The New York herald., 1862-03-01
Occupation OF Nashville-The Propose
Evacuation OF Columbus, &c.

Nashville is occupied by federal troops. Gen. Buell.
entered the city, The rebel troops after committing ali
Of depredations on public property destroy ing
railroad bridges &c. fell back on Murireesboro, on the
Nashville and Chattanooga Railroad, thirty-two mics
southeast of the capital 1t is thought they will avail
themselves Of the mountain passes in this neghborhood
and oppose the advance Of our army into Northern Ala
bama. Gen. Buell. had with him, in his advance from
Bowling Green to Nashville, portions Of McCook's and
Mitches divisions, butt soon after his arrival at the
latter place, was joined by Crittendens and Nelson's
commands who went up the Cumberland by steamer.
His force allowing for garrisons at Bowling Green and
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gratifying evidences Of the revival Of Union feeling
among the people. Tho left wing of Bues army undor
Gen. Thomas, by this time must be In the vicinity OF
Governor Harris, accompanied by the Tennessee
Legislature arrived at Memphis on Tuesday last. The
Legislature was to convene on the ensuing day. We
have decidedly contradictory reports as to the Co.
vernors intentions. One reports him for peace and the
Union and the other for war and dunion. We credit
the last statement If both Governor and the Legsa-
ture wero willing to return TO their allegiance Memphis
would not be selected as the place in which to make the
make short work Of both II they allowed Union senti-
meut TO escape them We have Memphis paper Of the
day before the Governor arrived there and the proprey
of burning the city, In preference TO permitting IL to
fall into the hands OF the Union troops. was being can
vassed Citizens meetings also held daily, to con-
cert and organize means Of defence.
We have reliable information Of private nature that
the bearers Of the rebel flag Of truce, who met Com
Foote and General Cuom, near Columbus, on Sunday
last made proposition for the evacuation Of Column
bus This was referred 10 General Halleck. But
the terms proposed were rejected by that ofncer,
and the answer despatched by the flag Of truce which
not been, Columbus would yesterday have been ocou.
pied by federal troops. The rebel proposition being mad
rnsbie, may look for speedy bosc on Columbus,
followed bv demonstration Memphis Gen. Grant, We
do not think will advance further up the Cumberland
but turning the West will join in campaign against
the two places named large body Of troops has been
landed al Commerce. No. during tho past few days, who
It il believed will proceed down the west bank OF the
Mississippi and clear that side Of the river Of rebels
This force cooperating with the gunboats and troop
transports and Gen. Grants army the east bank OF
the river, will invest Columbus from every quarter.
with 1t Memphis falls, and the great highway OF the
West will be opened to New Orleaas.
General Curtis operating against Pricc and MeCuiocn
in Northwestern Arkansas has again compelled those
where It was anticipated desperate stand would be
made A camp Of instruction ~ very extensive cha.
raotor, containing large nunpe, Oh rrices SICK and
raat o basv that they bufnod all their camp oqup0ge.