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From the Southwest.
reported Defeat of the Yankees in West Louisiana--Movements of the enemy — a Federal transport blown up, &c. Atlanta, Aug. 25.
A special to the Appeal, dated Jackson, 23d, furnishes the following news:
It is reported that the Federals were badly whipped in West Louisiana by Gen. Kirby Smith's forces a few days since.
Troops have been leaving Vicksburg for above and below since Thursday afternoon. Fifteen boats, loaded, left Friday night.
There is said to be an expedition on foot to devastate North Louisiana and then enter Texas.
The statement is that the Federals will move in three columns, one opposite Natchez, under Gen. Washburne, and two from Natchez, under Gens. Blunt and Steel, and all unite at Shreveport, which is to be the base of operations.
The Federal transport City of Madison, freighted with ammunition for the expedition, was blown up on Wednesday, by the explosion of a box of powder in the hold, and nearly two hu