The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1863-04-30

rebel raid, nor was any Of the bridges
injured except a small bridge near Oak
land, which was slightly damaged, and
which is now being repaired, and will
be ready for the passage Of the regular
trains tomorrow morning.
Through trains, both east and west,
will then be resumed on the entire length
Of the road for freight and passengers.
A large government force have been
moved to all important points on the line,
which guarantees ample and permanent
protection.
The delay Of the prompt and regular
working of the road will not exceed
twenty four hours.
CAIRO, April 29.-Affairs at Cape Cir
ardeau are at an end. The rebels are in
full retreat on the Bloomfield road, with
Mcneil in full pursuit.
1t was McNeirs intention to send a
force on the enemy's rear for the purpose
Of destroying the bridge over White
river, thus cutting off their retreat.
Should he succeed, most Of the rebel
force will be captured.
Fears are entertained that the Federal
force from New Madrid, which are but
two thousand strong, might be overrun
by the rebels. who number seven thous-
and.
All of McNeips pursuing forces are
mounted.
In an attack on their camp on Sunday
night five or six hundred prisoners were
taken; number Of killed aud wounded
not known. The rebels have completely
stripped the country through which they
passed, making no difference between
friends or foes.
CHATTANOOGA. April 24-Passengers
by the train report that General Dodges'
Yankee force, one thousand strong, has
advanced ten miles towards East Tus.
cumbia. Colonel Rhode is fighting anC
retreating towards reiuforcements.
SECOND DISPATCH.
TULLAHoMA, April 24.-The word to.
day is -everybody to the front. Their,
is no movement there on the part of th,
enemy. Our troops are in Hne spirits
aud confident of success. 1t is not be
lieved the Yankees will have to attack.
Advices (, cm Tuscumbia to-day stat
that three regiments of Yankees are ad
, vancing on that place. They will b
held in check by Col. Rhode, with hi
cavalry.
/, THIRD DISPATCH.
TULLAHoMA, April 25.-The enemy i
: falling back. All quiet in front.
' The Enquirer OF tine 9th has the fol
lowing The enemy has occupied th
county of Farquier in large force-re
ported from 10000 to 10000 strong. II
is said TO have $4,000 infantry and 800
cavalry. His infantry camp was at las
v accounts on the Orange and Alexande
railroad, below Warrenton Junction, an
his cavalry pickets on the Rappahannocl
II is reported that a small force of th
e enemy made a dash up to Washington
Rappahannock county, but this is ne
certain.
The Enquirer, speaking of affairs i
e South Carolina, says:
''There are some indications that th
Yankees are moving in South Carolini
1t is supposed their intention is to max
a raid in the vicinity of Coosawitchi
probably to- attempt to destroy the rail
d road between Savannah and Charleston,
e A Fredericksburg correspondent of th
Dispatch, writes, Apil &c:
"No news here. TIE sun and win
o to-day have dried the roads very mucl
We are quiet, but expectant, hopeful, an
n confident. My private opinion still i
2 the Yankees are leaving"
From the Dispatch of the 9th, "
take the following:
"a telegram received in the city yes
terday says the Federals were advanC
r ing on the Jackson (Mississippi) an
d Meridian railroad, and had destroye
the Stone bridge on the road.
WASHINGTON, April 28.-Richmond p;
pers of yesterday contain the following
Okalona, April 25.--Our cavalry en-
Ie gagged the enemy yesterday at Birming
ham. The fight lasted two hours and
hall. The enemy was completely route
n with fifteen killed and a large numb.
wounded. Col. Hatch, Of the TWENTY
n fifth Iowa, was seen to fall from his hors
# which ran into our lines and was captu
b ed. Our loss was one killed and TWEEN
Ie wounded. The destruction of a bridg
N prevented pursuit.