The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-09-16

J lucky now swarm with them returning Z
their long deserted homes. The womel
and old men and children have done won
derful work in raising crops. The whea
crop was very large, and heavy supplies col
lectsd by the rebels fell into our hands q
Knoxville and elsewhere. The country i
full of corn, mostly raised by women, ant
there will be no difficulty in supplying the
army from the territory itoccupies. Guer
rilla warefare is not feared, as the loyalty
of the inhabitants will prevent it. Ken.
lucky is also becoming settled.
There is not symptom of bushwhackers
from Covington to Cumberland Gap. A
traveller could ride from here to Knoxville
| undisturbed. Our forces have occupied
the East Tennessee Railroad as far East as
Morristown, and the indications were that
they might extend their lines at pleasure.
A considerable force had proceeded down
the road toward Chattanooga. The uni
versal report was that the rebels were dis
heartened and demoralized so that there
war no fight in them. They fled like sheep
from Emery's Gap and showed all the signs
of being worthless rabble.
Our troops, on the contrary, were in
splendid spirits-perfect]y happy and in
condition. The infantry marched with
surprising alacrity and rapidity. They
thought nothing of moving twenty-five
miles per day, and would 60 into camp, af'
ter such march, merry as school boys
They were delightad to be the liberators of
East Tennessee, ind feel that they were
not in on enemy's country.
The people Of Knoxville made many in
quiries for Parson Brownlow, who has
their confidence as no other man has
They thought the old flag, supported by
United States bayonets, meant Brownlow,
and will look for him daily, until he comes.
The people of East Tennessee generally
want to see Andy johnson, whom they
look uponas sort of political highpriest.
The reception that awaits johnson and
Brownlow will be remarkable exhibition
Of the enthusiastic devotion of people who
have suffered to those who have been true
to their cause.
The East Tenneseeans were so glad to
see our soldiers that they cooked every
thing they had and gave it to them freely,
not asking pay, and apparently not thinking
of it, Women stood by the roadside with
pals of water, and displayed Union flags.
The wonder was where all the stars and
stripes came from. Knoxville was radiant
with flags At point on the road, from
Kingstown to Knoxville, sixty women and
girls stood by the roadside waving Union
flags and shouting "Hurrah for the Union"
Old ladies rushed out of their houses and
wanted to see Gen. Burnside and shake
hands with him, and cried, "Welcome, wei
come, Gen. Burnside, welcome to East Ten
nesee!"
About Knoxville the people were point
ing out the hiding places of rebel stores, and
were Jealous in so doing The prominent
sscessionists at Knoxville fed with Buckner.
There are few left who have assisted the
secession block hounds, and the popular
was "they must leave here or
they must die They can't live here"
The health of the army is all that could
be desired When it reached Knoxville 1t
was supposed the hardships endured on the
forced marches would cause much sickness
and hospital was prepared. But so few
entered it for treatment that the Surgeon
in charge said he had nothing to do, and
asked to be permitted to join his regiment
The most singular good fortune attended
the expedition throughout. Nothing was
wanting to it's complete success.
We derive these particulars from Major
w. H. Church, of New York, Medical Di
rector of General Burnside's Army, who
accompanied the General from Crab Orchard
to Cumberland Gap, which place he left
soon after the surrender. He arrived in
the city Saturday night and is stopping at
the Burnet House. He is gentleman of
high character, and, speaking of things he
has seen, the most implicit confidence may
be Dlaced in his statements.