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Army Of the Cumberland.
dnotiSr Sarmid at Hppeih RiUG-Ia-
,Psotioa Of The 1st East Tennessee Caralyy.


Aaotler Slirn,iM at Hppeh RiUg-L-
psc,ion Of the Isl East tennessee Cavalry.
TRrUSE, TENN, March 10, 1868.
Early this morning the rebels began
firing on our pickets at Harpeth river.
and about o'clock full battalion of
cavalry, supported by some infantry
forced the pickets back from the river
and attempted 10 burn the bridge, which
had been rebuilt by cur troops For
tunately a brigade foraging train, going
that way, with a strong guard, under
Major SCHROEDER, Of the 9th Ohio, came
up in time 10 support the squadron of the
LIST East Tennessee Cavalry on picket, and
drove the rebels forthwith back South of
the Harpeth The rebels hied TO burn
the bridge over the river as a they fell
back, piling rails on TO it and then firing
il, but the bridge only having been built
few days ago, and mostly out Of green
timber, did not burn very rapidly, and
was easily put out by our men without
any serious damage having been done.
At one time there was some right rapid
iring going on, and our infantry said
they saw several of the rebels borne of
wounded. No one hurt on our side.
From the appearance Of things it is very
evident that there is force, aud proba-
bly, pretty strong one, confronting us.
Both cavalry and infantry are encamped
some three or four miles South of Harpeth
river Whether VAN Dom or not, is not
known.
Yesterday and to-day have been re-
ception days at Gen. STEEDMAN's head
quarters. RosEcRANs' order TO move re-
bellion sympathisers South within ten
days has been promulgated; and all the
female Southern Oonfederacies-old and
scrawny, young and beautiful-in this
section Of the country, are calling upon
the General, TO ascertain if the order is a
personal matter and means them indi-
yidually. | think mpst of them have re-
ceived the cheering assurance that they
individually are meant by the order.
When the ten days is out, il is under Sc
rious consideration TO appoint the lst
East Tennessee cavalry, under Col. ROBERT
JOHNSON, committee of ejectment. You
can bet your bottom dollar that they can
ell the bill.
| Last Sunday being bright and beauti-
ful, and day of general quiet, it was
thought best TO improve the occasion by
general inspection of the LIST East Ten
nessee Cavalry, commanded by Col
ROBERT JOHNSON. The inspection was
made by Capt. JOSEPH L. BUDD, the eff
eient and gentlemanly Inspector General
of the Sd Division, The inspection
passed off most satisfactorily to all, and
the soldier like appearance Of the men was
highly commented upon, Capt. BUDD say
ing that they were the best equipped regi-
ment, and finest looking body of men that
he had ever seen in the cavalry. Much
praise was awarded Lieut. JOHN II. JAMES,
of Hamilton county, the Quartermaster
Of the regiment, TO whose untiring ex-
ertions is due the complete equipment
of the regiment. They would respect
fully inform the public that they are still
on hand ready for grinding.
FELIX.
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A Joke is told by the boys Of the 18th,
in regard 10 the mastering ia" of dar-
key attached TO the regiment who was
fearful he would be deprived Of his pay
unless ho VAS joined TO the service. A
huge mustard plaster was applied to his
back about foot below where the but
tons on his coat are placed and under
the belief that allsoldiers were served 10
the same manner he wore il until ths
pain became uncomfortable, at which time
he was declared mustered in, accord
log to the law IN such cases made and
provided II that darkey don't get his
wages IL will not be because he has not
suffered for his country Exchange.
Did the plaster dyag the darkey'spay ?
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HrADQuARTRns DInmen DEPARTMENT SAP Rtnu'r)
E'sg TAM pa YoIuSrsEs ISFANTRy,
CANf NEAR NrWhEssnopo, Tenn, March H. 1903 }
Eiitor Of he NaslviHe Union:
sR-You will please publish the fol-
lowing in your paper:
FELLOW EAST TENHEssEANs: | am
among you again, having been absent for
sometime on account Of my health, but ]
am with you again, and expect TO remain
until this wicked rebellion is crushed
and our homes and firesides are delivered
fro m tyranny and oppression. Then let
us all be united as band of brothers
until we cannot find a traitor North or
South to insult the flag of the United
States. Some of us know we'll that the
stars and stripes that once waved 90
proudly over our homes in East Tennes-
see was pulled down by the traitors. and
then we had to leave our families and
homes and altethat made life dear 10 US.
May our homes soon be delivered from
the hands of traitors, and the old fac be
mounted on every house top to wave
proudly, never TO be dragged in the dust
by traitors while one of us lives as East
Tennesseans.
Then let us all do our duty as East
Tennessee soldiers; obey the orders OF
those in power over us. We NAV think
il hard, but let us show TO the world that
we are men, Though banished in exile
from our homes as we are, let us "face
the music" come as it will. If we die
on the battle field we die in lust cause.
IN defence of our country. Then let us
never desert our post in this trying mo-
ment Of eur national troubles. Let us
then, my East Tennessee soldiers, ell be
determined TO stand together until the
traitors of the South shall be eternallV
destroyed. We can, we will crush the
rebellion in defiance Of the traitors North
or South. We love all Federal soldiers
let them hail from whore they may. We
are all for the same great cause, or should
be. would say TO the brave boys of
my own regiment, let us all stand united
In defence Of our homes and families
Liberty now and forever.
JOHN BLANKINSHIP,
Assistant Surgeon 3rd Reg't East Tenn.
Volunteer Infantry.
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The Louisville Joanal Of yesterday.

