The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-05
The track from Bowling Green to Nashvilleis already

1t has been ascertaned that the whole force of tht
enemy in the fort Douelson fight was SO regiments
$4,000 men.
The Cincinnati Enquirer of the 18th inst. gives al
accout Of the departure thence of feet OF thirty steam
ers with 1Iu0 mules, and large shipment OF gagUns
and horses to follow for Louisville where they would
receive $4,000 troops from Green river under Gen Nc
Cook Others are to be transported to the Cumberland
and Tennessee rivers.
These with those now on the way to the Cumberland
and Tennessee from St, Louis, Illinois, Indiana and
Ohio numbering % 900 men, will increase the enemy
force in that neghborhood over $4,000.
MURFREEsBoRo Feb 26-Geutlemen who arrived
here this morning from Louisville report that all the
prisoners taken by the ederass fort Donelso have
been putinto the State prison of Indiana.
Gen Buckner has been sent to Washington, and it Is
said is to be tried spy charge of having Wis
tied Washington in that capacity.
1t is said that when Buckner last visited that city be
invited to visit the camp Of the enemy, but declined
doing so.
On Buekners arrival at Louisville he was treated with
great indignty.
Gen Grants federal force at Nashville numbers L,
GEO The flag of the United States yesterday
hoisted on the State capitol.
Gen. Grant has promulgated most stringent order
against pundering from the inhabitants, also against
stealingproperty taken in battle.
MEMPHIS, Feb. 22.-The latest adyces received here
state that Nashville occupied by the iederls up
Friday night 1t is thought that Buell., with por
ton of his army, will reach there on Monday next
Gen. Johnston is reported be at Murfreesaoro'
where lie has been joined by Cen George B Cr5tten-
den.
MEMPHIS, Feb 24-The federaIs entered Nashville
yesterday. They said they would trouble nobod; I'M
less nterered with. Gen. Price with mis- and Gen.
McCuloch's ntantry near ayetteville-McCGlloc
is at Boston mountain.
MEMPHIS; Feb. 25.-AlI steamboats, at Memphis have
been ordered to Columbus to-day This supposed mill
m has piVpp Ia
ing certain.
Gen. Pillow arrived here to-day, and will deli7er
war speech tonight. Nothing authentic yet
MEMPHIS, Feb. 25.--The town of Fayetteville, Ark,
has been burned by order of Gen. McCuloch. The
military stores were first burned
Ourarmy is at Boston mountain preparing for battle
Late adyices from Knoxville state that the Conf$der.
ates at Cumberland gap have been largely reinforced
The fedcras frequently in sight of camps A
fight there is regal ded as imminent.
MEMPHIS, Feb. 2j.-Carksviile has been formalIt &C.
cupied by the federas Gen. Fooe has issued a;pro-
camaton promising not to interfere with business or
private property but demands all Confederate PROPERTY
Twenty thousand federal troops from TENNESSEE. on
the Cumberland, have gone back to Paducah. 1T is
surmsed their object is to make flank movement
with anticipated attack upon Columbus The bridges
on Mayfed creek have been destroyed to impede their
progress.
The feder*ls were in large force in the vicinity of
Cumberland gap. The Confederate forces have l5een
and closely watch the enemy.
No quorum in the Tennessee legislature yet 4 mil
tary bill Of importance is awaiting their action
MEMPHIS Feb. 26.--Passengers from Nashville on
Monday say regiment of federal cavalry were eucainp
ed at Edgefeld, opposite Nashville.
MEMPHIS, Feb. 27-Passengers from Paris state That
the tcderas reported seven miles off and advancing
upon that The Confederate cavalry force left
Paris and the town is the mercy of the federals
The people flying with their slaves large numbers
)t whom has reached Memphis.
Gen. Johnston told gentleman on Monday that She
edera!s were in possession of Nashville The federal
rmy is believed TO be near. Most Of the newspaper
,ices were removed; also fourfths of the ConeG4r-
tie stores.
isreporedthat Columbus will be attacked very sotn
Thirty-seren transports were seen at Paducah ION
tuesday afternoon, receiving troops. The enemy are
eported to be advancing in the rear Of New Madrid in
tge force.
Preparations are being made to receive an attacBat
Columbus. All the bridges, houses and everything
hat will help the cnemys approach is being DESTROYED
' our men Stirring times ahead!
Gen. Buell. with 10000 federals are at Nashville "A
entleman saw thirteen regiments enter that city in
ednesday They were well drilled fine looking resl
aeh regiment had brass band, and they all played
Dixie
1t is reported that 10000 ederals left Commerce FIR
cw Madrid on Monday The roads are bad They
i'll get there tomorrow or next day. Also that TIE
nemy were preparing to leave Paducah for Columbus
battle is imminent.
Columbus needs more force immediately
It i rsgP9f aa3 t thP5 tbs h6r6 ffa'
Gen. Johnston, with a large army is at Murfreesboro'
repairing to give the enemy "a warm reception
There was general stampede the approach of the
edcrals to Paris.
MEMPHIS, Feb. 28.-The day has universally been
5served here by fasting and prayer and general sus
ension of business,
Late advces from Paduch represent the federal army
ready concentrated at upwards Of hundred thou
md men, well armed and equipped
Nearly all the gunboats injured fort DoneIsor
No fighting above yet. Preparations are still being
ade Nothing new from Nashville.
MEMPHIS, Feb 27.-Clarksve has been formali#
coupled by the federas Com Foote issues proclams-
promising not interfere with business or private
roperty, but demands all the Confederate property
MEMPHIS, March --latest advices from Nashville
" that fifty Souherners have been arrested
Buell. and Foote have ormt junction there OF so OG0
len.
It reported that Gen Johnston is falling back from
urtreesboro to Stevenson on the Charleston railroad
Federal gunboats make frequent visits up the Ter
essee river accompanied by trading boats with signs
ut tor peace These boats sell the inhabitants coffee
ten cents and bucOn at six cents which transactions
e reported to have very demoralsing effect on the
eople.
big battle is expected at Boston mountain, Ark;
few days Latest advices represent the armies Is
nly ten miles apart
IIt3 tHouo NJ ltuetalS are reported al MDurne egEt
es from Columbus, waiting for reRorcements prs
iratory to attacking Columbus
Federats propose to make attack with upwards If
90, 00l men by land.
Ga Thursday the federals were reported with over
0,00G men at Cairo and Paducah.
Columbus may be evacuated Our forces have fallen
ack to New Madrid island No. 10 and other places
very inch Of ground to be contested by Polk and Beat
gard.
SHELBYvILLE Tenn March l. 62. l.
!. SWEET, Fleksburg We are passing rough Sheby-
lille, CHAS, SWEET, Capt w L. Artillery.
FAYETTEVILLE, Feb Ito able bodied citizens of
estern Arkansas-The troops under Gen Price ana
yself are falling back before superior force to the
oston mountains Thousands of federal hirelings are
thin the line Of your State whilst hundreds Of mon
smain at home, Notwithstanding their services are
eeded. Let every man turn out and form companies,
nd rally TO meet the advance enemy. Rally at once.
r it will be too late.
(Sigued) BEN. MuCULLGCH,
Brgader general
FAYETTEVILLE Feb. l7.-Mgjor n B. Pearce fort
NTH Col. H6bert is at Trotts store. The federals
re between him and Keitsvile on the telegraph road
nd have been reinforced by small force from Kansas
taking about 10000 men in commisssary and am
unition teams have been ordered up Heavy firing
card at this point, at two O'Clock P. NJ
(Signed) NJ STODDART
ARKANsAs.-ReliabIe information has just been nc