Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-06-04

The former being particularly Interest
irg to the men, and the latter proving q
fine thing for the darkies, who accompany
US as cooks. We arrived in Pulaski on
the 1lth, making tic distance Of 80 miles
in less than 20 hours. Hero we met the
18Th aud 10Th Pennsylvania Regiments,
from Columbia. and awaited the arrival
Of tho 3sth Indiana, from ShelbyyiIie,
which did nc: arrive uutil the morning
II the l2th.
On the afternoon Of the l2th two Brig
ades; Col. Starkweather commanding
one, and Col. IIambright commanding
tho other, consisting of two gun, from
Capt. Standarts Battery, two companies
Of cavalry, and the 18th and 10Th Penn
sy!'ania Regiments, (Gsn. Neglcy hay-
ing command Ct the Division started for
tho Tennessee Rive When within nine
miles Of Rodger-yiIIo, Ala, We came
upon a detachment Of rebel cavalry. The
brigade was formed in line Of battle and
tho woods shelIed. The affair resulted in
taking few prisoners. No one hurt on
either side. Arrived at RodgersvilIe,
which ia four miles from Lambs Ferry
on tho Tennessee, the evening Of the l4th.
An expedition consisting Of two compa-
uies of infantry, two pieces Of artillery,
and portion Of cavalry proceeded to the
river, and shel!ed the woods on the south
side whiIo n few men crossed over and
took possession of the ferry boats. The
boats were taken to this side Of the river
and destroyed, this preventing the escape
Of any cavalry which might be lurking
in tho woods on this side. On tho 18th
the division moved in the direction Of
Florence, making q halt at cambridge
long enough for party to proceed to tho
river and destroy the Bainbrdgo Ferry
ond then proceeded to Florence where it
WAS thought we should meet with the
rebels under Price whom it was reported
had crossed the river with 10000 men
70 cut Of Gen. MitcLclI's means
Of Obtaining supplies. But we were here
doomed to disappointment. We had
marched more than one hundred miles in
a scorching sun. in hopes to have a chance
.. Price. but true to his native instinct
he evacuated before our arrival.
Flareaco ia a town containing, I s.. ould
jilgo, ia prosperous times about 800
inhab;'at's, beautifully located Oh the
right barl, Of ;hc Tennessee River. 1t is
tie county seat Of Laudorda!o County,
Al, and is the terminus OF n branch
rod from Trscumbia, rendering it a
torn Of considerable commercial impor-
TANGO to Northern Alabama. There was
q railroad bridge across the river at this
place which was destroyed by regiment
Of Kentucky bridge burners. We de-
stroycd q few flat lottomed boats at this
place and after remaining over night
s!arted on our return. On our way back
We passed through the village Of Lauder
dale Factory. This place is situated on
Shoal Greek about ii miles north OF
Florence. This place is Of but little i'm
portauco, having no trade or business
except a Cotton Factory on the true
southern plan aud characteristic Of their
industrious { , habits. We kept the old
military road, which Old Hickory " cut
through for tho passage of his army to
New Orleans, to within eigh. miles OF
Lawrenceburg, Tenn, when we filed
right" and marched towards Pulaski.
Arrived on Monday the 10Th. Here all
wero in hopes to remain for a few days
10 rest, Jut only made halt of about
two hours and then were plodding our
way toward Columbia.
Pulaski is pleasant town; the county
seat of Giles County, Tenn, aud contains
1000 or 2 800 inhabitants. 1t boasts of
the most extensive cotton manufactures
in Southern Tennessee, and is n place of
considerable Importance to the Interior
We arrived in Columbia, where one
company of the lst has been doing pro-
vost duty for the past eight weeks. on
Tuesday tho goth, making the trip Of
two hundred miles in less than eleven
days. But here we wcre not to rest, bnt
we're ordered eight miles from town to
guard railroad bridge which Is building.
Aud here We ere 81 pre4oA'l redue3l