Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1863-04-15

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LEXINGTON, KY, April 3--Major General
Burnside arrived here yesterday afternoon al
four o'clock, in a special train from Louisville,
and bic arrival wss an event Of unusual inter
est to the inhabitants Of this quiet place, who
are not 80 often favored with the presence Ol
distinguished military and civic lions Though
it was but partially known that General Barn
side was coming, there was q large crowd Of
our best citizens to meet him at the depot, who
greeted his appearances with shouts Of welcome.
| He was led to q carriage in waiting, IN which
/ Governor Robinson, N. G. johnson, Esq, and
1 Hon. George Robertson also took seats, and
taken to the Phoenix hotel The large crowd
which followed him from the depot, snd iHeTsss-
ed in size as they passed along gathered in
front Of the hotel and called loudly for the sp-
pearanee Of the distinguished visitor. He came
/ ont on the balcony, and was introduced 70 the
throng by Governor Robinson in q few remarks.
General Burnside then spoke briefly, but his
utterance was 50 low that could hear bat little
of what he said. he thanked them for the
greeting and welcome he had received. He then
alluded briefly to the troubles Kentucky was suf-
fsring from, aud hoped soon that peace and
quiet would reign throughout the State. He in
tended 10 devote sll bis sbility and energy to
the suppression of the rebellion, and hsd perfect
faith IN the ultimate success Of the Uaion cause,
etc. He was dressed in plain clothes, or if he
had on military dress, his oyercoat concealed it
from view.
About halfpsst nine o'clock st night the
epIendid brass band Of the fst brigade, now
here, proceeded to the residence of D. A. Sager,
ESQ, where General Burnside and number of
other distinguished gentlemen were enjoying
themselves. The presence Of the general and
the eloquent strains Of the band soon attracted
large nultitu,le of spectators. Speeches were
made by Hon. J. w Finnell and others, the band
performing $ number of beautiful pieces, and the
crowd enjoyed themselves hugely. The hearty,
genuine welcome extended to General Burn
side. uuexpected as was bis arrival by many,
Afforded gratifying evidence of the ferVent 10y
alty of our eitizens, and their sincere regard
and admiration for one who has commended
himself to all by his sterling honesty aad uo-
swerving patriotism IN thee times when 50
many of cur generals seem to be sctuated by
any motive but devotion to country.
Ilearn that General Burnside viii establish
his Headquarters at this place or in Danvile.
Cincinnati, he thinks, is too far removed from
the field of his operations, and be believes In
being in the midst Of his soldiers
General Gilmore returned to Lexington late
Wednesday evening, from his successful expe-
dition after Peeram You will have seen before
this detailed account Of the fight which took
place on Wednesday last near Somerset, which
| resulted in the complete defeat ana dispersion
of the raarauders, aud the reeapture Of a con
siderable number Of the cattle and goods which
the rebels had gathered up. A number Of pris-
| oners were also taken, It is stated, and viii be
I brought on here. It is unfortunate that the
rebels were permitted to send the greater portion
Of the beeves and horses they had taken, in ad-
vance of their march some thirty six hours, thus
preventing theT being delayed by having them
along. There is good reason, however, TO hope
that they may yet be pursued snd be deprived
Of their plundersd gains.
/ The work on the defenses is nearly completed
and the ranks Of the Black brigade" age being
thinned out daily, as numbers of the contra
/ bands" are discharged. There has been force
Of about five hundred negroes employed for
some time and they have marched to and from
their meals in double ile, preceded by drum and
/ fis, and msrshalled BY sable officers ernamented
with red sRshss, bearing ssEage-looking wooden
swords, which they aourished vigorously. The
streets are lined with spectators whenever the
'sBlsek brigade" flies past. Some Of them
/ grumble considerably at the hard crackers they
receive as Tstions, and sigh dolefully for the
time when the smortifcstiOns" are finished
and they can 20 back to the corn bread and ba-
con on the farm.
Troops are constantly passing through the
! cisy--regiments, batteries and companies-bui
their destination is "conirabsnd."