New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-09-18
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raj cali 10 arms of the Governor So great IL the
faintheartedness that email bands OF Rebel maraud
ers commit their depIedatiOns unInoiested even
where Union votes are TO disunioDists az three 10
one. Then in Louisville, most Of the companies OF
llome-guards that organized themselves last week
are already in a state Of disbandment. Upon the
whole, cannot help tho conviction, that, IL the
Northern armies are defeated and driven IRON ken-
lucky soil Jefferson Davis will hardly find 1t neces-
sary TO use coercion in uniting the fortunes OF the
State with those of his Confederacy. The news
papers here talk immensely about the " crack that
shcnld be. "of loyal rifles from eve,y bush, rock,
and house" but have yet had to hear OF the frs
shot fred apon the Rebels i'll the invaded region
since he battle of Richmond
The question, whether Kirby Smiths aggressive
intentions are aieed at Louisville or Cincinnati,
continues be discussed III the two cities III tones
OF natural alarm The leading citizens in each place
are severay satisfed that they will first suffer from
an attack by the enemy, and the approximations
made and The reasons urged upon the military
authorities, uyon the strength Of these convictions
are sources OF great perpleXity TO the former. STILL
Cincinnati, having tie advantage Of direct influence
upon the head Of the Department, seems to have
carried her case. Gen. Wright has evidently con-
cluded that the Queen City is in most danger Ar
appears from tho fact that two brigades OF new
regiments have been ordered hence TO her rescue
within the last forty-eight hours. This reduction OF
the forces for the protection Of Louisville has caused
intense dissatisfaction here and curses, loud and
deep at the selfshness and fright of Cincinnati and
tie partiality OF Gen. Wrgnt, are heard every
where.
Now, as 10 between Louisville and Cincinnati, it
seems plain that, il Kirby Smith IA bent upon ex-
tending his cOnqUeSti the former city IL much more
likely TO prove the object Of bis movements than the
latter For, in the first place, ii cannot be supposed
that lie is any less better informed than our own
Generals Of the fact that Cincinnati is in much bet
ter condition for successful resistance to any move
he may undertake against her than Louisville. lie
! q, H. fNf.as "a
force concentrated i'll front Of Newport and Coyng
ton in the suburbs of Louisvile that extensive
works have been constructed there, while nothing
like intronchmsnis is as yet Iefcepubie here Again,
the situation of Cincinnati the north bank Of the
Ohio River, is not likely TO operate as an Indictment
TO strike at her in preference 10 the city TO which
access is not rendered utterly improbable by a
river, the presence OF numerous gunboats ana the
abeence of all means of crossing. ii Kirby Smith Is
a, all general he will know likewise that he cannot
iatter himself with the hope Of possessing Cncin
nati by means of a bonbardment. lie has no siege
park and who ever heard Of city being reduced
BY few batteries OF field pieces Or thall we think
that what the heaviest Union ordnance conld not
accomplish in the Of Nicksburg Will be achieved
by few Rebel and l2-lounders in that of Gin
cinnatil
Nay, if Kirby Smith is anxious TO water his horses
in The OHIO River, he will surely seek way TO II
through Louisville. The possession OF this city-the
commercial emporium OF Kentucky, whose thousands
strength, give as it would him the capital Of tie
State as well az ofthe Ohio River. would he source
of strength to him. while any foohold be might gain
on Northern soil could but prove one Of weakness.
Yet, while common sense must scout the idea OF any
bona de attempt at the capture OF Cincinnati, there
also enough facts known here 10 satisfy all reflect
ing miLds, whose reasoning CAPACITIES are not para.
yzed by thoughtess apprehension that Louisville IA
IN no more real danger than the Queen City. The
views advaced in my last, upon tins subject as those
Of he best informed official parties IN tits city, have
not been modified by anything that has transpired
SINCE They are not mere speculaiions, suppositions
and differences, but logical deductions from positive
information attained from Gay to day direct from
Lexington through channels, the character which |
canno now describe but know to be absolutely trust
worthy. This information goes to show:
!. That Kirby Smith was on Wednesday lnst ut
Lexington with the main body Of biz forces.
2. That only some flying columns Lave moved
from Lexington in the direction Of Louisville and
Cincinnati and that they are intended To keep mp
show of aggressive intentions on the part Of the
Rebels IN order 10 counttract ofentiye movements
possibly contemplated by the Union forces. IL Is
one Of these columns that has produced tho last
commoton aud cry OF an impending attack at Cincin-
natl, and another that occupied Lebanon On yetIer-
day.
g. That Kirby Smith is aware Of tie movements
OF parts OF Buell. army toward bis rear, and IL
really more troubled tbout holding his own thhn
occupying our ground.
4. that the Rebels fought the battle Of Richmond
with lees than 5000 men; that the only acceesions
they have received from Tennessee since are the
brigades Of Generals Ledbitter and Smith, together
some five thousand strong; that not regiment from
Braggs army has joined them up to Wednesday last,
and that their whole force, nclGsiye OF Kirby smith
corps, Morgan's band, and all the recruits they
rased since their advent IN Lexington, is not over
seventeen thousand!
Reports are again in circulation of the appearance
Of Braggs force On the Cumberland nNer, in the
vicinity Of Tompkinsville. Nothing positive 49, how
ever, known III Official circles al regard 10 LIS
movements. II the reports are true, coNtion be-
tween him and Buels army il imminent.
incloee as a matter of curiosity, PROCLAMATION
Issued by Abr. Buford AT Lexington. This fellow il
q model Rebel. He is a graduate OF West Point,
and lsst Fall professed Union sentiments lie was
then offered Coloneley in the volunteer service OF
this State, but declined II, his aim being Brigdier-
Gcneralship. THIS be would have undoubtedly OBJ
tanned, but, fortunately for the Union cause, some
c0rres poIdence Of his with friends III the South.
showing that lie was figuring al Richmond rs well IN
| Washington for place, was intercepted. Ihis, OF
course ruined his prospects Norh while his dupcity
having likewise become known South, the Rebels
alao gave hin the cold shoulder. His past prevari
cations seem to be forgotten.
KYSTUCKIASs! Under the authority granted me (by the
gasnt ohietain Whose recent vctore. the Dark and
bloody Ground and whose melchss her rugged Voun,
unparalleled IN the annals Of war; the now free aud
noble sons Kentucky rsyg by the th0us0nd 10 join
this brave army under whose Gag will have prooc-
lion and enjoy freedom and liberty, call you to Raj
v and we win sustain the successes OF these heroes whose
achievements have oosensd the chains OF oppression which
have hyeed upon since March 4 1901 KentucAaDs,
your fathers brothers and sons have been dragged from then
homes and confined in loshsoe prisons the will
and pleasure of those despoc yaDda whose al touch will
never sgtin polute this part OF konIckys lair soil
The Of the invader sud tfeIt presented your
| breast at tie ballot boz IN August last.
700 have denied the freedom Of tie press and speech
You have robbed Of property and your slaves
oil by the aTdy on his route from the Capital oil
he ssie the Ohio River. Then in moment like
the present forget oil those wrongs and acts Of oppression and
remain quiet IN your lethorgyl You must answer No
equip with the best Of arms thrown away by me enc
nv IN h. retreat from hichmond 70 600 have wagons
mules and horses marked L. s. sufficient to trsnPor. such