The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-05-11
Our Tusculnbia Correspondence.

TUscuMBA, Ala, April 25, 1868. !
Occupation Of TuscumJia--AGar at Leishon-Su,rend
Of Ftorence-Faht at Topn Creel-Cdptws Of Rodiy 8
Adjutont General, DC. dc.
During the greater part Of yesterday afternoon after the
enemy had been driven from town. infantry artillery
and baggage and provision trains entering place
and moving their respective places Of cneampmeni
The appearance Of matters to-day would Indicate
rest here OF several days. However, the cavalry
inactive Immediately upon their entrance into the place
patrols paced upon the different streets 70 preserve
order until the arrival OF the infantry. After this work
accomplished coi're Cornyn pushed forward the
heels Of the flying enemy, overtakng him at Leighton
about ten miles east Of Tuscumba. Here brisk cavalry
engagement ensued, In which tho enemy and
cavalry had q dubious struggle OF six hours duration.
Colonel conyn bent upon doing all the work himself kept
his at until the rebels, either from exhaustion OF
body ammunition, commenced giving way. The
mont this perceived boys went Toto the work with
decided revival Of courage. Now was the chosen
ment for charge, which made 70 the great
nation and disorganzation Of the enemy.
would be difficult give the direction Of their retreat
for appeared they disappeared points than the
compass indicates.
After the dispersion Of the enemy at Leighton Colonel
Cornyn returned hero arriving this evening his
command and set out In new direction tomorrow.
The casuatios Of to-days engage amounted 10 ve
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appearances, have buried at least twenty tho
neld Captain Ott OF the Seventh Kansas cavalry was
dcd In the ankle IN manner serious that ampu.
tation Is said to DO necessary.
II reported here this evening that large reinforce
ments have crossed the Tennessee, and ing
their way 70 Join Roddy command The troops are from
Van forms force. II B also believed that he Is
in this direction with his entire force The Gene.
raj little concerned about this movement for on the
way hither nl means Of crossing, atboas ski
&C, were either destroyed sunk. In view Of this Il
Will require some days TO construct ra aud days
more the troops. by this time Van Dorm Will end
the expedition on its return and out Of reach
This morning ah expedition, composed of regiment of
infantry and section q artillery under masd q COL
oncl Phillips marched towards South Fcren CO. about Ave
miles distant this side of tho river His orders were
occupy the place aud TO cross and demand the
der OF Florence proper.
Upon arriving on the buh opposite the city
the town II necessary. Riding round the. blnn
with detachment Of Infantry, ne~reached the bank
OF tho river. Deserving some people the other
side he spoke them the stream, demanding the
He'll The Colonel ordered solid shot 70 be Hred
at the party was ne, and with 30 great proximity
~ thcm that they scsmpcng up the hill into town
IN haste. Tho artillery followed them until they arrived
10 the town, when couple OF charges OF grape
ratng over the roots 70 the great alarm and submission
of the entire Iopuace.
whte Gag being displayed, sqyad was sen, over TO
anewer ", AZ the same time carry hg written demand
OF capituaton addressed 10 the Mayor There being no
sucn magistrate, convocation of ctzcus called In
which the conquered stated upon what terms they would
ooudescend 10 surrender.
Colonel Phillips somewhat indignant at sch rres mn
on, again sent IN demand that tho town be uucoudi
tpnaly surrende ed promising artillery entertain
mrnt % one bour y hey refused or neglected 10 re-
required Documents sent srreraerng the town n
the United states forces. - -
A small party now sent into the town 70 s,,,o ~,
oonrahaad properv' Fortunately for tnc pcps they