Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-10-24

| Cincinnati, October Is.--Telegraph commun-
ication re-opened with Paris KY, this af-
ternoOn. detachment of the 4th Ohio cavalry
cut off from our forces at Lexington arrived at
Paris and report that John Morgan with about
1900 men entered Lexington at daylight this
morning, driving out 500 of our cavalry. Suf-
ficient reinforcements will reach Paris to-night
to hold that place.
Paris, Ky, Oct 10, Z p. x-After capturing
our pickcts, John Morgan dashed into Lexing-
ton yesterday forenoon with 1900 men; before
surrenderng our forces fought CALAMITY killing
and wounding several. Our loss was six killed
and 1875 prisoners. The prisoners were inlmed-
lately paroled The balance of our force, $50
cavalry, made their escape from the city. Nor
gan soon afterwards left Lexington in haste tax
| ing the Versailles turnpike.
To-day, when between Versailles and Frank
fort, he was suddenly met by about $500 Of Du-
monts cavalry, who after short fight, routed
him, scattering his forces. One report says he
was driven across the Kentucky river in the di-
recton of Lawrenceburg, and another that he is
endeavoring to unite his forces with Humphrey
Marshall, who is now at or near Sharpsburg.-
An attack from Marshall is looked for here to-
T night Lexington is in possession of our troops.
Cairo, Oct. 19.-The steamers Dickey and
Continental were fired into near Island No. 81
last Wednesday, by rebel battery Of twelve
Ipounders which the rebels had planted on the
shore. The Dicky was struck three times, but
no one hurt The Continental was struck twice,
once Just above the water line. The gunboat
Pittsburg came up from Fort Pillow, and sheled
the woods at several suspicious points, but the
rebels didn't reply.
4 The Federal force stationed on the Tennessee
shore opposite Island No. 10, attacked four hun
dred rebels under Faulkner. Owing to the
darkness the rebels fired into each other throw
ing them into confusion, causing them to retire
| followed by our cavalry.
Eight rebels were killed and ten wounded
We captured thirty horses and several niuskets.
Faulkner, three captains and twelve privates
were taken prisoners. They were brought to
Columbus, KY, last night. Our loss was three
killed aud two wounded.
Nothing of interest from Helena, except daily
, skirmishng An attack from the enemy is not
anticipated at present.
The Grenada Appeal of the 18th ascribes the
rebel defeat at Corinth to the drunkenness of Van
Dorm.
Information from Cape Girardeau says that
700 rebels, under Col Jeffries, attacked and cap
tured the town of Commerce. No particulars.
Headquarters U. s, Forces, Nashville, Oct l9
} Major Gen. S. r. Anderson, Brig. Gen. For
rest and Gov. Harris have been rapidly c0ncen-
trating large rebel force at LaveTgne, Is miles
east, with the ayowed intention Of assaulting
Nashville. Deemingi it favorable opportunity
to check this project by sudden blow, con-
! certed movement was made on the night of the
9th inst.
r A force of 400 infantry, 400 cavalry and 4
pieces ofartillery under the command of Gen
r eral Palmer was sent via the Murfreesboro road
at the same time 1900 infanlry under Col Miller
marched by circuitous route to the south Of
Lavergne. The enemy's pckets were in con-
: siderable force on the road, and skirmshed with
, our advance ten miles, enabling their main force
+ consisting ofo regiment of infantry, the 32d
Alabama, one steel rfled cannon and 1900 cav
IL. a =.
anticipation OF our entire force advancing on the
, MuTfreesboro road, which was part of our object
| The enemy commenced action by opening
fire with three pieces OF artillery at distance
Of 300 yards. This was soon silenced by a shell
from one ofOur guns exploding their ammuni.
tion chest. AT the moment the enemy were
directing their movements againstih the right fanl
of Gen. Palmer's force, Colonel Miller's infantry
. arrived advancing in splendid line and deliver.
! ing well directed fire into the enemy's ranks
! which was followed by skillful deploymen
right aud left TO cut off their retreat.
The Cohfedeiaes held their ground for 81
Minutes then fed IN The widest disorder, leaving
3 us prisoners in our hands, among whom werl
! two Lieut.. OOlOnels and number of line officers
three pieces Of artillery, ordnance QuaItermas
ters stores, large amount Of provisions, CAM
E equippaee, personal effects regimental color
and two railroad cars which we destroyed =
Their defeat was complete. Their loss in killeC
and wounded was about 60
The conduct Of our officers and men wa
! highly meritorious, with numerous instances 0
S individual bravery and efficiency.
n report in detail viii be forwarded at tn,
p first opportunity. Our loss was killed,
: wounded and missing. [Slgnedl
j. s. NEdLEY, Brig. Gen.
. Louisville, Oct. 0--In the recent rebel raj,
J. upon Lexington we killed from five to fifteen
= aud wounded fifteen, among whom was Mai
|. Sam. Morgan of Nashville, cousin TO John Nor
! gan, who was shot through the neck. and viii
die. We also captured aud parpled 100 prison
" err. - ~
! John Morgan left Lawreneeburg yesierda,
: morning with ! 200 men, closely pursued b.
! Dumonts forces, who captured from so TO 10
!. prisoners this morning. sa.a 5lt4
q There are 400 of Mergans men at Cox q Greek
! six and half miles his side of Bardstown, the,
captured and burned a Federal train Of eighty
one wagons, fifty zone Of which were loaded
They carried of the wagonens and those havinl
4 chage of. the train, except Lieut.. Barr, 24il
= Ohio, who escaped, ,4f.a
: The wagons belonged to Woods division, 81
being empty aud coming towards Louissille.-