Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1863-05-01

Murfrecsbofo', April 25.--Thc Chattanooga
Rebel, of the 23d, gives the following details Of
Cen Reynolds expedition:
IL says his forces consisted Of 5000 infantry,
cavalry aud artillery aud states that at the same
time a similar force advanced on the war track
IL does not think that this means general adj
vance rs II would be dividing great army into
two parts operating nearly 6fy-four miles
apart.
Murfreesboro, April 25.-Advices from Nash
vile state that the citizens notified by the or.
der Of General Rosecrans to 10 South, have al.
most without exception, asked TO be sent North
All their advices from their friends In Rebel
dom urge them TO this course. They say the
South is going rapidly TO ruin and destruction.
The Nashville rebels are firmly convinced that
the rebellion is in the last stages.
The large number Of refugees who have taken
advantage Of the appearance Of General Rey-
nolds at McMnneville 10 leave state that II is
impossible to snbsist there. They quote -four
at $50 per barrel, aud ladies shoes at $25 per
pair
Gen. Cheaham is reported to have a command
in Gen. Folks corps.
General Hardee is fortifying Shclbyville.-
The position is not difficult ofapprOach from, the
North.
Nashville April 27.--A part of Gen. Green
and Clay Smiths Brigades, consisting Of $50
cavalry, commanded by Colonel Walters of the
9Th Kentucky II is reported this morning made
dash upon the rebel camp Of the LIST Texas Le-
gion, eight miles south ofFrnkliD, on Carriers
Greek Pike, and captured l2S rebels, including
three Captains, five Lieutenants, the same NUM-
Der Of horses fifty mules, one ambulance loaded
with medical stores, and burned eight wagons
and the arms Of the rebels.
Colonel BrUoks, commanding the rebel camp
was captured, but subsequently escaped. The
rebels formed part of General Whitfield's brig
ade. The latter is Tcnnesseeau aud native
of franklin, who acquired some notoriety in
Kansas some years since.
Five rebels were mortally wounded.
There were no casualties on our side.
i The prisoners arrived here tonight.
Three thousand and three hundred citizens
male and female, have taken the oath, giving
bonds to Gen. Mitchell.
A startling rumor in current tonight that
General Bragg was shot and instantly killed
! by General Breckenridge, at Tullahoma yester-
day.
j A small party ofrebels attacked the Louisville
train on its passage from the city to-day. The
rebels killed two prisoners. No damage was
done to the track.
Murfreesboro, April 97.-Gen Gordon Gran.
ger sent out his cavalry shortly after midnight
completely surprising and capturing the Texan
Legion, posted eight miles from Franklin, be-
tween the Columbia and Carter's Greek Pixies.
The surprise took place at day-break. The
enemy was completely surrounded, and the en-
tire force Of nine commissioned officers, hun
dred and twelve men, with three hundred mules
and horses, eight wagons, and all the camp
equipage, arms and accoutrements were captur-
ed without the loss Of man.
| Several Of the rebels were killed and woun-
ded.
Colonel Watkins and Captain Russell o
General Granger's staff, commanded the expedi.
tion.
The rebel camp was only mile from Var
Dorn's main force.
Nashville, April 28--One hundred prisoner
captured at McMinnyille reached here late las
night.
Preparations are being made to send all citi
zens South who refuse to take thooaih of allegi
ance They will leave in a few days.
All quiet at Franklin aud Murfreesboro'.
Chicago, April 29.-Special from Cairo:
By the way of Memphis We have news of III,
capture of Tuscunbia 1t was held by the reb
el Colonel Chalmers, whose force had been yer,
troublesome lately in the vicinity of Tennessee
River. Last Thursday General Dodge attacke,
him and severe engagement ensued. Chalmer
steadily contested the ground but was compelled
to give way. The Federal lsss is stated at 10t
killed. The rebel loss is not known. Genera
Dodge is now in possession of Tuscumbia, ant
the rebel communication by that routeis cut off