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From the South. Morgan's last exploit is thus described by a letter from Lenores, in East Tennessee, dated August 26th: On last Wednesday morning an Indiana regiment was dispatched from Nashville by rail as far as the burnt bridge at Sandersville, from thence to proceed on foot to Gallatin, to recapture that place, and at the same time (if possible) to capture the redoubtable John Morgan. The Colonel of this regiment (Hefferen) entered Gallatin and arrested every male citizen, including many of the oldest in the county. He permitted his men to sack the stores and destroy the property of quiet, peaceable citizens and also to enter the Masonic Lodge at Gallatin and scatter the furniture and paraphernalia of the order in every direction. They then proceeded with their captives down the road towards Nashville. In the meantime Gen. Morgan, with 1,200 men, returned to Gallatin from Hartsville, and bearing of the recent visit of the "Yanks," started with his command in pursuit.
ies. These parties are no doubt scouting, or small raiding parties. Fighting is reported to have taken place at Sandersville on Friday between Wheeler's forces and the enemy's cavalry. The enemy were driven back on their main body. The best reports we have place the main portion of the enemy near Sandersville, in Washington county. Sandersville is a few miles north of the Central road. Wayne is reported as having retired to No. 10, on the Central road. Hardee's vigilant eye is loSandersville is a few miles north of the Central road. Wayne is reported as having retired to No. 10, on the Central road. Hardee's vigilant eye is looking after things in that quarter, and we have no fears for the result. "Old Reliable" is too well informed on Mr. Sherman's tactics to be outwitted by him. He is one of the most vigilant and energetic officers in the service, and knows how and whenived this morning from Millen (leaving there at 1 o'clock A. M.) state that a squad of the enemy's cavalry appeared at Sandersville on Friday morning last, and that a brisk skirmish took place that afternoon between them and a portion of Wheeler's ca
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