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The Daily Dispatch: October 31, 1861., [Electronic resource], The Boy Mortara. (search)
ity of preparation, &c. [Correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch.] Tazewell C. H., Va., Oct. 28, 1861. The following items of news I gather from M. L. Comann, who has just returned from Gen. Zollicoffer's camp, in Laurel county, Ky., some 65 miles from Cumberland Gap.--Gen. Zollicoffer took up his line of march fromavery charging upon the enemy's breastworks. The enemy's loss was supposed to be some 20 killed and a number wounded. One officer remarked, in the presence of Mr. Comann, that "Beauregard with 50,000 men could not take the place in twenty days." They call the place "Wild Cat." Its proper name is Rock Castle, as it is situated ne at that place. No doubt but that the enemy will crow much over the retreat or fall back of Gen. Zollicoffer, and publish a terrible rout of his forces; but as Mr. Comann was present, you may rely upon what he reports as correct. He also reports that late Monday night, about 12 o'clock, heavy firing was heard in the directio