The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1903-10-22

stream, by party of the enemy stationed
at the other end of it. His hat was shot
from his head, but neither he nor any
member of his staff was touched. One of
the howitzers was Immediately brought up
and shell was thrown into the bridge, q
platoon of the leading company. dismount-
ed, following the shell to charge any
enemy that might still be disputing the
right of way. The shell, however, had
been sufficiently persuasive, the enemy re-
treating, after losing one man, killed. The
floor of the bridge had been torn up some
what, and short time was spent in re-
pairing it. This was a strong position and
one which the enemy ought, by all means,
to have occupied with his entire force.
There was no ford for six or eight miles
above or below, the bridge being the only
means of crossing without a wide detour;
and not 20 yards from the entrance to the
bridge, on the enemy's side, commanding
it perfectly, was n steep bluff, not high,
covered with timber, affording an admira-
BILE natural fertilization. As soon as the
bridge was repaired the column crossed
and pressed on to Lebanon. Within mile
of the town skirmishing commenced with
the garrison. Two companies of my COM
mand advanced, dismounted, and drove the
Federal skirmishers into the town. The
fight was brief, scarcely worthy of the
name, the cOmmandant, about 10 o'clock,
his men.
"Pickets were Immediately posted on ev-
cry road. and the whole command en-
caQped in such a manner that it could be
Immediately established in line. 1t was
necessary to remain at Lebanon until the
large quantity Of stores, of all kinds, was
disposed Of, and, as we were now in the
midst of enemies, no precaution could be
omitted. Capt. Allen, who, as has been
mentioned, was detached with Co. B, of
the I'd Ky, TO prevent the train from
bringing reinforcements, struck the rail-
road at New Hope Church, and had just
commenced to destroy it, when a train
came along with large number of troops
on board, bound for Lebanon. Capt. Allen
attacked the train. and skirmish of
few minutes resulted in the train going
back. The night was very dark, and little
loss, if any, was inflicted on either side.
On the next day, an examination of
the stores showed an abundance of every
description. We found a sufficient num-
Der Of excellent guns to efficiently arm ev-
cry man; thousands of these weapons were
destroyed. An abundant supply of am
munition was obtained from a large build
ing in which was stored all kinds, we also
securing fresh ammunition for the howitZ-
ers. Having taken what we needed, we
destroyed what remained. There was also
stone magazine full Of powder. The
powder was taken out and thrown into
stream near by. We also found very large
| supplies Of prOvisions-meat, -four, sugar
and coffee-whch were turned over to the
| citizens. and when they had helped them
selves the remainder was burned. great
deal of clothing also had been collected at
Lebanon, and the men were enabled to
provide themselves with everything they
needed in the way Of underclothing.
After the appropriation and destruction
of the STORES had boap ut cd
worth had closed his business at the tele-
graph office, the command was again put
| in motion. about 2 o'clock D. m, passing
through Springfield without hating and ar
| irving at HarrOdsburg, about 8 o'clock the
| next morning.
GOOD TIME AT HARRoDsBURa.
"At Harrodsburg the Confederate cav
alrymen were in stronghold of their
| friends. who gave them happy greeting. 1t
was Sunday and many people were ia the
town. The ladies, in anticipation of our
coming, had prepared the most inviting ra-
tons. and the men. after attending to their
horses and supplying them with forage, a
| superabundance of which, to use the old
| forage masters expression, was stacked
close by, turned to the menu set before
them by the dainty and generous ladies,
the greater number of the appreciatiye
raiders continuing to eat, with only short
intervals OF intermission, until the hour of
departure.
| THREATENING LEXINGTON AND FRANK
FORT.
| "Harrodsburg is % miles from Licking.
ton, which was the headquarters of the
Federal forces in the blue grass region.
GanO. with his squadron of Texans. was
detached to go around Lexington and burn
the bridges on the Kentucky Central Rail,
road. I" prevent troops frcm being thrown
into Lexington from Cincinnati. Capt.
Allen was sent TO destroy the bridges over
Benson and other small streams on the
Louisville and Lexington road to prevent
the transportation of troops from the di.
iectiOn of Louisville. and also to impress
the Federals g. III I'll" belief tina, N.,:.ai,
WAS gong to I.p.. >vi About dark. the
J! column moved from Harrodshurg Oh the