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d one, happening to pass over one of these sunken torpedoes, was literally blown to pieces. There were about 30,000 troops at Columbus, and some 10,000 or 12,000 had been sent to Bowling Green within the last two weeks. They were established in comfortable log huts, and appeared well, though rather miscellaneously clothed. They spoke of our gun-boats with great respect; said they had complete plans of the Benton, furnished by one of the workmen engaged in building her, and thought Commodore Foots a very respectable antagonist. Mr. C. was convinced that if Columbus was taken it will only be after a most bloody and desperate struggle. He returns fully satisfied of the desperation of the South, and of the improbability that they will ever be finally subjugated. Arrival of deserters from the rebel army — interesting details of their escape.[from the Chicago Tribune, Jan. 22 Three young men, named Charles Cox, Jesse Gilbert, and W. J. Morrell, deserters from the Southern a