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18th. The MonoHgahcla and hincko went up next
the latter under u severe fire for some time. Her
rigging was badly cut. her rudder post being shot
away. She became Unmanageabie and was obliged
u drop back. The loss on her Is not reported. The
MJu0Hq1he1q was also obliged % fall back with = loss
of seven killed and twenty-OUe wounded. The side
wheel Cunb0at Gercsee was somewhat damaged,
and also fell back. Her losses are not ascertained.
IL appears that the Mississippi was the last in the
line OF the feet which attempted To pass Port Hud-
son. On the night Of the ltth on going up, she
was struck three or four timesaud only slightly dam
aged, bat when near the center range OF batteries,
the smoke and steam %! the vessels IN advance, and
I the smoke from the batteries. 50 euyelOped the ship
that the pilot lost his bearings and she grounded on
the right bank Of the river. For 30 minutes she
was exposed u "a terrific fire from all the batteries.
During this time she fired 80 rounds, bat her guns
became nearly all di>mouuted all her PORTFOLIOS
on the starbJard side were knocked into one, and
from p 10 30 men killed and + wounded and as
there seemed no prospect Of her ever floating again,
Capt. Smith ordered her 10 be abandoned. Her
boats were lowered, which were soon filled By the
crew. Many jumped overheard, some Of whom
drowned others u the number Of SO, were picked
BY the ESScI. When the crew were all of, Capt.
Smith sprinkled her decks with turPentine and
fired her the flames soon reaching the magazine,
she blew up FoTty-six Of her crew are missing,
~fOrty-two Of whom are known 20 be prisoners.
Affairs in Kentucky.
The rebels had again invaded the State. The
National forces were commanded by Gen. Burnside.
MARCH 2j.-Refugees by the hundreds are arriy-
ing from Central Kentucky, and yaluables of every
have been brought northward. 1t is
asserted that the Federal preparations
are sufficient to meet any invasion. Serious appre-
tensions are entertained that the great battle Of
this campaign will be fought this coming season in
Kentucky. TwO-thirds Of the rebel army have
come west 70 reinforce Johnston in front Of Rose
Grams, and Virginia Is to be Abandoned.
LOUISVILLE, March 26.-Skirmishes are reported
to have occurred near Camp Dick Robinson's re-
thus far, fivOrably 10 the Federals. The
are about equal, but our troops, under Gen.
Carter, have the advantage of position.
We have rumors Of the rebels being in several
p~roximate localities, but they cannot be traced to
my authentic source.
LOUISVILLE. March 30.-Passengers from Win
chester report Humphrey Marshall with Il heavy
infantry force near Mount Sterling. The rebels
ire driving stock from all places. Many citizens
IF Mount Sterling are coming towards Lexington.
All IS quiet along the Louisville and Nashville
y rebel Alabama Captain, taken prisoner by our
roOPs in Southern Kentucky, and brought to Lex
ngtOn on Saturday, states that the rebel plans for
he invasion Of Kentucky proved a failure and
lsO says this is the opinion OF superior officers.
The defeat of Morgan at Milton, and the leaking
mt Of their plans, defeated the project. He en-
'hatically avOwed as his opinion, that the defeat
f Bragg by Rosecrans, and the occupation of
would produce Il revolution in the South
hat would lead Immediately to peace. {
CINcINNATI, March lst.-The rebels are rapidly
creating from Kentucky. Pegram, at last ac- i
cunts, was hotly pursued, and it is reported to-day d
he was compelled u abandon all his cattle. /
To number two thousand head, which I
c had collected. The only danger now appre- /
ended ut Lexington is from wandering bands of !
larke's marauders. one hundred and ten of whom t
re reported in the vicinity Of Richmond. :
CINCINNATI, March 3l.-The rebel forces lately {
Danyille are now encamped between Somerset :
nj the Cumberland river. They are said 10 be |
npreSsinG every white man into the service. T
number is not positively known. In all the t
,unties as far as the Kentucky river the rebel gen. I
declare martial law. and are making the most t
their military occupancy Of that portion of the +
ate. All horses, mules and cattle are driven off
soon a. seized; The Destination j TINS STOCK *
ontSon:Ey ana I'm ls@f5n, Tennessee. There was
r - : 40 Georgia regiments, near Monticel-
Iast week. Six of the ringlcaders were shot.
The Union Victory at Somerset, NY.
CINCIxXATI, April 2.-Accounts Of the battle Of
omcrset say The enemy, numbering $500, were
yertaken four miles north of Somerset. After five
ours fighting the rebels fed, pursued by cavalry to
he river. The rebels lost fifty killed, and nearly
)ur hundred taken prisoners, including twenty
Ulcers. We recovered four hundred head Of stolen
attic. We lost ten killed and twenty-five wound
d. Our force numbered 1000.
WASHINGTON. April 2-Dispatches received at t
eadquarters fully confirm the success obtained in
he neighborhood Of Somerset. Gen. Burnside says !
he vigor, alacrity and g~allantry displayed by our {
rOops are highly cOmmendable. '
GIN. BURNSIDE APPOINTED TO KExrUCKY.-Gen I
burnside has issued an order to-day, as assuming
of the department of Ohio. The city Is I
al of rumors in regard 10 raids and fighting in [
From Charleston. ;