The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-08-11


morning.
| From the Richmond Enquirer. .
MoRGAN's OPERATIONS IN INDIANA
AND OHIO.
RICHMOND, VA, July 21, 1868.
-Nessrs. Editors: AS much interest has been
manifested in reference to the recent raid of Gen
Morgan, [ have thought it but right to add my
" mite to assist in apeasing the appetite of the
public, who eagerly devourng every morsel or
crumt of news coming from Gen. Ms command.
Sincerely sorry that the Federal gunboats cut off
the finishing Of the account, [ shall at once com
mence
The command of Gen. J. HI. Morgan, consisting
Of dehchments from two brigades numbering two
thousand and twenty-eight effective men, with
four pieces of arthlery--two Parrots and two
howitzers-left Sparta, Tennessee, on the 9th of
June, crossed the Cumberland near Burkesville on
the I'd July, finished crossing at daylight on the
3D. Means of transpor tation, canoes and dugouts,
impEoVised for the OCCASION. Were met by Col.
Hobsons cavalry, estimated at six thousand, drove
them back towards jamestown, KY, and our
column marched on through Columbia, at which
point found the advance of Wolfords celebrated
Kentucky cavalry, numbering 25O men, dispersed
it, killing and wounding Is men. Our loss two
killed and two wounded Marched on to Stockade
at Green river, on the 4th. Col. johnson, Com
manding I'd brigade, attacking Stockade rifle pits
and abattis of timber. After heavy slaughter on
both sides our forces withdrew-loss about sixty
killed and wounded on each side. Of Morgan's
command the gallant Col Chenault fell, pierced
through the head by minnie ball as he LED his
men IN a charge upon the rifepts. The lion
hearted Maj. Brent also poured out his life blood
upon the field. Indeed, this the darkest day
that ever shone upon our command-eleven com
missioned officers were killed and nine wounded
Moving to Lebanon on the 5th, we attacked
the town, (fortifed,) and after five hours hard
fighting, captured the place, with vast amount of
stores, 483 prisoners, l twenty-four pounder, and
many fine horses. The commandant Of the post
was Col. Chas. Hanson, brother to the lamented
Brig Gen. Roger Hanson, who fell at Murfrees-
boro. His command, raised in the heart of the
Blue Grass region, contained brothers and other
near relatives to many of our brave boys; notwith
standing which, when the gallant patriot, young
Lieutenant Tom Morgan, brother to our General,
and the idol of the command, fell, loud and deep
were the maedictions that ascended against the
cowardly cravens for seeking shelter in dwelling
houses; and the question was raised as to their
right to receive quarter. The enemy LOST nine
killed and fifteen wounded; our loss, three killed
and six wounded. Rapid marches brought US to
Brandensburg on the TN, where Capt. Sam Tay
lor, of the old Rough and Ready family, had sue
ceeded in capturing two fine steamers. From 8
A. NJ, ON the Sth, until A. NJ on the 9th, was
consumed in fighting back the Federal gunboas,
whipping out 800 Home 6 yards, with artillery, on
the Indiana Shore and crossing the command. |
The first was accomplished by Capt. Byrne with
his battery, two Parrots and two twelve pound
Howitzers; the second by an advance regiment,
the guards and securing a splendid
Parrot gun elegantly rugged. 9th.-Marched on
to Corydon, fighting there 500 State militia,
and capturing 3,400 of them and dispensing the
moving without halt through |
Salisbury and Palmyra to Salem, at which point
elegraphing with operator, we first learned the
station aad numbers of the enemy aroused for the
hurt-discovered that Indianapolis was running
over with THEM, that NewAlbany contained 10 900,
fact, $4,000 men we're armed and ready to meet |
the "bloody invader" Remaining at Salem only
long enough to destroy the railroad bridge and I
track, We sent scout to the Ohio and Mississippi
road, near Seymour, to burn two bridges, depot |
and destroy the track for two miles-which was
effected in an incredible short time. Then taking |
the road to Lexington, after riding all night, !
reached that point at daylight, capturing num-
Der of supplies and destroying during the night
the depot and track at Vienna, on the Jefferson
Vile and Indianapolis railroad. Leaving Lexing- |
ton, passed on North to the Ohio and Mississippi |
railroad near Vernon, where, finding Gen. Manson /
with heavy force of infantry, we skirmshed
with him two hours as fent, while the main |
command moved round the town to Dupont,
where squads were sent out to cut the roads be-
tween Vernon and Seymour on the west, Vernon |
and Laurenceburg on the east, Vernon and Colum-
BUS on the north. Not much brighter we're the /
bonfres and illuminations in celebration of the .
Vicksburg victory by the Yankees, than our /
counter Examinations around Vernon. Many old .
ladies' were aroused frem their slumbers to rejoice
over the brilliant victories recently achieved. /
surmises were various and many One old lady
knew that the city of Richmond was on fire, I
another that Jeff Dayis had been killed; third +
hat the Army of Virginia was used up Not one
knew that Gen John I'll. was within 200 miles of
them. Daylight brought the news, and then for |
niles houses were found vacant. Loaves of bread
aud buckets of pure, fresh water, with AN occa-
,ional sprinkle of wines, liquors and sweetmeats,
we're thrust upon Terror was depicted upon |
every countenarce until brief conversation,