The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-02-08
INTERESTING FROM NASHVILLE.
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Singular Correspondents Of the neCosk Family
Relative to General Buell.,
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Atlantic, ~. Havigasor,
Belle Creole, Liberty.
helnotte, john A. Fisher,
LAselle, Emma Duncan,
Ssline Uhite Rose,
Key West No. 2, Enima No .,
Glenw0od, City Belle,
John T. MoCombs, J. l. Baldwin,
Emerald, j. H. Done,
Izetta, n. v. Baird,
Commerce, Two names unknown.
In addition 70 the above there brought M three
boats and tmbsrs and two with miscellaneous oar
goes.
This feet has been delayed for at least week by some
reasons unknown at present-ncompetency want Of
energy. lido not know which, AT GAINESVILLE, Donelson
and smthand the feet detained by ocers, Who on
being questioned admitted that they had authority 70
do So and after the long delay the boats without
being fred upon Q single tne
very apparent that the rebels making desperate
efforts to close tho navigation Of the river Their well
known movements In the vicinity Of Charlotte indicate
such intention their part An attempt should be
made drive them from tho river but has been
yet projected. To prevent them from crossing the
river General Mitchell yesterday destroyed two ferries
below the city, but further demonstrations have taken
place An effort should be made 10 give undsputsd
sway in the peninsula north and west Of NJ.
Brgadier General John Harlan, Of Kentucky left for
Louisville this morning He has just been rewarded with
deserved promotion. is gratifying to know that the
administration not blind TO the Merits Of such quiet
earnest and devoted workers 40 Col Harlan He win re-
feet credit the rank to which he has been promoted
have obtained sundry copies Of the Rbsi Banner,
published Shebyve, Tom; but they are not Of the
latest dates The Banner formerly published At MUIR
feesboro. while that little city in tho possession Of
the rebel army But upon the retirement Of Ito patrons
ana supporters the "ne Of Duck rivern the Rebel
~ IN hand IN
DRESS Of old broad faced out type but upon tho
sams brown paper Of "nne wrapping quality. II has,
however, much OF interest In II, and that interest
punge for our benefit Owing 10 tho scarcity Of these
elegant little sheets compelled y copy tho items and
return the papers to tho owner
IL appears that General NcCook, the late battle o.
Nurfrsesboro net emily lost his baggage n Peyvs,
but also al his most important papers Tho RSb 8asSG
has allowed the privilege Of looking hess, and
new gives the world certain extracts from tho
poadencs Il that ofncsr. From among the nmbsr thus
published have extracted two letters which bear upon
the came subject, and which throw considerable light
upon the Buell. investigations subject which the pub
lie are bu, little informed. You win find them highly
amusing and entertaining. One Of them 10 from Daniel
McCook ST., the father Of Major General McCook aud 10
dated Columbus, Ohio, November 2, 1902 He Says
You, donbt, see by the papers that the question
whether Buell. at fault nj Perryville not still
under discussion Let Mr. Buell. and his friends say what
they please and Inc Louisville Journal continue In biz
defence long Father Prentice 10 able TO WELD pom,
there but prevailing opinion In the mouths Of every
man and woman, and that rs that no was wifuly and
wickedly guilty OF great misdemeanor for which, be
was put before jury Of his country men, he
would b condemned and shot the mldest
possible mode OF punishment. Thousands believe
him 10 be traitor and that he desired your
troops to be either cut ~ pieces or captured. Al.
though think he s largely interested In the welfare Of
the South aud would have objections the South.
ern copfederacy firmly established do not think be Is
fusng furnish you with the necessary supports
great extremity most marvellous indeed, and great
and wan,on neglect that he can never explain away And
that infamous Gilbert s more worthy OF deah than the
coward Colonel Taylor who was very unwsey permitted
to resign
General Gilbert at Perryvilc, commanded the conire
corps and Colonel Taylor, OF the fifsth ohio, dis.
graced by Gilbert for cowardce displayed Ia the face OF
the enemy. MoCook continues
awe have great cause for iharu 70 Almighty COD
for the preservation Of your lie end that your little d.
not entirely DESTROYED and taken prisoners
when, f Buell. had advanced, when made your per.
sonal visit " him. he would have obtained decided
tory, his temples would have been adorned with
weahs Of honor and glory Instead Of the digrece which
General Iytie wv H. Lyle, Of Cincinnati commanding
Seventeenth brigade at refyye and there wounded and
taken prisoner) speaks m most condemnabe manner Of
BUELL. Judge Swain, Of this city, came home with me
last evening, and no says that hall what lytle says
RESPONDENT Of the New York 7rbane, then q visit at
Columbus) fears conspiracy between Buell. Crittendep
and Rousseau 70 injurc you cannot think Rousseau
would be guilty Of mean acts toward you do know
whether his asking that his troops be withdrawn from
your command could be construed into opposon 70 you
or not"
tho battle q Peryylle General Rousseau demanded 70
acceptance OF bis resignation he was placed the
centre corps OF General Thomas hoook then concludes
With the foIloxpg cgrousy framed slug loyal Ken
tuckisns II genera and Rousseau in parcuar;-s
They are KsutuckiaDs, and need watching. But
think Rousseau has said mere about the immortal niger
The second letter is from Colonel Daniel McCook Fifty
second Ohio, brother Of MAJOR General hccock, and
rogers 10 tho Buell. court martial
nrDo Horsx, nashville, Dec. "a, 1862.
vas oeore .hs baeu commission yesterday NY o.
vile entirely. since my eraminatlon have
seen Ilcb, the signal onlocg stationed on Peters
h laInn.. ne o..s s' so ~ n' , despatch twelve
gagged along his entire 'front.' aud that the receipt OF hs
message was Acknowledged a the station Gilberts
Lw Wallace President Of the Court desires 70 cow lot
Buell. but goes at u without the Bit OF tact Hs
want OF oommun and discretion which n PRINCIPAL
quality ali bis enterprises, whether military on civil
paman or very narrowresch but IL inclined 10 be fair
. both from desire support the dignity Of the highest
rank In The army aud rom od .ssoei.ons schoepd was
unfortunate corcp' before the Court robbed schocr1
Of all bis power 70 DO harm Don pa,t seems
I Ne never worth -, aud he seems now
I 10 be falling 70 pieces c rhyme occofioni, Buell.
was tho Dobiost Roman u them al and reminded pe
Of flock Of sckdaws (take Collier as their ypc) after
eagle bates represents the eagle In fu Tight For
moment they a. bis broad wing Hans or~ the
rookery but he regardless Of their clsm0r with un,rins
pinion, sails onward towards the empyrcsn depths q
fame
And thcn follows sentences which adds nothing 20 The
| seuss, aud Is too vglgsf 70 insert
The H-t~f Banne noticing these letters, sllude- 10
ees very r t 70 or army Tia, our proc
ra ofcers should be engaged IN quarrels among them
tsves IN order 70 promote private interests o. deaet
rum the merits Of each other IL IA IN painful contrast
With The Cheers Of the rebel army and government.
while " " updsnisbIe that these attempted 10
break up The Old FOR the purpose Of
paace ana power for themselves, u 70 nnquestyr-ss,y