Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1863-04-04
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Special dlspatchea to ihe Memphis Argus 9th j
THE KENTUCKY INVASION.


THE KENTUCKY INVASION.
CIECISNATI, March 26, P. M-The reports
regarding the exciting situation Of affsirs IN
Kentucky are as various to-day as yesterday.
Il is reported that BFeekinridge and Pegram,
with forces estimated from eight 3 twelve thou
sand men, are marching on Danvilie Voolfolk
LIST Kentucky cavalry is engaged IN holding the
rebel advance in check, while our small forces
are falling back on the Notifications at Lszing-
ton.
A later report states that the rebels have
eskan Danville. General Garter, when be COM
menced falling back before the rebels, was st
Richmond Hejs retiring on Lexington, ana
not Frankfort as stated in previous dispatches.
Its certain that all that portion of the State
lying south Of the Kentucky river is in the pos
session of the rebels. The Kentucky river has
been much swollen by recent rains, and II is
doubtful if the rebels can cross
It is said that Humphrey Marshall is advane-
ing from Eastern Kentucky, Stonewall Jackson
from Round Pound gap and Breekinridge and
PegTam via Mill Spring, Somerset and Dan
vile. Fifteen thousand troops viii be here to-
morrow, more will follow, and 90 Immediately
into kentucky. Fifteen thousand cooked ra-
tions have already been provided for the men
FROM MIDDLE TENNESSEE.
MURFRERsBoRo, March ae - laree BODY
station, between franklin and Nashville, on the
25th. They captured two hundred men Of the
22d Wisconsin regiment and quantity OF
stores Subsequently Gen. Smith came up in
time to Teseue some Of the prisoners.
Morgan has been meldng e fresh demoHstra-
on our left. The weather is clear and cool.
REPORTED SOUTHERN CONCENTRATION.
NEW YORK, March 26.--Latest Washington
specials state that rebel sympsthisers ssy the
Confederate leaders are preparing to concentrate
their whole available force, near Chattanooga,
where they will die in the last ditch.
FROM THE ARMY OF TIE POTOMAC.
Il is stated that the rebels are feeling our
lines in the army of the Potomac, indicating
an attack
Parties from the South report the rebels NOV
ing in from the direction Of Culpeper.
THE FORTHCOAING DRAFT.
The President has directed that the enrolling
officers shall take the iTst draft from the States
now deficient in their quota.
NEW YORK GOLD AND COTTON MARKET.
New YORK, March 26-Cotton closed heavy
and unsettled at 60065c for middling uplands
Gold closed steady at l39{ Government secu-
rites closed seady, aud without material
change. Stocks low.
FROM MEXICO AND CUBA.
Havana and Vera Cruz dates the former to
the 18th and latter 10 the 4th. Puebla had not
been taken, nor had the French advanced very
rapidly.
BURNSIDE ASSUMES COMMAND.
CTNCINEATI, March 26 The following or
der, dated 25th March, has been Issued by Gen.
Burnside from his headquarters at Cincinnati:
In accordance with Instructors from the Cen
eralin- Chief, the undersigned hereby assumes
command Of the department Of the Ohio.
TSigned7 A Z BUREsIDE,
Msjor. General commanding.
Official: Lewis Richmond, A. A. G.
FROM EUROPE.
NEW York, March 26-The Etns arrived
to-day, having left Liverpool on the II th and
Queenstown on the 18th. The political news is
unimpoltant The Prince of Wales marriage,
which came of on the 10th, was the ali en-
crossing topic of conversation, and was OBJ
served as s general holiday. Polish affairs con-
tinue threatening.
LIVERPOOL, March 11-Cotton irmer prices
bc. higher, and sales Of 6000 bales. There is no
market report since the Europa's departure.
GENERAL BUTLER
Gen Butler is soon to have command.
FINANCIAL.
The Treasury department is highly gratifed