The Louisville journal Of yesterday,
says:
Great apprehensions exist in the public
mind just now that serious rebel in
vasion of Kentucky is in contemplation,
and therefore reliable news from East
Tennessee is Of no little importance.
The Lexington Observer says that which
it gives on Saturday from headquarters
in that city may have a tendency to al
lay the feeling Of disquietude that exists
in regard TO the matter. Gen. Gilmore,
whose scouts and spies are just in from
beyond the mountains, gives assurance
that the contemplated rebel raid into this
State has been very much exaggerated,
and that Pegram's force, reported TO COM
prise the principal strength Of the in
yaders, has been greatly diminished by
detachments sent to North Carolina and
other threatened points. Gen. Gilmore s
spies are Just from the enemy's lines, and
lac speaks in confidence, and we have
confidence in him lie understands his
situation, and is fully alive to the heavy
responsibility that rests upon him
That he will discharge his duty manfully
there is no shadow Of doubt
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BtouLAsD, TENN, March 81, 1868

hANuNANbi AHNNJ phoiOh ~ Aooo'
Editor of the Nashville Union:
DEAR Sin Allow me through the
columns OF your paper to correct a mis-
take in regard to the recent raid on the
Louisville and Nashville railroad at this
point, in which l am mentioned as in
command Of the squad who went up from
the stockade. ! ask no credit for any
thing / do not deserve. ] had rendered NV
resignation and been relieved of duty
by the Colonel of my regiment conse-
quently could not have command or
charge. There are two companies at this
Station, Company A and X, 129th Illinois
Volunteers, and the squad from Co. A
was under command of Lieut. CULyEs,
the squad from Co, X was in charge of
Orderly MAeRArr, went up with a
squad to the place TO see If any one was
Injured in the cars, and conducted the
passengers down 10 our camp 10 order
that they might be secured from further
molestation, if any was attempted, while
those who had previously gone up re-
NAMED to guard the cars, make this
explanation due alike ~ myself and
those who were really in command Of the
forces that went up, viii however add
that would have been there, if had
been allowed even temporary command.
Respectfully, Yours, &c,
Lieut.. THos. CHAPMAN,
Co. X, 10th Ills. Volunteers
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COL. sIRwELL's REPLY.

Ny Comrades IN Arms. | now lay aside
my commission of Colonel and take you
by the hand as / have done at home in
times gone by, when there was no dis
tinction between US. La Offering this
present, you have taken me by surprise,
and the only reason | can give for this is,
the absence of Gen. NEGLEY, who you
know never permits his officers to be sur
prised. In receiving this fine present
through the hands of private THoM, on
behalf of the non commissioned officers
and privates of the 18th Regiment Penn
sylvania Volunteers, have been indeed
surprised; and in return | will endeavor
to surprise you by making few remarks.
Would that l could utter the feelings of
my heart, and express the thoughts that
now are in me, but unfortunately for me
my nature will not allow me TO do so.
My friends l can assure you that this
is one of the happiest moments of my
lile--tbatI can think and say that when
| have gone to my long home, my chill
dren, and their children, can say with
pride, This was present from the brave
men of the 18th, with whom our father
has fought side by side in many battle,
in which they have done honor to them
selves and credit to the people they rep
resent; they have kept ward and watch
together, through rain and mud, through
sleet and Geld, endured all the hardships
incident to camp life, in order to battle
against the tyrants and traitors of our
beloved country, who have tried to de-
stroy the peace and happiness Of our
homes"
In receiving this sword at your hands,
/ pledge myself that as long as l have
power 10 WELD it, this sword shall not
return to its scabbard there 10 remain
until every traitor is driven from the face
of our country. 4**
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The OlneInnaLl Gaselle saYs

