...e last evening occupied by four hundred and six of the Second Illinois cavalry, a scouting party sent by General Sherman from Paducah, made a bold dash to the shore, under the batteries, hoisting the America n flag on the bluffs. It was greeted by the hearty cheers of our brave tars and soldiers. The force consisted of six gunboats, four mortar-boats, and three transports, having on board three regi...