,, All.
THE WAR IN ARKAHsAs-E States Troop,
poisonrd.-St Louis, Feb. 27.-Gen. Curtis has
taken possession of Fayetteville, Ark capturing
IL number Of prisoners, stores baggage, &c The
enemy burnt part Of the town before leaving.
They have crossed the Boston mountain in treat
confusion. We arc now in possession of all their
stronghnlds. Forty-two officers and men of the
Fifth Missouri cavalry were poisoned at Mud
Town, by eating poisoned food which tie Rebels
left behind them. The gallant Capt. Dolfert
died, and Lieut.. Col. Deutsh and Capt. Axhman
L