Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1862-08-25
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INDIAN TROUBLES on THE PLAINS.

INDIAN TROUBLES on THE PLAINS
F0sT BRIDGER, UTAH, August IA short
/ tine since the Indians stole one hundred aad
6fty horses and mules nesr this place, which be
longed to Jack Robertson. Mormon troops un-
der Captain Smith, pursued them three hundred
miles north without success. The troops were
out Of provisions for week and had to sabsist
on mHes The Snake Indian Chief Wsshakee
is now here.
BURNING OF RAILROAD PROPERTY.
ST. JOSEPH, No, August 46.-The engine
house of the Hannibal and s. Joseph railroad
containing Eve locomotives and other mschinery,
WAS burned last night Only one engine was
saved. Loss $4,000, partly insured.
FROM TRENTON, TENN.
Special Dispateb to the Chicago TinssI
TRENToN, August l7.-Colosel Hovey, Of
the 54th Illinois infantry, with Captain Fuller
toms company Of % Illinois cavalry, attseked &
rebel force from Kentucky, $50 strong, at Merry
weather's Ferry, in Dyer county, completely
routing them, and driving them into the rivsr.
The fight lasted thirty minutes. Captain Ful-
lerion's men fought with great bravery. His
force was only 63 men The enemy's loss IN
killed, wounded, snd drowned, was large. Col
HOvey took ten prisoners, forty horses, large
number Of arms, ammunition, etc. Oar loss
was Lieu tenants Terry and 6oodheart, and g
private killed aud wounded
Several companies OF cavalry from Kentucky
have tired to get South, but tins is the first com
pany that has crossed the line. They are well
armed, aud fought with desperation.
MOVEMENTS ON THE RAPDAN.
CULPRPER, VA, August l7-Colonel Ficklin
went yesterday with q construction train as far
as Rapidan Station, but learning that . eOnsid-
cradle body of the enemy were within gun-shot
rs-- kha h fhrrysrinf
expedient to begin the repairs Of the bridge un-
I'll Pope's forces, now on the march should reach
the river TO cover the workmen Col EickllR
found near the road lot OF -four stored for
Confederate use, which he seized. C0ntrsbsaos
from GordOnSvils report continuous arrival CT
troops from Riehm end. We now occupy the
line of the Rapidan from RAcoonborO on the
east to Caves Ford on The left with pickets and
scouting parties beyond those points. Gen.
Banks is fast recovering from his Tecent injuries
FROM MISSOURI
GLASGOW, HOWARD Co No, August 15.-
Guitar bad a fight with PoindeXteT yesterday
morning on Muscle Fork, Charlton county, some
thirty miles fTcm this place, and scattered Pom
dexter's men in al directions. Many passed
through Roanoke last night Not less than two
OF thee hundred were killed and wounded
Guitars troops fought him for eighteen miles,
running, and would have captured hin, but be
bridge on Muscle Fork, and swan
the Charlton at Buclehanmers mills. a good
many Of them are getting home and some have
sent to know on what terms they can stay at
h0m4 They have taken the oath, but now they
want to stay at home.
FROM INDIANA.
INDIANAPOLIS, August 1.-THE news from
Kentucky creates the most intense excitement
here. Troops are being rushed forward with all
possible speed. Governor Morton mss induced /
Msjor- General Lew. Wallace and General /
Dumont, who are here on leave of absence, 20 /
AXE command temporarily, of the new Iegi-
nents. General T. A Morris General 7. T. |
Reynolds and General Love viii also take com /
nand of new regiments All the energy of the /
Executive Department is being put forth to save
Kentucky from invasion
SUMMARY FROM INDIANA
Speci- to the Cincinnati Commercial
INDIANAPOLIS, August 1.-THE news Of the /
INVASION of Kentucky reached here lsSt night, /
md caused no small amount OF excitement.
There has been an unusual amount of activity
u military circles duTing the asy. and troops 1
-re beng pushed forward with ali possible
apidity
The rebels are entering the State at several
fff5rent points. Tkey have captured Somerset,
md now have it in their possession. They are
low moving on Glasgow, and threaten Bowling
5reen.
Kirby Smith, at the head OF st least five brig
.des Of infantry, four batteries lat leass) of
artillery, and corresponding f1rce Of cavalry,
S about to march through Big Creek Gap.
Another force OF equal size IS in front
The plan Is 10 cut our llne of supplies, and
compel, If possible, the evacuation Cf the esp.
Gen. g. w. Morgan has retired part Of MS
oyee to BaTbouTsvile, to hold that place, and
lsks for Teinforcements.
Morgan is said to be still in the vicinity Of
5allatin, committing depTedations. Forrest and
Stephens are expected to Join him. There
S q force oftwenty five hundred in Scott county,
tennessee. Two hundred rebel cavalry, sup
,osed to be the advance guard, is at Monticello.
Indiana is putting forth al her energies 10
meet the crisis. Two regiments were sent for
ward this evening Seven others viii be sent
Onward Tomorrow if transportation can be furn-
shed, All these regiments were raised under
he recent call, and will 90 into the field splen-
idly armed and and equipped.
In the absence OF experienced officers, Gov.
iorton hss induced Generals Thomas A. Morris,
sew. Wallace, DumOnt, j. j. Reynolds, John
sove, and Col. King, Of the 18Th regulars, all of
7bom are now In this city, to command, tempo
arily, the regiments he is sending into the field.
ornament officers will be appointed soon.
Colonel CarringtOn Of 18th regulars has been
rdered here as mastering and disbursing officer.
The rebels have taken London, in the rear of
leneral Morgan, and viii doubtless attack him
D the rear and front at the same time
General Buell. is supposed to be in bad tx.
Railroad communication with Nashville is
at of
The bridges On the Edgefeld road were burn
q last night.