New-York daily tribune., 1863-09-12
Steton. when hearing Of Morgans whereabouts in the

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vicinity of Rc mond he had bis and horses of the
cars and the way to Knoxville in less than hour
The movements Of those mounted bodies pressing after
Morgan on Saturday afternoon almost coDcenric
so that they nesred each other by degrees. Shacke
fords cavalry having all but wornout horses could not
move rs exped0usy the two others. 1t formed tho
reserve, as it were TO Ways and Rae's.
The Rebels from Richmond kept to the north on the
New Lisbon road their chiefs object being to turn to
the east after reaching certain crossroads and make
for Smiths Ford not far from Wesvine. Major Way
up with toir rear toward dark and pressed and
slrmshed with it nearly all night. At last at o'clock
in the morning Sunday. the 26th). he succeeded in
forcing the enemy into q fight between hechsn.
csvile and Salineyie and after lively combat Of
bours duration routed them completely, with q lose Of
about 900 killed. wounded. and prisoners and sa
equal number OF horses. After securing his captures
Major Way made after the rest Of the Rebels who
taxed their animals 10 the utmost to reach Smiths
Ferry. Morgan. who until then had made himself COM
Portable in buggy abandoned it in hot haste fed
with the crowd on horseback.
While the Rebels were keeping Major Way busy Ma
for Rae was speeding through Adamsyie and other small
towns in the southern part of Coumbians toward the
road to Smiths Ferry which he expected the Rebels to
take lie was describing side Of triangle two Of
which were being followed by tho enemy, and hence
had good ground hope to head them off, although they
had several hours ride the start of him. As he neared
tie point Of intersection toward noon conds OF dust
revealed that the Rebels were before him. He started
his men instanianeously upon gallop but the enemy
having likewise noticed his approach raced with him
successfully for the junction Of the roads, and reached
and passed 1t some ten minutes earlier.
Lu1iy Major Rae had provided himself with an ex
celent guide who knew Of cutoff road, by which ho
viii Vet get between the Rebes end the rear Taking
Il at and measuring its length Of two miles into
scspc rate Of speed he found to his great delight
upon reaching the second crossroads that he had this
time the better Of the Rebels ahoug they already in
sight Disposing his command Immediately for aciion
In and on the rht ard left ~ tie road he saw flag VI
truce coming toward hin, and proceeded to meet i.
lie was dgnGnt and surprised upon being summoned
to surrender
His reply was tha, be would charge the Rebels filey
did not instantly throw down their arms and deliver
themselves up prisoners without conditions Soon
the flag returned and endeayored TO secure better
terms but upon being informed by the Major that :or
such they would have to apply to hs superors accepted
/ the Majors THIS finale was enacted about four mAes
south Of Lisbon between and O'Clock.
Gen. Sheckeiord came mp In the course OF hai an
hour with the remainder Of our cavalry. when 'or-
nal surrender made to him by Morgan In tie shado
Of All appe-trce belonging TO farm, on whch-sirahgs
coincidence the most lamented victim Of the raid I'D
McCook formerly resided and all bis were born.
Morgan affected Indifference 10 and talscd lightly o.
lis misfortune His vel.known blooded mare be made
over 20 Major Rae and his pair Of syermounted ivory
handled reyolyers to Col Woford. An eyewitness Of
his CAPTURE describes lis appearance follows;
III, loos. .. as, sse not tho,e Of ordinary Hell
fully hiEa oIo.lshoudeged and comPAeiy osit hAs
sol sebun haF my eye' reddish "h.,ss'., r0ia 'o,
shows TO alnase splen-id se. VI teeth lie wore sJ
about and r1lacous, with widetrmsed DAck 'rt
/ bat and norocco boots with "a. pania.oons inside
The only officer Of prominence taken with him was
Col Clake.
shortly after the arrival Of Gen shackeford. Morgan
raised claim to the privileges OF paroles for himself and
men Upon inquiry I. appeared that having captured
early in the morning and brought along with him
militia captain and dozen Of citizens Of New
Lisbon he made an offer OF surrender upon condition Oh
Icing paroled the former when the barring OF LIS
way by Motor Rae had of all chance Of escape Tho
captain unsuspcous Of any tTickory too ignorant 70
perceive the absurdfy OF receiving surrender
of his cspor while still in his hands as prisoner shc
o know the Of the cartel with the Rebel aGthor
ties and dazzled with the prospect Of immorfalinS
himself as the oapior Of notorious character readily
accepted L. Gen Shackleford at pronoureed the
claim prepostorous but willing 10 submit II to the
consideration Of Gen Burnside aud in accordance with
instructions from the latter received during the even
ing be started with the Rebel officers on the neAs
morning by ra for Cincinnati. arriving there on Mon
day evening His prisoners were provided with tempo
rary and anything but agreeable quarters IN tie city
Prison.
GOV. Tod upon being advised of Morgan preiensionS
to parole had seegraphed for the militia captain.
and Likewise started with lin for Cincinnati. Gen.
rarnsidc aner hcarn; the Captains statements, sent
tor Morgan aud Informed him that his claim was 10
ss ridiculous than arrogant and that he would have to
40 TO the Ohio Pentenary to be confined therein untu
tie Richmond authorities were brought TO terms In re-
gard 70 the exchange OF officers. And 10 the P.niten'
tary the chief Rebel marsudcr went Thursday. anc
the rigorous prison discipline has probably ere tins, IN
ducea him 20 orrisct apon the muabity OF human aars
in general -nd he uncertainties OF war in particular
Thus ends for the present AT least the career OF one
of the bdost most active and mschicyous WORKERS In
tie wor, Of causes misled humanity supported.
Remembering that since the Fall Of ls6l he has cap
turcd many thousands OF Union troops and small arms.
not few pieces Of artillery pundered dozens Of towns.
robbed and destroyed millions OF dollars worth OF pri'
v,te r perty the loyal public may well reoice tina; ho
s rendered harmless.
As ~ his last and granics OF raids IL must be adj
mlr,d from military point of view. Us one o' the
greatest foies II tnis war Ii Of vicious coneep-
o and execution So reckless and illcacuated as 10
naAe success impossible IL had no strategic object or
effect Instead of overwhelming the invaded States
With the l.rrors osinyason. II only aroused their mar
,al rt developed the unfinchug loyalty OF the mass
of their Inhabitants and impressed them with The ne
,e,,y of home organization. Hence. upon the whole
the lesson NAV We'll b. said 20 be worth all II cost.
Miserable f,irrr that the Rebel foray In Ohio and