, 1862-08-07
Complimentary Dinner to General
Cur.is and Flag Officer Davis. .
! IMPORTANT FROM MEMPHIS.
CHICAGO BOYS ON 4 REC0N-
NOdSSANCE. ::
THEY DISPERSE A REBEL
SQUAD.
ISpecia1 DiEpatch TO the Chicaro Trlhune,

apouL ~oo seamen ana lWenLy-9lX marines
arrived here to-day from New London county, |
Conn They came In charge Of William B. |
Rommy, lieutenant Of marines. They we're
placed on the receiving ship Clara Dolson. I
The business Of enrol Ing names, under the
la!e order, was commenced here to-day.
! learn to night that the rebels have burned
the depots at Leighton and Jone boro, On the
Memphis and Charleston railroad, respective
II ten and fifteen miles from Tuscumbia.
From up the river We have reports Of
slight skirmieh at Morgan's field, ten miles
back Of Uniontown. -.
No particulars are given Some little ex-
citement was caused here to-day from the re- .
ports that guerilla parties hare been seen On
the Kentucky shore, opposite the city.
Gen. Curtis and Flag, Officer Davis are yet
here in communication with the departments
A dinner was given them to-day by General
Strong, at which large number of army and
navy officers and citizens were present. The
distinguished guests were welcomed in q neat
speech by the commanding general, to which
they both appropriately responded,
The reports that Gen. Strong was TO absent
himself from his post for three months, are
incorrect. Leave Of absence for two monthswas
granted him some three weeks Since for the
purpose Of bringing his family from Europe,
but the aspect fat1airs in this district having
so changed within that time, he has deter
mined not to accept, aud will only leave for
short visit to Washington and New York to
| recruit his energies for return to the ardu-
| ous duties Of his position.
| Col Ransom Of the 11th regiment will have
charge Of the post in his absence.
Especial Dispatch TO the Chicago Trlhnne:J
MEMPHIS, Aug. 4, via CAIRO, Aug 8, 1861.
=. The rebels in force are supposed to be near
Memphis. Information from rebel SOURCES
seems to corroborate the statement. They
FAY they are to tctake the city in twelve days:
Gen. Veatch Was sent out last Friday morning
by Gen. Sherman, with two regiments OF in
fantry, some cavalry, and four pieces Of Capt:
VIM. B. Bottoms Chicago battery, from Gen.
Hurlbut's division, to leconnoiter, The first
day they captured mail carrier and two othe1
rebels, which they sent in. On Sunday after
| neon, when in the vicinity of Mooney Greek
ten miles from the city limits, they came sud
denly upon force Of 150 rebel gueriilas
mounted and armed with shotguus. The.
, l. were beside e. spring, taking water, and dit
not discover the federal troops unit
the first round Of shell was fred iron
i. Captain Bolton's guns struck in their. yer,
midst. When still under fire and without re
: turning it, they cut and ran for tall tigbe,
: the infantry and artillery following close O
their heels. The rebels finally escaped int
| the woods and dispersed. Their loss vas 81
orseven killed, two of which we're left on th
= ground, ard great number wounded. Ger
e Veatch has not Jet returned. He sent.in tt
!, day for three days. ratious, &c.
/. Preparations are going on to give Gen Lev
|. Wallis reception when he arrives here.
II Gen. Curtis and Commodore Davis are Dol
0 reported going up the liver to-day en- rou
d Tor Csiro.
Il CAtEo, August 6, 1852
- Major General Curtis apd Commodore D
y Wis are here to consult with the war depa1
's ment at Washington, regarding the prese'
i'd and the future movements Of the army Of y Y
:, In the future there wifi be
concert Of action between both. @
IL tntl Chessman and Judge Advocate Nobl
IN Of Gen. Carts staff acco mpanT him. II
re whole party return South in 4 day or two.
Id ME,frn1s, Aug. 4-s!a CAIRO, Aug. g.
So accommodating expedition from Gen. Hu
oe burt's division, under the command Of Bri
IN Gen. Veach, encountered force Of Je
to | TEpmpson's guer1Has On Tuesday afternoon
Noncony, two miles south of Memph
- The rebels were surprised and routed vi
US the loss Of six billed aad several wounded a
IL prisoners. Ten Union troops were wounde
Nv The rebels had 800: cavalry encampcd ne
Ripley, Miss, but bearing Of the approa
OF four companies Of federal cavalry fre
Fe Brownvfle, made 6 precipitate retreat.
he ! WAsu1sGToN, Aug. 6.-The Richmond I
liz I d,niutr Of the 2Ed has the following:
~ TUPELo, July 30.--1nformatio1 received
~ headquarters states That Gen. Armsiro1
Ire with the cavalry Of tie army Of the West,
N taken Cortland, Ala, cspturing $50 prison.
ac- md six cars. Our loss was two Killed q
~ eight wounded. The citizens Of Cortland
IL frantic with delight st our appearance.
oV- ntxE destination Is Chattanooga
It's Three Yankee captains and i've llertenau
n~ cartured, arrived here to might.
@ Gen. Armstrong; official report states t
on the 2St1 he attacked tne enemy ut Corils
et- ard took 1913 prisoners.
4 The enemy's loss was three Killed {
ke wounded. Our loss one. He also captu
in. six wagons, with horses and equipments
Of four companies, and qnsutitg OF suppl
as includiug>5c0 bushels Of corn Ia eacks. I
arY | depot, telegraph line, bridge and tresue Fl,
were destroyed.
Ks Gen. Armstrong defeated the enemy
has | &uteH CretR t1c samt oa11 Lah1uS 1ourt
Rfeecrans' division is at Tuscumbia.
nes LOUISVILLE, Aug. 1.-The latest.-.Memp
hed advices mention Tamors prevalent there
the capture OF eight federal paymasters By
as rebels, ut Humboldt, Tenn, including 1a
dse 4. Camp, Tatzmer Coon. Hanna Yonn,
Haz1etun, .ish an as::gre{g,ate OF $4,000.
:fax ny circles here give these rumors no
. of dence.
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