The New York herald., 1865-03-13
The rebels hold possession Of Hickman, KY.
Mr. George William Browns Despatch.

Mr. George William Browns Despatch.
BATON Rouas La, March 8, 1855.
Colonel John Logan's command sixth Missouri cavalry,
that crossed the river here several days since TO look
after guerilla camp on bayou Crosse Tste and
desperadoes Of Williams force who had inerered with
the government levee reparen returned without meet
ing any Of the enemy, although they accomplished
dgent scout. The party Of lcvee reparers however,
do not yet feel sufficiently secure In making another
attempt to complete tho work they had CON-
menoed several miles above here and still remain
decided what TO do. When they driven OF by the
guerlas and their work stopped, eight Of them were
taken prisoners, but subsequently paroled probable
the repairs the levees in West Baton Rouge and Point
Coupe parishes will have to be given up, Of
the annoyances Of gueras, who constantly rowing
about there in small bands and under control OF supe
ror authority which might be favorable to the prosecu
ton Of public and necessary a work; and who upon
pursuit being made make hasty and retreat to
the canebrake swamps.
BAILEY A RAID.
Brgadier General Joseph Bailey started from here day
before yesterday In command of considerable force Of
cavalry battery OF artillery, for raid into the ine
ror Nothing concerning his movements or destination
has transpired up to the present writing.
GENERAL uILMAN RELIEVED.
Brigadier General Daniel Ullman relieved Of the
command Of the district Of Morganza last Sunday and
y.
lieve him. Brigader General Thomas J. Mexican, of
Iowa. is assigned as the and permanent commander
of that district This general accompanied by his staff
passed up last night the Mollie Able to
mand at Morganzia Colonel W. c Dickey will be his
post commander
FIRING STEAMERS
Several steamers have lately been fred upon by
guerilas between here and Morganzia The Missouri and
Saratoga fired upon night before lastthe former
five miles below and tho latter 1--WE miles above Port Hud
The Gray Eagle last night three miles this side of
Morganza, struck by fifty muskct shots. At the
same place. previous night as the Jennie Rogers
passing up, conveying rebel prisoners to be cx-
changed at the mouth Of Red river she received twenty
FIVE shots, which made those board very indy
and threaten to inform General Buckner.
In all the above cases Of irregular and unexpected
firing the part OF the numbering guerillas
far as can learn either killed seriously injured
i seems the crminaly well as utter uselcssness Of
'''''N ' ssws s ssox ss HxoaAsorp rnrsosrms
| and Adntant s. r. Mahou, Thirty sixth Iowa, just re.
turned from imprisonment at Camp Ford, Tyler Texas
ton They left Camp Ford February Is, In body Of
prisoners numb ring one thousand two hundred and sixty,
Included ali the prisoners hold at ha. place that were
captured from General Steele in Arkansa also the naval
prisoners taken at Sabine Pass, and frem Admiral
| April last They reached Shreveport on the 22d
| and we're placed board the steamers Nina
General Beauregar. In three days these steamers
rived at the mouth OF the river and the 25th the
exchange took place. the rebel prisoners having already
come up there by the Jennie Rogers from New Orleans
Lieutenant Scott informs me there sti remain at Camp
Ford about sixteen hundred OF prisoners, who
awaiting order for their exchange The prisoners
there have received considerable clothing aud medicine
sent them at different times; but they suffer greatly from
want OF sufficient amount Of good and wholesome food
The beef they get is very poor and that with indler
emily ground meal Is the main they have
for a ration Colonel j. r. Brown of Texas Is the pres
ent nandant OF the prisoners He Is not liked
well Colonel Sweet, whom he relieved in command of
the prison stockadc but IL considered much better
than Lieutenant Colonel Borders who had charge OF
them during last summer and who merciless
his exactions and prosecutions Colonel Sweet IL Is
derso0d, will be returned TO the command OF Camp
| appreciate bis former kindness
Walkers old division stationed at Shreveport
and Pognacs Markgylc, the Red river
Gano's brigade Is at Marshall, Texas They had
/ received order 10 come 10 Shreveport, but IL
countermanded. There military force
/ az Grand Ecorc aud Fort Dcrussey was not oc-
1 rupied by any garrison. Besides tho transports at
I Shreveport there moored there the Webb and
gunboat Missouri The latter leaked badly that her
guns mad been OF and put shore. She had
| boon in part dlsmantled of her heavy armor.
The steamers conveying the prisoners not allowed
10 pass Alexandria In the daytime and could learn
but very little OF what Is going there. The Red
river Is very high, and has oyernowcd It's banks in many
plaCeH