The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1864-06-12

REBEL MOYEMENTs-NEws FROM THE
FRASKFoRT RcAD-The city was alive
with rumOrs yesterday in relation to
rebel movements in the State. A deep
interest was felt in the operations along
the Frankfort Railroad, and everybody
anxiously inquired for the latest news
from that direction Reliable news in
forms US that the ordnance train from
Frankfort to this city was not captured.
as Madam RumOr repeatedly and con-
fidentially asserted 1t appears that
rebel band, numbering forty men I'M
der command of q man named Jen-
kins, formerly of Henry county, cut the
wires at Pleasureville Station on Thurs
day evening, and, as soon as the ord
nance train came in sight, they made
fierce attack upon it. The train-guard
replied to the fire, and a lively little
fight ensued. The engine was quickly
reversed; and the train executed back
movement in the most satisfactory man
ner. The rebels followed the back
ing train for more than half mile, fir
ing into the cars, and receiving
well directed response to their shots
from the guard Many distractions
were found placed upon the track be
tween Christiansburg and Pleasureville.
The citizens claimed that they were
forced to do it by the rebels. 1t was
thought such a proceeding would pre-
vent the return of the train, and render
ii an easy capture. We are panied to
learn that the rUmor of the death OF
Mr.. J. Press. Sparks, the present mem
Der of the Kentucky Legislature from
Henry county, is established as a fact
by recent reports. He was killed by
Jenkins at Pleasureville. after the es-
cape Of the train. There are many
startling rumors as to the manner in
which he was killed, but reliable news
from along the road is very meager,
and, at the hour Of the present writing,
we are unable to furnish the particu-
lars
The death of Mr. Sparks is much to
be regretted, as he was a clever gentle
man, an attentive legislator, and one
Of the most devoted Union men Of the
State We did not refer to the rumor
of his being killed yesterday morning,
because we placed no credence to the
report We hoped that it was only
rumor, and confidently waited for fur
ther information to stamp it as such.
But the worst fears, against earnest
hope, have proved true, and we, in com
mon with many friends, sincerely re-
greet the death Of so brave and good a
man.
The train arrived safely at Bagdad
during the night Yesterday forenoon
it attempted to move toward Frank
fort, but, when within a short distance
of North Benson, an open culvert was
found destroyed, which prevented it
from proceeding further. The first
bridge below North Benson was found
to be destroyed Another further on
is reported burned. At the first bridge
our troops had a severe skirInish with
the rebels, repulsing and driving them
backs There is no truth in the report
of the capture of Gov Bramlette and
suite Nor was it believed yesterday
evening at headquarters that Frankfort
had been occupied by the rebels. Gov
Bramlette with the arches Of the State
hand taken special train for Lexing-
ton, and arrived all safe Eight hun
bred rebels were within eleven miles
of Lexington yesterday at noon. 4
large force was also reported to be on
Yates Greek, ten miles from the town,
engaged in foraging and stealing horses. !
Lexington is thought to be safe, as its
foTt-one Of the strongest in the /
countTy-is garrisoned by q veteran /
force, and its excellent guns are man
ned by experienced hands. Morgans 1
main command is said to be at Rich |
mond, and its strength is variously esti-
mated.-Loa Jour-