The State allotment agent, deposited
In the Treasury al Columbus, yesterday,
S266, S89 sent home by the Ohio soldiers
at Murfreesboro
Noble fellows. Men who thus remem-
Der their families will be very apt to dis
play the highest qualities of soldiers in
the hour Of trial How much better il
would be for the health and morals Of
the army if all our soldiers were thus
economical and provident, providing their
wives and children with comforts instead
Ofwasting their pay in purchasing triaes,
or in dissipation,
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WASHINGTON, March 21-The Heralds
dispatch states that it is ontidently stat
ed in military circles tonight that Gen.
Heintzelman will assume the command
assigned to Gen. Sumner, and supersede
Gen. Curtis in Missouri.
Gen. Sigel, who has withdrawn his
resignation, is urged by his friends to
TO Texas.
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a crazy, oul-mOuthed fanatic, known
as Sat Clark, in speech in the Wiseon-
sin Senate the other day, spoke Of Gen.
Rosecrsns as ga sooundrel, a villain. and
a coward - Chicago Post
General RosEoRANs, has hurt a great
many of this wolverine copperhead's
misguided Southern brethren" The
fellows hatred is very natural
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Fired INTO.

The train for Murfreesboro, was fred
into yesterday morning between this
place and Lavergnc, by a party Of
guerrillas hidden in dense cedar
growth, and three of the guards Were
wounded. The guards returned the fire
promptly, and the guerrillas fled instant
ly, without any attempt TO continue the
attack. No other damage was sustained.
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soldier writes to us from the front
as follows
CAM NEAR MuRFREEsBoRo,
March ls, 1863. 4
Editor Of ale NaasaHe Uaion:
Long may you live to pablish 20 the
world the principles advocated by your
truly Union paper, Since the 9TH Of
February, have read il with delight, and
find that it's sentiments are the sentiments
Of the army Of the Cumberland, and Of
the good and great Of great and mighty
people May the God Of this Union low
ing and preserving army speed you in
your purposes to do good.
lnelosed you will find Sc 80 10 pay
for one quarter, but when this quarter is
up you win please let me know, but do
not stop sending your paper, il is big
price for enlisted men 10 pay for paper,
but could not do well without IT,
Yours, respectfully
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Rev RoBERT BAIBp d. d., the well
known author preacher traveller lin
gust and manager Of various religious
aud benevolent enterprises, died at lis
residence in Nonkers New York, on
Sunday, the 10Th inst, at the age Of
sixty-flye.
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The eopperhead Chicago Times calls
President LINCOLN blood sucker" No
be isn't lie is a Jlooiei Sucker.
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A soldier writes to us from the front
az follows.
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HEADQUARTERS hfEmeAL DEPARTMENT SAP RlGM'r)
Etsg TENN EK NuIUNTgER INFANTRY,
CANf NEAR snopo, Tenn, March IL, 1868.
The New York herald., 1863-05-26

me MuuHxrrpoRo, May Is, 1853.
sllaodigham arrived herc a special hain, under
ug escort, at ten O'Clock last evening, having left
svilse this morning, and pissed through Nashville
'out stopping.
IS arrival was expected by the military and public,
the time not being known, no demonstration Of any
took place. ~
was quietly taken In carriage 10 the quarters Of
= wEee, Provost Marshal Gsneral where he was rc-
Cd by General Rosccrans and number Of other on.
Hc ape red 70 bs fully composed, and abstained
tho expression Of any dsagreeablc sentiments
two p. N. his southward journey commenced.
e Miles, with mounted escort, started down TO
aim peow our lines IN sheibyvllIe. The prisoner
very cheerful and discussed his sisnatln indife.
Iy; but on approaching the nearest rebel picket,
nanded by Colonel webb, Of the Eighth Alabama,
cght miles out, he became perccptIbiy affected
ON taking leave OF his comparisons, he said In sub.
co: am citizen of tho United States, and loyal TO
4. = want you 10 understand that you have bcrn
lsoncr TO the Confederate autboritics."
colonel Webb he made similar remarks. The iormer
we'd him with remark that he had read his speeches
iii not IKE him that he could not receive him within
onfcieraae lines, but be. would permit him to remain
poss until be had asccriained the pleasure u tho
o flag Of truce party then left valland'ghsm and 70
ed. vallandigham's speech was very ingenious
egcm by which he expected 10 prevent his reception
be Confederate authorities, and secure himself the
IL of martyfdom az aporsecuted ioyaiizt.
lccm Il more than probable that in the face Of the
nism TO tho soath he assumed tho enemy will
20 10 receive him He was gwen 10 understand
cnera Re secrans that should be arrange TO return
1r lines in the same way, the Presidents orders
,rry his original sentence into elect would be exc
u .xftaya nlgl .tu- 1T
hrwRKEssono, May 25, 1869.
L. vaIlandigham wps received here on an extra
from Nashville between ten and eleven O'Clock lasi
e. After some hours conversation with General Rose
and others, he put In an open spring wagon and
ted by squadron Of cavalry 70 the outposts snd II
A. N. 70 day was delivered into the hands d the
~iiics. A single private soldier received him, "a
bs made the following declaration am CITIZEN
seiafe of Ohio and Of the United States ! am here
rec and against my will therefore surrender my
o you - Wisoaer d war;
The New York herald., 1863-05-26
an" The surrender oi the whole Of General Penn
berton's army ON satulday


an" The surrender oi the whole Of General Penn
berton's army on satmday.
AppriosAL PARTICULARS.
WAsnnoroS, May rs, 1868.
General Dix telcgraphed from Fortress Monroe
tonight that a flag Of truce boat In expected TO-
folk To- day from Franklin said that vicksburg had
been taken. "H So" the General added, I'VE
shall know tomorrow with certainty. 1t may be
mere rumor."
The following, procured from Q high Official
source, is the very latest from vicksburg, dated
Memphis, 1880 this morning. and which was re-
ceivcd here tonight
The telegram In from Gen. Hurlbut. He encloses
a statement from an ordnance officer. showing the
condition Of affairs at O'Clock on Friday night.
The city was not at that time taken. Great advan-
tagcs. however. had been gained, the enemy
making firm resistance.
The impression prevailed that we would take
vicksburg the next day. We at that time CON-
pletely commanded the town. Our men had their
colors planted on the encmy's works. and were
lying on the extreme slope.
Our captures were about six thousand prisoners
and seventy-four pieces Of artillery, some Of which
had been destroyed.
The position Of our troops was, some within
milo and Others mile and half Of the Court
Houzc. General Grant 10 represented to be in
good spirits and confident Of more brilliant results.
II Is supposed there are fifteen thousand rebel
troops at vicksburg, who will doubtless be
made prisoners in the event Of the capture Of the
town.
The despatch further says that the mortar and
gunboats were in front Of vicksburg, hard at
work. m
Adverse Report from Msrrrcesbors.
huRyREssBoRQ, Tenn, May rs, lsG3.
The rebels assert General Grant has been beaten.
but give no particulars.
The New York herald., 1863-05-26

Nf,m tic sd0tntas run H.y "a
geulse.nen ~ ihs city. .sss resarr~f fror Jset.n
sivss ~ sos nisresrg t-ftcs.rs rsis'ivs ts- sis
e,ttu,e of tsst ,i'y ~ the YWsses " sems uat 20
Tcssaay sharp oon,sa bal vhh tbs ssvarcs fo+ee
a Gfss.t army ~ Hsymsss ~ - 80, r2nes soan
wet q yaasse. rbs es@my sStnsns~s~f 20 n i~in
eve 20 zoe or fgscss coms@sa " fsr h.s ursn
J.e.soa -heb tbsy 80 ~ sssd asser ts,s I. nirhs
On gatns-csy evening pss 81 esrs 80 trsis "a whies
cossrs Johssvn spd star he'd sssn p..s-rs ~ yess
bus srrisea 10 Jssssgs and u,s csnsrAi RENAMED
sstsrrp,sasins rts ssv~urN. o. ~ usss~
On Tharsasy sDoesiax ~ sb 20 s'ss scss sts s.srr
su.~as~i Va fosce sssfs - tssss sss sf-s
al ana drove w oar rssv OR fofcs ga tos .ss~sd sSs
In, saas sss ~ rsyss ssa s-.a 10 - ,ss
sr~wy Inst ssssa a fss.ws1,s hAs sos yss tssn
srranrss Coz sssi. m fsses q 'hs eusny es'i
ma'sA ai thsty tbDss2sd
us-.msd ~ b. N. ysrfa~s @ Gsne,s is,rstoo n-sfy
~ asssy ts s.sinys srra " ,ss ei,y ksg a. Tssi.
"a. 10 order " aS~ or fpso~s iirs. I, ~AE ns~ or
se.usws sni yassts'mss'sss q sbscs
o., ts.oraast i@n issksa~ ~ ftr.s gsio<s y os
r,s,,ssy ~ rtaies thRs thee ~ ar buiifngs
"A tssa pssnsf Dfoss n. rss<t - Gre ~ tho shsi-
- tbs sssny ne uais ~heh s,t J.exsoa ~ Thsr.fay
,,sst.E cane ser beng Vs-iassn snl ussaar-a BY
s.t,ssssx Ya.sss cavsisr. few nr~ -ssi ~ Isss
Al, a.. ssssHy ~ sh-rt sist~ cs frou 'tss
,tthtstselW a re " 90 uys hasisf b@sa ibsseAssa n
sss.ty ,ssiy s..ss a. hg4r. ~ usin ssesp~d
ws ha,s - p. i-.rsd ,hsi nyspia 10 N ss~sssss. q
The New York herald., 1863-05-26

that great dissatisfaction exists towards femocf
I'm. no 10 accused by mlDy OF selling o Z 10 1o'~" !"
Grant, also u planning military operations tos tho last
four wceks 70 insure tho latter . SUCCESS
u impossible yes 70 do than approximate ouF
losses think will DO about one thousand killed ana
wounded may prove less. but IL cannot be much
more. But fow officers Of distinction arc injured
mo Twenty fourth Indiana lost one hundred
meu. Lieutenant Colonel Swain. commapdisg,
was killed Not general saG oiDcer on our side was
hurt This has been the hoscss most brilliant light
the Southwest for several months. The are en-
thusastc whenever General Grant appears. His reck
less exposure Of himself tho Ged bcgs,s an6ounded
admiration among tho privatcs.
Well authenticated cases Of rebel barbarity 10 our
wounded mon can be enumerated Three dt1creus men
who wcrc shot down in tho baltic wore subsequently
sahrcd BY tho rebels whom they temporarily reook tho
ground Tho lived 20 narrato the airocity but viii
scarcely recover.
The Battle or Big Black River bridge.
BLACK hvxR BRIDGx. rwELyE MILES EAsr %
1901 vicKsBuRG, May II, 1888.
General McClernands corps marched ~ this place carly
this morning General 0stcrhaus was the ADVANCE and
found tho rebels strongly ntrenched tho east bank Of
tho river Batteries in position, playing on tho
cncys works. At ten O'Clock General Law ors brigade
In Carrs division charged the open fields,
swarming into tho ntrenchments Seventeen
taken inside tho carthworks and from 500 to 900
prisoners captured
No description do justice 10 tho intrepdi,y OF tho
rogiments composing this brigade. The rebel nre from
artillery and muskctry appalling but they rus he'd
victory regardless OF death, and literally swept
every thing before them. Gen. Mark Green's Missouri
brigade (rebes) twelve hundred strong was or
by the Eleventh Wisconsin and surrendered. General
vanghsn's brigade also principally captured Tho
loss Of the Eleventh Wisconsin was slgt The Twenty
nst and Twenty third Iowa led the charge and
tanned sbe principal The Eleventh Wisconsin also
captured stand Of coors
Furious cannoDading continued all day from the rebel
balterks tho other side Of tho They red the
bridge 70 prevent crosteg Ponoons have been sent
70 General Shcmans corps. He win probably cross
fcw mlcs above here and attack In flank. The orcc cp
pose IN thought 10 number twenty Ave thousand Our
army IN excellent lighting condition and think them
selves inviuciblc.
As General Grant rode tho front day he every
whore greeted with tremendous and uproarous cheering.
This morning two four-ponnder bowzers and two six
FOUNDER r1ed guns surrendered with horses bar,
and ammunition complete without shot. q few
miles back on the road These guns became separated
tho body OF the rebel army yesterday In tho
rotrcat and or by advance
Our oss In todays aghting is net heavy Tho rebel
killed and wounded s unknown. Their troops did not
fight obs,inatcly day yesterday. They seemed TO
expect defeat. The wonder Is they were not wholly
Withdrawn TO the other siic without IN engagement
Gen. Vsicrhaus slightly wounded, but rode on the
field again.
The New York herald., 1863-05-26

sragg's Rebel Forces Failing Back.
NrRsxxxsDoRo, Tcnu.. May rs, 1868.
,eigcnco which consider direct and reliable indi-
that large bodies Of rebel cavalry going South
d that General Breckenrdge's corps his fallen back
hs advanced position. and that there arc nov no
u troops between Murfreesbcro and Manchester.